Prof. Gunasingham  Mikunthan
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Prof. Gunasingham Mikunthan

Professor
University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Invertebrate Pathology from University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, India

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Area of Interest:

Plant and Soil Sciences
100%
Agricultural Biology
62%
Acarology
90%
Entomology
75%
Microbial Control
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
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Chapters
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Articles
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Abstracts
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Selected Publications

  1. Piragalathan, A., K. Pakeerathan, G. Thirukkumaran and G. Mikunthan, 2014. Efficacy of different insecticides and Bio-rationals against papaya mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus (Hemiptera: Pseudococidae) infestation in home gardens. Middle-East J. Scient. Res., 21: 1689-1693.
  2. Naguleswaran, V., K. Pakeerathan and G. Mikunthan, 2014. Biological control: A promising tool for Bulb-rot and leaf twisting fungal diseases in red onion (Allium Cepa L.) in Jaffna District. World Applied Sci. J., 31: 1090-1095.
  3. Thiruchchelvan, N., G. Thirukkumaran and G. Mikunthan, 2013. Banana stem rot disease: Causal agent, (Marasmiellus sp.), host range and selection of low cost media for its cultivation. J. Natl. Prod. Plant Resour., 3: 97-104.
  4. Thiruchchelvan, N., G. Thirukkumaran and G. Mikunthan, 2013. In vitro assessment of fungicides against stem rot fungus, Marasmiellus sp. Ann. Biol. Res., 4: 115-118.
  5. Thiruchchelvan, N., G. Mikunthan, G. Thirukkumaran and K. Pakeerathan, 2013. Effect of insecticides on Bio-agent Trichoderma harzianum rifai under in vitro condition. Am.-Eur. J. Agric. Environ. Sci., 13: 1357-1360.
  6. Shanmugaratnam, S., G. Mikunthan and S. Thurairatnam, 2013. Potential of Withania somnifera dunal cultivation as medicinal crop in Jaffna District. Am.-Eur. J. Agric. Environ. Sci., 13: 357-361.
  7. Thiruchchelvan, N., G. Thirukkumaran and G. Mikunthan, 2012. In vitro biological control of Marasmiellus sp. The causal of stem rot of banana grown in Jaffna Peninsula, Sri Lanka. Acad. J. Plant Sci., 5: 94-102.
  8. Suvanthini, S., G. Mikunthan, S. Thurairatnam and K. Pakeerathan, 2012. Evaluation of Withania somnifera extracts on a storage pest rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzae. Ann. Biol. Res., 3: 5050-5053.
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  9. Shanmugaratnam, S., G. Mikunthan and S. Thurairatnam, 2012. Bioefficacy of aqueous extracts of Withania somnifera (Dunal) against Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) and Callosobruchus chinensis (L.). J. Natl. Prod. Plant Resour., 2: 633-635.
  10. Kayalvily, T.D., V. Jegathambigai, M.D.S.D. Karunaratne, A. Svinningen and G. Mikunthan, 2012. Prevalance of Erwinia soft rot affecting cut foliage, Dracaena sanderiana ornamental industry and solution towards its management. Commun. Applied Biol. Sci., 77: 265-277.
  11. Karthiga, S., V. Jegathambigai, M.D.S.D. Karunaratne, A. Svinningen and G. Mikunthan, 2012. Snails and slugs damaging the cut foliage, Cordyline fruticosa and use of biorationals towards their management. Commun. Applied Biol. Sci., 77: 601-698.
  12. Svinningen, A.E., K.P. Rasni, V. Jegathambigai, M.D. Karunaratne and G. Mikunthan, 2011. Efficacy of Curcuma aeruginosa rhizome and Adhathoda vesica plant extracts on red spider mite, Tetranychus urticae in Livistona rotundifolia. Commun. Agric. Applied Biol. Sci., 75: 391-397.
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  13. Segarajah, A. and M. Gunasingham, 2011. Insecticidal properties of Gymnema sylvestre R.Br. against the storage pest, Tribolium castaneum Herbst. Med. Plants, 3: 65-69.
  14. Ahalya, S., G. Mikunthan and K. Murugananthan, 2011. Antibacterial activity of leaf extracts of Gymnema sylvestre (R.Br.). Med. Plants-Int. J. Phytomed. Related Industries, 3: 139-143.
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  15. Sviningen, A.E., V. Jegathambigai and G. Mikunthan, 2010. Nomuraea rileyi: A plausible fungi selectively controlling lepidopteran, Paraponyx stratiota L. damaging queen palm (Livistona rotundifolia). Commun. Agric. Applied Biol. Sci., 75: 279-293.
  16. Mikunthan, G. and M. Manjunatha, 2010. Effect of Monocrotophos and the Acaropathogen, Fusarium semitectum, on the broad mite, Polyphagotarsonemus latus and its predator Amblyseius ovalis in the Field. In: Trends in Acarology, Sabalis. M.W. and J. Bruin (Eds.). Springer, Netherlands, pp: 489-492.
