Teaching Faculty
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- Teaching Faculty
- Dr. V. Priyadharshini
Faculty Profile
Name
Dr. V. Priyadharshini
Designation
Assistant professor
(Entomology)
Department
Crop Protection
Qualification
Ph.D
Additional Qualification
ASRB/ICAR – NET – 2023
Teaching Experience
1 Year
priyadharshinivelayutham1996@gmail.com
Phone No
6381360006
Education
Publications
Awards & Achievements
Workshops / Seminars / Conferences
Work Experience
Memberships
Responsibilities Held
Education
| Degree | Institute/Organisation | Specialisation | Year of Passing |
| Ph.D | Annamalai University, Chidambaram | Entomology | 2024 |
| M.Sc | Annamalai University, Chidambaram | Entomology | 2020 |
| B.Sc | Annamalai University, Chidambaram | Agriculture | 2018 |
Publications
Publications (Research articles):
- Senthilraja N, Sisodiya DB, Priyadharshini V and Srikala P. 2024. Shifting pest paradigms in Indian crops: A comprehensive review of emerging threats. Madras Agricultural Journal, 111(7-9): 85-92.
- Priyadharshini V, Ayyasamy Regupathy and Kathirvelu C. 2023. In vitro efficacy of fenazaquin 18.3% w/w (200 SC) against Polyphagotarsonemus latus Banks (Acari: Tarsonemidae) in chilli. Crop Research, 58(5&6):260-263.
- Priyadharshini V, Ayyasamy R and Kathirvelu C. 2023. Bioassays of Fenazaquin 18.3% w/w (200 SC) against Two Spotted Spider Mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae): Effect of Test Method, Exposure Period and Mortality Criterion on the Precision of Response Estimates. Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology, 44(20):152-158.
- Balamurugan S, Priyadharshini V and Venkatesh G. 2023. A review on nano-pesticides in pest management. Insect Environment, 26(1): 48-55.
- Priyadharshini V, Ayyasamy R and Kathirvelu C. 2022. Bioefficacy of ethiprole + pymetrozine against the white-backed planthopper Sogatella furcifera (Howard) in rice (ADT-46). Journal of Applied and Natural Science, 14(1):73-82.
- Venkatesh G, Balamurugan S and Priyadharshini V. 2022. A review on DNA insecticides. Infokra Research, 11(10): 8-27.
- Priyadharshini V, Ayyasamy R and Kathirvelu C. 2021. Bio-efficacy of ethiprole 10.7 % + pymetrozine 40 % WG against brown planthopper in rice. International Journal of Entomology, 6(4): 90-95
Publications (Book Chapters):
- Pungavi R, Priyadharshini Velayutham, Bala Murugan S and V.M. Priyadharshini. 2025. Application of garden and horticulture waste into useful and valuable products. In: Innovative Research in Agricultural Science, Volume II. Surendra S. Kadam, Rafi Ahmad and Bipasha Mridha, eds., Ghosh Bhumi Publishing, India P 57-78.
- Priyadharshini V, Pungavi R, Harikaran K and Silambarasan SB. 2023. New insecticide molecules against pests and diseases. In: Trends in Agriculture. G Yazhini, T Ilakiya, R Abishek and T Poovarasan, eds., Writers Row Publications, Bangalore. P 144-163.
- Harikaran K and Priyadharshini V. 2023. Drones (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) in pesticide application. In: Agriculture at a Glance. T Ilakiya, T Poovarasan, G Yazhini and R Abishek, eds., Alpha International Publication, Tamil Nadu. P 21-37.
- Priyadharshini V, Ayyamperumal M and Pungavi R. 2025. Climate change and its influence on insect pest incidence and management. In: Emerging trends in insect pest and resistance management, Suanta Kumar Das, Mirla Sruthi, Shailendra Dadasaheb Wale, Bhavana Dori and Anchala Nautiyal eds., Golden Leaf Publishers, P 226-245.
Awards & Achievements
Workshops / Seminars / Conferences
- Three-day National Workshop on Exploring the techniques involved in phytochemical analysis and their biological applications organized by Entomology Research Institute (ERI), L oyola College, Chennai from 6 -8 March, 2024.
- Two-day workshop on Roof Gardening organized by Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, Chidambaram from 2-3 February, 2018.
- Attended and Presented on Evaluation of bio-efficacy of ethiprole (10.7%) + pymetrozine (40%) WG against green leafhopper (GLH) (Nephotettix virescens) in rice. In: International Conference on Agricultural sciences, Technology, Innovations and Entrepreneurship, The American College, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. 17-18, Feb. 2023.
- Attended and Presented on Natural enemy formulations in insect pests management – A Review In: 9th National Conference on Addressing Environmental Challenges in Agricultural Production, Pushkaram College of Agriculture Sciences, Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu, India. 29th Dec.2023.
- Attended and Presented on Evaluation of newer formulation of phosmet 50 WP against chilli fruit borer Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) (Noctuidae: Lepidoptera). In International Branch Virtual Symposium at Entomological Society of America (2021).
- Virtually participated in National Symposium on ‘‘Frontiers in Entomology-2025’’ held at ICAR-Indian Agriculture Research Institute, New Delhi on 7th January, 2025.
- Attended 7 days International Training Program on “Drone Manthan” jointly organized by DFSRDA – NAHEP, VNMKV, Parbhani & Just Agriculture Education Group from 20-26 November, 2022.
Work Experience
- Assistant Professor at SRS Institute of Agriculture and Technology (2024 and continuing)
- Technical Assistant under the project funded by M/s Crystal Crop Protection LTD and M/s Gowan India PVT LTD
Memberships
Responsibilities Held
- Assistant Professor
- Year Coordinator – 2025 Batch