K. Prathapan

Mitigation of Button Shedding in Coconut through Nutritional and Hormonal Interventions

D. Shanmugapriya, Roy Stephen, M. M. Viji, K. Prathapan, K. N. Anith, R. V. Manju, R. Beena & M. Siva · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Background: Coconut is a vital perennial tropical crop with major global and socio-economic importance, but its productivity is affected by climatic stress, nutritional deficiencies, and severe button shedding that significantly reduces yield. Button shedding varies from year to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i44135

Energy-Efficient Sugarcane Stem Cutting: A Model-Based Approach Using Impact Type Pendulum Testing Machine

V. N. Shete, R. V. Powar, S. B. Patil, J. S. Ghatge, N. N. Belanekar & K. Prathapan · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2025

This research aimed to study the effect of cutting blade angles (bevel, shear, and approach angle) on the specific cutting energy (SCE) and the cutting index (CI) of sugarcane stalks. The optimizations of cutting blade angles were carried for obtaining minimum SCE and CI using Re...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i43355

Development and Quality Evaluation of Cookies from Lima Bean and Emmer Wheat

Shoyaib Patel, Sagar Chavan, Vikramsinh Ingle, Yogesh Shete, Jayant Ghatge, K. Prathapan & Rushikesh Navale · Advances in Research · 2024

The increasing interest in nutritious and functional foods has led to the investigation of alternative grains with enhanced health benefits. This research centres on developing highly nutritious cookies using lima bean (Phaseolus lunatus) and emmer wheat (Triticum dicoccon Schran...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2024/v25i61191