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Staff Id : 05228
Name : Dr. R. KANNAN
Designation : ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Department : ENTOMOLOGY
Qualification : M.Sc.(Ag.),Ph.D.,
Specialization : Seaweeds for insect pest management, Ecological Engineering for pest management
Date of Birth : 03-06-1971
Date of Joining : 02-07-2001

Present Address Contact Number E-Mail Address
17, Vellaprandhan Street
Chidambaram – 608 001
9944030789kaninsect@yahoo.co.in

Research Guidance
Discipline Awarded Guidance
M.Phil./M.E./M.Sc. 912
Ph.D. 02


Conference /Seminar / Symposia / Workshop
Conference Seminar Symposia Workshop
National International
Attended 44821
Conducted ---1-


Research Projects
Major Projects Minor Projects Total Amount (Rs.)
Completed 4317.15
Ongoing 4-17.73

Teaching and Research Experience Industry Experience
23 Years -

Journals Conference Books Published Popular Article
National International National International
17 16 30 9 2 -

List of Publications - National
Dharani Priya, N. and R. Kannan , "Biogenic molecule and biological activity of a potential red algal seaweed, Liagora ceranoides (J.V. Lamouroux) on the life stages of Spodoptera litura (Fab.). .", Pestology, Volume 44, Number 5, Jul 2020, pp. 1-13. 2020.
Manikandan, P. and R. Kannan , "Evaluation of Novaluron 10 EC against Amaranthus leaf caterpillar Spoladea recurvalis (Fab.) for their feeding, survival, growth and development. .", Pestology, Volume 44, Number 4, Jun 2020, pp. 29-33. 2020.
Dharanipriya, N. and R. Kannan , "Investigations on the Larvicidal Effect of Red Algal Seaweeds of Rameswaram Coast Against Tobacco Caterpillar Spodoptera Litura (Fab.). .", Indian Journal of Agricultural Research, Volume 54, Number 2, Apr 2020, pp. 181-186. 2020/10.18805/IJARe.A-5310.
Dharanipriya, N.. R. Kannan and R. Ayyasamy, R. , "Potential toxicity and Insect Growth Regulator activity of Red Algal seaweed against a polyphagous pest, Spodoptera litura (Fab.). .", Annals of Biology, Volume 36, Number 1, Apr 2020, pp. 88-93. 2020.
Niroja, D. and Kannan, R. , "Anti-insect properties of a potential marine algae Sargassum wightii against S. litura (Fab.). .", Pestology, Volume 44, Number 2, Feb 2020, pp. 17-20. 2020.
Gowthish, K. and Kannan, R. , "Studies on the methanolic extracts of marine algae from the South Eastern Coast of Tamil Nadu against the growth and development of Spodoptera litura Fab. (Lepidoptera:Noctuidae) – a cosmopolitan pest in Agriculture and Horticulture. .", Pestology, Volume 43, Number 2, Nov 2019, pp. 41-46. 2019.
Kannan,. R and Bharathkumar, R. , "Effect of green algal sea weed - Chaetomorpha antennina (Bory de Saint-Vincent) Kutzing’s acetone extract on the growth and development of tobacco caterpillar, Spodoptera litura (Noctuidae: Lepidoptera). .", Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Volume 8, Number 5, Oct 2019, pp. 1376-1378. 2019.
Kannan,. R and Bharathkumar, R. , "Investigation on a Green algal seaweed’s Ulva fasciata Delile larvicidal and Insect Growth Regulator activity on Spodoptera litura Fabricius. .", Annals of Biology, Volume 35, Number 2, Dec 2019, pp. 296-298. 2019.
Gowthish, K. and R. Kannan , "Bioefficacy of brown algal seaweed Sargassum cristaefolium C. against a cosmopolitan pest, Spodoptera litura Fabricius (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). .", Multilogic in Science, Volume 8, Number D, Aug 2018, pp. 56-57. 2018.
