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Kathirvelu Baskar

Kathirvelu Baskar

LiveDNA ID: 91.4178
ACSE
51 Publications
5 Editorial Roles
0 Projects

About

Professional Summary

Dr. K. Baskar born and brought up at Suriyampalayam village, Thiruchengode, Namakkal district of Tamil Nadu, India. He has completed PhD in Entomology-Zoology from University of Madras, Chennai, India. He is specialized in the field of Agricultural & Household Entomology and Ecotoxicology. He is having 10 years of research experience including 6 months teaching experience. He has published 50 papers in the field of entomology especially in agricultural pest management. He has served as Entomologist at Al- Yamama Trading and Contracting Company, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He has provided training to farmers and self-help groups in many villages in Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur districts on identification of insect pests, natural enemies, botanical pesticide formulation preparation and production of vermicompost for sustainable agriculture. Presently, he is working as Senior Scientist at Bioscience Research Foundation, Porur, Chennai, India and he is engaged in evaluating the Bio-efficacy of household and agricultural pesticides under lab and field conditions; he is also involved in evaluating the eco-toxicological effects of agricultural and household chemicals. He is serving as editor and reviewer in a few international journals.

Education

Academic Background
  • Ph.D. University of Madras, India Entomology | Completed: 2006

Editorial Services

Editorial & Publishing Roles
Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences
Editorial Board Member
Dec 2011 — Present

Serving as Editorial Board Member for Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences.

Journal of Entomology
Editorial Board Member
Dec 2011 — Present

Serving as Editorial Board Member for Journal of Entomology.

International Journal of Agricultural Research
Editorial Board Member
Dec 2011 — Present

Serving as Editorial Board Member for International Journal of Agricultural Research.

Asian Journal of Scientific Research
Editorial Board Member
Dec 2011 — Present

Serving as Editorial Board Member for Asian Journal of Scientific Research.

Asian Journal of Biological Sciences
Editorial Board Member
Dec 2011 — Present

Serving as Editorial Board Member for Asian Journal of Biological Sciences.

Publications (51)

