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Staff Id : 09795
Name : Dr. A. MUTHUKUMAR
Designation : ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Department : PLANT PATHOLOGY
Qualification : M.Sc(Agri),Ph.D.,
Specialization : Biological control of plant pathogens with special reference to Pythium, Fusarium and Sclerotium
Date of Birth : 15-05-1977
Date of Joining : 10-03-2004

Present Address Contact Number E-Mail Address
Faculty of Agriculture,
Annamalai University,
Annamalai Nagar - 608 002.		9443129959muthuragulajay@gmail.com

Research Guidance
Discipline Awarded Guidance
M.Phil./M.E./M.Sc. 61
Ph.D. 01


Conference /Seminar / Symposia / Workshop
Conference Seminar Symposia Workshop
National International
Attended 61458112
Conducted -----


Research Projects
Major Projects Minor Projects Total Amount (Rs.)
Completed 2731,11,000
Ongoing 3631,20,000

Teaching and Research Experience Industry Experience
21 Years -

Journals Conference Books Published Popular Article
National International National International
41 53 1 1 326

List of Publications - National
Muthukumar, A., Suthin Raj, T., Udhayakumar, R. and Naveenkumar, R, "Evaluation of antagonistic microbes against peduncle blight caused by Lasiodiplodia theobromae (PAT.) Griffon & Maubl in tuberose.", Journal of Biopesticides , Volume 12 , Number 1, 2019, pp. 83-94. 2019.
A.Muthukumar and R.Udayakumar, "Effect of virulence, methods of inoculation and morphological characteristics of Lasiodiplodia theobromae (Pat.) Griffin Maubl. Causing peduncle blight of tuberose.", Journal of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Volume 47, Number 3, 2017, pp. 336-345. 2017.
A.Muthukumar, "Antifungal activity of essential oils against Sclerotium rolfsii causing collar rot of pepper mint.", Plant Disease Research, Volume 30, Number 2, 2015, pp. 177-179. 2015.
A. Muthukumar, R. Naveenkumar and A.Venkatesh, "Comparative growth, cultural characteristics of Sclerotium rolfsii isolates from selected locations 91 of Tamil Nadu.", Plant Disease Research, Volume 29, Number 2, May 2014, pp. 91-92. 2014.
A. Muthukumar and A. Venkatesh, "A new record of leaf blight of ribben plant caused by Alternaria alternata in India.", Journal on New Biological Reports, Volume 2, Number 2, Jul 2013, pp. 167-169. 2013.
A. Muthukumar and A. Venkatesh, "First report of leaf blight of boat lily caused by Curvularia eragrostidis in India.", Journal on New Biological Reports, Volume 2, Number 3, Sep 2013, pp. 228-230. 2013.
P.Renganathan and A.Muthukumar, "Evaluation of fungicides against Colletotrichum musae and Botryodiplodia theobromae, the cause of banana crown rot.", Indian Journal of Plant Protection, Volume 40, Number 3, Dec 2012, pp. 240-243. 2012.
A.Muthukumar, "In vitro efficacy of PGPR against die-back of hippeastrum.", Plant Disease Research, Volume 27, Number 1, Dec 2012, pp. 84-86. 2012.
A.Muthukumar and K. Sanjeevkumar, "Chemical composition and antifungal activity of essential oils against die-back of hippeastrum.", Indian Journal of Horticulture, Volume 69, Number 3, Sep 2012, pp. 385-389. 2012.
A.Muthukumar and A.Eswaran, "Integrated management of damping-off (Pythium aphanidermatum) in chilli.", Science and technology for clean and green environment, Volume 1, Number 1, Jul 2012, pp. 296-301. 2012.
A.Muthukumar and A.Venkatesh, "First report of Alternaria blight on mondo Grass..", Journal of Mycology and Plant Pathology, , Volume 42, Number 2, Jul 2012, pp. 263-264. 2012.
A.Muthukumar and A.Venkatesh, "First report of stolon rots of mint caused by Pythium aphanidermatum from Tamil Nadu, India..", Journal of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Volume 42, Number 3, Dec 2012, pp. 394-396. 2012.
A.Muthukumar and P.Renganathan, "In vitro and in vivo evaluation of plant oils against anthracnose pathogen Colletotrichum musae and Botryodiplodia theobromae..", Indian Journal of Plant Protection, Volume 40, Number 2, Oct 2012, pp. 91-94. 2012.
A.Muthukumar, "Evaluation of introduced Trichoderma species as antagonist of Pythium aphanidermatum causing chilli damping-off. .", Plant Disease Research, Volume 26, Number 2, Jan 2012, pp. 136-138. 2012.
G.Sangeetha and A.Muthukumar, "In vitro evaluation of some plant essential oils against Rhizoctonia solani causing sheath blight of rice.", Indian Journal of Plant Protection, Volume 39, Number 1, Jan 2011, pp. 68-69. 2011.
