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V. Karunakaran

Publications (5)

Effect of Growing Degree Days on Yield Attributes and Yield of Groundnut

R. Baskaran, V. Karunakaran & A. Kamaraj · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2020

The objective of this study was undertaken to find out the optimum sowing window and the amount of heat units required to change their phonological development for groundnut. An field experiment was conducted at experimental farm of Agricultural College and Research Institute, Ea...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i2230841

Development of Ice Cream Incorporated with Spray Dried Muskmelon Powder

G. G. Kavitha Shree, M. Chitra, S. Prashanth, V. Karunakaran & M. Visalakshi · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

The growing demand for fruit juice powders, driven by their convenience, extended shelf life, and versatility in food applications, has opened new avenues for developing value-added functional products. Among these, Cucumis melo L. (muskmelon) stands out due to its rich nutrition...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53959

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

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

Micropropagation of Major Tuber Crops: A Review

P. Sivakumar, G. Aswini, A. Priyadharshini, P. Vaishnavi, P. Venkatvasan, M. Chitra, A. Kamaraj, V. Karunakaran & M. Selvamurugan · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2025

In global food security, nutrition, and rural livelihoods development, tuber crops such as potato, cassava, sweet potato, yam, and taro play a critical role. Due to various challenges in conventional propagation methods, micropropagation has emerged as a promising biotechnologica...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i82778