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FACULTY PROFILE

Teachers
Dr. B. KARUNAI SELVI
Associate Professor and Head
Department of Botany
Academic Qualifications
  •   Ph.D. Biology
    Year of Passing : 2006

     Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed to be University), Gandhigram, Dindigul

  •   PG Diploma
    Year of Passing : 2005

     Bharathiar University, Coimbatore

  •   B.Ed. Biological Science / English
    Year of Passing : 2001

     Avinashilingam Deemed University, Coimbatore

  •   M.Phil. Botany
    Year of Passing : 1998

     Thigarajar College, Madurai

  •   M.Sc. Botany
    Year of Passing : 1997

     The Madura College, Madurai

Dr. B. KARUNAI SELVI, M.Sc, M.Phil., B.Ed., PGDMBT., Ph.D.,
Associate Professor and Head, Department of Botany
karunaiselvi@vvvcollege.org
Professional Experience
Associate Professor, V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar, 17 years, 3 months
Lecturer, Sri Kaliswari College, Sivakasi, Virudhunagar, 6 Months
Administrative Positions held
Head of the Department from 2013 to till date
Dean – Student Endeavours Effective from 20.06.2023 to till date
Assistant Controller of Examinations effective from 17.08.2015 to 30.11.2017
Research Area
Agricultural Microbiology
Research Projects
Genetic Improvement of Phosphate solubilizing microorganism and preparation of microbial inoculant using vermicompost as a carrier material, University Grants Commission - Hyderabad, Principal Investigator, Completed
Isolation, Identification and Screening of endophytic fungi from medicinal plants from Virudhunagar district for antimicrobial and antifungal activity, University Grants Commission - Hyderabad, Co-Investigator, Completed
Analysis of Carbon Sequestration Potential of Trees in an Educational Institution, Virudhunagar District Tamil Nadu, V.V.Vanniaperumal College Managing Board, Principal Investigator, Ongoing
Prediction of Nutrients required for Plant Growth using Machine Learning, V.V.Vanniaperumal College Managing Board, Co-Investigator, Ongoing
Books published
Environmental Studies, 2010, V.V.Vanniaperumal College, Virudhunagar
Objective Botany, 978-81-234-1981-7, 2011, New Century Book House (P), Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Chapters published
Vermiculture - a tool for eradicate pollution and unemployment, Strengthening the participation of youth in environment protection, ISBN: 97881-907155-3-9, 2016, Global Publications, Tamilnadu, India
Microbial profiling of vermicompost, Synthetic Microbial Research-Challenges and Prospects, ISBN: 9788194707103, 2022, Darshan Publishers, India
Journal Publication
John Paul, J.A. & Karunai Selvi, B.(2007). Biogas production from municipal solid wastes with cowdung and vermicomposting. Environment and Ecology, 25(3): 603-605, ISSN 0970 –0420. (UGC care List)
Karunai Selvi, B. & Ravindran, A.D. (2008). Effect of phosphate solubilizers and Rhizobium sp. on Vigna unguiculata. Journal of Ecobiology, 22(4):377- 388. ISSN: 0970 – 9037 – 08 – 22 – 377
Karunai Selvi, B. & Ravindran, A.D. (2008). Impact of phosphate solubilizing microorganism and Rhizobium on growth, nutrition and microbial load of cowpea fertilized with rock phosphate. Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Environmental Sciences, 10(3): 621-624. (Scopus)
John Paul, J.A. & Karunai Selvi, B. (2008). Vermicomposting of municipal solid waste by an indigenous earthworm, Perionyx excavatus. J. Ecotoxicol. Environ. Monit., 18(5): 421-426. ISSN 0971– 0965 – 08 -18 – 421
John Paul, J.A. & Karunai Selvi, B. (2008). Effect of organic substrates on aminoacid composition of vermimeal. J. Ecotoxicol. Environ. Monit., 18(5): 531-532. ISSN 0971 – 0965 – 08 -18 -531
John Paul, J.A. & Karunai Selvi, B. (2008). Changes in the micronutrient content during vermiprocess. J. Ecotoxicol. Environ. Monit., 18(5): 533–534. ISSN 0971 –0965 – 08 -18 – 533
Vijaya, V., Padmapriya, V., Anand, N., Karunai Selvi, B. & John Paul, J.A. (2009). Mercury induced alteration in the phycobiliproteins of cyanobacterium, Cylindrospermum stagnale (kutz.) adapted under different light. ARPN J. of Agricultural and Biological Science. 4(3): 11-14. ISSN 1990 - 6145
