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  1. Developing integrated pest and disease management approaches for sustainable management of key insect pests and diseases of lablab bean in Tamil Nadu, India

    Article • Crop Protection, March 2026, Elsevier

    Dr Shanthi M

  2. Characterization and standardization of novel biochar granule formulation for enhancing silicon content and mitigating pest infestation in traditional rice varieties

    Article • Biomass and Bioenergy, December 2025, Elsevier

    Dr Shanthi M

  3. Unlocking nature’s arsenal: molecular breeding and biotechnological applications to use plant secondary metabolites against insect herbivores

    Article • Journal of Economic Entomology, October 2025, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr Shanthi M

  4. Biopesticidal potential of insect derived chitosan for crop protection

    Article • Plant Science Today, October 2025, Horizon E-Publishing Group

    Dr Shanthi M

  5. Assessment of black soldier fly derived inputs and conventional fertilisers on the growth of Amaranthus aritis in a pot culture experiment

    Article • Plant Science Today, October 2025, Horizon E-Publishing Group

    Dr Shanthi M

  6. Heraclenin, a bioactive furanocoumarin from fruits of Aegle marmelos induces potent insecticidal effects on Spodoptera frugiperda

    Article • Journal of Natural Pesticide Research, September 2025, Elsevier

    Dr Shanthi M

  7. Harnessing the neurotoxic potential of essential oils as biopesticides against stored product pests

    Article • Plant Science Today, August 2025, Horizon E-Publishing Group

    Dr Shanthi M

  8. Harnessing advanced extraction and profiling technologies for sustainable phytomolecule-based pest management

    Article • Plant Science Today, July 2025, Horizon E-Publishing Group

    Dr Shanthi M

  9. Identification and genomic characterization of a novel tomato leaf curl virus infecting Alternanthera ficoidea in Tamil Nadu, India

    Article • Plant Science Today, July 2025, Horizon E-Publishing Group

    Dr Shanthi M

  10. Black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens): Driving circular agriculture through organic waste recovery

    Article • Plant Science Today, July 2025, Horizon E-Publishing Group

    Dr Shanthi M

  11. Recombination, phylogenetic insights and co-existence dynamics of begomoviruses and satellite DNAs: implications for tomato viral disease management

    Article • Molecular Biology Reports, April 2025, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Shanthi M

  12. Silent Invaders: Mapping the pest peril in warehouses storing medicinal products

    Article • Plant Science Today, April 2025, Horizon E-Publishing Group

    Dr Shanthi M

  13. Exploring the Perilous Nature of Phytophthora: Insights into Its Biology, Host Range, Detection, and Integrated Management Strategies in the Fields of Spices and Plantation Crops

    Article • The Plant Pathology Journal, April 2025, Korean Society of Plant Pathology

    Dr Shanthi M

  14. Decoding the Sensory Landscape: FESEM Analysis of Antennal and Palpal Sensilla in Vegetable Leafminer

    Article • Microscopy Research and Technique, March 2025, Wiley

    Dr Shanthi M

  15. Influence of weather parameters on the seasonal incidence of Lablab bean leafminer: Liriomyza spp. (Agromyzidae: Diptera)

    Article • Plant Science Today, March 2025, Horizon E-Publishing Group

    Dr Shanthi M

  16. Relative toxicity of subspecies of Bacillus thuringiensis kurstaki HD-1 and HD-73 against the larvae of legume pod borer, Maruca vitrata, F. (Lepidoptera: Crambidae)

    Article • Plant Science Today, February 2025, Horizon E-Publishing Group

    Dr Shanthi M

  17. Field Evolved Insecticide Resistance in Legume Pod Borer, Maruca vitrata F. (Lepidoptera: Crambidae)

    Article • Legume Research - An International Journal, January 2025, Agricultural Research Communication Center

    Dr Shanthi M

  18. Assessment of coloured sticky traps for the monitoring of flea beetles (Phyllotreta spp.) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in radish crop

    Article • Plant Science Today, January 2025, Horizon E-Publishing Group

    Dr Shanthi M

  19. Harnessing the power of weather-based forecasting ARIMAX model for predicting fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith), and infestation in maize

    Article • International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, January 2025, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Shanthi M

