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CURRICULUM VITAE

Dr. D. Theertha PrasadProfessor and University HeadDepartment of BiotechnologyUniversity of Agricultural SciencesGKVK, Bengaluru 560065IndiaPhone (Off) : +91 80 23330153- 307Fax (Off) : +91 80-23330277Mobile : +91-9481475172E mail : [email protected] : www.nutritionforall.org

Date of Birth: 24th August 1955

ACADEMIC QULAIFICATIONS

Degree Year Subject Institution Class

B.Sc., 1974 Physics, Chemistry Mathematics

University of Mysore

FIRST CLASS

M.Sc., 1976 Biochemistry University of Mysore

FIRST CLASS

Ph.D., 1985 Biochemistry University of Mysore

Ph.D dissertation: "Biochemical studies on the testicular acid phosphatases of a rare primate, Loris tardigradus lyddekerianus. University of Mysore, Mysore,1985.

EXPERIENCE (TEACHING AND RESEARCH)

Year Designation Place of Work

March 2009 till date Professor and University Head

Department of Biotechnology, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru -60065, India

July 2014-Feb 2015 Visiting Scholar Dr Gauri Johal’s Group, Department of Botany and Plant Pathology, Purdue university, USA.

February 2009 – till date

Adjunct Professor Department of Botany, Shivaji University, Kholhapur

September 2007 – Feb Director and Head, Division of Molecular Biology and Genetic

http://www.nutritionforall.org/

2009 Crop Improvement (on Lein from UAS, Bangalore)

Engineering, Vasantdada Sugar Institute, Manjari, Pune 412 307, India

March 2007 – September 2007.

Director (on Lein from UAS, Bangalore)

Division of Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering, Vasantdada Sugar Institute, Manjari, Pune 412 307, India

December 2006 – March 2007

Professor and Chairman, University Head

Department of Biotechnology, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore 560065, India

2004-November 2006 Professor and Chairman

Department of Biotechnology, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore 560065, India.

2001-2004. Visiting Scientist Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Research Center, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 660-701, South Korea

2000-2004. Professor Department of Biotechnology, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore 560065, India.

1998-1999 Biotechnology Overseas Associateship

Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Purdue University, West Laffayette, Indiana, USA

1998. Radiation safety training

Undergone Radiation safety Orientation training at Purdue University, West Laffayette, USA

1995. Training in Bioinformatics

Training program on Bioinformatics and CDROM retrieval at Center for Plant Molecular Biology, Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore (One week)

1994-2000. Associate Professor

Department of Biotechnology, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore 560065, India.

August 1992- 1994. Associate Professor in Biochemistry

AICRP on Sunflower, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore 560065, India

1990 to 1991 Biotechnology National Associate ship

Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, MS University of Baroda, Baroda 390 002.

1987 Training Program Laboratory training program on

"Recombinant DNA analysis on virus research", Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bangalore 560 024 (Four weeks).

1985. Training Program Laboratory training program on "Gene cloning and Recombinant DNA analysis" at Department of Biochemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560 012 (Four weeks).

1983. Short Term Course

In "Genetic Engineering", Profiscience, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560 012 (Six months).

August 1982-1992 Junior Biochemist (Asst. Professor cadre)

AICRP on Sunflower, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore 560065, India

September 1979- August 1982.

Senior Research Fellow

UGC Project on Project on Reproductive Biology of Wild Mammals, Department of Zoology, University of Mysore, Manasagangothri, Mysore 570006

December 1976- August 1979

Research Biochemist

DST sponsored program on Plant Proteinases and Proteinase inhibitors, Department of Biochemistry, University of Agricultural Sciences, GJKVK, Bangalore 560065, India

August 1976- December August 1976

Lecturer Sri Vivekananda Junior College, Tumkur

AWARDS/ DISTINCTIONS RECEIVED and CONFERENCES ORGANISED

2013 SAB Award of Excellence in Agricultural Biotechnology, at First International and Third National Conference on Biotechnology, Bioinformatics and Bioengineering to be held on June 28-29th, 2013, Tirupathi.

2012 Certificate of Appreciation for Peer Reviewing Project Proposals 2011-2012, Horticulture Collaborative Research Support Program (Horticulture CRSP), USDA, USA

2012 Fellow of Society for Applied Biotechnology was conferred by the Society for Applied Biotechnology for outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of Plant Biotechnology, 2012.

2010 Merit Certificate from University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore 560065 for research accomplishments

2010 Certificate of Appreciation for Peer Review panelist for Horticulture Collaborative Research Support Program (Horticulture CRSP), Project Proposals 2009-2010, USDA, USA

2009 Member of the Institutional Biosafety committee of Meta Helix Life Sciences Inc, Bangalore (June 2004 DBT nominated Member till date), responsible for release of two Bt Cotton varieties from Meta Helix Life Sciences Pvt Ltd.

2009 Member, Logistic Committee, International Conference on Horticulture, ICH-2009. Horticulture for livelihood security and economic growth, Windsor Manor, Bangalore, 9th-12th November 2009

2009 Member, Organizing Committee, Indo-US Workshop to explore Future Interactions between the Indian Agriculture Universities and US Higher Educational Institutions” organized by University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru, collaboration with USAID, HED, Washington DC, USA and Purdue University, USA at Hotel Atria, June 9th–11th, 2009


2007 ORGANISING SECRETARY, Regional conference on “Safety Assessment and Regulations of GM Crops with a special focus on Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety” at University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore, 9th -10th January 2007


2006 ORGANISING SECRETARY for the International conference on Biotechnology approaches for alleviating malnutrition and Health at University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore 560065, 9th -11th January 2006

2006 Sajad M Zargar et al., Second best poster award at International conference on Biotechnology approaches for alleviating malnutrition and human health held at University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore, 9th-11th January 2006


2006 Member Steering Committee, International conference on Agri-Biotechnology, supported by Department of IT and Biotechnology, Government of Karnataka organized at University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, 7-10th December 2004


2001-2003

Visiting Scientist, working with Dr DJ Yun, on Cell signaling and PCD in Arabidopsis and Yeast model system at Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Research Center, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 660-701, South Korea

2001 Fellow of Indian Society of Agricultural Biochemists (FISAB) was conferred by the Indian Society of Agricultural Biochemists for the Research Achievements in the area of Agricultural Biochemistry, 2001.

2001 Sundaralal Baghai Gold Medal for Research Achievements in the Agriculture – from the Rotary International, Bangalore, 2001

1999 Veena Rao et al., 1999- First prize for the Best posters presented at National symposium on Role of Biochemistry and Biotechnology in Twenty First Century held at University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore from 4th –6th March 1999

1999 Vidhya et al., 1999- Second prize for the Best posters presented at National symposium on Role of Biochemistry and Biotechnology in Twenty First Century held at University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore from 4th –6th March 1999

1998 Biotechnology Overseas Associateship from Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, worked with Dr RA Bressan, Professor, Center for Plant Stress Physiology, Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Purdue University, West Laffayette, USA 1998.

1991-1994

Young Scientist Research Project – Cytoplasmic genome diversity in sunflower cultivars and wild species from the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, 1991-1994

1994 CONVENOR - Practical training program conducted on "Basic Molecular Biology Techniques” at the Department of Biotechnology, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, and Bangalore from 2nd April to 12th April 1994.

1990-1991

Biotechnology National Associateship from the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, worked with Dr BB Chattoo, Professor, Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, MS University of Baroda, Baroda.

1988 GURAV AWARD for the best research article published in the Journal, “Crop Research” for the year 1988 (Crop Res, 1, 163-168, 1988)

1979-1982

Senior Research Fellowship from the University Grants Commission, New Delhi to carry Doctoral Research at University of Mysore, Mysore

1974 Prize for the highest scorer in B.Sc., for Physics and Chemistry, Kalpataru College, Tiptur, 1974

RECOGNITION FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES, BANGALORE AT ACADEMIC/ ADMINISTRATION LEVEL.

2014 Member, Committee constituted by the University to screening and evaluation of application for admission of students for UG courses in Agricultural Universities under CET entrance exams (12th- 20th May 2014)

2014 Member, Events Committee, Inter-University Youth festival, held at University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore from 13 th to 17th

February, 2014

2013 - 2015 Convener , Cultural Committee, College of Agriculture, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore

2013 till date Chairman, Committee for Single Window registration system for UG Programs, College of Agriculture, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore

2012-14 Member, Board of Studies for the UG programs, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore

2012-13 Convener, Cultural committee, College of Agriculture, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore,

2011-12 Chairman, Events Committee, Inter-Collegiate Youth Festival 2011-12, held at University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore on 21st –23rd December, 2011

2011 Nominated Member, Scrutiny committee for the award of Gold medals to the under graduate and post graduate students, 45th Convocation of the UAS, Bangalore

2011 Member, Board of Studies for the UG programs, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore

2006. Chairman, Committee constituted by University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore to start UG program in Agricultural Biotechnology. Based on the recommendation, BSc (Agricultural Biotechnology) program was started at College of Agriculture, Hassan in Academic year- 2007-2008

2005-2007 Member, Stores Purchase committee constituted for the Purchase of Imported items/ equipment. University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore 560065

2004-2007 Member Secretary, Institutional Biosafety Committee, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore 560065

2004 to 2007 Chairman, Department Biotechnology, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore 560065, with MSc Program in Plant Biochemistry, MSc Program in Plant Biotechnology and PhD program in Plant Biotechnology

2002 Member, Development of syllabus for the PhD in Agricultural Biotechnology program at University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore.

1999. Member on the committee constituted by the ICAR to formulate Course Curriculum for Post Graduate studies in Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Biochemistry for the Agricultural Universities/ Institutes.

1993-1994. Member, Committee constituted by the University of Agricultural Sciences,

GKVK, Bangalore to start Department of Biotechnology with Undergraduate and Post Graduate courses in Biotechnology.

BT101: Introduction to Biotechnology (1+0), which was offered as part of the undergraduate program from 1994 till it was modified two years ago, to Introduction to Biotechnology (1+1)

The course syllabus for the Post-graduate program (BT 601-613), comprised of 13 courses and the syllabus as in the Post graduate semester syllabus of the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, 2002, pp 69-77

ACADEMIC/ ADMINISTRATIVE RECOGNITION FROM OTHER INSTITUTIONS/ UNIVERSITIES

2014 Member, Scientists Selection Committee, Bhabha Atomic Research Center, Trombay, Mumbai.

2014 Member, PhD Open Defense committee for Biochemistry, Karnataka University, Dharwad

2013 Member, PhD Open Defense committee for Biotechnology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur

2013 Member, PhD Open Defense committee for Botany, University of Pune, Pune

2013 Member, PhD Open Defense committee for Biochemistry, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga

2013 Member, Peer Review committee to evaluate Horticulture CRSP Trellis Proposals, 2013-2014, USDA, USA

2013 Member, Advisory Board, International Journal of Agricultural Sciences and Biotechnology Research, http://www.ijasbr.aiac.org.au

2012 Member for Peer Reviewing Project Proposals 2011-2012, Horticulture Collaborative Research Support Program (Horticulture CRSP), USDA, USA

2012 Invited Speaker, DAE-BRNS Life Sciences Symposium (LSS-2012) on “Trends in Plant, Agriculture and Food Sciences (TIPAFS)” to be held from December 17th –19th, 2012 at BARC, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai

2012 Chairman, Session on Plant and Microbial proteomics, International symposium on Proteomics and beyond IDs., and 4th Annual meeting of Proteomics society, National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, 22nd -24th

November, 2012.

2012-2014 Member, Board of Studies (Post –Graduate program), University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot.

2012-2013 Member, Scientist Selection Committee, Bhabha Atomic Research Center,

http://www.ijasbr.aiac.org.au/

Trombay, Mumbai

2011 Member, Expert committee for recruiting faculty at University of Horticulture Sciences, Bagalkot

2011 Member, Advisory Committee for the formulation of post graduate degree program in Crop Improvement and Horticulture Biotechnology, University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot.

2010-2011 Member, Scientist Selection Committee, Bhabha Atomic Research Center Trombay, Mumbai

2010 till date Member, Task Force on Biofuels, Government of Karnataka.

2010 till date Member, Task force committee on Biofuels, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore

2010 Member, PhD Open Defense committee for Biotechnology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur

2010 Member, Peer Review panelist for Horticulture collaborative Research Support Program (Horticulture CRSP), Project Proposals 2009-2010, USDA, USA

2009 to date Key Researcher, Centers for Research in Food. Identified and Listed by Research Council, United Kingdoms in the area of Improvement in potentiality of various crops, and resources in Agriculture

2009-2010 Member, Scientist Selection Committee, Bhabha Atomic Research Center, Trombay, Mumbai.

2009 Expert Member to review of research projects, Central Sericulture and Research Institute, Mysore

2008-2009 Coordinator and Nodal Scientist, Facility for Genetic Fidelity testing of Tissue culture raised crops at Vasantadada Sugar Institute, Pune, approved by Biotech Consortium India Ltd, Government of India.