G.Sangeetha and A.Muthukumar, "Efficacy of liquid formulation of Pseudomonas fluorescens for the management of chilli damping-offs.", Indian Journal of Plant Protection, Volume 39, Number 1, Jan 2011, pp. 11-14. 2011.
A.Muthukumar and G.Sangeetha, "A new record of dieback on hippeastrum from Tamil Nadu.", Journal of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Volume 41, Number 1, Mar 2011, pp. 120-122. 2011.
M.Rajesh, A.Muthukumar, K.Prabakar, K.Senthil and V.Valluvaparidhasan, "In vitro and In vivo strategies development of bio-intensive integrated disease management of seed borne Fusarium graminearum in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.).", Global trends in food security 2020 scope for the present and prospects for the future, Volume 1, Number 1, Oct 2011, pp. 51-61. 2011.
A.Muthukumar, M.Rajesh, A.Eswaran and K.Sanjevkumar, "In vitro efficacy of endophytic bacteria against chilli damping-off incited by Pythium aphanidermatum.", Global trends in food security 2020 scope for the present and prospects for the future, Volume 1, Number 1, Oct 2011, pp. 25-33. 2011.
A.Muthukumar, G.Sangeetha and A.Eswaran, "Taxonomic studies on four species of the genus Pythium.", Journal of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Volume 40, Number 4, Dec 2010, pp. 586-589. 2010.
A.Muthukumar, R.Bhaskaran and K.Sanjeevkumar. , "Efficacy of endophytic Pseudomonas fluorescens (Trevisan) Migula. against chilli damping-off..", Journal of Biopesticide, Volume 3, Number 1, Apr 2010, pp. 1105-1109. 2010.
A.Muthukumar, A.Eswaran and G.Sangeetha, "Occurrence, virulence and pathogenicity of species of Pythium inciting damping-off disease in chilli.", Journal of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Volume 40, Number 1, Mar 2010, pp. 67-71. 2010.
G.Sangeetha, S.Usharani and A.Muthukumar, "Significance of Lasiodiplodia theobromae and Colletotrichum musae in causing crown rot in banana and their reaction on some commercial banana cultivars..", Indian Journal of Horticulture, Volume 67, Number 1, 2010, pp. 21-25. 2010.
K.Sanjeevkumar, P.Balabaskar and A.Muthukumar, "Occurrence of wilt of banana and variability in pathogen (Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense) in cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu, India.", Journal of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Volume 40, Number 3, Dec 2010, pp. 473-475. 2010.
A.Muthukumar, A.Eswaran and K.Sanjeevkumar , "Effect of different soil types on the incidence of chilli damping-off incited by Pythium aphanidermatum.", Agricultural Science Direct, Volume 29, Number 3, Jul 2009, pp. 215-217. 2009.
A.Muthukumar, "Trichoderma viride and Pseudomonas fluorescens formulations against Pythium aphanidermatum in in vitro.", Indian Journal of Plant Protection, Volume 37, Number 1,2, Dec 2009, pp. 204-206. 2009.
A.Muthukumar, "Evaluation of organic amendments on tuber rot of tuberose caused by Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. polyanthi.", Journal of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Volume 39, Number 2, Aug 2009, pp. 286-289. 2009.
A.Muthukumar and G.Sangeetha, "Broad spectrum antifungal activity of plant oils against chilli damping-off incited by Pythium aphanidermatum.", Plant Disease Research, Volume 23, Number 2, Nov 2008, pp. 79-81. 2008.
A.Muthukumar, "Effect of environmental conditions on the growth of Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lycopersici causing tuber rot of tuberose..", Plant Disease Research, Volume 23, Number 2, Nov 2008, pp. 99-101. 2007.
A.Muthukumar, A.Eswaran, K.Sanjeevkumar and P.Balabaskar, "Antifungal activity of some medicinal plants and weeds on leaf spot of tuberose caused by Alternaria polyanthi.", Annamalai University Agricultural Journal, Volume 23:, Number 1, Jul 2008, pp. 259-262. 2008.
A.Muthukumar, A.Eswaran and K.Sanjeevkumar, "Biological control of Pythium aphanidermatum (Edson). Fitz..", Mysore Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Volume 42, Number 1, Jul 2008, pp. 20-25. 2008.
A.Muthukumar, A.Eswaran and P.Renganathan, "Effect of soil moisture and soil PH on tuber rot incidence of tuberose.", Mysore Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Volume 41, Number 2, Jun 2007, pp. 208-210. 2007.
A.Muthukumar, A.Eswaran, G.Karthikeyan and K.Sanjeevkumar, "Efficacy of native isolates of biocontrol agents and neem formulations for management of damping-off in chilli.", Journal of Plant Protection and Environment, Volume 4, Number 2, Jun 2007, pp. 126-129. 2007.
A.MuthukumarG,Karthikeyan and K.Sanjeevkumar, "Control of tuber rot of tuberose with fungicides.", Journal of Plant Protection and Environment, Volume 4, Number 2, Jun 2007, pp. 126-129. 2007.
