CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN BIOFUELS
Centre of Excellence in Biofuels
KEY DELEGATES OF THE CENTRE
OTHERS
Centre of Excellence in Biofuels
Name : Dr. A. SAMPATHRAJAN, Ph.D.
Designation : Dean (Engg.),
Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, Coimbatore.
Education :
1. B.E (Mech) –1971.
2. M.E. (Ag) – 1980.
3. Ph.D. in Bioenergy –1995.
4. Graduate course – Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden – Fuel Cell Technology – 1991.
Teaching Experience: 32 years
Academic Awards / Medals
- Award for university first rank in B.E.
- All India Innovation award for Biomass Gas Stove development
- Udaya – KRS gold medal for Best Ph.D. thesis
- Unblemished service at TNAU
- Award for Best report in gasification by Punjab Agrl University
- Best Research award-Dr. G. Rangaswamy Medal for outstanding Research Paper published. MASU, TNAU, Coimbatore.
Countries visited
- Sweden:For Research and Development of Alkaline Fuel Cell based power plant-1990,1995 & 2001
- Sweden :For Joint R&D with Chinese, Swedish & Malaysian researchers on Low Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cell composite & nano materials under SIDA-2004,2005.
- Finland: For a conference on biomass gasification
- Canada : For Technical visit at McGill University, Canada-2006.
- Canada: For Technical visit to University of Saskatoon to discuss on Research & Academic Collaboration-2007
- Canada: For Technical visit to University of Regine, Toronto, Ottawa, Sherbrook-2007
Other information:
- Guest Researcher of KTH, Stockholm, Sweden.
- Principal Investigator for Fuel Cell programme under Indo – Swedish collaboration
- Obtained 11 Schemes on various aspects of Renewable energy from National and International agencies
- Principal Investigator for Producer Gas Scheme under ICAR coordinated scheme on Renewable Energy
- Responsible for setting up Fuel Cell Laboratory at TNAU under SIDA assistance
- Conducted two short courses as Director & two MNES business meets
- Responsible for the development of Energy park
- Released six energy gadgets
Publications made:
International articles : 11
National article : 22
Books : 8
Centre of Excellence in Biofuels
DEAN (Engineering)
NAME : Dr.M.Paramathma
QUALIFICATION :
1 B.Sc. (Agriculture)- -1977
2. M.Sc. (Ag) in Plant Breeding & Genetics -1979
3. Ph.D. in Plant Breeding & Genetics-1992
4. Post Doc. In Tree improvement-Australian National University, Canberra 1998
EMPLOYMENT RECORD : 27 YEARS
- Assistant Professor-Forage crops, School of Genetics, TNAU, Coimbatore, AC&RI, Killikulam, TNAU, Centre for Plant Breeding and Genetics, TNAU, Coimbatore, Forest College & Res.Inst., TNAU, Mettupalayam
- Professor & Head-Dept. Tree Breeding, Forest College & Res.Inst., TNAU, Mettupalayam.
- Professor and nodal Officer-Center of Excellence in Biofuels, AEC &RI, TNAU, Coimbatore
PRIZE / AWARD OBTAINED
Received Indian Council of Agricultural Research, "Bharat Ratna Dr.C.Subramaniam Award for Outstanding Teachers" in Natural Resource Management - for the biennuam 2000-2001.
Winner of Best Teacher award of the TNAU for 1995, Best agroforestry work award for 1997 and Best thesis Gold medalist for 1992, Veeraraghavalu Naidu rolling shield cum Gold Medal (1998) for meritorious research publication from MASU. The American Biographical Institute, USA awarded Distinguished Leadership Award in recognition of my outstanding contributions to education and research.
Professor & Nodal Officer
Centre of Excellence in Biofuels
PI & Professor & Head (Bio energy)
Dr.P.Venkatachalam
P & H, Dept. of Bio-Energy
Email: pvenkat55@yahoo.co.uk
Field of Specialisation
- Biochemical and thermochemical conversion of biomass
- Biodiesel Production
Research Interest
- Thermochemical conversion of Biomass – gasifiers & fuel cells
- Production of Biodiesel from vegetable oils – Transesterification, fuel testing and engine studies
Academic Background
· Ph.D. (Bio-Energy)
- Membership in Professional Bodies
- Member in Indian society of Agricultural Engineers
- Member in India Science Congress
- Member in Madras Agricultural Students Union
- Member in International Extension Education
- Member in Editorial Board, Valarum Velanmai
Courses taught
ERG 381 Energy Auditing and Management
ERG 601 Thermochemical Conversion of Biomass
ERG 610 Renewable Energy Sources and Energy Storage
ERG 613 Energy Auditing
Most recently published papers
Green, A.E.S., Venkatachalam, P. and Mudolodu Sai Sankar.2002.Feedstock blending of domestic fuels gasifier/ Liquifiers. ASME IGTI – TURBO EXPO, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Venkatachalam, P. and A.Sampathrajan.2003.Co-utilization of coal and CDF in India.
International Conference (IC) on Co-utilization of Domestic Fuels (CDF), University of
Florida.
3. Kamaraj, A., Gopal, N.O., Venkatachalam, P. and Sampathrajan, A.2006. Biofuel Production from tapioca starch industry wastewater using a hybrid anaerobic reactor. Energy for Sustainable Development, The Journal of the International Energy Initiative. Vol: X, No.3.
Chitra,P., Venkatachalam, P. and Sampathrajan, A.2005. Optimisation of experimental conditions for biodiesel production from alkali-catalysed transesterification of Jatropha curccus oil. Energy for Sustainable Development, The Journal of the International Energy Initiative. Vol: IX, No.3.
On going Projects
Principal Investigator in ICAR scheme on Thermochemical Conversion Technology (TCCT)
Principal Investigator in ICAR – Fully Financed Scheme on “Improvement and Popularization of Bio-fuels”
Principal Investigator in C31- ICAR Fully Financed Scheme – LZ – “Experimental Learning setting up of facilities for hands on training” – Manufacturing renewal energy gadgets & biodiesel at AEC&RI, Coimbatore
Principal Investigator in ICAR- Fully Financed Adhoc scheme Techno economic feasibility of TNAU pilot scale Bio Diesel Plants in Collaboration with NGO, TNAU
Other Information
Chief Warden, TNAU Hostels (main campus)
2.Member – TNAU Academic Council
Centre of Excellence in Biofuels
Professor (Agronomy)
Dr.Vairavan, Ph.D.,
Professor
Education
B.Sc. Agriculture (1977) AC&RI TNAU, Coimbatore,
M.Sc. Agronomy (1979) AC&RI Madurai,
Ph.D Agronomy (1990) AC&RI TNAU, Coimbatore.
Specialization
Pulses agronomist, Crop nutrition, Tillage, Weed science, Jatropha Management practices
Teaching
Principles of Crop Production, Crop Production
Special Skill
Strong researcher
Current Research Area
Crop Management in Jatropha
Collaborating Institute/Organization
PPIC - IP Collaborative Research
Recognitions
Pulse Agronomist.
Centre of Excellence in Biofuels
Research fellows
Dr.Kamaraj Ph.d (Farm Machinery & Power)
Area of specialisation: Planter’s harvester and threshers
Research work in this scheme: Testing of diesel engines by using bio fuels.
Dr.M.Siva Prakash Ph.d (Forestry)
Area of specialisation: Forestry biology- survey, pathogenicity and management of plant parasitic nematodes affecting forest nurseries.
Research work in this scheme: Establishment of farmers linked decentralized bio diesel plantations and seed production areas.
Dr.D.Uma Maheswari Ph.D (Plant breeding &Genetics)
Area of specialisation: Wide hybridisation studies and Induced mutation studies
Research work in this scheme: Intra-specific, Inter-specific hybridisation in J.curcas ;Restoration of fertility hybrids.