2008. Recognition from Pune University, Pune to guide students for PhD in Biotechnology

2007. Recognition from Shivaji University, Kolhapur to guide students for PhD in Biotechnology.

2007 Member of the research and technical group, Vasantdada Sugar Institute, Pune to participate in the International consortium of sugarcane Biotechnology held at Philliphines and Bagkok from 8th –20th November 2007

2007 Member, Project Advisory Committee on Biofuels, Department of Biotechnology, Government of India.

2007-2008 Member, Scientist Selection Committee, Bhabha Atomic Research Center, Trombay, Mumbai

2007 Chairman, Session on “Use of advanced techniques in Physical Sciences to understand the biological phenomenon in Plants”. National Chemical laboratory, Pune. 9th – 10th July 2007.

2007-2009 Convener, Research Advisory Council, Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering Research and Crop improvement Programs, Vasantdada Sugar Institute, Pune

2007-2009 Member, Institutional Biosafety Committee, Vasantdada Sugar Institute, Pune

2004-2011 DBT nominated Member of the Institutional Biosafety committee of M/S Meta Helix Life Sciences Inc, Bangalore

2005-2007 Member, Board of Examiners, Post Graduate Program in Biosciences, University of Mysore, Mysore.

2003-2005 Member, Board of Examiners, Post Graduate Program in Biochemistry, Mysore University, Mysore.

2003-2006 Member, Board of Examiners, Post Graduate Program in Biotechnology, Mysore University, Mysore.

2003-2006 Member, Selection committee of the scientists, Bhabha Atomic Research Center, Trombay, Bombay

2001-2002 Member, Board of Examiners, Post Graduate Program in Biosciences University of Mysore, Mysore

2001-2007 Member, National Bioethics committee, Department of Applied Genetics, Bangalore University, Bangalore

2002-2005. Scientific and Technical Advisor for the DBT sponsored project on “Conservation, mass propagation, establishment of field and gene bank of rare, endangered orchids and medicinal plants of Western Ghats” sanctioned to Dr M.C.Gayathri, Professor and Chairman, Department of Botany, Bangalore University, Bangalore

2000-2003 Member, Board of Examiners, Post Graduate Program in Biotechnology, Kuvempu University, BR Project, Shimoga.

2000-2003 Member, Board of Studies, Post Graduate Program in Biochemistry, Kuvempu University, BR Project, Shimoga.

2001-2004. Visiting Scientist, Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Research Center, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 660-701, South Korea

2001. Recognition from Faculty of Science, Kuvempu University, Shimoga for guiding students for PhD in Applied Botany.

2001. Recognition from Faculty of Science, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga, for guiding students for PhD in Biotechnology.

2001. Recognition from Faculty of Science, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga for guiding students for PhD in Biochemistry

2000-2001 Member, Board of Examiners for MSc (Biotechnology) program, Center for Plant Molecular Biology, Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore

1998-2001 Member, Board of Studies for the Post Graduate Program in Sugar Technology, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga

1998-1999 Member, Board of Examiners, MSc Biotechnology, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad

1998-1999 Member, Board of Examiners, Post Graduate Program in Microbiology, Bangalore University, Bangalore.

1998. Chairman, Biotechnology Session II, IFCON 1998, held at Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore 570 012, 24th to 28th November 1998.

1997-1998 Visiting Faculty, Department of Biotechnology, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga to teach MSc Biotechnology and M.B.Tech students.

1996-1998 Member, Board of Examiners, MVSc (Biotechnology), Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izathnagar

1996-1998 Member, Board of Examiners, MSc (Biotechnology), Center for Plant Molecular Biology, Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore

1995-1997 Visiting Faculty, Department of Bio-Chemistry, Bangalore University, Bangalore to teach MSc Chemistry (Specialization-Biochemistry) students.

1995 Recognition from Faculty of Science, Bangalore University, Bangalore for guiding students for PhD in the Faculty of Science

Major Research contributions to Agricultural research

Molecular biology and Biochemistry of Plant fungal pathogen interactions with sunflower and sugarcane as Model system

Marker assisted selection in Plantation crops – cashew, mango, and coconut and sugarcane

Isolation of novel Proteinase inhibitors and their role insect and disease resistance

Signaling and programmed cell death in plants in relation to abiotic stress

Development of transgenic sugarcane plants and their evaluation against early shoot borer, stem borer and drought resistance and water use efficiency

Development of value added products from the sugarcane waste

Identification and characterization of transcription factors associated with drought, water deficit stress and grassy soot disease in sugarcane (WRKY AND MYB)

Transcriptome analysis of sugar cane genes associated with biotic and abiotic stress

Characterization of genes for biopolymer synthesis using agri-wastes

Microbial genomics associated with conversion of cellulose to Bioethanol

Research facility:

As Principal Investigator and Co-Principal Investigator of the several of the Research projects, we have established Research facility to carry and implement research programs in the areas of Plant Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

Collaboration with the Faculties in Department of Entomology, Crop Physiology, Plant pathology, AICRP on sunflower, Botany, Microbiology, Apiculture within the university; Purdue University, USA, Pennsylvania State University, USA, Singapore National University, Singapore, Geyangsang National University, South Korea, University of Tuscia, Italy, National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, National Center for Cell Science, Pune, Bhabha Atomic Research Center, Mumbai, Vasantdada Sugar Institute, Pune, Meta Helix Life Sciences Inc.,Bangalore, on the areas of mutual research interest

Funding from Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, Indian Council for Agricultural Research, Government of India, Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences, BARC, Government of India, Department of Sericulture, Government of Karnataka, Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology, Government of Karnataka, Directorate of Oilseeds Research, ICAR, Hindustan Liver Ltd., USAID-HED, USA, Life Sciences Research Board, GOI.

TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPED

Technology Our Research publication highlighting the contribution

Bacillus strain with potential to synthesize PHA (biodegradable plastic) and as bioinoculum to impart salinity tolerance to sugarcane

Gargi and Prasad, Asian J. Agri. Res., Online DOI:10.3923/ ajar.2014 and Res. J. Microbiol, Online DOI:10.3923/JM.2014 Int.J. Bioinform. Res. Applicat, accepted, 2014.

Instrumental in developing simple media for mass As Director and Head Crop

multiplication of TC plants in sugarcane, which reached 25 lakhs per year

improvement at Vasantdada Sugar Institue, pune, 2007-2009

Our group was the first to develop transgenic sugarcane expressing cry1AC in India

Kolunke et al., Sugar Tech., 11.355-359, 2009

Developed cost effective bioinsecticide and fungicide, a byproduct of biofuel waste

Prasad, unpublished, 2014

Cloning FFT gene to produce fructan polymers, a prebioitic agent, commercially used in food, beverage and pharma industry

Vaidya and Prasad, J. Biochem. Technol., 3, 322-37, 2012

Developed multiplex PCR based detection for Whip tail disease and Sugarcane grassy shoot disease

Dalvi et al., Sugar Tech., 14, 68-75, 2012. Dalvi, PhD thesis, Shivaji University, Kolhapur and Amith Yadav, PhD thesis, Pune university, Pune

Developed simple and inexpensive protocol for TPS production

Dalvi et al., Potato. J., 38, 47-50, 2012; Dalvi et al., 4th IAPSIT International sugar conference and Expo, 2011

Identified and characterized ChTI gene with antifungal and insecticidal activity suitable for developing transgene

Battacharjee et al., J. Crop Sci. Biotech., 12, 248-255, 2009

Identified molecular markers associated with lycopene and carotenoid contents in Tomato

Ali and Prasad, Ind. J. Hort., 67, 24-26, 2010Prarthana et al., Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci India, (B), 84, 55-64, 2014

Developed 7 sugarcane mutants with absolute resistance to smut (whip tail disease of sugarcane)

Dalvi et al., Sugar Tech., 14, 68-75, 2012

Identification and charaterisation of of water-deficit stress up-regulated genes and transcription factors in sugarcane

Prabhu et al., Plant Mol. Biol. Rep., 29, 291-304, 2011Prabhu and Prasad, Plant Cell Reports, 31,661-669, 2012 and J. Phytology., 3, 77-82, 2011

SCGS phytoplasma specific fragments by riboprofilling and development of specific diagnostic tools

Kawar et al., J Plant Biochem. Biotech, 19, 185-194, 2009Prabhu et al., Sugar Tech, 10, 274 – 277, 2008 and Sugar Cane International 26, 14-16, 2008

Production of tropane alkaloids in planta and in fermentors, development of transgenics for higher production of secondary metabolites

Kim et al., In Vitro Cell. Dev. Biol.-Plant 44, 203–208, 2008; Min et al., Bioresource Technol, 98,

1748-1753, 2007. Kang et al., J. Microbiol. Biotechnol., 15, 91-98, 2005Lee et al., In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology – Plant. 41, 167–172, 2005 Kang et al., Plant Cell reports. 23, 128-133, 2004Park et al., Biotech. Biopro. Eng, 9, 35-40, 2004 and Biotech. Biopro. Eng, 9, 41-46, 2004

Developed yeast strains with higher potential to tolerate ethanol with faster multiplication rate

Ibeas et al., Plant J, 23(3) 375-383, 2000

Developed simple protocol of plant transformation for development of transgenic plants for the traits of interest

Hema et al., J. Hort. Sci. Biotech., 79, 364-369, 2004 Prarthana et al. J. Biosci., accepted, 2014

Identified a novel signaling gene AtNDPK2, which has the potential to be used to develop transgenic plants against abioitic stress viz. cold, UV induced ROS and salinity tolerance

Moon et al., Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA.100, 358-363, 2003

Identified the markers associated with yield traits as well as mite resistance in coconut

Shalini et al., Genome, 50, 35-42, 2007

Developed 18 mutant lines of sunflower which are resistant to Alternaria helianthi, which could be used in breeding program to develop hybrids. Identified RAPD markers associated with Alternaria resistance in sunflower, could be used for screening work

Uma et al., Helia, 28, 33-42, 2005 Lyngdoh et al., J. Plant Biol, 31, 21-27, 2004

Developed a simple method for screening for Alternaria helianthi resistance in sunflower

Theertha Prasad, J. Mycol. Plant Pathol. 33, 45-50, 2003

Developed simple method for raising the antibodies in poultry birds which require less antigen to elicit immune response

Prashanth kumar et al., Helia, 23, 1-18, 2000Veena rao et al., Helia, 21, 73-80, 1998

Cyotplasmic genome diversity analysis was carried out and identified Helianthus lactiflous and Helianthus lenticularis which differ in their mitochondrial genome organization compared to Helianthus petiolaris, which was parent line for all the CMS lines so far used till 1994. This study facilitated the development of new CMS lines and their use in hybridization program

D Theertha Prasad., Agricultural Biotechnology - Second Asia Pacific Conference, pp145-155, 1996, Eds. V.L.Chopra, R.P.Sharma, M.S. Swaminathan

Developed simple method for removal of polyphenolics from sunflower seed meal

D.Theertha Prasad. Lebensm- wiss.u.- Technol, 23, 229-235, 1990

Lebensm- wiss.u.- Technol, 23, 235-241, 1990J. Agric. Food Chem, 36, 450-452, 1988

RESEARCH PROJECTS COMPLETED

TITLE OF THE PROJECT SOURCE OF FUNDING

PERIOD AND AMOUNT

1991-1994 Principal Investigator

Cytoplasmic genome diversity in sunflower cultivars and wild species.

Young Scientist project Department of Science & Technology, GOI

Rs.1, 10,000

1991-1993 Co-Principal Investigator

Antifertility effect of Adathoda zeylenica,

University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore

Rs.15, 000

1989-1994 Collaborative Scientist. AICRP on Sunflower

Promotion of Research and Hybrids in Sunflower

Indian Council for Agricultural Research, New Delhi

Rs.18, 00,000


Host pathogen interaction in Sunflower: Role of pathogen induced proteins


Rs.4, 70,000

1995-1998 Co-Principal Investigator.

Studies on the pest potential of Mexican beetle, Zygogramma bicolorata introduced for the biocontrol of parthenium.


Rs.19, 00,000


Molecular mechanisms of Alternaria helianthi resistance in Sunflower.

Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, New Delhi

Rs.18, 50,000

1995-1998 Co-Principal Investigator.

Specific stress response proteins regulation and their relevance as biological markers stress tolerance

Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, New Delhi

Rs. 29,30,000


Development of RAPD markers linked with Odium mangiferae resistance in Mango.


Rs.15, 25,000


Evaluation of genetic diversity and construction of a linkage map of cashew (Anacardium occidetale L.) by using molecular markers


Rs.17, 25,000


Student project “ Purification and characterization of pathogenesis related protein in Downey mildew infected sunflower” awarded to Mr B.R. Prashanth kumar, who completed his MSc Biotechnology under my supervision.

Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology, Bangalore

Rs.7, 500


Molecular mechanism of Pyricuaria grisea resistance in Finger millet, Eleusine corocana.

Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi.

Rs.14, 80,000


Development of value added products from the pupal waste of from the silk worm reeling industry

Department of Sericulture, GOK

Rs.2, 17,900.


Effect of VA Mycorrhiza and beneficial bacteria on sandalwood plants.

Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi.

Rs.14, 00,000


Radiation induced mutation for resistance to Alternaria helianthi in sunflower

Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences, DAE, BARC, Bombay

Rs.9, 70,000


Investigation on PRSV for developing diagnostic kit and crop improvement in papaya.


