Research / Review Paper Publication [Total Cumulative Impact Factor : 72.88]
2022
- Ashokkumar, K.,Simal-Gandara, J., Murugan, M., Dhanya, M. K., & Arjun, P. (2022). Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans Houtt.) essential oil: A review on its composition, biological, and pharmacological activities. Phytotherapy Research, (Online first published). https://doi.org/10.1002/ptr.7491 (Impact factor: 5.88).

Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans Houtt) essential oil: A review on its composition & biological actiivities | |
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- Murugan, M., Ashokkumar, K., Alagupalamuthirsolai, M., Anandhi, A., Ravi, R., Dhanya, M. K., & Sathyan, T. (2022). Understanding the effects of cardamom cultivation on its local environment using novel systems thinking approach-the case of Indian Cardamom Hills. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 6:728651. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2022.728651

Understanding the effects of cardamom cultivation -ICH | |
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- M.K Dhanya, M. Murugan, K. Ashokkumar, A. Sajeena, T.T. Neenu, J. Bisnamol, P. P. S. Doncy, P. Amitha & R. Surya (2022). First report of tiller rot of small cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton) caused by Marasmiellus sp. in India. Journal of Plant Pathology. (Online first published). Impact factor: 1.79. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42161-022-01067-5.

First report of tiller rot of small cardamom | |
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- Murugan, M., Dhanya, M. K., Aswathy, T. S., Ashokkumar, K., Mathews, N., Sathyan, T., & Surya, R. (2022). Liming tropical high upland acid soils improves soil fertility and cardamom productivity. Journal of Current Opinion in Crop Science, 3(1), 1-5.

Liming improves soil fertility and cardamom productivity | |
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2021
- Ashokkumar, K., Vellaikumar, S., Murugan, M., Dhanya, M.K., Karthikeyan, A., Akilan, M., Ariharasutharsan, G., Nimisha, M., and Aiswarya, S. (2021). Assessment of phytochemical diversity in essential oil composition of eighteen Piper nigrum (L.) accessions from southern India. Journal of Essential Oil Research.33(6), 549-558 . https://doi.org/10.1080/10412905.2021.1975578 (Impact factor: 1.96).

Black pepper essential oil profile diversity in southern India | |
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- Ashokkumar, K, Vellaikumar S, Murugan M, Dhanya M.K., Karthikeyan A, Ariharasutharsan G, Sivakumar P., Arjun P., and S. Aiswarya.(2021). GC/MS analysis of essential oil composition from selected seed spices. National Academy of Science Letters. 44, 503–506. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40009-021-01066-7 (Impact factor: 0.79).

GC/MS analysis of essential oil composition from selected seed spices | |
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- T. Sathyan, M. K. Dhany, M. Murugan, K. Ashokkumar, T. S. Aswathy, R. Narayana and K.B. Deepthy. (2021). Evaluation of Bio-agents, Synthetic Insecticides and Organic Amendment against the Root-knot Nematode, Meloidogyne Spp. in Cardamom [(Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton]. Journal of Biological Control, 35(2): 68-75 (NAAS rate:4.99). https://doi.org/10.18311/jbc/2021/26772

Evaluation of bio-agents, synthetic insecticides and organic amendment | |
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- Dhanya MK, Murugan M, Neenu TT, Bisnamol J, Ashokkumar K, Surya R, Doncy SP, Nimisha M. (2021). First report of Phoma sp. in small cardamom [Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton] from Western Ghats, India. Indian Phytopathology. 74, 1161–1165. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42360-021-00401-8 [Scopus Indexed]

First report of phoma sp. in small cardamom from Western Ghats, India | |
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- Ashokkumar, K., Murugan, M., Dhanya, M.K., Arjun, P., & Warkentin, T.D. (2021). Phytochemistry and therapeutic potential of black pepper [Piper nigrum (L.)] essential oil and piperine: a review. Clinical Phytoscience, 7:52, https://doi.org/10.1186/s40816-021-00292-2

Phytochemistry and therapeutic potential of black pepper essential oil and piperine | |
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- Sivakumar U, Ashokkumar K, Naganandhini S, Kiruthika, T, Iniya Kumar M, Zhan X, Nicholas G and Vijai Kumar G (2021): Microbial biodiesel production from lignocellulosic biomass: new insights and future challenges. Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1080/10643389.2021.1877045 (Impact factor : 12.6)

Microbial biodiesel production from lignocellulosic biomass new insights and future challenges | |
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- Ashokkumar, K., Vellaikumar, S., Murugan, M., Dhanya, M.K., Ariharasutharsan, G., Aiswarya, S., Akilan, M., Warkentin, T.D., & Karthikeyan, A. (2021). Essential oil profile diversity in cardamom accessions from southern India. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 5:639619. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2021.639619

Essential oil profile diversity in cardamom accessions from southern India | |
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- MK Dhanya, M Murugan, SP Doncy, J Bisnamol, TT Neenu, K Ashokkumar, CR Rini, M Nimisha. (2021). In vitro study on the effectiveness of fungicides and bioagents against three new fungal pathogens in small cardamom [Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton]. Journal of Tropical Agriculture, 59(1), 86-94. (NAAS rate: 4.85).

