Keynote & Lead Speakers
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Day 1: February 19, 2025 (Wednesday)
Day 1: February 19, 2025 (Wednesday)
Theme: 01 Biosystematics, Re-emerging, and Invasive Organisms
Theme: 01 Biosystematics, Re-emerging, and Invasive Organisms
Dr. Stephan Winter
Dr. Stephan Winter
Affiliation : Plant Virus Department, Leibniz Institute DSMZ-German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures, Messeweg 11/12, 38104 Braunschweig, Germany
Affiliation : Plant Virus Department, Leibniz Institute DSMZ-German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures, Messeweg 11/12, 38104 Braunschweig, Germany
Title : Plant Disease threats to global food security: NOVEL PATHOGENS & Emerging diseases require innovative approaches to protect our crops & Environment
Title : Plant Disease threats to global food security: NOVEL PATHOGENS & Emerging diseases require innovative approaches to protect our crops & Environment
Dr. Van Schepler-Luu
Dr. Van Schepler-Luu
Affiliation : Head of the Plant Pathology and Host Plant Resistance Lab, International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Philippines
Affiliation : Head of the Plant Pathology and Host Plant Resistance Lab, International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Philippines
Title : Strategy to Combat Rice False Smut: An "Old but New" Disease of Rice
Title : Strategy to Combat Rice False Smut: An "Old but New" Disease of Rice
Dr. Poorani J
Dr. Poorani J
Affiliation : Principal Scientist (Entomology, ICAR-NRCB, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India
Affiliation : Principal Scientist (Entomology, ICAR-NRCB, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India
Title : Indian Insect Diversity: The Naming Game and the Importance of Alpha Taxonomists
Title : Indian Insect Diversity: The Naming Game and the Importance of Alpha Taxonomists
Dr. H.M. Yeshwanth
Dr. H.M. Yeshwanth
Affiliation : Insect Taxonomist, Independent Researcher & Consultant, Bengaluru
Affiliation : Insect Taxonomist, Independent Researcher & Consultant, Bengaluru
Title : Taxonomy and Biodiversity of Miridae (Hemiptera: Heteroptera) from India.
Title : Taxonomy and Biodiversity of Miridae (Hemiptera: Heteroptera) from India.
Dr. Alfred Daniel J
Dr. Alfred Daniel J
Affiliation : Post Doctoral Fellow, Tennessee State University
Affiliation : Post Doctoral Fellow, Tennessee State University
Title : Significance of Insect Collections in Agricultural Research: Insights from Experiences in Israel and the U.S.
Title : Significance of Insect Collections in Agricultural Research: Insights from Experiences in Israel and the U.S.
Theme: 02 New horizons in diagnostics and bio diversity of crop pests and beneficial microbiomes
Theme: 02 New horizons in diagnostics and bio diversity of crop pests and beneficial microbiomes
Dr. S. Subramanian
Dr. S. Subramanian
Affiliation : Professor, Division of Entomology, IARI, New Delhi, India
Affiliation : Professor, Division of Entomology, IARI, New Delhi, India
Title : Genomics and Microbiomic tools for advanced diagnostics of insects and and its associated microflora.
Title : Genomics and Microbiomic tools for advanced diagnostics of insects and and its associated microflora.
Dr. Chitra Shanker
Dr. Chitra Shanker
Affiliation : Principal Scientist, ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research (ICAR-IIRR), Hyderabad, India.
Affiliation : Principal Scientist, ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research (ICAR-IIRR), Hyderabad, India.
Title : Climate smart pest management in rice - prospects and challenges.
Title : Climate smart pest management in rice - prospects and challenges.
Dr. Punya Nachappa
Dr. Punya Nachappa
Affiliation : Associate professor, Dept. of Agricultural Biology, Colorado State University (CSU), Colorado, United States
Affiliation : Associate professor, Dept. of Agricultural Biology, Colorado State University (CSU), Colorado, United States
Title : Diagnostics, Diversity, and Disease Management of Emerging Disease in Hemp (Cannabis sativa).