Rs.9, 90,000


Molecular characterization of heterozygosity in coconut and its relation to vigor and yield


Rs.21, 20,000


Physiological and molecular regulation of theanine biosynthesis in tea.

Hindustan Lever Research center and Unilever Research India, Bangalore

Rs.2,80,000


Development of Microbial based Biosensors for

Indian Council for Agricultural

Rs.12, 00,000

assessment of heavy Metal toxicity in soil, water, plant and Organic wastes

Research, New Delhi


MAS training on Coconut mapping to Ms Shalini, KV, SRF working in DBT project on coconut, at CIRAD, France

Kirk house Trust, United Kingdoms

Euro 5,500(Rs. 3,02,500)


Evaluation and characterization of Plant proteinase inhibitors from wild plants.


Rs.16,96,000


Genetic evaluation of Labeo fimbriatus stocks for aquaculture.


Rs.13, 50,000


Development of molecular markers and their application in the breeding program for common carp, Cyprinus carpio.


Rs.25, 00,000


Characterization and evaluation of chitin binding hevein like antifungal proteins

Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences, DAE Bombay

Rs.19,80,000

2004-2007 Director and Principal Investigator

Partnering with higher education in India for improving nutritional quality of food by Biotechnological approaches

USAID-ALO program in collaboration with Purdue University, USA

Rs.2,25,00,000($ 600,000)


Synthesis and evaluation of new pollen substitute and supplements or their role in improving the productivity of Apis cerana colonies


Rs.18, 00,000


Assessment of micronutrient bioavailability nutritive value of tomato and egg plant

USAID-ALO program in collaboration with Purdue University, USA

Rs. 2,40,000


Development of Diagnostic tool for SCGS disease and sequencing associated with phytoplasma genome

Department of Biotechnology, Government of India

Rs.28,00,000


HRD program Master’s in Agricultural Biotechnology program


Rs.10,00,000Startup grant


Silicon enrichment in rice for enhanced drought and disease resistance through molecular marker assisted selection


Rs.27,16,000=00


In House Project - Sugarcane crop Improvement and Biotechnology

Vasantdada Sugar institute, Pune

Rs.350.00 lakhs


Marker assisted selection for enrichment and enhanced bio-availability of iron and zinc in Indian white rice varieties.


Rs.51,70,000=00


Cloning and Functional Analysis of Fructan-Fructosyl Transferases for the Production of Fructans: Prebiotic Health-Improving Compounds

Life Sciences Research Board, DRDO, Government of India

Rs.26,70,000

RESEARCH PROJECTS SUBMITTED/ ONGOING

2015 Principal Investigator

Development of tomato transgene expressing Coculus Trypsin Inhibitor and its bioevaluation against Helicoverpa armigera and fungal pathogens

Department of Biotechnology, GOI

SubmittedRs.30,00,000

2014 Co-Principal Investigator

Development and evaluation of radiation induced mutants in potato for Phytophthora infestans (Mont.) de Bary resistance

Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences, Department of Atomic Energy, Bombay

Submitted Rs.24,19,000

GENE SEQUENCES WITH EMBL / NCBI ACCESSION NUMBER

Year Researchers Title Accession number

1998 Veena Rao BN and D.Theertha Prasad

Sunflower basic 2S albumin cDNA - cDNA clone encodes for a single pre-pro-protein that on prost-translational processing give rise to two albumins. The two albumins have also

EMBL No. AJ275962

been completely characterized at protein level We are FIRST in the university to deposit novel genes sequences in to public domain

1998 Veena Rao BN and D Theertha Prasad

Partial cDNA clone encoding for a related basic albumin has also been characterized with antifungal activity

EMBL No. AJ276436

2003 Hema Rao MV and D.Theertha Prasad

PRSV coat protein gene for the PRSV UAS-BLR isolate, is unique and differ from the earlier reported PRSV coat protein gene from India

NCBI No. AF528190

2007 Chumki,B., Bhavani,P., Mohan,M.N., Manjunath,N.H. and Theertha Prasad,D

Cocculus hirsutus trypsin inhibitor mRNA, complete cds

NCBI Acc. No. EF207318

2007. Prabu,G.R., Kawar,P.G., Harikrishnan,M. and Theertha Prasad,D

Sugarcane grassy shoot phytoplasma partial 16S rRNA gene, isolate Co 94012-3 and Co 7527-40

AM749411 and AM749439 - 2 ESTs

2008. Prabu, G.R., Kawar, P.G. Harikrishnan, M. and Theertha Prasad, D

Isolation and analysis of water stress induced genes in sugarcane by Suppression

ES697502 to ES69755250 ESTs

Kawar, P.G., Prabu, G.R. and Theerthaprasad, D.

Saccharum officinarum sucrose synthase (sus2) gene, partial sequence

AM592524

2007 Kawar, P.G., Prabu, G.R. and Theertha Prasad, D

Saccharum officinarum transposons-hopscotch like, partial sequence

AM592516 to183 ESTs

2007 Kawar, P.G., Prabu, G.R. and Theerthaprasad, D.

Saccharum officinarum transposons-copie like, partial sequence

AM592519 and AM5925202ESTs

2007 Prabu, G.R., Kawar, P.G., Harikrishnan, M. and Theertha Prasad, D

Sugarcane Streak mosaic virus partial mRNA for coat protein (Nib gene), isolate Co 94012-3 and Co 7527-39


2007 Kawar, P.G.., Prabu, G.R. and Theertha Prasad, D

Saccharum officinarum transposons-tekay like, partial sequence


2008 Prabu, G.R., Kawar, P.G. and Theertha Prasad, D

Isolation and analysis of Salinity stress induced genes in sugarcane by SSH technique

FF682664 to FF68269633 ESTs

2008 Prabu, G.R., Kawar, P.G. and Theertha Prasad, D

Isolation and analysis of water stress induced genes in sugarcane by Suppression Subtractive Hybridization

FF281697 to FF28176063 ESTs

2008 Prabu, G.R., Kawar, P.G., Harikrishnan, M. and Theertha Prasad, D

Isolation and analysis of water stress induced genes in sugarcane by Suppression

FE840458 to FE840583126 ESTs

2008 Kawar,P.G, Prabu,G.R., Pagariya MC, Dixit, G.B. and Theertha Prasad, D

Response of sugarcane genes to Sugarcane Grassy Shoot phytoplasma infection

GE325040 to GE32508445ESTs

2008 Kawar,P.G, Prabu,G.R., Dixit, G.B. and

Saccharam hybrid cultivar CoC 671 MYB transcription factor (MYB18) pseudogene

GE324990

Theertha Prasad, D complete sequence.2008 Kawar,P.G, Prabu,G.R.,

Dixit, G.B. and Theertha Prasad, D

Response of sugarcane genes to Sugarcane Grassy Shoot phytoplasma infection.

GE324835 to GE325039 -148 ESTs

2008 Yadav Amit and Theertha Prasad D

Gluconoacetobactor diazotrphicus partial ITS1, tRNA-Ile gene, ITS2, tRNA-Ala gene and partial ITS3, clone SPRY6

FM180572

2008. Yadav Amit and Theertha Prasad D

Uncultured actinomycete DNA region containing partial 16S rRNA gene, 16S-23S ribosomal RNA intergenic spacer and partial 23S rRNA gene, clone SPRY1 and SPRY2.

FM180576, FM180577

2008 Yadav Amit and Theertha Prasad D.

Curtobacterium sp. SPRY10 DNA region containing partial 16S rRNA gene and partial 16S-23S intergenic spacer region, clone SPRY10, SPRY12 and SPRY5.

FM180573-75

2008 Yadav Amit, Edkie G. and Theertha Prasad D

Bacillus megaterium partial 16S rRNA gene, ITS1 and partial 23S rRNA gene, population variant CoC671.

FM196536-37

2008. Yadav Amit and Theertha Prasad D.

Paenibacillus sp. SPRY20R partial 16S rRNA gene, ITS1 and partial 23S rRNA gene, strain SPRY20R

FM180055


Bacillus sp. SPRY19F partial ITS1 and partial 23S rRNA gene, strains SPRY19F and SPRY19R

FM179952 -53


Sugarcane Grassy Shoot phytoplasma partial IGS, isolate SPRY8 and 9

FM179791- 92

2008 Yadav Amit, Vaidya V. and Theertha Prasad D

Cladosporium sp. partial 5.8S rRNA gene, ITS2 and partial 28S rRNA gene, clone SPRY17 and SPRY 16.

FM179793-94

2008 Yadav Amit. and Theertha Prasad D

Sporisorium scitamineum Partial 18S rRNA, ITS1, 5.8S rRNA gene, ITS2, and partial 28S rRNA gene; clone 6329M13 and 6330M13

FM179315 -16

2008 Yadav Amit., Sinha O.K., Theertha Prasad D

Sporisorium scitamineum ITS1, 5.8S rRNA gene and ITS2; clone 3084Sp6, 3085Sp6, 3084T7, 3085T7.

AM999036 to 39

2008. Prabu, G.R., Kawar, P.G, and Theertha Prasad, D.

Saccharum hybrid cultivar Co740 MYB transcription factor (ScMYBAS1 ScMYBAS1-2, ScMYBAS1-3) psedogene complete sequence

HM136780-82

2008. Prabu, G.R., Kawar, P.G, and Theertha Prasad, D.

Promoter of alternatively spliced sugarcane MYB transcription factor gene, ScMYBAS1Alternatively spliced sugarcane MYB transcription factor gene transcripts, ScMYBAS1-2, ScMYBAS1-3 complete CDS

2009 Edkie G.N., Prasad D.T Cloning and characterization of salinityinducible genes from polysaccharide producingBacillus spp

FN600639

2009 Vaidya V., Kawar, P, Prasad D.T

Gene cloning, nucleotide sequence analysis, expression and functional characterization of levansucrase gene from Bacillus subtilis in Escherichia coli

FN599519

2009 Kawar, P.G., Pagariya, M.C., Prabu, G.R., Dixit, G.B. and Theertha

Sugarcane Grassy Shoot Phytoplasma genome analysis by SSH approach. 83 SCGS genomic fragments

GS635186 to GS635265 and GS883114 to

Prasad D GS8831162010 Kawar, P.G, Pagariya,

M.C, Prabu,G.R, Kulkarni, P.A., Dixit, G.B. and Theertha Prasad, D

Response of sugarcane genes to Sugarcane Grassy Shoot Phytoplasma infection

GW316416 to GW31648065 ESTs

2010 Kawar, P.G, Prabu, G.R., Pagariya, M.C., Dixit, G.B. and Theertha Prasad, D

Identification and isolation of SCGS phytoplasma gene specific fragments by ribotyping. 4 SCGS ESTs

GW316412 to GW316415

2010 Kawar, P.G, Pagariya, M.C., Prabu, G.R., Dixit, G.B. and Theertha Prasad, D

Sugarcane Grassy Shoot phytoplasma geneome analysis by SSH approach 17 sugarcane genomic fragments

GS887677 to GS887693

2010 Edkie G.N., Prasad D.T Restricted digested clones of plasmid from Bacillus isolated from the root rizhosphere of sugarcane variety CoM 0265. 46 restrict digested genomic fragments of mega plasmid

GS887704- GS887749

2010 Prabu, G.R., Kawar, PG, Theertha Prasad,D

Multiple stress inducible promoter from Saccharum hybrid Co740

HM136778

2011 Vaidya V., Yadav A., Theertha Prasad D

Bacillus subtilis partial 16S rRNA gene, strain BB04, clone Contig_VV_BB04 from banana fruit skin

HE605037

2012 Dalvi S., Yadav A., Prasad D.T

Sporisorium scitamineum partial 18S rRNA gene, ITS1, 5.8S rRNA gene and partial ITS2, isolate SG671

HE800528

2012 Yadav A., Prasad D.T., Shouche Y.S

Cyrtacanthacris tatarica tatarica mitochondrial partial COI gene for cytochrome c oxidase, exon 1, isolate S

HE800527

2012. Edkie G.N., Dharade K., Prasad D.T.

Bacillus subtilis partial BSP1 plasmid containing partial phaC gene for putative phaC synthase III.

