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DR. OMKAR

Professor

Entomology, Insect Ecology, Life History Traits and Reproductive Strategies

Zoology

Basic Details

DR. OMKAR
52090370
Professor
Zoology

Qualification Details

S.No. Qualification Name Of University Passing Year
1 B.SC. GORAKHPUR UNIVERSITY 1976
2 M.Sc. GORAKHPUR UNIVERSITY 1978
3 PhD Gorakhpur University 1984

Positions Held

S.No. Employer Designation Employment Period
Date from Date to
1 O543University of Lucknow Professor 27/07/2006 Presently Working

Academic Details

Recent Significant Publications, Articles, Cases

S.No. Title Journal Volume/Issue Year
1 O1231Effect of mating interval on mate guarding and reproductive attributes of ladybird. International Journal of Current Research 10(3), 64406-64409. 2018
2 O1229Familiarity dominates related in mate selection in ladybirds. Journal of Zoology, , London, Wiley Blackwell 304(1), 55-64. 2018
3 O1230Influence of food availability on mate guarding behaviour of ladybirds. Bulletin of Entomological Research, Cambridge University Press, UK. doi:10.1017/S0007485318000056 2018
4 O1234Leg impairment affects the reproductive attributes of a ladybird, Menochilus sexmaculatus (Fabricius). Journal of Asia Pacific Entomology, Elsevier, 21: 797-806. 2018
5 O1232Mating experience influences mate choice and reproductive output in an aphidophagous ladybird, Menochilus sexmaculatus. Animal Biology, Brill, The Netherlands doi: 10.1163/15707563-17000128 2018
6 O1233Paternity success in ladybirds: Function of mating interval and order. Journal of Ethology, Springer , 36, 151–159 2018
7 O1228Plasticity in reproductive output and development in response to thermal variation in ladybird beetle, Menochilus sexmaculatus. Journal of Thermal Biology, Elsevier 71, 180-188. 2018
8 O1238) Effects of body size and prey quality on fertility and partial mortality life table of two aphidophagous ladybird beetles. Journal of Applied Bioscience 43(1): 20-28. 2017
9 O1261An Introduction to Industrial Entomology. In Industrial Entomology (Ed. Omkar) Springer p.1-3. 2017
10 O1259Book: Industrial Entomology (Ed. Omkar) Springer Nature, Singapore p.465. 2017
11 O1263Entomoceuticals In Industrial Entomology (ed. Omkar) Springer , 435-449. 2017
12 O1240Expression of an insecticidal fern protein in cotton protects against whitefly. Nature Biotechnology 34(10), 1046-1051. 2017
13 O1262Insects as Food In Industrial Entomology (Ed. Omkar) Springer, 413-434 2017
14 O1235Polygyny influences the fitness of Parthenium beetle, Zygogramma bicolorata Pallister. Journal of Asia Pacific Entomology, Elsevier 20(1), 215-219. 2017
15 O1237Prolonged copula duration: an alternative male tactic to amplify sperm transfer, reproductive attributes and paternity outcomes in the Parthenium beetle, Zygogramma bicolorata Pallister. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata, Wiley 164(1), 45-53. 2017
16 O1239Selection and inheritance of developmental variants of Propylea dissecta under thermal stress conditions. Journal of Thermal Biology, Elsevier 69, 275-280 2017
17 O1236Strategic mate guarding behavior in ladybirds. Ethology, Wiley 123, 376-385. 2017
18 O1248Adult body size drives sexual selection mutually in the ladybird, Menochilus sexmaculatus (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae). Acta Entomologica Sinica China 59(2), 209-218. 2016
19 O1264Biocontrol of Insect Pests. In: Ecofriendly Pest Management for Food Security. (Ed. Omkar) Elsevier, Inc., USA, p.25—61. 2016
20 O1260Book: Ecofriendly Pest Management for Food Security (Ed. Omkar) Academic Press an imprint of Elsevier Inc., USA, p.762. 2016
21 O1255Comparative reproductive and developmental attributes of two congeneric ladybird beetles on two aphid prey. Journal of Applied Bioscience 42 (2), 121-128. 2016
