Curriculum Vitae
1. Name : K. MURUGAN
2. Designation : Professor
3. Father’s Name : A. KADARKARAI
4. Address for Communication : Division of Entomology
Department of Zoology
School of Life Sciences
Bharathiar University
Coimbatore-641 046, India.
Tel: 0091-422-2422 222 (Ext.483).
Fax: 0091:422-2425 706 &
0991-422-2422 387.
E-mail:kmvvk@yahoo.com
5. Date of birth : 15.03.1961
6. a. Nationality : INDIAN
6. b. Marital status : Married with two children.
6. c. Knowledge of Languages : Tamil (mother tongue) - Excellent. English - Good.
Japanese - Fair
7. Educational Qualifications:
S.No.
Degree
University
Year of Passing
Subjects
Class/Guide Obtained
1.
B.Sc.
Madras,
India
1979
Zoology
1st Class
2.
M.Sc.
Madras, India.
1984
Zoology
(Opitional Entomology)
‘A’ Grade
3.
M.Phil.
Madras, India.
1987
Endocrinology
II Class
4.
P.G.Dip.
Madras, India.
1987
Field Oriented Entomology
Commended
5.
Ph.D.
Madras, India.
1990
Zoology
(Entomology)
Commended
6.
I- Post-doc. Research
NISES, Tsukuba (Japan)
1996
Entomology
Commended
7.
II- Post-doc. Research
Uni. of Oxford (UK).
2000
(1 year)
Entomology
Commended
8.
III-Post-doc. Research
Uni.Basel
(Swiss)
2001
Entomology
Commended
9.
IV-Post-doc. Research
Taiwan (NTU)
2004
Entomology
Commended
10.
V- Post-doc.
Research
Sun-yat sen University,
China
2005
Entomology
Commended
11.
VI- Post-doc.Resaerch
IOZ, CAS, China
2007
Entomology
Commended
M.Phil. Thesis:
Dolichos biflorus and Amaranthus spinosus: Biological effects on testis and epididymis of rats.
Ph.D. Thesis:
Studies on the insect-host plant interactions with special reference to water hyacinth grasshopper, Gesonula punctifrons Stal. (Acrididae: Orthoptera: Insecta). (Supervisor: Professor T.N. Ananthakrishnan, Entomolgy Research Institute, Loyola College, Chennai-600 034, India).
I. Post-doc. Research (1996-1997 for one year):
Synergistic effect of neem limonoids, and botanicals on the feeding, growth and reproduction of Spodoptera litura Fab. (Insecta: Noctuidae: Lepidoptera).
Host Professor: Dr. HATTORI, Makoto:
Chief Laboratory of Insect-Plant Interactions
Department of Insect Genetics and EvolutionNational Institute of Agrobiological SciencesOhwashi 1-2, Tsukuba, Ibaraki305-8634 JapanPhone/Fax: +81-29-838-6085E-mail: hatto@affrc.go.jp
II- Post-doc.Research (2000-2001 for one year):Impact of transgenic plant (Arabidopsis spp.) on the feeding strategies on Locusta migratoria (ii) Impact of nutrient and allelochemicals (Gramine) interaction on Locust. Host Professors: 1. Professor Dr. DAVID RAUBENHEIMER Physiological Ecology Group, Department of Zoology, The Univedrsity of Oxford, UK. Present Address:Associate Professor Nutritional Ecology, Liggins Institute & School of Biological Sciences2-6 Park Avenue,University of Auckland,Private Bag 92019, Auckland Mail Centre, New Zealand, Tel. +64 9 3737599 ext 87155, Fax. +64 9 4866231 e.mail:d.raubenheimer@auckland.ac.nz
2. Professor Dr. S.J. SIMPSON
Present Address: University of Sydney, NSW, Australia
III- Post-doc.Research (2001):
Chemical ecology and Plant selection of Butterflies.
Host Professor: Professor Dr. ANDREAS ERHARDT.
Department of Integrative Biology, Section of Conservation. Biology,
University of Basel, St Johanns-Vorstadt 10, 4056 Basel, Switzerland.
IV- Post-doc. Research (2004):
Botanical control of stored productspests.
Host Professor: Professor Dr. SHWU-BIN HORNG
Department & Graduate Institute of Entomology,
National Taiwan University, 27, Lane 113, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Rd., Taipei, Taiwan 106
V- Post-doc.Research (2005):
Impact of NPV and neem on the growth, feeding physiology and chitine synthase
Enzyme activities in Spodoptera litura Fab. Host Professor: PROFESSOR DR. WENQING ZHANG Professor/Deputy Director,State Key Lab. of Biocontrol Sun Yat-sen University Guangzhou, 510275 China Tel: +86-20-84113612, 88501018, 13602718260 Email: Lsszwq@mail.sysu.edu.cn, wenqingzhang818@yahoo.com.cn
VI- Post-doc.Research (2007):
Impact of elevated CO2 on insect plant interacations (cotton ecosystem).
Host Professor:Professor Dr. FENG GE
Group of Population Ecology for Global Change
State Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Pest Insects and Rodents Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences Datun Road, Chayang, Beijing, 100101,
RESEARCH INTERESTS:
1. Chemical ecology of insect plant interactions:
(Rice pests, Cotton Pests, and vegetable pests).
2. Botanical and microbial control of insects:
(Rice pests, Cotton Pests, and vegetable pests and Mosquito Vectors (malarial vector (drinking water), filarial vector (sewage water) dengue vector (stored water) and Japanese encephalitis vector (water logged paddy fields)
3. Host plant selection of butterflies and biodiversity conservation:
(Papilionidae, Danaidae, & Pieridae) The research experience of Dr. K. MURUGAN during doctoral research programme and subsequent postdoctoral training necessarily involves diverse Aspects of insect-plant interactions with a particular emphasis on ecological and chemical basis of host plant selection and reproductive programming of insects. Dr. Murugan has also worked on the host plant biochemical influence on the feeding, growth and development of insects and subsequent impact on the parasitoid survival and parasitization efficiency (ecto/endo parasitoids) and to trace out the triptrophic interactions. Major attention was devoted to screen the plant products and microbial insecticides on the feeding toxicity, growth, development and reproduction of insect pests of agriculture, forestry, medical and veterinary importance. Dr. K. Murugan has also very much concentrated on the the synergistic activity of plant compounds (neem limonoids) with other microbial insecticides such nuclear polyhedrosis virus, Bacillus thuringiensis, entomo- pathogenic fungi and entompathogenic nematodes on the feeding, growth and reproduction for the successful control of crop insects. Of the all insects that transmit diseases, mosquitoes represent by far, the greatest menace. World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the mosquito “Public Enemy Number One” because mosquitoes are responsible for the transmission of various dreadful diseases (malaria, filariasis, dengue and Japanese encephalitis). Hence, Dr. Murugan has done on the effect of neem on the larvicidal, pupicidal, growth inhibitory and antiovipositional studies were conducted and neem products greatly increased the larvicidal and pupicidal properties of different kinds of mosquitoes. His recent investigations on the effect of plant products on the control of mosquito vectors at the paddy fields and subsequent impact on the rice pest is very novel and it needs further investigations.
8. Position held earlier (in Chronological order)
S.No.
Period
Place of Employment
Designation /Employer
1
14-01-‘2008
- To till date
Dept. of Zoology
Bharathiar University,
Coimbatore, India.
Professor, The Registrar,
Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India.
2
12.08.1999
to
13-01-2008
Dept. of Zoology
Bharathiar University,
Coimbatore, India.
Reader, The Registrar,
Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India. Responsibilities:Teaching and Research
3
13.08.1994
to
12-08-1999
Dept. of Zoology
Bharathiar University,
Coimbatore, India.
Senior Lecturer, The Registrar,
Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India.
Responsibilities:Teaching and Research/extension
4
25.10.1990
to
12.08.1994
Dept. of Zoology
Bharathiar University,
Coimbatore, India.
Lecturer, The Registrar,
Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India.
Responsibilities:Teaching and Research
5
12.08.1989 to
23.10.1990
Indian Cardamom
Research Institute,
Thadiankudisai
Spices Board,
Govt. of India.
Scientist (Entomology) cum
Scientist-in-charge
The Secretary, Spices Board,
Govt. of India, Cochin, India
Responsibilities:
Integrated management of Cardamom insect pests, Biological control, Pest Surviellence and forecasting and Arrangment of Meeting for farmers and Extension
6
01.05.1986 to 12.08.1989
Entomology Res. Institute,
Loyola College, Chennai,
(University of Madras),
India.
Senior Research Fellow,
The Director, Entomology Research Institute, Loyola College, Madras, India.
Responsibilities: Research
9. LIST OF PUBLICATIONS:
1. Sanjayan K P and Murugan K. Nutritional influence on the growth and reproduction in two species of acridids (Orthoptera: Insecta). Proc. Indian Acad. Sci. (Anim. Sci.) 96(3): 1987, 229-237.
2. Sanjayan K P Murugan K and Prasanth Jacob J. Biochemical changes during embryogenesis in Atractomorpha crenulata (Fab.) (Orthoptera: Insecta). Proc. Indian Acad. Sci. (Anim. Sci.) 97(2): 1988, 133-139.
3. Murugan K and Prasanth Jacob J. Haemolymph protein profiles during gonadotrophic period of Gesonula punctifrons Stal. (Orthoptera: Insecta). Proc. Indian Acad. Sci. (Anim. Sci.) 97(6): 1988, 423-427.
4. Sethamizh selvan M and Murugan K. Bioenergetics and reproduction of Atractomorpha crenulata F. (Orthoptera: Insecta). Proc. Indian Acad. Sci. (Anim. Sci.) 97(6): 1988, 505-517.
5. Prasanth Jacob J and Murugan K. Impact of natural and artifical diets on feeding and reproduction of Oxya nitidula and Eyprepocnemis alacris (Orthoptera: Insecta). Entomon, 15: 1990, 220-226.
6. Sampathraj R Murugan K and Vanithakumari G. Effect of Dolichos biflorus seeds and Amaranthus spinosus roots on testis of rats. Indian Zoologist, 15: 1991, 187-190.
7. Murugan K and Ancy George. Feeding and Nutritional Influence on Growth and Reproduction of Daphnis nerii (Linn.) (Lepidoptera:Sphingidae) J. Insect Physiol. (Great Britain) 38: 1992, 961-967.
8. Murugan K and Babu R. Protein and nucleic acid changes during embryogenesis of Atractomorpha crenulata Fab. Indian Zoologist, 16: 1992, 135-138.
9. Vani C and Murugan K. Protein changes in the reproductive tissues of the female Poeciloceruspictus Fab. Before and after mating. Indian Zoologist, 16: 1992, 31-34.
10. Murugan K Vanithakumari G and Sampathraj R. Biochemical changes in epididymis following treatment with combined extracts of Amaranthus spinous roots and Dolichos biflorus seeds. Ancient Science of Life, Vol No. XII 1&2, 1993, 154-159.
11. Murugan K Vanithakumari G and Sampathraj R. Effects of combined extracts of Dolichos biflorus seeds and Amaranthus spinosus roots on the accessory sex organs of male rats. Ancient Science of Life, Vol. No. XII 1&2, 1993, 160-164.
12. Vani C and Murugan K. Quantitative soluble protein profiles of testis and male accessory glands of Poecilocerus pictus before and after mating. Indian National Academy Science Letter, 16(2): 1993, 71-72.
13. Murugan K Jeyabalan D Sivaprakasam N and Senthil Vadivu R. Influence of certain botancials on the biochemical changes in Mulberry Silkworm Bombyx mori (L) (Lepidoptera: Bombycidae) Proc. Second Natn. Semin. Seric., March 1994.
14. Murugan K Shiju Jacob Thangam M and Jeyabalan D. Enzymatic profiles of Mulberry Silkworm Bombyx mori L. (Lepidoptera: Bombycidae) infected by Bacterial disease (Flacherie). Proc. Second Natn. Semin. Seric., March 1994.
15. Udaiyan K Murugan K and Kariabettan Studies on the ammonia volatalisation of neem coated urea from tea soil. Bull. Pure & App. Sci., Vol.13, (B) (2): 1994, 99-102.
16. Udaiyan K Murugan K Viswanathan S R and Murugesan N V. Stability of azadirachtin in Nimbecidine stored in different agroclimatic regions. Pestology, Vol. XIX (5), 1995, 33-42.
17. Murugan K Senthil Kumar N Babu R and Senthil Nathan S. Antifeedant and Ovipositional deterrent effects of exudates of Azadirachta indica A. Juss. Neem Newsl., 12(4): 1995,43-44.
18. Murugan K and Jeyabalan D. Antifeedant and ovipositional deterrent effects of neem root extract (Azadirachta indica A. Juss) Neem Newsl., 12(4): 1995, 45-46.
19. Senthil Kumar N Murugan K and Udaiyan K. Role of entomofauna in coniferous litter decomposition. Zoo’s Print, Vol. X (10): 1995, 8.
20. Murugan K Jahanmohini P and Babu R. Effect of neem kernel extract and neem oil on Nutritive and Reproductive Physiology of Heliothis armigera Hub. In: Neem and Environment, edited by R.P. Singh, M.S. Chari, A.K. Raheja and W. Kravs. Published by Oxford and IBH Co., Pvt. Ltd. Delhi. Vol. 1., 1996, 321-334.
21. Jeyabalan D and Murugan K. Impact of variation in Foliar constituents of Mangifera indica on consumption and digestion efficiency of Latoia lepida. Indian J. Exp. Biol., 34: 1996, 472-474.
22. Murugan K Babu R Jeyabalan D Senthil Kumar N and Sivaramakrishnan S. Antipupational effect of neem oil and neem seed kernel extract against mosquito larvae of Anopheles stephensi(Liston) J. Ento. Research, 20(2): 1996, 137-139.
23. Babu R Senthil Kumar N Jeyabalan D Sivaramakrishnan S and Murugan K. Effect of host plant secondary chemicals on food utilization of Daphnis nerii (Linn.) (Lepidoptera: Sphingidae). Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology, 16(3): 1996, 133-136.
24. Murugan K and Senthil Kumar N. Host plant biochemical diversity, feeding, growth and reproduction of Teak Defoliator, Hyblaea puera (Cramer) (Lepidoptera: Hyblaedidae). 19, 1996 (3): 253-257.
25. Babu R Murugan K and Vanithakumari G. Interference of azadirachtin on the food utilization efficiency and midgut enzymatic profiles of Helicoverpa armigera Hub. (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Indian J. Environ. Toxicol. 6(2): 1996, 81-84.