Senior Research Fellows
Mr.Elakkuvan M.Sc (Ag Microbiology)
Area of specialisation: effect of yield in Horse Gram by co-inoculation of fung & Rhizobium
Research work in this scheme: Microbial detoxification of Jatropha oil cake
Er.P.Dhananchezhiyan M.Tech (Engg)
Area of specialisation: Farm power and machinery
Research work in this scheme: Bio diesel production process
Miss.S.Kavitha MSc (Biochemistry)
Area of specialisation: Identification and isolation of bacterial from vermicomposted lime sludge waste obtained from tannery industry
Research work in this scheme: Characterization of oil, Detoxification of seed cakes and Purification and value added products from glycerol.
Dr.K.Nelson Navamoniraj Ph.d (Seed Technology)
Area of specialisation: Seed science technology
Research work in this scheme: Establishment of seed production area, Seed storage stalks and Standardisation of seed standards
Miss.K.S.Priya M.Sc (Ag Econ)
Area of specialisation: International trade, Agricultural marketing and Production economics
Research work in this scheme: Economics of Jatropha production and bio diesel and Supply chain management.
Er.N.Venkatesan M.E. (Bio energy)
Area of specialisation: Solar energy
Research work in this scheme: Development of oil extraction unit
Dr.S. Thenmozhi Ph.d (Soil Science)
Area of specialisation: Soil fertility
Research work in this scheme: Suitability of Jatropha for different soil And Conducting pot and field experiments conducting radio tracer studies on boron
Dr.P.Thukkaiyannan Ph.d (Agronomy)
Area of specialisation: Foliar fertilization and irrigation, mulching studies in cotton.
Research work in this scheme: Crop geometry, intercropping, water management studies in Jatropha.
Mr. P.Sakthivel M.Sc (Agrl Entomology)
Area of specialisation: Integrated Pest Management
Research work in this scheme: Eco friendly pest management in Jatropha
Centre of Excellence in Biofuels
Centre of Excellence in Biofuels
Research at work
Centre of Excellence in Biofuels
Training Programmes Conducted by the Centre
Farmers Training: One day Farmers’ Training on “Jatropha Cultivation and Biodiesel Production” had been conducted on 28th February and 27th March.
Trainers training: Two days Trainers training had been conducted in the center to enrich the knowledge of trainers on Jatropha Cultivation and Biodiesel production on 26th and 27th February & 1and 2 March.
Scientist Training : Three days scientist training has been conducted to give the first hand information about Jatropha cultivation packages and biodiesel production, and cost economics on 5-7 March & 20-22 March.
Centre of Excellence in Biofuels
Contact us
Professor and Nodal officer,
Centre of Excellence in Biofuels,
Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute,
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University,
Coimbatore-3
Ph: 0422-6611376
Fax: 0422-6611455
Centre of Excellence in Biofuels
List of papers published in Journals / Conferences
i) RESEARCH PAPERS : INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS
1. Paramathma. M.. Dhamodharan and C.Surendran. 1991. Leucaena- source of Protein, a concentrate and rich green fodder. LEUCAENA RESEARCH: 195-198.
2. Paramathma. M. and M. Balasubramanian. 1993. Line x Tester analysis in forage maize (Zea mays) i. Evaluation of parents for fodder yield. J.Genet.& Breed. 47: 102-106.
3. Paramathma. M. C. Surendran and R.S.V. Rai. 1997. Studies on heterosis in six Eucalyptus species. J. Trop. Forest science 9(3): 283-293.
4. Surendran. C., M. Paramathma and R.S.V. Rai. 1993. Use of biometrical techniques in tree improvement. Paper presented at the 14 th Common Wealth Forestry Conference, 13-18 th September 1993, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.
5. Paramathma. M and C.Surendran. 1997. Diallel mating and gene actions in Eucalyptus species. Silviculture and Tree improvement of Eucalyptus. Vol.2:120-124.
6. Parmathma. M., C.Surendran and R.S.V. Rai. 1997. Association analysis in E.globulus. Silviculture and Tree improvement of Eucalyptus, Vol 2: 90-95.
7. Balaji.S and M. Paramathma 1998. Criteria and indicators for sustainable forest development, paper presented at the IUFRO-FAO-CIFOR-International conference on criteria and indicators for sustainable forest management between 24 and 28th August, held at Melbourne, Australia.
8. Parmathma,M., Joseph Anton Amal and Rajkumar. 1999. Tree allelopathy in agroforestry. Review paper-Allelopathy and ecology. Pub: Kluwer Academic Publishers, The Netherlands.
9. Vinaya Rai, R.S., V.M.srinivasan, G.Kumaravelu, and M. Paramathma 1998. Interference Effects of Allelospoly and Allelopathy by Leucaena leucocephala - a Comparative study. Leucaena - Adaptation, Qualithy and Farming Systems. Proceedings of a workshop held in Hanoi, Vietnam 9-14 February 1998.pp.198-201.
10. Parmathma.M and C.Surendran. 1997. Principal component analysis in Eucalyptus globulus. Silviculture and Tree improvement of Eucalyptus. Vol.2:294-299.
11. Surendran. C and M.Parmathma. 1996. Heterosis and exploitation in Eucalyptus species. Paper presented at 1996, Queensland, Australia.
12. Balaji. S., Surendran and M. Paramathma 2000. Productivity Improvement of Eucalyptus in India-Challenges Ahead. Paper presented at the International Seminar on "Forest Products in Eucalyptus" Lonceston, Tasmania, Australia, 20 -27 March, 2000.
13. Paramathma M and C.Surendran. 1996. Genetics of Physiology in Eucalyptus species. International conference on plant Bio-Mechanics, 11-16 September 1996: Montpellier, France.
14. Paramathma, M and C.Surendran 1997. Genetic divergence in Eucalyptus species. XI World forestry Congress, Antalya, Turkey, October 26-30, 1997.
15. Paramathma. M. and C.Surendran 1997. Gene actions for Morphological traits in Eucalyptus species. . XI Common Wealth Forestry conference, Zimbabwe, May 27-30, 1997.
16. Paramathma.M and C.Surendran1998. Interspecific Hybridization in Eucalyptus species. Paper presented at the CSIR - ATSC, 24 th September,1998.
17. Paramathma. M. C. Surendran. 1999. Nature of gene action governing physiological attributes in Eucalyptus species. J.Trop.Forest Sci. 9(4): 1999.
18. Senthalir. P., S. Sharanya and M. Paramathma 2004. Suppression of branches in Eucalyptus trees. American J.Botany.91: 1002-1004-2004.
19. Rathakrishanan.P., M.Paramathma and K.T.Parthiban. 2004. International Conference on "Multipurpose trees in the Tropics: Assessment, growth and management" organized by Nov.22-25, 2004 at Arid Forest Research Institute, Jodhpur.
20. Kumaran, K., M.Paramathma 2004. Phenotypic stability of metric traits in Azadirachta indica A. Juss. Papers presented in the International IUFRO Conference on MPTs. Jodhpur October 22-25, 2004. P.No.305.
21. Kumaran, K., M.Paramathma 2004. Screening of seed sources of neem (Azadirachta indica) for its genetic improvement using genetic parameters. Papers presented in the International IUFRO Conference on MPTs. Jodhpur October 22-25, 2004. P.No.271.
22. Kumaran, K., M.Paramathma 2004. Application of selection indices in tree improvement. Papers presented in the International IUFRO Conference on MPTs. Jodhpur October 22-25, 2004. P.No.304.
II. RESEARCH PAPERS : NATIONAL JOURNALS
1. Annamalai. R., C.Surendran, R.S.V. Rai and M. Paramathma. 1995. Eucalyptus tree improvement in Tamil Nadu Agri. University International workshops on research methods in Forestry, 22-23, March 1995, Jabalpur, India.
2. Antony Joseph Raj and M.Paramathma.2001. Studies on the Genetic divergence in Dendrocalamus strictus. My Forest 34: 677-682.
3. Ashok Kumar, M.Paramathma, Maria Dominic Savio and Vivek acharya 2003. Clonal evaluation of C. equisetifolia. Paper presented in the IUFRO International Conference World Perspectives on Short Rotation Forestry for Industrial and Rural Development, Sept. 7-13, 2003, Solan, India.
