A. V. Santhoshkumar
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View article: Influence of AMF Inoculation on Germination Dynamics and Seedling Traits of Swietenia macrophylla
Influence of AMF Inoculation on Germination Dynamics and Seedling Traits of Swietenia macrophylla Open
Background and Aim: Production of quality planting material (QPM) is a major constraint in forestry, where enhanced germination and early seedling vigor is critical for nursery success. Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF) are widely recogni…
View article: Performance evaluation of coconut wood veneer composite for sustainable construction material
Performance evaluation of coconut wood veneer composite for sustainable construction material Open
The abundant coconut palm (Cocos nucifera L.) offers an appealing alternative to meet the increasing demand for wood panels, providing both functional and aesthetic benefits. However, the sclerenchymatous vascular bundle of coconut wood po…
View article: Morphometric, Physiological, and Proteomic Insights into Drought Stress Mitigation in Big Leaf Mahogany: The Role of Defense Hormones JA and SA in Enhancing Stress Resilience
Morphometric, Physiological, and Proteomic Insights into Drought Stress Mitigation in Big Leaf Mahogany: The Role of Defense Hormones JA and SA in Enhancing Stress Resilience Open
Drought stress is a major abiotic constraint affecting growth and productivity in tropical forestry species such as Swietenia macrophylla (mahogany). This study investigates the morphometric, physiological, biochemical, and proteomic respo…
View article: Proteomic and Hormonal Insights into Drought Stress Mitigation in Swietenia macrophylla: Role of Jasmonic Acid and Salicylic Acid in Enhancing Resilience
Proteomic and Hormonal Insights into Drought Stress Mitigation in Swietenia macrophylla: Role of Jasmonic Acid and Salicylic Acid in Enhancing Resilience Open
Drought stress is a critical abiotic factor limiting plant growth and productivity, particularly in tropical forestry species such as Swietenia macrophylla . This study investigates the physiological, biochemical, and proteomic mechanisms …
View article: Biopriming Techniques for Improving Germination and Seedling Growth in Indian Sandalwood (Santalum album L.)
Biopriming Techniques for Improving Germination and Seedling Growth in Indian Sandalwood (Santalum album L.) Open
The present study was conducted during April, 2022 to September, 2023 with an aim to screen out the most effective biopriming treatment for improving the regeneration related constraints and seedling growth of Indian sandalwood (Santalum a…
View article: Biochemical Changes and Germination Response of Indian Sandalwood (Santalum album L.) Seeds Subjected to Biopriming Techniques and Variable Post-priming Storage
Biochemical Changes and Germination Response of Indian Sandalwood (Santalum album L.) Seeds Subjected to Biopriming Techniques and Variable Post-priming Storage Open
Understanding of the storage behaviour of endangered plant species such as Indian Sandalwood, Santalum album L. is important for successful conservation. We tested biopriming method with five biopriming agents (e.g. Effective microorganism…
View article: Allelochemicals of invasive tree species Senna spectabilis alleviate antioxidant enzymes activities in native plants of the Western Ghats
Allelochemicals of invasive tree species Senna spectabilis alleviate antioxidant enzymes activities in native plants of the Western Ghats Open
Invasive alien species are major threats to biodiversity worldwide. Senna spectabilis is one such species that has been introduced to several countries, including India. This study aimed to investigate the allelopathic potential of S. spec…
View article: Shade tolerance, yield and nutritive value of selected forage crops in typical homegarden of central Kerala
Shade tolerance, yield and nutritive value of selected forage crops in typical homegarden of central Kerala Open
This study aimed to assess the forage yield, nutritive value and shade tolerance of three cereal fodders viz., maize, sorghum, and pearl millet in comparison to popularly grown fodder grass hybrid napier in partially shaded homegarden and …
View article: Native Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi improves growth and quality of exotic Swietenia macrophylla King seedlings in nursery
Native Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi improves growth and quality of exotic Swietenia macrophylla King seedlings in nursery Open
Aims Exotic tree species to get established outside their place of origin have to form new associations with the local AMF species that are sufficient to compensate the gap that the native AM fungal symbionts provide to them in their place…
