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K. Sasikala

Publications (8)

Microtuber Induction and Plant Regeneration of Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.): A Review

P. Sivakumar, K. Sasikala, T. Prabha, K. S. Vijai Selvaraj, V. Karunakaran, M. Selvamurugan, G. G. Kavitha Shree & M. Kiruba · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2024

Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is one of the most economically significant annual vegetable crops occupying the fourth position worldwide among all the food crops. The main drawbacks of the traditional seed production method are the seed tubers' high size, which drives up seed pro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i34412

An Overview of Pharmaceutical Applications and In vitro Micropropagation Techniques for Rare and Endangered Plant Species

P. Sivakumar, M. Chitra, K. Sasikala, M. Selvamurugan & V. Karunakaran · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2024

Many rare and endangered plant species possess valuable secondary metabolites with pharmacological applications. These bioactive compounds are often integral to traditional medicine systems, highlighting the cultural significance of these plants. The health benefits of many medic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i91330

Yield and Economics of Onion as Influenced by Pre and Post Emergence Herbicdes

M. Venkateswara Reddy, K. Umajyothi, P. Syam Sundar Reddy & K. Sasikala · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2023

Onion (Allium cepa L.) weed interference lowers bulb yield and financial return for onion growers who pay for labour. During the Rabi seasons of 2011–12 and 2012–13, a field experiment was worked out at the Horticultural College and Research Institute, Dr.Y.S.R Horticultural Univ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i81961

Vegetable Grafting: A Multiple Crop Improvement Methodology

T. Lakshmi Tirupathamma, C. Venkata Ramana, L. Naram Naidu & K. Sasikala · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2019

Grafting is a simple method of propagation in which desired rootstocks are obtained to induce vigor, precocity, enhanced yield and quality, better survival under biotic and abiotic stress conditions. Grafting reduced the dependency upon chemicals required to treat the soil borne...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2019/v33i330076

Influence of Integrated Nutrient Management on Fruit Quality Attributes of Cape Gooseberry (Physalis peruviana L.)

Y. Shiny Maria, B. Prasanna Kumar, M. Madhavi, V. Sudha Vani, K. Sasikala & K. Umakrishna · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

Cape gooseberry (Physalis peruviana L.), an underutilised fruit crop belonging to the family Solanaceae, is valued for its nutraceutical properties and its composition of vitamins, antioxidants and bioactive compounds. Fruit quality and post-harvest performance in cape gooseberry...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74117

Physiological Response and Growth Dynamics of Cape Gooseberry under Integrated Nutrient Management

Y. Shiny Maria, B. Prasanna Kumar, M. Madhavi, V. Sudha Vani, K. Sasikala & K. Umakrishna · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

Cape gooseberry (Physalis peruviana L.) is an important minor fruit crop valued for its nutritional and medicinal properties. Its growth and productivity depend greatly on appropriate nutrient management. Integrated nutrient management (INM), which combines chemical fertilisers w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74073

Influence of Biofertigation and Crude Edible Oils Application on Growth Characteristics of Papaya (Carica papaya L.) cv. Red Lady

Ch. Sunitha, M. Madhavi, P. Vinaya Kumar Reddy, P. Subbaramamma, K. Sasikala & V. Sekhar · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2024

An experiment was carried out to know the influence of biofertigation and crude edible oils application on growth, floral and fruit characteristics of papaya (Carica Papaya L.) cv. Red Lady was carried out at Department of Fruit Science, Dr. YSRHU-College of Horticulture, Venkata...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i54561

Importance of Yield Contributing Characters for Improved Yield Potential in Chilli

G. Kranthi Rekha, C. Venkata Ramana, L. Naram Naidu, K. Umajyothi, M. Paratpararao & K. Sasikala · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2018

Chilli is one of the most important commercial crops in India. It is grown almost throughout the country. Chilli yield is a complex quantitative character controlled by several genes, and its improvement depends on the functioning and interaction of several components that vary f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CJAST/2018/45999