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Dr. C Sellaperumal

Dr. C Sellaperumal
Name Dr. C Sellaperumal
Designation Senior Scientist
Division Crop Protection
Qualification Ph.D.
Specialisation Nematology
Contact perumal14@gmail.com
Areas of Interest Development of Biocontrol Agents and host plant resistance for nematode management in Spices

  1. Kalloo G, Reddy YS, Rai N, Karkute SG, Singh AK, Sellaperumal C, Murugan L, Sahs S, Singh S, Tiwari SK, Kumar R, Bahadur A, Singh PM, Singh J, Singh M, Singh B. H-88-78-1 (IC644011; INGR22049), a tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) germplasm for multiple resistances (root-knot nematode, Alternaria solani, and ToLCV). Indian J Plant Genet Resour. 2024;37(2):376–377.

  2. Gowda MT, Reddy YS, Patil J, Krishna H, Sellaperumal C, Manjunath M, Pandey K, Singh A. Biocontrol potential of Bacillus subtilis CRB7 for the management of root-knot nematode in tomato under protected cultivation. Arch Phytopathol Plant Prot. 2024;57(11–12):800–822.

  3. Sellaperumal C, Eapen SJ, Manimaran B, Jeyaveeran B, Senthamizh Selvi B, Mahendar B, Giridhar K, Sivakumar V. Plant-parasitic nematodes, a looming threat to turmeric cultivation in India: results of recent surveys. Nematology. 2023;26:15–23. doi:10.1163/15685411-bja10287.

  4. Gowda MT, Meena BR, Krishnan N, Manjunath M, Sellaperumal C. Antimicrobial peptide–producing native Bacillus spp. for management of root-knot nematode Meloidogyne incognita infecting okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench). Biol Control. 2022;171:104951.

  5. Gowda MT, Sellaperumal C, Reddy R, Pandey KK. Antagonistic potential of rhizobacterial liquid formulations against Meloidogyne incognita infecting okra under field conditions. Veg Sci. 2022;49(2):241–247.

  6. Manjunatha TG, Sellaperumal C, Rai AB, Singh B. Root-knot nematodes menace in vegetable crops and their management in India. Veg Sci. 2019;46(1–2):1–16.

  7. Suresh RY, Sellaperumal C, Manjunatha TG, et al. Characterization of tomato germplasm for root-knot nematode resistance using the Mi-23 marker. Indian J Nematol. 2019;49(2):131–138.

  8. Reddy YS, Sellaperumal C, Prasanna HC, et al. Screening of tomato genotypes against root-knot nematode and validation of Mi-1 gene-linked markers. Proc Natl Acad Sci India Sect B Biol Sci. 2018;88(1):65–72.

  9. Manjunatha TG, Sellaperumal C, Rajasekhar, et al. Management of root-knot nematode Meloidogyne incognita in tomato with liquid bioformulations. Veg Sci. 2018;45(2):262.

  10. Vaingankar JD, Maruthadurai R, Sellaperumal C, Dhargalkar SD, Harihar S, Arunachalam V. Tapping the potential of vegetable amaranth genotype to trap the root-knot nematode pest. Sci Hortic. 2018;230:18–24.

  11. Gowda MT, Sellaperumal C, Reddy BR, Rai AB, et al. Management of root-knot nematode Meloidogyne incognita in tomato with liquid bioformulations. Veg Sci. 2018;45(2):262–268.

  12. Singh S, Sellaperumal C, Singh AP, Pankaj P. Incidence and population density of plant-parasitic nematodes infecting vegetable crops and associated yield losses in eastern Uttar Pradesh. Veg Sci. 2018;48(2):198–202.

  13. Singh S, Sellaperumal C, Singh AP. Incidence and population density of plant-parasitic nematodes infecting vegetable crops and associated yield losses in eastern Uttar Pradesh. Indian J Nematol. 2018;48(2):198–202.

  14. Sellaperumal C, Anju K, Sharma DK. Biological services by Streptomyces lavendulae MTCC 706 to control invasion, development and reproduction of root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) infecting tomato cv. Pusa Ruby. Indian J Agric Sci. 2016;86(8):998–1003.