4. Bavanisankar. K. and M. Paramathma, 1998. Vegetative Propagation of Dalbergia sissoo by stem cuttings. Madras Agric. J. 85(10-12): 514-515.
5. Chandrasekaran.P., N.R. Chandrasekaran and M. Paramathma. 1995. Velimasal a better intercrop with cumbu- Napier grass.TNAU NEWS Letter. Vol. 13. sep 1995 pp3
6. Fazullakhan. A.K., M. Paramathma., Devaarathinam., N. Sivasamy., Sudhakar and S.Chandra Bose. 1995. Deeanth Grass Co. 1. A. New annual fodder grass for Tamil Nadu. Madras Agric.J.82:510-511.
7. Kumaran, K., M.Paramathma, K.T.Parthiban and Jude Sudhagar. 2003. Release (Introduction) of Simarouba glauca - A Potential Species for Drought Prone Areas. Paper presented in the IUFRO International Conference World Perspectives on Short Rotation Forestry for Industrial and Rural Development, Sept. 7-13, 2003, Solan, India.
8. Kumaravelu G and Paramathma, 2001. stability of open pollinated families of Casuarina equisetifolia. Casuarina Improvement and Utilisation. [eds].Gurumurthi.G., A.Nicodemus and Siddappa. ICFRE. Dehra Dun.
9. Paramathma M., Sukanya Subramanian, N.Sivasamy, Fazlullakhan., Stephen Durairaj and Devarathnam. 1993. Co. 1 Guinea grasses (Panicum maximum). Madras Agric. J.81: 61-64.
10. Paramathma, M. and C. Surendran. 2003. Experimental design for tree improvement In: Forest Tree Breeding. [eds] C.Surendran, R.N.Sehgal and M.Paramathma. ICAR, New Delhi. 203.
11. Paramathma, M., Molecular biology of seed germination. In: Seed science and Technology. Eds: T. Karivaraadharaj and K. Vanagamudi. Coimbatore. In press.
12. Paramathma,M.,. N.R. Chandrasekaran and P. Chandrasekaram 1985. Germinability of seeds of some forage grasses and legumes. Tamil Nadu Agril. Univ. News Letter. 15(2):2.
13. Paramathma. M. and C. Surendran. 1990. Gerninabilty of seeds of some forage grasses and legumes. Madras Agric. J. 77(9-12):539.
14. Paramathma. M., C.Surendran and C,V. Dhanakodi. 1992. Association of yield components in forage Maize (Zea mays L.) in breeds. Madras Agric.J.79:440-443.
15. Paramathma. M and M. Balasubramanian. 1986. Correlation and path coefficient analysis in forage maize (Sea Mays). Madras Agric, J. 73(1): 6-10
16. Paramathma. M. and R.S.V.Rai. 1997. Effect of geographic source and age of mother tree on seed viability and vigour in C. equisetifolia. Current sci.72(5): 89-92.
17. Paramathma. M., C. Surendran, Natarajan and R. Annamalai 1994. Trait selection in Casuarina equistifolia Forest. International seminar on root microbiology of tropical nitrogen fixing trees, December 6-9 1994. TNAU, Coimbatore.
18. Paramathma. M., C. Surendran, Vaidhyanathan., S. R. Sree Rangasamy., Dhamodharan and Sukanya Subramanian. 1995. Velimasal - a new forage legume for TamilNadu. Madras Agric. J. 82(1): 53:54.
19. Paramathma. M., C. Surendran., R.S.V. Rai and P.Srimathi.1991. Studies on maximizing germination and vigour index in forage legume. Indian J.Range Manage & Agroforestry 12 (2): 125-128.
20. Paramathma., C. Surendran and R.S.Vinaya Rai. 2000. Studies on variability and genetic parameters in Eucalyptus globulus Labill. Indian Forester. 75:
21. Parmathma. M. C. surendran., S. R. Sree Rangasamy and N.Sivasamy. 1992.Planting material for Guinea grass (Panicum maximum) G.G.2. Indian J. Range Manage. And Agroforestry 13(1) : 41-42.
22. Parthiban, K.T., M. Paramathma and R. Jude Sudhagar. 2002. Early flowering and fruit setting in rooted cuttings of neem (Azadirachta indica A. Juss). Indian Forester, 128(8): 935-937.
23. Parthiban, K.T., M. Paramathma, R. Jude Sudhagar and K.S. Neelakantan. 2003. Cleft grafting - A clonal approach for mass multiplication of Simarouba glauca, Indian Forester 129(3): 423: 423-425.
24. Rajaram,S., C.Surendran., R.S. Vinaya Rai and M. Paramathma 2000. phenotypic stability of provinces of Gliricidia sepium (jacq) Walp. Ann. For. 8(3) 103-109.
25. Sharma. R.K., M. Paramathma and C. Surendran. 2003. Mating design in tree improvement In: Forest Tree Breeding. [eds] C.Surendran, R.N.Sehgal and M.Paramathma. ICAR, New Delhi. 203.
26. Sree Rangasamy. S. R. P. Chandrasekaran and M.Paramathma.1984. Hedge Lucene (Desmanthus viragatus): A nutrious crop for the milch cattle. South Indian Hort. 34: 7-9
27. Surendran, C and M. Paramathma 1999. Seed orchards In : Principles and methods of tree breeding. Pub. ICAR, New Delhi.
28. Surendran, C., M., Paramathma and B. Balaji. 1998. Tree improvement in Bamboo. In : Recent Advances in Bamboo research. Pub: IBH, New Delhi.
29. Surendran, C.,Sukanya Subramanian., M.Paramathma., M.Stephan Durairaj., N.Sivasamy and A. John Joel. 1992. Muyal masal - A Drought tolerant leguminous fodder. TNAU NEWS Letter. Vol. 13.pp3.
30. Surendran.C. and M. Paramathma 2003. Seed orchards. In: Forest Tree Breeding. [eds] C.Surendran, R.N.Sehgal and M.Paramathma. ICAR, New Delhi. 203.
31. Surendran.C. and M. Paramathma 2003. Seed orchards. In: Forest Tree Breeding. [eds] C.Surendran, R.N.Sehgal and M.Paramathma. ICAR, New Delhi. 203.
32. Surendran.C. M. Paramathma, K.T.Parthiban, K.K. Kumaran. B.Balaji, R.Manikantan and S.K.Bagchi. 2002. Progeny testing of E. tereticornis in Tamil Nadu. In: Recent eucalyptus research in India. [eds] S.K. Bagchi, Mohan Verghese and Siddappa. ICFRE. Dehra Dun.
33. Umesh Kanna, C., Surendran ., K. T. Parthiban ., M.Paramathma and P. Rajendran. 2000. Effect of provenance differences on rooting ability of Casusrina equistifolia (Forest). Ann. For. 8(1):73-79.
23. Balaji, B., C.Surendran, S.Thirumoorthi and M.Paramathma. 2002. Stem Borer - A serious pest in Eucalyptus plantations. Indian Farmers' Digest. Mar. 2002. P.17-18.
34. Balasubramanian, A., K.Gurumuthi, and M.Paramathma. 2001. Genetics and clonal technology for meeting wood demand in India. Pub. In Envis Forestry Bulletin. July-December 2001. Vol.1, No.2, FRI, ICFRE, Dehra Dun. P.No.36-40.
35. Kumaravelu, G., S.R.Sree Rangasamy and M.Paramathma. 2004. Juvenile-adult correlation for early selection in Casuarina equisetifolia. The Indian Forester, Dehra Dun Vol.No.130, No.2, February 2004. P.No.123.
36. Ashok Kumar and M.Paramathma. 2005. Correlation and path coefficient studies in Casuarina equisetifolia. The Indian Forester, Dehra Dun. Vol.No.131, No.1, January 2005..P.No.47.
37. Paramathma, M., K.T.Parthiban, R.Jude Sudhagar. 2005. Value addition in Jatropha products. Agriculture Summit 2005. Pub. Ministry of Agriculture, GOI. P.No.130-132.
