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Dr. Karpagavalli S
Working as Associate Professor and Head in the Department of Crop Protection at SRM College of Agricultural Sciences, SRMIST, Vendar Nagar, Baburayanpettai, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu. I have 17 years of teaching and research experience at Affiliated Agricultural College under Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. Obtained my Master degree in M.Sc., (Ag.) Plant Pathology and Ph.D. (Plant Pathology) from Annamalai University and qualified ASRB- NET . Received Gold Medal for Rank student in M.Sc. (Ag.) Plant Pathology. I have rich experience in disease management of various crops like rice, pulses, coconut etc. by worked as Research Fellows for more than seven years in ICAR, AICORP- MULLARP and NATP schemes at Research stations of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore and experienced in biocontrol of plant diseases and integrated disease management. Screened more than 6000 rice germplasms for blast and bacterial leaf blight diseases and resistant sources were sent to CRRI, Cuttack. Involved in teaching for the past eighteen years and handling classes for Agriculture and Horticulture students of UG, PG and Diploma programme. Guided the UG students of Agriculture and PG students of Plant Pathology in research as Research guide and advisory committee member. Published five books, several book chapters, technical bulletins, teaching manuals and research articles in International and National journals and popular articles also. Attended 37 International and National seminars, conferences and workshops and presented research papers. Obtained externally funded project from DBT-NIMAT and conducted awareness training on Biological Control of Plant Diseases to students of Agriculture, Horticulture and Science graduates. In addition, trainings given to farmers and SHGs on disease management of rice, pulses and coconut and Mushroom trainings offered to unemployed youths, SHGs and rural women.
EXPERIENCE : 25 years (18 years in UG & PG Teaching : 7 years in Research) years of experience
RESEARCH INTEREST :
Biological methods of Plant disease management
Screening of germplasms/ varieties for plant pathogens
COURSES :
Courses Handled for B.Sc. (Agri.) , B.Sc. (Hort.) & PG Plant Pathology
| 1. | Applied Plant Pathology |
| 2. | Applied Pathology for Horticultural Crops |
| 3. | Fundamentals of Plant Pathology |
| 4. | Diseases Management in Crops |
| 5. | Biological Control of Plant Diseases |
| 6. | Diseases of Flowers, Spices, Plantation, Medicinal and Aromatic Crops |
| 7. | Commercial Production of Biocontrol Agents |
| 8. | Principles of Plant Pathology |
| 9. | Agri study tour – Course Associate |
| 10. | Principles of Plant Pathology (Diploma Agri.) |
| 11. | Diseases and Nematode Management in Crops |
| 12. | Diseases and Nematode Management in Horticultural Crops |
| 13. | Diseases of Field crops and their management |
| 14. | Diseases of Horticultural crops and their management |
| 15. | Principles of plant disease management |
| 16. | Principles of Integrated plant disease management |
| 17. | Diseases of Field and Horticultural crops and their management – I |
| 18. | Diseases of Field and Horticultural crops and their management – II |
| 19. | Commercial Production of Spawn and Mushroom |
| 20. | Project Work for final year students of B.Sc.(Ag.) |
| 21. | Commercial Mushroom Production (Experiential Learning course) |
| 22. | Principles of Integrated pest and disease management |
Courses handled for PG Plant Pathology
| 1. | Mycology |
| 2. | Plant Bacteriology |
| 3. | Principles of Plant Pathology |
| 4. | Basic Concepts in Laboratory Techniques |
| 5. | Bio-control of Plant Diseases |
| 6. | Epidemiology and Forecasting of Plant Diseases |
| 7. | Diseases of field and Horticultural crops |
Education
publications
awards & Achievements
Workshops / Seminars / Conferences
Work Experience
memberships
Responsibilities Held
Education
| Degree | Institute/Organisation | Specialisation | Year Of Passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D | Annamalai University | Plant Pathology | 1999 : NET Qualified 1997 |
| M.Sc. ( Ag. ) | Annamalai University | Plant Pathology | 1992 |
| B.Sc.( Ag.) | Annamalai University | Agriculture | 1990 |
publications
Paper Published
Karpagavalli, S., Marimuthu, T., JAYARAJ, J. and Ramabadran, R. 2001.An integrated
approach to control rice blast through nutrients and biocontrol agent. Research on
Crops, 2 (2): 197-202.
