ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute

Important

Dr. Maheswarappa H. P

Principal Scientist

Division

Crop Production

Designation

Principal Scientist

maheswarappa.hp@icar.gov.in

Phone

04994-232733

Mobile

Qualification

Ph. D. (Agronomy), ARS

Specialization

Agronomy

Significant Achievements

At University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot: As a Director of Research

1 Varieties notified through Gazette (CVRC)

· Fruit crops : 3 Nos

· Vegetable Crops : 12 Nos

· Flower crops : One

· Spices: 3 Nos

2 Varieties recommended for adoption.

· Plantation and spices: 3 Nos

· Flower crops : 13 Nos

· Vegetables : 2 Nos

3 Varieties recommended for release from University

· Vegetable crops: 2 Nos.

· Flower crops : 3 Nos

· Fruit crops : 3 Nos

4 Technologies developed in other disciplines (Nos):

Sl. No.	Discipline	2021-22	2022-23	2023-24	Total
1.	Crop Production	3	10	9	22
2.	Crop Protection	2	8	9	19
3.	Post Harvest Technology	2	-	2	4
	Total	7	18	20	45

5 Commercialisation of technologies

· Darakshak

· Trichokavach

· Krishna Prabha Beauveria (Beauveria Bessiana UHSB– END1)

· Botanical Oil Soap

· Krishna Prabha Chaithanya (Microbial Consortia)

At ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod

As Scientist …Sr. Scientist…Principal Scientist

Developed Sustainable cropping systems for coconut, arecanut and oil palm based plantations

· Established successful coconut based cropping system models with horticultural crops such as medicinal and aromatic plants, vegetables, fruit crops, and spices as inter/mixed crops in coconut garden..

· Coconut based high density multispecies cropping system (HDMSCS) with black pepper, clove, banana, pineapple, vegetables, turmeric and ginger has been developed.

· Established arecanut based cropping system models with vegetables and flower crops for North- Eastern region.

Developed Coconut based integrated mixed farming systems for sustainable profitability

· Evaluated Intercropping of fodder crops in coconut and integration with black pepper trailed on coconut, animal (dairy, rabbitry), poultry, fishery, mulberry cultivation and sericulture, Azolla as a supplementary feed for dairy animals for a decade and its sustainability and socio-economic viability was established indicating its advantage compared with coconut monocrop.

Drip irrigation and water conservation regimen for coconut and arecanut

· Drip irrigation requirement along with mulching (with coconut leaves) has been standardized for coconut growing in littoral sandy soil

· In laterite soil also water requirement through drip irrigation for WCT and DXT coconut cultivars has been standardized.

· Soil and water conservation practices have been demonstrated in Arecanut garden under N-E region.

Integrated approach for managing root (wilt) affected coconut garden

· Standardized agronomic management practices for increasing the productivity and profitability of root (wilt) affected coconut gardens through adoption of INM, recycling of available plantation biomass, efficient water management, In situ green manuring in the basins and inter/mixed cropping system with banana, pineapple, nutmeg, black pepper and tuber crops.

Developed INM and organic nutrient management technologies for palms and palm based cropping systems

· Technology developed for successful utilization of composted coir pith in combination with inorganic fertilizer for coconut and arecanut (composted coir pith 50% + NPK 50%). Vermicompost from coconut leaves as organic supplements for coconut production (50% Vermicompost + 50% NPK) resulted in higher nut yield, and improvement in soil properties.

· Successfully established the use of coir pith as bedding material in deep litter system without affecting poultry birds and use of such enriched coir pith with poultry droppings as organic manure in coconut plantations.

· Standardised technology for In situ green manuring of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) and its contribution towards soil nutrition in coconut root (wilt) affected gardens and coconut based HDMSCS.

· Glyricidia as green manure crop in coconut garden has been established.

· Impact of INM and organic nutrient management practices in coconut based high density multispecies cropping system (HDMSCS) with black pepper, clove, banana, pineapple, vegetables, turmeric, ginger and other annuals resulted in higher productivity of coconut through INM and organic nutrient management.

· Integrated nutrient management package (2/3rd of recommended NPK and recycling biomass in the form of vermicompost) for arecanut based high density multispecies cropping system with lemon, black pepper, banana for North Eastern region has been developed.

· Organic nutrient management package was developed for cultivation of Vanilla as intercrops in coconut garden.

