ANU P. MANI

Dynamic agriculture professional with a Postgraduate degree in Vegetable Science and an Undergraduate degree in Agriculture, offering a strong blend of scientific expertise and field-level engagement. Skilled in crop production, pest and disease management, and sustainable agriculture, with proven ability to translate technical knowledge into practical solutions for farmers and stakeholders. Experienced in training, capacity building, and product demonstrations, with a talent for building trust and long-term relationships with growers, distributors, and industry partners. Recognized for combining technical expertise with strong communication, project coordination, and team collaboration skills, prepared to contribute to technical advisory, extension, and field support roles in the Agri Input industry.

• Conducted all India tour program for final year students of Thangapazham Agriculture College, as a part of their syllabus.
• Conducted South Indian tour program for 2017 Batch students of PRIST Agriculture College, as a part of their syllabus.
• Served as year coordinator during the year 2018, 2019 and 2020.
• Elected and served as Dramatic cell coordinator during 2019.

Books Published:

• Mani, A. P., Prashath, V., Kumar, A. V., Chandran, A., & Baji, N. (2022). Glimpses of Olericulture. ISBN 978-81-958194-0-9.
• Vignesh Kumar, A. V., Mani, A. P., Shamini, M., & Indhuja. (2022). Fundamentals of Horticulture. ISBN 978-93-94899-62-9.
• Vignesh Kumar, A. V., Angel, Y., Ramalingam, A., & Mani, A. P. (2022). Production Technology for Ornamental Crops, MAP & Landscaping. ISBN 978-81-958194-1-6.
• Vignesh Kumar, A., Anu P Mani., K. Nisha Pradeepa., Reeba Jacob and A. Subash Chandra Bose. 2023. Advances in Horticultural Sciences. STAC Publications. ISBN - 978-81-958981-9-0.

Research Papers:

• Mani, A. P., & Anburani, A. (Year). Organic nutrient management technique for enhancing growth and physiological parameters in radish (Raphanus sativus L.). Journal of Phytology. (NAAS Score: 4.13)
• Mani, A. P., & Sethupathi, N. (Year). Influence of growth and yield parameters of radish (Raphanus sativus L.) under sustainable farming system. Trends in Biosciences. (NAAS Score: 3.94)
• Mani, A. P., Sahila, T., & Jacob, R. (Year). Effect of Aloe vera gel coating on shelf life of tomato. International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts. (NAAS Score: 2.00)
• Sahila, T., & Mani, A. P. (Year). In vitro evaluation of different plant extracts, plant oils, organic amendments, and antagonist against anthracnose disease of papaya caused by Gloeosporium papayii. International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts. (NAAS Score: 2.00).

Popular article:

• Mani, A. P., Jacob, R., & Sahila, T. (Year). Post-harvest losses of fruits and vegetables. Greenaria, 1(1), 62.
• Mani, A. P., Sahila, T., & Jacob, R. (Year). Management of deadly insect pest – Brinjal shoot and fruit borer. Greenaria, 1(1), 90.
• Mani, A. P., Sharaf, A., & Baji, N. (Year). Rose: Ornamental as well as medicinal plant. Agriculture & Food E-newsletter, 8(4), 208.
• Mani, A. P., Asla, M., & Sandeep, G. S. (Year). Space horticulture. Agriculture & Food E-newsletter, 8(4), 193.
• Vishwanath, S., Mani, A. P., & Shelton, A. (Year). Medicinal properties of Aloe vera. Agriculture & Food E-newsletter, 8(4), 365.
• Sahila, T., Mani, A. P., Nivitha, G., & Suganya, T. (Year). Fungiculture – An importance and its nutritive value. Biotica Research Today, 4(5), 341.
• Sahila, T., Nivitha, G., & Mani, A. P. (Year). A deadly bacterial blight disease management in pomegranate. Biotica Research Today, 4(5), 326.
• Rassool, M., Shobika, L. S., & Mani, A. P. (Year). Plant propagation by layering. Agriculture & Food E-newsletter, 8(4), 264.
• Sarathy, M., & Sneka, S., & Mani, A. P. (Year). Factors affecting post-harvest quality of fruits and vegetables. Agriculture & Food E-newsletter, 8(4), 200.
• Sowndarya, P., & Ayisha, M., & Mani, A. P. (Year). Pre-harvest operations of horticultural crops. Agriculture & Food E-newsletter, 8(4), 157.
• Rajesh, B., Leo, P., & Mani, A. P. (Year). Nutritional value of fruit crops. Agriculture & Food E-newsletter, 8(4), 269.
• Sriram, J., Dygil, M., & Mani, A. P. (Year). Indoor gardening. Agriculture & Food E-newsletter, 8(4), 350.
• Arthi, S., Pon Vidya, N. G., & Mani, A. P. (Year). Vertical hydroponics. Agriculture & Food E-newsletter, 8(4), 457.