CURRICULUM VITAE
DR. K. Sahayaraj,
Associate Professor,
Department of Advanced Zoology and Biotechnology,
St. Xavier's College (Autonomous),
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University,
Palayamkottai - 627 002, Tamil Nadu, India
(0462) 2542333 ®; (0462) 2561765 (Off.)
Email: ksraj42@gmail.com
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07.05.1965, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India
Male, Married with two daughters
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EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
B.Sc. Madurai Karmarajar University, India – First Class (1985)
M.Sc. Madurai Karmarajar University, India –University V rank and College First (1987)
M.Phil. Madurai Karmarajar University, India –First Class (1988)
Ph.D. Madurai Karmarajar University, India –Highly Commended (1992)
PGDCA. Madurai Karmarajar University, India - First Class (2001)
PGDPP. Annamali University, India - High first class with distinction (2008)
EMPLOYMENT RECORD
01.07.92 to 30.06.93 – Lecturer (FIP vacancy) at Arul Anandar College, Karumathur
06.09.93 to 17.11.93 – Lecturer (Management Staff) at Kamaraj College, Tuticorin.
28.11.94 to 22.06.98 – Lecturer (LLP Vacancy) at St. Joseph’s College, Trichy
18.11.93 to 13.09.94 - Lecturer (Leave Vacancy) at St. Xavier’s College, Palaymkottai
23.06.98 to date – Lecturer to Associate Professor at St. Xavier’s College, Palaymkottai
Date of superannuation – May 2023
Subjects handling in undergraduate and post graduate levels
B.Sc. - Cell and molecular biology, Biochemistry, Bio-statistics, Apiculture, Immunology
and Microbiology, Computer Science, Bioinformatics and Sericulture.
M.Sc. – Developmental biology, Immunology and Microbiology and Microbial
technology, Ecology and biodiversity, Research Methodology, Introduction to
Computer Science and Applied Entomology
M.Phil. (up to 2009) – Research methodology, Microbiology, Biotechnology and
Applied Entomology
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Reorganization from Indian Universities
1. University of Caliccut, Kerala, India – Examiner for Ph.D. thesis evaluation
2. University of Kerala, Kerala, India – Examiner for M. Phil. and Ph.D. thesis evaluation
3. Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India - Examiner for Ph.D. thesis
evaluation
4. Bharathidhasan University, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India – Resource Person in M. Phil.Zoology and Biochemistry (2005 – 2007) and Recognised 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 – Recognised 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
11. Annamali University, Chidambaram – 608 002- Ph.D. thesis evaluation
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.
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7. National Seminar on “Quality Sustinance and Quality Enhancement in the PostAccreditation 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), Palayakottai – 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.
Membership in Board of Studies
1. Member - Board of Studies, Department of Advanced Zoology and Biotechnology,
St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai - 627 002, Tamil Nadu.
2. Member – Board of Studies, Department of Zoology (UG Board), Ayyanandar
Janaki Ammal College, Sivakaasi -626 124 from 2010-2012.
3. Member – Board of Studies, Department of Zoology (PG Board), Ayyanandar Janaki
Ammal College, Sivakaasi -626 124 from 2012-2014.
Any other 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
 Training 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, Annanmali Univedrsity, Annamalai from 29 January to 7th February
2009
Training in Molecular Techniques
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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, Channai from 1.6.2006 to 13.6.2006.
3. Training on “Molecular Biology Techniques”, Medax Biotech India Pvt Ltd, Channai
(3 days).
4. Advanced Training in molecular biology by Helini biomolecules, Chennai 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
Editorial Board Member
1. Associate Editor - Communication In Biometry And Crop Science, Warsaw
Agricultural University, Poland.
2. Editorial Member – World Agricultural Sciences, Pakistan
3. Associate Editor – Journal of Pradushan Nirmulan
4. Journal of Biological Sciences- Regional Editor (http://www.scialert.com/eboard)
5. Associate Editor for Eurasian J of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine
(1/9/2007-1/9/2009) by The American-Eurasian Network for Scientific Information
(AENSI)
6. The Managing Editor – Journal of Biopesticides (ISSN 0974-391X) since February
2008
7. Editorial Board Member – International Journal of Agriculture Technology- since
November 2008
8. Technical editor of Asian Journal of Biochemistry (ISSN 1815-9923) since
November 2008
9. Technical editor - Journal of Applied Sciences (ISSN 1812-5654) since November
2008
10. Technical editor - Asian Journal of Biochemistry since November 2008
11. Technical editor - Asian Journal of Plant Sciences since November 2008
Membership in Professional and Scientific Bodies
Associations
1. Heteropretist 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
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1. Indian Society for Biocontrol Advancement,
2. Society of Pure and Applied Science,
3. Society of Soil Biology and Ecology, India.
4. International Society of Zoological Sciences (1013-I)
Other scientific organizations
FASOHD CECRI, India
Cereals and Legumes Asia Network, India.
SHASHPA, IARI, New Delhi.
Insect and Environment Network, India
Journal of Current Science, India
Fellow in National Scientific Societies
Fellow of Zoological Society of India (FZSI) – 1999
Fellow of Society of Sciences (FSS) – 2002
Fellow of Advanced Zoological Research (FAZ) - 2006
Fellow of Society for Biocontrol Advancement, Bangalore – FBA - 2010
Fellow of Society for Applied Biotechnology, India – FABT - 2010
Fellow of National Academy of Biological Sciences - 2011
Visits to other countries
YOUNG IOBC - awarding of travel grants by IOBC-AMRQC Working Group – visited
during October, 2010 Vienna, Austria
Students and Faculties trained
1. M. Roobadevi, B. Geetha, T. Rani – Nandha Arts and Science College, Erode – 638
052 – 2009 to 2010 academic year
2. Mr. Echoreobia Christopher Ogbuji, Entomologist, Department of Crop Science and
Technology,
School
of
Agriculture
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and
Agricultural
Technology
Federal
University
of
Technology,
P.M.B.