As Project Coordinator (Palms) under AICRP on Palms

Developed Location specific varieties/hybrids and crop management technologies for coconut, oil palm, arecanut and palmyrah

Coconut:

Following varieties/hybrids have been notified by the CVRC

1 Kalpa Sreshta

2 Kalpa Jyothi

3 Kalpa Surya

4 Kalpa Surya

5 Kalpa Surya

6 Kamrupa

· Water requirement through drip irrigation was standardised (@66 % of Pan Evaporation) for different agro-climatic regions for sustaining higher productivity.

· Drip-fertigation suitable for different coconut growing regions was standardized which resulted in higher fertilizer use efficiency with a saving of upto 25% to 50% of recommended fertilizers.

· Location specific coconut based cropping systems have been established at different coconut growing region as of the country aiming for enhanced returns and system productivity.

· Under Coconut based high density cropping system with compatible crops, application of 50% of RDF (NPK) + 50% N through organic recycling with vermicompost + vermiwash application + biofertilizer application and in situ green manuring recorded higher system productivity followed by 75% of recommended NPK + 25% through organic recycling with vermicompost or fully organic is recommended for different coconut growing regions.

· Location specific integrated technologies for managing insect pests and diseases of coconut have been standardized for different regions.

Oil palm:

· Godavari Swarna : Recommended for AP and Telangana states

· Oil palm hybrids viz., NRCOP 17 and NRCOP 2 were recommended for release in the states of Maharashtra, TN, AP and Telangana.

· Water requirement through drip irrigation was standardised for different agro-climatic regions for sustaining higher productivity.

· Ten drought tolerant African Dura type oil palm genotypes viz., ZS 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 8, TS 2, 5, 10 and 11 were identified for further breeding programme

· Fertilizer schedule for Oil palm in different agro climatic regions has been standardised.

· Standardized fertigation requirement of Oil palm in different agro climatic regions.

· Location specific intercropping systems have been established at different oil palm growing regions for enhanced returns.

Palmyrah:

· 247 accessions have so far been collected from different parts of India and are being maintained at Killikulam (TN) and Pandirimamidi (AP) centres for further evaluation.

· Inflorescence sap extraction process has been standardised for higher yield.

· Palmyrah jaggery prepared from inflorescence sap collected by adopting CPCRI method having a shelf life of six months under room temperature recommended for commercial release.

· Composting of Palmyrah leaf base pith with the following technology resulted in production of suitable organic manure in 100 to 105 days period with sufficient nutrient content. Palmyrah pith (100 kg) + Poultry manure (10 kg) + Urea (1kg) + Pleurotus fungus 2 bottles (1kg)+ Ligno Cellulolytic Fungi (1kg) + Trichoderma viride (1 kg) (turning for 15 days interval up to 45 days. Application of Trichoderma viride on 46th day and again turning at 15 days interval).

Arecanut:

· For the management of koleroga disease in arecanut, Application of Fenamidone 10% + Mancozeb 50% (w/w) (sectin) (@ 0.3% spray)+Adhesive OR Application of Trichoderma harzianum (IMI 304056) + Pseudomonas fluorescens (NCIB 9046)+Bacillus megatarium (NCTC 9848) @ 20 ml (105×107 cfu/ml stock solution/l water)+ soil application of microbial consortia (talc formulation) containing all the three isolates @ 100 g/plant (Pseudomonas fluorescens+ Bacillus megatarium @ 25 g each and Trichoderma harzianum @ 50 g) along with 1 kg of FYM/decomposed compost to the soil per year as an alternate management practice in place of Bordeaux mixture (1%) is recommended for Malnad region of Karnataka.

· For managing root grub problem in arecanut, Soil application of the entomopathogenic nematode (EPN), Steinernema carpocapsae (CPCRI Isolate) 0.75 billion IJ/ha (June-July) followed by application of EPN in synergy with imidacloprid 17.8 SL (0.5ml/2 l water) during September – October is recommended for Arecanut growing regions of Karnataka.

