Keynote addresses (updating going on )

• Delivered Keynote address on “Healthy Plants protect Healthy Humans life” to the First “International Conference on Food Security and Rural Livelihood” jointly organized by the All India Agriculture Student Association and Faculty of Agriculture of Annamalai University, Chithambaram, Tamil Nadu, India during 3 - 4 January 2020.

Panelist in South Asia forum on "Climate Action and Food systems Transformations towards Food Security" held at the Intercontinental Dhaka, during 16-18 April, 2024 . Presented a Flash talk and then served as a panel member as well as Moderator of a session on : Communication, Education, Research and outreach" organized by Michigan State University, USA and Farming Future Bangladesh.

Panelist in Webinars 

• Panelist for the webinar on “Building sustainable, Resilient and Nutritionally enhanced Food Systems through Home Gardens in Developing Countries” organized on the celebration of the World Food Prize side event by College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Michigan State University, USA and delivered a speech on “Multifunctional Home Gardens provide diverse food and other benefits towards food and nutritional security” on 14.10.2020 

• Panelist for the webinar on the celebration of World Science Day on the theme of “Lets apply the Science to rebuild the Nation” and presented a speech on “Engagement of Students in Research” organized by National Science Foundation, and Open University of Sri Lanka on 20.11.2020 

a) Selected Research papers published in International Journals (updating going on )

•  Thiruchchelvan, N., Thirukkumaran, G. and Mikunthan, G. 2021. ‘Mass production of the nematode Acrobeloides longiuterus using Tribolium castaneum and artificial solid media’, Ruhuna Journal of Science. 12 (1), pp.14-25. DOI: 10.4038/rjs.v12i1.96.

• Thiruchchelvan, N., Thirukkumaran, G., Edgington, S., Buddie, A. and Mikunthan, G. 2021. ‘Morphological characteristics and insect killing potential of a soil dwelling nematode Acrobeloides cf. longiuterus from Sri Lanka’, Plant Protection. 5(1), pp. 1-11. DOI: 10.33804/pp.005.01.3512

•  Nivethika, A., and Mikunthan, G. 2016. In-vitro assessment of antifungal activity of Aloe vera leaf powder extracts against banana pseudostem rot fungi, Marasmiellus spp. Journal of Dry zone Agriculture, 2 (1), 19-24.

• Thiruchchelvan, N., Thirukkumaran, G. and Mikunthan, G. 2013. Banana stem rot disease; causal agent, (Marasmiellus sp.), host range and selection of low cost media for its cultivation, Journal of National Products and Plant Resources, 3(2): 97-104.

• Thio Desiya Kayalvily, Jegathambigai, V., Karunaratne, M.D,S,D., Arne Svinningen, Mikunthan, G. 2012, Prevalance of Erwinia soft rot affecting cut foliage, Dracaena sanderiana ornamental industry and solution towards its management, Communications of  Agricultural  and Applied Biological Science, 77(3), 265-277.

• Karthiga, S, Jegathambigai, V., Karunaratne, M.D,S,D., Arne Svinningen, Mikunthan, G. 2012, Snails and slugs damaging the cut foliage, Cordyline fruticosa and use of biorationals towards their management,  Communications of Agricultural and Applied Biological Science, 77(3), 601-698

• Svinningen, A.E, Rasni, K.P., Jegathambigai, V. Karunaratne, M.D.S.D., and Mikunthan, G. 2011. Efficacy of Curcuma aeruginosa rhizome and Adhathoda vesica plant extracts on red spider mite, Tetranychus urticae in Livistona rotundifolia, Communications in Agricultural and Applied Biological Sciences, 75(3): 391 - 397 

• Ahalya Segarajah, Mikunthan Gunasingham and Murugananthan Kalamathy. 2011. Antibacterial activity of leaf extracts of Gymnema sylvestre (R.Br.) Medicinal Plants. 3(2): 139-143 (International Journal of Phytomedicines and Related Industries - An official publication of Society for Conservation and Resource Development of Medicinal Plants) 

• Ahalya Segarajah and Mikunthan Gunasingham. 2011. Insecticidal properties of Gymnema sylvestre R.Br. against the storage pest, Tribolium castaneum Herbst. Medicinal Plants. 3(1): 65-69 (International Journal of Phytomedicines and Related Industries - An official publication  of Society for Conservation and Resource Development of Medicinal Plants) 

