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Dr. P. D. Kamala Jayanthi


Rothamsted International, UK


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PostDoc Fellow in Semiochemicals from Rothamsted Research, United Kingdom

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Area of Interest:

Environmental Sciences
100%
Geomatics
62%
Chemical Ecology
90%
Genetics
75%
Environmental Analysis
55%

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Selected Publications

  1. Kantrao, S., M.A. Ravindra, P.D.K. Jayanthi and A. Venkataraman, 2015. Modulatory effect of citrate reduced gold and biosynthesized silver nanoparticles on α-amylase activity. J. Nanoparticles, Vol. 2015. 10.1155/2015/829718.
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  2. Jayanthi, P.D.K., R.M. Aurade, V. Kempraj, T.K. Roy and K.S. Shivashankara, 2015. Salicylic acid-induced changes in mango fruit affect oviposition behavior and development of the oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis. PLoS One, Vol. 10. 10.1371/journal.pone.0139124.
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  3. Jayanthi, P.D.K., R.M. Aurade, V. Kempraj and A. Verghese, 2015. Aromatic fruits as baits for the management of fruit-piercing moths in pomegranate: Exploiting olfaction. Curr. Sci., 109: 1476-1479.
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  4. Jayanthi, P.D.K., P.R. Reddy, V. Kempraj and P.R. Shashank, 2015. Outbreak of banana skipper, Erionota torus Evans (Lepidoptera: Hesperiidae) in southern India: Evidence of expanded geographic range. Pest Manage. Hortic. Ecosyst., 21: 95-97.
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  5. Jayanthi, P.D.K., P. Sangeetha and V. Abraham, 2015. Feeding and fecundity in the predator, Cryptolaemus montrouzieri Mulsant (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae). J. Biol. Control, 29: 14-19.
  6. Jayanthi, P.D.K., M.A. Ravindra, V. Kempraj, A.K. Chakravarthy and A. Verghese, 2015. Glimpses of Semiochemical Research Applications in Indian Horticulture: Present Status and Future Perspectives. In: New Horizons in Insect Science: Towards Sustainable Pest Management, Chakravarthy, A.K. (Ed.). Springer, India, ISBN: 978-81-322-2089-3, pp: 239-257.
  7. Jayanthi, P.D.K., A. Arthikirubha, K. Vivek, M.A. Ravindra, G. Selvakumar and V. Abraham, 2015. Aspergillus flavus impairs antioxidative enzymes of Sternochetus mangiferae during mycosis. J. Invertebr. Pathol., 124: 73-77.
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  8. Thangam, S.D., G. Selvakumar, A. Verghese and P.D.K. Jayanthi, 2014. Natural mycosis of mango leafhoppers (Cicadellidae: Hemiptera) by Fusarium sp. Biocontrol Sci. Technol., 24: 229-232.
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  9. Sudhagar, S., P.V.R. Reddy, V. Sridhar, P.D.K. Jayanthi and R. Vani, 2014. Qualitative and quantitative difference in DNA extracted from body parts of Apis spp. (Hymenoptera: Apidae) and its validation using microsatellite markers. Pest Manage. Hortic. Ecosyst., 20: 55-58.
  10. Sridhar, V., A. Verghese, L.S. Vinesh, M. Jayashankar and P.D.K. Jayanthi, 2014. CLIMEX simulated predictions of Oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis Hendel (Diptera: Tephritidae) geographical distribution under climate change situations in India. Curr. Sci., 106: 1702-1710.
  11. Saware, K., B. Sawle, B. Salimath, P.D.K. Jayanthi and V. Abbaraju, 2014. Biosynthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles using Ficus bengalensis leaf extract. Int. J. Res. Eng. Technol., 3: 867-874.
  12. Jayanthi, P.D.K., V. Kempraj, R.M. Aurade, T.K. Roy, K.S. Shivashankara and A. Verghese, 2014. Computational reverse chemical ecology: Virtual screening and predicting behavioral active semiochemicals for Bactrocera dorsalis. BMC Genomics, Vol. 15. 10.1186/1471-2164-15-209.
