samuel jeyarajan nelson

@tnau.ac.in

Professor
TamilNadu Agricultural University

EDUCATION

Ph.D., in Agricultural Entomology

RESEARCH INTERESTS

BOTANICAL INSECTICIDES/STORAGE ENTOMOLOGY/BIOLOGICAL CONTROL
612

Scholar Citations

13

Scholar h-index

21

Scholar i10-index

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Morphological, molecular characterization, life cycle and age specific life table parameters of coconut rugose spiralling whitefly, Aleurodicus rugioperculatus martin: an …
    K Elango, J Nelson, T Tamilnayagan, DK Palaniappan
    International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 1-14 , 2026
    2026
  • Impact of Culture Media on the Characteristics of Native Beauveria bassiana and Simplicillium subtropicum Isolates
    M Krishnaveni, SJ Nelson, S Nakkeeran, U Sivakumar, S Mohankumar, ...
    Indian Journal of Entomology 88 (2), 291-294 , 2026
    2026
  • Biology and Parasitic Potential of an Indigenous Braconid Parasitoid on Gelechiid Leafminers
    K Murugasridevi, S Jeyarani, SJ Nelson, SM Kumar
    Indian Journal of Entomology , 2025
    2025
  • Harnessing the potential of indigenous entomopathogenic fungi isolated from the soils of Tamil Nadu, India, for the management of the cotton aphid, Aphis gossypii Glover …
    M Krishnaveni, SJ Nelson, U Sivakumar, S Nakkeeran, S Mohankumar, ...
    2025
  • Investigating the enzymatic response of Plutella xylostella L.(Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) to Metarhizium anisopliae (Metschnikoff) Sorokin (Ascomycota: Hypocreales) Infection: A …
    VP Abarna, M Muthuswami, S Jeyarajan Nelson, ...
    Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology 27 (4), 102321 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 6
  • Validation, dissipation kinetics and monitoring of flonicamid and dinotefuran residues in paddy grain, straw, its processed produces and bran oil using LC-MS/MS
    AK Karedla, RS Raj, SV Krishnamoorthy, A Suganthi, K Bhuvaneswari, ...
    Food Chemistry 435, 137589 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 12
  • Influence of five lepidopteran host insects on the fecundity and development of a larval parasitoid Bracon hebetor Say
    R Aswini, SJ Nelson, N Chitra, M Alagar, SM Kumar, D Elumalai
    Journal of Eco-friendly Agriculture 19 (1), 104-108 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Effective biopesticides for sustainable management of Plutella xylostella L. (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) in cauliflower: a comprehensive study on isolation …
    VP Abarna, M Muthuswami, SJ Nelson, YSJT Edward, NM Boopathi, ...
    2024
    Citations: 2
  • Growth Inhibitory Activity of Annona squamosa against Polyphagous Pest Spodoptera litura (F)
    R Muthu, R Vishnupriya, SJ Nelson, D Uma, VP SanthanaKrishnan
    Indian Journal of Entomology, 956-959 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Rugose spiralling whitefly, Aleurodicus rugioperculatus Martin infested host plant volatiles elicit a host locating behavior of aphelinid parasitoid, Encarsia guadeloupae …
    E Kolanthasamy, J Nelson, A Pandi, D kumar Palaniappan
    Biochemical Systematics and Ecology 111, 104746 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 3
  • Effects of host plants and substrate colour on the oviposition behaviour of green lacewing Apertochrysa astur (Banks) (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae).
    SJ Nelson, X Remoniya
    2023
  • Potential distribution and damage of invasive rugose spiraling whitefly, Aleurodicus rugioperculatus and their native predatory complex of with a special focus on …
    E Kolanthasamy, J Nelson
    Phytoparasitica 51 (2), 163-172 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 2
  • Insecticidal activity and changes in midgut histology of the generalist herbivore, Spodoptera litura F.(Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in response to seed extract of Annona squamosa Linn.
    R Muthu, R Vishnupriya, NS Jeyarajan, D Uma, VP Santhanakrishnan
    Journal of applied and natural science 15 (1), 401 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 10
  • Effects of host plants and substrate colour on the oviposition behaviour of green lacewing Apertochrysa astur (Banks)(Neuroptera: Chrysopidae)
    SJ Nelson, X Remoniya
    2023
  • Fecundity of Bracon hebetor Say (Braconidae: Hymenoptera) on five lepidopterous hosts larvae
    R Aswini, SJ Nelson, N Chitra, M Alagar, SM Kumar
    2023
  • Repellent and growth regulatory effects of Lantana camara extracts on Odontotermes wallonensis (Isoptera: Termitidae)
    EAP Vasanthi, SJ Nelson, B Sangeetha
    Journal of Biopesticides 16 (1), 33-37 , 2023
    2023
  • Identification of resistant donors from South Indian landraces for brown planthopper, Nilaparvata lugens (Stal.), Delphacidae, hemiptera in rice
    S Prabu, S Venugopal, M Suganthy, R Suresh, S Vellaikumar, D Uma, ...
    2023
    Citations: 3
  • Assessment of diversity indices and DNA barcoding of parasitic fauna associated with groundnut leafminer (GLM), Aproaerema modicella Deventer (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae)
    K Murugasridevi, S Jeyarani, SJ Nelson, SM Kumar, S Nakkeeran
    Legume Research-An International Journal, 902-910 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 8
  • Studies on the predator Apertochrysa astur (Banks)(debris carrying green lacewing) on invasive coconut whiteflies
    X Remoniya, SJ Nelson
    Indian Soc Plant Crops 50, 145 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 2
  • Determining the Anti-insect Activities of Solvent Extracts of Andrographis paniculata on the Diamondback Moth, Plutella xylostella (L.)
    R Sangavi, Y Edward, SJ Nelson, M Paramasivam, C Meenambigai
    Research Highlights in Agricultural Sciences Vol. 5, 101-108 , 2022
    2022

