KITHERIAN SAHAYARAJ Head and Associate Professor in Zoology, Former Dean of Sciences, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Palayamkottai – 627 002, Tamil Nadu, India (0462) 2542333 ®; 91 9443497192 (Mobile)/ Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
Fellow of Zoological Society of India (FZSI) Fellow of Society of Sciences (FSS) Fellow of Advanced Zoological Research (FAZ) Fellow of Society for Biocontrol Advancement (FBA) Fellow of Society for Applied Biotechnology (FABT) Fellow of National Academy of Biological Sciences (FNABS) https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kitherian_Sahayaraj http://msuniv.academia.edu/KSahayaraj/CurriculumVitae
http://livedna.org/91.2173
Overall Citations: 1926 /Impact factor: 41.92/168=0.249 H index: 19 /i10 Index: 62
EDUCATION D.Sc. in Zoology, 2017, University of Madras, India Title: Bioefficacy of Rhynocoris marginatus (Fab.) (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) on groundnut pests Ph.D. in Zoology, 1992, Madurai Karmaraj University, India Title: Bioecology, Ecophysiology and ethology of chosen predatory hemipterans and their potential in biological control (Insecta: Heteroptera: Reduviidae) PGDCA- Madurai Karmaraj University, India – First Class (2001) PGDPP- Annamali University, India – High first class with distinction (2008) M.Phil. in Zoology (specialization Entomology), Madurai Karmaraj University, India, - First Class (1998) M.Sc. in Zoology, Madurai Karmaraj University, India - First Class (1985) B.Sc. in Zoology, Madurai Karmaraj University, India - First Class (1982)
1 EMPLOYMENT RECORD
1. 23.06.98. (Lecturer) – Till date as Associate Professor and Head, Dept. of Zoology, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai-627002, Tamil Nadu, India – http://www.stxavierstn.edu.in/Departments/Zoology/staff.php 2. 18.11.93 to 13.09.94 – Lecturer (Leave Vacancy) at St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai 3. 28.11.94 to 22.06.98 – Lecturer (LLP Vacancy) at St. Joseph’s College, Trichy- 620002, Tamil Nadu, India 4. 06.09.93 to 17.11.93 – Lecturer (Self Financed Stream) at Kamaraj College, Tuticorin-628003, Tamil Nadu, India. 5. 01.07.92 to 30.06.93 – Lecturer (UGC FIP vacancy) at Arul Anandar College, Karumathur- 625514, Tamil Nadu, India.
Key Skills Design curriculum for zoology graduates Knowledge of basic as well as advanced experimental designs, developing and standardizing experiment protocols, and summarizing results for reports and refereed publications Experience in basic and applied, molecular biology and data analysis using SPSS. Conducting training programmes to graduates, research scholars and faculty members Designing and conducting laboratory, screen house and field experiments with biological insecticides, entomopathogens, and biocontrol agent like 2iopestic predator Production of peanut and cotton plants using ecofriendly practices Extension entomology (conducting survey, communicating with growers, taken up the researchers and extension agents, and organizing farmers field school) Planning, executing, data analyzing, writing, editing and publishing research and common plant protection articles
2 PATENT DETAILS
1. Pesticide formulations and process of preparation thereof – India Patent Application No.: 1573/CHE/2015 (dated March 26, 2015) 2. Seaweeds Pesticide for Crop Pest and Phytopathogens Management – 5794/CHE/2014 (1/12/2014)
Courses thought B.Sc. –Invertebrata, Cell and Molecular Biology, Fundamentals of Computer, Microbiology; Insect Diversity and Management
M.Sc. –Environmental Biotechnology; Insect Pest Management; Animal Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
M.Phil.-Research Methodology, Applied Entomology
Ph.D. –Applied Microbiology, Basic and Applied Entomology, Recent trend in Biotechnology
Reorganization from Indian institutions/Universities/colleges
1. University of Calicut, Kerala, India – Examiner for Ph.D. thesis evaluation 2. University of Kerala, Kerala, India – Examiner for M. Phil. And Ph.D. thesis evaluation & Confidencial works (4/9/18-EB III/2/2018) 3. Shiva University, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India – Examiner for Ph.D. thesis evaluation (Three) 4. Bharathidhasan University, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India – Resource Person in M. Phil.- Zoology and Biochemistry (2005 – 2007) and Recognized M. Phil. Guide. 5. Manonmanium Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India – Resource Person in M. Sc.- Environmental Biotechnology (2006 – 2007). 6. Periyar University, Tamil Nadu – Recognized as M. Phil guide. 7. Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore – Examiner of M.S (by research) and Ph.D. 8. University of Mysore, Karnataka – Ph. D. Examiner 9. Thiagarajar College, Madurai 625 009- M.Phil. Examiner 10. Karpagam University, Coimbatore -641 021 – M.Phil/Ph.D. guide
3 11. Annamali University, Chidambaram – 608 002- Ph.D. thesis evaluation 12. Madurai Kamarajar University, Ph.D. thesis evaluation and examiner 13. University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore (Agricultural Sciences Question Paper setting – 2016) 14. Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai (Ph.D. thesis evlaution August 2017) 15. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tiruenveli-12 a. Conducted M.Phil. and Ph.D. Qualification Inerview, MS University, Tiruneveli- 12 on 18.05.2018, 24.11.2018, 23.3.2019 b. Equivalancy committee member - B.Sc. Biochemistry to B.Sc. Zoology, MS University, Tiruneveli-12 held on 23.10.2018 16. Sadakathaulla Appa College, Tiruenveli-11 conducted doctoral committee meeting (Reg. No. 18211192192024) on 13.8.2018. 17. Scott Christian College, Nagercoil-629003- Valuation and conduct of viv –voce for M.Phil. Zoology on 21 & 22. 5.2018 18. Tea Research Association, West Bengal -Identificiation of Reduviid (AD/082/5262) 19. Tamil Nadu Publich Service Commission, Chennai – confidencial works (2.4.2018- 6.4.2018; 24.9.2018 to 26.9.2018) 20. St. Jude’s College, Thoothoor-629176 -Subject Expert in Zoology, Selection Committee – 19/4/2018
4 Academic oriented Programme Attended
1. UGC-question bank workshop in Zoology-Phase II at Department of Zoology, St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai from 20 – 23 January 1999. 2. Orientation Programme for College / University Teachers – from 05.05.1999 to 01.06.1999 at Academic Staff College, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Tamil Nadu. 3. Human Right Education by St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai from 27 – 28 August 1999. 4. National Seminar Frame – work of education for the Indian context (A new prospective). St. Joseph’s College, Trichy – 2 December 4-6. 1999. 5. Madurai Jesuit Higher Education Commission Lecturers Meet at Chennai from 24 – 25 June 2000. 6. Refresher Course in Life Sciences – from 03.01.2004 to 24.01.2004 at Academic Staff College, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. 7. National Seminar on ―Quality Sustenance and Quality Enhancement in the Post- Accreditation Context‖ conducted at St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai, India. From 9th and 10th September 2005. 8. Refresher Course in Bioinformatics – from 31.01.2006 to 20.01.2006 at Academic Staff College, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore Tamil Nadu. 9. Curriculum development – New Perspectives and innovative approaches by St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai from 21 – 22 September 2007. 10. Teacher empowerment for classroom effectiveness from 1 and 2 February 2008 at St. Xavier’s College (autonomous), Palayamkottai – 627 002. 11. NAAC sponsored National conference on ―Quality initiatives for student support and progression‖, St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai from 4 – 5 December 2009. 12. National workshop on ICT enabled teaching-learning through smart class room facility by IQAC, St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai on 27/09/2011. 13. Innovations in curriculum designing under-choice0based credit system by IQAC, St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai on 7th December, 2011. 14. Orientation programme for teachers, by IQAC, St. Xavier’s College, and Palayamkottai on 15th June, 2012.
5 15. Orientation programme for teachers, by IQAC, St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai on 21st January, 2014. 16. National seminar on Innovations in student-centered teaching-learning process in 21st century St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai on 29-30 January, 2015. 17. Seminar on Teachers on Psychology of Students – IQAC, St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai on 30th September 2016.
Administrative Assignments at St. Xavier’S College
1. Head, Department of Zoology (since June 2017 to date) 2. Dean of Faculty of Sciences from June 2013- May 2015 3. Research Cell – member (June 2008 to till date) 4. UG, PG Planning board and Additional Grant – Member – UGC- Plan XI (2007- 2012) and XII (2013-2015) 5. College Magazine Committee- Member (2010-2011) 6. Curriculum Developmental Cell, Member (2011-2015; 2017-2018) 7. Planning and Evaluation Committee – Member (2009-2010; 2012-2015) 8. St. Xavier’s College Governing Body – Member (2013-2015) 9. Examination Committee – Member (2013-2015) 10. IQAC, Member -2013-2015 11. Academic Council – Member Secretary (2013-2015), Member (2017-2018) 12. College council – Member (2017-2018) 13. Overall coordinator –Star College Scheme- sponsored by DBT, Govt. of India [23rd September 2014 to 8th June 2015) 14. Chairman, Central Valuation, Zoology Borad, St. Xavier’s College, Palyamkottai – Odd semester (2016-17, 2017-18) & Even Semester (2016-17)
6 Membership in Board of Studies
1. Member – Board of Studies, Department of Zoology, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai – 627 002, Tamil Nadu from June 1998 to till date. 2. Member – Board of Studies, Department of Zoology, PSG Arts and Science College (Autonomous), Coimbatore from 2008 to 2011. 3. Member – Board of Studies, Department of Zoology (UG Board), Ayyanandar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi -626 124 from 2010 to 2012. 4. Member – Board of Studies, Department of Zoology (PG Board), Ayyanandar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi -626 124 from 2012 to 2014. 5. Member – Board of Studies, Department of Zoology (UG Board), Ayyanandar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi -626 124 from 2014 to 2016. 6. Subject Expert – Board of Studies, Department of Zoology (UG Board), Sadakathullah Appa College, Rahmath Nagar, Kamaraj Nagar, Tirunelveli-627011, Tamil Nadu 627011 (2015-2018). 7. External expert, Board of Studies in Zoology, UG, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli (01.01.2016-31.12.2018). 8. Member, Board of Studies in Zoology, M.Phil. and Ph.D. course work, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli (01.05.2018-31.04.2021). 9. Subject Expert, Board of Studies in Zoology, Sri Ramasamy Naidu Memorial College, Sattur-626 2013, Tamil Nadu (From January 2019 to December 2021). 10. Academic Council Member, Sri Parasakthi College for Women (Autonomous), Coutrallam (2019-2022).
7 Relevant experience / training Laboratory rearing of lepidopteron pest were acquired from Entomology Research Institute Chennai. Plant products – Preparation and spraying methods Laboratory rearing of reduviids, release and biocontrol potential evaluation Behavioural, chemical, microbiological and biological bioassays of pest and predators Capable of conducting farmers training cum demonstration programme Training programme on IPM in paddy, cotton, groundnut and pulses at Killikulam Agricultural College and Research Institute, Killikulam, Tirunelveli District Short-term Training course on Post harvest technology, Central Paddy Processing Research Centre, Thanjoore, Tamil Nadu from 24.4.2003 to 26.04.2003. Training on insect pest, disease management and agronomy practices at Faculty of Agriculture, Annanmalai University, Annamalai from 29 January to 7th February 2009 Training on EXCEL and SPSS, Department of Zoology, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai on 8th and 9th January 2018.
Training in Molecular Techniques
1. State level workshop on Immunological techniques – two weeks, The American College, Madurai from 1-13 May 2000. 2. Training on ―Advanced Techniques on Molecular Biology‖, Lark Training and Research Institute, Chennai from 1.6.2006 to 13.6.2006. 3. Training on ―Molecular Biology Techniques‖, Medax Biotech India Pvt Ltd, Chennai (3 days). 4. Advanced Training in molecular biology by Helini biomolecules, Chennai at Sri Paramakalyani College, Alwarkuruchi-627 412 from 30 July and 1st August 2007. 5. Training course on Arthropod Endocrine Research, conducted by Centre for arthropod bioresources and biotechnology and Rajiv Ghandi Centre for Biotechnology, Tiruvanathapuram from 17th to 31st March 2008 6. Training on Animal Cell Culture at UGC-Network Centre, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai from 12 – 14 November, 2014.
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EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBER
The Managing Editor, Journal of Biopesticides [H index 13] (1.1.2007 to 31.12.2017) Editor–in-Chief – Journal of Biopesticides (1.1.2018 onwards)
Editor 1. Journal of Agricultural Science and Food Technology (JAFST) ISSN: 2465-7522- http://www.pearlresearchjournals.org/journals/jasft/editors.html
Associate Editor
2. Communication In Biometry And Crop Science, Warsaw Agricultural University, Poland (2010) 3. Journal of Pradushan Nirmulan, India (ISSN NO- 0972-8902) (2011) 4. Eurasian Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine (1818-6769) (1/9/2007- 1/9/2009) 5. International Journal of Mosquito Research [http://www.dipterajournal.com/board.html] – June 2014 onwards 6. Asian Journal of Biochemistry (Technical editor from November 2008 to October 2011) Associate Editor from 1st November 2015 onwards 7. Journal of Entomology (http://scialert.net/eboardlivedna.php?issn=1812- 5670&id=91.2173) from 1st November 2015 onwards 8. Asian Journal of Animal Sciences (http://scialert.net/eboardlivedna.php?issn=1819- 1878&id=91.2173)- 1st November 2015 onwards 9. Asian Journal of Biological Sciences (http://scialert.net/eboard.php?issn=1996-3351)- 1st November 2015 onwards 10. Research Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (http://scialert.net/eboard.php?issn=1996-5044)- 1st November 2015 onwards 11. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies – (Ref. AKINIK/LM/84) dated 18-Oct-2016 (http://www.entomoljournal.com/board) 12. Microbial Bioactives (http://microbialbioactives.emanresearch.org/Journal-Info- Microbial%20Bioactives.html)
Senior Editoral Board Member
13. American Journal of Current Biology – Senior Editorial Board Member (http://ivyunion.org/index.php/ajcurrb/about/editorialTeam)
Editorial Board Member
14. Journal of Biological Sciences (Regional Editor, Technical Editor –ISSN-1727-3048) (http://www.scialert.com/eboard) 15. International Journal of Agriculture Technology- since November 2008 16. American Journal of Biosciences (ISSN:2330-0159) – http://www.sciencepublishinggroup.com/journal/editorialboard.aspx?journalid=219 (2014-2016)
9 17. American Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ISSN:2331-0685)- http://www.sciencepublishinggroup.com/journal/editorialboard.aspx?journalid=226 (2014-2016) 18. Journal of Enzymology and Metabolism- http://www.opensciencepublications.com/indian-journals1/journal-of-enzymology- and-metabolism/editorial-board (ISSN 2455-4774) 19. International Journal of Zoology and Animal Biology https://medwinpublishers.com/IZAB/editorial-board.php (ISSN: 2639-216X
Technical Editor 20. Journal of Applied Sciences (ISSN 1812-5654) (November 2008 to October 2011) 21. Asian Journal of Plant Sciences (November 2008 to October 2011)
Editorail and review board member 22. Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment – http://world- food.net/products/scientific-journal-jfae/editorial-board/ 23. Angewandten Biologie Forschung (ISSN-2321-1733)- http://www.ctbscience.com/index.php/ct-menu-item-2/ct-menu-item-3
[email protected] REVIEVER OF THE REPUTED JOURNALS Publisher Journal Name Reference /Date of submission Journal of Biologically Active TBAP-2013-0039 (4/7/2014) Products from Nature Pharmaceutical Biology NPHB-2015-0879 (7/5/2015) Journal of Plant Interactions TJPI-2016-0042 (15/7/2016) Journal: Nanotechnology review NTREV.2014.0005 (4/3/2014)
Pest Management Sciences PM 13-0698 (20/2/2014) PM-14-0497(12/09/2014) PEST-D-17-00093 (17/4/17) Journal of Food Processing and Preservation JFPP-08-14-0492. (8/11/2014) Agricultural and Forest Entomology AFE(2014)2145 (20/8/2014) Agricultural and Forest Entomology AFE (2016) 2758 (22/11/2016) Journal of Applied Microbiology JAM-2017-2307 (29/1/2018) LAM-2017-1031 (06-JUL-2017) Photobiology B: Biology JPHOTOBIOL-D-13-00232 (15/3/2014) Journal of Photochemistry and JPHOTOBIOL-D-14-00220. Photobiology B: Biology (27/7/2014) Pesticide Biochemistry and PESTBIO-D-14-00131 (27/6/2014) Physiology PESTBIO-D-14-00390 (9/1/2015) PESTBIO-D-14-00408 (7/3/2015)
10 Spectrochimica Acta Part A: SAA-D-16-00451(12/4/2016) Molecular And Biomolecular SAA-D-16-01957 (29/30/16) Spectroscopy SAA-D-18-02205 (7/12/18)
Crop Protection CROPRO-D-17-00722 (17/8/2017) CROPRO-D-18-00713 (28/7/18) Animal Reproduction Science ANIREP_2019_64 (25/2/2019) Venezuelan Entomotropica (19/11/2014) Society of Entomology Journal of Insects MS ID (536263)- 16/11/2014
Journal of Nanoscience and JNN151129. (31/12/2015) Nanotechnology
Current bioactive compounds BSP-CBC-2015-137(16/3/2016)
European Journal of Entomology EJE-17-229 (24/1/2018)
IET Nanobiotechnology NBT-2018-0015 (8/2/2018) Journal of Environmental Biology MRN/530. (11/4/2014) MRN-303 (10/4/2016)
Indian Journal of Experimental EB140203 (8/12/2014). Biology IJEB EB160606-03 (27/8/2016) Agriculture Science Digest NO.D-4303. (7/4/2016) Legume Research LR-3980 (9/23/2018) LR-4041 (21/11/18) Indian Journal Of Agricultural A -4600 (5/10/2016)
Research International Food Research IFRJ16848 (11/11/2016) Journal International Journal of Mosquito (30/4/2015) Research THE ENTOMOBRASILIS (7/4/2016) Waveland Journal of Terrestrial and Marine JTMR-2001-2017 (11/4/2017) Scientific Research Publications Polish Academy Journal of Plant Protection JPPR-D-17-00074 (13/9/2017) of Science and Research
Polish Society of Plant Protection.
11 Membership in Professional and Scientific Bodies International Council Asian Council of Sceince Editors – till December 31, 2018
Associations 1. Heteropterist Association, Connecticut University, U.S.A. 2. Bioscience Research Association, India 3. Plant Protection Association of India, India 4. Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA)
Academy 1. Indian Academy of Entomology, India. 2. National Environmental Science Academy (NESA), India 3. National Academy of Biological Sciences (NABS), India (LM -039-10)
Societies 1. Indian Society for Biocontrol Advancement, 2. Society of Pure and Applied Science, 3. Society of Soil Biology and Ecology, India. 4. Indian Society of Entomology, India 5. International Society for Pest Information (ISPI) (ID=16871) 6. Asian Council of Science Editors, KSA 7. International Society of Zoological Sciences (ISZS), China (1013-I)
Other scientific organizations 1. FASOHD CECRI, India 2. Cereals and Legumes Asia Network, India. 3. SHASHPA, IARI, New Delhi. 4. Insect and Environment Network, India 5. Journal of Current Science, India
Fellow in National Scientific Societies 1. Fellow of Zoological Society of India (FZSI) – 1999 2. Fellow of Society of Sciences (FSS) – 2002 3. AZRA Fellowship Award – 2006 4. Fellow of Society for Biocontrol Advancement, Bangalore – FBA – 2010 5. Fellow of Society for Applied Biotechnology, India – FABT – 2010 6. Fellow of National Academy of Biological Sciences (FNABS) – 2011
12 Visits to other countries
1. Visited Vienna, Austria during October, 2010 to attend IOBC-AMRQC Working Group Conference 2. Visited Shenzhen, China during July 2017 to attend XIX International Botanical Congress held from 23-29 July 2017.
