Dr. D Kanjana

• Beneficial effect of VAM and PSB on cotton – Seed cotton yield was improved under water stress condition by enhancing the growth and physiological attributes in combined inoculation of arbuscular mycorrhizae (VAM) and phosphorus solubilising bacteria (PSB) along with 100 % of recommended dose of N, P and K.
• Development of new nanofertilizer for cotton – Nanoencapsulated zinc fertilizer with or without zein polymer coating was developed as a novel slow or controlled release fertilizer and their positive effects on cotton growth was recorded under foliar application.
• Identification of best commercially available nanofertilizers for maximization of yield in cotton – Foliar application of multi nutrient (macro and micro) nanofertilizers Nualgi @ 2 ml/l and Nanomol @ 0.75 g/l at vegetative (30 DAS) and boll formation stage (90 DAS) increased the seed cotton yield by 14-16%
• Zinc oxide nanoparticle – An alternate source of zinc fertilizer for cotton – For foliar spraying in cotton crop, 50nm particle size was identified as the best zinc oxide nano particle. Foliar application of 100 ppm of 50 nm zinc oxide significantly increased the seed cotton yield by 22 % over control and by 7% over the generally recommended 100 ppm Zinc sulphate spray.
• Identification of suitable nanoparticle size and dosage for cotton foliar nutrition – Identified suitable copper oxide nanoparticle size for cotton foliar nutrition and foliar application of 40 nm copper oxide @ 60 ppm increased the seed cotton yield by 14.5 % over control and 7.1 % over 60 ppm of generally recommended copper sulphate.
• Magnesium oxide nanoparticle: An ideal substitution for magnesium sulphate fertilizers – Foliar application of 50 nm size magnesium oxide nanoparticle twice @ 60 ppm was identified as a substitute for magnesium sulphate fertilizer application with an yield advantage of 9 per cent. The overall yield advantage was 22% over control.
• Identification of Magnetite (Fe3O4) nanoparticle for cotton foliar fertilization– Foliar application of Magnetite (Fe3O4) form Iron nanoparticles (50 nm size) @ 4 g/l at vegetative (30 DAS) and boll formation stage (90 DAS) was identified as an alternative option to the conventional Iron Sulphate fertilizer application.
• Enhancement of nanofertilizer efficacy in cotton through surfactant addition – Improved the solute penetration and uptake of foliar applied nano particles through 1% surfactant addition. Application of Nualgi nanofertilizer @ 2ml/l + 1% surfactant positively enhanced the leaf nitrate reductase activity and reducing sugar content and improved the boll weight and seed cotton yield.
• Established the combination of metal oxide nanoparticles for foliar spray of cotton – Studied the compatibility of different metal oxide nanoparticles for spraying as single foliar spray and customized the spray combination of 100 ppm of 50 nm ZnO+ 100 ppm of 50 nm MgO+ 60 ppm of 40 nm CuO. This customized spray gave 40% increased seed cotton yield over absolute control.
• Effectiveness of metal oxide nanoparticles (inorganic) with seaweed liquid (organic) fertilizer for foliar spray – Combination of metal oxide nanoparticles and Seaweed liquid fertilizer (@1%) was not having any yield advantage. However, spraying of metal oxide nanoparticles alone or Seaweed liquid fertilizer (@1%) alone improved the seed cotton yield over control. This established the tank mixing incompatability of metal oxide nanoparticles and Seaweed liquid fertilizer in respect of foliar spray.
• Successful adoption of integrated nutrient management practice for cotton – maize cropping system – After two years of continuous cotton – maize cropping system under irrigated condition, 26.5 and 14.1 per cent of increased seed cotton and maize grain yield respectively were recorded in integrated sources of nutrients ie., NPK (RDF) + Secondary nutrients (MgSO4) + Micro nutrients (ZnSO4 + Borax) + FYM (5 t/ha) once in two years over control.

• Kanjana, D. 2020. Foliar application of magnesium oxide nanoparticles on nutrient element concentrations, growth, physiological, and yield parameters of cotton. Journal of Plant Nutrition. DOI: 10.1080/01904167.2020.1799001
• Manivannan, A., Kanjana, D., Dharajothi, B. and Meena, B. 2020. Evaluation of resistance in cotton genotypes against leafhoppers Amrasca biguttula biguttula (Ishida), (Homoptera: Cicadellidae). International Journal of Tropical Insect Science. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42690-020-00416-0
• Sankaranarayanan, K. Venugopalan, M. V. and Kanjana, D. 2021. Assessment of production potential of long‑linted Gossypium arboreum L. genotypes under different sowing times. Bulletin of the National Research Centre. 45:106. https://doi.org/10.1186/s42269-021-00566-2