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Insecticidal activity of twenty plant powders on mortality, adult emergence of Sitophilus oryzae L. and grain weight loss in paddy
    K Govindan, SJ Nelson
    Journal of Biopesticides 2 (2), 169-172 , 2009
    2009
    Citations: 42
  • Economic threshold level of thrips in semi-dry chilli.
    SJ Nelson, S Natarajan
    1994
    Citations: 39
  • Population dynamics of exotic rugose spiralling whitefly, Aleurodicus rugioperculatus Martin (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) on coconut as influenced by weather factors and natural …
    K Elango, SJ Nelson
    Journal of Plantation Crops 48 (2), 120-125 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 32
  • Acaricidal activity of plant extracts on two spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae)
    K Premalatha, SJ Nelson, R Vishnupriya, S Balakrishnan, ...
    Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies 6 (1), 1622-1625 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 30
  • Formulation of sweet flag oil (Acorus calamus) nanoemulsion by spontaneous emulsification method for the management of Sitophilus oryzae
    V Dhivya, SJ Nelson, KS Subramanian, Y Edward, K Rajamani, ...
    IJCs 7 (3), 2072-2076 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 25
  • Development of Acorus calamus L. nano emulsion and their insecticidal activity against pulse beetle (Callosobruchus maculatus F.)
    V Dhivya, NS Jeyarajan, KS Subramanian, TE Johnson, K Rajamani, ...
    Int. J. Agric. Sci, 0975-3710 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 22
  • Effect of host plants on the behaviour of rugose spiralling whitefly (Aleurodicus rugioperculatus) and their natural enemies
    K Elango, SJ Nelson
    Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences 11 (1), 120-123 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 20
  • Biology and nutritional indices of the fall army worm Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith) on maize.
    PS Rajisha, N Muthukrishnan, SJ Nelson, R Jerlin, P Marimuthu, ...
    Indian Journal of Entomology 84 (1) , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 18
  • Fly ash-Excellent filler for black pepper, Piper nigrum dust formulation against Callosobruchus maculatus (F.)
    K Govindan, SJ Nelson, PMM David
    Journal of Biopesticides 3 (1), 320 , 2010
    2010
    Citations: 14
  • Antifeedant and growth disruptive effects of various plant products on Spodoptera litura F. (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae).
    SJ Nelson, MS Venugopal
    2006
    Citations: 14
  • Population Dynamics of Fall Army Worm Spodoptera Frugiperda (J E Smith) on Maize
    N Muthukrishnan, PS Rajisha, SJ Nelson, R Jerlin, R Karthikeyan
    Indian Journal of Entomology, 134-136 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 13
  • Incidence forecasting of new invasive pest of coconut rugose spiraling whitefly (Aleurodicus rugioperculatus) in India using ARIMAX analysis
    K Elango, SJ Nelson, P Dineshkumar
    Journal of Agrometeorology 23 (2), 194-199 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 13
  • Efficacy of biopesticides against coconut rugose spiraling whitefly, Aleurodicus rugioperculatus Martin under laboratory conditions
    K Elango, SJ Nelson
    Biopesticides International 16 (1), 21-26 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 13
  • Efficacy of castor oil-based soft soaps against cotton mealy bug, Phenacoccus solenopsis Tinsley on brinjal.
    PMM David, K Rajkumar, TA Razak, SJ Nelson, P Nainar, RKM Baskaran, ...
    2010
    Citations: 13
  • Effect of mixtures of plant powder against pulse beetle, Callosobruchus maculatus (F.) (Coleoptera: Bruchidae).
    K Govindan, SJ Nelson
    2008
    Citations: 13
  • Validation, dissipation kinetics and monitoring of flonicamid and dinotefuran residues in paddy grain, straw, its processed produces and bran oil using LC-MS/MS
    AK Karedla, RS Raj, SV Krishnamoorthy, A Suganthi, K Bhuvaneswari, ...
    Food Chemistry 435, 137589 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 12
  • Rugose spiralling whitefly, Aleurodicus rugioperculatus Martin (Hemiptera, Aleyrodidae): An invasive foes of coconut
    K Elango, SJ Nelson, A Aravind
    Journal of Entomological Research 44 (2), 261-266 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 11
  • Efficacy of TNAU-Stack probe trap in detection, monitoring of pests and validation of fumigation in turmeric bag-stack storage.
    A Rajesh, S Mohan, SJ Nelson
    2015
    Citations: 11
  • Insecticidal activity and changes in midgut histology of the generalist herbivore, Spodoptera litura F.(Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in response to seed extract of Annona squamosa Linn.
    R Muthu, R Vishnupriya, NS Jeyarajan, D Uma, VP Santhanakrishnan
    Journal of applied and natural science 15 (1), 401 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 10
  • Screening of paddy varieties against Angoumois grain moth, Sitotroga cerealella Oliv.
    SM Mathew, SJ Nelson, RP Soundararajan, D Uma, P Jeyaprakash
    2019
    Citations: 10