Evaluation of three new fungal pathogens from cardamom | |
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- Ashokkumar, K., Pandian, A., Murugan, M., Dhanya, M. K., & Vellaikumar, S. (2021). Phytochemistry and pharmacological properties of Ocimum gratissimum (L.) extracts and essential oil - A critical review. Journal of Current Opinion in Crop Science, 2(1), 138-148.

Phytochemistry and pharmacological properties of Ocimum gratissimum L. extracts and essential oil | |
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- Sivakumar, P., Bavithra, V.S., Ashokkumar, K., Deepadharsini, R., Vijai Selvaraj, K.S., & Gopal, M.R. (2021). Comprehensive review on phytochemistry and in vitro biotechnology of Coleus forskohlii. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 10(1), 448-453.

Comprehensive review on phytochemistry and in vitro biotechnology of coleus | |
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- Jeberson, M. S., Chaudhary, H. K., Chahota, R. K., & Ashokkumar, K. (2021). Identification of Alien Chromosome/Chromatin Introgressions in Triticale × Wheat Derived Stable Lines Through Molecular Cytogenetic Analysis. Journal of Current Opinion in Crop Science, 2(1), 1-10.

Identification of alien chromosome introgression in triticale x wheat derived stable lines | |
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- Vijai Selvaraj, KS., Bharathi, A., Ashokumar, K, Sivakumar, P., & Maheswarappa, H.P. (2021). Evaluation of selected indigenous coconut accessions for high nut yield and nut quality with special traits in Tamil Nadu. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 9(6): 1774-1776.

Evaluation of selected indigenous coconut accessions for high nut yield and nut quality | |
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2020
- Pandian. A., Ashokkumar, K., Sekar, S., Sivakumar, P., Selvaraj, K.S.V., Karthik, M. & Hariprasath, L. (2020). Botany and ethnopharmacological potential of Ashwagandha. Journal of Current Opinion in Crop Science, 1(1), 35-40.

Botany and ethnopharmacological potential of ashwagandha | |
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- Ashokkumar, K., Dhanya, M.K., Murugan, M., Unnimaya, S., Aiswarya, S., & Nimisha, M. (2020). Optimization of DNA Isolation Protocol from Emerging Leaves of Black Pepper [Piper nigrum (L.)]. Journal of Current Opinion in Crop Science, 1(1), 16-20.

DNA isolation protocol for black pepper leaves | |
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- Ashokkumar, K., Vellaikumar, S., Murugan, M., Dhanya, M.K., Aiswarya,S. & Nimisha, M. (2020). Chemical composition of Ocimum gratissimum essential oil from the South Western Ghats, India. Journal of Current Opinion in Crop Science,1(1), 27-30.

Chemical composition of Tulsi essential oil in India | |
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- Ashokkumar, K, Govindaraj M, Vellaikumar S, Shobhana V G, Karthikeyan A, Akilan M and Sathishkumar J (2020). Comparative profiling of volatile compounds in popular south Indian traditional and modern rice varieties by gas chromatography–mass spectrometry analysis. Frontiers in Nutrition. 7:599119. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2020.599119 (Impact factor: 6.6).

Comparitive profiling of volatile oil components in traditional and modern rice grians. | |
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- Ashokkumar K, Vellaikumar S, Murugan M, Dhanya M.K., and Aiswarya S (2020). Compositional variation in the leaf, mace, kernel, and seed essential oil of nutmeg (Myristica fragrans Houtt.) from the Western Ghats, India. Natural Products Research, DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2020.1771713 ; Impact factor: 2.86)

Compositional variation in the essential oil of nutmeg from the western ghats India | |
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- Ashokkumar K, Govindaraj M, Karthikeyan A, Shobhana V.G. and Warkentin T.D (2020). Genomics-integrated breeding for carotenoids and folates in staple cereal grains to reduce malnutrition. Frontiers in Genetics. 11:414. doi:10.3389/fgene.2020.00414 ; https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fgene.2020.00414/full (IF: 4.6).

Genomics integrated breeding for carotenoids and folates in stable cereals | |
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- Ashokkumar K., Dhanya M.K., Murugan M., Haritha K.V., Nimisha M and Surya R (2020). Simple and efficient DNA isolation protocol for small cardamom [Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton]. Research Journal of Biotechnology, 15 (7), 21- 25 (NAAS rating: 6.00).

Simple and efficient DNA isolation protocol for small cardamom | |
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- Ashokkumar K, Pandiyan A, Murugan M, Dhanya MK, Sathyan T, Sivakumar P, Surya R, Warkentin TD. 2020. Profiling bioactive flavonoids and carotenoids in select south Indian spices and nuts. Nat Prod Res. 34 (9), 1306-1310. (Impact factor: 2.86) (NAAS :8.16) https://doi.org/10.1080/14786419.2018.1557179

Profiling bioactive flavonoids and carotenoids in select south Indian spices | |
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- Ashokkumar K, Murugan M, Dhanya M.K., and Tom D. Warkentin. (2020). Botany, traditional uses, phytochemistry and biological activities of cardamom [Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton] – A critical review. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 246, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2019.112244 (Impact factor: 4.36).

Botany, traditional uses, phytochemistry, biological activities of cardamom | |
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2019
- Amalu S, Ashokkumar K, and Rathi CR (2019). Biochemical analysis and production of wine from chrysanthemum, ixora, lotus, hibiscus and nerium flowers. International Journal of Microbiology Research, 11 (12), 1753-1755. (NAAS rating: 4.77).

