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D. Padmaja

Publications (12)

Genetic Variability and Trait Association Analysis in Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.)

D. Padmaja, N. Balram, Anand Kumar Vishwa Karma & Rajani Bisen · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2026

This study is important for the scientific and plant breeding community as it provides clear evidence of substantial genetic variability among sesame genotypes under field conditions. The research provides dependable selection criteria for enhancing sesame yield by pinpointing es...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i25975

Assessment of Genetic Variability and Trait Correlations in Sesame Genotypes Using Morphological Characters

D. Padmaja, N. Balram & G. Sreenivas · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2026

Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) ranks among the oldest oilseed crops grown in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. It is prized for its high-quality edible oil, which is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, antioxidants, and essential nutrients. Sesame is a self-pollinating, annua...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i13988

DUS-Based Morphological Evaluation of Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) Genotypes

B. Madhu, D. Padmaja, T. Srikanth & N. Balram · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2025

Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) seed is an important source of edible oil and are also widely used as a spice. Sesame, the ‘queen of oil seeds,’ is known for its high oil content (50-60%) and quality. Generally, the quality of seed is estimated by varietal purity, including physical...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i52331

Studies on Correlation and Path Analysis of Yield and its Contributing Traits in Sesame (Sesamum indicum)

B. Madhu, D. Padmaja, T. Srikanth & N. Balram · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2023

The purpose of the present investigation was to examine the relationships between seed yield and yield-attributing characters in sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) as well as evaluating their direct and indirect effects. Results indicated that number of capsules per plant (0.806) and 10...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i113516

Unvieling Genetic Variability and Breeding Potential for Yield Enhancement in Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.)

B. Swapna, T. Srikanth, D. Padmaja & S. Srinivasnaik · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2024

The study was conducted in the summer of 2020 at RARS, Polasa, Jagital, to evaluate genetic variability among 68 sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) genotypes. Analysis of variance revealed significant differences among the genotypes for all traits studied. The highest genotypic coeffici...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i122680

Screening of Sesamum (Sesamum indicum L.) Genotypes Against Powdery Mildew Disease

K Soniya, K. Jhansi Rani, D. Padmaja, N. Balram & Praduman Yadav · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2024

An investigation was conducted to screen twentyseven genotypes to identify the source of resistance to powdery mildew disease. All the twenty seven genotypes were raised during summer 2024 at RARS, Jagtial under unprotected field conditions, following infector row technique with...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i82773

Assessment of Genetic Diversity in Sesame Genotypes Based on Morphological Characters

Md. Ashfaq, K. Jhansi Rani, D. Padmaja, Praduman Yadav & Usha Kiran Betha · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2023

Fifty sesame genotypes were evaluated to assess the extent of genetic diversity based on morphological characters. Analysis of variance revealed significant differences among the genotypes. Plant height (62.20 %) contributed most to the genetic divergence followed by number of ca...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i113260

Screening of Sesame Genotypes against Powdery Mildew and Macrophomina phaseolina Stem/Root Rot Diseases

Md. Ashfaq, K. Jhansi Rani, D. Padmaja, Praduman Yadav & Usha Kiran Betha · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2023

An investigation was carried out with fifty sesame genotypes to identify source of resistance to powdery mildew and macrophomina stem/root rot diseases during late kharif 2022 at RARS, Jagtial under protected conditions. Among the genotypes screened, four genotypes JCS 4047, JCS...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i92509

Screening of Mustard Germplasm against Powdery Mildew (Erysiphe cruciferarum) and Analysis of Yield Contributing Characters

K. Lavanya, T. Srikanth, D. Padmaja & N. Balram · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2023

The current experiment was carried out at the Regional Agricultural Research Station (RARS) Polasa, Jagtial during rabi 2020-21, with the goals of (1) assessing the resistance of Indian mustard germplasm lines to powdery mildew disease and (2) analysing the yield and its contribu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i82135

Genetic Diversity for Yield and Yield Contributing Characters in Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.)

B. Swapna, Srikanth Thippani, D. Padmaja, Nayak , S. Srinivas, S. Srinivas Nayak & Thippani , Srikanth · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2023

In the present investigation, At RARS, Jagtial, 68 genotypes, including three checks were evaluated for genetic diversity for selection of diverse parents. Divergence studies through D2 statistic indicated the presence of substantial diversity by forming large number of clusters...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i82124

Determination of Economic Injury Level of Mustard Aphid Lipaphis erysimi (Kalt.) on Mustard

K. Anvesh, R. Sunitha Devi, S. Omprakash, N. Balram & D. Padmaja · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

The present study was conducted during rabi, 2021-22 and 2022-23 at the Regional Agricultural Research Station, Polasa, Jagtial to determine the EIL of mustard aphid on mustard crop. The results related to the seed yield of mustard under differential load of aphids and the calcul...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i24012

Quantification of Avoidable Yield Losses in Mustard Caused by The Aphid, Lipaphis erysimi (Kalt.)

K. Anvesh, R. Sunitha Devi, S. Omprakash, N. Balram & D. Padmaja · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2026

Present study was conducted during rabi, 2021-22 and 2022-23 at Regional Agricultural Research Station, Polasa, Jagtial to assess the yield losses due to mustard aphid, Lipaphis erisimi in mustard crop. The results during rabi, 2021-22 and 2022-23 showed that the avoidable yield...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i24062