26. Sivaramakrishnan S Murugan K Jeyabalan D Senthil Kumar N and Kavitha R. The effect of mixture of neem, Eucalyptus and Pongamia oil on the mortality and biochemical profiles of ticks, Boophilus microplus (Canestrini) (Acari: Ixodidae). Indian J. Environ. Toxicol., 6(2):1996,85-86.
27. Senthil Nathan S Murugan K Senthil Kumar S and Jeyabalan D. Succession of insect fauna during decomposition of litter in a Teak Forest. Zoo's Print, 1996, p.14.
28. Jeyabalan D Senthil Kumar N and Murugan K. Dietary influence on the feeding and excretion of Latoia lepida Cramer (Lepidoptera: Limacodidae). Insect Environment, 2(2): 1996,46.
29. Ramesh M and Murugan K. Biochemical changes in Paddy plants infested with Nilaparvata lugens. Insect Environment, 2(3): 1996, 46.
30. Babu R Murugan K and Kavitha R. Impact of azadirachtin on the quantitative protein and lipid profiles during gonadotrophic period of Atractomorpha crenulata Fab. (Orthoptera: Acrididae). Indian J. Exp. Biol., 35: 1997, 998-1001 (CSIR, New Delhi).
31. Jeyabalan D and Murugan K. Effect of neem limonoids on the feeding and reproduction of Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner). Entomon., 22(1): 1997, 15-20.
32. Senthil Kumar N Jeyabalan D and Murugan K. Antifeeding and growth inhibiting effect of neem leaf exudate on Spodoptera litura. Indian J. Ent., 59(2): 1997, 151-154.
33. Murugan K. Effect of azadirachtin (Aza) on the histology, biochemistry and metabolic enzymatic profiles during testis and ovarian development of Atractomorpha crenulata Fab. Proceedings of XII International Congress of Comparative Endocrinology, Yokohama, Japan, 1997, Nov. 1997.
34. Murugan K. Chitra P S Senthil Kumar N Senthil Nathan Jeyabalan D and Sivaramakrishnan S. Influence of age correlated host plant biochemical diversity and feeding preferences and survival of butterfly, Danaus chrysippus L. (Lepidoptera: Danaidae). Flora and Fauna 1997, 3(2) 99-102.
35. Murugan K. Neem as potential natural insecticides to control of teak pests, Hyblaea puera and Eutectona machaeralis. Proceedings of the World Forestry Congress, Turkey 1997, Oct. 13-22, Vol. No. 1 (T5).
36. Murugan K Senthil Kumar N Jeyabalan D Raja N S and Sivaramakrishnan S. Evaluation of certain tropical plant extracts Spodoptera litura. J. Insect Sci., 2: 1997, 103-111.
37. Murugan K Jeyabalan D Senthil Kumar N Senthil Nathan S and Sivaprakasam N. Growth promoting effects of plant products on silkworm - A biotechnological approach. J. Sci. Indus. Res., 57: 1998, 740-745. (CSIR, New Delhi).
38. Murugan K Sivaramakrishnan S Senthil Kumar N Jeyabalan D and Senthil Nathan S. Synergistic interaction of botanicals and biocides (Nuclear polyhedrosis virus) on pest control. J. Sci. & Indus. Res., 57: 1998, 732-739. (CSIR, New Delhi).
39. Babu R and Murugan K. Interference of Azadirachtin on the haemolymph qualitative protein and lipid profiles of Atractomorpha crenulata Fabricius (Orthoptera: Acrididae). Annals of Entomology 15(2): 1997, 5-10.
40. Murugan K and Babu R. Impact of certain plant products and Bacillus thuringiensis Berliner sub-species kurstaki on the growth feeding physiology of Helicoverpa armigera Hubner (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). J. Sci.& Indus. Res., 57: 1998, 757-765.
41. Murugan K Jeyabalan D Senthil Kumar N Babu R Sivaramakrishnan S and Senthil Nathan S. Antifeedant and growth inhibitory properties of neem limonoids against the Cotton Bollworm, Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner). Insect Science and its application, 18 (2): 1998, 157-162.
42. Murugan K Jeyabalan D Senthil Kumar N Senthil Nathan and Sivaramakrishnan S. Synergistic effect of botanicals and microbial pesticides on Spodoptera litura Fab. In: "Biopesticides in pest management" edited by S. Ignacimuthu and lok Sen, Phoenix publishing House Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, India 1999, pp 232-242.
43. Murugan K Jeyabalan D Senthil Kumar N Babu R Sivaramakrishnan S and Senthil Nathan S. Neem (Azadirachta indica A. Juss) latex as a potential deterrent agent for Musca domestica L. (Diptera: Muscidae). Neem Newsl., 15 (1): 1998, 3-5.
44. Jeyabalan D Murugan K Rajas N S and Senthil Kumar N. Effects azadirachtin and neem seed kernel extracts of survival, growth and development of teak defoliator, Hyblaea puera (Cramer) (Lepidoptera: Hyblaeidae). Journal of Applied Zoological Researcher, 1998, Vol. 9 (1&2) 65-6
45. Murugan K and Jeyabalan D. Neem enhance the activity of microbial pesticides, Insect Environment, 4(10): 1998, 3-4.
46. Senthil Kumar N and Murugan K. NPV and Neem to fight cotton pest. The Hindu-Science and Technology (Agriculture), 1998 dated 12.11.98 page 27.
47. Babu R and Murugan K. Interactive effect of neem seed kernel and neem gum extracts on the control of Culex quinquefasciatus Say. Neem Newsl., 1998,15(2): 9-11.
48. Babu R and Murugan K. Effect of azadirachtin on food utilisation, digestive enzyme and the midgut ultrastructure of Atractomorpha crenulata Fab. Indian J. Environ. Toxicol. 1999, 9 (1) 42-46.
49. Murugan K and Jeyabalan D. Effect of certain plant extracts against the mosquito, Anopheles stephensi Liston. Current Science, Vol. 76, No.5., March, 1999, 631-633.
50. Senthil Kumar N and Murugan K. Neem- An effective bio-pesticide. Nanwani, 1999 (Feb. 1-15), 13.
51. Murugan K Senthil Kumar V Jeyabalan D Babu R Senthil Nathan S and Sivaramakrishnan S. Interactive effect of neem products on the control of pulse beetle, Callosobruchus maculatus Fab. Neem Newsl., 15(4): 1999, 41-44.
52. Murugan K and Babu R. Combined activity of neem and Chinaberry extracts on feeding and oviposition of Spodoptera litura Fab. Neem Newsl., 15(3): 1999, 25-28.
53. Senthil Nathan S Murugan K Senthil Kumar N Jeyabalan D and Muthuraman S. Pollination Ecology of Honey bee Apis florea - A conservation approach, Zoo's Print, Vol. XIV (4) April 1999, 3-4.
54. Murugan K Babu R and Sivaramakrishnan S. Toxic effect of plants on Spodoptera litura Fab. Insect Environment, 4 (4), 1999, 135.
55. Senthil Kumar N and Murugan K. Impact of NPV and Azadirachtin on the digestive enzyme activities and midgut biochemical composition of Helicoverpa armigera. Tropical Agricultural Research, Vol.11, 1999, 393-407.
56. Murugan K Jeyabalan D and Senthil Nathan S. Control of rice leaf folder by bacterial toxins. The Hindu, (National magazine) (Science and Technology - Agriculture). December 16, 1999, page 28.
57. Murugan K Jeyabalan and Senthil Kumar N. Managing cotton Bollworm menace. The Hindu, (National magazine) (Science and Technology - Agriculture) January 27, 2000 page 28.
58. Senthil Kumar V Murugan K and Sivaramakrishnan S. Screening of plant products on the control of Callosobruchus maculate Fab. In: Proceeding of the National Symposium on Biological Control of Insects in Agriculture, Forestry, Medicine, and Veterinary Science. (Eds.) K. Murugan, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore India, 1999, pp. 7-8.
59. Amuthadevi P Murugan K and Jeyabalan D. Evaluation of certain plant oils on the control of Dengue vector, Aedes aegypti. In: Proceeding of the National Symposium on Biological Control of Insects in Agriculture, Forestry, Medicine, and Veterinary Science. (Eds.) K. Murugan, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore India, 1999, pp. 16-17.
60. Murugan K Perumal G Senthil Kumar V Sivaramakrishnan S and Gunasekaran P. Efficacy of plant products on the control of forest pests. In: Proceeding of the National Symposium on Biological Control of Insects in Agriculture, Forestry, Medicine, and Veterinary Science. (Eds.) K.Murugan, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore India, 1999, pp.18-22.
61. Kalaivani K Murugan K Senthil Nathan S and Senthil Kumar N. Dietary influences on the parasitization of Trichogramma chilonis (ISHII) In: Proceeding of the National Symposium on Biological Control of Insects in Agriculture, Forestry, Medicine, and Veterinary Science. (Eds.) K. Murugan, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore India, 1999, pp. 43-44.
62. Murugan K Umamaheswari S Poonkodi N Dhakshayani S and Swamiappan S. Parasitisation efficiency of Chelonus blackburni (CAM) on the boll worm complex. In: Proceeding of the National In: Symposium on Biological Control of Insects in Agriculture, Forestry, Medicine, and Veterinary Science. (Eds.) K. Murugan, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore India, 1999, pp. 45-46.
63. Senthil Nathan S Murugan K Jeyabalan D and Kalaivani K. Effect of azadirachtin and Bacillus thuringiensis (Berliner) on the behavioural and physiological response of Cnaphlocrosis medinalis Guenee (Rice leaf folder). In: Proceeding of the National Symposium on Biological Control of Insects in Agriculture, Forestry, Medicine and Veterinary Science. (Eds.) K. Murugan, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore India, 1999, pp. 56-59.
64. Babu R and Murugan K. Anti-Reproductive effect of azadirachtin on insects. In: Proceeding of the National Symposium on Biological Control of Insects in Agriculture, Forestry, Medicine, and Veterinary Science. (Eds.) K. Murugan, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore India, 1999, pp 76-79.
65. Ramarethinam S Murugan K Udaiyan K and Sivaramakrishnan S. Effect of Nimbisol and some herbal products on the control of ticks and mites of sheep In: Proceeding of the National Symposium on Biological Control of Insects in Agriculture, Forestry, Medicine, and Veterinary Science. . (Eds.). K. Murugan, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India, 1999, pp 82-85.
66. Senthil Kumar N Murugan K and Jeyabalan D. Effect of azadirachtin, nuclear Polyhedrosis virus and Bacillus thuringiensis on the reproductive performance of Helicoverpa armigera Hub. In: Proceeding of the National Symposium on Biological Control of Insects in Agriculture, Forestry, Medicine, and Veterinary Science. (Eds.). K. Murugan, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India, 1999, pp 86-87.
67. Murugan K Sivaramakrishnan S Poonkodi N Dhakshayani S Umamaheswari S and Thiyagarajan P. Neem enhance the activity of entomopathogenic nematode (Eds.). K. Murugan In: Proceeding of the National Symposium on Biological Control of Insects in Agriculture, Forestry, Medicine, and Veterinary Science. (Eds.). K. Murugan. Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. India, 1999, pp.100-101.
68. Sivaramakrishnan S Murugan K and Ramarethinam S. Impact of NPV and Neem oil on the feeding, Biochemical changes and digestive enzymatic profiles of Spodoptera litura. (Eds.). K. Murugan In: Proceeding of the National Symposium on Biological Control of Insects in Agriculture, Forestry, Medicine, and Veterinary Science (Eds.). K. Murugan, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore India, 1999, pp. 106-107.
69. Murugan K Senthil Kumar N Jeyabalan D and Swamiappan M. Influence of Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) diet on its Parasitoid, Compoletis chlorideae Uchida. Insect Science and its Application 20(1): 2000, 23-31.
70. Sivaramakrishnan S Murugan K Jeyabalan D Senthil Kumar N and Kavitha R The effect of mixture of neem, Eucalyptus and Pongamia oil on the mortality and biochemical profiles of ticks, Boophilus microplus (Canestrini) (Acari: Ixodidae). Indian J. Environ. Toxicol., 6(2):1996,85-86.
71. Murugan K Jeyabalan D Senthil Kumar N Sivaramakrishnan S and Senthil Nathan S. Influence of host plant on growth and reproduction of Aphis nerii and feeding and prey utilisation of its predator Menochilus sexmaculatus. Indian J. Exp. Biol.. Vol.38, 2000, pp. 598-603.
72. Babu R. Murugan K and Mohan. Larvicidal effect of resinous exudate from the tender leaves of Azadirachta indica. Neem Newsl.17 (1), 2000.
73. Kavitha R Murugan K Babu R and Sivaramakrishnan S. Synergistic effect of extracts from Azadirachta indica, Pongamia pinnata and Vitex negundo on feeding, survival and fecundity of Helicoverpa armigera Hub. (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Indian J. Environ. Toxicol., 10 (1): 2000, 40-44.
74. Sivaramakrishnan S Murugan K Poonkodi M Thiyagarajan P and Umamaheswari S. Additive and synergistic interaction between entomopathogenic nematodes and Bacillus thuringiensis for root grub control. In Microbials in Insect Pest Management (Ed. Ignacimuthu S. and Sen A.) Oxford & IBH Publishing Co., New Delhi, 2001, pp.165-170.
75. Vahitha R Venkatachalam M R Murugan K and Jebanesan A. Larvicidal efficacy of Pavonia zeylanica L. Acacia ferruginea D.C. against Culex quinquefasciatus Say. Bioresource Tech., 82, 2002, 203-204.
76. Babu R. Murugan K. Sivaramakrishnan and Thiagarajan P. Efficacy of neem and entomopathogenic-fungi, Beauveria bassiana on Spodoptera litura Fab. Entomon. 26: 2002, 58-61.
77. Murugan K Thangamathi P and Jeyabalan D. Interactive effect of Botanicals and Bacillus thuringiensis Subsp. Israelensis on Culex quinquefasciatus Say. J.Sci.& Indus. Res., Vol.61, December 2002, pp 1068-1076.
78. Sivaramakrishnan S and Murugan K. Impact of neem products on the persistence and virulence of entomopathogenic nematodes on Galleria mellonella. Proceedings of the World Neem Conference, 2002. pp.17-18.
