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Swapna Alex

Publications (7)

Molecular Frameworks of Nitrogen Response in Plants: A Review

Elizabeth Jose, Soni K. B., Swapna Alex, Shalini Pillai P., Beena R. & Roy Stephen · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2023

Nitrogen is a crucial element for all living organisms especially plants which rely on substantial nitrogen quantities to sustain their growth and productivity. Crop production is greatly influenced by nitrogen consumption efficiency and a significant amount of nitrogen fertilize...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i123694

Natural Nano-Systems and their Biomimetic Applications: A Comprehensive Review

Pimpale P.A., Merlin E.S., Adwaith P.J., Swapna Alex & Soni K. B. · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2025

Nature has a great ability to create intricate nano-systems that perform complex functions with unparalleled precision and efficiency. These naturally synthesised nanomaterials and nanostructures, under ambient conditions in living organisms, are the source of inspiration for the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i52318

First Report of Tetragonula calophyllae Shanas & Faseeh 2019 (Apidae: Apinae: Meliponini) from Goa State, India

Arya Krishna, Anitha N., Santhosh Kumar T., Swapna Alex, Pratheesh P. G. & Shanas S. · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2024

The occurrence of Tetragonula calophyllae Shanas & Faseeh 2019, in Goa state, India, is reported for the first time. Morphometric comparison between T. calophyllae workers from Goa and Type series are provided along with comments on the external nest entrance. The need for de...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i13804

Documentation of Pest Incidence and Pesticide Application Patterns in Banana with Special Emphasis on the Management of Odoiporus longicollis (Olivier) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in Selected Districts of Kerala, India

Gargi. C, Ambily Paul, Reji Rani O.P., Manu. C. R., Swapna Alex & Sheena. A · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2025

Banana (Musa spp.) is a major fruit crop extensively cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. This study investigated pest occurrence, pesticide usage patterns, and control strategies in banana cultivation systems, focusing particularly on Odoiporus longicollis (Olivier),...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i62396

Application of Chitin Improves Growth, Yield and Secondary Metabolite Production in Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.)

Shibana S. N., Deepa S. Nair, Sreekala G. S., Shalini Pillai P., Swapna Alex & Ancy Joseph · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2023

A field experiment was conducted in Trivandrum district during June 2021 to January 2022 to evaluate the effect of chitin on growth, yield and secondary metabolite production in turmeric. Soil application of chitin at 5 g per plant was done at 60 and 180 days after transplanting,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i123775

Utilization of Natural Dyes from Marigold and Rose for Colour Improvement in Dry Flower Technology

Kalyani T.G, Rafeekher M, Priya Kumari I, Reshmi C.R, Geetha Lekshmi P.R & Swapna Alex · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2025

Natural dyes from floral waste offer a sustainable alternative to synthetic colourants in dry flower technology. This study aimed to explore the utilization of natural dyes from marigold and rose for enhancing colour quality in dry flower technology, by assessing the impact of di...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i123405

Incidence, Intensity and Symptomatology of Mid Whorl Yellowing Disease of Coconut in Southern Kerala, India

Amitha Paul, Joy Michal Johnson, Sinijadas K., Radhakrishnan N.V., Radhika N. S., Usha C. Thomas, Swapna Alex & Manju R.V. · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2025

Mid whorl yellowing disease (MWYD) of coconut, a disease of an unknown etiology, has caused severe damage to coconut cultivation in southern tracts of Kerala, India. A periodic and purposive roving survey was conducted from 2021 to 2024, over four southern districts of AEU 9 (Sou...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i22010