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• In vitro Evaluation of Fungal and Bacterial Antagonists against Colletotrichum falcatum Went

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Authors

A. Sangeetha ¹, S. Mohan ¹, R. Neelamegam ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Plant Pathology, Agricultural College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Madurai 625104, Tamil Nadu, IN
2 Department of Botany, S. T. Hindu College, Nagercoil 629002, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu, IN

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Journal of Biological Control, Vol 23, No 3 (2009), Pagination: 333-336

Abstract

Red rot of sugarcane caused by Colletotrichum falcatum is a major constraint in sugarcane production causing substantial loss in yield and quality. Use of biocontrol agents is an effective, eco-friendly and non-hazardous possibility for red rot management. In the present investigation potential bio-control agents were screened against C. falcatum on sugarcane. Among the 15 species/ isolates of bacterial and fungal antagonistic organisms screened against C. falcatum in dual culture, Pseudomonas fluorescens isolate-1 and Trichoderma viride isolate-3 showed maximum inhibitory effect on C. falcatum. These two isolates identified as more potential biocontrol agents in the present investigation can be exploited to control red rot of sugarcane.

Keywords

Antagonist, Colletotrichum falcatum, Dual Culture, Red Rot, Sugarcane.

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• In vivo Effect of Antagonistic Treatments on Red Rot Disease Incidence, Yield and Quality Parameters of Sugarcane

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Authors

A. Sangeetha ¹, R. Neelamegam ², S. Mohan ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Plant Pathology, Agricultural College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Madurai 625104, Tamil Nadu, IN
2 P.G. and Research Department of Botany, S. T. Hindu College, Nagercoil 629002, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu, IN

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Journal of Biological Control, Vol 23, No 4 (2009), Pagination: 443-448

Abstract

Experiments were carried out to develop an effective biocontrol method against sugarcane red rot disease under field conditions in sugarcane var. CoC-671. Integrated approach as sett treatment + foliar spray + soil application of the antagonistic organism Pseudomonas fluorescens recorded the lowest disease incidence (10.37 per cent), higher germination (77.67 per cent), more number of tillers (2.67/ha), economic shoots (1.95/ha) and increased yield (47.80tonnes/ha), highest brix value (21.27 per cent), sucrose (18.67 per cent) and commercial cane sugar (10.86 per cent) in the sugar cane var. CoC-671.

Keywords

Colletotrichum falcatum, Sugarcane, Red Rot, Sett Treatment, Foliar Spray.

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• Effect of Different Organic Matter Sources and Trichoderma viride Pers.: Fr. on Damping-Off of Tomato (Lycopercicum esculentum L.) var. Co-1 Seedlings Caused by Pythium indicum Bal.

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Authors

R. Neelamegam ¹

Affiliations
1 PG Department of Botany, S. T. Hindu College, Nagercoil-629 002, Tamil Nadu, IN

Source

Journal of Biological Control, Vol 19, No 2 (2005), Pagination: 149-155

Abstract

Four different organic matter sources (dried leaf materials of Azadiracta indica, Madhuca indica, Morinda tinctoria, Peltophorum pterocarpum and Thespesia populnea), tested against Pythium indicum, either alone or in combination with Thchoderma viride. Application of T. viride and Thespesia leaf recorded maximum seed germination (100 %), low disease incidence (5,0 %), increased seedling growth (15.6 cm/pl), seedling vigour index (1560), and seedling biomass (23.8 mg/pl) in P. indicum inoculated unsteilized soil.

Keywords

Damping-Off, Integrated Control, Organic Matter Source, Pythium indicum, Trichoderma viride, Tomato.

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• Effect of Organic Matter Sources on In vitro Growth and Enzyme Production by Pythium indicum M. S. Balakr., a Damping-Off Pathogen and its Fungal Antagonist, Trichoderma viride Pers.: Fr.

