Assistant Professor in Horticulture

Dr. A Mahadevan

Dr. A Mahadevan

Assistant Professor in Horticulture

Education

  • Ph.D., - Horticulture ( Fruit Science)Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore.
  • M.Sc. (Horticulture) - Fruit Science Horticultural College and Research Institute, Periyakulam, TNAU, Coimbatore.
  • B.Sc. (Horticultural) College and Research Institute, Periyakulam, TNAU, Coimbatore.

NET/SLET Qualification

Certificate/Ref. number - 03972/2018/ASRB

Area of Specialization

Crop regulation in Horticultural Crops (Citrus and Mango), Fertigation in Horticultural Crops

Administrative Experience

  • Diploma (Agri.)year Coordinator (2015-17 Batch) PGP College of Agricultural Sciences, Namakkal
  • Exam Co-ordinator for B.Sc., (Agri) JSA College of Agriculture and Technology, Cuddalore
  • Head of the Department (Horticulture) JSA College of Agriculture and Technology, Cuddalore
  • Staff Advisor JSA College of Agriculture and Technology, Cuddalore

Research Experience

  • Senior Research fellowMinimizing the global of potential of flooded paddy using methanotrophs-E28 PR
  • Co-Principal InvestigatorVCS-V60IL Entitled “Production on Seedlings/bundling in Acid Lime
  • Research Topics
  • Ph.D .,Thesis:Title: “Studies on crop regulation and fertigation in guava (Psidium guajava) cv. Sardar for growth, physiology, yield and quality”
  • M.Sc.,Thesis: Title: “Study on effect of plant growth regulators and micro nutrients on flower induction, yield and quality of mango (Mangifera indica L.) cv Neelum”.

Academic Experience

A Cumulative experience of 6 years
  • Propagation Methods in Horticulture Crops (0+1)HOR A11 -
  • Production Technology of Fruits and Plantation Crops (2+1)HOR 211
  • Vegetable and Fruit Culture (2+1)HOR A12
  • Spices, Plantation and Medicinal Plant Culture (1+1)HOR A22
  • Production Technology of Flower Crops, Medicinal and Aromatic Crops (2+1)HOR 312
  • Spices, Plantation and Medicinal Plant and floriculture (1+2)HOR A21
  • Commercial Nursery Technology of Horticulture Crops (0+5)EXP 301
  • Nursery technology (0+2)CAG A22
  • Protected cultivation in vegetable crops(0+5)EXP 401
  • Commercial Gardening and landscaping(0+5)EXP 301
  • Production Technology of Fruits and vegetable crops (2+1)HOR A102
  • Post harvest management and value addition fruits and vegetable crops (1+1)HOR 311

Publications

  • Research Articles (in international journals) : 7
  • Research Articles (in National journals) : 2
  • Popular articles (in Magazines) 5