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R. Kalpana

Publications (7)

Spectral Characterization of Thrips Infested Mulberry (Morus indica L.) Leaves

R. Kalpana, V. P. Mavilashaw, S. A. Brindha Bharathi, M. Sabarish, S. Menaka, T. Bhuvaneshwari, R. Nandha Kumar, R. Moulidharshan, K. A. Murugesh & M. Kumara Perumal · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2026

Thrips (Pseudodentrothrips mori) infestation is an emerging constraint in mulberry cultivation, causing subtle yet significant deterioration in leaf quality that adversely affects silkworm growth and cocoon productivity. Early detection of thrips damage using conventional field s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i34129

Water Physico-chemical Characteristics, Species Diversity and Density of Zooplankton in Two Perennial Lakes of Coimbatore City (India)

R. Kalpana, P. Saravana Bhavan & R. Udayasuriyan · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2017

In order to assess the suitability of the Ukkadam lake (Lat. 10.99° N and Long. 76.96° E) and the Singanallur lake (Lat. 10.59° N and Long. 77.88° E) of Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu, India) for inland aquaculture, the species diversity and density of zooplankton were assessed for a per...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2017/34749

Identification of 'Start of Season' in Major Rainfed Crops of Tamil Nadu, India Using Remote Sensing Technology

V. Vasumathi, R. Kalpana, S. Pazhanivelan, R. Kumaraperumal & M. V. Priya · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2022

Cropping seasons are the seasons in which a particular crop is grown. Identification of cropping seasons is crucial for successful cropping in rainfed areas. This research study focuses on the identification of major rainfed crop growing seasons in rainfed areas of Tamil Nadu usi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2022/v12i1130978

Hormonal Regulation of Root Induction in Mulberry (Morus spp.): Advances and Challenges

S. A. Brindha Bharathi, S. Menaka, R. Kalpana, M. Sabarish, G. Anusuya, R. Durgadevi, T. Bhuvaneshwari, R. Nandha Kumar & R. Moulidharshan · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2025

Mulberry (Morus spp.) plays a pivotal role in sericulture as the primary food source for silkworms, and its successful propagation is essential for sustainable silkworm farming. This review comprehensively examines the physiological, molecular, and biotechnological aspects of roo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i83687

Clonal Evaluation and Genetic Divergence Studies in Mulberry Genotypes

Manickavasagam Mithilasri, K. T. Parthiban, R. Kalpana & Shankar S.M. · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2024

Aims: This study aims to evaluate the wood quality and leaf quality traits of selected mulberry clones and assess the genetic divergence among them, providing valuable insights for the development of superior genotypes with enhanced economic value for the sericulture and agrofore...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arja/2024/v17i2433

In vitro Antibacterial Activity of Mulberry Fruit Extracts from Different Accessions against Salmonella enterica and Bacillus cereus

R. Moulidharshan, P. Priyadharshini, R. Nandha Kumar, G. Savitha, R. Durgadevi, R. Kalpana, Sabarish M, S.A. Brindha Bharathi & T. Thamizharasu · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

The emergence of antibiotic-resistant foodborne pathogens, particularly Salmonella enterica and Bacillus cereus, highlights the necessity for efficient natural antibacterial alternatives. The present study evaluated the in vitro antibacterial efficacy of aqueous fruit extracts fr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i101629

Mangrove Forests in a Changing World: Distribution, Change, Drivers and Climate Relevance

R. Nandha Kumar, R. Moulidharshan, V. Kabinesh, S. Bargavi, T. Thamizharasu, R. Durgadevi & R. Kalpana · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2025

Mangrove forests are critical coastal ecosystems distributed across tropical and subtropical intertidal zones, forming a unique interface between land and sea. Although they occupy a relatively small global area, their ecological, socio-economic, and climatic significance is disp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i115104