Cochin University of Science and Technology

Department/School: SCHOOL OF INDUSTRIAL FISHERIES

1 Name (in Block Letters)

Dr.M.HARIKRISHNAN

2 Designation A Associate Professor

3 Department/ School SCHOOL OF INDUSTRIAL FISHERIES

4 Contact Details Address for communication Email Telephone Mobile

Dr.M.HARIKRISHNAN ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR SCHOOL OF INDUSTRIAL FISHERIES COCHIN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FINE ARTS AVENUE, COCHIN, ERNAKULAM DISTRICT KERALA STATE PIN 682 016 mahadevhari@hotmail.com mahadevhari@cusat.ac.in mahadevhari.harikrishnan@gmail.com +91 484 235 4711 (Off) +91 484 242 6760 (Res) 9447327804

5 Academic Qualification Post graduation Graduation

M.Sc., Ph.D., NET M.Sc. Industrial Fisheries B.Sc.Zoology

6 Research Performance Publications in International journals

1. Jose, D. and M.Harikrishnan(2016) Non homologous COI barcode regions: a serious concern in decapod molecular taxonomy. Mitochondrial DNA DOI:10.3109/ 19401736. 2015.1137902 (impact factor 1.76)

2. Jenson, V.R., Benjamin, D., Jose, D., Harikrishnan, M., Prabhakaran, M.P., Shanis,C.P., Sreedhar, U., Cubelio, S.S. and B.M.Kurup (2016) Re-description of Lysirude channeri (Decapoda Crustacea: Raninidae) from Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean. Journal of Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom., Doi:10.1017/ S0025315416000746 (impact factor 1.09)

3. Radhika,R., Nandan, S.B. and M. Harikrishnan (2016) Morphological and molecular identification of marine copepod Dioithona rigida Giesbrecht, 1896 (Crustacea:Cyclopoida) based on mitochondrial COI gene sequences, from Lakshadweep sea, India Mitochondrial DNA doi.org/ 10.1080/ 24701394. 2016. 1202941 (impact factor 1.76)

4. Sanu, V.F., S.Bijoy Nandan, J.Deepak and M.Harikrishnan(2016) Molecular identification and systematic assessment of Labidocera madurae A.Scott, 1909 (calanoid copepod) from Lakshadweep Archipelago, south west coast of India, based on mitochondrial COI gene sequences. Marine Biodiversity.46(1): 95-103 DOI: 10.1007/s12526-015-0326-8

5. Deepak Jose, B.Nidhin, K.P.Anilkumar, P.J.Pradeep, M.Harikrishnan (2015) A molecular approach towards the taxonomy of freshwater prawns Macrobrachium striatum and M.equidens (Decapoda, Palaemonidae) using mitochondrial markers. Mitochondrial DNA. Early online

DOI:10.3109/19401736.2015.1041114 (impact factor 1.76) 6. Ranjeet, K., T.S.Arunjith, S.Sureshkumar and M.Harikrishnan (2015) Population

structure and length-weight relationship of Epinephelus diacanthus from Ponnani, South India International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic studies 2(5):151-154.

7. Anupama K.M. and M.Harikrishnan (2015) Improved survival of Malabar puffer fish, Carinotetraodon travancoricus (Hora and Nair, 1941) in planted aquaria. International Journal of Environmental sciences : 6(1)138- 144

8. Benjamin, D., Kurup, B.M., Harikrishnan, M. And B.C.Varghese (2015) First report on recruits of Big eye Thresher shark Alopias superciliosus (Laminiformes: Alopidae) with largest birth size from Indian waters. International Journal of Scientific Research in Science, Engineering and Technology 1( 4) : 216- 220

9. Deepak Jose, J.V.Rozario, D.Benjamin, M.Harikrishinan (2014) Morphological and molecular description of Glyphocrangon investigatoris Wood – Mason & Alcock, 1891 emphasizing its phylogenetic relationship. Mitochondrial DNA early online DOI: 10.3109/19401736.2014.982554. (impact factor 1.76)

10. Benjamin, D., Kurup, B.M., Rozario, J.V., Deepak, J., Prabhakaran, M.P. and M.Harikrishnan (2014) Plastic ingestion by Big eye Thresher shark Alopias superciliosus off Ratnagiri south west coast of India. International Journal of Environmental sciences : 5(1) 223-226

11. Benjamin, D., R ozario, J.V., Kurup, B.M. and M.Harikrishnan(2013) Rare bat fish species Halicmetus ruber, Alcock 1891 (Lophiiformes, Ogcocephalidae)from the Indian Exclusive Economic Zone. J. Appl. Ichthyol.(2013) 1-2 doi 1111/jai12199 (impact factor 0.783)