1526,
Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria from 15.5.2012 to 6.11.2012.
Research projects completed/under operation
DOE’n Scheme (1988 – 1991) – Conservation and Augmentation of predaceous bugs –
JRF & SRF
S.
Agency & Ref.
Title
Amount
Year
NO
number
Rs.
1.
2.
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
AIACHE,
New Biocontrol potential
Delhi (J/RC/93)
evaluation of Rhynocoris
marginatus (Fab.)
DST,
Delhi Integration of bio-control
(HR/OY/Z-13/ 96) agent, plant products and
trap crops on the chosen
groundnut
pest
management
CSIR, New Delhi
Mass production and
(37/1046/00-EMR
integration of reduviid
I)
predators in IPM
DBT, New Delhi
Role of reduviid
(BT/PR/1337/
predators on groundnut
AGR/05/084/98)
pest management
DST, New Delhi
Identification
and
(SP/SO/C-51/99)
application
of
fern
constituents
for
the
control of Helicoverpa
armigera
and
Spodoptera litura
IFS, Sweden
Interactions
of
(C/3316-1)
Rhynocoris
marginatus (Fab.) with
its
target prey
CSIR, New Delhi
Synthesis of artificial
(37(1166)/03/EMR- diet for reduviid mass
II)
production
MEATrust,
Irrigation methods, IPM
Chennai
and non-IPM based pest
Proposal 0607/2006 management
on
economic analyses of
groundnut cutivater’s in
Tirunelveli district
DST, New Delhi
Reduviid Salivary Toxin
(SR/SO/ASand its Zootoxic effects
33/2006)
on Polyphagous Pests
6
00,08, 000
02,66,000
July 1992 to
June 1993
Completed
December 1996
September 1999
Completed
06,07,000
06,12,000
07, 28, 000
June 2000
June 2003
Completed
November 2000
October 2003
Completed
February 2002
February 2005
Completed
05,26,000
September 2002
October 2003
Completed
08,86,941
19.05.2004 to
31.05.2007
Completed
16.12.2006 to
15.12.2007
01,00,000
Completed
23,17,000
1.02. 2008 –
31.01. 2011
Completed
10
11
12
CSIR, New Delhi
37/1043/08/EMR II
Augmentative biological 12,41,310
control evaluation of
reduviids on cotton pests
MoEs, New Delhi
Evaluation
and 21,91,056
F.No. 14/23/2008- utilization
of
algal
ERS/RE
seaweeds for biocides
MEFS, New Delhi Biodiversity of predatory 16,43,866
Ref
No. hemipteran insects in
MRDF/01/33/P/07 southern western ghats
and their utility in
biological control
1,11,27,173.00
1.04. 2009 –
31.03. 2012
Completed
1.06. 2009 –
31.05. 2012
Completed
1.09. 2009 –
30.08. 2012
completed
Financial assistance received for other purposes
1. TNSCST, Tamil Nadu – Rs. 20, 000 for conducting Biopesticide International
Conference (BIOCICON-2007) from 28 – 30 November 2007.
2. DST, Govt. of India, New Delhi – Rs. 75, 000 for conducting Biopesticide
International Conference (BIOCICON-2007) from 28 – 30 November 2007.
3. CSIR, Govt. of India, New Delhi – Rs. 10, 000 for conducting Biopesticide
International Conference (BIOCICON-2007) from 28 – 30 November 2007.
4. UGC under CPE grant- Rs. 30,000 for Lab to land programme during the
academic year 2007 – 2008.
5. TNSCST under Dissemination of Innovative technology (DIT) grant Rs. 40,000
for five days farmers training programme during 2009.
6. CSIR, Govt. of India, New Delhi – Rs. 50, 000 for conducting Second
Biopesticide International Conference (BIOCICON-2009) from 26 – 28
November 2009.
7. TNSCST, Tamil Nadu – Rs. 10, 000 for conducting Second Biopesticide
International Conference (BIOCICON-2009) from 26 – 28 November 2009.
8. Ministry of Earth Science – Rs. 1, 00, 000 for conducting Second Biopesticide
International Conference (BIOCICON-2009) from 26 – 28 November 2009.
9. ICAR, New Delhi – Rs. 50, 000 for conducting Second Biopesticide International
Conference (BIOCICON-2009) from 26 – 28 November 2009.
10. DST, New Delhi – Rs. 43, 000 for attending 12th Workshop of the IOBCAMRQC Working Group, Vienna
11. CSIR, Govt. of India, New Delhi – Rs. 50, 000 for conducting Second
Biopesticide International Conference (BIOCICON-2011) from 28 – 30
November 2011.
12. CIMR, Govt. of India, New Delhi – Rs. 50, 000 for conducting Second
Biopesticide International Conference (BIOCICON-2011) from 28 – 30
November 2011.
13. DST, Govt. of India, New Delhi – Rs. 1,00, 000 for conducting Second
Biopesticide International Conference (BIOCICON-2011) from 28 – 30
November 2011.
14. TNSCST, Tamil Nadu – Rs. 10, 000 for conducting Third Biopesticide
International Conference (BIOCICON-2007) from 28 – 30 November 2011.
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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
(BIOCICON2009) from 26 to 28 November 2009.
International
Conference
9. Organizing Secretary – Third Biopesticide International Conference (BIOCICON2011)
from 28 – 30 November 2011.
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CHAIRED/CO-CHAIRED IN CONFERENCES
1. 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, Loyolla 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.