Title : Diagnostics, Diversity, and Disease Management of Emerging Disease in Hemp (Cannabis sativa).
Dr.R.Thangavelu
Dr.R.Thangavelu
Affiliation : Principal Scientist (Plant Pathology), ICAR- National Research Centre of Banana, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India.
Affiliation : Principal Scientist (Plant Pathology), ICAR- National Research Centre of Banana, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India.
Title : Fusarium wilt of Banana: Current knowledge on the diversity, diagnosis, spread and management in India.
Title : Fusarium wilt of Banana: Current knowledge on the diversity, diagnosis, spread and management in India.
Theme: 03 Conventional and biotechnological approaches in plant resistance to pests and diseases
Theme: 03 Conventional and biotechnological approaches in plant resistance to pests and diseases
Dr. Vamsi Nalam
Dr. Vamsi Nalam
Affiliation : Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural Biology at Colorado State University
Affiliation : Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural Biology at Colorado State University
Title : Timing is Everything: Exploring Chronobiology for Enhancing Plant Resistance to Pests and Diseases
Title : Timing is Everything: Exploring Chronobiology for Enhancing Plant Resistance to Pests and Diseases
Dr. R. Asokan
Dr. R. Asokan
Affiliation : Principal Scientist (Entomology), ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru, Tamil Nadu, India.
Affiliation : Principal Scientist (Entomology), ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru, Tamil Nadu, India.
Title : CRISPR mediated genome editing in insect pest management
Title : CRISPR mediated genome editing in insect pest management
Dr Yogendra Kalenahalli
Dr Yogendra Kalenahalli
Affiliation : Scientist, International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics, Hyderabad, India.
Affiliation : Scientist, International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics, Hyderabad, India.
Title : Predicting and Mitigating Host-Plant Interactions through Multi-OMICS Approaches.
Title : Predicting and Mitigating Host-Plant Interactions through Multi-OMICS Approaches.
Dr. P. Sambasivam
Dr. P. Sambasivam
Affiliation : Director, Australian Cotton Disease Collaboration (Virtual National Centre), School of Agriculture and Environmental Science, University of Southern Queensland, Australia
Affiliation : Director, Australian Cotton Disease Collaboration (Virtual National Centre), School of Agriculture and Environmental Science, University of Southern Queensland, Australia
Title : Advanced Gene Cloning to Accelerate Crop Improvement for Disease Resistance
Title : Advanced Gene Cloning to Accelerate Crop Improvement for Disease Resistance
Dr. T. Makeshkumar
Dr. T. Makeshkumar
Affiliation : Principal Scientist (Plant Pathology), Head, Division of Crop Protection, ICAR-CTCRI, Thiruvananthapuram.
Affiliation : Principal Scientist (Plant Pathology), Head, Division of Crop Protection, ICAR-CTCRI, Thiruvananthapuram.
Title : Application of CRISPR/ Cas genome editing tools in plant pathology : Disease diagnosis and management perspectives.
Title : Application of CRISPR/ Cas genome editing tools in plant pathology : Disease diagnosis and management perspectives.
Dr. V. Shanmugam
Dr. V. Shanmugam
Affiliation : Principal Scientist (Plant Pathology), Division of Plant Pathology, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, India.
Affiliation : Principal Scientist (Plant Pathology), Division of Plant Pathology, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, India.
Title : Pathogenicity genes as molecular stooges for managing Fusarium spp. infecting tomato.
Title : Pathogenicity genes as molecular stooges for managing Fusarium spp. infecting tomato.
