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Staff Id : 05541
Name : Dr. P. SUDHAKAR
Designation : ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Department : AGRONOMY
Qualification : M.Sc.(Agri).,Ph.D.,
Specialization : Soil fertility, cropping System and weed management
Date of Birth : 21-06-1976
Date of Joining : 19-12-2001
Present Address Contact Number E-Mail Address
Faculty of Agriculture,
Annamalai Nagar,
Chidambaram - 608002
9942445533sudha.au.in@gmail.com
Research Guidance
Discipline Awarded Guidance
M.Phil./M.E./M.Sc. 68
Ph.D. 03


Conference /Seminar / Symposia / Workshop
Conference Seminar Symposia Workshop
National International
Attended 5141438
Conducted -2--1


Research Projects
Major Projects Minor Projects Total Amount (Rs.)
Completed 14171.247 lakhs
Ongoing 7-37.915 lakhs
Teaching and Research Experience Industry Experience
22 Years -
Journals Conference Books Published Popular Article
National International National International
4 27 8 6 6 -

List of Publications - National
S.Manimaran, D.Kalyanasundaram,P.sudhakar and k.Sivakumar, "Biofertilizer (Acetobactor) and micronutrient mixture influence on Ratoon Sugarcane yield .", Indian Sugar, Volume 9, Number 5, Aug 2009, pp. 35-38. 2009.
P.Sudhakar and G.Kuppuswamy, "Production potential and economic analysis of various cropping systems for cauvery delta zone of Tamil Nadu..", Annamalai University Agriculture Journal, Volume 22, Number 1, Dec 2007, pp. 37-40. 2007.
P.Sudhakar and G.Kuppuswamy, "Production potential of different cropping systems for cauvery delta zone of Tamil Nadu .", Bull.Agric.Sci, Volume IV, Number 2, Sep 2006, pp. 151-154. 2006.
P.Sudhakar and G.Kuppusamy , "Production potential of different cropping systems for cauvery delta zone of Tamil Nadu .", Bulletin of Agricultural Sciences, Volume IV, Number 1, 2006, pp. 151-154. 2006.
List of Publications - International
SM. Suresh kumar, G. Baradhan, V. Saravanan, P. Sudhakar and S. Manimaran, "Influence of different granular organic manures with Inorganic fertilizers for increasing the yield Of hybrid maize (Zea Mays l.)..", Plant Archives., Volume 19, Number sup1, Jan 2019, pp. 368-371. 2019.
G. Baradhan, S.M. Suresh kumar, A. Muthuamizharasi, S. Manimaran and P. Sudhakar, "Studies on graded dose of NPK with different granular organic manures on growth attributes of lowland rice..", Plant Archives., Volume 19, Number sup1, Jan 2019, pp. 364-367. 2019.
S. Manimaran, M. Saravanan, P. Sudhakar, G. Bardhan and S. M. Suresh kumar , "Studies on influence of activated EM enriched composts on productivity enhancement in hybrid maize (zea mays l.)..", Plant Archives., Volume 19, Number sup1, Jan 2019, pp. 314-317. 2019.
P. Sudhakar, V. Sakthivel, S. Manimaran, G. Baradhan and S.M. Suresh kumar, " Impact of integrated plant nutrient management systems On soil physical properties and productivity enhancement In maize (Zea Mays l.)..", Plant Archives., Volume 19, Number sup1, Jan 2019, pp. 309-313. 2019.
P.Sudhakar. S. Manimaran, S.Ramesh and R.John Christy, "Tank Irrigation – Causes for Deterioration and Remedy for sustainability..", Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research., Volume 5, Number 9, Sep 2018, pp. 472-476. 2018.
M.Saravanan, S.Manimaran, P.Sudhakar and N.Ramesh , "Impact of Effective Microorganism Inoculated Organic Waste on Maize and Soil Microorganism.", Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, Volume 5 , Number 1, 2018, pp. 1023-1027. 2018.
R. John Christy, S. Kodandaraman, R.Gnanasekar and P. Sudhakar , "An Econometric Analysis Of Female Participation In Dairy Cow Keeping At The Villupuram District Of Tamil Nadu. Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research..", Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research., Volume 5, Number 9, Sep 2018, pp. 508-512. 2018.