12. Benjamin,D., Rozario,J.V., Deepak Jose, Kurup,B.M. and M Harikrishnan (2012) Morphometeric characteristics of the Ornate eagle ray Aetomylaeus vespertilio (Bleeker, 1852) caught off Cochin, southwest coast of India. International Journal of Environmental Sciences, 3(1)

13. Harikrishnan, M., U.Unnikrishnan, M.Smija Maju, A.R.Reena Greeshma and B.M.Kurup (2010) Size at sexual maturity, egg number and reproductive output of the snapping shrimp Alpheus euphrosynre De Man, 1897. Invertebrate Reproduction and Development, 54:4 (2010) 195-202. (impact factor 0.609)

14. Kurup,B. M. and M. Harikrishnan (2000). Reviving the Macrobrachium rosenbergii (de Man) fishery in Vembanad lake, India. NAGA, The Iclarm Quarterly 23(2) April – June 4-9.

Publications in National Journals

1. Bijoy, V.M., Zynudheen, A.A., George Ninan and M. Harikrishnan (2016) Quality Assessment of Formic Acid Silage Developed from Squilla Oratosquilla nepa (Latreille) Fishery Technology 53 (2016) : 125 – 132

2. Sisodia, A.V., Bijoy, V.M. and M. Harikrishnan (2016) Haematological Assessment on Toxicity of Fungicide Hexaconazole on Post larvae of Macrobrachium rosenbergii(de Man) Fishery Technology 53 (2016) : 64 - 68

3. Radhika, R., Bijoy Nandan, S. and M.Harikrishnan (2014) Redescription of female specimens of Corycaeus (Corycaeus) crassiusculus Dana and Corycaeus (Onchocorycaeus) catus Dahl (Poicilostomatida: Corycaeidae) from Kavarathi Atoll, Lakshadweep island, India Biosystematica 8(1&2): 31-43.

4. Prasad, G., Ali, A., Harikrishnan, M. and R.Raghavan (2012)Population dynamics of an endemic and threatened yellow catfish Horab agrus brachysoma (Gunther) from Periyar River, Southern Western Ghats, India. Journal of Threatened Taxa 4 (2) 2333-2342

5. Radhika Rajasree, Harikrishnan, M. and B. M.Kurup (2011) Stock characteristics and population dynamics of Heterocarpus woodmasoniiAlcock. Journal of

Marine Biological Association of India. Vol.53(1) pp 101-107 6. Renjithkumar, C.R., Harikrishnan, M. and B.M.Kurup (2011) Exploited fishery

resources of Pampa River, Kerala, India . Indian J.Fish. Vol58(3): pp 13-22. 7. Harikrishnan, M., Vipin, P.M. and B.M.Kurup (2011) Status of the exploited

fishery of Azheekode estuary, Kerala, India. Fishery Technology, Vol 48(1) pp:19-24

8. Kurup, B.M., Harikrishnan,M. and S. Venu (2006) Depth wise variations in the maintenance of dimensional equality of the deep sea fishes off South West Coast of India. J. Mar.Biol. Assn. India. Vol.48(1):55-61 January-June 2006.

9. Harikrishnan, M. and B.M.Kurup (2003) Temporal and spatial distribution of male and female morphotypes of Macrobrachium rosenbergii (de Man) in Vembanad lake. Indian J.Fish. 50 (1): 11 -19, Jan-Mar., 2003.

10. Harikrishnan, M. and B.M.Kurup (2002) Ashtamudi estuary as a nursery ground for Indian Oil Sardine, Sardinella longiceps (Val.) J.Mar.Bio.Soc.India , 44 (1&2): 136-144, 2002..

11. Harikrishnan.M and B.M.Kurup (2001) Fishery of Macrobrachium rosenbergii (de Man) in the Vembanad lake and confluent rivers. Indian J.Fish., 48(2): 189-198, Apr-Jun., 2001.

12. Harikrishnan.M and B.M.Kurup (2000) Length- weight relationship of male morphotypes of Macrobrachium rosenbergii (de Man) as a valid index for differentiating their developmental pathway and growth phases. Indian J.Fish., 47 (4): 283-290, Oct-Dec., 2000.

13. Kurup, B.M. and M.Harikrishnan (1999) Developmental pathways of male morphotypes of Macrobrachium rosenbergii (de Man) in natural habitat. Fish. Tech. 36(2):110-115.

14. Kurup, B.M., Harikrishnan, M and S. Sureshkumar. (1998) Population structure, weight distribution and yield characteristics of Macrobrachium rosenbergii (de Man) reared in polders of Kuttanad (Kerala). Journal of Aquaculture in the Tropics 13(2): 73-86.