Karthikeyan, G., Karpagavalli,S., Rabindran, R. and Natarajan, C.. 2005. Biological
control of basal stem rot disease in coconut. The Planter, Kuala Lumpur, 81
(957): 777-784.
Renuka., R., Prakasam, V., Ravichandran, V. and Karpagavalli, S. 2007. Antifungal activity of the plant extracts against Alternaria chrysanthemum (Dendranthema grandiflorum Tzelvev). Research on Crops, 8 (2): 463-468.
Karpagavalli, S. and Ramabadran, R. 1992. Effect of Trichoderma spp. on damping-off disease of tomato caused by Pythium aphanidermatum (Edson) Fits. Journal of
Biological Control, 9(1): 59-60.
Karpagavalli, S. and Ramabadran, R. 1997.Effect of different fungicides on the survival of Trichoderma spp. in sterilized and unsterilized soil. Plant Disease Research, 12
(1): 79-82.
Karpagavalli, S. and Ramabadran, R. 2001. Effect of fungicides and Trichoderma species on cellulolytic enzyme production, damping-off incidence and seedling vigour of
tomato. Plant Disease Research, 16 (2) : 179 – 185.
Karthikeyan, G., Karpagavalli,S., Natarajan, C. and Arulraj, S. 2004. Evaluation of ECT X BSR tolerant ECT hybrid coconut in basal stem rot sick soil. Indian Coconut
Journal , 36 (6):12-14 .
Karthikeyan, G., Karpagavalli,S., Rabindran, R. and Natarajan, C.. 2006. Integrated
disease management of basal stem rot ( Ganoderma lucidum) of coconut in Tamil
Nadu. Journal of Plantation crops, 34 (2) ; 111-114.
Sowmya Tetali, Karpagavalli, S. and Lalitha Pavani, S. 2015. Management of dry root rot of blackgram caused by Macrophomina phaseolina (tassi) goid. Using bio agent. Plant Archives, 15 (2): 647-650
Karpagavalli, S., Ganesh kumar, K. and Jayaprakash, K. 2020. Biodegradation of organic wastes by Pleurotus mushroom. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 9(3): 1542– 1545. NASS Rating : 5.21
Karpagavalli, S. and Nannapaneni Kirankumar.2020. Interaction of fungicides on the
growth of Trichoderma viride. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry,
9(4): 922 – 924. NASS Rating : 5.21
Karpagavalli, S. and Nannapaneni Kirankumar.2020. Compatibility of fungicides on
sporulation and growth of Trichoderma viride with treated seeds. International
Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 9(9): 712 – 716.
NASS Rating : 5.38
Paper Presented
Karpagavalli, S. and Ramabadran, R. 1995. Effect of lignite fly-ash on the growth and dry matter production (DMP) of soil-borne pathogens. Papers presented in National Seminar on “Use of Lignite fly-ash in Agriculture’ held at Department of Entomology, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar from 20-22 December, 1995.
Karpagavalli, S. and Ramabadran, R. 1996. Influence of lignite fly-ash on the Biochemical changes in rice towards disease resistance. Paper presented in National Seminar on” Fly-ash Utilization” held at Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd., Neyveli on 22-23, August, 1996.
Karpagavalli, S. and Ramabadran, R. and Jayaraj , J. 1997. Lignite fly-ash and disease resistance.Papers presented in National Seminar on “Recent Advances in Plant Biotechnology” held at Research Department of Botany, VHNSN College, Virudhunagar on 26 & 27 March, 1997.
Jayaraj, J., Ramabadran, R., Radhakrishnan, N.V. and Karpagavalli, S. 1997. Feasibility of UV mutants of Trichodermaharzianum for integrated disease management. Ibid
Mohan, S., Ragupathy, N., Karunanithi, K., Karpagavalli, S. and Subramanian, M. 2000. Waste become wealth and clean the environment (Tamil). Papers presented in “National Environment Awareness Campaign on Recycling of Farm Waste” conducted at Tamilnadu Rice Research Institute, Aduthurai on Jan. 5, 2000.
