Principal
Email: drkgajithkumar1968@gmail.com
PK Das Liberal College of Arts and Science, Lakkidi, Palakkad, Kerala
General Information & Academic Background
Name: Prof. (Dr.) K. G. Ajith Kumar
Father’s Name: K. Gopalan Nair
Date of Birth & Age: 30-05-1968 (58 Years)
Permanent Address:
Sreelekshmi, TC 32/480, AGRA 05
Vazhayila, Peroorkada
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – 695005
Current Designation: Principal, PK Das Liberal College of Arts and Science, Lakkidi, Palakkad, Kerala
Date of Entry in Govt. College Service: 15-01-2003
Subject: Botany
Teaching & Administrative Experience
Total Teaching Experience: 22 Years
Assistant Professor – 10 Years
Associate Professor – 5 Years
Professor – 5 Years
Administrative Experience: 2 Years as Principal in Colleges
| Examination | University | Year | Marks (%) | Class | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation | Kerala University | 1985 | 81.5% | Distinction | Botany (Main) |
| Post-Graduation | Kerala University | 1988 | 65% | First Class | Botany |
| B.Ed | Kerala University | 1992 | 55% | Second Class | Natural Science |
Degree: Ph.D.
Title: Clonal Variability in Eucalyptus tereticornis Sm
Reg. No.: 9711/Ph.D/615
Date of Award: 31/12/2002
Discipline: Forestry
University: Forest Research Institute, Dehradun
3.5 Years (1996–1999) – Ph.D Scholar, IFGTB, Coimbatore
3.5 Years (1999–2003) – Associate Professor, CPCRI, Kasaragod
21 Years (2003–2024) – Research Guide, Kerala University
CSIR Fellowship: 1994
GATE Qualified: 1994
Recognized Research Guide: Kerala University (since 2016)
Ph.D. Produced: 7
Registered Ph.D. Scholars: 2
Area of Specialization: Seed Biology
Journal Reviewer: Indian Journal of Agricultural Research
Total Publications: 45 (UGC CARE Listed Journals)
1. Conservation strategies of critically endangered and endemic tree species in Silent Valley (Western Ghats)
International Plant Physiology Virtual Conference (2020)
National Seminar – Seed Recalcitrance (2017)
National Symposium on Forestry (1999)
Tree Science Congress (1998)
Tree Science Congress (1998)
UG Course Redesign under Outcome Based Education (OBE), 2022
Syllabus Revision Workshop (Kerala University), 2014
Syllabus Revision Workshop (Kerala University), 2018
UG Curriculum Restructuring Workshop (2009)
1. KP Sharanya, K.G.Ajith Kumar, S John The Impact of Desiccation on Hormonal Imbalance Leading to Impaired Germination Percentage in the Recalcitrant Seeds of Syzygium zeylanicum (L.) DC. Russian Journal of Plant Physiology. 72 (2), 48, 2025.
2. Sneha John., K. G. Ajith Kumar., V. V. Amritha., S. Sreedevi., 2024. Seed Storage Behaviour of Spondias pinnata (L. f.) Kurz; Phytohormonal and Sugar Dynamics During Embryo Development, Desiccation, and Germination. Journal of Plant Growth Regulation https://doi.org/10.1007/s00344-024-11598-z.
3. Sneha John · K. G. Ajith Kumar· V. V. Amritha · S. Sreedevi · S. Lima Lawrance., 2023. Elevated level of abscisic acid in the embryonic tissues of Spondias pinnata (L. f.) Kurz., a key growth regulator for its physiological dormancy. Brazilian Journal of Botany https://doi.org/10.1007/s40415-023-00904-w.
4. VV Amritha., KG Ajith Kumar., S Sreedevi., Sneha John., 2023. Changes in relative proportions of Plant Growth Regulators in the liquid endosperm during seed development in coconut cultivars/hybrids. Russian Journal of Plant Physiology. ISSN 1021-4437., Vol. 70:135., © Pleiades Publishing, Ltd., 2023
5. Sreedevi S., Ajith Kumar KG., Amritha VV., Sneha John., 2023. Correlation analysis of Plant Growth Regulators during development and germination in the orthodox, non-dormant seeds of Vigna unguiculata (L) WALP. Russian Journal of Plant Physiology, 2023, Vol. 70:75. © Pleiades Publishing, Ltd., 2023. ISSN 1021-4437.