DISTINCTION/AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
1987
1996
1996
1997
1998
2003
2004
2006
2008
2008
2009
2009
M.Sc. University Fifth Rank and College First
Young Scientist Award by Department of Science and Technology, India
Rev.Fr. Rajarathnam Research Award by St.Joseph’s college, Trichy
Biography included in the 14th issue of who’s who in the world.
Biography included in the International Biographical Center.
St. Xavier’s college Science research Award
St. Xavier’s college Science research Award
AZRA Fellow
Hyoshi Environmentalist Award, Japan
Scientists of the year – 2008, NESA, New Delhi
Best Researcher in Science, St. Xavier’s College
Life time achievement by St. Xavier’s College Aluminum Association – January
26, 2009
2010 ASBC Fellow
2010 FSAB
2011 Young Achievers Award-2010 by SADHNA, Solan
2012- Leading Scientists of the Year – 2012, International Biography Centre, England
Extra Activities
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N.S.S. One Year
Mass Communication Programme in adult education – One Year
Asst. Director in Arul Anandar College Hostel – One year
Asst. Director in New Hostel, St. Joseph’s College – One year
Guest Lectures
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 control by bugs, Dr. Zadir Hu College, Ilayankudi on 4.10.2012
13. Bioinformatics-Alignment, VOC College, Thoothukudi on 19.10.2012
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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 Biotehnology, Govt Arts College for men
(Autnomous), 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.
9. Bionano materials: synthesis and application at National seminar on New Materials
Research and Nano technology, Govt. Arts College, Ooty, Tamil Nadu.
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Collaborative Researchers
In the College
1. Dr. John De Britto, Dept. of Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology, St. Xavier’s College,
Palayamkottai – DST project co-investigator and evaluation of Antimicrobial activities of
plant products
2. Dr. Patrick Raja, Dept. of Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology, St. Xavier’s College,
Palayamkottai – MoE’s project co-investigator
Within India
3.
Prof. Anand K. Dikshit (Rtd), Dept. of Agriculture Chemistry, IARI, New Delhi –
Identification of phytochemicals and evaluate their insecticidal properties, paper
communicated to Chemistry and Biodiversity.
4.
Dr. N. Murugesan, Cotton Research Station, Srivallipudour – Assessing the bio-nano
particles in cotton pest management.
5. Dr. Nandagopal, Scientist, National Research Centre for Groundnut (ICAR), Gujarat- Book
chapter for ‘Groundnut Entomology’.
6. Dr. N. Raman, Dept. of Chemistry, VHNS College, Virudhunager 626001 – Assessing the
insecticidal activity of Schiff-base derived from anthranolic acid and acetoacetanilide on
Spodoptera litura (Fab.). Journal of Biopesticides 1 (2): 206 – 209.
6. Dr. J. M. Rathi, Dept. of Chemistry, St. Mary’s College, Thoothukudi-628002. Co-PI, MoE’s
Project
8. Dr. G. Singaravelu, Dept. of Zoology, Tiruvalluvar University, Vellore - Preparation of bionano particles
International Collaboration
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9. Dr. Annie Enkegaard, Department of Integrated Pest Management, Aarhus
University, Denmark -Paper publication.
10. Dr. I. Alper Susurluk, Agriculture Faculty, Plant Protection Department, Uludag
University, Turkey -Book Edition for ‘Microbial insecticides’.
11. Dr. David Rivers, Professor of Biology, Loyola University Maryland, 4501 North
Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21210, USA -Paper publication.
12. Dr. J. Francis Borgio, Daman University, KSA-Book Edition for ‘Microbial
insecticides’.
13. Prof. Haseeb, King Saud University, KSA –Research proposal sent to King Saud
University, KSA.
14. Dr. Jose Eduardo Serrao, Departamento de Biologia Geral, Universidade Federal de
Vicosa, Brazil -Paper publication.
15. Dr. Luigi Lucini, Università Cattolica Sacro Cuore, Itali –Research proposal send to
DST, Govt. of India.
16. Prof. Stefan T. Jaronski, USDA, USA – Biocontrol potential of entomopathogenic
fungi –Paper communicated to International Journal of Pest Management
17.Dr. Taya Chermenskaya, Senior Researcher, All-Russian Institute of Plant
Protection (VIZR), RUSSIA –Joint research proposal sent to DST, Govt. of India
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Research Publications in Reputed Journals
1990
1. Ambrose, D.P., Saju.T. and Sahayaraj, K. 1990. Prey influence on the development,
reproduction and sex ratio of assassin bug Rhinocoris marginatus Fabricus.
Environment & Ecology., 8(1): 280-287. (NAAS: 1.5).
2. Ambrose, D.P. and Sahayaraj, K. 1990. Effect of space on the post embryonic
development and predatory behaviour of Ectomocoris tibialis Distant (Heteroptera:
Reduviidae). Utt.J.Zoology 10(2): 162-169.
1991
3. Ambrose, D.P., Samuel, M and Sahayaraj, K. 1991. Impact of antennectomy,
antennectomy, eye blinding and fossula spongiosa on Acanthaspis siva Distant
(Heteroptera: Reduviidae), J.Adv. Zoology, 12(1): 37-44.
4. 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). Mitt. Zoo. Muslim,
Berlin., 67(2): 325-337.
1992
5. Sahayaraj, K. and Ambrose, D.P. 1992a. Biology, redescription and predatory
behaviour of an assassin bug Allaeocranum quadrisignatum (Reuter) (Heteroptera:
Reduviidae). J.Soil Biology & Ecology, 12(2) 120-133.
6. 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.
1993
7. Ambrose, D.P. and Sahayaraj, K. 1993a. Predatory potential and stage preference of
reduviid predatoor, Allaeocranum quadrisignatum (Reuter) on Dysdercus cingulatus
Fabricious J. Biological Control, 7(1): 12-14.