38. Paramathma, M., K.T.Parthiban, K.Kumaran, P.Rathakrishnan, K.S.Neelakantan, 2004. Tree improvement strategies for Augmenting growth and seed yield in tree borne oilseeds. Technologies for Pollution Control : through renewable energy options. Edited by Dr.P.Radhakrishna, Director. Pub. GOI, Ministry of Non-conventional energy sources, Regl.Office, Chennai. Published on 2004. P.No.261-277.
39. Parthiban, K.T., M.Paramathma, R.Jude Sudhagar and K.S.Neelakantan. 2003. Cleft-grafting - A clonal approach for mass multiplication of Simarouba glauca. Research Notes. Reprinted from "The Indian Forester". Vol.129, No.3, March 2003. P.No.423-425.
40. Philomina, D., C.Surendran and M.Paramathma. 2002. Stability on growth in neem (Azadirachta indica A. Juss). Research Note - Madras Agric. J.89 (7-9): 519-520. July-September 2002. P.No.519-520.
41. Philomina, D., C.Surendran and M.Paramathma. 2002. Genetic variability for seed, biochemical and seedling attributes in neem (Azadirachta indica A. Juss). Research Note - Madras Agric. J.89 (4-6): 519-520. April-June, 2002. P.No.290-292.
42. Parthiban, K.T., M.Paramathma and K.S.Neelakantan. 2004. Status of Forestry Education in Tamil Nadu Agricultural University : An Overview. University News, 42 (35), August 30, September 05, 2004.
43. Rathakrishnan, P., M.Paramathma and J.Sundersingh Rajapandian. 2004. Nursery Studies on the influence of microbial biofertilizers on growth and biomass accumulation in polypotted Simarouba glauca Linn. Seedlings. Journal of Non-timber Forest Products. Vol.11(1): 57-60, 2004. P.No.57-60.
44. Sasikumar, K., M.Paramathma and K.T.Parthiban. 2002. Allelopathic compounds in Vitex ngundo. Journal of Non-timber forest products. Vol.9(3/4): 165-170, 2002. P.No.165-170.
45. Ashok Kumar and M.Paramathma. 2005. Correlation and path coefficient studies in Casuarina equisetifolia L. Johson. Indian Forester. P.No.47-54.
46. Rathakrishnan, P., R.Nainamalai, R.Ezhumalai and M.Paramathma. 2005. Forests - harbour for wild medicinal plants. My Forest, March 2005. Vol.41(1). P.No.79-85.
47. Rathakrishnan, P., M.Paramathma and K.T.Parthiban. Screening and multiplication of superior genotypes of neem for quality wood production. P.No.677-684.
48. Rajendran, P., M.Paramathma, K.S.Neelakantan and K.T.Parthiban. Genetic variability and association studies in pod and seed characteristics of kapok (Ceiba pentandra Linn. Gaertn.) In Tamil Nadu.
49. Rajendran, P., M.Paramathma, K.S.Neelakantan and K.T.Parthiban. Genetic variability and association studies in clonal traits of kapok (Ceiba pentandra Linn. Gaertn.) in Tamil Nadu.
50. Sathesh, P.Rathakrishnan and M.Paramathma. Genetic variability and associated studies on clones of Bambusa bamboo and Dendrocalamus strictus.
51. Kumaran, K., K.T.Parthiban and M.Paramathma. Variation of oil content in Pungam (Pongamia pinnata (L.) Pierre) as influenced by Agro-eco-zones and soils types of Tamil Nadu.
52. Paramathma, M. and K.T.Parthiban. Metabolites from forests for plant, animal and human health.
53. Paramathma, M., K.Kumaran. Suitable trees for agroecozones and soil types.
III. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES
1. Kumaran, K., M.Paramathma, K.T.Parthiban and Jude Sudhagar. 2003. Release (Introduction) of Simarouba glauca - A Potential Species for Drought Prone Areas. Paper presented in the IUFRO International Conference World Perspectives on Short Rotation Forestry for Industrial and Rural Development, Sept. 7-13, 2003, Solan, India.
2. Kumaravelu., S.R. Sree Rangasamy and M. Paramathma 2000. Studies on hybrid evaluation in Casuarina equisetifolia. Paper presented at International Symposium on "Hybrid breeding and genetics", Noosa lake, QFRI, Australia, 9-14 April, 2000.
3. Paramathma. M and Surendran. 1997. Nature of Gene action Governing physiological attributes in Eucalyptus. Brazil, 1997.
4. Paramathma . M., and C.Surendran., R.S.V. Rai and S. Balaji., 1998. Acacia research in Tamil Nadu. Paper presented at CSIRO-forestry and Forest products -seminar, Canberra, Australia, 1998.
5. Paramathma, M, and Surendran , C, 2000 Exploitation of heterosis for Afforestation in Eucalyptus. Paper presented at International Symposium on Hybrid breeding and genetics", Noosa lake, QFRI, Australia, 9-14 April,2000.
6. Paramathma, M. and C. Surendran 1998. Review on Casuarina tree improvement. Paper presented at Dept. of Forestry ANU, Canberra, 29th October, 1998.
7. Paramathma, M. Balaji, C. Surendran and S. Balaji 1998. Heritability, correlation and Genetic divergence for morpho - physiological traits in Eucalyptus. Paper presented at the CSIRO-ATSC seminar on 24th September 1998. CSIR, Canberra, Australia.
8. Paramathma, M. C. Surendran and S. Balaji. 1996. Undergraduate programme in forestry in Tamil Nadu Agricultural University - An overview. Paper presented at FAO Conference on Forestry Education, 17-19 Nov, 1996, Santiago, Chile.
9. Paramathma, M.., C.Surendran, S. Balaji and G. Kumaravelu. 2000. Exploitation of hybrid vigour in Eucalyptus - strategies for adoption. Paper presented at National workshop on transfer of forest technologies, Dec, 17-18, 1999. ICFRE , IFGTB, Coimbatore.
10. Paramathma, M.., C.Surendran, S. Balaji and G. Kumaravelu. 2000. Exploitation of hybrid vigour in Eucalyptus - strategies for adoption. Paper presented at National workshop on transfer of forest technologies, Dec, 17-18, 1999. ICFRE , IFGTB, Coimbatore.
11. Paramathma. M and C. Surendran. And R.S. V. Rai 1997. Heritability in Eucalyptus globules. IUFRO Conference on silviculture and improvement of Eucalyptus. Brazil, 1997.
12. Paramathma. M. and C. Surendran 1997. Nature of gene Action Governing morphological Attributes in Eucalyptus species. IUFRO Conference on Silviculture and Improvement of Eucalyptyus. Salvador, Brazil 24-29 August 1997. PP.276.
13. Paramathma.M. C. Surendran and K. T. Parthiban 1996. Principal component analysis in C.equisetifolia. Paper presented at 1996 QFRI-IUGRO Conference, October 20-26, 1996, Queensland, Australia.
14. Parmathma, M and C. Surendran. 1998. Eucalyptus tree improvement programme in Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. Presented at the CSIR -ATSC seminar on 24th Septemper 1998. CSIR, Canberra, Australia.
15. Surendran. C. and M. Parmathma 1996. Heterosis and exploitation in Eucalyptus species paper presented at International Con. OnTree improvement, 1996, Queensland, Australia.
16. Venkatraman, J., M.Paramathma., C.Surendran and S.Balaji. 1997. Embryo rescue in the interspecific crosses of Eucalyuptus species. XI Common Wealth Forestry Conference, Zimbabwe, May 27-30, 1997.
17. Venkatraman. J., Paramathma. M. and C. Surendran . 1997. Pollen fertility studies in Eucalyptus species. IUFRO conference on Silviculture and improvement of Eucalyptus. Brazil, 1997.
18. Paramathma.M.,K.T.Parthiban, N.Malathi and S.Sudhagar .2006 . Agro-technology of Karanja. Third International Conference,
19. Rathakrishnan, R., K.Sasikumar, J.Sundarsingh Rajapandian and M.Paramathma. 2002. Biofertilizer technology for the production of quality seedlings in Simarouba glauca (Linn.). International symposium on "Molecular approaches for improved crop productivity and quality" held on May 22-24, 2002 at Centre for Plant Molecular Biology, TNAU, Coimabtore.
