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Staff Id : 03883
Name : Dr. K. SARAVANAN
Designation : PROFESSOR
Department : GENETICS AND PLANT BREEDING
Qualification : M.Sc.(Ag.),Ph.D.,
Specialization : BIOMETRICAL GENETICS & HETEROSIS BREEDING
Date of Birth : 05-07-1971
Date of Joining : 19-01-1998
Present Address Contact Number E-Mail Address
Reader in Genetics and Plant Breeding,
Faculty of Agriculture,
Annamalai University - 608002
9865789152ksaravananau@gmail.com
Research Guidance
Discipline Awarded Guidance
M.Phil./M.E./M.Sc. 1818
Ph.D. 45


Conference /Seminar / Symposia / Workshop
Conference Seminar Symposia Workshop
National International
Attended 531526
Conducted --3--


Research Projects
Major Projects Minor Projects Total Amount (Rs.)
Completed 2-16,80,600
Ongoing ---
Teaching and Research Experience Industry Experience
26 Years2 Years
Journals Conference Books Published Popular Article
National International National International
11 92 3 3 13 -

List of Publications - National
Moanlal, V.A., K. Saravanan and T. Sabesan., "Cluster and Correlation Analysisin Blackgram (Vigna mungo L.) Genotypes under Drought..", Madras Agricultural Journal, Volume 105, Number 7 - 9, Sep 2018, pp. 381-384. 10.29321/MAJ.2018.000166.
Anbanandan, V., K. Saravanan, M. Arun Kumar and J. Ganesan, "Path analysis in rice (Oryza sativa L.).", Annamalai University Agrl. Res. Ann., Volume xxiii, Number -, 2008, pp. 47-49. 2008.
Anandan, A., T. Sabesan, K. Saravanan and J. Ganesan, "Heterosis in American cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) for quantitative characters.", J. of the Annamalai Univ., Agriculture, Volume -, Number -, 2004, pp. 123-126. 2004.
Prakash, M., K. Saravanan, B. Sunil Kumar, T. Sabesan and J. Ganesan, "Effect of 28 Homobrassinolides on morpho-physiological and yield attributes of groundnut (Arachis hypogeae L.).", J. of the Annamalai Univ., Agriculture, Volume -, Number -, 2004, pp. 149-153. 2004.
Saravanan, K., T. Sabesan, A. Anandan, M. Prakash and J. Ganesan, "Variability, heritability and genetic advance in bhendi (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench).", J. of the Annamalai Univ., Agriculture, Volume -, Number -, 2004, pp. 155-158. 2004.
Prakash,M., K.Saravanan, B.Sunilkumar and J.Ganesan, "Effect of Brassinosteroids on certain biochemical parameters in groundnut.", Ind. J. Pl. Physiol.,, Volume 8, Number 3, 2003, pp. 313-315. 2003.
Prakash, M., M.Sendhilkumar, K.Saravanan, K.Kannan and J. Ganesan, "Line x tester analysis in okra.", Ann. Agric. Res, Volume 23, Number 2, 2002, pp. 233-237. 2002.
Thirumurugan, T., S. Murugan, K. Saravanan, Y. Anbuselvam and J. Ganesan, "Correlation and path coefficient analysis in Eggplant. (Solanum melongena L.).", Annamalai University Agrl. Res. Ann, Volume XX, Number 1, 2002, pp. 23-28. 2002.
Thirumurugan, T., S. Murugan, K. Saravanan, Y. Anbuselvam and J. Ganesan, "Studies on genetic divergence analysis in Eggplant. (Solanum melongena L.).", Annamalai University Agrl. Res. Ann, Volume XX, Number 1, 2002, pp. 17-22. 2002.
Anbuselvam.Y., N. Manivannan, K.Saravanan and J. Ganesan, "Variability in Aggregatum Onion (Allium cepa var aggregatum). .", Madras Agrl. J, Volume 86, Number 10-12, 2000, pp. 685-687. 2000.
Saravanan.K., N. Manivannan, Y.Anbuselvam and J. Ganesan, "Variability, Heritability and Genetic advance in Sesame. (Sesamum indicum L.).", Madras Agrl. J, Volume 87, Number 1-3, 2000, pp. 163-164. 2000.
List of Publications - International
Kothandaraman, S., R. Gnanasekar, A. Varadharajan, R. Vijayalakshmi and K. Saravanan, "Effect of cosynch and ovsynch with estradiol on fertility in repeat breeder dairy cows.", Online Journal of Veterinary Research, Volume 26, Number 6, Jun 2022, pp. 387-392. http://onljvetres.com/cosynchabs2022.htm.
