Kavitha P.Govindasamy

@tnau.ac.in

Assistant Professor, Department of Nematology
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

Kavitha P.Govindasamy


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RESEARCH INTERESTS

Biocontrol of nematodes,Molecular methods of plant nematode Interaction
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Scholar Citations

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RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Metabolite-guided disruption of Spodoptera frugiperda : molecular docking and EAD insights for targeted control
    K Gudla, S Mookiah, M Marimuthu, S Gopalakrishnan Kesharivarmen, ...
    Journal of Plant Diseases and Protection 133 (1), 28 , 2026
    2026
  • Electrospun α-Terthienyl Nanofibres as a Sustainable Alternative to ChemicalNematicides: Controlled Release, Eco-Safety, and Enhanced Plant Protection
    PG Kavitha, AH Kareem, K Devrajan, N Saranya, P Vetrivelkalai, ...
    2025
  • Breaking morphophysiological dormancy in ashwagandha Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal seeds: A synergistic approach through scarification and GA3 priming
    R Muralidharan, SD Thirusendura, V Manonmani, A Ramalakshmi, ...
    Plant Science Today 12, 10678 , 2025
    2025
  • Optimization of Corm Size and Plant Spacing for Enhanced Yield and Marketable Corm Production in Elephant Foot Yam (Amorphophallus paeoniifolius)
    C Thangamani, L Pugalendhi, KS Thingalmaniyan, PG Kavitha, ...
    Journal of Scientific Research and Reports 31 (10), 666-673 , 2025
    2025
  • Antinemic Metabolites of Simarouba glauca against Root Knot Nematode, Meloidogyne incognita Infesting Groundnut, Arachis hypogaea
    PG Kavitha, T Sumathi, M Umadevi, S Kavitha, D Thirusenduraselvi, ...
    Legume Research-An International Journal 48 (9), 1570-1577 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Untargeted metabolomics-based study of extracts from Simarouba glauca plant parts for insecticidal effects against Spodoptera frugiperda
    S Mookiah, M Marimuthu, S G K, V Sampathrajan, P Gnanadhas, ...
    Scientific Reports 15 (1), 1-20 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • A new frontier in biological defense; plant microbiome as a shield against root feeding nematodes and leverage of crop health
    RR Gowrisudha, P Vetrivelkalai, B Anita, SK Manoranjitham, A Sankari, ...
    Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology 138, 102681 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • Smart delivery of nanofiber matrix encapsulated botanical nematicide α-terthienyl against root knot nematode on tomato
    V Priyadharshini, PG Kavitha, P Vetrivelkalai, SG Shandeep, M Rajavel, ...
    Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology 136, 102508 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 6
  • Role of lactic acid bacteria in insecticide residue degradation
    K Kiruthika, A Suganthi, YS Johnson Thangaraj Edward, R Anandham, ...
    Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins 17 (1), 81-102 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 11
  • A comprehensive survey of text-based semantic similarity with potential applications
    P Sharma, KY Rao, P Kavitha, T Sakthivel
    International Journal of Intelligent Information and Database Systems 17 (2 … , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 4
  • Targeting rice root-knot nematode: A study of benzothiadiazole, fluopyram and fluensulfone
    P Vetrivelakalai, A Arun, PG Kavitha, P Senthilkumar, S Mathiyazhagan, ...
    PLANT SCIENCE , 2025
    2025
  • Exploring agricultural entrepreneurship through marketing channel analysis: Evidence from GI-tagged Kodungallur snap melon
    S Sahla, J Thilagam, M Senthilkumar, M Anjugam, PG Kavitha, J Selvi
    2025
  • Alpha-terthienyl (A novel marigold derivative): An overview on nematicidal potential
    HK Ajmal, PG Kavitha, K Devrajan, PN Venkatesa, K Raja, C Thangamani, ...
    2025
  • Harnessing advanced extraction and profiling technologies for sustainable phytomolecule-based pest management
    G Komala, M Shanthi, M Murugan, GK KSujay Anand, S Vellaikumar, ...
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Seed treatments and storage conditions on vigour and viability of sesame seeds
    S Kavitha, C Pradipa, PG Kavitha, T Ezhilarasi, D Thirusendura Selvi, ...
    2025
  • Demand and supply projections for pulses in India
    D Murugananthi, KM Shivakumar, NV Palanichamy, SA Prabha, ...
    Legume Research 47 (8), 1335-1341 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 12
  • Decoding Antixenotic Mechanism of Resistance in Cassava Genotypes against Whitefly, Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius)
    K Venkatesh, S Jeyarani, M Murugan, P Kavitha, R Venkatachalam, ...
    Indian Journal of Entomology, 1100-1104 , 2024
    2024
  • Breaking of seed dormancy in ash gourd (Benincasa pruriens) through fruit storage and seed treatments
    S D THIRUSENDURA, S Saraswathy, S Ambika, K Abinaya, S Kavitha, ...
    Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences 94 (1), 056-060 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 3
  • UHPLC- and MS/MS-Mediated Analysis and Quantification of Postbiotic Cobalamin (Vitamin B 12 ) from Propionibacterium freudenreichii
    P Sumithra, HM Vajiha Banu, P Kavitha
    Postbiotics, 165-172 , 2023
    2023
  • Degradation of chlorpyrifos pesticide using a postbiotic enzyme of lactic acid bacteria
    P Kavitha, HM Vajiha Banu, P Sumithra
    Postbiotics, 395-402 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 2

