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Meena B
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Dr Meena B

Female Doctor of Philosophy
Associate Professor | Department of Plant Pathology
Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Tamil Nadu
Expertise: Plant Sciences
ORCID 0000-0002-8197-9024 Scopus 57197977774 Google Scholar ZFchonYAAAAJ
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Professional Recognition

Junior Research Fellowship for pursuing M.Sc. (Agri.) in Plant Pathology – (National Second Rank
1996
TNAU
Hexamer Agricultural Research Foundation Medal or the best M.Sc.(Agri.) student in Plant Pathology
1997
TNAU
M/s Rohne Poulene Agrochemicals award for the best M.Sc. (Agri.) student in Plant Pathology
1997
TNAU
Sri P.S. Jivanna Rao Prize for the best M.Sc.(Agri.) student in Plant Pathology
1997
TNAU
Senior Research Fellowship for pursuing Ph.D. in Plant Pathology
1998
Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology
Prof. Narasimhan Academic Merit Award
1999
Indian Phytopathological Society
Sri S.R.P. Ponnuswamy Chettiar Award and Rolling Shield for the best Ph.D. student of the University
2000
TNAU
Vice-President G.S.Pathak's Award for the best Ph.D. student of the University
2000
TNAU
Founder Chairman Karumuthu Thiyagarajan Chettiar Award for the best Ph.D.student of the University
2000
TNAU
Dr.S.K.Ballal Award for the best Ph.D. student in the Directorate of CPPS
2000
TNAU
Nathenial Memorial Award for the best Ph.D. thesis in Plant Protection including Weed Management
2000
TNAU
Dr.A.Abdul Kareem Award for the best Ph.D. thesis in Plant Products in Plant Protection Studies
2000
TNAU
Janab H.Peer Mohamed of Vandavasi Award for the best Ph.D. thesis in Plant Protection studies
2000
TNAU
Th.K.Muthuswamy Gounder Medal and Shield for the best Ph.D. student of the University
2000
TNAU
Dr.A.N.Puri Prize for the best Ph.D. student in Plant Pathology
2000
TNAU
Dr.K.Ramakrishnan Medal for the best Ph.D. student in Plant Pathology
2000
TNAU
P.R.Verma Award
2000
Indian Society of Mycology and Plant Pathology
Smt. Guman Verma Memorial Best Woman Scientist Award
2001
Indian Society of Mycology and Plant Pathology
Best paper award for the research paper entitled “Exploitation of Pseudomonas fluorescens for the management of major diseases of groundnut” in the National Seminar
2001
TNAU
INSA (Indian National Science Academy) Young Scientist Award
2004
Indian National Science Academy
Best paper award for the research paper entitled “Induction of systemic resistance against die-back and fruit rot of chillies by Pseudomonas fluorescens” in the National Seminar
2005
KAU, Kerala
Tamil Nadu Scientist Award (TANSA) in Agricultural Sciences
2008
Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology
INSA-DFG Fellowship for overseas training
2009
Indian National Science Academy
Best poster presentation award for the research paper entitled “A fast and versatile molecular tool for detection of root (wilt) phytoplasma in coconut palms” in the International Conference on Coconut Biodiversity for Prosperity
2010
CPCRI, Kasaragod, Kerala
TNAU Award for Scientist for the externally funded scheme on “Development of microbial consortia for the management of leaf blight of coconut caused by Lasiodiplodia theobromae
2010
TNAU
NABS Best Woman Scientist Award – 2011
2011
National Academy of Biological Sciences
Fellow Award by the Society for Applied Biotechnology
2012
Society for Applied Biotechnology
NABS Fellow Award
2013
National Academy of Biological Sciences
Best poster award for the research paper entitled “Management of leaf blight disease of Solanum nigrum” in the 21st National Conference on “Tamilal Eyalum Velanmai Ariviyal
2013
Tamil Scientific Organization
Best Paper award for the research paper on “Exploitation of biocontrol agents for the management of root rot disease in medicinal coleus” in the National Seminar on “Microbes and human welfare
2013
Bharathidasan University, Trichy
Best Poster Award for the research paper entitled “Biological management of root rot disease in Coleus forskohlii” in the National Seminar on “Biological Products for Crop, Animal and Human Health – Problems and Prospects
2015
Dept. of Studies in Biotechnology, University of Mysore
Best paper award” in the National Conference on “Agrotechnology and Profitable Marketing of Tropical Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
2017
Society for Conservation and Resource Development of Medicinal Plants, New Delhi & TNAU, Coimbatore
Outstanding Woman Educator and Scholar Award
2017
National Foundation for Entrepreneurship Development “NFED”
Best Popular Article Award” in the Third National Conference on “Agricultural Scientific Tamil
2017
Tamil Scientific Society & TNAU, Coimbatore
Scientist of the Year Award” in the National Conference on “Technological challenges in Social, Environmental and Agricultural Reforms
2017
Green Reap Welfare Society IIRR, Hyderabad
Best Paper Award Summer 2019 - 1st Rank Winner
2019
Novel Research Academy,
Best Scientist Award” in the International Conference on “Environmental, Agricultural, Chemical and Biological Sciences
2020
Centre for Environment & Agricultural Development, Puducherry