Mohan, S., Ragupathy, N., Karunanithi, K., Karpagavalli, S. and Subramanian, M. 2000. Coconut coirpith a well organic manure (Tamil). Ibid.
Karpagavalli, S. and Ramabadran, R. 2001. Induction of mechanical resistance by lignite fly-ash (LFA) as a source of silica against Pyricularia oryzae Cav. Papers presented in II National Seminar on “ Use of fly-ash in Agriculture” held at Dept of Entomology, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar , March 5 & 6, 2001.
Karpagavalli, S. and Ramabadran, R. 2001. Integrated management of rice blast with lignite fly-ash (LFA) and biocontrol agent. Ibid.
Karpagavalli, S. and Ramabadran, R. 2003. Influence of fungicides on antifungal metabolites of Trichoderma. Paper presented in National Seminar on Integrated Plant disease management for sustainable agriculture held at Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University on 20 & 21st March 2003. pp.78.
Karpagavalli, S., ValluvaParidasan, V. and Ramanathan, S. 2003 Bioefficacy of neem formulation against rice sheath rot pathogen Sarocladium oryzae. Ibid pp. 78.
Karthikeyan, G., Karpagavalli,S. and Natarajan, C. 2004. Disease management in coconut nursery (Tamil). State Level Training programme on “D x T hybrid Coconut Production Technology” Coconut Research Station, Veppankulam from 12.02.2004 to 14.02.2004.
Karpagavalli, S. and Naveen, D. 2011. Bio-degradation- an outlook. Seminar proceedings on Managing Agricultural Wastes as valuable Resources Ed.by. S. Ramasamy et al. Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College and MNRE, New Delhi.
Karpagavalli, S. and Naveen, D. 2011. Bio-remediation- an Ecofriendly Approach. Seminar proceedings on Managing Agricultural Wastes as valuable Resources Ed.by. S. Ramasamy et al. Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College and MNRE, New Delhi.
Karpagavalli, S. and Nanthakumar, S. 2014. Integration of nutrients and biocontrol agent on blast disease incidence of rice ( Oryza sativa L.). Seminar proceedings on Recent trends in plant growth regulators and nutrient management in Agricultural and Horticultural crops Ed.by S.Nanthakumar et al. Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College, G. B. Nagar, Kalavai
Karpagavalli, S. and Nanthakumar, S. 2014. Interaction of silica and potash levels on soil microbes. Seminar proceedings on Recent trends in plant growth regulators and nutrient management in Agricultural and Horticultural crops Ed.by S. Nanthakumar et al. Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College, G. B. Nagar, Kalavai.
Karpagavalli, S., Anbarasan,K., Bass, S. and Nanthakumar, S. 2016. Influence of various organic substrates on population of native isolate of Trichoderma. Seminar proceedings on Recent Trends on Pest and Disease Management Strategies to align with Environmental Protection Ed.by S. Nanthakumar et al. Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College, G. B. Nagar, Kalavai.
Karpagavalli, S., Anbarasan,K., Kalidoss, K. and Nanthakumar, S. 2016. Management of tomato damping off caused by Pythium aphanidermatum with native isolate of Trichoderma. Seminar proceedings on Recent Trends on Pest and Disease Management Strategies to align with Environmental Protection Ed.by S.Nanthakumar et al. Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College, G. B. Nagar, Kalavai.
Anitha, M., Abarna, S., Karpagavalli, S. and Nanthakumar, S. 2016. Management of tomato collar rot caused by Sclerotium rolfsii Sacc. Seminar proceedings on Recent Trends on Pest and Disease Management Strategies to align with Environmental Protection Ed.by S. Nanthakumar et al. Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College, G. B. Nagar, Kalavai.
Muthukumar, R., Sushilkumar, S., Karpagavalli, S. and Nanthakumar, S. 2016. Influence of fungicides and bioagent on disease severity of sugarcane red rot ( Colletotrichum falcatum Went.) . Seminar proceedings on Recent Trends on Pest and Disease Management Strategies to align with Environmental Protection Ed.by S. Nanthakumar et al. Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College, G. B. Nagar, Kalavai.
