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Dr. J. Berliner

Crop Protection
Nematology

Nematode Population Dynamics and Diversity
23
Ph.D
j.berliner@icar.org.in
berliner.j@gmail.com
Current Institute Projects:
Current External Projects:
  1. Effect of Elevated CO₂ on Nematode Dynamics: Elevated CO₂ (550 ppm) was found to reduce Meloidogyne incognita populations while improving tomato growth, suggesting a useful strategy for nematode management under climate change.
  2. Screening of Rice Germplasm and Wild Oryza Species: Screening of 1,600 rice lines and 20 wild Oryza species identified O. eichingeri, O. grandiglumis, and O. brachyantha as resistant to M. graminicola.
  3. Methodological Innovation: A new Sedgewick–Rafter slide technique was developed for simultaneous nematode identification and quantification, improving accuracy and efficiency.
  4. High-Altitude Faunal Diversity Study: The first study on wheat-associated fauna in the Nilgiris recorded 124 species, and one image from the study appeared on the cover of Current Science.
  5. GIS-Based Nematode Hotspot Mapping: GIS tools were used to locate nematode hotspots in hilly regions, aiding spatial monitoring and management.
  6. Identification of Alternate Weed Hosts: Five new weed species were identified as alternate hosts of M. graminicola for the first time.
  7. New Host Record from India: Meloidogyne hapla was reported for the first time on Parthenium hysterophorus in India.
  8. Cropping System Influence on Nematode Ecology: Inclusion of wheat and mustard in Nilgiris cropping systems increased soil nematode diversity, and non-incorporated mustard did not always reduce plant-parasitic nematodes.
  9. Integrated Nematode Management: An integrated management module for M. incognita in tuberose was developed under Tamil Nadu conditions.
  1. Chief Minister Award for Under Graduate Programme from 2002-2006.
  2. Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Junior Research Fellowship :2006-2008.
  3. Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) Senior Research Fellowship :2008-2011.
  4. ICAR-NET in Plant Nematology in 2008 and Plant Pathology in 2009.
  5. Kameswara Roa award for best paper presentation in 13th AZRA conference, 2012.
  6. AZRA Fellowship award during AZRA Silver Jubilee International Conference, 2014.
  7. Young Scientists Award-2020 in 2nd National Conference on "Recent Scientific Advances in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences" organized by the Dr. B. Vasantharaj David Foundation, Chennai on 5th December 2020.
  8. Young Scientists Award-2022 by Applied Zoologists Research Association, Bhubaneswar.
  9. Excellence and Innovation award - 2024 by Dr Vasantharaj David Foundation.
  10. Biodiversity conservation award – 2023 in 5th National conference on “Recent advances in agricultural and industrial 4 entomology and environmental sciences and their impact on food and environmental security” on 29th to 30th September, 2023 organized by Dr. B. Vasantharaj David Foundation and Entomological Research Institute, Loyalo College, Chennai.
  11. Best oral presentation for presentation on “Nematode trophic-group diversity at different cropping sequence of Nilgiris” in National conference on farmers’ friendly soil and water conservation technologies for mitigating climate change impact, 2019.
  12. Best oral presentation award for presentation on “Mapping of Nematodes in Nilgiris using GIS technique”. in IPS Southern Zone National (Virtual) Conference on Advances in Crop Health Management from December 1-2, 2020 at ICAR-IARI, RS, Wellington. Pp 50.
  13. Best oral presentation for my presentation on “Sedgewick rafter counting slides: A tool for nematode biodiversity study” in International conference on global perspectives in crop protection for food security from December 8-10, 2021 at TNAU, Coimbatore.
  14. Best oral presentation for my presentation on “The role of weeds in survival of root-knot nematode in Nilgiris” in 5th National symposium on plant protection in horticulture (NSPPH - 2021): Challenges and roadmap ahead from 27-29 December, 2021 at ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru.