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  13. Jayanthi, P.D.K., V. Kempraj, R.M. Aurade, K.V. Ravindra, N. Bakthavatsalam, A. Verghese and T.J.A. Bruce, 2014. Specific volatile cues from mango elicit oviposition in gravid Bactrocera dorsalis. J. Chem. Ecol., 40: 259-266.
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  14. Jayanthi, P.D.K., V. Kempraj, R.M. Aurade, B.R. Soumya, R.K. Venkataramanappa, B. Nandagopal and A. Verghese, 2014. Centuries of domestication has not impaired oviposition site-selection function in the silkmoth, Bombyx mori. Scient. Rep., Vol. 4. 10.1038/srep07472.
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  15. Jayanthi, P.D.K., P. Sangeetha and A. Verghese, 2014. Inheritance of feeding potential, a quantitative trait in natural populations of predatory coccinellid, Cryptolaemus montrouzieri Mulsant using isofemale strains. J. Genet., 93: 113-122.
  16. Jayanthi, P.D.K., P. Sangeetha and A. Verghese, 2014. Age, body size and sex related feeding response of predatory coccinellid, Cryptolaemus montrouzieri Mulsant (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae). Phytoparasitica, 42: 455-463.
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  17. Jayanthi, P.D.K., P. Rajinikanth, K.V. Ravishankar, P. Sangeetha, A. Verghese and D. Lokeshwari, 2014. Influence of cGMP on feeding potential of predatory coccinellid, Cryptolaemus montrouzieri Mulsant and isolation of partial foraging gene. J. Insect Behav., 27: 385-394.
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  18. Jayanthi, P.D.K., A. Verghese, P.R. Shashank and V. Kempraj, 2014. Spread of indigenous restricted fruit borer, Citripestis eutraphera (Meyrick)(Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in mango: Time for domestic quarantine regulatory reforms. Pest Manage. Hortic. Ecosyst., 20: 227-230.
  19. Jayanthi, P.D.K., A. Verghese, P.D. Sreekanth, R. Arthikirubha and G.T. Jayasimha, 2014. Temperature dependent phenological synchrony between host-fruit availability and occurrence of Oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis, a crucial link to study climate change. Indian J. Plant Protect., 42: 195-198.
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  20. Jayanthi, P.D.K. and C.R. Ramesh, 2014. Severe incidence of mustard sawfly, Athalia lugens proxima (Klug) on leafy Chinese cabbage, Brassica rapa ssp. chinensis. Pest Manage. Hortic. Ecosyst., 20: 95-96.
  21. Jayanthi, P.D.K. and A. Verghese, 2014. The leaf beetle, Tricliona nr nigra Jacoby (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), a new pest damaging pomegranate, Punica granatum. Phytoparasitica, 42: 53-55.
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  22. Gundappa, P.D.K. Jayanthi and A. Verghese, 2014. Migratory behaviour of mango hoppers, Idioscopus spp. in relation to host plant flowering phenology: A synchronous shift. Bioscan, 9: 639-641.
  23. Damodaram, K.J.P., V. Kempraj, R.M. Aurade, R.K. Venkataramanappa, B. Nandagopal, A. Verghese and T. Bruce, 2014. Oviposition site-selection by Bactrocera dorsalis is mediated through an innate recognition template tuned to γ-octalactone. PLoS One, Vol. 9. 10.1371/journal.pone.0085764.
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  24. Verghese, A., T.N. Shivananda, P.K. Jayanthi and K. Sreedevi, 2013. Frank Milburn Howlett (1877-1920): Discoverer of the Pied Piper’s lure for the fruit flies (Tephritidae: Diptera). Curr. Sci., 105: 260-262.
  25. Verghese, A., P.D.K. Jayanthi, K. Sreedevi, K.S. Devi and V. Pinto, 2013. A quick and non-destructive population estimate for the weaver ant Oecophylla smaragdina Fab.(Hymenoptera: Formicidae). Curr. Sci., 104: 641-646.
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  26. Thangam, S.D., A. Verghese, M.R. Dinesh, C. Vasugi and P.D.K. Jayanthi, 2013. Germplasm evaluation of mango for preference of the mango hopper, Idioscopus nitidulus (Walker)(Hemiptera: Cicadellidae): The first step in understanding the host plant resistance. Pest Manage. Hortic. Ecosyst., 19: 10-16.