  20. From Waste to Bio-Economy: A Review on Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia Illucens) – Biology, Bioconversion, and Indian Perspectives

    Article • Madras Agricultural Journal, January 2025, Madras Agricultural Students Union

    Dr Shanthi M

  21. A comprehensive review of melon fruit fly, Zeugodacus cucurbitae Coquillett (Diptera: Tephritidae)

    Article • Plant Science Today, December 2024, Horizon E-Publishing Group

    Dr Shanthi M

  22. Semiochemical techniques for the management of coconut insect pest

    Article • Plant Science Today, December 2024, Horizon E-Publishing Group

    Dr Shanthi M

  23. Endophytic Entomopathogenic Fungi: Their Role in Enhancing Plant Resistance, Managing Insect Pests, and Synergy with Management Routines

    Article • Journal of Fungi, December 2024, MDPI AG

    Dr Shanthi M, Dr Srinivasan Ramasamy

  24. Unravelling the role of Black Soldier Fly Frass (BSFF) in nutrient enrichment and growth promotion of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.)

    Article • Plant Science Today, December 2024, Horizon E-Publishing Group

    Dr Shanthi M

  25. Biocontrol potential of fungal endophytes for pests management in cereals

    Article • Biocontrol Science and Technology, December 2024, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Shanthi M

  26. Unprecedented taxonomic and molecular evolutionary relationships with new management tactics of Pempherulus affinis (Curculionidae: Coleoptera) on cotton

    Article • International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, November 2024, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Shanthi M

  27. Phylogenetic evaluation and haplotype mapping of phytoplasma disease in sesame: insights into leafhopper-mediated disease transmission through molecular investigation

    Article • Plant Science Today, October 2024, Horizon E-Publishing Group

    Dr Shanthi M

  28. Harnessing the antagonistic potential and unraveling the bioactive compounds of Streptomyces sp. isolate WAB2 to protect watermelon crop from Colletotrichum orbiculare

    Article • Biocontrol Science and Technology, September 2024, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Shanthi M

  29. Biology of fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) infesting sugarbeet (Beta vulgaris)

    Article • The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, August 2024, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Directorate of Knowledge Management in Agriculture

    Dr Shanthi M

  30. Food Bait Attractants for Monitoring Pests in Stored Paddy

    Article • Indian Journal of Entomology, August 2024, The Entomological Society of India

    Dr Shanthi M

  31. Evaluation of Integrated Pest and Disease Management Combinations against Major Insect Pests and Diseases of Tomato in Tamil Nadu, India

    Article • Horticulturae, July 2024, MDPI AG

    Dr Shanthi M, Dr Srinivasan Ramasamy

  32. Silicon Induced Defense Mechanisms and Pathways of Host Resistance for Insect Pests of Field and Horticultural Crops

    Article • Silicon, June 2024, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Shanthi M

  33. Predicting phyllody disease and leafhopper species populations in sesame using weather variables: An ARIMAX time series framework

    Article • Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology, June 2024, Elsevier

    Dr Shanthi M

  34. Combined effects of silicon and growth regulator on plant growth parameters of maize (Zea mays L.)

    Article • February 2024, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Shanthi M

  35. Impact of Solvents and Extraction Methods on the Insecticidal Activity of <i>Sesbania grandiflora</i> L. Leaf Extracts against Diamondback Moth, <i>Plutella xylostella</i>

    Article • Indian Journal of Entomology, February 2024, The Entomological Society of India

    Dr Shanthi M

  36. Persistence of foliar applied and pre-storage seed-treated insecticides in rice and its processed products

    Article • Scientific Reports, January 2024, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Shanthi M

  37. The Silent Invader: Mapping the Emerging Threat and Spread of Tomato Leaf Curl Gujarat Virus in Tomato Fields of Tamil Nadu, India

    Article • January 2024, Elsevier

    Dr Srinivasan Ramasamy, Dr Shanthi M

  38. Field Evaluation of Protein Bait in Attracting the Melon Fruit Fly <i>Zeugodacus cucurbitae</i> (Coquillett) in Snake Gourd

    Article • Indian Journal of Entomology, November 2023, The Entomological Society of India

    Dr Shanthi M

  39. Morphometrics of Intraspecific Populations of Stingless Bee <i>Tetragonula iridipennis</i> Smith from Southern Tamil Nadu