20. Balasubramanian, A., K.Gurumurthi and M.Paramathma. Genetics and clonal technology for meeting wood demand in India. Envis….. Forestry Bulletin. P.No.36-40.
21. Parthiban, K.T., M.Paramathma and R.Jude Sudhagar. Early flowering and fruit setting in Rooted cuttings of Neem (Azadirachta indica A.Juss). Reprinted from "The Indian Forester", Vol.128, No.8, August 2002. P.No.935-937.
NATIONAL SEMINARS, CONFERENCE/ SYMPOSIA ETC.,
1. Annamalai. R., C. Surendran, R.S.V.Rai and M. Paramathma. 1995. Eucalyptus tree improvement in Tamil Nadu Agri. University International workshops on research methods in Forestry, 22-23, March 1995, Jabalpur, India.
2. Antony Joseph Raj, M., Paramathma , C. Surendran , J.Sundersingh , P. Wiswanathan and S. Ganesh Ram. Genetic Divergence studies in Dendrocalamus strictus (Roxb) Nees. National workshop on promotion of Bamboo for development of wastelands. Raipur (M.P).
3. Antony Joseph Raj , M., M. Paramathma., C. Surendran ., P. Viswanathan ., J. Sundersingh Rajapandian and S. Balaji 2000. Correlation and path coefficient analysis in Dendrocalamus strictus (Roxb) Nees. Paper presented in National workshop on Bamboo for wasteland development on 20-21 January, 2000, Raipur, U.P.
4. Antony Joseph Raj , M., M. Paramathma., C. Surendran ., P. Viswanathan ., Sundersingh Rajapandian and S. Balaji 2000. Correlation and path coefficient analysis in Bambusa Bambos (L) Voss. Paper presented in National workshop on Bamboo for wasteland development on 20-21 January, 2000, Raipur, U.P.
5. Antony Joseph Raj, M., M. Paramathma, C. Surendran and J. Sundarsingh Rajapandian., P. Viswanathan and S. Ganesh Ram. 1999. Genetic divergence studies in Bambusa bambos (L) voss. Paper presented at the National Symposium on forestry towards 21st century Coimbatore , held on 27-28 September, 1999, pp.51
6. Antony Joseph Raj, M..Paramathma., C.Surendran., J.Sundersingh Rajapandian., P.Viswanathan and S. Ganesh Ram. 1999. Variability in Bambusa bambos (L) voss. Paper presented at the National Symposium on forestry towards 21st Century Coimbatore, held on 27-28 September, 1999, pp.112.
7. Arun Prasad, K.C.A., C. Surendran and M. Paramathma. 1999. Correlation and path analysis in Tectona grandis. Paper presented at the National Symposium on forestry towards 21st century Coimbatore , held on 27-28 September, 1999, pp.1
8. Ashok Kumar and M. Paramathma 2002. Selection and Breeding for pollution resistance in trees. In: Proc. of Strategies on Environment Management, May 20-21. Held at Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam. p 62.
9. B.Balaji., M.Paramathma., R. Gokul and C. Surendran 1999. Genetics of wood traits in Eucalyptus parents and their hybrid. Paper presented at the National Symposium on forestry towards 21st century Coimbatore, held on 27-28 September, 1999, pp.111-112.
10. Balaji, B., K.T. Parthiban., M.Paramathma and C. Surendran. 1997. In vitro introductuction of symbiotic organisms for better growth and survival of seedlings. Paper presented National Conference on "Frontiers in Biofertilizers and biopesticides" 28th and 29th December 1997 held at Yashwantrao Chavan College of Science, Karad. & Microbiologists Society, Karad.
11. Balaji, B., M.Paramathma. R. Gokul., C. Surendran and S.K. Bagchi 1998. Association of Moropho - physicalagical traits with wood volume. First national plant breeding congress, on breeding strategies for 21st century. ISPB, TNAU, Coimbatore, July, 1-3, 1998.pp12.
12. Balaji. B., M.. Paramathma., R. Gokul., Surendran and Ganesh Ram,. 1999. Correlation and path analysis in wood. Anatomical Traits. Paper presented at the National Symbosium on forestry towards 21st century Coimbatore, held on 27-28 September, 1999, Coimbatore, pp48.
13. Balasubramanian, A., C. Surendran., M. Paramathma. And S. Balaji. 2000. Seedlings vigour and rhizome multiplication in Bambusa bamboos. In: Proceed. Of the National workshop on Bamboo to be held at Raipur, M.P. between 20 - 21st January, 2000.
14. Balasubramanian, A., M. Paramathma, I. Sekar and M. P. Divya. 2002. Exotic trees - Potential bio-pollutants. In: Proc. of Strategies on Environment Management, May 20-21. Held at Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam. p 79.
15. Balasubramanian, A., M. Paramathma, I. Sekar and M. P.Divya. 2002. Exotic trees - Potential bio-pollutants. In: Proc. of Strategies on Environment Management, May 20-21. Held at Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam. P 79.
16. Balasubramanian, A., M. Paramathma, M. and K.Geetanjali, 2003. Conservation of Few forest based medicinal plants through medicinal parks- An experience. In: Proc. of National seminar on Medicinal Plants and Health care. Aug 27-28 2003. held at PSGRK College, Coimbatore 4.
17. Balasubramanian, A., M. Paramathma, M. and K.Geetanjali, 2003. Conservation of Few forest based medicinal plants through medicinal parks- An experience. In: Proc. of National seminar on Medicinal Plants and Health care. Aug 27-28 2003. held at PSGRK College, Coimbatore 4.
18. Balasubramanian, A., M. Paramathma, M. P. Divya and I. Sekar, 2002. Laws that protect our environment. In: Proc. of Strategies on Environment Management, May 20-21. Held at Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam. p 73.
19. Balasubramanian, A., M.Paramathma and K.Geethanjali. 2003. Mass multiplication of Jatropha curcas through vegetation propagation. Proc. of the National Workshop on Jatropha and other perennial oilseed species" held on 5-8 August 2003 in Pune, India. P.60-62.
20. Balasubramaniam, A., M.Paramathma and K.Geethanjali. 2003. Conservation of few forests based medicinal plants through medicinal parts - An experience. Abstracts of National Seminar on Medicinal plants and health care (ICMR Sponsored) held at 27th and 28th August at PSGR Krsihnammal College for Women, Coimbatore.
21. Geethanjali, K., A.Balasubramanian and M.Paramathma. 2003. Seed Technological studies in Jatropha curcas. Proc. of the National Workshop on Jatropha and other perennial oilseed species" held on 5-8 August 2003 in Pune, India. P.50-53.
22. Gokul, R., M., Paramathma., B. Balaji ., and C. Surendran 1999. Genetic divergence analysis in Eucalypturs species. Paper presented at the National Symposium on forestry towards 21st Century Coimbatore, held on 27-28 September, 1999, pp.53
23. Gokul. R.., M.Paramathma., B. Balaji and C. Surendran. 1999. Variability and heritability studies in Eucalyptus spp. Paper presented at the National Symposium on forestry towards 21st century Coimbatore, held on 27-28 September 1999, Coimbatore pp.111.
24. Gurunathan, N., M.Paramathma, P.Srimathi, K.Kumaran and K.T.Parthiban. 2003. Identification of physiological maturity based on fruit colour in Jatropha curcas. Abstracts of National Seminar on "Non-conventional energy resources of Biological origin" held at PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore held on 7th December 2005. P.No.38-39.
25. Gurunathan, N., M.Paramathma, P.Srimathi, K.Kumaran and K.T.Parthiban. 2003. Fruit characters for selection of quality seeds in Jatropha curcas. Abstracts of National Seminar on "Non-conventional energy resources of Biological origin" held at PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore held on 7th December 2005. P.No.38-39.