Day 2: February 20, 2025 (Thursday)
Day 2: February 20, 2025 (Thursday)
Theme: 04 Climate change on dynamics of pests and diseases forecasting
Theme: 04 Climate change on dynamics of pests and diseases forecasting
Brief Biodata
Brief Biodata
Dr. Ravindra Chandra Joshi
Dr. Ravindra Chandra Joshi
Affiliation : PAASE Senior Consultant, Philippine Rice Research Institute, Philippines Ambassador
Affiliation : PAASE Senior Consultant, Philippine Rice Research Institute, Philippines Ambassador
Title : Impact of elevated carbon dioxide on host plant, insect pest and natural enemies interactions
Title : Impact of elevated carbon dioxide on host plant, insect pest and natural enemies interactions
Dr. Jagdish Jaba
Dr. Jagdish Jaba
Affiliation : Scientist & Lead- Entomology, ICRISAT, Hyderabad, India
Affiliation : Scientist & Lead- Entomology, ICRISAT, Hyderabad, India
Title : Dynamics of Weather and Disease in High-Value Agri-Horticultural Crops in the Southern Hills (Nilgiris).
Title : Dynamics of Weather and Disease in High-Value Agri-Horticultural Crops in the Southern Hills (Nilgiris).
Dr. R. Viswanathan
Dr. R. Viswanathan
Affiliation : Director, ICAR- IISR, Lucknow
Affiliation : Director, ICAR- IISR, Lucknow
Title : Sustainable crop production through disease resistance in sugarcane.
Title : Sustainable crop production through disease resistance in sugarcane.
Brief Biodata
Brief Biodata
Dr. Amalendu Ghosh
Dr. Amalendu Ghosh
Affiliation : Senior Scientist, Advanced Centre for Plant Virology, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi 02.
Affiliation : Senior Scientist, Advanced Centre for Plant Virology, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi 02.
Title : Deciphering the relationship of thrips Orthotospovirus for sustainable management.
Title : Deciphering the relationship of thrips Orthotospovirus for sustainable management.
Dr P. Nallathambi
Dr P. Nallathambi
Affiliation : Principal Scientist (Plant Pathology), ICAR-IARI, Regional Station, Welligton.
Affiliation : Principal Scientist (Plant Pathology), ICAR-IARI, Regional Station, Welligton.
Title : Dynamics of Weather and Disease in High-Value Agri-Horticultural Crops in the Southern Hills (Nilgiris).
Title : Dynamics of Weather and Disease in High-Value Agri-Horticultural Crops in the Southern Hills (Nilgiris).
Theme: 05 Biological, botanical, biorational, chemical ecology and IPM approaches for sustaining plant health
Theme: 05 Biological, botanical, biorational, chemical ecology and IPM approaches for sustaining plant health
Dr. Kesavan Subaharan
Dr. Kesavan Subaharan
Affiliation : Principal Scientist & Head DGCU, ICAR-NBAIR, Bengaluru, India.
Affiliation : Principal Scientist & Head DGCU, ICAR-NBAIR, Bengaluru, India.
Title : Chemoecological approaches for pest management: A path forward for India.
Title : Chemoecological approaches for pest management: A path forward for India.
Dr. G. Sivakumar
Dr. G. Sivakumar
Affiliation : Principal Scientists & Project Coordinator AICRP-Biocontrol, ICAR-NBAIR, Bengaluru
Affiliation : Principal Scientists & Project Coordinator AICRP-Biocontrol, ICAR-NBAIR, Bengaluru
Title : Role of microbial biocontrol agents for the sustainable management of crop pests in agriculture
Title : Role of microbial biocontrol agents for the sustainable management of crop pests in agriculture
Keynote Speaker : Dr. Senthil Nathan
Keynote Speaker : Dr. Senthil Nathan
Affiliation : Professor and Head Principal Investigator, Sri Paramakalyani Centre for Excellence in Environmental Sciences, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Alwarkurichi 627 412.
Affiliation : Professor and Head Principal Investigator, Sri Paramakalyani Centre for Excellence in Environmental Sciences, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Alwarkurichi 627 412.
Title : Green Pesticides—A Viable Solution Against Detrimental Insect Pests and Diseases.
Title : Green Pesticides—A Viable Solution Against Detrimental Insect Pests and Diseases.
Dr. Robert Spooner
Dr. Robert Spooner
Affiliation : Associate Professor in Applied Entomology. Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment and School of Science, Western Sydney University.
Affiliation : Associate Professor in Applied Entomology. Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment and School of Science, Western Sydney University.
