Genetic Methods and Tools for Managing Crop Pests

Dr. A. K. Chakravarthy, Head and Principal Scientist (Rtd.,), Division of Entomology and Nematology, is an author of many books and over 350 scientific papers  in Entomology and Natural history. His interest includes insects, birds, bats, rodents and mammals.With nearly four decades of experience in teaching, research and extension, Dr. Chakravarthy has been the investigator for over 35 research projects. A Ph.D. from Punjab Agricultural University and fellow from IARI, New Delhi, is a member of several national and international scientific academia, an adviser, a panellist, a referee, reviewer and editor, associated with the publication of several national and international journals worldwide. A field-orientated, widely travelled biologist, is actively working on novel approaches in integrated pest management, host plant interaction, vertebrate pest management, biodiversity and environmental conservation issues.