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S. Kokilavani

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SARIMA Modelling and Forecasting of Monthly Rainfall Patterns for Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

S. Kokilavani, R. Pangayarselvi, S. P. Ramanathan, Ga. Dheebakaran, N. K. Sathyamoorthy, N. Maragatham & R. Gowtham · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2020

Weather forecasting is an important subject in the field of meteorology all over the world. The pattern and amount of rainfall are the essential factors that affect agricultural systems. The present paper describes an empirical study for modeling and forecasting the time series o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i830594

Physiological and Biochemical Responses of Cowpea to Elevated Temperature

P. Priyanka, S. Kokilavani, S. Divya Dharshini & K. Pugazenthi · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Aims: To evaluate physiological, biochemical, and micrometeorological responses of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.) var. CO 7 to a +2 °C temperature regime and to compare six organic and inorganic treatments. Study Design: The experiment used a factorial completely randomised...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i94513

Assessment of Climate Change Impact and Adaptation Strategies for Rainfed Maize (Zea mays L.)

S. Akshaya, S. Kokilavani, S. Pazhanivelan, Ga. Dheebakaran, K. Boomiraj & S. Mohan Kumar · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2023

The study was performed to assess the impact of climate change on spatiotemporal changes in rainfed maize yield. Climate projections data of MIROC-ESM-CHEM model from CMIP6 was used for future climatic scenarios in the maize growing areas of Dindigul and Perambalur districts of T...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i102620

Association of Different Satellite Driven Products with Evapotranspiration in Tamil Nadu, India (2010-2020)

Kuldeep Patel, S. Kokilavani, S. P. Ramanathan & Balaji Kannan · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2022

Evapotranspiration is an important phenomenon of hydrological cycle mainly influenced by meteorological factors and other vegetation characteristics. In this study, the relationship between Actual Evapotranspiration (AET) with Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) and Lan...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2022/v12i1131048

Performance of Regional Climate Model (WRF 4.3) in Medium Range Rainfall Forecast (MRRF) for Tamil Nadu, India

C. Musierose, S. Kokilavani, Ga. Dheebakaran, N. K. Sathyamoorthy & R. Pangayar Selvi · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2022

The weather events are highly dynamic and fluctuating for the next few days due to enormous processes carried out by nature and physics and it is even more highly variable in tropics. The Medium Range Weather Forecast is incredibly helpful and trustworthy for agricultural purpose...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2022/v12i1131008

Effect of Plant Growth Regulators on Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp) Productivity under High Temperature Stress

P. Priyanka, S. Kokilavani, V. Geethalakshmi, SP. Ramanathan & M. K. Kalarani · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2021

High temperature stress severely interrupts the physiological and biochemical functions in plants which hinders the growth, development and productivity of cowpea. The present study evaluates the potential roles of Naphthalene Acetic Acid and Brassinolide for mitigating the adver...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2021/v11i1030500

Influence of Weather Parameters and Thermal Time Approach on Green Gram at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

S. A. Naveen, S. Kokilavani, S. P. Ramanathan, G. A. Dheebakaran & S. Anitta Fanish · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2020

An investigation was carried out at the Agro Climate Research Centre, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, on the effect of weather parameters on the green gram yield sown at various sowing dates during the rabi season of 2019. At various sowing dates, two green gram cultivars, VB...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2020/v10i1230278

Spatial Vulnerability Assessment and Diurnal Climatology of Lightning Events in Tamil Nadu, India

V. Harsha Veina, S. P. Ramanathan, S. Kokilavani, S. G. Patil, S. D. Pawar, V. Gopalakrishnan, Somnath Mahapatra & P. Balasubramanian · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2023

The research probes into the seven agro climatic zones in Tamil Nadu which are highly vulnerable to lightning strikes, as well as the human fatalities caused by Cloud to Ground lightning. The purpose of the study is to find out the vulnerable hotspots and diurnal climatology of t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i92261

Thermal Time Approach under Different Sowing Windows for Greengram

K. Sabaridheepa, S. P. Ramanathan, S. Kokilavani, Ga Dheebakaran & K. Boomiraj · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2022

Crop phenology and yield are highly influenced by prevailing weather condition during the crop growth phases. A research work was carried out at Agro Climate Research Centre, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore during June to August 2022 to determine the suitable sowin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2022/v12i1131209

Drought Analysis in Southern Agroclimatic Zone of Tamil Nadu using Standardized Precipitation Index

B. Lalmuanzuala, N. K. Sathyamoorthy, S. Kokilavani, R. Jagadeeswaran & Balaji Kannan · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2022

Drought differs from other natural hazards in the fact that the initiation and the termination is extremely difficult to determine and that its drastic effects continue to persist well after the cessation of the event which adds to the complexity as well as the casualties. The So...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2022/v12i1131009

Assessments of the Effects of Legume Species Intercropping on Radiation Use Efficiency of Sorghum

S. Divya Dharshini, SP. Ramanathan & S. Kokilavani · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2022

A field experiment was executed to assess the effect of legume species intercropping on the Radiation use efficiency of Sorghum during summer 2021. In India, Sorghum is primarily raised for poultry and animal feed and it is being cultivated under poor resource conditions. Hence,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2022/v34i430852

Influence of Light Parameters on Photosynthetic Rate of Sorghum Based Intercropping System

S. Divya Dharshini, SP. Ramanathan, S. Kokilavani & M. Djanaguiraman · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2021

Selecting the appropriate row proportion in the intercropping system is required for the effective harnessing of solar radiation. In Semi-arid areas, Sorghum based intercropping is commonly adopted by the farmers for effective utilization of the available resources. The treatment...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2021/v11i1030490