HE591385

2013 Yadav A., Gaikwad S., Theertha Prasad D., Shouche Y

Cicadellidae sp. 1 AY-2013 mitochondrial partial COI gene for cytochrome oxidase subunit 1, isolate SC_CICA01

HF968651



HF968652



HF968653



HF968654

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS IN REFREED JOURNALS WITH IMPACT FACTOR

YEAR AUTHORS AND TITLE OF THE PAPER JOURNAL

2015 Shalini Prabhu, Nasaruolla Pirany and D Theertha Prasad. SSR based allele mutation studies reveal population bottleneck among coconut accessions

Ind. J Biotechnology, submitted

2014 Amith Yadav, Aniketh Kuvlekar, Prbhakar Ranjekar, SS Devkule, Souche Y and D.Theertha Prasad. Multiplex PCR for rapid detection of major disease of sugarcane in India

J. Plant.Pathol., Submitted

2014 Amith Yadav, Dheeraj Dhotre, SS Devkule, Souche Y and D.Theertha Prasad. Ca.Phytoplasma cynodontis SC-Phy385 new 16SrX1-D sub group strain associated with Sugarcane Grassy shoot disease in India

J.Phytopathology Submitted

2014 Dalvi SG, Pawar B.H.,Yadav A. Suprasanna P., Tawar PN,. Dixit GB, Threetha Prasad D Application of In Vitro Mutagenesis For Induction of Genetic Variability In Sugarcane, Mutant Evaluation And ITS - Based Molecular Screening For Smut Resistance

Plant Cell TissueOrgan Culture submitted

2014 Dalvi SG, GB Dixit and D.Theertha Prasad. Dynamix of buffering medium pH and elemental uptake of sugarcane calli and shoots grown with cotton as support matrix

Biologia Plantarum, submitted

2015 Viniti Vaidya, Gajje Raman Prabu and D. Theertha Prasad.

Heterologous Expression and Characterization of Thermostable Levansucrase (BsSacB) from Bacillus subtilis BB03

Online Journal of Biological Sciences, Accepted, 2015

2014 Prarthana Somayaji, Theertha Prasad D, Shivanna M. B Agrobacterium-mediated transformation for development of transgenic tomato with ySAMdc gene

Ind. J. Biotechnol., 13, 19-25

2104 Prarthana S, Prasad DT, Shivanna MB. Identification of RAPD markers associated with morphological, biochemical and ionomic characteristics in Indian tomato genotypes

Proc.Natl.Acad.Sci India, (B), 84, 55-64

2014 Gargi N. Edkie and D. Theertha Prasad, Bacillus PHA synthase III C gene showed regulatory functions: an in silico analysis

Biotechnology, 13, 143-151, 2014

2014 Gargi N. Edkie and D. Theertha Prasad, Bacillus subtilis isolated from the Sugarcane root rhizosphere: A potential bioinoculum to alleviate salinity stress in sugarcane cultivation

Asian J. Agri. Res., 8, 84-95 (H.index.6.0)

2014 Gargi N. Edkie and D. Theertha Prasad Bacillus subtilis isolated from Sugarcane rizosphere produces PHA to defend NaCl induced stress. .

Res. J. Microbiol,9, 115-128,(H.index.6.29)

2014 Prarthana S, Prasad DT, Shivanna MB. Identification of RAPD markers associated with morphological, biochemical and ionomic characteristics in Indian tomato genotypes.

Proc.Natl.Acad.Sci India, (B), 84, 55-64, (6.0)

2012 D.Theertha Prasad. Simple and rapid protocol for isolation of chromosomal and plasmid DNA from Saccharomyces cerevisiae suitable for PCR analysis

African J. Microbiol. Res, 6, 7068-7072, (7.0)

2012 Chumki Bhattacharjee, D.Theertha Prasad , N.H.Manjunath, Debarshi Sanyal, Sajad Majeed Zargar, Exploring Plant Proteinase Inhibitors

Genomics and Applied Biology, 3, 8-21

2012 Prabu,G.R, Theertha Prasad, D. Functional characterization of sugarcane MYB transcription factor gene promoter (PScMYBAS1) in response to abiotic stresses and hormones

Plant Cell Reports, 31,661-669, (8.1).

Citations (4)

2012 S. G. Dalvi, V. C. Vasekar, Amit Yadav, P. N. Tawar, G. B. Dixit, D. Theertha Prasad, R. B. Deshmukh. Screening of Promising Sugarcane Somaclones for Agronomic Traits, and Smut Resistance Using PCR Amplification of Inter Transcribed Region (ITS) of Sporisorium scitaminae.

Sugar Tech., 14, 68-75, (5.10)

2012 Viniti Vaidhya and D.Theertha Prasad. Thermostable levansucrase from Bacillus subtilis BB04, an isolate of Banana peel'

J. Biochem. Technol., 3, 322-327. Inter. Impact factor 0.944

2012 S.G. Dalvi, P.P. Gudhate, P.N. Tawar, D.T. Prasad. Low cost support matix for potato micro-propogation.

Potato. J., 38, 47-50, (4.0)

2011 Prabu,G.R, Kawar, P.G, Pagariya M.C., Theertha Prasad, D. Identification of water-deficit stress up-regulated genes in sugarcane.

Plant Mol. Biol. Rep., 29, 291-304.(11.32)Citations (34)

2011 Prabu, G.R, Theertha Prasad, D. Structure of DNA binding MYB transcription factor protein ScMybAS1 from sugarcane- Threading and Ab Initio modeling.

J. Phytology., 3, 77-82, (6.0)Citation (1)

2011 Dalvi SG, Kamat VA, Dixit GB, Prasad TD, Tawar PN, Deshmukh RB Absorbent cotton as support matrix improves morpho-physiological responses in sugarcane callus by buffering medium pH and increased nutrient uptake

Proceedings of 4th IAPSIT International Sugar Conference and Expo,( IS-2011)New Delhi, p76-79

2010 A.Salari, D. Theertha Prasad Identification of molecular markers associated with lycopene and carotenoid contents in Tomato

Ind. J. Hort., 67, 24-26, (6.13)

2010 P .G Kawar, M C Pagariya, SR Patel, G B. Dixit, D. Theerth Prasad. An over view of partial genome sequence of first Asiatic phytoplasma sequence (SCGS)- Indian isolate

Asian J PlantPathol., 1-4, H. Index 3.00

2010 PG Kawar, MC Pagariya, G B. Dixit, D. Theerth Prasad. Identification and isolation of SCGS phytoplasma specific fragments by riboprofilling and development of specific diagnostic tools.

J. Plant Biochem.Biotechnol., 19, 185-194, (6.41)

2010 A.Vaze, Nerkar,G, Pagariya,M, Devarumath, RM , D.Theertha Prasad. Isolation and PCR amplification of Genomic DNA from Dry leaf samples of sugarcane

Int. J. Pharma.Biosci., 1, 1-6, (2.96)

2009 Raviraj M. Kalunke, K. Harinath Babu and D. Theertha Prasad.

Agrobacterium mediated transformation of Cry 1Aa3 in sugarcane using immature leaf discs and direct regeneration of putative transgenic plants

Sugar Tech., 11.355-359, 2009 (5.10)Citations (8)

2009 Chumki Battacharjee, NH Manjunatha, and D.Theertha Prasad. Purification of a novel trypsin inhibitor from Cocculus hirsutus and identification of its biological activity

J. Crop Sci. Biotech., 12, 248-255, Inter Impact

factor.3.96 Citations (2)

2008 Tuyen DD and Theertha Prasad D. Evaluating differences of yield trait among rice genotypes under low moisture conditions using candidate gene markers

Omonrice, 16, 24-33Citation (1)

2008 Yong Duck Kim, Ji Yun Min, Won Jung Kim, Young Min Kang, Hyun Shik Moon, Cheul Ho Lee, D. Theertha Prasad, Myung Suk Choi. High frequency plant regeneration and accumulation of tropane alkaloids in regenerated plants of Scopolia parviflora

In Vitro Cell. Dev. Biol.-Plant 44, 203–208, (7.70)Citations (1)

2008 Prabu, G.R., Kawar, P.G. and Theertha Prasad, D. Differential filtration approach for isolation and enrichment of Sugarcane Grassy Shoot (SCGS) phytoplasma.

Sugar Tech, 10, 274 – 277, (5.10)Citations (2)

2008 Prabu, G.R., Kawar, P.G., Harikrishnan, M. and Theertha Prasad, D. First report of Phytoplasma association with virus in Sugarcane grassy shoot (SCGS) disease.

Sugar Cane International 26, 14-16, (4.0)

2008 Shilpa Hegde, Vijayalakshmi, D, Theertha Prasad, D Impact of Nutrition education to rural women of selected villages of Bangalore rural district.

J. Food Nutr.Dietetics, 5: 1-4.

2008 Vijayalakshmi D, Theertha Prasad D, Assessment of Knowledge in Nutrition and Biotechnology among Rural women,

J. Food Nutr.Dietetics, 5, 25-28

2008 D.Theertha Prasad. Biotechnology converts silkworm to a wonder insect of 21st Century: Beyond fashion to healthcare (Eds: KP Chinnaswamy and A Vijaya Bhaskara Rao) Published by Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Ananthapur,

Recent trends in Seribiotechnology. pp 73-76

2007 Hegde SR, Vijayalakshmi D, Theertha Prasad D and Ragothama KG. Development of tomato products and their nutrient composition

J Dairying Fd. Home Sci. 26, 94-97, (3.4)

2007 S. Aghajanzadeh, D. Theertha Prasad and B. Mallik. Genetic diversity in Hirsutella thompsonii isolates based on random amplified polymorphic DNA analysis

Biocontrol, 52, 375-384, (8.00)

Citations (4)

2007 P. Bhavani, Chumki Bhattacherjee, D. Theertha Prasad. Bioevaluation of Subabul (Leucaena leucocephala) proteinase inhibitors on Helicoverpa armigera.

Arthropod-Plant Interactions, 1, 255–261 (5.20)Citations (4)

2007 Shalini KV, Manjunatha S, Lebrun P, Berger A, Baudouin L, Pirany N, Ranganath RM and Theertha Prasad D Identification of molecular markers associated with mite resistance in coconut (cocos nucifera l.) Populations

Genome, 50, 35-42, (8.50)Citations (13)

2007 Y.Basavaraju, D.Theertha Prasad, Kumuda Rani, S.Pradeepkumar, D.N.Umesha, S. Jahageerdar, P. P.Srivastava, D.J. Penman and G.C.Mair. Genetic diversity in common carp stocks assayed by random-amplified polymorphic DNA markers.

Aquaculture Research, 38, 147–155, (8.10)

2007 Zargar SM, Prasad DT. Correlation studies: Silicon with yield traits in aerobic rice

Environ. Ecol., 25S (4A), 1332-1336. (4.09)

2007 Zargar SM, Basha CRJ, D.Theertha Prasad Genetic diversity among aerobic rice accessions using RAPD markers.

Asian J Biosci , 2, 113-118, (3.4)

2007 Zargar SM, Theertha Prasad D. Contribution of RAPD markers for the accumulation of total silicon in various plant parts of aerobic rice (Oryza sativa L.).

Asian J Biosci, 2, 122-30,.(3.4)

2007 Khosravinia, H., Murthy, H.N.N., D.Theertha Prasad and N.Pirany. Optimizing factors for influencing DNA extraction from fresh whole avian blood.

African J. Biotech, 6, 481-486, (6.0)

Citations (3)

2007 Nasrollah Pirany, Michael N. Romanov, Suhash P. Ganpule, Govindaiah Devegowda and D. Theertha Prasad Microsatellite Analysis of Genetic Diversity in Indian Chicken

J. Poultry Sci, 44, 19-28 (7.5)

Citations (6)

2007 Sajad M Zargar, Roohi Mushtaq, Manisha Joshi, D Theertha Prasad, Nazir Ahmad Bhat3, Ganesh Kumar Agrawal, Randeep Rakwal. Cre-Lox: A Tool for Removal of Marker Genes to Make GM Foods Safe

J. Crop Sci. Biotech. 10: 73 –78.

2007 Ji Yun Min, Hee Young Jung, Seung Mi Kang, Yong Duck Kim, Young Min Kang, Dong Jin Park, D Theertha Prasad, Myung Suk Choi, Production of tropane alkaloids by small-scale bubble column bioreactor cultures of Scopolia parviflora adventitious roots

Bioresource Technol, 98, 1748-1753. (8.60)Citations (29)

2006 Basavaraju, Y, Mair, G.C., Pradeepkumar, S., Mohan Kumar, H. M., Theertha Prasad, D., Kumuda Rani, Jahageerda, S and Penman, D.J. Assessment of common carp stocks for a breeding program in Karnataka, India

Aquaculture, E-publication. (8.60)

2005 Uma K Murthy, Ian E.Lyngoh, T Gopalakrishna, M B Shivanna and D.Theertha Prasad. Assessment of heritability of Alternaria helianthi resistant trait in sunflower using molecular markers

Helia, 28, 33-42 JBR 1.454 International rating

2005 Kang, Y.M, Lee, OS, HY Jung, SM Kang, BH Lee, Karigar, C.S, D.Theertha Prasad, JD Bahk and Choi, M.S. Over expresssion of hyoscyamine 6ß-hydroxylase gene and enhanced production of tropane alkaloids in Scopolia parviflora hairy root lines

J. Microbiol. Biotechnol., 15, 91-98. (8.60)

2005 Lee, OS, Kang, Y.M, HY Jung, JY Min, SM Kang, Karigar, C.S, D.Theertha Prasad, JD Bahk and Choi, M.S Enhanced production of tropane alkaloids in scopolia parviflora by introducing the pmt (putrescine n-methyltransferase) gene

In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology – Plant. 41, 167–172, (7.14)

Citations(5)

2005 Pirany, N, SP Gonapule, G.Devegowda and D.Theertha Prasad. Allelic patterns and genetic diversity of six Indian chicken populations using micro satellite DNA markers. Proceedings of the livestock-crop systems to meet the challenges of globalization Vol.2, Publs: British Society of Animal Science

AHAT/BSAS International conference, Nov.14th-18th, Khon Kaen, Thailand, , pp p86-87

2005 Pirany, N, SP Gonapule, G.Devegowda and D.Theertha Prasad. Usefulness of micro satellite markers in assignment of individuals to six chicken populations. Proceedings of the livestock-crop systems to meet the challenges of globalization Vol.2 Publs: British Society of Animal Science

AHAT/BSAS International conference, Nov.14th-18th, Khon Kaen, Thailand,p93-94

2005 Pirany, N, SP Gonapule, G.Devegowda and D.Theertha Prasad. Evaluation of genetic bottleneck in chicken population using micro satellite DNA markers. Proceedings of the livestock-crop systems to meet the challenges of globalization Vol.2 Publs: British Society of Animal Science,

AHAT/BSAS International conference, Nov.14th-18th, Khon Kaen, Thailand, pp 81-82

2004 Hema. M.V, Akila Vani and Theertha Prasad D. Transient expression and stable integration of chimeric gus gene in watermelon following electroporation.

