Dr. Pyla Jyoti

AD-PS

Having nearly 04 years of professional experience in management of food grains stored in godowns, worked in Central Warehousing Corporation dealing with quality & quantity maintenance of food grains. Monitoring the activities of Pest control services in various aspects. Having good knowledge in conducting the field/lab experiments in different aspects managing the insect pest complex. Conducting the capacity building programmes training the officers/farmers in various subjects.

MSc (Ag), PhD (Ag.Entomology) with distinction from Agriculture College, Bapatla, ANGRAU

 

  1. Completed external funded project of Rs. 25 lakhs: funded by National Horticulture Mission, MIDH, Department of Horticulture, Telangana (2019-2021).
  2. Best Paper presentation award in National conference on Agro biodiversity management for sustainable rural development conducted at NAARM, Hyderabad, 2013.
  3. University Grants Commission (UGC) fellowship awardee for PhD degree, 2012-2015.
  4. ICAR-NET with 90 per cent in Agriculture Entomology, 2013.
  1. Stored Grain pest Management
  2. Quality control in food grains stored in godowns (Prophylactic, curative treatments: fumigation with Aluminium Phosphide)
  3. Monitoring of Pest control service activities (CWC)
  4. Conducting Field/lab experiments on storage/field pests
  5. Capacity building programmes on different subjects in training farmers/officers/quality control official’s viz., SWC, FCI, CWC etc.

 
  1. 3 Years 11 months Experience in Central Warehousing Corporation, Ministry of Consumers Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Bangalore, Karnataka- worked as Senior Asst. Manager (Tech), Group ‘A’ cadre. Worked as Technical Head for entire Karnataka state in monitoring the quality of food grains stored in Godowns
  2. Currently working as Assistant Director in NIPHM, Hyderabad since 5th July, 2019.
  1. Storage Entomology
  2. Stored Grain pest management/Fruit fly management/Integrated Pest Management

Research publications (In peer reviewed Journals):

  1. P. Jyothi, N. Sambasiva Rao and G. Ramachandra Rao. 2014. Efficacy of Entomopathogenic Fungi on Lesser grain Borer, Rhyzopertha dominica (F.) Infesting Paddy in Storage. Indian Journal of Plant Protection. 42(2):110-116.
  2. P. Jyothi, N. Sambasiva Rao and R. Lakshmi Pathy.2014.Compatibility of vegetable oils with entomopathogenic fungi against lesser grain borer, Rhyzopertha dominica (F.) in paddy. Journal of Biological Control. 28(1): 35-42.
  3. P Jyothi, N. Sambasiva Rao and R. Lakshmipathy. 2014. Laboratory evaluation of Entomopathogenic fungus alone or in combination with edible oils on adult build-up of lesser grain borer on stored paddy. Asian Journal of Bioscience. 9(2):139-145
  4. P. Jyothi, N. Sambasiva Rao and P.Anil kumar. 2014.Interaction Effects of Entomopathogenic Fungi on Lesser grain Borer, Rhyzoperthadominica (F.) in Paddy. The Andhra Agricultural Journal. 61(2):350-356.
  5. P. Jyothi, T.Madhumati and V Prasanna Kumari . 2016. Studies on efficacy of certain insecticides against the damage parameters caused by stem borers during two successive seasons (Rabi 2013-14 & Rabi 2014-15). Advances in Life Sciences. 5(19):8252-8256.
  6. P. Jyothi, T.Madhumati, Lal Ahamad M, DV Sairam Kumar and V Prasanna Kumari. 2017. Screening of maize genotypes against maize stem borer, Chilo Partellus (Swinhoe). The Andhra Agricultural Journal. 64(3):594-599.
  7. P. Jyothi, T.Madhumati, Lal Ahamad M and DV Sairam Kumar .2016. Screening of Maize genotypes against damage parameters caused by stem borers at reproductive and harvesting stages of the crop. during 2 successive seasons. Advances in Life Sciences. 5(19):8271-8279.
  8. P Jyothi and N. Sambasiva Rao. 2014. Pathogenicity of three fungal species interaction and their compatability with vegetable oils to lesser grain borer Rhyzopertha dominica  in terms of per cent weight loss in paddy during storage. Life Sciences International Research Journal.1 (1): 99-104.
  9. P. Jyothi, T.Madhumati and DV Sairam Kumar . 2016. Studies on effect of certain newer insecticides to natural enemies in the maize ecosystem of Andhra Pradesh during two successive seasons. Advances in Life Sciences. 5(19):8227-8849.
  10. P. Jyothi, T.Madhumati, Lal Ahamad M, DV Sairam Kumar and V Prasanna Kumari.2016. Survey for the incidence of insect pests of maize with particular reference to stem borers and their natural enemies on rice fallow maize. The Andhra Agricultural Journal. Ref No:123/15.
  11. A.Radhika Ramya, V.Rajesh, P.Jyothi and G.Swathi. 2015. A Review on IN SITU and  EX SITU conservation strategies for crop germplasm. International Journal of Applied biology and Pharmaceutical technology. 5 (1): 20-27.
  12. Mariadoss A, J Alice R.P Sujeetha, P. Jyothi and P Nikhileshwar. 2020. Species diversity and identification of important fruit flies damaging Guava (Psidium guajava L.) in Ranga Reddy district, Telangana, India. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies. 9(2): 385-389.
  13. Dr. P.V. Krishnayya and P Jyothi. 2013. Botanicals in Plant Protection- An Overview. Lead Paper In: Proceedings of National seminar on Botanicals in IPM – Present status and future prospects , Bapatla. 41-67.
  14. P. Jyothi,  Swathi, G, P.Archana and Sita Rama Raju, S.2013. Role of Plant products for insect pest management in sustainable agriculture” In: Proceedings of Two-day National Conference on Sustainable Development and Planning, GKVK, Bangalore, Karnataka. 80-87

