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A.T. Rani

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Designation: 
Scientist (Agri. Entomology)
Division/Section: 
CHES, Chettalli
Specialisation: 
Agricultural Entomology/Insect behavior, Chemical ecology and Semiochemicals, Biocontrol, Pest management
Qualification: 
Ph.D.
Research Accomplishments: 

(During the Period of 2019-2023)

  1. Associated in the recommendation of AICRP trial (Veg 9.1.3.) entitled "Evaluation of biopesticides and insecticides for management of sucking pests complex in brinjal".
  2. First Report of identification of nine morphologically distinct types of sensilla on the antennae of both sexes of Earias vittella through Scanning Electron Microscope.
  3. First Report of identification of five morphological types of sensilla on the antennae of both sexes of Helicoverpa armigera through Scanning Electron Microscope.
Varieties / Technologies Developed: 

 

    Publications: 

    (Best 10/High Impact)

     

    1. A. T. Rani, P. R. Shashank, N. M. Meshram, Vasudev K.,Sujan M., C. Srivastava, K. K. Pandey, J. Singh, 2022, Morphological characterization and distribution of antennal sensilla of Helicoverpaarmigera(Hübner) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) using scanning electron microscopy. Microscopy Research and technique, 85:1371-1391.
    2. A. T. Rani, P. R. Shashank, N. M. Meshram, D. Sagar, C. Srivastava, K. K. Pandey, J. Singh, 2021, Morphological characterization of antennal sensilla of Eariasvittella (Fabricius) (Lepidoptera: Nolidae).Micron, 140: 102957.
    3. A.T. Rani, K.R.M Bhanu, V. Kammar and A.K. Chakravarthy. 2020. Electrophysiological and Behavioral responses of Banana pseudostem weevil, Odoiporuslongicollis Olivier (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) to Conspecific Chemical Cues. Indian Journal of Entomology, 82 (1): 115-122.
    4. A. T. Rani, A. K. Chakravarthy,VasudevKammarand M. S. Prabhakara, 2017, Sex pheromone trapping plan for the management of Brinjal shoot and fruit borer LeucinodesorbonalisGuenée (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). Indian Journal of Entomology, 79(4):440-448
    5. A. T. Rani, K. R. M. Bhanu and A. K. Chakravarthy, 2017, Behavioral Responses of Banana Pseudostem Weevil, Odoiporus longicollis Olivier (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) to Insect and Plant Volatiles. Environment and Ecology, 35 (1): 106-112
    6. A. T. Rani, K. R. M. Bhanu and A. K. Chakravarthy, 2015, Behavioral and Electrophysiological Responses of the Banana Pseudostem Weevil Odoiporouslongicollis Olivier to Host Plant Volatiles. Mysore Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 50 (2): 234-237.
    7. SujanMajumder, A T Rani, Pratap A Divekar, Jaydeep Halder, K K Pandey, T K Behera, 2023, Field bioefficacy and residue dynamics of chlorantraniliprole (18.50% SC) in Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus). Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 93 (3): 314-317.
    8. Halder, J.,Rani, A. T. andDivekar, P.A., 2021,Effectiveness and economic evaluation of new generation insecto-acaricides againstthrips and mites in greenchilli. Pest Management in Horticultural Ecosystems, 27(2): 153-156.
    9. Halder, J., Divekar, P.A. and Rani, A. T., 2021, Compatibility of entamopathogenic fungi and botanicals against sucking pests of okra: an ecofriendly approach.Egyptian Journal of Biological Pest Control, 31:30.
    10. SujanMajumder, Chandan K. Verma, Vijaya Rani, A. T. Rani, K. K. Pandey and Jagdish Singh, 2020, Residue dynamics and food safety evaluation of fungicide kresoxim-methyl in green chilli (Capsicum annum L.), International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry,1-11.

     Book Chapters

    1. A. T. Rani,VasudevKammar, M. C. Keerthi, Vijaya Rani, SujanMajumder,K. K. Pandey, and Jagdish Singh, 2021. Biopesticides: An Alternative to SyntheticInsecticides. In: Microbial Technology for Sustainable Environment. P. Bhatt et al. (eds.),Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd., Singapore, pp. 439-466. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-3840-4_23#DOI
    2. Vijaya Rani, Rajeev Kaushik, SujanMajumder, A. T. Rani, Asha Arambam Devi, PratapDivekar, Priyanka Khati, K. K. Pandey, and Jagdish Singh, 2021.Synergistic Interaction of Methanotrophs and Methylotrophsin Regulating Methane Emission. In: Microbial Technology for Sustainable Environment. P. Bhatt et al. (eds.), Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd., Singapore, pp. 419-437.
    3. SujanMajumder, Anindita Paul, Anup Kumar, Chandan K. Verma, Pratap A. Divekar, Vijaya Rani, A. T. Rani, JaydeepHalder, K. K. Pandey, and Jagdish Singh, 2021. Impact of Pesticides on Microbial Population. In: Microbial Technology for Sustainable Environment. P. Bhatt et al. (eds.), Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd., Singapore, pp. 467-481.
    4. A. T. Rani, K. Vasudev, K. K. Pandey, and B. Singh, 2020.Sucking Pests of Vegetable Crops. In: Sucking Pests of Crops.Omkar (ed.), Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd., Singapore, pp. 307-340.https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-6149-8_10
    5. VasudevKammar, A. T. Rani, K. P. Kumar, and Akshay Kumar Chakravarthy. 2020. Light Trap: A Dynamic Tool for Data Analysis, Documenting, and Monitoring Insect Populations and Diversity. In: Innovative Pest Management Approaches for the 21st Century. Akshay Kumar Chakravarthy (ed.), Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd., Singapore, pp. 137-164.
    6. Thyagaraja NE and Rani AT., 2019. Techniques for Determining the Repellent and Antifeedant Activity to Phytophagous Insects. In: Experimental Techniques in Host-Plant Resistance. A.K. Chakravarthy and V. Selvanarayanan (eds.), Springer publication, pp 183-186.
    7. VasudevKammar, Shashank PR, Rani AT and Selvanarayanan V. 2018. Molecular status of Conogethes spp.: An Overview. In: The Black spotted yellow borer, ConogethespunctiferalisGuenee and Allied species. A. K. Chakravarthy (ed.), Springer publication, pp. 13-22.

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    Awards & Recognitions: 

     

    1. MSc (Agri Ent.) University Gold medal
      Awardee of DST-INSPIRE Fellowship
    2. Best Oral presentation awarded in DST-SERB School in Insect Biology (2016)
    3. Fellow of Indian Society of Vegetable Science (ISVS), ICAR-IIVR, Varanasi. Fellow of Entomological Society of India (ESI), New Delhi
    Email Address: 
    rani.t@icar.gov.in