J. Hort. Sci. Biotech., 79, 364-369, (7.80)

2004 Kang, Y.M, Min, J.Y, Moon, H.S, Karigar, C.S, D.T Prasad, Lee CH and Choi MS. Rapid in vitro adventious shoot propagation of Scopolia parviflora through rhizome cultures for enhanced production of tropane alkaloids.

Plant Cell reports. 23, 128-133,(8.40)Citations (14)

2004 Park YG, Kim SJ, Jung HY, Kang YM, Seung M, D. Theertha Prasad, Kim SW, Park MS. Variation of Ginkgolides and Bilobalide contents in leaves and cell cultures of Ginkgo biloba.L

Biotech. Biopro. Eng, 9, 35-40,(8.10)Citations (7)

2004 Park YG, Kim SJ, Kang YM Jung HY, D Theertha Prasad, Kim SW, Chung YG, Park MS. Production of Ginkgolides and Bilobalide from Optimized the Ginkgo biloba Cell Culture

Biotech. Biopro. Eng, 9, 41-46,(8.10)Citations (8)

2004 Hema. M.V. and Theertha Prasad D. Comparison of the coat protein of a South Indian strain of PRSV with other strains from different geographical locations

J. Plant Pathol, 86, 31-38,(7.90)

2004 Ian E Lyngdoh, K.M. Channakrishnaiah, H.E. Shashidhar, T.Gopalakrishna, M.B. Shivanna, and D.Theertha Prasad. PCR Analysis of the Radiation-induced Sunflower Mutants For Identification of Molecular Markers Associated With Alternaria helianthi Resistance.

J. Plant Biol, 31, 21-27,(4.00)

2003 Hema. M.V. and Theertha Prasad D. Management of PRSV- need for transgenic approach

Ind. J. Agril. Biochem, 16, 24-34, (4.20)

2003 D.Theertha Prasad. Simple screening method for Alternaria blight J. Mycol. Plant

tolerance in sunflower using toxin isolated from the culture filtrate of Alternaria helianthi

Pathol. 33, 45-50, (3.80)

2003 Ok Sun Lee, Boyoung Lee, Nammi Park, Ja Choon Koo, Younghoe Kim, Theertha Prasad D, Chandrakant Karigar, Hyun Jin Chun, Byoung Ryong Jeong, Doh Hoon Kim, Jaeseung Nam, Jae-Gil Yun, Sang-Soo Kwak, Moo Je Cho and Dae-Jin Yun. Pn-AMPs, the hevein-like proteins from Pharbitis nil confers disease resistance against phytopathogenic fungi in tomato, Lycopersicum esculentum.

Phytochemistry, 62, 1073-1079, (8.80)Citations (18)

2003 Haejeong Moon, Boyoung Lee, Giltsu Choi, Dongjin Shin, D.Theertha Prasad, Oksun Lee, Sang-Soo Kwak, Dohoon Kim, Jeongdong Bahk, Jong Chan Hong, Sang Yeol Lee, Moo Je Cho, Chae Oh Lim, and Dae-Jin Yun. Nucleotide diphosphate kinsae2 interacts with two oxidative stress activated mitogen activated protein kinases to regulate cellular redox state and enhances multiple tolerance in transgenic plants

Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA.100, 358-363, (10.00)Citations (258)

2002 Haejeong Moon, Dongwon Baek, Boyoung Lee, Theertha Prasad D, Sang Yeol Lee, Moo Je Cho, Chae Oh Lim, Myong Suk Choi, Jeongdong Bahk, Myeong Ok Kim, Jong Chan Hong and Dae-Jin Yun. Soybean Ascorbate Peroxidase Suppresses Bax-Induced Apoptosis in Yeast by Inhibiting Oxygen Radical Generation.

Biophys. Biochem. Res. Commun. 290, 457-462. (9.00)Citations (53)

2002 G.Mamatha, Jayanthi,S, Bagyaraj, D.J, Theertha Prasad, D and Suresh, C.K. Enzymatic activities and Microbial biodiversity in the rhizosphere of sandal wood of Central dry zone.

Recent Trends in Biotechnology. Agrobios (India), pp 53-58

2002 Dhanaraj AL, Rao, EVVB, Swamy KRM, Bhat MG, Prasad D.T and Sondur SN. Using RAPDs to assess the diversity in cashew (Anacardium occidnetale L) germplasm.

J. Hort. Sci. Biotech., 77, 41-47, 7.80)

2001 Hemanth kumar NV, Narayanaswamy P, Theertha Prasad D, Mukunda, G.K, and Suresh N, Sondur.. Estimation of genetic diversity of commercial mango (Mangifera indica. L) cultivars using RAPD markers

J. Hort. Sci. Biotech., 76, 529-533, (7.80)

2001 Nandeesha P and D.Theertha Prasad. Characterization of serine proteinase inhibitors from subabul (Leucaena leucocephala.L) seeds.

J Plant Biochem Biotechn. 10, 75-78, (7.40)Citations (4)

2001 Goplakrishnan C, Theertha Prasad D, D. Anasuya and K.Narayanan. Biochemical changes in the larvae of Plutella xylostella during infection by Paecilomyces farinosus.

Entomon, 26, 234-238, (3.00)

2001 Mahesh J. Kulkarni, Theertha Prasad, D, L.Sudharshana, T.G.Prasad, and Shashidhar, V. R.A novel colourimetric assay and activity staining for cytokinin oxidase based on copper amine oxidase property of the enzyme

Phytochemical Analysis, 12, 1-5, (1.398 International rating)

2001 Javed Hussain Niazi, K., Theertha Prasad, D and Karegoudar, T.B. Initial Degradation of Dimethylphthalate by Esterases from Bacillus species.

FEMS Microbiol. Lett. 192, 201-205, (8.70)

Citations (38)

2001 Theertha Prasad, D- Review on the book - Crop improvement. Volume 3. Quality characters by Dr US Guptha. Oxford and IBH Publishing Co Ltd, New Delhi ISBN:81-204-1406-3, 2001.

J. Plant Biol., 28, 329, (4.00)

2000 Ibeas J.I, Lee, H, Damsz,B, Theertha Prasad D, Pardo J.M, Hasegawa, P.M, Bressan, R.A. and Narasimhan, M.L. Fungal cell wall phosphomannans facilitate the toxic activity of a PR-5 protein.

Plant Journal, 23(3) 375-383, (10.00)Citations (49)

2000 Prashanth Kumar, B.R, Mahesh J. Kulkarni, Veena Rao, B.N, Chandrika, K, Balakrishna Gowda and Theertha Prasad, D Biochemical and histological changes associated with downey mildew (Plasmopara halstedii (Farl.) Berl. AND de Toni.) Infection in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.).

Helia, 23 (33), 1-18, JBR 1.454 International rating

2000 Goplakrishnan C, Theertha Prasad D, D.Anasuya and K.Narayanan. Biochemical changes in the larvae of Plutella xylostella during infection by Paecilomyces farinosus.

Proc. Entomo congress 2000: Perspectives for new millennium, pp 241-245

1999 Veena Rao, B.N., N.H. Manjunath, N.H. and Theertha Prasad, D. 2S albumins: A Review

J. Plant Biol., 26, 19-29, (4.00)

1999 Gopalakrishnan C., Theertha Prasad, Anusuya D. and Narayanan K. In vitro production of conidia of entomopathogenic fungus Paecilomyces farinosus (Holmskiold). Brown and Smith.

Entomon., 24(4) : 389-392.(3.00)

1998 Veena Rao, B.N., Chandrika, K., Balakrishna Gowda and D.Theertha Prasad. Downy mildew disease caused by Plasmapora halstedii in sunflower, Helianthus annuus: Identification of PR proteins and histological analysis.

Helia, 21, 73-80, JBR 1.454 International rating

1996 Bhat N.S, Puttarangappa, Virupakshappa.K and Theertha Prasad D. Proteinase inhibitor in sunflower seed and its influence on growth and development of capitulum borer, Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner). Eds Lizhengde

Proc. 14th International Congress on Sunflower, Beijing, China, pp 523-533

1996 J.Muralidharan, Elizabeth John, L..Channamma and D.Theertha Prasad. Changes in esterase in response to blast infection in finger millet seedlings.

Phytochemistry, 43, 1151-1155(8.80)

1996 D.Theertha Prasad, Umapathy.N.S and R.Veeranna. Genotypic variation in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) cultivars in relation to insect resistance.

J. Plant Biochem and Biotech, 5, 47-49 (7.40)

1995 D.Theertha Prasad, K.M.Channakrishnaiah. Fiber and IVPD of sunflower defatted meal.

Helia, 18, 47-52, JBR 1.454 International rating

1994 D.Theertha Prasad, C.K. Suresh, A.Krishnamohan and Proc. DAE

N.S.Umapathy. Heat shock response in Pseudomonad strains. symposium on Stress and Adaptive responses in Biological systems, pp223-227

1993 D.Theertha Prasad. Nutrient metabolism in sunflower leaves infected with Alternaria helianthi.

Helia, 16, 85-92. JBR 1.454 International rating

1992 Ujjinaiah.U.S, K.G. Shambulingappa, D.Theertha Prasad and K.Seenappa. Influence of nitrogen and spacing on seed quality of sunflower hybrid (BSH1).

Mys. J. Agril. Sci., 26, 244-247, (2.5)

1991 Ujjinaiah.U.S, K.G.Shambulingappa, D.Theertha Prasad and K.Seenappa. Nitrogen improves quality of hybrid sunflower seeds.

J. Oil Seed Res, 8, 267-269. (2.0)

1990 D.Theertha Prasad. Proteins of the phenolic extracted meal 1. Simple method for removal of polyphenolics and characteristics of salt soluble proteins.

Lebensm-wiss.u.- Technol., 23, 229-235. (8.20)

1990 D.Theertha Prasad. Proteins of the phenolic extracted meal 2. Solubility fractionation and characterization of major protein fractions

Lebensm- wiss.u.- Technol., 23, 235-241 (8.20)

1990 D.Theertha Prasad and Channkrishnaiah, K.M.. Variability within a few sunflower genotypes and their hybrids: Electrophoretic and biochemical parameters.

Crop Res. 3, 100-104 (2.87)

1988 D. Theertha Prasad. Studies on the interaction of sunflower albumins with chlorogenic acid

J. Agric. Food Chem., 36, 450-452 (8.70)

1988 G.N.M.Kumar, G.K.Mukunda, D.Theertha Prasad, T.K.Subbaiah and V.R.Shashidhar. Biochemical studies in relation to powdery mildew resistance in different cultivars of Mango.

Crop Res, 1, 163-168. (2.87)

1986 D.T. Prasad and K.G. Shambulingappa. Biochemical factors in Helianthus annuus L. in relation to rust resistance.

J. Oil Seed Res, 3, 268-70

1982 S.Murali, D.Theertha Prasad and H.B.Devaraj Sarkar. Steroid hormone producing sites in the ovary of two species of Otters, Lutra lutra and Aonyx cineria: A histochemical study

Cur. Sci., 51, 852-854

1981 Devaraj Sarkar HB, Murali S, Prasad DT, Shekarappa, B. M. and Vijayalakshmi, V., 1981. The population and distribution of the slender loris (Loris tardigradus) in Karnataka State.

Tiger Paper, 8, 7-10

1980 D. Theertha Prasad, M. Rajendra, S. Murali and H. B. Devaraj Sarkar. Hemicastration-induced changes in the electrophoretic pattern of some enzymes in the brain of the skink, Mabuya carinata

Experientia, 36, 1132-1133(6.00)

LIST OF PAPERS PRESENTED IN NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES

Year Authors and Title

2014 D.Theertha Prasad. Invited talk. Race Against Diseases for Existence: Functional Significance of NDPK in alleviation of ROS mediated signalling using yeasst ass eukaryotic model system. National symposium on Lipids and cardiovascular diseases,organised in the honour of Prof.Cletus JM D’Souza for his 40 years service in the Department of Biochemistry, University of Mysore, 13th-14th April 2014

D.Theertha Prasad. Technological interventions in improving mango cultivars, Invited presentation in National conference on value chain management in Mango, organized at HREC of University of Horticulture Sciences, Hogalgere, Kolar Dist from 20th -22nd March 2014.