International:
1 Certificate of Appreciation from International Coconut Community (ICC), Jakarta, Indonesia. ICC has chosen Dr. H.P. Maheswarappa as a prominent Research Figure from India- 2020 and greatly appreciated and acknowledged his excellent scientific contribution to coconut research and development journal (CORD journal).
2 Certificate: Paper titled “Long term effects on top soil depth and amendments on particulate and non particulate carbon fractions in a Miamian soil of central OHIO. Soil and Tillage Research - Volume 121. Featured in the SCIENCEDIRECT TOP 25 LIST OF MOST DOWNLOADED ARTICLES, Ranked 25th on the top 25 for SOIL AND TILLAGE RESEARCH- January-March 2012. Science Direcct Team, Elsevier B. V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

ICAR/ National
3 Dr. M.H. MARIGOWDA NATIONAL ENDOWMENT AWARD for the Best Horticultural Research- 2020, during 2021 from University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru.
4 Chaudhury Devi Lal Outstanding AICRP Award for AICRP on Palms for 2014 (As a Project Coordinator).
5 Sardar Patel Outstanding ICAR Institute award 2002-CPCRI, Kasaragod (Contribution as a Scientist).
6 Certificate of appreciation from ICAR Research Data Repository for Knowledge Management-2019: ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod.
7 Grading of AICRP on Palms, “OUTSTANDING” by the Quinquennial Review Team (QRT) constituted by ICAR for assessing the work for the period of 2014-2020.

Fellowhips:
8 Fellow of Indian Academy of Horticultural Sciences (IAHS)- New Delhi- (2022).
9 Fellow of Indian Society of Horticultural Research and Development (ISHRD)- Uttakhand(2019-2020).
10 Fellow of Society for Promotion of Oil palm Research and Development (SOPOPRAD)- Pedavegi – (2022).
11 Fellow of ISA (Indian Society for Agronomy)-New Delhi (2016)
12 Fellow of ISPC (Indian Society for Plantation Crops)-Kasaragod (2014)
13 Fellowship of CHAI (Confederation of Horticultural Association of India)- New Delhi (2012)

State Govt.
14 State level 5 yearly Best publication award: “Krishi Sahithya Sree Prashasthi” for the book ‘Dryland Horticulture’ from Kannada Sangha of UAS, Dharwad, Karnataka.

Best paper Awards
15 Best research paper award was given by Indian Society of Agronomy, IARI, New Delhi for the paper entitled: Impact of integrated mixed farming system in coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) garden on coconut yield and economic analysis. Indian Journal of Agronomy, 46(1): 56-63. Authored by Maheswarappa, H. P., Hegde, M.R., Dhanapal, R., Sairam, C.V. and Vidhan Singh, T. 2001.
16 Best research paper award was given by Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Nirmala Krishna Memorial Society trust for the paper entitled “ Productivity and carbon sequestration potential of coconut – based cropping system as influenced by integrated nutrient management practices” authored by V.V. Shinde, H.P. Maheswarappa, S.L. Ghavale, S. Sumitha, S.M. Wankhede and P.M. Haldankar published in Journal of Plantation Crops (Year 2020) for the year 2021.

Best Oral Papers Awards
17 Best original research (oral) entitled “Coconut based cropping system with organic and integrated nutrient management for Southern dry region of Karnataka” authored T. B. Basavaraju and H.P Maheswarappa presented in the technical session ‘’ Enhancing Input Use Efficiency’’ at the ISOCRAD 3 (3rd International symposium on coconut Research and Development) held at ICAR -CPCRI, Kasaragod, 10-12 Dec.2016.
18 Best original research paper (oral) entitled “Controlled delivery of ethyl-4-methyl octanato, the pheromone of coconut rhinocerous beetle, Oryctes rhinoceros” authored K. Subaharan, M. Eswaramoorthy, B.V.V.S. Pavan kumar Vibina Venugopal, N.B.V. Chalapathy Rao, S. Gurav, Rajamanikam, S. Ganesan, A. Joseph Rajakumar, H.P. Maheswarappa and P. Ravindran presented in the technical session “Management of Pest and Diseases” at the ISOCRAD 3 (3rd International symposium on coconut Research and Development) held at ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod, 10-12 Dec.2016.
19 Best oral presentation prize for the paper entitled “Assessing carbon sequestration potential of coconut plantation in Coimbatore authored Lincy Davis, P., Pannerselvam, S., Subramanian, K.S., Balajikannan, Maheswarappa, H.P. and Shoba, N. 2020 during the National Seminar on Agrometeorological Interventions in Enhancing Farmers’ Income” held at College of Horticulture, KAU, Thrissur during 20-22, Jan. 2022.
20 Best Oral Presentation Award (Second) for the paper entitled “Evaluation of Tall x Tall coconut hybrids”............authored Bhalerao, P.P., Maheswarappa, H.P., Bhat, R., and Sumitha, S. Presented during ISPP West Zone seminar on Innovative Approaches for Sustainable Agriculture Under Changing Climates during Dec. 22-23, 2022 at N.M. College of Agriculture, NAU, Navsari, Gujarat.

