N. Sathiah

Molecular Characterization of Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda, J.E. Smith) Feeding on Rice (Oryza sativa L.) in Tamil Nadu

T. Sathyan, N. Sathiah, S. Mohankumar, V. Balasubramani, R. Ravikesavan & J.S. Kennedy · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2022

The fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), is an invasive insect pest of India native to the Western Hemisphere. The pest damages more than 350 plant species. FAW is genetically divided into two strains viz. corn (C) strain which feeds m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2022/v34i1831049

Assessing the Single and Combined Toxicity of Chlorantraniliprole with Bacillus thuringiensis against Maize Fall Armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) under Laboratory Conditions

V. Gowtham, M. Muthuswami, N. Sathiah, S. Geetha, S. Varanavasiappan & D. Uma · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2022

Use of synthetic insecticides for the management of fall armyworm (FAW) Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) for a longer period will led to development of insecticide resistance. Identification of an eco-friendly synergistic agent to enhance the toxicity potential and reduced pes...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2022/v34i330845

Diversity of Predators Associated with the Mealybug Complex in Cassava Growing Districts of Tamil Nadu, India

A. Thennarasi, S. Jeyarani & N. Sathiah · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2021

An extensive survey was carried to study the diversity of predators associated with the mealybug complex in the cassava growing districts viz., Salem, Namakkal, Erode, Tiruppur and Coimbatore of Tamil Nadu, India from January to September, 2021. The survey revealed the dominance...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2021/v33i2230684