Title : Novel Botanical Insecticides from Australian flora?.
Title : Novel Botanical Insecticides from Australian flora?.
Dr. Davide Spadaro
Dr. Davide Spadaro
Affiliation : Full Professor, Dept. Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences (DISAFA), University of Torino, Italy.
Affiliation : Full Professor, Dept. Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences (DISAFA), University of Torino, Italy.
Title : Use of essential oils and biocontrol agents for postharvest disease control and their effect on the fruit microbiome.
Title : Use of essential oils and biocontrol agents for postharvest disease control and their effect on the fruit microbiome.
Dr. Lourena Maxwell
Dr. Lourena Maxwell
Affiliation : Scientist (Plant Pathology), World Vegetable center, Taiwan.
Affiliation : Scientist (Plant Pathology), World Vegetable center, Taiwan.
Title : Biocontrol Strategies for Soilborne Disease Management.
Title : Biocontrol Strategies for Soilborne Disease Management.
Dr. Lingaraju Sattigarahalli
Dr. Lingaraju Sattigarahalli
Affiliation : ICAR-Professor Emeritus, Department of Plant pathology
Affiliation : ICAR-Professor Emeritus, Department of Plant pathology
University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad-580 005, India
Title : Nematode disease complex and their Management
Title : Nematode disease complex and their Management
Theme: 06 IoT and bioinformatics approaches in pests and diseases management
Theme: 06 IoT and bioinformatics approaches in pests and diseases management
Brief Biodata
Brief Biodata
Keynote Speaker : Dr.Michael Gomez Selvaraj
Keynote Speaker : Dr.Michael Gomez Selvaraj
Affiliation : Senior Scientist-Digital Agriculture│ Crop Nutrition and Health.
Affiliation : Senior Scientist-Digital Agriculture│ Crop Nutrition and Health.
Title : Harnessing AI-Enhanced Phenomics for sustainable Crop Improvement : Insights from the Alliance of Biodiversity International and CIAT
Title : Harnessing AI-Enhanced Phenomics for sustainable Crop Improvement : Insights from the Alliance of Biodiversity International and CIAT
Dr. R. Selvarajan
Dr. R. Selvarajan
Affiliation : Director, ICAR-NRCB, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India.
Affiliation : Director, ICAR-NRCB, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India.
Title : Artificial Intelligence in disease detection and management.
Title : Artificial Intelligence in disease detection and management.
Brief Biodata
Brief Biodata
Dr. A. Rameshsundar
Dr. A. Rameshsundar
Affiliation : Principal Scientist (Plant Pathology), Head, Division of Crop Protection, ICAR-SBI, Coimbatore.
Affiliation : Principal Scientist (Plant Pathology), Head, Division of Crop Protection, ICAR-SBI, Coimbatore.
Title : Shifting paradigms in understanding plant disease resistance – from gene-to-gene concept to the era of Omics applications.
Title : Shifting paradigms in understanding plant disease resistance – from gene-to-gene concept to the era of Omics applications.
Dr. C. Sekar
Dr. C. Sekar
Affiliation : Department of Bioelectronics & Biosensors School of Physical Sciences, Alagappa University, Karaikudi
Affiliation : Department of Bioelectronics & Biosensors School of Physical Sciences, Alagappa University, Karaikudi
Title : Monitoring pest controlling formulations using non-enzymatic nano-electrochemical sensors
Title : Monitoring pest controlling formulations using non-enzymatic nano-electrochemical sensors
Dr. T. Venkatesan
Dr. T. Venkatesan
Affiliation : Principal Scientist & Head, Division of Genomic Resources, ICAR-NBAIR, Bengaluru
Affiliation : Principal Scientist & Head, Division of Genomic Resources, ICAR-NBAIR, Bengaluru
Title : RNAi - It's time to silence the insect pest, Let's make a road map.
Title : RNAi - It's time to silence the insect pest, Let's make a road map.
Dr N Kumarappan
Dr N Kumarappan
Affiliation : Chair IEEE CIS Madras Chapter, Immediate past Chair IEEE Madras Section.