D.Theertha Prasad. Invited talk. Developing ‘Less Thirsty’ CropsDeveloping ‘Less Thirsty’ Crops- More crop per drop.- More crop per drop.

BOOKS AND CHAPTERS IN THE BOOKS

2012 Pirany N, D.Theertha Prasad, Manafi M

Microsatellite Analysis in Chicken. Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing GmbH Co, Germany

2009 Gargi N Edkie, D.Theertha Prasad.

Evaluation of salinity inducible genes from Bacillus spp. Functional foods for chronic diseases: Diabetes related diseases. 6th

International Conference Proceedings, Eds. Martirosyan DM, Chandan Prasad, Functional Food center Inc., Tx 75980, USA

6th Int. Conf. Proc. Functional foods for chronic diseases. p 67-69

2009 Viniti Vaidya, D.Theertha Prasad

Molecular evaluation of bacterial Fructosyl transferase for the production of Fructans: A low calorie sweetener. Functional foods for chronic diseases: Diabetes related diseases. The 6th

International Conference Proceedings, Eds. Martirosyan DM, Chandan Prasad, Functional Food center Inc., Tx 75980, USA

6th Int. Conf. Proc. Functional foods for chronic diseases. p 118-120

2004 Theertha Prasad D Unraveling the identity of the fungal cell wall components that holds the key for antifungal function of osmotin. Eds. H.S.Prakash, S.R.Niranjan and K.R.Kini. Department of Applied Botany and Biotechnology, University of Mysore, Mysore

Vistas in Applied Botany, pp 54-64

1996 D.Theertha Prasad Restriction fragment length polymorphic variation in Mitochondrial DNA of sunflower genotypes. Eds. V.L.Chopra, R.P.Sharma, M.S. Swaminathan. Oxford & IBH Ltd, New Delhi

Agricultural Biotechnology - Second Asia Pacific Conference, pp145-155

KKarnataka State Science and Technology Academy sponsored seminar organized at College of Horticulture, University of Horticulture Sciences, Bengaluru, 28th February 2014.

D.Theertha Prasad. Guest Lecture. Innovations and Research in Agriculture - Engineering Plants for Nutritional Quality. Sheshadripuram College, Bangalore, 26 th

February 2014

S.G. Dalvi, Anil Khar, G.B. Dixit, P.N. Tawar and D. Theertha Prasad entitled "RAPD use for genetic distinctness of in vitro mutant’s form early maturing high sugared sugarcane cultivar CoC 671" held during 15-17th February 2014 at IISR, Lucknow

D.Theertha Prasad. Two Invited Lectures - Nucleoside diphosphokinase regulates ROS mediated stress tolerance through MAPK signaling pathway, and Pros and Cons of GMOs- Indian context, at Department of Biochemistry, Karnataka university, Dharwad on January 20th, 2014

2013 D.Theertha Prasad. Invited speaker Nucleoside diphosphokinase regulates ROS mediated stress tolerance through MAPK signaling pathway. First International and Third National Conference on Biotechnology, Bioinformatics and Bioengineering held at Tirupathi on June 28-29th, 2013

D.Theertha Prasad. Invited speaker. Cell Signaling: Abiotic stress tolerance in plants. Invited lecture at Department of Biochemistry, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga, 27 th Feb 2013.

2012 Viniti Vaidya, Gajjeraman Prabu and D. Theertha Prasad. Characterization of immobilized thermostable levansucrase from Bacillus subtilis BB04. International symposium on Proteomics and beyond IDs., and 4th Annual meeting of Proteomics society, National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, 22nd -24th November, 2012.

Nazia Shah, Viniti Vaidya and D. Theertha Prasad. Identification of YNK interacting proteins under oxidative stress using Saccharomyces cerevisiae as model system, International symposium on Proteomics and beyond IDs.., and 4 th Annual meeting of Proteomics society, National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, 22nd -24th November, 2012.

D.Theertha Prasad. Role of NDPK in signaling mechanism associated with Abiotic stress tolerance in Plants. Invited Talk, DAE-BRNS Life Sciences Symposium (LSS-2012) on " Trends in Plant, Agriculture and Food Sciences (TIPAFS)” to be held at BARC, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai, 17– 19th, December, 2012 .

2011 S.G.Dalvi, V.A.Kamat, G.B.Dixit, D.Theertha Prasad, P.N.Tawar, R.B.Deshmukh. Support Matrix Influences Morpho-physiological Responses in Sugarcane Callus development and Shoot Regeneration by Buffering Media pH and Nutrient Uptake. 4 th

IAPSIT International sugar conference and Expo: Balancing sugar and energy production in Developing countries: Sustainable technologies and Marketing strategies. New Delhi, India, 21-25th November 2011.

D.Theertha Prasad. Innovations and Research in Indian Agriculture - GM Food Crops, 1st

June 2011, Mansanto Research Centre, Bangalore

D.Theertha Prasad. Invited speaker. GM crops- Pros and Cons. Karnataka State Science and Technology Academy sponsored seminar organized at, Department of Botany, University of Mysore, Mysore 16th to 18th March , 2011

D.Theertha Prasad. Two Invited Talks. Post translational modifications of proteins; and Genetic Engineering in Crop Improvement. Department of Biochemistry, Kuvempu University, Shankaragatta, Shimoga. 7th to 8th February 2011.

2010 D.Theertha Prasad. Invited speaker. Does India benefit from developing GM crops. National seminar on Food safety issues with specific emphasis on GM crops, NCL, Pune, 14th to 16th November 2010

Dalvi S.G., Tawar P.N., Dixit G.B., Theertha Prasad D. (2010) VSI 906 and VSI 922 promising somaclones developed from sugarcane variety CoC 671. Proceedings of 33 rd

International Conference of Indian Botanical Society and International Symposium on “The New Horizons of Botany”.pp160

Gargi N. Edkie, Ghole VS, Theertha Prasad D. (2010) Analysis of genes isolated from Bacillus spp. Plasmid under salt stress. Proceedings of 33 rd International Conference of Indian Botanical Society and International Symposium on “The New Horizons of Botany”, pp185.

2009 Prabu GR, Kawar PG and Theertha Prasad D. Molecular cloning and characterization of an inducible alternatively spliced MYB transcription factor gene, ScMYBAS1 from Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum Linn.) Plant & Animal Genomes XVII Conference, January 11-15, 2009, San Diego, USA.

Basu.H.,Prabu.G.,Kawar.P.G., Prasad.D.T. WRKY TRANSCRIPTION FACTOR SUPER FAMILY OF SUGARCANE (SACCHARUM SP.): A KNOWLEDGE BASE

2008 Dalvi SG, Gudhate P, Tawar PN and D. Theertha Prasad. Low cost support matrix for Potato Micropropagation” Global Potato Conference 2008: Opportunities and challenges in New millennium, held at NASC complex, IARI, New Delhi, 9 th -12th December 2008, pp 58.

Kawar PG, Prabu GR, Dixit, GB and Theertha Prasad D. Isolation of expressed DNA fragments from the uncultured sugarcane grassy shoot phytoplasma associated with sugarcane grassy shoot (SCGS) disease by arbitrarily primed polymerase chain reaction (AP-PCR). IX Plant pathology and VI Molecular biology Workshop, Cali, Colombia, South America, 23-27th June 2008

Gargie. N. Edkie and D. Theertha Prasad. Characterization of a novel Bacillus spp. with salinity tolerance and ability to produce biopolymer, National conference on genomics, proteomics and systems biology, J.N. Tata Auditorium IISC, Bangalore- 560012, October 1st -3rd, 2008.

Viniti D Vaidya and D. Theertha Prasad. Cloning of bacterial fructosyl transferase and Cluster analysis of the enzyme from various organisms. National conference on genomics, proteomics and systems biology, J.N. Tata Auditorium IISC, Bangalore- 560012, October 1st -3rd, 2008. Theertha Prasad D. “Biomass - a sustainable, renewable and inexhaustible source of

bioenergy for the production of ecofreindly fuel”. All India seminar on Biodisel and Ethanol as sources of Renewable Energy. Organized by The Institution of Engineers (India), 5-6th September 2008

Harikrishnan M, Prabu GR, Kawar PG and Theertha Prasad D. AP-PCR Technique For Identification Of Salt Inducible Genes From Germinating Seedlings Of Sugarcane, Saccharum officinarum L. Plant & Animal Genomes XVI Conference, January 12-16, 2008, San Diego, USA. P13

Prabu GR, Harikrishnan M, Kawar PG, Dixit GB and Theertha Prasad D. Identification Of Water - Deficit Stress Induced Genes At Tillering Stage Using ESTs From Sugarcane Subtractive cDNA Library. Plant & Animal Genomes XVI Conference, January 12-16, 2008, San Diego, USA, P12.

Kawar PG, Prabu GR, Harikrishnan M, Dixit GB and Theertha Prasad D. Isolation Of Expressed DNA Fragments From The Uncultured Sugarcane Grassy Shoot Phytoplasma Associated With Sugarcane Grassy Shoot (SCGS) Disease By Arbitrarily Primed Polymerase Chain Reaction (AP-PCR). Plant & Animal Genomes XVI Conference, January 12-16, 2008, San Diego, USA. P14

Vaze AM, Devarumath RM and Theertha Prasad D. Isolation And PCR Amplification Of Genomic DNA From Dry Leaf Samples Of Sugarcane. Plant & Animal Genomes XVI Conference, January 12-16, 2008, San Diego, USA, P104.

Raviraj K, Kolge A, Babu KH, and Theertha Prasad D. Comparison Of Transformation Efficiency In Different Explants Of Sugarcane. Plant & Animal Genomes XVI Conference, January 12-16, 2008, San Diego, USA, P675.

Dharade KE and Theertha Prasad D. Characterization Of Novel Salt Tolerant Gene(S) from Bacillus sp. Isolated From The Rhizosphere Of Sugarcane Genotypes Grown In Non-Saline Alkaline Soil. Plant & Animal Genomes XVI Conference, January 12-16, 2008, San Diego, USA, P910

2007 D.Theertha Prasad. Presentation on Progress and achievements in Sugarcane Biotechnology research at VSI at International consortium of sugarcane Biotechnology held at Manila, Philliphines, 8th –20th November 2007.

D.Theertha Prasad. Invited talk on "Making Science of Biotechnology reach the Farmer: Current efforts and future needs", National conference on Policy issues in Biosafety and regulations for GMOs, Organized by Regional South Asia Program, IPFRI, New Delhi held at The Park, Bangalore 16th March 2007

D.Theertha Prasad. Lead Presentation on “Partnering with higher education in India for improving nutritional quality of food by Biotechnology approaches", International Conference on Sustainable Agriculture: Biotechnology, Value addition and Agriculture Policy issues. Organized by the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore in collaboration with USAID, Washington DC at Atria Hotel, 15-17th March, 2007.

Manisha Joshi and D.Theertha Prasad. Characterization of antifungal proteins from Gynandropsis pentaphylla. (Abr No. P901) International conference on Plant and Animal Genome XV, held at San Diego, USA, Jan 13thto 17th 2007.

Abeywickrama Gaminie and D.Theertha Prasad. Purification and evaluation of chitin binding antifungal protein (Abr No. P900) International conference on Plant and Animal Genome XV, held at San Diego, USA, Jan 13thto 17th 2007.

Chumki Battacharjee and D.Theertha Prasad. Predicted structure of Coculus hirsutus trypsin inhibitor (Abr No. P887) International conference on Plant and Animal Genome XV, held at San Diego, USA, Jan 13thto 17th 2007.

Prarthana Somayaji and D.Theertha Prasad. Agrobacterium mediated transformation of tomato to enhance lycopene content (Abr No. P695) International conference on Plant and Animal Genome XV, held at San Diego, USA, Jan 13thto 17th 2007.

Sajad M Zargar and D.Theertha Prasad. Contribution of molecular markers for the accumulation of silicon in various parts of rice (Oryza sativa L.) (Abr No. P163) International conference on Plant and Animal Genome XV, held at San Diego, USA, Jan 13thto 17th 2007.

2006 D. Theertha Prasad, Key Note Speaker- Biotechnology Approaches for Enhancing Nutrition Quality of Foods: Opportunities and Challenges on 9th International Congress on Nutrition and Health, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran, 4th -7th

September 2006

D. Theertha Prasad, Inivted lecture, “Overview of research in GM crops in Karnataka”, 6 th

awareness workshop on GM crops with a focus on post release monitoring, by Biotech Consortium India Ltd., GOI, New Delhi at Atria Hotel, Bangalore on 8th January 2007.

Chumki Battacharjee, Madhukara KM, Manjunath, NH, Sajad M Zargar, and Theertha Prasad. D. Proteinase inhibitors as potential candidates to improve nutritional value of crops. International conference on Biotechnology approaches for alleviating malnutrition and human health held at University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore, 9-11 th

January 2006, p25

Bhat NS, Nandini Sen, Kusuma BK and Theertha Prasad. D. Hypopharangial gland growth and development: A useful tool for bee nutrition study. International conference on Biotechnology approaches for alleviating malnutrition and human health held at University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore, 9th-11th January 2006, p95

Prarthana S, Vidhya R , Shalini KV, Sajad Majad Zargar, and Theertha Prasad. D. Estimation of lycopene and other carotenoids in tomato by different methods of cocking. International conference on Biotechnology approaches for alleviating malnutrition and human health held at University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore, 9th-11th January 2006, p114

Sajad M Zargar, Shalini KV, Sudha S, Chumki Battacharjee, Madhukara KM, Manjunath, NH, and Theertha Prasad. D. Molecular analysis for identification of rice genotypes with high grain silicon content. International conference on Biotechnology approaches for alleviating malnutrition and human health held at University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore, 9th-11th January 2006, p134. (Second best poster award).

