ICAR

Dr. Anjitha George

Field of Specialisation :

Sr. Scientist

Dr. Anjitha George

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1. Personal Information

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Name Dr. (Mrs). Anjitha George
Designation Senior Scientist
Discipline Agricultural Entomology
Email ID Anjitha.George@icar.org.in
Phone Number (Official)
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3. Area of Specialization

Insecticide resistance management and toxicological aspects,
Integrated Pest Management, Semiochemicals

2. Academic Qualifications

Degree Discipline Institution Year Merits if any
B.Sc. Agriculture KAU, Thrissur 2007 Kau merit scholarship
M.Sc. Agri.Entomology TNAU, Coimbatore 2010 ICAR-JRF
Ph.D. Agri.Entomology TNAU, Coimbatore 2015 DST-INSPIRE fellowship
Others (if any)
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Designation Organization Duration Post held
Scientist (On Probation) NAARM, Hyderabad 15.09.2011 – 22.12.2011 Scientist
Scientist (RGP 6000 to 7000) ICAR-CCRI, Nagpur 22.12.2011 – 24.11.2015 Scientist
Scientist (RGP 7000 to 8000) ICAR-CCRI, Nagpur 25.11.2015 – 24.11.2020 Scientist (Sr. Scale)
Senior Scientist (RGP 8000 to 9000) ICAR-IISS, Mau 25.11.2020 to 24.11.2023 Senior Scientist
Senior Scientist (RGP 9000 to 10000) ICAR-NISST, Mau 25.11.2023 till date Senior Scientist
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5. Ongoing Projects (List):

  1. Improving seed health and storage system (Project Code: IXX16579):

    • Integrated approaches for management of pulse beetle, Callosobruchus sp (Sub-project PI)
    • Identification of QTLs/genes linked to storage seed pest in wheat (as Co-PI)
    • Development of Desiccant Storage System (as Co-PI)
  2. Seed quality assessment and enhancement Technologies (Project Code: IXX15906):

    • Sub-baric Priming of Cucurbit Seeds with Plant Growth Regulators (as Co-PI)

6. Research Accomplishments (5 best):

  • Developed integrated module for the management of citrus leaf miner using sex pheromone lure, delta trap, and insecticide schedule for the flushing season in citrus.
  • Documented mite species composition in Vidarbha region causing major damage and generated data on their seasonal incidence with respect to weather, cultivar, and mite species on three major commercial citrus cultivars — useful for insect pest forewarning.
  • Generated data for registration of synthetic insecticide “Cyantraniliprole 10.26% w/w OD” (by E.I. Dupont Ltd.) with newer mode of action against major insect pests of citrus for use in citrus belts.
  • Documented insecticide resistance levels in field populations of leaf miner from Nagpur mandarin and acid lime cultivars across three districts in Maharashtra — to serve as a benchmark for monitoring insecticide resistance and resurgence.
  • Evaluated components of push-pull strategy involving botanicals/insecticides and intercrop for managing the fruit piercing moth.
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Research Papers in National /international Journals 32
Paper presented/ abstract published 26
Chapters in training manual / book chapters/books published 14
Technical Bulletin / Extension folder 25
Popular Articles 17
Documentary/any others like e-publication/vlogs 2
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Awards by society 3
Best oral/poster award 4
Conference awards
Any other recognitions
(Fellow/Fellowship/position in any society held)
4
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Trainings attended
(international/national)
4
Trainings conducted 5
Workshops attended/conducted 3
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9. Patent / Technologies / Methodologies / Systems etc.

(List of up to 5 under each category)

  1. New molecules / Chemical:

    Generated efficacy data for registration of Cyantraniliprole (new molecule) by E.I. Dupont for the management of citrus thrips and citrus leaf miner. Established the field dose of Cyantraniliprole 10.26% w/w OD @ 60 g a.i./ha-1 against thrips and leaf miner. This can be recommended for effective management of these insect pests of citrus below ETL.

  2. Integrated Pest Management Modules:

    Management of citrus mites using new acaricides. The application of Fenazaquin 10 EC @ 1 ml/l or Spiromesfen 240 SC @ 0.39 ml/l at 15-day intervals starting from 15 days after fruit initiation (two sprays during May–June or August–September) reduces mite damage on leaves and fruits and enhances the number of marketable fruits in citrus. Validated through AICRP(F) at 5 centers.

  3. Documentation:

    Documented major mites and their bioagents in citrus cultivars. Three species of phytophagous mites were recorded:

    • Eutetranychus orientalis (Klein)
    • Brevipalpus rugulosus Chaudhri, Akbar & Rasool
    • Polyphagotarsonemus latus (Banks)

    Additionally observed:

    • Tetranychid mites: Schizotetranychus sp., Eotetranychus sp.
    • Eriophyid mite: Phyllocoptruta oleivora (Ashmead)

    Major bioagents:

    • Mallada desjardinsi (Navas)
    • Coccinellids: Stethorus sp., Parastethorus indira Kapur (= Stethorus indira Kapur)
    • Dipteran midge: Feltiella sp.
    • Staphylinid beetle: Oligota sp.
  4. Methodology:

    Standardized and popularized the mass multiplication technique of predator Mallada desjardinsi to control citrus blackfly. Field release of M. desjardinsi @ 30 larvae or 50 eggs per tree, twice each season, effectively checks insect pests like blackfly, whitefly, psylla, and leaf miner.

  5. Development of Organic Package for Nagpur Mandarin Cultivar:

    IPM Module I (T4): Foliar spray of Azadirachtin (1%) @ 4 ml/l followed by Lecanicillium lecanii @ 5 g/l and release of Mallada desjardinsi @ 50 eggs/tree at 10–15 day intervals.
    IPM Module II: Foliar spray of Horticultural Mineral Oil @ 1% followed by Beauveria bassiana @ 5 g/l and Azadirachtin (1%) @ 4 ml/l.
    These were implemented during flushing seasons with five treatments involving modules of nutrient, insect pest, and disease management.

 Involved in front line demonstrations/exhibitions/training programs/Krishi melas/ of
various plant protection techniques w.r.t citrus insect pests management
 Involved in breeder seed production program of the institute

Links of Google Scholar and ResearchGate (if available)

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=_X22KEcAAAAJ&hl=en
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Anjitha-George
ORCID id: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9933-1672