R. John Christy, P. Sudhakar, S. Kodandaraman, and R.Gnanasekar, "Desi Fowl Marketing Constraints in the Villupuram District of Tamil Nadu: Garett’s Ranking Analysis..", Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research., Volume 5, Number 8, Aug 2018, pp. 586-588. 2018.
R. John christy, P. Sudhakar, S. Manimaran and S.Ramesh , "Female Participation in Goat Rearing at Cuddalore District of Tamil Nadu: An Economic Analysis.", Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research., Volume 5, Number 9, Sep 2018, pp. 364-369. 2018.
S. Manimaran, M.Saravanan, Sudhakar.P, N.Ramesh and D, Venkatakrishnan, "Study Of Various EM Inoculated Composts On Produtivity And Soil Fertility Enhancement In Maize.", Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research., Volume 5, Number 9, Sep 2018, pp. 328-333. 2018.
P.Sudhakar, "Studies on integrated nutrient management practices for increasing production and maintaining soil fertility in maize (Zea Mays l.)..", Int. J. of Current Advanced Research, Volume 7, Number 8c, Aug 2018, pp. 14776-14779. 2018.
P.Sudhakar, "Influence of various sources of Vermicompost on soil biological properties in SRI method of rice cultivation.", International Journal of Tropical Agriculture. , Volume 34, Number 4, Jun 2016, pp. 881-884. 2016.
P.Sudhakar, " Effect of Different Vermicomposts on the Yield , Nutrient Uptake and Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Sri Method of Rice Cultivation.", International Journal of Tropical Agriculture, Volume 34, Number 4, Jun 2016, pp. 885-888. 2016.
Johnson Naorem, R. Suresh Kumar, R. Sendhilnathan and P. Sudhakar , "). Influence Of Phosphorus And Potassium On Certain Physiological Characters And Plant Nutrient Status Of Bitter Gourd (Momordica charantia) Ecotype â,˜Mithipagalâ,".", Progressive Research, Volume Volume 11 (Special-IX), Number 2454-6003, 2016, pp. 6463-6466. 2016.
Johnson Naorem, R. Suresh Kumar, R. Sendhilnathan and P. Sudhakar , "Effect of phosphorus and potassium on certain yield and quality Characters of bitter gourd (Momordica charantia) eco type â,˜Mithipagalâ," .", Progressive Research, Volume Volume 11 (Special-IX), Number 2454-6003, 2016, pp. 6467-6470. 2016.
A. Chandramohan, R. Suresh Kumar, M.Rajkumar and P. Sudhakar , "Effect of organic inputs on dry matter production, yield and plant Nutrient status of pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata L.) CV.MPH-1.", Progressive Research, Volume Volume 11 (Special-IX), Number 2454-6003, 2016, pp. 6471-6473. 2016.
A. Chandramohan, R. Suresh Kumar, M.Rajkumar and P. Sudhakar , "Effect Of Organic Inputs On Physiological And Quality Parameters Of Pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata L.) CV. MPH-1.", Progressive Research, Volume Volume 11 (Special-IX), Number 2454-6003, 2016, pp. 6474-6476. 2016.
S. Elankavi, P. Sudhakar and S.Ramesh , "Weed dynamics and productivity of direct sown rice under post emergence application of herbicides.", International Journal of Current Research in Life Sciences., Volume 4, Number 6, Jun 2015, pp. 194-196. 2015.
P.Sudhakar, "Mechanized harvesting in cotton in India – an overview. .", Asian Journal of Science and Technology, Volume 4, Number 6, Oct 2013, pp. 194-196. 2013.
S. Elankavi , P. Sudhakar and S.Ramesh, "Influence of organic and inorganic nutrients on soil microbial population in rice fallow cotton..", International Journal of Current Research in Life Sciences ., Volume 1, Number 7, Jul 2013, pp. 14-15. 2013.
S.Ramesh, P. Sudhakar and S. Elankavi , "Effect of foliar nutrition on growth, yield attributes and yield of rice fallow blackgram [Vigna Mungo]..", Int. J. Dev. Res, Volume 3, Number 2, Feb 2013, pp. 5-7. 2013.
S.Ramesh, P. Sudhakar and S. Elankavi, "Effect of organic and inorganic sources of nitrogen on growth, yield and quality of cotton (Gossypium Hirsutum l.).", Int. J. Dev. Res.,, Volume 3, Number 12, Feb 2013, pp. 71-73. 2013.
