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Dr. S J Ankegowda

Dr. S J Ankegowda
Name Dr. S J Ankegowda
Designation Head-in-charge, IISR Regional Station, Appangala and Principal Scientist
Division Crop Production & Post Harvest Technology
Qualification Ph.D.
Specialisation Plant Physiology
Contact ankegowdasj@gmail.com
Areas of Interest Stress Physiology in spices, production physiology of spice crops, agronomical aspects spices

  1. Balaji RM, Sivaranjani R, Senthil Kumar CM, Punithavalli M, Honnappa A, Ankegowda SJ. Impact of thrips (Sciothrips cardamomi) damage on volatile composition and other attributes of cardamom capsules (Elettaria cardamomum). Ann Appl Biol. 2025:1–14.

  2. Honnappa A, Shivakumar MS, Akshitha HJ, Mohammed FP, Balaji RM, Ankegowda SJ, Sheeja TE. Morphological variability and disease resistance levels in cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum Maton) field gene bank accessions. Annu Res Rev Biol. 2025;40(3):73–81.

  3. Alagupalamuthirsolai M, Murugan M, Ashokkumar K, Ankegowda SJ, Vellaikumar S, Srinivasan V, Honnappa A, Akshitha HJ, Faisal MP, Sivaranjani R, Arun Kumar R. Bioactive essential oil components in small cardamom as influenced by weather elements. AMA Agric Mech Asia Afr Lat Am. 2024;55(4):17549–17560.

  4. Akshitha HJ, Shivakumar MS, Sivaranjani R, Ankegowda SJ, Mohammed FP, Honnappa A, Balaji RM. Effect of different methods of drying on appearance and quality of black pepper. Natl Acad Sci Lett. 2023;46:555–557.

  5. Mohammed Faisal P, Biju CN, Gowri R, Ankegowda SJK, Aravind S, Akshitha HJG. Biochemical defence reactions of black pepper varieties against Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, the incitant of anthracnose disease. J Appl Hortic. 2023;25(1):92–97.

  6. Ankegowda SJ, Alagupalamuthirsolai M, Sivaranjani R, Mohammed Faisal P, Krishnamurthy KS, Shivakumar MS. Variability in essential oil constituents, antioxidant activities and yield of elite small cardamom lines (Elettaria cardamomum Maton) under moisture deficit stress. J Essent Oil Bear Plants. 2022;25(5):1062–1076.

  7. Alagupalamuthirsolai M, Sivaranjani R, Ankegowda SJ, Murugan M, Krishnamurthy KS, Sharon A, Honnappa A. Essential oil constituents, physiological and quality parameters of small cardamom ecotypes (Elettaria cardamomum Maton) growing in the Western Ghats. J Essent Oil Bear Plants. 2021;23(6):1253–1264.

  8. Chinthana KL, Biju CN, Ankegowda SJ, Srinivasan V. Characterization and antagonistic potential of rhizospheric microbes from organic cardamom production system. Res J Plant Pathol. 2020;3(2):1–11.

  9. Krishnamurthy KS, Kandiannan K, Srinivasan V, Dinesh R, Ankegowda SJ, Thankamani CK, Nirmal Babu K, Peter KV. Climate change impact and water productivity in black pepper and cardamom. Int J Innov Hortic. 2020;9(1):1–8.

  10. Biju CN, Praveena R, Mohammed Faisal P, Sujatha AM, Ankegowda SJ. Occurrence of teleomorphic phase of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides sensu lato, the incitant of black pepper anthracnose. J Spices Aromat Crops. 2020;29(1):48–58.

  11. Sharon A, Biju CN, Ankegowda SJ, Shivakumar MS, Senthil Kumar R, Mohammed Faisal P. Screening small cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum Maton) field gene bank accessions for phenotypic characters, yield potential and disease resistance. J Spices Aromat Crops. 2020;29(2):105–112.

  12. Thuruthumkara K, Jacob T, Chellappa M, Senthil Kumar CM, Devasahayam S, D’Silva S, Senthil Kumar R, Biju CN, Praveena R, Ankegowda SJ. Plant morphological traits associated with field resistance to cardamom thrips (Sciothrips cardamomi) in cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum). Ann Appl Biol. 2020:1–9.

