Designation:
Senior Scientist
Division/Section:
Division of Basic Sciences
Specialisation:
Biochemistry
Qualification:
Ph.D.,
Research Accomplishments:
(During the Period of 2019-2023)
- Studied the biochemical basis of rust (Uromyces phaseoli Reben Wint.) resistance in French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)
- Developed and published nutritional composition data on dragon fruit species H. undatus (fruits with white pulp and pink skin), and H. polyrhizus (fruits with red pulp and pink skin)
- Associated in the quality analysis of dragon fruit grown under different training system as well as open filed and poly house condition.
- Associated in the development and release of two marigold varieties Arka Shubha and Arka Vibha which are rich in carotenoid content.
- Antioxidant potential and alpha glucosidase inhibitory activity of jamun seeds were studied
- Studied the nutritional composition of different jackfruit species
- Associated in the quality analysis of seedless jamun and round the year selection.
Varieties / Technologies Developed:
- Associated in the development and release of two marigold varieties rich in carotenoids: i. Arka Shubha (characters: Spreading plant habit, orange colour flowers (RHS Orange group N25 C), only ligulate florets in flower head, high yield, high carotenoid content and good shelf life), and ii. Arka Vibha (Characters: Semi erect plant habit, Compact flowers of orange colour (RHS Orange group N25 C), Only ligulate florets in flower head, High yield, compact flower and good shelf life).
- Associated in the identification and release of unique jackfruit variety (Shree Halasu) with coppery red and firm flakes farmers field.
Publications:
(Best 10/High Impact)
- Arivalagan, M., Karunakaran, G., Roy, T.K., Dinsha, M., Sindhu, B.C., Shilpashree, V.M., Satisha, G.C., Shivashankara, K.S. 2021. Biochemical and nutritional characterization of dragon fruit (Hylocereus species), Food Chemistry, 353,129426.
- Arivalagan, M., Narasegowda, S. Prakash, T. 2021. Comparative study on color coordinates, phenolics, flavonoids, carotenoids, and antioxidant potential of marigold (Tagetes sp.) with diverse colored petals. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization, 15, 4343–4353.
- Arivalagan M, Manikantan MR, Yasmeen AM, Sreejith S, Balasubramanian D, Hebbar KB, Kanade SR. 2018. Physiochemical and nutritional characterization of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) haustorium based extrudates, LWT - Food Science and Technology, 89, 171-178.
- Arivalagan M, Roy TK, Yasmeen AM, Pavithra KC, Jwala PN, Shivasankara KS, Manikantan MR, Hebbar KB, Kanade SR. (2018). Extraction of phenolic compounds with antioxidant potential from coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) testa and identification of phenolic acids and flavonoids using UPLC coupled with TQD-MS/MS. LWT - Food Science and Technology, 92: 116–126.
- Arivalagan M, Bhardwaj R, Padmanabhan S, Suneja P, Hebbar KB, and Kanade SR. 2018. Biochemical and nutritional characterization of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) haustorium. Food Chemistry, 238, 153-159.
- Arivalagan M, Gangopadhyay KK, Kumar G, Bhardwaj R, Prasad TV, Sarkar SK, and Anirban R. 2012. Variability in mineral composition of Indian eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) genotypes. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 26: 173–176.
- Arivalagan M, Bhardwaj R, Gangopadhyay KK, Prasad TV, and Sarkar SK. 2013. Mineral composition and their genetic variability analysis in eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) germplasm. Journal of Applied Botany and Food Quality, 86: 99 - 103, DOI:10.5073/JABFQ.2013.086.014.
- Gopal M, Shil S, Gupta A, Hebbar KB and Arivalagan M. 2021. Metagenomic Investigation Uncovers Presence of Probiotic-Type Microbiome in Kalparasa® (Fresh Unfermented Coconut Inflorescence Sap). Frontiers in Microbiology. 12:662783. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.662783.
- Hebbar, KB., Arivalagan, M., Pavithra, KC., Roy, TK., Gopal, M., Shivashankara, KS., Chowdappa, P. 2020. Nutritional profiling of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) inflorescence sap collected using novel coco-sap chiller method and its value added products. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization 14 (5), 2703-2712.