8. Ambrose, D.P. and Sahayaraj, K. 1993b. A new species of Coranus cutris from
South Iundia, J. Bombay Natural History, 90(3): 458-460.
9. Ambrose, D.P. and Sahayaraj, K. 1993c. Effect of decamouflaging on the structure
and the body size in Acanthaspis pedestris Stal (Insecta: Heteroptera: Reduviidae),
J.Soil Biol. & Ecology, 13(2): 130-135.
10. 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.
11. Sahayaraj, K. and Ambrose, D.P. 1993b. Population dynamics of five reduviids
from Kaipathai scrub jungles, South India. J. Soil Biology & Ecology, 13(2): 122-129.
1994
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12. Sahayaraj, K. 1994b. Bio-control 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. (ISSN Impact Factor : 0.5; NAAS Impact Factor: 7.1).
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. Sahayaraj, K. and Ambrose, D.P. 1994b. Stage and host preference of the predator
Acanthaspis pedestris Stal to four cotton pests. J. Bio. Cont. 8(1):23-26.
16. Sahayaraj, K. and Ambrose, D.P. 1994c. Functional response of a reduviid predator
to two pests. Biology and Education 11(2): 141-148.
17. 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.
1995
18. Sahayaraj, K. 1995a. Bio-efficacy and development of a reduviid predator
Rhynocoris marginatus Fab. to Spodoptera litura Fab. infesting groundnut. Int. Ara.
News. Lett., 15: 56-57.
19. Sahayaraj, K. 1995b. Developmental stages and biocontrol potential of a reduviid
predator, Acanthaspis pedestris Stal against termites on groundnut. Int.Ara.News., 15:
57-59.
20. 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.
21. Sahayaraj, K. 1995d Bioefficacy and prey size suitability of Rhynocoris marginatus
Fab. to Helicoverpa armigera Hubner of groundnut. Fresenius Envir. Bull. 4 : 270 –
278. (ISSN Impact Factor : 0.5; NAAS Impact Factor: 7.1).
22. 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.
23. 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. (ISSN Impact Factor
: 0.5; NAAS Impact Factor: 7.1).
1996
24. 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.
25. Sahayaraj, K. and Sekar, R. 1996. Efficacy of plant extracts against Tobacco
caterpillar larvae. International Arachis News letter., 16: 38-39.
26. Ambrose, D.P. and Sahayaraj, K. 1996. Longterm functional response of the
reduviid predator Acanthaspis pedestris Stal (Heteroptera: Reduviidae) in relation to
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its prey, Pectinophora gossypiella Saunders density (Lepidoptera: Noctuidea).
Hexapoda. 8(2): 77-84.
1997
27. Sahayaraj, K. and Ambrose, D.P. 1997a. Biocontrol potential of Acanthaspis
pedestris Stal (Insecta: Heteroptera: Reduviidae) to Helicoverpa armigera Hubner of
bhendi. Madras Agricultural Journal. 84(5): 294-295.
28. 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.
29. Sahayaraj, K. and Ambrose, D.P. 1997. Colour polymorphism in assassin bug
Neohaematorrhophus therassi Ambrose & Livingstone. J. Soil Biology and Ecology.
17(1) : 58 – 64.
30. 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.
1998
31. Sahayaraj, K. 1998. Laboratory rearing of predaceous bugs with special reference to
reduviids (Insecta: Hemiptera: Reduvidae). Zoo’s Print 13(5): 17-18.
32. Sahayaraj, K. 1998. Anti-feedant effect of some plant extracts on the Asian
armyworm, Spodoptera litura (Fabricius). Current Science. 74(6): 523-526. ISSN
Impact Factor : 0.1; NAAS Impact Factor: 3.0).
33. 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. (ISSN Impact Factor : 0.5;
NAAS Impact Factor: 2.5).
34. 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.
35. 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.
1999
36. Sahayaraj, K. 1999a. Effect of prey and their age on the feeding preference of
Rhynocoris marginatus (Fab.) International Arachis News Letter. 19: 39-41.
37. Sahayaraj, K. 1999b. Field evaluation of Rhynocoris marginatus (Fab.) against two
groundnut defoliators. International Arachis News Letter. 19: 41-42.
38. 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.
39. Sahayaraj, K. and Paulraj, M.G. 1999. Toxicity of some plant extracts against the
life stages of a reduviid predator Rhynocoris marginatus (Fab.) Indian Journal of
Entomology 61(4): 342 – 344. (NAAS Impact Factor: 0.5).
2000
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40. 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.
41. 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.
42. Sahayaraj, K. and Paulraj, M.G. 2000. Impact of Tridax procimbens Leag extract on
Spodoptera litura Fab. behaviour and biometry. Insect Environment. 5(4): 149 – 150.
2001
43. 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.
44. 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.
45. 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.
46. Sahayaraj, K. and Paulraj, M. G. 2001a. Effect of cold storage on egg hatching in
two reduviid predators, Rhynocoris marginatus Fab. and R. fuscipes Fab. Belgium
Journal of Entomology 3: 201 – 207.
47. 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: 0.6) (NAAS: 2.5).
48. Sahayaraj, K. and Paulraj, M. G. 2001. Behaviour of Rhynocoris marginatus (Fab.)
to chemical cues from three-lepidopteron pest (Heteroptera: Reduviidae). Journal of
Biological control. 15(1): 1 – 4. (NAAS Impact Factor: 2.0).
49. 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.
2002
50. 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. (ISSN Impact Factor : 0.9).
51. 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.
52. 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
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53. 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.
54. 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.
55. 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. (NAAS
Impact Factor: 0.5)
56. 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.
2003
57. 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.
58. Irudayaraj, V., Martin, P., Selvaraj, P. and Sahayaraj, K. 2003. Predatory behaviour
of Rhynocoris marginatus on Danass chrysippus Linn. Insect Environment. 8(4):
146.