  27. Subhash, B.K., M.A. Rashmi, A.K. Chakravarthy, A. Verghese and P.D.K. Jayanthi, 2013. Is Dacus ciliates Loew also a predominant fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) in North Karnataka? Curr. Biotica, 7: 213-216.
  28. Sreekanth, P.D., R. Venkattakumar, K.V. Kumar and P.D.K. Jayanthi, 2013. Impact of climate on oilseed production in Andhra Pradesh: A case study to understand regional level influences. J. Agrometereol., 15: 1-7.
  29. Soumya, C.B., A. Verghese, P.D.K. Jayanthi and S. Manivannan, 2013. Models to predict infestation of Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) in guava (Psidium guajava L.). Pest Manage. Hortic. Ecosyst., 19: 156-159.
  30. Nagalakshmi, G., M.A. Rashmi, P.D.K. Jayanthi and A. Verghese, 2013. Eclosion time of the oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) reared on three different hosts. Insect Environ., 19: 153-155.
  31. Kumar, K.P., A. Verghese, P.D.K. Jayanthi and A.K. Chakravarthy, 2013. Severe incidence of hairy caterpillar, Trabala vishnou (Lefedvre) (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae) on pomegranate, Punica granatum L. Pest Manage. Hortic. Ecosyst., 19: 240-241.
  32. Jayanthi, P.D.K., P. Sangeetha, P. Rajinikanth and A. Verghese, 2013. Selective differentiation of distinct good foragers of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri Mulsant for population genetic studies. J. Biol. Control, 27: 268-271.
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  33. Jayanthi, P.D.K., P. Sangeetha and A. Verghese, 2013. Influence of polyandry on clutch size of the predatory coccinellid, Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae). Florida Entomol., 96: 1073-1076.
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  34. Jayanthi, P.D.K., A. Verghese, G.T. Jayasimha and A. Arthikirubha, 2013. GIS-Remote Sensing-Insect Populations: A Package Deal for Maps, Models, Monitoring and Management. In: Geospatial Technologies for Natural Resources Management, Soam, S.K., P.D. Sreekanth and N.H. Rao (Eds.). New India Publishing Agency, India, pp: 117-130.
  35. Jayanthi, P.D.K., A. Verghese, D.K. Nagaraju and B.J. Rani, 2013. Studies on the possibility of managing fruit sucking moth, Eudocima (Othreis) maternal (L.)(Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) using feeding repellents. Pest Manage. Hortic. Ecosyst., 16: 124-130.
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  36. Gundappa, P.D.K. Jayanthi and A. Verghese, 2013. Management of spiraling whitefly, Aleurodicus disperses (Russel) in guava, Psidium guajava L. Pest Manage. Hortic. Ecosyst., 19: 102-105.
  37. Jayanthi, P.D.K., V. Kempraj, M.A. Ravindra and A. Verghese, 2012. Devising mass collection as a substitute for hard-to-rear insects: Case study in mango stone weevil, Sternochetus mangiferae Fab. Insect Environ., 17: 167-168.
  38. Jayanthi, P.D.K., R.C. Chelvan and A. Verghese, 2012. Evidence of expanded host and geographic range of curculionid weevil, Dyscerus nr fletcheri. Indian J. Plant Protect., 43: 466-469.
  39. Jayanthi, P.D.K., R. Rajinikanth, P. Sangeetha, K.V. Ravishankar, A. Arthikirubha, S.D. Thangam and A.Verghese, 2012. Rapid isolation of high molecular weight DNA from single dry preserved adult beetle of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri for polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 11: 15654-15657.
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  40. Jayanthi, P.D.K., P. Sangeetha and A. Verghese, 2012. Ovipositional responses of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri Mulsant (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) to the presence of prey, Maconellicoccus hirsutus (Green). J. Biol. Control, 26: 240-244.
  41. Jayanthi, P.D.K., C.M. Woodcok, J. Caulfield, M.A. Birkett and T.J.A. Bruce, 2012. Isolation and identification of host cues from mango, Mangifera indica, that attract gravid female oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis. J. Chem. Ecol., 38: 361-369.
