THEME 2 – Soil-Crop Dynamics:Trends,Challenges and Solutions

Soil-crop dynamics are vital for understanding and improving agricultural productivity, yet they encounter several challenges and emerging trends. Key aspects include maintaining soil health and fertility, exploring beneficial microbes that support soil and crop health, and utilizing innovative solutions like advanced tools for monitoring and managing crop and soil conditions from a distance. These methods address issues such as soil degradation, climate change, and the demand for sustainable practices, ultimately enhancing crop productivity, resilience, and sustainability.

  • Dr. M.K. Kalarani – Director (DCM)
  • Dr. P. Balasubramaniam – Director (DNRM)
  • Dr. R. Thamizh Vendan – Registrar, TNAU
  • Dr. S. Pazhanivelan – Director (CWGS)
  • Dr. N. Maragatham – Dean (CSW)
  • Dr. P. Jeyakumar – Director (P&M)
  • Dr. E. Somasundaram – Director (ABD)
  • Dr. P.P. Mahendran – Dean, AC&RI, Madurai
  • Dr. K. Subrahmaniyan – Director, TRRI, Aduthurai
  • Dr. P. Dhevagi – Prof. & Head (Environmental Sciences)
  • Dr. D. Selvi – Prof. & Head (Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry)
  • Dr. U. Sivakumar – Prof. & Head (Agricultural Microbiology)
  • Dr. V. Gomathi – Prof. & Head (Centre for Agricultural Nanotechnology)
  • Dr. D. Muthumanickam – Prof. & Head (Remote Sensing & GIS)
  • Dr. P. Parasuraman – Prof. & Head (Agronomy)
  • Dr. N.K. Sathyamoorthy – Prof. & Head (Agro Climate Research Centre)
  • Dr. A. Senthil – Prof. & Head (Crop Physiology)
  • Ms. Gandikota Rupa Lalitha – II Ph.D. (Soil Science)
  • Mr. Pawale Amol Vishwas – II Ph.D. (Agricultural Microbiology)
  • Mr. T. Navinkumar – II Ph.D. (Nano Science and Technology)
  • Mr. S. Satheesh – II Ph.D. (Remote Sensing & GIS)
  • Ms. G. Asha Selvi – II Ph.D. (Agronomy)
  • Mr. R. Rajasekar – II Ph.D. (Plant Physiology)
  • Ms. E. Devadarshini – I Ph.D. (Agricultural Meteorology)
  • Mr. S. Gowtham – I Ph.D. (Environmental Science)