• Sviningen, A.E., Jegathambigai, V. and Mikunthan, G. 2010. Nomuraea rileyi : A plausible fungi selectively controlling lepidopteran, Paraponyx stratiota L. damaging queen palm (Livistona rotundifolia) Communications in Agricultural and Applied Biological Sciences, 75(3): 27 - 293 

• Sviningen, A.E., Jegathambigai, V. and Mikunthan, G. 2010. Nomuraea rileyi : A plausible fungi selectively controlling lepidopteran, Paraponyx stratiota L. damaging queen palm (Livistona rotundifolia), Communications in Agricultural and Applied Biological Sciences, 75(3): 279 - 293

• Mikunthan, G. and Manjunatha, M. 2010. Fusarium species: acaropathogenic fungi as potential control agents against coconut mite, Aceria guerreronis,  M.W.Sabalis & J.Bruin (eds.) Trends in Acarology, 445-447

• Mikunthan, G. and Manjunatha, M. 2010. Effect of monocrotophos and the acaropathogen, Fusarium semitectum, on the broad mite, Polyphagotarsonemus latus, and its predator Amblyseius ovalis in the field, M.W.Sabalis & J.Bruin (eds.) Trends in Acarology, 489-492.

• Mikunthan, G. and Manjunatha, M. 2010. Compatibility of pesticides with the acaropathogenic fungus, Fusarium semitectum, M.W.Sabalis & J.Bruin (eds.) Trends in Acarology, 493-494.

• Mikunthan, G. and Manjunatha, M. 2008. Impact of habitat manipulation on mycopathogen, Fusarium semitectum to control Scirtothrips dorsalis and Polyphagotarsonemus latus of chilli, BioControl, 53: 403-412. 

• Jegathambigai, V., Karunaratne, M.D.S.D., Arne Svinningen and Mikunthan, G. 2008. Bio control of Root-Knot Nematode, Meloidogyne incognita damaging Queen palm, Livistona rotundifolia using Trichoderma species, Communications in Agricultural and Applied Biological Sciences, 73/4: 681-687 

• Jegathambigai, V., Karunaratne, M.D.S.D., Arne Svinningen and Mikunthan, G. 2008. Potential of Trichoderma species on Helminthosporium causing leaf spot on cane palm, Chrysalidocarpus lutescens, Communications in Agricultural and Applied Biological Sciences, 73/2: 207 - 216 

• Thurkathipana, N. and Mikunthan, G. 2008. Eco-friendly management of hadda beetle using Beauveria bassiana in brinjal, Communications in Agricultural and Applied Biological Sciences, 73/3: 597-602 

• Mikunthan, G. and Manjunatha, M. 2006. Fusarium semitectum, a potential mycopathogen against thrips and mites in chilli, Capsicum annuum, Communications in Agricultural and Applied Biological Sciences, 71(2b): 449-463. 

• Mikunthan, G. and Manjunatha, M. 2006. Pathogenicity of Fusarium semitectum against crop pests and its bio safety to non-target organisms, Communications in Agricultural and Applied Biological Sciences, 71(2b): 465-473 

• Mikunthan, G. 1997. First report of web blotch of peanut caused by Phoma arachidicola in the dry zone of Sri Lanka. Plant Disease, [ Journal of American Phytopathological Society ] 81(7): 832-833.

• Mikunthan, G. 1995. Effect of some fungicides on Metarrhizium sp. Sorok: An entomopathogen on insect pests of rice and pulses. International Rice Research Notes, 20(3): 24-25. 

b)   Research papers at International Symposia/Conferences (updating going on ):

• Karthika, T., Thiruchchelvan, N. and Mikunthan, G. 2020. Eco-Friendly Management of Banana Anthracnose (Colletotrichum musae) Using Bio-Rationals, 6th International Conference on Dry zone Agriculture, held on 03-04 December, 2020. p70

• Jathukula, L.  and Mikunthan, G. 2020. Efficacy of an Entomopathogenic Fungus, Lecanicillium lecanii as a Bio-control Agent against Bemisia tabaci on Hygrophila corymbosa, 6th  International Conference on Dry zone Agriculture, held on 03-04 December, 2020. p71

• Sujavanthi, L. Nirosha, A. and Mikunthan, G. 2020. Effect of Plant Extracts on Root Knot Nematode Meloidogyne incognita (Kofoid & White) Chitwood in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 6th International Conference on Dry zone Agriculture, held on 03-04 December, 2020. p73

• Thiruchchelvan, N., Thirukkumaran, G. and Mikunthan, G. 2019. Production of insect-killing nematode, Acadobeloides longiuterus: using insect host and artificial media, International Conference on Agriculture and Food Security, held on 08-09 August, 2019, at Global Towers Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka p 17

