J. Lekhavarshinee

Micronutrient Formulations for Cocoa on the DTPA Extractable Micronutrient Status in Coconut Intercropping Systems

C. Sudhalakshmi & J. Lekhavarshinee · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2024

Cocoa is an inevitable intercrop of coconut plantations in southern states of India. Micronutrient deficiency in cocoa plantations is a potential yield depressing factor which warrants immediate attention. Ubiquitous deficiency of micronutrients is noticed to the tune of 17% of D...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2024/v10i3373

Abysmal Hike in Global Cocoa Price and its Implications on Cocoa Plantations in Tamil Nadu - A Critical Analysis

C. Sudhalakshmi, J. Lekhavarshinee, P. Latha & J. Suresh · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2024

Cocoa belonging to the family Sterculiaceae has its origin in South America and later it had spread to Europe, Africa and Asia. In Tamil Nadu, cocoa is accommodated as an intercrop in arecanut and coconut plantations especially in South India. But over the past few years, the acr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i74308