Dr S.P. Singh

Former Project Coordinator IPM, Asian and Pacific Coconut Community (APCC) 3rd Floor Lina Building, JihrRasuna Said, B7, Kunizgan Jakarta-12920, Indonesia

Dr Singh made significant contribution in the field of biological control of pests in horticultural crops. He evaluated the role of natural enemies in suppression of several Citrus pests. He evolved production and release technology for Cryptolaemus montrouzieri for suppression of mealybugs on Citrus, Coffee and Grapes. He also did basic research on biological control of insect pests through natural enemies. He published 363 scientific papers and developed 4 different interactive softwares in biological control and received patents. Dr Singh received Hexamar Agricultural Research and Development Foundation Award and Fellowship of National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, New Delhi. He served as President of the Society for Biocontrol Advancement and Editor of the Biocontrol Newsletter. He was a member of the editorial boards of a number of national and international scientific journals, including prestigious Biocontrol News and Information (London).