• Varnika, S. Pakeerathan, K, Thanusha, K. and Mikunthan, G. 2019. Potential of selected bio-rationals and locally available materials for the eco-friendly management of Parthenium hysterophorus, International Conference on Agriculture and Food Security, held on 08-09 August, 2019, at Global Towers Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka p 06

• Denisiya, A.M. and Mikunthan, G. 2017. Application of Mycorrhizae isolated from Cymbidium bicolor to the roots of chilli (Caspicum annuum) and onion (Allium cepa) to improve their productivity, 3rd International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture held on 1-2 November, 2017. p.59

• Thenuvathany, B. Sathiyaseelan, V. and Mikunthan, G. 2017. Morphology of medicinal plant, Mollugo cerviana and its growth potential in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka, 3rd International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture held on 1-2 November, 2017. p.58

• Sharjana, K. and Mikunthan, G. 2017. Distribution, infestation and occurrence of Noorda blitealis Wlk. and Gitona distigma (Meigen) in Moringa oleifera Lam. in the home gardens of the Jaffna district, Sri Lanka, 3rd International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture held on 1-2 November, 2017. p.80

• Tharmili, Y., Mikunthan, G., Jegathambigai, V. and Svinningen, A. 2017. Management of root rot caused by Curvularia sp. on Ludwigia repens using biological agents, 3rd International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture held on 1-2 November, 2017. p.86

• Gobinantha, S. and Mikunthan, G. 2017. Natural occurrence of acaropathogenic fungus, Rhizopus sp. on Oligonychus sp damaging Gliricidia leaves and the effect of pesticides on its existence, 3rd International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture held on 1-2 November, 2017. p.87

• Kishojini, P., Pakeerathan, K. and Mikunthan, G. 2017. Parthenium based composting: An approach to minimize the existing weed population in Northern Province of Sri Lanka, 3rd International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture held on 1-2 November, 2017. p.101

• Niroja, M., Niranjan, K. and Mikunthan, G. 2017. Suitability of some organic wastes as substrates to promote oyster and milky mushrooms, 3rd International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture held on 1-2 November, 2017. p.102

• Nirosha, A., Rajeshkanna, S. and Mikunthan, G. 2017. Effect of oil cakes and garlic aqueous based formulations of Trichoderma viride on management of Meloidogyne incognita in chilli, The 4th International Conference on Agriculture and Forestry 2017 held on 24-25 August, 2017 p.42

• Piratheepa, J. and Mikunthan, G. 2016. Evaluation of different green leaf manures against onion stem and bulb nematode (Ditylenchus dipsaci) and bulb nematode (Rhizoglypus sp.), International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture, held on 15-16 December 2016.p43

• Malinda Kumarasinha, Jayatilleke, B. G., Prasad Senadheera, Jayantha Wattavidanage, Pradeepa Perera, Vaidyashekhare, M. B, Mikunthan, G. and Uma Coomaraswamy. 2016. m-Learning for empowering women farming community in Sri Lanka by facilitating lifelong learning, Asian Association of Open Universities Annual Conference 2016 held on 26-29 October, 2016 and Manila, Philippines.

• Premsuja, V., Svinningen, A., Mikunthan G. and Jegathambigai, V. 2016. Efficacy of Bacillus thuringiensis on larvae of Junonia atlites damaging Hygrophila difformis and its on farm method of small scale production, 68th International Symposium on Crop Protection, held in Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, University of Ghent, Belgium, 17 May 2016, p118. 

• Sathiyakala, K. and Mikunthan, G. 2016. Diversity of bee visitors of cucurbit crops (Cucurbitaceae) in home gardens of Jaffna district, International Conference on Agriculture and Forestry -2016 held on 1-3 June 2016 Manila, Philippines, p88.

• Premsuja, V., Mikunthan, G., Jegathambigai, V. and Svinningen, A.E. 2015. Coir dust extract as a cost effective culture medium in multiplication of Bacillus thuringiensis against Aedes aegypti. Proceedings of the International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna on 15-16 October 2015, p63.

• Nivethika, V. and Mikunthan, G. 2015. Determination of antifungal activity of Aloe vera leaf powder extracts against banana pseudostem rot fungi, Marasmiellus. Proceedings of the International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna on 15-16 October 2015. p52

• Sathyakala, K. and Mikunthan, G. 2015. Bee Diversity and Floral Hosts in the Home Gardens of Jaffna District. Proceedings of the International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna on 15-16 October 2015. p36

• Emerson, F. L. and Mikunthan, G. 2015. Production of bio agent, Trichoderma viride using liquid wastes and other substrates. Proceedings of the International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna held on 15-16 October 2015. p53.