Mentor for Visiting Stuents, Scholar-Scientist
1. Mr. R. Raji, M.Sc. student, Department of Biotechnology, Arulmigu Pannirupadi Ayyan College, Nanguneri during the academic year 2008-2009 on Bionanomaterials-synthesis and characterization 2. Ms. M. Roobadevii, M.Sc. student, Department of Biotechnology, Nandha Arts and Science College, Erode – 638 052 – 2009 to 2010 academic year trained on Bionanomaterials. 3. Ms. B. Geetha, M.Sc. student, Department of Biotechnology, Nandha Arts and Science College, Erode – 638 052 – 2009 to 2010 academic year trained on Bionanomaterials 4. Ms. T. Rani, M.Sc. student, Department of Biotechnology, Nandha Arts and Science College, Erode – 638 052 – 2009 to 2010 academic year trained on Bionanomaterials 3. Mr. Echoreobia Christopher Ogbuji, Entomologist, Department of Crop Science and Technology, School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 1526, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria from 15.5.2012 to 6.11.2012. 4. Dr Koffi Eric Kwadjo, Plant Protection/Entomologist, University Nangui Abrogoua 01 BP 3594 Abidjan 01 Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria from 09.10.2013 to 04.01.2014 5. Dr. Ponsankar Athirstam, SERB National Post-Doctoral Fellowship (File Number: PDF/2016/002902), DST, Govt. of India from 1st April 2017 to till date
13 Research Grants Secured as Principal Investigator (171.74 Lakhs)
DOE’n Scheme (July 1988 – July 1991) – Conservation and Augmentation of predaceous bugs – JRF & SRF S. Agency & Ref. Title Amount Year NO number Rs. 1. AIACHE, New Delhi Biocontrol potential 0008000 July 1992 to (J/RC/93) evaluation of Rhynocoris June 1993 marginatus (Fab.) Completed 2. DST, New Delhi Integration of biocontrol 0266000 December (HR/OY/Z-13/ 96) agent, plant products and 1996 trap crops on the chosen September groundnut pest management 1999 Completed 3 CSIR, New Delhi Mass production and 0607000 June 2000 (37/1046/00-EMR I) integration of 14iopestic June 2003 predators in IPM Completed 4 DBT, New Delhi Role of 14iopestic predators 0612000 November (BT/PR/1337/ on groundnut pest 2000 AGR/05/084/98) management October 2003 Completed 5 DST, New Delhi Identification and application 0728000 February 2002 (SP/SO/C-51/99) of fern constituents for the February 2005 control of Helicoverpa Completed armigera and Spodoptera litura 6 IFS, Sweden Interactions of Rhynocoris 0526000 September (C/3316-1) marginatus (Fab.) with its 2002 target prey October 2003 Completed 7 CSIR, New Delhi Synthesis of artificial diet for 0886941 19.05.2004 to (37(1166)/03/EMR-II) 14iopestic mass production 31.05.2007 Completed 8 MEATrust, Chennai Irrigation methods, IPM and 0100000 16.12.2006 to Proposal 0607/2006 non-IPM based pest 15.12.2007 management on economic Completed analyses of groundnut cultivator’s in Tirunelveli district 9 DST, New Delhi Reduviid Salivary Toxin and 2317000 1.02. 2008 – (SR/SO/AS-33/2006) its Zootoxic effects on 31.01. 2011 Polyphagous Pests Completed 10 CSIR, New Delhi Augmentative biological 1241310 1.04. 2009 – 37/1043/08/EMR II control evaluation of reduviids 31.03. 2012 on cotton pests Completed
14 11 MoEs, New Delhi Evaluation and utilization of 2191056 1.06. 2009 – F.No. 14/23/2008- algal seaweeds for biocides 31.05. 2012 ERS/RE Completed 12 MEFS, New Delhi Biodiversity of predatory 1643866 1.09. 2009 – Ref No. hemipteran insects in southern 30.08. 2012 MRDF/01/33/P/07 western Ghats and their utility completed in biological control 13 DST/TDD/2K12/173(G)* Socio-Economic 3470000 July, 2013- empowerment of self-help June 2016 As Co-PI group (SHG) women in completed STAND adopted villages through compost, biofertilizer, and biogas production in Tirunelveli district in Tamil Nadu 14 BT/PR11535/AAQ/3/ Macro-algal seaweed tannins 2576800 1st July 2016 697/2014 as 15iopesticides for cotton On going pests and phytopathogens management Total grant 17173973
Financial assistance received for other Activities (12.43 lakhs)
S.No Event / Activity Agency Grant (INR) 1 Biopesticides International Conference TNSCST, Govt. of 20000 (BIOCICON-2007), 28 – 30 November 2007 Tamil Nadu 2 Biopesticides International Conference DST, Govt. of 75000 (BIOCICON-2007), 28 – 30 November 2007 India, New Delhi 3 Biopesticides International Conference CSIR, Govt. of 10000 (BIOCICON-2007), 28 – 30 November 2007 India, New Delhi 4 Lab to land programme, Academic year 2007 – UGC under CPE 30000 2008 grant, New Delhi 5 Dissemination of Innovative technology (DIT), TNSCST, Tamil 40000 2009 Nadu 6 Second Biopesticides International Conference CSIR, Govt. of 50000 (BIOCICON-2009), 26 – 28 November 2009 India, New Delhi 7 BIOCICON-2009 TNSCST, Govt. of 10000 Tamil Nadu 8 BIOCICON-2009 Ministry of Earth 100000 Science, Govt. of India 9 BIOCICON-2009 ICAR, Govt. of 50000 India, New Delhi 10 To attending 12th Workshop of the IOBC- DST, Govt. of 43000
15 AMRQC Working Group, Vienna India, New Delhi 11 To conduct Third Biopesticides International CSIR, Govt. of 50000 Conference (BIOCICON-2011), 28 – 30 India, New Delhi November 2011 12 BIOCICON-2011 CIMR, Govt. of 50000 India, New Delhi 13 BIOCICON-2011 DST, Govt. of 100000 India, New Delhi 14 BIOCICON-2011 TNSCST, Govt. of 10000 Tamil Nadu 15 To conduct short term training programme DBT, Govt. of 200000 (STTP) for college teachers on India, New Delhi Bionanomaterails for pest and disease management from 14-30 May, 2013 16 Fourth Biopesticides International Conference TWAS, Italy 180000 (BIOCICON-2013) from 28 – 30 November US$ 3000.00 2013 17 BIOCICON-2013 DST, Govt. of India 75000 18 BIOCICON-2013 CSIR, Govt. of 20000 India 19 BIOCICON-2013 TNSCST, Govt. of 20000 Tamil Nadu
20 Training on Biopesticide Formulation DIT programme 10000 TNSCST, Govt. of Tamil Nadu 21 Zoology Congress-2018 SERB, DST, Govt. 100000 of India 22 Travel grant to attend IBC at China UGC, New Delhi 045447 23 Referesher course on Insect Bio-resoruces – Indian Academy 756000 18th to 31 August 2018 of Sceinces, Govt of India 23 BIOCICON-2019 100000 Total grant 2144447
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Seminar Conducted/organizational role
1. Registration and souvenir preparation in-charge, National symposium on natural resources management system held at St. Joseph’s College, Tirchirapalli 620002 from February 26 to 28th 1997. 2. Organizing secretary - National seminar on technology and management of bioresources held at Department of Advanced Zoology and Biotechnology, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai from 21 to 22 March 2005. 3. Co-coordinator, Science and Technology Exhibition, International Conference on Marine and Terrene Ecology conducted at St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai, India. From 17th – 19th January 2006. 4. Executive Member, National conference on Aquaculture CONFAQUA 2006 St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai, India. From 15th – 17th February 2006. 5. Organizing secretary – Biopesticide International Conference (BIOCICON-2007) from 28 to 30 November 2007. 6. Executive Member, National seminar on environmental toxicology (Entox-2009) from 26 – 27 February 2009. 7. Organizing Committee Member - Environmental protection and awareness programme among school children and college students–08.03.2010, St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai. 8.Organizing Secretary–Second Biopesticide International Conference (BIOCICON2009) from 26 to 28 November 2009. 9. Organizing Secretary – Third Biopesticide International Conference (BIOCICON2011) from 28 – 30 November 2011. 10. Organizing committee member – National seminar on Biodiversity and bioresource: A Fragile balance, Dept. of Zoology, St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai from 25 & 26, February, 2013. 11.Organizing Secretary – Fourth Biopesticide International Conference (BIOCICON2013) from 28 – 30 November 2013. 12. Organizing committee member – National seminar on recent trends in endocrinology, Dept. of Zoology, St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai from 24 & 25, February, 2014.
17 13.Organizing Secretary – Regional Seminar on Environmental Management – 07/03/2014, St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai 14.Chairman, Interaction Between Plants and Insects in XIX International Botanical Congress, Shenzhen, China in 2017 (23-29 July 2017). 15. Intertnational Organizing Committee member - Sixth International Conference on Integration of Science and Technology for Sustainable Development 2017, November 24-26, 2017, Philipines. 16. Advisory committee member: International conference on Materials, emereging- devices and energy-efficient technologies, St. Xavier’s College of Enginerring, Nagercoil from 5-6 October 2017. 17. Organizing Secretary: Zoology Congress-2018, St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai from 10-13 January 2018. 18. Organizing Secretary-BIOCICON2019, AMITY Institute of Biotechnology, AMITY University, Chhattishgarh, from 6-8 March, 2019
CHAIRED/CO-CHAIRED IN CONFERENCES
1. Chaired a session in National seminar on Biotechnological management of nematode pests and scope of entomopathogenic nematodes from 21 – 22 November, 2005 at Casted Auditorium, Chennai 2. National symposium on Non-chemical insect pest management from February 5 – 6, 2009 at Entomology Research Institute, Loyola College – 600 034, Chennai. 3. National conference on ―Interplay of Chemical and Biological Science‖ from January 6 – 8, 2010 at Department of Zoology, Thiruvalluavar University, Vellore. 4. State Level Seminar on ―Recent trends in Microbiology‖ on 12th March, 2010 at Sadakathulla Appa College, Tiruneveli. 5. National seminar on Harmful/beneficial insects of agricultural importance with special reference to the nuisance pest Luprops tristis in rubber plantations. On 17 to 18th February 2011 at St. Joseph’s College, Calicut. 6. National Conference on Frontier Areas in Applied Zoology from 15-17, March, 2012 at Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi – 626 124. Sponsored by UGC.
18 7. Chaired a session in National conference on biodiversity and bio-resources: A fragile balance. 25-26, February, 2013, St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai-627002, India sponsored by UGC and DST, Govt. of India. 8. Chaired a symposium on Bionanomaterials for pest and disease management at Fourth Biopesticide International Conference. 28-30 November 2013, St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai-627002, India sponsored by CSIR and DST, Govt. of India. 9. Chaired UGC sponsored National Seminar on Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of Marine Resources, January 22-23, 2015, T.D.M.N.S.College, T.Kallikulam - 627 113, Tamil Nadu, India. 10. Chaired UGC sponsored national seminar on Innovations in students-centred teaching-learning process in 21st century, 29-30th January 2015, St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai-627002. 11. Chaired Phytochemical-based Pesticides Session in Insects and their environment Friendly Management held on 1st and 2nd February 2018 at Entomology Research Institute, Loyola College, Chennai. 12. Co-chared -Plant products in Vector & Disease management, National conference on Emerging trends in Phyto Pesticides and Pheromone Research "PHYTOPHEROCON 2019" 3-4 January 2019, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar – 608002 13. Co-chared–Naturl Enemeies session, BIOCICON2019, AMITY Institute of Biotechnology, AMITY University, Chhattishgarh, from 6-8 March, 2019.
19 DISTINCTION/AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
1987 M.Sc. University Fifth Rank and College First 1996 Young Scientist Award by Department of Science and Technology, India 1996 Rev.Fr. Rajarathnam Research Award by St.Joseph’s college, Trichy 1997 Biography included in the 14th issue of who’s who in the world. 1998 Biography included in the International Biographical Center. 2003 St. Xavier’s College Science research Award 2004 St. Xavier’s College Science research Award 2006 AZRA Fellow 2008 Hyoshi Environmentalist Award, Japan 2008 Scientists of the year – 2008, NESA, New Delhi 2009 Best Researcher in Science, St. Xavier’s College 2009 Life time achievement by St. Xavier’s College Aluminum Association – January 26, 2009 2010. YOUNG IOBC award - Travel grants by IOBC-AMRQC Working Group 2011. Young Achievers Award-2010 by SADHNA, Solan 2012. Leading Scientists of the Year – 2012, International Biography Centre, England 2013. Rashtriya Gaurav Award, Indian International Friendship Society, New Delhi 2014. Leading Scientist of the year -2013, International Biography Centre, England 2015. Best Science Researcher Award, St. Xavier’s College 2016. Best Scientist by Education Expo TV, New Delhi & EET CRS research team 2017. Excellent Scholar Award by XIX International Botanical Congress (IBC 2017), Shenzhen, China 2018. IBC 2017 travel grant by UGC, New Delhi
20 GUEST LECTURES DELIVERED 1. Integrated Pest Management in Dept. of Botany, St. Joseph’s College, Trichy – 2 on 06.02.1999. 2. Mass multiplication of reduviid bugs in Central Integrated Pest Management Center, Trichy – 620 020 on 01.10.1997 3. Insect Control in Dept. of Chemistry, St. Mary’s College, Tuticorin – 627 001 on 19.12.1994. 4. Sericulture in SHEPHERD Training Programme in sericulture, St. Joseph’s College, Trichy – 620 002 on 19.12.1994. 5. Save small animals and Ecological balance – in Dept. of English, Arul Anandar College, Karumathur – 626 514, 1993. 6. Biological control of Helicoverpa armigera Hubner by three assassin bugs. In TNAU Regional research station, Virudhachalam 606 001 on 10th March 1992. 7. Bioinformatics – Basic Concepts In Valedictory Function of Zoology Association, St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai on March 2006. 8. Insect Bioresources. In Vocational Training Programme on Bioresources at St. John’s College, Palayamkottai on 16.05.2006. 9. Green Biopesticdes” at Department of Chemistry, St. Mary’s College, Thoothukudi on 2nd March 2007. 10. Water – sanitation – diseases – TNSCST Science and Sanitation 11. Bioinformatics – basic and applied, Sara Tucker College (Autonomous), Tiruneveli on 1.2.2012 12. Biological application of bugs, Dr. Salim Ali Zoological Society, Dr. Zadir Hu College, Ilayankudi on 4.10.2012 13. Bioinformatics-Alignment, VOC College, Thoothukudi on 19.10.2012 14. Valedictory address –Bio-Nanomaterials, Zoology Association, St. Jude’s College, Thuthur on 13.02.2017. 15. Moth Awareness Programme - Moth distribtion, diversity and Conservation – Govt. Museum, Palayamkottai on 10th Augusst 2018.
21 Invited lectures in conferences/symposium/training programme
1. Utilization of phytoecdysteriods (PEs) in ecofriendly pest management in National symposium on Non-chemical insect pest management from February 5 – 6, 2009 at Entomology Research Institute, Loyolla College, Chennai – 600 034. 2. Insect resistant crops – a need for next green revaluation – in National conference on Biotechnological approaches to next green revolution from March 2 – 3, 2009 at Department of Plant Biology and Biotechnology, Loyola College, Chennai – 600 034. 3. Rhynocoris marginatus (Fab). (Hemiptera : Reduviidae) a potential biological control agent for pest management National conference on interplay of chemical and biological science from January 6 – 8, 2010 at Department of Zoology, Thiruvalluavar University, Vellore. 4. Formulation of botanicals for pest management. Entrepreneurship development programme manual for biologists. September 23-25 2009 at P.G & Research Department of Advanced Zoology and Biotechnology, Govt Arts College for men (Autonomous), Nandanam, Chennai 600 035. 5. ―Botanical-based Biopesticides in Insect Pest Management’ was delivered to DST sponsored SERC school of Green Chemistry on 17.12.2009 at School of Chemistry, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai. 6. Metarhizium anisophilae (Metschnikof) Sorokin – biological control potential basic and applied aspects - State Level Senior on Recent Trends in Microbiology, Sadakadulla Appa College, Palaymkottai on 12th March 2010 7. Hunter reduviids in pest management for plantation crops. National seminar on Harmful/beneficial insects of agricultural importance with special reference to the nuisance pest Luprops tristis in rubber plantations. On 17 to 18th February 2011 at St. Joseph’s College, Calicut 8. Key Note Address on Utilization of Hunter Reduviids in Pest Management Programme, National Conference on Frontier Areas in Applied Zoology from 15-17, March, 2012 at Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi – 626 124. Sponsored by UGC.
22 9. Invited Lecture on Bionano materials: synthesis and application at National seminar on New Materials Research and Nano technology, Govt. Arts College, Ooty, Tamil Nadu during September 12-14, 2012. 10. Invited lecture on Multifaceted Diversity and Utilization of Hunter Reduviids in pest management in National Conference on Biodiversity conservation, and sustainable utilization, October 11-12, 2012 at Department of Botany. Pasumpon Thiru Muthuramalinga Thevar Memorial College, Kamuthi,Tamil Nadu. 11. Bionanomaterials at National symposium on Nanoscience" to be held on November 29, 2012 at St. Mary's College (Autonomous), Tuticorin. 12. Invited lecture on Insect threads and benefits in agriculture in the National Seminar on Environmental education – challenges and practices, St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai on 10th January, 2013. 13. Plenary address on Marine macroalgae for cotton disease management, Plenary address at National Symposium on “Herbs: A Natural wonder for disease and pest control” held on 20th August 2013 at Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India 14. Major and minor research project for staff members of Sadakadulla Appa College, Palayamkottai 15. Invited lecture on Bionanmomaterials for sustainable development. National Symposium on ―Biotechnology for Sustainable Community Livelihood (BSCL- 2014)" held on 24th January 2014 Annai Velankanni College, Tholayavattam, Tamil Nadu, India. 16. Inaugural Address (Employability of Agriculture Graduates)- Agriculture College and Research Institute (TNAU), Killikulam on 25.03.2014. 17. Invited lecture on Conservation of marine algae in UGC sponsored National Seminar on Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of Marine Resources, January 22-23, 2015, T.D.M.N.S.College, T.Kallikulam - 627 113, Tamil Nadu, India 18. Insect as natural bio-resources in State Level Seminar on Applied Zoology at Annai Velankanni College, Tholayavattam-629 187 on 18th September, 2015. 19. Invited lecture on Research Funding – for Faculty members of Sciences, MDT Hindu College, Tirunelveli-10 on 22.9.2015
23 20. Valedictory address National seminar on bio-enterophonerialship. Department of Botany, Holy Cross College, Tiruchiorapalli, 12/2/2016 21. Invited lecture on Reduviids: an ignored bio-control agent in pest management, Post- graduate students specialization in Entomology, Kerala Forest Research Institute, Thurssure on 21st March, 2016 22. Invited lecture on Bionanomaterials in Seminar on Industrial Process and Bionanomaterials at Govindammal Aditanar College for Women, Tiruchendur - 628215 on 25/1/201. 23. Keynote address: Chemical language of plant communication at Multidisciplinary National Conference on research in present scenario - Nesamony Memorial Christian College, Marthandam-629165 on 27/1/2017 24. Invited lecture on –Entomology in UGC choice-based credit system (CCS) curriculum at Discussion Meeting on Entomology Curriculum in Institutions of Higher Learning, Madras Christian College, Chennai on 23-24, February, 2017.