Selected Scholarly Contributions
Antioxidant, Anticancer, Hepatoprotective and Wound Healing Activity of Fucopyranose (Sulfated Polysaccharides) from Padina pavonica (L.)
Selvam Palpperumal, Subbiah Sankaralingam, Chellapandian Balachandran, Shunmugiah Mahendran, Sakthivel Venkatesh, Naiyf S. Alharbi, Muthu Thiruvengadam, Veeramuthu Duraipandiyan, Kathirvelu Baskar
Indian Journal of Microbiology | Journal Article
10.1007/s12088-024-01237-2
Crossref
2024
Essential oil composition of Callistemon citrinus (Curtis) and its protective efficacy against Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae)
Maduraiveeran Ramachandran, Kathirvelu Baskar, Manickkam Jayakumar
PLOS ONE | Journal Article
10.1371/journal.pone.0270084
Crossref
2022
Optimization of protease production from Bacillus halodurans under solid state fermentation using agrowastes
Chellapandian Balachandran, Alagumalai Vishali, Natarajan Arun Nagendran, Kathirvelu Baskar, Abeer Hashem, Elsayed Fathi Abd_Allah
Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences | Journal Article
10.1016/j.sjbs.2021.04.069
Crossref
2021
Isolation and identification of chromium reducing bacteria from tannery effluent
Maria Susan Sanjay, Dorairaj Sudarsanam, Gnanaprakasam Antony Raj, Kathirvelu Baskar
Journal of King Saud University - Science | Journal Article
10.1016/j.jksus.2018.05.001
Crossref
2020
Toxicity and antifeedant activity of Caesalpinia bonduc (L.) Roxb. (Caesalpiniaceae) extracts and fractions against the cotton bollworm Helicoverpa armigera Hub. (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
Kathirvelu Baskar, Rajan Maheswaran, Manickam Pavunraj, Soosaimanickam Maria Packiam, Savarimuthu Ignacimuthu, Veeramuthu Duraipandiyan, Giovanni Benelli
Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology | Journal Article
10.1016/j.pmpp.2017.01.006
Crossref
2018
Larvicidal and repellent activity of the essential oil from Atalantia monophylla on three mosquito vectors of public health importance, with limited impact on non-target zebra fish
Kathirvelu Baskar, Venkatesan Sudha, Gopal Nattudurai, Savarimuthu Ignacimuthu, Veeramuthu Duraipandiyan, Manickkam Jayakumar, Naif Abdullah Al-Dhabi, Giovanni Benelli
Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology | Journal Article
10.1016/j.pmpp.2017.03.002
Crossref
2018
Toxic effects of Solanum xanthocarpum Sch &Wendle against Helicoverpa armigera (Hub.), Culex quinquefasciatus (Say.) and Eisenia fetida (Savigny, 1826)
Kathirvelu Baskar, Jeevanantham Ananthi, Savarimuthu Ignacimuthu
Environmental Science and Pollution Research | Journal Article
10.1007/s11356-017-0655-1
Crossref
2018
Synthesis of water-soluble and bio-taggable CdSe@ZnS quantum dots
G. Ramalingam, K. Venkata Saravanan, T. Kayal Vizhi, M. Rajkumar, Kathirvelu Baskar
RSC Advances | Journal Article
10.1039/c7ra13400b
Crossref
2018
Bioefficacy of Blumea mollis (D. Don) Merr. and Hygrophila schulii (Buch.-Ham.) (Syn. H. auriculata) against Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner).
Baskar, K., A.S. Kumar, G.A. Raj, S.M. Packiam and S. Ignacimuthu,
Arch. Phytopathol. Plant Protect., | Journal Article
10.1080/03235408.2014.893633
Self Kathirvelu Baskar
2015
Evaluation of fractions and 5,7-dihydroxy-4',6-dimethoxy-flavone from Clerodendrum phlomidis Linn. F. against Helicoverpa armigera Hub.
Duraipandiyan, V., C. Muthu, K. Baskar, N.A. Al-Dhabi and S. Ignacimuthu,
Braz. Arch. Biol. Technol., | Journal Article
10.1590/S1516-8913201400128
Self Kathirvelu Baskar
2015
Toxic effects of Couroupita guianensis against Spodoptera litura (Fabricius) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae).
Baskar, K., S. Ignacimuthu and M. Jayakumar,
Neotrop. Entomol., | Journal Article
10.1007/s13744-014-0260-7
Self Kathirvelu Baskar
2015