Community & Membership

National Academy of Biological Sciences, Chennai
Executive Council Member
Jan 2020
NABS Newsletter
Editorial Committee member
Jan 2020
Indian Society for Plantation Crops, Kasaragod, Kerala
Life Member
Indian Phytopathological Society, New Delhi
Life Member
National Academy of Biological Sciences, Chennai
Life Member
Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Association of India, Anand, Gujarat
Life Member
Society for Applied Biotechnology, Krishnagiri
Life Member
Agricultural Scientific Tamil Society (SciTSA), NeAgricultural Scientific Tamil Society (S
Life Member

Personal Details

Doctor of Philosophy
2000
DESH BHAGAT SCHOOL OF NURSING FATEHGARH
Master of Science
1997
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Bachelor of Science
1994
N/A
Associate Professor
Dec 2004 – Present
Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore | Department of Plant Pathology
Agricultural Sciences
Plant Sciences

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Scholarly Work

Integration of bio agent and fungicides for the management of foliar diseases of groundnut and study of mechanism of ISR
Other
Role: Principal Investigator Grant: CPPS/ALR/PAT/GNT/2020/001
Amount: ₹30
Duration: 2020 – Ongoing
AICRP on Groundnut
Other
Agency: Indian Council of Agricultural Research Role: Principal Investigator Grant: AICRP/PBG/ALR/GNT/018
Amount: ₹50
Duration: 2020 – Ongoing
Evolution of high yielding sesame varieties with resistance to Macrophomina root rot
Other
Role: Co-Principal Investigator Grant: CPBG/VRI/PBG/SES/2019/001
Amount: ₹30
Duration: 2018 – Ongoing
AICRP on Sesame & Niger
Completed
Agency: Indian Council of Agricultural Research Role: Principal Investigator Grant: AICRP/PBG/VRI/SES/021
Amount: ₹50
Duration: 2017 – 2020
AICRP on Groundnut
Completed
Agency: Indian Council of Agricultural Research Role: Principal Investigator Grant: AICRP/PBG/VRI/GNT/017
Amount: ₹50
Duration: 2017 – 2018
Management of root rot Macrophomina phaseolina disease of sesame
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator Grant: CPPS/VRI/PAT/SES/2017/001
Amount: ₹30
Duration: 2017 – 2019
Investigation on conduciveness of aflatoxin development in Indian senna (Cassia angustifolia Vahl.) and its biological management
Other
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Amount: ₹2,745
Duration: 2016 – Ongoing
Integrated disease management of root rot disease in Coleus forskohliIntegrated disease management of root rot disease in Coleus forskohliii
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator Grant: HCBE/CBE/PAT/12/001
Amount: ₹3 Lac
Duration: 2012 – 2015
Management of Alternaria leaf blight disease in Solanum nigrum
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator Grant: HCBE/CBE/PAT/11/001
Amount: ₹3 Lac
Duration: 2011 – 2013
Evaluation of promising sugarcane clones for resistant to smut under artificial conditions
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator Grant: TRRI/SGM/PAT/10/007
Amount: ₹3 Lac
Duration: 2010 – 2013
AICRP on Medicinal and aromatic plants including betelvine
Completed
Agency: Indian Council of Agricultural Research Role: Principal Investigator Grant: AICRP/HOR/CBE/MAP/014
Amount: ₹50
Duration: 2010 – 2016
Management of smut disease in sugarcane using fungicides and biocontrol agents
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator Grant: TRRI/SGM/PAT/10/005
Amount: ₹3 Lac
Duration: 2010 – 2012
Studies on diseases of important medicinal plants and their management Studi
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator
Amount: ₹3 Lac
Duration: 2009 – 2012
Development of microbial consortia for the management of leaf blight of coconut incited by Lasiodiplodia theobromae
Completed
Agency: Indian Council of Agricultural Research Role: Principal Investigator
Amount: ₹5.60 Lac
Duration: 2009 – 2012
Development of biotechnology based tools and methods for early detection and management of root wilt disease of coconut palms in Tamil Nadu
Completed
Agency: Indian Council of Agricultural Research Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Amount: ₹25 Lac
Duration: 2008 – 2011
Survey of root wilt affected coconut trees in Tamil Nadu
Completed
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Amount: ₹8 Lac
Duration: 2007 – 2009
VCS-Mass production of biocontrol agents viz., Trichoderma viride, Pseudomonas fluorescens
Other
Role: Principal Investigator
Amount: ₹1.05 Lac
Duration: 2006 – Ongoing
Studies on the management of leaf blight complex of coconut
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator Grant: DRES/ALR/PAT/06/004
Amount: ₹3 Lac
Duration: 2006 – 2008
Preventing the spread of root wilt disease affected palms in the districts of Tamil Nadu adjoining to Kerala state
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator Grant: DRES/ALR/PAT/05/002
Amount: ₹3 Lac
Duration: 2005 – 2008
Management of basal stem rot disease of coconut
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator
Amount: ₹3 Lac
Duration: 2001 – 2006