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R. Neelamegam ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Botany, S. T. Hindu College, Nagercoil 629002, Tamil Nadu, IN

Source

Journal of Biological Control, Vol 18, No 2 (2004), Pagination: 161-166

Abstract

All organic matter sources showed inhibitory effect on the in vitro growth of Pythium indicum M.S. Balakr., while most of them support the growth of Trichoderma viride Pers.: Fr. Several organic matter sources increase the production of PTE-ase and Protease enzymes of fungal antagonist. However, the synthesis of Protease enzyme by pathogen was suppressed by all organic matter sources, while PTE·ase enzyme production was inhibited by few organic matter sources. Synthesis of cellulase by P. indicum was induced by many organic matter sources, but in case of T. viride. the same was inhibited except neem cake and wheat bran. Out of 12 organic matter sources tested, Neem cake and Wheat bran support the antagonist on its in vitro growth and synthesis of all the three enzymes as compared to control! pathogen.

Keywords

Cellulase, Organic Matter, Pectin Transeleminase, Protease, Pythium indicum, Trichoderma viride.

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• Evaluation of Fungal Antagonists to Control Damping-Off of Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) caused by Pythium indicum

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Authors

R. Neelamegam ¹

Affiliations
1 PG Department of Botany, S.T. Hindu College, Nagercoil 629 002, Tamil Nadu, IN

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Journal of Biological Control, Vol 18, No 1 (2004), Pagination: 97-102

Abstract

Trichoderma viride, T. harzianum, Laetisaria arvalis and other eight isolates of Trichoderma viride, isolated locally. were tested in vitro for their antagonistic activity against Pythium indicum. the causal organism of danlping-off of tomato, by dual agar technique. Among the fungal antagonists tested, Trichoderma viride was found highly inhibitory to P. indicllm. Volatile and non-volatile antibiotics of T. viride inhibited the in vitro growth of P. indicum significantly.

Keywords

Damping-Off, Pythium indicum, Trichoderma viride, Volatile and Non-Volatile Antibiotics.

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• Integrated Application of Trichoderma Viride Pers.: Fr. and Farm Yard Manure to Control Damping-Off of Tomato [Lycopersicum esculentum Mill.]

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Authors

R. Neelamegam ¹, T. Govindarajalu ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Botany, S.T. Hindu College, Nagercoil 629 002, Tamil Nadu, IN
2 Department of Botany, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar 608 002, Tamil Nadu, IN

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Journal of Biological Control, Vol 16, No 1 (2002), Pagination: 65-69

Abstract

In the present study, efforts were made to control the damping-off of tomato caused by Pythium indicum by using Trichoderma viride alone or in combination with farm yard manure (FYM). T. viride effectively controlled the disease in both sterilized and unsterilized soil than FYM when treated alone. But the combined treatment of T. viride and FYM showed better results in controlling the disease with concomineni increase In seedling length and biomass of tomato.

Keywords

Damping Off, Farm Yard Manure, Integrated Control, Pythium indicum, Tomato, Trichoderma viride.

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• A Study on Passengers’ Problems in Online Ticket Booking in Indian Railways with Reference to Virudhunagar Junction, Madurai Division

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Authors

R. Neelamegam ¹, P. Murugan ²

Affiliations
1 Indian Council of Social Science Research, Department of Management Studies, V.H.N.S.N. College (Autonomous), Virudhunagar – 626 00, IN
2 Department of Management Studies, V.H.N.S.N. College (Autonomous), Virudhunagar – 626 001, IN

Source

TSM Business Review, Vol 4, No 1 (2016), Pagination: 35-45

Abstract

Now a days, there is a stiff competition in surface transport among government buses, private buses, vans, taxies, etc. It is very tough to Indian railways to be a robust competitor in the surface transport. Passengers need quality services from the rail transport. Internet plays a vital role in providing a speedy and an easy access to the services of ticket booking, ticket cancellation and the time of the availability of services. But it is beset with some problems while accessing the services through online. The present paper, focuses on the passengers' kind of problem in online ticket booking in Indian railways with reference to Virudhunagar junction, Madurai division of Southern Railway zone.

Keywords

Indian Railways, Online Booking, Discriminant Analysis.