  15. Sellaperumal C, Chawla G, Krishna PS. Effect of hot water treatment on root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita, infecting tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa L.) bulbs. Indian J Nematol. 2015;45(1):113–118.

  16. Singh S, Singh B, Sellaperumal C. Effect of botanical extracts and Purpureocillium lilacinum on root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) infection and growth of okra. Indian J Nematol. 2015;45(2):217–224.

  17. Sellaperumal C, Kamra A, Ganguly AK, Singh L. Isolation and screening of Streptomyces spp. from compost for nematicidal potential against root-knot nematode Meloidogyne incognita. Indian J Nematol. 2014;44(1):17–26.

  18. Sellaperumal C, Gautam C, Singh KP. Detection and survival of root-knot nematode in harvested bulbs of tuberose. Indian J Nematol. 2013;43(2):160–167.

  19. Patidar RK, Kamra A, Chawla G, Sellaperumal C. Effect of Streptomyces purpeofuscus MTCC 6473 on juvenile invasion, development and reproduction of Meloidogyne incognita infecting tomato and its effect on plant growth. Ann Plant Prot Sci. 2012;20(1):190–194.

  20. Chawla G, Sellaperumal C. Effect of Pseudomonas fluorescens on root-knot nematode–infected tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa L.) bulbs. In: Proceedings of the National Conference on Innovation in Nematological Research for Agricultural Sustainability—Challenges and a Roadmap Ahead; 2010 Feb 23. p. 23–25.

  21. Chawla G, Srivastava AN, Krishna PS, Sellaperumal C. Survival and dissemination of root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) through tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa) bulbs. Plant Dis Res. 2007;22(2):190.

Awards and Honours

  1. Dr. Balwant Singh Memorial (Young Scientist Award–2025) was conferred by the Indian Society of Agricultural & Technology Research (ISASTR) during the 12th International Conference on Agricultural and Veterinary: Transformative Approach, Research & Innovations Forum, held at Goa from 16–18 November 2025.

  2. Excellence and Innovation Award–2024 was conferred by the Dr. B. Vasantharaj David Foundation, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, during the 6th National Conference on Recent Advances in Agriculture and Allied Sciences and Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, held on 17 January 2024 at Chennai.

  3. Best Research Paper Award (Oral Presentation) was received by C. N. Biju, M. F. Peeran, A. R. Anushree, B. Alsha, C. S. Karthika, S. J. Ankegowda, and C. Sellaperumal for the paper titled “Association of Fusarium species with collar rot and yellowing in black pepper (Piper nigrum L.)”, presented at the National Symposium on Plant Health Management: Current Trends and Novel Mitigation Strategies, held during 11–12 September 2023 at ICAR–Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (CTCRI), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

  4. The poster titled “Evaluation of bio-efficacy of liquid bioformulation for the management of Meloidogyne incognita infection of okra”, authored by Manjunatha T. Gowda, C. Sellaperumal, A. B. Rai, K. K. Pandey, and J. Singh, was awarded Second Prize under the Biological Session at the National Symposium on Plant Health Management, organized by the Department of Plant Pathology and Entomology, Navsari Agricultural University, held during 02–04 November 2020.

  5. Best Poster Presentation Award was received for the poster titled “The root lesion nematode (Pratylenchus sp.) infecting turmeric in Tamil Nadu: morphological and molecular characterization” by Aiswarya Babu, Santhosh J. E., C. Sellaperumal, G. Chawla, and Manimaran, presented at the IPS Platinum Jubilee Conference on Plant and Soil Health Management: Issues and Innovations, held during 02–04 February 2023 at the University of Mysuru, Karnataka.

  6. Best Article Award–2024 was conferred on Sellaperumal C. and Biju C. N. for the article “Black pepper production under organic farming in agroforestry systems”, published in the international multidisciplinary monthly e-magazine AgriGate, 2024.