• Nivethika, V. and Mikunthan, G. 2015. In-vitro Assessment of Aloe vera gel as a bio preservative of papaya fruits. Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Agriculture and Forestry held on 10-12 June, 2015 at Colombo, Sri Lanka Pp: 57.

• Sathyakala, K. and Mikunthan, G. 2015. Determination of Flower Biology of Underexploited Pollinator Attracting Vegetable, Luffa cylindrica (L.) Growing in Home Gardens of Jaffna. Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Agriculture and Forestry held on 10-12 June, 2015 at Colombo, Sri Lanka p14.

• Nivethika, V. and Mikunthan, G. 2015. Evaluation of Aloe vera herbal leaf gel as a bio preservative of fruits of Ampalavi mango. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions (iPURSE–2015) held on 5 November 2015 at Peradeniya p 349

• Nivethika, V. and Mikunthan, G. 2015. In vitro assessment of Aloe vera gel as a bio preservation of Karuththakolumban mango fruits. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Traditional Medicine–2015 held on 10-12 December 2015 p104 

• Keerthika Kanagaratnam, Kandiah Pakeerathan and Gunasingham Mikunthan, 2014. Present status of pesticide usage and level of awareness among farmers in Jaffna Peninsula, 1st Ruhuna International Science and Technology conference, held on 22-23 January, 2014. p86

• Piragalathan, A., Pakeerathan, K. and Mikunthan, G. 2014. Efficacy of different bio rationals against papaya mealybug Paracoccus marginatus (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae), 1st Ruhuna International Science and Technology conference, held on 22-23 January, 2014. p97

• Vigitha, N. Pakeerathan, K. and Mikunthan, G. 2014. In vitro screening of Trichoderma species against (Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cepae) and (Colletotrichum gloeosporioides) on red onion in Jaffna, 1st Ruhuna International Science and Technology conference, held on 22-23 January, 2014. p104

• Suvanthini Shanmugaratnam, Shyama Thurairatnam and Gunasingham Mikunthan, 2014. Cultivation possibilities of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) to promote as a medicinal crop in Jaffna district, 1st Ruhuna International Science and Technology conference, held on 22-23 January, 2014. p117.  

• Suvanthini, S. and Mikunthan, G. 2012. Efficacy of Withania somnifera (Dunal) extracts against Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) and Callosobruchus chinensis (L.) in stored grains in Sri Lanka, Proceeding of International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment held on 29 November, 2012. p134-136.

• Amirthaveni, V., Pakeerathan, K., Thirukkumaran, G. and Mikunthan, G. 2012.   Parasitic potential host-range of Cuscuta sp. and its impact on Allium cepa L. grown in Jaffna, Proceeding of International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment, held on 29 November, 2012. p130-133.

• Thiruchchelvan, N., Pakeerathan, K., Thirukkumaran, G. and Mikunthan, G. 2012. Evaluation and selection of the most cost effective media for in vitro cultivation of banana stem rot fungus, Marasmiellus sp. Proceeding of International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment, held on 29 November, 2012. p119-121.

• Suvanthini, S. and Mikunthan, G. 2012. Efficacy of Withania somnifera (Dunal) extracts against Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) and Callosobruchus chinensis (L.) in stored grains in Sri Lanka, Proceeding of International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment held on 29 November, 2012. p134-136.

• Navaneethan, T. and Mikunthan, G. 2009. Small scale production of entomopathogenic fungi using low cost technology, Proceedings of Entomology Society of Manitoba, University of Manitoba, Canada, 65, p65. 

• Ahalya, S. Mikunthan, G. and Murugananthan, K. 2009. Antibacterial properties of Gymnema sylvestre (R.Br.) against selected human pathogenic bacteria, 2nd International Symposium on Medicinal and Nutraceutical plants, held between 25-27 November 2009 at AIIMS, New Delhi, India, p40

• Ahalya, S. and Mikunthan, G. 2009. Evaluation of insecticidal activity of the medicinal plant, Gymnema sylvestre (R.Br.) against Tribolium castaneum Herbst, 2nd International Symposium on Medicinal and Nutraceutical plants, held between 25-27 November 2009 at AIIMS, New Delhi, India, p42 

• Thurkathipana, N. and Mikunthan, G. 2008. Daily key household waste from Sri Lanka convert into a potential substrate to mass produce Beauveria bassiana, a paper presented at the 23rd International conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management held at Philadelphia, PA USA during 30th March - 2nd April, 2008, p1069-1073.   