Karpagavalli, S. Kiruba. R. and Manickam,S. 2018. Screening of turmeric germplasm to evolve resistant source for Colletotrichum capsici [( Sydow) Butler & Bisby)]. The incitant of leaf spot disease. Seminar proceedings on Current challenges and innovative breeding approaches in crop science for agricultural sustenance Ed. by S. Manickam et al. Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College, G. B. Nagar, Kalavai.
Rex, B. Lakshmanan, P. and Karpagavalli, S. 2018. Screening of tomato ( Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) genotypes for resistant to early blight disease caused by Alternaria solani under field condition. Seminar proceedings on Current challenges and innovative breeding approaches in crop science for agricultural sustenance Ed. by S. Manickam et al. Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College, G. B. Nagar, Kalavai.
Karpagavalli, S., Muthukumar, R., Sushilkumar, S., and Manickam, S. 2018. Fungicides and bio- agent on disease severity of red rot ( Colletotrichum falcatum Went.) and biometrics of sugarcane. Seminar proceedings on Current challenges and innovative breeding approaches in crop science for agricultural sustenance Ed. by S. Manickam et al. Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College, G. B. Nagar, Kalavai.
Karpagavalli, S. 2020. Integrated disease management in sugar cane red rot- An approach (Tamil). Seminar proceedings of Scientific Tamil Conference conducted by Agricultural Tamil Scientific Organization, New Delhi, 102 – 106.
Karpagavalli, S. 2020. Colletotrichum capsici isolates and their virulence in turmeric leaf spot – A research (Tamil). Seminar proceedings of Scientific Tamil Conference conducted by Agricultural Tamil Scientific Organization, New Delhi, 182 – 186.
Authored Books – 5
Book chapters -17
Several Popular articles, Leaflets and Pamphlets on disease management, Mushroom cultivation etc. were prepared and distributed to farmers.
awards & Achievements
Obtained Gold medal for First Rank in M.Sc.( Ag.) Plant Pathology
Organized State and National level Seminars
Organized five days, two days and one day trainings to farmers on disease management of rice, pulses, coconut and Mushroom cultivation.
External Examiner for Agricultural University
Best oral Presentation award
Obtained from National Seminar on Current Challenges and Innovative Breeding Approaches in Crop Sciences for Agricultural Sustenance held on 27th June, 2018 at Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College, G. B. Nagar, Kalavai
Obtained best presentation award from International Conference on Innovations in Food and Beverage Technology for sustainable Future ( IFBT), organized by College of Food and Dairy Technology, Koduvalli, Chennai – 600 052 on 4-6th January, 2023
Workshops / Seminars / Conferences
Attended 37 International, National Seminars , work shop and webinars and presented more than 35 research papers on
● Bio control aspects – compatibility between bio control agents and fungicides in
both in vitro and in vivo
● Rice disease management with nutrients especially the role of silica on
disease resistance, mechanical resistance, histopathology and Biochemical
changes.
● Influence of Lignite Fly Ash (source of silica) soil application on microbes
● Integrated disease management in rice, sugar cane and turmeric through plant products
- Mushroom cultivation
| Name of the Seminar/Conference/ Training | Organized by | Period |
| 1. Biopesticides in Indian Agriculture : Problems & Prospects ( 1 paper) | Faculty of Agriculture,
Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar |
May 5, 1995 |
| 2. National Seminar on use of Lignite Fly-ash in Agriculture (1 paper) | Faculty of Agriculture,
Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar |
December
20-22, 1995 |
| 3. National Symposium on Diseases of Plantation Crops and their Management
( 1 paper) |
Society of Mycology and Plant pathology, Udaipur | February
18-20, 1996 |
| 4. National Seminar on Fly ash Utilization
(1 paper) |
Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited, Neyveli | August
22 &23, 1996 |
| 5. National Seminar on Recent Advances in Plant biotechnology ( 1 paper) | Research Department of Botany, VHNSN College, Virudhunagar | March
26 & 27, 1997 |