Satheesh Kumar, P., S. Elakkiya, K. Saravanan, S. Suganthi, S.T. Ponsive and S. Thirugnanakumar, "Haymanââ,¬â"¢s Graphical Analysis of yield, quality and their components traits in rice (Oryza sativa L.)..", Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding, Volume 12, Number 2, 2021, pp. 421-434. https://doi.org/10.37992/2021.1202.061 .
Mohanlal V.A.;Saravanan K. and Sabesan T., "Water-stress Screening in Blackgram [Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper] Genotypes using Polyethylene Glycol 6000 at Seedling Growth Stage.", Indian Journal of Agricultural Research, Volume 55, Number 4, Aug 2021, pp. 440-445. DOI: 10.18805/IJARe.A-5524 .
Vinodhini, V., P. Satheeshkumar, K. Saravanan, T. Sabesan, A.Kamaraj and S T Ponsiva, "Studies on genetic divergence among rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes.", International Journal of Botany Studies., Volume 6, Number 4, Aug 2021, pp. 784-786. 2021.
Satheesh Kumar, P., S. Elakkiya, K. Saravanan, A. Kamaraj, ST Ponsiva and S. Thirugnanakumar., "Genetic parameters in rice (Oryza sativa L.)..", International Journal of Botany Studies., Volume 6, Number 2, 2021, pp. 158-160. 2021.
Mohanlal V.A., Saravanan K. and Sabesan T., "Additive main effects and multiplicative interaction (ammi) stability analysis for seed yield in blackgram (vigna mungo l. hepper) genotypes.", Plant Archives, Volume 20, Number 1, Aug 2020, pp. 1611-1614. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/343537197-ADDITIVE-MAIN-EFFECTS-AND-MULTIPLICATIVE-INTERACTION-AMMI-STABILITY-ANALYSIS-FOR-SEED-YIELD-IN-BLACKGRAM-VIGNA-MUNGO-L-HEPPER-GENOTYPES.
Mohanlal, V.A., K. Saravanan and T. Sabesan., "Application of Principal Component Analysis (PCA) for Blackgram (Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper) Germplasm Evaluation under Normal and Water Stressed conditions. .", Legume Research, Volume 10.18805, Number LR-4427, 2020, pp. 1-7. 2020.
Mohanlal, V.A., K. Saravanan and T. Sabesan., "Evaluation of blackgram (Vigna mungo) genotypes for drought tolerance under field and invitro conditions..", Research on Crops. , Volume 21, Number 3, 2020, pp. 446-455. 2020.
Satheesh Kumar, P., S. Elakkiya, K. Saravanan, S.T. Ponsiva, A. Kamaraj and S. Suganthi. , "Recombination Breeding in rice (Oryza sativa L.)..", Res. Jr. of Agril. Sci., Volume 12, Number 2, 2020, pp. 439-441. 2020.
Chinnathambi Pon Renuka Devi, P. Satheesh Kumar, S. Suganthi, A. Kamaraj and K. Saravanan., "Hetersosis for quality characters in rice (Oryza sativa L.).", Plant Archives., Volume 20, Number Supp.1, 2020, pp. 1247-1252. 2020.
Anusuya Devi K., P. Satheesh Kumar, K. Saravanan, S. Suganthi, A. Kamaraj and T. Sabesan., "Studies on gene action in bhendi (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) .", Plant Archives., Volume 20, Number Supp.1, 2020, pp. 1717-1723. 2020.
Jeeva G., K. Saravanan and CA Sowmiya., "Assessment of combining ability and standard heterosis through diallel analysis in sesame (Sesamum indicum L.).", Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding., Volume 11, Number 2, 2020, pp. 386-391. 2020.
Mohanlal, V.A., K. Saravanan and T. Sabesan., "Linear regression model for stability analysis in blackgram (Vigna mungo L.Hepper) Germplasm..", Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry., Volume 8, Number 2, 2019, pp. 1481-1483. 2019.
Thippannagari Radha, P. Satheesh Kumar, K. Saravanan and S. Suganthi., "Genetic variability, Association and path analysis for grain yield and quality traits in rice (Oryza sativa L.). .", Plant Archives, Volume 19, Number 2, 2019, pp. 2522-2526. 2019.
Mohanlal, V.A., K. Saravanan and T. Sabesan., "Multivariate analysis in blackgram (Vigna mungo L.Hepper) genotypes..", Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry., Volume 7, Number 6, 2018, pp. 860-863. 2018.