John Paul, J.A. & Karunai Selvi, B. (2010). Vermicomposting of Municipal Solid waste by Perionyx excavatus. Trends in Kalis Research, 4(1): 3-7. ISSN : 0974-701X
John Paul, J.A. & Karunai Selvi, B. 2010. Growth and reproduction of newly reported native earthworm, Perionyx ceylanensis in different agroresidues. J. Ecotoxicol. Environ. Monit., 20(1): 77-82. ISSN : 0971 - 0965
Karunai Selvi, B., John Paul, J.A., Ravindran, A.D. & Vijaya, V. (2011). Quantitative estimation of insoluble inorganic phosphate solubilization. International Journal of Science and Nature, 2(2): 292-295.
Mano Priya, M., Karunai Selvi, B. & John Paul, J.A. (2011). Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles from the leaf extracts of Euphorbia hirta and Nerium indicum. Digest Journal of Nanomaterials & Biostructures (DJNB), 6(2): 869 –877. (Scopus)
Karunai Selvi, B., Ravindran, A.D. & John Paul, J.A. (2011). Dissolution of rock phosphate by phosphate solubilizing bacteria in rhizosphere and non-rhizosphere soil samples of legumes. Trends in Kalis Research, 5(1): 1-3. ISSN: 0974 – 701X
Karunai Selvi, B. & Ravindran, A.D. (2012). Influence of different carbon and nitrogen sources on insoluble inorganic phosphate solubilization by Bacillus subtilis. International Journal of Advanced biological Research, 2(3): 441-445. ISSN: 2250 – 3579
Karunai Selvi, B. (2013). Preparation of phosphate solubilizing microbial inoculant using vermicompost as a carrier material. Res. J. Agric. Sci., . 4(2): 146-149. ISSN: 2066 – 1843. (UGC care List)
John Paul, J.A., Karunai Selvi, B. & Palanisamy, A.L. (2013). Synthesis of silver nanoparticles from the leaf extract of selected plants. Nano Sci Nanotech Indian J., 8(1): 1-7. ISSN 0974 – 7494
Karunai Selvi, B., Mano Priya, M., John Paul, J.A. & Synthia Ganesan. (2013). Synthesis of silver nanoparticles from the leaf extract of Ziziphus mauritiana Lam. and its antimicrobial activity. Multidisciplinary Research Journal, 1(1): 33 – 39. ISSN: 2347-3967
Karunai Selvi, B. & Balagengatharathilagam, P. (2014). Isolation and screening of endophytic fungi from medicinal plants of Virudhunagar Districts for antimicrobial activity. International Journal of Science and Nature, 5(1): 147-155. ISSN: 0973-3140
John Paul, J.A., Karunai Selvi, B. Rajesh B. & Biruntha, M. (2014). Influence of organic solid wastes in vermicultural properties of the epigeic earthworm, Eisenia fetida. International Journal of Advanced Research in Biological Sciences, 1(8): 242-247. ISSN: 2348-8069
John Paul, J.A., Karunai Selvi, B. & Karmegam, N. (2015). Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles from Premna serratifolia L. leaf and its anticancer activity in CCl4 induced hepato-cancerous Swiss albino mice. Applied Nanoscience, 5(8): 937-944. ISSN 2190-5517 (Scopus)
Vijaya, V., Narayanaswamy, M. & Karunai Selvi, B. (2015). Enhancing the phycobilin pigment synthesis in Calothrix elenkinii through optimization of light conditions. Int. J. Sci. Nature, 6(1): 88-91. ISSN 2229 – 6441
Karunai Selvi, B. & John Paul, J.A. (2015). Cellulolytic Efficiency of Forest Litter Microflora Isolated from Sirumalai Hills of Dindigul District. Asian Journal of Science and Applied Technology, 4(1): 5-9. ISSN: 2249-0698
Malliga, P., Karunai Selvi, K., Pandiarajan, J., Prithivikumaran, N. & Neyvasagam, K. (2015). Studies on the performance of TiO 2 thin films as protective layer to chlorophyll in Ocimum tenuiflorum L. from UV radiation
AIP Conference Proceedings, 1665, 080047 (2015); https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4917951 (Scopus)
Jeyanthi, V., John Paul, J.A., Karunai Selvi, B. & Karmegam, N. (2016). Comparative study of biochemical responses in three species of earthworms exposed to pesticide and metal contaminated soil. Environmental Processes, 3 (1):167-178 (Scopus)
Jeyanthi, V., John Paul, J.A., Karunai Selvi, B., Biruntha, M., & Karmegam, N. (2016). Coelomic fluid protein profiling and heavy metal accumulation of three earthworms after exposure to pesticide and metal stress. Int. J. Adv. Multidiscip. Res., 3(2):84-91. ISSN: 2393-8870 (Publons)