25. Keynote address: Tannins of macro algal seaweeds and their biological value in Current Research on Algae Biology and Biomass: CRABB-2017 conference, organizing by Ramachandra College of Engineering, Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, India
during 7th & 8th April 2017 26. ͚ Invited lecture: ―Biologically important and non-important macro algal seaweeds in Tamil Nadu coastline‖ National symposium on 'Algal Diversity and Resource Status: Current Trends in Utilization and Prospects for Innovation', V.O. Chidambaram College, Tuticorin-628 008 from 21-23 October, 2017. 27. Delivered four Invited Lectures in Science Academies (IASc, INSA, NASI) Refresher Course on Bioresources: Prospecting, Utilization and Conservation‖ on 10th November 2017 at Department of Zoology, Saiva Bhanu Kshatriya College, Aruppukottai, Tamil Nadu- Reduviid predators : a good natural enemy to pestiferous insects, Utilization of indigenous plants in pest management, Seaweeds for insect pests and phytopathogens reduction and Founding opportunities for biologists. 28. Special lecture on ―Scientific Issues for the Development of the Nation‖ during Science Day by Sri Parasakthi College for Women, Courtallam on 14.02.2018.
24 29. Keynote address: Biopesticidal values of Marine Macroalgae in Plant Protection, National conference on Emerging trends in Phyto Pesticides and Pheromone Research "PHYTOPHEROCON 2019" 3-4 January 2019, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar – 608002.
Publications in Peer-Reviewed Journals
1. Sahayaraj Kitherian, Asharaja A, Ponsankar A, Martin Rathi J, Sengottayan Senthil Nathan. 2019. Behavioral response of Caulerpa veravalensis (Thivy and Chauhan) and their relative toxicity for their active compounds against nymph of Dysdercus cingulatus (Fab.) (Hemiptera: Pyrrhocoridae). Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology doi.org/10.1016/j.aspen.2019.02.009. 2. Athirstam Ponsankar, Kitherian Sahayaraj, Sengottayan Senthil-Nathan, Prabhakaran Vasantha-Srinivasan, Sengodan Karthi, Annamalai Thanigaivel, Ganesan Petchidurai, Mariappan Madasamy & Wayne B. Hunter. 2019. Toxicity and developmental effect of cucurbitacin E from Citrullus colocynthis L. (Cucurbitales: Cucurbitaceae) against Spodoptera litura Fab. and a non-target earthworm Eisenia fetida Savigny. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-019-04438-1 (IF: 2.800). 3. Kitherian Sahayaraj, Sathyamourthy Rajesh; Jesu Antony Martin Rathi; Vivek Kumar. 20018. Green preparation of seaweed-based silver nano-liquid for cotton pathogenic fungi management. IET Nanobiotechnology, DOI: 10.1049/iet- nbt.2018.5007 (IF : 2.059) 4. Kitherian Sahayaraj, Natarajan Subash, Robert Allingham, Vivek Kumar, Pasco Avery, Lucky Mehra, Cindy McKenzie, Lance Osborne. 2018. Lethal and sub-lethal effects of three microbial biocontrol agents on Spodoptera litura and its natural predator Rhynocoris kumarii. Insects 9 (3): 101 doi:10.3390/insects9030101 (IF: 1.848) 5. Kitherian Sahayaraj, Vivek Kumar, Nazeera Banu, Pasco B. Avery, Anbu Radhika, Cindy L. McKenzie and Lance S. Osborne.. 2018. Predation potential of Rhynocoris marginatus (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) against three mealybug species of agricultural
25 importance. Applied Entomology and Zoology. DOI: 10.1007/s13355-018-0576-6 (IF : 0.857).
6. Sahayaraj, K. 2017. Entomological Aspects in UGC Choice-based Credit System (CBCS) Curriculum at Tamil Nadu Educational Institutions. International Journal of Science and Research 7(2) : 354- 356.
7. Sahayaraj, K. and S. Merin Fernandez. 2017. Life traits, and predatory potential of Antilochus coqueberti (Fab.) (Heteroptera: Pyrrhocoridae) against Dysdercus koenigii Fab. Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology, 20(4): 1314-1320 (IF- 1.043). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aspen.2017.09.014
8. Sahayaraj, K. 2017. Nano and bio-nanoparticles for insect control. Research Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 7: 1-9.
9. S. Radhika, K. Sahayaraj, S. Senthil-Nathan, W.B. Hunter. 2017. Individual and synergist activities of monocrotophos with neem based pesticide, Vijayneem against Spodoptera litura Fab. Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology. 101: 54-68. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmpp.2017.05.004 (IF: 1.139)
10. Majesh Thomson, K. Sahayaraj, V. Kumar, Pasco B. Avery, Cindy L. McKenzie and Lance S. Osborne. 2017. Mass rearing and augmentative biological control evaluation of Rhynocoris fuscipes (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) against multiple pests of cotton. Pest Management, 73(8): 1743-1752 (DOI:10.1002/ps.4532) (IF: 2.811)SCI
11. S. Anbu Radhika, N. Sakthivel, and K. Sahayaraj. 2017. Acceptance of tertiary and non-food plants by eri silkworm, Samia cynthia ricini boisduval (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae). Munis Entomology and Zoology 12 (1): 127-132. 12. S. Anbu Radhika and K. Sahayaraj. 2016. Monocrotophos reduction by incorporating pungam oil for cotton pest management under laboratory condition. Agronomía Trop 66 (1-2): 125-133. 13. Sahayaraj, K. and M. Muthupandi 2016. The record of Coranus (Heteroptera: Reduviidae: Harpactorinae) from Western Ghats of South India and its description. Munis Entomology and Zoology 11 (2): 582-587.
26 14. Sahayaraj, K., Muthu Kumar, S. and Enkegaard, A. 2016. Response of the reduviid bug, Rhynocoris marginatus, to six different cotton pest species. European Journal of Entomology. 113: 29–36 DOI: 10.14411/eje.2016.003. (IF :1.076). 15. Sahayaraj, K., R. Vembudurai. 2016. Bioefficacy of Catamiarus brevipennis (Servile) against two cotton pests in relation to starvation level. Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology 19: 327–331 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aspen.2016.03.015 (IF- 1.043) 16. Renuga, F.B. and Sahayaraj, K. 2016. Biological activities of Toddalia asiatica Linn. and Ruta graveolens Linn of rutaceae against Spodoptera litura Fab (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Global Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 5(2): 74-81. 17. Sahayaraj, K., Madasamy, M., & Radhika, S. A. 2016. Insecticidal activity of bio- silver and gold nanoparticles against Pericallia ricini Fab. (Lepidaptera: Archidae). Journal of Biopesticides, 9(1): 63-72 (SJR H index: 13). 18. Sahayaraj, K. and Jagvir Singh. 2016. Seasonal changes on the diversity and abundance of intertidal macroalgae at four southern districts of Tamil Nadu, India, Ecologia. 6 (1-3): 13-18. DOI: 10.3923/ecologia.2016.13.18.2016.13.18. 19. Sahayaraj, K., Poolpandi Kombiah, Anand K. Dikshit and J. Martin Rathi. 2015. Chemical constituents of essential oils of Tephrosia purpurea and Ipomoea carnea and their biological activity against banana pseudostem weevil Odoiporus longicollis. Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society 80(4):465-473 DOI: 10.2298/JSC140425082S (IF: 1.015). 20. Sahayaraj, K., N. Sundarapandiyan, C. Krishnaveni, Princy Rathnamala Jayaseeli & S. Anbu Radhika. 2015. Laboratory culture of early life stages of Rhynocoris albopilosus (F.) (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) using early life stages of Eri silkworm (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae). Faunistic Entomology. 68: 151-157. 21. Sahayaraj, K., Vivek Kuumar and Pasco Avery. 2015. Functional response of Rhynocoris kumarii (Heteroptera: Reduviidae) on Phenacoccus solenopsis (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) in the laboratory. European Journal of Entomology 112(1): 69–74. DOI: 10.14411/eje.2015.020 (IF= 1.076). 22. Sahayaraj, K., M. Roobadevi, S. Rajesh and S. Azizi. 2015. Vernonia cinerea (L.) Less silver nanocomposite and Its antibacterial activity against cotton pathogen.
27 Research on Chemical Intermediates 41(8): 5495-5507 DOI: 10.1007/s11164-014- 1676-8 (IF-1.833). 23. Sahayaraj, K., S. Rajesh, A. Asha, J. M. Rathi and Patric Raja. 2014. Distribution and diversity assessment of the marine macroalgae at southern districts of Tamil Nadu, India. Indian Journal Geo-Marine Sciences, 43 (4): 607-617. (IF-0.316). 24. A. Parveen Sulthana, J. Martin Rathi and K. Sahayaraj, 2014. Terminalia chebula Retz. galic acid – biased silver nanoparticles and their antiphytopathogenic activity. Journal of Biopesticides 7(Supp.): 1-6. 25. S. Anbu Radhika and K. Sahayaraj. 2014. Synergistic effects of monocrotophos with botanical oils and commercial neem formulation on Spodoptera litura (Fab.) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Journal of Biopesticides 7(Supp.): 152-159. 26. J. Nancy Shophiya, K. Sahayaraj, J.M.V. Kalaiarasi and Jebitta M Shirlin. 2014. Biological control potential of entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana (Balsamo) against Pericallia ricini (Fab.) (Lepidoptera: Arctiidae) larvae. Biolife, 2(3): 813-824. 27. Nancy Shophiya, J. and Sahayaraj, K. 2014. Biocontrol potential of entomophagous predator Eocanthecona furcellata (Wolff) against Pericallia ricini (Fab.) larvae. International Journal of Current Research. 6 (10): 9052—9056. 28. Echereobia, C. O., Asawalam, E. F., Emeasor, K. C., Nwana, I. E., and Sahayaraj, K. 2014. Efficacy of gamma irradiation for the control of cowpea burchis, (Callosbruchus maculatus F.). International Journal of Agricutlrue and Rural Development, 17 (2): 1805-1810. 29. Echereobia, C. O., Asawalam, E. F., Emeasor, K. C., Nwana, I. E. and Sahayaraj, K. 2014. Efficacy of microwave irradiation on the postharvest control of cowpea bruchid, (Callosobruchus maculatus) (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) on stored cowpea. American Journal of Experimental Agriculture 4(11): 1305-1313. DOI : 10.9734/AJEA/2014/10474 30. Sahayaraj, K., River, D. and Muthukumar, S. 2013. Biochemical and electrophoretic analyses of saliva from the predatory reduviid Rhynocoris marginatus (Fab.). Acta Biochimica Polonica, 60(1): 91-97 (IF=1.436). PMID: 23513191
28 31. Sahayaraj K, Francis Borgio J, Luigi Lucini 2014. Route of infection and haematological effect of Metarhizium anisopliae (Metsch.) Sorokin (Deuteromycotina: Hyphomycetes) on Dysdercus cingulatus (Fab.) adult (Hemiptera: Pyrrhocoridae). Journal of Basic Microbiology, 54:6-17 DOI: 10.1002/jobm.201200258 (IF=1.585). 32. Sahayaraj, K., A. Asharaja, Rajesh, S., J. M. Rathi. 2014. Qualitative and quantitative profiles of secondary metabolites of chosen Chlorophyta and Ochrophyta from Gulf of Mannor, CBM - Cahiers de Biologie Marine 55: 69-76. (IF=0.797) 33. Sahayaraj, K. 2014. Novel biosilver nanoparticles and their biological utility: an overview. International Journal of Pharma Research & Review 4(1): 26-39. 34. Asharaja, A. and K. Sahayaraj. 2013. Screening of insecticidal activity of brown macroalgal extracts against Dysdercus cingulatus (Fab.) (Hemiptera: Pyrrhocoridae). Journal of Biopesticides, 6(2): 193-203. 35. Sahayaraj, K. and P. Selvaraj, 2013. Field Evaluation of fern extracts on pests and Groundnut Production. Legume Research, 36(1): 84-86.(IF=0.146) 36. Sahayaraj, K. and Gladis Belsi, F.J. 2012. Impact of seawater on development and reproduction of red cotton bug, Dysdercus cingulatus (Fab.). Journal of Environmental Biology 33 (2): 245-248. (IF=0.529) PMID: 23033688 37. K. Sahayaraj, Borgio, J. A. F. and Subramanian Muthu Kumar. 2012. First record of Aspergillus flavus as a fungal pathogen of the predator Rhynocoris marginatus (Hemiptera: Reduviidae). Entomo Brasilis Journal 5(1): 80-81. 38. Sahayaraj, K. and Y. Mary Jeeva. 2012. Nymphicidal and ovicidal efficacy of a seaweed, Sargassum tenerrimum (J. Agardh) against Dysdercus cingulatus (Fab.) (Pyrrhocoridae). Chilean Journal of Agricultural Research 72(1): 152-156. (IF=0.637) DOI: 10.4067/S0718-58392012000100024 39. Rajesh, S., Patric Raja, D., Rathi, J.M. and K. Sahayaraj. 2012. Biosynthesis of Ag nanoparticles using Ulva fasciata (Delile) ethyl acetate extract and its activity against Xanthomonas campestris pv. Malvacearum. Journal of Biopesticides 5 (suppl): 119- 128. 40. A. Asha, J. Martin Rathi, D. Patric Raja and K. Sahayaraj. 2012. Biocidal activity of two marine green algal extracts against third instar nymphs of Dysdercus
29 cingulatus Fab. (Hemiptera: Pyrrhocoridae). Journal of Biopesticides 5 (suppl): 129-134. 41. P. Kombiah and K. Sahayaraj. 2012. Repellent activity of Caulerpa scalpelliformis extracts and its formulation against Spodoptera litura and Dysdercus cingulatus Fabricius. Journal of Biopesticides 5(suppl): 145-150. 42. Sahayaraj, K. and J. Shoba. 2012. Toxic effect of Tephrosia purpurea (Linn.) and Acalypha indica (Linn.) aqueous extracts impact on the mortality, macromolecules, intestinal electrolytes and detoxication enzymes of Dysdercus cingulatus (Fab.). Asian Journal of Biochemistry 7(3): 112-122. DOI: 10.3923/ajb.2012.112.122 43. Sahayaraj K., Majesh Tomson and Kalidas, S. 2012. Artificial rearing of red cotton bug, Dysdercus cingulatus (Fab.) using cotton seed-based artificial diet. Entomologia Generalis, 33 (4): 283-288. DOI:10.1127/entom.gen/33/2012/283. (IF=0.387)
44. Sahayaraj, K. and Auxelia, N. 2012. Stress response of different exposure time by UV 254 on the Biology and Body Total Protein and Genomic DNA content of Red Cotton Bug. Journal of Biological Sciences 12(3): 192-196. DOI: 10.3923/jbs.2012.192.196
45. Allaluya Jasmine, C., Shanmuga Sundari, P. Kombiah, S. Kalidas and Sahayaraj, K. 2012. Biosafety evaluation of Tephrosia purpurae stem-based formulation (Telp 3% EC) against three Rhynocoris spp. Asian Journal of Biological Sciences, 5(4): 216- 220. DOI: 10.3923/ajbs.2012.216.220 46. Sahayaraj, K. Kalidas, S. and Majesh, T. 2012. Stage preference and functional response of Rhynocoris longifrons (Stål) (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) on three hemipteran cotton pests. Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology 55(5):733- 740 (IF=0.546) doi.org/10.1590/S1516-89132012000500013 47. Sahayaraj, K., S. Rajesh and J.M. Rathi 2012. Silver nanoparticles biosynthesis using marine algae Padina pavonica (Linn.) and its microbial activity. Digest Journal of Nanomaterials and Biostructures, 7(4) : 1557-1567. (IF=1.123)
48. Kalidhas, S. and Sahayaraj, K. 2012. Survey of reduviids in cotton agro-ecosystem of Tamil Nadu. Middle-East Journal of Scientific Research 12 (9): 1216-1223.
30 49. Sahayaraj, K. 2012. Artificial rearing on the nymphal developmental time and survival of three reduviid predators of Western Ghats, Tamil Nadu. Journal of Biopesticides 5(2): 218-221.
50. Sahayaraj, K., Kombiah, P. and Sivakumar, D. 2011. Evaluation of insecticidal activity of fermented plant products on Spodoptera litura (Fab.). Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 45(1): 77-82. (IF=0.141) 51. Sahayaraj, K. and Kalidas, S. 2011. Evaluation of nymphicidal and ovicidal effect of seaweed, Padina pavonica (Linn.) (Phaeophyceae) on cotton pest, Dysdercus cingulatus (Fab.). Indian Journal of Marine Sciences, 40 (1): 125-129 (IF=0.172). 52. Sahayraj, K. and S. Jeya Parvathi. 2011. Distribution and diversity of spiders in agro ecosystems of Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi districts of Tamil Nadu, India. Bus R All. 17: 10-12 (ISSN 2230 – 7052). 53. Sahayaraj, K. 2011. Aqueous and water extracts of chosen botanicals on Helicoverpa armigera Hubner and Spodoptera litura Fab. Journal of Agricultural Technology, 7(2): 339-347. 54. Sahayaraj, K. and S. Muthukumar. 2011. Zootoxic effects of reduviid Rhynocoris marginatus (Fab.) (Hemiptera : Reduviidae) salivary venom on Spodoptera litura (Fab.). Toxicon, 58: 415-425 (IF = 2.492). doi: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2011.06.001 55. Sahayaraj, K. and Karthick Raja Namachivayam, S. 2011. Field evaluation of three entomopathogenic fungi on groundnut pests. Tropicultura 29 (3): 143-147. 56. Sahayaraj, K. and Vinothkanna, A. 2011. Insecticidal activity of venomous saliva from Rhynocoris fuscipes (Reduviidae) against Spodoptera litura and Helicoverpa armigera by microinjection and oral administration. Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxin including Tropical Diseases, 17 (4): 486-490. (IF : 1.447) doi.org/10.1590/S1678-91992011000400016 57. Sahayaraj, K. and J. Francis Borgio 2012. Screening of some mycoinsecticides for the managing hairy caterpillar, Pericallia ricini Fab. (Lepidoptera: Arctiidae) in castor. Journal of Entomology 9 (2): 89-97. 58. Kumar, S.M, and Sahayaraj, K. 2011. Gross morphology and histology of head and salivary apparatus of the predatory bug, Rhynocoris marginatus. Journal of Insect Science 11:154 (IF = 0.921). doi: 10.1673/031.012.1901
31 59. Sahayaraj, K. and Majesh Tomson. 2010. Impact of two pathogenic fungal crude metabolites on mortality, biology and enzymes of Dysdercus cingulatus (Fab.) (Hemiptera: Pyrrhocoridae). Journal of Biopesticides, 3 (1): 163 – 167. http://www.jbiopest.com/users/LW8/efiles/Sahayaraj_Majesh.pdf (NAAS: 3.2) (J074). 60. Sahayaraj, K. and Kombiah, P. 2010. Insecticidal activities of neem gold on banana rhizome weevil (BRW), Cosmopolites sordidus (Germar) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Journal of Biopesticides, 3 (1): 304 – 308. http://www.jbiopest.com/users/LW8/efiles/Sahayaraj_Kombaiah.pdf. 61. Sahayaraj K, Vinoth Kanna, A. and Muthukumar, S. 2010. Gross morphology of feeding canal, salivary apparatus and digestive enzymes of salivary gland of Catamirus brevipennis (Servile) (Hemiptera: Reduvidae). Journal of the Entomological Research Society , 12 (2): 37 – 50. (IF : 0.400) 62. Sahayaraj, K., and Borgio, J. F. 2010. Virulence evaluation of entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae (Metsch.) Sorokin (Deuter.: Hyphomycetes) on seven insect pests. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences 44 (3): 195 – 200. (IF: 0.217). 63. Sahayaraj, K. and Sathyamoorthi, P. 2010. The toxicity and biological effect of Pedalium murex L. extracts on the tobacco cutworm, Spodoptera litura (Fabr.) larvae. Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection, 43: 18, 1768 — 1780. (IF: 0.290). DOI: 10.1080/03235400902753626 64. Sahayaraj, K. and Asha, A. 2010. Biological control potential evaluation of Rhynocoris kumarii Ambrose and Livingstone on Aphis craccivora (Koch). Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 44 (4): 281 – 287. (IF: 0.217). 65. Shayaraj, K., S. Karthick Raja Namasivayam and J. Martin Rathi. 2011. Compatibility of entomopathogenic fungi with extracts of plants and commercial
botanicals. African Journal of Biotechnology 10(6): 933-938. http://www.academicjournals.org/ajb/PDF/pdf2011/7Feb/Sahayaraj%20et%20a l.pdf. (IF : 0.570) 66. Sahayaraj, K. and Muthukumar, S. 2009. Impact of irrigation methods on the production and benefit of groundnut cultivater’s from Tirunelvei district. Green Forming, 2 (7): 448 – 449.