Bioefficacy of flindersine against Helicoverpa armigera Hubner, Spodoptera litura Fabricius, Anopheles stephensis Liston. and Culex quinquefasciatus Say.
Duraipandiyan, V., K. Baskar, C. Muthu, S. Ignacimuthu and N.A. Al-Dhabi,
Braz. Arch. Biol. Technol., | Journal Article
10.1590/S1516-8913201500282
Self Kathirvelu Baskar
2015
Bioefficacy of pectolinaringenin from Clerodendrum phlomidis Linn. F. against Anopheles stephensi and bhendi fruit borer, Earias vittella fab.
Muthu, C., K. Baskar, V. Duraipandiyan, S. Ignacimuthu and N.A. Al-Dhabi,
Braz. Arch. Biol. Technol., | Journal Article
10.1590/S1516-8913201500481
Self Kathirvelu Baskar
2015
Antifeedant, larvicidal and growth inhibitory activities of fractions from Clerodendrum phlomidis Linn. F. against bhendi fruit borer Earias vittella Fab.
Muthu, C., K. Baskar and S. Ignacimuthu,
Arch. Phytopathol. Plant Protect., | Journal Article
10.1080/03235408.2015.1045232
Self Kathirvelu Baskar
2015
Feeding deterrent and genotoxicity analysis of a novel phytopesticide by using comet assay against Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae).
Packiam, S.M., C. Emmanuel, K. Baskar and S. Ignacimuthu,
Braz. Arch. Biol. Technol., | Journal Article
10.1590/S1516-8913201500141
Self Kathirvelu Baskar
2015
Ovicidal Activity ofCouroupita guianensis(Aubl.) againstSpodoptera litura(Fab.)
Kathirvelu Baskar, Chelliah Muthu, Savarimuthu Ignacimuthu
Psyche: A Journal of Entomology | Journal Article
10.1155/2014/783803
Crossref
2014
Effect of pectolinaringenin, a flavonoid from Clerodendrum phlomidis, on total protein, glutathione S-transferase and esterase activities of Earias vittella and Helicoverpa armigera.
Baskar, K., C. Muthu and S. Ignacimuthu,
Phytoparasitica, | Journal Article
10.1007/s12600-013-0363-4
Self Kathirvelu Baskar
2014
Geographic variation in cypermethrin insecticide resistance and morphometry in Spodoptera litura (Fabricius) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae).
Kumar, A.S., K. Baskar, A. Johnson and S. Vincent,
J. Coastal Life Med., | Journal Article
10.12980/JCLM.2.2014B1026
Self Kathirvelu Baskar
2014
Bio-efficacy of different oil carriers in ultra low volume sprayer for management of pod borer, Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) in pigeonpea ecosystem.
Kapasi, M., S. Yelshetty, R. Haveri, J. Mekali, N.M. Sunilkumar and K. Baskar,
Arch. Phytopathol. Plant Protect., | Journal Article
10.1080/03235408.2013.833368
Self Kathirvelu Baskar
2014
Biopotential of Fleuggea leucopyrus (Koen.) Willd. against Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae).
Muthu, C., K. Baskar and S. Ignacimuthu,
Arch. Phytopathol. Plant Protect., | Journal Article
10.1080/03235408.2013.872397
Self Kathirvelu Baskar
2014
Bioefficacy of the triterpenoid friedelin against Helicoverpa armigera (Hub.) and Spodoptera litura (Fab.) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae).
Baskar, K., V. Duraipandiyan and S. Ignacimuthu,
Pest Manage. Sci., | Journal Article
10.1002/ps.3742
Self Kathirvelu Baskar
2014
Antibacterial and antifeedant activities of Spilanthes acmella leaf extract against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria and brinjal fruit borer, Leucinodes orbonalis larvae.
Pavunraj, M., K. Baskar, S. Janarthanan and M. Arumugam,
J. Coastal Life Med., | Journal Article
10.12980/JCLM.2.201414J22
Self Kathirvelu Baskar
2014
Phytopesticidal effects of Spilanthes acmella (L.) Murr. leaves on three economically important lepidopteran insect pests.
Pavunraj, M., K. Baskar, S. Janarthanan and M. Arumugam,
J. Coastal Life Med., | Journal Article
10.12980/JCLM.2.201414J25
Self Kathirvelu Baskar
2014
Feeding deterrent and growth inhibitory activities of PONNEEM, a newly developed phytopesticidal formulation against Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner).
