- Identification and molecular characterization of economically important nematodes
- Conducting co-ordinated trials for reducing losses caused by nematodes in different crops through on-farm trials of management technologies
- Management of nematodes through clean nurseries/planting material and other cultural practices
- Creating general awareness regarding importance of nematodes among state personnel (agriculture, horticulture, extension workers) farmers etc.
- Training and workshops for nursery growers particularly for fruit crops (guava, banana and pomegranate)