Satheesh Kumar, P., Y. Anitha Vasline and K. Saravanan., "Combining ability and gene action analysis for yield components in rice (Oryza sativa L.)..", An International refereed, peer reviewed & Indexed Quarterly Journal in Science, Agriculture & Engineering., Volume 8, Number D, Aug 2018, pp. 202-205. 2018.
Thippannagari Radha, P. Satheesh Kumar and K. Saravanan., "Genetic divergence for quantitative and quality traits in rice (Oryza sativa L.)..", Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci.,, Volume 7, Number 5, 2018, pp. 494-500. 2018.
Mohanlal, V.A., K. Saravanan and T. Sabesan., "Studies on Genetic correlation and path coefficient analysis of balckgram (Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper) genotypes under salinity. .", Journal of Phytology., Volume 10, Number 1, 2018, pp. 9-11. 2018.
Satheesh Kumar, P., K. Saravanan and T. Sabesan., "Genetics of yield and quality characters in rice (Oryza sativa L.)..", Journal of Pharmacognosy and phytochemistry., Volume 7, Number 1, Jan 2018, pp. 2215-2217. 2018.
Satheesh Kumar P., K. Saravanan and T. Sabesan., "Genetic parameters, correlatin and Path analysis for grain yield and yield component characters of rice (Oryza sativa L.) gorwn under coastal saline low land of Tamil Nadu..", Research Journal of agricultural Sciences., Volume 9, Number 1, 2018, pp. 50-53. 2018.
Prabhu, T., P. Satheesh Kumar, K. Saravanan and A. Kamaraj., "Pre-sowing seed hardening enhancement treatment on seed quality and seed yield in rice ADT 36..", Internal. J. Plant Sci., , Volume 13, Number 1, Jan 2018, pp. 135-140. 10.15740/HAS/IJPS/13.1/135-140.
Sri Vidya. S., T. Sabesan and K. Saravanan, "Genetic Divergence Studies in Blackgram (Vigna mungo L. Hepper) for yield and quantitative traits.", Journal of Phytology, Volume 10, Number 1, 2018, pp. 24-26. 2018.
Pachiyappan R. and K. Saravanan, "Combining ability for yield and yield components characters of bhendi (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench)..", Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding, Volume 9, Number 1, 2018, pp. 321-331. 2018.
Karthickeyan S., Y. Anitha Vasline and K. Saravanan, "Assessment of heterotic effects in sesame (Sesamum indicum L.)..", Plant Archives, Volume 17, Number 2, 2017, pp. 1707-1710. 2017.
Swamy Gowda S.N., K. Saravanan and C.R. Ravishankar., "Genetic Divergence among selected sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) clones for cane yield and quality attribues..", Plant Archives., Volume 17, Number 2, 2017, pp. 1388-1390. 2017.
Jeeva G and K. Saravanan, "Genetic Divergence Green gram (Vigna radiate (L.) Wilczek) grown in coastal saline low land of Tamil Nadu, India.", Plant Archives, Volume 17, Number 2, Dec 2017, pp. 1617-1620. https://www.cabdirect.org/cabdirect/abstract/20183312232.
Karthickeyan S., Y. Anitha Vasline and K. Saravanan., "Yield response of sesame genotypes for gene action under normal condition..", Plant Archives., Volume 17, Number 2, 2017, pp. 1237-1241. 2017.
Jeeva G and K. Saravanan., "Studies on Genetic divergence of some improved rice genotypes under salinity (Oryza sativa L.)..", Plant Archives., Volume 17, Number 2, 2017, pp. 1209-1214. 2017.
Samlind sujin G., P. Karuppaiah and K. Saravanan., "Genetic variability and correlation studies in brinjal (Solanum melongena L.)..", Indian J. Agric. Res.,, Volume 51, Number 2, 2017, pp. 112-119. 10.18805/IJARE.V0IOF.7632.
Satheesh Kumar P., K. Saravanan and T. Sabesan., "Generation mean analysis for yield and grain quality characters in rice (Oryza sativa L.).", Plant Archives., Volume 17, Number 1, 2017, pp. 557-560. 2017.
Sabesan T. and K. Saravanan, "In vitro screening of Indica rice genotypes for drought tolerance using polyethylene glycol.", International journal of Advance in Agriculture and Environmental Engineering, Volume 3, Number 2, 2016, pp. 375-380. 2016.
Satheesh Kumar, P., K. Saravanan and T. Sabesan., "Selection of superior genotypes in rice (Oryza sativa L.) through combining ability analysis..", International Journal of Agricultural Sciences., Volume 12, Number 1, Jan 2016, pp. 15-21. 10.15740/HAS/IJAS/12.1/15-21.
