CURRICULUM VITAE
Name
: DR. S. R. YANKANCHI
Nationality
: Indian
Postal Address
: Dr. S. R. Yankanchi
Assistant Professor,
Department of Zoology,
Shivaji University, Kolhapur - 416 004
Contact No.: 09579692348, 9158678044
E-mail: sryankanchi@yahoo.co.in
Educational Qualifications
Degree
University
Year
Ph. D.
Karnatak University, Dharwad
2004
SLET
UGC New-Delhi
1998
M. Sc.
Karnatak University, Dharwad
1997
B. Ed.
Karnatak University, Dharwad
1998
B. Sc.
Karnatak University, Dharwad
1994
Fellowships:
Karnatak University Research Fellowship for Doctoral Research work (12-02-1999 to 12-082002).
Teaching:
 Assistant Professor in Zoology, Department of Zoology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur from 13-08-2002
to till today
 Contributory Teacher in the Department of Agro-chemical and Pest Management, Shivaji University,
Kolhapur from 01-08-2009 to 31-05-2012.
 Contributory Teacher in the Department of Biotechnology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur in the Academic
year 2004-2005.
 Contributory Teacher in the Department of Sericulture, Shivaji University, Kolhapur in the Academic
year 2004-2005.
Research Area: Applied Entomology, and Animal Ecology
Research Projects: Completed 01
Ongoing: 01
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Publications:
Radder, R. S., Yankanchi, S. R. and Gramapurohit, N. P. (2008) Imperfect impact factor. Current Science,
95(7): 813.
Yankanchi, S. R. (2009) Efficacy of different solvents extract of Clerodendrum inerme Gaertn against larvae of
castor semilooper, Achaea janata L. Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology. 29(3): 299-303.
Yankanchi, S. R. (2009) Phytochemical and pharmacological activities of Vitex negundo Linn. Journal of
Advances in Pharmacology and Toxicology, 10(3): 53-58.
Yankanchi, S. R. and Patil, S. R. (2009) Field efficacy of plant extracts on larval populations of Plutella
xylostella L. and Helicoverpa armigera Hub. and their impact on cabbage infestation. Journal of Biopesticides,
2(1): 32-36.
Yankanchi, S. R. and Gonugade, R. S. (2009) Antifeedant and insecticidal activities of certain plant extracts
against Red flour beetle, Tribolium castineum H. Journal of Life Science Bulletin 6(3): 331-335.
Yankanchi, S. R., Momin, S. N., Kasabe, S. V. and Kanase, A. A. (2009) Plethesmographic evaluation of
anti-inflammatory properties of benzene extract of Vitex negundo (L) leaf in albino rat. International
Journal of Pharmacology and Biological Sciences, 3(2): 69-74.
Khairmode, S. P., Yankanchi, S. R., Kasabe, S. V., Kanase, A. A. and Kulkarni, P. H. (2009) Influence of
benzene extract of leaf of Vitex negundo (Linn.) on formaldehyde induced inflammatory cell infiltration
in male albino rat. Journal of Deerghayu International, 98(2): 43-48.
Methe, K. N., Yankanchi, S. R., Kasabe, S. V., Kanase, A. A. and Kulkarni, P. H. (2009) Anti-inflammatory
effects of benzene leaf extract of Aegel marmelos in albino rat. Journal of National Integrated Medical
Association, 51(3): 5-8.
Yankanchi, S. R. and Lendi, G. S. (2009) Bioefficacy of certain plant leaf powders against pulse beetle,
Callosobruchus chinensis L. (Coleoptera: Bruchidae). Biological Forum-An International Journal, 1(2): 54-57.
Yankanchi, S. R., Koli, S. A. and Patil, P. A. (2009) Insecticidal activity of certain plant extracts against pulse
beetle, Callosobruchus chinensis L. (Coleoptera: Bruchidae). Entomon, 34(4): 263-266.
Yankanchi, S. R. and Patil, S. R. (2010) Comparative efficacy of certain plant extracts against dengue
mosquito vector, Aedes aegypti. Journal of Experimental Zoology, India, 13(1): 99-101.
Yankanchi, S. R. and Gadache, A. H. (2010) Grain protectant efficacy of certain plant extracts against rice
weevil, Sitophilus oryzae L. (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Journal of Biopesticides, 3(2): 511-513.
Yankanchi, S. R., Dhatunde, C. D. and Kamble, A. K. (2010) Larvicidal activity of Clerodendrum inerme L. leaf
extract against malarial vector mosquito, Anopheles stephensi (Liston) National Journal of Life Sciences, 7(2):
105-107.
Yankanchi S. R and Koli S. A. (2010) Anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity of mature leaves methanol
extract of Clerodendrum inerme L. (Gaertn). Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, 2(11): 782-785.
Yankanchi S. R., Jadhav A. D. and Patil P. M. (2014) Insecticidal and repellant activities of Clerodendrum
serratum L. leaf extract against rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzae L. Asian Journal of Biological and Life Sciences,
3(1): 35-39.
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Yadav, O. V., Yankanchi, S. R. and Patil, A. M. (2014) Diversity, threats and conservation of herpatofauna
in Shivaji University campus, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India. International Journal of Current Microbiology
and Applied Sciences, 3(6): 742-749.
Symposia / Conferences:
Yankanchi S. R., Holihosur S. N., Kulkarni R. D., Warakeri N. M. and Kallapur V. L. (2000) Bioassay of
insecticidal and moult inhibiting components of Clerodendron inerme Gaertn. extract against castor
semilooper, Achaea janata. Paper presented in an International Conference Entomocongress-2000 held at
Trivandrum, 5-8, November 2000.