59. 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.
60. 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. (NAAS Impact Factor: 0.5).
61. 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.
62. Sahayaraj, K. and Mary Joseph. 2003. Impact of (S) NPV on Spodoptera litura
(Fab.) mortality and flora. Nature Conservation. 15(1): 43 – 50.
63. Sahayaraj, and Karthikraja, S. 2003. Effect of biopesticides on Rhynocoris
marginatus (Fab). Journal of biological control. 17 (1): 43 – 45. (NAAS: 2.0)
64. 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.
65. 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.
66. 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.
67. 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.
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68. 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.
69. 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.
70. 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.
2004
71. 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.
72. 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.
73. 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.
74.
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.
(NAAS: 0.5)
2005
75. 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. (NAAS:
4.0)
76.
Sahayaraj, K. and Amalraj, A. 2005. Impact of monocrotopos and neem oil mixture
on defoliator management in groundnut. Central Europian Journal of agriculture
6(4): 409-414.
77.
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.
78.
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.
2006
79.
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 Biosciences., 32 (1): 59 – 63.
80. 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.
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81. 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. (NAAS:3.0)
82. 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. (NAAS:3.0)
83. 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. Venomous
Animal and Toxins Including Tropical Diseases. 12(3): 487-496. (IF: 0.10)
84. 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.
85. 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.
86. 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.
2007
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.
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.
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. (NAAS: 2.0)
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. (NAAS: 4.0)
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.
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. (NAAS: 4.0)
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2008
95. Sahayaraj, K. 2008. Common plant oils in agriculture and storage pests management.
Green Farming, 1 (2): 48 – 49.
96. Sahayaraj, K. 2008. Aphid management by predators and myco-inscticides. Green
Farming., 1 (4): 43 - 45.
97. Sahayaraj, K., and S. Jeyaparvathi 2008. Web architecture and phamacognosy of
Spiders from Groundnut Ecosystem. Journal of Applied Biosciences., 34 (1): 89 –
91.
98. 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.
99. 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.
100. 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.
101. 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.
102. 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: 0.565).
103. 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.
104. Sahayaraj, K. 2008. Approaching behaviour of Rhynocoris marginatus (Fab.)
(Heteroptera: Reduviidae) on three prey Kairomones. Bulletin of Insectology, 61
(2): 233 - 237. (ISSN Impact Factor: 0.158).
105. 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 –
2005.
106. 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.
107. Sahayaraj, K. and Ilayaraja, R. 2008. Ecology of Dysdercus cingulatus (Fab.).
Egyptian
Journal
of
Biology,
10:
122
–
125
(http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/~plzfg/EBBSoc/ejb2007.html). (NAAS: 4.0)
108. 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. (NAAS:4.0)
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109. S. Karthick Raja Namasivayam and K. Sahayaraj 2008. Changes in bacterial and
actinomycetes diversity of groundnut Phyllosphere with reference to plant age,
kinds of leaves and seasons adapting culture dependent method. Internet Journal
of Microbiology 6(1): 1 – 6.
2009
110. 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.
111. 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. (NAAS:4.0)
112. Sahayaraj, K. and Vinoth Kanna, A. 2009. Starvation impact on venom quantity of
reduviid predator, Catamiarus brevipennis Servile. Entomon, 34 (2): 119 – 121.
(NAAS: 3.0)
113. Brisca Renuga, F. and Sahayaraj, K. 2009. Influence of botanicals in total head
protein of Spodoptera litura (Fab.). Journal of Biopesticides, 2 (1): 52 – 55.
114. 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.
115. 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
(http://ssrn.com/abstract=1591283.).
2010
116. 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.
117. Sahayaraj, K. and P. Kombiah. 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
118. Sahayaraj, K., A. Vinoth Kanna and S. Muthukumar. 2010. Gross morphology
of feeding canal, salivary apparatus and digestive enzymes of salivary gland of
Catamirus brevipennis (Servile) (Hemiptera: Reduvidae). Journal of
Entomology Research Society, 12 (2): 37 – 50 (IF = 0.20).
119. 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:
0.15) (NAAS Impact factor: 6.6)
120. 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.
(NAAS Impact factor: 4.0) (H Index 6).
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121. 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: 0.15) (NAAS
Impact factor: 6.6).
122. 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 (IF: 0.565) (NAAS =
6.0).
http://www.academicjournals.org/ajb/PDF/pdf2011/7Feb/Sahayaraj%20et%
20al.pdf.
2011
123. 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: 0.17) (NAAS: 6.6).
124. 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: 0.422)
(NAAS: 6.9).
125. 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).
126. 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.
127. 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. 2.508) (NAAS = 7.8)
128. Sahayaraj, K. and Karthick Raja Namachivayam, S. 2011. Field evaluation of
three entomopathogenic fungi on groundnut pests. Tropicultura 29 (3): 143-147.
129. Sahayaraj K, 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.0.429).
130. 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 (H index 4).
131. Kumar SM, Sahayaraj K. 2012. Gross morphology and histology of head and
salivary apparatus of the predatory bug, Rhynocoris marginatus. Journal of Insect
Science 11:154. (IF. 0.974) (NAAS = 7.4)
2012
132. 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. 0.64) (NAAS 7.1).
133. 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.
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134. K. Sahayaraj 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
0.385).
135. S. Rajesh, D. Patric Raja1, J.M. Rathi 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 (NAAS 3.2) (H index 6).
136. 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
cingulatus Fab. (Hemiptera: Pyrrhocoridae). Journal of Biopesticides 5 (suppl):
129-134 (NAAS 3.2) (H index 6).
137. 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 (NAAS 3.2) (H index 6).
138. 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 (H Index: 3).