Best Poster Papers Awards
21 Received Dr. R.L. Narasimha Swamy Memorial Award for second best original research paper entitled “Economic evaluation of high density multispecies cropping systems in root (wilt) disease affected coconut (Cocos nucifera) area in Kerala” authored V. Krishnakumar, H.P. Maheswarappa and S. Jayasekhar which was displayed at the poster session of PLACROSYM XIX (National Symposium on Plantation Crops) held at Rubber Research Institute of India, Rubber Board, Kottayam from 7th to 10th December, 2010.
22 Best poster Award for the research paper: Field evaluation of talc formulations of Hirsutella (CPCRI isolates) against Eriopohyid mite in coconut gardens, authored Srinivasan, T., Chandrika Mohan and Maheswarappa, H.P. 2014. Presented in session No. VI of 6th Indian Horticulture Congress – 2014. Horticulture for inclusive growth – An International Event held during November 6-9, 2014. CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex, Coimbatore.
23 Best original research paper (poster) entitled trait based selection for copra content in tall coconut authored A. Subramanian, N. Shobha and H.P. Maheswarappa presented in the technical session ‘’Germplasm Conservation and Utilization” at the ISOCARD 3 (3rd International symposium on coconut Research and Development) held at ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod, 10-12 Dec.2016.
24 Best poster entitled ’’ Effect on coconut based multispecies cropping system with INM on crop yield and economics under coastal Odisha’’ authored Sahoo, S.C., Gopa Mishra, Ajaya Karna, and Maheswarappa, H. P. presented in technical session no. 04 (Theme- VI) during 8th Indian Horticultural Congress – 2019 Shaping future of Indian horticulture held at Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur, Chhattisgarh during 17-21 January 2019.
25 Best poster entitled ’’Integrated management of coconut eriophyid mite, Aceria guerreronis Keifer (Eriophyidae: Acari)’’ authored by M. Alagar, T. Srinivasan, K. Rajamanickam, K Venkatesan, H .P. Maheswarappa and Jilu V Sajan presented in International Conference on Plant Protection in Horticulture: Adavances and Challenges (ICPPH-2019), during 24-27 July 2019 at ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru.
26 Best Poster Award to the research paper entitled “ Biomass production and carbon stock of different oil palm hybrids” authored Sanjeevraddi, G, Reddi, Madhushree, K.M., Maheswarappa, H.P. and Nagaraja, M.S. presented during the Fifth International Congress on Agri-Innovations to combat food and nutrition challenges held at PJTSAU, Hyderabad during 23-27, November 2021.