    Article • Indian Journal of Entomology, October 2023, The Entomological Society of India

    Dr Shanthi M

  40. Pollinator Diversity and Pollination Efficiency of Stingless Bee <i>Tetragonula iridipennis</i> Smith in Bitter Gourd

    Article • Indian Journal of Entomology, October 2023, The Entomological Society of India

    Dr Shanthi M

  41. Sublethal Effects of Chitosan-O-Arginine, a Chitosan Based Insecticidal Compound against Green Lacewing Chrysoperla zastrowi sillemi (Esben-Petersen)

    Article • International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, September 2023, Sciencedomain International

    Dr Shanthi M

  42. Phytochemical profiling and toxicity effect of various seaweed species against diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella L. (Lepidoptera: plutellidae)

    Article • International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, September 2023, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Shanthi M

  43. Collodial Chitin Synthesised from Marine Waste as Novel Ecofriendly Antifeedant for the Fall Army Worm <i>Spodoptera frugiperda</i> (J E Smith)

    Article • Indian Journal of Entomology, September 2023, The Entomological Society of India

    Dr Shanthi M

  44. Efficacy of Some IPM Strategies against Cotton Mealybug <i>Phenacoccus solenopsis</i> Tinsley

    Article • Indian Journal of Entomology, August 2023, The Entomological Society of India

    Dr Shanthi M

  45. GC-MS-MS profiling and toxicity of ethyl acetate extracts of some botanicals against rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzae (L.) in stored maize 

    Article • Crop Research, July 2023, Gaurav Publications

    Dr Shanthi M

  46. Effect of Silicon and Biostimulant on Fall Armyworm Infestation in Maize (Zea mays L.)

    Article • Silicon, June 2023, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Shanthi M

  47. First Record of Barnyard Millet as a Host for Fall Army Worm <i>Spodoptera frugiperda</i> (J E Smith)

    Article • Indian Journal of Entomology, June 2023, The Entomological Society of India

    Dr Shanthi M

  48. Silicon and growth regulator induced defence against maize fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith)

    Article • Phosphorus Sulfur and Silicon and the Related Elements, June 2023, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Shanthi M

  49. Influence of silicon and growth regulator on leaf, whorl and cob damage of maize fall armyworm in vivo

    Article • March 2023, Research Square

    Dr Shanthi M

  50. Multifaceted effects of seaweed extracts against cowpea aphid, Aphis craccivora Koch, by evaluating four macroalgae

    Article • Environmental Biology of Fishes, March 2023, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Shanthi M

  51. Bio-Efficacy of Spinetoram 6% W/V (5.66% W/W) + Methoxyfenozide 30% W/V (28.3% W/W) SC against Pod Borers Infesting Greengram [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek]

    Article • Legume Research - An International Journal, February 2023, Agricultural Research Communication Center

    Dr Shanthi M

  52. Investigation on Morphological and Biochemical Basis of Resistance Mechanisms in the Cotton Leafhopper, Amrasca Biguttula Biguttula by Choice and No Choice Method

    Article • January 2023, Elsevier

    Dr Shanthi M

  53. Phytochemical profiling and toxicity effect of various seaweed species against diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella L. (Plutellidae; Lepidoptera)

    Article • December 2022, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Shanthi M

  54. Rice: Nilaparvata lugens Stal interaction—current status and future prospects of brown planthopper management

    Article • Journal of Plant Diseases and Protection, October 2022, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Shanthi M

  55. Efficacy of Hexane Extracts of Some Plants Against Rice Weevil <i>Sitophilus oryzae</i> (L.) in Stored Maize

    Article • Indian Journal of Entomology, July 2022, The Entomological Society of India

    Dr Shanthi M

  56. Biology of Pink Stem Borer <i>Sesamia Inferens</i> Walker on Barnyard Millet <i>Echinochloa Frumentacea</i>

    Article • Indian Journal of Entomology, July 2022, The Entomological Society of India

    Dr Shanthi M

  57. Efficacy of Insecticides Against Pink Stem Borer <i>Sesamia Inferens</i> Walker Infesting Barnyard Millet <i>Echinochloa Frumentacea</i>

    Article • Indian Journal of Entomology, July 2022, The Entomological Society of India

