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Dr. Sharon Aravind

Dr. Sharon Aravind
Name Dr. Sharon Aravind
Designation Senior Scientist
Division Crop Improvement and Biotechnology
Qualification Ph.D.
Specialisation Spices Plantation Medicinal and Aromatic plants
Contact sharonrvnd@gmail.com
Areas of Interest Horticulture, micropropagation, breeding

  1. Selvi BS, Chandrakala R, Aravind S, Suresh R, Venkatesan K, Mohanalakshmi M, Dudekula MV. Assessment of genetic diversity in coriander (Coriandrum sativum) germplasm. Indian J Agric Sci. 2025;95(2):180–186.

  2. Aravind S, Nisthar E, Chaithanya KC, et al. Induction of in vitro microrhizomes and assessment of yield, quality, and clonal fidelity in ex vitro established plants of ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.). Plant Cell Tissue Organ Cult. 2024;157(1):28.

  3. Peeran MF, Biju CN, Rajan G, et al. Biochemical defence reactions of black pepper varieties against Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, the incitant of anthracnose disease. J Appl Hortic. 2023;25(1):92–97.

  4. Sudha B, Airina CK, Varma CY, et al. Productive and profitable black pepper–based mixed cropping systems involving tuber crops. J Spices Aromat Crops. 2023;32(2):120–128.

  5. Aravind S, Biju CN, Ankegowda SJ, et al. Screening small cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum Maton) field gene bank accessions for phenotypic traits, yield potential, and disease resistance. J Spices Aromat Crops. 2020;29(2):105–112.

  6. Kandiannan K, Aravind S, Aarthi S, Akshitha HJ, Nirmal Babu K. Innovative techniques in quality planting material production of spices. Int J Innov Hortic. 2020;9(2):104–119.

  7. Alagupalamuthirsolai M, Sivaranjani R, Ankegowda SJ, et al. Essential oil constituents, physiological and quality parameters of small cardamom ecotypes (Elettaria cardamomum Maton) from the Western Ghats, India. J Essent Oil Bear Plants. 2020;23(6):1253–1264. doi:10.1080/0972060X.2020.1869105.

  8. Sawargaonkar SL, Singh AK, Rathia GR, et al. Evaluation of different quality planting materials of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) by traditional and PROTT techniques. Int J Innov Hortic. 2020;9(2):144–149.

  9. Alagupalamuthirsolai M, Ankegowda SJ, Peeran MF, Aravind S. Establishment of a rapid screening method for drought tolerance in small cardamom using polyethylene glycol-6000. Int J Chem Stud. 2020;8(2):1750–1755.

  10. Aravind S, Kandiannan K, Rema J, Ankegowda SJ, Senthil Kumar R. Enhancement of yield in nutmeg (Myristica fragrans Houtt.) through pruning. J Plant Crops. 2019;47(2):173–179.

  11. Khan A, George KJ, Jasrotia R, et al. Plant virus interaction mechanisms and associated pathways in mosaic disease of small cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum Maton) revealed by RNA-Seq. Genomics. 2019;112(2):2041–2051. doi:10.1016/j.ygeno.2019.11.017.

  12. Ushamalini C, Mishra RK, Mishra AK, et al. Evaluation and development of leaf spot and leaf blotch resistant lines in turmeric (Curcuma longa L.). Int J Innov Hortic. 2019;8(1):59–61.

  13. Senthil Kumar R, Aravind S, Biju CN, Ankegowda SJ. Characterization of small cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum Maton) genotypes for yield attributes and disease resistance. J Plant Crops. 2018;46(2):143–146.

  14. Aarthi S, Aravind S, Shivakumar MS, Rema J, Kandiannan K, Sasikumar B. Influence of weather parameters on sex expression and flowering in nutmeg (Myristica fragrans Houtt.). J Agrometeorol. 2018;20(2):155–156.

  15. Biju CN, Peeran MF, Gowri R, Praveena R, Aravind S, Ankegowda SJ. Epidemiological parameters for understanding weather–disease interactions and host resistance against leaf blight in small cardamom. J Spices Aromat Crops. 2018;27(1):22–31.

  16. Alagupalamuthirsolai M, Ankegowda SJ, Aravind S. Factors determining midday depression of photosynthesis in small cardamom under summer climate. Multilogic Sci. 2018;7:525–528.

  17. Senthil Kumar R, Prasath D, Aravind S, et al. Evaluation of elite cardamom genotypes for yield, quality, and resistance to cardamom mosaic virus. J Plant Crops. 2017;45(2):129–134.