6. Suresh Kumar K.A., Anilkumar C. and Ajith kumar K.G., 2023. Recalcitrant behaviour of the seeds of Myristica malabarica LAM.” in the book “Trends in Interdisciplinary Research Volume I (ISBN: 978-93-88901-56-7)., Bhumi Publishing, Kolhapur.
7. Suresh Kumar K.A., Anilkumar C. and Ajith Kumar K.G., 2023. Dynamics of PGRs during seed germination and desiccation: A case study of Myristica fragrans Houtt.” Advances in Science and Technology Volume III (ISBN:978-93-88901-49-9)., Bhumi Publishing, Kolhapur.
8. Suresh Kumar KA., Anil Kumar C., Ajith Kumar KG., 2023. Exploration Indigenous Knowledge to sort out viable seeds of Myristica malabarica Lam. Frontiers in Life Science Volume X., ISBN: 978-93-88901-35-2.
9. Suresh Kumar KA., Anil Kumar C., Ajith Kumar KG., 2023. Storage Challenges of Recalcitrant Seeds with special reference to Seeds of Myristica malabarica Lam. Agriculture Science: Research and Review Volume XII., ISBN: 978-93-88901-36-9.
10. VV Amritha., KG Ajith Kumar., S Sreedevi., Sneha John., 2022. Differential Levels of Plant Growth Regulators in the liquid and solid endosperm on tender nuts of Cocos nucifera L. Parental cultivars and their Reciprocal Hybrids. Russian Journal of Plant Physiology. Doi: 10.1134/S1021443722601604.
11. K. P. Sharanya, K. G. Ajith Kumar, Parvathy S. Nair, 2022. Recalcitrant Behaviour of the Seeds of Endangered Syzygium zeylanicum (L.) DC. Journal of Plant Growth Regulation https://doi.org/10.1007/s00344-022-10732-z.
12. Amritha V.V, K.G.Ajith Kumar, 2022. Dynamics of PGRs in the liquid endosperm of Cocos nucifera L. Parental Cultivars and their Reciprocal Hybrids. Russian Journal of Plant Physiology.
13. Amritha V.V, K.G.Ajith Kumar, 2022. Dynamics of PGRs during solid and liquid endosperm development in West coast tall and Gangabondam dwarf varieties of Cocos nucifera L. Russian Journal of Plant Physiology.
14. Suresh Kumar KA, Anil Kumar C, Ajith Kumar K.G., 2022. Extension of seed longevity of Myristica malabarica. Lam by optimizing storage conditions. TBGRI Journal.
15. S Lima Lawrance , G Sunil Kesava Deth, K G Ajith Kumar, Princy Raju, Sneha John, S Parvathy Nair. 2022. Status of Moisture and Sugar during Embryogeny and Embryo Desiccation in the Desiccation- Intolerant Seeds of Humboldtia vahliana Wight. SSN 1021-4437, Russian Journal of Plant Physiology, 2022, Vol. 69:124. © Pleiades Publishing, Ltd., 2022. DOI: 10.1134/S 1021443722060176.
16. V. V. Amritha, K. G. Ajith Kumar, Parvathy S. Nair, N. V. Radhakrishnan, K. Prathapan, B. N. Bessy Raj., 2022. Relative abundance of PGRs in the liquid endosperm of young nuts of Cocos nucifera L. parental cultivars and their reciprocal hybrids. Plant Physiol Rep., https://doi.org/10.1007/s40502-022-00659-8.
17. G.P. Gayatri , K.G. Ajith Kumar, Parvathy S. Nair, G. Ajay Kumar and K.V. Baiju., 2022. Phytohormone dynamics during embryogeny and embryo desiccation in the recalcitrant seeds of Vateria indica L. Israel Journal of Plant Sciences. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/22238980-bja10052.
