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  • Dr Meena B

  • Associate Professor
  • Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Publications 1998 - 2022

Publications

  • 100
    Journal Articles
  • 18
    Book Chapter
  • 3
    Book
  • 21
    Conference
    Proceedings
  • 1
    Incollection
  • 1
    Misc
  • 2
    Other
  • 20
    Projects
  • 1
  • 7

Citations / H-Index

165 Citations
6 h-index
52 Citations

Google Scholar

Co-author Network


Expertise

Plant Sciences

Plant Pathology (Biological Control & Plant Microbe Interaction)

Personal Information

Dr Meena B

Female
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Lawley Road
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, - 641003


Experience

  • Associate Professor

    Department of Plant Pathology

    Tamil Nadu Agricultural University


Qualification

  • Ph.D

    Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

  • M.Sc. (Agri.)

    AC&RI, Madurai (TNAU)

  • B.Sc. (Agri.)

    AC&RI, Madurai (TNAU)


Honours and Awards

2020

“Best Scientist Award” in the International Conference on “Environmental, Agricultural, Chemical and Biological Sciences”.

Centre for Environment & Agricultural Development, Puducherry

2019

Best Paper Award Summer 2019 - 1st Rank Winner.

Novel Research Academy,

2017

“Best paper award” in the National Conference on “Agrotechnology and Profitable Marketing of Tropical Medicinal and Aromatic Plants”.

Society for Conservation and Resource Development of Medicinal Plants, New Delhi & TNAU, Coimbatore

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2020

“Best Scientist Award” in the International Conference on “Environmental, Agricultural, Chemical and Biological Sciences”.

Centre for Environment & Agricultural Development, Puducherry

2019

Best Paper Award Summer 2019 - 1st Rank Winner.

Novel Research Academy,

2017

“Best paper award” in the National Conference on “Agrotechnology and Profitable Marketing of Tropical Medicinal and Aromatic Plants”.

Society for Conservation and Resource Development of Medicinal Plants, New Delhi & TNAU, Coimbatore

2017

“Outstanding Woman Educator and Scholar Award”.

National Foundation for Entrepreneurship Development “NFED”

2017

“Best Popular Article Award” in the Third National Conference on “Agricultural Scientific Tamil”

Tamil Scientific Society & TNAU, Coimbatore

2017

“Scientist of the Year Award” in the National Conference on “Technological challenges in Social, Environmental and Agricultural Reforms”

Green Reap Welfare Society IIRR, Hyderabad

2015

Best Poster Award for the research paper entitled “Biological management of root rot disease in Coleus forskohlii” in the National Seminar on “Biological Products for Crop, Animal and Human Health – Problems and Prospects”.

Dept. of Studies in Biotechnology, University of Mysore

2013

NABS Fellow Award

National Academy of Biological Sciences

2013

Best poster award for the research paper entitled “Management of leaf blight disease of Solanum nigrum” in the 21st National Conference on “Tamilal Eyalum Velanmai Ariviyal”.

Tamil Scientific Organization

2013

Best Paper award for the research paper on “Exploitation of biocontrol agents for the management of root rot disease in medicinal coleus” in the National Seminar on “Microbes and human welfare”

Bharathidasan University, Trichy

2012

Fellow Award by the Society for Applied Biotechnology

Society for Applied Biotechnology

2011

NABS Best Woman Scientist Award – 2011

National Academy of Biological Sciences

2010

Best poster presentation award for the research paper entitled “A fast and versatile molecular tool for detection of root (wilt) phytoplasma in coconut palms” in the International Conference on Coconut Biodiversity for Prosperity

CPCRI, Kasaragod, Kerala

2010

TNAU Award for Scientist for the externally funded scheme on “Development of microbial consortia for the management of leaf blight of coconut caused by Lasiodiplodia theobromae”

TNAU

2009

INSA-DFG Fellowship for overseas training

Indian National Science Academy

2008

Tamil Nadu Scientist Award (TANSA) in Agricultural Sciences

Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology

2005

Best paper award for the research paper entitled “Induction of systemic resistance against die-back and fruit rot of chillies by Pseudomonas fluorescens” in the National Seminar

KAU, Kerala

2004

INSA (Indian National Science Academy) Young Scientist Award

Indian National Science Academy

2001

Smt. Guman Verma Memorial Best Woman Scientist Award

Indian Society of Mycology and Plant Pathology

2001

Best paper award for the research paper entitled “Exploitation of Pseudomonas fluorescens for the management of major diseases of groundnut” in the National Seminar

TNAU

2000

Sri S.R.P. Ponnuswamy Chettiar Award and Rolling Shield for the best Ph.D. student of the University

TNAU

2000

Vice-President G.S.Pathak's Award for the best Ph.D. student of the University

TNAU

2000

Founder Chairman Karumuthu Thiyagarajan Chettiar Award for the best Ph.D.student of the University

TNAU

2000

Dr.S.K.Ballal Award for the best Ph.D. student in the Directorate of CPPS

TNAU

2000

Nathenial Memorial Award for the best Ph.D. thesis in Plant Protection including Weed Management

TNAU

2000

Dr.A.Abdul Kareem Award for the best Ph.D. thesis in Plant Products in Plant Protection Studies