Balamurugan. R and P.Sudhakar, "Influence of planting methods and different vermicomposts on the Growth attributes, yield and nutrient uptake in rice.", Int. J. of Current Agri. Sci., Volume 2, Number 6, Jun 2012, pp. 20-23. 2012.
Balamurugan. R and P.Sudhakar, "Influence Of Planting Methods And Different Vermicomposts On The Yield And Nitrogen Use Efficiency In Rice.", Int. J. of Current Agri. Sci., Volume 2, Number 6, Jun 2012, pp. 24-27. 2012.
P. Sudhakar , S.Ramesh, and S. Elankavi , "Influence of organic supplements as foliar spary on soil microbial population and yield of maize (Zea Mays).", International Journal of Developmen Research, Volume 1, Number 6, Sep 2011, pp. 18-19. 2011.
P. Sudhakar , S.Ramesh, and S. Elankavi, "Evaluation of different organic supplements on growth and yield Enhancement in Zea Meys.", Asian Journal of Science and Technology, Volume 6, Number 1, Oct 2010, pp. 976-3376. 2010.
P.Sudhakar and G.Kuppuswamy, "Evaluation of different organic manures in rice and their impact on succeeding crops.", Plant Archives, Volume 7, Number 1, Apr 2007, pp. 439-441. 2007.
List of Conferences - National
P.Sudhakar and G.Kuppuswamy, Response of organics on biological properties of the soil in different rice based cropping system, Nat. Symp. on Integrated Approaches for Productivity Enchancement in Agriculture (IAPEA)”, , Mar 13-14, 2008, Chidambaram, pp. 66-70. Chennai, Sudents Offset Services, Chennai.
S.Manimaran, D.Kalyanasundaram,P.sudhakar and k.Sivakumar, Ratoon sprouting, tillering,NMC and Cane yield influenced by planting techniques, Nat. Symp. on Integrated Approaches for Productivity Enchancement in Agriculture (IAPEA)”, , Mar 13-14, 2008, Chidambaram, pp. 56-59. Chennai, Sudents Offset Services, Chennai.
P.Sudhakar, R.Raman, G.Kuppuswamy and S.Ramesh, Studies on effect of microbial inoculants and weed management practices on growth and yield of finger millet, Nat. Sem on Resourse Management for Sustainable Agriculture, Mar 17-18, 2005, Chidambaram, pp. 116-118. Chidambaram, Sri Velan Graphics.
P.Sudhakar, R.Raman, G.Kuppuswamy and V.Arunkumar, ). Studies on post harvest soil N and P status through application of Azospirillum, phosphobacteria and weed management practices on finger millet., Nat. Sem on Resourse Management for Sustainable Agriculture, Mar 17-18, 2005, Chidambaram, pp. 118-120. Chidambaram, Sri Velan Graphics.
S.Ramesh, V.Vaiyapuri, P.Sudhakar, and V.Arunkumar, Studies on yield maximization through rhizobium and folier nutrition in rice fallow black gram Cv.ADT 5, Nat. Sem on Resourse Management for Sustainable Agriculture, Mar 17-18, 2005, Chidambaram, pp. 211-214. Chidambaram, Sri Velan Graphics.
V.Arunkumar, S.Natarajan, K.Sivakumar, P.Sudhakar, and S.Ramesh, Geostatistical Analysis of spatial variation of some agricultural land characteristics and their thematic mapping, Nat. Sem on Resourse Management for Sustainable Agriculture, Mar 17-18, 2005, Chidambaram, pp. 95-98. Chidambaram, Sri Velan Graphics.
P.Sudhakar, K. Vaiyapuri, S.Ramesh and G.Kuppuswamy , Land configuration measures for insitu water harvesting in rainfed sorghum, Nat. Sem. on Recent advances in water resources planning and management, Mar 8-9, 2003, Chidambaram, pp. 115-117. Chidambaram, Manibharathi Publishers.
P.Sudhakar, K. Vaiyapuri, S.Ramesh and G.Kuppuswamy , Grass legume intercropping suitable for soil moisture conservation and fodder production under rainfed condition, Nat. Sem. on Recent advances in water resources planning and management, Mar 8-9, 2003, Chidambaram, pp. 113-114. Chidambaram, Manibharathi Publishers.
