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M. T. Lakshminarayan

Publications (10)

A Study on Adoption of Soil Amendments and Micro Nutrients by Grape Growers in Karnataka, India

K. M. Chethan Kumar, M. T. Lakshminarayan, T. P. Bharath Kumar, P. Arun Kumar & Sanketh, C. V. · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2026

Soil amendments and micronutrients are important for maintaining soil fertility and supporting sustainable grape production. However, the extent to which grape growers adopt recommended practices may vary, particularly with respect to the quantity, method, and timing of applicati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i96278

Factors Influencing Adoption of Integrated Disease Management Practices among Grape Farmers

K. M. Chethan Kumar, M. T. Lakshminarayan, N. Kirankumar, T. P. Bharath Kumar & Sanketh, C. V. · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2026

The study examined the adoption pattern of integrated disease management practices among grape growers in Chikkaballapura district of Karnataka, India, during 2023–24. Chikkaballapura and Sidlaghatta taluks were selected because of their larger area under grape cultivation, and 1...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i74358

Adoption Behaviour of Organic Manures by Grape Growers in Karnataka, India

K. M. Chethan Kumar, M. T. Lakshminarayan, C. V. Sanketh, T. P. Bharath Kumar & P. ArunKumar · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2026

The present study examined the adoption behaviour of organic manures among grape growers in Chikkaballapura district of Karnataka during 2023–24. An ex-post facto research design was used. Chikkaballapura district was purposively selected because it has a larger area under grape...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i3722

An Analysis of Grape Growers' Attitudes towards Integrated Nutrient Management Practices in Chickaballapura District of Karnataka State, India

K. M. Chethan Kumar, M. T. Lakshminarayan, T. P. Bharath Kumar, C. V. Sanketh & D. K. Suresh · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2026

Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) is a holistic approach to maintaining soil fertility and optimizing plant nutrient supply for sustained crop productivity. By integrating various sources of nutrients—including organic inputs (farmyard manure, poultry manure, crop residues, gr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i2675

Attitude of Small and Large Grape Growers towards Integrated Pest Management Practices in Karnataka, India

K. M. Chethan Kumar, M. T. Lakshminarayan, T. P. Bharath Kumar, Sanketh, C. V. & D. K. Suresh · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2026

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a sustainable approach combining biological, cultural, and chemical methods to control pests in crops like grapes, reducing environmental and health risks. However, its adoption remains limited due to farmers’ attitudes, lack of awareness, and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i44149

Profile and Problems of Grape Growers in the Adoption of Integrated Nutrient Management Practices

K. M. Chethan Kumar, M. T. Lakshminarayan, T. P. Bharath Kumar, D. K. Suresh & Sanketh, C. V. · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2026

Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) plays a crucial role in sustaining soil fertility and improving crop productivity in grape cultivation; however, the effective adoption of INM practices by grape growers is often influenced by their socio-economic profile and various practical...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i36010

Awareness on Soil Health Management Scheme by Farmers of Tumakuru District in Karnataka

M. E. Darshan, M. T. Lakshminarayan & K. G. Banuprakash · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2021

The present study was carried out in 23 Raitha Samparka Kendras  inGubbi ,Kunigal, Madhugiri  and Tumakuru taluks of Tumakuru district in Karnataka state to know the extent of awareness of farmers regarding Soil Health Management Scheme (SHMS). Thirty beneficiary farmers of SHMS...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2021/v39i1030698

Knowledge of Aromatic Black Rice Growers Regarding Benefits Provided under Mission Organic Value Chain Development Scheme

Meghajit Sharma Shijagurumayum, M. T. Lakshminarayan & B. Krishnamurthy · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2021

The present study was carried out during 2020-21 in Thoubal and Bishnupur districts of Manipur state to assess the knowledge of aromatic black rice growers regarding the benefits provided under the Mission Organic Value Chain Development Scheme (MOVCDS). One hundred eighty aromat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2021/v39i730612

Knowledge of Agriculture Extension Functionaries Regarding Information and Communication Technology Tools

Dishant Jojit James & M. T. Lakshminarayan · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2018

The present study was conducted during 2016-17 to assess the knowledge of agriculture extension functionaries regarding Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools. Eighty Agriculture officers and Assistant Agriculture officers were interviewed from 43 Raitha Samparka Ke...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2018/40963

Development of a Scale to Measure the Well-being of Farmers in Kolar District of Karnataka

P. Naveen Kumar, N. Narasimha & M. T. Lakshminarayan · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2018

The farmers’ well-being is a dynamic process that gives people a sense of how their lives are evolving.  More precisely, it refers to the welfare of farmers which is influenced by both qualitative and quantitative parameters. Well-being may differ from individual to individual du...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2018/41842