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M. Srinivasa Rao

Publications (16)

Genetic Variability and Character Association among the Yield and Yield Attributing Traits in Niger [Guizotia abyssinica (L. f.) Cass.]

M. Srinivasa Rao, S. Ujwala Rani, P. Joga Rao & K. Girish Kumar · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2024

Niger is a minor oil seed crop mostly cultivated in high altitude and tribal zones of India with relatively lower productivity. Development of varieties with higher yielding ability needs keen observations and scientific studies on the genetic variability and character associatio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i5801

Farmers' Utilization of Soil Health Card Recommendations and Associated Profile Characteristics: An Empirical Investigation

Manisha Das, M. Srinivasa Rao, M. Rama Devy & K. N. Sreenivasulu · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

The Soil Health Card (SHC) Scheme was introduced by the Government of India to promote balanced nutrient management and sustainable agricultural production through soil-test-based fertiliser recommendations. Despite its widespread implementation, the extent to which farmers utili...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i94452

A Study on Business Performance Parameters of Girijan Cooperative Corporation (GCC) in High Altitude and Tribal Zone in Andhra Pradesh, India

Seedari Ujwala Rani, M. Srinivasa Rao, Modem Ravi Kishore, V. Rajendra Prasad, N. Sunanda, M. Suresh Kumar, A. Appalaswamy, B.N. Sandeep Naik & Kadiri Mohan · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2025

Girijan Co-operative Corporation (GCC) majorly procures Minor Forest (MFNP), Agricultural produce (AP) and Horticultural Produce (HP) from the tribal farmers by paying them remunerative prices. The growth over the preceding years 2020-21 to 2021-22 was only 2.44 percent which sho...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i22856

Effect of Varieties and Dates of Sowing on Seed Yield of Sunhemp

B. Rajendra Kumar, M. Srinivasa Rao & G. Ramesh · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2024

A field experiment was conducted at Agricultural Research Stattion, Amadalavalasa to identify a suitable sunhemp variety and sowing window during Khariff or obtaining higher yields in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh. The soil of experimental site was sandy loam in texture, medium in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i62515

A Study on Association of Profile Characteristics with Entrepreneurial Behaviour of Commercial Floriculture Nursery Owners in Kadiyam

M. Uday Bhaskar, M. Srinivasa Rao & P. V. Sathya Gopal · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2020

Study on association of profile characteristics with entrepreneurial behaviour of commercial floriculture nursery owners aimed to bring out a strategy for the policymakers and implementing agencies for entrepreneurship development in the study area. The present investigation was...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i1130649

Assessment of the Residual Toxicity of the Insecticides on the Egg Parasitoid Trichogramma chilonis of Spodoptera liturain Sunflower under Elevated CO2 and Temperature Conditions

K. Deekshita, P. V. Krishnxayya & M. Srinivasa Rao · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2026

This study assessed the residual toxicity of Spinosad, Emamectin benzoate, Thiodicarb, Monocrotophos and Fenvalerate to the egg parasitoid Trichogramma chilonis on sunflower under elevated carbon dioxide (eCO2) and elevated temperature (eTemp) conditions. Sunflower plants were ma...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i85601

Impact of Elevated CO2 on Growth and Development of Multiple Generations of Beet armyworm, Spodoptera exigua (Noctuidae: Lepidoptera) on Chickpea

T. Divya Bharathi, P. V. Krishnayya & M. Srinivasa Rao · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2026

Rising atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂) can alter host-plant chemistry and thereby affect herbivorous insects across generations. This study evaluated the effects of ambient CO₂ (aCO₂; 380 ± 25 ppm) and elevated CO₂ (eCO₂; 550 ± 25 ppm) on chickpea foliar biochemistry and the gro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i85602

Development and Measurement of Utilization Pattern Index of ICT Tools in Mitigating Climate Change among the Farmers of Andhra Pradesh, India

