Research Work Experience :
Started professional career as a Research Assistant at Kerala Agricultural University and have hands - on experience in field and crop management. Later joined as an Assistant Professor at Kerala Agricultural University on contract basis, undertaking various subjects for graduation and post-graduation level and involved in various research and extension activities.
Details of research Projects :
Worked as a Research Assistant in the ATMA project “Developing Mosaic Tolerant Varieties of Bittergourd suited to South Kerala”.
Research publications :
| Publications |
Numbers |
| Full length Research Papers |
27 |
| Research Shortnotes |
– |
| Books |
1 |
| Book Chapters |
4 |
| Research Abstracts |
15 |
| Popular Articles |
7 |
| TV / Radio Programmes |
5 |
Best publications :
- Chandran, V. and Podikunju, B. 2021. Constraints experienced by homestead vegetable growers in Kollam District. Indian J. Ext. Educ. 57(1): 32-37.
- Chandran, V. and Chakravarty, R. 2022. Extend of adoption of available components in the IFS units of Kerala. Indian J. Ext. Educ. 58(4):130-133.
- Chandran, V. Saurav, S. K., Chakravarty, R. and Ashok, K. 2023. Contribution of Integrated Farming System (IFS) units towards household income in Kerala. Indian J. Ext. Educ. 59(3): 69-73.
- Chandran, V. Saurav, S. K., Chakravarty, R. 2023. Development of scale to measure the attitude of farmers towards Integrated Farming System. Indian Res. J. Ext. Edu. 23(3): 55-59.
- Chandran, V. Saurav, S. K., Chakravarty, R. and Ashok, K. 2023. Technological needs of various components in the Integrated Farming Systems of Kerala. J. Community Mobilization Sustain. Dev. 19(1): 82-89.
- Saurav, S.K., Chakravarty, R., Chandran, V. Sinha, S., Ponnusamy, K., and Meena, B.S. 2023. Assessment of the productive and reproductive performance of cattle and buffalo in Northern Bihar: A quantitative Analysis. J. Community Mobilization and Sustain. 19: 32-39.
- Ashok, K., Veldandi, A., Chandran, V. Sri, R., Saurav, S.K., Chakravarty, R. 2023. Challenges in Doctoral Program: An exploration of problems and well being of research scholars in agricultural sciences. J. Community Mobilization and Sustain. Dev. 19(4):1082 -1087.
- Jose, E., Ponnusamy, K., and Chandran, V. 2023. Assessment of Farm Waste management practices and perceived changes in agro ecosystem attributes among farmers of Haryana, India. Ecol. Environ. Conserv. 30: 100-104.
- Chandran, V. Podikunju, B., and Jose, E. 2024. Adoption of scientific cultivation practices and Innovativeness of homesteads growers. Guj. J. Ext. Edu. 37(2): 153-158.
- Chandran, V. Podikunju, B., and Saurav, S. K 2024. Adoption and information seeking behaviour of Okra growers in homesteads. Guj. J. Ext. Edu. 38(2): 74-80.
- Saurav, S.K., Chandran, V. Chakravarty, R., Ponnusamy, K., and Meena, B.S., Malhotra, R., Bhakat, M. 2024. Perceived Constraints and Benefits of Dairy Farming Practices in Northern Bihar: A Garrett Ranking Analysis. J. Community Mobilization and Sustain. 19(2): 287-293.