National journals

• Kanjana, D., Kannathasan, M. James Pitchai, G. and Saravanan A. 2005. Persistence and decontamination of Endosulfan in tomato. J.Agrl. Res. Management 4 (suppl.), 327-328
• Kanjana, D., James Pitchai, G. and Saravanan, A.2006. Effect of Integrated Plant Nutrient Management (IPNM) on yield and quality of sugarcane at major sugarcane growing areas of Theni district. In: Full article of National Seminar on INM on sugarcane production held at Vasantada Sugarcane Institute, Pune, Maharashtra, February, 27 – 28, India
• Kanjana, D., Saravanan, A. and James Pitchai, G. 2006. Optimizing fertilizer requirements for Sugarcane – Soil Test Crop Response Studies. In: Full article of National Seminar on INM on sugarcane production held at Vasantada Sugarcane Institute, Pune, Maharashtra, February, 27 – 28, India
• Kanjana, D. and Kannathasan, M. 2007. Persistence, degradation and decontamination of endosulfan and carbofuran in soils and in tomato. Pestology, 31 (2): 20-23. NAAS rating : 2.76
• Kanjana, D., James Pitchai, G. and Saravanan, A. 2007. Effect of Organic, inorganic and biofertilizer on soil nutrient availability in sugarcane Co 86032 cultivation in Theni district of Tamil Nadu. Indian Sugar 56 (11): 15-22
• Kanjana, D. and James Pitchai, G. 2009. Effect of organic, inorganic and biofertilizer on yield and yield attributing characteristics of sugarcane Co 86032. Indian Sugar 59 (9): 57-60
• Rajasekar, K., Kanjana, D., Vidya, K., Soundarrajan and Saravanan, A. 2007. A survey on monitoring of seawater intrusion and its effect on water quality in Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu. In : Full article of Twelfth National Water Convention held at Pudhucherry, November 1-3, India.
• Kumar, N.S. and Kanjana, D. 2009. Influence of Integrated Nutrient Management practices on yield attributes, seed yield, oil yield and nutrient uptake of castor under irrigated conditions. Indian Journal of Agricultural Research, 43 (3): 200-205.
• Kanjana, D. 2015. Potential Application of Nanotechnology in major Agriculture Divisions – A Review. International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Biotechnology, 8 (3): 699-714.
• Kanjana, D. 2019. Preparation and Characterization of nanoformulated zinc fertilizers by using biopolymer and their effects on cotton. International Journal of Chemical Studies, 7 (2), 1530 -1537.
• Kanjana, D. 2019. Foliar study on effect of iron oxide nanoparticles as an alternate source of iron fertilizer to cotton. International Journal of Chemical Studies, 7 (3), 4374 – 4379.
• Kanjana, D. 2020. Evaluation of Foliar Application of Different Types of Nanofertilizers on Growth, Yield and Quality Parameters and Nutrient Concentration of Cotton under Irrigated Condition. Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci. 9(7): 429-441.

Book Chapters in Edited Books

• Kanjana, D., UshaRani, S. and Nalayini, P. 2013. Nanotechnologies in today’s Agriculture. In: Uzhavum Unavum, Agriculture in Growing Scientific Tamil. All India Scientific Tamil Council, Tanjore. Vol III pp no. ISBN. No. 978-93-81102-72-5. P.239-240.
• UshaRani, S., Kanjana, D., Nalayini, P. and Sankaranarayanan, K. 2013. Extension strategies for sustainable and Profitable Cotton Farming in India. In: Agriculture in Growing Scientific Tamil. All India Scientific Tamil Council, Tanjore. ISBN 978-93-87702-56-5, Vol I pp no. 124-128.
• Nalayini, P., Sankaranarayanan , K., Usha Rani, S. and Kanjana, D. 2013. Polymulching in Cotton. In : Agriculture in Growing Scientific Tamil. All India Scientific Tamil Council, Tanjore. ISBN 978-93-87702-56-5, Vol I pp no. 272-274.
• Kanjana, D. 2017. Advancement of Nanotechnology Applications on Plant Nutrients Management and Soil Improvement. In: Book on Nanotechnology : Food and Environmental Paradigm“, Springer Publications, p.209-234.
• Kanjana, D. and J.Annie Sheeba. 2019. Nutrient Disorders in Cotton. In: Training Manual on Capacity Building Program on Cotton Production Technologies. Pp 64 – 72.
• R. Raja, D. Kanjana, K. Shankarganesh and A. Sampathkumar. 2019. Conservation Agriculture in Cotton Based Cropping System. In: Training Manual on Capacity Building Program on Cotton Production Technologies. Pp 53 – 63.
• J. Annie Sheeba, D. Kanjana and A.H. Prakash. 2019. Physiological Disorders in Cotton. In: Training Manual on Capacity Building Program on Cotton Production Technologies. Pp 73 – 80.

Research Papers in Seminar/Workshop Proceedings/ Abstracts International

• Kanjana.D., L.Subha, R.Beaulah Rajamalar and M.Kannathasan. 2003. Biotechnologically derived herbicide resistant crops. In: Abstract of International seminar on Recent Advances in Biotechnology held at Ponnaiah Ramajayam College, Thanjavur, February 24th & 25th, India.
• Subha.L., D.Kanjana, N.Shanmugavalli, K.Parvathi and S.Chidambaram. 2003. Rice Genome Sequencing – stone for agricultural Revolution. In: Abstract of International seminar on Recent Advances in Biotechnology held at Ponnaiah Ramajayam College, Thanjavur, February 24th & 25th, India.
• Kanjana, D. and A.H.Prakash. 2014. Synthesis of nano encapsulated zinc fertilizer by using biopolymers and its effect on cotton (Abstract). In : Sixth meeting of the Asian Cotton Research and Development Network, June 18- 20, 2014, Dhaka, Bangladesh, p. 43.
• Kanjana, D. 2015. Effect of nanoformulated zinc sulphate with biopolymers on growth of cotton by foliar spray method (Abstract). In: The second International conference on Bioresource and stress management, January 07-10, 2015, Hyderabad, p. 352
• Kanjana, D. 2015. Evaluation of commercially available micronutrient nanofertilizers on growth parameters and Seed cotton yield (Abstract). In: International Symposium on “Biodiversity, Agriculture, Environment and Forestry” 11-12 December, 2015, Fortune Resort Sullivan Court, Ooty, Tamil Nadu. P. 86.
• Kanjana, D. 2018. Effect of various levels of normal and nano iron sources of fertilizers on growth of cotton (Oral). In: International conference on Emerging synergies in Agriculture, Food processing, Engineering and Biotechnology during February 21-23, 2018 organized by School of Agriculture and Biosciences, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore.