Dharanipriya, N. and R. Kannan , "Evaluation of red algal seaweed, Acanthopora specifera for the ecofriendly management of tobacco catterpiller Spodoptera litura (Fab.) - A devastating pest in Agriculture.", Multilogic in Science, Volume 8, Number D, Aug 2018, pp. 68-69. 2018.
Bharathkumar, R. and R.Kannan , "Influence of a green algal seaweed Ulva fasciata Delile on Spodoptera litura Fabricius a polyphagous pest in agriculture.", Annamalai University Science Journal, Volume 50, Number 1, Jan 2016, pp. 127-132. 2016.
Hariprasad, Y., R.Kannan and R.Ayyasamy , "Tactics in rodent management.", Pest management in store grains., Volume 1, Number 1, Sep 2009, pp. 247-256. 2009.
Kannan, R. and V. Sathyaseelan , "Effect of some indigenous pesticidal plants against drug store beetle Stegobiumpaniceum Linn. (Anobiidae : Coleoptera) on Coriander, Coriandrumsativum Linn.", Pest management in store grains, Volume 1, Number 1, Sep 2009, pp. 127-132. 2009.
Kannan, R., B.Ananda Ganesa Raja and R. Kanagarajan , "). Variability of Insecticide resistance in BrinjalmealybugCoccidohystrixinsolita (Gr.).", Annamalai University Agricultural Journal – Golden Jubilee Special Issue, Volume 23, Number 1, Jan 2008, pp. 71-74. 2008.
Kannan, R. and Rm. Nachiappan , "Antibiosis in okra cultivars against fruit borer EariasvitellaFabricius.", Annamalai University Agriculture Journal, Volume 22, Number 1, Dec 2007, pp. 47-52. 2007.
Surulivelu, T. and R. Kannan , "Larval incidence and damage relationship of cotton boll worm (Helicoverpa armigera)..", Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Volume 73, Number 1, Jan 2003, pp. 35-37. 2003.
Surulivelu, T., Kannan, R. and Pandi,V., "IRM strategies through farmers participation at Kalipatti, Palani.", Podborer Management Newsletter, Volume 9, Number 1, Sep 1998, pp. 9-9. 1998.
List of Publications - International
Niroja, D. and R. Kannan , "Larvicidal and Insect Growth Regulatory activities of Methanol extract of Sargassum cinereum J. Agardh against Spodoptera litura Fabricius.", Journal of Interdisciplinary Cycle Research, Volume 12, Number 4, Apr 2020, pp. 100-110. 2020.
Dharanipriya, N., R. Kannan and C. Kathirvelu , "Red Algal Seaweed Liagora ceranoides (J.V. Lamouroux)’s phytochemicals and biological activity on Tobacco caterpillar Spodoptera litura (Fab.). .", Infokara Research, Volume 9, Number 3, Mar 2020, pp. 814-825. 2020.
Kathirvelu, C., Mangayarkarasi. S., Ayyasamy, R. and Kannan, R. , "Fumigant toxicity of synthetic volatile compounds and essential oils against coleopteran pests of stored produce. .", International Journal of Entomology Research, Volume 5, Number 2, Apr 2020, pp. 93-97. 2020.
Kannan R and Dharani Priya N , "Studies on Methanolic Extract of Brown Algal Seaweed Liagora ceranoides J.V. Lamouroux from Southern Coast of Tamilnadu: In vitro Anti-Insect Properties and Phytochemicals. .", Natural Products Chemistry and Research, Volume 7, Number 1, Feb 2019, pp. 354-358. 2019/DOI: 10.4172/2329-6836.1000354.
Kannan, R. and Dharani Priya, N , "Studies on Methanolic Extract of Brown Algal Seaweed Liagora ceranoides J.V. Lamouroux from Southern Coast of Tamilnadu: In vitro Anti-Insect Properties and Phytochemicals. .", Natural Products Chemistry and Research, Volume 7, Number 1, Feb 2019, pp. 1-5. 2019/10.35248/2329-891X.19.7.354.
