My professional career started in Aravindhar Agricultural Institute of Technology (AAIT), Thenpallipatu, Thiruvannamalai district as Assistant Professor for eleven months and SRS Institute of Agriculture and Technology for two months. After that I am working as Assistant Professor in Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry at Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College (APAC), Kalavai, Vellore district and handling courses for B.Sc., (Ag) and B. students in nearly Four and half Years. Currently working as Teaching Assistant in the Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry in Agricultural College and Research Institute, Vazhavachanur, Tiruvannamalai dt.
EDUCATION
I am Dr. M. Yuvaraj done my UG and PG programme in Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College, Kalavai and Agriculture College and Research Institute, Madurai respectively.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
My doctoral research is on Nano Based Smart Delivery System of Zinc for Rice for which I have been awarded with UGC-Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (RGNF). Out of my research work 8 International and 13 National research articles, 6 Review article, 6 Books, 24 Book chapter and 34 popular articles
Biopolymers A Versatile Nanocarrier for a Smart Nutrient Delivery System for Agriculture Jaiby Cyriac, M. Yuvaraj, Bejoy John Thomas, M. Sreejith Agricultural Sustainability Through Nanotechnology, 2025 Current investigations have concentrated on nature-derived biopolymers due to their distinctive features, driven by the promise of precise transformative change in the controlled distribution of nutrients to meet global food demand. It may not be possible to meet the rising food demands of a growing population without harming the environment using existing agricultural practices. Utilizing bio-based nanoparticle carriers, plant nutrients can be delivered in a slow, precise, and safe manner. For this purpose, a wide range of biopolymers, including chitosan, cellulose, alginate, and chitin, have been used. Controlled release fertilizer based on the biopolymers belongs to new generation fertilizers created by coating the granules with biopolymers to mitigate problems with conventional fertilizer application. In this chapter, we provide an overview on the basic concepts of various kinds of biopolymers, their role in alleviation of nutrient deficiency in soil by favoring the controlled release of fertilizers, and also their mechanism of release.
Amino acid-chelated micronutrients: A new frontier in crop nutrition and abiotic stress mitigation P Niharika, P P Mahendran, J Prabhaharan, A Gurusamy, M Prasanthrajan, K Chandrakumar, M Yuvaraj Plant Science Today, 2025 Micronutrient deficiencies and abiotic stresses, such as drought, salinity and temperature fluctuations, significantly reduce global crop productivity, partly by limiting nutrient bioavailability. While micronutrients are essential for plant metabolism, their precise application is crucial to prevent heavy metal contamination and environmental degradation. Overuse or improper application of micronutrients can lead to toxicity, soil degradation and groundwater contamination. To address these challenges, chelating agents have been introduced into agricultural systems to enhance micronutrient availability and uptake by plants. Amino acid chelates, a class of ‘smart fertilizers’ that bind micronutrients to amino acids, offer an innovative solution to enhance nutrient efficiency and mitigate abiotic stress effects. By enhancing nutrient absorption, promoting antioxidant activity, regulating osmotic balance and supporting enzymatic functions, amino chelates contribute to improved crop health and resilience. This review explores the current challenges in agriculture related to micronutrient deficiencies and abiotic stress, focusing on amino chelates as an advanced solution for improving nutrient uptake and crop resilience. However, there remain uncertainties regarding their synthesis and properties, optimal application rates and interactions with other agricultural inputs. The aim is to provide a comprehensive understanding of amino chelates, their mechanisms and future potential for sustainable agriculture, while emphasizing the need for targeted research to optimize their use in addressing micronutrient deficiencies and abiotic stress.
Impact of waterlogging stress on the yield of specific sugarcane genotypes yields in the northeastern coastal region of Tamil Nadu R Anitha, P Jeyakumar, D Vijayalakshmi, D Sassikumar, L Arul, R Manimekalai, T Thirumurugan, R Nageswari, M Yuvaraj Plant Science Today, 2025 An experiment was conducted at the Sugarcane Research Station, Cuddalore during 2023-2024 to study the physiological, biochemical and yield parameters of sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) under waterlogging stress. The sugarcane plants were subjected to waterlogged at the peak growth stage (9th month to 11th month). The four varieties used in the study were Co 86032, Co 62175, CoC 13339, Co G 7 and nine clones used in the study were C 2015 095, G11035, C 16338, C 2014 516, Co 15020, C 2014 021, Si 2014 047, C 2015 006, C 30010. Various morphological, physiological and biochemical parameters such as leaf area index, chlorophyll content, nitrate reductase activities, catalase content, peroxidase activity, yield and quality parameters, were recorded after 240 days of exposure and at harvest. The results of the study indicate that clone C 16338 and variety CoC 13339 can be recommended for growing under anticipated water logging stress conditions. Both the clone C 16338 and variety CoC 13339 showed the least drop in cane yield compared to Co 86032 under waterlogging stress.