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  42. Jayanthi, P.D.K. and G.S. Prakash, 2012. Tip withering bug, Anoplocnemis phasiana (Fab.), halts grape shoots: Friend or foe, arrival time explains. J. Hortic. Sci., 7: 112-113.
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  43. Chithiraichelvan, R., R.M. Kurian and P.B. Gaddagimath, 2012. Production Technology of Tropical Fruit Crops-A Hand Book. IIHR, Bangalore, Pages: 154.
  44. Verghese, A., M.S. Uma, P.K. Jayanthi, R. Mouly and M. Helen, 2011. Evidence of a random ovipositional strategy by female fruit fly Bactrocera dorsalis (Tephritidae: Diptera) with reference to host quantum. Curr. Sci., 100: 246-249.
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  45. Jayanthi, P.D.K., A. Verghese and P.D. Sreekanth, 2011. Predicting the oriental fruit fly Bactrocera dorsalis (Diptera: Tephritidae) trap catch using artificial neural networks: A case study. Int. J. Trop. Insect Sci., 31: 205-211.
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  46. Jayanthi, P.D.K. and A. Verghese, 2011. Natural parasitization of larvae of fruit piercing moth, Eudocima (=Othreis) maternal (Noctuidae: Lepidoptera). Insect Environ., 16: 67-67.
  47. Jayanthi, P.D.K. and A. Verghese, 2011. Host-plant phenology and weather based forecasting models for population prediction of the oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel). Crop Protect., 30: 1557-1562.
  48. Verghese, A., S. Manivannan, C.B. Sowmya and P.D.K. Jayanthi, 2010. Field evaluation of neem seed powder in male annihilation technique (MAT). Pest Manage. Hortic. Ecosyst., 16: 41-43.
  49. Verghese, A, S. Manivannan, P.D.K. Jayanthi and C.B. Soumya, 2010. Can ethyl acetate be a substitute for insecticide in male annihilation technique of fruit flies? Insect Environ., 15: 171-171.
  50. Jayanthi, P.D.K., P. Sangeetha and A. Verghese, 2010. Does food adaptation influence prey choice of a generalist predator, Cryptolaemus montrouzieri Mulsant? Curr. Sci., 99: 1520-1522.
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  51. Jayanthi, P.D.K., A. Verghese, D.K. Nagaraju and B.J. Rani, 2010. Feeding attractants as a component for integrated management of fruit sucking moth, Eudocima (Othreis) maternal (L.). Entomon, 35: 1-6.
  52. Jayanthi, P.D.K., A. Verghese and D.K. Nagaraju, 2010. Effect of fruit maturity on ovipositional behavior of gravid female oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) (Diptera: Tephritidae) infesting guava. Entomon, 35: 1-8.
  53. Jayanthi, P.D.K. and A. Verghese, 2010. Severe incidence of tetranychid mite, Oligonychus mangiferus on mango. Insect Environ., 15: 182-182.
  54. Jayanthi, P.D.K. and A. Verghese, 2010. Establishment of sapota seed borer, Trymalitis margaritas Meyrick, an invasive species in India: Exigencies involved in limiting the spread. Karnataka J. Agric. Sci., 23: 165-165.
  55. Jayanthi, P.D.K. and A. Verghese, 2010. Trymalitis margaritas Meyrick, a micro-lepidopteran sapodilla seed borer: An invasive or indigenous species? Pest Manage. Hortic. Ecosyst., 16: 141-147.
  56. Verghese, A., M. Helen, P.D.K. Jayanthi and M.S. Uma, 2009. Extended range of Craspedoxantha indica Zaka-ur-Rab,(Diptera: Tephritidae) to Karnataka, South India. Pest Manage. Hortic. Ecosyst., 15: 170-171.
  57. Sreekanth, P.D., N. Geethanjali, P.D. Sreedevi, S. Ahmed, N.R. Kumar and P.D. Jayanthi, 2009. Forecasting groundwater level using artificial neural networks. Curr. Sci., 96: 933-939.
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  58. Jayanthi, P.D.K., P. Sangeetha and A. Verghese, 2009. Role of cGMP-dependent protein kinase on the predation efficiency of coccinellid predator, Cryptolaemus montrouzieri Mulsant. Karnataka J. Agric. Sci., 22: 611-612.