Biochemical analysis and production of wine from flowers | |
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- Murugan M., M.K. Dhanya, K. Ashokkumar, T. Sathyan and R. Surya. (2019). Changes of enzyme activities and phytochemical constituents in small cardamom capsules caused by the infestation of thrips, Sciothrips cardamomi (Ramk.). Research Journal of Biotechnology, 14(10):113-116. (NAAS rating: 6.00).

Changes of enzyme activity and phytochemical consituents in cardamom | |
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- Sivakumar P., Ashokkumar K., Rajalakshmi K., Sangeetha R. and Muthumalai M. (2019). A review on in vitro propagation of miraculous physician Aloe vera (L.). Research Journal of Biotechnology, 14(9), 126-130. (NAAS rating: 6.00).

In vitro propagation of Aloe vera | |
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- Ashokkumar K, Murugan M, Dhanya MK, Surya R, Kamaraj D. 2019. Phytochemical variations among four distinct varieties of Indian cardamom Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton. Nat. Prod. Res. ( Impact factor: 2.16) (NAAS :8.16) https://doi.org/10.1080/14786419.2018.1561687

Phytochemical variations among four distinct varieties of Indian cardamom | |
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2018
- Valarmathi R, Hifzur R, Saravanan S, Jagadeeshselvam N, Ashokkumar K, Sudha M, Chandrababu R, Raveendran M. (2018). OsARD4 encoding an acireductone dioxygenase improves root architecture in rice by promoting development of secondary roots. Scientific Reports. DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-34053-y. (Impact factor: 4.30) (NASS rating: 10.0).

OsARD 4 improve root architecture in rice by promoting secondary roots | |
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- Ashokkumar K, Arjun P, Murugan M,Dhanya M.K, Sathyan T, Sivakumar P, Surya R. 2018. Simple and Rapid Extraction Method for Determination of Carotenoids in the Edible Parts of Vitis vinifera, Vaccinum sect. cyanococcus, Ipomoea batatas and Capsicum annum. Advances in Resarch. 17(4):1-8. DOI: 10.9734/AIR/2018/45132. NAAS rating: 4.8.

Simple and Rapid extraction method for carotenoid determination | |
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- Hifzur R, Vijayalakshmi D, Sasikala R, Sudha M, Ashokkumar K, Suchismita R, Naresh P, Valarmathi R, Jagadeeshselvam N, Robin S and M. Raveendran (2018). Introgression of Submergence Tolerance into CO 43, a Popular Rice Variety of India, through Marker-assisted Backcross Breeding. Czech Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding. 54, 1-8. https://doi.org/10.17221/149/2017-CJGPB. Online first published. (Impact factor: 0.86) (NAAS rating: 6.80).

Submergence tolerance in Rice through Marker Assisted Breeding | |
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- Ashokkumar, K., Sivakumar, P., Saradha Devi, M. (2018). Identification and determination of naturally occurring folates in grains of rice (Oryza sativa L.) by UPLC-MS/MS analysis. Natural Products Research, 32 (14): 1733-1737. (Impact factor: 2.86), (NAAS rating: 8.16).

Identification and determination of naturally occurring folates in grains of rice by UPLC MS/MS analysis | |
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- Shobhana VG, R Nirmal Kumar, A Karthikeyan, K Ashokkumar, A Sheeba and P Vivekanandan (2018). Evaluation of new plant type (NPT) lines of rice (Oryza sativa L.) for callus induction and in vitro plant regeneration. International Journal of Chemical Studies, 6(2): 206-212. (NAAS rating: 5.31).

Evaluation of NPT lines of rice for callus induction & regeneration | |
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- Shobhana VG, K Ashokkumar, A Karthikeyan, R Nirmal Kumar, A Sheeba and P Vivekanandan. (2018). Heterosis analysis for yield in hybrids involving new plant type and indica lines of rice (Oryza sativa L.). International Journal of Chemical Studies, 6(3): 3043-3049. (NAAS rating: 5.31).

Heterosis analysis for yield in hyrbirds involving NPT lines of rice | |
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- Shobhana VG, A Karthikeyan, K Ashokkumar, R Nirmal Kumar, A Sheeba and P Vivekanandan (2018). Combining ability analysis for yield in hybrids of new plant type lines and indica varieties of rice (Oryza sativa L.). International Journal of Chemical Studies, 6(1): 2171-2178. (NAAS rating: 5.31).

Combining ability analysis for yield in hybrids of NPT lines of rice | |
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- Shobhana VG, K Ashokkumar, A Karthikeyan, R Nirmal Kumar, A Sheeba and P Vivekanandan. (2018). Correlation and path analysis in new plant type and indica lines of rice. International Journal of Chemical Studies, 6(3): 3133-3157. (NAAS rating: 5.31).

Correlation and path analysis of npt lines of rice | |
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2017
- Ashika, S., Kiruthika, T., Ashokkumar, K., H.M. Suraj and Sivakumar U (2017). Oleaginous Yeast from Sago Waste Water: Screening and Characterization of Candida trophicalis for Biolipid Production. Madras Agricultural Journal. 104 (7-9): 288-291. (NAAS rating: 3.98).