A.Muthukumar, "Occurrence of tuber rot (Fusarium oxysporum) of tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa L.) in Tamil Nadu. .", Journal of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Volume 37, Number 1, Oct 2007, pp. 149-151. 2007.
A.Muthukumar, R.Bhaskaran, A.Eswaran and M.Raj kumar, "Studies on the biochemical properties of healthy and leaf spot infected tuberose plants..", Indian Journal of Horticulture, Volume 64, Number 2, Jun 2007, pp. 190-193. 2007.
A.Muthukumar, G.Karthikeyan and K.Sanjeevkumar, "Effect of bacterial antagonists against tuber rot of tuberose caused by Fusarium oxysporum. .", Journal of Biological control, Volume 21, Number 2, Dec 2007, pp. 309-312. 2007.
A.Muthukumar and R.Bhaskaran, "Efficacy of antimicrobial metabolites of Pseudomonas fluorescens (Trevisan) against Rhizoctonia solani Kuhn. and Pythium sp..", Journal of Biological control, Volume 21, Number 1, Jun 2007, pp. 105-110. 2007.
K.Sanjeevkumar, A.Eswaran and A.Muthukumar, "Suitability of paddy varieties and different types of containers for commercial cultivation of oyster mushroom..", Mysore Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Volume 41, Number 3, 2007, pp. 319-322. 2007.
A.Muthukumar, G.Karthikeyan and K.Prabakar, "Management of tuber rot (Fusarium oxysporum) of tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa L.)..", The Madras Agricultural Journal, Volume 93, Number 1-6, Jan 2006, pp. 132-134. 2006.
A.Muthukumar, G.Karthikeyan and K.Prabakar, "Bio-control of tuber rot (Fusarium oxysporum) in tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa L.)..", The Madras Agricultural Journal, Volume 92, Number 10-12, Oct 2005, pp. 742-744. 2005.
List of Publications - International
T.Suthin Raj, A.Muthukumar and P.Renganathan, "Efficacy of seaweed seawater associated Bacillus velezensis against sheath blight of rice caused by Rhizoctonia solani Kuhn.", Plant Archives , Volume 20, Number Sup 1, 2020, pp. 3727-3731. 2020.
T. Sivakumar ,A.Muthukumar, K. Sanjeevkumar ,P. Balabaskar and S.Sudhasha., "Study of bio efficacy and phytotoxicity of Azoxystrobin 120 + Tebuconazole 240 SC against Blast (Pyricularia oryzae) diseases in rice.", Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, Volume 6, Number 6, 2019, pp. 202-211. 2019.
A.Muthukumar, R.Kanagarajan and R.Udhayakumar., "Bio-efficacy and phytotoxicity evaluation of Carbendazim 50% WP as dry seed treatment against sheath blight of rice..", International Archive of Applied Sciences and Technology, Volume 10, Number 2, 2019, pp. 90-94. 2019.
K. Sanjeevkumar, A.Muthukumar, S.Kumar, T.Sivakumar and P.Balabaskar, "Efficacy of application of S. marcescens, FYM and micronutrient mixture on the incidence of Fusarium wilt (Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. Cubense (E.F.Smith) Snyder and Hansan) of main and ratoon crop of banana.", Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, Volume 6, Number 3, 2019, pp. 731-740. 2019.
R.udhayakumar, A. Muthukumar and S.Usharani, "In vitro evaluation of bacterial antagonists against mango anthracnose pathogen olletotrichum gloeosporioides.", Multilogic in Science, Volume 8, Number 28, 2019, pp. 226-230. 2019.
A. Muthukumar, R. Udhayakumar and T. Suthinraj , "Impact of environmental conditions on the growth and sporulation of Sclerotium rolfsii Sacc. inciting stem rot of clusterbean..", International Archives of Applied Science and Technology, Volume 10, Number 2, 2019, pp. 13-17. 2019.
A. Muthukumar, R. Udhayakumar and R. Naveenkumar , "Effect of nutritional sources on the growth of sclerotiumRolfsii causing stem rot of cluster bean.", Plant Archives, Volume 19, Number 1, 2019, pp. 1297-1300. 2019.
A. Muthukumar, T. Suthinraj, R. Udhayakumar and R. Naveenkumar, "Effect of light and aeration on the growth of Sclerotium rolfsii causing stem rot of clusterbean.", Plant Archives, Volume 19, Number 1, 2019, pp. 1294-1296. 2019.
A. Muthukumar and T. Suthinraj, "Effect of certain epidemiological factors on the growth and sclerotial production of sclerotium rolfsii.", Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research,, Volume 6, Number 2, 2019, pp. 358-364. 2019.
A.Muthukumar, T.Sivakumar, R. Naveenkumar, K.Sanjeevkumar and R.Udhayakumar, "Bio efficacy and phytotoxicity evaluation of twg1 70wg (thiophanate methyl) against anthracnose disease in grapes.", Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, Volume 6, Number 1, 2019, pp. 516-524. 2019.
