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Kavitha S
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Dr Kavitha S

Female Doctor of Philosophy
Associate Professor | Department of Seed Science and Technology
Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Tamil Nadu
Expertise: Plant Sciences
ORCID 0000-0002-7045-4062 Scopus 57213440865 ResearcherID AAO-4656-2020 Google Scholar YISGoTMAAAAJ
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41 Publications
15 Projects
140 Scopus Citations
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Professional Recognition

Best poster presentation award
2021
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Certificate of appreciation in International Workshop on Advance Statistical Data Analysis using SPSS
2021
Science Tech Institute, Lucknow, UP, India.
Professor MS Swaminathan Best Scientist Award
2021
Dept. of Science and Technology, GOI, New Delhi.
certificate of appreciation for winning the second place for Best Project: DAMU 2019-20 among KVKs
2022
ICAR-ATARI - Zone-X
certificate of appreciation for participation and active involvement in “Doubling Farmers” Income Scheme of TNAU
2019
TNAU
certificate of appreciation for active participation and co-ordination during the implementation of Aspirational district Krishi Kalyan Abhiyan I (KKA I) programme in Ramanathapuram district
2018
Department of Agriculture, Ramanathapuram District
certificate of appreciation for active participation and co-ordination during the implementation of Aspirational district Krishi Kalyan Abhiyan II (KKA II) programme in Ramanathapuram district
2019
Department of Agriculture, Ramanathapuram District
certificate of appreciation for successful completion of E-Chem Quiz2.0
2020
Department of Chemistry, Dr. Zakir Husain College, Sivagangai District, TamilNadu

Community & Membership

District Level Monitoring Committee (DLMC) for Pradhan Mantri FasalBima Yojana, Department
Programme Coordinator
Feb 2019 – Jun 2019
NHDP – NHM and MI, DoH
Programme Coordinator
May 2018 – Nov 2019
TNRTP – District Diagnostic Study Report (MahalirThittam)
Programme Coordinator
Jun 2018 – Nov 2019
Pre action plan workshop of KVK’s
Programme Coordinator
Mar 2019 – Apr 2019
International Training Organizing committee member
Assistant Professor
Mar 2022 – Mar 2022
International Conference organizung committee member
Assistant Professor
Dec 2019 – Dec 2019
Seminar
Assistant Professor
Mar 2022 – Mar 2022
Seed Day
Assistant Professor
Mar 2022 – Mar 2022
Interview Committee Member
Programme Coordinator
Mar 2019 – Sep 2019
Purchase Committee member
Programme Coordinator
Mar 2019 – Aug 2019
Auction committee member
Programme Coordinator
Jun 2018 – Nov 2019
Students Cultural programmes organizing committee
Assistant Professor
May 2022 – May 2022
UzhavarinVazharumVelanmai
Life Member
Jan 2004
Madras Agricultural Students Union (MASU)
Life Member
Jan 2019
Agricultural Scientific Tamil Society
Life Member
Jan 2016
Indian Society of Seed Technology (ISST)
Life Member
Jan 2021
Bose Science Society
Life Member
Jan 2022
Pachai Boomi
Life Member
Jan 2022
Agrigate
Life Member
Jan 2022
Indian Academic Researchers Association
Life Member
Jan 2022
Agriculture and Food: e-Newsletter
Annual Member
Jan 2023

Personal Details

Doctor of Philosophy
2005
DESH BHAGAT SCHOOL OF NURSING FATEHGARH
Associate Professor
Dec 2009 – Present
Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore | Department of Seed Science and Technology
Agricultural Sciences
Plant Sciences

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Co-Authors (51)