139. Sahayaraj K., Majesh Tomson and Kalidas S. 2011. Artificial rearing of red cotton
bug, Dysdercus cingulatus (Fab.) using cotton seed-based artificial diet.
Entomologia Generalis, 33 (4): 283-288 (IF= 0.294) (NAAS = 6.7).
140. 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.
141. 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.
142. 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 = 0.571; NAAS = 7.0).
143. 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 = 1.200).
144. Sahayaraj,K., J. Francis Borgio and Luigi Lucini 2012. Route of infection and
haematological effect of Metarhizium anisopliae (Metsch.) Sorokin
(Deuteromycotina: Hyphomycetes) on Dysdercus cingulatus (Fab.) adult
(Hemiptera: Pyrrhocoridae). Journal of Basic Microbiology (in press) (IF: 1.266)
(NAAS = 7.5).
145. Sahayaraj, K. and Selvaraj, 2012. Field Evaluation of fern extracts on pests and
Groundnut Production. Legume Research (in press) (IF: 0.166) (NAAS 6.6).
147. Kalidhas, S. and Sahayaraj, K. 2012. Survey of reduviids in cotton agro-ecosystem
of Tamil Nadu. Middle-East Journal of Scientific Research (1695-MEJSR): in press.
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Communicated
147. Sahayaraj, K., Roobadevi, M. and Rathi, J.M. 2011. Vernonia cinerea (L.) Less. – a
novel green template for the synthesis for of silver nanoparticles and its
antibacterial activity against cotton pathogen. Digest Journal of nanostructures
and Biomaterials (Communicated).
148. Sahayaraj K and Muthu Kumar S 2012. Venomous saliva optimization and
utilization of Rhynocoris marginatus (Fab.) (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) in relation to
its preys. The Journal of Entomological Society (ID 521; Submitted 10.7.2012;
awaiting assignment 18.10.2012).
149. Sahayaraj, K. and Vembudurai. R. 2012. Predatory potential of Catamiarus
brevipennis on two cotton pests in relation to hunger level. Journal of Entomology
(Ref. No. 2668 submitted 6.3.2012, reminded 24.8.2012).
150. K. Sahayaraj, S. Rajesh, A. Asha, J. M. Rathi and Patric Raja. 2012. Distribution and
diversity assessment of the marine macroalgae at southern districts of Tamil
Nadu, India. Indian Journal Geo-Marine Sciences (IJMS/MS 2010/2012 dated
17.7.2012).
151. Sahayaraj, K., River, D. and Muthukumar, S. 2012. Biochemical and electrophoretic
analyses of saliva from the predatory reduviid Rhynocoris marginatus (Fab.). Acta
Biochimica Polonica (ABP: 2012_373 dated 17.10.2012)
152. Sahayaraj, K., M. Muthupandi and D. Sivakumar 2012. Preliminary survey of
predatory reduviids (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) in the southern Western Ghats of
Tamil Nadu. The Indian Forester (ID 2899012-05).
153. Sahayaraj K. 2012. Biocontrol efficacy of Rhynocoris kumarii against different
densities of Phenacoccus solenopsis. Chilean Journal of Agricultural Sciences
(CJAR120375 on 09.12.2012).
154. Sahayaraj, K. 2012. Novel Biosilver Nanoparticles and Their Biological Utility.
Current Bioactive Compounds (Ref. No. BSP-CBC-2012-30 October 10, 2012)
To be send for publication
148. Sahayaraj, K, David Rivers and A. Vinoth Kanna. 2012. Anti-aggregation, antispreading, and cytolytic activities of saliva from the reduviid predator Rhynocoris
fuscipes (Fab.) toward prey hemocytes. Bulletin of Entomological Research
(Ref. No. BER-D-12-00005; send for revision to us)
150. Muthukumar, S. and K. Sahayaraj. 2012. The reduviid predator Rhynocoris
marginatus (Fab.) (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) salivary venom - quantification,
optimization. Journal of Entomology (ref. no. 2623/ 18/2/2012)
152. K. Sahayaraj and Muthupani. 2012. A new species of Coranus from the Western
Ghats of South India (Reduviidae : Harpactorinae). Revista Brasileira de
Entomologia The Journal of Entomology (Ref. RBENT-1211)
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153. Kitherian Sahayaraj, Jose Eduardo Serrao and Ayyachamy Vinoth Kanna. 2012.
Gross morphology of the reduviid Rhynocoris fuscipes (Fab.) (Hemiptera,
Reduviidae) head and salivary gland complex. Micron (Ref. No. JMIC-D-1200135).
154. Cotton pests influence on prey preference, macromolecular and haemocyte profiles
of Rhynocoris marginatus (Fab.) Journal of Pest Sciences (PEST-D-12-01322,
submitted on 15.6.2012)
155. Venomous saliva of Rhynocoris fuscipes (Fab.) (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) on the
biological effects in Swiss albino mice. Medical and Veterinary Entomology. MVE12-0625 (7.7.2012)
158. Sahayaraj, K., Antony Cruz Asharaja, Sathya Moorthy Rajesh, Jesuantony M. Rathi.
2012. Chosen Chlorophyta and Ochrophyta bioactive metabolites: extraction,
quality and total quantity profiles. Scientia Marina (SM 3706 dated 2.8.2012)
161. Kitherian SAHAYARAJ and Natarajan SUBASH. 2012. Lethal effect of
Entomopathogenic Microbes on Spodoptera litura (Fab.) and Sub-lethal effects
on Predator Rhynocoris kumarii (Hemiptera: Reduviidae). BRAZILIAN
ARCHIVES OF BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY (Ref. No. 1437 dated
13.10.2012).
161. Sahayaraj, K., M. F. Borgio, L. Lucin, J. Bernardi 2012. Molecular fingerprinting of
entomopathogenic fungus isolates of Metarhiziumanisopliae (Metsch.) Sorokin
using RAPD markers.. Journal of Applied Microbiology (JAM-2012-1841 dated
14.10.2012).
