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R. V. Manju

Publications (9)

Effect of Elevated CO2 Induced High Temperature on Yield and Quality Parameters in Crops, with Preference to Tomato: A Review

A. S. Arunima, R. V. Manju, M. M. Viji, S. Roy, S. Sarada & D. Jacob · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2023

Rising CO2 levels in the atmosphere, a major contributor to climate change, has a wide range of consequences. CO2 can absorb and radiate heat energy resulting in the hike of earth’s average temperature. The elevated CO2-induced temperature rise in the atmosphere has a severe impa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2023/v38i1130616

Role of Nutrients and Biofertilizers for Improved Tolerance of Tomato under Elevated Co2 Induced High Temperature Stress

A. S. Arunima, R. V. Manju, M. M. Viji, S. Roy, S. Sarada & R. Beena · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2023

The purpose of the study was to understand the role of different  nutrients and biofertilizers on the stress tolerance of the tomato variety Vellayani Vijai under elevated  CO2  induced  high  temperature condition. A pot culture study was done with  9 treatments included 50 ppm...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2023/v45i122260

Physiological and Biochemical Basis of Thermotolerance in Selectively Fertilized Coconut Hybrids

Aisha Renju N. A., Roy Stephen, R. V. Manju & Viji M. M. · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2024

The aim of the study was to physiologically and biochemically assess selectively fertilized coconut hybrids for their tolerance to high-temperature stress. Conducted using a two-factorial Completely Randomized Design, the research took place at the Department of Plant Physiology,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i84860

Alternative Cropping Systems to Mitigate Carbon Dioxide Emission in Rice Fields under Different Nutrient Levels

Anju B. Raj, Jacob John, P. Shalini Pillai, A. V. Meera, R. V. Manju & B. Sudha · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2023

The impact of different cropping systems and nutrient levels on carbon dioxide emission, soil temperature and soil moisture were studied. The experiment was carried out at Integrated Farming System Research Station, Karamana, during kharif, rabi and summer seasons of 2020-2021 in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i92268

Economics of Banana Cultivation: A Comparative Study on Adopters and Non-Adopters of Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme

S. Ajmal, T. Paul Lazarus, Aswathy Vijayan, Brigit Joseph & R. V. Manju · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2021

An economic analysis of banana cultivation was done to compare the adopters and non-adopters of WBCIS. Firstly, a comparison of farm business analysis was done using cost concepts. At Cost C, insured farmers had incurred more cost (₹ 3,86,021 ha-1) than uninsured farmers (₹3,50,9...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2021/v39i1030673

A Framework for Assessment of Micro Level Vulnerability to Climate Variability of Farmers: A Case Study in Kerala, India

S. Ajmal, T. Paul Lazarus, Aswathy Vijayan, Brigit Joseph & R. V. Manju · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2021

The vulnerability of farmers to climate variability is an important topic of discussion. It varies depending upon diverse factors that disturbing it, likewise, the extent of vulnerability varies according to different levels, i.e.; from a whole country level to an individual leve...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2021/v39i930658

Mitigation of Button Shedding in Coconut through Nutritional and Hormonal Interventions

D. Shanmugapriya, Roy Stephen, M. M. Viji, K. Prathapan, K. N. Anith, R. V. Manju, R. Beena & M. Siva · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Background: Coconut is a vital perennial tropical crop with major global and socio-economic importance, but its productivity is affected by climatic stress, nutritional deficiencies, and severe button shedding that significantly reduces yield. Button shedding varies from year to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i44135

Biocomposites: A Review of Materials, Properties and Applications for Sustainable Development

C. Deepthi, G. J. Shimi, P. Shalini Pillai, G. Rajasree, Usha C. Thomas & R. V. Manju · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2026

Composite materials are widely used in daily life in sectors such as automotive, aerospace, construction, and agriculture because of their durability, strength, and lightweight properties, and the composites market is expected to grow substantially in the coming years. However, s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arja/2026/v19i2843

Impact of Cropping Systems on Soil Organic Carbon Levels and Enzyme Activity

Jince Mary M. Joy, Jacob John, A. V. Meera, B. Sudha, P. Shalini Pillai & R. V. Manju · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2023

Monocropping makes agriculture more susceptible to the adverse effects of climate change. Resilient agriculture systems that can buffer crops against various agricultural vulnerabilities is the need of the hour. In this context, a study was conducted to assess the impact of vario...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i113599