Oleaginous yeast from sago waste water: Screening and characterization for Biolipid production | |
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- M. Saradha Devi, K. Ashokkumar, and S. Annapoorani (2017). Phytofabrication and encapsulated of silver nanoparticles from Gloriosa superba. Materials Letters 188: 197–200. (Impact factor: 3.42).

Phytofabrication and encapsulated silver nanoparticles from Gloriosa superba | |
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2016
- M. Saradha Devi, K. Ashokkumar, and S. Dhivya (2016). Anticancer, Antimicrobial and other Pharmacological Properties of Shikonin and its Derivatives. International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemical Research, 8(9): 1458-1464

Anticancer, antimicrobial properties of Shikonin and its derivatives | |
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- K. Senthil Kumar, K. Ashokkumar and R. Ravikesavan (2016).Genetics of Yield Traits, Seed Cotton Yield and Fibre Quality Traits in Upland Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). Indian Journal Of Natural Sciences, 6 (35):10866-10877. NAAS Rating: 3.51

Genetics of yield traits, seed cotton yield and fibre quality traits in upland cotton | |
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2015
- K. Ashokkumar, Marwan Diapari, Ambuj B. Jha, Bunyamin Tar’an, Gene Arganosa, Thomas D. Warkentin. (2015). Genetic diversity of nutritionally important carotenoids in 94 pea and 121 chickpea accessions. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 43: 49–60. DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2015.04.014. IF: 4.55

Genetic diversity of nutritionally important carotenoids in 94 pea and 121 chickpea accessions | |
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- Ambuj B. Jha *, K. Ashokkumar *, Marwan Diapari, Stephen J. Ambrose,Haixia Zhang, Bunyamin Tar’an, Kirstin E. Bett , Albert Vandenberg, Thomas D. Warkentin, and Randall W. Purves. (2015). Genetic diversity of folates profiles in seeds of common bean, lentil, chickpea, and pea. Journal of food composition and analysis, 42: 134-140. *co-first author. DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2015.03.006. IF: 4.55

Genetic diversity of folates profiles in seeds of common bean, lentil, chickpea and pea | |
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- Saradha Devi, M†., K. Ashokkumar† and S. Annapoorani (2015). Identification and determination of flavonoids, carotenoids and chlorophyll concentration in Cynodon dactylon (L.) by HPLC analysis. Natural Products Research, 29 (8): 785-790. DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2014.986125. †co-first author. IF: 2.86.

Identification and determination of flavonoids, carotenoids and chlorophyll concentration in Cynodon dactylon (L.) by HPLC analysis | |
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- Senthil Kumar, K., K. Ashokkumar and R.Ravikesavan (2015). Diallel Analysis and Heterotic Effects for Yield and Fibre Quality Traits in Upland Cotton. Indian Journal Of Natural Sciences. 6 (33):10484-10494.

Diallel analysis and heterotic effects for yield and fibre quality traits in upland cotton | |
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2014
- Kaliyaperumal Ashokkumar, Bunyamin Tar’an, Marwan Diapari, Gene Arganosa, and Thomas D. Warkentin. (2014). Effect of Cultivar and Environment on Carotenoid Profile of Pea and Chickpea. Crop Science. 54: 2225-2235. DOI: 10.2135/cropsci2013.12.0827. IF: 2.32

Effect of Cultivar and Environment on Carotenoid Profile of Pea and Chickpea | |
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- Senthil Kumar, K., K. Ashokkumar and R.Ravikesavan (2014). Genetic effects of combining ability studies for yield and fibre quality traits in diallel crosses of upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). African Journal of Biotechnology, 13 (1): 119-126.

Combining ability studies for yield and fibre quality traits in diallel crosses of upland cotton | |
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2013
- Ashokkumar, K., S. Kumarakurubaran and S.M. Saradha Devi (2013). Reverse phase-high performance liquid chromatography-diode array detector (RP-HPLC-DAD) analysis of flavonoids profile from curry leaf (Murraya koenigii. L). Journal of Medicinal Plants Research, 7 (47): 3393- 3399.

RP-HPLC-DAD analysis of flavonoids profile from curry leaf | |
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- Ashokkumar, K., Suresh Kumar M, Sudha M, Vijayalaxmi D, Vellaikumar S, Senthil N and Raveendran M (2013). Identification of genes controlling ABA accumulation in Rice during drought stress and seed maturation. International Journal of Advanced Biotechnology and Research, 4(4): 481-487.

ABA accumulation in rice during drought stress and seed maturation | |
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- Ashokkumar, K., K. Senthil Kumar and R. Ravikesavan (2013). Heterosis studies for fibre quality of upland cotton in

Heterosis studies for fibre quality traits in cotton | |
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- Ashokkumar, K., M. Raveendran,D. Vijayalaxmi, N. Senthil, M. Sowmya, R.P. Sharma and S. Robin. (2013). Isolation and characterization of altered root growth behavior and salinity tolerant mutant in rice. African Journal of Biotechnology, 12 (40): 5852-5859..

Isolation of altered root growth and salinity tolerant mutant in rice | |
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- Ashokkumar, K. and R. Ravikesavan. 2013. Genetic variation and heterotic effects for seed oil, seed protein and yield attributing traits in upland cotton (G. hirsutum L.). African Journal of Biotechnology, 12 (33): 5183-5191.