Effects of Climate Change on Plant Diseases R. Sathya Priya, M. Yuvaraj, R. Sharmila, N. Jagathjothi, M. Saranya, N. Suganthi, K. S. Subramanian, M. Deivamani, Jaiby Cyriac, P. Murali Arthanari, B. Keerthana, P. Senthikumar, M. Sivaji Plant Quarantine Challenges Under Climate Change Anxiety, 2024
Plant Pathogen Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change N. Jagathjothi, M. Deivamani, M. Yuvaraj, R. Sathya Priya, M. Saranya, R. Sharmila, K. S. Subramanian, P. Murali Arthanari, Jaiby Cyriac, P. Senthilkumar, M. Sivaji, R. Suresh, R. Anitha Plant Quarantine Challenges Under Climate Change Anxiety, 2024
Development of Nutraceuticals Using Nanotechnological Tools: Current Scenario and Future Prospects Nanotechnology Horizons in Food Process Engineering Volume 3 Trends Nanomaterials and Food Delivery, 2023
Nano-Biosensing for Detection of Food Contaminants Nanotechnology Horizons in Food Process Engineering Volume 3 Trends Nanomaterials and Food Delivery, 2023
Actinomycetes as a Potential Biofungicide M. Yuvaraj, Eman Tawfik Hussien, M. Sivaji, Jaiby Cyriac, M. Deivamani, P. Senthil Kumar Biofungicides Eco Safety and Future Trends Volume 1 Types and Applications, 2023
Molecular and breeding strategies in green gram Vigna Radiata Production Cultivation and Uses, 2021
Nutritional status and health promoting effects of mung beans Vigna Radiata Production Cultivation and Uses, 2021
Production strategies of mung bean under drought stress: Physiochemical modifications, plant responses and management approaches Vigna Radiata Production Cultivation and Uses, 2021
Recent advances in disease management of vigna radiata Vigna Radiata Production Cultivation and Uses, 2021
Marketing extension to improve farmers' livelihood: Reorienting farmers with market-oriented production of green gram Vigna Radiata Production Cultivation and Uses, 2021
Green gram (vigna radiata) symbiosis and improving soil fertility status Vigna Radiata Production Cultivation and Uses, 2021
Modern approaches for improvement of greengram (vigna radiata L.) Vigna Radiata Production Cultivation and Uses, 2021
Seed priming with biosynthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles for enhancing seed germination and vigour through promoting antioxidant and hydrolytic enzyme activity in green gram … M Kathiravan, C Vanitha, R Umarani, S Marimuthu, P Ayyadurai, ... Agricultural Research 14 (4), 697-709 , 2025 2025 Citations: 8
Correction to: Waste Derived Biopolymer Based Nanoparticle Application in Agriculture M Yuvaraj, VP Krithika, J Cyriac, R Sathya Priya, R Sharmila, M Saranya, ... Green Chemistry Methods for Producing Biopolymeric Nanomaterials, C1-C1 , 2025 2025
Core–Shell Biopolymer Nanoparticles N Jagathjothi, R Sathya Priya, R Suresh, SR Venkatachalam, M Yuvaraj, ... Green Chemistry Methods for Producing Biopolymeric Nanomaterials, 195-224 , 2025 2025
Fabrication of Metallic Biopolymer Nanocomposite System M Saranya, VP Krithika, D Senthamilselvi, M Yuvaraj, RS Priya, ... Green Chemistry Methods for Producing Biopolymeric Nanomaterials, 161-194 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Waste Derived Biopolymer Based Nanoparticle Application in Agriculture M Yuvaraj, VP Krithika, J Cyriac, R Sathya Priya, R Sharmila, M Saranya, ... Green Chemistry Methods for Producing Biopolymeric Nanomaterials, 225-244 , 2025 2025
Synthesis of Carbohydrate Polymeric Nanoparticles R Sharmila, VP Krithika, S Priya, M Yuvaraj, N Jagathjothi, M Saranya, ... Green Chemistry Methods for Producing Biopolymeric Nanomaterials, 315-333 , 2025 2025