TNAU

2000

Janab H.Peer Mohamed of Vandavasi Award for the best Ph.D. thesis in Plant Protection studies

TNAU

2000

Th.K.Muthuswamy Gounder Medal and Shield for the best Ph.D. student of the University

TNAU

2000

Dr.A.N.Puri Prize for the best Ph.D. student in Plant Pathology

TNAU

2000

Dr.K.Ramakrishnan Medal for the best Ph.D. student in Plant Pathology

TNAU

2000

P.R.Verma Award

Indian Society of Mycology and Plant Pathology

1999

Prof. Narasimhan Academic Merit Award

Indian Phytopathological Society

1998

Senior Research Fellowship for pursuing Ph.D. in Plant Pathology

Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology

1997

Hexamer Agricultural Research Foundation Medal or the best M.Sc.(Agri.) student in Plant Pathology

TNAU

1997

M/s Rohne Poulene Agrochemicals award for the best M.Sc. (Agri.) student in Plant Pathology

TNAU

1997

Sri P.S. Jivanna Rao Prize for the best M.Sc.(Agri.) student in Plant Pathology

TNAU

1996

Junior Research Fellowship for pursuing M.Sc. (Agri.) in Plant Pathology – (National Second Rank)

TNAU

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Doctoral Theses Guided

2017

Standardization and development of IDM module for wilt-mematode complex disease in tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa) (PG)

S.S.Sivakumar , Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

2016

IDM Strategy to combat Fusarium-Nematode complex wilt disease in tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa) (PG)

K.Vasanth, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

2017

Standardization and development of IDM module for wilt-mematode complex disease in tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa) (PG)

S.S.Sivakumar , Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

2016

IDM Strategy to combat Fusarium-Nematode complex wilt disease in tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa) (PG)

K.Vasanth, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

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Membership In Professional Bodies

Indian Society for Plantation Crops, Kasaragod, Kerala

Life Member

Indian Phytopathological Society, New Delhi

Life Member

National Academy of Biological Sciences, Chennai

Life Member

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Indian Society for Plantation Crops, Kasaragod, Kerala

Life Member

Indian Phytopathological Society, New Delhi

Life Member

National Academy of Biological Sciences, Chennai

Life Member

Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Association of India, Anand, Gujarat

Life Member

Society for Applied Biotechnology, Krishnagiri

Life Member

Agricultural Scientific Tamil Society (SciTSA), NeAgricultural Scientific Tamil Society (SciTSA), New Delhi

Life Member

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Membership In Committees

2020

National Academy of Biological Sciences, Chennai

Executive Council Member

2020

NABS Newsletter

Editorial Committee member

2020

National Academy of Biological Sciences, Chennai

Executive Council Member

2020

NABS Newsletter

Editorial Committee member

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Research Projects

Evolution of high yielding sesame varieties with resistance to Macrophomina root rot

Funding Agency : TNAU-MAIN

Integration of bio agent and fungicides for the management of foliar diseases of groundnut and study of mechanism of ISR

Funding Agency : TNAU-MAIN

AICRP on Groundnut

Funding Agency : ICAR

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Evolution of high yielding sesame varieties with resistance to Macrophomina root rot

Funding Agency : TNAU-MAIN

Integration of bio agent and fungicides for the management of foliar diseases of groundnut and study of mechanism of ISR

Funding Agency : TNAU-MAIN

AICRP on Groundnut

Funding Agency : ICAR

AICRP on Sesame & Niger

Funding Agency : ICAR

Investigation on conduciveness of aflatoxin development in Indian senna (Cassia angustifolia Vahl.) and its biological management

Funding Agency : NMPB, New Delhi-GOI

Management of root rot Macrophomina phaseolina disease of sesame

Funding Agency : TNAU-MAIN

AICRP on Groundnut

Funding Agency : ICAR

AICRP on Medicinal and aromatic plants including betelvine

Funding Agency : ICAR

Integrated disease management of root rot disease in Coleus forskohliIntegrated disease management of root rot disease in Coleus forskohliii

Funding Agency : TNAU-MAIN

Management of Alternaria leaf blight disease in Solanum nigrum

Funding Agency : TNAU-MAIN

Evaluation of promising sugarcane clones for resistant to smut under artificial conditions

Funding Agency : TNAU-MAIN

Studies on diseases of important medicinal plants and their management Studi

Funding Agency : TNAU-MAIN

Development of microbial consortia for the management of leaf blight of coconut incited by Lasiodiplodia theobromae

Funding Agency : ICAR

Management of smut disease in sugarcane using fungicides and biocontrol agents

Funding Agency : TNAU-MAIN

Development of biotechnology based tools and methods for early detection and management of root wilt disease of coconut palms in Tamil Nadu

Funding Agency : ICAR

Survey of root wilt affected coconut trees in Tamil Nadu

Funding Agency : GOT and Coconut Development Board

VCS-Mass production of biocontrol agents viz., Trichoderma viride, Pseudomonas fluorescens

Funding Agency : TNAU-VCS

Studies on the management of leaf blight complex of coconut

Funding Agency : TNAU-MAIN

Preventing the spread of root wilt disease affected palms in the districts of Tamil Nadu adjoining to Kerala state

Funding Agency : TNAU-MAIN

Management of basal stem rot disease of coconut

Funding Agency : TNAU-MAIN

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