Genetic variation and heterotic effects of seed oil, seed protein and yield traits in cotton | |
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2011
- Ashokkumar, K. and R. Ravikesavan, 2011. Morphological diversity and per se performance in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). Journal of Agricultural Science, 3(2): 107-113. http://www.ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/jas/article/view/11012/7807

Morphological diversity of upland cotton | |
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- Saradha Devi, K.M., Annapoorani, S. and K. Ashokkumar, 2011. Evaluation of the Immunomodulatory activities for ethyl acetate fraction of Cynodon dactylon in Balb/c mice. Journal of Agricultural Science, 3(3): 182-185. http://www.ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/jas/article/view/12059

Evaluation of immunomodulatory activities of Cynodon dactylon | |
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- Saradha Devi, K.M., Annapoorani, S. and K. Ashokkumar, 2011. Hepatic antioxidative potential of ethylacetate fraction of Cynodon dactylon in Balb/c mice. Journal of Medicinal Plants Research, 5 (6): 992- 996.

Antioxidant potential of Cynodon dactylon | |
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- Prabhavathi, M., K. Ashokkumar, N. Geetha and K.M. Saradha Devi. 2011. Homology modeling and structure prediction of thioredoxin (TRX) protein in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). International Journal of Biosciences, 1(1): 20-32.

Homology modeling and structure prediction of TRX protein in Wheat | |
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2010
- Ashokkumar, K., R. Ravikesavan and K. Silvas Jebakumar Prince. 2010. Combining ability estimates for yield and fibre quality traits in Line X Tester crosses of upland cotton (G. hirsutum. L). International Journal of Biology, 2(1): 179-183.

Combining ability of yield and fibre quality traits in upland cotton | |
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- Ashokkumar, K. and R. Ravikesavan (2010). Genetic Studies of Correlation and Path Coefficient Analysis for Seed Oil , Yield and Fibre Quality Traits in Cotton ( G . Hirsutum L .). Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 4(11):5496-5499.

Correlation and path coefficent analysis for seed oil, yield and fibre quality in cotton | |
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2009
- Ashokkumar, K. and R. Ravikesavan (2009). Understanding the genetic variation of Seed oil, seed protein and seed index traits in upland cotton (G. hirsutum. L). “International Conference on Emerging trends in Production, Processing and Utilization of Natural Fibres”, Mumbai, India. pp: 42-48.

Genetic variability of seed oil content in cotton conference paper | |
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2008
- Ashokkumar, K. and R. Ravikesavan, 2008. Genetic studies of combining ability estimates for seed oil, seed protein and fibre quality traits in upland cotton (G. hirsutum. L). Research Journal of Agriculture and Biological Sciences, 4(6): 798-802.

Genetic studies combining ability estimates for seed oil, seed protein in cotton | |
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Book Chapter/ Conference Proceedings publications
2020
- Ashokkumar K., Murugan M., Dhanya M.K., Sathyan T., Raj S. and Nimisha M. (2020). Chapter 5: Traditional uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Properties of Zingiber officinale Essential Oil and Extracts. In: Ethnopharmacological Investigation of Indian Spices. Eds. Neha Mishra. ISBN: 9781799825241. Pp 62-84. DoI:10.4018/978-1-7998-2524-1.ch005.

Traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacological-properties of ginger essential oil | |
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2019
- Arjun P, Ramasubbu R, Ashokkumar K, Semwal RB, Sekar S, and Ramesh S. (2019). Chapter 6; Polyphenolic compounds of coriander plant for human health and diseases. In: Coriander: Dietary Sources, Properties and Health Benefits. Eds. D.K. Semwal. Nova science publishers, New York USA. pp: 183 - 206. ISBN: 978-1-53616-484-8.

Polyphenolc compounds of coriander plant for human health and diseases | |
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- Dhanya M.K., Sajeena A., Murugan M., Doncy S.P.P., Ashokkumar K, Nimisha M., (2019). Management of fungal diseases of cardamom using bioagents and botanicals. Published in Compendium on “Advance technologies for Bio-fertilizers and biopesticides production for profitable and sustainable agriculture”. ICAR sponsored winter school, held on November 8th -28th, 2019 and organised by Rajasthan Agricultural College, Udaipur, Rajasthan. Pp. 161-165

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- Dhanya M.K., Murugan M., Nimisha M., Sathyan T., Ashokkumar K., and R. Surya (2019). Effect of organic amendments on soil nutrients and plant biochemical defence mechanisms in cardamom. Published in Souvenir of National conference on organic and natural farming –a tool for sustainable agriculture and economic development held on May 28 & 29, 2019 at Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, pp 62-70.

HP_coference paper_ dhanya et al. pdf | |
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- Dhanya MK., CR. Rini, K. Ashokkumar, M. Murugan, R. Surya, T. Sathyan (2019). Bio-intensive approaches for management of pests and diseases in small cardamom and black pepper. Bio-intensive approaches: application and effectiveness in the management of plant nematodes, insects and weeds, Vol. 2, Indian Phytopathological Society, New Delhi, Pp. 549-585.