15. Kurup, B.M., M. Harikrishnan. and S. Sureshkumar (1998) Population structure and yield characteristics of Macrobrachium rosenbergii reared in polders in Kuttanad under monoculture system. Indian Journal of Marine Sciences Vol. 27, Sept & Dec, 1998 pp 396-401

16. Harikrishnan,M and Kurup, B.M. (1997) Growth, mortality and exploitation of Macrobrachium rosenbergii in the Vembanad lake, India. Indian J. Fish. 44(4):337-344

17. Harikrishnan,M. and Kurup, B.M. (1997) On the intensity of exploitation of berried females of Macrobrachium rosenbergii (de Man) in the Vembanad lake. Fishery Technology, 34(1): 13-20.

18. Harikrishnan.M, Kurup.B.M. and T.M.Sankaran (1996) Morphotypic differentiation in the female population of giant freshwater prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii (de Man). J. Mar. Biol. Ass. India, 1996, 38(1&2): pp 85-96.

19. Harikrishnan,M. and Kurup, B.M. (1996) Vembanad lake: Prospects of setting up of berried giant freshwater prawn procurement and supply centers. Fishing Chimes, 16(4): 13-16.

Publications in Proceedings

1. Harikrishnan, M. (2015) On the exploited fisheries of three major estuaries of Kerala In: Sustainable Fisheries in an Ecosystem Perspective.p23-29

2. Riyas, K.V. and M.Harikrishnan (2010) Studies on the Use of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) as Alternate Fuel in Motorised Fishing Units. ConserveFish 2009 (Proceedings of the National Symposium on Conserve Fish 2009, held at Cochin)

3. Harikrishnan, M and B.Madhusoodana Kurup (2008) Potential of snapping shrimps as ornamentals. Pp107-113. In: Kurup, B.M., Boopendranath, M.R.,

Ravindran, K., Sairabanu and Nair, A.G. (Eds.) 2008. Ornamental fish breeding, farming and Trade, Dept of Fisheries, Govt.of Kerala, India. 280p.

4. Kurup, B.M., Radhakrishnan, K.V. and M.Harikrishanan (2008) Population characteristics and stock assessment of Puntius denisonii (Day) in Kanjirapuzha River, Kerala (South India) pp 89-98 In: Kurup, B.M., Boopendranath, M.R., Ravindran, K., Sairabanu and Nair, A.G. (Eds.) 2008. Ornamental fish breeding, farming and Trade, Dept of Fisheries, Govt.of Kerala, India. 280p.

5. Kurup, B.M., Manojkumar, T.G. and M.Harikrishnan (2007) Life history traits and population dynamics of Tor khudree (Sykes, 1839) of Periyar Lake, India. Pp129-143. In: Siraj, S.S., Christianus, A., Ng, C.K., De Silva, S.S (Eds). Mahseer The Biology, Culture and Conservation Proceedings of the Interanational Symposium on the Mahseer 29-30 March 2006; Kuala Lampur, Malaysia (Malaysian Fisheries Society Occasional Publication No.14, Kuala Lampur 2007, 236p)

6. Harikrishnan, M. and B.M.Kurup (2006) On the sustainability issues of fishery of giant freshwater prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii (de Man) in Vembanad lake, South India. Pp 559-568. Kurup, B.M. and K.Ravindran (Eds.) Sustain Fish.School of Industrial Fisheries, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin 16

7. Harikrishnan.M. (2005) Freshwater prawn farming (Malayalam). In: Unnikrishnan, P.K., Sindhu, N., Sukumar, M.C., Antony, V.T. (Eds.). Kerala Fisheries Directory Part II pp.108-110.

8. Ranjeet,K., Harikrishnan, M. and B.M.Kurup (2003) Impact assessment of monoculture and polyculture of M.rosenbergii in the polders of Kuttanad, Kerala. In Sea food safety: (Surendran, P.K., Mathew, P.T., Thampuran, N., Nambiar, V.N., Joseph, J., Boopendranath, M.R., Lakshmanan, P.T. & Nair, P.G.V., Eds.), p.612-622. Society of Fisheries Technologists (India) , Cochin.

9. Harikrishnan.M and B.M.Kurup (2002) Population dynamics of Macrobrachium idella. In: Riverine and Reservior Fisheries of India (Boopendranath, M.R., Meenakumari, B., Joseph, J., Sankar, T.V., Pravin, P. and Edwin, L., Eds.) p.184-191, Society of Fisheries Technologists (India) , Cochin.