• Arne Svinningen, Jegathambigai, C., Karunaratne, M.D.S.D., and Mikunthan, G. 2008. Potential of mycopathogens to organically manage root borer, Parapoynx stratiotata L. damaging Livistona rotundifolia L. industry, a research paper presented at BRASSICA 2008, Norwagian University of Agricultural Sciences, Norway held in September, 2008.

• Arne Svinningen, Jegathambigai, C., Karunaratne, M.D.S.D., and Mikunthan, G. 2008. Eisenia foetida: A Potential Soil Dweller to Recycle Ornamental Industrial Foliage Wastes in to Compost, a research paper presented at BRASSICA 2008, Norwagian University of Agricultural Sciences, Norway held in September, 2008.

• Mikunthan, G. and Piratheeban, S. 2007. Performance of epigeic earthworm species in different solid compost making, presented at the 22nd International conference on Solid waste technology and management held at Philadelphia, PA USA during March 18-21, 2007 (ISSN 1091-8043) (Organized by the Journal of Solid waste Technology and Management)

• Piratheban, A. and Mikunthan, G. 2006. “Suppressive effect of neem leaves on barnyard earthworm, Eisenia foetida”, a paper presented at a workshop on “Neem Research in Sri Lanka: Current Trends and Future Prospects” on 3 – 4 August, 2006 at National Science Foundation, Sri Lanka.

• Mikunthan, G. 2006. Green belt: Plant buffer zone to resist tsunami along with the coastal region of Northern Sri Lanka, a paper presented at the International Conference on Humid Tropical Ecosystems: Changes, Challenges, Opportunities organized by National MAB Committee, Sri Lanka in collaboration with International MAB Secretariat, UNESCO, Paris during 4-9 December 2006, Sri Lanka.

• Mikunthan, G. and Manjunatha, M. 2005. Isolation of entomopathogenic fungi and their pathogenicity against chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis, a paper presented at the VIII International Symposium of Thysanoptera and Tospoviruses held during September 11-15, 2005 at Asilomar Conference Grounds, Montrarey, Callifornia, USA. Abstract published in Journal of Insect Science (www.insectscience.org/7.28/i1536-2442-2007-28.pdf)

• Mikunthan, G. and Manjunatha, M. 2006. “Isolation and pathogenicity of mycopathogen Fusarium sp. against mite, Polyphagotarsonemus latus (Banks) in chilli” a paper presented at the International Symposium at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka on 4-8 July, 2006. 

• Mikunthan, G. and Manjunatha, M. 2006. “Neozygites floridana (Weiser and Muma) Remaud and Keifer, A mycopathogen to control chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood” a paper presented at the International Symposium at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka on 4-8 July, 2006. Full paper was published in the Proceedings. 

• Vakeesan, A. and Mikunthan, G. 2006. “Coconut mite, Aceria guerreronis Keifer Damage and its management in Jaffna district of Sri Lanka” a paper presented at the International Symposium at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka on July 4-8, July, 2006

• Sujanthini, A. and Mikunthan, G. 2006. “Efficacy of Trichoderma spp. against wilt fungus, Sclerotium rolfsii in solanaceae crops ” a paper presented at the International Symposium at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka on July 4-8, July, 2006

c) Research paper presented in National Conference/Symposium (updating going on )

• Majura, Y. Pakeerathan, K, and Mikunthan, G. 2020. In-vitro investigation on efficacy of natural plant extracts to manage rice blast fungus Magnaporthe grisea in organic rice cultivation, Book of abstracts of the 9th Annual Conference and Scientific Sessions of   SSM 2020 Vol. 8, October 23, 2020

• Ovini,I.R, Pakeerathan, K., Pushpanji, K. and Mikunthan G. 2020. Selected plant pathogenic fungal culture filtrates (secondary metabolites) as potential bio-herbicides,  Proceedings of the 9th YSF Symposium – 2020, p190. 

• Sritharan, S., Abeyasekara, A.S.K. and Mikunthan, G. 2017. Wild Kodo millet, Paspalum spp.: a problematic weed in paddy fields of Northern Province, Sri Lanka, National Research Conference and Exhibition on Indigenous Medicine, Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna held on 27-29 January 2017.