162. Sahayaraj, K. and Majesh Thomson. 2013. Biology, preference and
bioefficacy of Rhynocoris fuscipes (Fab.) (Hetreoptera: Reduviidae) for two
cotton pests and a factitious host. Bulletin of Insectology LXVI (1): (2012.07.13.12.01.
dated 26.7.2012)
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Papers published in Proceedings
1.
Sahayaraj, K. and Ambrose, D.P. 1996b. 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.
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
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
Invited Chapters for Books
1. Sahayaraj, K. 2004. Predatory insects. In Indian Insect Predators in Biological
control. (Sahayaraj, K. ed.) Dayas Publication, 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. 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 (S. Ignacimuthu and S. Jeyaraj eds.). Narosa Publishing House,
Chennai, pp 85-90.
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4. Sahayaraj, K, Raju, G and Borgio, J. F. 2006. Space, prey feed modulation, reduviid
predator and its prey density on on the reproductive potential of Acanthaspis pedestris
Stal. In: Perspective in animal ecology and reproduction (Volume 3) (Guptha, VK
and Verma AK eds.). Daya Publishing House, New Delhi. pp 289-309.
5. Sahayaraj, K, 2006. Ecological adaptive featurs 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. 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. 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. pp. 376 – 412.
8. Sahayaraj, K. and Nandagopal, V. 2008. Botanicals. In Groundnut Entomology
(Nandagopal, V and Gunathilagaraj, K eds.). Satish Serial Publishing House, Delhi.
PP 373 - 388.
9. J. Francis Borgio, and K. Sahayaraj. 2011. Mass production of Entomopathoenic
Fungi. In Microbial Insecticides: Principles and Applications (J. Francis Borgio, K.
Sahayaraj and I. Alper Susurluk Eds.). Nova Publisher, New Yark, pp. 47-70.
10. K. Sahayaraj and S. Rajesh 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.
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11. K. Sahayaraj. 2012. Hunter reduviids in pest management for plantation crops, In:
Selected Beneficial and harmful insects of Indian subcontinent (Sabu Thomas, K.
ed.), Lap Lambert Academic GmbH & Co. KG, Publishing, Germany (ISBN-978-3659-13068-7) pp. 58-69.
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Books
1. Sahayaraj, K. 2004. Indian Insect Predators and Biological control (Editor) Dayas
Publication, New Delhi. pp. 400.
2. Sahayaraj, K. 2007. Pest Control Mechanism of Reduviids. ABD Publisher, Jaipur.
Pp. 240.
3. Narayanan, M. Sethuramalingam, T. and Sahayaraj, K. 2007. Technology and
Management of Bioresearches – Proceedings, St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai.
Pp. 224.
4. J. Francis Borgio, K. Sahayaraj and I. Alper Susurluk . 2011. Microbial Insecticides:
Principles and Applications. NOVA Science Publisher, Inc., New York (ISBN: 9781-61209-223-2), pp. 492.
5. Sahayaraj, K. and S. Sujatha. 2012. Temperature-dependent biology and physiology
of predatory reduviids. Nova Publication (ISBN: 978-1-61209-940-8). Pp. 179.
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Internationals Conference/Symposia, Seminar Attended / Paper Presented
1. 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.
Conference/Symposia, Seminar Attended/Paper Presented
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. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. National symposium on Environment and Education at Zoological Research
Laboratory, St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai on 21.04.1993.
6. Brain storm session an evaluation of students performance in national educational
test held at VOPC college, Thoothukudi on 9th April 1994.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Saharayaraj, K. 1997b. Role of reduviids in plantation crop insect pest
management. Ibid pp. 76.
11. 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.
12. DST Animal Sciences- group monitoring workshop held at TBGRI on March 4 –
5, 1998.
13. 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 .
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14. Rajamanikam, K. and Sahayaraj, K. 2000b. Impact of two neem based biopesticides on the egg and early nymphal instars of Rhynocoris marginatus (Fab.).
Ibid.
15. Ragupathy, E. and Sahayaraj, K. 2000c. Biodiversity of reduviid predators in the
semi-arid zones of three southern district of Tamil Nadu. Ibid.
16. 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.
17. Sahayaraj, K. 2001. Biopesticides in insect pest management. Ibid.
18. Sahayaraj, K. 2002. Physiology and biochemistry of cultivable crustaceans held
in Madras University, Chennai on 18 and 19 February 2002.
19. Third discussion meeting on Allied chemical ecology. COSTED, Chennai on
30.11.2002. Organized by Prof. T.N. Ananthakrishnan.
20. Seventh meeting of the task force on Biopesticides and Crop Management at
DBT, New Delhi from 20 – 21 January 2003.
21. Fourth discussion meeting on Biodiversity, biosignalling, biotechnology in insectplant interactions. COSTED, Chennai on 29.11.2003. Organized by Prof. T.N.
Ananthakrishnan.
22. State-level seminar on Animal Biotechnology – A new Wave in Biology, at PSG
college of Arts and science, Coimbatroe from September 24 – 26 2003.
23. National Seminar on Technology and Management of Bioresearches conducted at
St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai, India. From 21st – 22nd March 2005.
24. International Conference on Marine and Terrene Ecology conducted at St.
Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai, India. From 17th – 19th January 2006.
25. National conference on Aquatic Resources, Aquaculture and Aqua Show
“CONFAQUA 2006” conducted at St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai, India.
From 15th – 17th February 2006.
26. Colloquium on Nanoscale Science and Arthropod Bioresources. Department of
Zoology, University of Kerala, Tirvandrum from 18 – 19th December 2006.
27. Project monitoring session on Animal Science Research Committee meeting held
at CSIR, New Delhi on 8th February 2007.
