Dr. Jevelin Swain’s research in Plant Physiology focuses on advancing sustainable nutrient management and stress mitigation strategies in rice cultivation. His work integrates physiological, biochemical, and agronomic approaches to improve crop resilience and productivity under challenging soil and environmental conditions. During his doctoral research, he investigated the role of potassium nutrition and kinetin foliar application in enhancing physiological efficiency, yield, and grain quality of rice under iron toxicity stress, contributing valuable insights into nutrient-stress interactions and adaptive plant responses. His postgraduate research examined paddy straw incorporation as a sustainable residue management practice, emphasizing its effects on soil health, nutrient cycling, and rice productivity in lowland ecosystems. These studies collectively advance the understanding of plant–soil interactions and resource-use efficiency, promoting eco-friendly cultivation practices for long-term agricultural sustainability. Dr. Swain’s work exemplifies the integration of plant physiology and sustainable agronomy for developing strategies that mitigate abiotic stress impacts while enhancing productivity and grain quality in staple food crops like rice. His research outputs contribute to the growing body of knowledge supporting climate-resilient and nutrient-efficient rice production systems essential for food security and environmental conservation.
Featured Publications:
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Swain, J. (2022). Effect of paddy straw incorporation on growth and yield attributes of low land rice. Bangladesh Journal of Botany, SCIE, Scopus indexed. NAAS rating: 6.40.
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Swain, J. (2024). Iron toxicity in lowland rice influenced by application of high potassic fertilizer with suitable cultivars enhanced productivity and climate resilience. Plant Science Today, Scopus, Biosis Previews indexed. NAAS rating: 6.70.
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Swain, J. (2024). Nutrient use efficiency of rice genotypes under iron toxic lowland soil influenced by high potassic fertiliser and foliar application of kinetin. Plant Science Today, Scopus, Biosis Previews indexed. NAAS rating: 6.70.
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Swain, J. (2025). Synergistic role of potassium fertilizer and kinetin in mitigating iron toxicity and enhancing yield in lowland rice. Scientific Reports, SCIE, Scopus indexed. NAAS rating: 9.80.