79. Sivaramakrishnan S and Murugan K. Deterrent effect of neem seed kernel extract and neem oil on the feeding biological parameters of Amsacta albistriga (Wlk.) J. Ent. Res., 27: 2003, 1-6
80. Murugan K Vahitha R Baruah I and Das S C. Integration of botanicals and microbial pesticides for the control of filarial vector, Culex quinquefasciatus. Annals of Medical Entomology (in press), 2003.
81. Sivaramakrishnan S. Murugan K. (2002) Impact of neem products on the persistence and virulence of entomopathogenic nematodes on Galleria mellonella. Proceedings of the World Neem Conference, 2002. pp.17-18.
82. Sivaramakrishnan S., and Murugan K. (2003). Deterrent effect of neem seed kernel extract and neem oil on the feeding biological parameters of Amsacta albistriga (Wlk.) J. Ent. Res., 27: 1-6
83. Murugan K., Vahitha R., Baruah I. and Das S.C. (2003) Integration of botanicals and microbial pesticides for the control of filarial vector, Culex quinquefasciatus Annals of Medical Entomology. 12 (1 &2):11-23
84. Shigeo Kondo, Tenji Konishi and Murugan K (2004). Larvicidal effects of neem (Azadirachta indica) seed Kernel extracts against Paratanytarsus grimmii (Diptera: Chironomidae) and Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae). Med. Entomol. Zool.55 (3): 247-250.
85. Murugan K. (2004) Chemical and botanical pesticides on their impact on the biological control agents on insects. In: Proceedings of the 3rd European Conference on pesticides and related organic micropollutants in the environment. Edited by T.A. Albanis, University of Ioannina, Greece, pp. 445-450.
86. Senthil Nathan, S., Chung, P.G., Murugan, K., 2004. Effect of botanicals and bacterial toxin on the gut enzyme of Cnaphalaocrocis medinalis. Phytoparasitica 32,433-443.
87. Kamalakannan, S. Thangamani A. and Murugan, K. (2005) Efficacy of two drugs – Supradyn and Spirulina solution on growth efficiency, silk productivity and reproductive efficiency of mulberry silkworm, Bombyx mori L. J. ent. Res., 29 (4) : 281-287
88. Senthil Nathan, S., Kalaivani, K., Murugan, K., Chung, .G. 2005. The toxicity and physiological effect of neem limonoids on Cnaphalocrocis medinalis (Guenée) the rice leaffolder. Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology 81, 113-122.
89. Senthil Nathan, S., Chung, P.G., Murugan, K., (2005). Effect of biopesticides applied separately or together on nutritional indices of the rice leaffolder Cnaphalocrocis medinalis (Guenée) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). Phytoparasitica, 33,187-195.
90. Nathan SS, Kalaivani K, Murugan K. (2005) Effects of neem limonoids on the malaria vector, Anopheles stephensi Liston (Diptera: Culicidae). Acta Trop. 2005 Oct; 96(1):47-55.
91. Nathan SS, Kalaivani K, Murugan K. (2006). Effect of biopesticides on the lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) of the rice leaffolder, Cnaphalocrocis medinalis (Guenee) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). Ecotoxicol Environ Saf. 2006 Sep;65(1):102-7.
92. Nathan SS, Chung PG, Murugan K. (2006) Combined effect of biopesticides on the digestive enzymatic profiles of Cnaphalocrocis medinalis (Guenee) (the rice leaffolder) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). Ecotoxicol Environ Saf. 64:382-389.
93. Senthil Nathan, S., Kalaivani, K., Chung, K. Murugan, K., 2006.The toxicity and behavioural effects of neem limonoids on Cnaphalocrocis medinalis (Guenée) the rice leaffolder.Chemosphere 62 (8), 1381-1387.
94. Senthil Nathan, S., Chung, P.G., Murugan, K., 2006. Combined effect of biopesticides on the digestive enzymatic profiles of Cnaphalocrocis medinalis (Guenée) (Rice leaffolder) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety 64 (3), 382-389.
95. Senthil Nathan, S., Kalaivani, K., Mankin, R.W., Murugan, K., 2006. Effects of millet, wheat, rice, and sorghum diets on development of Corcyra cephalonica Stainton (Lepidoptera: Galleriidae) and its suitability as a host for Trichogramma chilonis Ishii (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) Environmental Entomology 35 (3), 784-788
96. Senthil Nathan, S., Kalaivani, K., Chung, P.G., Murugan, K., 2006. Effect of neem limonoids on lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) of the rice leaffolder, Cnaphalocrocis medinalis (Guenée) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) Chemosphere 62 (8), 1388-1393
97. Senthil Nathan, S., Kalaivani, K., Chung, P.G., Murugan, K., (2006).Effect of biopesticides on the lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) of the rice leaf folder, Cnaphalocrocis medinalis (Guenée) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety 2006 Sep;65(1):102-7.
98. Senthil Nathan, S., Kalaivani, S., Murugan, K., (2006). Behavioral responses and changes in biology of rice leaf folder following treatment with a combination of bacterial toxin and botanical pesticides. Chemosphere, Sep; 64(10):1650-8.
99. Kadarkarai Murugan, "Tsunami Relief Work - Biopesticide Spray Operations - A Case Study" in "Geohazards", Farrokh Nadim, Rudolf Pöttler, Herbert Einstein, Herbert Klapperich, and Steven Kramer Eds, ECI Symposium Series, Volume P7 (2006). http://services.bepress.com/eci/geohazards/39
100. Murugan K. (2006) Bio-diversity of Insects. Current Science, vol. 91, No. 12,25 1602-1603\
101. K. Murugan, Murugan P., and Noortheen A. (2007) Larvicidal and Repellent potential of Albizzia amara and Ocimum basilicum against dengue vector, Dengue vector, Aedes aegypti Liston (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae). Bioresource Technology.98 (1):198-201.
102. Nachimuthu Senthil Kumar, Kadarkarai Murugan and Wenqing Zhang (2007) Additive interaction of Helicoverpa armigera Nucleopolyhedrovirus and Azadirachtin (Springer Netherlands) 10.1007/s10526-007-9115-z
103. MURUGAN K. (2008). Mosquitocidal and water purification potential from botanicals for groundwater sustainability, Proceedings of 36th IAH Congress, October, 2008 Toyama, Japan Integrating Groundwater Science and Human Well-being pp.1974-1984.
104. S. Kamala Kannan*, K. Murugan, A. Naresh Kumar, N. Ramasubramanian and P.Mathiyazhagan (2008). Adulticidal effect of fungal pathogen, Metarhizium anisopliae on malarial vector Anopheles stephensi (Diptera: Culicidae). African Journal of Biotechnology Vol. 7 (6), pp. 838-841.
105. C. Kuppusamy and K. Murugan (2008) Oviposition deterrent, ovicidal and gravid mortality effects of ethanolic extract of Andrographis paniculata Nees against the malarial vector Anopheles stephensi Liston (Diptera: Culicidae). Entomological Research 38 (2008) 119–125.
106. Kuppusamy CHENNIAPPAN, Murugan KADARKARAI (2008) Synergistic Activity of Andrographis paniculata Nees Extracts Againstthe Larvae of the Malarial Vector Anopheles stephensi Liston (Diptera: Culicidae). Journal of the Entomological Research Society, Vol 10, No 2 (2008)
107. Kuppusamy C and Murugan K (2008) Mosquitocidal effect of Euphorbia heterophylla Linn. Against the Bacncroftian filariasis vector, Culex quinquefasciatus say (Diptera: Culicidae) International Journal of Integrative Biology 4, No.1. 34-42.
108. A. Vineetha and K. MURUGAN (2009) Larvicidal and smoke repellency effect of Toaddalia asiatica and Aegle marmelos against the dengue vector, Aedes aegypti (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae) Entomological Research 39:61-65.
109. Chennippan KUPPUSAMY and Kadarkarai MURUGAN and Narayanasamy ARUL and Perpumal YASODHA (2009) Larvicidal and insect growth regulator effect of α-amyrin acetate from Catharanthus Roseus Linn against the malaria vector, Anopeles stephensi Liston (Diptera:Clucidae), Entomological Research 39 (2009) 78-83
110. MURUGAN K. and Vanithakumari G. (2009) Integratiohn of Botanical and Microbial Pesticides for the Sustainable Management of Insect – Pests. In: Neem A Treatise. Editors. K.K. Singh, Suman Phogat, Alka Tomar and R.S. Dhilon; I.K. International Publising House Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, India, pp 299-315
111. Midori TUDA , Li-Hsin WU, Yoichi TATEISHI, Chawalit NIYOMDHAM, Sawai BURANAPANICHPAN, Katsura MORIMOTO, Wen-Jer WU, Chiao-Ping WANG, Zong-Qi CHEN, Hong-Ye ZHU, Ying-Cui ZHANG, Kadarkarai MURUGAN , Liang-Yih CHOU , Clarence D. JOHNSON (2009). A novel host shift and invaded range of a seed predator, Acanthoscelides macrophthalmus (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Bruchinae), of an invasive weed, Leucaena leucocephala. Entomological Science 12, 1–8 (Blackwell, International, Japan).
112. MURUGAN K. (2009) Effect of Global Warming on the Efficacy of Botanical and Microbial for the Management of Mosquito Vectors. Proceedings of the 2nd conference on Medical Arthoropodology- (CLIMATE CHANGE & VECTOR-BORNE DISEASES), (in press).
113. MURUGAN K. (2009) Mosquito surveillance at different agroclimatic regions of Tamil Nadu, India and bio-efficacy of biopesticides for the control mosquito vectors. Proceedings of the The International Forum for Surveillance and Control of Mosquitoes and Mosquito-Borne Diseases will be held May 25-29, 2009 in Beijing, China (in press)
114. MURUGAN K. and S. Kamalakannan (2009) Mosquito Vector Management By Spraying Biopesticide At The Tsunami Affected Areas Of Tamil Nadu And Pondicherry,2004-2005 – A CASE STUDY. In: Disaster Management (in press)
10. THESIS PRODUCED:
10. 1. Ph.D. Degree (Zoology - Entomology) awarded.
P. Jahanmohini - Studies on Host Plant interactions with special reference to Helicoverpa armigera (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), 1995.
R. Babu - Studies on the effect of Azadirachtin on Feeding, Reproduction and Histological changes during development of Atractomorpha crenulata Fab. (Insecta: Orthoptera: Acrididae), 1996.
P.S. Chitra - Studies on Insect - Host Plant interactions with special reference to Poecilocerus pictus Fab. (Orthoptera: Acrididae) and Danaus chrysippus Linn. Lepidoptera: Acrididae), 1996.
D. Jeyabalan - Potentiating effect of azadirachtin on the Bacillus thuringiensis (Berliner) subsp. kurstaki on the feeding, development, biochemistry and histopathology of Spodoptera litura Fab. (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), 1998.
N. Senthil Kumar - Combined effect of nuclear polyhedrosis virus and azadirachtin on the feeding, growth, development, biochemical and histopathological changes of Helicoverpa armigera Hub. (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), 1998.
S. Senthil Nathan - Studies on the synergistic effect of Bacillus thuringiensis (Berliner) subsp. kurstaki. Azadirachta indica and Vitex negundo on the feeding, growth, reproduction and biochemical changes of Cnaphlocrosis medinalis (Guence) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)-2000.
S. Sivaramakrishnan- Studies on the Synergistic interaction of Azadirachta indica, Bacillus thuringiensis and Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes on wax moth, Galleria mellonella, 2000.Krishnakumar - Studies on the bio-ecology of Papilio butterflies in Anamalai Hills, Western Ghats, Southern India. (January, 2003).
N. Krishnakumar I.F.S. (2003). Studies on the Host Plant selection and biodiversity of Papilionid butterflies at Western Ghats, Southern India.
Vahitha R- Studies on the interactive effect of neem, pongamia and Leucas aspera with Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis for the control of filarial vector, Culex quinquefasciatus Say. (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae) (December 2004).
Thangamathi P- Studies on the interactive effect of Aristolochia indica Linn. and Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis for the control of filarial vector, Culex quinquefasciatus Say. (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae) (March, 2004).
Sumathi P -Studies on the bioactivities of Vitex negundo L. on Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. israelensis for the control of malarial vector, Anopheles stephensi Liston. (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae) (April, 2004).
Amuthadevi P. Studies on the effect of neem and Bacillus sphaericus for the control of dengue vector, Aedes aegypti (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae) (May, 2005).
Umamaheswari S. Potentiating effect of Murrya paniculata on Bacillus thuringiensis var israelensis on Malarial vector, Anopheles stephensi (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae) (May, 2005).
Noortheen A. – Studies on combined effect of Botanicals, microbials and synthetic insecticides against dengue vector, Aedes aegypti (June, 2005) (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae) – (May, 2005).
Murugan P. Studies on the combined effect of Glycosmis pentaphylla hook., Albizzia ammara boivin., Ocimum basilicum linn. and Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. israelensis on mosquitocidal activity for the control of malarial vector, Anopheles stephensi liston. (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae)”.
Rajalakshmi L. (2006) – Studies on the interactive effect of Jatropha curcas Linn. And Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. Israelensis for the control of mosquito vector, Culex quinquefasciatus Say (Insecta:Diptera:Culicidae).
Kamalakannan S. (2007) Combined effect of Metarhizium anisopliae (Metsch.) sorokin and Acalypha alnifolia klein ex willd. (Euphorbiaceae) on the mosquitocidal activity of dengue vector, Aedes aegypti (L.) (Insecta:Diptera:Culicidae)”
Thiygarajan (2007) Studies on the interactive effect of Fungal pathogen, verticillium lecanii (zimm) Viegas and Orthosiphon thymiflorus (roth) sleensen var tomentosus (hook. F.) Sleensen on the larvicidal, pupicidal, repellency and devlopment of malarial vector, Anopheles stephensi (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae).
Vineetha A. (2008) - Studies on the synergistic effect of Toddalia asiatica and Aegle marmelos on larvicidal, pupicidal and repellency of Dengue vector, Aedes aeypti Linn.
Kuppusamy C. (2009) - Studies on the mosquitocidal and synergistic effect of effect of Andrographis paniculata Nees with Bti & BS and deltermethrin against malarial vector, Anopheles stephensi and identification of various antigen protein-PfEMP-1 in plasmodieum falciparum (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae).
10.2. M.PHIL. DEGREE AWARDED: Submitted to Bharathiar University, Coimbatore 641 046, India.
Sr. Ancy George - Host plant influence on feeding and reproduction of Daphnis nerii (Lepidoptera: Sphingidae) - 1991.