National

• Kanjana, D., L.Subha, M.Kannathasan, V.V.Krishnamoorthy. 2002. Microbial biomass indicator of soil quality. In: Abstract of Seminar on importance of conservation of the biota held at Pope’s College, Sawerpuram, Tuticorin, July 25 – 27, India.
• Geetha,V., D.Kanjana and V.Subramanian. 2002. Decontamination of TNT and Chromium by bioremediation. In: Abstract of Seminar on importance of conservation of the biota held at Pope’s College, Sawerpuram, Tuticorin, July 25, 26 & 27, India.
• Mohan,V., A.Chandrasekaran, D.Kanjana and D.Jawahar. 2002. Effect of soil amendments and micronutrients on the physico chemical properties of alfisols of Tamiraparani tract. In: Abstract of state level seminar on recent trends in Eco conservation held at St.John’s College, Palayamkottai, February 14 – 16, India.
• Ramasubramonium,S., A.Chandrasekaran, D.Jawahar and D.Kanjana. 2002. Studies on the effect of pollutant and industrial wastes on the yield of rice of lateritic soils of Kanyakumari District. In: Abstract of state level seminar on environment management held at Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam, May 20 &21, India.
• Subha,L., D.Kanjana, N.Shanmugavalli and S.Chidambaram. 2002. Algae-Markers species for monitoring water quality. In: Abstract of state level seminar on environmental pollution held at Sri Parasakthi College for women, Courtallam, December 12 &13, India.
• Beaula Rajamalar,R., L.Subha, D.Kanjana and N.Shanmugavalli. 2002. Modernisation and Urbanisation – threat to environmental pollution. In: Abstract of state level seminar on environmental pollution held at Sri Parasakthi College for women, Courtallam, December 12 &13, India.
• Kanjana, D., G.James pitchai, A.Saravanan and T.Balaji. 2004. Geological Information System (GIS) application for wasteland development in India. In: Abstract of National Seminar on Wasteland development held at Agricultural College and Research Institute, Killikulam, December 27-29, India.
• Balaji, T., S.Mani., A.Saravanan and Kanjana, D. 2004. Land Degradation due to salinity and alkalinity – A Review. In: Abstract of National Seminar on Wasteland development held at Agricultural College and Research Institute, Killikulam, December 27-29, India.
• Kanjana,D., M.Kannathasan, G.James pitchai and A.Saravanan. 2005. Persistance and degradation of endosulfan and carbofuran in soil and in tomato. In: Abstract of National Seminar on New frontiers of Soil science research towards sustainable agriculture held at Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, March 11-12, 2005.
• Kanjana,D., G.James pitchai and A.Saravanan. 2005. Assessment of water quality for domestic and irrigation purposes in Periyar Vaigai Command area of Tamil Nadu. In: Abstract of National Seminar on New frontiers of Soil science research towards sustainable agriculture held at Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, March 11-12, 2005.
• Savitha,A., G.James pitchai and D.Kanjana. 2005. Effect of fish pond effluent on physico chemical properties and yield of rice (ADT 36). In: Abstract of National Seminar on New frontiers of Soil science research towards sustainable agriculture held at Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, March 11-12, 2005.
• Kanjana.D., A.Savitha ,G.James pitchai and A.Saravanan. 2005. Effect of fish pond effluent on yield and quality of rice (ADT 36). In: Abstract of National workshop cum seminar on Resource efficient rice production held at BMT, KVK, Thanjavur, Aug 11 & 12, India.
• Kanjana.D., A.Savitha ,G.James pitchai and A.Saravanan. 2005. Utilization of fish pond effluent on rice production. In: Abstract of National workshop cum seminar on Resource efficient rice production held at BMT, KVK, Thanjavur, Aug 11 & 12, India
• Kanjana,D., M.Kannathasan, G.James pitchai and A.Saravanan. 2005. Persistence and decontamination of endosulfan and carbofuran in tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) (Extended summary). In: National Seminar on Resource management options to reverse the declining trend in crop productivity held on July 4-5, TNAU, Coimbatore, India.