Satheesh Kumar, P., K. Saravanan and T. Sabesan., "Studies on heterobeltiosis and standard heterosis for yield and yield component traits in rice (Oryza sativa L.) grown in irrigated saline low land of Tamilnadu, India..", Plant Archives., Volume 16, Number 2, 2016, pp. 642-646. 2016.
Saravanaraman, M., V. Selvanarayanan and K. Saravanan., "Sesame webworm, Antigastra catalaunalis (Crambidae: Lepidoptera) survives on a new alternate host in southern India.", International Journal of Entomology Research., Volume 1, Number 7, 2016, pp. 46-48. 2016.
Sabesan, T., K. Saravanan and P. Satheesh Kumar., "Studies on heterosis, inbreeding depression and residual heterosis for fruit yield and its components in okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench). .", Plant Archives., Volume 16, Number 2, 2016, pp. 669-674. 2016.
Swamy Gowda S.N., K. Saravanan and C.R. Ravishankar., "Correlation and path analysis for yield and quality attributes in sugarcane..", International Journal of Science Technology & Engineering., Volume 3, Number 2, Aug 2016, pp. 133-137. 2016.
Samlind Sujin. G., P. Karuppaiah, K. Manivannan and K. Saravanan., "Correlation and path analysis for yield and yield attributes and shoot and fruit borer tolerance in brinjal (Solanum melongena L.)..", International Journal of Plant Sciences., Volume 1, Number 2, 2016, pp. 187-192. 10.15740/HAS/IJPS/11.2/187-192.
Swamy Gowda S.N.;Saravanan K.;Ravishankar C.R, "Genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance in selected clones of sugarcane.", Plant Archives, Volume 16, Number 2, Aug 2016, pp. 700-704. https://www.cabdirect.org/cabdirect/abstract/20173083003.
Saravanaraman, M., V. Selvanarayanan and K. Saravanan., "Reaction of Sesame (Sesamum indicum Linn.)Mutant generation against Webworm, Antigastra catalaunalis Duponchel.", Advances in Entomology, Volume 5, Number 1, 2016, pp. 26-32. 2016.
Jayaprakash. P., S. Annapoorani, V.K. Vikas, M. Sivasamy, J. Kumar, K. Saravanan, E. Punniakotti and D. Sheeba., "An improved in vitro germination medium for recalcitrant bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) pollen..", Indian J. Genet.,, Volume 75, Number 4, Nov 2015, pp. 446-452. 10.5958/0975-6906.2015.
Kannan, N. and K. Saravanan, "Heterosis for seed cotton yield, yield contributing characters and fibre quality parameters in tetraploid cotton (G. hirsutum and G. barbadense L.)..", International Journal of Development Research., Volume 5, Number 5, May 2015, pp. 4545-4548. 2015.
Kannan, N. and K. Saravanan, "Heterosis and combining ability analysis in tetraploid cotton G. hirsutum and G. barbadense L..", International Journal of Current Research,,, Volume 7, Number 5, May 2015, pp. 16590-16595. 2015.
Ramya, B. and K. Saravanan, " Genetic variability and correlation studies on grain yield of rice (Oryza sativa L.).", Journal of Ecobiol., Volume 33, Number 2, 2014, pp. 103-109. 2014.
Satheesh Kumar, P. and K. Saravanan, "Heterosis for yield and yield components in rice (Oryza sativa L.).", Intenational journal of Advances in doctoral Research, Volume 2, Number 12, 2013, pp. 20-21. 2013.
Satheesh Kumar, P. and K. Saravanan, "Genetic divergence, variability and correlation studies in rice (Oryza sativa L.).", Plant Archives, Volume 13, Number 1, 2013, pp. 369-373. 2013.
Satheesh Kumar, P. and K. Saravanan, "Studies on combining ability for yield attributes in rice (Oryza sativa L.).", International Journal of Current Agricultural Research, Volume 2, Number 12, 2013, pp. 56-58. 2013.
Saravanan, K. and R. Pachiyappan, "Genetic divergence analysis in rice.", International Journal of Agricultural sciences, Volume 9, Number 1, 2013, pp. 197-200. 2013.
Sathesh Kumar, P. and K. Saravanan, "Genetic variability, correlation and path analysis in rice (Oryza sativa L.).", International Journal of current research, Volume 4, Number 9, 2012, pp. 82-85. 2012.
Ramya, B., K. Saravanan and P. Satheesh Kumar, "Genetic parameters of variability, correlation and path coefficient studies for grain yield and other yield attributes traits in rice (Oryza sativa L.).", Plant Archives, Volume 12, Number 2, 2012, pp. 711-715. 2012.
