Mrs. K. Nishanthan
Reading PhD (UOP, Sri Lanka), M.Phil (UOP, Sri Lanka), B.Sc. in Agriculture (UOJ, Sri Lanka)
Senior Lecturer Grade II
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Academic Profile
Admin Positions
Teaching
Research
Publications
Awards
Outreach Activities
Academic Profile
Education:
- Reading PhD (PGIA, University of Peradeniya)
- Phil(PGIA, University of Peradeniya)
- Sc. in Agriculture (University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka)
Academic positions held:
- Senior Lecturer Grade II-08.04.2016 -till to date
- Lecturer-01.09.2010- 08.04.2016
- Assistance Lecturer-19.08.2008-16.07.2010
- Demonstrator-21.04.2008-18.08.2008
Research Interests
- Weed Science
- Weed Management
- Field crops
- Horticultural crops
Admin Positions
Faculty Level
- Faculty Board Member-10.01.2011 to 09.01.2014 and July 2017 till to date
- Department Representative of e-repository-2016-2020
- Coordinator, Best Research Award-2017-2020
- Joint Secretary- International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture 2018
- Coordinator, Scientific Writing course-2018-2020
- Coordinator, Public officers Examination-2019-2020
- Executive Member – Welfare Society, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna
University Level
- Acting Head, Department of Biosystems Technology, Faculty of Technology, University of Jaffna-Sep 2018-Sep 2020
Regional/ National Level
- Life Member Jaffna Science Association,Jaffna, Sri Lanka
- Member,Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science
- Member,Young Scientist Forum
Teaching
Undergraduate Teaching
- Principles of Crop Production Technology
- Production Technology of Cereal Crops
- Vegetable Production Technology
- Plant Propagation Techniques
- Orchard and Floricultural Production
- Field Crop Production Technology
- Management of Plantation and Export Crops
- Weed Managemant
Research
Undergraduate Supervision
Co-supervisor:
- Effect of different height of earthing up on yield performance of ground nut under irrigated condition in Kilinochchi district
- Effect of Growth and Yield Performances of Mungbean (Vigna radiata) under Different Mulching Practices
- Effect of different rooting media on growth and yield performances of carrot (Daucus carota).
- Effect of Different Shade Levels on Growth and Yield Performances of Cauliflower and Cabbage
- Effect of Different Periods of Earthing Up on Growth and Yield Performances of Groundnut (Arachis hypogea) Varieties
- Effect of Different Potting Media on growth and Yield Performance of Brinjal and Capsicum under Organic and Inorganic Management.
- Impact of different Shade Levels on Growth and Yield Performance of Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum)
- Effect of Rooting Media and Length of Cuttings on Growth and Yield Performance of Mint (Mentha spp)
- Effect of Time of Planting on Growth, Flowering Efficiency and Yield of Different Onion Cultivars in Major Season
- Impact of Different Border Crops on Growth and Yield Performance of Cabbage (Brassica oleracea) and Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var botrytis L ) Varieties
- Effects of Different Rates of Gypsum Application on Growth and Yield Attributes of Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea) Varieties in Kilinochchi District
- Influence of Quality Seed Paddy on Growth and Yield Performance of Selected Varieties of Rice Cultivated in Karachchi Division Kilinochchi District
- Effect of Different Mulching Materials on the Growth and Yield Performance of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Varieties
- Effect of Different Amount of Nitrogen Fertilizer on Growth and Yield Perfomance of Different Varieties of Groundnut (Arachis hypogea) under Irrigated Condition in the Kilinochchi District, Sri Lanka
- Effect of Different Level Potassium Fertilizer Application on the Yield and Other Attributes of Cluster Onion
Publications
Full Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals
- Kirija,M. , Sivachandiran,S., Pradheeban, L. and Selvanathan,N.(2008).Growth and Yield response of maize(Zea mays) intercropped with different crop densities of green gram (Vigna radiata). Published Proceedings of the 7th Annual Research Session-2008. Eastern University, Sri Lanka
- Nishanthan,K., Sivachandiran,S and B. Marambe.(2013). Control of Parthenium hysterophorus and its Impact on Yield Performance of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. Tropical Agricultural Research Vol. 25 (1): 56 – 68
- Ragulan, G., Pradheeban, L., Nishanthan, K and S. Sivachandiran. (2016). Effect of different height of earthing up on yield performance of ground nut under irrigated condition in Kilinochchi district, Sri Lanka. World Journal phamaceutical and Life Science. 2(4): 471-481.
