Dr. Bargavi Subbiah

Forest Ecologist, Wildlife and Sustainability researcher with expertise in forest restoration, biodiversity conservation, invasive species management and ecosystem resilience under climate change. Experienced in ecological field research, vegetation and wildlife assessments, GIS and remote sensing, and nature-based restoration approaches. Passionate about translating scientific research into practical restoration strategies through International collaboration and Sustainable Forest Management.

• Two weeks - International Forestry Summer Course organized byUniversitas Gadjah Mada (Fakultas Kehutanan)
• Three months - Carbon Management Specialist conducted by Indian Institute of Skill Development Training
• Two weeks - Climate change and Forests organized by Indian Institute of Science and Karnataka Forest Department
• Molecular Wildlife Forensics: Trained in DNA-based identification techniques for wildlife conservation and enforcement.
• Jungle Survival Training: Completed specialized forest survival and navigation training by the Special Task Force Training School.
• Natural Dyes Training: Acquired practical skills in extraction and application of eco-friendly dyes from natural sources.
• Net Zero 101: What, Why and How, United Nations University - Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability

• Most Outstanding Participant award by Fakultas Kehutanan in Forestry Summer Course organized by Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia.
• Best Poster Presentation Award in the Seventh Agricultural Graduate Students Conference by TNAU for 'Envisioning Amassment of Regenerating and Nourishing Food' at a scientific forum.
• Oral Presentation at an International Conference on 'Impact of Climate Change on Biodiversity - A Global Perspective.'
• GIS Day: Awarded for A Map-Based Research Storytelling contest - Every map tells a story organized by Tamil Nadu Agricultural University.

• Arockianathan Samson, Balasundaram Ramakrishnan and Subbaiah Bargavi, Leucism in the threestriped palm squirrel (Funambulus palmarum) at Gudalur Forest Division, Tamil Nadu, Southern India, 2017, Vol. 8 (3), Therya: Asociación Mexicana de Mastozoología A. C.,
• Bargavi S, Baranidharan K, Divya MP, Radha P and Vijayabhama M, Preliminary survey on the Indian wild boar damage in agricultural lands using ITKs in adjoining Tiger reserve of Tamil Nadu, India, 2022, 11(7), The Pharma Innovation Journal
• Bargavi S, Baranidharan K, Tilak M, Revathi R, Ganesan KN, Ragunath KP, Vijayabhama M, Hemalatha P, Ravi R, Kabinesh V, Suwethaasri D, Senna spectabilis (DC.) H. S. Irwin & Barneby invasion in India: Impacts, challenges and management - A review, 2025, 12(sp1), Plant Science Today
• Bargavi S, Baranidharan K, Tilak M, Revathi R, Ganesan KN, Ragunath KP, Vijayabhama M, Hemalatha P, Ravi R, Kabinesh V, Suwethaasri D, Nutrient-rich or anti-nutritional challenge? Evaluating Senna spectabilis (DC.) H.S. Irwin & Barneby for sustainable animal feed production, 2025, 12 (2), Plant Science Today
• Kabinesh V, Suwethaasri D, Baranidharan K, Ravi R, Tilak M, Kalpana M, Ragunath KP, A critical review of exploring the recent trends and technological advancements in forest biomass estimation, 2025, 12(sp1), Plant Science Today
• Vennila S, Hemalatha P, Vijayabhama, Bargavi S, Eniya A. Suwethaasri D, Baranidharan K, Ravi R, Tilak M, Kalpana M, Ragunath KP, Hemalatha P, Vijayabhama M, Kabinesh V, Bargavi S, Krishnamoorthi S, Aiswaryalakshmi AR, Assessing the impact of climate change on forest biomass and carbon sequestration in India: A systematic review, 2025, 12(3), Plant Science Today
• D. Suwethaasri, S.Manivasakan, K. Baranidharan, R. Ravi, P. Hemalatha, P. Radha, S. Bargavi and R. Nandha Kumar, Tree fodders for livestock nutrition: A review, 2025, 14(1), Annals of Phytomedicine
• Kabinesh V, Nandha Kumar R, Moulidharshan R, Bargavi S, Sabarish M, Kalpana R, Bridha Bharathi SA, Menaka S, Durgadevi R, Anusuya G and Bhuvaneshwari T, Sustainable apiculture in the Anthropocene: A multidisciplinary synthesis on mitigating global pollinator decline through advanced science and integrated management, 2025, SP-10(8), International Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry
• V. Kabinesh, R Moulidharshan, R Nandha Kumar, S Bargavi, T Thamizharasu, R Durgadevi, T Bhuvaneshwari, P Lokesh Kumar and Basavaraj Sumalingappa Purad, Mangrove Forests in a Changing World: Distribution, Change, Drivers and Climate Relevance, 2025, SP-8(9), International Journal of Research in Agronomy
• S. Radhakrishnan, Ashick Rajah R, Pragathi B Patil, Mukil Vas A, Bargavi S, Kabinesh V, Agroforestry for Natural Resources Management, 2025, RL International Publication, 978-9349493-10
• Kabinesh V, Bargavi S, Ravi R, Baranidharan K, Hemalatha P, Agroforestry: Enhancing the Biodiversity and Productivity in Farming Systems, 2025, 978-92941-94-8, 244-267
• Bargavi S and Kabinesh V, Climate Change, Carbon Sequestration, Jan 2026 (Yet to be Published)

• Investigating phytosociological dynamics, ecological impacts, and value addition of Senna spectabilis (DC.) within Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, Ecological Impact: Studied the invasion of Senna spectabilis and its effects on native flora, fauna, and habitat structure., Vegetation Studies: Analyzed phytosociological composition in infested, eradicated, and natural forests., Soil properties analysis: Conducted soil physicochemical and biological assessments across Senna-infested, eradicated, and natural forest sites., Wildlife Assessment: Evaluated mammalian diversity and habitat use in areas impacted by Senna spectabilis., Value Addition: Assessed fodder potential, biochar production (Pyrolysis) and management strategies for sustainable control and resource utilization., Eradication techniques: Five methods of eradication protocol were tried in MTR., Spatial Analysis: Mapped species spread using GIS and LULC techniques.
• Developing plant based wild boar repellent to mitigate human wild boar conflicts, Conflict Mitigation: Developed eco-friendly plant-based repellent formulations to reduce human-wild boar conflicts., Ethnobotanical Survey: Documented Indigenous Traditional Knowledge (ITK) on plants used for wild boar repellence., Phytochemical Analysis: Extracted and quantified alkaloids from identified repellent plants., Synergistic Testing: Assessed the combined effects of plant alkaloids and chilli extracts on wild boar deterrence behavior.

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