  59. Jayanthi, P.D.K., A. Verghese and P. Sangeetha, 2009. Is Foraging Behavior of the Predatory Coccinellid, Cryptolaemus montrouzieri Mulsant Genetically Controlled? In: Insect Pest Management and Environmental Safety, Goel, S.C. (Ed.). U.P. Zoological Society, Muzaffarnagar, pp: 77-89.
  60. Jayanthi, P.D.K., A. Verghese and D.K. Nagarajv, 2009. Studies on feeding preference of adult fruit sucking moth, Eudocima (Othreis) maternal (L.): A clue for devising trap cropping strategies. Pest Manage. Hortic. Ecosyst., 15: 107-113.
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  61. Jayanthi, P.D.K. and A. Verghese, 2009. Phototactic response of Sapota seed borer, Trymalitis margaritas Meyrick, A clue for integrated pest management. Pest Manage. Hortic. Ecosyst., 15: 68-69.
  62. Jayanthi, P.D.K. and A. Verghese, 2009. Incidence of pyralid fruit borer, Heterographis bengalella (Ragonot) on custard apple, Anona squamosa L. Insect Environ., 15: 15-16.
  63. Jayanthi, P.D.K., A. Verghese and R. Venugopalan, 2008. Studies on the role and reliability of weather factors on the incidence of sapota bud borer, Anarsia achrasella (ViII.). Pest Manage. Hortic. Ecosyst., 14: 133-139.
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  64. Jayanthi, P.D.K. and A. Verghese, 2008. Studies on differential susceptibility of selected polyembryonic varieties of mango to oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel). Pest Manage. Hortic. Ecosyst., 14: 20-29.
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  65. Jayanthi, P.D.K. and A. Verghese, 2008. Relationship between weather parameters and thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood on pomegranate shoots. Insect Environ., 14: 30-40.
  66. Jayanthi, P.D.K. and A. Verghese, 2008. Field efficacy of neem as deterrent to fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) in guava. Insect Environ., 14: 46-48.
  67. Jayanthi, P.D.K. and A. Verghese, 2007. Within-plant Distribution of Thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis on Pomegranate: Implications for Rapid Sampling. In: Insect Pest Management and Environmental Safety, Goel, S.C. (Ed.). U.P. Zoological Society, Muzaffarnagar, India.
  68. Jayanthi, P.D.K. and A. Verghese, 2007. Synergistic effect of insecticide-botanical mixtures on citrus leaf miner, Phyllocnistis citrella Stainton. Pest Manage. Hortic. Ecosyst., 13: 128-133.
  69. Jayanthi, P.D.K. and A. Verghese, 2007. Record of parasitoids on sapota seed borer, Trymalitis margaritas Meyrick. Insect Environ., 13: 131-132.
  70. Jayanthi, P.D.K. and A. Verghese, 2007. Management of tea mosquito bug, Helopeltis antonii Sign. using neem seed kernel spray in guava crop. J. Entomol. Res., 31: 15-18.
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  71. Jayanthi, P.D.K. and A. Verghese, 2007. Impact of Amblyseius spp on thrips Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood in pomegranate: Spatial and temporal co-occurrence. J. Acarol., 16: 139-141.
  72. Verghese, A., D. Knagaraju, H.S. Madhura, P.D.K. Jayanthi and K. Sreedevi, 2006. Wind speed as an independent variable to forecast the trap catch of the fruit fly (Bactrocera dorsalis). Indian J. Agric. Sci., 76: 172-175.
  73. Jayanthi, P.D.K., A. Verghese, H. Rani and D.K. Nagaraju, 2006. Damage potential and seasonality of the sapodilla bud borer Anarsia achrasella (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) in India. Int. J. Trop. Insect Sci., 26: 86-91.
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  74. Verghese, A., D.K. Nagaraju, V. Vasudev, P.D.K. Jayanthi, H.S. Madhura and J.M. Stonehouse, 2005. Effectiveness of insecticides of synthetic, plant and animal origin against the mango stone weevil, Sternochetus mangiferae (Fabricius)(Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Crop Protect., 24: 633-636.
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  75. Verghese, A., D.K. Nagaraju, P.D.K. Jayanthi and H.S. Madhura, 2005. Association of mango stone weevil, Sternochetus mangiferae (Fabricius)(Coleoptera: Curculionidae) with fruit drop in mango. Crop Protect., 24: 479-481.