Gowthish, K. and R.Kannan , "Insecticidal and Insect growth regulator activity of a red algal seaweed Gracilaria edulis (S.G.Gmelin) P. C. Silva against Tobacco caterpillar Spodoptera litura Fabricius (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). .", International Journal of Tropical Agriculture, Volume 37, Number 1, Jun 2019, pp. 103-109. 2019.
Gowthish, K. and R. Kannan , "Pesticidal Potentials of Some Red Algal Seaweeds From Tuticorin Coast Against The Tobacco Cutworm Spodoptera Litura Fab. (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). .", International Journal of Scientific and Technology Research, Volume 8, Number 10, Oct 2019, pp. 502-506. 2019.
Kannan, R. and R.BharathKumar , "Influence of two sea weed’s methanol extract on the growth and development of Spodoptera litura Fabricius’.", Annals of Plant Protection Sciences, Volume 1, Number 1, Mar 2016, pp. 1-5. 2016.
Kannan, R., R. Ayyasamy and K.Divya , "Effect of coded insecticide (Organophosphorus 50 per cent + Synthetic Pyrethroid 5 per cent) WDG against sucking pests of cotton and their safety against grubs of coccinellid beetle.", International Journal of Tropical Agriculture, Volume 33, Number 4, Dec 2015, pp. 3201-3204. 2015.
Kannan, R. and R.Veeravel, "Effect of different dose and application methods of Paecilomyces lilacinus (Thom.) Samson against root knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita (Kofoid and White) Chitwood in Okra.", Journal of Agricultural Science, Volume 4, Number 11, Nov 2012, pp. 119-127. 2012.
Kannan, R. and R.Veeravel, "Effect of different dose and application methods of Paecilomyces lilacinus (Thom.) Samson against root knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita (Kofoid and White) Chitwood in Okra..", Jurnal of Agricultural Science, Volume 4, Number 11, Apr 2012, pp. 119-127. 2012.
Kannan, R. and R.Veeravel, "Effect of an oviparasitic fungus Paecilomyceslilacinus Samson on Meloidogyne incognita in Tomato. .", Annals of Plant Protection Sciences, Volume 16, Number 2, Sep 2008, pp. 466-470. 2008.
Kannan, R. and R.Veeravel, "Biomanagement of root knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) with nematophagous fungi Paecilomyces lilacinus in Brinjal solanum melongena.", Plant Archives, Volume 8, Number 2, Jun 2008, pp. 793-798. 2008.
Kannan, R. and R.Veeravel, "Dose optimization of Paecilomyces lilacinus Bainer for the management of Meloidogyne incognita Chitwood in Tomato.", Plant Archives, Volume 8, Number 2, Jun 2008, pp. 841-844. 2008.
Surulivelu, T., Venugopal, K., Kannan,R. and Pandi,V. , "A System Approach to sustainable Insect Pest Management in Cotton.", Proceedings of World Cotton Research Conference-2, Athens-Greece , Volume 1, Number 1, Oct 1998, pp. 806-808. 1998.
Surulivelu, T., Venugopal, K., Kannan,R. and Pandi,V, "Imidacloprid Seed Treatment Effect on Sucking pests, Predator, Plant Growth and Productivity in Cotton.", Proceedings of World Cotton Research Conference-2, Athens-Greece , Volume 1, Number 1, Nov 1998, pp. 874-877. 1998.
List of Conferences - National
Kannan, R. and K. Gowthish , Seaweeds as potential alternative to chemical insecticides for sustainable pest management in Climate smart Agriculture, UGC SAP - National Seminar on “Climate smart Agriculture for Sustaining crop productivity and improving livelihood security” , Feb 27-28, 2020, Annamalai nagar, pp. 218-218. Annamalai nagar, Dept. of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Annamalai University.