 

Popular Articles:

  1. P. Jyothi, G.Swathi and S. Sita ramaraju. Mokkajonnalo kandam toluchu purugu samagra sasyarakshana. Rythu lokam. Oct issue, pg : 29
  2. P. Jyothi, G.Swathi and S. Sita ramaraju. Purugunu puruguthone jayinchali-jeeva niyanthrana paddati. Rythu lokam. Nov issue, pg: 14.
  3. P. Jyothi, G.Swathi. Bio-physical basis of resistance in plants to insects. Agrobios Newsletter. Vol no, 13(5): 86-87.
  4. P. Jyothi and G.Swathi. Role of insects in medical field. Readers Shelf. Vol:11 (7), 42-43.
  5. P. Jyothi and G.Swathi. Insect defense mechanisms against predators and parasitoids:Mimicry, colouration: concepts of predator satiation. Agrobios Newsletter. Vol:13 (8):80-81
  6. P. Jyothi and G.Swathi. Effect of global warming on crop pests. Agrobios Newsletter. Vol:13 (8):81-82
  7. P. Jyothi and G.Swathi. Insecticides as environmental contaminants and their remediation. Agrobios Newsletter. Vol:13 (10):54-55
  8. P. Jyothi, G.Swathi and S. Sita ramaraju.Vividha rakala pantalalo sanagapachha purugu yajamanyam. Rythu lokam. Nov, pg no: 20
  9. P. Jyothi, G.Swathi .Botanical Rodenticides. Swarna sedhyam. Nov issue: pg no. 52
  10. P. Jyothi . Bio-chemical Reactions in the formation of galls by insects. Agrobios Newsletter. Vol:13 (9): 98-99
  11. P. Jyothi, G.Swathi and S. Sita ramaraju . Prattilo rasampeelchu purugula samagra sasya rakshana. Swarna sedhyam. Nov issue: pg no:16-17
  12. P. Jyothi, G.Swathi . Vrukshasaakiya yelukala nivaarana mandulu. Swarna sedhyam. Nov issue, pg no:22.
  13. S. Sita ramaraju, P. Jyothi and K. Tulasiram. Vividha rakala pantalalo virus tegullu-yajamanya paddatulu. Rytulokam. Dec ,2014 issue, pg : 20.
  14. G.Swathi and P. Jyothi. Vyavasayabhivruddilo ICT la patra. Rytulokam. Dec, 2014 issue, pp:17.
  1. Life membership for The Andhra Agriculture Journal
  2. Life membership for Trends in Biosciences Journal and Advances in Life Sciences
  1. Best Paper presentation award in National conference on Agro biodiversity management for sustainable rural development conducted at NAARM, Hyderabad, 2013.
  2. University Grants Commission (UGC) fellowship awardee for PhD degree during 2013.
  3. Appreciation Award at National level from General Manager (Tech), Central Warehousing Corporation, Ministry of Consumers Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Corporate Office, New Delhi for outstanding performanace. 2019.
  4. Appreciation Award at Regional level from Regional Manager, General Manager, Central Warehousing Corporation, Ministry of Consumers Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Bangalore, Karnataka for outstanding performance in PCS. 2019.