32 67. Sahayaraj, K., and Borgio, J. F. 2009. Distribution of Metarhizium anisopliae (Metsch.) Sorokin (Deuteromycotina: Hyphomycetes) in Tamil Nadu, India, its biocontrol potential on Dysdercus cingulatus (Fab.) (Hemiptera: Pyrrhocoridae) Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection 42 (5): 424 - 435.(IF=0.29) DOI: 10.1080/03235400601160065 68. Sahayaraj, K. and Vinoth Kanna, A. 2009. Starvation impact on venom quantity of reduviid predator, Catamiarus brevipennis Servile. Entomon, 34 (2): 119 – 121. 69. Brisca Renuga F, Sahayaraj K. 2009. Influence of botanicals in total head protein of Spodoptera litura (Fab.). Journal of Biopesticides, 2 (1): 52 – 55. 70. Sahayaraj, K., Borgio, J. F. and G. Raju 2009. Antifungal activity of three fern extracts on causative agents of groundnut early leaf spot and rust diseases. Journal of Plant Protection, 49 (2): 141 – 144. doi.org/10.2478/v10045-009-0019-z 71. Sahayaraj, K. and Kombiah, P. 2009. Olfactory response of the banana weevil, Odoiporous longicolis (Oliver) (Coleoptera : Curculionidae) against pseudostem and its crude extract. Journal of Biopesticides, 2 (1): 173 – 176. 72. Sahayaraj, K. 2008. Common plant oils in agriculture and storage pests management. Green Farming, 1 (2): 48 – 49. 73. Sahayaraj, K. 2008. Aphid management by predators and myco-inscticides. Green Farming., 1 (4): 43 – 45. 74. Sahayaraj, K., and S. Jeyaparvathi 2008. Web architecture and phamacognosy of Spiders from Groundnut Ecosystem. Journal of Applied Biosciences., 34 (1): 89 – 91. 75. Sahayaraj, K. and Ravi, C. 2008. Preliminary phytochemistry of Ipomea cornea Jacq. and Vitex negundo Linn. Leaves. International Journal of Chemical Sciences 6 (1): 1 - 6. (IF: 1.700) 76. Sahayaraj, K. and Borgio, J.F. 2008. Tri-tropic interaction of cotton, red cotton bug and green muscardine fungi under in-vitro conditions. Journal of Biopesticides. 1(1): 41 – 46 (H Index: 11). 77. Sahayaraj, K. Lalitha, C. and R. Balasubramaniam. 2008. Biosafety of Metarhizium anisopliae (Metschinikoff) Sorokin on a reduviid predator Acanthaspis pedestris (Hemiptera : Reduviidae). Hexapoda 15 (1): 46-48.
33 78. Sahayaraj, K., Raju, G., J.M. Rathi and Kombiha, K. 2008. Repellent activity of plants extracts on groundnut stored pest Tribolium castaneum Herbst, Green Forming 1 (9): 47 – 48. 79. Sahayaraj, K. and Karthick Raja Namasivayam, S. 2008. Mass production of entomopathogenic fungi using agricultural products and byproducts. African Journal of Biotechnology, 7(12): 1907 – 1910 (IF: 0.573). DOI: 10.5897/AJB07.778 80. Sahayaraj, K., Venkateshwari, M and Balasubramanian R. 2008. Insecticidal and antifeedent effect of Pedalium murex Linn. root on Spodoptera litura (Fab.) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). International Journal of Agriculture Technology. 4 (2): 73 - 80. 81. Sahayaraj, K. 2008. Approaching behaviour of Rhynocoris marginatus (Fab.) (Heteroptera: Reduviidae) on three prey Kairomones. Bulletin of Insectology, 61 (2): 233 - 237 (IFactor: 1.075). 82. Balasubramanian, R., Selvaraj, R. and Sahayaraj, K. 2008. Partial purification and characterization of phytoecdysone from Chrystella parasitica and screening of their pesticidal activity on lepidopteran pests. Journal of Biopesticides 1 (2): 201 – 205 (H Index: 11). 83. Raman, N., Joseph, J., Muthukumar, S., Sujatha, S. and Sahayaraj, K. 2008. Insecticidal activity of the Schiff-base derived from anthranolic acid and acetoacetanilide and its copper complex on Spodoptera litura (Fab.). Journal of Biopesticides 1 (2): 206 – 209 (H Index: 11). 84. Sahayaraj, K. and Ilayaraja, R. 2008. Ecology of Dysdercus cingulatus (Fab.) morphs. Egyptian Journal of Biology, 10: 122 – 125 (http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/~plzfg/EBBSoc/ejb2007.html). 85. Sahayaraj, K., and Balasubramanian, R. 2008. Biological control potential of artificial diet and insect hosts reared Rhynocoris marginatus (Fab.) on three pests. Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection 42 (3) : 238 - 247. (IF = 0.29) doi.org/10.1080/03235400601036471 86. S. Karthick Raja Namasivayam and K. Sahayaraj 2008. Changes in bacterial and actinomycetes diversity of groundnut Phyllosphere with reference to plant age, kinds
34 of leaves and seasons adapting culture dependent method. Internet Journal of Microbiology 6(1): 1 – 6 (H Idex 5). 87. Sahayaraj, K., P. Selvaraj and R.Balasubramanian. 2007. Cell mediated immune response of Helicoverpa armigera Hubner and Spodoptera litura Fab. to fern phytoecdysoone. Journal of Entomology. 4 (4): 289 – 298. DOI: 10.3923/je.2007.289.298 88. Sahayaraj, K., Sankaralinkam, S.K. and Balasubramanian, R. 2007. Prey influence on the salivary gland and gut enzyme profile of Rhynocoris marginatus (Fab.) and Catamiarus brevipennis (Serville) (Heteropetera: Reduviidae). Journal of Entomology. 4 (4): 331 - 336. DOI: 10.3923/je.2007.331.336 89. Sahayaraj, K., Subramanian, S. and Selvaraj, P. 2007. Impact of Three Vitex spp. on rice moth, Corcyra cephalonica Stainton Biology in Stored Groundnut. Journal of Applied Zoological Research. 18(1): 80 – 84. 90. Sahayaraj, K. 2007. Ecotypic variation in the biology of Acanthaspis quinquespinosa Fabricius 1781 (Hemiptera: Reduviidae: Reduviinae) from peninsular India. Egyptian Journal of Biology, 9: 53-59.
91. Sahayaraj, K., P. Venkatesh, and R.Balasubramanian. 2007. Feeding behaviour and biology of Rhynocoris marginatus (Fabricius) (Heteroptera: Reduviidae) to artificial diet. Hexapoda. 14 (1): 24 – 30. 92. Sahayaraj, K. and C. Ravi. 2007. Evaluation of reduviid predators and plant products against chosen groundnut pests. Archives of Phytopathology and plant protection. 40 (4): 281 – 290 (IF = 0.29). doi.org/10.1080/03235400600586716 93. Sahayaraj, K. 2007. Isolation, identification and characterization of gut flora of three reduviid predators. Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Environmental Science. 9(4): 1073 – 1075 (H Index 11). 94. Sahayaraj, K and S. Karthick Raja Namasivayam. 2007. Bioefficacy of three entomopathogenic fungi on Aphis craccivora Koch (Homoptera; Aphipidae). Indian Journal of Plant Protection, 35 (2). 352 – 353 (Indian Citation Index: 0.091). 95. Sahayaraj, K. and P. Tirkey. 2006. Autochthonous gut bacterial population of Helicoverpa armigera and Spodoptera litura and their modulations by plant biopesticide. Journal of Applied Bioscience., 32 (1): 59 – 63.
35 96. Sahayaraj, K., Martin, P., Selvaraj, C., and Raju, M. 2006. Artificial diets on the predatory behaviour of Rhynocoris marginatus (Fab.) (Hemiptera: Reduviidae). Belgium Journal of Entomology. 8: 55 – 65. 97. Sahayaraj, K., Joe Alakiaraj, R. and Borgio, J. F. 2006. Ovicidal and oviposotional effect of Pedalium murex Linn (Pedaliaceae) root on Dysdercus cingulatus (Fab.) (Hemiptera: Pyrrhocoridae). Entomon. 31(1): 57-60. 98. K. Sahayaraj, S. Muthu Kumar and G. Prem Anandh. 2006. Evaluation of milking and electrict shock methods for venom collection from hunter reduviids. Entomon 31(1): 65 - 68. 99. Sahayaraj, K., Borgio, J. F., Muthu Kumar, S and G. Prem Anandh. 2006. Antimicrobial activity of Rhynocoris marginatus (Fab) and Catamirus brevipennis (Servile) (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) venom on selected human pathogens. Journal of Venomous Animal and Toxins Including Tropical Diseases. 12(3): 487-496 (IF: 1.44). doi.org/10.1590/S1678-91992006000300011 100. Sahayaraj, K., Raja, K. R., Borgio, J. F. 2006. Influence of three plant extracts on Fusarium oxysporum F.Sp. Ciceris Mycelium growth. Journal of Plant Protection Research. 46 (4): 335 – 338 (H Index 14). 101. Sahayaraj, K., Nirupa Antony. 2006. Impact of five plant extracts on the digestive and detoxication enzymes of Spodoptera litura (Fab.) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Hexapoda 13 (1 & 2): 53 – 57. 102. Sahayaraj, K., Raju, G. 2006. Assessing the intraguild predation of Rhynocoris marginatus (Fabricious) (Heteroptera: Reduviidae: Harpactorinae) and Menochilus sexmaculatus (Fab.) of cotton pest Aphis craccivora. Hexapoda. 13 (1 & 2) : 62 – 65. 103. Selvaraj, A., A. John De Britto and K. Sahayaraj. 2005. Phytoecdysone of Pteridium aquilinum (L) Kuhn (Deunstaedtiaceae) and its pesticidal property on two major pests. Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection. 38 (2): 99 – 105 (IF = 0.29). DOI: 10.1080/0323540040007517 104. Sahayaraj, K. and Amalraj, A. 2005. Impact of monocrotopos and neem oil mixture on defoliator management in groundnut. Journal of Food, Agriculture & Environment 3 (2) : 313-315 (IF : 0.44).
36 105. Sahayaraj, K., Nirmala, R. and Martin, P. 2005. Effect of thyroxin on the junvenile development, reproduction and demographic parameters of Corcyra cephalonica Stainton. Shaspa 12(1): 4-7. 106. Sahayaraj, K. and Agnel Arul John. 2005. Plant extracts impacts on the carbohydrate and lipid content of Spodoptera litura (Fab.). Journal of Advanced Zoology. 26(2): 56-63. 107. Sahayaraj, K, S.Thangarani and J.C.R. Delma. 2004. Comparative Prey Suitability of Helicoverpa armigera and Spodoptera litura larvae for Rhynocoris marginatus (FAB.) (Heteroptera: Reduviidae). Belgium Journal of Entomology 6: 383 - 392. 108. Sahayaraj, K. and Delma, J.C.R. 2004. Chemically mediated behaviour of the predator Rhynocoris marginatus (Fab.) (Heteroptera: Reduviidae) searching insect prey. Belgium Journal of Entomology, 6: 75 - 81. 109. Sahayaraj, K. and Agnel Arul John. 2004. Impact of botanicals on the biology, nutritional indices and digestive enzymes of Spodoptera litura (Fab.). Shaspa, 11 (2): 135 – 144. 110. Sahayaraj, K and G. Raju, 2004. Diversity of reduviid predators in groundnut filed of Tamil Nadu, India. Journal of Applied Zoological Research. 15 (2): 135-140. 111. Sahayaraj, K. and Paulraj, M. G. 2003. Insect pest and arthropods of groundnut in relation to wind velocity. Asian Journal of Microbiology, biotechnology and Environmental Sciences. 5(2): 233 – 235 (H Index 11). 112. Irudayaraj, V., Martin, P., Selvaraj, P. and Sahayaraj, K. 2003. Predatory behaviour of Rhynocoris marginatus on Danass chrysippus Linn. Insect Environment. 8(4): 146. 113. Sahayaraj, K and Ravi, C. 2003. Repellent property of two plant extract on Tribolium castaneum Herbst. Journal of Applied Zoological Research. 14(1): 118 – 119. 114. Sahayaraj, K., Martin, P. and Karthikraja, S. 2003. Suitable sex ratio for the mass rearing of reduviid predator Rhynocoris marginatus (Fab.). Journal of Applied Zoological Research. 14(1): 34 – 37. 115. Sahayaraj, K. and Selvaraj, P. 2003. Life table characteristics of Rhynocoris fuscipes Fab. in relation to sex ratios. Ecology Environment and Conservation. 9(2): 115 – 119 (H Index : 9).
37 116. Sahayaraj, K. and Mary Joseph. 2003. Impact of (S) NPV on Spodoptera litura (Fab.) mortality and flora. Nature Conservation. 15(1): 43 – 50. 117. Sahayaraj, and Karthikraja, S. 2003. Effect of biopesticides on Rhynocoris marginatus (Fab). Journal of Biological Control. 17 (1): 43 – 45. 118. Sahayaraj, K. and P. Martin. 2003. Assessment of Rhynocoris marginatus (Fab.) (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) as augmented control in groundnut pests. Journal of Central Europian Agriculture. 4 (2): 103 – 110. 119. Sahayaraj, K., Delma, J.C.R and Martin, P. 2003. Biological control potential of aphidophagous reduviid predator Rhynocoris marginatus. International Arachis News Letter. 23: 29 – 30. 120. Sahayaraj, K., Martin, P and Raju, G. 2003. Effect of temperature and water consumption of Rhynocoris marginatus Fab. (Hemiptera: Reduviidae). Entomon. 28 (2): 175 – 177. 121. Sahayaraj, K., Nickson Prabhu, J and Martin, P. 2003. Screening of mite resistant okra varieties in relation to morphology and phytochemistry. Shaspha. 10 (2): 147 - 150. 122. Sahayaraj, K., Selvaraj, P. and Raju, G. 2003. Evaluation of bio-pesticidal property of Christella parasitica and Ipomea carnea on Achea janata. Journal of Applied Zoological Research. 14 (1): 48 – 50. 123. Sahayaraj, K. and Raju, G. 2003. Pest and natural enemy complex of groundnut in Tuticorin and Tirunelveli districts of Tamil Nadu. International Arachis News Letter. 23: 25 – 29. 124. Sahayaraj, K., Abitha Jasmine, M. and Selvaraj, P. 2003. Side effects of selected biopesticides on reduviid predator Rhynocoris marginatus Fab. Entomologia Croatia. 7 (1-2): 43 – 50. 125. Sahayaraj, K., Subasini, M. and Ravi, C. 2002. Influence of biorational insecticide Coleus ambonicus Lour (= aromaticus Benth) to Spodoptera litura (Fab.) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) and its predator Rhynocoris marginatus (Fab.) (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) in laboratory conditions. Journal of Nature Conservation 14(1): 113 - 122.
38 126. Sahayaraj, K., Martin, P., Irudayaraj, V and Selvaraj, P. 2002. Predatory behaviour of Rhynocoris marginatus Fab. on Papilio polytes polytes caterpillar, a serious pest of citrus. Insect Environment. 8(1): 22 – 23. 127. Sahayaraj, K. 2002. Small-scale laboratory rearing of reduviid predator Rhynocoris marginatus (Fab.) (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) on Corcyra cephalonica Stainton larvae by larval card method. Journal of Central Europian Agriculture. 3(2): 137 – 148 128. Sahayaraj, K and Jeyalekshimi, T. 2002. Mass rearing of Rhynocoris marginatus Fab on live and frozen larvae of Corcyra cephalonica biology. Entomologica Croatica. 6 (1-2) : 35 – 49. 129. Sahayaraj, K., Nirmala, K. and Selvaraj, P. 2002. Biological control potential of a reduviid predator, Rhynocoris fuscipes (Fab.) on three groundnut pests. Asian Journal of Microbiology, biotechnology and Environmental Science. 4 (4): 451 – 455 (H Index 11). 130. Sahayaraj, K. 2002. Field bioefficacy of a reduviid predator Rhynocoris marginatus (Fab.) and plant products against Aproaerema modicella Dev. and Spodoptera litura (Fab.) of groundnut. Indian Journal of Entomology. 64(3): 292 - 300. 131. Sahayaraj, K. and Sathyamoorthi, P. 2002. Influence of different diets of Corcyra cephalonica Stainton on life history of Rhynocoris marginatus (Fab.) (Hemiptera: Reduviidae). Journal of Central European Agriculture. 3(1): 53 – 62 (H Index: 13). 132. Sahayaraj, K. 2001. A qualitative study of food consumption, growth and fecundity of a reduviid predator in relation to prey density. Entomologica Croatica. 5 (1- 2) : 19 – 30. 133. Sahayaraj, K. 2001. Biopesticidal impacts on the biocontrol potential and behaviour of Rhynocoris marginatus (Fab.) (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) to groundnut pest Spodoptera litura (Fab.). International Arachis News Letter. 21:46 – 48. 134. Sahayaraj, K. and Paulraj, M. G. 2001. Efficacy of chosen plants against gram pod borer Helicoverpa armigera Hubner (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Journal of Advanced Zoology. 22(1): 8 – 14. 135. Sahayaraj, K. and Paulraj, M. G. 2001a. Effect of cold storage on egg hatching in two reduviid predators, Rhynocoris marginatus Fab. and Rhynocoris fuscipes Fab. Belgium Journal of Entomology 3: 201 – 207.