  13. Alagupalamuthirsolai M, Ankegowda SJ, Mohammed Faisal P, Sharon A. Establishment of a rapid screening method for drought tolerance of small cardamom using polyethylene glycol-6000. Int J Chem Stud. 2020;8(2):1750–1755.

  14. Nadukeri S, Umesha K, Naik M, Srinivasan V, Ankegowda SJ, Hanumantharaya L, Shankarappa KS. Evaluation of working collections of cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum Maton) for morphological attributes under hill zone of Karnataka. Int J Chem Stud. 2020;8(6):2215–2219.

  15. Nadukeri S, Umesha K, Naik MK, Srinivasan V, Ankegowda SJ, Hanumantharaya L, Shankarappa KS, Anilkumar GS. Variability studies in small cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) genotypes for growth characters. J Pharmacogn Phytochem. 2020;9(6):1346–1349.

  16. Biju CN, Mohammed Faisal P, Gowri R, Praveena R, Sharon A, Ankegowda SJ. Epidemiological parameters to delineate weather–disease interactions and host plant resistance against leaf blight in small cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum Maton). J Spices Aromat Crops. 2018;27(1):22–31.

  17. Bhat AI, Biju CN, Srinivasan V, Ankegowda SJ, Krishnamurthy KS. Current status of viral diseases affecting black pepper and cardamom. J Spices Aromat Crops. 2018;27(1):1–16.

  18. Kandiannan K, Krishnamurthy KS, Thankamani CK, Ankegowda SJ. Annual and monthly rainfall trends in plantation and spice farming Western Ghats districts. J Spices Aromat Crops. 2018;27(1):45–53.

  19. Tripathi PC, Karunakaran G, Sakthivel T, Ravishankar H, Chithiraichelvan R, Sulladmath VV, Jacob TK, Ankegowda SJ, Venugopal MN, Senthil Kumar R. Selection and performance evaluation of black pepper clone suitable for Coorg region of Karnataka. Int J Agric Sci. 2018;10(12):6469–6471.

  20. Alagupalamuthirsolai M, Ankegowda SJ, Mohammed Faisal P, Akshitha HJG, Balaji RM, Chaudhary N. Effect of natural growth enhancer on growth, physiological and biochemical attributes in black pepper (Piper nigrum L.). 2018.

  21. Senthil Kumar R, Sharon A, Biju CN, Ankegowda SJ. Characterization of genotypes of small cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum Maton) for yield parameters and disease resistance. J Plantation Crops. 2018;46(2):143–146.

  22. Dinesh R, Srinivasan V, Hamza S, Sarathambal C, Ankegowda SJ, Ganeshamurthy AN, Gupta SB, Aparna Nair V, Subila KP, Lijina A, Divya VC. Isolation and characterization of potential zinc-solubilizing bacteria and their effects on soil zinc availability and plant zinc content. Geoderma. 2018;321:173–186.

  23. Biju CN, Praveena R, Mohammed Faisal P, Darshana CN, Jashmi KC, Ankegowda SJ. Significance of microsclerotia in the epidemiology of black pepper anthracnose and an approach for disease management in nurseries. J Phytopathol. 2017;165(5):342–353.

  24. Senthil Kumar R, Prasanth D, Sharon A, Leela NK, Venugopal MN, Ankegowda SJ, Biju CN, Anandaraj M. Evaluation of elite cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) genotypes for yield, quality and resistance to cardamom mosaic virus. J Plantation Crops. 2017;45(2):129–134.

  25. Ankegowda SJ, Srinivasan V, Hamza S. Assessment of soil and water conservation measures in cardamom. Int J Trop Agric. 2015;13(4 Pt III):3273–3278.

  26. Jacob TK, Senthil Kumar CM, D’Silva S, Devasahayam S, Ranganath HR, Sujeesh ES, Biju CN, Praveena R, Ankegowda SJ. Evaluation of insecticides and natural products for efficacy against cardamom thrips (Sciothrips cardamomi). J Spices Aromat Crops. 2015;24(2):133–136.

  27. Krishnamurthy KS, Ankegowda SJ, Srinivasan V, Hamza S. Influence of carbohydrates, mineral nutrients and plant hormones in alternate bearing of black pepper (Piper nigrum L.). Am J Plant Sci. 2013;4:1960–1967.