22 O1254Does regeneration ability influence reproductive fitness in Menochilus sexmaculatus (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)? Journal of Asia Pacific Entomology Elsevier 19(3), 829-834. 2016
23 O1243Effect of photoperiod on slow and fast developing individuals in aphidophagous ladybirds, Menochilus sexmaculatus and Propylea dissecta (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae). Insect Science, Wiley Blackwell 23, 117-133. 2016
24 O1250Effects of prey resource fluctuation on predation attributes of two sympatric ladybird beetles. Canadian Entomologist, Cambridge University Press 148, 443-451. 2016
25 O1244Effects of temperature and photoperiod on predation attributes and development of two Coccinella species (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae). Acta Entomologica Sinica China 59, 64-76. 2016
26 O1253Endogenously entrained life events of Parthenium beetle, Zygogramma bicolorata Pallister (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae). Biological Rhythm Research Taylor & Francis 47(6), 885–896. 2016
27 O1256Evaluation of predation and developmental attributes of two congeneric ladybird beetles under variable supply of pea aphid. Indian Journal of Agriculture and Allied Sciences 2 (4), 35-42. 2016
28 O1242Female mating status alters ovariole maturation in ladybird, Propylea dissecta (Mulsant). European Journal of Entomology Czech Republic 113, 44-50. 2016
29 O1247Food resource partitioning by small and large variants of ladybirds: consequences of prey species and prey size. Current Science Bangalore 110 (7), 1343-1349. 2016
30 O1251Inbreeding avoidance in aphidophagous ladybird beetles: A case study in Menochilus sexmaculatus. Canadian Journal of Zoology 94(5), 361-365. 2016
31 O1257Increased pause between consecutive matings improve reproduction and progeny fitness in Coccinella septempunctata L. (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae). Indian Journal of Agriculture and Allied Sciences 2 (4), 109-115. 2016
32 O1246Influence of temperature on reproductive biology and phenotype of a ladybird, Menochilus sexmaculatus (Fabricius). Journal of Thermal Biology Elsevier 58, 35–42. 2016
33 O1266Ladybird Beetles In: Ecofriendly Pest Management for Food Security. (Ed. Omkar) Elsevier, Inc., USA, p .281-310. 2016
34 O1252Last male wins the egg fertilization fight: a case study in ladybird, Menochilus sexmaculatus. Behavioural Processes Elsevier 131, 1-8. 2016
35 O1241Perception of prey quantity modulates oviposition in ladybird, Menochilus sexmaculatus. Journal of Ethology, Springer, Japan 34, 59-64. 2016
36 O1258Predation attributes of two congeneric ladybird species (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) on conspecific and heterospecific larval diet. Himalayan Biodiversity 4, 25-32. 2016
37 O1245Semiochemical profile of four aphidophagous Indian Coccinellidae (Coleoptera). Canadian Entomologist, Cambridge University Press, UK 148, 171-186. 2016
38 O1249Slow and fast development in two aphidophagous ladybirds on scarce and abundant prey supply. Bulletin of Entomological Research, Cambridge University Press 106, 347-358. 2016
39 O1265Syrphid flies:The Hovering Agents. In: Ecofriendly Pest Management for Food Security. (Ed. Omkar) Elsevier, Inc., USA, p.259-279 2016

Conferences, Seminars &Talks

S.No. Details Year.
1 O1104Convener, National Conference on Impact of Environmental Xenobiotics on Human Health and Biodiversity, Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow, March 30-31, 2018 2018
2 O1105Convener, International Symposium on Current Trends in Biological Sciences, Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow, March 27-28, 2018. 2018

