Name:
Dr. (Mrs.) D. KANJANA
Scientist
eMail:
kanjana16@rediffmail.com
 Qualification
 Ph.D in Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry
 Years of experience

 Six Months

 Area of research
Soil Science – Soil Chemistry / Fertility / Microbiology
Address
Central Institute for Cotton Research
Regional Station, Coimbatore 641003, Tamil Nadu
Phone : 0422-2430045 Fax : 0422-2454021
Mobile : 9865463280


Academic Qualification:

  • M.Sc(Ag): “Studies on Persistence, Degradation and Decontamination of Endosulfan and Carbofuran in Soil and in Tomato”

  • Ph.D : “Nutrient Monitoring (NUTMON) and Nutrient Optimization (NUTOPT) in Sugarcane at Periyar Vaigai Command Area of Tamil Nadu”

Awards:

  • Received AGSAR PRIZE for securing the highest marks in Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry in M.Sc (Ag.).

  • ASPEE FELLOWSHIP for thesis work during Ph.D programme.

Work Experience :

  • Senior Research Fellow & Research Associate -   Transforming NLC mine spoils into productive agricultural land through ecofriendly integrated farming system
  • Senior Research Fellow - Transfer coefficient of radiostrontium in food crops
  • Research Associate – Nation wide mapping of land Degradation
  • Assistant Professor at Tamil Nadu Rice Research Institute, Aduthurai

Publications:

  • International journal research article : 2
  • National journal research article : 6
  • Popular articles : 2
  • Abstracts : 19

Membership in scientific bodies :

  • National Environmental Science Academy (Life member)
  • Journal of Indian Society of Soil Science (ISSS)
  • Indian Society for nuclear techniques in agriculture and biology
  • The Madras Agricultural Students Union , TNAU
  • Valarum Velanmai (Tamil) – Life member