Kannan, R., and N. Dharani Priya , Red algal seaweeds bio-activity on Tobacco caterpillar - Spodoptera litura (Fab.) (Noctuidae: Lepidoptera). , National Conference on “Climate smart Agriculture for Livelihood security : Challenges and oppurtunities” , Sep 13-14, 2019, Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu, pp. 129-130. Tiruchirappalli, ADAC & RI, Tiruchirappalli.
Kannan, R. and N. Dharani Priya , Red algal seaweed Acanthopora specifera (Vahl) Borgesan for the bio-management of Tobacco caterpillar- Spodoptera litura (Fab.) - a polyphagous pest in agriculture, National Seminar on “Advances In Plant Science Research” (Apsr-2019). , Feb 27-28, 2019, Department of Botany, Annamalai University, pp. 52-52. Annamalai nagar, Department of Botany, Annamalai University.
Dharani Priya, N. and R. Kannan , Evaluation of insecticidal activity of red algal seaweed Asparagopsis taxiformis (Delile) against growth and development of Spodoptera litura Fab, National conference on “Emerging trends in phyto pesticides and pheromone research, Jan 3-4, 2019, Department of Entomology, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, pp. 164-165. Annamalai nagar, Department of Entomology, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University.
Indhumathi, B. and R. Kannan , Evaluation of red algal seaweeds against Brinjal leaf beetle Epilachna vigintioctopunctata (Fabricius). , National conference on “Emerging trends in phyto pesticides and pheromone research, Jan 3-4, 2019, Department of Entomology, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, pp. 111-112. Annamalai nagar, Department of Entomology, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University.
Kannan, R. and K. Bharathkumar , Effect of green algal seaweeds’s solvent extract on growth and development of Tobacco caterpillar, Spodoptera litura Fabricius (Lepidoptera:Noctuidae). , National conference on “Emerging trends in phyto pesticides and pheromone research. , Jan 3-4, 2019, Department of Entomology, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, pp. 83-84. Annamalai nagar, Department of Entomology, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University.
Gowthish, K. and R. Kannan, Red algal seaweed Hypnea valentine (Turner) Montagne influence on the growth and development of Tobacco caterpillar, Spodoptera litura Fabricius (Lepidoptera:Noctuidae). , National seminar on “Extension strategies and technologies for sustainable agricultural development”. , Nov 1-2, 2018, Department of Agricultural Extension, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University , pp. 173-173. Annamalai nagar, Department of Agricultural Extension, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University .
R. Kannan, Utilization of seaweeds for the sustainable management of Tobacco caterpillar, Spodoptera litura Fabricius – A polyphagous pest of field and horticultural crops, National seminar on “Extension strategies and technologies for sustainable agricultural development”. , Nov 1-2, 2018, Department of Agricultural Extension, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University , pp. 172-172. Annamalai nagar, Department of Agricultural Extension, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University .
Kannan, R.and R.Bharathkumar , Effect of green sea algae on Spodoptera litura Fabricius a polyphagous pest in Agriculture, National symposium on “Algal diversity and resource status : Current trendsin utilization and prospects for innovation, Sep 21-23, 2017, V.O. Chidamaram College, Tuticorin, Tamilnadu, pp. 37-37. Tuticorin, V.O. Chidamaram College, Tuticorin, Tamilnadu.
Dharanipriya, N and R. Kannan, Effect of red algal seaweeds Gracillaria corticata (J.Agardh) and Liagora ceranoides (J.V. Lamouroux) on growth and development of Spodoptera litura (Fab.) , National symposium on “Algal diversity and resource status : Current trends in utilization and prospects for innovation, Sep 21-23, 2017, V.O. Chidamaram College, Tuticorin, Tamilnadu. , pp. 63-63. Tuticorin, V.O. Chidamaram College, Tuticorin, Tamilnadu. .
