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S. Rathika

Publications (11)

Effect of Irrigation, Varieties and Nutrient Management for Improving the Productivity of Rice Fallow Black Gram

S. Rathika & T. Ramesh · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

Field experiments were conducted at Tamil Nadu Rice Research Institute, Aduthurai during rice fallow season 2013 and 2014 to evaluate the effect of irrigation, varieties and nutrient management for maximizing yield in rice fallow black gram. The experiments were laid out in split...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i72870

Effect of Herbigation on Weed Control and Yield of Drip Irrigated Cotton

M. Dharani, S. Rathika, S. Avudaithai, M. Baskar, S. Meena & T. Ramesh · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

A field experiment was conducted during Summer, 2023 at Anbil Dharmalingam Agricultural College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Tiruchirappalli to study the effect of herbigation on weed control and yield of drip irrigated cotton. The experiment was la...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i214071

Physiological Parameters and Yield of Green Gram As Influenced By Weed Management Practices

A. Udhaya, S. Rathika, T. Ramesh, D. Janaki & R. Jagadeesan · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

A field experiment was conducted at Anbil Dharmalingam Agricultural College and Research Institute, Tiruchirappalli during Summer, 2021 to evaluate the weed management practices in green gram. The study comprised of eleven weed management practices with different combination viz....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i163134

Influence of Nutrient Management on Growth, Lodging and Yield of Transplanted Rice

P. Abarajitha, S. Rathika, S. Avudaithai, P. Balasubramaniam & T. Ramesh · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2022

Aim: To study the Influence of nutrient management on growth, lodging and yield of transplanted rice. Study Design: The study comprised of eight treatments viz.,T1- 100% NPK, T2- 100% NP + 125% K, T3- 75% N + 100% PK, T4- 75% N + 100% P + 125% K, T5- 100% NPK + K2SiO4 at 50 kg ha...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2022/v34i2231404

Effect of Drone Application of Pendimethalin on Microbial Population, Nodulation, Weed Control and Yield of Green Gram (Vigna radiata L.)

S. Madhusree, T. Ramesh, S. Rathika, S. Meena & K. Raja · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

A field experiment was conducted at Anbil Dharmalingam Agricultural College and Research Institute, Tiruchirappalli, during Winter, 2023 to study the effect of pendimethalin application using drone on soil microbial population, nodulation, weed control and yield of green gram. Th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i224121

An Appraisal of Fertility Status of Problem Soils of Tiruchirappalli District in Cauvery Delta Zone, Tamil Nadu, India

Sanish Kumar Pal, T. Thilagavathi, S. Rathika, A. Alagesan & S. Meena · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2022

Soil fertility is an important factor for plant growth and has a global impact on both developed and developing countries. The present investigation was carried out on soil fertility status of farm in ADAC&RI, Trichy which comes under the Cauvery Delta Zone of Tamil Nadu. The...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2022/v34i242647

Complete Mechanization of Oil Seed Crop Cultivation to Augment the Potentiality of Yellow Revolution in India: A Review

R. Rithiga, S.K. Natarajan, S.R. Venkatachalam, S. Rathika & R. Sivakumar · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2024

This study explores how mechanization could support oil seed production in India in line with the self-sufficiency objectives of the yellow revolution. The text highlights the limitations, such as low yields and reliance on imports, and highlights how mechanization can increase p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i84887

Impact of Paper Mill Effluent on Groundnut Root Nodulation and Soil Microorganisms for Inclusion of Compost

R. Balamurugan, V. Dhanushkodi, M. Baskar, S. Rathika & T. Umamaheswari · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

A Field experiment was conducted at Mondippatti village in Tiruchirappalli district of Tamil Nadu to study the effect of paper mill effluent irrigation with or without compost application on root growth, biological properties and soil nutrient status in Alfisol with groundnut as...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i193772

Paper Mill Effluent is an Alternate for Irrigation and Nutrient Sources in Improving Soil Health and Agricultural Productivity

V. Dhanushkodi, R. Balamurugan, M. Baskar, S. Rathika, S. Shenbagavalli, A. Thanga Hemavathy, R. Anitha & S. Sangeetha · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

Consumption of huge fresh water and the generation of a huge volume of toxic wastewater are two most important environmental concerns associated with paper industries. Hence, it is necessary to study the impact of these effluents on soil and crop before they  recommended for agri...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i193569

Delineation and Mapping of Groundwater Quality in Coastal Blocks of Tiruvallur District of Tamil Nadu Using GIS

D. Reethika, M. Baskar, D. Janaki, S. Rathika & R. Jagadeeswaran · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2022

An investigation was carried out to assess the quality of groundwater in coastal blocks of Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu. Approximately fifty groundwater samples were obtained from the coastline blocks in May 2022, particularly Minjur (25 Nos), Puzhal (7 Nos,) and Gummidipoondi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2022/v12i1131123

Delineation and Mapping of Ground Water Quality in Kanchipuram District of Tamil Nadu Using GIS Techniques

K. Chitra Devi, M. Baskar, R. Jagadeeswaran, S. Meena, V. Dhanushkodi & S. Rathika · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2023

Agriculture relies heavily on irrigation especially with groundwater which is a significant source in many countries. However, excessive use of groundwater can lead to a decrease in groundwater levels and cause scarcity of water. Irrigation requires good-quality water which is go...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i102897