Total Publications

565

Selected Publications

Sl.No	PUBLICATIONS Books: 6 Nos. Research papers in refereed journals: 182 Nos. Papers presented in Symposia/Conference: 68 Nos. Chapters in Books/Souvenir: 24 Nos. Technical Bulletins: 22 Nos. Extension pamphlets: 16 Nos. Contributions made in compilation/documentation: 54 Nos. Popular articles: 193 Nos.
1	Shivanand Hongal, Maheswarappa,H.P., Gurav Shrishail Gopal, S.B. Gurumurthy, R. Raghunatha,K.S. Raghavendra, T.V. Sowjanya, Divya S. Bhat, Phatak Rahul, N. Ashoka.2023. Reflex of Different Pest Management Modules against Sucking Insect-pests and Pod Borer for the Safety of Beneficial Insects in Vegetable French Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). Legume Research –An International Journal, 10.18805/LR-5068.
2	Shivanand Hongal, Maheswarappa H.P., Raghavendra K.S., Gurumurthy S.B., Divya Seetaram Bhat, Rahul Phatak and Gurav S. G. 2023. Deciphering the micro floral population and nutrient condition of cow dung and urine in order to develop natural farming inputs (Ganajeevamurtha and jeevamrutha). Eco. Env. & Cons. 29 (May Suppl. Issue). pp. (S147-S151).
3	Anand B Mastiholi, Sowmya, B, Maheswarappa, H. P., Venkatesh Dasar, Shantappa, T, Rudresh, D. L. and Patil, R. T. 2024. Organic and natural farming practices effect on microbial population, dehydrogenase activity and microbial biomass carbon in the rhizosphere soil of cabbage. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis . https://doi.org/10.1080/00103624.2024.2303102.
4	Murali Gopal, Alka Gupta, Arunachalam, V., Maheswarappa, H. P., · George V. Thomas and · Jacob, P. M. 2022. Autochthonous nutrient recycling driven by soil microbiota could be sustaining high coconut productivity in Lakshadweep Islands sans external fertilizer application. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 38:213 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11274-022-03373-7.
5	Shilpa, K. S., Minimol, J. S., Gavas Rakesh, Suma, B., Jiji Joseph, Maheswarappa, H. P., Panchami, P. S. 2022. Deciphering the role of polyphenol in defence mechanism against tea mosquito bug (Helopeltis theivora Waterhouse.) in cocoa ( Theobroma cocoa L.). PLOS ONE https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0271432 October 14, 2022.
6	Umesh Sajjan, Manjunath Hubballi, Abhay K. Pandey,· Devappa, V. and Maheswarappa, H. P . 2024. Characterizations of Ganoderma species causing basal stem rot disease in coconut tree. 3 Biotech, 14:104. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13205-023-03872- w.
7	Anand B. Mastiholi, Sowmya, B., Maheswarappa,H.P. Shruti P. Gondi, Shantappa, T., Rudresh, D. L. and Gopali , J. B. 2023. Organic and natural farming improve microbial diversity and dehydrogenase activity in clusterbean-tomato cropping sequence. Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science , 69:15, 3705-3716, DOI: 10.1080/03650340.2023.2273899.
8	Anand B. Mastiholi., Suhasini Chikkalaki, Venkatesh Dasar, H.P. Maheswarappa, Sajiv Duradundi, T. Shantappa, Arunkumar Bavidoddi and B. Sowmya, 2022, Studies on Growth, yield and soil fertility status in Cluster bean ( Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L.) Taub) cv. Pusa Navbahar under Natural farming practices in comparison with conventional farming. Legume Research, DOI: 10.18805/LR-4997.
9	Ravi Bhat, Surekha Rajkumar, Subramanian Periasamy, Selvamani Veeramuthu, Arivalagan Manivannan and Maheswarappa, H.P. 2023. Harvesting of tender coconuts improves yields and profitability of coconut farming in India. The Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology. DOI: 10.1080/14620316.2023.2272266.
10	Bhoomika H.R., Hegde M.R. and Maheswarappa H.P. 2023. Productivity and carbon sequestration potential of arecanut cultivars. Indian J. Hortic. 80(4): 372-376.
11	Chalapathi Rao, N. B. V., Nischala, A., Ramanandam, G. and Maheswarappa, H. P. 2018. Biological suppression of coconut black headed caterpillar Opisina arenosella outbreak in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh – eco friendly technology. Current Science, 115(8): 1588-1594.
12	Sumitha, S., Maheswarappa, H.P., Basavaraju,T.B. Prashanth, M. and Swetha. 2020. Potential coconut (Cocos nucifera ) hybrids developed using Gangabondam (GBGD) as maternal parent for yield and quality for southern dry tract of Karnataka (India). Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences ,90 (8): 1467–73.
13	Shinde, V. V., Maheswarappa, H. P., Ghavale, S. L., Sumita, S., Wankhede, S. M. and Haldankar, P. M. 2020. Productivity and carbon sequestration potential of coconut-based cropping system as influenced by integrated nutrient management practices. Journal of Plantation Crops, 48(2):103-110.
14	Maheswarappa, H.P. and Krishnakumar, V. 2019. An overview on water management in coconut (Cocos nucifera ). Indian Journal of Agronomy, 64 (4): 431-439.
