Mukesh R Siddhapara
Navsari Agricultural University, Junagadh Agricultural University
About
Dr. Mukesh R. Siddhapara holds the position of Assistant Research Scientist in the Department of Entomology at N.M. College of Agriculture, NAU, Navsari, Gujarat, India. His research is primarily concentrated on biological control, Integrated Pest Management, sericulture, and lac culture. He has developed 15 technologies designed to benefit both the agricultural and scientific communities and has significantly contributed to the standardisation and commercialisation of biocontrol products and mass-rearing protocols for beneficial insects and microbial agents. In addition to his research endeavours, He is actively engaged in academia through postgraduate teaching and research guidance. He has successfully managed several externally funded research projects. His academic contributions include 29 peer-reviewed research articles, four book chapters, and over 80 technical publications. His work, which emphasises eco-friendly pest management strategies, has garnered widespread recognition through numerous awards and honours from academic and professional organisations.
Employment
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Navsari Agricultural University Assistant Research Scientist2015 - Present
Education
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Junagadh Agricultural University Ph.D. (Agricultural Entomology)2012 - 2015
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Navsari Agricultural University M.Sc. (Agriculture)2009 - 2011
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Navsari Agricultural University B.Sc. (Agriculture)2005 - 2009
Projects & Funding
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Publications (35)
- Integration of Selective Insecticides with Metarhizium anisopliae for Sustainable Management of Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) in Maize Save
- Influence of insecticides on entomopathogenic fungus, Lecanicillium fusisporum Save
- Entomopathogenic Nematode: A Sustainable Option for IPM Save
- Morphometrics and predation potential of green lacewing, Chrysoperla zastrowi sillemi (Esben-Peterson) on cowpea aphid, Aphis craccivora Koch Save
- Relative toxicity of various insecticides against egg parasitoid, Trichogramma chilonis Ishii under laboratory condition Save
- Contact toxicity of insecticides against egg parasitoid, Trichogramma chilonis ishii under laboratory condition Save
- Residual toxicity of selected insecticides against Chrysoperla zastrowi sillemi (Esben-Petersen) Save
- Effect of storage period on trichocards parasitized by Trichogramma chilonis Ishii under laboratory conditions Save
- Standardize the height of pheromone traps in pigeonpea ecosystem for the mass trapping of Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) Save
- BIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS OF TRICHOGRAMMA CHILONIS ISHII ON EGGS OF CORCYRA CEPHALONICA (STAINTON) UNDER LABORATORY CONDITIONS Save