Conferences/Seminars/Workshop Attended:

  1. Conferences: Attended 18 (Both National & International) seminars/conferences organized all over India and presented different papers-oral/poster presentations.
  2. Training: 01 (Warehouse Inspection, New Delhi: 7.7.2016 to 9.7.2016)
  3. Workshops: 01 (Awareness workshop on issues related to genetically modified crops, Bapatla)

 

Books/Book Chapters:

  1. P.Jyothi and G.swathi. 2015. Agroiodiversity (landraces) conservation through traditional storage practices, chapter 23,PP:249 to 253, book: Agrobiodiversity and sustainable rural development, editors;SK Soam & M. Balakrishnan,ICAR NAARM, Hyderabad. ISBN:978-93-83305-89-6. Published by New India publishing Agency, New Delhi.
  2. P.Jyothi and J Alice R.P.Sujeetha. 2020. Dhaanyam Nilvalo Samagra Avagahana. ISBN: 978-935408-955-8. Published by National Institute of Plant Health Management, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad.
  3. Pyla Jyothi, A. Girish, J.Alice R.P. Sujeetha , Dandu Adarsh,V.Punnamchander, K.Venugopal, Dr. N. Sunanda Rani, R. Srinivasa Rao and  B. Sridhar. 2021. Hand Book on package of practices, pests and nutrient management of major vegetable crops cultivated in Rangareddy, Suryapet, Warangal Urban and Rural districts. Published by National Institute of Plant Health Management, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad funding assistance by NHB,MIDH, Dept. of Horticulture, Telangana.
  4. Pyla Jyothi, A. Girish, J.Alice R.P. Sujeetha , Dandu Adarsh,V.Punnamchander, K.Venugopal, Dr. N. Sunanda Rani, R. Srinivasa Rao and  B. Sridhar. 2021. Hand Book on package of practices, pests and nutrient management of major fruit crops cultivated in Rangareddy, Suryapet, Warangal Urban and Rural districts. Published by National Institute of Plant Health Management, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad funding assistance by NHB, MIDH, Dept. of Horticulture, Telangana.
  5. Pyla Jyothi, A. Girish, J.Alice R.P. Sujeetha , Dandu Adarsh,V.Punnamchander, K.Venugopal, Dr. N. Sunanda Rani, R. Srinivasa Rao and  B. Sridhar. 2021. Rangareddy, Warangal mariyu Suryapet jillalalo pandinchina pradhana udyana pantala (pandlu, kuragayalu, puvvulu mariyu sugandha dravyalu) yokka samagra sasyarakshana. Published by National Institute of Plant Health Management, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad funding assistance by NHB, MIDH, Dept. of Horticulture, Telangana.
  6. Pyla Jyothi, A. Girish, J.Alice R.P. Sujeetha , Dandu Adarsh,V.Punnamchander, K.Venugopal, Dr. N. Sunanda Rani, R. Srinivasa Rao and  B. Sridhar. 2021. Rangareddy, Warangal mariyu Suryapet jillalalo pandinchina pradhana udyana pantala (pandlu, kuragayalu, puvvulu mariyu sugandha dravyalu) yokka samagra sasyarakshana. Published by National Institute of Plant Health Management, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad funding assistance by NHB, MIDH, Dept. of Horticulture, Telangana.
  7. Pyla Jyothi, A. Girish, J.Alice R.P. Sujeetha, Dandu Adarsh,V.Punnamchander, K.Venugopal, Dr. N. Sunanda Rani, R. Srinivasa Rao and  B. Sridhar. 2021. Hand Book on package of practices, pests and nutrient management of major flower and spice crops cultivated in Rangareddy, Suryapet, Warangal Urban and Rural districts. Published by National Institute of Plant Health Management, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad funding assistance by NHB, MIDH, Dept. of Horticulture, Telangana.
  8. Director General, J. Alice R.P.Sujeetha, A. Girish, Pyla Jyothi. Plant Health Clinic: Report on implementation of Plant Health Clinic Activities. 2021. Published by National Institute of Plant Health Management, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad funding assistance by NHB, MIDH, Dept. of Horticulture, Telangana.

 
  1. All India Radio Talk: Dhanyam Nilvalo cheedapeedala gurtimpu vati nivarana. 2020. All India Radio, Saidabad, Hyderabad. January, 2020.
  2. P. Jyothi, G.Swathi and S. Sita ramaraju. Pyrlalo pacchapurugu nivaranaku charyalu. Published in Annadata, eenadu. Nov,2015.

Dr. Pyla Jyothi, Assistant Director

Plant Biosecurity Division, NIPHM

e-mail: pylajyothi.agri@gmail.com


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