    Dr Shanthi M

  58. Role of protein and food baits in attraction of melon fruit fly Zeugodacus cucurbitae in bitter gourd

    Article • Indian Journal of Entomology, July 2022, The Entomological Society of India

    Dr Shanthi M

  59. Evaluation of colloidal chitosan against diamond back moth Plutella xylostella L. on cauliflower

    Article • Indian Journal of Entomology, July 2022, The Entomological Society of India

    Dr Shanthi M

  60. Bioefficacy of novel arginine-rich chitosan against Diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella L. (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) infesting cauliflower

    Article • International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, May 2022, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Shanthi M

  61. Magnitude of Resistance and Metabolism of Acaricides in Two-spotted Spider Mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch on Vegetables in Southern Districts of Tamil Nadu

    Article • Indian Journal of Agricultural Research, March 2022, Agricultural Research Communication Center

    Dr Shanthi M

  62. Efficacy of Insecticides Against American Serpentine Leaf Miner Liriomyza trifolii (Burgess) in Water Melon

    Article • Indian Journal of Entomology, March 2022, The Entomological Society of India

    Dr Shanthi M

  63. Acaricide Resistance in Field-Collected Two-Spotted Spider Mite Tetranychus urticae Koch

    Article • Indian Journal of Entomology, March 2022, The Entomological Society of India

    Dr Shanthi M

  64. Diversity of Insect Pollinators on Sesame

    Article • Indian Journal of Entomology, February 2022, The Entomological Society of India

    Dr Shanthi M

  65. Preference of Red Flour Beetle Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) Towards Colour Cues

    Article • Indian Journal of Entomology, February 2022, The Entomological Society of India

    Dr Shanthi M

  66. Behavioural Response of Stored Product Insects to Light And Bait Sources in Paddy Storage Godown

    Article • Indian Journal of Entomology, February 2022, The Entomological Society of India

    Dr Shanthi M

  67. Toxicity of Insecticides on Indian Honey Bee Apis cerana indica F. and Stingless Bee Tetragonula iridipennis S. in Cashew

    Article • Indian Journal of Entomology, February 2022, The Entomological Society of India

    Dr Shanthi M

  68. Population Dynamics of Mango Fruit Flies Bactrocera spp.

    Article • Indian Journal of Entomology, February 2022, The Entomological Society of India

    Dr Shanthi M

  69. Efficacy of Ethyl Acetate Extracts of Botanicals On Diamond Back Moth Plutella xylostella L.

    Article • Indian Journal of Entomology, November 2021, The Entomological Society of India

    Dr Shanthi M

  70. Influence of Trichomes on the Incidence of Two Spotted Spider Mite Tetranychus urticae on Brinjal

    Article • Indian Journal of Entomology, October 2021, The Entomological Society of India

    Dr Shanthi M

  71. Host Plant Resistance

    Article • January 2021, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Shanthi M

  72. Synthesis of colloidal chitosan from sea waste and its antifeedant effect against maize fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith)

    Article • Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, January 2021, AkiNik Publications

    Dr Shanthi M

  73. Insecticidal property of methanolic leaf extract of Sweet Basil, Ocimum basilicum (L.) against cigarette beetle, Lasioderma serricorne (Fab.) (Coleoptera: Anobiidae)

    Article • Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, January 2021, AkiNik Publications

    Dr Shanthi M

  74. Cyanogenic glycosides and plant-herbivore interactions

    Article • Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, January 2021, AkiNik Publications

    Dr Shanthi M

  75. Field Efficacy of Acaricides Against Citrus Leaf Mite Panonychus Citri Mcgregor on ACID Lime

    Article • Indian Journal of Entomology, January 2021, Diva Enterprises Private Limited

    Dr Shanthi M

  76. Screening of Brinjal Germplasm Against Two Spotted Spider Mite Tetranychus Urticae Koch

    Article • Indian Journal of Entomology, January 2021, Diva Enterprises Private Limited

    Dr Shanthi M

  77. Evaluation of Insecticides and Bacillus Thuringiensis Against Tomato Pin Worm Tuta Absoluta (Meyrick)

    Article • Indian Journal of Entomology, January 2021, Diva Enterprises Private Limited

