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M. Senthilkumar

Publications (14)

UAV-Based Precision Spraying Enhances Pest Control, Nutrient Uptake, and Spray Efficiency in High-Density Mango Orchards

M. Senthilkumar, H. P. Vinodhkumar, M. Suresh, S. Gavin Larsen, P. Lakshmanakumar & V. Prem · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is a major tropical fruit crop that suffers yield losses from nutrient deficiencies, insect pests, and fungal diseases, with conventional spraying methods such as tractor-mounted or manual sprayers often requiring excessive spray volumes, leading to po...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i24014

Field Evaluation of Integrated Management Modules for Rugose Spiralling Whitefly (Aleurodicus rugioperculatus) in Coconut Ecosystem

M. Senthilkumar, P. Ayyadurai, P. Senthilkumar, M. Deivamani, S. Malathi, M. Paramasivam, K. Govindan, K. Sasikumar & V.K. Satya · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2025

An on-farm trial was conducted in Periyapudur village, Salem district, Tamil Nadu, to evaluate integrated management modules against rugose spiralling whitefly (RSW) (Aleurodicus rugioperculatus) infesting coconut palms. Three modules combining cultural, biological, and botanical...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2025/v40i82286

Evaluation of IPM Module for the Management of Key Insect Pests in Chilli

M. Senthilkumar, P. Ayyadurai, P. Senthilkumar, M. Deivamani, S. Thangeswari, M. Paramasivam, B. Sivakumar & K. Sasikumar · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2024

Chilli is a crop cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions of India, and the crop is attacked by a multitude of pests at different crop stages. The present study revealed that field experiments were laid out with three treatments, viz., IPM module, farmer practice, and untre...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i112551

Content Analysis of Farmers’ KVK WhatsApp Group of Villupuram District in Tamil Nadu

S. P. Mahesh Narayanan & M. Senthilkumar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2021

The penetration and use of smart mobile phones with internet connectivity paved way to the increased use of social media tools and among them, WhatsApp is widely used by farmers for personal and group use. The efforts made by public institutions, development departments in reachi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2021/v39i1130741

Advancing Agriculture through Digital Soil Insight and Smart Farming Technologies

P. Lakshmanakumar, V. Prem, M. Senthilkumar, M. Suresh, H. P. Vinodhkumar & S. Gavin Larsen · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2026

Digital soil insight plays a vital role in advancing agriculture by leveraging data collection and digitalization technologies to enhance smart farming practices. This review explores the integration of cutting-edge digital tools like remote sensing (RS), soil sensors and data an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i1656

Impact of Integrated Management Practices of Fruit Fly in Bitter gourd

V. A. Vijayashanthi, P. Yogameenakshi, M. Senthilkumar, K. Sivagamy, C. Tamilselvi & S. Arul Prasad · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

Bitter gourd is cultivated in 125 hectares out of 310 ha occupied by gourds in. Tiruvallur district in Tamil Nadu, India. Fruit fly is the most destructive insect pests attacking bittergourd.The present study was conducted to demonstrate the Integrated Pest Management practices i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i213976

Risk Behavior of Small and Marginal Farmers in Cauvery Delta Zone, Tamil Nadu

V. Mohanraj, P. Balasubramaniam & M. Senthilkumar · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2023

Farmers’ risk preferences play an important role in agricultural production decisions, risk takers means the farmers who are willing to take risky decisions in farming, risk aversion means an attitude of reluctance to take risky decisions in farming. Climatic change effects all r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i31691

Knowledge Level of Farmers in Accessing Agricultural Information through Smartphone

T. Kungumaselvan, Ravi Kumar Theodore, M. Senthilkumar, D. Puthira Prathap, G. Vanitha & M. R. Duraisamy · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

The present study was conducted to assess the knowledge level of rice, millets, and cotton farmers on accessing agricultural information through smartphone. Ex Post Facto Research Design was followed in this study since it aimed to assess the knowledge level of farmers. The study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i1031188

Drone Technology in Agricultural Practices: A SWOC Analysis

Dhivya C, Arunkumar R, Murugan PP & M. Senthilkumar · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2024

Drone technology, also known as Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), is transforming modern agriculture by introducing precision farming techniques that enhance crop monitoring, resource management, and sustainability. By providing real-time data on plant health, soil conditions, and i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i112590

Impact of Varietal Demonstrations on the Productivity and Sustainability in Rice (Oryza sativa L.) at Villupuram District of Tamil Nadu, India

S. Ganapathy, G. Gomadhi, R. Kanchanarani & M. Senthilkumar · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2024

Popularization of newly released variety in a new environment was important to increase the productivity and sustainability on a particular location. Keeping this inview, field demonstrations were carried out at farmer’s field by introducing drought tolerant rice variety TKM 15....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arja/2024/v17i4513

Effect of Fertigation Using Different Rates and Sources of Fertilizers on Growth and Yield of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) Under Open Field Condition

A. K. Nair, S. S. Hebbar, M. Prabhakar & M. Senthilkumar · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2020

A field experiment was conducted to study the effect of fertigation on the performance of cucumber variety ‘Vani’ at ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bengaluru during summer of 2015 and 2016. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design with three replic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2020/v21i2330313

Are Remittances of Migrants from Rural Households Improving Investment in Agriculture: Empirical Evidences from Tamil Nadu State of India

M. Bhuvaneshwari, M. Ramasubramanian, D. Puthira Prathap, N. Anandaraja & M. Senthilkumar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

A study was conducted in seven villages of Peddanayakenpalayam block of Salem district in Tamil Nadu to understand the impact of remittances of migrants on the Agricultural Well being of their families. The sample size consisted of 100 migrant farm families and the respondents we...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i830954

Management of Leaf Blight and Node Blight Diseases Indian Barnyard Millet (Echinochloa frumentacea (Roxb)

M. Paramasivan, M. Deivamani, S. Thangeswari, R. Ramjegathesh, A. Thangam, M. Senthilkumar, S. Malathi & V.K. Satya · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2025

A study on the management of important diseases of rainfed kuthiraivali was carried out through biological control and fungicides in combination with seed treatment and foliar application methods and different intervals of diseases incidence. The leaf blight pathogen was isolated...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arja/2025/v18i1640

Redefining the Roles of Extension Scientists in KVKs: Innovative Experiments during COVID Pandemic in KVK, Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, India

M. Ramasubramanian, R. Ramesh, A. Anuratha, V. Radhakrishnan, M. Selvamurugan, R. Jagadeesan, M. Sabapathi, S. Kamalasundari, M. Senthilkumar, N. Anandaraja & D. Puthira Prathap · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

Extension Scientists working in Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVK) have to innovate to prove their inevitable role in KVK and to establish their ability to spawn team work culture in KVK to reach the farmers effectively. In this article, an effort has been made to document the innovativ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i930992