N. Umashankar

Effect of Chitosan and Biocontrol Agents in the Management of Foot Rot in Finger Millet

Poojarani Malagitti, N. Umashankar, H. R. Raveendra & Shivashankargouda Patil · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

Foot rot of Finger millet caused by Sclerotium rolfsii is a leading constraint for the farmers under both irrigated and rainfed conditions. For the management of this problem an eco-friendly approach was taken up using chitosan and biocontrol agents, as they are known to have spi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53891

Effect of Potassium Metabisulphite and Modified Atmosphere Packaging on Shelf Life of Pink Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus eous)

S. Aadhilakshmi, N. Umashankar, Lohith Kumar, N, Suvarna V. C, Mohan Chavan, Darshan M. B & Swati · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2024

Mushrooms are an excellent source of protein, vitamins, fibers, minerals, and essential amino acids crucial for human nutrition. However, their short shelf life poses a significant challenge to their processing and distribution. Therefore, this study was conducted to investigate...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i71069

Evaluation of Tricyclazole-Encapsulated Chitosan Nanoparticles Against Blast Disease and on Physiological Attributes of Rice

S. Supriya, N. S. Pankaja, J. Mahadeva, S. B. Yogananda, N. Umashankar Kumar, V. B. Sanath Kumar & N. Umashankar · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2025

Rice blast, caused by Magnaporthe oryzae, is a major biotic stress that severely limits rice productivity worldwide. Although tricyclazole is widely used to manage blast, its prolonged use poses environmental and pathogen resistance risks. To address these concerns, the present s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i82757