Assistant professor at Tamil nadu agricultural university, India
Dr. N. Kumari Vinodhana is an esteemed Assistant Professor in the Department of Millets at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. With a career spanning over a decade, Dr. Vinodhana has made significant contributions to the field of plant breeding and genetics. She earned her B.Sc. in Agriculture, M.Sc. in Plant Breeding and Genetics, and Ph.D. in Plant Breeding and Genetics, all from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. Her educational journey reflects a commitment to excellence, with a remarkable OGPA of 9.51 in her doctoral studies.
Profile:
🔬 Education:
- Ph.D. in Plant Breeding and Genetics – Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (2011)
- M.Sc. in Plant Breeding and Genetics – Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (2007)
- B.Sc. in Agriculture – Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (2005)
📚 Teaching Experience:
- Maize Research Station, Vagarai (2014-2018) – 3 years 10 months
- Department of Millets, TNAU, Coimbatore (2018-present) – 6 years
🎓 Courses Taught:
- GPB 812: Heterosis Breeding (Ph.D.)
- GPB 804: Advanced Plant Breeding Systems (Ph.D.)
- GPB 511: Crop Breeding – I (M.Sc.)
- PBG 101: Introduction to Agricultural Botany (UG)
- PBG 302: Crop Improvement – I (UG)
🏆 Additional Qualifications:
- Qualified in National Eligibility Test – ASRB (2009)
- Qualified in Account Test for Subordinate Officers Part I & II
Dr. Vinodhana’s extensive teaching and research experience in plant breeding and genetics make her a valued member of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. Her contributions span from innovative breeding techniques to advancing our understanding of crop genetics.
📊 Citations:
- Total Citations: 229
- Citations Since 2019: 129
- h-index: 7
- i10-index: 6 (Overall), 4 (Since 2019)
Publication Top Notes:
- Genetic studies of variability, correlation, and path coefficient analysis in cotton genotypes
NK Vinodhana, M Gunasekaran, P Vindhiyavarman
International Journal of Pure and Applied Bioscience, 1 (5), 6-10 (2013)
Citations: 64
- Genetic variability and inter-relationship among morpho-economic traits of pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.) and their implications in selection
NK Vinodhana, P Sumathi, M Sathya
Citations: 35 (2013)
- Genetic variability, character association, and path analysis for yield and yield component traits in maize (Zea mays L.)
R Prakash, R Ravikesavan, NK Vinodhana, A Senthil
Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding, 10 (2), 518-524 (2019)
Citations: 29
- Hierarchical clustering of pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br) inbreds for morpho-physiological traits
M Sathya, NK Vinodhana, P Sumathi
International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 2 (12)
Citations: 28 (2013)
- Assessment of genetic distance among the inbred lines of pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br) using SSR markers
M Sumanth, P Sumathi, NK Vinodhana, M Sathya
International Journal of Biotechnology and Allied Fields, 1 (3), 153-162
Citations: 17 (2013)
- Evaluation of morpho-physiological characters in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) genotypes under post-flowering drought stress
NK Vinodhana, K Ganesamurthy
Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding, 1 (4), 585-589 (2010)
Citations: 14