IDM Strategy to combat Fusarium-Nematode complex wilt disease in tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa) (PG

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Standardization and development of IDM module for wilt-mematode complex disease in tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa) (PG

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Scholarly Publications

A 45-kDa chitinase purified from pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.) shows antifungal activity

Journal Article
Year: 2000.
Authors: Radhajeyalakshmi, R.; Meena, B.; Thangavelu, R.; Deborah, S.D.; Vidhyasekaran, P.; Velazhahan, R.
Scopus Scopus: 15

Biological control of root rot of groundnut with antagonistic Pseudomonas fluorescens strains

Journal Article
Year: 2001. Volume: 108 , Issue: 4 , Pages: 369-381 .
Scopus Scopus: 22

Role of fluorescent pseudomonads in plant growth promotion and biological control of late leaf spot of groundnut

Journal Article
Acta Phytopathologica et Entomologica Hungarica. Year: 2006. Volume: 41 , Issue: 3-4 , Pages: 203-212 .
Authors: B. Meena; T. Marimuthu; R. Velazhahan
DOI 10.1556/APhyt.41.2006.3-4.3 Crossref Crossref: 5 Scopus Scopus: 4

Effect of application methods of Pseudomonas fluorescens for the late leaf spot of groundnut management

Journal Article
Journal of Biopesticides. Year: 2012. Volume: 5 , Issue: 1 , Pages: 14-17 .
Scopus Scopus: 8

PGPR-mediated systemic resistance for sustainable agriculture

Book Chapter
European Physical Journal Web of Conferences (The). Year: 2012. Volume: 9783642275159 , Pages: 269-285 .
Authors: B. Meena
DOI 10.1007/978-3-642-27515-9_15 Scopus Scopus: 4

Biological control of pest and diseases using fluorescent pseudomonads

Book Chapter
European Physical Journal Web of Conferences (The). Year: 2014. Volume: 9788132218777 , Pages: 17-29 .
Authors: B. Meena
DOI 10.1007/978-81-322-1877-7_2 Crossref Crossref: 13 Scopus Scopus: 13

Pseudomonas fluorescens mediated systemic resistance in Gloriosa superba against macrophomina root rot

Open Access
Journal Article
Medicinal Plants - International Journal of Phytomedicines and Related Industries. Year: 2018. Volume: 10 , Issue: 1 , Pages: 17-22 .
Authors: B. Meena; K. Rajamani
DOI 10.5958/0975-6892.2018.00003.5

Bacterial biocontrol induced suppression of Alternaria leaf blight incidence and plant growth promotion in Cassia angustifolia. L

Journal Article
Research Journal of Biotechnology. Year: 2020. Volume: 15 , Issue: 8 , Pages: 1-5 .
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