39 136. Sahayaraj, K. and Paulraj, M. G. 2001b. Rearing and life table of reduviid predator Rhynoceros marginatus Fab. (Heteroptera: Reduviidae) on Spodoptera litura Fab. (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) larvae. Journal of Applied Entomology. 125: 321 – 325 (IF : 1.641). DOI: 10.1046/j.1439-0418.2001.00547.x 137. Sahayaraj, K. and Paulraj, M. G. 2001c. Behaviour of Rhynocoris marginatus (Fab.) to chemical cues from three-lepidopteron pest (Heteroptera: Reduviidae). Journal of Biological control. 15(1): 1 – 4. 138. Sahayaraj, K., Sathyamoorthi, P. and Rajamanickam, K. 2001. Impact of different rearing media on Corcyra cephalonica Stainton biology and life table. Shashpa. 8(2): 125 – 130. 139. Sahayaraj, K. and Paulraj, M.G. 2000. Impact of some plant products on the behavior of Tribolium castaneum Herbst in groundnut seeds. International Arachis Newsletter. 20 (1):75 – 76. 140. Sahayaraj, K. 2000. Evaluation of biological control potential evaluation of Rhynocoris marginatus (Fab.) on four groundnut pests under laboratory condition. International Arachis Newsletter. 20 (1) : 72 – 74. 141. Sahayaraj, K. and Paulraj, M.G. 2000. Impact of Tridax procimbens leaf extract on Spodoptera litura Fab. behaviour and biometry. Insect Environment. 5(4): 149 – 150. 142. Sahayaraj, K. 1999a. Effect of prey and their age on the feeding preference of Rhynocoris marginatus (Fab.) International Arachis News Letter. 19: 39-41. 143. Sahayaraj, K. 1999b. Field evaluation of Rhynocoris marginatus (Fab.) against two groundnut defoliators. International Arachis News Letter. 19: 41-42. 144. Sahayaraj, K. and Paulraj, M. G. 1999. Effect of plant products on the eggs of Rhynocoris marginatus (Fab.) (Hemiptera: Reduviidae). Insect Environment. 5(1): 23-24. 145. Sahayaraj, K. and Paulraj, M.G. 1999a. Toxicity of some plant extracts against the life stages of a reduviid predator Rhynocoris marginatus (Fab.). Indian Journal of Entomology 61(4): 342 – 344. 146. Sahayaraj, K. 1998. Laboratory rearing of predaceous bugs with special reference to reduviids (Insecta: Hemiptera: Reduvidae). Zoo’s Print 13(5): 17-18.
40 147. Sahayaraj, K. 1998. Anti-feedant effect of some plant extracts on the Asian armyworm, Spodoptera litura (Fabricius). Current Science. 74(6): 523-526 (IF=0.935). 148. Sahayaraj, K. and Paulraj, M.G. 1998. Screening the relative toxicity of some plant extracts to Spodoptera litura Fab. (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) of groundnut. Fresenius Environment Bulletin. 7(9&10): 557-560 (IF=0.716) 149. Sahayaraj, K. and Paulraj, M.G. 1998. Relative toxicity of some plant extracts on Aproaerema modicella of groundnut. International Arachis News Letter. 18: 27-29. 150. Sahayaraj, K. and Paulraj, M.G. 1998. Effect of neem leaf extract on Amsacta albistriga Walker larvae of groundnut. Insect Environment 4(2): 42-43. 151. Sahayaraj, K. and Ambrose, D.P. 1997a. Biocontrol potential of Acanthaspis pedestris Stal (Insecta: Heteroptera: Reduviidae) to Helicoverpa armigera Hubner of bhendi. The Madras Agricultural Journal. 84(5): 294-295. 152. Sahayaraj, K. and Ambrose, D.P. 1997. Population dynamics of life stages of four reduviids from Sivanthipatti semi-arid zone, South India (Heteroptera: Reduviidae). . Hexapoda 9(1&2): 33-37. 153. Sahayaraj, K. and Ambrose, D.P. 1997. Colour polymorphism in assassin bug Neohaematorrhophus therassi Ambrose & Livingstone. Journal Soil Biology and Ecology. 17(1) : 58 – 64. 154. Sahayaraj, K. and Ambrose, D.P. 1997. Field cage evaluation of the predator Ectomocoris tibials Distant to control Dysdercus cingulatus Fabricius. Journal of Insect Science. 10(1): 65 – 66. 155. Sahayaraj, K. and Ambrose, D.P. 1996a Functional response of the reduviid predator Neohaematorhophus therasii Ambrose and Livingstone (Heteroptera: Reduviidae). Journal of Advanced Zoology. 17(1): 49-53. 156. Sahayaraj, K. and Sekar, R. 1996. Efficacy of plant extracts against Tobacco caterpillar larvae. International Arachis News letter., 16: 38-39. 157. Ambrose, D.P. and Sahayaraj, K. 1996. Longterm functional response of the reduviid predator Acanthaspis pedestris Stal (Heteroptera: Reduviidae) in relation to its prey, Pectinophora gossypiella Saunders density (Lepidoptera: Noctuidea). Hexapoda. 8(2): 77-84.
41 158. Sahayaraj, K. 1995a. Bio-efficacy and development of a reduviid predator Rhynocoris marginatus Fab. to Spodoptera litura Fab. infesting groundnut. International Arachis News letter, 15: 56-57. 159. Sahayaraj, K. 1995b. Developmental stages and biocontrol potential of a reduviid predator, Acanthaspis pedestris Stal against termites on groundnut. International Arachis News letter, 15: 57-59. 160. Sahayaraj, K. 1995c. Functional response of the reduviid predator Ectomocoris tibialis Distant of the cotton stainer Dysderus cingulatus Fabri. J. Int. Stu. & Rese. 4(2): 65-68. 161. Sahayaraj, K. 1995d Bioefficacy and prey size suitability of Rhynocoris marginatus Fab. to Helicoverpa armigera Hubner of groundnut. Fresenius Envir. Bull. 4: 270 – 278 (IF=0.716). 162. Sahayaraj, K. and Ambrose, D.P. 1995. Short term, functional response and stage preference of the reduviid predator Ectomocoris tibialis Distant to cotton stainer Dysdercus Cingulatus Fab. German Journal of Applied Zoology., 81(2): 219-225. 163. Sahayaraj, K. and Sivakumar, K. 1995. Groundnut pest and pest stage preference of a reduviid predator Rhynocoris kumarii Ambrose and Livingstone (Heteroptera: Reduviidae). Fresnius Environmental Bulletin, 4(5): 263-269 (IF=0.716). 164. Sahayaraj, K. 1994b. Biocontrol potential evaluation of the reduviid predator Rhynocoris marginatus (Fabricius) to the serious groundnut pest Spodoptera litura (Fabricius) by functional response study. Fresenius Environmental Bulletin, 3(9): 546-550 (IF=0.716). 165. Sahayaraj, K. 1994c. Capturing success by reduviid predators Rhynocoris kumarii and R. marginatus on different age groups of Spodoptera litura, a polyphagous pest (Heteroptera: Reduviidae). Journal of Ecobiology, 6(3): 221-224. 166. Sahayaraj, K. and Ambrose, D.P. 1994a. Prey influence on the laboratory mass rearing of Neohaematorrhophus therasii (Heteroptera: Reduviidae) Bio-science Research Bulletin, 10: 35-40. 167. Sahayaraj, K. and Ambrose, D.P. 1994b. Stage and host preference of the predator Acanthaspis pedestris Stal to four cotton pests. Journal Biological Control 8(1):23- 26.
42 168. Sahayaraj, K. and Ambrose, D.P. 1994c. Functional response of a reduviid predator to two pests. Biology and Education 11(2): 141-148. 169. Ambrose, D.P., Kulandaisamy, A.M.J & Sahayaraj, K. 1994. Impact of starvation, eye blinding and antennectomy on the predatory behaviour and efficiency of Euagoras plagiatus Burmeister. Bulletin of Entomology. 35(1-2): 90-100. 170. Ambrose, D.P. and Sahayaraj, K. 1993a. Predatory potential and stage preference of reduviid predatoor, Allaeocranum quadrisignatum (Reuter) on Dysdercus cingulatus Fabricious. Journal Biological Control, 7(1): 12-14. 171. Ambrose, D.P. and Sahayaraj, K. 1993b. A new species of Coranus cutris from South India, Journal of Bombay Natural History, 90(3): 458-460. 172. Ambrose, D.P. and Sahayaraj, K. 1993c. Effect of decamouflaging on the structure and the body size in Acanthaspis pedestris Stal (Insecta: Heteroptera: Reduviidae), Journal Soil Biology & Ecology, 13(2): 130-135. 173. Sahayaraj, K. and Ambrose, D.P. 1993a. Biology and predatory potential of Coranus nodulosus Ambrose & Sahayaraj on Dysdercus cingulatus Fabricius and Oxycarenus hyalinipennis Costa (Heteroptera: Reduviidae). Hexapoda, 5(1): 16-22. 174. Sahayaraj, K. and Ambrose, D.P. 1993b. Population dynamics of five reduviids from Kaipathai scrub jungles, South India. Journal Soil Biology & Ecology, 13(2): 122-129. 175. Ambrose DP, Samuel M, Sahayaraj K. 1991. Impact of antennectomy, antennectomy, eye blinding and fossula spongiosa on Acanthaspis siva Distant (Heteroptera: Reduviidae), Journal Advanced Zoology, 12(1): 37-44. 176. Ambrose, D.P. and Sahayaraj, K. 1991. Camouflaging behaviour and the effect of decamouflaging on behaviour and development of Acanthaspis pedestris Stal in solitary and crowded conditions (Heteroptera: Reduviidae). Zoosystematics and Evolution ( formerly Mitteilungen aus dem Zoologischen Museum Berlin), 67(2): 325-337 (IF: 0.931) doi.org/10.1002/mmnz.19910670208 177. Sahayaraj, K. and Ambrose, D.P. 1992a. Biology, redescription and predatory behaviour of an assassin bug Allaeocranum quadrisignatum (Reuter) (Heteroptera: Reduviidae). Journal Soil Biology & Ecology, 12(2) 120-133.
43 178. Sahayaraj, K. and Ambrose, D.P. 1992b. Biology and predatory potential of Endochus umbrinus Reuter (Heteroptera: Reduviidae) from South India. Bulletin of Entomology 33(1-2): 42-55. 179. Ambrose, D.P., Saju.T. and Sahayaraj, K. 1990. Prey influence on the development, reproduction and sex ratio of assassin bug Rhinocoris marginatus Fab. Environment & Ecology., 8(1): 280-287. 180. Ambrose, D.P. and Sahayaraj, K. 1990. Effect of space on the post embryonic development and predatory behaviour of Ectomocoris tibialis Distant (Heteroptera: Reduviidae). Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology 10(2): 162-169.
PAPERS PUBLISHED IN PROCEEDINGS
1. Sahayaraj, K. and Ambrose, D.P. 1996. Functional response of the reduviid predator Neohaematorrhophus therasii Ambrose & Livingstone to the cotton stainer Dydercus cingulatus Fab. Proceedings of Bio. Cul. Cont. Agri. Medi. Pest. (Ambrose, D.P. eds.) pp 328-331. 2. Paulraj, M.G. and Sahayaraj, K. 2002. Efficiency of Eclipta alba L. Hassk and Ocimum sanctum Linn. leaf extracts and powder against Tribolium castaneum Herbst (Coleoptera). In Proceedings of Vistas of Entomological Research for the New Millenium (eds. K.P. Sanjayan, V. Mahalingam and M.C. Muralirangan). Pp. 80 – 84. 3. Ragupathy, E and Sahayaraj, K. 2002. Biodiversity of reduviid predators in the semi-arid zones of three southern districts of Tamil Nadu. In Proceedings of Vistas of Entomological Research for the New Millenium (Eds. K.P. Sanjayan, V. Mahalingam and M.C. Muralirangan). Pp. 31 – 36. 4. Balasubramanian, R and K. Sahayaraj. 2007 Pteridium aquilinum (L) Kuhn and Metarhizium anisopliae (Metsch.) Sorokin on Pericallia ricini Fab. and Aphis craccivora (Koch). In National Seminar on Technology and Management of Bioresearches (Eds. M. Narayann, T. Sethuramalingam and K. Sahayaraj) Pp. 23 – 28.
44 5. Borgio, J. F and K. Sahayaraj. 2007 Bioefficacy of the entomopathogenic fungus, Metarhizium anisopliae (Metsch.) Sorokin (Deuteromycotina: Hyphomycetes) on Dysdercus cingulatus (Fb.) (Hemiptera: Pyrrhocoridae) eggs. In Proceeding of the National Seminar on Technology and Management of Bioresearches (Eds. M. Narayann, T. Sethuramalingam and K. Sahayaraj) Pp. 29 – 34. 6. Sujatha, S. and Sahayaraj, K. 2007. Influenece of Oligidic diet and factitious host on the development, survival and adult longevity of Rhynocoris marginatus (Fabricious) (Heteroptera: Reduviidae: Harpactorinae). In National Seminar on Technology and Management of Bioresearches (Eds. M. Narayann, T. Sethuramalingam and K. Sahayaraj) Pp. 35 – 39. 7. Sahayaraj, K. 2011. Hunter reduviids in pest management for plantation crop. In Proceeding of National Seminar on Harmful/Beneficial Insects of Agricultural Importance, Calicut, Kerala, India, PP. 42-51 (ISBN 978-81-921589-0-7). 8. S. Rajesh, A. Asha, P. Kombiah and K. Sahayaraj. 2011. Biocidal activity of algal seaweed on insect pest and fungal plant pathogen. In Proceeding of National Seminar on Harmful/Beneficial Insects of Agricultural Importance, Calicut, Kerala, India, PP. 86-81 (ISBN 978-81-921589-0-7). 9. Majesh Tomson, Kalidas, S. and Sahayaraj, K. 2011. Bioefficacy of Rhynocoris fuscipes on three cotton hemipteran pests. In Proceeding of National Seminar on Harmful/Beneficial Insects of Agricultural Importance, Calicut, Kerala, India, PP. 92-98 (ISBN 978-81-921589-0-7). 10. K. Sahayaraj, S. Rajesh, A. Asha, and J.M. Rathi. 2012. Marine algae for the cotton Pest and disease management. In: International Conference on Agriculture, Science and Engineering, Volume 1. (Jacinta A. Opara, Barineme B. Fakae, Gerhard Berctold, Uri Zoller, Nkasiobi S.Oguzor, Nazmul Islam and Sodienye A. Abere. Eds.) (ISBN: 978-84-612-8486-3). PP. 49-62. 11. Sahayaraj, K. 2012. Possible utilization of Rhynocoris marginatus (Fab.) in crops pest management. In: International Conference on Agriculture, Science and Engineering, Volume 2. (Jacinta A. Opara, Barineme B. Fakae, Gerhard Berctold, Uri Zoller, Nkasiobi S.Oguzor, Nazmul Islam and Sodienye A. Abere Eds.) (ISBN: 978-84-612-8486-3). PP. 150-161.
45 12. Echereobia, C.O. and Sahayaraj, K. 2012. Repellent/attractant activity of marine algae-based formulation against red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum Herbst. In Proced. Int. Confer. Sci. and Tech. for Cean and Green Envir. (M. Muthulingam, P. Ronald Ross, T. Vivekananthan and A. Elangovan. Eds.), Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu. PP. 98-100. 13. Kalidas, S. and Sahayaraj, K. 2012. Comparative biology and life stable traits of Rhynocoris longifrons Stal (Hemiptera : Reduviidae) on factitious host and natural cotton pests. In Proced. Int. Confer. Sci. and Tech. for Cean and Green Envir. (M. Muthulingam, P. Ronald Ross, T. Vivekananthan and A. Elangovan. Eds.), Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu. PP. 142-149. 14. Sahayaraj, K. 2012. Bionanomaterials: Synthesis and applications. In : Procee. Of the National seminar on New Materials Research and Nano technology (Joseph John, N. ed) (ISBN: 978-93-81104-23-1), by Govt. Arts College, Ooty, Tamil Nadu. PP 24-29. 15. Sahayaraj, K. 2015. Biological values and conservation of marine algae: an over view. In: Procedings of National Seminar on Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of Marine Resources, (A. Pushparaj, ed.), ISBN 978-81-927330-7-4, Kavignan Pathipagam, Tamil Nadu, India. Pp. 21-24.
INVITED BOOKS CHAPTERS
1. Sahayaraj, K. 2004. Predatory insects. In Indian Insect Predators in Biological control. (Sahayaraj, K. ed.) Dayas Publication, ISBN: 8170353408 India. pp. 1 - 23 2. Sahayaraj, K. 2004. Reduviids in biological control. In Indian Insect Predators in Biological control (Sahayaraj, K. ed.) Dayas Publication, India. ISBN: 8170353408 pp 134 – 166. 3. Selvaraj, P. and Sahayaraj, K. 2005. Effect of chosen fern extracts on the development of Spodoptera litura Fab. In: Green pesticides for Insects Pests Management (Ignacimuthu S, Jeyaraj S eds.). Narosa Publishing House, Chennai, ISN 8173196869 pp 85-90.
46 4. Sahayaraj, K., Raju, G. and Borgio, J. F. 2006. Space, prey feed modulation, reduviid predator and its prey density on the reproductive potential of Acanthaspis pedestris Stal. In: Perspective in animal ecology and reproduction (Volume 3) (Guptha VK, Verma AK eds.). Daya Publishing House, New Delhi. ISBN 9788170354246 pp 289-309. 5. Sahayaraj, K, 2006. Ecological adaptive features of Hunter Reduviids (Heteroptera: Reduviidae: Reduviinae) and their biological contro. In: Perspective in animal ecology and reproduction (Volume 3) (Guptha, VK and Verma AK eds.). Daya Publishing House, New Delhi. ISBN 9788170354246 pp 22-49. 6. Sahayaraj, K. and Ravi, C. 2007. Small-scale mass production strategy for a reduviid predator Rhynocoris longifrons Stal (Heteroptera: Reduviidae). In. Perspective in animal ecology and reproduction (Volume 4) (Guptha, VK and Verma AK eds.). Daya Publishing House, New Delhi. ISBN 9788170354598 pp. 53- 81. 7. Sahayaraj, K 2007. Reproductive performance is a deciding factor for the utilization of hunter reduviids in biological control. In. Perspective in animal ecology and reproduction (Volume 4) (Guptha, VK and Verma AK eds.). Daya Publishing House, New Delhi. ISBN 9788170354598 8170354595 pp. 376 – 412. 8. Sahayaraj, K. and Nandagopal, V. 2008. Botanicals. In Groundnut Entomology (Nandagopal V, Gunathilagaraj K eds.). Satish Serial Publishing House, Delhi. ISBN 8189304429 PP 373 - 388. 9. Francis Borgio J, Sahayaraj K. 2011. Mass production of Entomopathogenic Fungi. In Microbial Insecticides: Principles and Applications (Francis Borgio J, Sahayaraj K, Alper Susurluk I. Eds.). Nova Publisher, New Yark, ISBN 978-1-61209-223-2 pp. 47-70. 10. Sahayaraj, K. and Rajesh, S. 2011. Bionanoparticles: synthesis and antimicrobial applications. In: Science against microbial pathogens: communicating current research and technological advances (Antonio Méndez-Vilas ed.), Formatex Research Center, Spain (Volume 1 ISBN (13): 978-84-939843-1-1), pp. 228-244.
11. K. Sahayaraj. 2012. Hunter reduviids in pest management for plantation crops, In: Selected Beneficial and harmful insects of Indian subcontinent (Sabu Thomas, K.
47 ed.), Lap Lambert Academic GmbH & Co. KG, Publishing, Germany (ISBN-978-3- 659-13068-7) pp. 58-69. 12. Sahayaraj, K. 2014. Animal and Plant insecticides for sustainable agriculture development. In: Invention and innovation for sustainable development (ISBN: 938054321-2), (P. Mosae Selvakumar, Israel V.M.V. Enoch and Daphy Louis Lovenia eds.), IRIS Publishher, pp. 24-32. 13. Sahayaraj K, 2014: Reduviids and Their Merits in Biological Control. In Basic and Applied Aspects of Biopesticides (ISBN 978-81-322-1877-7), Springer, India, pp. 195-214.
14. J. Alice R. P. Sujeetha and K. Sahayaraj. 2014. Role of Entomopathogenic Fungus in Pest Management. In Basic and Applied Aspects of Biopesticides, K.Sahayaraj . ed. Springer, India, pp. 31-46.