S. Senthamil Selvi - Studies on Host plant biochemical influence on feeding and reproduction of Danaus chrysippus Linn. (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae) - 1992.
T. Chitra - Studies on host plant and predator relationship of Aphis nerii (Homoptera: Aphididae -1992.
C. Vani - Studies on the host plant and Gossypol interactions in relation to feeding and reproduction of Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) - 1993.
5. Suzy Alexander - Studies on the host plant and pesticide interactions in relation to feeding and detoxifying mechanisms of Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner). (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) - 1993.
6. D. Jeyabalan - Studies on the influence of host plant, pesticides and neem products in relation to feeding, growth and Reproduction of Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) - 1994.
7. Shiju Jacob - Influence of host plant and caffeine on feeding reproduction and Acetylcholine esterase activity Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner). (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) - 1994.
8. M.Thangam -Influence of host plants on feeding, reproduction and Detoxification mechanisms of Helicoverpa armigera (Hub.) Spodoptera litura (Fab.) and Earias vittella Fab.) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) -1994.
9. S. Senthil Nathan - Role of entomofauna in the litter decomposition (teak) and Pollination Biology (Eucalyptus and Ipomoea) in Western Ghats, Southern India - 1995.
10. R. Senthil Vadivu - Effect of Nuclear Polyhedrosis virus (NPV) and Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) on the antifeedant, growth and reproduction of Helicoverpa armigera, Hub. (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) - 1995.
11. S. Sivaramakrishnan - Combined effect of NPV, Nimbecidine and Botanicals (Neem, Pongamia, Vitex) on feeding, growth, development and reproduction of Spodoptera litura (Fab.) - 1997.
12. R. Kavitha - Effect of the Biocide, Bacillus thuringiensis Kurstaki and Botanicals on the feeding, growth development and Biochemistry of Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) - 1997.
13. V. Senthil Kumar -Effect of entomopathogenic fungi, Beaveria bassiana (Bals) and neem oil on the feeding, growth and pathogenicity of Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) –1999.
14. K. Kalaivani – Studies on the Host plant influence on Helicoverpa armigera and the subsequent parastitisation of egg parasitoid, Trichogramma chilonis – 2000.
15. N. Poonkodi – Studies on the interactive effect of Bacillus thuringiensis (Berliner) Subsp. Kurstaki and Azadirachta indica on the feeding, growth, reproduction and biochemical parameters of Rice Yellow Stem Borer, Scirpophaga incertulas (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) – 2001.
16. S.Umamaheswari – Synergistic effect of Beauveria bassiana (Balsamo), Azadirachta indica and Vitex negundo on the feeding, growth and reproduction of Spodoptera litura (Fab.) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) –2001.
17. P. Sumathi – Studies on the integration of Bacillus thuringiensis (Subsp. Kurstaki) and Azadirachta indica on the feeding, growth and reproductive programming of Diamond Back Moth, Plutella xylostella (L.) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) – 2001.
18. N. Arul - Integration of neem (Azadirachta indica A. Juss.) and Bacillus thuringiensis Var. for the control of Filarial vector, Culex quinquefasciatus Say -2002.
19. K. Shobana - Studies on the influence of host plants on feeding, growth and reproduction and parasitisation of some papilio butterflies - 2002.
20. L. Rajalakshmi - Studies on the Lepidopteran (Butterflies and Moths) and Toxic host plant interactions - 2002.
21. C. Vasugi - Studies on the bioactivities of Azadirachta indica A.Juss on entomopathogenic nematode for the control subterranean termites, Reticulitermes flavipes (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) - 2003.
M.S. Thillaikarasi -Studies on the larvicidal and smoke repellency/toxicity effect of Acalypha indica and Acyranthes aspera on dengue vector, Aedes aegypti. December, 2004.
R. Latha-.Studies on the larvicidal and repellency effect of Eucalyptus globulus and Cymbopogan citratus on dengue vector, Aedes aegypti. December, 2004.
S. Sasikala- Studies on the influences of host plants (Aristolochia indica and Aristolochia tagala) on feeding biology, growth and development of Pachliopta hector and Pachliopta aristolochiae (butterflies) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Papilionidae). December, 2004.
A. Vineetha - Studies on the effect of Toddalia asiatica and Aegle marmelos on larvicidal, pupicidal and repellency of dengue vector, Aedes aegypiti (Linn) – December, 2005.
P. Premalatha – Stuides on the effect of Murraya koenigii spreng, and Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. Israelensis on the larvicidal, pupicidal and repellency of malarial vector, Anopheles stephensi Liston. (Insecta:Diptera:Culicidae) – December, 2005.
N. Kamaladasan – Evaluation of toxic and repellent properties of plant products for the control of Bruchid beetle, Callosobruchus maculatus (Fabricius) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Bruchidae) – December, 2005.
R. Ramesh Prabu – Stuides on the larvicidal, pupicidal and repellent properties of Anisomeles malabarica (L.) for the control of malarial vector, Anopheles stephensi Liston – December, 2005.
R. Anuradha - Studies on the influence of normal and Bt cotton on then feeding, growth and development of Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) (Insecta:Lepidoptera:Noctuidae) - December, 2005.
30. R. Umadevi – Studies on the effect of Neem and Spinosad, on the toxicity, larvicidal and repellency on Japanese encephalitis vector, Culex vishnui at Rice Breeding area of Tanjore, Tamil Nadu, India. (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae), August, 2006.
31. S. Ramesh Kumar - Studies on the chemical ecology and host plant selection of Butterfly, Danaus chrysippus and moth, Eligma narsusses (Insect:Lepidoptera:Danaidae/Noctuidae), August,2006.
32. B. Vimala - Studies on the effect of Spinosad, neem extract and endosulfan on the development and reproduction of Aphis gossypii (Insecta: Homoptera: Apididae) and predatory efficiency of Hippodomia convergens (Insecta: Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) – August, 2005
33. R. Ramesh Prabu – Stuides on the effect of extract of Anisomeles malabarica and neem (L.) for toxicity, damage assessment, ovipositional repellency on Bruchid Beetle, Callosobruchus maculates (Fabricius), (Insecta:Coleoptera:Bruchidae), August, 2006.
34. N. Ramasubramanian – Studies on the combined effect of Ocimum basilicum Linn. and Adenanthera pavonina on the larvicidal, pupicidal, repellent activity of Malarial vector, Anopheles stephensi Liston. (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae). September, 2007.
35. S. Savya – Coimbined effect of Bacillus thuringinensis (Bt) and Nuclearpolyhedrosis Virus (NPV) on Feeding, Growth and Reproduction of Spodoptera litura. Fab.
36. P. R. Philips - Studies on the Effect of Aloe Vera on the Larvicidal, Pupicidal and Repellent Activity on Malarial Vector, Anopheles Stephensi (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae).
37. M. Jeyanthi - Mosquitocidal Potential of Bacterial Pesticide, Bacillus Sphaericus on the Three Mosquito Vectors Anopheles Stephensi, Culex Quinquefasciatus and Aedes Aegypti (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae).
38. P. Madhiyazhagan - Studies on the Effect of Spinosad and Nimbicidine on the Larvicidal, Pupicidal, Repellency and Development of Malarial Vector, Anopheles Stephensi (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae).
10.3. M.Sc. DEGREE (Animal Science) AWARDED: Submitted to Bharathiar University, Coimbatore 641 046, India.
K. Sasikaladevi - Host Plant influence on feeding and reproduction of wingless grasshopper, Orthacris maindroni (Orthoptera: Acrididae), 1991.
Gobunathan - Biochemical changes during embryogenesis of Atractomorpha cranulata (Orthoptera: Acrididae), 1991.
C. Vani - Biochemical changes during Gonadotropic period of male and female Poekilocerus pictus (Orthoptera: Acrididae), 1992.
D. Jeyabalan - Host plant biochemical diversity on the feeding and water balance of mango caterpillar, Latoia lepida Cramer (Lepidoptera: Limacodidae), 1993.
M. Thangam -Host plant biochemical diversity on the feeding and reproduction of Poecilocerus pictus Fab. (Orthoptera: Acrididae), 1993.
N. Senthil kumar -Entomofauna and Mycoflora in decomposing pine litter, 1994.
R.Senthil Vadivu - Dietary influence on the feeding and reproduction of Callasobruchus maculates (Fab.), 1994.
R. Kavitha - Effect of Vitex negundo, Pongamia pinnata and Azadirachta indica on the feeding and reproduction of Atractomorpha crenulata (Orthoptera: Acrididae) and Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), 1995.
S. Sivaramakrishnan - Effect of Nimbecidine (a biopesticides) on the growth and development of red hairy caterpillar, thrips, ticks and mites, 1995.
K. Chitra - Effect of Nimbecidine (Neem based bio-pesticide) on the feeding, growth and biochemical profiles during biochemical profiles during development of Helicoverpa armigera (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), 1996.
N. S. Raja - Effects of neem and other botanicals from Coimbatore District on the feeding, growth and development of Fab. (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), 1996.
A. Anand Kumar - Evaluation Spodoptera litura of certain indigenous plant extracts on the Filarial Vector, Culex quinquefasciatus Say, 1997.
R. K. Narayan - Evaluation of the Neem products (Azadirachta indica A. Juss) on the Malarial Vector, Anopheles stephensi Liston - 1997.
M. Perumal - Neem and Vitex extracts on the growth and development of certain forest pests, 1998.
C. Indira - Effect of neem, eucalyptus and pongamia oils, on the growth and development of Cockroach (Periplaneta americana), 1998.
V. Senthil Kumar - Effect of plant products (neem, ocimum and clove) on the growth and development of Callasobruchus maculatus (stored product pest), 1998.
S. Dhakshayani -Synergistic interaction of Bt toxins, neem and Entomopathogenic nematodes, 1999.
N. Poonkodi - Potentiating effect of neem on entomopathogenic nematodes, 1999.
S. Umamaheswari - Host plant influence on the parasitisation of endoparasitoids Chelonus blackburni (Cam.) on Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), 1999.
P. Thiagarajan - Host plant influence on the pollination potential of certain Papilio butterflies in Maruthamalai region, Western Ghats, South India, 1999.
N. Arul - Efficacy of herbal extracts on the larvicidal, pupicidal and repellent properties on mosquito vectors of medical and veterinary importance, 2000.
P. Thangamathi - Interactive effect of neem oil, pongamia oil and Bacillus thringiensis Var. Israelensis on the larvicidal, pupicidal and antiemergence activity of filarial vector, Culex quinquefasciatus Say. 2000.
N. Vijayalakshmi - Impact of eucalyptus, cinchona, neem and lemon grass oil on the larvicidal, pupicidal and repellent effect on Dengue vector, Aedes aegypti (Linn.) - May, 2000.
R. Amsaveni - Studies on the butterflies' -host plant interactions, Western Ghats, Southern India- April 2002.
M. Vijyalakshmi - Studies on the effect of iron deficient leaves of mulberry on feeding, growth and economic parameters of silkworm, Bombyx mori - April 2002.
K. Sumitha- Biodiversity and Biological studies of Insects in Milkweeds (Caloropis gigantea and Neriuim oleander) – April, 2003.
Vidya Vasu – Host plant influence on the feeding, growth and reproduction of Catopsilla florella (Linn), Catopsilia florella (fab.) and Eurema blanda (Wallace) (Insecta:Lepidoptera:Pieridae) - April, 2003.
Sangeetha V. - Studies on the biodiversity of insects: Predator-parasitoid interactions and flower visitation papter of butterflies in Western Ghats, Tamil Nadu, Southern India April., 2003.
R. Maheswari – Studies on the Weed and insect interactions, April, 2003.
M. Senthilkumar – Studies on the larvicidal and pupicidal effect of Jatropha curcas on the filarial vector, Culex quinquefasciatus Say., April, 2004.
S. Revathi - Botanical management of malarial vector (Anopheles stephensi) and Insect pests on medicinal plants, Apirl, 2004.
P. Venmathi - Biodiversity and flower visitation pattern of Butterflies and other insects in Maruthamalai hills, Western Ghats Southern India,. April 2004.
B. Vimala - Studies on the host plant influence on the development and reproduction of Aphis crassivora (Insecta: Homoptera: Apididae) and predatory efficiency of Hippodomia convergens (Insecta: Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) - April- 2005.
R. Umadevi – Studies on the effect of botanicals o the repellency, toxicity, growth and reproduction of bruchid beetle, Callosabruchus maculates (Insecta:Coleoptera:Bruchidae). April, 2005.
P. Sumathi – Studies on the larvicidal, pupicidal and smoke toxicity effect of Solanum torvum and Solanum nigrum on malarial vector, Anopheles stephensi Liston (Insecta:Diptera:Culicidae). April, 2005.
C. Jayaprakash - Studies on the larvicidal, pupicidal and repellency effect of Citrus limonun, Citrus aurantium and Citrus sinensis on malarial vector, Anopheles stephensi Liston (Insecta:Diptera:Culicidae), April, 2005.
S. Ramesh Kumar - Studies on the host plant (Artabatrys odoratissimus, Michelia champaca) feeding, growth and reproduction of Graphium agamemnon and Graphium serpedon. (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Papilionidae), April, 2005.
P. Haribalan – Studies on the larvicidal, Pupicidal and repellent effect of Lantana camera, Phyllanthus emblica and Tectona grandis against malarial vector, Anopheles stephensi Liston. (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae). May, 2006.
T. Suganya – Studies on the effect of Azadirachta indica, Mentha arvensis and Corianram sativum on larvicidal, Pupicidal and repellency on Aedes aegypti (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae). May, 2006.
D. Vadivel - Studies on the flower visitation pattern of honeybees, Apis dorsata, Apis florae and Apis cerana indica in relation to nector chemistry (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Apidae). May, 2006.
T. Sangeetha - Studies on the effect of neem oil, neem leaves extract and entomopathogenic fungi, Beauveria bassiana (Balsamo) on the larvicidal, Pupicidal and repellent properties against filarial vector, Culex quinquefasciatus say. (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae). May, 2006.
K. Prabhu – Studies on the interactive effect of Moringa oleifera and spinosad for the control of Malarial vector, Anopoheles stephensi Liston, (Insecta: Deptera: Culicidae) and Chironomus kiiensis (Insecta: Deptera: Chironomidae). May, 2007.