Bio-intensive approaches | |
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- M. Murugan, Dhanya MK, Sathayn T, Surya R, Ashokkumar K. and Amalu. S (2019). Chapter 8: Impact of Climate change in cultivation of cardamom. In: Impact of Climate change in Agriculture. Eds. P.H. Kurien, Sajini VS, Anjana TP, Joy AMP, Thambi AHS, Sreelakshmi M. Pp.124-129. ISBN: 978-81-935344-2-7 (Malayalam)
- Dhanya MK, M. Murugan, V.S. Manoj, Sathayn T, Surya R, Ashokkumar K. and Aswathy TS. (2019). Impact of climatic factors in pest and diseases occurrence in Cardamom and Black Pepper. In: Impact of Climate change in Agriculture .Pp. 130-143. ISBN: 978-81-935344-2-7. (Malayalam).
2018
- Ashokkumar K, S Elayabalan, VG Shobana, P Sivakumar and M Pandiyan (2018). Nutritional value of cultivars of Banana (Musa spp.) and its future prospects. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 7(3): 2972-2977. (NAAS rating: 5.21).

Nutritional value of cultivars of Banana and its future prospects | |
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2017
- S. Elayabalan, S. Subramaniam, V.G.Shobana and K.Ashokkumar, (2017). An Overview on Phytochemical Composition of Banana (Musa spp.). Indian Journal Of Natural Sciences, 7 (42):12408-12419. NAAS Rating: 3.51

Phytochemical composition of Banana | |
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2016
- Ashokkumar, K., and Arun S.K.Shunmugam (2016).Curry Leaf (Muraya koenigii L. Spreng): Its Phytochemisty and Pharmacological Properties–A Review. Chapter 18. Medicinal Plants: Phytochemistry, Pharmacology and Therapeutics. Vol. 4. Editors: V.K. Gupta G.D. Singh, Surjeet Singh, A. Kaul. Daya Publishing House®, New Delhi, India. Pages 375–389.

Curry Leaf Phytochemisty and Pharmacological Properties–A Review | |
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2015
- Ashokkumar, K (2015). Gloriosa superba (L.): A Brief Review of its Phytochemical Properties and Pharmacology. International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemical Research, 7(6); 1190-1193. IF:1.10

gloriosa phytochemistry and pharmacology -review | |
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2014
- Ashokkumar, K., K. Senthil Kumar and R. Ravikesavan (2014). An update on conventional and molecular breeding approaches for improving fiber quality traits in cotton - A review. African Journal of Biotechnology, 13 (10): 1097-1108. I.F: 0.57.

Conventional and Molecular Breeding approaches for fibre quality improvement in cotton | |
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2013
- Ashokkumar, K., S. Kumaragurubaran, KM. Saradha Devi. (2013). Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers.: An updated review of its phytochemistry and pharmacology . Journal of Medicinal Plants Research, 7(48): 3477-3483. I.F: 0.88.

Cynodon dactylon: an updated review of its phytochemistry and pharmacology | |
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2012
- Pillay, M., Ashokkumar K., Andrew J., Silavas Jebakumar Prince K., Robert M. and O. Rodomiro. 2012. Genetics, Genomics and Breeding of Bananas. Chapter 4. Molecular Marker techniques in Musa Genomics Research. Eds: M. Pillay, Ude. G and. C. Kole. Science publishers, Enfield, New Hampshire, USA. Pp. 70-90. http://www.crcnetbase.com/doi/abs/10.1201/b11776-5

Molecular marker techniques in musa genomic research | |
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- Pillay, M., Elayabalan, E., Ashokkumar, K and Silvas Jebakumar Prince. 2012. Genetics, Genomics and Breeding of Bananas. Chapter 9. Functional Genomics and Transcriptomics in Musa. Eds: M. Pillay, Ude. G and. C. Kole. Science publishers, Enfield, New Hampshire, USA. Pp.156-180. http://www.crcnetbase.com/doi/abs/10.1201/b11776-10

Functional genomics and transcriptomics in musa | |
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- Pillay, M., Ashokkumar, K., Arun Sivakumar Shunmugam and E. Elayabalan. 2012. Genetics, Genomics and Breeding of Bananas. Chapter 15. A Case for Molecular Breeding in Musa. Eds: M. Pillay, Ude. G and. C. Kole. Science publishers, Enfield, New Hampshire, USA. Pp. 281-297. http://www.crcnetbase.com/doi/abs/10.1201/b11776-16

a_case_for_molecular_breeding_in_musa_2012.pdf | |
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2011
- Ashokkumar, K. and R. Ravikesavan, 2011. Conventional and Molecular breeding approaches for seed oil and seed protein content improvement in cotton. International Research Journal of Plant Science, 2(2): 37-45.