15	Naveen Kumar, K.S. and Maheswarappa, H.P. 2019. Carbon sequestration potential of coconut based cropping systems under integrated nutrient management practices. Journal of Plantation crops, 47(2) 107-114.
16	Manjunath Hubballi, Maheswarappa, H. P., Siddappa, R and Chandrashekar, G.S. 2019. Biological control agents for the management of basal stem rot disease in coconut. J. Mycol Pl. , 49(1) 89-96.
17	Nath, J. C., Deka, K.K., Maheswarappa, H.P. and Sumitha, S. 2019. System productivity enhancement in coconut (Cocos nucifera ) garden by intercropping with flower crops in Assam. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 89(11): 1842–5.
18	Maheswarappa, H. P., Subramanian, P and Geetha Kumari, A. 2017. Influence of organic nutrient management practices for noni ( citrifolia ) when grown as an intercrop in coconut garden. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences , 87(9): 1155-7.
19	Malhotra, S.K., Maheswarappa, H.P., Selvamani, V. and Chowdappa, P. 2017. Diagnosis and management of soil fertility constraints in coconut (Cocos nucifera ): A review. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 87(6):711-26
20	Bhagya, H.P., Maheswarappa, H.P., Surekha and Ravi Bhat. 2017. Carbon sequestration potential in coconut-based cropping systems. Indian J. Hort. , 74(1): 1-5. DOI: 10.5958/0974-0112.2017.00004.4.
21	Naveen Kumar, K.S., Maheswarappa, H.P. and Basavaraju, T.B. 2017. Productivity and economic benefits of coconut based vegetable cropping systems under central dry zone of Karnataka. Journal of Plantation Crops, 45 (1): 49-56. doi:10.19071/jpc.2017.v45.i1.3237.
22	Sanjeevreddi, G Reddi., Maheswarappa, H.P., Chandravathi, B. and Patil, D.R. 2016. Effect of fertigation on yield and economics of oil palm. J. Farm Sci ., 29(2):200-202.
23	Naveen Kumar, K. S., Maheswarappa, H. P. and Basavaraju, T. B. 2016. Effect of integrated nutrient management practices on growth and yield of vegetable crops grown as intercrops in coconut garden. Indian Journal of Agricultural Science 86 (10): 1361-5.
24	Maheshwarappa, H.P., Krishnakumar, V., Alka Gupta and Geetha Kumari, A. 2016. Influence of organic sources of nutrients on vanilla (Vanilla planifolia) as an intercrop in coconut garden. Journal of Plantation Crops, 44(2): 85-89. doi:10.19071/jpc.2016.v44.i2.3102.
25	Snehalatharani, A., Maheswarappa, H.P., Devappa, V. and Malhotra, S.K. 2016. Status of Coconut Basal Stem Rot disease in India – A Review. Indian Journal of Agricultural Science, 86 (12): 1519–29.
26	Maheswarappa, H. P. George V. Thomas, Alka Gupta, Ravi Bhat and Palaniswami, C. 2014. Productivity and nutrient status of coconut (Cocos nucifera ) as influenced by integrated nutrient management with vermicomposted coconut leaves. Indian Journal of Agronomy, 59 (3): 455-459.
27	Thiruvarassan S, and Maheswarappa, H.P. 2014. Performance of medicinal and aromatic plants as intercrops in coconut garden. Journal of Plantation Crops , 42(2): 238-240
28	Maheswararappa, H.P., Dhanapal, R., Subramanian, P. and Palaniswami, C. 2013. Evaluation of coconut based high density multi-species cropping system under organic and integrated nutrient management. Journal of Plantation Crops, 41 (2): 130-135.
29	Srinivasan, V., Maheswarappa, H.P. and Rattan Lal. 2012. Long term effects of toposoil depth and amendments on particulate and non particulate carbon fractions in a Miamian soil of Central Ohio. Soil and Tillage Research , 121: 10-17.
30	Maheswarappa, H.P., Krishna Kumar, V., Srinivasa Reddy, D.V., Dhanapal, R. and Zachariah, John, T. 2012. Performance of different varieties/hybrids of black pepper ( Piper nigrum L.) as mixed crop in coconut garden. Journal of Plantation Crops 40 (2): 82-88.
31	Maheswarappa, H.P., Srinivasan, V. And Rattan Lal. 2011. Carbon Footprint and Sustainability of Agricultural Production Systems in India. Journal of Crop Improvement ; 25 (4): 303-322.
32	Krishnakumar, V., Maheswarappa, H.P., Jayasekhar, S. and Shanavas, M. 2011. Economic evaluation of high density multispecies cropping system in root (wilt) disease affected coconut (Cocos nucifera ) area in Kerala. Journal of Plantation Crops 39 (1) 125-130.
33	Maheswarappa, H.P., George V. Thomas, Ravi Bhat, Palaniswami, C. and Jayasekhar, S. 2011. Impact of inorganic fertilizer substitutions by vermicomposted coconut leaves on productivity and economics of coconut. Journal of Plantation Crops 39 (1) 30-34.
34	Krishnakumar, V. and Maheswarappa, H. P. 2010. Integrated nutrient management for root (wilt) diseased coconut (Cocos nucifera ) palms. & J. agri. Sci. 80 (5): 394-398.
35	Maheswarappa, H. P. 2008. In situ waste management in integrated nutrient management system under coconut (Cocos nucifera ) – based high density multi-species cropping system in tropical soils of India. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences 78 (11): 924-8.