15. Sahayaraj, K. 2014. Nanotechnology and plant biopesticides: an overview, In: Advances in Plant Biopesticides (Dwijendra Singh ed.), Springer Publication (ISBN 978-81-322-2005-3), pp. 279-293. DOI: 10.1007/978-81-322-2006-0_14 16. Sahayaraj, K. 2014. Modulation of Botanicals on pest’s biochemistry. In: Short Views on Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Overview, (Raman Chandrasekar, B.K. Tyagi, Zhong Zheng Gui and Gerald R. Reeck eds.), International Book Mission- Academic Publisher, Tiruchirappalli, India, Volume 1 , 57-74 pp. . 17. Sahayyaraj, K. 2015. Entomopathogens for cotton defoliators management. In: Biological control of Lepidopteran pests (editors, K. Sowjanya Sree and Ajit Varma), Springer, India, pp. 255-271, 10.1007/978-3-319-14499-3_12 18. Selvaraj, P. and Sahayaraj, K. 2015. Biotechnological options for the management of insect pests in ariculture. In Biopestides: Innovations and Practices (Sahayaraj, K. and Selvaraj, P. eds.), Biopestides: Innovations and Practices, Smith and Franklin Books in Biosciences, United Kingdom, ISBN: 978-1-9164009-1-7, pp. 1-12. 19. Sahayarj, K. 2018. Bionano Pesticides: synthesis, characterization and Bioassays. In Biopestides: Innovations and Practices (Sahayaraj, K. and Selvaraj, P. eds.),
48 Biopestides: Innovations and Practices, Smith and Franklin Books in Biosciences, United Kingdom, ISBN: 978-1-9164009-1-7, pp. 207-222. 20. P. Selvaraj and K. Sahayaraj. 2018. Biotechnological options for the management of insect in agriculture. In Biopestides: Innovations and Practices (Sahayaraj, K. and Selvaraj, P. eds.), Biopestides: Innovations and Practices, Smith and Franklin Books in Biosciences, United Kingdom, ISBN: 978-1-9164009-1-7, PP. 21. Seenivasagan, T. and Sahayaraj, K. 2018. Agro Nanomaterials: Past and Present Scenarios. In Biopestides: Innovations and Practices (Sahayaraj, K. and Selvaraj, P. eds.), Biopestides: Innovations and Practices, Smith and Franklin Books in Biosciences, United Kingdom, ISBN: 978-1-9164009-1-7, pp. 223-241. 22. Sahayarj, K. 2016. Bio-intensive integrated management of termites. In Sustainable Termite Management (Md. Aslam Khan and Wasim Ahmad eds.). Spriger International Publishing Ag, Cham. Popular articles 1. Sahayaraj, K. 1994. Insect pests management through reduviids. Kissan World. 21(8): 26 – 27. 2. Sahayaraj, K. 1996. Assassin bugs. Science Reporter. 33(6): 52 – 54. 3. Sahayaraj, K. 2001. Anthrox. Xaverian. 58 – 62. 4. Sahayaraj, K. 2002. Biopesticides – an Indian scenario. Acrobiose. 1(7): 26 – 29. 5. Sahayaraj, K. 2003. Hunter reduviids in cotton bug control. Acrobiose. 1(12): 9 – 11.
BOOKS PUBLISHED
1. Sahayaraj, K. 2004. Indian Insect Predators and Biological control (Editor) Dayas Publication, New Delhi (ISBN 9788170353409). pp. 400. This book presents the pest management by using predatory insects. It elucidates the characteristics features of predatory insects and their utility value in the field of Biological control and integrates them in Integrated Pest Management (IPM). During the last five to six decades voluminous scientific work on various aspects of predatory insects has been done at different Research Institutions and Universities in India. Since the scientific literature lies scattered in various journals, and not yet has been published in book form, it is considered desirable and essential to provide a concise account in a book form. The book entitled Indian Insect Predators in Biological Control is the first of its kind in our country. It has the following distinguished features: (1) Enlighted
49 the distribution and diversity of insect predators in various agroecosystem. (2) Provide updated coverage of ethology, biology and life table parameters of predators. (3) Di and tri tropic interaction of crop-pest-predators. (4) Biological control potential of predators in laboratory, pots, controlled field cage and natural field conditions are elaborated. (5) Biosefty of synthetic and biopesticides are discussed. (6) Mass production with natural, faciated and oligidic diets are explained. (7) Text is illustrated with photographs, line drawings, tables and graphs to make the material more interesting to the students. (8) This book is intended as a text for use in teaching the concept of biological control to undergraduate and post graduate students of biology and agriculture. (9) This also immensely helps the researchers who are engaged in pest management, crop production and protection by using various natural predators. Contents Chapter 1: Insect Predators and Pest Control by K Sahayaraj; Chapter 2: Behavioral and Ecological Features of Mantids that Confer as Prospective Biocontrol Agents by M C Muralirangan, K P Sanjayan & N Senthikumar; Chapter 3: Dragonflies and Damselflies in Biological Control by F K Kakkassery; Chapter 4: Feeding Adaptations and Semiochemical Perception in Predatory Heteroptera by Pathipati Usha Rani; Chapter 5: Anthocorid Predators and their Biocontrol Potential by M Nasser & U C Abdurahiman; Chapter 6: How Efficient are Geocorid Bugs (Heteroptera: Insecta) as Crop Pest Managers? by Ananda Mukhopadhyay & Soma Das; Chapter 7: Reduviids in Biological Control by K Sahayaraj; Chapter 8: Biology and Behaviours of Coccinellid Beetles by T V Sathe; Chapter 9: Mass Production and Biological Control Potential of Coccinellids in India by Jagmohan Singh & K S Brar; Chapter 10: Syrphids: As an Important Predators of Aphids in India by T V Sathe & Sangit Visherad; Chapter 11: Indian Insect Predators on Insect Pests of Rice by K S Behera & A Prakash; Chapter 12: Role of Predators in the Control of Horticultural Crop Pests of India by M Mani & A Krishnamoorthy. 2. Sahayaraj, K. 2007. Pest Control Mechanism of Reduviids. Oxford Book Company, ABD Publisher, Jaipur (ISBN 978-81-89473-03-4). 2007, Pp. 240. This book has been designed to provide an overall understanding of all aspects related to the study of reduviid predators and its role in integrated Pest Management The text is illustrated and presented in a simple clean and lucid style The First Chapter provides with nick names morphological identification of roduviids special characteristics and distribution of reduviids mainly in various agroecosystems Second Chapter deals with the biology and reproduction of more than 50 hunter bugs from eight geneses such as Apiomerinae Reduviinae Ectricodinae Harpactorinae Emecinae Peiralinae Salyavatinac and Stcnopodinao Third Chapter describes the preys and reduviid interaction Salivary gland morphology enzymes reported in the venom of reduviid predators their potential utilization in agriculture and pharmaceuticals has been discusses in the chapter entitled Zoophagy of Hunter Reduviids Biological control potential of hunter roduviids in the laboratory pots field cages and field is discusses in the Fiflh Chapter Sixth Chapter deals with the mas production of reduviids by
50 factitious and natural preys and also by oligidic diets 13ia safety of synthetic and biological origin pesticides on hunter reduviids are included in th last chapter The book will be useful guide to students farmers teachers and researcher in the field of pest management 200 pp. Seller Inventory # 94379
3. Francis Borgio J, Sahayaraj K, and Alper Susurluk I. 2011. Microbial Insecticides: Principles and Applications. NOVA Science Publisher, Inc., New York (ISBN: 978- 1-61209-223-2), pp. 492. The field of microbial insecticides encompasses the highly diverse life forms bacteria, fungi, nematodes and viruses. They play an essential role in the management of pests in cultivated crops and play a crucial role in the life of farmers and agricultural industry. This new book provides a single reference volume with appeal to all levels and fields, including those working in research, teaching, government and industries. (Imprint: Nova Press)
4. Sahayaraj, K. and Sujatha, S. 2012. Temperature-dependent biology and physiology of predatory reduviids. Nova Publication, New York (ISBN: 978-1-61209-940-8). Pp. 179. This new book examines current research on biology, linear developmenta model and biological control efficiency. The book draws heavily from insect physiology as the base of knowledge of these fields and is highly advanced in developing a base understanding of virtually every aspect of physiology, such as egg and total body macromolecular profile, enzymes, gut bacterial population, gut protein profile by SDS-PAGE, DNA amplification and genetic similarity in relation to six universal primers and interaction of prey-protein and predator response by ELISA. This book will serve as a bridge for predator rearing specialists and their stakeholders in using various temperatures under storage conditions so as to better manipulate the ways that benefit temperature and environment. (Imprint: Nova Press)
5. Sahayaraj, K. 2014. Basic and applied aspects of Biopesticides (edited), (ISBN 978- 81-322-1876-0- print and 978-81-322-1877-7 (eBook)), Springer India. Pp. 384. DOI 10.1007/978-81-322-1877-7
Currently, the major challenge of humanity is focused on population growth through agricultural production in order to meet the demand for food. The food crunch is mainly due to
51 pest and disease. Traditional methods, synthetic insecticides and microbicides cause health hazards to human beings, domestic animals and also affect our immediate environments. Serious concerns were implemented by both developing and developed countries as Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Bio-intensive Integrated Pest Management (BIPM) systems where biopesticides play an important role worldwide. The available books are limited to particular aspects of biopesticides. Hence, it is imperative to bring out a holistic documentation which will provide the reader information on all aspects of biopesticides. The book consists of five sections namely microbials, botanicals, natural enemies semio- chemicals and biotechnology and equipments, bioinformatics tools and IPM. In Section I, microbial deals with utilization of Bacillus in control of phytonematodes; biological control of pest and diseases with fluorescent pseudomonads, entomopathogenic fungus and entomopathogenic nematodes in pest management, microbial viral insecticides and microbial elicitors to induce immunity for plant disease control in chilli and tomato. Importance of plant essential oils, botanicals in endocrine disruption, relevance of botanicals and use of plant volatile on pest management has been discussed in Section II. Importance and role of reduviidae, weaver ants, ground beetles, Odonatas, spiders in biological control has been discussed in Section III. In addition, genetic improvement of biocontrol agents for sustainable pest management has also been highlighted. In Section IV, classical practices and pheromone, kairomonal enhancement to natural enemies and use of transgenic plants in insect control are highlighted. Equipment and their application methodologies for application of biopesticides; relevance of bioinformatics in biopesticides management; pest management of soybean, bio fouling and eco friendly antifoulants have been highlighted in Section V. Each chapter has objectives and conclusion along with recommendations.
5. Sahayaraj, K. 2016. Artificial Rearing of Reduviid Predators, Spriger Publishing Media, Sigapore, ISBN 978-981-10-2521-1. DOI: 10.1007/978-981-10-2522-8.
This eye-opening book focuses on the development of techniques to mass-produce reduviid predators and important generalist predators, an endeavor that won’t prove sufficient if the cost of commercialization is prohibitive. Advancing mass production to the level of economic feasibility is critical, so that these new technologies can compete in the open market. This book commences with a review of the diversity of reduviid predators in agro-ecosystems world-wide, followed by chapters on their feeding behavior, biology, gut microbiota, their enzyme profile, body protein and genomics, and DNA and field evaluation reports. The field evaluation of reduviids, a worldwide undertaking, is addressed in the last chapter. Each chapter includes a separate conclusion and future recommendations. Detailed information is also included on ingredients and artificial diet preparation, storage and the impact on predators. The artificial rearing of reduviid predator for crop pest management is an
52 essential reference and teaching tool for teachers, researchers and extension workers in developed and developing countries alike, allowing them to produce reduviid predators and important natural enemies in biocontrol and bio-intensive integrated pest management programs. The book offers an excellent resource for all those who are working on beneficial arthropod mass production. It is also an essential reference guide for agricultural and biological sciences scientists, entomologists, crop protection specialists, extension workers, and consultants.
6. Sahayaraj, K. and Selvaraj, P. 2017. Biopestides: Innovations and Practices, Smith and Franklin Books in Biosciences, United Kingdom, ISBN: 978-1-9164009-1-7, pp.271.
This book is intended to share scientific knowledge and expertise of/to the community in the field of agriculture, especially relating to biopesticides. The book provides citations and reviews of more than 1000 recent publications in the field of biopesticide research, and recommendations for future areas of new vistas of research in the field of biopesticides. The book also provides methodologies and technologies for isolation and chemical characterization of biomolecules, diagnostic tools for microbes, analytical techniques for phytochemicals and nanomaterials, and protocols for bioassays and field studies. For the better understanding of the readers, this book includes more than 73 tables, 60 figures and 28 colour plates. The entire book is devided into four sectionss, and chapters in each section highlight a dedicated aspect of agricultural pests/pathogens and biotechnological options for insect pest management viz., entomopathogens, botanical pesticides, natural enemies, bionanomaterials and other IPM components. It also discusses about the impact, advantages, limitations and future prospects of these biotechnological options. Each chapter is attempted to make as stand- alone document, making it a valuable reference source for Agrarians, field practitioners, biologists, scientists in related fields and agriculture school libraries.
Proceding Published
1. Narayanan, M. Sethuramalingam, T. and Sahayaraj, K. 2007. Technology and Management of Bioresearches – Proceedings, St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai. Pp. 224.
Conference/Symposia, Seminar Attended / Paper Presented
53 1. National symposium on Environment Biology held at St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai – 627 002, from 2-4, April 1987 – India. 2. Sahayaraj, K. & Ambrose, D.P. 1989. Effect of chosen pesticide on the development of a non-target biocontrol agent Acanthespis pedestris Stal International conference on Biology and Control of pests of Medical and agricultural Importance, Madurai pp. 229. 3. Sahayaraj, K. & Ambrose, D.P. 1990a. Biological control of Heliothis armigera Hubner by chosen reduviids a preliminary work. In Fourth National symposium on Soil Biology and Ecology, Ban galore pp. 6. 4. Sahayaraj, K. & Ambrose, D. P. 1990b. Behavioural response of biocontrol agents, Acanthapis pedestris Stal and A. siva Distant to relative humidities. In National Symposium on Behavioural Science, Madurai, pp. 39. 5. Seminar on sustainable development and sustainable utilization of natural resources at P.G. & Research Department of Zoology, Loyola College, Madras – 600 034 on 5-6, February 1993. 6. National symposium on Environment and Education at Zoological Research Laboratory, St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai on 21.04.1993. 7. Brain storm session an evaluation of students performance in national educational test held at VOPC college, Thoothukudi on 9th April 1994. 8. Ambrose, D.P. & Sahayaraj, K. 1995. Polymorphism in assassin bug Neohaematorrhophus therasii Ambrose and Livingstone. In Symposium on Biological and cultural control of Agricultural and medicinal pests held at St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai on 22-24 Feb. 1995. pp.9. 9. Sahayaraj, K. & Ambrose, D.P. 1995. Short-term functional response of the reduviid predator Neohaematorrhophus therasii Ambrose and Livingstone to the cotton stainer Dysdercus cingulatus Fab. Ibid. pp. 45. 10. Sahayaraj, K. 1997a. Biodiversity of reduviids in Tamil Nadu national Symposium on Natural Resources Management. St. Joseph’s College, Trichy – 2 on February 26-28, pp. 30. 11. Saharayaraj, K. 1997b. Role of reduviids in plantation crop insect pest management. Ibid pp. 76.
54 12. Balagugru, B., Nagamurugan, N., John Britto, S. & Sahayaraj, K. 1997c. Effect of medicinal plants products on the development and economic parameters of silkworm. Ibid. pp. 36. 13. DST Animal Sciences- group monitoring workshop held at TBGRI on March 4 – 5, 1998. 14. Paulraj, M.G. and Sahayaraj, K. 2000a. Efficacy of Eclipta alba L. Hassk and Ocimum sanctum Linn. leaves extracts and powders against Tribolium castaneum Herbst in groundnut.In Vistas of Entomological research for the new millennium held at G.S.Gill Research Institute, Chennai . 15. Rajamanikam, K. and Sahayaraj, K. 2000b. Impact of two neem based bio- pesticides on the egg and early nymphal instars of Rhynocoris marginatus (Fab.). Ibid. 16. Ragupathy, E. and Sahayaraj, K. 2000c. Biodiversity of reduviid predators in the semi-arid zones of three southern district of Tamil Nadu. Ibid. 17. Sahayaraj, K. 2001. Bioefficacy of chosen plant products on Corcyra cephalonica Stainton biology. Seminar on Degradation of the Environment and its Restoration held at Pope’s college, Sawyerpuram 628 251 from 22nd to 24th February 2001. 18. Sahayaraj, K. 2001. Biopesticides in insect pest management. Ibid. 19. Sahayaraj, K. 2002. Physiology and biochemistry of cultivable crustaceans held in Madras University, Chennai on 18 and 19 February 2002. 20. Third discussion meeting on Allied chemical ecology. COSTED, Chennai on 30.11.2002. Organized by Prof. T.N. Ananthakrishnan. 21. Seventh meeting of the task force on Biopesticides and Crop Management at DBT, New Delhi from 20 – 21 January 2003. 22. K.Sahayaraj. Bioefficacy -----under invitro study, at National Seminar on recent advances in biotechnology, Ponnaiyan Ramajayam College, Thanjavur-614904 on 24 – 25, February, 2003. 23. Fourth discussion meeting on Biodiversity, biosignalling, biotechnology in insect- plant interactions. COSTED, Chennai on 29.11.2003. Organized by Prof. T.N. Ananthakrishnan.
55 24. State-level seminar on Animal Biotechnology – A new Wave in Biology, at PSG college of Arts and Science, Coimbatroe from September 24 – 26 2003 (Participated). 25. National Seminar on Technology and Management of Bioresearches conducted at St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai, India. From 21st – 22nd March 2005. 26. National seminar on Biotechnological management of nematode pests and scope of entomopathogenic nematodes from 21 – 22 November, 2005 at Casted Auditorium, Chennai (Participated). 27. International Conference on Marine and Terrene Ecology conducted at St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai, India. From 17th – 19th January 2006 (Participation). 28. National conference on Aquatic Resources, Aquaculture and Aqua Show ―CONFAQUA 2006‖ conducted at St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai, India. From 15th – 17th February 2006. 29. Colloquium on Nanoscale Science and Arthropod Bioresources. Department of Zoology, University of Kerala, Tirvandrum from 18 – 19th December 2006. 30. Project monitoring session on Animal Science Research Committee meeting held at CSIR, New Delhi on 8th February 2007. 31. National conference on Applied Zoology and sustainable development from 13 – 14 July 2007 conducted at IICT, Hyderabad, India. 32. Meeting of the research consortium on 31.10.2007 at Manonmanium Sundaranar University, Tiruneveli. 33. Board Meetings- Ministry of Earth science at Department of Earth science, Tamil University, Thangjour from 17 – 18 December 2008 and presented a proposal on Isolation and screening of algal seaweeds for biocides. 34. Evaluation of botanicals in the control of groundnut pests. National symbosium on ecofreindly pest management – February 7 – 8, 2008, PP. 34 -35. 35. XXI Annual conference of national environmental science academy and National Conference on ―Urban environment –present scenario and future strategies‖ December 27 – 29, 2009. Presented paper Botanical insecticides in pest management – PP. 88.