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• Factors Influencing the Consumers to do Online Shopping:A Study with Reference to Virudhunagar Town

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Authors

R. Neelamegam ¹, D. Kalpaga ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Management Studies, V.H.N.S.N. College (Autonomous), Virudhunagar-626001, IN

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TSM Business Review, Vol 3, No 2 (2015), Pagination: 14-22

Abstract

Now-a-days, technologies have developed in a rapid way. Especially internet, it provides a widest platform where the buyers and sellers meet together for sale and purchase of goods and services. The internets' have the ability to reach the customer's home. The physical delivery has changed to electronic delivery and physical products have changed to electronic products displayed on the various websites like Flipkart, and Snapdeal, the payment also made on online through debit and credit card, the transaction is purely electronic. The present paper focuses on the factors influencing the consumers to do online shopping in Virudhunagar town.

Keywords

Online Shopping, Factor Analysis, Multiple Regression Analysis.

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• Understanding Financial Inclusion in India:A Case Study of Sattur Taluk, Tamil Nadu

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Authors

R. Neelamegam ¹

Affiliations
1 ICSSR, Department of Management Studies, V.H.N.S.N. College (Autonomous), Virudhunagar – 626 001, IN

Source

TSM Business Review, Vol 4, No 2 (2016), Pagination: 41-48

Abstract

Financial inclusive growth is said to be real only when it has registered an all inclusive growth, namely, all the strata of the society including the vulnerable group is brought to the ambit of financial inclusion. The country which is envisioned to be a power in Asia - unfortunately for a long time, had suffered from the malaise of financial exclusion. To plug the loophole, hectic activities are going on to hit the target of financial inclusion. To tart from the scratch, citizens of the country including those living in the remotest rural region are prompted to have an access to the basic financial service, i.e, opening a bank account (no frills account) which would blossom into a universal access to a wide range of financial services at a reasonable cost. The present paper sheds light on criteria / indicators of financial inclusion with special reference to Sattur Taluk, Tamil Nadu.

Keywords

Financial Inclusion, Financial Services, Indicators of Financial Inclusion, Comprehensive Financial Inclusion.

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• Passengers’ Perception of Service Quality:A Study With Reference to Madurai Division of Southern Railway

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Authors

R. Neelamegam ¹

Affiliations
1 Research Centre in Business Administration, V.H.N.S.N. College (Autonomous), Virudhunagar-626001, Tamil Nadu, IN

Source

TSM Business Review, Vol 5, No 2 (2017), Pagination: 7-14

Abstract

After globalization, service quality has assumed greater significance in rail transport owing to rail passengers’ expectation of improved service quality in Indian Railways (IR), as well as existence of keen competition from the road transportation sector. Service quality is a business management term used to indicate achievement in service. Usually, service quality yields comfort to the passengers; it would delight them when the passengers’ perception of service quality exceeds their expectations. In this context, service quality comes under the scanner of a comparison of passengers’ expectation with performance of Madurai Division of Southern Railway (SR) Zone of Indian Railway. This research paper is an outcome of the present author’s research project sponsored under ICSSR’s Senior Fellowship.

Keywords

Service Quality, Perception and Expectation of Service Quality, Gap Analysis, Dimensions of Service Quality, Southern Railway.

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• Promotion of Investment in Micro Insurance Policy a Study with Reference to Kollam District Kerala

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Authors

R. Neelamegam ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Management Studies, Virudhunagar Hindu Nadars’ Senthikumara Nadar College, IN

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ICTACT Journal on Management Studies, Vol 3, No 4 (2017), Pagination: 597-600

Abstract

The development of micro insurance in India not only depends on the product scheme and delivery system but also on generating the appropriate sub structure and motivating the performance of insurance agents. It is essential for programming the banks as significant delivery network for micro insurance and the banks could drive the process for the growth of the insurance in the rural. Currently, various NGOs and MFIs are also providing micro insurance policies apart from private and public insurance companies, whatever be the delivery system of micro insurance contact with potential clients or existing clients is necessary for the easy marketing of the policy and this is possible only by strengthening the existing agency force. The present paper examines the ways and means for improving investment in micro insurance policy with reference to Kollam district, Kerala State.

Keywords

Micro Insurance, Insurance Agent, Means for Improving Investment in the Policy.

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