TopCURRICULUM VITAE OF DR. G. S. KANNAN

1. Present Position
2. Educational Qualification
3. Special Training Undergone
4. Experience in present organization
5. New Courses / programmes Evolved
6. Laboratories / Departments Established
7. Involvement in Institute Development
8. Research Guidance
9. Research Projects Undertaken
10. List of Publication
11. Short Term Courses / Symposium / Conference attended
12. Short Term Courses / Seminar / Conferences Organised
13. Membership in scientific Bodies / Associations
14. Resource Person
15. Reviewer for Journals
16. Recognition
17. Committee Member
18. Fellowships Received
19. Administrative Experience
20. Others

1. Present Position

Associate Professor in Plant Protection,

Faculty of Agriculture & A. H.

Gandhigram Rural University,

Gandhigram 624 302, Dindigul Dt.

Tamil Nadu, India.

Ph: 0451-2452371 (Extn.2038)

e-mail: grusrikannan@yahoo.com

a. Other Officiating Positions

i) Director

Centre for Jatropha and Bio-fuels Promotion (CJBP), GRI

ii) Co-Coordinator

Centre for Indigenous Knowledge in Agriculture (CIKA), GRI

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2. Educational Qualification

Degree	University	Year of award	OGPA / Marks
B.Sc., (Zool.)	Madurai Kamaraj University	1983	79.80 %
B.Sc., (Agrl.)	Tamil Nadu Agrl University, Coimbatore	1987	72.00 %
Awarded ICAR Research Fellowship	ICAR, New Delhi	1987	I in the National Level
M.Sc., (Agri) Plant Pathology	Annamalai University Chidambaram	1989	86.00 %
Ph.D	Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram	2002	Highly commended

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3. Special Training Undergone

1. Course on Agricultural Scientist Development for Personal and Organisational Effectiveness from 05-12-95 to 16-12-95 at National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, ICAR, Hyderabad

2. Training on Phosphorus Solubilizing and Mobilizing Microorganisams from 21-12- 98 to 31-12-98 at Centre for advanced Studies in Agricultural Microbiology, TNAU,

Coimbatore

3. Training on Microbial Inoculant Technology from 03-02-03 to 23-02-03 at Centre for advanced Studies in Agricultural Microbiology, TNAU, Coimbatore

4. Winter short course on Organic Biocides for Plant Disease Management from20-02-06 to 01-03-06 Organized by Department of Plant Pathology, AC&RI, TNAU, Madurai

5. Course on Planning and Management of Horticulture and Agro-Enterprises from 20-03-06 to 25-03-06 at national Institute of Rural Development, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad

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4. Experience in present organization: 19 Years

5. New Courses / programmes Evolved

Associated with framing syllabus for PG Diploma in seed production Technology and Post Diploma in Horticulture

6. Laboratories / Departments Established

An Analytical Laboratory and Bio-Diesel Production Unit at Centre for Jatropha and Bio-fuels Promotion (CJBP) in School of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, GRI, Gandhigram

7. Involvement in Institute Development

i. Established Centre for Jatropha and Bio-fuels Promotion (CJBP) at an outlay of 88.00 lakhs

ii. Established five acres of Jatropha Model farm with bore well, drip irrigation system and fencing

iii. Associated in establishing Centre for Indigenous Knowledge in Agriculture (CIKA)

iv. Convener - Convocation Decoration Committee, GRI, Gandhigram

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8. Research Guidance:

2-Full time Ph.D scholars

3-Part time Ph.D scholars

1. Studies on the Effect of Improved Post Harvest practices on Ochratoxin-A in robusta coffee

2. Studies on native Microbial flora and influence of Bioinoculants in Jatropha curcas.L.

3. Efficacy of Flubendiamide 240+Thiacloprid 240-480 SC (RM) on Management of Cardamom Pests.

4. Eco friendly Management of Rice Sheath Blight Disease caused by Rhizoctonia solani kuhn.

5. Studies on the Efficacy of Pyraclostropin on Groundnut Collar Rot pathogen Aspergillus niger. Van Teghem.

PG Projects Guided

1. Efficacy of plant products as Protectants against pulse beetle Callosobruchus chinensis (L) in Green gram.

2. A case study on adoption of seed production techniques in paddy seed farm (IR-64)

3. Effect of new fungicides on groundnut Tikka leaf spot and Rust diseases

4. Efficacy of plant products as Protectants against Cereal beetle Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) in rice.