56 36. Utilization of phytoecdysteriods (PEs) in ecofriendly pest management in National symposium on Non-chemical insect pest management from February 5 – 6, 2009 at Entomology Research Institute, Loyolla College, Chennai – 600 034. 37. National conference on ecotoxicology at St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai 2 from 26 – 27th February 2009. 38. S. Vinoth Kanna and K. Sahayraj. 2009. Prey deprivation and venom quantity in the reduviid predators, Catamiarus brevipennis (Serville). National conference on Biotechnological approaches of ecofreindly insect pest management, University of Madras, Chennai 25 from 27 – 28 2009. PP. 65. 39. Insect resistant crops – a need for next green revaluation – in National conference on Biotechnological approaches to next green revolution from March 2 – 3, 2009 at Department of Plant Biology and Biotechnology, Loyola College, Chennai – 600 034. 40. DST PAC meeting, Centre for National Biological Sciences, Bangalore 41. K. Sahayaraj and S. Jeya Parvathi Biology and biological control potential of two Oxyopes spp. in the Second Biopesticide international Conference (biocicon- 2009) on 26th – 28th November 2009 held at St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous),Palayamkottai -627 002, Tamil Nadu, India 42. K. Sahayaraj and Brisca Renuga, Immunological impact of Rutaceae plants Ruta graveolens Linn. and Toddalia Asiatic Linn. (Rutaceae) on Spodoptera litura (Fab.) (Noctuiidae) in the Second Biopesticide international Conference (biocicon-2009) on 26th – 28th November 2009 held at St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous),Palayamkottai -627 002, Tamil Nadu, India 43. K. Sahayaraj and S. Muthu Kumar. Rhynocoris marginatus (Fab.) salivary venom on mortality, haemolymph protein profile and digestive enzymes of Spodotpera litura Fab. (Leipdoptera : Noctuidae) in the Second Biopesticide international Conference (biocicon-2009) on 26th – 28th November 2009 held at St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous),Palayamkottai -627 002, Tamil Nadu, India 44. K. Sahayaraj and A. Vinoth Kanna In vivo and invitro evaluation of Rhynocoris fuscipes Fab. (Hemiptera : Reduviidae) salivary venom on Spodotpera litura Fab. (Leipdoptera : Noctuidae) in the Second Biopesticide international Conference
57 (biocicon-2009) on 26th – 28th November 2009 held at St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous),Palayamkottai -627 002, Tamil Nadu, India 45. K. Sahayaraj and Majesh Tomson Impact of two pathogenic fungal crude metabolites on mortality, biology and enzymes of Dysdercus cingulatus (Fab.) (Hem: Pyrrhocoridae). in the Second Biopesticide international Conference (biocicon-2009) on 26th – 28th November 2009 held at St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous),Palayamkottai -627 002, Tamil Nadu, India 46. K. Sahayaraj and P. Kombiah Attractant and insecticidal activity of neem gold on banana rhizome weevil (BRW), Cosmopolites sordidus (Germ.) in the Second Biopesticide international Conference (biocicon-2009) on 26th – 28th November 2009 held at St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous),Palayamkottai -627 002, Tamil Nadu, India 47. K. Sahayaraj, Y. Mary Jeeva and R. Azhaguraj. Insecticidal and ovipositional efficacy of Sargassum tenerrimum ( J.Agardh) extracts on Dysdercus cingulatus (Fab.) (Hem: Pyrrhocoridae). In the Second Biopesticide international Conference (Biocicon-2009) on 26th – 28th November 2009 held at St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous),Palayamkottai -627 002, Tamil Nadu, India 48. K. Sahayaraj, P.Selvaraj, K. Subathra, S. Muthu kumar, P. Kombiah, A. Vinoth Kanna and Muthupandi. M. Methyleuginol and botanicals as attractants for mango fruitflies). In the Second Biopesticide international Conference (Biocicon- 2009) on 26th – 28th November 2009 held at St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous),Palayamkottai -627 002, Tamil Nadu, India 49. K. Sahayaraj and S.Rajesh. Bioefficacy of crude and sliver based nanoparticles of Padina pavonica (Linn.) and Caulerpa scalpelliformis (R.Br.) Web.V.Bosse on Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. vasinfectum (Atk.) Snyd and Hans and Xanthomonas campestris pv malvacearum (Smith) Dye. In the Second Biopesticide international Conference (Biocicon-2009) on 26th – 28th November 2009 held at St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous),Palayamkottai -627 002, Tamil Nadu, India 50. K. Sahayaraj, R. Azhaguraj and S. Rajesh. 2010. Insecticideal activity of biosynthesized silver nanoparticles using Padina pavonica (Linn.) against four cotton pest, In National conference on interplay of chemical and biological
58 science on January 6 – 8, 2010 at Department of Zoology, Thiruvalluavar University, Vellore 51. K. Sahayaraj and S. Kalidas. 2010. Stage preference and biological control potential of Rhynocoris longifrons (Stal) (Hemiptera : Reduviidae) on two important cotton pest. In National conference on interplay of chemical and biological science on January 6 – 8, 2010 at Department of Zoology, Thiruvalluavar University, Vellore. 52. K. Sahayaraj. 2010. Artificial rearing of a reduviid predator Rhynocoris marginatus (Fab.) (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) using meat-based artificial diet. In Arthropod Mass Rearing and Quality Control working group (AMRQC) and International Organization for Biological Control (IOBC), we appreciate your interest in the 12th workshop of the IOBC AMRQC, Vienna, Austria, October 19-22, 2010. 53. S. Muthu Kumar, S. Naseer Banu, P. Kombiah and K.Sahayaraj. 2010. Capturing, handling times and predatory rate of Rhynocoris marginatus on three mealy bugs on National seminar on Esi 34 and Colloquium on Ethology from Organism Down to Ethobiomolecule - ECEODE 2010, from 16-18 December 2010 at Kerala University, Kerala (OP-19). pp.23. 54. K. Sahayaraj, 2011. Augmentative biological control evaluation of reduviids on cotton pests. Animal Science research projects monitoring committee, CSIR, CSIR complex, New Delhi on 18.01.2011 55. S. Rajesh and K. Sahayaraj. 2011. Antifungal activity of Caulerpa veravalensis against Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. vasinfectum using microplate and agar well diffusion assays. National conference on Bioactiva’11 Life saving products from marine origins. Department of marine science,Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli on 10th and 11th February 2011. PP 51-52. 56. Rajesh, S., Asha, S., Kombiah, A. and K. Sahayaraj. 2011. Biocidal activity of algal seaweed on insect pest and fungal plant pathogen. National seminar on Harmful/beneficial insects of agricultural importance with special reference to the nuisance pest Luprops tristis in rubber plantations. On 17 to 18th February 2011 at St. Joseph’s College, Calicut. Pp. 06
59 57. Majesh Thomson, S. Kalidas and K. Sahayaraj. 2011. Bioefficacy of Rhynocoris fuscipes Fab. (Hemiptera : Reduviidae) on three cotton pests. National seminar on Harmful/beneficial insects of agricultural importance with special reference to the nuisance pest Luprops tristis in rubber plantations. On 17 to 18th February 2011 at St. Joseph’s College, Calicut. Pp. 08.
58. Sahayaraj, K. And M. Muthupandi, 2011. Predatory response of Rhynocoris kumarii to hemipteran pest of cotton. Presented in the National symposium on harnessing biodiversity for biological control of crop pests, NBAII, Bangalore from 25-26, May 2011, I-P-45, PP. 42-43.
59. Muthupandi, M. and K. Sahayaraj 2011. Bioefficacy of Rhynocoris fuscipes (Fab.) (Heteroptera: Reduviidae) on chosen forest dwelled reduviids on Phenacoccus solenopsis (Tinseley) (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae). In National Symposium on sustaining agricultural productivity and food security under changing climate. Gugly Center for Biological Research, Bhubaneswar from 11- 12 November 2011, PP. 03.
60. Majesh Thomson, S. Kalidas and K. Sahayaraj. 2011. Stage preference and bioefficacy evaluation of Rhynocoris longifrons (Stal) (Hemiptera : Reduviidae) against three economically important cotton pests. In National Symposium on sustaining agricultural productivity and food security under changing climate. Gugly Center for Biological Research, Bhubaneswar from 11-12 November 2011, PP. 09-10.
61. Attended 21st meeting of expert group A in the board thematic area of conservation and sustainable utilization of natural resources. Ministry of environment and forest, New Delhi on 13.2.2012. 62. Majesh Tomson, Teresa Gayathri, S. Kalidas and K. Sahayaraj. 2012. Biological impacts of Phyllospheric phytopathogens of water hyacinth on herbivore grasshopper, Genosula punctifrons. In: National symposium on recent advances in bioinnaculents technology. Agricultural College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Madurai from -01-02 March 2012.
60 63. P. Kombiah, M. Muthupandi and K. Sahayaraj. 2012. Bioefficacy evaluation of a reduviid predator, Euagoras plagiatus Burmeister against Phenacoccus solenopsis Tinsley. In: National seminar on Forest Health Management. Institute of Forest Genetis and Tree Breeding, Coimbatore from 21 – 22 March, 2012. 64. Rajesh, S., Asha, S., J. Martin Rathi, Patric Raja and K. Sahayaraj. 2012. Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Caulerpa scalpelliformis and Caulerpa veravalensis and evaluation of their bactericidal activity. Annual workshop on Advanced Materials. PSN College of Engineering and Technology, Tirunelveli. 24 – 25 February 2012. P 35. 62. Subash, N. and Sahayaraj, K. 2012. Biological activity of Caulerpa veralansis (Thivy and Chauhan) against Spodoptera litura Fab. National Conference on Frontier Areas in Applied Zoology from 15-17, March, 2012 at Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi – 626 124. Sponsored by UGC. 63. Asha, A., Patrick raja, D., Rathi, J.M. and Sahayaraj, K. 2012. Caulerpa veralansis (Thivy and Chauhan) marine green algae extract against third instar nymphs of Dysdercus cingulatus (Fab.) (Hemiptera : Pyrrhocoradae). National seminar on recent trends in pest management and conservation of our natural enemies. 15-16, March, 2012. V.O.Chidambaram College, Thoothuduki 628008. Sponsored by DST. 64. National Conference on Frontier Areas in Applied Zoology from 15-17, March, 2012 at Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi – 626 124. Sponsored by UGC 65. Prospects of medicinal plants in promoting wellness, National Academy of Biological Sciences, University of Madras, Chennai from 14-15, May, 2012 (Participated). 66. National seminar on new materials research and nano technology, In Govt. Arts College, OOty, Tamil Nadu from 12-15 September, 2012. 67. National seminar on Biodiversity and bioresource: A Fragile balance, Dept. ogf Zoology, St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai from 25 & 26, February, 2013 (Participated).
61 68. Marine algae, presented at PAMC meeting, Ministry of earth science, New Delhi on 19.12.2013 69. Mass rearing of reduviid predators (Hemiptera, Reduviidae) with natural hosts, factitious hosts and artificial diets: an overview, 13th Workshop of the IOBC global working group on mass rearing and quality assurance, November 6-8, 2013, Bangalore, India 69. Majesh Tomson and K. Sahayaraj. 2013. Beauveria bassiana entomotoxin- based silvernanoparticles biogenesis and its impact on cotton pests. Fourth Biopesticide International Conference, St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai, 28-30 November, 2013, pp. 70. S. Rajesh and K. Sahayaraj. 2013. Antiphytopathogenic activity of biogenic silver nanoparticles of marine macroalgae, Ulva lactuca (Linnaeus). Fourth Biopesticide International Conference, St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai, 28-30 November, 2013, pp.* 71. A. Parveen Sulthana ,. J.Martin Rathi and K.Sahayaraj. Anti phytopathogenic activity of gallic acid reduced Terminalia chebula Retz., silver nanoparticles. Fourth Biopesticide International Conference, St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai, 28-30 November, 2013, pp. 72. Echereobia, C.O., Nwana, I.E., Asawalam, E.F., Emeasor, K.C. and Sahayaraj, K. 2013. Efficacy of gamma irradiation on the postharvest control of Cowpea Bruchid, (Callosbruchus maculatus). Fourth Biopesticide International Conference, St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai, 28-30 November, 2013, pp. 73. Organizing committee member – National seminar on recent trends in endocrinology, Dept. ogf Zoology, St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai from 24 & 25, February, 2014 (Participated).
74. Christopher Echereobia, Elechi Asawalam, Kingsley Emeasor and K. Sahayaraj. 2016. Potential of Microwave irradiation on the postharvest control of Cowpea Weevil and the proximate composition of Cowpea Seeds. XXV international congress of Entomology, USA, September 25-30. 75. Sahayaraj, K. 2017. Diversity of economically important seaweeds from Tamil Nadu. XIX International Botanical Congress, China in July 23-29, 2017.
62 76. A.Geovigila and Sahayaraj, K. 2017. Biosynthesis, characterization and evalution of some medicinal activities of Cinnamonum iners bark extract mediated biocompatibility silver nanoparticles. XIX International Botanical Congress, China in July 23-29, 2017. 77. Review meetings on Aquacutlure and marine biotechnology, DBT, New Delhi on 28.11.2018.
DOCORAL THESIS GUIDANCE AND SUPERVISION
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Ph.D. thesis registered (Most Recent First)
1. K. Madasamy (18111282011001). Entomopathogenic Fungi - Strain Improvement and Utilized for Pest Management (Date of commencement: 10.01.2018). 2. G. Petchidurai (17211282011029). Marine macro algal tannins as Biopesticides for cotton pest management (Prroved date: 10.8.2017). 3. M. Madasamy (Reg. No. 17211282011018). Bionanoparticles for pest control. (Approved date: 10th August 2017). 4. S. Elango (Reg. No. 12337). Marine algal tannins for Spodotpera ltira (Fab.) Management (Commenced on June 29, 2016) (Part-time). 5. A.Geovigila (Reg. No. 12492). Preliminary phytochemistry and biological utilization of Cinnamonum iners Rein. (Commenced on 23rd January 2014).
Ph.D. thesis Award (Most Recent First)
1. S. Anbu Radhika (Reg. No. 10569). Synergistic effect of pesticides, biopesticides and biosilver nanoparticles against cotton pest. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tamil Nadu (Awarded 13th April 2017) 2. S. Rajesh (Reg. No. 4341). 2015. Marine macroalgal extracts, liquid-formulations and biomimetic silver nanoparticles against cotton phytopathogens. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tamil Nadu (Awarded October 2015). 3. A. Parveen Sulthana (Reg. No. 3435). 2014 (co-guide). Terminalia chebula bioactive tannins-extraction, isolation, hydrolyzation and screening its bioactivity. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tamil Nadu (Awarded December 2014) 4. P. Kombiah (Reg.No. 3177). 2014. Formulation and evaluation of plant-based insecticides on Odiporus longicollis (Oliver) (Coleoptera: Curculonidae). Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tamil Nadu (Awarded 17/11/2014). 5. A. Asharaja (Reg.No. 7843). 2014. Biological, physiological and biochemical impact evaluation of algal seaweeds on Dysdercus cingulatus (Fab.). Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tamil Nadu (Awarded May, 2014). 6. Majesh Tomson (Reg. No. 4343). 2014. Bioefficacy of reduviid predator, Rhynocoris fuscipes (Fab.) and Beauveria bassiana Bolosmo Vuillimin toxin and its biosilver
64 nanoparticles against cotton pests. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tamil Nadu (Awarded February 2014). 7. S.Kalidas (Reg. No. 4342). 2013. Augmentative biological control potential evaluation of cotton pests using reduviid Rhynocoris longifrons. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tamil Nadu (Awarded July 2013). 8. Vinoth Kanna (Reg.No. 3176). 2012. Reduviid toxin analysis. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tamil Nadu (Awarded). 9. J. Francis Borgio (Reg. No. 2093). 2010. Metarhizium anisopliae on cotton bug Dysdercus cingulatus management. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tamil Nadu (Awarded). 10. S. Karthick Raja Namasivayam (Reg. No. 1510). 2007. Studies on Microbial diversity of Groundnut, pests and natural enemies. 2005. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tamil Nadu (Awarded). 11. F. Brisca Renuga (Reg.No. 1547). 2011. Toxicological, immunological, and biochemical aspects of chosen medicinally important Rutaceaea and Compositae plants against Spodoptera litura (Fab.) (Lepidoptera : Noctuidae) Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tamil Nadu (Awarded). 12. S. Muthukumar (Reg. No. 2610). 2011. Rhynocoris marginatus (Fab.) salivary venom – characterization and its zootoxic effects on Spodoptera litura (Fab.) Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tamil Nadu (Awarded). 13. S. Sujatha (Reg. No. 2284). 2010. Temperature – dependent biology, bio-efficacy and its impacts on bacterial growth, macromolecular and antibody profiles of two reduviids. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tamil Nadu (Awarded). 14. S. Parvathi (Reg. No. 1630). 2010. Studies on the predatory spider fauna in groundnut ecosystem. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tamil Nadu (Awarded). 15. R. Balasubramanian (Reg.No. 2138). 2009. Natural, factitious host and oligidic diets on bioecology, bacterial, molecular and antibody profiles of Rhynocoris marginatus (Fab.). Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tamil Nadu (Awarded). 16. G. Raju (Reg. No. 1306). 2004. Studies on Pest and natural enemy’s complex of groundnut in Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi districts. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tamil Nadu (Awarded).
65 17. C. Ravi (Reg. No. 1333). 2004. Integration of chosen reduviids and plant products on groundnut pest management. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tamil Nadu (Awarded) 18. P. Selvaraj (Reg.No.1169). 2002. Ecdysone mimics of ferns constituents for Helicoverpa armigera Hubner and Spodoptera litura (Fabricius) control. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tamil Nadu (Awarded). 19. M. G. Paulraj (Reg.No.8736). 2001. Integration of plant products and inter crops in groundnut pest management. Bharadhidasn University, Trichy, Tamil Nadu (Awarded).
M. Phil. theses
1. Biocontrol efficacy of chosen plant products on Corcyra cephalonica Stainton, a stored groundnut pest. 2000. Plant products in groundnut storage pest control.
2. Safety of chosen bio-pesticides on reduviid predator Rhynocoris marginatus Fab. 2000. Biosafety of bio-pesticides on reduviids.
3. Tri-tropic interaction of groundnut – groundnut pests - reduviid predator. 2001. Groundnut IPM. 2001.
4. Artificial diets on the biology and behavior of Rhynocoris marginatus (Fab.).2001. Mass rearing of reduviids.
5. Artificial diet for reduviids rearing. 2002. Modulation of Corcyra cephalonica Stainton diets on the rearing of Rhynocoris marginatus (Fab.). Mass rearing of reduviids.
6. Artificial diet for reduviids predatory behaviour. 2003. Mass rearing of reduviids.
7. Suitability of groundnut pests on the laboratory rearing of Rhynocoris marginatus (Fab.).2003. Mass rearing of reduviids.
8. Redescription, biology and venom analyses of Catamiarus previpennis Servil. 2004.
9. Redescription of chosen harpectorine and catamiarus species of reduviids. 2004.
10. Preys influence on predatory behaviour, bioefficay, macromolecule, gut and salivary gland enzyme profile of two reduviid predators. (2005).
11. Macromolecules and kairomones of chosen cotton pests on ethology, haematology and macromolecular profile of Rhynocoris marginatus (Fab.) (2005).
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12. Polymorphism on the biology, biological control potential, molecular profile of Rhynocoris marginatus (Fab.) – June 2006.
13. Compatibility of entomopathogenic fungi Metarhizium anisophilae (Metschnikof) Sorokin and Rhynocoris marginatus (Fab.) - June 2006.
14. Antifeedant and insecticidal activity of two Tephrosia seeds on Spodoptera litura (Fab.) - June 2007.
15. Bioecology of Dysdercus cingulatus (Fab.) (Hemiptera: Pyrrhocoridae). 2007.
16. Studies on polymorphism of Dysdercus cingulatus (Fab.) - June 2007.
17. UV-C radiation on the biology, protein and DNA content of Dysdercus cingulatus (Fab.) - June 2007.
18. Insecticididal, ovipositional and ovicidial efficacy of a seaweed, Sargassum tenerrimum (J. Agardh) extracts on Dysdercus cingulatus (Fab.) (Hemiptera: Pyrrhocoridae) - June 2008.
19. Nymphicidal and ovicidal effect of sea weed Padina pavonica (Linnaeus) on cotton pest Dysdercus cingulatus (FAB.) (Hemiptera: Pyrrhocoridae) - June 2008.