View article: Genetic diversity of fragmented natural populations of Pyrenacantha volubilis Wight. in India
Genetic diversity of fragmented natural populations of Pyrenacantha volubilis Wight. in India Open
Pyrenacantha volubilis Wight. is a dioecious liana occurring in small, clustered populations. The species had no documented use until the recent past, when it was identified to be a source of a highly traded anti-cancer drug – camptothecin…
View article: Application of stress susceptibility index and multivariate analysis of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) to identify thermo-tolerant genotypes
Application of stress susceptibility index and multivariate analysis of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) to identify thermo-tolerant genotypes Open
Climatic parameters have become key mechanisms in controlling crop productivity worldwide. The more frequency of heat waves urges the breeding for thermo-tolerance. The motive of this study was to furnish an accurate and deep understanding…
View article: Productivity of tree fodder banks in a typical homegarden of Central Kerala
Productivity of tree fodder banks in a typical homegarden of Central Kerala Open
Acute scarcity of green fodder, crude protein deficit and high feeding cost are the major deterrents for profitable livestock production in homesteads. Cultivation of protein rich tree fodder banks is a promising option for overcoming feed…
View article: Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Inoculation as a Climate Adaptation Strategy for Establishment of Swietenia macrophylla King. Seedlings
Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Inoculation as a Climate Adaptation Strategy for Establishment of Swietenia macrophylla King. Seedlings Open
Research Highlights: Drought stress significantly decreased the performance of seedlings in the nursery. Seedlings inoculated with Claroideoglomus etunicatum is recommended to produce superior planting stock of mahogany seedlings with bett…
View article: Growth inhibition as a viable technique to enhance the storage of synthetic seeds of cocoa (<i>Theobroma cocoa</i> L.)
Growth inhibition as a viable technique to enhance the storage of synthetic seeds of cocoa (<i>Theobroma cocoa</i> L.) Open
Study was conducted to enhance storage life of cocoa (Theobroma cocoa L.) seeds through encapsulation and germination inhibition at College of Forestry, Kerala, India. The extracted embryonic axes of the seeds were encapsulated with calciu…
View article: Growth and productivity of selected fodder grasses intercropped under mature coconut and rubber plantations at Vellanikkara, Thrissur
Growth and productivity of selected fodder grasses intercropped under mature coconut and rubber plantations at Vellanikkara, Thrissur Open
A field experiment was conducted at Vellanikkara, Thrissur, Kerala to assess understory productivity of four fodder grasses viz., Brachiaria ruziziensis (congo signal), Panicum maximum (guinea), hybrid napier cultivar CO-3 and CO-5 under m…
View article: Root distribution pattern of young Swietenia macrophylla King. stands in Central Kerala, India
Root distribution pattern of young Swietenia macrophylla King. stands in Central Kerala, India Open
The major constraints to intercropping in woody ecosystems are belowground competitions for water and nutrients which are in short supply. The spatial spread of roots of the trees play major role in this context. The root distribution patt…
View article: Floristic diversity and standing stock of timber in homegardens of Thrissur district, Kerala
Floristic diversity and standing stock of timber in homegardens of Thrissur district, Kerala Open
Afield study was conducted to investigate the present status of floristic diversity and standing stock of timber in the traditional homegardens of Thrissur district, Kerala. The study involved two stage stratified sampling of homegardens f…
View article: Biomass and carbon stocks in 12-year-old Acacia mangium managed at variable density and pruning regimes in central Kerala, India
Biomass and carbon stocks in 12-year-old Acacia mangium managed at variable density and pruning regimes in central Kerala, India Open
Fast growing-short rotation exotic trees are known for their high biomass production and carbon sequestration potential in the tropics. They are however assumed to act as water and nutrient pumps and probably drain the soil resources throu…
View article: STABILITY OF BLACK GRAM (Vigna mungo L. Hepper) VARIETIES FOR SEED YIELD
STABILITY OF BLACK GRAM (Vigna mungo L. Hepper) VARIETIES FOR SEED YIELD Open
Twelve black gram varieties were evaluated for six seasons from r abi 2009 to r abi 2011 at Thrissur, Kerala, India to assess the genotype x environmental interactions. Analysis of variance on the data pooled over seasons showed signific…