5. M.Sc. (Dairy Science) - Influence of animal environment on the microbial population and other parameters of the milk

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9. Research Projects Undertaken

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S.No. Year Title of the Project Funding Agency Outlay

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1. 2006-2008 Bio-fuels Promotion Centre for Jatropha and UGC, New Delhi Rs. 88,000,00/-

2. 2007-2009 "Validatioan and Standardization of Indigenous Dryland Practices " Major Research Project on UGC, New Delhi Rs.4,05,900/-

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10. List of Publication

a. Journals

Title of the paper	Date	Published in
1. Bio Control of Cereal Beetle Tribolium Castaneum (Herbst) in Rice.	July 2002, Vol.V, No.1	Journal of Extension and Research, Department of Applied Research GRI, Gandhigram.
2. Efficacy of Azoxystrotin (Amistar 25 sc) against major diseases in grapevine	March 2003 Vol. XXVII, No.3	Pestology Journal
3. Bio manures and productivity of Indian agriculture	March 2004 Vol. VI, No.1.	Journal of Extension and Research, Department of Applied Research GRI, Gandhigram.
4. Indigenous Grain Storage Structures of South Tamil Nadu, India	Accepted for publication	Compas Magazine, Netherlands.
5. Categorization and Analysis of Indigenous Agricultural Practices in Different Cropping Systems	March 2004 Vol. VI, No.1	Journal of Extension & Research Department of Applied Research, GRI, Gandhigram.
6.Efficacy of Fenamidone 50 SC and its ready mix combinations against downey mildewe of grapevine	July 2004 Vol.XXVIII	Pestology Journal
7.Categorization and Analysis of Indigenous Agricultural practices in different cropping systems	January 2005 Vol.VII. No.1-2	Journal of Extension and Research, Department of Applied Research GRI, Gandhigram
8 Efficacy of Melody 50 WG and its ready mix combinations against downey mildewe Disease and its economics in grapevine	December 2005 Vol. XXIX	Pestology Journal
9.Efficacy of Fenamidone 50 SC and its ready mix combinations against downey mildewe of grapevine-II season	December 2005 Vol. XXIX	Pestology Journal
10.Categorization and Analysis of Indigenous Agricultural practices in different cropping systems	January 2005 Vol.VII. No.1-2	Journal of Extension and Research, Department of Applied Research GRI, Gandhigram
11. Survey of Ochratoxin A in Indian green coffee destined for export.	June 2008	Journal of Food Additives and Contaminants, Taylor & Francis Publication (UK).
12. Effect of Bio-inoculants and Graded Levels Of Chemical Fertilizers on Quality Parameters of Tomato	Vol. XI, No.1, Jul, 2008.	Journal of Extension & Research., Department of Applied Research GRI, Gandhigram
13. Studies on the Influence of AM Fungi on Collar Rot Disease of Groundnut	Vol. XI, No.1, Jul, 2008.	Journal of Extension & Research., Department of Applied Research GRI, Gandhigram
14. Rationality and Adoption of Indigenous Agrl. Practices on Coffee Cultivation	Vol. XI, No.1, Jul, 2008.	Journal of Extension & Research., Department of Applied Research GRI, Gandhigram
15. Influence of water activity on growth and Ochratoxin A Production isolates of Aspergillus ocharaceous	Vol.38. No.3 2008	Journal of Mycology & Plant Pathology, Indian Society of Mycology and Plant Pathology
16. Effect of Filter Brewing on the extraction of Ochratoxin A in Coffee Brew	Vol. 46 2009	Indian Journal of Nutrition and Didactics. Avinashilingam Deemed University, Coimbatore
17. Effect of Interactions of water activity, Temperature and Incubation Period on Ochratoxin A Production by Aspergillus niger	Vol.39. No.1 2009	Journal of Mycology & Plant Pathology, Indian Society of Mycology and Plant Pathology
18. Effect of Roasting and Brewing on Ochratoxin A in coffee	Vol. 46 (5) 2009	Journal of Food Science Technology, CFTRI, Mysore
19. Assessment of Phytotoxicity and Compatibility of Fluebendiamide + Thiacloprid 480SC(RM) with other Agrochemicals	Vol.XXXIII No.5 May, 2009	Pestology Journal
20. Study of Toxigenic Potential of Aspergillus species from Coffee	Vol. 46 (2) 2009	Journal of Plant Pathology
SEMINARS
NATIONAL LEVEL
1.Analysis of some quality parameters of milk obtained from different sources of supply	4,5-03-2005	National Seminar on Recent Trends and Issues in the Evolution of appropriate Technologies for Integrated Rural Development
2. Prevalence, Distribution and Usage of Medicinal Plants in Dindigul District of Tamil Nadu	4,5-03-2005	National Seminar on Recent Trends and Issues in the Evolution of appropriate Technologies for Integrated Rural Development
3. Adoption of Indigenous Agricultural Practices for Rat Control in Different Cropping Systems	4,5-03-2005	National Seminar on Recent Trends and Issues in the Evolution of appropriate Technologies for Integrated Rural Development.
4. Studies on the effect of different seed dressing fungicides on the incidence of collar rot of groundnut	7-9.12.1989 3 days	Symposium on Plant Disease problems & there management in South India-Indian Phyto Pathological Society Southern Chapter), IIHR, Bangalore.
5. Effect of Certain fungicides on the Number and size of root nodules in groundnut crop	9-11 1.1990 3 days	XXX Annual conference of Association of Microbiologists of India-Dept.of Microbiology, F.Agri., Annamalai University
6. Tree Culture and its constraints	18-20.9.1997 3 days	National Seminar on Environment Periyer Maniammal College of Technology for Women, Vallam, Thanjavur.