Packiam, S.M., K. Baskar and S. Ignacimuthu,
Asian Pac. J. Trop. Biomed., | Journal Article
10.12980/APJTB.4.2014B546
Self Kathirvelu Baskar
2014
Bio-efficacy of crude leaf extracts of Acalypha fruticosa Forssk. against some agriculturally important insect pests.
Manickam, P., B. Kathirvelu, J. Sundaram and A. Munusamy,
Asian Pac. J. Trop. Dis., | Journal Article
10.1016/S2222-1808(14)60753-2
Self Kathirvelu Baskar
2014
Phagodeterrence and insecticidal activity of Hyptis suaveolens (Poit.) against four important lepidopteran pests.
Pavunraj, M., K. Baskar, M.G. Paulraj, S. Ignacimuthu and S. Janarthanan,
Arch. Phytopathol. Plant Protect., | Journal Article
10.1080/03235408.2013.800694
Self Kathirvelu Baskar
2014
Ovicidal activity of Couroupita guianensis (Aubl.) against cotton bollworm Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae).
Baskar, K. and S. Ignacimuthu,
Arch. Phytopathol. Plant Protect., | Journal Article
10.1080/03235408.2013.771862
Self Kathirvelu Baskar
2013
Ovicidal and oviposition deterrent activities of the flavonoid pectolinaringenin from Clerodendrum phlomidis against Earias vittella.
Muthu, C., K. Baskar, S. Ignacimuthu and A.S. Al-Khaliel,
Phytoparasitica, | Journal Article
10.1007/s12600-013-0296-y
Self Kathirvelu Baskar
2013
Insecticidal and histopathological effects of botanical formulations against Helicoverpa armigera (Hub.) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae).
Packiam, S.M., K. Baskar and S. Ignacimuthu,
J. Agric. Technol., | Journal Article
Self Kathirvelu Baskar
2013
Management of Rhyzopertha dominica Fab. under modified atmospheric condition in stored sorghum.
Mekali, J., A. Naganagoud, M. Kapasi, A.G. Sreenivas, U. Nidonia and K. Baskar,
SOAJ Entomol. Stud., | Journal Article
Self Kathirvelu Baskar
2013
Comparative evaluation of dahlem red and desi crosses chicken reared under intensive system of poultry management.
Jha, D.K., S. Prasad, N. Patel and K. Baskar,
Int. J. Agric. Technol., | Journal Article
Self Kathirvelu Baskar
2013
Performance of Gramapriya poultry birds under different systems of management.
Patel, N., D.K. Jha, A.K. Shrivastava and K. Baskar,
J. Agric. Technol., | Journal Article
Self Kathirvelu Baskar
2013
Efficacy of Melochia corchorifolia L. (Sterculiaceae) on feeding behavior of four lepidopteran pests.
Pavunraj, M., K. Baskar and S. Ignacimuthu,
Int. J. Agric. Res., | Journal Article
10.3923/ijar.2012.58.68
Self Kathirvelu Baskar
2012
Larvicidal and growth inhibitory activities of entomopathogenic fungus, Beauveria bassiana against Asian Army Worm, Spodoptera litura Fab. (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae).
Baskar, K., G.A. Raj, P.M. Mohan, S. Lingathurai, T. Ambrose and C. Muthu,
J. Entomol., | Journal Article
10.3923/je.2012.155.162
Self Kathirvelu Baskar
2012
Bioefficacy of violacein against Asian armyworm Spodoptera litura Fab. (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae).
Baskar, K. and S. Ignacimuthu,
J. Saudi Soc. Agric. Sci., | Journal Article
10.1016/j.jssas.2011.10.002
Self Kathirvelu Baskar
2012
Bioefficacy of Ceasalpinea bonduc (L.) Roxb. against Spodoptera litura Fab. (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae).
Baskar, K., R. Maheswaran and S. Ignacimuthu,
Arch. Phytopathol. Plant Protect., | Journal Article
10.1080/03235408.2012.657931
Self Kathirvelu Baskar
2012
Antifeedant, larvicidal and growth inhibitory effects of ononitol monohydrate isolated from Cassia tora L. against Helicoverpa armigera (Hub.) and Spodoptera litura (Fab.) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae).
Baskar, K. and S. Ignacimuthu,
Chemosphere, | Journal Article
10.1016/j.chemosphere.2012.02.051
Self Kathirvelu Baskar
2012