  28. Biju CN, Praveena R, Ankegowda SJ, Darshana CN, Jashmi KC. Epidemiological studies on black pepper anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides. Indian J Agric Sci. 2013;83(11):1199–1204.

  29. Ankegowda SJ, Venugopal MN, Krishnamurthy KS, Anandaraj M. Impact of basin irrigation on black pepper production in coffee-based cropping systems in high-altitude regions of Kodagu, Karnataka. Indian J Hortic. 2011;68(1):71–74.

  30. Krishnamurthy KS, Kandiannan K, Sibin C, Chempakam B, Ankegowda SJ. Trends in climate and productivity and relationship between climatic variables and productivity in black pepper (Piper nigrum). Indian J Agric Sci. 2011;81(8):729–733.

  31. Ankegowda SJ, Kandiannan K, Venugopal MN. Rainfall and temperature trends as a tool for crop planning. J Plantation Crops. 2010;38(1):57–61.

  32. Senthil Kumar R, Krishnamoorthy B, Prasath D, Venugopal MN, Ankegowda SJ, Biju CN. Variability in nutmeg (Myristica fragrans Houtt.) under high rainfall and high-altitude Kodagu region of Karnataka. Indian J Plant Genet Resour. 2010;23(2):191–194.

  33. Ankegowda SJ, Krishnamurthy KS. Evaluation of small cardamom accessions for moisture stress. J Spices Aromat Crops. 2008;17(2):172–176.

  34. Ankegowda SJ. Optimum leaf stage for transplanting small cardamom seedlings from primary nursery to polybag nursery. Indian J Hortic. 2008;65(2):252–254.

  35. Madan MS, Ankegowda SJ. Economic viability of soil and water conservation technology in cardamom-based cropping systems. Indian J Soil Conserv. 2007;35:64–67.

  36. Chandra Naik B, Devendra R, Prasad TG, Ankegowda SJ, Halesh GK. Seasonal effect on ¹⁴C-glyphosate translocation in different plant parts of Cyperus rotundus. Indian J Plant Physiol. 2004;9(4):367–371.

  37. Korikanthimath VS, Gaddi AV, Ankegowda SJ. Selection of index leaf in cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum Maton) for nutrient diagnosis. Indian J Hortic. 2003;60(1):108–112.

  38. Korikanthimath VS, Ankegowda SJ. Studies on optimum spacing and leaf stage of cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum Maton). Indian J Hortic. 2001;58(3):282–285.

  39. Korikanthimath VS, Gaddi AV, Ankegowda SJ. Studies on nutrient uptake pattern in cardamom. Indian J Hortic. 2000;57(2):164–167.

  40. Korikanthimath VS, Gaddi AV, Ankegowda SJ. Status of major nutrients in soils of cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum Maton) plantations in Kodagu district, Karnataka, India. J Spices Aromat Crops. 2000;9(2):117–122.

  41. Sashidhar VR, Ankegowda SJ, Kulkarni MJ, Srinivas MN, Prasad TG, Nagalakshmi U, Devendra R. Should plants keep their canopy “cool” or allow themselves to grow “warm” under stress? Curr Sci. 2000;78(7):786–789.

  42. Korikanthimath VS, Ankegowda SJ, Yadukumar N, Rajendra Hegde, Hosmani MM. Microclimatic and photosynthetic characteristics in arecanut and cardamom mixed cropping systems. J Spices Aromat Crops. 2000;9(1):61–63.

  43. Padmini K, Venugopal MN, Ankegowda SJ. Heterosis for seedling characters in cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum Maton). J Spices Aromat Crops. 2000;9(2):149–153.

  44. Ankegowda SJ, Sashidhar VR, Devendra R. Genotypic variation in canopy air temperature differences and its association with growth and yield attributes in finger millet. Indian J Plant Physiol. 1999;4(4):262–265.

  45. Korikanthimath VS, Ankegowda SJ, Yadukumar N, Rajendra Hegde, Hosmani MM. Microclimatic and physiological characteristics of coffee–cardamom, Coorg mandarin and pepper in mixed cropping systems. Indian J Agron. 1999;44(2):289–293.

  46. Korikanthimath VS, Ankegowda SJ, Yadukumar N, Rajendra Hegde, Hosamani MM. Microclimatic and physiological analysis in coffee and cardamom mixed cropping systems. J Spices Aromat Crops. 1998;7(2):133–135.

