सीएसबी - केंद्रीय रेशम उत्पादन अनुसंधान एवं प्रशिक्षण संस्थान , मैसूरु

Research Work Experience : (10 years)

• Soil, Water and Leaf analysis
• Soil fertility and nutrient management in mulberry
• Organic farming in mulberry

Details of research Projects :

As Principal Investigator

1. PPA-3580: Soil health cards for sericulture farmers in states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh (2016-2019).
2. PIC 01003 CN NW2d: Identification of QTLs for nutrient use efficiency (2018-21).
3. MTL01025 MI: Life Cycle assessment of Mulberry silk – A National Assessment (June 2025 onwards).

As Co-Investigator

1. PPA 3552: Development of technology for production of organic silk (2016-2018).
2. PIN 3563: Evaluation of improved mulberry genotypes for yield potential, nutrient uptake and use efficiency under varied cultivation practices (2016-22).
3. PIC01007SI: Development of protocol for Production of medically fit silk (cocoon, sericin & fibroin) for clinical purposes (2020-23).
4. PPA01016SI: Development of an agronomical package for tree mulberry cultivation for wide acceptance among the seri-farmers of Southern India (2020-22).
5. BPS010028CN: Value Addition of Cellulose and Chitin Isolated from Sericulture Waste for Advanced Packaging Applications (2022-24).

Ten best publications :

1. V. Sobhana., Kumar, Ashok., L.K. Idnani., I, Singh and Shivadhar (2012) Plant population and nutrient requirement of baby corn hybrids (Zea mays L.). Indian Journal of Agronomy 57 (3): 294-296.
2. V. Sobhana., Kumar, Ashok and I, Singh (2013) Plant population and nutrient needs of baby corn (Zea mays L.) hybrids. Crop Research 45 (1, 2 & 3): 117-120.
3. V. Sobhana., and Kumar, Ashok. 2013. Effect of plant population and Nutrient levels on periodical growth and yield of baby corn hybrids. Maize Journal 2 (1&2): 53-56.
4. T.R. Khare., R. Sharma, and V. Sobhana., (2014) Control of complex weed flora in direct-seeded and transplanted rice (Oryza sativa L.) with early post-emergence herbicide. Research on Crops 15 (3): 547-550.
5. P. Sudhakar., V. Sobhana., M. R. S. Gowda., S. K. Jalaja and V. Sivaprasad. 2018. Chemical analysis and suitable amelioration of mulberry garden soils for enhanced leaf and cocoon production. International Journal of information Research and Review, 5 (4): 5399-405.
6. Vinod Kumar Yadav, Dhaneshwar Padhan, V. Sobhana., Sibayan Sen, Marry Josepha, P C Santha, Kariyappa, M N Chandrashekar, K Praveen Kumar And Pankaj Tewary (2020) Effect of Organic vis-à-vis Conventional Cultivation Practices on Growth and Yield of Mulberry (Morus alba L.). Chemical Science Review and Letters 2020, 9 (34), 571-577.
7. V. Sobhana., S.Sen, M.M Reddy, P Sudhakar, C.N. Dhahirabevi, B.Vijaynaidu, Ravindra, C.M Babu, V. Sivaprasad, Babulal (2021) Soil health card a digitalized document for soil fertility management. Indian Silk. May-June 2021. Vol.12 No.1. pp 8-11.
8. Dhaneshwar Padhan MB shivaswamy, V. Sobhana., Ravindra, CM Babu, Babulal (2022) Selection of suitable extractants for the determination of available copper in soil of mulberry garden. Chemical Science Review and Letters. 11 (42), 276-283. (2022)
9. Khare, T.R., V. Sobhana., and Kalpana, G.V. (2023). Weed Management in Mulberry (Morus alba): A Review. Agricultural Reviews, 44 (1): 60-65.
10. Dhaneshwar Padhan, Dhanushree Shivaraj, Akshitha Doddagenigera Nagaraja, Pragyan Paramita Rout, C. M. Babu, Ravindra A, V. Sobhana., and Babulal (2023) Changes in Soil Sulphur Fractions as Influenced by Nutrient Management Practices in Mulberry. Land, 12, 1160.