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  • Dr Mahendran P P

  • Dean
  • Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Publications 1992 - 2023

Publications

  • 81
    Journal Articles
  • 7
    Book Chapter
  • 4
    Book
  • 43
    Conference
    Proceedings
  • 36
    Other
  • 21
    Projects
  • 2
  • 1
  • 2

Citations / H-Index

23 Citations
3 h-index
13 Citations

Google Scholar

Co-author Network


Expertise

Plant Sciences

Soil Fertility Problem Soil and Water Management

Personal Information

Dr Mahendran P P

Male
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Lawley Road
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, - 641003


Experience

  • Dean

    Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry

    Tamil Nadu Agricultural University


Qualification

  • Ph.D

    Tamil Nadu Agricultural University


Honours and Awards

2019

Scientist of excellence in Niche Area Award

TNAU, Coimbatore

2018

Prof. Sant Singh Memorial Award for Excellence in Education and Research in Soil Science – 2018 (Medal with Certificate)

Indian Society of Soil Science (ICAR), New Delhi.

2013

Best oral session paper Award (Shield with Certificate

International Conference on Agriculture & Environmental System, Thailand.

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2019

Scientist of excellence in Niche Area Award

TNAU, Coimbatore

2018

Prof. Sant Singh Memorial Award for Excellence in Education and Research in Soil Science – 2018 (Medal with Certificate)

Indian Society of Soil Science (ICAR), New Delhi.

2013

Best oral session paper Award (Shield with Certificate

International Conference on Agriculture & Environmental System, Thailand.

2011

Best Extension worker Award (Medal with Certificate)

TNAU, Coimbatore

2010

Best Teacher Award(Medal with Certificate)

TNAU, Coimbatore

2010

P.S.G. Ganga Naidu Medal for the Best Research in Sugarcane (Medal with Certificate)

TNAU, Coimbatore MASU

2010

Recognition certificate for having received an externally funded scheme on Status, delineation and response of crops to boron and molybdenum fertilization in the soils of southern agro-climatic zone of Tamil Nadu from ICAR.

TNAU, Coimbatore

2010

Recognition certificate for having received an externally funded scheme on Investigation on the potassium release kinetics and response of rice to K in major soil series of Periyar – Vaigai command area, Tamil Nadu from ICAR.

TNAU, Coimbatore

2010

Recognition certificate for having received an externally funded scheme on Farmers Participatory Action Research Programme on the Demonstration of Paired row and Pit method of planting of sugarcane under drip fertigation system and Mini portable sprinklers in the coastal sandy soils of Ramanathapuram District from Ministry of water resources, New Delhi.

TNAU, Coimbatore

2010

Recognition certificate for having received an externally funded scheme on Technology development for pit method of cane cultivation under Drip fertigation system from ICAR.

TNAU, Coimbatore

2010

Recognition certificate for having received an externally funded scheme on Utilization of fly ash as a source of silicon and potassium for mitigating the biotic and abiotic stress in rice from DST–New Delhi.

TNAU, Coimbatore

2010

Recognition certificate for having received an externally funded scheme on Farmers Participatory Action Research Programme on the Demonstration of sub surface method of drip fertigation in sugarcane and mini mobile sprinkler irrigation system from Ministry of water resources, New Delhi.

TNAU, Coimbatore

2009

Best Researcher Award (Medal with Certificate)

TNAU, Coimbatore

2003

Best research paper award Commendation certificate

Agricultural research information center, Haryana

2003

Young Scientist Fellowship award

TNSCST, Chennai

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Doctoral Theses Guided

2019

geospatial distribution of boron and its effect on growth, yield and quality of banana (cv.nendran) under garden land condition of cumbum valley of theni district tamil nadu

suganya, Agricultural college and research institute madurai

2019

geospatial distribution of boron and its effect on growth, yield and quality of banana (cv.nendran) under garden land condition of cumbum valley of theni district tamil nadu

suganya, Agricultural college and research institute madurai

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Membership In Professional Bodies