  17. Mikunthan, G. and M. Manjunatha, 2010. Compatibility of Pesticides with the Acaropathogenic Fungus, Fusarium semitectum. In: Trends in Acarology, Sabalis. M.W. and J. Bruin (Eds.). Springer, Netherlands, pp: 493-494.
  18. Mikunthan, G. and M. Manjunatha, 2010. Fusarium species: Acaropathogenic Fungi as Potential Control Agents against Coconut Mite, Aceria guerreronis. In: Trends in Acarology, Sabalis. M.W. and J. Bruin (Eds.). Springer, Netherlands, pp: 445-447.
  19. Pakeerathan, K., G. Mikunthan and N. Tharshani, 2009. Effect of different animal manures on Meloidngyne incognita (kofoid and white) on tomato. World J. Agric. Sci., 5: 432-435.
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  20. Pakeerathan, K., G. Mikunthan and N. Tharshani, 2009. Eco-friendly management of root knot nematode Meloidogyne incognita (Kofid and White) using different green leaf manures. Am. Eur. J. Agric. Environ. Sci., 6: 494-497.
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  21. Mikunthan, G., 2009. Assessment of insect host range susceptible for toxin produced by Fusarium semitectum to resist sucking pests in transgenic plants. J. Sci. Manage., 1: 1-6.
  22. Mayoori, K. and G. Mikunthan, 2009. Damage pattern of cabbage flea beetle, Phyllotreta cruciferae (Goeze) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) and its associated hosts of crops and weeds. Am. Eur. J. Agric. Environ. Sci., 6: 303-307.
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  23. Kiyanthy, S. and G. Mikunthan, 2009. Association of insect pests with neem, Azadiracta indica with special reference to biology of Ash weevils, Myllocerus sp. in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Am. Eurasian J. Scientific Res., 4: 250-253.
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  24. Ahalya, S. and G. Mikunthan, 2009. New record of arthropod fauna associated with a medicinal herb, Gymnema sylvestre (R.Br.) in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Am. Eurasian J. Agric. Environ. Sci., 6: 184-187.
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  25. Thurkathipana, N. and G. Mikunthan, 2008. Eco-friendly management of hadda beetle using Beauveria bassiana in brinjal. Commun. Agric. Applied Biol. Sci., 73: 597-602.
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  26. Mikunthan, G. and M. Manjunatha, 2008. Impact of habitat manipulation on mycopathogen, Fusarium semitectum to control Scirtothrips dorsalis and Polyphagotarsonemus latus of chilli. Bio. Control, 53: 403-412.
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  27. Jegathambigai, V., M.D. Karunaratne, A. Svinningen and G. Mikunthan, 2008. Potential of Trichoderma species on Helminthosporium causing leaf spot on cane palm, Chrysalidocarpus lutescens. Commun. Agric. Applied Biol. Sci., 73: 207-216.
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  28. Jegathambigai, V., M.D. Karunaratne, A. Svinningen and G. Mikunthan, 2008. Biocontrol of root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita damaging queen palm, Livistona rotundifolia using Trichoderma species. Commun. Agric. Applied Biol. Sci., 73: 681-687.
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  29. Mikunthan, G. and M. Manjunatha, 2006. Pathogenicity of Fusarium semitectum against crop pests and its biosafety to non-target organisms. Commun. Agric. Applied Biol. Sci., 71: 465-473.
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  30. Mikunthan, G. and M. Manjunatha, 2006. Mycopathogens associated with pests of chilli and their pathogenicity against thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis and mite, Polyphagotarsonemus latus. Trop. Agric. Res., 18: 163-172.
  31. Mikunthan, G. and M. Manjunatha, 2006. Fusarium semitectum, A potential mycopathogen against thrips and mites in chilli, Capsicum annuum. Commun. Agric. Applied Biol. Sci., 71: 449-463.
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  32. Balasubramanium, K., S. Sumanthira and G. Mikunthan, 2006. Gymnema sylvestre: A functional food for diabetes. J. Trop. Med. Plantsl, 7: 191-196.
  33. Jayaseelan, B. and G. Mikunthan, 2004. Biology of the flea beetle, Scelodonta strigicollis mots. (Coleoptera: Eumolphidae) on grapevine in the Jaffna district. J. Natl. Sci. Foundation, 32: 35-37.
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  34. Mikunthan, G., 1997. First report of web blotch of peanut caused by Phoma arachidicola in the dry zone of Sri Lanka. Plant Dis., 81: 832-833.
  35. Mikunthan, G., 1995. Effect of some fungicides on Metarhizium sp. Sorok: An entomopathogen on insect pests of rice and pulses. Int. Rice Res. Notes, 20: 24-25.
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