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  76. Verghese, A., D.K. Nagaraju, P.D.K. Jayanthi, V. Vasudev and H.S. Madhura, 2004. Is azadirachtin useful in the management of the mango stone weevil (Sternochetus mangiferae Fabricius)? J. Food Agric. Environ., 2: 212-215.
  77. Verghese, A., K.S. Devi, P.D.K. Jayanthi and K. Sreedevi, 2003. Population estimation models for the spiraling whitefly, Aleurodicus disperses Russell (Aleyrodidae: Homoptera) in guava. Pest Manage. Hortic. Ecosyst., 9: 1-12.
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  78. Verghese, A., D.K. Nagaraju, P.D.K. Jayanthi, H.R.A. Kumar and H.S. Madhura, 2003. Management of the nut weevil, Sternochetus mangiferae (Fabricius) on Totapuri, a mango variety of processing industry. Pest Manage. Hortic. Ecosyst., 9: 93-96.
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  79. Verghese, A., D.K. Nagaraju, P.D.K. Jayanthi and S.H. Jalikop, 2003. Incidence of Aclees (?) cribratus Gyllenhal (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) on different varieties of fig. Insect Environ., 9: 34-35.
  80. Jayanthi, P.D.K. and A. Verghese, 2003. Calendar of seasonal incidence and pest-vigil for major Sapota pests. Pest Manage. Hortic. Ecosyst., 9: 97-102.
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  81. Verghese, A. and P.D.K. Jayanthi, 2002. A technique for quick estimation of aphid numbers in field. Curr. Sci., 82: 1165-1168.
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  82. Jayanthi, P.D.K., B.V.S. Reddy, T.B. Gour and D.D.R. Reddy, 2002. Early seedling vigour in sorghum and its relationship with resistance to shoot fly, Atherigona soccata (Rondani). J. Entomol. Res., 26: 1-8.
  83. Jayanthi, P.D.K. and A. Verghese, 2002. A simple and cost-effective mass rearing technique for the tephritid fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel). Curr. Sci., 82: 266-268.
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  84. Jayanthi, P.D. K. and A. Verghese, 2002. Bioefficacy of new molecules and neem formulations in the management of citrus leaf miner, Phyllocnistis citrella Stainton (Phyllocnistidae: Lepidoptera). Entomon, 29: 45-50.
  85. Abraham, V., D.K. Nagaraju, P.D.K. Jayanthi and C. Gopalakrishnan, 2002. Report of entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana (Balsamo) Vuillemin on mango stone weevil. Insect Environ., 8: 146-147.
  86. Verghese, A., P.D.K. Jayanthi and H.A. Kumar, 2001. Foraging strategies of the predator Cryptolaemus mantrouzieri Mulsant in relation to the prey Planococcus lilacinus (Cockrell). Pest Manage. Hortic. Ecosyst., 7: 45-53.
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  87. Verghese, A., H.R.A. Kumar and P.D.K. Jayanthi, 2001. Status and possible management of papaya ring spot virus with special reference to insect vectors. Pest Manage. Hortic. Ecosyst., 72: 99-112.
  88. Verghese, A., D.K. Nagaraju, P.D.K. Jayanthi and S.H. Jalikop, 2001. Varietal response of fig (Ficus carica L.) to Batocera rufomaculata (De Geer). Insect Environ., 7: 100-101.
  89. Verghese, A. and P.D.K. Jayanthi, 2001. Integrated Pest Management in Fruits. In: Pest Management in Horticultural Ecosystems, Reddy, P.P., A. Verghese and N.K.K. Kumar (Eds.). Capital Publishing Company, New Delhi.
  90. Verghese, A. and P.D.K. Jayanthi, 2001. A convenient polythene sachet trap for fruit flies, Bactrocera dorsalis. Insect Environ., 6: 193-193.
  91. Jayanthi, P.D.K., A. Verghese and K. Sreedevi, 2001. Effect of ovipositional duration on pupal recovery, adult emergence and sex ratio of mango fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel). Insect Environ., 6: 147-148.