• Kanjana.D., G.James pitchai and A.Saravanan. 2007. Effect of Integrated Plant Nutrient Management (IPNM) on yield and quality of sugarcane at major sugarcane growing areas of Theni district. In: National Seminar on INM on sugarcane cultivation, Vasantada Sugar Institute, Pune, Maharashtra, 27-28 February, 2007.
• Kanjana.D., A.Saravanan. and G.James pitchai. 2007. Optimizing fertilizer requirements for sugarcane – Soil Test Crop Response studies. In: National Seminar on INM on sugarcane cultivation, Vasantada Sugar Institute, Pune, Maharashtra, 27-28 February, 2007.
• K.Rajasekar., D.Kanjana, K. Vidya, M.Soundarrajan and A.Saravanan. 2007. A survey on monitoring of seawater intrusion and its effect on water quality in Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu. In: Twelfth National Water Convention, Puducherry, 1-3 November, 2007.
• Kanjana.D., K.Rajasekar, G.James pitchai and A.Saravanan. 2008. Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management on yield and yield attributes of Sugarcane (Co 86032) at Theni district of Tamil Nadu. In: National Symposium on Integrated approaches for productivity enhancement in Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, Chidambaram 13-14, March, 2008,
• Kanjana.D., G.James pitchai, A.Saravanan and K.Rajasekar. 2008. Nutrient Monitoring (NUTMON) technology in sugarcane growing areas at Theni district of Tamil Nadu. In: National Seminar on Integrated approaches for productivity enhancement in Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, Chidambaram 13-14, March, 2008.
• Kanjana D and S. UshaRani and P.Nalayini. 2013. Nanotechnologies in today’s Agriculture. Agriculture in Growing Scientific Tamil. All India Scientific Tamil Council, Tanjore, Feb, 9-10, 2013.
• Kanjana, D. and P. Nalayini. 2014. Effect of phosphorus nutrition and inoculation of VAM and PSB on shoot and root growth of Bt cotton under irrigated and moisture deficit conditions (Extended Summary). In: National symposium on Agricultural Diversification for Sustainable livelihood and Environmental Security, November 18-20, 2014, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, p. 464-465.
• Kanjana, D. 2015. Effect of Commercially available Nanofertilizers on Cotton Growth parameters and Yield” (Abstract). In: National Symposium on “Future Technologies: Indian cotton in the Next Decade” 17-19 December, 2015, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.p.61.
• Kanjana, D. 2017. Effect of Normal and Nano Magnesium sources on Plant growth parameters and Seed Cotton Yield under Irrigated condition (Abstract). In: XIII Agricultural Science Congress 2017 – Climate Smart Agriculture, 21-24th February 2017, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, p. 267.
• Kanjana, D. 2017. Effect of copper oxide nanoparticles on growth and yield parameters of Cotton under Irrigated condition (Abstract). In: XIII Agricultural Science Congress 2017 – Climate Smart Agriculture, 21-24th February 2017, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, p.268.
• Raja, R. and Kanjana, D. 2017. Adoption of conservation agriculture practices in irrigated cotton based cropping systems (Abstract). In: XIII Agricultural Science Congress 2017 – Climate Smart Agriculture, 21-24th February 2017, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, p.264.
• Abstract on “Effect of conservation agricultural practices on soil penetration resistance in irrigated cotton based cropping systems” in ‘7th ACRDN on Production of Quality Fibre and Doubling Cotton Farmer’s Income’ during Sep 15 – 17, 2017 organized by Indian Society for Cotton Improvement collaboration with ICAC, CICR and CIRCOT at Hotel Le Meridien, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
• Abstract on “Production potential of irrigated cotton based cropping systems under conservation agricultural practices in Tamil Nadu” in ‘XIV Agricultural Science Congress – Innovations for Agricultural Transformation during 20-23 Feb, 2019 organized by National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, New Delhi and Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi.

