ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY

( A State University Accredited with A+ Grade by NAAC )

DEPARTMENT OF SOIL SCIENCE AND AGRICULTURAL CHEMISTRY

Two Days TNSCST Sponsored International Conference (Hybrid)
on
CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR
SOIL QUALITY CROP NUTRITION AND FOOD SECURITY
(ICOSCF-2025)

20-21 March, 2025

Organised by
Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry
Faculty of Agriculture
Annamalai University
Annamalainagar- 608002

www.annamalaiuniversity.ac.in [email protected]
About the University
Annamalai University, one of the largest Universities in terms of disciplinary diversity and student
enrolment is also one of the oldest universities in South India. Sprawling over a vast and sylvan
campus of 1000 acres, the University houses about 50 Departments of Study under Eight Faculties.
Founded by the legendary philanthropist and farsighted visionary, Rajah Sir Annamalai Chettiar in 1929,
Annamalai University is playing a key role in social, cultural, and economic uplift of the people across
the rungs of society for nearly a century, Annamalainagar, the University Town, is located just to the
east of Chidambaram, the Abode of the Cosmic Dancer, Lord Nataraja. To promote Tamil Language
and Literature, Rajah Sir S. RM. Annamalai Chettiar founded Sri Minakshi College, Sri Minakshi Tamil
College and Sri Minakshi Sanskrit College at Chidambaram in the early 1920s. The Annamalai
University came into existence on 01.01.1929. Annamalai University is playing incredible role in the
lives of the people near and far. Until 2013, the University was governed by the Annamalai University
Act, 1928. In 2013, the Annamalai University Act, 2013 (Tamil Nadu Act 20 of 2013), was passed and
has come into force from September 25, 2013. The University, which remained “unitary” in status until
2021 has become “affiliating” and 81 colleges are affiliated to the Annamalai University at present.
Being multi-faculty institution, Annamalai University has evolved as a time tested system of
administration to ensure the ceaseless transaction of teaching-learning, boundless expansion of
research and innovation, and selfless extension of service to the society. All the programmes offered
by the Directorate of Distance education (DDE) are approved and accredited by the Distance Education
Board (DEB). The on-campus programmes are duly approved/accredited by the competent bodies
such as NAAC, NBA, AICTE, NCTE, ICAR, etc. In 2022, the University was accredited with ‘A+’ Grade by
NAAC in the fourth cycle of accreditation.
About the Department of Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry
Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry is one of the major Department in the Faculty of
Agriculture established in the year 1979. The Department offers courses in Soil Science and
Agricultural chemistry for Diploma in (Ag.)/(Hort.) B.Sc.(Hons) Agri, Horti, M.Sc.(Ag.) and Ph.D.
Programmes. The Department has produced 201 M.Sc.(Ag.) and 45 Ph.D. graduates. Many funding
agencies viz., UGC, DST, NMPB, NLC, Fly Ash Mission, IPI-Switzerland, etc, have sanctioned research
projects in major areas of Soil fertility and nutrient management.

About the Conference

At the global level, the amount of arable land is steadily declining due to human demands and
population growth. The contemporary farming system's goal of increasing production through faulty
management practices damaged the soil quality and deficiencies in several nutrients in the field.
According to global trends, degradation is causing a consistent reduction in productivity on 20% of
cropland, 16% of forest land, 19% of grassland, and 27% of rangeland. If left unchecked, this can have a
big impact on the world's food security. It is highly essential to maintain soil health for growing healthy
food, to reduce climate by storing carbon and for the long-term sustainability of agricultural systems.
The health of the soil is crucial. We can guarantee that our planet remains healthier and greener by
taking steps to improve the health of the soil.In light of this, the above conference will provide a forum
for sharing of cutting-edge agricultural innovations discovered by distinguished academics both
nationally and internationally to address the sustainability challenges of crop nutrition, soil health, and
food and nutritional security.

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 Steering Committee
Chief Patron
Dr.T. ARUTSELVI
Dean & Syndicate Member
VC Convener Committee Mamber

Patron
Dr.M.PRAKASH
Registrar i/c

Convenor
Dr.A. ANGAYANKANNI
Dean, Faculty of Agriculture

Co-Convenor

Dr.P.POONKODI
Professor and Head (SS&AC)

Organising Secretary

Dr.R.SINGARAVEL
Professor
Dept. of Soil Science and Agrl. Chemistry

Co-ordinators

Dr. A. ANBURANI Dr.S.SRINIVASAN

Professor & Head, Dept. of Horticulture Associate Professor
Dept. of Soil Science and Agrl. Chemistry
Dr.C.KALAIYARASAN
Associate Professor of Agronomy Dr.T.SELVAMUTHUKUMARAN
Dr. C. PRABAKAR Associate Professor of Entomology
Associate Professor of Agrl. Economics
Dr.K.JAYAPRAKASH
Dr. P.BALABASKAR Assistant Professor/Programmer of DCIS
Deputy Director, Admission Deputy Director,IQAC