A Muthukumar and T Suthinraj, "In vitro and In vivo efficacy of culture filtrate of bacterial antagonists against Sclerotium rolfsii causing collar rot of peppermint.", Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry , Volume SP2, Number 2278-4136, 2019, pp. 26-31. 2019.
R. Udhayakumar, A.Muthukumar and R. Kanagarajan, "Field Evaluation of New Fungicide Molecule (Amistar Top 325 Sc) Against Sugarcane Smut Incited by Sporisorium scitamineum.", International Archive of Applied Sciences and Technology, Volume 10, Number 2, 2019, pp. 13-17. 2019.
R. Udhayakumar, S. Usharani and A. Muthukumar, "Pathogenicity variation, morphological and cultural Characteristic of colletotrichum gloeosporioides Isolates.", Plant Archives, Volume 19, Number 1, 2019, pp. 425-430. 2019.
A.Muthukumar, T.Suthinraj, R.Udhayakumar, "Studies on the eco-friendly management of papaya anrthracnose caused by Colletotrichum papayi (Penz.) Penz & Sacc. and Lasiodioplodia theobromae (Pat.) Griffon & Maubl.", International Archive of Applied Sciences and Technology, Volume 10, Number 4, 2019, pp. 132-142. 2019.
T Sivakumar, A Muthukumar, K Sanjeevkumar, P Balabaskar and S Sudhasha, "Study of bioefficacy and phytotoxicity of azoxystrobin 120 + tebuconazole 240 SC against sheath blight (Rhizoctonia solani) diseases in Rice.", Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry , Volume 8, Number 3, 2019, pp. 1882-1886. 2019.
K. Sanjeev Kumar, P. Balabaskar, A. Muthukumar, T. Siva Kumar and S. Kumar, "Efficacy of different spawn and bed substrates on the Production of Oyster mushroom (Pleurotus sapidus (Schulz.) Sacc.).", Plant Archives, Volume 19, Number 2, 2019, pp. 3377-3380. 2019.
K. Sanjeev Kumar, P. Balabaskar, S. Kumar, T. Siva Kumar and A. Muthukumar, "Studies on the cultural and pathogenic variability among isolates of Colletotrichum capsici (syd.) Butler and Bisby causing anthracnose fruit rot incidence of Chilli.", Plant Archives, Volume 19, Number 2, 2019, pp. 3295-3299. 2019.
Karmel reetha A. and Muthukumar A. , "Occurrence, virulence and pathogenicity of Pythium aphanidermatum causing tomato damping off.", Plant Archives, Volume 19, Number 2, 2019, pp. 2476-2480. 2019.
Karmel reetha, A. and Muthukumar, A. , "Effect of nutritional factors on the mycelial growth and biomass production of Pythium aphanidermatum (edson) fitzp. causing tomato damping- off.", Plant Archives, Volume 19, Number 2, 2019, pp. 817-819. 2019.
K. Hemanandhini, A. Muthukumar, A. Karmel reetha, R. Udhayakumar and R.Logeshwari, "In vitro efficacy of culture filtrate of pseudomonas fluorescens on the growth of Alternaria jasmini.", Plant Archives, Volume 19, Number 2, 2019, pp. 2419-2424. 2019.
K. Hemanandhini, A. Muthukumar, A. Karmel Reetha, R. Udhayakumar and R. Logeshwari, "Effect of different media on growth and cultural characteristics of Alternaria jasmini causing jasmine leaf blight.", Plant Archives, Volume 19, Number 2, 2019, pp. 2220-2224. 2019.
Suthin raj. T, A. Muthukumar, S. Vignesh, M. Charumathi and H. Ann suji, "Efficacy of seaweed extract against downy mildew of Grapes caused by plasmopara viticola.", Plant Archives, Volume 19, Number 2, 2019, pp. 2877-2882. 2019.
T Suthin Raj, A Muthukumar, N Muthukumaran, GB Sudhagar Rao and H Ann Suji, "Induction of defence enzymes activities in rice plant treated by seaweed algae against Rhizoctonia solani Kuhn causing sheath blight of rice.", Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry , Volume SP, Number 2, 2019, pp. 210-218. 2019.
R Udhayakumar, A Muthukumar and R. Kanagarajan, "Evaluation of filia 52.5 se (Tricyclazole 34.2% + propiconazole 10.7%) against rice blast disease.", Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry , Volume 8, Number 3, 2019, pp. 396-399. 2019.
A Muthukumar, R Kanagarajan and R Udhayakumar, "Evaluation of fungicide against sheath blight (Rhizoctonia solani) of Rice.", Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry , Volume 8, Number 3, 2019, pp. 494-497. 2019.
R.Udhayakumar, S.Usharani and A. Muthukumar, "Influence of chitin on population Dynamics and chitinase activity of Antagonistic bacteria.", Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, Volume 5, Number 9, 2018, pp. 313-316. 2018.
