M. Mohan
Principal Scientist
Division of Insect Systematics
ICAR-National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources
India
Biography
Thirteen years of professional experience in various aspects of pest management and mass rearing of insects. Strong background in entomology, biochemistry and insect molecular biology research and techniques. Conducted field demonstrations and imparted training to farmers to popularize the developed technologies; developed linkages with other Govt. agencies and private firms for the commercialization of technologies.
Research Interest
Molecular and genomics of insect resistance to insecticides and biopesticides, Bacillus thuringiensis - isolation to application, biodiversity of Cerambycid beetles
Publications
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“Mass Production Technology of Biological Control Agents†at National Centre for Integrated Pest Management (ICAR), New Delhi, India, 18-26th Feb. 2004
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“Recent Advances in Microbial Control of Crop Pests†at Department of Entomology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, India, 20th Feb. to 12th Mar. 2006
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"Insecticidal Proteins: Application and Regulatory Issues†at International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), New Delhi, India, 12-23rd Nov. 2007