Karunai Selvi, B., John Paul, J.A., Vijaya, V. & Saraswathi, K. (2017). Analyzing the efficacy of phosphate solubilizing microorganisms by enrichment culture techniques. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Journal, 3(1):1-7
Sankareswari, M., Vidhya, R., Malliga, P., Karunai Selvi, B. & Neyvasagam, K. (2017). Influence of SiO2 Concentration on TiO2 Thin Films as Protective Layer to Chlorophyll in Medicinal Plants against UV Radiation. Int. J. Thin. Fil. Sci. Tec., 6(1): 9-13
Geetha, R., Vijayarani, V. & Karunai Selvi, B. (2017). Awareness of homemakers on the medicinal values of commonly used spices. Global Journal of Bio-Science and Biotechnology, 6(2):1-4
Karunai Selvi, B. & Ravindran, A.D. (2017). Balance sheet of nitrogen and phosphorus as influenced by rock phosphate and superphosphate applied with phosphate solubilizing microorganism and Rhizobium sp. on cowpea. International Multidisciplinary Innovative Research Journal, 3(1):1-7
Vidhya, R., Sankareswari, M., Malliga, P., Karunai Selvi, B. & Neyvasagam, K. (2017). Effect of UV Screening Nature of Cu-TiO2 Thin Films on the Protection of Chlorophyll Content in Medicinal Plants. J. Nano. Adv. Mat, 5(2):75-80
Karunai Selvi, B., John Paul, J.A. and Karmegam, N. (2018). Vermicomposting of municipal solid waste with an epigeic earthworm, Eisenia fetida. International Multidisciplinary Innovative Research Journal, 2(2): 61-75
Ananthavalli, R., Ramadas, V., John Paul, J. A., Karunai Selvi, B. & Karmegam, N. (2019). Seaweeds as bioresources for vermicompost production using the earthworm, Perionyx excavatus (Perrier). Bioresource technology, 275:394-401. (Scopus)
Ananthavalli, R., Ramadas, V., John Paul, J. A., Karunai Selvi, B. & Karmegam, N. (2019). Vermistabilization of seaweeds using an indigenous earthworm species, Perionyx excavatus (Perrier). Ecological Engineering, 130:23-31. (Scopus)
Biruntha, M., Archana, J., Kavitha, K., Karunai Selvi, B., John Paul, J. A., Balachandar, R., Saravanan, M. & Karmegam, N. (2020). Green synthesis of zinc sulfide nanoparticles using Abrus precatorius and its effect on coelomic fluid protein profile and enzymatic activity of the earthworm, Eudrilus eugeniae. Bionanoscience, 10(1):149-156. (Scopus)
Biruntha, M., Mariappan, P., Karunai Selvi, B., John Paul, J. A. & Karmegam, N. (2020). Vermiremediation of urban and agricultural biomass residues for nutrient recovery and vermifertilizer production. Waste and Biomass Valorization, 11: 6483-6497. (Scopus)
Biruntha, M., Karmegam, N., Archana, J., Karunai Selvi, B., John Paul, J.A., Balamuralikrishnan, B., Chang, S.W. & Ravindran, B. (2020). Vermiconversion of biowastes with low-to-high C/N ratio into value added vermicompost. Bioresource Technology, 297:122398. (Scopus)
Biruntha, M., Archana, J., Kavitha, K., Vanimuthu, K., Karunai Selvi, B., John Paul, J.A. Vithyavathy, R.M., Kaviyarasu, K. & Ramalingam, G. (2021). Efficacy of dye degradation of contaminated soil microbial isolates. Materials Today: Proceedings, 36:167-170. (Scopus)
Biruntha, M., Karunai Selvi, B., John Paul, J.A., Sivakumar, P., Rajamanikandan, S., & Prabhu, D. (2022). Evaluation of hepato and renal protective effect of synthesized nanoparticles using Tinospora cordifolia leaf extract. Materials Letters, 312:131642. (Scopus)
Vijaya, V., Karunai Selvi, B., John Paul, J.A., Ramya, S., & Jayakumararaj, R. (2022). Phytochemical Screening, GC-MS and FTIR analysis of Bioactive Compounds in Methanolic Leaf Extracts of Costus igneus (CIMLE) as a Natural Source of Drug Lead Molecules for Next-generation Drug-design, Development and Therapeutics. Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics, 12(5-S):142-155
Karunai Selvi, B.(2023).Preparation of Novel Rhizoazophos Biofertilizer Consortium and Evaluation of Their Shelf Life in Rice Bran, Coir Pith and Sugarcane Trash. Ecology, Environment and Conservation Journal, 29(3):1219-1225. ISSN 0971–765X (UGC Care).
Porkodi, J., Karunai Selvi, B., Nagavaratharajan, A. (2023). Revolutionizing Fertilization Strategies with Machine Learning-Driven Nutrient Prediction. International Journal of Engineering Technology and Management Sciences, 2023(5):184-187. doi.org/10.46647/ijetms.2023.v07i05.021.