26. Jude Sudhagar, R., C. Surendran and M.Paramathma 1999. Genetic analysis of morphological traits in Eucalyptus grandis Hill ex. Maiden. Paper presented at the National Symoposium on forestry towards of 21st century Coimbatore, held on 27-28 September, 1999, pp.53.
27. Kumaran, K., K.T.Parthiban and M.Paramathma. 2003. Variation in oil content of Pongamia pinnata as influenced by agro-ecozones and soil types of Tamil Nadu. Proc. of the National Workshop on Jatropha and other perennial oilseed species" held on 5-8 August 2003 in Pune, India. P.100-102.
28. Kumaravelu. G., S. R. Sree Rangasamy, M. Paramathma, and R. S.V. Rai. 1999. Evaluation of Juvenile adult correlation in Casuarina equisetifolia. Paper presented at the National symbosium on forestry towards 21st century, held on 27-28 September, 1999, Coimbatore, PP 36.
29. Neelakantan, K.S., K.T.Parthiban and M. Paramathma. 2000. Tissue culture techniques for a few tree species. Workshop on Tissue culture - Applications, 20th Sept., 2000, held at Bhopal.
30. Paramathma M., C. Surendran S. Balaji, B. Balaji and S. K. Bagcji 1998. Association Analysis in Tectona grandis. Paper presented in the National plant breeding Congress. Coimbatore, April 1998. Pp 116.
31. Paramathma and C. Surendran . 1998. Gene Action governing physiological traits in Eucalyptus species. First national plant breeding congress, on Breeding strategies for 21st century. ISPB, TNAU, Coimbatore, July, 1-3. 1998.pp 13.
32. Paramathma, M and C. Surendran 2000. Role of matting design in Tree improvement. In : Vegetative propagation of trees principles and practices. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University , Coimbatore. P.1-6.
33. Paramathma, M, Antony Joseph Raj, M. Paramathma ., C. Surendran ., P Viswanathan, M. Sundersingh Rajapandian., and S. Balaji 2000.Variability in Dendroalamus strictus Nees. Paper presented in National workshop on promotion of Bamboo for development pf wastelands. Raipur (M.P).
34. Paramathma, M. 2002. Breeding for wood qualities in tree species. Centre for Advance Studies in Plant Breeding, Pub: CPBG, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore.
35. Paramathma, M. and A. Balasubramanian, 2003. Tree breeding strategies for Pongamia pinnata In: .Procd. of the National Seminar of Jatropha and other bio diesel plants. [eds]. Hegde and David. Held at Pune, 8-10, Aug.2003.
36. Paramathma, M. and K.T.Parthiban and K.K.Kumaran 2003. Genetic improvement of Madhuca latifolia In.Procd. of the National Seminar of Jatropha and other bio diesel plants. [eds]. Hegde and David. Held at Pune, 8-10, Aug.2003.
37. Paramathma, M. K.T.Parthiban and K.Sasikumar 2002. Impact of air pollution on Forest Ecosystem. In: Proc. of Strategies on Environment Management, May 20-21. Held at Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam. p 62.
38. Paramathma, M., A. Balasubramanian, and K. Geetanjali, 2003. Genetic improvement and Mass multiplication strategies for few forest Based medicinal plants. In: Proc. of National seminar on Medicinal Plants and Health care., Aug 27-28 2003. held at PSGRK College, Coimbatore 4. pp28.
39. Paramathma, M., and C. Surendran 1998. Gene action Governing physiological traits in Eucalyptus species Paper presented in the First National Plant breeding Congress. Coimbatore, April, 1998. pp13
40. Paramathma, M., C.Surendran., S.Balaji and G.Kumaravelu 1999. Exploitation of hybrid vigour in Eucalyptus .strategis for adoption. In proceed National Workshop on Transfer of forest technologies. Workshop held at IFGTB, Coimbatore. Pp.19.
41. Paramathma, M., K.T. Parthiban, K.Kumaran and K.S. Neelakantan. 2003. An overview of tree improvement strategies for augmenting growth and seed yield in tree borne oil seeds. In: Proceedings of the National seminar on Bio diesel for decentralized rural areas. Sep.27-28, 2003. held at PSG Inst. of Technology, Coimbatore.
42. Paramathma, M., M. Antony Joseph Raj., C. Surendran., P.Viswanathan., J.Sundersingh Rajapandian and S. Balaji 2000. Variability in Dendrocalamus strictus (Roxb) Nees. Paper presented in National workshop on bamboo for wasteland development on 20-21 January , 2000, Raipur, U.P.
43. Paramathma, M., Surendran, Viswanathan., S.Ramesh., Sundersingh Rajapandian and S. Balaji 1999. Status of bamboo in Tamil Nadu. Paper presented at peer review cum Workshop on Bamboo, 27 Sep., 1999 at ICFRE, Dehradun.
44. Paramathma. M. and C. Surendran 1999 Genetic divergence in Eucalyptus species. Paper presented at the National Symposium on forestry towards 21st Century, held on 27-28 September, 1999, Coimbatore pp.44.
45. Paramathma. M. and C.Surendran. 1999. Variability and Genetic advance in Eucalyptus globulus paper presented at the National Symposium on forestry towards 21st century Coimbatore , held on 27-28 September, 1999. Pp.108-109.
46. Paramathma. M.Surendran and Rai. 1998. regression and Principal component analysis in Eucalyptus globules Labill. First national plant breeding congress, on breeding strategis for 21st century. ISPB, TNAU, Coimbatore, July, 1-3, 1998.pp118.
47. Paramathma, M., K.Kumaran, K.T.Parthiban and K.S.Neelakantan. 2003. Mass propagation of Jatropha curcas for wasteland afforestation programmes in Tamil Nadu. Proc. of the National Workshop on Jatropha and other perennial oilseed species" held on 5-8 August 2003 in Pune, India. P.48-49.
48. Paramathma, M. 2005. Pungam for biodiesel production. Conference on Agricultural based Biodiesel held on 29th January 2005 at Coimbatore conducted by Muthumalla Arakattalai, Coimbatore. P.12-13.
49. Parthiban . K.T. ., C. Surendran and M. Paramathma. 1999. Micro propagation and tissue culture techniques for a few multipurpose tree species. Paper presented at the National Symposium on forestry towards 21st century Coimbatore, held on 27-28 September 1999, PP.45
50. Parthiban, B. Balaji, M. Paramathma and K. S. Neelakandan 2000. Forests as a source for commercially important medicinal plants at Kongu Nadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore August, 21-22, 2000.
51. Parthiban, B. Balaji, M. Paramathma and K. S. Neelakandan 2000. Secondary plant metabolites - products of interest to industry. Paper presented at the National seminar on Medicinal plants at Kongu Nadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore.
52. Parthiban, K.T., C. Surendran and M. Paramathma. 1999. Micropropagation tissue culture techniques for a few multipurpose tree species. In: National Symposium on Forestry towards 21st century, 27-28 September. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. P.45.
53. Parthiban. K.T, M. Paramathma, and K.Sasi Kumar 2002. Breeding for air pollution tolerance in trees species. In: Proc. of Strategies on Environment Management, May 20-21. Held at Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam. p 162.
54. Parthiban, K.T., M.Paramathma, U.Khanna, M.Jagatram and K.Kumaran. 2003. Screening superior genotypes for higher oil content and clonal propagation in Mahua (Madhuca latifolia). Proc. of the National Workshop on Jatropha and other perennial oilseed species" held on 5-8 August 2003 in Pune, India. P.108-111.
55. Pugazhendi, P., C.Surendran and M. Paramathma 1999. Effect of age on growth and wood properties in Eucalyptus grandis. Paper presented at the National Symposium on forestry towards 21st century Coimbatore, held on 27-28 September, 1999, pp.114.
56. Pugazhendi, P., Surendran and M . Paramathma . 1998. Effect of age on growth and wood properties in Eucalyptus grandis Hill ex. Maid. First national plant breeding strategies for 21st century. ISPB, TNAU, Coimbatore, July, 1-3, 1998.pp 13.