Popular Articles/ Short Notes/ Short Communications

• Kanjana, D., Vidya, K., James Pitchai and Saravanan, A. 2006. Use Leaf Colour Chart to assess the nitrogen content in rice (Tamil). Valarum Velanmai, Feb, 2006, 45 – 48.
• Kanjana, D and G. James Pitchai. 2009. NUTMON – A computer software for assessing the nutrient balance (Tamil). Valarum Velanmai, Jan 2009, 40-42.
• Kanjana, D and S.Usha Rani. 2012. The Importance of Micro Nutrients in Cotton and their uses (Tamil). Malarum Velanmai. Vol. 11. No. 05. June 2012.Aneesh Media Publications, Coimbatore (pages 70-73)
• Kanjana, D., Nalayini, P and S.Usha Rani. 2012. Nutrient Deficiencies in Cotton and its Management (Tamil).Uzhavarin Valarum Velanmai, Vol. 3 No. 9. March 2012. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore (pages 30-33)
• D.Kanjana. 2019. Seaweed – Acts as Soil and Plant conditioner. Reader’s Shelf magazine. August 2019, Volume no. 15, issue no.11.

Training Manual

• Prakash, A.H., Usharani, S., Kanjana, D., Karuppasamy, A. and Kirubakaran, V.S. 2015. Technical Manual on Generally Asked Questions and Answers in Cotton Production (in Tamil) – Tribal Sub Plan Published by Project Coordinator and Head, Central Institute for Cotton Research, Regional Station, Coimbatore. Pages 1- 46
• Prakash, A.H., Usharani, S., Kanjana, D., Karuppasamy, A. and Kirubakaran, V.S. 2016. Technical Manual on Technologies for cotton cultivation under All India Coordinated Research Project on Cotton – Tribal Sub Plan Published by Project Coordinator and Head, Central Institute for Cotton Research, Regional Station, Coimbatore

Training Manual

• Kanjana, D., S.Usha Rani, P.Nalayini and M. Amutha. 2014. Integrated Nutrients Management in Cotton – A Review (Tamil). In : Training manual of Integrated Cotton Management Practices. AICCIP/TSP, CICR, Coimbatore. Pp 24-31.
• Prakash, A.H., S.Usha Rani, D.Kanjana and M.Amutha. 2014. Cotton cultivation in India – A Review (Tamil). In: Training Manual of Integrated Cotton Management Practices. AICCIP/TSP, CICR, Coimbatore. Pp 4-9.
• Nalayini, P., K.Sankaranarayanan, S.Usha Rani and D.Kanjana. 2014. Polythene Mulching – A gift for Cotton cultivation (Tamil). In: Training manual of Integrated Cotton Management Practices. AICCIP/TSP, CICR, Coimbatore. Pp 17-19.
• Kanjana, D., Nalayini, P, Usharani, S. and Amutha, M. 2016. Planning for Balanced fertilization in cotton (In Tamil). Technical Manual on Technologies for cotton cultivation under All India Coordinated Research Project on Cotton – Tribal Sub Plan. P.49-54
• Kanjana, D., Usharani, S, Nalayini, P, and Amutha, M. 2016. Manure management for improving soil health and their protection (In Tamil). Technical Manual on Technologies for cotton cultivation under All India Coordinated Research Project on Cotton – Tribal Sub Plan. P.55-60
• Prakash, A.H., Usharani, S and Kanjana, D. 2016. All India Coordinated Research Project on cotton (In Tamil). Technical Manual on Technologies for cotton cultivation under All India Coordinated Research Project on Cotton – Tribal Sub Plan. P.9-12
• Nalayini, P., Sankaranarayanan, K, Usharani, S and Kanjana, D. 2016. Weed management in cotton (In Tamil). Technical Manual on Technologies for cotton cultivation under All India Coordinated Research Project on Cotton – Tribal Sub Plan. P.41-42
• Nalayini, P., Sankaranarayanan, K, Usharani, S and Kanjana, D. 2016. Polymulching in cotton – A new technology (In Tamil). Technical Manual on Technologies for cotton cultivation under All India Coordinated Research Project on Cotton – Tribal Sub Plan. P.33-36
• Amutha, M., Nalayini., P, Usharani, S and Kanjana, D. 2016. Biological method of insect control in cotton production (In Tamil). Technical Manual on Technologies for cotton cultivation under All India Coordinated Research Project on Cotton – Tribal Sub Plan. P.77-80

E-Publications

• Kanjana, D. 2014. Scientific talks on Nanotechnology in Agriculture – An Overview. Cotton Innovate, Issue 2, Vol. 2 (Feb, 9-15) p. 12.
• Kanjana, D. 2014. Scientific talks on Scientific Integrity .Cotton Innovate, Issue 4, Vol 9 (Sep 21-27) p.1.
• Kanjana, D. 2015. Scietntific talks on Natural Disasters and their Preparedness. Cotton Innovate, Issue 4, Vol 5 (May 25-31) p. 1.
• Sankaranarayanan, K. and Kanjana, D. 2017. How does soil crusting affects cotton germination ? Cotton Innovate, Issue 3, Vol 12 (Dec 1-3) p. 2.
• Sankaranarayanan, K. and Kanjana, D. 2017. 2,4, D Phytotoxicity in Cotton – Management Cotton Innovate, Issue 4, Vol 11 (Nov 1-3) p. 1.
• Kanjana, D., Sankaranarayanan, K. and Usharani, S. 2018. Stop the Global Warming with one Miracle Plant Kenaf. Cotton Innovate, 4 (1) : 1 – 2.

Talks delivered

• Radio Talk program – Presented a talk on ‘Manvalam Moolam Paruthi Vilaichal Athigarippu’ (Enhancement of cotton productivity through soil health management) in Tamil for All India Radio (Doordarshan) programme on 11.07.2019.

Lectures for Students from Universities / Colleges

• Involved in field visit and explained about the cotton production to M.Tech – Textile Technology students (13 students) from PSG Tech, Coimbatore on 26.02.2014
• Handled the field visit and explained about the cotton production to 70 nos. of III year B.Sc (Agri.) students during their educational visit from Kumaraguru Institute of Agriculture, Nachimuthupuram, Erode on 07.12.2017
• Delivered a lecture about cotton production for 45 nos. of diploma agri students during their Educational tour from Sagayathottam Institute of Agriculture and Rural Development, Takkolam, Vellore District, Tamil Nadu on 02.02.2018
• Delivered a lecture about Fertilizer management in cotton production for M.Sc students from P.G.Dept.of Botany, Alva’s College, Moodbirdi, Karnataka on 06.02.2018
• Explained about various activities and achievements of Central Institute for Cotton Research for 65 students of II year B.Sc (Agri) from Agricultural College and Research Institute, Eachangkottai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu on 27.03.2018
• Explained about various activities and achievements of Central Institute for Cotton Research for 109 students of II year B.Sc (Agri) under the course of AGR 204 – Study tour (0+1) from PGP College of Agricultural Sciences, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu on 27.03.2018
• Explained about various activities and achievements of Central Institute for Cotton Research for 50 students of Diploma in Agricultural Sciences from Institute of Agricultural Technology and Regional Agricultural Research Station, Mele Pattambi, Palakkad District, Kerala on 30.10.2018
• Handled the class for UG students of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore under the course work of AGR 302 Agronomy of field crops II (1+1) and took them to field visit and explained about the cotton production on 17.11.2018
• Explained about various activities and achievements of Central Institute for Cotton Research for 72 students of II year B.Sc Hons (Agri) under the course of AGR 202 – Study tour from Agricultural College and Research Insititute, Eachangkottai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu on 28.09.2019