28. National conference on Applied Zoology and sustainable development from 13 –
14 July 2007 conducted at IICT, Hyderabad, India.
29. Meeting of the research consortium on 31.10.2007 at Manonmanium Sundaranar
University, Tiruneveli.
30. 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.
31. Evaluation of botanicals in the control of groundnut pests. National symbosium
on ecofreindly pest management – February 7 – 8, 2008, PP. 34 -35.
32. 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.
33. 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.
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34. National conference on ecotoxicology at St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai 2
from 26 – 27th February 2009.
35. 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.
36. 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.
37. DST PAC meeting, Centre for National Biological Sciences, Bangalore
38. K. Sahayaraj and S. Jeya Parvathi Biology and biological control potential of
two Oxyopes spp. in the Second Biopesticide international Conference (biocicon2009) on 26th – 28th November 2009
held at St. Xavier’s College
(Autonomous),Palayamkottai -627 002, Tamil Nadu, India
39. 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
40. 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
41. 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
(biocicon-2009) on 26th – 28th November 2009 held at St. Xavier’s College
(Autonomous),Palayamkottai -627 002, Tamil Nadu, India
42. 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
43. 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
44. 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
45. K. Sahayaraj, P.Selvaraj, K. Subathra, S. Muthu kumar, P. Kombiah, A. Vinoth
Kanna and Muthupandi. M. Methyleuginol and botanicals as attractants for
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mango fruitflies). In the Second Biopesticide international Conference (Biocicon2009) on 26th – 28th November 2009
held at St. Xavier’s College
(Autonomous),Palayamkottai -627 002, Tamil Nadu, India
46. 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
47. 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
science on January 6 – 8, 2010 at Department of Zoology, Thiruvalluavar
University, Vellore
48. 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.
49. 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.
50. 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.
51. 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
52. 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.
53. 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
54. 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
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nuisance pest Luprops tristis in rubber plantations. On 17 to 18th February 2011
at St. Joseph’s College, Calicut. Pp. 08.
55. 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.
56. 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 1112 November 2011, PP. 03.
57. 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.
58. 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.
59. 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. 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.
61. 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
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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.
66. National seminar on new materials research and nano technology, In Govt. Arts
College, OOty, Tamil Nadu from 12-15 September, 2012.
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DISSERTATION GUIDANCE AND SUPERVISION
Ph.D. thesis awarded - In Zoology
1. M. G. Paulraj. 2001. Integration of plant products and inter crops in groundnut pest
management. Bharadhidasn University, Trichy, Tamil Nadu (Awarded)
2. P. Selvaraj. 2002. Ecdysone mimics of ferns constituents for Helicoverpa armigera
Hubner and Spodoptera litura (Fabricius) control. Manonmaniam Sundaranar
University, Tamil Nadu (Awarded).
3. C. Ravi. 2004. Integration of chosen reduviids and plant products on groundnut pest
management. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tamil Nadu (Awarded)
4. G. Raju. 2004. Studies on Pest and natural enemy’s complex of groundnut in
Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi districts. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tamil
Nadu (Awarded).
5. 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).
6. S. Parvathi (Reg. No. 1630). 2010. Studies on the predatory spider fauna in groundnut
ecosystem. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tamil Nadu (Awarded).
7. 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).
8. S. Muthukumar (Reg. No. 2610). 2011. Rhynocoris marginatus (Fab.) salivary venom
– characterization and its zootoxic effects on Spodoptera litura (Fab.) (Awarded).
9. 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) (Awaqrded).
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. J. Francis Borgio (Reg. No. 2093). 2010. Metarhizium anisopliae on cotton bug
Dysdercus cingulatus management. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tamil
Nadu (Awarded).
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12. Vinoth Kanna. Reduviid toxin analysis Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tamil
Nadu (submitted August 2011).
13. S.Kalidas (Reg. N0. 4342). Augmentative biological control potential evaluation of
cotton pests using by reduviid. (submitted 20.09.2012).
14. P. Kombiah (Reg.No. 3177). Formulation and evaluation of plant-based insecticides
on economically important pests (09.09.2008 to 09.09.2011) (under preparation).
15. Majesh Tomson (Reg. No. 4343). Bioefficacy of reduviid predator, Rhynocoris
fuscipes (Fab.) and Beauveria bassiana Bolosmo Vuillimin toxin and its biosilver
nanoparticles against cotton pests (01.02.2010 – 30.01.2013) (under preparation).
16. S. Rajesh (Reg. N0. 4341). Bioefficacy of Algal Seaweeds on Cotton infecting
Microorganisms – Nanotechnological Approach (23.01.2010 – 22.01.2013) (under
preparation).
17. A. Asha (Reg.No. 7843). Biological, physiological and biochemical impact
evaluation of algal seaweeds on Dysdercus cingulatus (Fab.) (21.4.2011-20.4.2013)
(under preparation).
18. Mr. S. Muthupandi (Reg. No. 8440). Harpactorine reduviids: biodiversity, bionomics,
and molecular studies (15.06.2011-14.6.2014) (under preparation).
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
2000. Biosafety of bio-pesticides on reduviids.
marginatus Fab.
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.
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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).
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
(Fabricius) - 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.
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M.Sc. Dissertations Guidance and Supervision
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.
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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
Pyrrhocoridae) – May 2006.
bug
Dysdercus
cingulatus
(Fab.)
(Hemiptera:
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.
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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.
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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
Young students Projects
Tamil Nadu State Science & Technology Young Scientist project (for School
students)
1. Impact of plant products on Tribolium castaneum behavior.
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Field evaluation/test Programme
IPM Components Launched to the Farmers Fields
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- To date - 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. 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
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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
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Student training Programme
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
Manuals prepared for the farmers
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.
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