Biopolymer Based Nanomembranes R Sathya Priya, VP Krithika, B Ramya, R Sharmila, N Jagathjothi, ... Green Chemistry Methods for Producing Biopolymeric Nanomaterials, 277-313 , 2025 2025
Current Trends of Nanoparticles in Insect Pest Management U Pirithiraj, RP Soundararajan, M Yuvaraj, J Cyriac, RS Priya, ... Nanotechnology Applications in Modern Agriculture, 451-477 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Harnessing the Silica Mesoporous Nanoparticles for Sustainable Agriculture M Saranya, C Muthu Lakshmi Bavithra, M Yuvaraj, R Sathya Priya, ... Green Nanotechnology Applications for Ecosystem Sustainability, 33-53 , 2025 2025
Performance of silixol on crop productivity and soil health enhancement in black gram ( Vigna mungo L.) for sustainable agriculture PM Arthanari, M Sakila, KG Anitha, RAI Paul, R Sathya Priya, ... Phosphorus, Sulfur, and Silicon and the Related Elements 200 (7), 596-611 , 2025 2025
Emerging tools and technologies in plant nanotechnology research N Suganthi, B Kavitha, R Sathya Priya, M Yuvaraj, R Sharmila, M Saranya, ... Plant Nanotechnology Fundamentals and Methodologies, 469-497 , 2025 2025 Citations: 3
Liposomes in plant nanotechnology R Sharmila, R Sathya Priya, M Yuvaraj, P Murali Arthanari, N Suganthi, ... Plant Nanotechnology Fundamentals and Methodologies, 313-344 , 2025 2025 Citations: 2
Remote sensing application in plant protection and its usage in smart agriculture to hasten decision making of the farmers R Sathya Priya, N Jagathjothi, M Yuvaraj, N Suganthi, R Sharmila, ... Journal of Plant Diseases and Protection 132 (2), 84 , 2025 2025 Citations: 8
AgriDrones: A Holistic Review on the Integration of Drones in Indian Agriculture VR Avhale, G Senthil Kumar, R Kumaraperumal, G Prabukumar, ... Agricultural Research 14 (1), 34-46 , 2025 2025 Citations: 12
Biopolymers: A Versatile Nanocarrier for a Smart Nutrient Delivery System for Agriculture J Cyriac, M Yuvaraj, B Thomas, M Sreejith Agricultural Sustainability through Nanotechnology, 239-255 , 2025 2025 Citations: 2
Impact of waterlogging stress on the yield of specific sugarcane genotypes yields in the northeastern coastal region of Tamil Nadu R Anitha, P Jeyakumar, D Vijayalakshmi, D Sassikumar, L Arul, ... 2025 Citations: 1
Amino acid-chelated micronutrients: A new frontier in crop nutrition and abiotic stress mitigation P Niharika, PP Mahendran, J Prabhaharan, A Gurusamy, ... 2025 Citations: 1
Potency of Silicon for Enhanced Rice Productivity: A Revelation for Global Food Security G Srivani, GS Kumar, M Janaguiraman, PM Arthanari, P Malathi, RS Priya, ... Silicon 16 (15), 5501-5523 , 2024 2024 Citations: 5
Zinc-exchanged montmorillonite clay: A promising slow-release nanofertilizer for rice (Oryza sativa L.) J Cyriac, CM Sreejit, M Yuvaraj, S Joseph, RS Priya, F Saju, B Thomas Plant Physiology and Biochemistry 212, 108790 , 2024 2024 Citations: 12
Modern Crop Improvement Approaches for Developing Abiotic Stress-Tolerance in Plants M Sivaji, S Shakespear, M Yuvaraj, A Chandrasekar, P Ayyadurai, ... Molecular Dynamics of Plant Stress and its Management, 491-512 , 2024 2024 Citations: 1
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Development of slow release Zn fertilizer using nano-zeolite as carrier M Yuvaraj, KS Subramanian Journal of plant nutrition 41 (3), 311-320 , 2018 2018 Citations: 143