2020

Indian Society of Soil Science, IARI, New Delhi

Elected Council member

2016

Indian Potash Limited New Delhi

Governing Council Member

2012

Indian Society of Soil Science, New Delhi

Life membership

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2020

Indian Society of Soil Science, IARI, New Delhi

Elected Council member

2016

Indian Potash Limited New Delhi

Governing Council Member

2012

Indian Society of Soil Science, New Delhi

Life membership

2012

Journal of Soil Salinity and Water Quality, Karnal

Life membership

2001

Indian Society of Agricultural resource management

Life membership

1995

Madras Agricultural Journal, TNAU, Coimbatore

Life membership

1995

South Indian Horticulture, TNAU, Coimbatore

Life membership

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Research Projects

Fertilization of K and secondary nutrients for quality vegetable production in low base status soils of intensively vegetable growing areas of southern agro climatic zone of Tamil Nadu

Funding Agency : Inter national Potash Institute

Studies on the fixation and release of phosphorus in different soils under the influence of soil conditioners

Funding Agency : Borreugard Ltd., Singapore

Sustainable sugarcane initiative (SSI): A unique system to enhance the water productivity in sugarcane.

Funding Agency : NABARD

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Fertilization of K and secondary nutrients for quality vegetable production in low base status soils of intensively vegetable growing areas of southern agro climatic zone of Tamil Nadu

Funding Agency : Inter national Potash Institute

Studies on the fixation and release of phosphorus in different soils under the influence of soil conditioners

Funding Agency : Borreugard Ltd., Singapore

Sustainable sugarcane initiative (SSI): A unique system to enhance the water productivity in sugarcane.

Funding Agency : NABARD

Evaluation and optimization of speciality water soluble fertilizers-Ultrasol for Sustainable sugarcane initiative under sub surface drip fertigation system.

Funding Agency : Coromandel SQM Ltd.,

Utilization of fly ash as a source of silicon (Si) and potassium for mitigating the biotic and abiotic stress in rice.

Funding Agency : DST, New Delhi

Empowering the farmers on the technology of sub surface drip fertigation system on southern agro climatic zone of Tamil Nadu.

Funding Agency : NADP

Evaluation on the Performance of liquid bio-fertilizers and soil gold on banana crop under drip fertigation system.

Funding Agency : International Panaacea Ltd, New Delhi

Demonstration of sub surface method of drip fertigation in sugarcane and mini mobile sprinkler irrigation system

Funding Agency : Ministry of Water Resources New Delhi

Scaling up of water productivity in agriculture for livelihood through Teaching –cum- Demonstration, Training of Trainers and Farmers.

Funding Agency : ICAR, New Delhi

Evaluation on the Performance of liquid bio-fertilizers for higher sugarcane productivity under surface and subsurface drip fertigation system.

Funding Agency : Inter- national Panaacea Ltd., New Delhi

Characterization of moisture and nutrient dynamics for yield maximization of commercial crops under drip fertigation system – Maize, Cotton Ground nut, Black gram and Mango Crops

Funding Agency : ICAR 50 crore grant

Technology Development on Sub-surface Drip fertigation for Higher Crop Productivity in sugarcane and Coconut.

Funding Agency : ICAR 50 croregrant

Evaluation and optimization of the specialty water soluble fertilizers – 28: 28: 0, Gromore Sulphur and Sulphozinc for higher productivity in Sugarcane, Banana and Maize Crops under drip fertigation system

Funding Agency : Coramental Fertilizers Limited, Secunderabad

Farmers Participatory Action Research Programme on the demonstration of Paired row and Pit method of planting of sugarcane under drip fertigation system and Mini portable sprinklers in the coastal sandy soils of Ramanathapuram district.

Funding Agency : Ministry of Water Resources New Delhi

Technology development for pit method of cane cultivation under Drip fertigation system

Funding Agency : ICAR, New Delhi

Status, delineation and response of crops to boron and molybdenum fertilization in the soils of southern agro-climatic zone of Tamil Nadu.

Funding Agency : ICAR, New Delhi

Investigation on the potassium release kinetics and response of rice to K in major soil series of Periyar – Vaigai Command Area, Tamil Nadu.

Funding Agency : ICAR, New Delhi

VCS on Production of Compost through Vermi-technology

Funding Agency : TNAU

Effect of sea water intrusion on the ground water quality and its management in the coastal belt of Ramanathapuram district.

Funding Agency : ICAR, New Delhi

Organic farming an eco-friendly approach for the management of insect pests of vegetable

Funding Agency : ICAR-NATP

Land use planning (LUP) for the management of agricultural resources-Coastal eco system

Funding Agency : ICAR-NATP

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