    Dr Shanthi M

  78. Management strategies for pink stem borer, Sesamia inferens Walker (Noctuidae: Lepidoptera) infesting barnyard millet, Echinochloa frumentacea Link using botanicals

    Article • Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, November 2020, AkiNik Publications

    Dr Shanthi M

  79. Potential of standard strains of Bacillus thuringiensis against the tomato pinworm, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae)

    Article • Egyptian Journal of Biological Pest Control, October 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Shanthi M

  80. Potential of Cry1Ac from Bacillus thuringiensis against the tomato pinworm, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Gelechiidae: Lepidoptera)

    Article • Egyptian Journal of Biological Pest Control, June 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Shanthi M

  81. Acaricidal Property of Certain Indigenous Herbal Extracts against Citrus Leaf Mite, Panonychus citri on Acid Lime

    Article • International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, May 2020, Excellent Publishers

    Dr Shanthi M

  82. Toxicity of Insecticides to Tomato Pinworm, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) Populations from Tamil Nadu

    Article • Indian Journal of Agricultural Research, March 2020, Agricultural Research Communication Center

    Dr Shanthi M

  83. Nest Infrastructure and Biology of Small Carpenter Bee Ceratina binghami Cockerell (Hymenoptera: Apidae) in different host plants of TamilNadu, India

    Article • International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, February 2020, Excellent Publishers

    Dr Shanthi M

  84. Occurrence of serine proteinase inhibitors in seeds of some plants

    Article • Indian Journal of Entomology, January 2020, Diva Enterprises Private Limited

    Dr Shanthi M

  85. Population dynamics of sucking pests and their natural enemies in okra as influenced by weeds

    Article • Indian Journal of Entomology, January 2020, Diva Enterprises Private Limited

    Dr Shanthi M

  86. Diversity and floral preferences of solitary bees occurring in agroecosystems of Tamil Nadu

    Article • Indian Journal of Entomology, January 2020, Diva Enterprises Private Limited

    Dr Shanthi M

  87. Prevalence of neonicotinoid resistance in cotton aphid Aphis gossypii (Glover)

    Article • Indian Journal of Entomology, January 2020, Diva Enterprises Private Limited

    Dr Shanthi M

  88. Comparative Feeding and Digestive Performance of Four Lepidopteran Species of Larvae on Onion, Allium cepa var aggregatum L. as A Host Plant

    Article • International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, June 2019, Excellent Publishers

    Dr Shanthi M

  89. Weed Flora, A Rich Foraging Source for Little/Dwarf Bee Apis florea Fabricius (Hymenoptera: Apidae) in Madurai District, Tamil Nadu

    Article • International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, June 2019, Excellent Publishers

    Dr Shanthi M

  90. Diversity of floral visitors in bitter gourd in Madurai district, Tamil Nadu

    Article • Indian Journal of Entomology, January 2019, Diva Enterprises Private Limited

    Dr Shanthi M

  91. Efficacy of botanicals against pulse beetle Callosobruchus maculatus (F.) in Green Gram

    Article • Indian Journal of Entomology, January 2019, Diva Enterprises Private Limited

    Dr Shanthi M

  92. Floral diversity and foraging behaviour of little/dwarf honey bee Apis florea f. in horticultural ecosystem, Madurai District, Tamil Nadu

    Article • Indian Journal of Entomology, January 2019, Diva Enterprises Private Limited

    Dr Shanthi M

  93. Insecticidal property of Citrus sinensis fruit waste against papaya mealybug Paracoccus marginatus

    Article • Indian Journal of Entomology, January 2019, Diva Enterprises Private Limited

    Dr Shanthi M

  94. Pre-harvest and storage treatment of botanicals on Callosobruchus Chinensis (L.) in black gram

    Article • Indian Journal of Entomology, January 2019, Diva Enterprises Private Limited

    Dr Shanthi M

  95. Proteins and trypsin inhibitors in seeds of various plants

    Article • Indian Journal of Entomology, January 2019, Diva Enterprises Private Limited

    Dr Shanthi M

  96. Levels of Plant Resistance in Chillies Capsicum spp against Whitefly, Bemisia tabaci

    Article • International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, January 2018, Excellent Publishers

    Dr Shanthi M

  97. Madras Agricultural Journal

    Article • Madras Agricultural Journal, Madras Agricultural Students Union

    Dr Shanthi M