• Suntharavathany, N. and Mikunthan, G. 2017. Biodiversity of Medicinal Plants in Selected home gardens in Thenmaradchi region of Northern Province, Sri Lanka, National Research Conference and Exhibition on Indigenous Medicine, Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna held on 27-29 January 2017.

• Sritharan, S., Abeyasekara, A.S.K. and Mikunthan, G. 2017. Impact of early cultural practices on the population of non-native problematic weed, Paspalum scrobiculatum in the paddy fields of Northern Province of Sri Lanka to National conference on Invasive Alien Species – 2017 to be held on 20 January 2017.

• Mikunthan, G. 2016. Home garden: the practical solution for developing sustainable integrated food production systems to enhance household food and nutritional security, NSF Research Summit “Empowered by Research and Innovation”, organized by National Research Foundation, Sri Lanka, held during July 7-8, 2016.

• Mikunthan, G. 2014. Post-war development in Northern Province, presented at the National Conference on Post-war Socio economic development in Northern and Eastern Provinces of Sri Lanka, organized by University Grants Commission, Ministry of Higher Education, held on 13th February 2014. at Taj Samuthra, Colombo 06

• Mikunthan, G.  2013. Ethnobotanical knowledge on Northern Province, presented at the National Symposium on the Biodiversity of the Northern Province organized by the SevaLanka foundation and IUCN, held on 29th-30th April, 2013 at Sewa Lanka office, Jaffna.

• Mikunthan, G. 2013. Prospects in exploring and promoting potential soil organisms towards organic agriculture and to preserve soil biodiversity in Northern Province of Sri Lanka, National Symposium on Soil Biodiversity [Conservation and sustainable use of soil biodiversity in Sri Lanka] held on 10th and 11th December 2013 at Sri Lanka Institute of Technological Studies, Colombo, pp109-114

• Arne Svinningen, Jegathambigai, V., Karunaratne, M.D.S.D. and Mikunthan, G. 2011. Industrial Perspectives of Bioagent, Nomuraea Rileyii Managing Root Borer, Parapoynx Stratiotata L. In Queen Palm, Livistona Rotundifolia  L. Proceedings of the National Symposium on Floriculture Research-2011

• Arne Svinningen, Jegathambigai, V., Karunaratne, M.D.S.D. and Mikunthan, G. 2011. Vermicomposting of Cut-foliage Industrial Wastes: A best approach to recycle Ornamental Foliage Wastes in to Compost. Proceedings of the National Symposium on Floriculture Research-2011

• Jeyakumaran, N. and Mikunthan, G. 2008. Knowledge, Attitude, Practice and Toxicity symptoms associated with pesticide use among farmers in Jaffna district, Sri Lanka, a paper presented at National Annual Scientific Sessions on Ecological Medicine, on 25th October 2008 at OBLT, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, p15 

d)   Research papers published in National Journals 

• Kiyanthy, S. and Mikunthan, G. 2010. Damage of ash weevils (Myllocerus sp.) on neem (Azadiracta indica), other food plants and some aspects of their management, Journal of Dry Zone Agriculture 1(1): 72-80

• Mikunthan, G. and Manjunatha, M. 2006. “Mycopathogens associated with pests of chilli and their pathogenicity against thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis and mite, Polyphagotarsonemus latus”, Tropical Agricultural Research. 18: 163-172 

• Jayaseelan, B. and Mikunthan, G. 2004. Biology of the flea beetle, Scelodonta strigicollis Mots. (Coleoptera: Eumolphidae) on grapevine in the Jaffna district.  Journal of National Science Foundation, Sri Lanka 32 (1&2):35-37. 

• Mikunthan, G. and Wijayagunasegara, H. N. P.1998. Biology of lace bug Diconocoris distanti Drake (Hemiptera: Tingidae) : A pest of black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) in Sri Lanka, Tropical Agricultural Research. 10: 334-343. 

e) Research papers presented/published in Local Journals/ Proceedings (updating going on )

• Sivarajah, K., Alwis, L.M.H.R., Rathnayake, R.M.C.W.M., De Silva, W.A.N.T. and Mikunthan, G. 2012. Identifying and mapping the distribution of selected medicinal plants in Jaffna district. Proceedings of the Research Symposium of Uva Wellasa University held during November 22-23, 2012. p183-185.

• Ahalya, S., Ann Svinningen, Jegathambigai, K. and Mikunthan, G. 2010. Effective utilization of agro waste from floriculture sector on the productivity of queen palm, Livistona rotundifolia, Annual Research Conference held on 15 December 2010 at University of Jaffna, p14.