  92. Jayanthi, P.D.K. and A. Verghese, 2001. Report on parasitoids of sapota bud borer Anarsia spp. Insect Environ., 7: 46-47.
  93. Verghese, A. and P.D.K. Jayanthi, 2000. Effect of lambda cyhalothrin on mango hopper Idioscopus niveosparsus (Leth.) as a panicle emergence spray. Pestology, 24: 31-33.
  94. Jayanthi, P.D.K. and A. Verghese, 2000. Mango fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) prefers moist soil for pupation. Insect Environ., 6: 99-99.
  95. Jayanthi, P.D.K. and A. Verghese, 2000. Evidence of cannibalism in grubs of Odoiporus longicollis (Oliver). Insect Environ., 5: 148-148.
  96. Verghese, A. and P.D.K. Jayanthi, 1999. Lepidopteran pest complex on mango inflorescence. Insect Environ., 5: 51-52.
  97. Jayanthi, P.D.K., B.V.S. Reddy, T.B. Gour and D.D.R. Reddy, 1999. Genetics of glossy and trichome characters in sorghum hybrids of cytoplasmic male sterile lines. J. Maharashtra Agric. Univ., 24: 251-256.
  98. Jayanthi, P.D.K. and K. Padmavathamma, 1999. Effect of microbial pesticides along with chemical insecticides on leaf damage by Spodoptera litura and pod yield. J. Trop. Agric., 12: 64-66.
  99. Jayanthi, P.D.K. and A. Verghese, 1999. Report of the occurrence of banana weevils in Bangalore. Insect Environ., 4: 153-153.
  100. Jayanthi, P.D.K. and A. Verghese, 1999. Comparative safety of selected insecticides to Distatrix papilionis (Viereck)(Braconidae: Hymenoptera), a parasitoid on citrus butterfly. Pest Manage. Hortic. Ecosyst., 5: 92-98.
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  101. Jayanthi, P.D.K. and A. Verghese, 1998. Hourly trap catch of the mango fruit fly (Bactrocera dorsalis Hendel) using methyl eugenol bottle trap. Insect Environ., 4: 60-60.
  102. Jayanthi, P.D.K. and K. Padmavathamma, 1997. Response of tobacco caterpillar Spodoptera litura (Fab) to various concentrations of Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki. Pesticide Res. J., 9: 20-24.
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  103. Jayanthi, P.D.K. and K. Padmavathamma, 1997. Laboratory evaluation of toxicity of Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki to larvae of mulberry silkworm, Bombyx mori L. J. Entomol. Res., 21: 45-50.
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  104. Jayanthi, P.D.K. and K. Padmavathamma, 1997. Effect of Bacillus thuringiensis Berliner on the larvae of Spodoptera litura (Fabr.). Pesticide Res. J., 9: 21-25.
  105. Jayanthi, P.D.K. and K. Padmavathamma, 1996. Cross infectivity and safety of nuclear polyhedrosis virus, Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki Berliner and Beauveria hassiana (Balsamo) Vuille to pests of groundnut (Arachis hypogeal Linn.) and their natural enemies. J. Entomol. Res., 20: 211-215.
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  106. Jayanthi, P.D.K. and K. Padmavathama, 1996. Effect of microbial agents on different developmental stages of tobacco caterpillar Spodoptera litura (Fabricius). Indian J. Plant Protect., 24: 102-109.
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  107. Jayanthi, P.D.K., K. Padmavathamma and P.K. Rao, 1994. Microbial and Some Chemical Insecticides against Tobacco Caterpillar, Spodoptera litura (Fabr.) on Ground Nut. In: Biological Control of Insect Pests, Goel, S.C. (Ed.). U.P. Zoological Society, Muzaffarnagar, pp: 151-154.
  108. Jayanthi, P.D.K., K. Padmavathamma and P.K. Rao, 1994. Effect of Bacillus thuringiensis (B.t.) on the eggs of Spodoptera litura (Fabr.) and Bombyx mori L. J. Applied Zool. Res., 5: 121-122.
  109. Jayanthi, P.D.K., K. Padmavathamma and P.K. Rao, 1994. Effect of Bacillus thuringiensis (B.t) on different instars of Bombyx mori L. J. Applied Zool. Res., 5: 138-140.