Dr Raveendran M
Dr Raveendran M Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Dr Sasthri G
Dr Sasthri G Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Dr Thanga Hemavathy A
Dr Thanga Hemavathy A Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Dr Eevera T
Dr Eevera T Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Dr Kalaimagal T
Dr Kalaimagal T Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Dr Sudha A
Dr Sudha A Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Dr Thirusendura Selvi D
Dr Thirusendura Selvi D Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Dr Desikan Ramesh
Dr Desikan Ramesh Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Dr Selvi D
Dr Selvi D Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Dr Djanaguiraman Maduraimuthu
Dr Djanaguiraman Maduraimuthu Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Dr Suganthy M
Dr Suganthy M Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Dr Vellaikumar S
Dr Vellaikumar S Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Dr Jerlin R
Dr Jerlin R Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Dr Umarani R
Dr Umarani R Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Dr Visalakshi M
Dr Visalakshi M Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Dr Boominathan Parasuraman
Dr Boominathan Parasuraman Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Dr Geetharani P
Dr Geetharani P Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Dr Umadevi M
Dr Umadevi M Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Dr Kavitha M P
Dr Kavitha M P Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Dr Kavitha P G
Dr Kavitha P G Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Dr Sakila M
Dr Sakila M Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Dr Kumar M
Dr Kumar M Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Dr Ganesan K N
Dr Ganesan K N Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Dr Kavithamani D
Dr Kavithamani D Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Dr Lakshmi S
Dr Lakshmi S Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Dr Pon Sathya Moorthy
Dr Pon Sathya Moorthy Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Dr Preetha G
Dr Preetha G Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Dr Premalatha N
Dr Premalatha N Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Prof Senthil Natesan
Prof Senthil Natesan Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Dr Sheela Venugopal
Dr Sheela Venugopal Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Dr Kiruthika N
Dr Kiruthika N Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Dr A RAMALAKSHMI
Dr A RAMALAKSHMI Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Dr Amudha K
Dr Amudha K Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Dr Anand Theerthagiri
Dr Anand Theerthagiri Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Dr T Ezhilarasi
Dr T Ezhilarasi Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Dr Malarkodi K
Dr Malarkodi K Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Dr Malarvizhi Devarajan
Dr Malarvizhi Devarajan Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Dr Parameswari K
Dr Parameswari K Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Dr Ragavan T
Dr Ragavan T Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Dr Thangamani C
Dr Thangamani C Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Dr Vakeswaran V
Dr Vakeswaran V Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Dr Vanitha C
Dr Vanitha C Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Dr Ganga M
Dr Ganga M Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Dr Nelson Navamaniraj K
Dr Nelson Navamaniraj K Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Dr B Venudevan
Dr B Venudevan N/A
Dr Eevera T
Dr Eevera T Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Prof Manonmani V
Prof Manonmani V Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Dr Kalaiyarasi R
Dr Kalaiyarasi R Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Dr M Umanath
Dr M Umanath ICAR-Directorate of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research, Boriavi, Anand
Dr Akshaya S B
Dr Akshaya S B SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Prof Bhaskaran M
Prof Bhaskaran M N/A

Scholarly Work

ICAR Mega Seed Project (Revolving Fund Scheme) on Production and distribution of quality seeds in major crops
Other
Agency: Indian Council of Agricultural Research Role: Principal Investigator
Amount: ₹1 Lac
Duration: 2022 – Ongoing
Scheme on “Workshop on Demonstration of Importance of seed and its role in sustainable Agriculture
Completed
Role: Other Grant: GoTN-STEM /DSC/CBE/SST/2022/R001
Amount: ₹18,400
Duration: 2022 – 2023
Optimizing Technology Package for Tenai. (To study the effect of different crop establishment techniques, inter cropping and foliar nutrition on the growth, yield and quality of Tenai
Other
Role: Principal Investigator
Amount: ₹45,000
Duration: 2022 – Ongoing
Conservation of Plant Genetic Resources
Other
Role: Co-Principal Investigator Grant: V60GH
Amount: ₹3.99 Lac
Duration: 2022 – Ongoing
Assessment of seed storage potential of sorghum genotypes
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator Grant: SEC/CBE/SST/SOR/2020/001.
Amount: ₹15,000
Duration: 2020 – 2022
Development of high yielding Stylosanthes variety suitable for pasture land (Studies to break seed dormancy and to enhance seed setting
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator
Amount: ₹30,000
Duration: 2020 – 2023
Assessment of vigour and viability of different germplasm accessions under ex situ seed conservation
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator Grant: SEC/CBE/SST/2020/001.
Amount: ₹15,000
Duration: 2020 – 2022
National Innovations on Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA
Completed
Agency: Indian Council of Agricultural Research Role: Principal Investigator Grant: C 31 RV - NICRA - KVK -Ramanathapuram
Amount: ₹13 Lac
Duration: 2019 – 2020
Synthesis, validation and promotion of IPM technology in Chilli (Ramnad munduchilli) at Ramanathapuram District
Completed
Agency: Indian Council of Agricultural Research Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Amount: ₹6 Lac
Duration: 2019 – 2021
Establishment of NADEP Compost units for KKA beneficiary farmers of Ramanathapuram district
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator
Amount: ₹21 Lac
Duration: 2018 – 2020
Setting Up District Agromet Unit (DAMU) at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Ramanathapuram
Completed
Agency: Indian Council of Agricultural Research Role: Principal Investigator Grant: C31AEA
Amount: ₹4.80 Lac
Duration: 2018 – 2020
National Innovations on Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA
Completed
Agency: Indian Council of Agricultural Research Role: Principal Investigator Grant: C 31 PA - NICRA - KVK -Ramanathapuram
Amount: ₹8.15 Lac
Duration: 2018 – 2019
Skill Development Training Programmes for “Coconut grower and “Bee keeper” at KVK, Ramanathapuram
Completed
Agency: Indian Council of Agricultural Research Role: Principal Investigator
Amount: ₹3.06 Lac
Duration: 2018 – 2019
Establishment of Demonstration units on Micro Irrigation Systems in KVKs of Aspirational districts and KVKs under ICAR Institutes
Completed
Agency: Indian Council of Agricultural Research Role: Principal Investigator
Amount: ₹1 Lac
Duration: 2018 – 2019
Pre Rabi-Campaign and Implementation of 2nd phase of Krishi Kalyan Abhiyan (KKA
Completed
Agency: Indian Council of Agricultural Research Role: Principal Investigator
Amount: ₹2 Lac
Duration: 2018 – 2019