R. Nagamani – Studies on the effect of host plant, Endosulfan and Spinosad on the Toxicity and feeding biology of Butterfly, Pachliopta hector (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Papilionidae). May, 2007.
C. Jothi – Studies on the effect of Crotalaria retusa, Spinosad and Enosulfan on the toxicity, growth and development of Filarial vector, Culex quinquefasciatus say (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae). May, 2007.
V. Mythili-Studies on the nutritional influence of host plant (Aristolochia indica) on Pachlipta hector and Pachliopta aristolochiae (Insecta:Lepidoptera:Papilionidae) April-2008
N. Umamaheswari – Studies on the combined effect of Lowsonia inermis and Bacillus sphaericus toxicity, growth and development on the malarial vector, Anopheles stephensi Liston. April – 2008
C. Ashokumar – Studies on the combined effect of Cassia occidentalis and Bacillus spahericus on toxicity, growth and development on the malarial vector, Anopheles stephensi Liston (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae) April – 2008
D. Amerasan - Studies on the effect of Nanoparticles on different host plants on feeding, biology and reproduction of cotton mealy bug, Paracoccus marginatus (Insecta: Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae). April – 2009
Salaudin S – Studies on Impact of Gold Nanoparticles and Neem (Azadirachtin) on the feeding biology of cotton mealy bug, Paracoccus marginatus (Insecta: Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae). April – 2009
T. Nataraj – Combined effect of NPV and Titanium dioxide on the feeding, growth and development of Spodoptera litura (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) April – 2009
S. Hemalatha – Studies on the impact of Gold Nanoparticle and Entomopathogenic fungi, Metarhizium anisopliae on the control of cotton mealy bug, Paracoccus marginatus (Insecta: Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae)\ April – 2009
P. Magesh kumar – Combined effect of Nanoparticles and Citrus oil for the control of filarial vector, Culex quinquefasciatus (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae) April – 2009
C. Rejeeth – Combined effect of Nanoparticle and Camphor oil on Dengue vector, Aedes aegypti (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae) April – 2009
V. Arun kumar - Combined effect of Nanoparticle and Glutharia oil on Malarial vector, Anopheles stephensi (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae) April – 2009
11. COLLABRATIVE RESEARCH PROJECTS:
1. Defence Research Laboratory, (DRDO, Govt., of India) Tezpur, Assam on Mosquito Control by use of botanical and microbial insect control.
2. Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, P.R.China – Impact of NPV (nuclear polyhydrosis virus) and neem on the control of Spodoptera litura Fab.
12. VISITS TO FOREGIN COUNTRIES:
1. 28 June 1992 to 03 July 1992 - Department of Zoology, Trinity College, University of Dublin, Ireland. Attended the 6th International Congress on Invertebrate Reproduction and also visited Department of Zoology, Trinity College, Dublin and Zoology museum at the University.
2. 10 Jan. 1996 to 11 Jan. 1997 (one year) - National Institute of Sericultural and Entomological Science at Tsukuba (Science City), Ibaraki, 305, Japan. To work on the synergistic effect of neem limonoids, Vitex negundo and Pongamia pinnata on the feeding, growth and reproduction of Spodoptera litura (Noctuidae: Lepidoptera)
3. 13 Oct. 1997 to 22 Oct. 1997, Ministry of Forestry, Turkey and FAO (Italy) at Antalya, Turkey. To attend the World Forestry Congress and also visited University of Antalya and University of Istanbul, Turkey.
4. 16 Nov. 1997 to 21 Nov.1997 - Department of Biology, University of Waseda, Tokyo, Japan. To attend the 13th International Congress of Comparative Endocrinology, Yokohama, Japan and also visited, Department of Biology Waseda University, Japan. Visited stored product Entomology Laboratory at National Food Research Institute, Tsukuba, Japan and also visited Department of insect Physiology and Behaviour, National Institute of Sericultural and Entomological Science, Tsukuba, Japan.
5. 1 October 2000 to 30 September 2001 – Department of Zoology, University of Oxford, United Kingdom- To work on the Nutrient and allelochemical interaction on Locust and impact of transgenic plant on insect behaviour under the Commonwealth Fellowship Programme.
6. 4 August 2001 to 10 August 2001 - attended the 11th International Symposium on Insect-Plant Relationships was held in Helsingor, Denmark. Presented a paper entitled “A geometric analysis of nutrient-alkaloid interactions: a case study using the African migratory locust”.
7. 7 August 2001 – visited Sweden: Scientific visit to see plant breeding at Svalof Weibull AB, 268 81 Svalov, Sweden and made field tour to observe biomass of the Willow plant. Visited the laboratory and observed laboratory tests for diseases and insects and application of molecular markers in resistance breeding.
8. 27 August 2001 to 31 August 2001 – attended the German Ecological Congress at University of Basel, Switzerland.
9. 29th October to 4th October, 2002 - attended the 5th International congress of Dipterology held at the University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia from 29th September to 4th October, 2002 and presented the paper entitled "Botanical management of filarial vector, Culex quinquefasciatus Say."
6th and 7th October 2002 - visited the Insect Toxicology Laboratory, School of Biological Sciences, Singapore National University, Singapore.
10th – 15th July, 2004- to be visited the University of Jyvaskyla, Finland to present the paper entitled “Host plant selection foraging strategies of caterpillar (Danaus chrysippus) and grasshopper (Poecilocerus pictus) at the 10th International Conference on Behavioural Ecology.
12. 1st Nov. – 7th November, 2004. Visited Department of Entomology, College of Agriculture, National Taiwan University to make collaborative research on the mosquito control and delivering lectures from 1-7, November, 2004. Collaborator Professor S.B. HORNG
2nd -7th October, 2005 - Attended 7th International Conference on Aphids at Fremantle, Australia and presented paper entitled “Host plant nutritional influence on the growth and reproduction of cotton Aphid, Aphis gossypii Glover and predatory efficiency of Hippodamia convergens’.
2nd - 4th November, 2005 - Attended JIST – UNU (UNITED NATIONS) WORK WORKSHOP on “New Trends in Biotechnological and Geochemical Approaches for Sound management of Hazardous Chemicals” at Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwangju, Korea
5th and 6th - November, 2005 – Visited Chonnam National University, Korea and delivered lecture on Botanical control of insects.
23rd – 28 – September, 2006 – will be visiting Fukuoka, Japan to attend 6th International Congress of Dipterology and to present special lecture on “BOTANICAL CONTROL OF MOSQUITO VECTORS” at the Congress.
10th May to 10th July, 2007 - Awarded CAS-TWAS fellowship programme at the Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, at worked on the Elevated CO2 Insect Plant Interactions.
10th Feb. 14th Feb. 2008. – Awarded travel fellowship from Sultan Qaboos University to attend Mountains of the World at the Sultan Qaboos University from 10th to 14, Feb., 2008
13. PARTICULARS OF MEMBERSHIPS:
1. Member of Orthopterists Society, Department of Biological Sciences, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48202, USA.
2. Elected invited Member, The New York Academy of Science. 2. East 63rd Street, New York, USA.
3. Active Member in International Commission for Plant-Bee Relationships working Group, France.
4. Active Member of Society of Biological Control. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore - 641 003, India.
5. Active Member in world-wide Fund for Nature, India.
6. Active Member in Nilgiri Wild Life and Environment Association, Nilgiris, India.
7. Active Member in Zoo Outreach Organisation, Coimbatore, India.
8. Active Member in Indian Association of Invertebrate Reproduction, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, India.
9. Active Member in Indian Society of Comparative Endocrinology and Reproductive Biology, University of Madras, Madras, India.
10. Society of Biopesticide Sciences, India.
14. AWARDS WON/FELLOWSHIP:
1. Awarded travel fellowship from Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India and University Grants Commission, Govt. of India, and Trinity College, University of Dublin to attend the 6th International Congress on Invertebrate Reproduction at Dublin, Ireland (1992).
2. Selected from Department of Science and Technology, Government of India as a DATA BASE EXPERT FOR LIFE SCIENCES (1993).
3. Awarded Young Scientist Fellowship from Indian Council of Medical Research, Government of India to attend the National Symposium on Frontiers on Reproductive Biology at Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, India from 03-04th March 1995.
4. STA (Science and Technology Agency) fellowship Awarded by Research Development Corporation of Japan, Japan to work on the "Synergistic effect of neem limonoids, Vitex negundo and Pongamia pinnata on the feeding growth and development of Spodoptera litura Fab." to work at Department of Insect Physiology and Behaviour, National Institute of Sericultural and Entomological Science, Japan, from Jan. 1996 to Jan. 1997.
5. Travel fellowship award from FAO (Food and Agricultural Organisation) Italy to attend and present a paper on “Neem as a potential natural insecticide to control of Teak pests, at World Forestry Congress held at Antalya, Turkey during 13-22 October 1997.
6. Awarded travel fellowship Award from Dan Charitable Trust Fund Research for Biological Sciences, Tokyo, Japan to attend the 13th International Congress on Comparative Endocrinology, Yokohama, Japan during 16 to 21st November 1997.
7. Best Research paper award and International Travel Award for the paper entitled "Potential enhancement of Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Nuclear polyhedrovirus with Triterpene Azadirachtin on the mortality, food utilization and development in relation to control strategy" (Subsequently it has been published in the Tropical Agricultural Research, 10: 324-333, 1998) by Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture University of Peradeniya, at Tenth Annual Congress, P.O. Box. 55, Peradeniya, 20400, Sri Lanka. International Travel Award has been awarded for the author. One of the authors Dr. N. Senthil Kumar presented the paper at the Conference, 19-20, November 1998 at University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
8. Awarded a Commonwealth Fellowship by the Association of Commonwealth Universities in the United Kingdom for the year 2000 to work on impact of transgenic plants on insects at Department of Zoology, University of Oxford, UK for one year from October 2000 to September 2001.
9. Awarded Travel fellowship from the Organisers, the 5th International Congress of Dipterology, the University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia and CSIR and DST, New Delhi to attend the 5th International congress of Dipterology held at the University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia from 29th September to 4th October 2002.
10. Awarded Travel fellowship scheme from the Bharathiar University, (from UGC unassigned grant, and Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi, India), and International Behavioural Ecology Society to attend the 10th Behavioural Ecology Conference at University of Jyvaskyla, Finland from 10-15, July, 2004.
11. Awarded visiting fellowship from National Science Council of Taiwan to visit Department of Entomology, College of Agriculture, National Taiwan University to make collaborative research on the mosquito control and delivering lectures from 1-7, November, 2004.
12. Awarded visiting fellowship from Mohidol University, Bangkok, Thailand to visit Centre for Vectors and Vector Borne Diseases (WHO HEALTH ORGANISATION REGIONAL CENTRE), Bangkok, Thailand for the mosquito control joint work on 8th and 9th November, 2004.
13. Awarded Visiting Fellowship programme - JIST – UNU WORK WORKSHOP on “New Trends in Biotechnological and Geochemical Approaches for Sound management of Hazardous Chemicals” at Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwangju, Korea during 13. 2nd - 4th November, 2005.
14. Awarded Invited Fellowship Programme - 6th International Congress of Dipterology and to present special lecture on “BOTANICAL CONTROL OF MOSQUITO VECTORS” at the Congress during 23rd – 28 – September, 2006 –at Fukuoka, Japan.
15. Awarded travel fellowship from Sultan Qaboos University to attend Mountains of the World at the Sultan Qaboos University from 10th to 14, Feb., 2008.
15. UNIVERSITIES VISITED AT ABROAD:
Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland (1992).
University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan (1995).
University of Waseda, Tokyo, Japan (1995).
National Institute of Sericulture and Entomological Sciences, Japan (1996).
National Food Research Institute, Tsukuba, Japan (1996).
The University of Oxford, Oxford, UK (2000).
Universtiy of Basel, Switzerland (2001).
Singapore National University, Singapore (2002).
University of Queenland, Brisbane, Australia (2002).
Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia (2002).
National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan (2004).
Mohidol University, (WHO Centre) Thailand (2004).
The University of Helsinki Helsinki, Finland. (2004).
University of Jyväskylä, Finland (2005).
Chonnam National University, Gwangju, South Korea (2005).
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Gwangju, Korea (2005)
Sun Yat-sen University Guangzhou, P.R. China. (2005)
The Univeristy of Tokyo, Japan (2006).
Kyshu University, Japan (2006).
Beijing University, Beijing, China (2007).
Beijing Agricultural University, Beijing, China (2007).
Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China (2007)
Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman (2008)
16. SPECIAL COURSE CONDUCTED:
1. Conducted Refresher Course in Entomology during February 18 to March 10, 1992 (21 days) at Department of Zoology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore for College and University teachers.
Conducted (Organising Secretary) 2 days National Symposium on "Biological Control of Insects in Agriculture, Forestry, Medicine and Veterinary Science" during January 21-22, 1999. 365 scientific papers have been presented and 300 Scientists were participated in the Symposium.
Conducted one day seminar on "Genetics, Health and Disease", on 16th March 2000 at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore-641 046, India.
National Seminar of ISSGPU on Scope and Strategies for Increasing Mean Production from Small ruminants and Rabbits in the New Millennium during 9-11 November 2001 at the Department of Zoology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore 641 046, India.
Attended the Need Based Refresher Course in Environmental education for University and college Teachers Conducted by Academic Staff College, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore from 10.05.2002 to 30.05.02
Conducted (Organising Secretary) 3 days National Conference on "Recent Trends Insect Control” during 22-24 January 2003. 200 scientific papers have been presented and 250 Scientist were participated in the Conference.
Conducted (Organising Secretary) 5 days International Conference on Biodiversity of insects: Challenging Issue in management and conservation from 30th January, 2006-3rd February, 2006 at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India.
Conducted (Organising Secretary,) One day training programme for public and farmers “Mosquito Control” 29-10-2007,at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India.
Organised (Organising Secretary,) 4 days International Congress of Golbal Warming on Biodiversity of Insects: Management and Conservation from 9th - 12th February, 2009 at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India.
Editorial advisor for the Journal:
a. Entomon. Kerala University, Trivandrum, India.
b. Neem Newsletter, IARI, New Delhi.
c. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Government of India, New Delhi, India.
d. Zoo’s Print, Zoo Outreach Organisation, Coimbatore, India.
e. Insect Science, Blackwell, China.
f. Entomological Science, Blackwell, Japan.
g. Current Science, Bangalore, India.