A.Muthu kumar and R. Udhaya kumar, "Evaluation of new molecules of fungicides against early blight (Alternaria solani (Ellis and Martin) Jones and Grout) of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill).", International Journal of Chemical Studies, Volume 5, Number 5, 2017, pp. 597-600. 2017.
R.Naveenkumar, A.Muthukumar,G. Sangeetha and R. Mohanapriya, "Developing eco-friendly biofungicide for the management of major seed borne diseases of rice and assessing their physical stability and storage life.", Comptes Rendus Biologies, Volume 340, Number 1631-0691, 2017, pp. 214-225. 2017.
R.Naveenkumar, A.Muthukumar, and R. Mohanapriya, "Occurrence, virulence and evaluation of essential oils against Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. niveum causing wilt of watermelon..", Vegetos, Volume 30, Number 2229-4473;, 2017, pp. 1-4. 2017.
A.Muthukumar, G.Sangeetha and R.Naveenkumar, "Antimicrobial activity of essential oils against seed-borne fungi of rice (Oryza sativa L.)..", Journal of Environmental Biology, Volume 37, Number Special, 2016, pp. 1429-1436. 2016.
A.Muthu Kumar and R. Udhaya Kumar, "Evaluation of bioefficacy and phytotoxicity studies of ridomil gold 68% wp (metalaxyl-m 4%+ mancozeb-64%) against chilli anthracnose.", The Bioscan, Volume 11, Number 4, 2016, pp. 2817-2820. 2016.
A.Muthu kumar, R. Udhaya kumar and R. Naveen Kumar, "Field evaluation of new fungicide molecule (Ridomil gold 68% wp) against leaf spot of chilli.", The Bioscan, Volume 11, Number 4, 2016, pp. 2883-2886. 2016.
R Naveenkumar, A Muthukumar, G Sangeetha and KV Neha, "Antifungal activity of plant oils against major seed-borne fungi of rice.", Oryza, Volume 53, Number 2, 2016, pp. 174-180. 2016.
R.Naveenkumar, A.Muthukumar, and R. Mohanapriya, "Survey of seed-borne fungi associated with seeds of rice in Tamil Nadu..", Oryza,, Volume 53, Number 1, 2016, pp. 106-110. 2016.
A.Muthukumar and R.Udayakumar, "Bioefficacy studies of new fungicide molecules (Ridomil Gold 68%WP) against leaf spot and fruit spot/rot of pomegranate..", The Bioscan, Volume 10, Number 4, 2015, pp. 1859-1862. 2015.
A.Muthukumar, R.Naveenkumar and A.Venkatesh, "Efficacy of water extracts of some mangrove plants for eco-friendly management of root rot disease of groundnut..", Journal of Plant Pathology and Microbiology, Volume 5, Number 0, 2014, pp. 243-248. 2014.
A. Muthukumar and A. Venkatesh , "Biological inductions of systemic resistance to collar rot of peppermint caused by Sclerotium rolfsii.", Acta Physiologiae Plantarum, Volume 36, Number 1, Jul 2014, pp. 1921-1931. 10.1007/s11738-014-1520-1.
A. Muthukumar and A. Venkatesh, "Effect of light and aeration on the growth of Sclerotium rolfsii in vitro..", African Journal of Biotechnology, Volume 12, Number 49, 2013, pp. 6843-6846. 2013.
G.Sangeetha,R.Thangavelu, S.usharani, A.Muthukumar and R.Udhayakumar, "Antimicrobial activity of medicinal plants and induction of defense related compounds in banan fruit cv.Robusta against crown rot pathogens.", Biological control, Volume 64, Number nil, Oct 2013, pp. 16-25. 10.1016/j.biocontrol.2011.12.013.
A. Muthukumar and A. Venkatesh, "Exploitation of fungal and endophytic bacteria for the management of leaf blight of ribbon Plant..", Journal of Plant Pathology and Microbiology, Volume 4, Number 10, Jul 2013, pp. 1-5. 10.4172/2157-7471.1000209.
A. Muthukumar and A. Venkatesh, "Occurrence, virulence, inoculum density and plant age of Sclerotium rolfsii Sacc. causing collar rot of peppermint.", Journal of Plant Pathology and Microbiology, Volume 4, Number 10, Jul 2013, pp. 1-4. 10.4172/2157-7471.1000211.
A. Muthukumar and A. Venkatesh, "Physiological studies of Sclerotium rolfsii Sacc. causing collar rot of peppermint..", African Journal of Biotechnology, Volume 12, Number 49, Dec 2013, pp. 6837-6842. 10.5897/AJB2013.13201.
A.Muthukumar, A.Eswaran and K.Sanjeevkumar, "Exploitation of Trichoderma species on the growth of Pythium aphanidermatum in chilli.", Brazilian Journal of Microbiology, Volume 42, Number 1, Dec 2011, pp. 1598-1607. 10.1590/s1517-838.
