VIKAS KULKARNI

Assessment of Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) Genotypes for Salinity Tolerance during Germination: A Physiological Traits Analysis

Sowmya M, M. M. Dhanoji, Amaregouda A, M. K. Meena, VIKAS KULKARNI, M. R. Umesh & D. G. Satihal · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2025

Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) is considered a moderately salt-tolerant crop; however, salinity stress remains a major limiting factor affecting germination, growth, and yield. The crop’s ability to perform under saline conditions varies with genotype, growth stage, and environ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i73593

UV-Vis Spectroscopic Characterization and Wavelength Analysis of Binary Edible Oil Mixtures for Adulteration Detection

Kathyayini H. S., Udaykumar Nidoni, P. F. Mathad, K. T. Ramappa, M. Lakmikanth & VIKAS KULKARNI · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

This study investigates the effect of mixing different edible oils on their spectroscopic properties, using UV-visible spectroscopy as a rapid and effective analytical tool. We conducted spectral analysis on various binary oil mixtures, specifically mustard oil mixed with argemon...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i94464

Host Plant-mediated Tritrophic Interactions among Castor Genotypes, Conogethes punctiferalis (Guenee) and Its Larval Parasitoid Eriborus trochanteratus (Morley)

M. Sandhya, Pramod Katti, P. Duraimurugan, A. G. Sreenivas, Sushila Nadagouda, Sharanagouda Hiregoudar & VIKAS KULKARNI · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

Background: Host plant-mediated tritrophic interactions can influence both pest performance and the effectiveness of natural enemies in integrated pest management. Aims: This study investigated interactions among castor (Ricinus communis L.) genotypes, the shoot and capsule borer...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74148