Affiliation : Chair IEEE CIS Madras Chapter, Immediate past Chair IEEE Madras Section.
Title : IoT-based system of prevention and control for crop diseases and insect pests
Title : IoT-based system of prevention and control for crop diseases and insect pests
Theme: 07 Novel molecules, formulations and nanotech discoveries in pests and diseases management
Theme: 07 Novel molecules, formulations and nanotech discoveries in pests and diseases management
Brief Biodata
Brief Biodata
Keynote Speaker : Dr Subramanian K S
Keynote Speaker : Dr Subramanian K S
Affiliation : Scientific Advisor, Nanotechnology Centre, Coromandel International Limited, Coimbatore, India.
Affiliation : Scientific Advisor, Nanotechnology Centre, Coromandel International Limited, Coimbatore, India.
Title : Nano-Enabled Technologies for Effective Plant Protection.
Title : Nano-Enabled Technologies for Effective Plant Protection.
Dr Kumaran Nagalingam
Dr Kumaran Nagalingam
Affiliation : Senior Research Scientist,Team Leader, CSIRO Health and Biosecurity, Ecosciences.
Affiliation : Senior Research Scientist,Team Leader, CSIRO Health and Biosecurity, Ecosciences.
Title : The Future of Plant protection: Harnessing genomics-based approaches that align with the One Health framework.
Title : The Future of Plant protection: Harnessing genomics-based approaches that align with the One Health framework.
Dr. N. Vigneshwaran
Dr. N. Vigneshwaran
Affiliation : Principal Scientist (Agricultural Microbiology), ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology, Mumbai-400 019
Affiliation : Principal Scientist (Agricultural Microbiology), ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology, Mumbai-400 019
Title : Nanoformulations: Enhancing Efficacy and Ensuring Quality Control for Improved Crop Management
Title : Nanoformulations: Enhancing Efficacy and Ensuring Quality Control for Improved Crop Management
Brief Biodata
Brief Biodata
Dr. D. Saravanakumar
Dr. D. Saravanakumar
Affiliation : Professor (Plant Pathology), The University of the West Indies.
Affiliation : Professor (Plant Pathology), The University of the West Indies.
Title : Strategies for Sustainable Management of Plant Health: Plant Pathology Perspectives.
Title : Strategies for Sustainable Management of Plant Health: Plant Pathology Perspectives.
Brief Biodata
Brief Biodata
Dr. C. Sekar
Dr. C. Sekar
Affiliation : Department of Bioelectronics & Biosensors School of Physical Sciences, Alagappa University, Karaikudi
Affiliation : Department of Bioelectronics & Biosensors School of Physical Sciences, Alagappa University, Karaikudi
Title : Monitoring pest controlling formulations using non-enzymatic nano-electrochemical sensors.
Title : Monitoring pest controlling formulations using non-enzymatic nano-electrochemical sensors.
Theme: 08 Productive insects, pollinators, mushrooms, decomposers and their value added products
Theme: 08 Productive insects, pollinators, mushrooms, decomposers and their value added products
Brief Biodata
Brief Biodata
Dr. V. P. Sharma
Dr. V. P. Sharma
Affiliation : Director of Mushroom Research, Solan, India.
Affiliation : Director of Mushroom Research, Solan, India.
Title : Mushroom industry in India: Current status, challenges and future prospects.
Title : Mushroom industry in India: Current status, challenges and future prospects.
Dr. J. Stanley
Dr. J. Stanley
Affiliation : Principal Scientist (Entomology), ICAR-IIMR, Hyderabad, India.
Affiliation : Principal Scientist (Entomology), ICAR-IIMR, Hyderabad, India.
Title : Non-Apis Bee Pollinators: Their Conservation in agricultural ecosystem.
Title : Non-Apis Bee Pollinators: Their Conservation in agricultural ecosystem.