- Thayalaseelan,S., Pradheeban,L., Nishanthan,K and S. Sivachandiran.(2017). Effect of Growth and Yield Performances of Mungbean (Vigna radiata ) under Different Mulching Practices World Journal phamaceutical and Life Science. 3(6): 42-50.
- Nishanthan, K.,Sivachandiran,S and Marambe. (2018). Seedbank dynamics and integrated management of Parthenium hysterophorus in vegetable capsicum. Journal of Crop protection.107 (2018):56-63.
- Sudeshika,W.A.A, Pradheeban,L , Nishanthan,K, Sivachandiran,S. (2018).Effect of different rooting media on growth and yield performances of carrot (Daucus carota) . International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research (IJAAR) ISSN: 2223-7054, Vol. 12, No. 4, p. 31-38.
- Yasoda,P.G.C, Pradheeban,L,Nishanthan,K, Sivachandiran,S. (2018).Effect of Different Shade Levels on Growth and Yield Performances of Cauliflower. International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology (IJEAB) ISSN: 2456-1878, Vol-3, Issue-3,p.948-955.
- T, Pradheeban, L. and Nishanthan, K. (2019). Effect of Different Potting Medium on Growth and Yield Performances of Capsicum under Organic and Inorganic Management. Journal of Dry Zone Agriculture (JDZA-2019). ISSN 2012-8673Volume 5 (2):1-9
- Thilini, S., Pradheeban, L. and Nishanthan, K. (2019). Effect of Different Periods of Earthing Up on Growth and Yield Performances of Groundnut (Arachis hypogea) Varieties. Journal of Dry Zone Agriculture (JDZA-2019). ISSN 2012-8673Volume 5 (2):16-25
- Thushari Sandareka Ekanayaka,E.M., Pradheeban, L. and Nishanthan, K.(2020). Impact of Different Shade level on Growth and Yield Performance of Different Varieties of Bell pepper (Capsicum annuum ). Journal of Dry Zone Agriculture (JDZA-2020). ISSN 2012-8673Volume 6 (1):1-12
- Priyatharshini, R., Pradheeban ,L. and Nishanthan,K.(2020). Suitability of Different Rooting Media and Length of Cuttings on Growth and Yield Performance of Mint (Mentha spp). Journal of Dry Zone Agriculture (JDZA-2020). ISSN 2012-8673Volume 6 (2):50-59
- Jayamini,A.G.I., Pradheeban.L. and Nishanthan,K. (2021). Impact of different border crops on growth and yield performance of cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var botrytis ) varieties. Journal of Dry Zone Agriculture (JDZA-2021). ISSN 2012-8673 Volume 7(2):37-52.
- Thivakaran,N.,L. and Nishanthan,K. (2021). Effect of gypsum application on yield performance of groundnut (Arachis hypogea L.) Varieties in Kilinochchi district, Sri Lanka. Journal of Dry Zone Agriculture (JDZA-2021). ISSN 2012-8673 Volume 7(1):97-112
Abstracts Presented at Conferences
- Kirija,M. , Sivachandiran,S., Pradheeban, L. and Selvanathan,N.(2008).Growth and Yield response of maize(Zea mays) intercropped with different crop densities of green gram (Vigna radiata). Published 7th Annual Research Session-2008. Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
- Jeyavanan, K., Nishanthan, K. and Sivachdiran, S. (2012). Variability studies on Karuthacolomban Mangoes (Mangifera indica L.) based on physical parameters in Thenmaradchi divisions of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of 13th Annual Research Symposium held at the Faculty of Graduate studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka on 22nd November 2012. Pp. 79.
- Jeyavanan, K., Sivachandiran, S. and Nishanthan, K. (2013). Preliminary investigation on chemical parameters of Karuthacolomban Mangoes (Mangifera indica) in Jaffna, Proceedings of Jaffna science association, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka 20 (1):13.
- Nishanthan,K., Sivachandiran,S and B. Marambe.(2013). Control of Parthenium hysterophorus and its Impact on Yield Performance of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka.25th Annual Congress, Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture,University of Peradeniya.Held on 20-22 Nov.pp34.
- Thilini, S., Pradheeban, L. and Nishanthan, K. (2018). Effect of Different Periods of Earthing Up on Growth and Yield Performances of Groundnut (Arachis hypogea) Varieties. 4th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA-2018). Held on 1st and 2nd of November. pp 87.
