RESEARCH GUIDANCE

Post-Doctoral Scientists

1. Dr. G. Ramkumar, Dr. Kothari UGC-Post-Doctoral Fellow (2021-22)
2. Dr. S. Karthi, DST-SERB & Dr. Kothari UGC-Post-Doctoral Fellow (2018-2021)

Completed Ph.D. Research Scholars

1. Dr. M. Janaki,  Biocontrol efficiency of entomopathogenic microbes against two lepidopteran pests:   a sustainable approach agricultural pest management. Currently working as Assistant Professor (Ad-hoc), Department of Zoology, Sri Parasakthi College for Women, Courtallam.
2. Dr. R. Ramasubramanian, Bioprospecting and molecular characterization of a new Bacillus strain with a promising toxicity against the rice pest, Cnaphalocrocis medinalis (Guenée) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae). Currently working as Assistant Professor (Ad-hoc), Department of Microbiology, Sri Paramakalyani College, Alwarkurichi.
3. Dr. H. Sivanesh, Evaluation of botanical pesticide from Suaeda maritima (l) dumort against the pest and disease of the rice. Currently working as Assistant Professor (Ad-hoc), Department of Zoology, Kamaraj college of Arts and Science, Tuticorin.
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5. Dr. V. Stanly Raja DST-SERB, SRF Evaluation of induced defense response in paddy using fungal elicitor against pestand disease of rice (Oryza sativa. L). Currently working as Assistant Professor (Ad- hoc), Sri Paramakalyani Center for Excellence in Environmental Sciences, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Alwarkurichi.
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7. Dr. S.Karthi, (N-PDF-DST and Dr. Kothari UGC-Post-Doctoral Fellow)currently working as Post- Doctoral Scientist, University of Kentucky, Lexington, USA. (December 2021)
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9. Dr. N. Shyam Sundar, Effect of certain medicinally important plant extract and secondary metabolites against the generalist herbivore Spodoptera litura. Currently working as Assistant Professor (Ad- hoc), Department of Zoology, Sri Paramakalyani College of Arts and Science, Alwarkurichi.
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11. Dr. K. Chanthini, Induction of natural defense in response to elicitor compounds from Chaetomorpha antennina (Bory) kützing against the disease and pest of tomato, Lycopersicon esculentum mil. Bharath Ratna Dr. MGR centenary Ph.D. fellowship (2017-19). Currently working as Assistant Professor (Ad-hoc), Sri Paramakalyani Center for Excellence in Environmental Sciences, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Alwarkurichi.
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13. Dr. M. Chella Pandian (SERB-National Post-Doc) currently working as Assistant Professor, Department of Botany, VOC College, Tuticorin.
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15. Dr. P. Indira-Gandhi, (DBT-RGYI-National Post-Doc) currently working as Assistant Professor, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore (2009-2010). Molecular Entomology.
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17. Dr. S. Nisha, Integrated biological control of bacterial blight disease through induced systemic resistance by the mixture of PGPR strains and Vitex negundo L. extract. Junior Research Fellow (DBT) (2009- 12). Currently working as Assistant Professor and Head at Sri Ram Nallamani Yadava College, Tenkasi.
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19. Dr. S. Sathish-Narayanan, Effect of entomopathogenic fungi Metarhizium anisopliae against teak pest in Western Ghats, Southern India: Implication for integrated management of teak pest. Junior Research Fellow (UGC).Currently working as a Research Scientist at KMTR, Tamil Nadu Forest Department.
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21. Dr. S.A. Kirubakaran, Molecular characterization through RAPD –PCR techniques of wide range of entomopathogenic fungi against the rice leaf folder complex with rice defense enzyme assay: Implication for integrated management of leaffolder population through novel biotechnology technique. SRF (DBT-RGYI). Currently working as Quality Control Manager at Festa soft drinks,
22. D.R. Congo.
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24. Dr. R. Chandrasekaran, Biological activity of chitinase identified from Bacillus subtilis against Spodoptera litura Fab. Through biochemical and molecular aspects.Senior Research Fellow (CSIR).Currently working as National Post-Doctoral Scientist (N-PDF-DST), Mizoram Central university,
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26. Dr. K. Revathi, Identification and characterization of secondary metabolites from Bacillus thuringiensis against Polyphagus insect, Helicoverpa armigera and their acute toxicity on earthworm. Currently working as Assistant Professor Sri Sakthi Kilash College for women, Salem.
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28. Dr. J. Lija Escaline, Molecular characterization of entomopathogenic fungi against different mosquito species through novel biotechnology techniques. Currently working as National Post-Doctoral Scientist (N-PDF-DST), Bharathidhasan University
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30. Dr. A. Thanigaivel, DST-National Post-Doctoral Scientist Bioactivity and molecular characterization of field isolates of Bacillus spp.,currently working as National Post-Doctoral Scientist (N-PDF- DST).
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32. Dr. A.Ponsankar, DST-National Post-Doctoral Scientist. Genetic characterization of the entomopathogenic fungi from rice cultivated region in Tirunelveli for effective management of Spodoptera litura. Currently working as Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Sri Parmakalyani Collge, Alwarkurichi.
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34. Dr. S.Selin Rani, DST-Inspire fellow. Effects of plant extracts and its active compound against the polyphagus insects. Currently working as Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Leshmipuram College of Arts and College, Neiyur, KK District.
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36. Dr. V.Pradeepa, Research Fellow. Isolation and Characterization of antimalarial compounds from Aristolochia indica Linn and Plumbago zeylanica Linn with prospective activity against the malarial vector Anopheles stephensi Liston (Diptera: Culicidae).
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38. Dr. P. Vasantha-Srinivasan, Research Fellow. Effect of medicinal plant and entomopathogic fungi on the immune response of Lepidoptera larvae (Spodoptera litura).Currently working as Research Professor, Sunchon National University, Republic of Korea.
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40. Dr. E. Edwin, Research Fellow. Effects of plant extracts and its active compound against stored grain pest.Currently working as Product Development Manager, Abu Dhabi, UAE.University.

M. Phil.

1. Mrs. P.S. Sangeetha, Identification of certain medicinally important plant in relation to sericulture

2. Mrs. S. Sangeeth, Data mining of Protease-Introduction to Bioinformatics.

Visiting Scholar-Scientist

1. Mr.Annamalai Mahendiran – Scientist, Crop Protection Division, NRRI (ICAR), Cuttack, Odisha.[Under Professional Attachment Training (2016-17).