*Publications of Dr. Ancha Srinivasan

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Total number: 38

    SELECTED REFEREED PUBLICATIONS
  1. Srinivasan, A., Saxena, N.P. and Johansen, C. 1999. Cold tolerance during early reproductive growth of chickpea (CICER ARIETINUM L.): Genetic variation in gamete development and function. Field Crops Research 60:209-222.
  2. Ancha Srinivasan and Joji Arihara, 1998. Spatial and sensor technologies for managing nutrient acquisition-related stresses: An overview. In: Proceedings of the International Workshop on New Concepts of Plant Nutrient Acquisition, Tsukuba 24-27 March 1998. (Ae N., Arihara J., Okada K., and Srinivasan A. Eds.) Springer-Verlag Japan, Tokyo. (In Press)
  3. Srinivasan, A., Johansen, C. and Saxena, N.P. 1998. Cold tolerance during early reproductive growth of chickpea (CICER ARIETINUM L.): Characterization of stress and genotypic variation in pod set. Field Crops Research 57:181-193.
  4. Ancha Srinivasan, 1997. Crop Information Systems for food legumes in Hokkaido, Japan. In: United Nations Environment Programme (1997) GIS in Agricultural Research: Awareness Package. (Denisov, N., Heberlein, C., Czaran, L. and Simonett, O. Eds.). UNEP/DEIA/TR.97-9. Case Study No. 19.
  5. Ancha Srinivasan, 1997. GIS as a tool for evaluating agricultural sustainability in small farms of Asia. Ag-GIS User Group Newsletter 1:24.
  6. Ancha Srinivasan. 1997. Hokkaido's role as a food supply base in Japan from the view point of agricultural sustainability and conservation of global environment. (In Japanese) English translation Hokkaido Journal of Policy Research (Keisaku Kenkyu) 7:33-41.
  7. Srinivasan Ancha, Takeda, H. and Senboku, T. 1996. Heat tolerance in food legumes as evaluated by cell membrane thermostability and chlorophyll fluorescence techniques. Euphytica 88:35-45.
  8. Srinivasan Ancha and Morgan, D.G. 1996. Pod wall development in oilseed rape (Brassica napus) as related to the presence of seeds and exogenous phytohormones. Journal of Agricultural Science (Cambridge) 127:487-500.
  9. Srinivasan, A. and Morgan, D.G. 1995. Analysis of the causes for variation in seed number per pod in oilseed rape (Brassica napus). Journal of Agricultural Science (Cambridge).
  10. Srinivasan, A. and Arihara, J. 1994. Soybean seed discoloration and cracking in response to low temperatures during early reproductive growth. Crop Science 34: 1611-17.
  11. Srinivasan, A. and Ahlawat, I.P.S. 1994. Partitioning of nitrogen in short duration pigeonpea as influenced by intercropping and phosphate fertilization. International Journal of Tropical Agriculture 34: 1284-1290.
  12. Srinivasan, A. 1990. Intercropping and agroforestry: Their role in sustainable agriculture in the semi-arid tropics. VITA News July 1990:16-18. Broadcast over Voice of America.
  13. Srinivasan, A. 1990. Prospects and limitations for application of biotechnology in crop improvement. Science and Culture 56(5):183-189.
  14. Srinivasan, A. and Ahlawat, I.P.S. 1990. Growth and yield responses of short duration pigeonpea to intercropping with mungbean and sorghum, and to phosphate fertilization. Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science, Berlin 165(5): 329-339.
  15. Srinivasan, A. and Ahlawat, I.P.S. 1984. Studies on planting pattern and phosphate fertilization of sole and mixed stands of pigeonpea. Indian J. Agron. 29(2): 249-253.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS/ DISSERTATIONS

