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V. Kasthuri Thilagam

Publications (6)

Nutrient and Land-Use Management Effects on Water Resource Nutrient Pollution in a Hilly Watershed

V. Kasthuri Thilagam, S. Manivannan & R. Srinivasan · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

The conservation and sustainable management of natural resources have become a vital part of development programmes globally. Nutrient and sediment losses from watersheds are strongly influenced by morphometry, land use, and hydrological characteristics. This study evaluates spat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i44145

Climate Change Impact on Forest Cover: A Critical Review

V. Kasthuri Thilagam, S. Manivannan, P. N. A. Vaishnavi, Ravindra Yaligar & Thilagam, V. Kasthuri · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2022

Climate change affects forest cover through increased temperature, change in precipitation, frequent extreme events, and a shifting disturbance regime. In view of understanding the existing studies carried out on climate change impact on forest cover, we reviewed the findings of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2022/v12i1130991

Climate-Smart Agriculture Strategies for Improving Water-use Efficiency under Extreme Weather Conditions

S. Manivannan & V. Kasthuri Thilagam · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) seeks to sustain productivity, strengthen adaptation and resilience, and, where feasible, reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Across these goals, water-use efficiency (WUE) and water productivity are central because climate change is intensifying hydr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i44087

Integrated Farming is an Effective Multiple Water use System to Enhance the Livelihood Security of Small and Marginal Farmers: A Review

S. Manivannan & V. Kasthuri Thilagam · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2022

The agriculture sector faces numerous challenges like increasing population, decreasing per capita land, fragmented land holdings, land degradation and climate change in 21st Century. The downtrend of per capita land availability poses a severe threat to the sustainability and pr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2022/v34i930912

Geospatial Technology Based Water Management Action Plan for South Forest Division of Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu

S. Manivannan, Balaji Kannan, O. P. S. Khola & V. Kasthuri Thilagam · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2021

Aims: Recent climate change impacts rainfall patterns, increasing wildlife and livestock populations in higher densities, which are likely to aggravate water scarcity in forest areas. A sustainable water management strategy and action plan based on scientific inputs are crucial a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2021/v40i3731582

Impact of River Valley Project in South Pennaiyar Catchment of Tamil Nadu, India

S. Manivannan, O. P. S. Khola, K. Kannan, B. L. Dhayani & V. Kasthuri Thilagam · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2020

Aims: The impact of comprehensive interventions in erosion control, improving water availability, development of agro-forestry, sustainable management of natural resources, enhancement of agricultural productivity and socio-economic aspects of the farmers was studied. Assessment...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i4831225