| 6.5 th Conference of Tamil Nadu Scientific Society ( 1 paper) | Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar | June 5-7, 1997 |
| 7. National Symposium on Economically important Diseases of Crop plants ( 2 papers) | Indian Phytopathological Society- Southern zone | December
18-20, 1997 |
| 8. National conference on Recent Trends in Biotechnology and Microbial Research
(2 papers) |
Dept. of Biotechnology & Microbiology, J.J. College of Arts and Science, Pudukkottai | May 20 & 21, 1998 |
| 9. National Symposium on Integrated Disease Management and Crop Loss Assessment
( 2 papers) |
Indian Phytopathological Society- Southern zone | December
10-12, 1998 |
| 10. Vistas of Rice
|
Tamil Nadu Rice Research Institute, TNAU, Aduthurai | January 11, 2000 |
| 11. National Symposium on Eco-friendly Approaches for Plant Disease Management
( 2 papers) |
Indian Phytopathological Society, Indian Society of Plant Pathologists & CAS in Botany , University of Madras, Chennai | January
22 – 24, 2001 |
| 12. II National Seminar on Use of Fly ash in Agriculture (2 papers) | Faculty of Agriculture,
Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar |
March
5 & 6, 2001 |
| 13. National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Pests and Diseases and their Management
( 1 paper) |
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore | October
11 – 13, 2001 |
| 14.National Seminar on Integrated Plant Disease Management for sustainable Agriculture ( 2 papers) | Faculty of Agriculture,
Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar |
March
20 & 21, 2003 |
| 15. Annual Group Meeting on Pulses | Gujarat Agricultural University, S.K. nagar, Vadodara. | May 8 – 10, 2003 |
| 16.Seminar on Entrepreneurship Development Programme in Agriculture and Allied Enterprises ( 2 papers) | Adhiparasakthi Agricultural and Horticultural College, G.B. Nagar , Kalavai | February 28 & March 1, 2006 |
| 17.Entrepreneurship awareness camp | Entrepreneurship Development Agency, Ahmedabad &Adhiparasakthi Agricultural and Horticultural College, G.B. Nagar , Kalavai | November 18-20, 2009 |
| 18. Fertilizer Orientation Programme | Fertilizer Association of India- Southern Region at Adhiparasakthi Agricultural and Horticultural College, G.B. Nagar , Kalavai | January 5-6, 2011 |
| 19.Seminar on Managing Agricultural Wastes as Valuable Resources (2 papers) | Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, New Delhi &Adhiparasakthi Agricultural and Horticultural College, G.B. Nagar , Kalavai | April 29 & 30, 2011 |
| 20. National Symposium on Entrepreneurship Development for Life Sciences ED Bioz ‘13 | PG & Research Department of Biochemistry, Adhiparasakthi College of Arts & Science, G.B. Nagar , Kalavai | January 23, 2013 |
| 21. National Level Workshop on Molecular Techniques | PG & Research Department of Microbiology, Adhiparasakthi College of Arts & Science, G.B. Nagar, Kalavai | February 13 -14, 2013 |
| 22. National seminar on Recent trends in plant growth regulators and nutrient management in agricultural and Horticultural crops ( 2 papers) | Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College, G.B. Nagar , Kalavai | April 16, 2014 |
| 23. National seminar on Improved technologies for sustainable sugarcane production | Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College, G.B. Nagar , Kalavai | August 21st , 2014 |
| 24. National seminar on Recent Technologies for Higher Production of Horticultural Crops | Adhiparasakthi Horticultural College,
G.B. Nagar , Kalavai |
October 1st , 2015 |
| 25. National seminar on Recent Trends on Pest and Disease Management Strategies to align with Environmental Protection (4Papers) | Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College, G.B. Nagar , Kalavai | July 12 th 2016. |
| 26.Training programme on “ Value addition of fruits and vegetables “ sponsored by DST- NIMAT, Gujarat under EDP | Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College, G.B. Nagar , Kalavai | November 8 & 17, 2016 |
| 27.National seminar on Current challenges and innovative breeding approaches in crop science for agricultural sustenance ( 3 papers) | Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College, G.B. Nagar , Kalavai | June 27th 2018. |
| 28.National seminar on new vistas in Post Harvest Technology and Value Addition of Farm Products in Enhancing Rural Livelihood | Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College, G.B. Nagar , Kalavai | Jan 24th 2019 |
