Aparna A. Raj

Influence of Desiccants on Seed Quality and Longevity in Rice (Oryza sativa L.)

Aparna A. Raj, Vidhu Francis Palathingal, Dijee Bastian, Rashmi C. R. & Smitha Revi · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

Seed deterioration during storage poses serious threats to crop production, yield and finally food security. The present study aimed to assess the impact of desiccants on seed quality and longevity in rice (Oryza sativa L.). The experiment was conducted in the Department of Seed...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i105786

Plant-derived Smoke: A Sustainable Technique for Seed Enhancement

Monika K.G., Dijee Bastian, Vidhu Francis Palathingal, Aparna A. Raj, S. Deepthy & Neeraja Rajan · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

Smoke act as an important evolutionary factor involved in post fire germination cues. In South Africa, a study on the endangered fynbos species Audouinia capitata brought attention to the role smoke plays in promoting germination. Farmers of South Africa employ conventional metho...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i65527

Superabsorbent Polymer Coating on Seeds: A Review

S. Deepthy, P. Sindhumole, Dijee Bastian, Vidhu Francis Palathingal, Neeraja Rajan, Aparna A. Raj & Monika K. G · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2025

The growing impacts of climate change such as unpredictable weather patterns, prolonged droughts, and extreme heatwaves pose serious threats to global agriculture by reducing crop productivity and endangering farmers’ livelihoods. In regions like India, where drought stress is fr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i64898