Studies on physiological, biochemical and anatomical manifestation of seed deterioration in castor (Ricinus communis L.) and sesame (Sesamum indicum L

University Tamil Nadu agricultural University
Year 2016
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Influence of plant spacing and branching pattern on flowering, seed filling, seed yield and quality characteristics of cotton cv. MCU 12

University Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Year 2017
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Effect of cryo-storage on storability of papaya seeds

University Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Year 2022
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Scholarly Publications

Mapping QTLs for plant phenology and production traits using indica rice (oryza sativa L.) lines adapted to rainfed environment

Journal Article
Molecular Biotechnology. Year: 2012. Volume: 52 , Issue: 2 , Pages: 151-160 .
Authors: K. K. Suji; K. R. Biji; R. Poornima; K. Silvas Jebakumar Prince; K. Amudha; S. Kavitha; Sumeet Mankar; R. Chandra Babu
DOI 10.1007/s12033-011-9482-7 Crossref Crossref: 30 Scopus Scopus: 28

Performance of polymer-coated cotton seeds under various moisture stress conditions

Open Access
Journal Article
Journal of applied biology and biotechnology.. Year: 2024. Volume: 12 , Issue: 2 , Pages: 225-230 .
Authors: V. Manonmani; S. Ambika; R. Paramasivam; K. Mohanraj; S. Laksmi; S. Kavitha; V. Vijaya Geetha; S. Deepika
DOI 10.7324/JABB.2024.142622

Assessing the Effects of Chitosan on Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) Growth and Productivity

Open Access
Journal Article
Legume Research - An International Journal. Year: 2025. Volume: 48 , Issue: 12 , Pages: 2070-2076 .
Authors: K. Malarkodi; V. Divya; K. Natarajan; K. Nelson Navamaniraj; K. Ganesan; M. Bhaskaran; R. Vigneshwari; D. Thirusendura Selvi; S. Kavitha
DOI 10.18805/LR-5266 Scopus Scopus: 3

Studies on genetic variability, trait contribution for improved green fodder yield in lucerne (Medicago sativa L.)

Open Access
Journal Article
Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding. Year: 2023. Volume: 14 , Issue: 3 , Pages: 1074-1080 .
Authors: A. Aruna; T. Ezhilarasi; K.N. Ganesan; S. Kavitha; M.Thirunavukkarasu
DOI 10.37992/2023.1403.120 Crossref Crossref: 2 Scopus Scopus: 3

The Hunt for Mungbean (<i>Vigna radiata</i> (L.) Wilczek) Genotypes and Breeding Lines Resistance to South Indian Bruchid Strain

Open Access
Journal Article
Agriculture. Year: 2022. Volume: 12 , Issue: 7 , Pages: 1050 .
Authors: Santhi Madhavan Samyuktha; Devarajan Malarvizhi; Irulappan Mariyammal; Adhimoolam Karthikeyan; Devina Seram; Manickam Dhasarathan; Sundarrajan Juliet Hepziba; Venugopal Sheela; Arumugam Thanga Hemavathy; Duraisamy Kavithamani; Shanmugam Kavitha; Natesan Senthil
DOI 10.3390/agriculture12071050 Crossref Crossref: 6 Scopus Scopus: 7

SYNTHESIS, VALIDATION OF IPM IN MUNDU CHILLI IN TAMIL NADU AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHILLI IFC MOBILE APP

Open Access
Journal Article
Indian Journal of Entomology. Year: 2026. Volume: 88 , Issue: 2 , Pages: 299-302 .
Authors: Elanchezhyan K; T Ragavan; M Narayana Bhat; J Ramkumar; S Kavitha; S Vennila; Ajay Kumar Singh
DOI 10.55446/IJE.2025.1805

Enhancing seed shelf life through modified atmospheric packaging: A review

Open Access
Review
Plant Science Today. Year: 2025. Volume: 12 , Issue: 3 , Pages: 1-8 .
Authors: K Parameswari; T Kavichakravarthi; R Brindavathy; V Vijayageetha; S Kavitha; V Vakeswaran; R Kalaiyarasi; P V Suriyaprakash; J Harishbalaji
DOI 10.14719/pst.7224

Unlocking the yield potential in Pongamia pinnata for biofuel production: Determinants, challenges, and pathways to commercial scale-up

Review
Biomass and Bioenergy. Year: 2026. Volume: 213 .
Authors: Pazhanivel Jayasankaran; Velusamy Manonmani; Kallappan Thangamuthu Parthiban; Shanmugam Kavitha; Ramaligam Vijayan; Desikan Ramesh; Subramani Umesh Kanna
DOI 10.1016/j.biombioe.2026.109420
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