57. Pugazhendi. P., C. Surendran and M. Paramathma 1999. Correlation and path coefficient analysis of pulpwood traits in Eucalyptus gramdis. Paper presented at the National Symposium on forestry towards 21st Century. Coimbatore, held on 27-28 September, 1999. pp.113.
58. Pugazhendi. P., C. Surendran and M. Paramathma. 1998. Effect age on growth and wood properties in E. grandis. Paper presented in the First National plant breeding Congress. Coimbatore, April, 1998. pp117.
59. Rajesh, G., R.S. V. Rai., K. T. Parthiban and M. Paaramathma 1999. In-vitro planlet regeneration of Acacia magium wild. Paper presented at the National Symposium on forestry towards 21st Century Coimbatore, held on 27-28 September, 1999, pp.106
60. Rajesh, G., R.S.V. Rai, K.T. Parthiban and M. Paramathma. 1999. Tree improvement and biotechnology in vitro plantlet regeneration of Acacia mangium wild. In: National Symposium on Forestry towards 21st century, 27-28 September. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. P.106.
61. Rajesh. G., R.S.V.Rai., M. Paramathma,., K,T. Parthiban and S. Ganesh Ram. 1999. Isozyme characterization of Acacia auraculiformis, A. holosericea and A. mangium. Paper presented at the National Symposium on forestry towards 21 st century Coimbatore, held on 27-28 September, 1999, pp. 50.
62. Rathakrishnan, P., M.Paramathma, G.Dharmaraj, and K.T.Parthiban. 2004. Application of biotechnology in medicinal plants. Abstracts in National Conference on Biotechnology - present perspectives and future challenges held on 19th March at Erode Arts College, Erode. P.14.
63. Rathakrishnan, P., M.Paramathma and K.T.Parthiban. 2004. Abstract in National Seminar cum workshop on Bioinformatics for Biosciences held on March 22-24, 2004.
64. Surendran C., Paramathma.M. and R.S.V.Rai 1999. Exploitation of heterosis for afforestation by Eucalyptus. Paper presented at the Symposium on forestry towards 21st century, held on 27-28 september , 1999, Coimbatore -45.
65. Surendran, c and M.Paramathma 1997. Eucalyptus tree improvement programme in Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. Paper presented at Eucalyptus Workshop ICFRE, Dehradun, 29 September 1997.
66. Surendran, C., B. Balaji., M.Paramathma., R. Manikandan., K. T. Parthiban and K. Kumaran 2000. Progeny testing in Eucalyptus tereticornis. In: Recent advances in Eucalyptus Research. Eds. Bagchi, Mohan Vergese, Gurumurthi. Pub. ICFRE, IFGTB, Coimbatore.
67. Venkatraman, J., M. Paramathma., C.Surendran and B.Balaji. 1999. Genetic divergence among seven Eucalyptus species. Paper presented at the National Symposium on forestry towards 21st century Coimbatore , held on 27-28 September, 1999, pp.51.
68. Venkatraman,J., M.Paramathma., C. Surendran and B.Balaji. 1999. Path coefficient analysis in seven Eucalyptus species. Paper presented at the National Symposium on forestry towards 21st Century Coimbatore, held on 27-28 September, 1999, pp.112-113.
69. Viswanathan , P., M.Paramathma, C.Surendran., J.Sundersingh Rajapandian and S.Balaji. 1999. Evaluation of variability and heritability in mother nursery of Dendrocalamus strictus. Paper presented at the National Symposium on forestry towards 21st century Coimbatore, held on 27-28 September, 1999,pp.109.
POPULAR ARTICLES : A. ENGLISH
1. Chandrasekaran, Dhamodran. L. and M. Paramathma. 1995. Leucaena source of protein, a concentrate and a rich green fodder. Milcow, January , 1995.
2. Paramathma, M. and Sree Rangasamy. S. R. 1989. Guinea grass: Fodder grass for Milch cattle. Milcow, September 1989.
3. Paramathma, M. and C. V. Dhanakodi 1986. Nutrious fodder for milch animals. The Hindu dt. 18-3-87.
4. Paramathma, M., & C. V. Dhanakodi, 1987. Desmodium toartuozum - A shade loving fodder crop. Farm Bulletin : 4(10) 10.
5. Paramathma, M., & C. V. Dhanakodi 1998. Forage crops for coconut gardens. The Hindu. Dt. 6-7-88.
6. Paramathma, M., S. R.Sree Rangasamy and Sukanya Subramanian. 1990. Guinea-grass cultivation holds bright prospects. The Hindu, June dt.13, 1990
7. Paramathma, M., C. Surendran and S. Sree Rangasamy. 1991. Hardy perennial legume. The Hindu. April. Dt. 17, 1991.
8. Surendran, C. Sukanya Subramanian, M., Paramathma, M. Stepbhen Durairaj, N. Sivasamy and A. John Joel. Stylosanthes scabra. A proteineous pasture legume. Indian Farming.
9. Paramathma, M., C. Surendran . SIRATRO - A succulent perennial forages legume " The livestock advisor, Bangalore
10. Paramathma, M., and C. Surendran. Agathi - A multipurpose tree. The livestock advisor, Bangalore.
11. Sukanya Subramanian., N. Sivasamy., S. R. Sree Rangasamy and M. Paramathma. 1997. CO 1 Neelakalukattai - A drought tolerant pasture grass. Indian farming 1997.
12. Joseph Anton Amal and M. Paramathma 1998. Mangium - A Meritorious Timber Species for cultivation in India. Agri gold swarna sedyam (BI- Lingual monthly magazine). Pp. 19-21.
13. Dasthagir, M., G, Joseph Anton Amal and M. Paramathma 1997. Ceiba pentandra Gaertn., cultivation and its role in agro forestry practices in Tamil Nadu (INDIA). Agri gold Swarna sedyam (BI-Lingual monthly magazine).
14. Joeph Anton Amal., C. Surendran and M. Paramathma. 1999. Nitrogen fixing trees in forestry programmes. Agri gold swarna sedyam (BI- Lingual monthly magazine).
15. Paramathma, M 2000. Root/Shoot ratio of crops influenced by Co2 higher temperature and increased N availability. "The livestock advisor Bangalore. The livestock advisor. Bangalore.
16. Paramathma, M. 2000. Biodiversity in semi - arid regions Farm Bulletin : 17(11): PP. 4-9.
17. Paramathma . M., 2000. National parks and sanctuaries and their managements Agri gold swarna sedyam (B1- Lingual monthly magazine ).
18. Chandrasekar. S., M. Paramathma, S. Umeshkhana and K. S. Neelakandan. 2000. Forest for food security, The New Indian Express, dt 16.10.2000.
19. Balasubramanian. A., K. Gurumurthi and M. Paramathma. 2002. Genetics and clonal
technology for meeting wood demand in India. ENVIS Forestry Bulletin, 1(2): 36-40.
B. TAMIL
1. Paramathma. M. 1998. High yielding Rainfall forage crops. Ear Uzhavan: vol: 18 No 14.
2. Paramathma M., & Surendran 1989. Fodder trees. Vighana Vivasayam : April 1989: 24 25
3. Dhanakodi and M. Paramathma 1988. hedge Lucerne ; An excellent fodder crop. Vighana Vivasayam June 16-17
4. Paramathma M., & N. Sivasamy 1990. Emergency fodder - Deenanath grass. Ear Uzhavan Malar. 20 dt. 12.9.90
5. Paramathma M., C. Surendran & A. Palsamy1991 under utilized crops and thier cultivation packages. Valarum Velanmai. September 91. 9-10
6. Sekar C., C. Surendran , A . Palanisamy & M. Paramathma 1991. Timber sales of Mettupalayam an overview, Valarum Velanmai. July vol. 17. no (7) P 31-32.
7. Paramathma, M., Surendran & Sree Rangasamy. 1991. Leafy fodder - Deenanath grass. Milcow April 38-39.
8. Surendran C., Sukanya Subramanian., M. Paramathma 1992. Rabbit fodder - A drought tolerant perennial fodder. Valurum Velanmai Vol 18 No 12. December 1992, 46-49.
