Editing Dr Thankamani C K

{{Infobox academic
| name          = Dr Thankamani C K
| image         = Thankamani_C_K.jpg
| caption       = Dr Thankamani C K
| birth_date    = 1963
| birth_place   = Kozhikode, Kerala, India - 673012
| nationality   = Indian
| occupation    = Dr Thankamani C K
| institution   = Division Of Crop Production And Post Harvest Technology Division Of Crop Production And Post Harvest Technology, ICAR-Indian Institute Of Spices Research, Marikunnu Post
| field         = Agronomy
| alma_mater    = Kerala Agriculture University
| education     = Ph.D
}}

'''Dr Thankamani C K''' is an Indian researcher specialising in '''Agronomy, particularly in Fertigation in blackpepper to enhance productivity ; organic cultivation of black pepper,ginger and turmeric'''. She holds a position at '''ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research, Kozhikode'''. She holds a Ph.D from Kerala Agriculture University and She has contributed immensely to the growth of her field through original research, collaborative projects, and academic mentorship.

== Early Life and Education ==

Dr Thankamani C K came into the world in '''1963''' and is associated with '''Kozhikode, Kerala, India - 673012'''. Her early years were marked by a natural inclination toward analytical thinking and scientific curiosity, traits that would prove instrumental in shaping her future. She committed herself to academic excellence, obtaining advanced degrees from leading institutions that honed her analytical and research capabilities. She holds a '''Ph.D''' from Kerala Agriculture University (2000).
These formative academic experiences laid a strong foundation for her subsequent career in research and academia.

== Academic Career ==

As '''Principal Scientist''' in the Division of Crop Production and Post Harvest Technology at ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research, Kozhikode, she made significant contributions (2023–2025). She was appointed '''Director-in-Charge''' in the Division of Crop Production and Post Harvest Technology at ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research, Kozhikode, a role she fulfilled with distinction (2022–2022).

Her influence on the academic community goes well beyond her published work. As a mentor, she has guided scores of research scholars and postgraduate students, and her institutional contributions have helped advance the academic mission of her organisation.

== Research Contributions ==

Her scholarly identity is closely tied to '''Agronomy''', and within this domain, she has emerged as a leading authority on '''Fertigation in blackpepper to enhance productivity ; organic cultivation of black pepper''', contributing original insights that have advanced both theory and practice. Beyond her primary focus, she has also explored related areas such as '''ginger and turmeric''', thereby broadening the scope of her scholarly impact and interdisciplinary reach.

She has undertaken numerous research projects, often in collaboration with national and international academic partners, industry stakeholders, and government bodies. His work is characterised by a commitment to scientific rigour and a drive to translate research findings into real-world applications.

== Publications ==

Dr Thankamani C K has published approximately '''4 research works''' spanning journal articles, conference proceedings, and scholarly contributions. With over '''189 citations''' to her credit, her research has clearly resonated with the broader academic community and influenced subsequent scholarship. She maintains an '''h-index of 6''', an indicator of both the productivity and citation impact of her published work.

For a full bibliography, readers may consult her Vidwan profile: [https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/722 Dr Thankamani C K].

== Awards and Honours ==

Dr Thankamani C K has received recognition from the academic community for her contributions to Agronomy. She is held in high regard by peerstudents alike for her scholarly output and institutional contributions.

== References ==

&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |title=Dr Thankamani C K – Vidwan Profile |url=https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/722 |publisher=INFLIBNET Centre |access-date=2024-01-01}}&lt;/ref&gt;

&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |title=Division Of Crop Production And Post Harvest Technology Division Of Crop Production And Post Harvest Technology, ICAR-Indian Institute Of Spices Research, Marikunnu Post – Faculty |url=https://www.google.com/search?q=Dr+Thankamani+C+K+Division+Of+Crop+Production+And+Post+Harvest+Technology+Division+Of+Crop+Production+And+Post+Harvest+Technology,+ICAR-Indian+Institute+Of+Spices+Research,+Marikunnu+Post |publisher=Division Of Crop Production And Post Harvest Technology
Division Of Crop Production And Post Harvest Technology, ICAR-Indian Institute Of Spices Research, Marikunnu Post |access-date=2024-01-01}}&lt;/ref&gt;

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== External Links ==

'' [https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/722 Dr Thankamani C K – Official Vidwan Profile]

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