Pachiyappan,R., K.Saravanan and R. Kumar, "Heterosis in yield and yield components in eggplant (Solanum melongena L.).", Inernational journal of current Agricultural Sciences, Volume 2, Number 6, 2012, pp. 17-19. 2012.
Pachiyappan,R., K.Saravanan and R. Kumar, " Combining ability analysis I Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.).", Golden Research Thoughts, Volume 2, Number 2, 2012, pp. 1-6. 2012.
Satheesh Kumar, P. and K. Saravanan, "Genetic divergence analysis for grain yield and quality traits in rice (Oryza sativa L.).", Plant Archives, Volume 12, Number 2, 2012, pp. 639-644. 2012.
Pachiyappan,R and K.Saravanan, "Genetic divergence analysis in okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench).", Plant Archives, Volume 12, Number 1, 2012, pp. 331-334. 2012.
Anitha Vasline Y and K. Saravanan, "Induced variability for quantitative traits in sesamum (Sesamum Indicum L.).", Plant Archives, Volume 12, Number 2, Oct 2012, pp. 663-667. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84873899021&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
Pachiyappan,R and K.Saravanan, "Genetic variability and correlation for yield and fruit quality characters of Bhendi.", Romanian Journal of biology plant biology, Volume 56, Number 0, 2011, pp. 11-16. 2011.
Satheeshkumar, P. and K. Saravanan, "Studies on heterosis over better parent and standard parent for yield traits in rice (Oryza sativa L.).", Plant Archives, Volume 11, Number 2, 2011, pp. 883-886. 2011.
Anitha Vasline, Y. and K. Saravanan, "An assessment of induced mutations in sesame (Sesamum indicum L.).", Plant Archives, Volume 11, Number 1, 2011, pp. 45-47. 2011.
Satheesh Kumar, P., K. Saravanan and T. Sabesan, "Combining ability for yield and yield contributing characters in rice (Oryza sativa L.)..", Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding, Volume 1, Number 5, May 2010, pp. 1290-1293. 2010.
Muniappan, S., K. Saravanan and B. Ramya, "Studies on genetic divergence and variability for certain economic characters in Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.). .", Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding, Volume 1, Number 4, Apr 2010, pp. 462-465. 2010.
Anbanandan V. and K. Saravanan, " Genetic variability in interspecific and intergeneric progenies in sugarcane.", Plant Archives, Volume 10, Number 2, 2010, pp. 627-632. 2010.
Saravanan, K. and T. Sabesan, "Genetic divergence analysis of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Grown in coastal saline low land of Tamil nadu, India.", Plant Archives, Volume 10, Number 2, 2010, pp. 685-688. 2010.
Sabesan, T., K. Saravanan and A. Anandan, "Genetic divergence analysis for certain yield and quality traits in rice (Oryza sativa L.) grown in irrigated saline low land of annamalainagar, South India.", J. Central European Agriculture, Volume 10, Number 4, 2009, pp. 405-410. 2009.
Arivoli, V., K. Saravanan and M. Prakash, "A study on D2 analysis in rice (Oryza sativa L.).", Internat. J. Plant Sci. , Volume 4, Number 1, 2009, pp. 157-160. 2009.
Anbanandan, V., K. Saravanan and T. Sabesan, "Variability, heritability and genetic advance in rice (Oryza sativa L.).", Internat. J. Plant Sci. , Volume 4, Number 1, 2009, pp. 61-63. 2009.
Saravanan, K., and T. Sabesan., "Association analysis and path analysis for yield and its contributing traits in rice (Oryza sativa L.) .", Internat. J. Plant Sci. , Volume 4, Number 1, 2009, pp. 27-29. 2009.
Sabesan T., R. Suresh and K. Saravanan, "Genetic variability and correlation for yield and grain quality characters of rice grown in coastal saline low land of Tamilnadu.", Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding, Volume 1, Number 1, Aug 2009, pp. 56-59. 2009.
Saravanan, K., T. Sabesan and S. Thriugnana Kumar, "Heterosis for yield and yield components in rice (Oryza sativa L.).", Ad. Plant Sci., Volume 21, Number 1, 2008, pp. 119-121. 2008.
Anbanandan, V., K. Saravanan and T. Sabesan, "Genetic architecture of yield and in components in sesame.", Internat. J. Plant Sci., Volume 2, Number 2, 2007, pp. 23-25. 2007.