10. Kurup,B.M and M. Harikrishnan (1999) Morphotypic differentiation and transformation in grow-out male population of Macrobrachium rosenbergii (de Man) as a decisive factor governing the marketable yield and income. Paper presented at World Aquaculture '99 bridging the gap, World Aquaculture Society, 26 April- 2 May, 1999 Sydney, Australia, Book of Abstracts, page no.483

11. Harikrishnan.M., B.M.Kurup and T.M.Sankaran (1999) Differentiation of morphotypes of female population of Macrobrachium rosenbergii (de Man) on the basis of Distance Function Analysis. The Fourth Indian Fisheries Forum Proceedings 24-28, November, 1996 Kochi p. 65-67.

12. Kurup, B. M., Harikrishnan, M and S.Sureshkumar (1999) Density dependant variations in male morphotypic composition of Macrobrachium rosenbergii (de Man) in natural and domesticated populations. The Fourth Indian Fisheries Forum Proceedings 24-28, November, 1996 Kochi p. 427-430.

13. Harikrishnan.M and B.M.Kurup (1998) Impact of salinity barrier on post larval migration of Macrobrachium rosenbergii. In: Advances and Priorities in Fisheries Technology (Balachandran,K.K., Iyer, T.S.G., Madhavan, P., Joseph, J., Perigreen, P.A., Reghunath,M.R. and Varghese, M.D Eds.). p64, Society of Fisheries Technologists (India), Cochin

14. Harikrishnan,M. and Kurup, B.M. (1998) Fishing methods and gear wise intensity of fishing of fishing of Macrobrachium rosenbergii in Vembanad lake. pp 230-236. In: Technological Advancements in Fisheries (M.S. Hameed and Kurup, B.M. (Eds.) Publ. No. 1 pp 216-224. School of Industrial Fisheries,

Cochin University of Science and Technology. 15. Harikrishnan,M. and Kurup, B.M. (1998) Present status and future prospects of

farming of Macrobrachium rosenbergii in Kuttanad, Kerala. pp 71-80. In: Technological Advancements in Fisheries (M.S. Hameed and Kurup, B.M. (Eds.) Publ. No. 1 pp 60-68 School of Industrial Fisheries, Cochin University of Science and Technology. 60-68

16. Kurup, B.M., Harikrishnan, M. and S.Sureshkumar (1997) Observations on commercial farming of Macrobrachium rosenbergii (de Man) in padasekharam of Kuttanad. Pp.164-166. In: Proceedings of the Ninth Kerala Science Congress. Trivandrum Publ. Govt. of Kerala

17. Harikrishnan,M. and Kurup, B.M. (1997) Population structure and morphotypic composition in natural population of Macrobrachium rosenbergii (de Man) in the Vembanad lake. pp. 387-389 In: Proceedings of the Ninth Kerala Science Congress. Trivandrum Publ. Govt. of Kerala.

18. Kurup, B.M., M. Harikrishnan and S.Sureshkumar (1996) Density dependent variation in male morphotypic composition of Macrobrachium rosenbergii (de Man) in domesticated and natural populations. Proc. Fourth Indian fisheries forum, Kochi, Pp:427-430

19. Harikrishnan, M. , Kurup, B.M and T.M Sankaren (1996) Differentiation of morphotypes in female population of Macrobrachium rosenbregii Fourth Asian Fisheries Forum, Cochin, In. Proc. Fourth Indian Fisheries Forum pp.65-67

20. Harikrishnan,M. and Kurup, B.M. (1996) Temporal and spatial availability of ovigerous females in the Vembanad lake. pp 441-443. In: Proc. Eighth Kerala Science Congress Cochin, India

PAPERS COMMUNICATED

1. Diana Benjamin1,M. Harikrishnan1, Jenson Victor Rozario1, Deepak Jose1, ,

Madhusoodhana Kurup3 , U. Sreedhar4and Sherine Sonia Cubelio2 (2015) Egg number, Egg size and Reproductive output of Armoured Shrimp (Glyphocrangon investigatoris) inhabiting East Coast of India. Journal of Crustacean Biology.

2. Deepak Jose, Harikrishnan, M., Jenson Victor Rozario, Pradeep, P. J., Saswata M and S. Sameera (2016) Molecular markers (COI & 16S rRNA) reveals the trade of non-indigenous species Macrobrachium malcolmsonii Milne Edwards in Kerala. Communicated to Mitochondrial DNA

Books Edited

Wamafish 2010 – Proceedings of the Indo – European Workshop on

“Waste Management in Aquaculture and Fisheries” held during 10-11

February, 2010 Cochin India. 148 p Editors: B.Madhusoodana Kurup,

M.Harikrishnan and K.K.Prajith Published by School of Industrial

Fisheries, CUSAT, Cochin 16

Presentations.