Conventional and molecular breeding approaches for seedoil, seed protein improvement in cotton | |
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Summary of Publications
a) Research papers : 30
b) Review papers : 10
c) Book chapters : 10
Total No. of Publications: 50
d) Popular Articles : 52 (Tamil-44; English-8)
Book Publication
Popular Articles Publication- Tamil (44) and English (8)
- P. Sivakumar, R. Manikandan, A. Thanga Hemavathi, K. Ashokkumar. A. Chandrasekar. 2015. Dictionary of Molecular Breeding. A. E. Publications, Coimbatore, TN, India. Pp.87. ISBN:978-93-81972-67-0.
- Suchismita Raha, and Ashokkumar, K. 2012. Genomic based approach to develop submergence tolerance in rice. Lap Lambert Academic publishing, Heinrich-Böcking Str. 6-8, 66121, Saarbrücken, Germany. Pp. 77. ISBN: 978-3-8484-8593-2. http://www.amazon.ca/Genomics-Based-Approach-Develop-Submergence-Tolerance/dp/3848485931.
Popular Articles Publication- Tamil (44) and English (8)
- K. Ashokkumar, July 2017. Thenaiyin payankal (Coconut and their uses). Kalaikathir. Pp.41-43.
- K. Ashokkumar, July 2017. Nilakadaliyum athan payankalum (Ground nut and their uses). Kalaikathir. Pp.18-21.
- K. Ashokkumar, June 2017. Thanga arisi (Golden rice) . Kalaikathir. Pp.42-44.
- K. Ashokkumar, June 2017. Payan tharum Panai maram . Kalaikathir. Pp.28-31.
- K. Ashokkumar, May 2017. Thavara valarchi ookkikal ( Plant growth regulators). Kalaikathir. Pp.19-24.
- K. Ashokkumar, April 2017. Illupai (Madhuka or butter tree). Kalaikathir. Pp.34-36.
- K. Ashokkumar, April 2017. Kelvarakin mukkiyathuvam ( Importance of Ragi). Arika ariviyal. Pp.24-26.
- K. Ashokkumar, March 2017. Seemai karuvela marangalai azhippome man valathai kappome. Arika ariviyal. Pp.13-15.
- K. Ashokkumar, and N. Gayathri, February 2014. Munthiri parupin muththana nanmaikal (Uses of Cashew nut). Arika ariviyal. Pp.15-16.
- Tom D. Warkentin, K. Ashokkumar and Bunyamin, T. January 2014. Saskatchewan:Producer of the world’s best pulses. Agriview. Pp.11.
- K. Ashokkumar, December 2013. Thavarangal sooriya oliyai parpatharku uthavum purathangal.Arika ariviyal. Pp.8.
- K. Ashokkumar, and N. Gayathri, November 2013. Avasiyamana kanima thathukkalum athan nanmaikalum (Essential minerals and their uses). Arika ariviyal. Pp.24-26.
- K. Ashokkumar, October 2013. Ulakil muthan muthalaka thuvaraiyin marbanu varisaiyinai kandarintha inthiya vinjanikal (Indian scientist discovered Redgram genome as world first). Kalaikathir. Pp 32-33.
- K. Ashokkumar, September 2013. Sivapu oyinil ulla resveratol marbaka putru noyin valarchiyai thatukkirathu (Red wine prevent breast cancer). Kalaikathir. Pp 44-45.
- K. Ashokkumar, September 2013. Cloning pasuvil kidaikum thaipaal (Mother milk from cloning cow). Arika ariviyal. Pp.24.
- K. Ashokkumar and N. Gayathri, July 2013. Pistha parubin payankal (Uses of pistachios nut). Kalaikathir. Pp: 52-53. (Tamil).
- K. Ashokkumar and N. Gayathri, July 2013. Ilaneerin makathuvangal (Coconut water importance). Kalaikathir. Pp: 24-25. (Tamil).
- K. Ashokkumar. July 2013. Mambazham oru arimukam mattrum athan nanmaikal (Introduction to Mango and their uses). Kalaikathir. Pp: 20-22. (Tamil).
- K. Ashokkumar. July 2013. Thavara oota chathukal oru Arimukam (Introduction to Phytonutrients/ phytochemicals). Kalaikathir. Pp: 4-6. (Tamil).
- K. Ashokkumar. July 2013. Neerizhivu noye (Diabetes). Ariga arivial. Pp: 6-7. (Tamil).
- K. Ashokkumar. May 2013. Carotenoidukalum athan payankalum (Caroteoids and their uses). Ariga arivial. Pp: 27-28. (Tamil).
- K. Ashokkumar. May 2013. Cholathil athika erisakthi (Sorghum for Bioenrgy). Ariga arivial. Pp: 26. (Tamil).
- K. Ashokkumar, and N. Jayabharathi. May 2013. Uyirithozhilnutbaviyal oru arimugam (Introduction to Biotechnology), Kalaikathir. Pp: 45-48. (Tamil).
- K. Ashokkumar, and P. Sivakuamar. May 2013. Thulasi – Mooligai payir thulasi. Kalaikathir. Pp: 24-25. (Tamil).
- K. Ashokkumar, K. Silvas Jebakumar Prince and S. Elyabalan, November 2006. Seyarki vithaikal. Ariga arivial. Pp: 9-12. (Tamil).
- K. Ashokkumar, P. Sivakuamar and G. Prabukumar. December 2004. Uyere areporul katamanakku. Ariga arivial. Pp: 5-7. (Tamil).
- K. Ashokkumar, P. Sivakuamar and M. Govindaraj. February 2005. Kadukal valarppome sutru choozhal kappome. Ariga arivial. Pp: 25-26. (Tamil).
- K. Ashokkumar, A. Ramalingam, S. Kannan and A.R. Sakthi. June 2005. Paruthiyil Orunginitha poochi katupatu muraikal. Indraiya velanmai. Pp: 47-48. (Tamil).
- K. Ashokkumar, P. Sivakuamar and P. Silambarasan. August 2005. Theevanam oru payere thozhil. Ariga arivial. Pp: 5-6. (Tamil).
- K. Ashokkumar, P. Sivakuamar and S. Sounthararajan. August 2005. Uyir vealiym athan payanpadum. Nilavalam. Pp: 28-29. (Tamil).