Saravanan, K., V. Anbanandan, T. Sabesan and S. Thriugnana Kumar, "Genotype x environment interaction for yield and yield contributing characters in rice.", Internat. J. Plant Sci., Volume 2, Number 2, 2007, pp. 1-4. 2007.
Saravanan, K., B. Ramya, P. Satheesh Kumar and T. Sabesan, "Combining ability for yield and quality characters in rice (Oryza sativa L.).", Oryza., , Volume 43, Number 4, 2006, pp. 274-277. 2006.
Saravanan,K., V. Anbanandan and P. Sathees Kumar, "Heterosis for yield and yield components in rice (Oryza sativa L.).", Crop Res.,, Volume 31, Number 2, 2006, pp. 242-244. 2006.
Prakash, M., K. Saravanan, B. Sunil Kumar, T. Sabesan, J. Gokulakrishnan, S. Suganthi and J. Ganesan, "Response of brassinosteroids on growth and pod yield of groundnut.", Crop Res.,, Volume 31, Number 3, 2006, pp. 419-423. 2006.
Sunil Kumar, B., M. Prakash, K. Saravanan and J. Ganesan, "Biophysical and morpho-physiological basis of heterosis in mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek).", Res. On Crops, Volume 7, Number 1, 2006, pp. 318-320. 2006.
Gopi, P., M. Prakash, K. Saravanan, B. Sunil Kumar, P. Karuppiah and J. Ganesan, "Studies on combining ability in greengram (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek).", Res. On Crops, Volume 7, Number 3, 2006, pp. 743-747. 2006.
Senthil Kumar, N., K. Saravanan, T. Sabesan and J. Ganesan., "Genetics of yield components in okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench)..", Indian Journal of Agricultural Research, Volume 39, Number 2, Feb 2005, pp. 150-153. https://eurekamag.com/research/004/175/004175826.php.
Elayaraja K., M. Prakash, B.Sunil kumar, K. Saravanan and J. Ganesan, "Effect of physical and chemical mutagens on certain quantitative characters in rice (Oryza sativa L.).", Crop Res.,, Volume 30, Number 2, 2005, pp. 309-312. 2005.
Elayaraja, K., M. Prakash, K. Saravanan, B. Sunil Kumar and J. Ganesan, "Studies on variability heritability and genetic advance for certain quantitative characters in mutant population of rice (Oryza sativa L.).", Crop Res.,, Volume 29, Number 1, 2005, pp. 134-137. 2005.
Bharathi Veeramani B., M. Prakash, S. Jagadeesan, S. Kavimani, K. Saravanan and J. Ganesan, "Variability studies in M2 generation of Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) Var VRI 2.", Legume Res.,, Volume 28, Number 1, 2005, pp. 68-70. 2005.
Saravanan K., T. Sabesan, N. Senthil Kumar and J. Ganesan, "Triple test cross analysis in bhendi (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench).", Indian J. Agric. Res.,, Volume 39, Number 4, 2005, pp. 242-248. 2005.
Senthil Kumar N., S. Thirugnanakumar, K. Saravanan and J. Ganesan, "Heterosis and Inbreeding Depression for yield and yield components in bhendi (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench).", Agric. Sci. Digest, Volume 25, Number 2, 2005, pp. 142-144. 2005.
Elayaraja, K., M. Prakash, K. Saravanan, B. Sunil Kumar and J. Ganesan, "Studies on variability and heritability in M2 generation of rice (Oryza sativa L.).", Res. On Crops, Volume 5, Number 2&3, 2004, pp. 240-242. 2004.
Thangavel, P., T. Sabesan, K. Saravanan, N. Veeramani and J. Ganesan, "Combining ability studies in black gram (Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper).", Legume Res.,, Volume 27, Number 3, 2004, pp. 213-216. 2004.
Saravanan, K., T. Sabesan, P. Thangavel, J. Siddesh Kumar and J. Ganesan, "Heterosis for yield and yield components in black gram (Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper).", Legume Res.,, Volume 27, Number 3, 2004, pp. 209-212. 2004.
Prakash , M., K. Elayaraja, R. Ilayaraja, B. Sunil Kumar, K. Saravanan and J. Ganesan, "Breeding for physiological traits in green gram (Vigna radiate (L.) Wilczek).", Legume Res., , Volume 27, Number 3, 2004, pp. 205-208. 2004.
Prakash, M., K.Saravanan, B.Sunilkumar, S.Jagadeesan and J. Ganesan, "Effect of plant growth regulators and micronutrients on yield attributes of sesame.", Sesamum and Safflower News letter, Volume 18, Number 1, 2003, pp. 58-60. 2003.