1. Saswata Maitra and M. Harikrishnan. (2016) Studies on the changes in mean

trophic level of exploited fish stocks of Vemabanad Lake, In: International

Conference on Towards a Sustainable Blue Economy, Kerala University of

Fisheries and Ocean studies, 114 p. 4th-6th February 2016

2. Viswalekshmidevi P.V., Rahul Mondal, Rithin Raj. M. and Harikrishnan

M. (2016) Allometry of Strongylura strongylura (Van Hasselt 1823) inhabiting in

Vembanad Lake, In: International Conference on Towards a Sustainable Blue

Economy: Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean studies 129 p. 4th-6th

February 2016

3. Jenson V Rozario, Diana Benjamin, Deepak Jose and Harikrishnan M (2016)

Major deepsea crustaceans inhabiting the continental slope of South East

Arabian sea-a study from FORV Sagar Sampada. International Conference on

Towards a Sustainable Blue Economy, International Conference on Towards a

Sustainable Blue Economy. Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean studies

115p. 4th-6th February 2016

4. Deepak Jose, Jenson V Rozario, Diana Benjamin and Harikrishnan M (2016)

Mitochondrial markers (COI and 16S rRNA) confirms the occurrence of

Ephyrina figueirai Crosnier & amp; Forest, 1973 in Indian waters, In:

International Conference on Towards a Sustainable Blue Economy, Kerala

University of Fisheries and Ocean studies, 10p. 4th-6th February 2016

5. Nidhin B., Anil Kumar, K. P., Koushik, D., Krishnaprasoon and M.

Harikrishnan (2016) Allometric growth of Juveniles of Calappa lophos

(Herbst,1785) collected from south west coast of India, In: International

Conference on Towards a Sustainable Blue Economy, Kerala University of

Fisheries and Ocean studies, 116 p. 4th-6th February 2016

6. Ancy I., Sooraj, B., Sandhya,E.S. and M.Harikrishnan (2016) Some aspects of

biology of Ambassis ambassis (Lacepede, 1802) inhabiting Cochin and

Kayamkulam backwaters. In: International Conference on Towards a

Sustainable Blue Economy, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean studies,

116 p. 4th-6th February 2016

7. Koushik Das, Rahul Mondal, Saswata Maitra and Harikrishnan M. (2016)

Evaluation of Tomato Pulp as an Attractant in Shrimp Feed, In: Advances in

Marine natural products and Nutraceutical Research,SOFTI,CIFT- Matsyapuri,

92 p.

8. Deepak Jose, Harikrishnan M., Saswata M, Anilkumar K. P., Jenson Victor

Rozario & Nidhin B (2016) Molecular Markers (COI &16S r RNA) reveals the

trade of non-indigenous species Macrobrachium malcolmsonii (Milne Edwards)

in Kerala. National Seminar on Seafood Safety, Trade and Management

School of Industrial Fisheries- CUSAT, Kochi-16 9th -12th March 2016

9. Annie Shafna,K.J., Anil Kumar K.P.,Nidhin, B., Rithin raj and M. Harikrishnan

(2016) Studies on the Nutritional Quality and yield of Banded Snapping shrimp

Alpheus euphrosyne De Man 1897. National Seminar on Seafood Safety,

Trade and Management. School of Industrial Fisheries- CUSAT, Kochi-16. 9th -

12th March 2016

10. Rabeena V.I., M. Harikrishnan, Rahul Mondal, Koushik Das (2016) Studies on

the efficiency of Tulsi extract on improving keeping quality of fish during iced

storage. National Seminar on Seafood Safety, Trade and Management. School

of Industrial Fisheries- CUSAT, Kochi-16. 9th -12th March 2016

11. Krishnaprasoon NP, Saswata Maitra, Jenson V. Rozario, Rahul Mondal,

Koushik Das and M. Harikrishnan (2016) Morphometric analysis of the Peeble

crab, Lyphira perplexa (Galil, 2009) collected from Neendakara Harbour,

Kerala, In: National Seminar on Marine Biodiversity and Bioprospecting for

sustainable livelihood, Dept. of Marine Biology, Microbiology and Biochemistry,

School of Marine Science, CUSAT , 37 p.

12. Soumya, K .R., Anil Kumar, K. P., Nidhin, B., Rithin Raj, M. and M.

Harikrishnan (2016) Population charecteristics of the banded Snapping shrimp

Alpheus euphrosyne De Man 1897 inhabiting Vembanad lake, In: National

Seminar on Marine Biodiversity and Bioprospecting for sustainable livelihood,

Dept. of Marine Biology, Microbiology and Biochemistry, School of Marine

Science, CUSAT

13. Chinnu S. Raj, Silpa T. Baby, Rahul Mondal, Gipson Edapazham and M.

Harikrishnan (2016) Quality assessment of “Dusky finned bull eye” collected

from a landing centre of Cochin, In: National Seminar on Marine Biodiversity

and Bioprospecting for sustainable livelihood, Dept. of Marine Biology,

Microbiology and Biochemistry, School of Marine Science, CUSAT. 24 p.

