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Beena Thomas

Publications (6)

Studies on Genetic Variability for Quantitative and Quality Traits in Short Duration Pigeon Pea (Cajanus cajan L. Mill sp.) Genotypes in Kerala, India

Mahesh Santosh Shirsat, Beena Thomas, Gayathri G, Varsha P Vengilat & P. G. Nikhil · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2025

Red gram (Cajanus cajan L. Millsp.), commonly known as pigeon pea, is a widely cultivated legume valued for its nutritional and agronomic importance. This study aimed to assess genetic variability, heritability, and genetic advance for yield and quality traits in 30 short-duratio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i42199

Genetic Variability Studies in Oncidium Orchids

Aswini, M.S, Beena Thomas & Sheena, A · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2024

An investigation was carried out with eighteen Oncidium orchid genotypes for the assessment of genetic variability and heritability in 2023. In this investigation, variation due to genotypes for all the traits under study was found significant indicating high amount of variabilit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i101458

Induction of Physical Mutations in Gladiolus grandiflorus L. through Gamma Irradiation

Aiswarya Raj P T, Beena Thomas, Sheena A & Adheena Ram A · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2024

Gladiolus is one of the most popular cut flowers cultivated in India, and it is excellent for inducing physical mutagenesis. The present study was carried out to determine the optimal lethal dose for gamma rays and to induce mutations through gamma irradiation in two gladiolus va...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i91395

Participatory Plant Breeding: A Pathway to Sustainable and Resilient Agriculture

Raja Sekhar Reddy Noru, Beena Thomas, Shubhangi Kshirsagar Maraskole, Vinutha Patil S, Narinder Panotra, Janapareddy Rajesh, Aroulradj Karthickraja & Vivek Kumar · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2024

The world faces increasing concerns over climate change's impact on global food security. Fluctuating climate conditions cause farming uncertainty, leading to food scarcity and higher prices worldwide. New strategies are crucial for enhancing food production and agricultural resi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i81253

Genetic Diversity Analysis in Nerium oleander L. Genotypes

Jisna Johnson, C.R. Reshmi, M. Rafeekher, Beena Thomas & K.P. Sindura · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2025

Genetic diversity analysis plays a crucial role in plant breeding and horticultural improvements. This study evaluated the morphological and floral characteristics of fifteen nerium genotypes to assess genetic variability and potential for selection. Significant variations were o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i42188