Shalini KV, Manjunath S, Ranganath RM, Sajad M Zargar, , Madhukara KM, Sudha S, Chumki Battacharjee, Prarthana S, Nandini Sen and Theertha Prasad. D. Identification of molecular related to copra content in coconut. International conference on Biotechnology approaches for alleviating malnutrition and human health held at University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore, 9th-11th January 2006, p151.

Gangadharappa NR, Shivamurthy,M, Raghuprasad KP, Ganesh moorthi S, Sunilkumar GM, Patil SBS and Theertha Prasad. D. Addressing malnutrition through Women selfhelp groups.. International conference on Biotechnology approaches for alleviating malnutrition and human health held at University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore, 9th-11th January 2006, p37.

Hema MV and Theertha Prasad. D. Significance of papaya ring spot virus coat protein in conferring resistance to PRSV and beyond. International conference on Biotechnology approaches for alleviating malnutrition and human health held at University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore, 9th-11th January 2006, p47.

Lokesha, R and Theertha Prasad. D. Transgenic sesamum for nutritional quality maintainance- A dream. International conference on Biotechnology approaches for

alleviating malnutrition and human health held at University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore, 9th-11th January 2006, p69.

Sajeev MV, Gangadharappa NR, Theertha Prasad. D, Sunilkumar GM, and Raghothama KG. Dietary pattern, Nutrition and morbidity status and the factors influencing them among rural Inidan women. International conference on Biotechnology approaches for alleviating malnutrition and human health held at University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore, 9th-11th January 2006, p135.

Sajeev MV, Gangadharappa NR, Theertha Prasad D, Sunilkumar GM, and. Raghothama KG. Trends in biotechnology awareness, support towards biotechnology applications, willingness to cultivate GM crops, and conviction among Indian farmers. International conference on Biotechnology approaches for alleviating malnutrition and human health held at University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore, 9th-11th January 2006, p136.

Sudha Sahadevan, Shivanna MB and Theertha Prasad D. Hevien like chitin binding antifungal proteins and its nutritional aspects. International conference on Biotechnology approaches for alleviating malnutrition and human health held at University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore, 9th-11th January 2006, p169.

Veena Rao BN and Theertha Prasad D. Significance of 2S albumins in improvement of nutritional quality. International conference on Biotechnology approaches for alleviating malnutrition and human health held at University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore, 9th-11th January 2006, p185.

Sajad M Zargar and D Theertha Prasad. Depiction of silicon transporters in rice using Bioinformatical tools. National Conference on Recent Advances in Biotechnology (NCRAB) held at School of Biotechnology, Karunya Institute of Technology And Sciences (Deemed University), Karunya Nagar, Coimbatore – on 28th-30th. Sept. 2006.

Sajad M Zargar, H E Shashidhar, N B Prakash and D Theertha Prasad, “Identification of Molecular markers associated with Silicon uptake in rice.” XIV PAG conference, San Diego,CA, January 14-18,2006.

2005 Bhavani B, Chumki Battacharjee, and Theertha Prasad. D. Bioevaluation of partially purified proteinases inhibitors on Helicoverpa armigera. International conference on "Plant genomics and Biotechnology: Challenges and Opportunities" Indira Gandhi Agricultural University, Raipur, October 26th to 28th , 2005, p119 (Travel and registration grant was awarded to CB from the Mahyco Research Foundation)

Sajad M Zargar, Shashidhar HE, Prakash NB and Theertha Prasad. D. Identification of molecular markers associated with silicon accumulation in rice. International conference on "Plant genomics and Biotechnology: Challenges and Opportunities" Indira Gandhi Agricultural University, Raipur, October 26th to 28th , 2005, p152. (Travel and registration grant was awarded to SMZ from the Mahyco Research Foundation)

Chumki Battacharjee and D.Theertha Prasad. Isolation, purification and characterization of proteinases inhibitor from Coculus hirsutus and evaluation for antifungal activity.DAE-BRNS Life Sciences symposium on Molecular biology of stress response and its applications. Bhabha Atomic Research Center, Mumbai, 19th-21st December 2005, Abr No. P19

Sudha Sahadevan and D.Theertha Prasad. Screening and evaluation of chitin binding hevein like antifungal proteins. DAE-BRNS Life Sciences symposium on Molecular biology of stress response and its applications. Bhabha Atomic Research Center, Mumbai, 19th-

21st Dec2005, P20

R.Lokesh, Naik, MK, Theertha Prasad, D, Janagoudar BS, and Solanki, ZS. Resistance breeding for alternaria blight in sesame (Sesame indicum.L)-A confront. National seminar on strategies for enhancing production and export of sesame and niger. Held at ARS, RAU, Jodhpur, 7th -8th April 2005

G.Devegowda, N. Pirany, S.P. Ganpule, H.N.N.Murthy, D.T.Prasad, C.S.Nagaraj, and S.M. Byregowda. Study of relationship between locus and population genetic parameters in chicken adapted by microsatellite markers. Indian Poultry Science association - XXIII Annual conference and National symposium (IPSACON 2005) on Indian poultry production in changed global scenario: challenges and opportunities, Project Directorate on Poultry, ANGR Agricultural University, Hyderabad, 2-4th February 2005, pp130

N. Pirany, G, Devegowda, S.P. Ganpule, H.N.N.Murthy, D.T.Prasad, C.S.Nagaraj, and S.M. Byregowda. Genetic diversity, allelic patterns and F-statistics of six chicken populations using microsatellite DNA markers. Indian Poultry Science association - XXIII Annual conference and National symposium (IPSACON 2005) on Indian poultry production in changed global scenario: challenges and opportunities, Project Directorate on Poultry, ANGR Agricultural University, Hyderabad, 2-4th February 2005, pp131

2004 K. V. Shalini, S. Manjunatha and D. Theertha Prasad. Development of molecular markers for yields traits in coconut. (Abr No. 269) International conference on Plant and Animal Genome XII, held at San Diego, USA, Jan 14th to 18th 2004.

S. Manjunatha, K. V. Shalini and D. Theertha Prasad. Identification of DNA markers related to mite resistance in coconut by RAPD analysis. (Abr No. P270) International conference on Plant and Animal Genome XII, held at San Diego, USA, Jan 14 th to 18th

2004.

Uma. K Murthy, Ian E Lyngdoh, K.M. Channakrishnaiah, T.Gopalakrishna, and D.Theertha Prasad, Identification of molecular markers associated with Alternaria helianthi resistance and stability analysis to assess the heritability of resistant trait in Sunflower. (Abr No. 277) International conference on Plant and Animal Genome XII, held at San Diego, USA, Jan 14th -18th, 2004.

Basavarajappa,H.R, Narayanaswamy, P and Theertha Prasad, D. Molecular characterization of Anthuriums through RAPD analysis. (Abr No. 274). International conference on Plant and Animal Genome XII, held at San Diego, USA, Jan 14 th -18th

2004.

D.Theertha Prasad Unraveling the identity of the fungal cell wall components that holds the key for antifungal function of osmotin. Proceedings of National seminar on emerging trends in Applied Botany, Seed Science and technology, Department of Applied Botany, Seed Science and technology, University of Mysore, Mysore, 4th -6th November 2004.

2003 Kariyallappa, D.K, Lokesha, R, M.K.Naik and D.Theertha prasad, Breeding for Alternaria blight resistance in sesame – classical vs biotechnological approaches. National symposium on Advances in Genetics & Plant Breeding – Impact of DNA Revolution”, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, 2003

Basavaraju, Y., Mair, G.C., Pradeep Kumar, S., Mohan Kumar, H.M., Theertha Prasad, D., Rani, K., Jahageerdar, S., Penman, D.J. Assessment of common carp stocks for a breeding programme in Karnataka, India 2003 International Symposium on Genetics in Aquaculture, 8, p. 72.9-15 November, Puertovaras, Chile

Hema,M.V and Theertha Prasad,D. Molecular characterization and comparison of papaya ring spot virus coat protein gene with other isolates from different geographical locations. International conference on Plant and Animal Genome XI, held at San Diego, USA, Jan 11thto 15th 2003. (MVH was awarded PAG XI travel grant).

2002 Haejeong Moon, D.Theertha Prasad, Dongwon Baek, Boyoung Lee, Jiyoung Lee, Dongjin Shin, Sang Yeol Lee, and Dae-Jin Yun. A novel biological role of NDPK, nucleoside diphophate kinase: A S.cerevisea regulates cellular redox conditions. Proceedings of 6th Biennial Korea-Germany Joint symposium in Plant Biotechnology, Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Research Center, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Korea, July 8-9th , 2002.

M.V. Hema and D. Theertha prasad Molecular characterization and comparison of the coat protein gene sequence of the South Indian isolate of Papaya Ringspot Virus. International symposium on molecular biology, Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, 20-25th May 2002

Shalini.K.V and D.Theertha prasad. Assessment of genetic diversity and polymorphism in coconut using RAPD markers. International symposium on molecular biology, Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, 20-25th May 2002.

Raghavendra.S and D.Theertha prasad development of RAPD markers associated with Alternaria helianthi resistance in sunflower. International symposium on molecular biology, Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, 20-25th May 2002

Channamma, K.B, Chandrshekar,S.C. and D. Theertha prasad RAPD analysis of different isolates of Botryodiplodia theobromae. International symposium on Molecular Biology, Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, 20-25th May 2002

Mohan M.N, Raghavendra.S and D.Theertha prasad. Characterization and evaluation of trypsin inhibitor from Coculus hirsutus. International symposium on molecular biology, Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, 20-25th May 2002

2001 D.Theertha Prasad. Organization of fungal cell wall mannans provide cue for developing potential fungicide. National symposium on metabolic pathway studies for crop improvement, at Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, 12-15th December 2001

Veena Rao B.N and D.Theertha Prasad Sunflower seed 2S albumin: A potential antifungal agent. International Symposium on Progress in Drug Discovery and Development Sciences, organized by AstraZeneca Research Foundation India, Bangalore – 17 -19th January 2001

Nandeesha P and D.Theertha Prasad, Serine proteinase inhibitor from subabul, Luecaena leucocephala : A potential candidate for Helicoverpa armigera control. International Symposium on Progress in Drug Discovery and Development Sciences, organized by AstraZeneca Research Foundation India, Bangalore, 17 -19th January 2001

2000 Goplakrishnan C, Theertha Prasad D, D.Anasuya and K.Narayanan. Biochemical changes in the larvae of Plutella xylostella during infection by Paecilomyces farinosus. Entomocongress 2000: Perspectives for the new millennium, An International meet, held at Association for Advancement of Entomology, Trivandrum, pp70, 5 th – 8th November, 2000.

Hemanth KNV, Narayanaswamy P, Suresh SS and Theertha Prasad, D. Paternity analysis of Mango (Mangifera indica L) hybrid through RAPD markers. Seminar on Hi-Tech Horticulture. Bangalore, 26-28th June 2000.

Veena Rao, B.N., N.H. Manjunath, N.H. and Theertha Prasad, D. Antigenic homology of albumins from oilseeds and pulse crops with low molecular weight sunflower basic albumin. National symposium on plant physiology, at Central Plantation Crop Research Institute, Kasaragod. Feb 4-6th , 2000.

Aveenash, K.S, Nandeesha P and D.Theertha Prasad. Protein proteinase inhibitors of papain, pepsin and trypsin from wild legumes. National symposium on plant physiology, at Central Plantation Crop Research Institute, Kasaragod. Feb 4-6th, 2000.

Prashanth Kumar, B.R, Mahesh J. Kulkarni*, Veena Rao, B.N, Shashidhar, V. R* and Theertha Prasad, D. Relevance of plant hormones, pathogen induced proteins and polysaccharides in Downey mildew infected sunflower. National symposium on plant physiology, at Central Plantation Crop Research Institute, Kasaragod. Feb 4-6th, 2000

Mahesh J. Kulkarni, T.G.Prasad, Theertha Prasad, D, L.Sudharshana and Shashidhar, V. R. A novel colourimetric assay for estimation of cytokinin oxidase in plants based on copper amine oxidase property: Application in senescence tissue. National seminar on Recent Advances in Plant Biology, held at Central Plantation Crop Research Institute, Kasaragod. Feb 3-5th, 2000

1999 Balakrishna Gowda, Chandrika, K., Rajanna, M.D., Theertha Prasad, D., Hareesh, G.R. and Rani, M. Krishnan 1999. Variation in Oil, Azadarachtin and Protein Profile in Neem seeds (Azadirachta indicaA.Juss.) National symposium on Plant Biodiversity and Biotechnology held at Department of Botany. Osmania University, Hyderabad. India on Nov. 13-14th 1999. D.Theertha Prasad, Molecular and Biochemical basis of Plant -Fungal interactions Indo-French Workshop on Biotechnology, held by Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India at University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore on 15th -17th December 1999

D.Theertha Prasad. Characterization of putative cell wall receptor for osmotin in yeast, Saccharomyces crevisiae. Invited presentation at National symposium on proteins in Biology: Structure, Function, Expression and specificity of action. At a Silver Jubillee Celebrations (1974-1999) Department of Studies in Biochemistry and Biochemistry Alumni Association, University of Mysore, Mysore, November 15-16th, 1999.