- K. Ashokkumar, P. Sivakuamar and M. Mahendra varman.October 2005. Kadugalin azhivugalum athan vilivugalum. Kalaikathir. Pp.: 52-53. (Tamil).
- K. Ashokkumar, R.A. Jegan and P.Sivakumar. October 2005. Microarray and Its Applications. Agrobios Newsletter.Vol. IV. 5. Pp: 16-17. (English).
- K. Ashokkumar. November 2005. Vanamindri ponal manitha inamindri pogum. Valarum velanmai. Pp: 36-38. (Tamil).
- K. Ashokkumar. February 2006. Manchalum mooiligai maruthuvamum. Kalaikathir. Pp: 41-42. (Tamil).
- K. Ashokkumar and P. Sivakuamar. February 2006. Utam niraintha marabanu matra payirkal. Kalaikathir. Pp: 27-28. (Tamil).
- K. Ashokkumar, M. Mahindra varman and P. Sivakuamar. February 2006. Uyiri ariporul sakarichoolam. Nilavalam. Pp: 27-29. (Tamil).
- K. Ashokkumar and J. Raja Raja Cholan . March 2006. Paruthi Yennium athan payankalum. Ariga arivial. Pp: 34-35. (Tamil).
- K. Ashokkumar, P. Sivakuamar & J. Raja Raja Cholan. April 2006. Kooyil vanangal Ariga arivial. Pp: 5-6. (Tamil).
- K. Ashokkumar and J. Raja Raja Cholan. April 2006. Velan kadugal(agroforestry) Kalaikathir. Pp: 48-50. (Tamil).
- K. Ashokkumar, R.A. Jegan and J. Raja Raja Cholan. May 2006. Cottonseed oil and their utilization. Agrobios Newsletter.Vol. IV. 12. Pp: 36-37. (English).
- K. Ashokkumar, and M.Selvamurugan October 2006. Murungai Ariga arivial. Pp: 5-6. (Tamil).
- R.A. Jegan and K. Ashokkumar. December 2005. Earthworms: Soils best friend. Agrobios Newsletter.Vol. IV. 7. Pp: 28-29. (English).
- R.A. Jegan and K. Ashokkumar. March 2006. Payirgaluku nanmai seiyum nunuyiri. Nilavalam. Pp:18-19. (Tamil).
- R.A. Jegan and K. Ashokkumar. June 2006. VAM: The beneficial fungi that feed plants. Agrobios Newsletter. (English).
- M. Mahendra varman, K. Ashokkumar and P. Sivakuamar. October 2005. Iyarkai vazhi velanmai . Ariga arivial. Pp: 15-16. (Tamil).
- P. Sivakumar and K. Ashokkumar. July 2005. Tsunami in parviyil sathupu nilla kadugal. Ariga arivial. Pp: 15-16. (Tamil).
- P. Sivakumar and K. Ashokkumar. July 2005. Antisense RNA Technology: Mechanism to inhibit gene expression. Agrobios Newsletter.Vol. IV. 2. Pp: 6-7. (English).
- P. Sivakumar and K. Ashokkumar. December 2006. Aflatoxin: pre and post harvest precautionary measures. Agrobios Newsletter.Vol. V. 7. Pp: 8-9. (English).
- P. Sivakumar and K. Ashokkumar & S. Kumar. September 2005. Iniputhulachi . Ariga arivial. Pp: 12- 14. (Tamil).
- M. Selvamurugan and K. Ashokkumar. October 2006. Maasupata neerai suthikarikapata puthiya thaavarath thozhil nutbam.Kalaikathir. Pp: 66-68. (Tamil)
- M. Selvamurugan and K. Ashokkumar.september 2006. Uyir urangal Iyarkaiyin Nanbarkal. Ariga arivial. Pp: 14-16. (Tamil).
- M. Selvamurugan and K. Ashokkumar. June 2007. Effective Microorganism for sustainable agriculture. Agrobios Newsletter. Vol. VI. 1. Pp: 9-10. (English).
Conference Abstracts Publications

PRIST_university-2020_ashok_CRS_abstract. Feb. 2020 | |
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Prist_university-_ashok_4_abstracts_2020.pdf | |
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ICIETB-2019-Alagappa_University_Abstract-Ashokkumar_et_al._2019. | |
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FAAS-2019_Kathmandu-Nepal-abstract, Abstract, Ashokkumar et al.May2019 | |
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Himachal Pradesh_nmisha_abstract. 2019 | |
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Rice folate abstract-Annamalai_university, Ashokkumar et al. 2018 | |
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2018-JJ_college_abstract.pdf | |
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Screening And Characterization of Oleaginous Fungi for SCO production, Ashokkumar et al., 2015 | |
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Folate profile in diverse cultivars of pea, chickpea, lentil, and common bean._Jha et.al.2014. | |
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Towards biofortification of pea. Tom et.al.2014. | |
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Biofortification of pea. Serbia conference abstract tom etal.2013. | |
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HPLC analysis of flavonoids from indian curryleaf. Ashokkumar et al. 2013 | |
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Identification and quantification of carotenoids in pea and chickpea. CSA abstract ashok etal. 2012 | |
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Pulse day abstract tom et al. 2012 | |
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Natural fibres international conference, ashok and ravikesavan 2009. | |
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