14. Jenson Victor Rozario, Diana Benjamin, Deepak Jose, Hashim M.,

Harikrishnan M. (2015) Deepsea crustacean resources of south east Arabian

Sea based on cruises of Fisheries and Oceanographic Research Vessel Sagar

Sampada, In: National Seminar on Sustainable Fisheries in an Ecosystem

Perspective (SFEP), St. Michaels College, Cherthala. 10th & 11th December

2015

15. Deepak Jose, Annie Sonia, Anil kumar K.P. and M.Harikrishnan (2015) DNA

barcoding of Rhynchorhamphus malabaricus (Collette, 1976) inhabiting

Cochinbackwaters. World Ocean Science Congress WoSC/ TS-3/ OHHJ/PP/26

16. Rozario, J.V., Benjamin,D., Deepak , J., M.Harikrishnan and B.M.Kurup

(2015) Length-weight relationship of the Raninoid crab Lysirude channeri

(Wood Mason, 1885) occurring in Bay of Bengal World Ocean Science

Congress WoSC/ TS-1/FR/PP/10

17. Nidhin, B., Deepak Jose, Alakesh Pradhan and Harikrishnan, M. (2015)

Studies on Scatophagid larvae collected from Cochin Estuary. World Ocean

Science Congress/ TS-1/FR/PP/11

18. Benjamin, D., Kurup, B.M., Harikrishnan M., J.V.Rozario and D.Jose (2015)

Reproductive biology of the big eye shark Alopias superciliosus (Lowe, 1839) in

the south west coast of India World Ocean Science Congress WoSC/ TS-

1/FR./pp16

19. Benjamin, D., B.M.Kurup and M.Harikrishnan (2014) Population dynamics of

big eye thresher shark Alopias superciliosus (Lowe, 1839) in the south west

coast of India MECOS 2 MFMP-46

20. Bijoy Nandan, S., V.F.Sanu and M.Harikrishann (2014) Taxonomy and

molecular description of Labidocera acuta Dana 1849 (Calanoid copepod) from

Lakshadweep Archipelago South west coast of India MECOS 2 – MCEP 64

21. Deepak Jose, Neethu, V.S., Nidhin, B. and M.Harikrishnan (2015) DNA

barcoding confirms occurrence of Ambassis dussumieri Cuvier in Cuvier and

Valenciennes, 1828 in Cochin estuary” in MECOS 2, International Symposium

held at Dreams Hotel on 2-5 Dec 2014.w

22. Benjamin, D. , M.Harikrishnan, J.V.Rozario, Deepak Jose, U.Sreedhar,

S.S.Cubelio and B.M.Kurup (2014) Notes on reproductive biology of the

armoured shrimp Glyphocrangon investigatoris Wood Mason and Alcock 1891

inhabiting Bay of Bengal. MECOS 2- MBTP 43

23. Bijoy, V.M, Sindhu, M.K. and M.Harikrishnan (2014) Experiments on acceptability of squilla silage incorporated feed in aquarium fishes Internaional Seminar on Ornmentalas fish breeding, farming and trade (26th 27th January, 2014) Dept. of Fish., Govt. of Kerala. Abstract no.FBO7

24. Deepak Jose, Anupama K.M, Nidhin B. and M.Harikrishnan (2014) DNA barcoding of Carinotetraodon travancoricus (Hora and Nair, 1941) from Pampa river and assessment of its congruence with other indigenous populations Internaional Seminar on Ornmentalas fish breeding, farming and trade (26th 27th January, 2014) Dept. of Fish., Govt. of Kerala. Abstract no.41

25. Anupama K,M., D.Benjamin, J.V.Rozario and M.Harikrishnan (2014) Some aspects of reproductive biology of Malabar puffer fish Carinotetraodon travancoricus(Hora and Nair, 1941) inhabiting river Pampa. Internaional Seminar on Ornmentalas fish breeding, farming and trade (26th 27th January, 2014) Dept. of Fish., Govt. of Kerala. Abstract no.42

26. Saswata M., Rahul.M., Anilkumar K.P.and M.Harikrishnan (2014) Substrate preference and adaptability of snapping shrimp Alpheus euphrosyne euphrosyne in aquarium tanks. Internaional Seminar on Ornmentalas fish breeding, farming and trade (26th 27th January, 2014) Dept. of Fish., Govt. of Kerala. Abstract no.67-68