18. Parvathy S. Nair, K.G. Ajith Kumar, G.P. Gayatri and Ajayakumar., 2022. Differential Influx of Natural Plant Growth Regulators during Embryogeny in the Recalcitrant Seeds of Syzygium cumini (L) Skeels. Indian Journal of Agricultural Research. 10.18805/IJARe.A-5904
19. G.P. Gayatri, K.G. Ajith Kumar, Parvathy S. Nair, M. Somasekharan Pillai., 2021. GA/ABA Antagonism in the Physiology of Seed Germination in the Recalcitrant and Vulnerable Tree- Vateria indica L. Indian Journal of Agriculture Research.
20. Gayatri GP., Ajith Kumar KG., Parvathy S Nair., Sunil Kesava Deth G., Baiju KV., 2020. Dynamics of water and abscisic acid during embryogeny and embryo drying in the recalcitrant seeds of Vateria indica L. Journal of Plant Growth Regulation., http://doi.org/10.1007/s00344-020-10274-2.
21. Parvathy S Nair., Ajith Kumar KG., Gayatri GP., Sunil Kesava Deth G., 2020. Recalcitrant behavior of the seeds of Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels during embryogeny and natural desiccation. Plant Physiol Rep., http://doi.org/10.1007/s40502-020-00528-2.
22. Suresh Kumar KA., Anil Kumar C., Ajith Kumar KG., Prajith TM., 2020. Comparative study on level of ABA during artificial dehydration in seeds of Myristica malabarica sp. and orthodox seeds. International Plant Physiology Virtual Conference-2020., Proceedings of National Seminar on New Horizons for Biodiversity-Climate Change and Human Security. ISBN: 978-3-96492-220-5.
23. Parvathy S Nair., Ajith Kumar KG., Gayatri GP., Sunil Kesava Deth G., Dinesh Babu., 2018. KV., Changes in Moisture Content and Phytochemicals During Embryogeny in Desiccation-Tolerant Vigna unguiculata and Desiccation-Intolerant Syzygium cumini . Trends in Biosciences 11(7), Print: ISSN 0974-8431, 1159-1173.
24. Gayatri GP., Ajith Kumar KG., Parvathy S Nair., Sunil Kesava Deth G., Dinesh Babu KV., 2018. FTIR Spectroscopic Analysis of Biochemicals Synthesised in the Mature, Germinated and Desiccated Seeds of Vateria indica L. Trends in Biosciences 11(7), Print: ISSN 0974-8431, 1461-1500.
25. T. M. Prajith, C. Anilkumar ., K. G. Ajith Kumar., 2017. Changes in abscisic acid levels in embryonic axis of Saraca asoca seeds during maturation and artificial dehydration. Ind J Plant Physiol 22; 354-357.
26. Ajith Kumar KG, Sunil Kesava Deth G, Pratheepkumar V, Suresh Kumar KA, Dinesh Babu KV, 2016. FTIR spectral analysis of the phytoconstituents in the mace of Myristica fragrans for the detection of possible adulteration with the mace of Myristica malabarica and Myristica beddomii. International journal of Current Research., 8-11; 40897-40903.
27. Ajith Kumar, K. G., Sunil Kesava Deth, G., Dinesh Babu, K. V. and Anju, U., 2016. FTIR Spectroscopic analysis of biochemicals synthesized during embryogeny and embryo desiccation in Syzygium cuminii (L.) Skeels. International journal of Current Research., 8–04; 31380-31387.
28. Ajith Kumar KG., Sunil Kesavadeth G., Pratheepkumar V., Suresh Kumar KA., Bindumole VR., Aswathy PJ., 2015. Pulping qualities of six year old clones of Eucalyptus tereticornis, Sm. International journal of Current Research., 7-12; 23928–23931.
29. Ajith Kumar KG., Sunil Kesavadeth G., Pratheepkumar V., Bindumole VR., Aswathy PJ., Athira VR., Anju TU., 2015. ABA production in response to the desiccation of recalcitrant embryos of Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam and Artocarpus hirsutus Lam. International journal of Current Research., 7-08; 19386-19390.
30. Ajith Kumar KG., Sunil Kesavadeth G., Pratheepkumar V., Bindumole VR., Aswathy PJ., 2015. Growth pattern, wood production and genotypic clustering of the clones of Eucalyptus tereticornis, Sm. International journal of Current Research., 7-07; 17652-17658.