• Ahalya, S. and Mikunthan, G. 2010. Insecticidal properties of Gymnema sylvestre  R.Br against rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzae, 17th Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association held during 21-2April, 2010, p6 

• Pakeerathan, K. and Mikunthan, G. 2010. Susceptibility of tomato cultivars to  root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita (Kofoid and White) in Jaffna district, 17th Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association held during 21-2April, 2010, p5

• Thileepan, N. and Mikunthan. G. 2009. Application of feasible technique for the production of spawn to promote mushroom cultivation at rural areas, 16th Annual sessions Proceedings of the Jaffna Science Association held during 10-1June, 2009, p56. 

• Mayooran, S. and Mikunthan, G. 2009. Growing epigeic earthworm, Eisenia foetida on different animal manures to promote Vermicomposting in Jaffna, 16th Annual sessions Proceedings of the Jaffna Science Association held during 10-1June, 2009, p48. 

• Nirushanthan, Y. and Mikunthan, G. 2009. Usage and performance assessment of cement bins by selected home gardeners to promote house hold composting, 16th Annual sessions Proceedings of the Jaffna Science Association held during 10-1June, 2009, p47. 

• Kajanthan, T. and Mikunthan, G. 2009. New occurrence of red palm mite, Raoiella indica Hirst as a pest of banana in Jaffna, 16th Annual sessions Proceedings of the Jaffna Science Association held during 10-1June, 2009, p46.

• Tharshani, G. and Mikunthan, G. 2009. Screening of suitable summer cover crops for sustainable management of tomato root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) in Jaffna, 16th Annual sessions Proceedings of the Jaffna Science Association held during 10-1June, 2009, p 45.

• Priyatharsini, A. Tharshani, T. and Mikunthan, G. 2009. A simple cost-effective technique to produce antagonistic fungi, Trichoderma viride using coconut scraping kitchen waste, 16th Annual sessions Proceedings of the Jaffna Science Association held during 10-12 June, 2009, p 44.

• Ahalya, S. and Mikunthan, G. 2009. Study of arthropod fauna associated with a medicinal herb, Gymnema sylvestre and their impact on its productivity in Jaffna, 16th Annual sessions Proceedings of the Jaffna Science Association held during 10-12 June, 2009, p 43. 

• Tharshani, N. and Mikunthan, G. 2009. “Nisha” cyclone alarms threats of Ralstonia solanacearum in Jaffna cultivars, 16th Annual sessions Proceedings of the Jaffna Science Association held during 10-12 June, 2009, p42. 

• Kiyanthy, S. and Mikunthan, G. 2009. New report on infestation of ash weevils, Myllocerus sp. (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) on neem, Azadiracta indica in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 16th Annual sessions Proceedings of the Jaffna Science Association held during 10-12 June, 2009, p41.

• Pakeerathan, K. Tharshani, N. and Mikunthan, G. 2009. Evaluation of Tomato based intercropping system against root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita in Jaffna, 16th Annual sessions Proceedings of the Jaffna Science Association held during 10-12 June, 2009, p40.

• Mikunthan, G. 2008. Possible gene from entomopathogen, Fusarium semitectum to resist sucking pests in transgenic plants, presented at the Vavuniya campus Annual Research Session, held on 11 November 2008, p.9.

• Mikunthan, G. 2008. Suitability of plant and animal wastes in rearing barnyard earthworm, Eisenia foetida, presented at the Vavuniya campus Annual Research Session, held on 11th November 2008, p.9. 

• Mikunthan, G. 2008. Comparison of compatibility with entomopathogenic fungus, Fusarium semitectum, presented at the Vavuniya campus Annual Research Session, held on 11 November 2008, p9.

• Vakeesan, A. and Mikunthan, G. 2008. Host preference of coconut cultivars by Aceria guerreronis Keifer and associated natural enemies in Jaffna, 15th Annual sessions Proceedings of the Jaffna Science Association held on 7-9 May, 2008, p50. 

• Kanitha, R. Nishanthan, T and Mikunthan, G. 2008. Suitability of plant materials and Pleurotus species enhancing mushroom cultivation in Jaffna, 15th Annual sessions Proceedings of the Jaffna Science Association held on 7-9 May, 2008, p62. 

• Mayoori, K., Nishanthan, T and Mikunthan, G. 2008. Biology of Phyllotreta cruciferae (Goeze) (Coleoptera: Crysomelidae) on Gynandropis pentaphylla in Jaffna, 15th Annual sessions Proceedings of the Jaffna Science Association held on 7-9 May, 2008, p63.