27. Anupama, K.M., Anilkumar, K.P. and M.Harikrishnan (2013) Effect of two aquatic plants on the survival of the Malabar Puffer Fish , Carinotetraodon travencoricus (Hora and Nair, 1941) National Seminar on “Emerging Trends in Indian Aquaculture ETIA, 2013. Book of Abstracts p3 ESOPO2 University of Kerala

28. Renjith Kumar, C.R., Harikrishnan, M. and B.Madhusoodana Kurup (2010) Exploited ornamental fishery resources in river Pampa. Ornamentals Kerala 2010.International Seminar on Ornamental Fish Breeding, Farming and Trade, 13-15 February, 2010, Cochin India.

29. Renjith Kumar, C.R., Harikrishnan, M. and B.Madhusoodana Kurup (2010) First record of exotic ornamental fish Red Bellied Piranha Pygocentrus nattareri (Kner, 1860) Family Characidae from the natural waters of Kerala. Ornamentals Kerala 2010.International Seminar on Ornamental Fish Breeding, Farming and Trade, 13-15 February, 2010, Cochin India.

30. Anil, J., Nithin, C.T. and M.Harikrishnan (2010) Studies on the behavioral pattern of snapping shrimp Alpheus euphrosyne in glass aquaria. Ornamentals Kerala 2010.International Seminar on Ornamental Fish Breeding, Farming and Trade, 13-15 February, 2010, Cochin India.

31. Riyas, K.V. and M.Harikrishnan (2009) Studies on the use of liquefied petroleum gas as alternative fuel in motorized fishing units. National Seminar on Conservation and Sustainability of coastal living resources of India. 1-3 December, 2009

32. Smija Maju, A R Reena Greeshma and M Harikrishnan (2009) Allometric studies on the asymmetric pincer and snapper claws of the snapping shrimp, Alpheus euphrosyne of Vembanad lake.

33. Kurup, B.M., Vipin, P.M. and M.Harikrishnan (2007) Exploited fishery of Azheekode Estuary, Kerala, South India 8th Asian Fisheries Forum, November 20-23, 2007, Cochin (Abstract no.CMP 011)

34. Harikrishnan, M. (2005) Prospects of freshwater aquaculture in Kerala. National Seminar on Arboriculture and Aquaculture July 25-27th, 2005. St.George’s College, Aruvithura.

35. Kurup, B.M. and M.Harikrishnan (2003) Bio-diversity and ecology of fishes of Vembanad and Ashtamudi wetland ecosystems of Kerala (S. India). Regional

Seminar on “Ramsar Sites of Kerala.” Held on 21st February, 2003 at CWRDM, Kozhikode organized by Centre for Water Resources Development and Management

36. Ranjeet,K., Harikrishnan, M. and B.M.Kurup (2002) Impact assessment of monoculture and polyculture of M.rosenbergii in the polders of Kuttanad, Kerala. National Seminar on Sea food safety- status and strategies 28-30 May 2002, Cochin.

37. Harikrishnan.M and B.M.Kurup (2001) Population dynamics of Macrobrachium idella. National Seminar on Riverine and Reservior Fisheries- Challenges and Strategies, 23-24 May, 2001. Organized by Society of Fisheries Technologists (India) , Cochin.

38. Harikrishnan.M and B.M.Kurup (1999) Temporal and spatial distribution of male and female morphotypes of Macrobrachium rosenbergii (de Man) in Vembanad lake. Paper presented at the National Symposium on Sustainable Development of Fisheries towards 2020 AD- Opportunities and Challenges, School of Industrial Fisheries, Cochin, Abstract no.25.

39. Harikrishnan.M and B.M.Kurup (1999) On the reviving trend of the fishery of Macrobrachium rosenbergii (de Man) in Vembanad lake (S.India). Paper presented at the National Symposium on Sustainable Development of Fisheries towards 2020 AD- Opportunities and Challenges, School of Industrial Fisheries, Cochin, Abstract no.

40. Kurup, B.M and M. Harikrishnan (1999) Morphotypic differentiation and transformation in grow-out male population of Macrobrachium rosenbergii (de Man) as a decisive factor governing the marketable yield and income. Paper presented at World Aquaculture '99 bridging the gap, World Aquaculture Society, 26 April- 2 May, 1999 Sydney, Australia, Book of Abstracts, page no.483

41. Harikrishnan, M. and B.M.Kurup (1998). Morphotypic differentiation and transformation in grow-out male population of Macrobrachium rosenbergii (de Man)as a decisive factor governing marketable yield and income. Paper presented in The National Seminar on Aquaculture in the changing environmental Perspective, held at University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram in March 1998.