A.Muthukumar, A.Eswaran and G.Sangeetha, "Induction of systemic resistance by mixtures of fungal and endophytic bacterial isolates against Pythium aphanidermatum.", Acta Physiologiae Plantarum, Volume 33, Number 1, Apr 2011, pp. 1933-1944. 10.1007/s11738-011-0742-8.
G.Sangeetha,R.Thangavelu, S.usharani, A.Muthukumar and R.Udhayakumar, "Induction of systemic resistance by mixtures of antagonist bacteria for the management of crown rot on banana.", Acta Physiologiae Plantarum, Volume 32, Number 1, Jun 2010, pp. 1177-1187. 10.1007/s11738-010-0513-y.
A.Muthukumar, A.Eswaran, S.Mathiyazhagan and K.Sanjeevkumar, "Morphological and molecular characterisation of Pythium species causing chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) damping-off..", Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection, Volume 43, Number 15, Oct 2010, pp. 1543-1550. 10.1080/03235400903266370.
A.Muthukumar, A.Eswaran, S.Nakkeeran and G.Sangeetha, "Efficacy of plant extracts and biocontrol agents against Pythium aphanidermatum inciting chilli damping-off.", Crop Protection, Volume 29, Number 1, Aug 2010, pp. 1483-1488. 10.1016/j.cropro.2010.08.009.
A.Muthukumar, S.Nakkeeran, A.Eswaran and G.Sangeetha, "In vitro efficacy of bacterial emdophytes against the chilli damping-off pathogen Pythium aphanidermatum.", Phytopathologia Mediterranea, Volume 49, Number 2, Aug 2010, pp. 179-186. 10.14601/phytopathol.mediterr-3088.
G.Sangeetha, S.usharani and A.Muthukumar, "Biocontrol with Trichoderma species for the management of postharvest crown rot of banana.", Phytopathologia Mediterranea, Volume 48, Number 2, Jun 2009, pp. 214-225. 10.14601/phytopathol.mediterr-2741.
A.Muthukumar and A.Eswaran, "Effect of certain epidemiological factors on the in vitro growth of Pythium aphanidermatum (Edson) Fitz..", Plant Archives, Volume 8, Number 1, Dec 2008, pp. 297-299. 2008.
A.Muthukumar and A.Eswaran, "Influence of certain nutritional factors on the in vitro growth of Pythium aphanidermatum (Edson). Fitz..", International Journal of Plant Sciences, Volume 3, Number 1, Jan 2008, pp. 98-100. 2008.
A.Muthukumar, "Management of chilli damping-off caused by Pythium aphanidermatum (Deson) Fitz., with bacterial endophytes (Pseudomonas fluorescens) in glasshouse condition.", Advances in Plant Sciences, Volume 21, Number 2, Dec 2008, pp. 395-938. 2008.
K.Sanjeevkumar, A.Eswaran and A.Muthukumar, "Survival of Serratia marcescens in different carrier materials and mycelial dry weight of Fusarium oxysporum f.sp.cubense.", Planr Archives, Volume 8, Number 1, May 2008, pp. 345-346. 2008.
List of Conferences - National
A.Muthukumar, Evaluation of Azoxystrobin 23%SC against leaf spot and fruit spot/rot of Pomegranate caused by Alternaria alternata (Fr.) Keissler, Dynamics of Agrarian Transformation in Rural India., Nov 3-4, 2016, Department of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, pp. 72-74. Manibharathi Achagam, 47 West Car Street, Chidambaram, Manibharathi Achagam, 47 West Car Street, Chidambaram.
List of Conferences - International
A.Muthukumar and A.Eswaran, Integrated management of damping-off (Pythium aphanidermatum) in chilli, Science and Technology for clean and green Environment”, Jul 27-28, 2012, Zoology Wing, Annamalai University, pp. 296-301. Manibharathi Achagam, 47 West Car Street, Chidambaram, Manibharathi Achagam, 47, West Car Street, Chidambaram.
List of Book Published
G.Sangeetha and A.Muthukumar , Text book on Fundamentals of Plant Pathology, Sri Velan Pathipagam, Chidambaram: Sri Velan Pathipagam, Chidambaram, 81-909322-8-4, pp. 1-186. Jan 2011.
A.Muthukumar and P.Balabaskar, Diseases of Medicinal and Aromatic plants, Sri Velan Pathipagam, Chidambaram: Sri Velan Pathipagam, Chidambaram, 93-81236-25-3, pp. 1-120. Aug 2013.
A.Muthukumar and P.Balabaskar, Diseases of Flower crops, Agri-Biovet Press, 2/40, First Floor, Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi.: Agri-Biovet Press, New Delhi, 978-93-84502-70-6, pp. 1-170. Feb 2018.
List of Popular Article
G.Sangeetha, A.Muthukumar and R.Valarmathi. , Nilakadalayil Noikal-Ore alasal. , Velan kathir, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University: Velan kathir, 0000, pp. 10-15. Oct 2005.