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Effect of Bacillus subtilis PB6, a natural probiotic on colon mucosal inflammation and plasma cytokines levels in inflammatory bowel disease
    R Selvam, P Maheswari, P Kavitha, M Ravichandran, B Sas, ...
    INDIAN Journal Of Biochemistry & Biophysic 46 (1), 79-85 , 2009
    2009
    Citations: 104
  • Effects of crude antibiotic of Bacillus subtilis on hatching of eggs and mortality of juveniles of Meloidogyne incognita
    PG Kavitha, EL Jonathan, S Nakkeeran
    Nematologia mediterranea , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 82
  • Bioefficacy of Pseudomonas and Bacillus isolates against root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita in black pepper cv. Panniyur 1.
    R Devapriyanga, EI Jonathan, KS Meena, PG Kavitha
    2012
    Citations: 23
  • Life cycle, histopathology and yield loss caused by root knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita on Noni
    PG Kavitha, EI Jonathan, S Nakkeeran
    Madras Agricultural Journal 98 (10-12), 386-389 , 2011
    2011
    Citations: 22
  • Demand and supply projections for pulses in India
    D Murugananthi, KM Shivakumar, NV Palanichamy, SA Prabha, ...
    Legume Research 47 (8), 1335-1341 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 12
  • A comparative study on Forest soil microbial diversity and biomass in Nilgiri biosphere of southern India
    PG Kavitha, A Sudha, PA Devi, K Kumaran
    Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. Appl. Sci 9, 3701-3715 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 12
  • Performance of herbicides for weed control in transplanted rice (Oryza sativa L.)
    K Bhanu Rekha, P Kavitha, M Shrinivasa Raju
    The Andhra Agric. J 51 (1), 1-4 , 2004
    2004
    Citations: 12
  • Role of lactic acid bacteria in insecticide residue degradation
    K Kiruthika, A Suganthi, YS Johnson Thangaraj Edward, R Anandham, ...
    Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins 17 (1), 81-102 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 11
  • Agronomic evaluation of phosphate rock (34/74) in soybean production.
    GP Kavitha, R Veeraraghavaiah
    2004
    Citations: 11
  • Pseudomonas fluorescens for the management of root-knot nematode Meloidogyne incognita in tomato
    PG Kavitha, EI Jonathan, KS Meena
    Nematropica 30, 231-240 , 2011
    2011
    Citations: 10
  • Management of root knot nematode Meloidogyne incognita with plant growth promoting Rhizobacteria in tomato
    PG Kavitha
    M. Sc.(Agri.) Thesis , 2005
    2005
    Citations: 10
  • Interaction effect of root knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita and wilt fungus, Fusarium solani in cucumber
    S Vijayashanthi, A Shanthi, T Raguchander, PG Kavitha
    J Entomol Zool Stud 8 (6), 721-725 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 9
  • Host-parasite relationship and pathogenicity of root knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita in noni.
    PG Kavitha, EI Jonathan, KS Meena
    2012
    Citations: 8
  • Medicinal Properties and pests and diseases of noni-A review
    PG Kavitha, M Umadevi
    Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 8 (1), 41-48 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 7
  • The rice root‐knot nematode (Meloidogyne graminicola)‐life cycle and histopathology
    PG Kavitha, M Umadevi, S Suresh, V Ravi
    Int. J. Sci. Nature 7 (3), 483-486 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 7
  • Smart delivery of nanofiber matrix encapsulated botanical nematicide α-terthienyl against root knot nematode on tomato
    V Priyadharshini, PG Kavitha, P Vetrivelkalai, SG Shandeep, M Rajavel, ...
    Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology 136, 102508 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 6
  • Viability of Pseudomonas fluorescens in liquid formulation and its effect on plant growth promotion and inhibition of root knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita .
    KS Meena, EI Jonathan, PG Kavitha
    2012
    Citations: 6
  • Exploration and biodiversity of nematode in Nilgiri forest ecosystem
    PG Kavitha, A Sudha, PA Devi
    Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 9 (5), 1722-1727 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 5
  • Fermentative production and optimization of wine from different vegetables
    P Kavitha, M Kannahi
    Int Bio Res 3 (2), 105-108 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 5
  • A proteomic approach to identify Bacillus subtilis induced defense related proteins in noni challenged with Meloidogyne incognita
    K Govindasamy, N Sevugapperumal, A Devi
    Int J Plant Anim Environ Sci 7 (1), 109-116 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 5