Loganathan, P., K. Saravanan, and J. Ganesan, "Combining ability in greengram (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilezek).", Res. On Crops, Volume 2, Number 3, 2001, pp. 398-403. 2001.
Loganathan, P., K. Saravanan, and J. Ganesan, "Genetic variability in greengram (Vigna radiata L.,).", Res. On Crops, Volume 2, Number 3, 2001, pp. 396-397. 2001.
Loganathan, P., K. Saravanan, and J. Ganesan, "Genetic divergence in greengram (Vigna radiata L.,).", Res. On Crops, Volume 2, Number 3, 2001, pp. 386-389. 2001.
Loganathan, P., K. Saravanan, P. Thangavel and J. Ganesan, "Heterosis for yield and yield components in greengram (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek).", Legume Res.,, Volume 24, Number 2, 2001, pp. 77-81. 2001.
Anita vasline, Y., K. Saravanan and J. Ganesan, "Studies on variability hertability and genetic advance in the mutant population for certain characters in sesame (Sesamum indicum L.).", Sesamum and Safflower News letter, Volume 15, Number 1, 2000, pp. 39-43. 2000.
Thangavel, P., K. Saravanan, P. Senthil Kumar, Y. Anbuselvam and J. Ganesan, "Variability, heritability and Genetic advance in sesame. (Sesamum indicum L.).", Sesamum and Safflower News letter, Volume 15, Number 1, 2000, pp. 19-22. 2000.
Saravanan. K, P. Umashankar, M. Prakash, N. Manivanan and J. Ganesan, "Studies on mean and variance of sibs in third generations crosses on sesame (Sesamum indicum L..", Sesamum and Safflower News letter, Volume 15, Number 1, 2000, pp. 33-35. 2000.
List of Conferences - National
Narayanan, R., M. Prakash, S. Padmavathi, K. Saravanan, B. Sunil Kumar, S. Suganthi and J. Ganesan, Studies on heterosis of seedling parameters in rice (Oryza sativa L.) hybrids, Proceeding of National Seminar on Resource Management for Sustainable Agriculture (RMSA), Mar 17-18, 2005, Department of Agronomy, Annamalai University, pp. 42-44. Department of Agronomy, Annamalai University, Department of Agronomy, Annamalai University.
Ramya, B., A. Anandan, T. Sabesan, K. Saravanan and J. Ganesan, Use of molecular techniques in breeding for stress tolerance, In Proceedings of National science day-2005, Feb 28-28, 2005, CAS in Marine Biology, Annamalai University, pp. 27-33. CAS in Marine Biology, Annamalai University, CAS in Marine Biology, Annamalai University.
Ramya, B., T. Sabesan, K. Saravanan, A. Anandan and J. Ganesan, Are we moving towards hydrological poverty, Proceedings of National science day-2005, Feb 28-28, 2005, CAS in Marine Biology, Annamalai University, pp. 33-35. CAS in Marine Biology, Annamalai University, CAS in Marine Biology, Annamalai University.
List of Conferences - International
Ganesan,J., M.Prakash and K. Saravanan, Sesame Crop Improvement Vol.I, Proceedings of the Joint FAO/IAEA fellowship training programme on sesame improvement through mutation techniques, Nov 5-4, 2000, Department of Agricultural Botany, Annamalai University, pp. 1-248. Annamalai nagar, Chidambaram, Department of Agricultural Botany, Annamalai University.
Ganesan,J., M.Prakash and K. Saravanan, Sesame Genetics and Cytogenetics Vol.II, Proceedings of the Joint FAO/IAEA fellowship training programme on sesame improvement through mutation techniques, Nov 5-4, 2000, Department of Agricultural Botany, Annamalai University, pp. 61-173. Annamalai nagar, Chidambaram, Department of Agricultural Botany, Annamalai University.
Ganesan,J., M.Prakash and K. Saravanan, Sesame Crop Production Vol. III,, Proceedings of the Joint FAO/IAEA fellowship training programme on sesame improvement through mutation techniques, Nov 5-4, 2000, Department of Agricultural Botany, Annamalai University, pp. 174-206. Annamalai nagar, Chidambaram, Department of Agricultural Botany, Annamalai University.
List of Book Published
Saravanan, K. T. Sabesan and M. Prakash, Legumes : Their Production, Improvement and Protection, Sathish Serial Publishing House, Delhi: Sathish Serial Publishing House, ISBN 81-89304-70-4, pp. 65-69. Sep 2009.