Books / Proceeding Edited
a. Edited a Proceedings entitled ‘Biological Control of Insects’ (2000) - Paper presented at the National Symposium on Biological Control of Insects in Agriculture, Forestry, Medicine and Veterinary Science during January 21-22, 1999. Published by Bharathiar University, Coimbatore-641 046, India, pp 131.
b. Editing Proceedings entitled “Recent Trends in Insect Control” (2003). Paper presented at the National Conference on “Recent Trends in Insect Control” held at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore during January 22 – 24, 2003. Published by Bharathiar University, Coimbatore-641 046, and India.
17. Special lecture delivered:
1. X All India Symposium on Reproductive Biology and Comparative Endocrinology conducted by Avinashilingam Deemed University, Coimbatore - 641 043 on January 12-13, 1992.Chaired a session VI Insect Reproduction 13.01.1992 at 2.00 to 3.00 PM.
2. National Symposium on Reproductive Biology and Comparative Endocrinology conducted by Department of Zoology, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, India on January 29-30, 1993. Chaired a session III Environment an Invertebrate Reproduction on 30.01.1993 at 12.00 Noon to 1.00 PM.
3. The III Indo-Pacific and VI All India Symposium on invertebrate reproduction conducted by Post Graduate Department of Zoology, Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi on December 10-12, 1993. Chaired a session II Sericulture on 10.12.1993 at 2.00 to 3.00 PM.
4. XII National Symposium on Reproductive Biology and Comparative Endocrinology conducted by School of Life Sciences, Pondichery University, Pondichery - 605 014 on January 21-23,1994. Chaired a session V Environment and invertebrate reproduction on 21.01.1994 at 3.00 to 5.00 PM.
5. Second National Symposium on prospects and problems of Sericulture in India conducted by Department of Zoology, Madras University, Post Graduate Extension Centre, Vellore, India on March 7-9, 1994. Chaired a session IV Silkworm Pathology at 08.09.1994 at 11.00 AM to 12.00 Noon.
6. XII National Symposium on Reproductive Biology and Comparative Endocrinology conducted by Osmania University, Hyderabad - 500 007 on January 27-28, 1995. Chaired a session II Medical Entomology on 28.01.1995 at 10.00 AM to 12.00 Noon.
7. VII All India Symposium on invertebrate reproduction by Sree Narayana College, Cannanore, Kerala on April 5-7, 1995. Chaired a session III Insect Pathology on 06.04.1995 at 12.00 Noon to 1.00 PM.
8. Delivered a special lecture on Host Plant influence on feeding strategy and development of some lepidopterous insects at National Institute of Sericultural and Entomological Science, Tsukuba, 305, Japan on July 10, 1996.
9. Delivered a special lecture on "Neem on Insect Physiology” at Centre for Plant Protection, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore on May 21, 1997.
10. Delivered a speech in All India Radio, Coimbatore on March 31, 1998 on the "Role of Neem in Agriculture and Medicine.
11. Delivered a special lecture on "Botanical insecticide” for sustainable management of insect pests" at UGC State Level Seminar on the "Use of Plant Extracts as Bio-pesticides in Insect Control" at Khadir Mohideen College, Adiramapattinam -614701, Thanjavur District., Tamil Nadu, India on 30.03.1999.
12. Delivered a special lecture on "Effect of botanicals on the physiology of insects” at training programme on “Botanicals in Pest Management,” Organized by Centre for Plant Protection Studies” Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, India on 06-12-1999.
13. Delivered a special lecture on ‘Influence host insect diets and its parasitoid’ at the Department of Zoology, University of Oxford, UK on 19th Feburary 2001.
14. Delivered invited lectures on ‘Host plant biochemical influence on the growth and development of insects’ and Natural plant products as a bio-pesticides’ at the UGC – Refresher Course on Biochemistry for the University and College Teachers at the Avinashilingam Deemed University for Woman, Coimbatore, India on 19-11-2001.
15. Delivered a talk on “Kosukkal Parappum Noikalum Avatrai Kattuppaduthum Muraigalum” at All India Radio, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India on 10th December 2001.
16. 'Vleaanmaithurai matrum maruthuva thuraiyil vembin pangu', at All India Radio, Coimbatore at 11.00 am on 17-9-2002
17. Delivered a special lecture on “Biopesticides” at the national seminar on biotechnology in the new millennium” on 15th and 16th Feb. 2002 at Vivekanandha college of arts and sciences for women, Tiruchengodu, Tamil nadu, India.
18. Delivered Special lecture on Integration of Botanical and Microbial pesticide for the Control of Insect pest at the UGC sponsored National Symposium on “Bio Resources and their Management at Kongu Nadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, India during 5th and 6th of September 2003.
19. Delivered special lecture on “Biological control of Mosquitoes” at the UGC-Academic Staff College, Bharathiar University on 14-06-2004 for the Refresher Course on “Environmental Education” for University and College Teachers from 26-05-2004 to 15-06-2004.
20. Delivered Invited lecture on “Integration of Botanicals and Microbial Pesticides for the control of Insects” at the State Level Seminar on New Thrust in Bioscicnes 18th August, 2006 at Vivekanandha College of Arts and Sciences for Women at Tiruchengode-637205, Tamil Nadu, India.
21. Delivered Inaugural address on the “Insect pathology and Biocontrol” at National Conference on “Molecular Pathogenesis” from 15th and 16th September, 2006 at Karpagam Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, India.
18. RESEARCH PROJECTS:
UGC Project - University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi.” Effect of neem (Azadirachta indica A. Juss) on the feeding, growth and reproductive strategy of Lepidopterous pests". (Jan. 1995 to Dec. 1995).
2. UGC Project- University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi. "Synergistic interaction of botanicals and microbial pesticides in relation to pest control” (March 1998 to February, 1999).
3. Project entitled, “Pest and diseases on forest plantation at Coimbatore Zoological Park", Anaikatty, Western Ghats, Southern India, Coimbatore. By Coimbatore Zoological Park and Conservation Centre, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India (September 1997 to August 1998).
4. Awarded a Major Research Project from Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Govt. of India. "Interactive effect of botanicals and Bt toxins for the control of mosquito vectors of medical and veterinary importance". Rs.11, 10,600/- 2 years from 1st February 2000 to 31st January 2002.
5. Awarded India-Japan joint project on "Host Plant Selection of Papilio butterflies of India", 3 years from 2000-2003.
6. Awarded DRDO Project entitled “Identification of Larvicidal and Anti-malarial plants endemic to Western Ghats, Southern India.” Sponsored by Defence Research Institute, (Defence Research and Development Organisation), Tezpur, Assam, India. From April 2004 to March 2006. Total cost: Rs.4, 95,500/-
7.Bioactivities Of Botanicals On Fungal Pathogens For The Control Of Malarial, Filarial And Dengue Vectors (Mosquitoes) In The Endemic Area Of Tamil Nadu, India.
8. BU-DRDO, CLS (Bharathiar University-Defence Researach and Development Organisation, Centre for Life Science) project on the Environmental Management – Sub project on “Use of GIS-RS for the prediction of mosquito vectors and mosquito Borne diseseas.
8. Awarded DRDO Project entitled “Evaluation of Bacterial Larvicides, Bacillus sphaericus (DRL, Tezpur, Isolates) for the control of Mosquito vectors” sanctioned by the Defence Research Laboratory, Defence R&D Organization, Ministry of Defence , Govt. of India - Ongoing.
9. UGC Project- University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi - Integration of Botanicals and Novel Microbial (Spinosad) Insecticides for the Control Mosquito Vectors and for the Development of Eco-Friendly Biopesticides - Ongoing
19. PAPERS IN SYMPOSIA AND SEMINAR:
* The following papers were presented at X All India Symposium on Reproductive Biology and Comparative Endocrinology held at Avinashilingam Institute of Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, India on 12 to 13th January 1992. Acted as chairperson in one of the scientific session.
1. Murugan K Chitra T and Senthamil Selvi S. Lipid and Energy utilization of Gesonula punctifrons during embryonic development (Orthoptera: Acrididae).
2. Murugan K Senthamil Selvi S and Chitra T. Protein and nucleic acid changes during embryogenesis of Atractomorpha crenulata Fab.
3. Murugan K Chitra P S Senthamil Selvi S and Chitra T. Feeding and Nutritional influence on the growth and reproduction of Daphnis nerii (Linn) (Lepidoptera: Sphingidae). The following papers were presented at XI National Symposium on Reproductive Biology and Comparative Endocrinology held on January 29-30, 1993. Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, India
4. Murugan K and Vani C. Changes in protein, fructose, lipid concentration and activities of acid and alkaline phosphatases during gonadotrophic period of Poecilocerus pictus (Fabr.) 1993.
5. Babu R and Murugan K. Influence of leaf age and reproductive strategy of Bombyx mori L. 1993.
6. Jahanmohini P and Murugan K. Nutritional modulation of reproduction in Corcyra cephalonica (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) and its predator Chrysopa scelestes Neuroptera: Chrysopidae). 1993.
7. Suzy Alexander, Senthamil Selvi and Murugan K. Host plant influence on the feeding and reproduction of Danaus chrysippus Linn. (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae). 1993.
8. Murugan K Jahanamohini P and Babu R. Effect of neem kernel extract and neem oil on nutritive and reproductive physiology of Heliothis armigera Hub. Presented at World Neem Conference, held on February 24-28, Bangalore, India. 1993.
* The following papers were presented at III Indo-Pacific and VI All India Symposium on Invertebrate Reproduction held on December 10-12, 1993 at Department of Zoology, Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi, India.
9. Jahanmohini P and Murugan K. Influence of Host Plant on growth and reproduction of Aphis nerii (Homoptera: Aphididae) and Feeding and Prey utilization of its predator Menochilus sexmaculatus (Coleopteran: Coccinellidae). 1993.
10. Babu R and Murugan K. Effect of Azadirachtin on feeding and reproductive strategy of Male Poecilocerus pictus Fab. (Orthoptera: Acrididae). 1993.
11. Vani C and Murugan K. Impact of Gossypol on feeding and reproduction of Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). 1993.
12. Chitra P S and Murugan K. Host plant influence on feeding and reproduction of Poecilocerus pictus Fab. (Orthoptera: Acrididae). 1993.
13. Thangam M and Murugan K. Host plant influence on feeding and reproduction of Helicoverpa armigera Hubner (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) and Cyrtacanthacris ranacea Stoll (Orthoptera: Cyrtacanthacridae). 1993.
14. Senthil Kumar N Senthil Vadivu R and Murugan K. Flower parts interaction in relation to feeding and reproduction of Mylabris pustulata (Coleoptera: Meloidae). 1993.
15. Jeyabalan D and Murugan K. Host plant phenology and feeding biology, food consumption and reproduction of mango caterpillar, Latioa lepida Crammer. 1993.
16. Senthil Vadivu R and Murugan K. Dietary nutritional influence on reproduction of Callosobruchus maculatus (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) on different pulses. 1993.
* The following papers were presented at XII All India Symposium on Reproductive Biology and Comparative Endocrinology, was held at School of Life Sciences, Pondicherry from Jan. 21-23, 1994.
17. Senthil Kumar N and Murugan K. Host plant brain lipid profiles of Poecilocerus pictus Fab. (Orthoptera: Acrididae). 1994.
* The following papers were presented at II National Symposium on problems and prospects of sericulture in India was held on 09-12th March 1994 at PG Extension Centre, Madras University, Vellore, India.
18. Babu R and Murugan K. The relationship between the weight and the amino acid constitution of the silk of some Strains of the silkworm Bombyx mori L. 1994.
19. Babu R and Murugan K. Pattern of protein as influenced by larval diet in Bombyx mori L. 1994.
20. Sivaprakasam N Thangam M Murugan K and Senthil Kumar N. Biochemical changes of silkworm Bombyx mori L. (Lepidoptera: Bombycidae) infected by bacterial disease (Flacherie). 1994.
21. Murugan K Jeyabalan D Sivaprakasam N and Senthil Vadivu R. Influence of certain botanicals on the biochemical changes in mulberry silkworm Bombyx mori L. (Lepidoptera: Bombycidae). 1994.
22. Murugan K and Babu R. Age correlated host plant influence on feeding, development and reproduction of Bombyx mori L. (Lepidoptera: Bombycidae). 1994.
23. Murugan K Shiju Jacob Thangam M Jeyabalan D Babu R and Sivaprakasam N. Enzymatic profiles of mulberry silkworm Bombyx mori L. (Lepidoptera: Bombycidae) infected by bacterial disease (Flacherie). 1994.
* National Symposium on Emerging Trends in Applied Biology held on October 21-22, 1994 at Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad, India. Sponsored by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research.
24. Murugan K and Babu R. Effect of Gossypol on the growth and reproductive potential of Helicoverpa armigera (Hub.). Proc. of Emerging trends in applied biology, Hyderabad, India.1995.
25. Jeyabalan D Senthil Vadivu R Senthil Kumar N Babu R and Murugan K. Effects of certainplant products in relation to control strategy of Callosobruchus maculatus (Fab.) (Coleoptera: Bruchidae). Proc. of "Emerging trends in Applied Biology", Hyderabad, India. 1995.
* The following papers were presented in III National Symposium on Reproductive Biology and Comparative Endocrinology held on Jan. 27-28, 1995 at Osmania University, Hyderabad, India (Acted as chairperson in one of the scientific session).
26. Babu R and Murugan K. Effect of Azadirachtin on Ovarian Development of Atractomorpha crenulata F. (Insecta: Orthoptera: Acrididae). 1995.
27. Jeyabalan D and Murugan K. Effect of neem limonoids on the reproduction of Helicoverpa armigera (Hub.) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). 1995.
28. Thangam M and Murugan K. Influence of host plants on longevity and fecundity of Helicoverpa armigera (Hub.) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). 1995.
29. Shiju Jacob and Murugan K. Effect of caffeine on the acetylcholinestrase activity of Helicoverpa armigera (Hub)(Insecta: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). 1995.
30. Senthil Nathan S and Murugan K. Age specific feeding preference and reproductive potential of Zygogramma bicolorata (Insecta: Coleoptera: Zygogramatidae). 1995.
31. Senthil Vadivu R and Murugan K. Host plant influence on reproductive strategy of Papilio demoleus (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Papilionidae). 1995.
32. Kavitha R and Murugan K. Effect of Vitex negundo on lipid changes in female Atractomorpha crenulata Fab. (Insecta: Orthoptera: Acrididae). 1995.
33. Sivaramakrishnan S and Murugan K. Effect of Pongamia pinnata on the protein changes of female Atractomorpha crenulata Fab. (Insecta: Orthoptera: Acrididae). 1995.
