CURRICULUM VITAE
Name
Dr. K. Venkateswara Rao
Designation
Professor
Mailing Address
Centre for Plant Molecular Biology
Osmania University
Hyderabad – 500 007
INDIA
Phone: 91-40-27098087/27070736
Fax: 91-40-27096170
e-mail: [email protected]
Specialization
M.Sc. (Genetics), Ph. D (Genetics)
Date of Birth
February 10, 1958
Place of Birth
Khammam (Dist.), Telangana State
Education
S. No. Degree
University
Year
Subjects
Division
1.
Ph. D
Osmania University
1986
Genetics
2.
M. Sc.
Osmania University
1981
Genetics
First
3.
B. Sc.
Osmania University
1979
Botany, Zoology, Chemistry
First
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Post graduate teaching
: 30 Years
Research experience
: 35 Years
DETAILS OF EMPLOYMENT
1.
Director
Centre for Plant Molecular Biology, Osmania University,
Hyderabad, June 2017 - to date
2.
Professor
Centre for Plant Molecular Biology, Osmania University,
Hyderabad, August 2005 - to date
3.
Associate Professor
Centre for Plant Molecular Biology, Osmania University,
Hyderabad, August 1997 - 2005
4.
Assistant Professor
Department of Genetics, Osmania University, Hyderabad,
June 1989-July 1997.
5.
Research Scientist
Department of Botany & Plant Pathology, Purdue
University (USA) April 1994 - May 1995.
6.
Visiting Scholar
Department of Botany & Plant Pathology, Purdue
University (USA) April 1992 - March 1994.
7.
Research Associate
Department of Genetics, O.U. Hyderabad, June 1984 May 1989.
DISTINCTIONS, AWARDS, FELLOWSHIPS, etc.
1.
Fellow
Indian National Science Academy
2.
Fellow
National Academy of Sciences, India
3.
Fellow
Telangana & A.P. Akademy of Sciences
4.
Awarded for three years, during 1996-1999 (three months per
year), Department of Botany and Plant Pathology, Purdue
University, West Lafayette, Indiana (U.S.A).
6.
Rockefeller
Foundation
Biotechnology
Career
Fellowship
Rockefeller
Foundation Rice
Biotechnology
Fellowship
Member
7.
Member
Editorial Board of Frontiers in Plant Science
8.
Member
9.
Member
Institutional Biosafety Committees
M/S Pioneer Overseas Corporation, M/S. Dupont Knowledge
Centre, University of Hyderabad, Agri Biotech Foundation,
M/S Bio Seeds Pvt. Ltd, M/S. Nuziveedu Seeds Pvt. Ltd
Directorate of Sorghum Research (DSR).
Project Monitoring Committee (PMC)
Small Business Innovation Research Initiative (SBIRI),
Department of Biotechnology (DBT), New Delhi.
M/S Sudarshan Biotech Ltd, Hyderabad
5.
10.
Awarded during 1992-1995, Department of Botany and Plant
Pathology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana (U.S.A).
Editorial Board of BioMed Research International (Biotechnology)
11.
Scientific
Adviser
Member
12.
Member
Staff Research Council, Directorate of Oil Seeds Research (ICAR)
13.
Member
Selection committee for faculty/scientists and Board of Studies in
Genetics and Biotechnology of different Universities.
14.
Member
Academic Council, Forest College and Research Institute,
Telangana State
15.
Deputy CoOrdinator
UGC-SAP, Dept. of Genetics, Osmania University.
Staff Research Council, Directorate of Rice Research (ICAR)
RESEARCH GUIDANCE
Post-Doctoral Fellows worked/working
1. Dr. S. Vijay Kumar
DBT- R. A.
2009-2014
2. Dr. S. Noor Ahamad
UGC- R.A. (Kothari Fellow)
2013-to date
3. Dr. Sree Devi
UGC- R.A. (Kothari Fellow)
2015-to date
4. Dr. T. Srinath
DBT-R.A.
2016-to date
5. Dr. T. Lavanya
BRNS-DAE-R.A.
2017-to date
Ph. Ds GUIDED
S. No.
1.
2.
Name of the Candidate
M. Sunitha
T. Srinath
Title of the Thesis
Year of
Award
Development of abiotic stress tolerant
transgenic rice by overexpression of Cajanus
cajan hybrid proline rich protein (CcHyPRP)
and C. cajan cold and drought regulatory
(CcCDR) genes
Isolation and characterization of hybrid proline
rich gene promoter (CcHyPRP) and cyclin
dependent kinase regulatory subunit encoding
gene (CKS) from pigeonpea.
2017
2016
3.
Sunita Tajne
Development of novel fusion protein
containing Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) Cry1Ac
and Allium sativum lectin (ASAL) domains
for resistance against lepidopteron insects.
2014
4.
V.S. K. Chakravarthi
Development of transgenic cotton resistant to
sap-sucking pests.
2013
5.
L. Swapna
Functional validation of developmentally
regulated inflorescence specific promoters of
rice.