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Notifications

Dr. Maheswarappa H. P

Principal Scientist

	International:
1	Certificate of Appreciation from International Coconut Community (ICC), Jakarta, Indonesia. ICC has chosen Dr. H.P. Maheswarappa as a prominent Research Figure from India- 2020 and greatly appreciated and acknowledged his excellent scientific contribution to coconut research and development journal (CORD journal).
2	Certificate: Paper titled “Long term effects on top soil depth and amendments on particulate and non particulate carbon fractions in a Miamian soil of central OHIO. Soil and Tillage Research - Volume 121. Featured in the SCIENCEDIRECT TOP 25 LIST OF MOST DOWNLOADED ARTICLES, Ranked 25th on the top 25 for SOIL AND TILLAGE RESEARCH- January-March 2012. Science Direcct Team, Elsevier B. V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
	ICAR/ National
3	Dr. M.H. MARIGOWDA NATIONAL ENDOWMENT AWARD for the Best Horticultural Research- 2020, during 2021 from University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru.
4	Chaudhury Devi Lal Outstanding AICRP Award for AICRP on Palms for 2014 (As a Project Coordinator).
5	Sardar Patel Outstanding ICAR Institute award 2002-CPCRI, Kasaragod (Contribution as a Scientist).
6	Certificate of appreciation from ICAR Research Data Repository for Knowledge Management-2019: ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod.
7	Grading of AICRP on Palms, “OUTSTANDING” by the Quinquennial Review Team (QRT) constituted by ICAR for assessing the work for the period of 2014-2020.
	Fellowhips:
8	Fellow of Indian Academy of Horticultural Sciences (IAHS)- New Delhi- (2022).
9	Fellow of Indian Society of Horticultural Research and Development (ISHRD)- Uttakhand(2019-2020).
10	Fellow of Society for Promotion of Oil palm Research and Development (SOPOPRAD)- Pedavegi – (2022).
11	Fellow of ISA (Indian Society for Agronomy)-New Delhi (2016)
12	Fellow of ISPC (Indian Society for Plantation Crops)-Kasaragod (2014)
13	Fellowship of CHAI (Confederation of Horticultural Association of India)- New Delhi (2012)
	State Govt.
14	State level 5 yearly Best publication award: “Krishi Sahithya Sree Prashasthi” for the book ‘Dryland Horticulture’ from Kannada Sangha of UAS, Dharwad, Karnataka.
	Best paper Awards
15	Best research paper award was given by Indian Society of Agronomy, IARI, New Delhi for the paper entitled: Impact of integrated mixed farming system in coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) garden on coconut yield and economic analysis. Indian Journal of Agronomy, 46(1): 56-63. Authored by Maheswarappa, H. P., Hegde, M.R., Dhanapal, R., Sairam, C.V. and Vidhan Singh, T. 2001.
16	Best research paper award was given by Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Nirmala Krishna Memorial Society trust for the paper entitled “ Productivity and carbon sequestration potential of coconut – based cropping system as influenced by integrated nutrient management practices” authored by V.V. Shinde, H.P. Maheswarappa, S.L. Ghavale, S. Sumitha, S.M. Wankhede and P.M. Haldankar published in Journal of Plantation Crops (Year 2020) for the year 2021.
	Best Oral Papers Awards
17	Best original research (oral) entitled “Coconut based cropping system with organic and integrated nutrient management for Southern dry region of Karnataka” authored T. B. Basavaraju and H.P Maheswarappa presented in the technical session ‘’ Enhancing Input Use Efficiency’’ at the ISOCRAD 3 (3rd International symposium on coconut Research and Development) held at ICAR -CPCRI, Kasaragod, 10-12 Dec.2016.