Consultancies provided to farmers and others

• Delivered lecture on Integrated nutrient management in cotton to the farmers at ASETI, Puthupputhur, Periyanaickanpalayam on 22.11.2011
• Delivered the lecture on Soil Testing techniques and fertilizer application to the Casual labours conferred with temporary status of CICR, Regional Station, Coimbatore on 22.03.2012
• Delivered the lecture on Use of Computer/Xerox/Fax/Telephone in Office operations to the Casual labours conferred with temporary status of CICR, Regional Station, Coimbatore on 26.03.2012
• Delivered the lecture on Integrated Nutrient Management in Cotton to fifteen tribal cotton growers from Aathur, Salem District under Tribal Sub Program on 09.03.2012
• Lecture on Handling and Maintenance of lab equipments and chemicals was given to Supporting staff of CICR, Regional Station, Coimbatore during Multiskilled training programme on 16.3.2017
• Lecture on “Best Nutrition Management practices for cotton” was given to twenty tribal cotton growers from Salem District under AICRP on cotton –Tribal sub plan at CICR, RS, Coimbatore during 09 – 10.2.2017
• Delivered a lecture as resource person on ‘Micronutrient management in cotton’ for fifty cotton growing farmers from Coimbatore district in collaboration with Directorate of cotton Development under National Food Security Mission – Commercial Crops (Cotton) on 22.9.2017
• Delivered a lecture on ‘Soil health management practices for profitable cotton cultivation and seed production’ for tribal farmers at Elagiri hills, Jolarpettai, Vellore District on 16.3.2018 under National Seed Project (Crops) Tribal Sub plan
• Lecture was given about ‘Nutritional Disorders in cotton’ to Agricultural Extension Officers from Odhisha State Department of Agriculture under TMC cotton (Odhisha State Plan) during 18 – 21.11.2019.
• Delivered a lecture on ‘Soil health management practices for profitable cotton cultivation and seed production’ for tribal farmers at Thirupattur, Near Elagiri hills, Vellore District on 11.02.2020 under National Seed Project (Crops) Sub plan (2019-20).

• 21st National Conference on Scientific Tamil held at Perur Tamil College, Coimbatore on 10th February 2013.
• National Agricultural Science Tamil Conference at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore on 23.08.2014
• The second International conference on Bioresource and stress management at PJTSAU and ANGRAU, Hyderabad, Telangana State, Hyderabad , January 07-10, 2015
• International conference on Emerging synergies in Agriculture, Food processing, Engineering and Biotechnology” during February 21-23, 2018 organized by School of Agriculture and Biosciences, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore

Seminar

• Recent trends in Eco conservation at St.John’s College, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli, February 14 – 16, 2002
• Seminar on environment management held at Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam, May 20 &21, 2002, India
• Seminar on importance of conservation of the biota held at Pope’s College, Sawerpuram, Tuticorin, July 25 – 27, 2002 India.
• Seminar on environmental pollution held at Sri Parasakthi College for women, Courtallam, December 12 &13, 2002, India.
• International seminar on Recent Advances in Biotechnology held at Ponnaiah Ramajayam College, Thanjavur, February 24th & 25th, 2003, India.
• Seminar on Wasteland development held at Agricultural College and Research Institute, Killikulam, December 27-29, 2004, India
• National Seminar on New frontiers of Soil science research towards sustainable agriculture held at Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, March 11-12, 2005
• Resource management options to reverse the declining trend in crop productivity, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, 4 – 5, July, 2005.
• National workshop cum seminar on Resource efficient rice production held at BMT, KVK, Thanjavur, Aug 11 & 12, 2005 India.
• National Seminar on INM on sugarcane cultivation, Vasantada Sugar Institute, Pune, Maharashtra, 27-28 February, 2007.
• Agriculture in Growing Scientific Tamil, Santhalinga Adigalar Arts, Science and Tamil College, Perur, Coimbatore, 9-10, Feb, 2013.
• XIII Agricultural Science Congress 2017 – Climate Smart Agriculture, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 21-24th February 2017.

Symposium

• National Symposium on Integrated approaches for productivity enhancement in Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, Chidambaram 13-14, March, 2008.
• International Symposium on “Biodiversity, Agriculture, Environment and Forestry”, Fortune Resort Sullivan Court, Ooty, Tamil Nadu, 11-12 December, 2015.
• National Symposium on “Future Technologies: Indian cotton in the Next Decade”, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, 17-19 December, 2015.
• National symposium on Agricultural Diversification for Sustainable livelihood and Environmental Security at Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, November 18-20, 2014.