Performance of WRF’S Microphysics Options to Increase the Medium Range Rainfall Forecast Accuracy in Tamil Nadu Cauvery Delta Zone

S. Poorani Selvi, G. A. Dheebakaran, S. Kokilavani & V. Geethalakshmi · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2020

Weather plays a significant role in agricultural sector and the favourable weather enhance the opportunities and sustainability for crop production. Agriculture oriented Medium Range Weather Forecasts (3 – 10 days), particularly rainfall information in a week advance helps the fa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2020/v10i1230333

Astrometeorology: Relationship between Two Planet’s Aspect and Cyclone Events over Bay of Bengal (BOB)

T. Sankar, Ga Dheebakaran, S. Kokilavani & S. P. Ramanathan · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2020

Aim: Identifying the astrometeorological relationship between two planet’s aspect and cyclone events over Bay of Bengal (BOB). Study Design: Correlating the two planet aspects calculated from the ephemeris and different stages of Cyclone event. Place and Duration of Study: The st...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2020/v10i1130277

Farmer Evaluation and Acceptance of Agricultural Advisory Services in a Pluralistic Extension System: Evidence from Tamil Nadu, India

A. M. Juno, M.A. Vennila, A. Janaki Rani, S. Kokilavani & R. Gangai Selvi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

Background: Agricultural advisory services have evolved into pluralistic, multi-actor systems in which farmers behaviourally evaluate advice from formal and informal sources based on relevance, trust, and contextual fit, shaping the acceptance of agricultural recommendations. Aim...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i52943

Minimum Temperature Forecasting Using Gated Recurrent Unit

Hilma Subair, R. Pangayar Selvi, R. Vasanthi, S. Kokilavani & V. Karthick · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2023

Aim: To forecast the monthly average Minimum Temperature (ºC) in Coimbatore district. Study Design: Gated Recurrent Unit (GRU) has been employed to forecast the Minimum Temperature. Place and Duration of Study: Time series data for average month wise Minimum Temperature from Janu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i92499

A Study on Astrometeorological Relationship between Planet Azimuth and Temperature

M. Panchulakshmi, Ga. Dheebakaran, S. P. Ramanathan & S. Kokilavani · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2022

Temperature is one of the key weather parameters, which is a necessity for all life on Earth. Any variation from the normal can impede the physical, chemical, and biological processes of life. Extremes would produce permanent changes that would halt the plant's growth and may cau...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2022/v12i1131059

Effect of Microclimate Modification on Growth and Yield of Pearl Millet

K. J. D. Karthika, V. Manivannan, Ga. Dheebakaran, S. Kokilavani & M. Djanaguiraman · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2022

Field experiment was conducted at Agro Climate Research Centre, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore during the summer 2022 to study the effect of microclimate modification on growth and yield of pearl millet (CO 10). Experiment was laid in Factorized Random Block Desig...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2022/v12i1131055

Socio-economic Impact of Climate Change, Adaptation and Determinants of Willingness to Pay for Crop Insurance in Central Agro-climatic Zone of Afghanistan

Meraj Sarwary, S. Senthilnathan, A. Vidhyavathi & S. Kokilavani · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2020

Afghanistan is frequently affected by drought and other climate change related hazards due to increased temperature and reduced precipitation over most parts of the country. The present study was undertaken to analyze the climate change preparedness measures for adaptation and wi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i1630739

Identifying and Using Suitable Oceanic Domains for Prediction of the Indian Monsoon Rainfall over Tamil Nadu

G. Senbagavalli, N. K. Sathyamoorthy, Ga. Dheebakaran, Patil Santosh Ganapati, S. Kokilavani & P. Jeevanand · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2021

Rainfall prediction are vital for agriculture which is one of the primary sectors greatly affected by climate variability and extremes. Agriculture plays a vital role in shaping the economy of India which is often affected by monsoon. Sea surface temperature (SST) plays a vital r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2021/v11i1130516

Effect of Microclimate Modulation on the Growth and Yield of Straw Mushroom as a Intercrop in Maize Field during Summer

Devanakonda Venkata Sai Chakradhar Reddy, Ga Dheebakaran, G. Thiribhuvanamala, N. K. Sathyamoorthy, S. P. Ramanathan & S. Kokilavani · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2022

A field experiment was carried out during the summer season to study the effect of microclimate modification on growth and yield of paddy straw mushroom under outdoor cultivation as maize intercrop. A Randomised Complete Block Design (RCBD) with eight treatments comprising the co...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2022/v12i1131232

Effect of Weed Management Practices of Small Onion (Allium cepa var. Aggregatum) Nursery on the Weed Flora, Weed Control Efficiency and Seedling Production

N. K. Sathyamoorthy, R. Pradhap, V. Geethalasksmi, S. P. Ramanathan, K. Bhuvaneswari, P. Prakash, V. Guhan, Ga. Dheebakaran, S. Kokilavani, C. Pradipa & N. Vadivel · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2022

Control of weeds in nursery is necessary for production of healthy and sturdy seedlings. In this regard, field experiments were conducted to study the effect of different weed management practices on weed control efficiency and performance of onion seedling in nursery at two phas...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2022/v34i1931228

Subsurface Drip Fertigation, Irrigation Regimes and Short Duration Pulses on Productivity of Cotton-Maize Cropping Sequence

N. K. Sathyamoorthy, R. Ragavan, J. Prabhakaran, P. Prakash, S. P. Ramanathan, Ga. Dheebakaran, V. Guhan, R. Senthil Raja, S. Kokilavani & K. Bhuvaneswari · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2022

Fertigation, a latest technology wherein nutrients are applied along with irrigation water. Fertigation opens new possibilities for controlling water and nutrient supplies to crops besides maintaining the desired concentration and distribution of water and nutrients to the soil....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2022/v34i1831199