This document provides a curriculum vitae for Dr. D. Theertha Prasad that outlines his academic and professional experience. It includes information on his educational background such as obtaining a B.Sc. and M.Sc. from the University of Mysore. It also details his professional roles including currently serving as a Professor and University Head in the Department of Biotechnology at the University of Agricultural Sciences. The CV outlines his extensive experience in teaching, research, and administrative roles at various academic institutions.

1. CURRICULUM VITAE
Dr. D. Theertha Prasad
Professor and University Head
Department of Biotechnology
University of Agricultural Sciences
GKVK, Bengaluru 560065
India
Phone (Off) : +91 80 23330153- 307
Fax (Off) : +91 80-23330277
Mobile : +91-9481475172
E mail : dtprasadd@gmail.com
Website : 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

2. 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

3. "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

4. 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 Merit Certificate from University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore
560065 for research accomplishments
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 Merit Certificate from University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore
560065 for research accomplishments
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
2005 Merit Certificate from University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore
560065 for research accomplishments
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
2003 Merit Certificate from University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore
560065 for research accomplishments
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

5. 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 13th
to 17th

6. 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,

7. 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,

8. 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.

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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, 2010
Prarthana 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, 2011
Prabhu 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, 2009
Prabhu 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,

13. 1748-1753, 2007.
Kang et al., J. Microbiol.
Biotechnol., 15, 91-98, 2005
Lee et al., In Vitro Cellular and
Developmental Biology – Plant. 41,
167–172, 2005
Kang et al., Plant Cell reports. 23,
128-133, 2004
Park 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, 2000
Veena 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

14. Lebensm- wiss.u.- Technol, 23,
235-241, 1990
J. 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
1994-1997 Principal
Investigator
Host pathogen interaction in
Sunflower: Role of pathogen
induced proteins
Indian Council for
Agricultural
Research, New
Delhi
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.
Indian Council for
Agricultural
Research, New
Delhi
Rs.19, 00,000
1996-2000 Principal
Investigator
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
1997-2001 Co-Principal
Investigator
Development of RAPD
markers linked with Odium
mangiferae resistance in
Mango.
Department of
Science and
Technology,
Government of
India, New Delhi
Rs.15, 25,000

15. 1997-2001 Co-Principal
Investigator
Evaluation of genetic diversity
and construction of a
linkage map of cashew
(Anacardium occidetale L.)
by using molecular markers
Department of
Science and
Technology,
Government of
India, New Delhi
Rs.17, 25,000
1998-1999 Principal
Investigator
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
1997-2002 Principal
Investigator
Molecular mechanism of
Pyricuaria grisea resistance
in Finger millet, Eleusine
corocana.
Department of
Science and
Technology, New
Delhi.
Rs.14, 80,000
2000-2002 Principal
Investigator
Development of value added
products from the pupal waste
of from the silk worm reeling
industry
Department of
Sericulture, GOK
Rs.2, 17,900.
1999-2002 Co-Principal
Investigator
Effect of VA Mycorrhiza and
beneficial bacteria on
sandalwood plants.
Department of
Science and
Technology, New
Delhi.
Rs.14, 00,000
2000-2003 Principal
Investigator
Radiation induced mutation for
resistance to Alternaria
helianthi in sunflower
Board of Research
in Nuclear
Sciences, DAE,
BARC, Bombay
Rs.9, 70,000
2000-2003 Principal
Investigator
Investigation on PRSV for
developing diagnostic kit and
crop improvement in papaya.
Indian Council for
Agricultural
Research, New
Delhi
Rs.9, 90,000
2001-2004 Principal
Investigator
Molecular characterization of
heterozygosity in coconut and
its relation to vigor and yield
Department of
Biotechnology,
Government of
India, New Delhi
Rs.21, 20,000
2003-2004 Principal
Investigator
Physiological and molecular
regulation of theanine
biosynthesis in tea.
Hindustan Lever
Research center
and Unilever
Research India,
Bangalore
Rs.2,80,000
2003-2006 Co-Principal
Investigator
Development of Microbial
based Biosensors for
Indian Council for
Agricultural
Rs.12, 00,000