34. Senthil Kumar N and Murugan K. Impact of the exudate of resin glands of Azadirachta indica repelin and nimbecidine on the reproduction of Helicoverpa armigera (Hub.) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). 1995.
* The following papers presented in the VII All India Symposium on Invertebrate Reproduction to be held on 5-7th April 1995 at Sree Narayana College, Cannanore, Kerala (Acted as a chairperson in one of the scientific sessions).
35. Senthil Vadivu R Jeyabalan D Murugan K and Swamiappan P M. Effect of plant toxin on the parasitisation. 1995.
36. Kavitha R Sivaramakrishnan S and Murugan K. Effect of botanicals on biological and reproductive parameters of Atractomorpha crenulata and Helicoverpa armigera.1995.
37. Babu R and Murugan K. Impact of Azadirachtin on male reproductive system of Atractomorpha crenulata Fab. (Insecta: Orthoptera: Acrididae). 1995.
38. Senthil Kumar N Senthil Nathan S and Murugan K. Host plant influence on feeding and reproduction of teak pest Hyblaea puera and Eutectona machaeralis. 1995.
39. Murugan K. Neem as a potential natural insecticides to control of teak pests. Hyblaea puera and Eutectona machaeralis. Proceedings of the World Forestry Cogress at Antalya, Turkey, October 1997, 1, (T5).
40. Murugan K. Effect of azadirachtin on the histology, biochemistry and metabolic enzymatic profiles during testis and ovarian development of Atractomorpha crenulata Fab. Proceedings of the XII International Congress of Comparative Endocrinology at Yokohama, Japan,November 1997.
41. Murugan K Jeyabalan D Senthil Kumar N Senthil Nathan S and Sivaprakasam. N. Growth promoting effects of plant products on silkworm - A biotechnological approach. Presented at Frontiers in Biotechnology at Trivandrum, Kerala, India, November 1997.
42. Murugan K Sivaramakrishnan S Senthil Kumar N Jeyabalan D and Senthil Nathan S. Synergistic interaction of botanicals and biocides (Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus) on pest control. Presented at Frontiers in Biotechnology at Trivandrum, Kerala, India, November 1997.
43. Murugan K and Babu R. Impact of certain plant products and Bacillus thuringiensis Berliner subspecies kurstaki on the growth, feeding physiology of Helicoverpa armigera (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Presented at Frontiers in Biotechnology at Trivandrum, Kerala, India, November 1997.
44. Murugan K Senthil Kumar N Jeyabalan D Senthil Nathan S and Sivaramakrishnan S. Synergistic effect of botanicals and microbial pesticide on Spodoptera litura Fab. Presented at the National Symposium of Biopesticides and Insect Pest Management at Madras, Tamil Nadu, India. February 1998.
* The following papers were presented in "National Symposium on Biological Control of Insects in Agriculture, Forestry, Medicine and Veterinary Science" 21-22 January 1999 at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India.
45. Senthil Kumar N Murugan K and Jeyabalan D. Effect of Azadirachtin, Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus and Bacillus thuringiensis on the reproductive performances of Helicoverpa armigera Hub. January 1999.
46. Babu R and Murugan K. Anti-reproductive effect of Azadirachtin on Insects. January 1999.
47. Senthil Nathan S Murugan K and Jeyabalan D. Effect of Azadirachtin and Bacillus thuringiensis (Berliner) on the behavioural and physiological response on Cnaphlocrocis medinalis Guenee (Rice leaf folder). January 1999.
48. Kalaivani K Murugan K Senthil Nathan S and Senthil Kumar N. Dietary influence on the parasitization of Trichogramma chilonis (Ishii). January 1999.
49. Murugan K Sivaramakrishnan S Poonkodi N Dhakshayani S Umamaheswari S and Thiagarajan P. Neem enhances the activity of entomopathogenic nematodes. January 1999.
50. Senthil Kumar V Murugan K and Sivaramakrishnan S. Screening of plant products on the control of Callosobruchus maculatus Fab. January 1999.
51. Sivaramakrishnan S Murugan K and Ramarethinam S. Impact of NPV and neem oil on the feeding biochemical changes and digestive enzymatic profiles of Spodoptera litura Fab. January 1999.
52. Ramarethinam S Murugan K and Udaiyan K. Effect of nimbisol and some herbal products on the control of ticks and mites on sheep. January 1999.
53. Perumal G Murugan K Senthil Kumar V and Gunasekaran P. Efficacy of plant products on control of forest pests. January 1999.
54. Amuthadevi P Murugan K and Jeyabalan D. Evaluation of certain plant oil on the control of dengue vector Aedes aegypti. January 1999.
55. Murugan K Umamaheswari N Poonkodi S Dhakshayani S and Swamiappan M. Parasitisation efficiency of Chelonus blackburni (Cam) on the bollworm complex. January 1999.
56. Murugan K Jeyabalan D Senthil kumar N and Sivaramakrishnan S. Growth promoting effects of plant compounds on silkworm. Presented at the National Seminar on Tropical Sericulture-1999, at University of Agriculture, Bangaore on December 28- 30, 1999.
57. Sivaramakrishnan S and Murugan K. Additive and synergistic interaction between entomopathogenic nematodes and Bacillus thuringiensis for root grub control. Paper presented at the National Symposium on microbials in IPM held at Entomology Research Institute, Loyola College, Chennai, India from 24th to 25th February 2000.
58. Murugan K and Senthil Kumar V. Interaction of entomopathogenic fungus, Beauveria bassiana and neem on the control of pod borer, Helicoverpa armigera. Paper presented at the National Symposium on microbials in IPM held at Entomology Research Institute, Loyola College Chennai, India from 24th to 25th February 2000.
59. Senthil Kumar N Murugan K Jeyabalan D and Babu R. Trans-ovarial mode of action of Helicoverpa armigera Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus (HaNPV). Paper presented at the National Symposium on microbials in IPM held at Entomology Research Institute, Loyola College, Chennai, India from 24th to 25th February 2000.
60. Murugan K Spencer T Behmer S J Simpson and David Raubenheimer. A Geometric analysis of nutrient-alkaloid interactions: A case study using the African Migratory Locust. Paper presented at the 11th International Symposium on Insect-Plant Interactions at Helsingor, Denmark, August 4 - 10, 2001.
61. Murugan K. “Host plant interactions and biological diversity of Insects”. Paper presented at the National Symposium on Recent Trends in Restoration of Aquatic Environment and Biodiversity of Insects, February 15th & 16th 2002 at PG & Research Department of Zoology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore-641 029, Tamil Nadu, India.
62. Murugan K. “Flower visitation and pollination potential of Apis florea Linn. in relation to nutritional quality of flowers”. Paper presented at International Conference and World Apiexpo Bangalore, India, February 24 to March 1, 2002.
63. Murugan K. Synergistic activities of plant extracts with biocides (Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis) on the filarial vector, Culex quinquefasciatus. Paper presented at 3rd International conference on Biopesticides (ICOB) at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia during 22-26 April 2002.
64. Murugan K. Insect and Environment. Paper presented at the UGC – Refresher Course on “Environmental Education” (from 10-5-02 to 30-5-02) on 26-05-02 at Academic Staff College, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore 641 046, India.
65. Murugan K. Botanical management of filarial vector, Culex quinquefasciatus Say. Paper to be presented at the 5th International Conference on Dipterology, University of Queensland, Australia during 29th September 4th October, 2002.
. * The following papers were presented in "National Seminar on current trends in Biological sciences” to be held on 12-13th December 2002 at Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Avinashilingam Deemed University, Coimbatore, India.
66. Shobana K Murugan K Rajan M R and Thangamathi P. Evaluation Of Different Feed Sources On Feed Utilization And Growth Of Common Carp, (Cyprinus Carpio Var Communis). Presented at National Seminar on current trends in Biological sciences at Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Avinashilingam Deemed University, Coimbatore, India. 12-13th December 2002.
67. Shobana K Murugan K and Thangamathi P. Influence Of Host Plant On Feeding Growth and Food Utilization Of Crimson Rose (Pachliopta Hector) On Aristolochia indica. Presented at National Seminar on current trends in Biological sciences at Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Avinashilingam Deemed University, Coimbatore, India. 12-13th December 2002.
68. Vahitha R Murugan K and Thiyagarajan P. Larvicidal activity of entomopathogenic fungi Beauveria bassiana (Balsamo) and neem oil on the control of filarial vector, Culex quinquefasciatus Say. Presented at National Seminar on current trends in Biological sciences at Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Avinashilingam Deemed University, Coimbatore, India. 12-13th December 2002.
69. Umamaheswari S Murugan K and Sumathi P. Entomopathogenic Fungi Beauveria Bassiana (Balsamo) And Vitex negundo On Control Of Spodoptera Litura (Fab.). Presented at National Seminar on current trends in Biological sciences at Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Avinashilingam Deemed University, Coimbatore, India. 12-13th December 2002.
70. Thangamathi P Murugan K and Shobana K. Repellent Activity Of Aromatic Oils On Aedes aegypti. Presented at National Seminar on current trends in Biological sciences at Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Avinashilingam Deemed University, Coimbatore, India. 12-13th December 2002.
71. Thangamathi P Murugan K and Shobana K. Larvicidal Efficacy Of Neem (Azadirachta Indica) Seed Kernel Extract And Karanja (Pongamia Pinnata) Seed Extract On Culex Quinquefasciatus. ). Presented at National Seminar on current trends in Biological sciences at Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Avinashilingam Deemed University, Coimbatore, India. 12-13th December 2002.
72. Sumathi P Murugan K and Umamaheswari S. Synergistic Effect Of Bacillus Thuringiensis (Berliner), Subsp. Kurstaki And Azadirachta Indica For The Control Of Plutella Xylotella (L) Diamond Back Moth). Presented at National Seminar on current trends in Biological sciences at Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Avinashilingam Deemed University, Coimbatore, India. 12-13th December 2002.
73. Rajalakshmi L Murugan K. Biochemical Aspects Of Plant Juice Sucking Behavior Of Danaid Butterflies. Presented at National Seminar on current trends in Biological sciences at Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Avinashilingam Deemed University, Coimbatore, India. 12-13th December 2002.
74. Sivaramakrishnan S and Murugan K. Integration of Azadirachta indica with entomopathogenic nematodes for the control of root grub, Holotricha serrata. Paper included in the 4th International congress of Nematology FICN, (Tebel-Resort), Tenerife, Canary, Island, Spain. 2002.
75. Sivaramakrishnan S and Murugan K. Laboratory and field evaluation of Sterinernema carpocapsae and Azadirachta indica against Diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella Paper to be submitted at the XVth International Plant Protection Congrees, Beijing, China. 4 –10th July 2003.
76. Murugan K. Interactive effect of neem on the microbial pesticides for the control of bollworm, Helicoverpa armigera Hubner. Paper to be accepted to present at the e XVth International Plant Protection Congrees, Beijing, China. 4 –10th July 2003.
77. Murugan K. Influence of host plant tannin on the efficacy neem and Bacillus thuringiensis for the control of teak defoliator, Hyblaea puera Cramer. Paper to be accepted to present at the XIII World Forestry Congress to be held at Quebec, Canada, 21-28th September 2003.
* The following papers were presented in 3rd Global Meet on Parasitic Diseases held at Bangalore University, Bangalore, during January 12-16, 2004.
78. Sumathi P Umamaheswari S and Murugan K. Mosquitocidal effects of Vitex negundo on malarial vector, Anopheles stephensi, liston. Presented at 3 rd Global Meet on Parasitic Diseases held at Bangalore University during January 12-16, 2004.
79. Latha R Vasugi C and Murugan K. Larvicidal and repellent activities of eucalyptus oil and lemon grass oil on dengue vector, Aedes aegypti linn. Presented at 3 rd Global Meet on Parasitic Diseases held at Bangalore University during January 12-16, 2004.
80. Thillaikarasi M S Thangamathi P and Murugan K. Mosquito larvicidal and repellent properties of Acalypha indica, Acaranthes aspera and Azadirachta indica on dengue vector Aedes aegypti linn. Presented at 3rd Global Meet on Parasitic Diseases held at Bangalore University during January 12-16, 2004.
81. Sasikala S Rajalakshmi L and Murugan K. Repellent potential of neem and citronella oil mixture on the malarial vector, Anopheles stephensi liston. Presented at 3rd Global Meet on Parasitic Diseases held at Bangalore University during January 12-16, 2004.
82. Umamaheswari S Sumathi P and Murugan K. Effect of Datura metel and Calotropus gigantea on the larvicidal effect of filarial vector, Culex quinquefasciatus. Presented at 3rd Global Meet on Parasitic Diseases held at Bangalore University during January 12-16, 2004.
83. Rajalakshmi L Thillaikarasi M S and Murugan K. Laboratory and field evaluation of plant extracts for the control of filarial vector, Culex quinquefasciatus say. Presented at 3 rd Global Meet on Parasitic Diseases held at Bangalore University during January 12-16, 2004.
84. Murugan P Noortheen A and Murugan K. Larvicidal and repellent potential of albizzia amara and Ocimum basilicum on the dengue vector Aedes aegypti. Presented at 3 rd Global Meet on Parasitic Diseases held at Bangalore University during January 12-16, 2004
85. Revathi S Sumathi P Venmathi P Murugan K and Vanithakumari G. Anti- malarial and mosquitocidal plants and their insect pest management. Presented at 3 rd Global Meet on Parasitic Diseases held at Bangalore University during January 12-16, 2004.
86. Murugan K and Vanithakumari G. Integration of botanicals and microbial pesticides for the control of mosquito vectors. Presented at 3 rd Global Meet on Parasitic Diseases held at Bangalore University during January 12-16, 2004.
87. Murugan K. Host plant selection and foraging strategies of caterpillar (Danaus chrysippus) and grasshopper (Poecilocerus pictus). Paper to be presented at the 10th International Conference on Behavioural Ecology, University of Jyvaskyla, Finland, 10-15, July 2004.
Murugan K. Bioactivities of microbial pesticides for the control of Cotton Boll worm, Helicoverpa armigera Hubner. Paper to be presented at the 4th International Conference on Environmental Aspects of Pesticide Microbiology at University of Aristotle, Thessaloniki, Greece, 5-9, September 2004.
