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  • Dr Balakrishnan N

  • Professor
  • Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Publications 2002 - 2023

Publications

  • 71
    Journal Articles
  • 10
    Book Chapter
  • 4
    Note
  • 11
    Projects
  • 3
  • 1
  • 7

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72 Citations
6 h-index
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Expertise

Entomology

Molecular characterization of Bt isolates and exploring their toxicity against lepidopteran insects; Thrips transmitted tospoviruses

Personal Information

Dr Balakrishnan N

Male
Directorate of Research Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Lawley Road
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India - 641003

Experience

  • Professor

    Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

  • Associate Professor

    Department of Agricultural Entomology

    Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

  • Assistant Professor

    Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

Qualification

  • Ph.D

    Agricultural College and Research Institute, Madurai, TNAU

  • M. Sc. (Ag.)

    Agricultural College, Bapatla, ANGRAU

  • B. Sc. (Agri)

    Agricultural College & Research Institute, Killikulam, TNAU

Honours and Awards

2020

Outstanding Agricultural Scientist Award

Dr B Vasantharaj David Foundation, Chennai

2014

Best Oral Presentation Award

National symposium on Emerging trends in eco- friendly insect pest management held at TNAU, Coimbatore during January 22-24, 2014.

2002

Professor AV Rangarajan Award

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

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2020

Outstanding Agricultural Scientist Award

Dr B Vasantharaj David Foundation, Chennai

2014

Best Oral Presentation Award

National symposium on Emerging trends in eco- friendly insect pest management held at TNAU, Coimbatore during January 22-24, 2014.

2002

Professor AV Rangarajan Award

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

2002

Dr A Abdul Kareem Award

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

1999

Senior Research Fellowship

ICAR

1998

Hexamar Foundation Gold Medal

Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University

1998

Velidandla Tirumalarao Gold Medal

Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University

1996

Junior Research Fellowship

ICAR

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Membership In Professional Bodies

Plant Protection Association of India

Life Member

Plant Protection Association of India

Life Member

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Research Projects

Exploring effective Bt crystal toxic proteins from indigenous Bt isolates for the management of the invasive pest, Fall army worm (Spodoptera frugiperda)

Funding Agency : University Research Scheme – NV – Core Projects for research activities at Colleges and research Stations of TNAU – Phase II

Identification and characterization of cry gene pool from indigenous Bacillus thuringiensis strains against field evolved resistant population of pink bollworm (Pectinophora gossypiella) to Bt cotton (Bollgard II) in India

Funding Agency : DST-SERB

Engineering rice for resistance to major lepidopteran pests using a novel synthetic cry2AX1 gene

Funding Agency : DBT

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Exploring effective Bt crystal toxic proteins from indigenous Bt isolates for the management of the invasive pest, Fall army worm (Spodoptera frugiperda)

Funding Agency : University Research Scheme – NV – Core Projects for research activities at Colleges and research Stations of TNAU – Phase II

Identification and characterization of cry gene pool from indigenous Bacillus thuringiensis strains against field evolved resistant population of pink bollworm (Pectinophora gossypiella) to Bt cotton (Bollgard II) in India

Funding Agency : DST-SERB

Engineering rice for resistance to major lepidopteran pests using a novel synthetic cry2AX1 gene

Funding Agency : DBT

IPM CRSP scheme on International Plant Virus Disease Network

Funding Agency : Virginia Tech USA

Genetic engineering of major crops for insect resistance

Funding Agency : JK Agri Genetics Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad

Genetic diversity of tospoviruses and thrips in horticultural crops in seven agro-climatic zones of Tamil Nadu and development of eco-friendly management practices for thrips

Funding Agency : DBT

Novel approaches for production of hybrid seeds with characteristics of improved insect resistance and high yield-Cotton component

Funding Agency : CSIR NMITLI

Development of insect resistance technology for crop plants (Phase I)

Funding Agency : M/S. Bioseed Research lndia Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad

Evaluation of HxB Bt cotton hybrids under ETL based protection and unprotected conditions for their reaction to key pests of cotton

Funding Agency : ICAR-AICRP

Evaluation of Bt cotton hybrids

Funding Agency : ICAR-AICRP

Evaluation of efficacy of new molecule against sucking pests through foliar spray

Funding Agency : ICAR-AICRP

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