• Tharshani, N. and Mikunthan, G. 2008. Pathogenicity and Host-pathogen interaction of Ralstonia solanacearum in Lycopersicon esculentum  in Kandy and Jaffna districts, 15th Annual sessions Proceedings of the Jaffna Science Association held on 7-9 May, 2008, p64.

• Mikunthan, G. and Manjunatha, M. 2005. Incompatibility of systemic insecticide Imidacloprid with Trichoderma viride, 13th Annual sessions Proceedings of the Jaffna Science Association held on 6-8 April 2005. p20.

• Mikunthan, G. and Manjunatha, M. 2005. Effect of some entomopathogenic fungi on barnyard earthworm, Eisenia foetida, 13th Annual sessions Proceedings of the Jaffna Science Association held on 6-8 April 2005. p20.

• Manjunatha, M., Mikunthan, G. and Shubha, S. 2003. Incidence of Archips micaceana (Walker) (Lepidoptera:Tortricidae) on vanilla, Insect Environment. 9(3) : 101-102

• Jayaseelan, B. and Mikunthan, G. 2002.  Effect of some botanical extracts on grapevine adult flea beetle, Scelodonta strigicollis (Coleoptera: Eumolphidae) 10th Annual sessions Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association held on 3-5 April 2002. p22

• Mikunthan, G. and Wijayagunasegara, H. N. P. 2000. Population dynamics and intra plant distribution of lace bug. Diconocoris distanti Drake (Hemiptera : Tingidae) in black pepper in Sri Lanka. 8th Annual sessions Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association held on 6-8 April 2000. p42. 

• Mikunthan, G. and Wijayagunasegara, H. N. P. 2000. Some aspects of management of black pepper lace bug. Diconocoris distanti Drake in Sri Lanka. 8th Annual sessions Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association held on 6-8 April 2000. p41. 

• Latha Nageswaran and Mikunthan, G. 2000. Biology of shoot and fruit borer (Leucinodes orbonalis Guen.) in Brinjal in Jaffna district. 8th Annual sessions Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association held on 6-8 April 2000. p44. 

• Latha Nageswaran and Mikunthan, G. 2000. The study of larval stages of Leucinodes orbonalis (Pyralidae: Lepidoptera) in brinjal (Solanum melongena) 8th Annual sessions Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association held on 6-8 April 2000. p46.   

• Mikunthan, G. and Wijayagunasegara, H. N. P. 1999. A study of flower spike damage on black pepper lace bug. Diconocoris distanti Drake (Hemiptera: Tingidae). 7th Annual sessions Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association held on 7-9 April 1999. p4-5. 

f) Paper (Review) presented at Workshops  (updating going on )

• Mikunthan, G. 2000. Future prospects in Plant protection in northern region of Sri Lanka,” presented at an International Workshop on Education for Democratic Planning in Sri Lanka Project jointly organized by the University of British Columbia, Canada and the University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka held on 12-14 February 2000, and published by The Centre for Human Settlements, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C., Canada V6T 1Z3, 115-127.

• Mikunthan, G. 2010. Marching towards another Green Revolution, Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association, 16(2):  45-55  

g) Books/chapters:  (updating going on )

• Galhena Dissanayake D.H., Gunasingham Mikunthan and Linda Racioppi, 2020. Home gardens as a resilience strategy for enhancing food security and livelihoods in post crisis situations (Chapter 8) In  Home Gardens for Improved Food Security and Livelihoods Eds. Galhena Dissanayake, D. and Karimbhai M. Maredia, 1st Edition, Taylor & Francis Group, Routledge, London, p.238 https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315471778 (ISBN 9781315471778) 

• Mikunthan, G. 2012. Agriculture in the Northern Province: Its heritage, Potential and Prospects, XI Governors’ Conference, Governor’s office, Jaffna, p84.

• Mikunthan, G. 2010. Prospects on the Renewal of Agriculture-Driven livelihood to sustain Peace and Development in Northern Province, Post-war Reconstruction in Sri Lanka: Prospects and Challenges, eds. Dhammika Herath, Kristine Hoglund, Michael Schulz and Kalinga Tudor Silva, International Center for Ethnic Studies, Kandy, Sri Lanka, p183-206.

• Mikunthan, G. 2009. Mighty Mite: Coconut mite, Aceria guerreronis, p89

• Mikunthan, G. 2009. World of Insects: A Guide to students, p143