A. Noortheen, P. Murugan, S. Kamalakannan and K. Murugan. “Mosquitocidal Properties of Plants from Anamalai Hills, Western Ghats, Southern India”. Presented at National Seminar on “Health Environment for the Next Generation”, School of Entomology & Centre for Natural Resources Management (SECNARM), P.G. & Research Department of Zoology, Loyola College, Chennai during 2nd - 4th December, 2004.
K. Murugan, G. Vanithakumari and A. Noortheen. “Biological perspective of Tsunami- Biopesticides spray operation at Tsunami affected areas of Tamil Nadu”. Presented at the symposium on Tsunami “Bio-Geoinformatics 2005” Special reference to Tsunami and Disaster Management at the school of Genomics, Department of Zoology, Loyola College, Chennai during 28th February and 1st March, 2005.
A. Noortheen and K. Murugan. "Larvicidal and Pupicidal effect of Kaempheria galanga and Plectranthus amboinicus against the dengue vector, Aedes aegypti L”. Presented at Two day National seminar on “Medical plants research- An Industry oriented perspective”, Department of Biochemistry, Dr. G. R. Damodaran College of Science, Coimbatore during 21st -22nd June, 2005.
K. Murugan, G. Vanithakumari, M. Ramesh, V. Maruthappan, A. Noortheen, S. Kamalakannan, R. Ramesh Prabhu and N. Kamaladasan. “Biological Perspective of Tsunami: A Relief and Rehabilitation Strategy – Biopesticide Spray Operation for Mosquito, Flies and Disease Control”. Presented at the International Conference on “Tsunami Management and Coastal Development”, Hotel Taj Coromandel, Chennai during 30th July- 1st August, 2005.
A. Noortheen and K. Murugan. Studies on the Interactive Effect of Canarium strictum and Bacillus thuringiensis for the Control of Dengue Vector, Aedes aegypti L. (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae). Presented at National Symposium on “Modern Biological Sciences”, Department of Biosciences & Research, Shri Nehru Maha Vidyala (SNMV) College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore during 15th & 16th February, 2006.
* The following papers were presented in "International Conference on Biodiversity of Insects: Challenging Issues in Management and Conservation (BIMC’06)", Department of Zoology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore during 30th January- 3rd February, 2006.
A. Noortheen, K. Murugan and P. Premalatha (2006). Interactive Effect of Plectranthus amboinicus and Canarium strictum Against the Dengue Vector, Aedes aegypti.
M.S. Thillaikarasi, K. Murugan and A. Noortheen (2006). Larvicidal and Pupicidal and Smoke Repellency Effect of Achyranthus aspera and Acalypha indica on Dengue Vector, Aedes aegypti.
P. Premalatha, K. Murugan and A. Noortheen (2006). Studies on the Effect of Murraya koenigii Spreng. and Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis on the Larvicidal, Pupicidal and Repellency of Malarial Vector, Anopheles stephensi Liston.
P. Thangamathi, K. Murugan and A. Noortheen (2006). Repellent Activity of Aristolochia indica Against Filarial Vector, Culex quinquefasciatus Say.
P. Thangamathi, K. Murugan, S. Ananth and A. Noortheen (2006). Genetic Variation of Culex quinquefasciatus Say Populations in and Around Coimbatore City.
99. S. Rameshkumar and K. Murugan (2006) Studies on the host plant (Artrabtrys odoratissimus and Michelia champaca) feeding, growth and reproduction of (Graphium agamemnon and Graphium sarpedon) [Lepidoptera: Papilionidae]
100. P. Thiyagarajan and K. Murugan (2006) Feeding biology, growth and reprodution of Popilio demoleus (Linneans) on host plants.
101. A. Vineetha, K. Murugan (2006) Larvicidal and pupicidal activities of Aegle marmelos and Toddalia asiatica on dengue vector, Aedes aegypti
102. P. Thiyagarajan, S, Kamala kannan and K. Murugan (2006) Effect of leaf extracts of Leucas aspera and Azadirachta indica individually and synergistically on survival and development of mosquito larvae Anopheles stephensi (Diptera: Anophelinae)
103. S. Kamalakannan , K. Murugan and P. Thiyagarajan (2006) Effect of Azadirachta indica for the control of malarial vector Anopheles stephensi (Diptera: Anophelinae).
104. R.Vahitha and K. Murugan (2006) Smoke toxicity effect of plant products against filarial vector, Culex quinquefasciatus
105. R. Vahitha and K. Murugan (2006) Effect of plant extracts on growth and development control of filarial vector Culex quinquefasciatus
106. P. Murugan, L. Rajalakshmi, B. Vimala and K. Murugan (2006) Evaluation of larvicidal and repellent activity of Kirganelia reticulata baill.and Erythrina suberosa roxb.leaves against malarial vector mosquito Anopheles stephensi (l.).
107. V.Senthil Kumar and K.Murugan (2006) Efficacy of Bacillus thuringiensis and neem formulations against Helicoverpa armigera (HUBNER).
108. R. Uma Devi, K. Murgan and R. Radha (2006) Synergistic effects of botanicals on the repellency, toxicity, biology and damage assessment of bruchid beetle Callosobruchus maculatus.
109. R. Radha and K. Murugan (2006) Combined effect of plant extracts of Anisomeles malabarica (br.ex. sins) and Azadirachta indica (A.juss) on the ovipositional deterrancy, larval toxicity and repellency of the pulse beetle, Callosobruchus maculatus (Fabricus) (Coeloptera: Bruchidae)
110. B. Vimala and K. Murugan (2006) Studies on the host plant influences on the development and reproduction of Aphis craccivora predatory efficiency of Hippodamia convergens.
* Paper presented at the 6th International Congress on Dipterology was held at Fukuoka, Japan from 23-28, September, 2006.
111. Effect of neem seed kernel extract and neem based biopesticide, Nimbecidine for the control of Aedes aegypti.
112. Larvicidal activities of tradional medicinal plant, Protulaca oleracea against Aedes albopictus (Culicidae) and Paratanytarsus grimmii (Chironomidae)
113. Larvicidal and Pupicidal effect of Datura metal L., var. on filarial vector, Culex quinquefasciatus.
114. .Combined effect of Bacillus sphaericus and Achyranthes aspera on Culex quinquefasciatus Say.
115. Mosquitocidal effect of Murraya Koenigii Spreng, against Anopheles stephensi Liston.
116. Murugan K. (2006) Invited lecture “Botanicals control of mosquito” Japanese Chironomid meeting on 21st and 22nd September, 2006 at Fukuoka, Japan.
117. Murugan K. (2006) Invited lecture on “Botanical and microbial control of mosquito vectors” at the 8th International Symposium on Vectors and Vector-Borne Diseases from 13-15, October, 2006 at Centre for Research in medical Entomology (ICMR), Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.
118. Kamalakannan S. and Murugan K. (2006). Mosquitocidal effect of Tridax procumbens extract against dengue vector, Aedes aegypti.
119. Thiyagarajan P. Murugan K. and Sivaramakrishnan S. (2006) Larvicidal, pupicidal and repellency effect of Murraya koenigii and Bacillus thuringiensis var israelensis against dengue vector, Aedes aegypti.
* Paper presented at the International Conference in Zoology, was held during 19-22, 2006, at the Department of Zoology, Bangalore, India.
120. Murugan K. and Kamalakannan S. (2006) Effect of Novel Insecticide Spinosad and Azadiracthin for the control of malarial vector, Anopheles stephensi Liston
121. Kamalakannan S. and Murugan K. (2006) Larvicidal and adulticidal effect of fungal pathogen, Beauveria bassianna on malarial vector, Anopheles stephensi Liston.
122. Murugan K. and Kuppusamy C. (2006) Mosquitocidal effect of Cassia fistula against Bancraftian filariasis vector, Culex quinquefasciatus
Papers presented at the International conference on Biotechnological Approaches in Bioresoruce management (ICBABM-07) at Department of Biotechnology, Bharathiar University, Tiruchirappalli, 620 024, Tamil Nadu, India. 23rd-26th, January, 2007.
123. A. Vineetha and K. Murugan (2007) Smoke Toxicity Effect of Aegle marmelos and Toddalia asiatica against dengue vector, Aedes aegypti.
Paper presented at the International Conference on “Opportunities & Challenges in Biotechnology and Environmental Sciences” at Vellalar College for Women, Erode, Tamil Nadu, India from 22 and 23, Feburary, 2007.
124. A. Vineetha and K. Murugan Evaluation of repellent activity of Aegle marmelos and Toddalia asiatica against dengue vector, Aedes aegypti.
125. K. Murugan (2007) Paper presented on “Butterfly diversity and conservation” at the International Natural Resource management at the Department of Animal Science, Bharathidasan Univeristy, Tiruchy, India during 23-26, January, 2007.
126. Sivaramakrishnan, K Murugan, P. Thiyagarajan. (2007) Exploration of Neem limonoids & entomophagous nematodes for the control of Plutella xylostella L. paper presented at the 5th World Neem Conference, 21-24, November, 2007, Coimbatore-India.
127. Thiyagarajan, K. Murugan, and S. Sivaramakrishnan (2007) Amalgamation of Neem Principles & Entomopathogenic Nematode for Termites Management. Paper presented at the 5th World Neem Conference, 21-24, November, 2007, Coimbatore-India.
128. Murugan K. (2007) Neem and its effect on the mosquito vectors with special reference to development of Biopesticides. Paper presented at the 5th World Neem Conference, 21-24, November, 2007, Coimbatore-India.
129. Vineetha A. and Murugan K. (2008). Oviposition deterrent and skin repellent activities of clove oil against the dengue vector, Aedes aegypti Paper presented at the National Seminar on Current Trends in Environment and Biosafety (SCEB, 2008) 8TH and 9th March, 2008
130. P.Thiyagarajan, K.Murugan, S.Sivaramakrishnan “Larvicidal, Pupicidal and Repellency effect of Murraya koenigii and bacillus thuringiensis var.isrealensis against the dengue vector Aedes aegypti”. Proceeding of 8th International conference symposium on vector and vector borne diseases organized by Center for research in Medical Entomology, Indian council of medical research at Madurai from 13 to 15th October, 2006.Pp.188.
131. S.Kamalakannan, K.Murugan, P.Thiyagarajan. “Entomopathogenic fungi and neem based biopesticide for the control of Malarial, Filarial and Dengue vector in the endemic area of Tamil Nadu. International conference on Disaster Management at Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka on 9th to 11th December 2006. Online Sources.
Papers presented at International Congress of Global Warming on “Biodiversity of Insects: Management and Conservation” during 9th to 12th, February, 2009 at Bharathiar University Campus, Coimbatore-641 046, India.
132.Impact of Climate Change on the Malarial Vector, Anopheles stephensi.
133.Larvicidal, Fecundity and Longevity Effect of Bacterial Pesticide, Bacillus sphaericus on the Malarial Vector, Anopheles stephensi
134.Bacterial pesticide, Bacillus sphaericus showing larval toxicity, Fecundity and Longevity on the Dengue Vector, Aedes aegypti
135.Larvicidal, Pupicidal, Repellency and Developmental Activity of Spinosad on the Malarial Vector, Anopheles stephensi
136.Larvicidal and Pupicidal Activity of Moringa oleifera and Spinosad on the Malarial Vector Anopheles stephensi Listn
137.Larvicidal and Pupicidal Activity of Nimbicidine on the Malarial Vector, Anopheles stephensi
138.Mosquitocidal Activity of Aloe vera extract on the Malarial Vector, Anopheles stephensi
139.Effect of Kaempheria galangal on the Larvicidal, Pupicidal and Repellent Potential on Dengue Vector, Aedes aegypti (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae)
140.Impact of Climate change on the Filarial Vector, Culex quinquefasciatus
141.Larvicidal and Mosquito Repellent Activities of Pine oil (Pinus longifolia, Family: Pinaceae)
142.The Repellency and Larvicidal Effect of Certain Native Medicinal Plant’s Extracts on the Chikungyna Vector Aedes aegypti
143.Effect of Cissus quadrangularis L. Against the Filarial Vector, Culex quinquefasciatus (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae)
144.Moringa oleifera showing water purification and Mosquitocidal activity against Chikunguniya Vector, Aedes aegypti
145.Impact of Global Warming on the Biology and Infestation Pattern of Mealy Bug, Paracoccus marginatus on Cotton, Gossypium hirusutum
146.Effect of Global Warming on the Infection pattern Entomopathogenic Fungi on Mealy Bug, at different Agroclimatic Zone of Tamil Nadu, India
147.Biology and Host Plant Preference on Mealy Bug
148.Effect of Neem on Control of Cotton Mealy Bug, Ferrisia virgata
149.Effect of NPV on Biology of Cotton Pest, Spodoptera litura
150.Use of GIS for the Prediction of Mosquito Breeding and Botanical Management of Larvicidal and Pupicidal Population of Filarial vector, Culex quinquefasciatus.
20. BOARD OF EXAMINERS:
1. Microbiology, Biochemistry and Physiology - Bharathidasan University,
Tiruchirapalli, India.
2. Animal Physiology, Evolution, and Entomology - Annamalai University, India.
3. Entomology and Ecology - Madurai Kamaraj University,
Madurai, India.
4. Biotechnology, Entomology, Immunology - University of Madras, India.
and Genetics
5. Insect Pest Management and Sericulture - Tamil Nadu Agriculture University, Coimbatore, India.
21. technical paper handling for M.Sc., M.Phil. and Ph.D:
M. Sc. (Animal Science): Applied Entomology, Environmental Biology, Sericulture, Biodiversity and Conservation Biotechnology and Bio –Statistics.
M.Sc. (Animal Biotechnology): Molecular Entomology and Entomo-biotechnology.
M.Phil. and Ph.D.: Research Methodology, Recent Trends in Biology, Advances in
Insect Biology and Pest Control.
22. project evaluation committee member:
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi, India.
Central Sericultural Research & Training Institute, Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, India.
23. Adminstrative experience:
1. Worked as a Scientist – in – Charge at Regional Research Station, Indian Cardamom Research Institute, Spices Board, Government of India, from 12th August 1989 to 23 October 1990.
2. Worked as Warden, Men’s Hostel, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India during 1992-1993.
3. Worked as Warden, Post-graduate Hostel, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India during 1999-2000.
4. Incharge of Museum at the Department of Zoology, Bharathiar University and sharing the teaching, supervising M.Sc., M.Phil., and Ph.D. students at the Department of Zoology, Bharathiar University , Coimbatore, India.
5. Co-ordinator – UGC - SC/ST Remedial Coaching Centre, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India (from 2008 – till date …)