| 29.International webinar on Exposome effects influencing soil microbiome.By Dr. Bharath Prithviraj, University of New York | Online webinar conducted by Grameen Academy , Hyderabad | June 5th 2020 |
| 30.International webinar on Pandemics and Hunger: Mainstreaming millets for addressing food and nutritional security | Department of Plant Sciences
University of Hyderabad, Telangana |
June 8th 2020 |
| 31.International webinar on Indian Agricultural Development in the New Policy Scenario. By Dr. Suresh Babu Economics Research IFPRI, Washington D.C. USA | JSA College of Agriculture and Technology, Avatti, holudur, Cuddalore Dist. | June 19th 2020 |
| 32.International E-Conference on “Multidisciplinary approaches for plant disease management
for achieving sustainability in agriculture” |
Department of Plant
Pathology, College of Horticulture, Bengaluru (University of Horticultural Sciences, |
October 6-9th 2020 |
| 33.National Symposium on Current and Prospective Methods for the Detection and Management of Plant diseases | SRM College of Agricultural Sciences, SRMIST, Vendar Nagar, Baburayanpettai , Chengalpattu District – 603 201 | September 19, 2022 |
| 34.Two day skill development course cum E workshop on Data analysis with R Programming | Skill Development Division, A.C.T. Academy, Tamil Nadu. | December, 17 & 18, 2022 |
| 35.International conference on Innovations in food and beverage technology for sustainable future (IFBT), | College of Food and Diary Technology, Koduvalli, Chennai – 600 052. | January 4 – 6 2023 |
| 36.International Conference on Biodiversity, Climate Change and Sustainable Agriculture Towards Food Security (ICBCSAFS- 23) | Centre for Natural farming and Sustainable Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar- 608 002. | March 9 & 10 th 2023 |
| 37.International Conference on Millets: Ensuring Food Security and Sustainable Farming organised | Dept. of Food Science and Technology, Arul Andavar College, Madurai & CENDECT, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Theni & Agro Food Trade Centre, Madurai | March 16 & 17 th 2023 |
Projects:
Project obtained from DST- NIMAT as Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp (EAC) on Production technology of Bio-control Agents . Served as Principal Investigator and conducted trainings to Science Graduates .
Work Experience
Academic Experience:
Worked as Research Associate in Tamil Nadu Rice Research Institute (TNAU), Aduthurai, Tamil Nadu (1993 – 1995)
Worked as Senior Research Fellow in Tamil Nadu Rice Research Institute (TNAU), Aduthurai, Tamil Nadu (1999 – 2002)
Worked as Research Associate in Tamil Nadu Rice Research Institute (TNAU), Aduthurai, Tamil Nadu ( 2002 – 2003)
Worked as Research Associate in ICAR scheme AICRP – MULLaRP at National Pulses Research Centre (TNAU), Vamban, Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu (April – June, 2003)
Worked as Research Associate and Senior Research Fellow at Coconut Research Station (TNAU), Veppankulam, Tamil Nadu (July 2003 to Nov 2004)
Worked as Assistant and Associate Professor in the Department of Plant Pathology at Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College (Affiliated to TNAU), G.B. Nagar, Kalavai, Ranipet District, Tamil Nadu and handled all Plant Pathology courses for B.Sc., (Agriculture) and B.Sc., (Horticulture), M.Sc.(Ag.) Plant Pathology and Diploma in Agriculture ( June 2005 to July 2022 – 17 years)
Guided the UG students of Agriculture and PG students of Plant Pathology as Chairman and Advisory Committee member to carry out their Research work in Disease management of various crops and Mushroom .
Now working as Associate Professor ( Plant Pathology) in the Department of Crop Protection at SRM College of Agricultural Sciences, Vendar Nagar, Chengalpattu District and handling classes for B.Sc.(Hons.)Agriculture and , B.Sc.(Hons.) Horticulture.
Other Professional Experience:
memberships
Society for Biocontrol Advancement – Life member
National Academy of Biological Sciences – Life member
Journal of ANGRAU – Annual Member
Research Gate
Academia .edu
Responsibilities Held
Associate Professor and Head ic for Crop Protection Department
Co-ordinator for Best Student Evaluation committee
ICAR Core committee member
BOS member for PG Plant Pathology
