ASHOKNARAYANAN S

Detail-oriented researcher specializing in seed development and physiology, with proven expertise in seed quality enhancement and storage studies. Skilled in advanced instrumentation and techniques to improve seed quality and crop performance. Committed to delivering high-quality research outcomes through innovative approaches and scientific exploration.

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• Best Oral Presentation Award, International Conference on Unleashing the Power of Seed & Crop Health Innovations for a Food Secure World 2024, 11/21/24

• Seed Quality Enhancement
• Seed Quality Control
• Seed Testing
• Seed Developmental Biology
• Seed Physiology
• Seed Production
• Seed Storability Studies

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Research articles

Ashoknarayanan S, Murugeshwari T, Umarani R, Vanitha C, Eevera T, and Tilak M. 2025. Dysfunctional Carbohydrate Metabolism and Seed Vigour in Sweet Corn: a Review of Structural and Physiological Implications.Tropical plant biology, 18(1): 1-14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12042-025-09393-5.
Ashoknarayanan S, Umarani R, Vanitha C, Eevera T, Djanaguiraman M, Sudha P, and Anand T. 2025. Rapid depletion of total sugars in stored sweet corn seeds limits shelf life Plant Science Today. 12(1): 1-12. https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.6141 

Ashoknarayanan S, Sundareswaran S, Raja K, and Sathya Moorthy PON. 2021. Engineered zinc oxide quantum dots for enhancing seed germination and seedling vigor in blackgram (Vigna mungo). The Pharma Innovation Journal 10(11): 312-318.
Vinoth Kumar M, Sundaralingam K, Vijaya Geetha V, Vanitha C, Vinoth K N, Ashoknarayanan S. 2024. Nodule Associated Plant Probiotics on Seed Quality of Greengram (Vigna radiata L.) under Ambient Storage Condition. Legume Research - An International Journal. DOI: 10.18805/LR-5360
Madhan K, Raja K, Lakshmanan A, Kannan M, Karthikeyan M. and Ashoknarayanan S. 2021. Bio-molecule (Curcumin) Seed invigoration for extending the shelf-life of blackgram (Vigna mungo) under accelerated ageing. The Pharma Innovation Journal 10(10): 1780-1784. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22271/tpi.2021.v10.i10z.8414
Book chapters:
Ashoknarayanan S, Selvarani SR and Pozhilarasi S. 2024. Organic Seed Production: Challenges and Opportunities. In ‘Seed Innovations: Advances in Seed Science Technology and Development’. Stella International Publications. ISBN: 978-93-48909-71-8.
Ashoknarayanan S, Jayashri S and Selvarani SR. 2023. Seed Longevity and Deterioration. In Genetics and Plant Breeding: A Collaborative Insight. Stella International Publication 21(1): 460 – 477. ISBN: 978-81-971840-3-1.
Selvarani SR, Ashoknarayanan S and Pozhilarasi S. 2024. The Impact of Climate Change on Seed Viability and Production. In ‘Seed Innovations: Advances in Seed Science Technology and Development’. Stella International Publications. ISBN: 978-93-48909-71-8.
Jayashri S, Ashoknarayanan S and Selvarani SR. 2023. Seed Storage and Packaging. In Genetics and Plant Breeding: A Collaborative Insight. Stella International Publication 22(1): 478 – 490. ISBN: 978-81-971840-3-1.
Pozhilarasi S, Rajalakshmi K, Selvarani SR and Ashoknarayanan S. 2024. Seed Innovation for Drought and Stress Tolerance. In ‘Seed Innovations: Advances in Seed Science Technology and Development’. Stella International Publications. ISBN: 978-93-48909-71-8.
Popular Articles:
Navin Kumar T, Haripriya S, Vinoth K N, Ashoknarayanan S and Vinoth Kumar M. 2023. Role of Smart Nano capsules in Food Industry. Krishi Science. 4(12): 5-8. ISSN:2583-4150.