Publications

Year Publications made
2019 Ranjith , M., S. J. Nelson, S. Sithanantham, N. Natarajan and S. Praneetha. 2019. Efficacy of sweet flag formulation against brinjal shoot and fruit borer, Leucinodes orbonalis Guenée (Crambidae: Lepidoptera) and effect on egg parasitoids, Trichogramma spp. Pest Management in Horticultural Ecosystems, 25(2):172-177
2019
Ranjith , M., S. J. Nelson, S. Sithanantham, N. Natarajan and S. Praneetha. 2019.Integrated control of brinjal shoot and fruit borer, Leucinodes orbonalis Guenée. Indian Journal of Entomology, 81(4):779-782
2019 Elango ,K., S. Jeyarajan Nelson, S. Sridharan, V. Paranidharan And S. . Biology and feeding potential of lady bird beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri muls. on new invasive pest of india coconut rugose spiralling whitefly Aleurodicus rugioperculatus Martin. International Journal of Advanced Biological Research,9 (2) : 145-148
2019 Elango ,K., S. Jeyarajan Nelson, S. Sridharan, V. Paranidharan And S. . Biology, Distribution and Host Range of New Invasive Pest of India Coconut Rugose Spiralling Whitefly Aleurodicus rugioperculatus Martin in Tamil Nadu and the Status of its Natural Enemies. International Journal of Agriculture Sciences, 11(9): 8423-8426.
2019 Dhivya, V., S. Jeyarajan Nelson and M .Paramasivam. 2019. Comparing extraction efficacy of different solvents to extract Acorus calamus by using HPLC. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 8(3): 3074-3078
2019 Dhivya, V., S. Jeyarajan Nelson, K.S. Subramanian, Y.S. Johnson Thangaraj Edward, K Rajamani, V.P. Santhanakrishnan and S. Sithanantham. 2019. Formulation of sweet flag oil (Acorus calamus) nanoemulsion by spontaneous emulsification method for the management of Sitophilus oryzae, International Journal of Chemical Studies, 7(3): 2072-2076
2019 Dhivya, V., S. J.Nelson, K.S. Subramanian, Y.S. J. T. Edward, K Rajamani, V.P. Santhanakrishnan and S. Sithanantham. 2019. Development of Acorus calamus l. nanoemulsion and their insecticidal activity against Pulse beetle (Callosobruchus maculatus F.), International Journal of Agriculture Sciences, 11(9): 8387-8390
2019 Sangavi. R, Y.S. Johnson Thangaraj Edward, S. Jeyarajan Nelson and C. . Anti-insect activities of solvent extracts of Andrographis paniculata on the Diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (L.). Pest Management in Horticultural Ecosystems,25 (1) : 63-68
2019 Sangavi. R, Y.S. Johnson Thangaraj Edward, S. Jeyarajan Nelson and C. . Anti-insect activities of solvent extracts of Sesbania grandiflora on the diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (L.). International Journal of Chemical Studies, 7(6): 1443-1445
2019 Saranya ,M., S.J. Nelson, M. Paramasivam , V. Dhivya. 2019. Bioefficacy of Different Solvent Extracts of Sweet Flag, Acorus calamus (L.) Rhizome against Rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzae (L.) (Coleoptera: Dryophthoridae), Pesticide Research Journal, 31(2):187-196
2020 Jeyarajan Nelson.S., A.Aravind and A.. Effect of biocontrol agents on maize fall army worm Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith). In: International seminar on Trans-boundary pest management, March 4,5, 2020, TNAU, Coimbatore Abstract P.
2020 Elango .K and S. Jeyarajan Nelson . 2020 . Effect of host plants on the behaviour of rugose spiralling whitefly, Aleurodicus rugioperculatus and their natural enemies. Res. Jr. of Agril. 120-123.
2020 Elango .K, S. Jeyarajan Nelson, S. Sridharan, V. Paranidharan And S. . Influence of intercrops in coconut on Encarsia guadeloupae Viggiani parasitization of coconut invasive pest rugose spiralling whitefly Aleurodicus rugioperculatus martin. Annals of plant protection sciences, 28(1):1-4