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Research
in Dept. of Zoology
(Approved
research centre for Physics in the University of Kerala
since 1960)
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Research Division of Department of Zoology
The Research Division
of the Department was started in 1961 under the
stewardship of late (Dr.A.P. Mathew). The Department was
recognized as a research centre by the University of
Kerala in 1960. Since then, a number of major and minor
research projects were undertaken in the Department. The
University Grants Commission has recognized the Department
as a Centre for conducting research work for teachers
under the Faculty Improvement Programme. At present there
are four approved research guides offering guidance to
research leading to Ph.D.
By the time the Department has to its credit over 175
research publications in different areas. A list of
publications is appended separately. So far, 14 Ph.Ds.
have been produced from the Research Division of this
Department. Two more candidates will be submitting the
thesis for Ph.D soon.
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| Areas
of Research |
Parasitology |
| Dr.
M.V. John
(Research Guide) |
| Areas
of Research |
Parasitology |
| Dr. P.V. George
(Research Guide) |
| Areas
of Research |
Acarology,
Fishery Science, Ecophysiology,
Fisheries and Aquaculture Nutrition |
| Dr.
A.K. Cicilykutty (Research Guide) |
Research Projects
Completed
- Acarine pests of stored fisheries, ICAR, New Delhi. 1974 – 76
- Induced Liver Fibrosupression in Animal Models by Herbal Treatment,SCTIMS, Thiruvananthapuram (2001)
- Effect of feed on colouration in fresh water ornamental fishes – STEC – 2000 – 2002
Proposed
- Biochromes and Colour Intensification in Domesticated Wild Varieties of
Barbs
Publications
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of Research |
Parasitology and
Earthworm Biology |
| Dr. K. Vijayakumaran Nair
(Research Guide) |
Research Projects
- Studies on the helminth infector in fishes of Kerala region with special reference to fishes inhabiting polluted waters
Publications
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Collaboration
The Department undertakes collaborative research work with
Sree Chithra Institute of Medical Science and Technology,
Tropical Botanical Garden and Research Institute, CTCRI
(Trivandrum), CPCRI (Kayamkulam, Kerala), CMS (Vellore),
Madurai Kamaraj University, Department of Biochemistry,
Zoology and Aquatic Biology and Fisheries.
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