31. Ajith Kumar KG., 2015. Screening the juvenile clones of Eucalyptus tereticornis, Sm. for water use efficiency. International journal of Current Research., 7-04; 14251-14257.
32. Ajith Kumar KG., Sunil Kesavadeth G., Pratheepkumar V., Bindumole VR., Aswathy PJ., 2015. Assessment of genetic divergence in Eucalyptus tereticornis, Sm. using physiological parameters. International journal of Current Research., 7-03; 13648-13651.
33. Ajith Kumar KG., Sunil Kesavadeth G., Suresh Kumar KA., 2014. Effect of IBA pre-soaking in the regain of lost viability in the seeds of Myristica malabarica, Lam. International journal of Current Research., 6-05; 6974-6978.
34. Warrier Kannan Chandasekhar., Ajith Kumar KG., Rekha Warrier., Gurumurthi K., 2000. Change in sex expression in clones of Casuarina equisetifolia Forst. IUFRO News., vol 29., Special issue –Scientific Congress Programme., ISSN 02256-5145.
35. Jayaraj RSC., Kannan CS., Hegde R., Ajith Kumar KG., Gurumurthi K., 1997. A comprehensive method of assessing eucalypts clonal trials. Conference IUFRO Sobre Silvicultura Methoramento de Eucaliptos.
36. KCS Warrier, Ajith Kumar KG., Rekha Warrier., Gurumurthi K., 2000. Studies on Casuarina equisetifolia Forst with reference to salt stress, experimental clonal seed orchard and sex expression. Casuarina 4th Annual Workshop held at IFGTB, Coimbatore 2000., Proceedings.
37. KCS Warrier, Ajith Kumar KG., Rekha Warrier., Gurumurthi K., 2000. Changes in sex expression in clones of Casuarina equisetifolia Forst. Sylva Plus, News Letter., Vol. No. I. Research Article.
38. KCS Warrier, Ajith Kumar KG., Stephen John David., Gurumurthi K., 1998. Mineral deficiency in plants with particular reference to Eucalypts. Industrial cum Demonstration Workshop on Clonal Forestry., Sponsored by World Bank., IFGTB Proceedings.
39. KCS Warrier, Ajith Kumar KG., Venkataramanan KS., 1998. A low cost rooting medium for macropropagation of eucalypts. Sylva Plus, IFGTB, Coimbatore., vol. VI., No. 1. ISSN 0971-1414.
40. Venkataramanan KS., KCS Warrier, Ajith Kumar KG., Gurumurthi K., 1998. Difference in rooting response between the juvenile and adult tissues of Casuarina equisetifolia Forst. Annals of Forestry., Vol 6., No.2.
41. Jayaraj RSC., Gurumurthi K., Kannan CS., Hegde R., Ajith Kumar KG., Venkataramanan KS., 1997. Assessment of Clonal Trials of Eucalyptus. Clonal Multiplication of Eucalypts., Edt., K Vivekanandan, K Gurumurthi and RSC Jayaraj., IFGTB Field Document No. 1.
1. Suresh Kumar KA., Anil Kumar C., Ajith Kumar KG., Prajith TM., 2020. Comparative study on level of ABA during artificial dehydration in seeds of Myristica malabarica sp. and orthodox seeds. International Plant Physiology Virtual Conference-2020., Prospects of Plant Physiology for Climate Proofing Agriculture.
2. Ajith Kumar KG., 2017. Seed recalcitrance – A threat to plant conservation. Presented in the National Seminar held at Dept. of Botany, Govt. College, Chittur.
3. Ajith Kumar KG., 1999. Pulping qualities of clones of Eucalyptus tereticornis. National Symposium on Forestry Towards 21st century, TNAU, TN.
4. Stephen John David., Ajith Kumar KG., KCS Warrier., Gurumurthi K., 1998. Significance of ex-vitro rooting in micropropagation of Azadirachta indica. Tree Science Congress 98., organized by Indian Society of Tree Scientists.
5. Kannan Chandrasekhara Warrier., Vijayakumar NK., Ajith Kumar KG., Stephen John David., 1998. Difference in culture response between juvenile and adult explants of Indian rose wood. Tree Science Congress 98 organized by Indian Society of Tree Scientists.