  18. Aravind S, Balakrishnamurty G, Jansirani P. Influence of fertigation treatments on growth and yield of curry leaf during offseason. Crop Res. 2012;44(3):461–465.

  19. Aravind S, Shoba N, Senthil K, Vellaikumar S. Evaluation of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) varieties for volatile compounds. Green Farming. 2012;3(2):189–192.

  20. Ramanan RR, Shoba N, Aravind S, Paramaguru P, Rajamani K. Effect of organic production techniques on quality parameters of leafy coriander (Coriandrum sativum). South Indian Hortic. 2012;60:116–118.

  21. Aravind S, Shoba N, Rajamani K, Manonmani S. Correlation studies in turmeric (Curcuma longa L.). Res Crops. 2011;12(1):195–197.

Awards

  1. Fellow of the Indian Society for Spices (FISS), 2025, conferred during the National Symposium on Spices and Aromatic Crops – Strategies for Smart Production, Product Diversification and Utilization (SYMSAC-XI), held at ICAR–Indian Institute of Spices Research (ICAR-IISR), Kozhikode, Kerala, on 08 January 2025.

  2. J. S. Pruthy Best Research Paper Award for the research paper titled “Screening small cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum Maton) field gene bank accessions for phenotypic characters, yield potential and disease resistance”, authored by Sharon Aravind, C. N. Biju, S. J. Ankegowda, M. S. Shivakumar, R. Senthil Kumar, and M. F. Peeran.

  3. CHAI – Dr. Kriti Singh Best Paper Award, 2021, for the paper “Evaluation of different quality planting materials of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) by traditional and PROTT technique” by Sawargaonkar SL, Singh AK, Rathia GR, Painkara SK, Tirkery P, Sharma RN, Sharon Aravind, and Krishnamurthy KS, published in International Journal of Innovative Horticulture (2020; 9(2):144–149).

  4. Second Best Poster Award, International E-Conference on “Advances and Future Outlook in Biotechnology and Crop Improvement for Sustainable Productivity”, University of Horticultural Sciences (UHS), Bagalkot, Karnataka, 2020, for the poster “Varietal variability in ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) for in vitro microrhizome production” by Aravind S, Nisthar E, Kandiannan K, Srinivasan V, and Nirmal Babu K.

  5. Best Poster Award, International Conference on “Advances in Agriculture and Allied Science Technologies for Sustainable Development (ICAAASTSD-2018)”, held at Osmania University, Hyderabad, during 10–11 February 2018, for the poster “Factors determining the midday depression of photosynthesis in small cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum Maton) under summer climate” by Alagupalamuthirsolai M, Ankegowda SJ, and Sharon Aravind.

 

Varietal Development

2025 - Ginger – IISR Surasa

2022

  • Ginger – IISR Vajra

  • Fenugreek – Gujarat Methi 3

  • Turmeric – Dr. YSRHU Lam Swarna

  • Ajwain – Dr. YSRHU Lam Varsha

2021

  • Turmeric – Uttar Rangini

  • Coriander – Jawahar Dhaniya 10

2019

  • Coriander – Suguna

2018

  • Cardamom – Hybrid Appangala-2

Projects as Principal Investigator (PI)

  1. Establishment of a DUS Centre under the centrally sponsored scheme of PPV&FRA.
  2. (Externally funded)
  3. Establishment of efficient in vitro techniques for the production of amide alkaloids from Piper longum L.
  4. (Externally funded)
  5. Rootstock breeding in nutmeg and black pepper for tolerance to biotic and abiotic stresses.
  6. (Institute funded)

 

Projects as Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI)

  1. ICAR Mega Seed Project: Production of nucleus planting material of improved varieties of spice crops.
  2. (Externally funded)
  3. Application of genome editing to develop trait-specific varieties/hybrids in black pepper.
  4. (Externally funded)
  5. Pan-India action research project on improvement of spice value chains.
  6. (Externally funded)
  7. National Agriculture Innovation Fund – IPR.
  8. (Externally funded)
  9. Development of doubled haploid production in black pepper (Piper nigrum L.).
  10. (Institute funded)
  11. Genetic resources management in tree spices and vanilla.
  12. (Institute funded)

Book Chapters

  1. Krishnamurthy KS, Aravind S, Meena RS, Janakiram T, Nirmal Babu K. Improved varieties of spice crops. In: Ravindran PN, Sivaraman K, Devasahayam S, Babu KN, editors. Handbook of spices in India: 75 years of research and development. Singapore: Springer; 2024. doi:10.1007/978-981-19-3728-6_6.