A.Muthukumar, R.Bhaskaran and K.Sanjeevkumar, Thennai kuruththazhugal mattrum ellai pulli noi kattuppadu muraigal, Indiya Thennai Idhazh, Coconut Development Board, India: India thennai izhathal, 0000, pp. 7-10. Dec 2006.
A.Muthukumar and K.Sanjeevkumar. , Milagai Chediyai Thakkum Kodiya Noikal. , Tamil Nadu kooturavu manila velanmai matrum ooraga valarchi vangi, 181, 183 las salai, mayilapur, chennai: Tamil Nadu kooturavu manila velanmai matrum ooraga valarchi vangi, 17733/68, pp. 2-4. Sep 2006.
A.Muthukumar and K.Sanjeevkumar, Velan kathir, Velan pulam, Annamalai Univeristy, Annamalainagar-608 002: Velan Pulam, -, pp. 10-13. Jan 2006.
K.Sanjeevkumar and A.Muthukumar, Nel payirai thakkum kodia noigal, Tamil Nadu kooturavu manila velanmai matrum ooraga valarchi vangi, 181, 183 las salai, mayilapur, chennai: Nilavalam, 17733/68, pp. 18-19. Nov 2007.
A.Muthukumar and R.Bhaskaran, Tactis to manage disease problems in chilli, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, Sugandha Bhavan, Cochin.: Spice India, 0000, pp. 24-27. Sep 2007.
A.Muthukumar. , Roja, Malligai, Kanagambaram Chedikalaith Thakkum Noikal, Tamil Nadu kooturavu manila velanmai matrum ooraga valarchi vangi, 181, 183 las salai, mayilapur, chennai: Nilavalam, 17733/68, pp. 30-32. Aug 2007.
A.Muthukumar and K.Sanjeevkumar, Maravalliyil noi kattupadu., Kalai kathir News paper, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram: Vivasaya kathir, , 0000, pp. 10. Jun 2007.
K.Sanjeevkumar and A.Muthukumar, Yunavu kalanin maruthuva gunangal., Kooturavu,Chennai madhiya kooturavu vangi, 215, prakasam salai, Chennai-6000 108: Kooturavu,, 1103/57, pp. 37-38. Jun 2007.
K.Sanjeevkumar and A.Muthukumar. , Yunavu kalanin maruthuva gunangal., Ulavari valarum velanmai, virivakka kalvi iyakkagam, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore.: Valarum Velanmai, 49, pp. 43-46. Jun 2007.
A.Muthukumar, Pookum Thavara Ootunnigal, Ulavari valarum velanmai, virivakka kalvi iyakkagam, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore.: Valarum Velanmai, 7980/2009/E2/2010, pp. 40-43. May 2011.
A.Muthukumar. , Kathariyai thakkum natrazhukal ellai pulli noai. , Tamil Nadu kooturavu manila velanmai matrum ooraga valarchi vangi, 181, 183 las salai, mayilapur, chennai: Nilavalam, , 17733/68, pp. 12-13. Apr 2011.
A.Muthukumar, Diseases of periwinkle and their management. , Agrobios News letter, Behind Narsani Cinema, Jodhpur: Agrobios News letter, , 972-7027, pp. 49-50. Mar 2011.
A.Muthukumar, Mycorrhizae: its characteristics and classification. , Agrobios News letter, Behind Narsani Cinema, Jodhpur: Agrobios News letter, 972-7027, pp. 12. Mar 2011.
A. Venkatesh and A.Muthukumar, Pakarkaiyin payangal , Tamil Nadu kooturavu manila velanmai matrum ooraga valarchi vangi, 181, 183 las salai, mayilapur, chennai: Nilavalam, 17733/68, pp. 26-27. Nov 2013.
A. Venkatesh and A.Muthukumar, Yelakkaiyin varalaru, Tamil Nadu kooturavu manila velanmai matrum ooraga valarchi vangi, 181, 183 las salai, mayilapur, chennai: Nilavalam, 17733/68, pp. 31-32. Nov 2013.
A.Muthukumar, A.Eswaran and A. Venkatesh, Eco friendly management of damping-off in chilli , Agrobios News letter, Behind Narsani Cinema, Jodhpur: Agrobios News letter, 972-7027, pp. 75-76. Mar 2013.
A.Muthukumar and R.Naveenkumar. , Sambanki payiril yereal murayil kizhanku azhukal noi kattupadu, Naveena Velanmai,Post box no. 464, 17, Ajees mulk first street, Ayiram vilakku, Chennai-600006: Naveena Velanmai, TNTAM/2014/56072, pp. 59-60. Oct 2014.
R.Naveenkumar and A.Muthukumar, Yerukku oru mooligai, Tamil Nadu kooturavu manila velanmai matrum ooraga valarchi vangi, 181, 183 las salai, mayilapur, chennai: Nilavalam, 17733/68, pp. 14-15. Aug 2014.