Ovicidal activity of Atalantia monophylla (L) Correa against Helicoverpa armigera Hubner (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae).
Baskar, K. and S. Ignacimuthu,
J. Agric. Technol., | Journal Article
Self Kathirvelu Baskar
2012
Larvicidal efficacy of Sphaeranthus indicus, Cleistanthus collinus and Murraya koenigii leaf extracts against filarial vector, Culex quinquefasciatus Say (Diptera: Culicidae).
Kovendan, K., S. Arivoli, R. Maheshwaran, K. Baskar and S. Vincent,
Parasitol. Res., | Journal Article
10.1007/s00436-012-2927-5
Self Kathirvelu Baskar
2012
Ovicidal activity of Atalantia monophylla (L) Correa against Spodoptera litura Fab.(Lepidoptera: Noctuidae).
Baskar, K., C. Muthu, G.A. Raj, S. Kingsley and S. Ignacimuthu,
Asian Pac. J. Trop. Biomed., | Journal Article
10.1016/S2221-1691(13)60011-8
Self Kathirvelu Baskar
2012
Ovicidal activity of botanical oil formulations against Helicoverpa armigera Hubner and Spodoptera litura Fabricius (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae).
Packiam, S.M., K. Baskar and S. Ignacimuthu,
Asian Pac. J. Trop. Biomed., | Journal Article
10.1016/S2221-1691(12)60393-1
Self Kathirvelu Baskar
2012
Bioefficacy of Clerodendrum phlomidis Linn. f. and Flueggea leucopyrus (Koen.) Willd. against Earias vittella Fab.
Muthu, C., K. Baskar, S. Kingsley and S. Ignacimuthu,
J. Entomol., | Journal Article
10.3923/je.2012.332.342
Self Kathirvelu Baskar
2012
Bioefficacy of Aristolochia tagala Cham. against Spodoptera litura Fab. (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae).
Baskar, K., S. Sasikumar, C. Muthu, S. Kingsley and S. Ignacimuthu,
Saudi J. Biol. Sci., | Journal Article
10.1016/j.sjbs.2010.09.004
Self Kathirvelu Baskar
2011
Bioefficacy of plant extracts against Asian army worm Spodoptera litura Fab. (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae).
Baskar, K., R. Maheswaran, S. Kingsley and S. Ignacimuthu,
J. Agric. Technol., | Journal Article
Self Kathirvelu Baskar
2011
Effects of different plant food on food utilization and energy budget in Cyprinus carpio (Linnaeus).
Baskar, K., R. Maheswaran, M. Jayakumar, S.J. William, A.T. Fleming, T. Ambrose and S. Vincent,
Elixir Aquac., | Journal Article
Self Kathirvelu Baskar
2011
Influence of vermicompost on kernel yield of Maize (Zea mays L.).
Ramasamy, P.K., K. Baskar and S. Ignacimuthu,
Elixir Agric., | Journal Article
Self Kathirvelu Baskar
2011
Compatibility of entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana (Balsamo) Vuillemin isolated from Pulney hills, Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu with insecticides and fungicides.
Raj, G.A., S. Janarthanan, S.D. Samuel, K. Baskar and S. Vincent,
Elixir Agric., | Journal Article
Self Kathirvelu Baskar
2011
Antifeedant and larvicidal activities of Gracilania carticata and Entenomorpha flexuosa against Earias vittella Fab.
Muthu, C., K. Padmapriya, K. Baskar, S. Kingsley and S. Ignacimuthu,
J. Adv. Zool., | Journal Article
Self Kathirvelu Baskar
2010
Bioefficacy of Atalantia monophylla (L.) Correa. against Earias vittella Fab.
Muthu, C., K. Baskar, S. Kingsley and S. Ignacimuthu,
J. Cent. Eur. Agric., | Journal Article
Self Kathirvelu Baskar
2010
Bioefficacy of Couroupita guianensis (Aubl) against Helicoverpa armigera (Hub.) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) larvae.
Baskar, K., R. Maheswaran, S. Kingsley and S. Ignacimuthu,
Spanish J. Agric. Res., | Journal Article
10.5424/sjar/2010081-1152
Self Kathirvelu Baskar
2010
Antifeedant, larvicidal and pupicidal activities of Atalantia monophylla (L) correa against Helicoverpa armigera Hubner (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae).
Baskar, K., S. Kingsley, S.E. Vendan, M.G. Paulraj, V. Duraipandiyan and S. Ignacimuthu,
Chemosphere, | Journal Article
10.1016/j.chemosphere.2008.12.034
Self Kathirvelu Baskar
2009