Publications

1. Ajith Kumar, K. G., Sunil Kesavadeth, G. and Suresh Kumar, K. A (2014) Effect of IBA pre-soaking in the regain of lost viability in the seeds of  Myristica malabarica Lam. International Journal of Current Research 6(5).6(06) : 6974-6978

2. Richard Scaria, Suresh Kumar K. A, Vijayan P.K (2014)- Paddy land conversion as a threat to floristic biodiversity- A study on Karimpuzha Watershed , Palakkad Distrct, Kerala, South India. International Journal of Environmental  Science . 4(6): 881 – 892

3. Suresh Kumar, K. A., Sequeira, S., ManojKumar, A. and Smitha, C. K.( 2015) Effect of different oil cakes and leaf extracts on growth of Ganoderma in in vitro condition. Devagiri J. Sci. 1 (1) : 57-60
4. Ajith Kumar, K.G., Sunil Kesavadeth, G., Pradeepkumar, V., Suresh Kumar K. A., Binuole V.R. and Aswathy P.J.  Pulping qualities of six year old clone of Eucalyptus tereticonis. Sm. International Journal of Current Research 7(12) : 23928-23931
5. Ajith Kumar, K.G., Sunil Kesavadeth, G., Pradeepkumar, V., Suresh Kumar K. A and Dinesh Babu K. V .(2016)FTIR Spectral Analysis of the Phytocostituents  on te Mace of Myristica fragrans for the Detection of Possible Adultration with the Mace of Myristica malabarica and Myristica beddomii.. International Journal of Current Research.Vol.8. Issue:11.pp-40897-40903.
6. Suresh Kumar K A,  Anilkumar C, Ajithkumar K G, and      Prajith T M.(2019). Comparative study on level of ABA during artificial dehydration in seeds of Myristica sps. and orthodox seeds. Proceedings  of the two day National Seminar on New Horizons for Biodiversity – Climate Change and Human Security  organized by Dept. of Botany, Govt. College , Kottayam on 21-22 November 2019, sponsored by Directorate of Collegiate Education, Kerala.

Books/ Chapters Published

Proceedings of the UGC Sponsored National Seminar Role of lower group of plants in the forest ecosystem: Diversity, Conservation and Utilization potential, organized by Govt. College Chittur, Palakkad, 9^th and 10^th  December 2015.Pp-149

Suresh Kumar K A,  and      Prajith T M (2019) “VITHARIVUKAL”.Sreehari Books Publishers Group, Mavelikkara. (ISBN 81-924853-8-2)

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Paper Presentations

1. Suresh Kumar K.A, Manoj Kumar A,Sequeira, Sand Smitha C. K “Mushroom Cultivation  – A holistic approach for green development : A case study from Chittur Thaluk, Palakkad District”. Paper presented during UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Beneficial fungi with special reference to Mushroom Cultivation, Mycorrhiza and Fungal Bio-Control Agents” organized by Dept. of Botany, Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha on 4^th and 5^th December 2014.

2. Sequeira, S., Manoj Kumar A, Suresh Kumar K. Aand Smitha C. K. 2015. Comparative phytosociological analysis of lichens from two Panchayats of Palakkad district, Kerala state. Paper presented during UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Role of lower group of plants in the forest ecosystem: Diversity, Conservation and Utilization potential, organized by Govt. College Chittur, Palakkad, 09-10 December 2015.

3. Anuja V, Sequeira, S.,  Manoj Kumar A, Suresh Kumar K. Aand Smitha C. K. 2015. Community structure analysis of lichens from a coastal area: a case study from Cherthala thaluk of Alapuzha district, Kerala state. Paper presented during UGC Sponsored National Seminar Role of lower group of plants in the forest ecosystem: Diversity, Conservation and Utilization potential, organized by Govt. College Chittur, Palakkad, 09-10 December 2015.

4. Suresh Kumar K.AAadhisree S, and Vaishnavi M  2015. A comparative study on the yield of mushroom Pleurotus sajor-caju (Fr) Sing on various substrata. . Paper presented during UGC Sponsored National Seminar Role of lower group of plants in the forest ecosystem: Diversity, Conservation and Utilization potential, organized by Govt. College Chittur, Palakkad, 09-10 December 2015.

5. Sneha Balakrishnan, Sreelakshmi Kuttikod, Suresh Kumar K.A., and Prasanth G.Narasimha-Shenoi.,(2019)..Mathematical interpretation of aesthetic value of floral structure and mode of pollination in some angiosperm plants. Science Leaflet.ISSN 2277-4297 (Print) 0976-1098 (Online).

6. Suresh Kumar K A,  Anilkumar C, Ajithkumar K G_,and      Prajith T M (.2019). Effect of  phytohormone pre- soacking in the  seed germination of  Myristica sps. Proceedings of the National seminar on Conservation of Biological Resources of Western Ghats’ organized by Dept of Botany, Govt. College Chittur, Palakkad on 5-6 December 2019, sponsored by Directorate of Collegiate Education, Kerala.

7. Effect of Pre Sowing Cold Treatment on Seedling Vigor Index of Paddy. Suresh Kumar K. A., Swathy S. J. and Prajith T. M.Proceedings of the National seminar on Conservation of Biological Resources of Western Ghats’ organized by Dept of Botany, Govt. College Chittur, Palakkad on 5-6 December 2019, sponsored by Directorate of Collegiate Education, Kerala.

8. Standardisation of effective storage practice of Myristica malabarica . Lam seed. Suresh Kumar K. A.,Anilkumar C., Ajithkumar K. G. and Prajith T. MProceedings of the National seminar on Conservation of Biological Resources of Western Ghats’ organized by Dept of Botany, Govt. College Chittur, Palakkad on 5-6 December 2019, sponsored by Directorate of Collegiate Education, Kerala.

9. Comparison of physiological features of viable and non-viable recalcitrant seedswith special reference to Myristica malabarica Lam. and Myristica magnifica Bedd. Suresh Kumar K. A.,Anilkumar C., Ajithkumar K. G. and Prajith T. M.Proceedings of the National seminar on Conservation of Biological Resources of Western Ghats’ organized by Dept of Botany, Govt. College Chittur, Palakkad on 5-6 December 2019, sponsored by Directorate of Collegiate Education, Kerala.

10. In vitro shoot multiplication of Oroxylum indicum (l.) vent. an endangeredmedicinal tree. Smitha C. K., Udayan P. S. and Suresh Kumar K. A.Proceedings of the National seminar on Conservation of Biological Resources of Western Ghats’ organized by Dept of Botany, Govt. College Chittur, Palakkad on 5-6 December 2019, sponsored by Directorate of Collegiate Education, Kerala.

Areas Of Interest :

• Research

Field of Research :

• Plant Physiology
• Environment Science
• Traditional Knowledge

Research Projects and Grants

Seminars / Workshops Organized

Academic & Administrative Responsibilities

1. HoD, Dept. of Botany
2. Member, Board of Studies, Plant Science, University of Calicut.
3. District   Co-ordinator, Walk With a Scholar programme, Palakkad
4. Member , Expert Committee, SCERT
5. Member ,Technical Cell, Friends of Bharathapuzha.
6. Co-ordinator, Bhoo Mithrasena Club.

Member, Advisory Board, Mannu Kerala