.Muthukumar and A. Venkatesh, Kodiya vizhangalai murikum adhatodai., Chennai Madhiya kooturavu vangi, 215, prakasam salai, Chennai-6000 108: Kooturavu, , 1103/57, pp. 49-52. Jun 2014.
R.Naveenkumar and A.Muthukumar, Thiruneetru pachiyen varalaru, Tamil Nadu kooturavu manila velanmai matrum ooraga valarchi vangi, 181, 183 las salai, mayilapur, chennai: Nilavalam, 17733/68, pp. 22-23. Jan 2014.
A.Muthukumar and S.Usharani, Thootta payirkalil senthuru Noyai kattupaduthum murai, Ulavari valarum velanmai, virivakka kalvi iyakkagam, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore.: Valarum Velanmai, 4980/2009/E2/2010, pp. 47-49. Jun 2017.
A.Muthukumar and S.Usharani, Thootta payirkalil senthuru Noyai kattupaduthum murai, Ulavarin Valarum Velanmai, Virivakka kalvi iyakkam, Tamil Nadu Agricultural university, Coimbatore.: Valarum Velanmai, , 4980/2009/E2/2010, pp. 47-49. Jun 2017.
A.Muthukumar and S.Sridevi. , Pyhtoplasma gunangal, innaperukkam, nion arikurigal matrum kattuppathum murai, Ulavarin Valarum Velanmai, Virivakka kalvi iyakkam, Tamil Nadu Agricultural university, Coimbatore.: Valarum velanmai, 4980/2009/E2/2010, pp. 37-39. Jun 2018.
A.Muthukumar., Uyirattra noi karanigalum avartraik kattuppathum muraigalum, Ulavari valarum velanmai, virivakka kalvi iyakkagam, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore.: Valarum Velanmai, 4980/2009/E2/2010, pp. 39-42. Jun 2018.
A.Muthukumar. , Wheat seed gall nematode (Anguina tritici) and its management, 1st,Behind Nasrani Cinema, Chopsani Road, Jodhpur.: Agrobios Newsletter, , 972-7027, pp. 12-15. Jan 2019.

List of Awards /Honours / Memberships
Madhumita Foundation, Suryapet, Telangana State - MM/2019/L140
Agricultural Technology Development Society (ATDS) - ATDS-88
Journal of Botany - EBM-JBR-026
Agrobios Newsletter - JI-S58377
Indian Phytopathological Society (IPS) - 33574
Journal of biological control - 2609
Valarum Velanmai - 88334
Indian Journal of Plant Protection - 3767
Journal of Mycology and Plant Pathology - 2650
Kisan World - 13571
Agrobios News letter - 5199
Valarum Velanmai - 8833
Indian Journal of Plant Protection - 3767
Journal of Mycology and Plant Pathology - 2650

List of Awards
Scientist award - Dr.B.Vasantharaj David Foundation- National Conference on"Trends in Higher Education, Taxonomy, Agriculture, Biotechnology and Toxicology, 17th November, Chennai - 2019
Scientist award - Dr.B.Vasantharaj David Foundation- National Conference on"Trends in Higher Education, Taxonomy, Agriculture, Biotechnology and Toxicology, 17th November, Chennai - 2019
Dr.Usha Ambardar Memorial Award - Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal-3rd International Conference on Global Initiatives in Agricultural and Applied sciences for Eco-friendly Environment (GIASE-2019) - 2019
Best Senior Teacher Award - Amity University, Raipur , Chhattisgarh -6th Bio-pesticide International Conference (BIOCICON-2019), 6-8th march 2019 - 2019
Outstanding Pathologist Award - National College, Trichy-National Conference on “Farmers orientation towards climate change &Upgrading to sustainable agriculture, February, 23-24th. - 2019
Young Researcher Award - Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University - 2018
Best poster presentation Award - National Seminar on CAM., Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Annamalai University - 2018
Best poster presentation Award - National Seminar on CAM., Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Annamalai University - 2018
Best poster presentation Award - National Seminar on CMSSCI, Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University - 2017
Excellence in Research Scientist Award - International Conference on ABCD, Advances in Agricultural and Bio-diversity conservation for sustainable development, Uttar Pradesh. - 2017
Best Researcher Award - IRDP Group of Journals, Chennai - 2017
Best Young Scientist Award - Pearl-A foundation for educational Excellence, Madurai - 2016
Young Scientist Award - Venus International Foundation Faculty Award, VIFRA 2015, Chennai, India. - 2015
Young Researcher Award - Venus International Foundation Faculty Award, VIFFA 2015, Chennai, India - 2015
2nd Faculty Branding Awards - Science and Technology, EET-CRS Research and Branding company, Kolkata - 2014
Science and Technology Awards for Excellence in Research - Science and Technology, EET-CRS Research and Branding company, Bangalore - 2013
Srilochani Varadarajulu Endowment Award for best research papers published in International Journals - Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University - 2012
Srilochani Varadarajulu Endowment Award for best research papers published in International Journals - Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University - 2011