  1. Spatial information technologies as a tool for sustainable natural resource management in Hokkaido. Iwasaki Global Technology Fair, Sapporo, Japan (1998).
  2. Crop information systems for soybean and azuki bean in Hokkaido, Japan. In: Proceedings of the 18th Environmental System Research Institute User Conference, San Diego, 27-31 July 1998. CD-ROM.
  3. Precision farming in Asia: Prospects and Progress. In: Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Precision Agriculture, St. Paul, 19-22 July 1998. (Robert P.C., Rust R.H., Larson W.E. Eds.) American Society of Agronomy, Wisconsin. (In Press)
  4. Needs and priorities for future research on plant nutrient acquisition from a cropping system perspective. In: Proceedings of the International Workshop on New Concepts of Plant Nutrient Acquisition, Tsukuba 24-27 March 1998. (Ae N., Arihara J., Okada K., and Srinivasan A. Eds.) Springer-Verlag Japan, Tokyo. (In Press)
  5. A comparative evaluation of leaf tolerance to high temperatures in food legumes. Proc. of the Second Asian Crop Sci. Cong., Fukui, Japan. P.190. (1995)
  6. Chlorophyll fluorescence as a screening tool for evaluating heat tolerance in pigeonpea. Presented at the Annual Meeting of Tropical Agricultural Association of Japan, Naha. 9-10 November 1995. Japan Journal of Tropical Agriculture, 39 (extra issue 2):25-26.
  7. Srinivasan Ancha and D.G. Morgan. 1988. Plant growth substances and pod development in oilseed rape (Brassica napus). Thirteenth International Conference on Plant Growth Substances, Univ. of Calgary, Canada.
  8. Srinivasan Ancha and D.G. Morgan. 1987. Branch removals and their effects on pod and seed yields in oilseed rape. Seventh International Rapeseed Congress, Poland.
  9. Takeda, H., Srinivasan, A. and Senboku, T. 1995. A comparative evaluation of leaf tolerance to high temperatures in food legumes. Proc. of the Second Asian Crop Sci. Cong., Fukui, Japan.
  10. Takeda, H., Srinivasan, A. and Senboku, T. 1995. Chlorophyll fluorescence as a screening tool for evaluating heat tolerance in pigeonpea. Presented at the Annual Meeting of Tropical Agricultural Association of Japan, Naha. 9-10 November 1995.
  11. Srinivasan Ancha. 1988. Analysis of factors influencing pod and seed development in oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.). Ph.D. thesis, University of Cambridge.
  12. Srinivasan, A. 1983. Studies on the effect of planting pattern, intercropping and phosphorus on growth and yield of pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan L. Millsp.). MSc Agronomy thesis, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, India.

Non-refereed Reports and Discussion Papers

  1. Ancha Srinivasan, 1998. Asia's growing Precision Importance. Farm Chemicals International November 1998 p. 58.
  2. Ancha Srinivasan, 1998. Spatial information technologies for agro-environmental planning in small towns like Embetsu. Presentation at the Agricultural Extension Center, Embetsu, Japan (1998).
  3. Ancha Srinivasan, 1997. Precision farming in Asia: Progress and prospects. Invited lecture at the Hokkaido National Agricultural Experiment Station, Sapporo, Japan (1997).
  4. Ancha Srinivasan, 1996. An appraisal on environmental issues with reference to the development of water resources in Syria. Report for Hokkaido Engg. Consultants Ltd.
  5. Ancha Srinivasan, 1996. Tradeoffs between agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability in contrasting temperate and tropical agro-ecosystems. Informal discussion paper, Regional Science Institute.
  6. Ancha Srinivasan, 1995. Mechanisms of heat tolerance during reproductive growth of chickpea and pigeonpea. International Collaboration Research Section, Okinawa Subtropical Station, Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) Progress Report Volume 3: 105-136.
  7. Ancha Srinivasan, 1994. Heat tolerance in grain legumes with reference to evaluation of screening techniques. International Collaboration Research Section, Okinawa Subtropical Station, JIRCAS Progress Report Volume 2: 67-109.
  8. Ancha Srinivasan, 1993. Cold tolerance in soybean with reference to physical quality of seeds. Report prepared at the Hokkaido National Agricultural Experiment Station.
  9. Ancha Srinivasan, 1991. Brassinosteroids and phenolic compounds - Potential applications in agriculture. Report for the Godrej Research Center, Bombay.
  10. Ancha Srinivasan, 1992. Cold tolerance in chickpea with reference to pod set at low temperatures. International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) Legumes Program Annual Report for 1991.
  11. Ancha Srinivasan, 1991. Cold tolerance in chickpea with reference to pod set at low temperatures. ICRISAT Legumes Program Annual Report for 1990.

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* Manuscripts in Preparation

  1. Gamete selection for enhancing reproductive heat tolerance of pigeonpea.
  2. Effects of high temperature stress on membrane integrity and vigor of pollen and pod set in food legumes.
  3. Reproductive responses of pigeonpea genotypes to heat stress at flowering.
  4. Effects of low temperatures during flowering on yield and physical quality of soybeans.
  5. Scanning electron microscopy examination of seed coat development in soybeans exposed to normal and low temperatures.
  6. Cold tolerance during early reproductive growth of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.): Effects of low irradiance and time of exposure to cold stress.
  7. Cold tolerance during early reproductive growth of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.): A preliminary evaluation of screening methods.
  8. Responses and tolerance mechanisms of food legumes to thermal stress : Implications for agronomy and breeding.
  9. Reproductive responses of chickpea exposed to low temperatures as influenced by plant growth regulators.
  10. Breeding for cold tolerance during early reproductive growth of chickpea: An approach based on whole-plant physiology.
  11. Source-sink relationships in spring rape: A quantitative study of responses to deflowering, de-branching and defoliation.
  12. Physiological analysis of genotypic differences in spring oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.). I. Growth and development. II. Yield and its components.

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