G. Dwithi, M. Rama Devy, M. Srinivasa Rao, K. Kiran Prakash & K. Suseela · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have emerged as an important tool in supporting farmers to mitigate climate change through timely access to weather information, crop advisories, market intelligence, and climate-resilient agricultural practices. The present study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i62958

Voices from the Field: Profile, Challenges, and Insights of Women Agriculture Officers in Andhra Pradesh, India

Shaik Shama, M. Rama Devy & M. Srinivasa Rao · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2025

The study was conducted to study the Profile of Women Agriculture Officers and Challenges and Insights elicited by the Women Agriculture Officers in Andhra Pradesh. Ex Post-Facto research design was followed for the study. The study was conducted in all the thirteen districts of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i63200

Effect of Intercropping on Growth and Yield of (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.), Mesta (Roselle) in India

Y. Sandhya Rani, T. Sreelatha, M. Srinivasa Rao, B. Swathi, G. Chitti Babu & S. Mitra · Archives of Current Research International · 2025

Mesta, scientifically called as Hibiscus sabdariffa (Roselle) is an herbaceous annual plant and lignocellulosic fibre crop is more adaptive under diverse conditions of climate, soil and also resistant to drought. The area under mesta crop is gradually decreasing from the past ten...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2025/v25i21068

Impact of Elevated CO2 and Temperature on Growth and Development of Helicoverpa armigera Hubner

D. V. Sravan Kumar, P. V. Krishnayya, M. Srinivasa Rao, P. Anil Kumar & V. Srinivasa Rao · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2021

Climate change is an imminent and inevitable circumstance largely driven by increase in CO2 and temperature. CO2 directly affects plants through positive effects on net photosynthetic rate. Higher temperature during the crop growth phase can diminish the yield, with a longer grow...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2021/v43i330655

Genetic Divergence Analysis in Greengram [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek] under Rice Fallow Conditions

G. Monica, K. Madhu Kumar, L. Suryanarayana & M. Srinivasa Rao · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

Greengram [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek] is an important short-duration pulse crop for rice fallow conditions, where genetically diverse and high-yielding genotypes are required for crop improvement. This study assessed genetic divergence among 30 greengram genotypes using Mahalano...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74075

Assessment of Genetic Variability and Diversity in Inbred Lines of Maize (Zea Mays L.)

M. Karunakar, L. Suryanarayana, B. Spandana & M. Srinivasa Rao · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

An experiment was conducted during Rabi, 2025-26 at the Agricultural College Farm, Naira, Srikakulam District, to estimate genetic variability and diversity among 30 maize inbred lines. The material was evaluated in a randomised complete block design with three replications, and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74064

Screening Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) Germplasm against Foot and Stem Rot Caused by Phytophthora parasitica var. sabdariffae

B. Swathi, Y. Rajasekhar, G. Sreenivas, M. Srinivasa Rao, T. Sreelatha & G. Chitti Babu · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus), a fibre crop of the genus Hibiscus (family Malvaceae), is also commonly referred to as Deccan hemp or Java jute. Owing to its multipurpose applications and the environmentally sustainable nature of its cellulose, kenaf has gained prominence in both co...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i34039

Assessment of Genetic Variability and Trait Associations in Advanced Rice Lines

K. Madhu Kumar, G. Sreenivas, P. Udayababu, M. Srinivasa Rao & D. Manojkumar · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2025

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is one of the world’s most important cereal crops, serving as a staple food and a key component of food and livelihood security across Asia. However, rice productivity has stagnated in several regions due to multiple biotic and abiotic stresses, variable cl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i113703

Determinants of Marketing Channel Choices among Paddy Farmers in Andhra Pradesh, India: Insights into Electronic Negotiable Warehouse Receipts (e-NWRs)

M. Mary Sharon, K. Suseela, Shalendra, M. Srinivasa Rao & D. Ramesh · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2025

Warehouses are specialized storage facilities designed for scientific preservation, while receipt systems integrate credit with marketing to enhance marketing efficiency. Warehousing in India gained importance with the 1928 Royal Commission on Agriculture. Despite various interve...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i42712