  7. Served as Expert Member for the selection of Junior Project Assistant under the in-house project “Investigations on Musa nematodes’ diversity, biology, behavior, interaction, and its management” at ICAR–National Research Centre for Banana, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, on 02 December 2024.

  8. Appreciation Certificate was awarded at the International Web Conference on Digital Agriculture (IWDA-2022), supported by NABARD and jointly organized by the School of Agricultural Sciences, G D Goenka University, Gurugram, and the University of Putra Malaysia, held during 29–30 April 2022 at G D Goenka University, Gurugram, India.

  9. Ph.D. Guideship (Zoology) was recognized by University of Calicut, Kerala (File No. 126716/RESEARCH-D-ASST-2/2019/Admn, order dated 26 February 2020).

Fellowships

  1. Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) for M.Sc. (Nematology) awarded by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi, with All-India Merit Rank 4, during 2006–2008.

  2. ICAR–NET qualified in Plant Pathology (Specialization: Nematology) in 2009.

Books Edited

  1. Biju CN, Senthil Kumar CM, Praveena R, Sellaperumal C, Balaji Rajkumar M, Peeran MF, Manimaran B, editors. Screening techniques for major diseases, insect pests and nematodes infecting vegetatively propagated spices. Kozhikode, Kerala, India: ICAR–All India Coordinated Research Project on Spices, ICAR–Indian Institute of Spices Research; 2023. 52 p.

  2. Eapen SJ, Bhat AI, Senthil Kumar CM, Biju CN, Praveena R, Jeevalatha A, Sarathambal C, Balaji Rajkumar M, Sellaperumal C, Peeran MF, editors. Compendium of pests and diseases of major spices. Kozhikode, Kerala, India: ICAR–Indian Institute of Spices Research; 2021. 118 p.

Book Chapters

  1. Gowda MT, Patil J, Sellaperumal C, Halder J. Role of entomopathogenic nematodes. In: Banik S, Halder J, editors. Plant protection: present developments and future strategies. New Delhi: Today & Tomorrow’s Printers and Publishers; 2022. p. 303–337. ISBN: 9789391734589.

  2. Balakumaran M, Gobu R, Berliner J, Sellaperumal C. Transcriptomic resources of cardamom and their implications. In: Sabu KK, Kole C, editors. The cardamom genome. Compendium of Plant Genomes. Cham: Springer; 2024. p. 89–98. doi:10.1007/978-3-031-71829-8_7.

PI

  1. Multipronged management approaches for major nematode problems in black pepper and turmeric cultivation (Institute Funded).

  2. Prevalence of lesion nematodes in turmeric-growing tracts of India and their economic significance (Institute Funded).

  3. Management of nematodes infesting major vegetable crops (Institute Funded).

Co-PI

  1. Multimodal approach for the management of nematode pests infesting ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) (Institute Funded).

  2. Network project on organic farming (Externally Funded).

  3. Pan-India action research project on improvement of spice value chains (Externally Funded).

  4. Strategic approaches for the management of black pepper diseases (Institute Funded).

  5. Integrated management of Phytophthora foot rot and slow decline diseases of black pepper (Institute Funded).

  6. Surveillance, documentation, and development of a decision support system for pests and diseases of major spice crops (Institute Funded).

  7. Synthesis, validation, and development of sustainable and adaptable IPM technologies for cucurbitaceous vegetables (Externally Funded).

  8. Development and validation of effective formulations of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) with multi-cidal mechanisms for pest management in vegetables (Externally Funded).

  9. Genetic improvement of solanaceous vegetables (Institute Funded).

  10. Impact of organic and inorganic management systems on vegetable productivity, quality, and soil health (Institute Funded).

  11. Management of important fungal diseases of vegetable crops (Institute Funded).

  12. Studies on phytoparasitic nematodes in major vegetable crops and their eco-friendly management (Institute Funded).

Name of Student University (Affiliation) Title of Thesis Completed / Ongoing Year of Completion
Mrs. Aiswarya Babu University of Calicut Characterization and management of lesion nematode (Pratylenchus spp.) infesting turmeric in India Ongoing 2026