List of Conferences - International
P.Sudhakar and S.Manimaran, INTEGRATED NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT FOR INCREASING PRODUCTION WITH SUSTAINABILITY IN MAIZE, 13th Universiti Malaysia Terengganu International Annual Symposium on Sustainability Science and Management (UMTAS 2016), Dec 13-15, 2016, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT), Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia, pp. 730-736. Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu., Penerbit UMT Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT).
S. Manimaran and P. Sudhakar, EFFECT OF EFFECTIVE MICROORGANISM (EM) INOCULATED AGRICULTURAL ORGANIC WASTE ON YIELD AND ASSESSING NITROGEN EFFICIENCY OF MAIZE IN INDIA, 13th Universiti Malaysia Terengganu International Annual Symposium on Sustainability Science and Management: Science and Technology for Sustainable Livelihood, Dec 13-15, 2016, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT), Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia, pp. 715-720. Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT), Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu., Penerbit UMT Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT).
P. SUDHAKAR and M. THIRUMURUGAN, GRAIN YIELD, ECONOMICS AND POST HARVEST MICROBIAL POPULATION OF LOW LAND SRI RICE UNDER DIFFERENT SOURCES OF VERMICOMPOST IN TAMIL NADU, INDIA, Peer Reviewed PROCEEDINGS of 1st International Conference on Applied Microbiology : Biotechnology and its Applications in the field of Sustainable Agricultural Development , Mar 1-3, 2016, Gizza, Egypt, pp. 144-150. Gizza, Egypt, Agricultural Research Center, Gizza, Egypt.
P.Sudhakar and S.Manimaran, Identification of alternate and sustainable cropping systems for tail end areas of cauvery delta zone of Tamil Nadu , Int. Tropical Meteorology Sym. (INTROMET – 2014) on Monsoons – Observations, Prediction and Simulation , Feb 21-24, 2014, SRM University, Chennai, pp. 437-440. Chennai, IMD and SRM University, Chennai.
P.Sudhakar, Effect of various organic manures on Rice yield equivalent, Per day productivity of economic produce and Economics of different rice based cropping systems, Proc. in Int. Conf. On Conventional and Non Conventional Organic Inputs in Agriculture , Aug 16-17, 2013, Puducherry, pp. 164-167. Chidambaram, Manibharathi Publishers.
P.Sudhakar, Effect of various organic manures in different rice based cropping systems on post harvest available nutrient status of soil , Int. Conf. On Science and technology for clean and green environment , Jul 27-28, 2012, Chidambaram, pp. 21-24. Chidambaram, Manibharathi Publishers.
List of Book Published
P.Sudhakar and S.Ramesh, Scientific production of commercial crops in India, 5, S P.Kovil Street, Chidambaram: Sri Velan Pathipagam, 93 81236 21 5, pp. 1-208. Sep 2012.
P.Sudhakar and S.Ramesh, Agronomy of Cereals, Millets and Pulses, 5, S P.Kovil Street, Chidambaram: Sri Velan Pathipagam, 93-81236-24-6, pp. 1-263. Feb 2013.
P.Sudhakar and S.Ramesh, Text book on Agronomy of Field Crops -I, 5, S P.Kovil Street, Chidambaram: Sri Velan Pathipagam, 93-81236-26-0, pp. 1-275. Aug 2014.
P.Sudhakar and S.Ramesh, Text book on Agronomy of Field Crops -II, 5, S P.Kovil Street, Chidambaram: Sri Velan Pathipagam, -, pp. 1-204. Feb 2014.
S.Ramesh, P.Sudhakar and S. Kandasamy, Hand book on Water management – Practical material, Manivasagam printers, Chidambaram: Manivasagam pathipagam, 9789384446727, pp. Sep 2015.
S.Ramesh, P.Sudhakar & S. Kandasamy, Text book on Water Management – Theory Material, Manivasagam printers, Chidambaram: Manivasagam pathipagam, 9789384446734, pp. Sep 2015.
List of Awards /Honours / Memberships
Green Agri Professional Society - S-204/13/12/19
Indian Science Congress - A5000-WOV
Indian Society of Agronomy - TN/2012/2505
List of Awards
Young Scientist Award 2016 - International Journal for Tropical Agriculture - 2016
Excellence in Research Award - Green Agri Professional Society, Dhanbad, Jharkhand - 2019
First price for poster presentation - Fourth Indian Bio Diversity conference (IBC 17) at Pondicherry University, Puducherry - 2017