Kannan, R. and R.BharathKumar , Influence of methanol extract of green algal seaweeds Chaetomorpha antennina (Bory de Saint-Vincent) Kützing and Ulva fasciata Delile on Spodoptera litura Fabricius a polyphagous pest in Agriculture, National seminar on “Conventional and molecular strategies for sustainable crop improvement” , Mar 16-17, 2017, Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, pp. 159-159. Annamalai nagar, Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University .
Indhumathi, K. and R.Kannan , Efficiency of Red algal seaweeds Gracilaria corticata, Liogorus ceranoides and Acanthophora spicifera against Epilachna Beetle – Epilachna vigintioctopunctata (Fabr.) in brinjal, National seminar on “Conventional and molecular strategies for sustainable crop improvement, Mar 16-17, 2017, Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University , pp. 149-149. Annamalai nagar, Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University .
Dharanipriya, N. and R.Kannan , Effect of Red algal seaweed Gracilaria corticata on growth and development of Spodoptera litura Fabricius, National seminar on “Conventional and molecular strategies for sustainable crop improvement, Mar 16-17, 2017, Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, pp. 174-174. Annamalai nagar, Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University.
Divya. K.. and R.Kannan , Efficacy of coded insecticides (Organophosphorous and Acephate) WG on the sucking pests of cotton, National Seminar on “Mitigation of chemical residues in farm produces – strategies, oppurtunities and challenges, Feb 18-19, 2016, Faculty of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Gandigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram, pp. 7-7. Gandigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram, Faculty of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Gandigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram.
Bharathkumar, R. and R.Kannan , Influence of a green seaweed algae Chaetomorpha antennina (Bory De Saint-Vincent) Kutzing on the Spodoptera litura Fabricius as an alternative to chemical insecticides. , National Seminar on “Mitigation of chemical residues in farm produces – strategies, oppurtunities and challenges, Feb 18-19, 2016, Faculty of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Gandigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram, pp. 34-34. Gandigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram, Faculty of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Gandigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram.
Mayakrishnan, R. and R.Kannan , Use of a seaweed Ulva fasciata Delile as an alternat method of fruit borer management to mitigate residue levels in bhendi fruits, National Seminar on “Mitigation of chemical residues in farm produces – strategies, oppurtunities and challenges, Feb 18-19, 2016, Faculty of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Gandigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram, pp. 3-3. Gandigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram, Faculty of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Gandigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram.
Bharath Kumar, R. and R. Kannan , Exploration of certain seaweeds for their insecticidal action against Tobacco caterpillar Spodoptera litura (Fab.)., UGC-SAP sponsored National seminar on “Integrated approaches for sustainable agriculture” (IASA 2014), Mar 27-27, 2014, Annamalai University, pp. 139-140. Annamalai nagar, Dept. of Agronomy, Annamalai University.
Kannan, R. and B. Dinesh , Damage potential of mealybug Phenococcus solenopsis Tinsley on environmental friendly Bt cotton (GMO) ecosystem, National conference on Environmental issues and challenges – VISION 2020) (EnVISISON, 2020) , Sep 27-28, 2013, Annamalai University, pp. 83-84. Annamalai nagar, Dept. of Zoology, Annamalai University.
Kannan, R. , Dose optimization of Paecilomyceslilacinus(Thom.) Samson against root knot nematode - Meloidogyne incognita (Kofoid and White) Chitwood in okra, National Seminar on “Golden thoughts on current microbial research”, , Mar 15-15, 2013, Annamalai University, pp. 19-20. Annamalai nagar, Dept. of Agrl. Microbiology, Annamalai University.
Kannan,R. and R.Veeravel , Influence of different application methods of nematophagous fungi Paecilomyces lilacinus (Thom.) Samson against root knot nematode Meloidogyne incognita (Kofoid and White) Chitwood in brinjal., National Conference on “Innovations in nematological research for Agricultural sustainability – Challenges and a Roadmap Ahead”,, Feb 23-25, 2010, TNAU, Coimbatore, pp. 124-125. TNAU, Coimbatore, Dept. of Nematology, TNAU Coimbatore.