Vijaya, V., Muthu, B., Karunai Selvi, B., Uma Maheswari, M. (2024). A Case Study on the Practice of Curcuma Longa During Covid-19, Asian Journal of Research in Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 12(1), 2024, 1-7.
Paper Presentation
Karunai Selvi B, 2003, Palmyrah potential resource for bioethanol production, Regional Seminar on People, Plants and Future, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram, Dindigul
Karunai Selvi B, 2003, Ethanol production from banana peel and cassava waste, National Conference on Bio-Fuels, Karpagam Arts and Science College, Coimbatore
Karunai Selvi B, 2004, Preservation palm of juice (Neera), National Conference on Microbes for Mankind, Karpagam Arts and Science College, Coimbatore
Karunai Selvi B, 2004, Effect of Rhizobium sp. and cocomposted tannery sludge on the growth of Acacia auriculiformis, . National Symposium on Recent trends in Bioscience, Sri Paramakalyani College, Alwarkurichi
Karunai Selvi B, 2004, Phosphate solublizing efficiency of microorganism isolated from rhizosphere soil sample of Tephrosia purpurea (L) Pres, National seminar on Rural biotechnology for sustainable development, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram, Dindigul
Karunai Selvi B, 2004, Candied Ginger and Mango – Acceptance, Regional seminar on Post-harvest technologies for rural development, Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed University), Gandhigram, Dindigul
Karunai Selvi B, 2004, Salt tolerance and phosphate solublizing efficiency of microorganism isolated from rhizosphere soil sample of Tephrosia purpurea (L) Pres., National Symposium on Recent trends in Bioscience, Sri Paramakalyani College, Alwarkurichi
Karunai Selvi B, 2005, Effect of FYM enriched with RP and PSMs on growth and yield of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.) Var. Co., National Conference on Advances in Solid Waste Management, Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed University), Gandhigram, DindiguL
Karunai Selvi B, 2005, Enumeration of PSMs and available phosphate from FYM and soil enriched with rock phosphate, National Conference on Advances in Solid Waste Management, Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed University), Gandhigram, Dindigul
Karunai Selvi B, 2006, Isolation and Screening of Lasiodiplodia theobromae - A Pigment producing fungi, Role of Organic chemistry in Medicine, Sri Kalishwari College, Sivakasi
Karunai Selvi B, 2006, Studies on pigment production by Lasiodiplodia theobromae isolate LD1 and LD2, National symposium on Grow more Biotechnology for Human and Biosphere Development, Sri Paramakalyani College, Alwarkurichi
Karunai Selvi B, 2008, Sanga illakiyathil Kanthal, Tamilaivu–Panmuganokku, V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar
Karunai Selvi B, 2010, Vinca Rosea- Properties and Chemical Compounds, State level seminar on Recent trends in Herbal Medicine, V.V.Vannia perumal College for Women, Virudhunagar
Karunai Selvi B, 2010, Isolation, Screening and Identification of phosphate solubilizing microorganisms, Student Faculty Research Forum, V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar
Karunai Selvi B, 2011, Phosphate solubilizing Microorganisms as microbial inoculant for sustainable agriculture, International Seminar on Emerging trends and innovative technologies in biological sciences for a better tomorrow, V.V.Vannia perumal College for Women, Virudhunagar
Karunai Selvi B, 2012. Nitrogen fixing and phosphate solubilizing Rhizobium sp. as microbial inoculant for sustainable agriculture, State Level Seminar on Recent scenario on Biological innovations, V.V.Vannia perumal College for Women, Virudhunagar
Karunai Selvi B, 2014, Enhancing the Phycobilin pigment synthesis in Calothrix, National Seminar on Algae for Sustainable Agricultural Production, Agricultural Microbiology, TNAU, Madurai and Seaweed Research and Utilization Association, Tuticorin
Karunai Selvi B, 2014, Cellulolytic efficiency of forest litter microflora isolated from Sirumalai hills of Dindigul Dt., National Seminar on Biological Sciences;The Amalgaation and Advancements of Multidisciplinary Life Sciences, V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar
