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M. Rafeekher

Publications (11)

Morphological Evaluation of Tabernaemontana divaricata for Its Vegetative and Floral Parameters as a Loose Flower

G. S. Sarika, M. Rafeekher, I. Priyakumari, C. R. Reshmi & Beena Thomas · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

Tabernaemontana divaricata is an important ornamental shrub valued for its lovely white flowers, continuous blooming habit, and potential as a loose-flower crop. Aim: The present investigation was undertaken to evaluate the morphological variability among ten accessions of Tabern...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i94390

Standardization of Sucrose Concentration in Micropropagation of Valuable Aquascape Plant Echinodorus grisebachii

Greeshma Baby, M. Rafeekher, Soni, K.B, Priya Kumari I, Reshmi C.R, Sheena. A, Abdul Rahman M & Hasna P M · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2024

Aims: To standardize the optimum sucrose concentration in shooting and rooting medium in micropropagation of valuable aquascape plant Echinodorus grisebachii. Study Design: CRD. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Floriculture and Landscaping, College of Agriculture Vellay...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i121771

Advances in Micropropagation Techniques for Aquascaping Plants: A Comprehensive Review

Greeshma Baby, M. Rafeekher, Soni, K.B, Priya Kumari I, Reshmi C.R, Sheena.A & Abdul Rahman M · Archives of Current Research International · 2024

Aquascaping is a creative arrangement of aquatic plants, rocks, stones, driftwood, and other elements within an aquarium to create visually pleasing underwater landscapes. It blends principles of design, horticulture, and aquaculture to either mimic natural environments or expres...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2024/v24i11944

Flower Forcing: A Review

P. M. Hasna, M. Rafeekher, I. Priyakumari & C. R Reshmi · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2024

In the modern floricultural industry, scheduling plant production is essential due to fluctuating market demands. Flower forcing, which stimulates flowering at specific dates or during off-season periods, is a key technique employed. The manipulated flowering dates resulting from...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i64662

Piriformospora indica Improves Drought Tolerance in Tomato Plants through Enhanced Nutrient Uptake and Antioxidant Enzymes

S. Aruna, M. Rafeekher, J. M. Johnson, S. Sarada, R. Beena, K. B. Soni & Ajin S. Anil · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

Piriformospora indica, a beneficial root endophytic basidiomyceteous fungus, has demonstrated the ability to enhance plant growth and increase tolerance to stressful conditions, particularly drought and salinity. This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of P. indica in mitig...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i183352

Cut Foliage in the Floriculture Industry: Crop Diversification, Production Determinants, Postharvest Physiology, Supply-chain Management and Research Priorities

A. P. Malavika, I. Priyakumari, M. Rafeekher, P. R. Manju & N. Chitra · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

Cut foliage is a technically diverse but comparatively under-synthesised component of the floriculture industry. Leaves, fronds, phyllodes, cladodes and leafy shoots are traded as line, mass, filler and textural materials, yet their production and postharvest biology are often ma...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i104450

Performance Evaluation and Correlation Studies in Pot Anthurium Genotypes

Ashly John, C. R. Reshmi, M. Rafeekher, I. Priya Kumari & Beena Thomas · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

The present study evaluated the performance of fifteen pot anthurium genotypes based on vegetative, floral and post-harvest traits and examined the relationships among these characters through correlation analysis. The experiment was laid out in Completely Randomized Design with...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i104528

Genetic Diversity Analysis in Nerium oleander L. Genotypes

Jisna Johnson, C.R. Reshmi, M. Rafeekher, Beena Thomas & K.P. Sindura · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2025

Genetic diversity analysis plays a crucial role in plant breeding and horticultural improvements. This study evaluated the morphological and floral characteristics of fifteen nerium genotypes to assess genetic variability and potential for selection. Significant variations were o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i42188

Somaclonal Variants in Ornamental Foliage: A Review

T. P Aswathi, I. Priya Kumari, M. Rafeekher, C. R Reshmi & T. Anuradha · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2025

Somaclonal variation, where genetic and phenotypic diversity arises among plants regenerated from tissue culture, has significant implications for ornamental horticulture. This variation, induced during in vitro propagation, presents an innovative and cost-effective method for de...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i22006

A Comprehensive Review on High-Density Planting in Fruit Crops and Its Outcomes

N. A. Karishma, S. Simi, P. R. Manju & M. Rafeekher · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2025

The average productivity of fruits in India is low when compared to horticulturally developed countries, the main reasons being old and senile orchards, low yielding genotypes, poor orchard management and inadequate technological interventions. Presently, the increasing costs of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i52298

Optimizing Nutrient Levels and Fertigation Regimes for Yield Improvement and Economic Viability in Banana (Musa acuminata, AAA) cv. Red Banana

Divya Hari, S. Simi, P. R. Manju, T. Sajitha Rani & M. Rafeekher · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

A field experiment was conducted at the College of Agriculture, Vellayani, during 2020-2023 to standardise nutrient levels and fertigation schedules for improving the yield of red banana (Musa acuminata, AAA). The study evaluated the interaction effects of four fertigation levels...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i94279