9. Paramathma M., 1989. Legume fodder. Ear Uzhavan : Vol 40 No 22. dt 28.10 89: pp21-23.
10. Paramathma M., & Sree Rangasamy 1990 Deenanath grass: A new fodder crop : Valarum Velanmai : Jan 90, Pp. 59-60.
11. Paramathma M., Surendran and Sree Rangasamy 1991. Protein rich grass. Milcow. 1991.38-41.
12. Paramathma M., C. Surendran & Sree Rangasamy . 1990. Non Poisonous good fodder . Ear Uzhavan. 1990. Pp 35-37
13. Paramathma M., & Surendran 1996. Eucalyptus cultivation. Viganyana vivasayam June 1996. Pp 36.
14. Paramathma M., Surendran and S.Balaji 1998. Casuarina cultivation. Valarum Velanmai. 1998 : P.37-42.
15. Sri Rangasamy S. R., M. Paramathma , L. Dhamodharan, & M . Govindasamy . 1983. Hedge Lucerne - A perennial fodder. Dhinamani daily dt . 10.10.83.
16. Paramathma M., L. Dhamodran and C. Surendran 1991. Soundal fodder and its better qualities. Valarum Velanmai April 1991.
17. Sri Rangasamy S. R., M. Paramathma. 1989. Co.1. Bajra-Napier fodder grass. Ear Uzhuavan. April. 1989.
18. Paramathma. M and Sri Rangasamy. 1991. Deenanath grass. Valarum Velanmai. Feb.1991.p.7-8.
19. Paramathma M., L. Dhamodharan and C. Surendran 1990. Soundal fodder - Better fodder qualities. Valarum Velanmai 1990
20. Paramathma M., C. Surendran Sunder Singh Rajapandian, Balaji and Manimegalai. 1999. Bamboo.- cultivation practices. Valarum Velanmai. March 1999. 39-42.
21. Paramathma. M., 1999. Holy Ganga. Grab and Acaccia. Nam Vazhi Velanmai. July - Sep- 1999. 39-42
22. Paramathma M., 1998. Teak cultivation Radio talk. dated. 7.5.98.
23. Paramathma. M., C. Surendran 2000. Kigelia Pinaata Vigyan Vivasayam April 2000.
24. Paramathma . M., & Surendran .2000. Gulmohar. Vighyan Vivasayam. April 2000.
25. Paramathma . M., & Surendran .2000. Tabebuia. Vighyan Vivasayam. April 2000.
26. Paramathma.M., Surendran.C., 2000. Cassials - Milcow. May 2000.
27. Paramathma.M., Surendran.C., 2000. Spathodia Vighyan Vivasayam. June 2000.
28. Paramathma.M., Surendran.C., 2000. Terminalias - Milcow July 2000.
29. Paramathma.M., Surendran.C., 2000. Hill thespesia and its Medicinal properities. Vighyan Vivasayam. Aug.2000.
30. Paramathma.M., Surendran.C., 2000.Delonix elata - Milcow . August 2000.
31. Paramathma.M., Surendran.C., 2000.Drumstick. Vighyan Vivasayam September 2000.
32. Paramathma.M., Surendran.C., 2000.Curry leaf and its Medicinal properties Vigzana Vivasayam. September. 2000.
33. Paramathma M., 1998. Wealth of forest Valarum Velanmai. September 1993.
34. Paramathma M., 1999. Birth right Sylvus 1999. 37-38.
35. Paramathma M., 1992. Forest Wealth Sylvus 1992 p 48-49.
36. Paramathma .M. 1995. Live like human being - Sylvus 1995.
37. Paramathma M., 2000. we are Sylvus. 2000.
38. Kumaran, K., J.Sundersingh Rajapandian and M.Paramathma.2002. Simaruba Ennai Maram. Valarum Velanmai, 28(11): 34-37.
39. Paramathma, M. 2001. Developing village by using (Illuppai) Mahula flowers. Nam Vazhi Velanmai. No.12, April-June 2001. P.No.12-15.
40. Kumaran, K., J.Sundarsingh Rajapandian and M.Paramathma. 2002. Simarouba - Oil tree. Valarun Velanmai - Nov. 2002. P.No.34-37.
41. Rajendran, P., K.S.Neelakantan, M.Paramathma and K.T.Parthiban. 2004. Pungan for healthy life. Kaalaikadir, Vivasai Kadir. Dated 25-03-04.
42. Paramathma, M. 2005. Queen of flower - Laegestromia. Valarum Velanmai. July 2005. P.No.19-20.
43. Balasubramanian, A., M.Paramathma and K.K.Suresh. 2002. Intercropping with tree crops. Ariga Ariviyal - Valarga Vizzanam - 2002. P.No.35.
44. Paramathma, M. 2005. Flowering of Thespesia. Valarum Velanmai. February 2005. P.No.41-42.
45. Paramathma, M., C.Surendran, J.Sundarsingh Rajapandian, S.Balaji and M.Manimegalai. 1999. Cultivation of Bamboo. Valarum Velanmai - October 1999. P.No.39-42.
BOOKS
1. Neelakantan, K.S., V.M. Srinivasan, M. Paramathma, K.T. Parthiban, M.P.Divya and I.Sekar. 2001. Tree Husbandry. Pub: Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam.
2. Neelakantan, K.S., V.M. Srinivasan, M. Paramathma and K.T. Parthiban. 2002. Training curriculum and effectiveness reviews on gender analysis and participatory forest management. Pub: Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam.
3. Neelakantan, K.S., M.Paramathma, A.Balasubramanian and M.P.Divya. Seminar on Strategies on Environment Management. Proceedings of the Seminar held at Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam, May 20-21, 2002.
4. Surendran.C. R.N.Sehgal and M. Paramathma 2003. Forest Tree Breeding. Pub. ICAR, New Delhi. P.206.
5. Balasubramanian, A., S.Venkatachalam and M.Paramathma. 2004. Genetic improvement of Acacia nilotica in Tamil Nadu. Shisham and Kikar - Mortality in India. Edited by S.S.Gill, S.K.Chauhan, H.N.Khajuria and Rajni Chauhan.
6. Paramathma, M. 2002. Breeding for wood quality improvement in trees. Plant Breeding approaches for quality improvement in crops. Edited by Dr.C.Surendran, Dr.K.Koodalingam, Dr.D.Packiaraj, Dr.C.Vanniarajan and Dr.M.Kumar. Published by Centre for Plant Breeding and Genetics, TNAU, Coimbatore. P.No.386-397.
7. Balasubramanian, A., Paramathma, M. and G.Saravanan. 2005. Genetic improvement of Pongamia pinnata. ICAR Winter School 2005 on "Strategies for Production, Processing and Development of Biofuels" held between 1st to 21st December 2005 at FC&RI, Mettupalayam. Edited by Dr.M.Paramathma, Dr.K.T.Parthiban, Dr.A.Balasubramanian and Dr.P.Raghuram Singh.
8. Paramathma, M., K.T.Parthiban and K.S.Neelakantan. 2005. Jatropha curcas. Book published by FC&RI, Mettupalayam.
Centre of Excellence in Biofuels
Assistant Professor (Forestry)
Name : Dr.R.Jude Sudhagar
Designation : Asst.Professor , Centre of Excellence in Biofuels
Agricultural Engineering College and Research
Institute, Coimbatore.
Education :
1. B.sc (Forestry) – Forest college and Research institute, Mettupalayam– 1996
2. M.Sc. (Forestry) – Forest college and Research institute, Mettupalayam – 1999
3. Ph.D. in Forestry – Forest college and Research institute, Mettupalayam – 2005
Teaching Experience: 4 years
Academic Awards / Medals
Dr. S.Krishnamoorthy, Medal for the best student in M.Sc (Forestry)-1999.
Other information:
Ø Co Principal Investigator for ICAR Biofuel Scheme
Ø Member of Uttar Pradesh state Government weather forecasting team-
Ø (2002-03)
Ø Member of National Bamboo Group
