M. Kathiravan

Influence of Micronutrient Mixture Seed Priming on Germination, Growth and Yield of Ragi (Eleusine coracana L.)

M. Kathiravan, C. Vanitha & R. Umarani · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2026

Seed priming has emerged as an effective and practical approach to enhance seed performance and impart tolerance to abiotic and biotic stresses. A laboratory and field experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of micronutrient mixture seed priming on seedling vigour and yie...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arja/2026/v19i2861

Effect of Pre-sowing Seed Treatment on Seed Germination and Seedling Vigour in Natural Dye-yielding Species Blue Gold (Indigofera tinctoria L.)

Vennila S, K. Kumaran, M. Mathivanan, M. Kathiravan, S. Manivasakan, A. Krishnaveni & S. Kala · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2025

The emerging demand of natural indigo dye due to the environmental and sociological concerns imparted by the synthetic dye helps in leveraging the conventional natural indigo dye production process in many developing countries, including India. Despite having remarkable global ma...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i23290

Factors Influencing Profit Chain of Little Millet by Farmer Producer Organization Farmers, Processors and Marketers in Tamil Nadu, India

Balaji Parasuraman, T. Mohanraj, A. Vidhyavathi, C. Karhikeyan & M. Kathiravan · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Little millet, a significant part of the Indian diet known for its health benefits. The study focuses the factors influencing Profit chain of little millet by FPO farmers, processor and retailers.  The research focuses on Northern Tamil Nadu, analysing profitability for producers...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i122309