- Hebbar KB, Helan MR, Anusree RN, Kannan S, Niral V, Arivalagan M, Gupta A, Samsudeen K, Chandran KP, Chowdappa P, and Vara Prasad P.V. 2018. Differences in in vitro pollen germination and pollen tube growth of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) cultivars in response to high temperature stress. Environmental and Experimental Botany, 153: 35–44.
Books Chapter
- Arivalagan, M., Santosh, R.K. 2021. Coconut haustorium: A functional food. In: The Coconut Palm (Cocos nucifera). Ed: Ghosh, P.K. pp 143-168. ISBN: 978-1-53619-768-6.
- Arivalagan, M., Hebbar, B.K., Santosh, R.K. 2021. Coconut Inflorescence sap: An untapped source of nutrients. In: The Coconut Palm (Cocos nucifera). Ed: Ghosh, P.K. pp 169-190. ISBN: 978-1-53619-768-6.
- Karunakaran, G., Tripathi, P.C., Thiruganavel., and Arivalagan, M. 2021. Underutilized Fruits of Southern India. In: Underutilized Fruits of India. Eds: Singh, R.S., Singh, A.K., Maheshwari, S.K., Bhargava, R., and Saroj, P.L. Brillion Publishing, New Delhi. Pp. 39-54. ISBN: 978-93-89350-64-7.
- Karunakaran, G., Tripathi, P.C., Pritee Singh, Arivalagan, M., and Sriram, S. 2021. Smart Fruits for 21st Century. In: Current Horticulture: Improvement, Production, Plant Health Management and Value-addition. Pp-423-437. ISBN: 978-93-90757.
- Karunakaran, G., Arivalagan, M., and Sriram, S. (2021). Cultivation and Characterization of Dragon fruits in India. In: Dragon fruit – From Production to market. Eds: Fullerton RA, and Lee WL. Publisher: FFTC, Taiwan. Pp. 131-150. ISBN:978-986-99366-3-7.
- Karunakaran, G., Singh, P., Arivalagan, M., and Tripathi, P.C. 2021. Production Technologies on Jackfruit. In E-Compendium On “Advances in Horticultural Technologies” Eds: Sankar V, Senthil Kumar R and Venkattakumar R. Published by ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru. Pp- 79-87. ISBN:978-93-5508-000-4.
- Karunakaran, G., and Arivalagan, M. 2021. New perspectives on Dragon fruit farming. In E-Compendium On “Advances in Horticultural Technologies” Eds: Sankar V, Senthil Kumar R and Venkattakumar R. Published by ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru. Pp-74-78. ISBN:978-93-5508-000-4.
- Karunakaran, G., Thirugnanavel, A., Rajendiran, S., Arivalagan, M., Sakthivel, T., and Tripathi, P.C. 2023. Orchard management. In: Jackfruit. Botany, Production and Uses. Ed: Mitra S. CAB International. Pp. 143-157. ISBN: 9781800622296.
Awards & Recognitions:
- Received ICAR-CPCRI Best Scientific Team Research Award for the year 2019-20 from ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (ICAR-CPCRI), Kasaragod
- Received CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION from ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (ICAR-CPCRI), Kasaragod for efforts made in attaining ICAR-CPCRI Centre for AICRP on PHET to the first position for Best Centre of the year 2019-20 Award by All India Coordinated Research Project on Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology.
- Received Best Poster Award for poster entitled “Proximate composition, nutritional quality, phenolics and antioxidant potential of coconut milk residue and VCO cake” presented at 11th International Food Data Conference Food Composition and Public Health Nutrition, held during 3rd-5th November 2015 at NIN, Hyderabad.
- Best Original research paper Award for the paper entitled “Optimization and evaluation of ready to eat extruded snack from virgin coconut oil cake’ presented at ISOCARD 3 held at ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod, Kerala during 10th-12th November 2016
Permanent Address:
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Address for Communication:
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Email Address:
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Telephone #:
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