Biography

Dr. Kathirvelu Baskar

Bioscience Research Foundation, Porur

India

Scientist


E-mail: suribaskar@hotmail.com


Qualifications

2011 Ph.D., Zoology- Entomology, University of Madras, Chennai, India

2005 M. Phil., Zoology University of Madras, India

2004 M.Sc., Zoology Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India

2002 B.Sc., Zoology Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India


Research Fields

Biopesticide

Phytochemistry

Agricultural and household pest management

Ecotoxicology

Organic farming


Publications (selected)

  1. Packiam, S.M., Baskar, K. and Ignacimuthu, S., 2014. Feeding deterrent and growth inhibitory activities of PONNEEM, a newly developed phytopesticidal formulation against Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner). Asian Pac J Trop Biomed. vol. 4, no. (Suppl 1), pp. S323-S328. ISSN: 2221-1691.
    Available from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4025270/
  2. Muthu, C., Baskar, K. and Ignacimuthu, S., 2014. Biopotential of Fleuggea leucopyrus (Koen.) Willd. against Helicoverpa armigera Hub. Arch Phytopathology Plant Protect vol. 47, no. 8, 2248-2256. ISSN: 1477-2906
    Available from http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/03235408.2013.872397#.U_4jRbHQ3II
  3. Pavunraj, M., Baskar, K., Paulraj, M.G., Ignacimuthu, S. and Janarthanan S., 2014. Phagodeterrence and insecticidal activity of Hyptis suaveolens (Poit.) against four important Lepidopteran Pests. Arch Phytopathology Plant Protect vol. 47, no. 1, pp. 113-121. ISSN: 1477-2906.
    Available from http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/03235408.2013.800694#.U_4i1bHQ3II
  4. Pavunraj, M., Baskar, K., Janarthanan, S., and Arumugam, M., 2014. Phytopesticidal effects of Spilanthes acmella (L.) Murr. leaves on three economically important lepidopteran insect pests. J Coastal Life Med. vol. 2, no. 7, pp. 569-574. ISSN: 2309-6152. Available from http://www.jclmm.com/qk/20147/8.pdf
  5. Baskar, K., Kumar, A. S., Raj, G. A., Packiam, S.M. and Ignacimuthu, S., 2014. Bioefficacy of Blumea mollis (D. Don) Merr. and Hygrophila schulii (Buch.-Ham.) (Syn. H. auriculata) against Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner). Arch Phytopathology Plant Protect. ISSN 1477-2906.
    Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03235408.2014.893633
  6. Baskar, K., Duraipandiyan, V. and Ignacimuthu, S., 2014. Bioefficacy of the triterpenoid friedelin against Helicoverpa armigera (Hub.) and Spodoptera litura (Fab.) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Pest Manage Sci DOI: 10.1002/ps.3742. ISSN: 1526-4998. Available from http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ps.3742/abstract
  7. Baskar, K., Muthu, C. and Ignacimuthu, S., 2014. Ovicidal activity of Couroupita guianensis (Aubl.) against Spodoptera litura (Fab.). Psyche: A Entomol J. ISSN: 1687-7438.Available from
    http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/783803
  8. Baskar, K., Muthu, C. and Ignacimuthu, S., 2014. Effect of pectolinaringenin, a flavonoid from Clerodendrum phlomidis L. on total protein, Glutathione S- transferase and esterase activities of Earias vittella Fab. and Helicoverpa armigera Hub. Phytoparasitica vol. 42, no. 3, pp. 323-331. ISSN: 0334-2123.Available from http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs12600-013-0363-4
  9. Muthu, C., Baskar, K., Ignacimuthu, S. and Al-Khaliel, A.S., 2013. Ovicidal and oviposition deterrent activities of the flavonoid pectolinaringenin from Clerodendrum phlomidis against Earias vittella. Phytoparasitica vol. 41, no. 4, pp. 365-372. ISSN: 0334-2123. Available from http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12600-013-0296-y
  10. Baskar, K. and Ignacimuthu, S., 2013. Ovicidal activity of Couroupita guianensis (Aubl.) against Cotton bollworm Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Arch Phytopathology Plant Protect vol. 46, no.13, pp. 1571-1579. ISSN: 1477-2906. Available from http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/03235408.2013.771862
  11. Mekali, J., Naganagoud, A., Kapasi, M., Sreenivas, A.G., Nidonia, U., Baskar, K., 2013. Management of Rhyzopertha dominica Fab. Under modified atmospheric condition in stored Sorghum. SOAJ Entomological Studies vol. 2, no. 1, pp. 34-43. ISSN: 2278-5566.
    Available from http://signpostejournals.com/ejournals/entomologicalstudies/ziabeeabissue7.aspx
  12. Baskar, K., Muthu, C., Raj, G. A., Kingsley, S. and Ignacimuthu, S., 2012. Ovicidal activity of Atalantia monophylla (L) Correa against Spodoptera litura Fab. (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Asian Pac J Trop Biomed vol. 2, no. 12, pp. 987-991. ISSN 2221-1691.