Hariprasad,Y., B.AnandaGanesa Raja, R.Kannan, M.Balaji, C.Thanaseelan, R.Ramamoorthy and K.Anitha , Studies on selected botanical for the management of pulse beetle (Callosobruchuschinensis) in green gram, National Seminar on “Sustaining the food and nutritional security through processing and preservation of foods, Mar 18-19, 2009, Annamalai University, pp. 48-49. Annamalai nagar, Annamalai University.
Kannan, R., Prediction model for the predation of coccinellid (Menochiluss exmaculatus Fabricius) on cotton aphid (Aphis gossypii Glover), 94th Indian Science Congress , Jan 3-7, 2007, Annamalai University, pp. 195-196. Annamalai nagar, Annamalai University.
Kannan, R. and B.Ananda Ganesa Raja, Preliminary studies on variability of insecticide resistance in brinjal mealy bug Coccidohystrixinsolita(gr.), 94th Indian Science Congress, , Jan 3-7, 2007, Annamalai University, pp. 196-197. Annamalai nagar, Annamalai University.
Veda Vembu Nayagam, R., Hariprasad, Y., Kannan, R. and Vasudevan, V. , Foraging behaviour of bee pollinators in sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., National seminar on present scenario in plant science research., Feb 19-20, 2005, Dept. of Botany, Annamalai University, pp. 132-133. Dept. of Botany, Annamalai University, Dept. of Botany, Annamalai University.
Hariprasad, Y., Kannan, R. and Loyala Anbukarasi, A, Significance of morphological characters of mulberry varieties on quality and quantity of silk, National seminar on present scenario in plant science research, Feb 19-20, 2005, Dept. of Botany, Annamalai University, pp. 130-131. Annamalai University, Dept of Botany, Annamalai University.
Hariprasad,Y., K.Balaji and R. Kannan , Effect of plant products against coconut eriophyid mite Aceria guerreronis Keifer, National Symposium on “Futuristic usage of botanical pesticides in the management of crop pests, Mar 4-5, 2002, Department of Entomology, Annamalai University, pp. 51-52. Annamalai nagar, Annamalai University.
Manickam, S., K.N.Gururajan and R. Kannan , Evaluation and utilization of Gossypiumbarbadensegermplasm lines, National Symposium on “Biodiversity vis-à-vis resource exploitation. An introspection, Apr 23-24, 2001, Port Blair, Andaman, pp. 15-16. Port Blair, Andaman, ICAR.
Sivanandan, C., V.Chitra, V.Udayasuriyan, R.Kannan, and S.Sadasivam, Development of Asporogenous mutants of Bacillus thuringiensis, National symposium on role of Biochemistry and biotechnology in twenty first century, Mar 13-14, 1999, Bangalore, pp. 13-14. Bangalore, UAS, Bangalore.
Surulivelu, T., Kannan, R., Sujatha Paul,K. and Fathima Rafia, Conservation and augmentation of predators for Area wide management of sucking pests of cotton, Natl. Symposium on “Biological Control of insects in Agriculture, Forestry, Medicine and Veterinary science, Jan 22-23, 1999, Coimbatore, pp. 15-16. Coimbatore, Bharatiyar Univ.
Kannan, R. and Rm. Nachiappan , Field evaluation of okra accessions against fruit borer EariasvitellaFabricius , IV AZRA Conference,, Jul 11-13, 1998, Gujarat, pp. 13-14. Gujarat, AZRA, Jai Foundation.
List of Conferences - International
Kannan, R., Biological potential of seaweeds in Plant Protection – Recent Innovation. , 3rd India International Seaweed Expo & Summit 2020. , Jan 30-31, 2020, National Institute of Ocean Technology, Chennai, , pp. 1-1. Chennai, National Institute of Ocean Technology, Chennai, .