Yankanchi S. R., Holihosur S. N., Kulkarni R. D., Warakeri N. M., Tarabai Prabhu and Kallapur V. L.
(2001) Moult inhibitory properties of Clerodendron inerme Gaertn. leaf extract on fourth instar castor
semilooper Achaea janata. Paper presented in the National Symposium on Environmental and Evolutionary
Biology, held at Dharwad, 1-3, March 2001.
Yankanchi S. R., Holihosur S. N. and Kallapur V. L. (2003) Effect of synthetic pyrethroids on the castor
semilooper, Achaea janata L. Paper presented in the National symposium on Recent trends in Biology and
Biotechnology, held at Kolhapur, 9-11, October 2003.
Yankanchi, S. R. , Kulkarni, R.D. and Holihasur, S. N. (2005) Efficacy of certain plant extracts on eggs
hatchability of Achaea janata L. Paper presented in the National Symposium on Animal reproduction held at
Sawantwadi, 4-5, February., 2005.
Yankanchi, S. R., and Nanaware, S. G. (2005) Efficacy of alcoholic leaf extracts of Vitex negundo L. on
mortality of snail, Viviparus bengalensis (Lemark). Paper presented in the National Symposium on Recent
trends in Environmenta Biology and Biotechnology Approach to Conserve Biodiversity held at Gulbarga, 22-24
October, 2005.
Yankanchi S. R. (2007) Bio-efficacy of different organic solvents extracts of Clerodendron inerme against fourth
and fifth instar larvae of Achaea janata L. Paper presented in an International Conference in Zoology held
at Bangalore, 15-17 November, 2007.
Gadache A. H. and Yankanchi S. R. (2009) Efficacy of plant powders against Rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzae L.
Paper presented in the National Conference on Trends in Applied Zoology, Environment and Biotechnology held
at Patan, 5-6 January, 2009
Yankanchi S. R. (2009) Bioefficacy of plant extracts against insect pests on cultivated cabbage. Paper
presented in the International Congress of Global Worming on Biodiversity of Insects: Management and
Conservation held at Coimbatore, 9-12 February, 2009
Yanaknchi S. R. (2009) Paper presented in International Conference on Darwinism A Sesqui-Centennial
Celebration held at Karnatak University, Dharwad, 14-17 September, 2009.
Yankanchi S. R. and Gadache A. H. (2009) Grain protectants efficacy of certain plant extracts against rice
weevil, Sitophilus oryzae L. (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Paper presented in the 2nd Biopesticide International
Conference held at Palayamkottai, 26-28 November, 2009.
Yankanchi S. R. (2011) Efficacy of certain plant extracts as seed protectant against pulse beetle,
Callosobruchus chinensis L. on green gram. Paper presented in the International Conference on “Biodiversity
and Aquatic Toxicology”, held at Vijayawada, (AP) 12-14 February, 2011.
Yankanchi, S. R. (2011) Bio-efficacy of plant extracts against larval population of Helicoverpa armigera H. and
Spodoptera litura F. on chickpea (Cicer arientnum L.) crop. Paper presented in the National Conference on
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“Recent trends in life sciences with special reference to animal physiology, Biotechnology and
Biodiversity” held at PG Department of Zoology, SGM College, Karad on 19th & 20th October, 2011.
Yankanchi, S. R. (2011) Role of botanicals in sustainable agricultural pest management. Paper presented in
National Symposium on “Biodiversity and Environment” held at Department of Zoology, Gulbarga
University, Gulbarga on 3-5 November, 2011.
Yankanchi, S. R. (2011) Evaluation of chickpea, Cicer arietinum L. genotypes for resistance to the pulse
beetle, Callosobruchus chinensis L. Paper presented in National Seminar on “Recent Trends and Techniques
in Biosciences” held at Department of Zoology, Arts, Commerce and Science College, Palus on 30th
November 1st and December, 2011.
Yankanchi S. R. (2011) Efficacy of plant extracts in protection of green gram seeds from pulse beetle,
Callosobruchus chinensis L. (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) abstract published in 6th International Conference on
Biopesticides (ICOB6), Chiang Mai, Thailand, December 11-16, 2011
Yankanchi S. R. (2013) Comparative efficacy of selected extracts from Clerodendrum species and commercial
pyrethrum insecticides against Helicoverpa armigera and Spodoptera litura. Paper presented in International
Conference on “Biotechnology in Human Welfare” organized by the Department of Biotechnology,
Kakatiya University, Warangal on 7-9 December, 2013.
Life Memberships of various societies:
1.
Life membership of Journal of Biopesticides, Crop Protection Research Centre, Department of
Advanced Zoology & Biotechnology, St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai – 627 002 (TN).
2.
Life member of Association for Advancement of Entomology, Department of Zoology, University
of Kerala, Kariavattum, Trivendrum – 695581.
3.
Life member of Silk Society of India, Directorate of Sericulture, Government of Maharashtra,
M.S.H.C. Complex, Umred Road, Nagpur - 440 009 (MH)
Association with other University / other examinations:
Referee: Research Thesis, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchanapalli; Sri Venkateshwar University, Tirupati;
SRTM University, Nanded
Examiner: M. Sc. Examinations, SRTM University, Nanded; RTM University; Nagpur, DRBAM University,
Aurangabad, SCIBER, Kolhapur
Observer: National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-UG (NEET), New-Delhi 2013, 2014Chairman BOE in
Zoology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur from 25-072013 to till date
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