7. Efficacy of plant products as protectants against pulse beetle Callosobruchus chinensis(L) in Green gram	28-29.12.1997 2 days	National Conference on Frontiers in biofertilizers & Bio pesticides-Microbiologists Association, YC college, Karad, Maharastra.
8. Efficacy of Plant Products as protectants against cereal beetle Tribolium Castaneum (HERBST) in Rice	13-18 3.1999 5days	XXII Indian Social Science Congress, Agrl. Section GRI., Gandhigram
9. Farmers Technology for grain and seed storage.	13-18 3.1999 5days	XXII Indian Social Science Congress, National Seminar on People Technology Democratic social organization & Rural Development. GRI, Gandhigram.
10. Possibilities for the use of Coconut Fronts for RCC Reinforcement.	13-18 3.1999 5days	XXII Indian Social Science Congress, Agrl. Section GRI., Gandhigram
11. Influence of VA Mycorrhizal Fungi on the Development of Collar Rot disease of Groundnut.	10-11.3.2000 2 days	National Seminar on Environment Periyar Research Organization for Biotech & Eco-System (PROBE) Periyar Nagar, Vallam, Thanjavur.
12. Adoption of Indigenous Organic Practices for Pest and Disease Management in Different Farming Systems	7,8-02.2002 2 days	National Seminar On Market Oriented Agriculture. Organised by Dept. Agrl. Extension F. Ag. Annamalai University.
13.Some interaction studies on Arbuscular Mycorrhizae and collar rot of groundnut	20,21-03-2003 2days	National seminar on integrated plant disease management for sustainable agriculture, Dept. of Plant Pathology Annamalai University
14.Farmers participation in irrigation management participatory rural appraisal (PRA) approach-case study	21,22-01-2004 2days	National seminar on Recent trends in water management RTWM-2004. Dept. of Civil Engg. Alagappa Chettiar college of Engg & Technology, Karaikudi.
15.Conservation of Medicinal Pants- Importance and Strategies	6,7-01-2005 2 days	National Seminar on Role of Universities in Intellectual Property Education, Research and Public outrage. Dept. of Economics. GRI., Gandhigram
16.Prospectus and Marketing Potential of Medicinal Plants	6,7-01-2005 2 days	National Seminar on Role of Universities in Intellectual Property Education, Research and Public outrage. Dept. of Economics. GRI., Gandhigram
17.Analysis of some quality parameters of milk obtained from different sources of supply	4,5-03-2005 2 days	National Seminar on Recent Trends and Issues in the Evolution of appropriate Technologies for Integrated Rural Development. Faculty of Agri. & A H., GRU., Gandhigram
18. Prevalence, Distribution and Usage of Medicinal Plants in Dindigul District of Tamil Nadu	4,5-03-2005 2 days	National Seminar on Recent Trends and Issues in the Evolution of appropriate Technologies for Integrated Rural Development Faculty of Agri. & A H., GRU, Gandhigram.
19. Adoption of Indigenous Agricultural Practices for Rat Control in Different Cropping Systems	4,5-03-2005 2 days	National Seminar on Recent Trends and Issues in the Evolution of appropriate Technologies for Integrated Rural Development. Faculty of Agri & A H., GRU., Gandhigram
20. Farmers’ Participation in Irrigation Management- PRA Approach- A Case Study	26,27-05-2005 2 days	National Seminar on ‘Folk Knowledge of Water Management’, University of Calicut, CWRDM campus,
21. Folk Knowledge of Water Management’ 9;	26,27-05-2005 2 days	National Seminar on ‘Folk Knowledge of Water Management’ University of Calicut & CWRDM campus.
22. Bio-Diesel in India-A Scenario	09,10-02-07 2days	National Seminar on Recent Trends in Jatropha Production and Processing. Faculty of Agri & A H., GRU., Gandhigram
23. Jatropha for Clean Development Mechanism	09,10-02-07 2 days	National Seminar on Recent Trends in Jatropha Production and Processing. Faculty of Agri & A H., GRU., Gandhigram
24. The Jatropha system	09,10-02-07 2days	National Seminar on Recent Trends in Jatropha Production and Processing. Faculty of Agri & A H., GRU., Gandhigram
25. Studies on the influence of Bio-Inoculants on Jatropha seedling	09,10-02-07 2 days	National Seminar on Recent Trends in Jatropha Production and Processing. Faculty of Agri & A H., GRU., Gandhigram
26. Extension Strategies for the Promotion of Jatropha	09,10-02-07 2 days	National Seminar on Recent Trends in Jatropha Production and Processing. Faculty of Agri & A H., GRU., Gandhigram
27. Effect of Micro-Nutrient fortified Compost on fruits	29^th February-1^stMarch 2008	National Seminar on Organic farming and Sustainable Agriculture for food security.
28. Ochratoxin A Contamination in Organic and Non-Organic Coffee Bean	29^th February- 1^stMarch 2008	National Seminar on Organic farming and Sustainable Agriculture for food security.
29. Effect of Bioinoculants on Jatropha curcus L. seedlings	29^th February-1^stMarch 2008	National Seminar on Organic farming and Sustainable Agriculture for food security.
30. Studies on the effect of Bio-Inoculants for sustainable Vegetable production	29^th February-1^stMarch 2008	National Seminar on Organic farming and Sustainable Agriculture for food security.
31. Validation of Indigenous Agricultural Practices- Gandhigram Experience	29^th February-1^stMarch 2008	National Seminar on Organic farming and Sustainable Agriculture for food security.
32. Composting Techniques to Manage water Hyacinth in water bodies	05^th-06^thFebruary 2009	National Seminar on emerging trends in watershed management Project. . Faculty of Agri & A H., GRU., Gandhigram