    Available from http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2221169113600118
  13. Muthu, C., Baskar, K., Kingsley, S., and Ignacimuthu, S., 2012. Bioefficacy of Clerodendrum phlomidis Linn. F. and Flueggea leucopyrus (Koen.) Willd. against Earias vittella Fab. J Entomol vol. 9, no. 6, pp. 332-342. ISSN: 1812-5670. Available from http://scialert.net/abstract/?doi=je.2012.332.342
  14. Kovendan, K., Arivoli, S., Maheswaran, R., Baskar, K. and Vincent, S., 2012. Larvicidal efficacy of Sphaeranthus indicus, Cleistanthus collinus and Murraya koenigii leaf extracts against filarial vector, Culex quinquefasciatus Say (Diptera: Culicidae). Parasitol Res vol. 111, no.3, pp. 1025-1035. ISSN 0932-0113 Available from
    http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00436-012-2927-5
  15. Pavunraj, M., Baskar, K. and Ignacimuthu, S., 2012. Efficacy of Melochia corchorifolia (L.) (Sterculiaceae) on feeding behavior of four Lepidopteran pests. Int J Agric Res vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 58-68. ISSN: 1816-4897. Available from http://docsdrive.com/pdfs/academicjournals/ijar/0000/40597-40597.pdf
  16. Baskar, K. and Ignacimuthu, S., 2012. Ovicidal activity of Atalantia monophylla (L) Correa against Helicoverpa armigera Hubner (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). J Agric Technol vol. 8, no. 3, pp. 861-868. ISSN 1686-9141. Available from http://www.ijat-aatsea.com/pdf/v8_n3_12_may/7%20IJAT_2012_Baskar,%20K-Final%20Proof-Entomology.pdf
  17. Baskar, K. and Ignacimuthu, S., 2012. Antifeedant, larvicidal and growth inhibitory effect of ononitol monohydrate isolated from Cassia tora L. against Helicoverpa armigera (Hub.) and Spodoptera litura (Fab.)(Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Chemosphere vol. 88, no. 4, pp. 384-388. ISSN: 0045-6535 Available from
    http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0045653512002524
  18. Baskar, K., Maheswaran, R. and Ignacimuthu, S., 2012. Bioefficacy of Caesalpinia bonduc (L.) Roxb against Spodoptera litura Fab. (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Arch Phytopathology Plant Protect vol. 45, 10, pp. 1127-1137. ISSN 1477-2906. Available from http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/03235408.2012.657931#.U_4gI7HQ3II
  19. Baskar, K., Raj, A. G., Mohan, P. M., Lingathurai, S., Ambrose, T. and Muthu, C., 2012. Larvicidal and growth inhibitory activities of entomopathogenic fungus, Beauveria bassiana against Asian army worm, Spodoptera litura Fab. (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). J Entomol vol. 9, no, 3, pp. 155-162. ISSN: 1812-5670. Available from
    http://docsdrive.com/pdfs/academicjournals/je/0000/35077-35077.pdf
  20. Baskar, K. and Ignacimuthu, S., 2012. Bioefficacy of Violacein against Asian armyworm Spodoptera litura Fab. (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). J Saudi Soc Agric Sci vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 73-77. ISSN: Available from
    http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1658077X11000531
  21. Baskar, K., Maheswaran, R., Kingsley, S. and Ignacimuthu. S., 2011. Bioefficacy of plant extracts against Asian army worm Spodoptera litura Fab. (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). J Agric Technol vol. 7, no.1, pp. 123-131. ISSN: 1686-9141. Available from http://www.ijat-aatsea.com/pdf/January_v7_n1_11/13-IJAT2010_13R.pdf
  22. Baskar, K., Sasikumar, S., Muthu, C., Kingsley, S. and Ignacimuthu, S., 2011. Bioefficacy of Aristolochia tagala against Spodoptera litura Fab. (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Saudi J Biologic Sci vol. 18, no 1, pp. 23–27. ISSN: 1319-562X. Available from http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1319562X1000104X
  23. Baskar, K., Maheswaran, R., Kingsley, S. and Ignacimuthu. S., 2010. Bioefficacy of Couroupita guianensis (Aubl) against the Cotton bollworm Helicoverpa armigera (Hub.) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Span J Agric Res vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 135-141. ISSN: 1695-971-X.Available from http://revistas.inia.es/index.php/sjar/article/view/1152
  24. Baskar, K., Kingsley, S., Vendan, S.E., Paulraj, M.G., Duraipandiyan, V. and Ignacimuthu, S., 2009. Antifeedant, larvicidal and pupicidal activities of Atalantia monophylla (L) Correa against Helicoverpa armigera Hubner (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Chemosphere vol 75, no. 2, pp. 355-359. ISSN: 0045-6535 Available from:
    http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0045653508015245


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