Assistant Professor of Seed Science and Technology

Dr. K Ezhilarasan

Dr. K Ezhilarasan
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Dr. K Ezhilarasan

Assistant Professor of Seed Science and Technology

Education

  • Ph.D. in Seed Science and Technology University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore
  • M.Sc. (Agriculture) - Seed Science and Technology Annamalai University, Chidambaram
  • B.Sc. (Agriculture) Annamalai University, Chidambaram

NET Qualification

ICAR ASRB NET - Qualified

Area of Research

Advancements in Seed Quality Improvement, Quality Testing and Seed Invigoration Techniques Hybrid Seed Production of both agricultural and horticultural crops under Open and Protected conditions Hydroponics and its implementations Application of Nanotechnology in Seed Science Research

Research Experience

  • Research Scholar - 3 yearsStudies on the impact of polymer mediated seed coating with nanoparticles on seed quality, crop performance and shelf life in maize (Zea mays L.)
  • Senior Research Fellow - 1 yearDUS testing for small millets | TNAU, Centre for Excellence in millets, Athiyandal, Tiruvannamalai
  • Product Development Officer - 6 monthsAYT, MLT trials in various parts of Tamil Nadu | Nuziveedu Seeds Pvt. Ltd.
  • Supervisor - 1 yearPoly house crops Agronomist Mythree Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
  • PG Work - 2 yearsSeed technological studies on Jack (Artocarpus heterophyllus)

Publications

  • Research Articles (in international journals) : 1
  • Research Articles (in National journals) : 4

Popular Articles

  • Influence of nanoparticles on plant growth, seed quality, yield and genetic changes in maize (Zea mays L.). Biological forum- an International Journal. 15(7): 59-65 (Citation: ISSN: 0975-1130) ; Ezhilarasan K, Rame Gowda, Roopashree B and Umarani K (2023)
  • Tailoring nanoparticle formulation for maize seed quality improvement through multiple approaches. Mysore Journal of agricultural Sciences. 57(3): 33-42. ; Ezhilarasan K, Rame Gowda, Basave Gowda, Ramanappa T.M., Manja Naik, Nethra, Roopashree B, Umarani K (2023)
  • Effect of Various Chemical Seed Enhanced Treatment on Seedling quality in Jack Seeds (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) cv. Panruti Local. Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 11(1); 47-52. (Citation׃ ISSN׃ 0976-167; Ezhilarasan K, Sathiya Narayanan G and Ranjith Rajaram S (2020)
  • Effect of Various Organic Seed Enhanced Treatment on Seedling quality in Jack Seeds (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) cv. Panruti Local. Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 11(1); 99-104. (Citation׃ ISSN׃ 0976-1675) ; Ezhilarasan K and Sathiya Narayanan G (2020)
  • Effect of Seed Weight on Seedling quality in Jack (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) cv. Panruti Local. Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 11(3): 728-730 (Citation׃ ISSN׃ 0976-1675) ; Ezhilarasan K, Sathiya Narayanan G and P Senthil Valavan (2020).

Awards & Accolades

  • Best ASDF Student - 2021Awarded best ASDF Student of the year, 2021 in Association of scientists, Developers and Faculties Global Awards 2021 V11.0
  • Best Research Scholar Award - 2020Awarded Best Research Scholar Award given by V. Narayanasamy (Former Chief Minister of Puducherry) at the International Conference, Pondicherry Institute of Agricultural Sciences during January,
  • Vallalar Scholarship Endowment 2015Govt. of Tamil Nadu
  • Dr. C N Sambandam Prize Award - 2018Received Dr. C N Sambandam Prize Award at Annamalai University
  • Awarded a Medal under the Srilochani Varadarajulu prize - 2018Awarded a Medal under the Srilochani Varadarajulu prize given by Dr. Banwarilal Purohit (His Excellency Governor of Tamil Nadu) at Annamalai University