  15. Best Poster award for the research entitled, “Assessing the impact of non-mulched crops on nematodes in high-altitude Nilgiris” in National Symposium on Nematodes: The Unseen Foes and Friends of Plant and Soil Health, from 31st January to 2nd February, 2024 at ISI, Kolkatta.
  16. Best oral presentation for my presentation entitled, "Effectiveness of mustard as a rotational crop for root-knot nematode management in polyhouses: Impact of temperature variations" during International Conference on Plant Protection in Horticulture: Advances and Challenges (ICPPH-2024) on 25-27 September, 2024 at ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru.
  1. Berliner, J., Manimaran, B., Parvez, R. and Khan, M.R. 2025. First report of Meloidogyne hapla infesting Parthenium hysterophorus from India. Indian Phytopathology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42360-025-00827-4.
  2. Vetrivelkalai, P., Jothi, N., Berliner, J., Senthilkumar, T. and Priyadharshini, A. 2025. Integrated management modules for root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) in tuberose. International Journal of Plant and Soil Science, 37 (1): 490-501. https://doi.org/10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i15289.
  3. Kalairasan, P., Senthilkumar, P., Berliner, J. and Arun, A. 2025. A High Throughput Investigation on Transfer Tools for Nematodes in Various Suspension. Plant Science Today. https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.6506.
  4. Berliner, J., Manimaran, B., Pokhare, S. S., Adak, T., Munda, S. and Saha, S. 2024. Unraveling the off-season survival of rice-root knot nematode, Meloidogyne graminicola in wetland rice ecosystem. Cereal Research Communications. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42976-024-00512-8.
  5. Sellaperumal, C., Eapen, S.  J., Manimaran, B., Berliner, J., Senthamizh, B., Mahendar, B., Giridhar, K. and Sivakumar, V. 2023. Plant-parasitic nematodes, a looming threat to turmeric cultivation in India: results of recent surveys. Nematology, 26 (1): 15-23. 10.1163/15685411-bja10287.
  6. Berliner, J., Ganguly, A. K., Kamra, A., Sirohi, A. and Dinesh, V. P. 2023. Effect of elevated carbon dioxide on population growth of root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita on tomato. Indian Phytopathology, 76: 309-315. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42360-022-00584-8.
  7.  Berliner, J., Alfred-Daniel, J., Balaji Rajkumar, Gowda, H.C., Manimaran, B., Rashid Parvez, Khan, M.R., Mhatre, P.H. and Guru-Pirasanna-Pandi, G. 2023. Fauna associated with wheat cultivation in high altitudes of Nilgiris. Current Science, 124 (4): 426-433.
  8. Berliner, J.,Pokhare, S., Mishra, C., Sahoo, S., Munda, S., Adak, T., Bose, L., Marandi, B., Subudhi, H., Patra, B., & Manimaran, B. 2022. Comprehensive periodic evaluation of Oryza sativa germplasms for resistance against rice root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne graminicola. ORYZA-An International Journal of Rice, 59(2), 162–166. Retrieved from https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/OIJR/article/view/125279.
  9. Berliner, J.,Pokhare, S.S., Sankari Meena, K., Manimaran, B., Munda, S., Adak, T., Bose, L.K. and Patra, B.C. 2022. Reaction of different Oryza species against rice root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne graminicola. Oryza-An International Journal of Rice, 410-414.
  10. Berliner, J., Mhatre, P.H., Vetrivel Kalai, P., Kalaiarasan, P., Pervez, R. and Manimaran, B. 2021. Nematode Trophic Diversity in the Pristine and Cultivated Fields of Nilgiris using Sedgewick-Rafter Slides. Indian Journal of Nematology, 51(2):149-154.
  11. Ghosh A., Singh O.N., Berliner J.,Pokhare S.S. (2021) System of Crop Rotation: A Prospective Strategy Alleviating Grain Yield Penalty in Sustainable Aerobic Rice Production. International Journal of Plant Production. DOI: 10.1007/s42106-021-00163-3.
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