Webinar

• Attended the seminar on ‘R and STATCRAFT’ on 3rd Oct, 2018 at PSGR College, Coimbatore
• Participated in 10 days Webinar on “Role of Nanotechnology in Food and Agriculture” Organized by Centre for Nanotechnology, College of Agricultural Engineering, UAS, Raichur, Karnataka, India from 20 – 29, August, 2020
• Attended Webinar on Soil Science in Sustainable food system beyond COVID 19 by Dr.Rattan Lal (World Food Prize 2020 Laureate) at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore on 21.07.2020
• Attended Webinar on Long term experiments for assessing soil carbon sequestration by Prof.Dr.Rattan Lal at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore on 14.08.2020
• Participated in International Webinar on Soil Spectroscopy: An emerging technique for rapid soil health assessment organized by ICAR‐Indian Institute of Soil Science, Bhopal & World Agroforestry (ICRAF), Nairobi on 01.10.2020
• Attended Webinar on 9th Dr. B. Ramamoorthy Memorial Lecture 2020 Closing the Nutrient Loop: Phosphorus Management in Protein Farming by Prof. Nanthi Bolan, The Univ. of New Castle Australia organized by Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore & Indian Society of Soil Science TNAU, Coimbatore Chapter on 05.12.2020
• Attended Webinar on ICAR e office at CICR, Nagpur on 27.7.2020

Annual Group Meeting / Workshop Attended

• Attended Annual Group meeting of AICRP on cotton held at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore during 08.04.2015 to 10.04.2015.
• Attended Cera Workshop e consortia at Sugarcane Breeding Institute, Coimbatore on 12.06.2015
• Attended Golden jubilee meeting with a theme on “Fifty years of cotton research – Lessons Learnt and the way forward” conducted by AICRP on cotton at ICAR-CICR, Regional station, Coimbatore during 9-10, November, 2016
• Attended AICRP on Cotton Annual Group Meeting during April 8 – 10, 2017 at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore

• Attended 90th Foundation Course for Agricultural Research Service (FOCARS) at National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, Hyderabad from 20 th April, 2010 to 17th Aug, 2010 (4 months)
• Attended and successfully completed NNRMS (ISRO) sponsored 21 days training programme on Geoinformatics and Land Resource Management held at National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning (ICAR), Nagpur from 9th to 29th, March, 2011.
• Attended and successfully completed 10 days Training course on “Nanoparticle Production, Characterization and Utilization in Agriculture” from Feb 23 to March 3, 2012 at Central Arid Zone Research Instittute (ICAR), Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
• Attended and successfully completed 10 days ICAR sponsored short course on “Nanotechnology tools for Crop Health and Risk Assessment Techniques” during Feb 4-13, 2015 at Department of NanoScience and Technology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore

• AGSAR PRIZE with Gold medal for securing the highest marks in Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry during M.Sc (Ag.) programme
• ASPEE Fellowship from ASPEE Foundation, Mumbai during my Ph.D programme (2004-2006)
• Committee Member in team of organizing committee of CICR and received the Best Stall Award during an event of Farmer’s Fairheld at ICAR-Sugarcane Breeding Institute, Coimbatore from 26-27th, August, 2016.
• Committee member in team of organizing committee of CICR and received the Best Stall Award during an event of ‘Farmer’s day celebration’ held at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore on 9-10, Feb, 2018.
• Passed in Hindi Exam (Prabodh) conducted by Department of Official Languages, Ministry of Home affairs, Government of India
• Passed in Hindi Exam (Praveen) with 73 percentage (May 2017) conducted by Department of Official Languages, Ministry of Home affairs, Government of India

• Appointed as Presiding Officer for the General Elections to Lok Sabha held in April, 2014
• Nominated as a Domain Expert involved in conducting Soil Health Card Campaign through Farmers Fair organized by Sri Avinashilingam KVK on 5.12.2015 in which around 75 farmers took part and benefited
• Worked as an External Expert to evaluate the research work of Ph.D. Scholar, recipient of Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship, SRF up gradation at Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
• Nominated as Invigilator for conducting ICAR’s 21st All India Entrance Examination for admission to UG degree programme (2016-17) at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore on 21.05.2016.
• Nominated as Invigilator for conducting ICAR’s 22nd All India Entrance Examination for admission to UG degree programme (2017-18) at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore on 10.06.2017.
• Nominated as Invigilator for conducting ICAR’s 22nd All India Entrance Examination for admission to PG degree programme (2017-18) at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore on 11.06.2017.
• Acted as Thesis Evaluator for M.Sc (Ag.) Thesis in the discipline of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry on 15.10.2018
• Acted as a question paper setter for B.Sc (Hons) Forestry I semester exam of the course of SAC 112 Fundamentals of Geology and Soil Science (2+1) conducted at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore dated 13.11.2017
• Acted as a question paper setter for B.Sc (Agri) III semester exam of the course of SAC 201 Fundamentals of Soil Science (2+1) conducted at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore dated 05.01.2018
• Nominated as External Member for interview panel to select the candidate for the post of Subject Matter Specialist (Soil Science) at ICAR-KVK, MYRADA, Gobichettipalayam, Erode District on 26.07.2019