Fellow of Indian Society for Spices.
Varieties developed and released in cardamom: 

  1. Developed and released the cardamom variety IISR Manushree for moisture stress tolerance.
  2. Developed and released the cardamom variety IISR Kaveri for boldness and moisture stress tolerance.
  3. Associated with release of Appangala-2 cardamom hybrid for yield and Katte tolerance.
  4. Registered the cardamom germplasm line IC584058 (INGR 23102)

PI

  1. Phy. X (813): Evaluation of black pepper and cardamom elite lines for yield and quality under moisture stress

Co-PI

  1. Gen. XXXIII (813): Identification of core collection, characterization and maintenance of cardamom germplasm 
  2. Gen. XXXVI (813): Evolving high yielding, biotic and abiotic stress resistant cardamom lines through selection and hybridization
  3. Agr. XXXVII (813): Production of nucleus planting materials of improved varieties of spice crops (2006-2025)
  4. NICRA-CPPHT 1: NICRA Strategic Component Project: Climate change impact, mitigation and climate resilience studies in black pepper, ginger and turmeric (2021-2026)
  5. Path. XXXV (813): Developing a weather-based prediction model and exploring new generation anti-oomycete fungicides to manage foot rot of black pepper (2024-28)

  1. Akshitha HJ, Aravind S, Shivakumar MS, Prasath D, Ankegowda SJ, Mohammed Faisal P, Asangi H, Rajkumar MB. Cardamom: a leading spice crop for food, flavor, and health. In: Sabu KK, Kole C, editors. The cardamom genome. Compendium of Plant Genomes. Cham: Springer; 2024. p. 1–13.

  2. Korikanthimath VS, Ankegowda SJ, Akshitha HJ. Cardamom. In: Ravindran PN, Sivaraman K, Devasahayam S, Nirmal Babu K, editors. Handbook of spices in India: 75 years of research and development. Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.; 2024. p. 1577–1620. doi:10.1007/978-981-19-3728-6.

  3. Ankegowda SJ, Akshitha HJ, Shivakumar MS, Asangi H, Mohammed Faisal P, Rajkumar MB. Propagation techniques in spice crops. In: Karunakaran G, Rajendiran S, Muralidhara BM, Deepak NG, Rani AT, Madhu GS, Arivalagan M, editors. Training manual on skill development in nursery management of horticulture crops. Chettalli, Kodagu, Karnataka, India: ICAR–Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Central Horticultural Experiment Station; 2023. p. 124–142.

  4. Ankegowda SJ. Cardamom. In: Peter KV, editor. Horticultural sciences: perspectives and applications. New Delhi: Brillion Publishing; 2017. p. 502.

  5. Krishnamurthy KS, Kandiannan K, Ankegowda SJ, Anandaraj M. Impact of climate change on plantation crops: black pepper and cardamom. Kasaragod, India: Central Plantation Crops Research Institute; New Delhi: Astral International Pvt Ltd; 2017.

  6. Krishnamurthy KS, Kandiannan K, Ankegowda SJ, Anandaraj M. Impact of climate change on plantation crops: black pepper and cardamom. Kasaragod, India: Central Plantation Crops Research Institute; New Delhi: Astral International Pvt Ltd; 2017. p. 75–86.

  7. Narayana Swamy, Prabhakar, Devaiah, Veerendrakumar, Ankegowda SJ. Krishi Kipidi (Kannada): handbook of agriculture for Kodagu district. Gonikoppal, India: Krishi Vigyan Kendra; 2016. 129 p.

  8. Krishnamurthy KS, Ankegowda SJ, Umadevi P, George JK. Water stress-induced changes in black pepper. In: Srinivasa Rao NK, Shivashankara KS, Laxman RH, editors. Abiotic stress physiology of horticultural crops. New Delhi: Springer India; 2016. p. 321–332.

  9. Krishnamurthy KS, Kandiannan K, Sapna VP, Ankegowda SJ. Adaptation and mitigation strategies for climate-resilient horticulture: productivity and quality of black pepper in relation to climate. In: Shivashankara KS, Patil P, Selvakumar G, Sridhar V, editors. Proceedings of the National Dialogue on Climate Resilient Horticulture. Bengaluru, India: ICAR–IIHR; 2011.