- T, Pradheeban, L. and Nishanthan, K. (2018). Effect of Different Potting Medium on Growth and Yield Performances of Capsicum under Organic and Inorganic Management. 4 th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA-2018). Held on 1st and 2nd November. pp 85.
- T, Pradheeban, L. and Nishanthan, K. (2019). Effect of Different Potting Medium on Growth and Yield Performances of Brinjal under Organic and Inorganic Management. Jaffna Science Association University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.26 (1): 34
- Yasoda, P. G. C., Pradheeban,L,Nishanthan,K.(2019). Effect of Different Shade Levels on Growth and Yield Performances of Cabbage Varieties.6th International Conference on Agriculture (AGRICO 2019). 22nd – 23rd August 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand. Pp23
- Thushari Sandareka Ekanayaka E.M, Pradheeban,L,Nishanthan,K.(2019). Effect of Different Shade Levels on Growth and Yield Performance of Bell pepper Varieties.6th International Conference on Agriculture (AGRICO 2019). 22nd – 23rd August 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand. Pp 25
- Piryatharshini,R. , Pradheeban,L. and Nishanthan,K.(2019).Evaluation of Suitability of Different Rooting Media and Length of Cuttings of Growth and Yield Performance of Mint (Mentha). 5th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA-2019). Held on 19th and 20th of December. pp 49.
- Sujeeva,S., Arasakesary,S.J., Nishanthan,K. and Amirthalojanan,A.(2019).Effect of Time of Planting on Growth, Flowering Efficiency and Yield of Different Onion Cultivars in Maha 5th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA-2019). Held on 19th and 20th of December. pp 53.
- Pathmanathan,S., Pradheeban,L and Nishanthan,K.(2020). Influence of seed sources on yield performance of selected varieties of rice cultivated in Karachchi division, Kilinochchi. 3rd National Symposium on Agriculture (NSA 2020).15th July 2020.pp 12. IBSN 978-955-1443-78-8.
- Jayamini,A.G.I., Pradheeban.L. and Nishanthan,K. (2020). Impact of different border crops on growth and yield performance of cabbage (Brassica oleracea. L) Varieties. 3rd National Symposium on Agriculture (NSA 2020).15th July 2020.pp 13. IBSN 978-955-1443-78-8.
- Jayamini,A.G.I., Pradheeban.L. and Nishanthan,K. (2020). Impact of Different Border Crops on Growth and Yield Performance of Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var botrytis L) varieties. 6th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA-2020). Held on 3rd and 4th of December. pp 40.
- Thivakaran,N.,L. and Nishanthan,K. (2020). Effect of Gypsum Application on Yield Performance of Ground Nut (Arachis hypogea L) Varieties in Kilinochchi District, Sri Lanka. 6th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA-2020). Held on 3rd and 4th of December. pp 86.
- Kapilan,K., Pradheeban.L. and Nishanthan,K. (2020). Effect of Different Levels of Nitrogen Fertilizer on Growth and Yield performance of Different Varieties of Groundnut (Arachis hypogea). 6th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA-2020). Held on 3rd and 4th of December. pp 87.
- Jeyanthy,S., Pradheeban ,L. and Nishanthan,K.(2021). Effect of Different Mulching Materials on the Growth and Yield Performance of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Varieties. 5th international conference on climate change 2021.Held on 18th – 19th February 2021.pp 18.
- Kema, K., Amirthalojanan, A., Arasakesary,S.J., Pradheeban,L. and Nishanthan,K. (2022).Effect of Different Levels of Inorganic Potassium Fertilizer Application on the Growth and Yield Attributes of Cluster Red Onion (Vethalam). 5th National Symposium on Agriculture (NSA 2022). 30th March 2022.pp 33
Magazines/ Newsletters
- Tamil Article in Priayoga Vingnana Sudar (Volume II, Issue I), Collection of Scientific articles. Published by Section B (Applied Science), Jaffna Science Association, No 84 , College Road, Neeraviyady, Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Awards
Medals
- Somasundaram Kandiah Endowment Prize for having obtained the highest aggregate in Agronomy from first year to fourth year for the year 2006, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna.
Outreach Activities
Reviewer:
- ICDA-International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture,Faculty of Agriculture,University of Jaffna 2018,2019,2020
- ISAE-International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna.2020
- JUICE Conference 2019
- AGRIEAST-Journal of Agriculture Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University 2020
- FARS 2021, September 15, 2021, Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna, Vavuniya