20. Impact of salinity on the bioecology of Dysdercus cingulatus (Fab.) (Hemiptera: Pyrrhocoridae). - June 2008.
21. Water hyacinth Phyto – entomophathogens impacts on pathogenecity, enzymes and polypeptide profile of grasshopper Gesonula punctifrons – June 2010.
22. Biocontrol potential of entomopathogenic fungus, entomophagous predator, dipteran phoridae parasitoid and SAULCA 3EC against Pericallia ricini (Fab.) larvae- June- 2013
23. Biological trats and economics of eri silkworm Samia ricini Boisduval (Lepidoptera: Saturnidae) in relation to larval strains- June 2014
24. In vitro pediclocidal activity of Alo vera gel extracts against Pediculus humanus capitis – June 2014
25. Liquifiedfly ash incorporated mulberry leaves on the growth and life traits ofsilkworm (Bombyx moriL.) (Bombicidae). June 2017.
67 M.Sc. Dissertations
1. Mass rearing, stage preference and host preference of a reduviid predator Rhynocoris marginatus Fab. on a polyphagous pest Spodoptera litura (Fab.) . 1993. Predators in IPM.
2. Assessing the biocontrol potential of Rhinocoris kumarii Ambrose and Livingstone on Spodoptera litura (Fab.), a polyphagous pest. 1993. Predators in IPM.
3. Antifeedant effect of chosen plant products to the polyphagous pest Spodoptera litura (Fab.) . 1996. Plant products in IPM.
4. Anti-diabetic effect of Gymnema sylvestre Retz leaf extract on the serum and tissue protein in alloxan diabetic albino rats. 1996. Clinical biochemistry.
5. Impact of Murraya koenigi (Lin) Spreng leaf extract on serum and tissue protein profile and animal growth in alloxan induced diabetic rats. 1996. Clinical biochemistry.
6. Effect of monocrotophos and neem oil mixture on the chosen insect pests incidence and yield in groundnut and black gram inter- cropping system. 1996. Pesticide and plant products in groundnut IPM.
7. Intercrops and plant products on the chosen groundnut pest incidence and their control. 1997. IPM in groundnut.
8. Effect of Pongamia glabra Veat and Vitex negundo Linn. on physiological and biochemical bio-assay mechanism of Spodoptera litura (Fab.). 1997. Plant products in pest control.
9. Influence of chosen plant products on the biochemical and physiological bio-assay of Spodoptera litura (Fab.). 1997. Plant products in pest control.
10. Screening of carmine spider mit Tetranychus cinnabainus Boistral resistance variety in okra. 1998. Pest resistant variety.
11. Efficacy of three Vitex spp. On Corcyra cephalonica Stainton of stored groundnut. 1998. Plant products in stored groundnut pest management.
12. Bio-efficacy of botanicals on the carbohydrate and lipid metabolism of Spodoptera litura (Fab.). 1998. Plant products in pest control.
13. Efficacy of Coleus ambonicus Lour crude extracts on a pest Spodoptera litura (Fab.) and its predator Rhynocoris marginatus Fab.1999. Plant products in pest control and its biosafety.
68 14. Growth promoting effects of ferns on Bombyx mori NB4 x D2. 2000. Plants on insect growth.
15. Corcyra cephalonica Stainton dietary components on the biology of Rhynocoris marginatus Fab. 2000. Mass rearing of reduviids.
16. Impact of NPV (s) on the mortality, biology and haemogram of Rhynocoris marginatus Fab. 2000. Biosafty of NPV (s) on reduviids.
17. Effect of chosen plant products on Spodoptera litura (Fab.) and its predator Rhynocoris marginatus Fab. 1999. Plant products in pest control and its biosafety.
18. Laboratory rearing and biological control potential of Rhynocoris fuscipes on three groundnut pest. 2001. Reduviids in groundnut pest management.
19. Impact of NPV (S) on Spodoptera litura (Fab.) and Rhinopcoris marginatus (Fab.) mortality and gut microflora. 2001. Bio-pesticides on pest and reduviid predator.
20. Artificial diet on the behaviour and biology of Rhinopcoris marginatus (Fab.). 2002. Reduviid rearing.
21. Impact of plant biopesticides on the pests and reduviid predator gut flora. 2003. Biopesticides on pests and natural enemies.
22. Studies on Rhynocoris marginatus (Fab.) venom. Biochemistry of reduviid venom (2004).
23. Ovicidal and ovipositional effect of Pedlium murex Linn. (Pedaliaceae) root on Dysdercus cingulatus (Fab.) (Hemiptera : Pyrrhocoridae). 2005. Plant products in pest control
24. Insecticidal and antifeedant effect of Padalium murex Linn. on Spodoptera litura (Fab.) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) 2005. Plant products in pest control 25. Bioecology of red cotton bug Dysdercus cingulatus (Fab.) (Hemiptera: Pyrrhocoridae) – May 2006. 26. Impact of entomopathogenic fungi Metarhizium anisophilae (Metschnikof) Sorokin on Acanthaspis pedestris – May 2006. 27. Impact of microbes on Spodoptera litura and its natural enemy Rhynocoris marginatus (Fab.) – May 2007. 28. Pest kairomones on the feeding behaviour of Rhynocoris marginatus (Fab.) – May 2007. 29. Plant extracts on Spodoptera litura (Fab.) - May 2007.
69 30. Natural and chemically mediated feeding behaviour of Rhynocoris kumarii Ambrose and Livingstone (Heteroptera: Reduviidae: Harpoctorinae) - on chosen pests - May 2007. 31. Viral, bacterial and fungal insecticides on Spodoptera litura (Fab.) (Lepidoptera) and its natural enemy Rhynocoris kumarii Ambrose and Livingstone (Heteroptera) - May 2007. 32. Indigenous plant based insecticide formulation for Spodoptera litura (Fab.) management - May 2008. 33. Preparation of emulsifiable concentrations (ECs) of castor oil and its impact on some cotton pest - May 2008. 34. Prey deprivation on the behaviour and bioefficay of Catamirus brevipennis (Heteroptera: Reduviidae: Pieratina) - May 2008. 35. Impact of two pathogenic fungal metabolites on mortality, biology and enzymology of Dysdercus cingulatus (Fab.) - May 2009. 36. A novel extra cellular synthesis of silver nanoparticles using weed, Lantana wightiana Willd - May 2009. 37. Bioefficay of reduviid predator and potential on mealy bug - May 2009. 38. Grasshopper, weevils and aphid herbivory impact on water hyacinth - May 2010. 39. Synthesis and evaluation of silver nano particles using Pongamia glabra and its antifungal activity against Rhizopus nigricans on cotton - May 2010. 40. Biological synthesis of silver nanoparticle using Vernonia cinerea to control Xanthomonas campestris of cotton - May 2010. 41. UV-C exposure to egg, nymphs and adults on the biology of Dysdercus cingulatus. – May 2011. 42. Venomous saliva of Rhynocoris marginatus: FT-IR characterization, utilization, and cytotoxic impacts - May 2011. 43. Host and prey influence on the biology of Antilochus coqueberti (Fab.) (Heteroptera : Pyrrhocoridae) - May 2011. 44. Effect of biosilver nanoparticles on Spodoptera litura: olfactory response, energy budget, digestive and detoxification enzymes profile – April 2012. 45. Insecticidal, morphological; haemolymph and fat body protein profile of Spodoptera litura influenced by seaweed-based silver bionanoparticles - April 2012. 46. Biocontrol potential evaluation of Rhynocoris marginatus against two hemipteran pests of cotton and cowpea-April 2013 47. Bioefficiancy of Marine algae- based 40 EC Formulation (CALPa) and Neem oil against Achae janata (Linn.) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)-April 2013
70 48. Nymphal development of Rhynocoris albopilosus (Fab.) reared with meat- based artificial diet and evaluate the bioefficiancy aganst Dysdercus cingulatus and Myllocerous maculosus- April 2014 49. Seaweed formulation on Periplanata americana management- April 2014 50. Isecticidal activity of fly ash and eri silkworm fecal pellet ash-based liqid formlation on Achea janata –March 2015. 51. Isecticidal activity of fly ash and eri silkworm fecal pellet ash-based liqid formlation on Phenococcus solenopsis - March 2015. 52. Bio-efficiany of pungam oil- based silver and gold nano ions liquid against hairy caterpillar Porthesia scintillans Walker (Lepidoptera: Lymentridae)- March 2016 53. Impact of pungam oil- based silver and gold nanoparticles against hairy caterpillar Pericallia ricini Walker (Lepidoptera: Arctiidae)- March 2016 54. Impact of Caulerpa scalpelliformis selected fractions on the chosen economically important pests. April 2017. 55. Impact of selected fractions of Caulerpa scalpelliformis on Porthesia scintillans (Walker). April 2017.
B. Sc. Dissertations Guidance and Supervision
1. Groundnut pests management practices, pest incidents and production analysis in Sathankulam and Rathapuram taluk cultivars- April 2011
2. Biosafety evalution of Tephrosia purpurea stem based formulation (TELP3% EC) against Rhynocoris Reduviids- April 2012
3. Biological utilization of marine algae, Caulepra scalpelliniformis (R. Brown ex Turner) C. agardh and Chaetomorpha crassa (C. Agardh) Kutzing against Callosobrachus maculatus (Fab.) (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) of cowpea- April 2013
4. Bioefficacy of Gracilaria corticata and Sargassum wightii dry powder against Callosobrucus maculatus (Fab.) (Coeleoptera: Bruchidae) of cowpea- April 2015
5. Fortification of coal fly ash and water hyacinth leaf ash based liquid on growth of Eri Silkworm- April 2016 6. Impacts of four locally available plant stems on Culex quinquefacisants – April 2017.
71 TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY TO FARMERS 1. 1995-1996 - Integration of intercrops, plant products and pesticide in groundnut pest management at Regunathapuram- 622 302, Pudukottai district, Tamil Nadu, India.
2. 1997 - Integration of intercrops and plant products in groundnut pest management at Palayam-621107, Perambaloor district, Tamil Nadu
3. 1997-1998 - Integration of plant products and reduviid predator in groundnut pest management at Elathagiri-635 108, Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu
4. 1998 - Integration of plant products, reduviid predator and intercrops in groundnut pest management at Nagamangalam-620 012, Trichy district, Tamil Nadu
5. 1998- 2000 - Integration of plant products, reduviid predator and intercrops in groundnut pest management at Perumalnagar-627 151, Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu
6. 2001- 2012. Integration of plant products, and reduviid predator in groundnut pest management at Sakkamalpuram, Tuticorin district, Tamil Nadu.
7. 2003–2004. Microbial pesticides on groundnut production at Vallam, Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu
8. 2005 – 2006. Metarhizium anisophilae (Metschnikof) Sorokin and reduviid predator on groundnut production. Mannarpuram, Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu
9. 2006 – 2007. Metarhizium anisophilae (Metschnikof) Sorokin and reduviid predator on groundnut production. Oorampattti, Virudhunager district, Tamil Nadu
10. 2011-2011. Rhynocoris fuscipes and Rhynocoris longifrons on cotton production. Kothankulam, Virudunagar district, Tamil Nadu.
11. 2011-2012. Rhynocoris longifrons on cotton production. K. Duraiswamiapuram Thoothukudi District, Tamil Nadu.
12. 2012-2013- EC formulation of seaweeds for cotton pest and disease management Kuppanapuram, Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu
72 FARMERS TRAINING PROGRAMME (FTP) CONDUCTED
1. Veeravanallur a village in Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu, India on 21.12.2002 in association with SWAN Trust on natural enemies and threshold levels of various pests in different agroecosystem. 2. Palayamkottai for agribusiness on 29.3.2003 for IPM components like predators, botanicals, microbial insecticides, light traps, pheromone traps and organic manure people and farmers.
3. Melathidoor and Kezha Omanaloor, Tirunelveli agriculture zone, Tirunelveli districts, Tamil Nadu on ―Plants and their insecticidal properties‖.
4. Kezha Omanaloor Tirunelveli agriculture zone, Tirunelveli districts, Tamil Nadu for on men and women farmers on light trap, plant-based insecticides, predators and parasites, and pathogens.
5. Thembavani Thottam, Palayamkottai Tirunelveli agriculture zone, Tirunelveli districts, Tamil Nadu, India on 6.3.2003 on ―Natural Agriclutre‖.
6. Ramasamiapuram, Tirunelveli agriculture zone, Tirunelveli districts on 22.10.2005 for men and women farmers on light trap, plant-based insecticides, predators and parasites, and pathogens.
7. Kadambankulam, Tiruneveli district on 27.1.2008 for farmers on rice pest management.
8. Keeranaur, Karambai - Tiruneveli district on 17.2.2008 for 44 farmers (8 women farmers) on rice IPM.
9. Keelakaripatti, Tirunelveli district Pest management 23 women farmers
10. Biotechnology in agriculture – 22.08.2009 to 23.08.2009 at Crop Protection Research Centre, St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai for Kadambankulam village farmers along with J. Suresh, Asst. Manger from NABARD, Mr. S. Veluchamy, Joint Director, District Agriculture Office, Playamkottai, and M. Rajendran of Biocontrol Laboratory, Govt. Agriculture Office, Palaymkottai.
11. Ecofriendly pest management - Courtalaperi on 2nd October 2009 for farmers and their children’s along with Dr. John Britto of Department of Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology, SXC, Palayamkottai, Mr. J. Parameshwaran from Syngenta Company and Dr. N. Murugesan form Cotton Research Station, Srivalliputhour.
12. Pest and disease management for your crops - Ramaswamiyapuram on 4th October 9, 2009
13. Biopesticides and plant growth promoters-preparation and usage sponsored by Creation of Scientific Awarenes Programme, TNSCST, Chennai on 30/11/2017
73 Student training Programme Conducted
1. Bio-inputs for agriculture – Under graduate students along with Dr. Y.S. Johnson Thangaraj Edward from Rice Research Station, Ambasamuthram and Dr. S. Jeyaraj Nelson of Killikulam Agriculture College and Research Institute 2. Why Nano-Biotechnology? for Botany, Chemistry, Maths, Physices, and Zoology students on 12/12/2014 3. Basic biotechnology – 50 UG students (10 each from Department of Botany, Chemistry, Maths, Physices and Zoology) from 1st may to 5th May, 2015.
Staff training programme Conducted 1. DST sponsored short term faculty training programme (STTP) on Bionanomaterials for pest and disease management from 14 – 30, May, 2013. 2. DBT sponsohored one day Workshop on UV-visisble spectrophotometer and potentiometer for Botany, Chemistry, Maths, Physices, and Zoology department’s members of the staff. On 13/12/2014 3. SPSS for faculties and research scholars – 8-9th January 2018 4. Second short term treaining in Biostitistics – 9th to 13th January 2018. 5. Insect Bioresoruces and Human welfare sponsored by Indian Academy of Sceinces sponsored referesher course on – 18th to 31 August 2018 (34 participants).
MANUALS PREPRED For the farmers (In Tamil Language) 1. Sahayaraj, K. Intergrated Pest Management. 21.1.22002. In Tamil. Pp. 07. 2. Sahayaraj, K. Biopesticdes. 29.03.2003. In Tamil. Pp. 12. 3. Sahaayraj, K. Non-hazardous pest management. 06.03.2005. In Tamil. Pp. 10. 4. Sahayaraj, K. Rice pests and disease management. 26.01.2008. In Tamil. Pp 20. 5. Selvaraj, P., Sahayaraj, K. and Murugesan, N. 2009. For your crops ------natural method of pest management. Tamil, PP. 30.
74 RESEARCH OF INTEREST: ECOFREINDLY PEST AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT AND BIONANOPARTICLES My research centre is directed towards two areas of interest: 1) ecofriendly pest and disease management, and 2) synthesis, characterization of bioreduced nanoparticles and utilize for agricutlrure purpose. My primary research interests are in the interactions that occur between reduviid predators and their hosts. I mastered all aspects of biological control strategies using Biopesticides, microbial agents, predators especially for lepidotperan, hemipteran and dipteran pests of economic importance. Specifically, I study the biochemistry of reduviid salivary venom and its biochemical, cellular impacts on their host insects.
For the past 30-years, my attention has been focused on five areas: 1) mass production strategy for reduviid predators with their natural as well as factitious hosts or developing suitable artificial diets, 2) chemical as well as molecular interaction of reduviids and their hosts, 3) acquisition of cold and heat tolerance in reduviid predators, particularly in relation to the influence of host species, 4) biochemical and molecular analysis of reduviid salivary venom and finding out their mode of action of reduviid venoms, and 5) utility value of botanicals (terrestrial and marine weeds) and microbial pathogens (including their nanomaterials) and their silver and goald nanaomarterial for insect pests and phytopathogens.
A new direction for my research laboratory has been investigations of development of botanical (terrestrial as marine plants) formulations; record their efficacy, popularize them among farmers and bring them out to the market. Presently, I am synthesizing silver nanomaterials, characterizing them and finding out their possible impacts on insect pests and phytopathogens. My lab is aiming to minimize synthetic insecticides by incorporating botanical oils at different proportions.
75 Biography of Dr.K. Sahayaraj
Kitherian Sahayaraj, Ph.D., D.Sc., is an Associate Professor and Head at the Department of Zoology, St. Xavier’s College of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University and a Director in the Crop Protection Research Centre in the same institution since the June 1998. Sahayaraj Kitherian received his undergraduate, post-graduate and doctoral educations at the Madurai Kamaraj University, India. Prior to his current position, he was a lecturer in the St. Joseph’s College, Trichy from 1993 to 1998. He previously held appointment at the Arulanadar College, Madurai, India. Over the past 31 years, Dr. Sahayaraj’s research efforts have been dedicated to multidisciplinary, integrated approaches to understanding how reduviids distribute and diversify in various ecosystems, and how their adaptive characters can be applied to pest management, especially through biointensive pest management. Dr. Sahayaraj has over 200 scientific papers published. He is an internationally recognized expert in many areas of advanced entomology including insect chemical ecology, artificial diet formulation, biopesticide formulation, biointensitve integrated pest management, bionanomaterial, and insect molecular biology. He is a regularly sought after and requested lecturer at the majority of science colleges at Tamil Nadu, India. Dr. Sahayaraj organized four international conferences (BIOCICON) and seven more national conferences. Dr. Sahayaraj is the Editor–in-Chief of the Journal of Biopesticides and also Editor for more than 10 reputed peer-reviewed journals. Reviewer of more than 15 journals, particularly Entomotropica, journal of Insects, Pest Management Sciences, Pesticide Biochemistry and Phytochemistry, Photobiology B: Biology etc. Recent publications of Dr. Sahayaraj deals with essential oils, seaweeds, reduviid predators, fungi for pest management; culture, bioefficacy and venom biochemistry of reduviid predators; bionanomaterial synthesis, characterization and biological application. He has been honored with several awards from regional (Best Researcher in Science, St. Xavier’s College), national (Scientists of the year–2008, NESA, New Delhi; Young Achievers Award-2010 by SADHNA, Solan; Bharat Seva Ratan Gold Medal Award-2014 by GEPRA, New Delhi; Bharat Seven Rethan Gold Medel by GEPBRA, New Delhi) and international agencies (Hyoshi Environmentalist Award, Japan; YOUNG IOBC travel
76 grant award; Excellent Scholar Award by XIX International Botanical Congress, China). Dr. Sahayaraj has operated thirteen research projects funded by national (DST, DBT, CSIR, MOEs, MEFs) and international (IFS) funding agencies. He has also received grants on several occasions for conducting farmers’ and students’ training programmes and international conference on Biopesticides and international travel grant from TWAS, CSIR, DST, TNSCST, MES, ICMR, ICAR and UGC. He has guided and supervised 19 Ph.D. scholars and supervising four researchers. He has been regularly transferring the laboratory finding to the neighborhood farmers and offering guidance to them on BIPM. For a better understanding and pursuance by farmers, he brought out 05 manuals/books in his regional language.
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