REGIONAL LEVEL

Assessment of surface water ] resources ]
How effective farmers ]

participation is in irrigation ]

management-An experiment ]

13-14

11.1998

2 days

Regional seminar cum workshop on issues in water conservation for Agrl. Development, F.Agri. & A.H GRI., Gandhigram.

LOCAL LEVEL

1. Coir Waste composting	18.2.95 1 day	Home seminar on Waste Management & Recycling, Faculty of Rural Oriented Science, GRI, Gandhigram
2. Conducted a research trial on cauliflower with a new unreleased insecticide	16.12.95- 25.02.96	CIBA-GEIGY
3. Toxic Terrorism	08-12 8.1994 5 days	IFS Officers Training Programme-F.Agri. & A.H., GRI. Gandhigram.
4. Attended the Workshop CBCS regulations – Brain Storming session. And contributed suggestions	18-19.03.2002 2 days	CBCS coordinators, GRI, Gandhigram.
5. Attended the Seminar on CBCS regulations.	02.05.2002	CBCS coordinators, GRI, Gandhigram.

E-CONTENT DOCUMENTS

Directed and Produced the E-learning materials in the form of CDs

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S. No. Title of the CD Document Month & Year

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1. Indigenous way of Termite control April, 2009

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POPULAR ARTICLES

1. Smut Disease of Sugarcane	14.1.91	Indian Express
2. Powdery mildew in Grapevine	22.2.92	Indian Express
3. Nematode Management in Vineyards	28.2.92	Indian Express
4. Grain Smut - A threat to Irungucholam Cultivation	29.2.92	Indian Express
5. Downey mildew in grapes	March'92	GRI News
6. A Pest of Pomegranate	28.3.92	Indian Express
7. Castor a crop for all Cropping Systems	18.4.92	Indian Express
8. Damping off and its Physiology	02.5.92	Er Ulavan (Tamil)
9. Alley cropping in rain fed Conditions	17.6.92	Hindu
10.Toxic Terrorism	Nov.1992	Ariga Ariviyal (Tamil)
11. Dryland Coriander-success story	Oct.1993	Spice India
12. Seed Treatment and other Disease Control in Nursery and Plantation	26.10.94	Regional Centre National Afforestation and Eco- Development Board, Bangalore
13. A Practical Problem in pepper Cultivation.	Jun.1996	Spice India