Karunai Selvi B, 2015, Determination of bacteriological quality of water: MPN Technique, National Seminar on Water sanitation and Hygiene – WaSH, E.M.G. Yadava Women’s College, MaduraI
Karunai Selvi B, 2015, Preparation of phosphate solubilizing microbial inoculant using vermicompost as a carrier material, National level conference on Recent advances in industrial biotechnological skills development, Thiagarajar College, Madurai
Karunai Selvi B, 2016, Coelomic fluid protein profiling and heavy metal accumulation of three species of earthworms after exposure to pesticide and metal stress, National Seminar on Advances in Biological and Environmental Sciences, Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed University), Gandhigram, Dindigul
Karunai Selvi B, 2017, Preparation of novel rhizoazophos biofertilizer in rice bran, coir pith, and sugarcane trash, National Conference on Bioresources: Conservation, utilization and future prospects, Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed University), Gandhigram, Dindigul
Karunai Selvi B, 2018, Therapeutics of Andrographis panicualta Practices by the Tribals of Tamil Nadu, National Seminar on Empowerment, social justice, inclusive development: issues and perspectives of tribal Tamilnadu, Directorate of Distance Education, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai
Karunai Selvi B, 2018, Analysing the Scientific Reasoning behind the Proverb on iluppai (Madhuca sp.) and its role in Science and Development, International Conference on Recent Trends in Multi-disciplinary Research, A.P.C.Mahalaxmi College for Women, Thoothukudi
Karunai Selvi B, 2019, Nilavembu kudineer – a polyherbal formulation against dengue virus, National Symbosium on Emerging Vital Infectious Diseases, V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar
Karunai Selvi B, 2019, Restorative Plants to enhance Mental wellbeing, International Conference on Scientific and social approaches to mental well being, V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar
Karunai Selvi B, 2019, Analysis of awareness on the therapeutic values of traditional herbalism, International Conference on Innovative and emerging trends in Botany, Alagappa University, Karaikudi
Karunai Selvi B, 2020, Analysis of physico-chemical parameters and fertility status in selected soils of virudhunagar district for soil reclamation activity, International Conference on Bioresource technology for food, energy and environmental sustainability, Gandhigarm Rural Institute, Gandhigarm, Dindigul
Karunai Selvi B, 2020, Generation of Biogas from organic waste amended with cowdung – A Green initiative approach to reduce the emission of green house gases, National Conference (Online ) on Innovations, Distinctiveness and best Practices: Benchmarking in HEIs, V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women, VirudhunagaR
Karunai Selvi B, 2022, Aloe vera: A Miracle Herb from the Nature for Human Health, National Webinar on Medicinal Values of Indian Traditional Foods, V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar
Karunai Selvi B, 2022, Therapeutic Values of Acalypha indica, National Webinar onMedicinal Values of Indian Traditional Foods, V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar
Courses taught at UG level
Taxonomy of Angiosperms and Medicinal Botany
Applied Botany
Plant Ecology and Plant Physiology
Cell Biology
Applied Biology
Horticulture I
Horticulture II
Maruthuva thavaviyal I
Maruthuva thavaviyal II
Agricultural Microbiology
Industrial Biotechnology
Biofertilizers and Biopesticides
Membership in Professional Bodies
The Indian Botanical Society
Awards / Recognitions / Achievements
Subject Expert of UG and PG Board of Studies of the Department of Botany, VHNSN College (2012 – 2014), Virudhunagar and Vivekananda College (2016 - 2018), Madurai
Subject Expert of UG Zoology Board for Botany Ancillary Programme of Fatima College (2018-2019), Madurai
Reviewer of Journal of Plant Pathology and Microbiology, International Journal of Pharmacy, Asian Journal of Science and Applied Technology and International Journal of Plant and Soil Science
Subject Expert of UG and PG Board of Studies of the Department of Botany, Thiagarajar College (2022 – 2023) Madurai