Organising Committee Members

Dr. K. ARIVAZHAGAN, Professor Dr. K. DHANASEKARAN, Professor

Dr. D. VENKATAKRISHNAN, Associate Professor

Dept. of Soil Science and Agrl. Chemistry

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 Advisory Committee

Dr.Richard W.Bell Prof.Dr.G.Ravi

Professor, Murdoch University, Australia Vice-Chancellor,Alagappa University

Dr. Hoang Thi Thai Hoa Dr. R.Tamizh Vendhan

Dean of Agronomy, Faculty of Agricultural and Forestry Registrar, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Hue University, Vietnam Dr A.Pouchepparadjou
Dean, PAJANCOA, Karaikal
Dr. Ruben Chakrabani
Professor, Cranfield University ,United Kingdom Dr.P.P.Mahendiran
Dean, TNAU, Madurai
Dr.Caying NI
School of Geography and Environment Dr.Dhiman Burman
Jiangxi Normal University, China Head & Principal Scientist,RRS,Canning Town W.Bwngal

Dr.P.Balasubramanian
Dr.T.Sathananthan
Director, NRM,TNAU, Coimbatore
Professor, Eastern University, Sri Lanka
Dr.M.Baskar
Dr.Guan Nachimuthu Prof.Head ( Soil.Sci) ADAC&RI,TNAU,Trichy
Senior Research Scientist,
Aus, Cotton Research Institute , Australia
Dr.U.Surendran
Principal Scientist,CWRDM
Dr.Jay Bose
Senior Lecturer Dr.R.Sankar
Professor of Soil Science, PAJANCOA, Karaikal
Hawkesbury Institute for Environment
Western Sydney University,Australis Dr.K.M.Sellamuthu
Professor ( Soil Science )TNAU, Coimbatore
Dr.P.Sree Rama Kumar
Dr.P.Sivasakthivelan
Principal Scientist, ICAR ,NBAIR ,Hebbal, Bangalore Asst. Professor ( Microbiology),TNAU

Call for papers

Conference Tracks
Track 1: Sustainable Soil Health Management for Food Security
Track 2: Crop Management Strategies and Resilient Agriculture towards Food Security
Track 3: Natural Resource Management and Organic farming towards food and Nutritional Security.
Track 4: Trends and Technologies in Plant Protection to meet global challenges towards food security
and environment safety
Track 5: Agricultural and Industrial Waste Management
Track 6: Nano Technology for Sustainable Agriculture and Environment
Track 7: Micro/ Macro Economics and Agricultural Extension strategies towards Sustainable
Agriculture and food security.
Guidelines for Authors
Submission of Abstract: Abstracts are to be submitted to [email protected] as Microsoft
Word file. Authors should specify the session in which they would like to present the papers. The
abstract(s) of the contributed papers should not exceed 300 words. The full length papers should
not exceed 10 pages in 12 font size in Times New Roman in 2 inch spacing as Microsoft Word file.
Abstracts will be published in the Book of Abstracts upon registration only, by the due date. Full
paper will be published in Edited Book with ISBN Number.

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Best Paper/Poster Award
The best oral presentation and two best poster presentations in each tract of the conference will
be selected by the jury of eminent scientists and will be awarded with certificate from the
organisers.

Time line

Abstract Submission 05.03.2025

Notification for Acceptance 07.03.2025

Full paper Submission 10.03.2025

Dates of Conference 20-21 March 2025

Full paper send through email: [email protected]

Registration Fees

Academicians and Professionals Rs. 2500/-

Academicians and Professionals from outside India $ 150

Research Scholars Rs. 1000/-

Industrial Delegates Rs.3000/-

(Registration fee includes food, conference abstract and kit. The registration fee does not include
guest house/hostel accommodation.)

Bank Details

Name of Account : The Registrar, Annamalai University

Account Number : 621201156619
IFSC Code : ICIC0006212
Name of Bank : ICICI
Branch Address : Annamalai Nagar Branch, Annamalainagar

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Accommodation

Upon prior requests, accommodation will be arranged in the University guest house/hostels. Please visit

the Annamalai University Guest House webpage link for more information.

https://annamalaiuniversity.ac.in/guesthouse.php

Type of Room

A/C Suite : Rs. 2,500/-

A/C room with T.V : Rs. 1,000/-

A/C room : Rs. 800/-

Non A/C : Rs. 400/- (*Sharing basis available )

About the Place

Annamalai University, Chidambaram is connected by rail road and air from Chennai and

Tiruchirappalli. Important places of visit are World the famous Lord Nataraja ( Siva) and Thillai Kali Temple,

Pichavaram (Mangrove forest), Poombhukar ( An ancient port city, which for a while served as the Capital of

early Chola kings) and Gangaikonda Cholapuram (Gangaikonda Cholisvarar Temple built by the King

Rajendra Chola 1). Pondicherry is another tourist attraction which is a quiet little town on the southern

coast. The town has quaint colonial heritage buildings, a spiritual scene, and beautiful beaches. In addition,

there are wide range of temples and other sightseeing places in and around Chidambaram.

Contact

Dr.S.Srinivasan
Dr.R.Singaravel
Professor Associate Professor

Dept. of Soil Science and Agrl. Chemistry Dept. of Soil Science and Agrl. Chemistry
Faculty of Agriculture Faculty of Agriculture
Annamalai University Annamalai University
Email: [email protected]
Mob:+919791721396
Mob: +91 9443425842

www.annamalaiuniversity.ac.in [email protected]

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