Saravanan, K. and T. Sabesan, Crop Improvement Strategies for Sustainable Agriculture, Sri Velan Pathippagam, Chidambaram: Sri Velan Pathippagam, ISBN No.: 978-81-909322-1-9, pp. 161-165. Jul 2009.
Sabesan, T. and K. Saravanan, Crop Improvement Strategies for Sustainable Agriculture, Sri Velan Pathippagam, Chidambaram: Sri Velan Pathippagam, ISBN No.: 978-81-909322-1-9, pp. 199-202. Jul 2009.
Satheesh kumar, P., V. Arivoli and K. Saravanan, Crop Improvement Strategies for Sustainable Agriculture, Sri Velan Pathippagam, Chidambaram: Sri Velan Pathippagam, ISBN No.: 978-81-909322-1-9, pp. 237-241. Jul 2009.
S. Thirugnanakumar, K. Saravanan, N. Senthil Kumar, A. Anandan and R. Eswaran , Quantitative Genetics and Crop Breeding, New India Publishing Agency, 101, vikas Surya Plaza, CU Block, L.S.C. Mkt., Pitam Pura, New Delhi - 110 008: New India Publishing Agency, ISBN : 978-93-80235-98-1, pp. 199-222. Sep 2012, www.nipabooks.com e-mail : info@nipabooks.com.
S. Thirugnanakumar, K. Manivannan, P. Thangavel, K. Saravanan, N. Senthil Kumar, and A. Anandan, Genetic Diversity and Phenotypic Stability in Crop Plants, 101, Vikas Surya Plaza, CU Block, L.S.C. Mkt., Pitam Pura, New Delhi – 110 034: New India Publishing Agency, 978-93-85516-95-5, pp. 1-271. Jan 2018, www.nipabooks.com.
Sabesan T and K. Saravanan, Experimental Techniques in Host-Plant Resistance, Springer Nature Switzerland AG. Part of Springer Nature: Springer, 978-981-13-2652-3, pp. 285-293. May 2019, https://link.springer.com/.
Saravanan K. and T. Sabesan, Experimental Techniques in Host-Plant Resistance, Springer Nature Switzerland AG. Part of Springer Nature: Springer, 978-981-13-2652-3, pp. 295-301. May 2019, https://link.springer.com/.
S. Thirugnanakumar, K. Manivannan, P. Thangavel, K. Saravanan, N. Senthil Kumar, R. Eswaran and A. Anandan, Components of yield and their Analyses in Crop Plants, Behind Nasrani Cinema, Chopasani Road, Jodhpur: AGROBIOS (INDIA), 978-81-93925-56-0, pp. 1-256. Jan 2019, http://agrobiosonline.com.
S. Thirugnanakumar, K. Manivannan, P. Thangavel, K. Saravanan, N. Senthil Kumar, and A. Anandan, Recombination Breeding in Crop Plants, Behind Nasrani Cinema, Chopasani Road, Jodhpur: AGROBIOS (INDIA), 978-81-937537-8-1, pp. 1-536. Jan 2019, http://agrobiosonline.com.
S. Thirugnanakumar, K. Manivannan, P. Thangavel, K. Saravanan, N. Senthil Kumar, R. Eswaran and A. Anandan, Components of yield and their Analyses in Crop Plants, Agrobios (India): Agrobios (India), 9788193925560, pp. 1-256. Apr 2021, https://www.agroacademics.com/book-detail.php?bx===AUWZFdV5mTHNlRaVXTWJVU&sdx=.
Manikandan, P., Saravanaraman, M., Saravanan, K., Selvanarayanan, V., Genetic Methods and Tools for Managing Crop Pests "Inducing Insect Resistance in Sesame by Innovative Genetic Manipulation Using Mutagens", Singapore Pte. Ltd.,: Springer Nature, 978-981-19-0263-5, pp. 623-640. Aug 2022, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-0264-2-26.
M Thenmozhi, S Aarthi, T Sabesan, V Selvanarayanan and K. Saravanan, Genetic Methods and Tools for Managing Crop Pests "Bruchid Resistance Studies in Black Gram Using Molecular Tools", Singapore Pte. Ltd.,: Springer Nature, 978-981-19-0263-5, pp. 597-622. Aug 2022, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-0264-2-25.
List of Awards /Honours / Memberships
Member of International Journal of Agricultural Sciences (2012-2013) - IJAS/98/12
Member of Advances in Plant Sciences (2006-2007) - 3292
Member of Advances in Plant Sciences (2007-2008) - 3682
Member of Plant Archives (2010 - 2011) - 1483
Annamalai University Agriculture Alumni Association (AUAAA) - 457
Life member of Indian Plant Breeders Association - LM-279