Kannan, R. and Gowthish, K. , Biogenic molecules and mode of action of a brown algal seaweed Sargassum wightii Greville Ex J. Agardh against Spodoptera litura Fabricius. , International Conference on “Recent Trends in Agriculture towards Food Security and Rural Livelihood” , Jan 3-4, 2020, Annamalai nagar, pp. 3-4. Annamalai nagar, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University.
Kannan, R. and C. Gunalan , Toxicity and IGR activity of a brown algal seaweeds’ solvent extracts on a polyphagous pest in Agriculture Spodoptera litura (Fabricius) (Noctuidae:Lepidoptera). , XIX International Plant Protection Congress (IPPC 2019) on “Crop Protection to Outsmart Climate Change for Food Security & Environmental Conservation” , Nov 10-14, 2019, Hyderabad, pp. 264-265. Hyderabad, ICRISAT, Hyderabad, India.
Kannan, R. and R. Bharathkumar , Effect of green algal seaweeds’ solvent extract on growth and development of Spodoptera litura Fabricius a polyphagous pest in Agriculture) , International Conference “Recent Innovations in Biosustainability and Environmental Research-2019” (RIBER-2019) , Feb 20-22, 2019, Department of Zoology, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu, India , pp. 119-119. Department of Zoology, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu, India , Department of Zoology, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu, India .
Dharanipriya, N. and R. Kannan , Bioactive chemical characterisation and insecticidal activity of Red algal seaweed Liagora ceranoides against Tobacco caterpillar- Spodoptera litura, IInnovations and Advancements in Agriculture and Plant Sciences” (IAAPS 2018) , May 23-23, 2018, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Agriculture College, Perambalur, Tamil Nadu, India , pp. 113-114. Perambalur, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Agriculture College, Perambalur.
Dharanipriya, N., R.Kannan and N., K.Gowthish , Effect of aqueous extracts of certain red algal seaweeds against tobacco caterpillar, Spodoptera litura , Intnl. Conference on Biocontrol and Sustainable Insect Pest Management (ICBS) -A book of Extended Summary, Jan 29-31, 2018, Killikulam, TamilNadu, pp. 627-630. Coimbatore , Nambikkai Publications.
Kannan.R., R.Ayyasamy and K.Divya , Effect of coded insecticide (Organophosphorus 50 per cent + Synthetic Pyrethroid 5 per cent) WDG against sucking pests of cotton and their safety against grubs of coccinellid beetle, IJTA, Dec 26-27, 2015, Shimla, pp. 3201-3201. New Delhi, Serial Publications.
Hariprasad, Y., R.Kannan and R.Raman , Alternative fumigants – Current status and scope for safe food grain storage, . International Conference on Food Technology (INFOTECH 2009, Oct 12-14, 2009, Tanjavur, India, pp. 117-118. Tanjavur, IICPT, Tanjavur.
Udayasuriyan, V., V.Chitra, R.Kannan, C.S. Ananda, P.C. Sundarababu and S.Sadasivam , Isolation, characterisation of Bt strains active against rice pests, Meeting of Int. Program on Rice Biotechnology, Sep 8-10, 1997, Malaysia, pp. 81-82. Malaysia, UC.
List of Book Published
Kannan,R., C.Kathirvelu and R.Veeravel, Crop Pest Management, Chidambaram, Tamilnadu: Manibharathi Publisher, 9789384446109, pp. 1-454. Jan 2016.
R.KANNAN, UPDATED PEST MANAGEMENT METHODS (IN TAML), CHENNAI: VETRI PUBLISHER, 978-93-84446-82-6, pp. 1-108. Dec 2018, VETRI.

List of Awards /Honours / Memberships
Pesticide Research Society India, New Delhi. - Life member
Society of Plant Protection Sciences India, New Delhi - Life member

List of Awards
BEST POSTER AWARD - II position for POSTER PRESEANTATION in the session “IPM1” - XIX International Plant Protection Congress (IPPC 2019) - ICRISAT, HYDERABAD - 2019
I PRIZE – POSTER PRESENTATION - Department of Botany, Annamalai University - 2019