Other Official Assignments

• Worked as Invigilator in selection of Stenographer Grade III at CICR, Coimbatore on 27.07.2011
• Nominated as Member from related discipline in the selection committee for the recruitment of SRF under project TMC (1.4) on 05.11.2012
• Member in stall committee to arrange an Exhibition stalls for International Exhibition “SIMA farm to Finish Expo 2013” at CODISSIA Trade fair complex from 13.12.2013 to 15.12.2013
• Member in stall committee for State Level Farmers day on 11.01.2014 at TNAU campus
• Worked as Evaluator to evaluate the answer sheets for SRF interview on 27.10.14 under NFSM-FLD
• Worked as Evaluator to evaluate the answer sheets for SRF interview under TMC MM -1 on 7.11.2014.
• Nominated as Invigilator and Evaluator in connection with direct recruitment of Technical Assistant T-3 held on 19-20th January, 2015.
• Nominated as Member from related discipline in the selection committee for the recruitment of SRF under project TMC.MM.I (1.5) and NICRA on 19.06.2015
• Nominated as Evaluator to evaluate the answer sheets for SRF interview under AICRP on cotton dt 25.4.2016
• Member in stall committee to arrange an Exhibition stalls in “Farm to Finish Expo 2015” at CODISSIA Trade fair complex during 09 – 12, January, 2015
• Member in team of Farmer’s Fair organizing committee and exhibited stall on behalf of ICAR-CICR, Regional station, Coimbatore held at ICAR-Sugarcane Breeding Institute, Coimbatore from 26-27th, August, 2016. Best stall award was received by CICR, RS, Coimbatore
• Worked as Evaluator in connection with direct recruitment of Young Professional (YP -1 and YP-2) held on 25th July, 2017 at CICR, Regional Station, Coimbatore.
• Worked as Evaluator in connection with direct recruitment of Young Professional (YP-2) held on 12.4.2018 at CICR, Regional Station, Coimbatore.
• Nominated as Member in the selection committee of Young Professional -1 under Insecticide Resistant Project: Dissemination of Pink Bollworm management strategies on 25.09.2018.
• Acted as a Member in team of Farmers’Day organizing committee and exhibited stall on behalf of ICAR-CICR, Regional station, Coimbatore held at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore during 9 & 10, February, 2018. Best stall award was received by CICR, RS, Coimbatore.
• Member in team of Tamil Nadu State level Kisan Sammridhi Mela organizing committee and exhibited stall on behalf of ICAR-CICR, Regional station, Coimbatore held at CODISSIA Trade fair complex, Coimbatore during 24 – 26, August, 2018.
• Worked as Evaluator in connection with direct recruitment of Young Professional (YP -1 and YP-2) held on 20th July, 2017 at CICR, Regional Station, Coimbatore.
• Acted as an observer while counting the number of votes casted during IJSC Election conducted at CICR, RS, Coimbatore on 08.12.2017
• Acted as a Tender opener to operate the Digital Signature key for Environmental growth chamber on 07.02.2018
• Worked as Evaluator in connection with direct recruitment of Young Professional (YP-2) held on 12.4.2018 at CICR, Regional Station, Coimbatore.
• Nominated as Member in the selection committee of Young Professional -1 under Insecticide Resistant Project: Dissemination of Pink Bollworm management strategies on 25.09.2018.
• Nominated as Member from related discipline in the selection committee for the recruitment of Young Professional 1 under project AICRP on cotton on 03.08.2019.
• Acted as an observer while counting the number of votes casted during IJSC Election conducted at CICR, RS, Coimbatore on 21.11.2019

Member in Institute Committee

• Member in Monitoring committee to evaluate the drought impact of the year 2014-15 on cotton crop and farmers field – visited the farmer’s field of Pollachi (Coimbatore District), Thirumangalam, Aruppukottai and Virudhunagar (Madhurai District) areas to monitor the drought impact on cotton
• Member in Farm Advisory committee and Farm Disposal committee from 01.12.2014 to 27.05.2017
• In charge of Garden maintenance and other related works at CICR, Coimbatore from 8.10.2015 to 27.05.2017
• Member in Editorial team of CICR – Cotton Innovate Newsletter from 03.07.2017 to till date
• Member in Institute “Swatch Bharat Abhiyan Committee” from 01.01.2015 to till date
• Member in Technical approval committee for purchasing for the year 23.12.2014 to 13.1.2016
• Member in purchase committee constituted by Institute whenever items are required to purchase at CICR, RS, Coimbatore
• Acted as Member in Accommodation and Transportation committee for Cotton Review meeting and PME Visit meeting at ICAR- Central Institute for Cotton Research, Regional Station, Coimbatore from 08th January, 2021 to 10th January, 2021.
• Acted as Committee Member in team of pre season training programme for MGMG FLD farmers on “Best package of practices of cotton cultivation” at CICR, RS, Coimbatore on 7.09.2019.
• Acted as a Member in team of Tamil Nadu State level Kisan Smmridhi Mela organizing committee and exhibited stall on behalf of ICAR-CICR, Regional station, Coimbatore held at CODISSIA Trade fair complex, Coimbatore during 24 – 26, August, 2018.
• Member in institute committee of Physical Verification of Assets for the year 2010-2011 and 2018-2019.
• Member of reception and hall arrangement committee during DG visit