Controlled-release fertilizer of zinc encapsulated by a manganese hollow core shell M Yuvaraj, KS Subramanian Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 61 (2), 319-326 , 2015 2015 Citations: 117
Role of legumes in improving soil fertility status M Yuvaraj, M Pandiyan, P Gayathri Legume crops-prospects, production and uses , 2020 2020 Citations: 89
Silicon nanoparticles (SiNPs): Challenges and perspectives for sustainable agriculture M Yuvaraj, RS Priya, N Jagathjothi, M Saranya, N Suganthi, R Sharmila, ... Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology 128, 102161 , 2023 2023 Citations: 54
Role of biofertilizers in plant growth and soil health M Ramasamy, T Geetha, M Yuvaraj Nitrogen fixation , 2020 2020 Citations: 54
Role of fungi in agriculture M Yuvaraj, M Ramasamy Biostimulants in plant science 1, 1-12 , 2020 2020 Citations: 45
Soil salinity and its management M Yuvaraj, KSC Bose, P Elavarasi, E Tawfik Soil moisture importance 1, 109 , 2021 2021 Citations: 42
Status and Distribution of Plant Available Silicon in Relation to Some Soil Properties and Response of Rice ( Oryza sativa L.) to Silicon Nutrition in the Intensively … PP Mahendran, K Gowthamraj, P Balasubramaniam, P Chandramani, ... Silicon 14 (4), 1519-1529 , 2022 2022 Citations: 33
Carbon sphere-zinc sulphate nanohybrids for smart delivery of zinc in rice ( Oryza sativa L) M Yuvaraj, KS Subramanian Scientific Reports 11 (1), 9508 , 2021 2021 Citations: 32
Fabrication of Zinc Nano Fertilizer on Growth Parameter of Rice M YUVARAJ, KS SUBRAMANIAN Trends in Biosciences 7 (17), 2564-2565 , 2014 2014 Citations: 31
Effects of climate change on plant diseases RS Priya, M Yuvaraj, R Sharmila, N Jagathjothi, M Saranya, N Suganthi, ... Plant quarantine challenges under climate change anxiety, 183-225 , 2024 2024 Citations: 30
Synthesis and Characterization of Nano-Sulfur and Its Impact on Growth, Yield, and Quality of Sunflower ( Helianthus annuus L.) KS Subramanian, R Rajeswari, M Yuvaraj, D Pradeep, M Guna, ... Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis 53 (20), 2700-2709 , 2022 2022 Citations: 30
Enhancing growth, yield and quality of banana through subsurface drip fertigation PP Mahendran, M Yuvaraj, C Parameswari, A Gurusamy, S Krishnasamy International Journal of Chemical, Environmental & Biological Sciences 1 (2 … , 2013 2013 Citations: 25
Seed Priming with Nano Silica Alleviates Drought Stress through Regulating Antioxidant Defense System and Osmotic Adjustment in Soybean ( Glycine max L.) C Vanitha, M Kathiravan, R Umarani, K Sathiya, C Menaka, M Yuvaraj, ... Silicon 16 (5), 2157-2170 , 2024 2024 Citations: 24
Novel slow release nanocomposite fertilizers M Yuvaraj, KS Subramanian Nanotechnology and the Environment , 2020 2020 Citations: 24
Significance of zinc in plant nutrition M Yuvaraj, KS Subramanian Biotica Research Today 2 (8), 823-825 , 2020 2020 Citations: 22
Different types of hydroponics system M Yuvaraj, KS Subramanian Biotica Research Today 2 (8), 835-837 , 2020 2020 Citations: 19
Dietary fibre-health benefits T Thilagavathi, M Pandiyan, M Suganyadevi, M Sivaji, M Yuvaraj, ... Biotica Research Today 2 (6), 519-522 , 2020 2020 Citations: 19
Potential applications of silicate solubilizing bacteria and potassium silicate on sugarcane crop under drought condition R Anitha, K Vanitha, C Tamilselvi, P Jeyakumar, D Vijayalakshmi, ... Silicon 15 (16), 6879-6887 , 2023 2023 Citations: 17
Application of bacteria as a prominent source of biofertilizers P Elavarasi, M Yuvaraj, P Gayathri Biostimulants in Plant Science , 2020 2020 Citations: 13