16. assessment of heavy Metal
toxicity in soil, water, plant and
Organic wastes
Research, New
Delhi
2004-2005 Principal
Investigator
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)
2003-2006 Principal
Investig
ator
Evaluation and
characterization of Plant
proteinase inhibitors from wild
plants.
Department of
Science and
Technology,
Government of
India, New Delhi
Rs.16,96,000
2004-2007 Co-Principal
Investigator
Genetic evaluation of Labeo
fimbriatus stocks for
aquaculture.
Indian Council for
Agricultural
Research, New
Delhi
Rs.13, 50,000
2004-2007 Co-Principal
Investigator
Development of molecular
markers and their application
in the breeding program for
common carp, Cyprinus
carpio.
Department of
Biotechnology,
Government of
India, New Delhi
Rs.25, 00,000
2004-2007 Principal
Investigator
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)
2004-2007 Co-Principal
Investigator
Synthesis and evaluation of
new pollen substitute and
supplements or their role in
improving the productivity of
Apis cerana colonies
Indian Council for
Agricultural
Research, New
Delhi
Rs.18, 00,000
2005-2007 Co-Principal
Investigator
Assessment of micronutrient
bioavailability nutritive value of
tomato and egg plant
USAID-ALO
program in
collaboration with
Purdue University,
USA
Rs. 2,40,000
2005-2009 Principal
Investigator
Development of Diagnostic
tool for SCGS disease and
sequencing associated with
phytoplasma genome
Department of
Biotechnology,
Government of
India
Rs.28,00,000

17. 2006-2007 Principal
Investigator
HRD program Master’s in
Agricultural Biotechnology
program
Department of
Biotechnology,
Government of
India
Rs.10,00,000
Startup grant
2006-2009 Co-Principal
Investigator
Silicon enrichment in rice for
enhanced drought and
disease resistance through
molecular marker assisted
selection
Department of
Biotechnology,
Government of
India
Rs.27,16,000=00
2007-2009 Principal
Investigator
In House Project - Sugarcane
crop Improvement and
Biotechnology
Vasantdada Sugar
institute, Pune
Rs.350.00 lakhs
2006-2009 Co-Principal
Investigator
Marker assisted selection for
enrichment and enhanced bio-
availability of iron and zinc in
Indian white rice varieties.
Department of
Biotechnology,
Government of
India
Rs.51,70,000=00
2009-2013 Principal
Investigator
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
Submitted
Rs.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

18. 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
ES697552
50 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 to18
3 ESTs
2007 Kawar, P.G., Prabu,
G.R. and
Theerthaprasad, D.
Saccharum officinarum transposons-copie like,
partial sequence
AM592519 and
AM592520
2ESTs
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
AM749393 and
AM749410
2ESTs
2007 Kawar, P.G.., Prabu,
G.R. and Theertha
Prasad, D
Saccharum officinarum transposons-tekay like,
partial sequence
AM592521 and
AM592522
2ESTs
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
FF682696
33 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
FF281760
63 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
FE840583
126 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
GE325084
45ESTs
2008 Kawar,P.G, Prabu,G.R.,
Dixit, G.B. and
Saccharam hybrid cultivar CoC 671 MYB
transcription factor (MYB18) pseudogene
GE324990

19. 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
2008 Yadav Amit and
Theertha Prasad D
Bacillus sp. SPRY19F partial ITS1 and partial
23S rRNA gene, strains SPRY19F and
SPRY19R
FM179952 -53
2008 Yadav Amit and
Theertha Prasad D
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 salinity
inducible genes from polysaccharide producing
Bacillus 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

20. Prasad D GS883116
2010 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
GW316480
65 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
2013 Yadav A., Gaikwad S.,
Theertha Prasad D.,
Shouche Y
Cicadellidae sp. 2 AY-2013 mitochondrial
partial COI gene for cytochrome oxidase
subunit 1, isolate SC_CICA02
HF968652
2013 Yadav A., Gaikwad S.,
Theertha Prasad D.,
Shouche Y
Cicadellidae sp. 3 AY-2013 mitochondrial
partial COI gene for cytochrome oxidase
subunit 1, isolate SC_CICA03
HF968653
2013 Yadav A., Gaikwad S.,
Theertha Prasad D.,
Shouche Y
Cicadellidae sp. 4 AY-2013 mitochondrial
partial COI gene for cytochrome oxidase
subunit 1, isolate SC_CICA04
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

21. 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 Tissue
Organ 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).

22. 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 Plant
Pathol., 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

23. 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-
33
Citation (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)

24. 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
Development
al Biology –
Plant. 41,
167–172,
(7.14)

25. 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

26. 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)

27. 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

28. 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)

29. 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

30. 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, 26th
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, 27th
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 4th
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. 4th
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

31. 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 33rd
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 33rd
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, 9th
-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

32. 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 13th
to 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 13th
to 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 13th
to 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 13th
to 17th
2007.

33. 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
13th
to 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”, 6th
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, 9-11th
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

34. 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-

35. 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 14th
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 14th
-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

36. 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 11th
to 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, 5th
– 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.

37. 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 4th
-6th

38. 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 4th
-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

39. 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
1996
D.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, 5th
-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.

40. 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

41. 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

42. 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