Dr. Pardeep K. Chhuneja
Dr. Pardeep K. Chhuneja
Affiliation : Dean (Agriculture) & RIMT University
Affiliation : Dean (Agriculture) & RIMT University
Former Dean (PGS)& Head (Entomology), PAU
Title : The Buzz on Innovation: Harnessing Non-Conventional Benefits from Bees and Beekeeping beyond Honey
Title : The Buzz on Innovation: Harnessing Non-Conventional Benefits from Bees and Beekeeping beyond Honey
Dr. S. Gandhi Doss
Dr. S. Gandhi Doss
Affiliation : Director, Central Sericultural Research &Training Institute, Manandavadi Road, Srirampura, Mysuru - 570 008, Karnataka
Affiliation : Director, Central Sericultural Research &Training Institute, Manandavadi Road, Srirampura, Mysuru - 570 008, Karnataka
Title : Sericulture: An industry for the upliftment of socio economic status
Title : Sericulture: An industry for the upliftment of socio economic status
Dr. K.M. Ponnuvel
Dr. K.M. Ponnuvel
Affiliation : Scientist-D, Central Sericultural Research & Training Institute, Mananthavadi Road, Sriramapura, Mysuru, Karnataka
Affiliation : Scientist-D, Central Sericultural Research & Training Institute, Mananthavadi Road, Sriramapura, Mysuru, Karnataka
Title : RECENT STRATEGIES FOR DIAGNOSING NOSEMA), THE CAUSATIVE AGENT OF PEBRINE DISEASE IN SILKWORM
Title : RECENT STRATEGIES FOR DIAGNOSING NOSEMA), THE CAUSATIVE AGENT OF PEBRINE DISEASE IN SILKWORM
Brief Biodata
Brief Biodata
Dr. S. Vikineswary
Dr. S. Vikineswary
Affiliation : Honorary Professor, University Malaya, Malaysia.
Affiliation : Honorary Professor, University Malaya, Malaysia.
Title : Fungi Our Silent Partners in Resilient Agriculture.
Title : Fungi Our Silent Partners in Resilient Agriculture.
Dr. C. Sankaranarayanan
Dr. C. Sankaranarayanan
Affiliation : Principal Scientist (Nematology) Crop Protection Division ICAR-Sugarcane Breeding Institute. Coimbatore
Affiliation : Principal Scientist (Nematology) Crop Protection Division ICAR-Sugarcane Breeding Institute. Coimbatore
Title : Entomopathogenic nematodes in pest control: From laboratory to commercialization
Title : Entomopathogenic nematodes in pest control: From laboratory to commercialization
Theme: 09 Nutritional, physiological and agronomic practices for improved IPDM
Theme: 09 Nutritional, physiological and agronomic practices for improved IPDM
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Srinivasan Ramasamy
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Srinivasan Ramasamy
Affiliation : Flagship Program Leader for Safe and Sustainable Value Chain Lead Entomologist, World Vegetable Center, Taiwan.
Affiliation : Flagship Program Leader for Safe and Sustainable Value Chain Lead Entomologist, World Vegetable Center, Taiwan.
Title : Sustainable Pest Management Strategies: Bridging Science and Practice for Profitable Vegetable Farming.
Title : Sustainable Pest Management Strategies: Bridging Science and Practice for Profitable Vegetable Farming.
Dr. Arun K. Shanker
Dr. Arun K. Shanker
Affiliation : Principal Scientist (Plant Physiology), Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (CRIDA) in Hyderabad, India.
Affiliation : Principal Scientist (Plant Physiology), Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (CRIDA) in Hyderabad, India.
Title : Chlorophyll Fluorescence and Photosystem II Dynamics under
Title : Chlorophyll Fluorescence and Photosystem II Dynamics under
Plant–Pathogen Interactions: Tools for Early Detection and Integrated
Plant–Pathogen Interactions: Tools for Early Detection and Integrated
Management
Management
Day 3: February 21, 2025 (Friday)
Day 3: February 21, 2025 (Friday)
Theme: 10 Stakeholders interface and contribution towards one health
Theme: 10 Stakeholders interface and contribution towards one health
Theme: CT 11 Policy regulations and ethical practices in plant protection
Theme: CT 11 Policy regulations and ethical practices in plant protection
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