Books Published

1. Interactions of Arbuscular Mycorrhizae and Collar rot Disease of Groundnut., By NCBH Ltd., Chennai.

2. Jatropha curcus and Bio-Fuel Projects By NCBH Ltd., Chennai.

3. Two Practical Monographs for private circulation were published for students

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11. Short Term Courses / Symposium / Conference attended

a) Orientation Course: one

1. Four week Orientation course from 26-09-97 to 23-10-97 at Academic Staff College, Pondicherry University

b) Refresher Courses: Three

1. Genetic Engineering of Microbes from 03-01-96 to 25-01-96 conducted by Academic Staff College Madurai Kamaraj University

2. Recent Trents in Biological Techniques for Rural Development from 25-11-98 to 15-11-98 conducted by Department of Biology, GRI, Gandhigram

3. Interdisciplinary Research for Environmental and Social Sciences from 28-11-01 to 18-12-01 conducted by Department of Applied Research, GRI, Gandhigram

c) Winter School / Short term courses: Five

1. Course on Agricultural Scientist Development for Personal and Organisational Effectiveness from 05-12-95 to 16-12-95 at National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, ICAR, Hyderabad

2. Training on Phosphorus Solubilizing and Mobilizing Microorganisams from 21-12- 98 to 31-12-98 at Centre for advanced Studies in Agricultural Microbiology, TNAU, Coimbatore

3. Training on Microbial Inoculant Technology from 03-02-03 to 23-02-03 at Centre for advanced Studies in Agricultural Microbiology, TNAU, Coimbatore

4. Winter short course on Organic Biocides for Plant Disease Management from 20-02-06 to 01-03-06 Organized by Department of Plant Pathology, AC&RI, TNAU, Madurai

5. Course on Planning and Management of Horticulture and Agro-Enterprises from 20-03-06 to 25-03-06 at National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD), Rajendranagar, Hyderabad

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12. Short Term Courses / Seminar / Conferences Organised

SI.No. Particulars Sponsored by Period No. of Days

1
State Level Seminar on ‘Indigenization of Indian Farming: Problems and Prospects’ UGC-Unassigned Grant through GRI (DU) 07.03.03- 08.03.03
2

2
National Seminar on Recent Trends in Jatropha Production and Processing UGC-Unassigned Grant through GRI (DU)
09.02.07- 10.02.07

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13. Membership in scientific Bodies / Associations

Member Indian Society of Mycology and Plant Pathology - Udaipur, Rajasthan

14. Resource Person

i. Resource Person in Plant Protection

ii. Agricultural training Programmes conducted by KVK,GRI

iii. Resource Person in plant protection Campas Training Programmes

iv. Lecture Delivered in Bio-fuels for Rural Development at UGC Sponsored Refresher course conducted by Department of Rural Development on 17-11-2007

v. Resource Person- Biology and reproduction of Papaya Mealy bug, KVK on 06-10-09

15. Reviewer for Journals

Journal of Extension Education

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16. Recognation (Local, National, International)

1. Awarded with ICAR Research fellowship for higher studies, ICAR New Delhi

2. Based on my proposal UGC sanctioned Rs.88,00,000/- to establish Centre for Jatropha and Bio-fuel Promotion (CJBP) at GRI, Gandhigram

17. Committee Member

1. Member in the Academic Council of GRI (DU) from May, 2004 onwards.

2. Member in the Board of Studies in Agriculture from 1991 on wards.

3. Member CBCS monitoring committee

4. Member Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)

18. Fellowships Received

Awarded with ICAR Research fellowship for higher studies by ICAR, New Delhi

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19. Administrative Experience

1. Served as the Deputy Superintendent to assist the Chief Superintendent in conducting the Semester Examinations of GRI for Four sessions

i. From 23.04.1998 to 12.05.1998

ii. From 20.04.2000 to 08.05.2000

iii. From 20.04.2006 to 29.04.2006

2. Served as the Deputy Chief Examiner to assist the Chief Examiner for Central Valuation of answer scripts of April 2006 Examinations of our university.

20. Others

Radio Talks in Tamil

1. White fly problem in Bhendi	31.03.1995	All India Radio, Madurai.
2. Plant Protection in dry land	04.07.1995	All India Radio, Madurai.
3. Downey mildew in grapes	08.03.1997	All India Radio, Madurai.
4. Insect Pest management in summer cotton	24.05.2005	All India Radio, Madurai
5. Traditional Methods in Pest and Disease Management	05-08-2009	All India Radio, Madurai

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SI.No.	Particulars	Sponsored by	Period	No. of Days
1	State Level Seminar on ‘Indigenization of Indian Farming: Problems and Prospects’	UGC-Unassigned Grant through GRI (DU)	07.03.03- 08.03.03	2
2	National Seminar on Recent Trends in Jatropha Production and Processing	UGC-Unassigned Grant through GRI (DU)	09.02.07- 10.02.07	2