  2. Akshitha HJ, Aravind S, Shivakumar MS, et al. 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. doi:10.1007/978-3-031-71829-8_1.

  3. Prasath D, Mukesh Sankar S, Aravind S. Harmonizing spice research: unveiling collaborative landscapes through AICRP initiatives for an unleashed flavor journey from field to plates. In: Suresh K, et al., editors. Status of plantation crops in India: Proceedings of the 25th Plantation Crops Symposium (XXV PLACROSYM), 12–14 December 2023, ICAR–Indian Institute of Oil Palm Research, Pedavegi, Eluru, Andhra Pradesh. Eluru: ICAR–Indian Institute of Oil Palm Research; 2023. p. 59–69.

  4. Nirmal Babu K, Lijo T, Aravind S. Realizing the export potential of spices: challenges and strategies. In: Pandey SK, Nair R, Bhan KS, editors. Horticultural crops: emerging issues and techniques. Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh): Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya; 2021. p. 1–8.

  5. Kandiannan K, Prasath D, Aravind S, Nirmal Babu K. Innovative techniques in quality planting material production of spices. In: Chadha KL, Singh SK, Prakash J, Patel VB, editors. Shaping the future of horticulture. New Delhi: Kruger Brentt Publishers; 2019. p. 61–74.

  6. Nirmal Babu K, Prasath D, Muhammed Nissar VA, et al. Zingiberaceous spices. In: Prabhukumar KM, Thomas VP, Hareesh VS, Dan M, editors. Asian Zingiberales: résumé and prospects (Prof. M. Sabu commemoration volume). Dehradun (Uttarakhand): Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh; 2019. p. 133–176.

  7. Saji KV, Sasikumar B, Rema J, Aravind S, Nirmal Babu K. Spices genetic resources: diversity, distribution and conservation. In: Rajasekharan PE, Ramanatha Rao V, editors. Conservation and utilization of horticultural genetic resources. Singapore: Springer; 2019. p. 283–320.

  8. Kandiannan K, Muhammed Nissar VA, Aravind S, Nirmal Babu K. Spices as an option for enhancing farmers’ income. In: Singh HP, Pathak AR, Tyagi RK, Sumangala HP, Jacob SR, Singh RK, editors. Shodh Chinthan: technological changes and innovations in agriculture for enhancing farmers’ income. Vol. 9. New Delhi: ASM Foundation; 2017. p. 87–99.

  9. Senthil Kumar R, Aravind S, Biju CN, Ankegowda SJ. Characterization of small cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum Maton) genotypes for morphology, yield and disease resistance. In: Cheruvat D, Nilayangode P, Oommen VO, editors. Mainstreaming biodiversity for sustainable development. Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala State Biodiversity Board; 2017. p. 3–10.

  10. Nirmal Babu K, Sastry EVD, Saji KV, et al. Diversity and erosion in genetic resources of spices. In: Ahuja MR, Jain SM, editors. Sustainable development and biodiversity. Vol. 7. Genetic diversity and erosion in plants: indicators and prevention. Vol. 1. Cham: Springer; 2015. p. 225–261.

  11. Thankamani CK, Utpala P, Akshitha HJ, Aarthi S, Aravind S, Nirmal Babu K. Spices export, marketing concerns, production constraints and future opportunities. In: Chadha KL, Kalia P, Singh SK, editors. Horticulture for inclusive growth. New Delhi: Horticulture Society of India; Westville Publishing House; 2014. p. 702–712.

 

Edited Books

  1. Krishnamurthy KS, Mukesh Sankar S, Biju CN, et al., editors. Souvenir & abstracts: SYMSAC XI 2025—National Symposium on Spices and Aromatic Crops: strategies for smart production, product diversification and utilization. Kozhikode (Kerala): Indian Society for Spices; 2025. 196 p. ISBN: 978-81-986878-1-4.

  2. Biju CN, Peeran MF, Lijo T, et al., editors. Three decades of JOSAC: Journal of Spices and Aromatic Crops (1992–2023). Kozhikode (Kerala): Indian Society for Spices; 2023. 426 p.

Name of Student University (Affiliation) Title of Thesis Completed / Ongoing Year of Completion
Mr. Muhthasim K. V. University of Calicut Establishment of efficient in vitro techniques for the production of amide alkaloids from Piper longum L. Ongoing 2028
Ms. Shelly E. University of Calicut Identification of drought tolerant root stocks of black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) and elucidation of their physiological and molecular mechanisms of adaptation Ongoing 2030
Ms. Jaleesha M. University of Calicut Unravelling the biochemical and molecular mechanism of nematode tolerance in grafted black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) Ongoing 2030