Awards & Recognitions

S.No. Name Of Awards Year.
1 O1107Outstanding Alumnus Award from Awesome Alumni Almamater Association, Department of Zoology, DDU Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur 2017
2 O1106Saraswati Samman by the Department of Higher Education, Govt. of UP 2017
3 O1108Fellow, The National Academy of Sciences, India, Allahabad 2015
4 O1109Prof. G. S. Shukla Gold Medal by The Academy of Environmental Biology, India 2014
5 O1110Rescholar Award of Excellence in Agricultural Entomology by Association of Entomologists, Patiala 2014
6 O1111Prof. T N Ananthakrishnan Award by The Prof. T. N. Ananthakrishnan Foundation, Chennai 2012

Academic/Administrative Services to the University

S.No. Details
1 O1171Chairman, Board of Studies, University of Lucknow, 2016-till date
2 O1172Chairman, Departmental research Committee, University of Lucknow, 2016-till date
3 O1173Chairman, DST-FIST programme, University of Lucknow, 2016-till date
4 O1174Chairman, UGC-SAP (DRS-II), University of Lucknow, 2016-till date
5 O1175Coordinator (Zoology), DST-PURSE, University of Lucknow, 2017-till date
6 O1176Additional Chief Provost, Lucknow University Halls (Boys), University of Lucknow, Nov. 01, 2008 to April 12, 2010
7 O1177University Representative, CPMT and CBAT examinations. University of Lucknow
8 O1178University Observer, CPMT and CBAT examinations. University of Lucknow
9 O1179Assistant Superintendent (Conduct, 2012 & 2013) University of Lucknow
10 O1180Observer (December 2013 & June 2014), UGC NET examinations University of Lucknow
11 O1181Superintendent, M.Sc. Zoology Semester Examinations, May & December 2010- 2014, May 2015, May & December 2016-2018. University of Lucknow
12 O1182Provost, AND Hall, University of Lucknow, Lucknow University of Lucknow Dec. 20, 2007 to April 12, 2010
13 O1183Assistant Provost, Golden Jubilee Hall
14 O1184Assistant Provost, Tilak Hall, April 1996 to Nov. 7, 1997
15 O1185Member, Checking Squad Annual Examinations, 1989 and 1991
16 O1186Assistant Superintendent (Checking), Lucknow University Annual Examinations 1990 & 1996
17 O1187Assistant Director, Undergraduate Admission Test, Lucknow University 1992-1995, 1998 & 1999
18 O1188Associated with admission in P.G. Class (M.Sc. I Zoology) in 1996, 1997, 1999, 2002, 2004- 2010, 2012- 2017, 2018
19 O1189Coordinator, Undergraduate Results (Arts), Lucknow University Annual Examinations 1996 & 1997.
20 O1190Assistant Superintendent, Undergraduate Results, Lucknow University Annual Examinations 1998, 2004 -2008.
21 O1191Assistant Superintendent, Undergraduate Results, Lucknow University Back Paper Examinations -2004, 2006.
22 O1192Assistant Director, Post Graduate Admission Test-1999
23 O1193Assistant Superintendent, U.G. Arts Collection and Processing, LU Annual Examinations-2002
24 O1194Assistant Superintendent, Undergraduate Arts Evaluation, Lucknow University Annual Examinations -2009
25 O1195Counsellor, LU Postgraduate Admissions –2002, 2009
26 O1196Counsellor, LU Undergraduate Admissions –2009
27 O1197Head Examiner, B.Sc. Zoology Practical Examinations, University of Lucknow

Teaching Areas / Specialization

S.No. Details
1 O1198Nonchordate Zoology
2 O1199Applied Entomology
3 O1200Biotechnology
4 O1201Toxicology

Research Areas & Interests

S.No. Details
1 O1202We work on ladybird beetles, biological control agents of a number of agricultural and horticultural insect and acarine pests.
2 O1203Primarily evaluate modulation of developmental, reproductive and predation ecology in response to abiotic and biotic factors.
3 O1204All experiments are aimed to enhance the efficacy of these biological control agents.