18	Best original research paper (oral) entitled “Controlled delivery of ethyl-4-methyl octanato, the pheromone of coconut rhinocerous beetle, Oryctes rhinoceros” authored K. Subaharan, M. Eswaramoorthy, B.V.V.S. Pavan kumar Vibina Venugopal, N.B.V. Chalapathy Rao, S. Gurav, Rajamanikam, S. Ganesan, A. Joseph Rajakumar, H.P. Maheswarappa and P. Ravindran presented in the technical session “Management of Pest and Diseases” at the ISOCRAD 3 (3rd International symposium on coconut Research and Development) held at ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod, 10-12 Dec.2016.
19	Best oral presentation prize for the paper entitled “Assessing carbon sequestration potential of coconut plantation in Coimbatore authored Lincy Davis, P., Pannerselvam, S., Subramanian, K.S., Balajikannan, Maheswarappa, H.P. and Shoba, N. 2020 during the National Seminar on Agrometeorological Interventions in Enhancing Farmers’ Income” held at College of Horticulture, KAU, Thrissur during 20-22, Jan. 2022.
20	Best Oral Presentation Award (Second) for the paper entitled “Evaluation of Tall x Tall coconut hybrids”............authored Bhalerao, P.P., Maheswarappa, H.P., Bhat, R., and Sumitha, S. Presented during ISPP West Zone seminar on Innovative Approaches for Sustainable Agriculture Under Changing Climates during Dec. 22-23, 2022 at N.M. College of Agriculture, NAU, Navsari, Gujarat.
	Best Poster Papers Awards
21	Received Dr. R.L. Narasimha Swamy Memorial Award for second best original research paper entitled “Economic evaluation of high density multispecies cropping systems in root (wilt) disease affected coconut (Cocos nucifera) area in Kerala” authored V. Krishnakumar, H.P. Maheswarappa and S. Jayasekhar which was displayed at the poster session of PLACROSYM XIX (National Symposium on Plantation Crops) held at Rubber Research Institute of India, Rubber Board, Kottayam from 7th to 10th December, 2010.
22	Best poster Award for the research paper: Field evaluation of talc formulations of Hirsutella (CPCRI isolates) against Eriopohyid mite in coconut gardens, authored Srinivasan, T., Chandrika Mohan and Maheswarappa, H.P. 2014. Presented in session No. VI of 6th Indian Horticulture Congress – 2014. Horticulture for inclusive growth – An International Event held during November 6-9, 2014. CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex, Coimbatore.
23	Best original research paper (poster) entitled trait based selection for copra content in tall coconut authored A. Subramanian, N. Shobha and H.P. Maheswarappa presented in the technical session ‘’Germplasm Conservation and Utilization” at the ISOCARD 3 (3rd International symposium on coconut Research and Development) held at ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod, 10-12 Dec.2016.
24	Best poster entitled ’’ Effect on coconut based multispecies cropping system with INM on crop yield and economics under coastal Odisha’’ authored Sahoo, S.C., Gopa Mishra, Ajaya Karna, and Maheswarappa, H. P. presented in technical session no. 04 (Theme- VI) during 8th Indian Horticultural Congress – 2019 Shaping future of Indian horticulture held at Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur, Chhattisgarh during 17-21 January 2019.
25	Best poster entitled ’’Integrated management of coconut eriophyid mite, Aceria guerreronis Keifer (Eriophyidae: Acari)’’ authored by M. Alagar, T. Srinivasan, K. Rajamanickam, K Venkatesan, H .P. Maheswarappa and Jilu V Sajan presented in International Conference on Plant Protection in Horticulture: Adavances and Challenges (ICPPH-2019), during 24-27 July 2019 at ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru.
26	Best Poster Award to the research paper entitled “ Biomass production and carbon stock of different oil palm hybrids” authored Sanjeevraddi, G, Reddi, Madhushree, K.M., Maheswarappa, H.P. and Nagaraja, M.S. presented during the Fifth International Congress on Agri-Innovations to combat food and nutrition challenges held at PJTSAU, Hyderabad during 23-27, November 2021.