Prashanth Kumar B.R. and D.Theertha Prasad. Immunological detection method for downey mildew infection in Sunflower. Association of Microbiologists of India, 40th Annual conference, held at Central Institute of Fresh water Aquaculture, Bhubhaneshwar, 29th -1st December 1999

K.R.Vidhya, Elizabeth John and D.Theertha Prasad. Alternaria helianthi, a casual agent for leaf spot disease in sunflower produces phytotoxin, which is an HST. Association of Microbiologists of India, 40th Annual conference, held at Central Institute of Fresh water Aquaculture, Bhubhaneshwar, 29th -1st December 1999.

Veena Rao,B.N, Manjunath N.H. and Theertha Prasad,D. Sunflower basic albumin: An antifungal protein and its plausible physiological role. National symposium on Role of Biochemistry and Biotechnology in Twenty First Century held at University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore from 4th -6th March 1999. (First Prize for the best poster).

Vidhya,K.R, Jagadeesh,B.H, Chandrika,K. Balakrishna gowda, Elizabeth John and Theertha Prasad,D. Isolation, purification and partial characterization of phytotoxin from Alternaria helianthi. National symposium on Role of Biochemistry and Biotechnology in Twenty First Century held at University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore from 4 th -6th

March,1999 (Second Prize for the best poster)

N.Mohan, D.Theertha Prasad , Sree Rekha, M.V. and Elizabeth John. Acid phosphatase as a putative protein phosphatase in finger millet seedlings. National symposium on Role of Biochemistry and Biotechnology in Twenty First Century held at University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore from 4th -6th March 1999

Theertha Prasad,D, Ibeas,J.I, Meena Narasimhan, Hasegawa,P.M. and Bressan,R.A. Outer cell wall phosphomannoproteins in yeast, S.cerevisea as sensitivity determinant for osmotinm an antifungal protein. National symposium on Role of Biochemistry and Biotechnology in Twenty First Century held at University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore from 4th -6th March 1999

Prashanth kumar, B.R, Mahesh J.Kulkarni, Shashidhar,V.R. and Theertha Prasad, D. Biochemical changes associated with downy mildew infection in sunflower. National symposium on Role of Biochemistry and Biotechnology in Twenty First Century held at University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore from 4th -6th March 1999

Mahesh J.Kulkarni, Sudhrshana,L, Theertha Prasad,D, Prasad,T.G. and Shashidhar,V.R. A colorimetric assay for cytokinin oxidase based on its copper amine oxidase characteristic. National symposium on Role of Biochemistry and Biotechnology in Twenty First Century held at University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore from 4 th-6th March 1999.

1998 Rama, N, Purushothama, M.G, Theertha Prasad, D, Prasad, T.G. and Udayakumar, M. Standardization of Agrobacterium mediated gene transfer in chilli (Capsicum annunm). National symposium on Plant Physiology, Annamalai University, Annamalai, 1998.

Sreevidhya, V.S, Elizabeth John and D.Theertha Prasad. Isoesterases of sunflower and their relevance in imparting tolerance to Puccinia helianthi infection in sunflower genotypes. National symposium on current trends in Plant Physiology and Plant Biochemistry, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad 29th –31st January 1998.

K.R.Vidya, Elizabeth John and D.Theertha Prasad. Comparison of changes in organelle protein profiles from sunflower leaves upon Alternaria helianthi infection. National symposium on current trends in Plant Physiology and Plant Biochemistry, University of Hyderabad , Hyderabad 29th –31st January 1998.

Veena Rao, B.N, Manjunath, N.H and D.Theertha Prasad. Evaluation of the sunflower genotypes for the serological variation using polyclonal antibodies raised against low molecular weight 2S albumin basic protein. National symposium on current trends in Plant Physiology and Plant Biochemistry, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad 29th –31st

January 1998.

B.H.Jagadeesh, D.Theertha Prasad, Chandrika, K.and Balakrishna Gowda, A new Disease on sunflower. National symposium on current trends in Plant Physiology and Plant Biochemistry, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad 29th –31st January 1998.

1996 Jyothi.R, V.R.Shashidhar and D.Theertha Prasad. Distribution pattern of PR proteins in sunflower leaves in relation to Puccinia helianthi infection. National symposium on Current trends in Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Haryana Agricultural University, Hissar, 23rd -25th Feb 1996. B.N.Veena Rao, D.Theertha Prasad, Veeranna and C.A.Virakthamath. Effect of allelochemicals on the isoesterases of Zygogramma bicolorata fed on sunflower and

parthenium leaves. National symposium on Current trends in Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Haryana Agricultural University, Hissar, 23rd -25th Feb 1996. Mohan.N, Sunil K.V, Elizabeth John and D.Theertha Prasad. Role of acid phosphatases in blast infected finger millet seedlings. National symposium on Current trends in Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Haryana Agricultural University, Hissar, 23rd -25th Feb 1996D.Theertha prasad and K.M.Channakrishnaiah. Rapid screening method for evaluating the sunflower genotypes for Alternaria helianthi tolerance. National symposium on Current trends in Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Haryana Agricultural University, Hissar, 23rd -25th Feb 1996. Sunil K.V, Elizabeth John, Mohan .N and D.Theertha Prasad. Biochemical changes in blast infected fingermillet seedlings: Interaction of phenolics and PAL. National symposium on Current trends in Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Haryana Agricultural University, Hissar, 23rd -25th Feb 1996. Jyothi.R, Veena Rao B.N and D.Theertha Prasad. Comparative study of pathogenesis related proteins in sunflower infected with Puccinia helianthi and Plasmopara halstedii. National seminar on role of Crop Physiology in improving Agricultural Productivity: New vistas for plant physiological Research. Tamilnadu Agricultural University. Coimbatore, 29th -31st Jan 1996.

1995 J.Muralidharan, Elizabeth John, L..Channamma and D.Theertha Prasad. Esterases from blast infected ragi seedlings. Proceedings of the Physiological responses of plants to pathogens. Dundee, The Netherlands. September 1995.

1994 D.Theertha Prasad. Analysis of polymorphic variation in the mitochondrial genome of sunflower. Second Asia-Pacific conference on Agricultural Biotechnology, M.S.Swaminathan Foundation, Madras, and 6th -10th March 1994.

D.Theertha Prasad and K.M.Channkrishnaiah. Nitrogen and phosphorus metabolism in Alternaria infected leaves of sunflower. National seminar on newer challenges in Agriculture, Horticulture and Industry: Role of Physiologists and Biochemists. University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, 11th -13th January 1994.

1993 D.Theertha Prasad. Presence of mitochondrial plasmids in sunflower genotypes. National seminar on Agricultural Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, 28th -30th December 1993.

1992 D.Theertha Prasad and K.M.Channakrishnaiah. Variation in biochemical parameters in Helianthus annuus to Alternaria helanthi infection. 33rd Annual conference of Association of Microbiologists of India. Goa University, Goa, 5 th -7th

November 1992.

1989 Elizabeth John, D.Theertha Prasad, L.Sudharshan and G.P.Sathyavathi. Antispermatogenic effect of Adathoda zeylenica root constituents. National symposium on conservation and management of living resources. Central College, Bangalore University, Bangalore. August 1989.

MSc Students guided with their Names , Titles research Program and Year

N.Rama Standardization of protocols for Agrobacterium mediated gene transfer in Chilli (Capsicum annuum.L). MSc (Agri) in Plant Physiology. University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru, 1997

BR Prashanth Kumar

Purification and characterization of pathogenesis related proteins in Downey mildew infected sunflower. MSc (Agri) in Biotechnology. University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru, 1999

P.Nandeesha Biochemical characterization of serine proteinase inhibitor from subabul (Leucaena leucocephala L) seeds. MSc (Agri) in Biotechnology. University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru, 2000.

M. Shridhara Acahrya

Expression of proteinase inhibitor gene (PMC) in tobacco. MSc (Agri) in Biotechnology. University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru, 2001.

IE Lyngdoh Evaluation of radiation induced mutants of sunflower genotypes for resistance to Alternaria helianthi by RAPD analysis. MSc (Agri) in Biotechnology. University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, 2002

S.Manjunath Estimation of genetic diversity in coconut using RAPD analysis. MSc (Agri) in Biotechnology. University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru, 2003.

P.Mohan Evaluation and characterization of proteinase inhibitor from Coculus hirsutus. MSc (Agri) in Biotechnology. University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru, 2003

P.Bhavani Bioevaluation of partially purified subabul proteinase inhibitors on Helicoverpa armigera and different fungal species. MSc (Agri) in Biotechnology. University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru, 2004.

C Naveena Analysis of genetic diversity and heterozygosity for yield traits in coconut (Cocos nucifera L) genotypes using SSR markers. MSc (Agri) in Biotechnology. University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru, 2004.

KC Vishwanatha

Agronomic trait analysis in coconut (Cocos nucifera L) using candidate gene markers. MSc (Agri) in Biotechnology. University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru, 2005

KM Madhukara Purification and evaluation of low molecular weight subabul Trypsin inhibitor as potential insecticidal protein. MSc (Agri) in Biotechnology. University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru, 2006.

Manisha Joshi Characterization of antifungal proteins in Gynandrophis pentaphylla. MSc (Agri) in Biochemistry. University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru, 2007

Ali Salari Identification of molecular markers associated with lycopene content and

other carotenoids in tomato. MSc (Agri) in Biotechnology. University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru, 2007.

Do DucTyuen Yield trait analysis of rice (Oryza sativa L.) using candidate gene approach. MSc (Agri) in Biotechnology. University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru, 2007.

Nguyen Van Truong

Genetic analysis coconut (Cocos nucifera L) using SSR markers. MSc (Agri) in Biotechnology. University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru, 2007.

AW Gaminie Purification and evaluation of antifungal protein from Cassia fistula. MSc (Agri) in Biotechnology. University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru, 2007

Nazia Banu Significance of YNK interacting proteins under oxidative stress using Saccharomyces cerevisiae model system. MSc (Agri) in Biotechnology. University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru, 2012

Current MSc students:

Pooja T Characterization of protein proteinase inhibitor from Pongamia pinnata. MSc (Agri) in Biochemistry. University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru, 2011-2013.

Vinaya Kumar GS.

Proteome analysis of ROS induced proteins in yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae that interact with Yeast Nucleotide Diphosphokinase (YNK). MSc (Agri) in Biochemistry. University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru, 2012-2014, Submitted.

PhD Students guided with their Names, Titles research Program and Year

BN Veena Rao Characterization and cloning of albumin protein from sunflower seeds. PhD in Chemistry (specialization in Biochemistry), Bangalore University, Bangalore, 1999.

MV Hema Rao Molecular characterization of Papaya Ringspot Virus coat protein gene and studies on pathogenesis related (PR) proteins. PhD in Horticulture, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru, 2002.

KV Shalini Molecular assessment of genetic diversity and polymorphism in coconut to identify markers associated with yield traits using RAPD analysis. PhD in Botany, Bangalore University, Bangalore, 2006

Sajad Majeed Zargar

Identification of molecular markers associated with silicon accumulation and yield traits in aerobic rice (Oryza sativa L.). PhD Plant Biotechnology, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru, 2007

Chumki Battacharjee.

Molecular evaluation and characterization of proteinase inhibitor from Cocculus hirsutus. PhD in Chemistry (specialization in Biochemistry), Bangalore University, Bangalore, 2009.

Prasant G Kawar,

Sugarcane grassy shoot phytoplasma genome survey by suppression subtractive hybridization approach with high specificity. PhD in Biotechnology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, 2010.

GR Prabhu. Isolation and analysis of water stress induced genes in Sugarcane by Suppression subtractive Hybridization approach with High Specificity. PhD in Biotechnology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur. 2011

Sunil G Dalvi In vitro approaches for improvement of sugarcane cultivars. PhD in Biotechnology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, 2012.

Prarthana Somayaji

Molecular and biochemical evaluation of tomato (Lycopressicum spp.) genotypes and development of tomato transgenic with ySAMdc gene for higher lycopene, PhD in Applied Botany, Kuvempu University, BR Project, Shimoga, 2012.

Amith Yadav Detection, Diversity Analysis and Differential Expression Studies of Sugarcane Grassy Shoot (SCGS) Phytoplasma, PhD in Botany, University of Pune, Pune, 2013.

Gargi N. Edkie Cloning and characterization of salinity inducible promoter that regulate the synthesis of polysaccharide in Bacillus spp., PhD in Biotechnology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, 2008-2014, submitted 2014

Current PhD students:

Viniti D Vaidya Molecular and functional characterization of fructosyl transferase(s) and optimization of their expression for fructans production, PhD in Biotechnology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, 2008- 2014

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