42. Harikrishnan,M. and Kurup, B.M. (1997) Population structure and morphotypic composition in natural population of Macrobrachium rosenbergii (de Man) in the Vembanad lake. The Ninth Kerala Science Congress. Trivandrum Publ. Govt. of Kerala

43. Kurup, B.M., Harikrishnan, M. and S.Sureshkumar (1997) Observations on commercial farming of Macrobrachium rosenbergii (de Man) in padasekharam of Kuttanad. The Ninth Kerala Science Congress. Trivandrum Publ. Govt. of Kerala

44. Kurup, B. M., Harikrishnan, M and S.Sureshkumar (1996) Density dependant variations in male morphotypic composition of Macrobrachium rosenbergii (de Man) in natural and domesticated populations. The Fourth Indian Fisheries Forum 1996; Cochin.

45. Harikrishnan.M., B.M.Kurup and T.M.Sankaran (1996) Differentiation of morphotypes of female population of Macrobrachium rosenbergii (de Man) on the basis of Distance Function Analysis. The Fourth Indian Fisheries Forum 1996; Cochin.

46. Harikrishnan.M and B.M.Kurup (1996) Impact of salinity barrier on post larval migration of Macrobrachium rosenbergii. National Seminar on Advances and Priorities in Fisheries Technology Kochi November, 1996 Society of Fisheries Technologists (India), Cochin.

47. Harikrishnan,M. and Kurup, B.M. (1996) Temporal and spatial availability of ovigerous females in the Vembanad lake. The Eighth Kerala Science

Congress Cochin, India 48. Harikrishnan, M and B.M.Kurup (1996) Morphotypic differentiation of female

population of Macrobrachium rosenbergii (de Man). National Symposium on Recent Advances in Biological Oceanography, May, 1996, Goa., Organized by National Institute of Oceanography, Goa.

49. Harikrishnan,M. and Kurup, B.M. (1995) Fishing methods and gear wise intensity of fishing of fishing of Macrobrachium rosenbergii in Vembanad lake.. National Symposium on Technological Advancement in Fisheries and its impacts on rural development, December, 1995, Cochin. Organized by School of Industrial Fisheries, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin

50. Harikrishnan,M. and Kurup, B.M. (1995) Present status and future prospects of farming of Macrobrachium rosenbergii in Kuttanad, Kerala National Symposium on Technological Advancement in Fisheries and its impacts on rural development, December, 1995, Cochin. Organized by School of Industrial Fisheries, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin

7 Research projects undertaken

As Principal Investigator

1. Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India funded research project “ Resource assessment and biology of deep sea crustaceans inhabiting continental slope of Arabian sea and Central Indian Ocean.

Funding agency : MoES, Govt.of India Sanction order: MoES/10-MLR/01/12 dated 04.09.2012 Sanction amount : Rs.80 Lakhs -- Ongoing

2. Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment funded research project “Temporal and spatial distribution of larval forms of Macrobrachium spp in Vembanad lake with special reference to changes in lacustrine ecology”

Sanction order : No.194/2015/KSCSTE dated 12.06.2015 Sanction amount: Rs.23.71 lakhs --- Ongoing

3. Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India funded research project “ Assessment of fishery resources along Indian Continental slope and Central Indian Ocean”.

Funding agency : MoES, Govt.of India Sanction order: MoES/10/MLR/2/2007 dated 13.02.2008 Sanction amount : Rs.45 Lakhs ------------Completed

As Co-Principal Investigator Ongoing 1. Taxonomy and genetic characterization of pelagic copepods (Crustacea)

from the marine habitats of south west coast of India. Funding agency: Department of Biotechnology, Govt.of India Sanction order :BT/PR4258/AAQ/3/575/2011 dated 22.08.2012 Sanction amount: Rs.42.2 Lakhs

As Co-Investigator Completed

1. Introduction of Cage fish culture for poverty alleviation of fishers of

Kerala, India. (Completed) Period 01/06/2005 to 30/06/2007

Funding Agency : New Zealand Agency for International Development

University sanction no. PIB2/23037/93 dated 16th March.

University order no. IRAA/199/SIF/ dated 1st July, 2005

2. “Impact Assessment of Stock Rehabilitation programme of Macrobrachium rosenbergii (de Man) in Kuttanad and investigations on its size 11aximizing11ty in grow-outs for 11aximizing yield and income (Completed) Funding Agency : Agency for Development of Aquaculture, Kerala (Govt.

of Kerala)

3..A research project funded by Kerala Council of Science, Technology and

Environment named “ Development of data base on fish germplasm

capture fisheries and biodiversity threats the rivers of Kerala”.

completed

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Date: 08.8.16 Signature