2012
6.
K. Sekhar
Isolation of abiotic stress tolerance genes
from pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan L.), and
functional validation of CcCYP and CcMT1
genes in Escherichia coli & Arabidopsis
thaliana.
2010
7.
B. Vijay Kumar
Development of transgenic rice lines
exhibiting enhanced resistance to fungal and
bacterial diseases by over-expressing Brassica
juncea NPR1 and Oryza sativa chi11 genes.
2010
8.
Y. Bharathi
Evolvement of transgenic rice expressing
Allium sativum agglutinin (ASAL), and
production of pyramided lines harbouring
asal & gna conferring resistance against
major sap-sucking pests.
2009
9.
B. Priyanka
Isolation of stress inducible genes from
pigeonpea and their functional validation in
yeast and Arabidopsis thaliana.
2007
D. Nagadhara
Genetic transformation and production of
transgenic indica rice plants resistant to sapsucking pests.
2003
10.
11.
S. Ramesh
Production of transgenic rice plants resistant
to lepidopteran pests.
2003
12.
B. Upendranath Singh
Genetic variability and selection criteria for
resistance to spotted stem borer, Chilo
partellus (Swinhoe) in sorghum (Sorghum
bicolor L. Moench).
2002
13.
Satish Hegde
Genetic and molecular basis for residual
hybrid vigour in tomato.
2002
SCHOLARS WORKING FOR Ph. D
S. No.
Name of the Candidate
1.
B. Dayakar
2.
G. Shiva Krishna Rao
3.
H. Mahesh
4.
K. Vamsi Krishna
5.
Ashraf Sultana
Title of the Thesis
Development of transgenic rice lines for durable resistance
against major insects using Bt Cry1Ac::asal fusion gene
Production of transgenic male sterile and restorer lines for
development of hybrid rice
Identification of candidate genes for water use efficiency in
rice through activation tagging.
Generation of Ac-DS transposon tagging rice lines for
isolation of candidate genes involved in stress tolerance.
Overexpression BjERD4 in rice for improved abiotic stress
tolerance and other agronomic traits
RESEARCH PROJECTS IN PROGRESS
S. No.
Title of The Project
Funding
Agency
Duration
Amount (Rs.
in Lakhs)
1
Development of stable transgenic
rice lines for major sap-sucking
insects and pests by employing
different candidate genes isolated
from plants
Swarnabharat 2009-2017
Biotech Ltd,
Hyderabad
139.35
2
Functional Characterization of
genetic and epigenetic regulatory
networks involved in the
reproductive development in rice
DBT,
New Delhi
2015-2020
100.18
3
Overexpression of DEAD
box helicases for improving the
salinity tolerance in rice
DAE-BRNS
Mumbai
2016-2019
29.36
RESEARCH PROJECTS COMPLETED
S. No.
1.
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Title of The Project
Functional analysis of gene
regulatory net works during
flower and seed development in
rice
Identification of candidate genes
for enhanced water use efficiency
in rice through activation tagging
Development of drought, salinity
and high temperature tolerant
transgenic rice
Gene expression profiling during
flower and seed development and
functional validation of identified
genes
Functional validation of stress
inducible genes of pigeonpea in
yeast and Arabidopsis
Isolation of stress inducible genes
from pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan L.
Mill Sp.)
Isolation of novel genes &
production of transgenics for
salinity/drought tolerance & insect
resistance in rice
Genetic engineering of rice for
insect resistance
Funding Agency
Duration
DBT,
DBT New Delhi
2009-2014
70.33
DBT
73.35
March 2014
DBT,
New Delhi
2010-2016
67.58
AP-Netherlands
Biotechnology
Programme
DBT,
New Delhi
2008-2009
9.90
2004-2009
42.00
AP-Netherlands
Biotechnology
Programme
AP-Netherlands
Biotechnology
Programme
DBT,
New Delhi
2005-2007
28.00
2001-2005
53.00
1997-2002
95.00
Rockefeller
1997-2002
Foundation
New York (USA)
Wide hybridization and gene CSIR,
1991-1994
transfer
between
Porteresia New Delhi
coarctata and Oryza sativa, L
Amount (Rs.
in lakhs)
US $ 95,000=00
(Rs.40.00 lakhs)
5.00
RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
1. Sunitha, M., T. Srinath, V.D. Reddy and K.V. Rao (2017). Expression of cold and drought
regulatory protein (CcCDR) of pigeonpea imparts enhanced tolerance to major abiotic stresses in
transgenic rice plants. Planta 245: 1137–1148.
DBT
7
2. Raju, N., E. Ravikanth, S.S. Singh, K. Rama Krishna, K.V. Rao and V. D. Reddy (2017).
Synthesis of novel imine stilbene analogues exhibiting potent anticancer activity. Anti-cancer
agents in medicinal chemistry 17(999). DOI: 10.2174/1871520617666170327122929
3. Srinath, T., V.D. Reddy and K.V. Rao (2017). A cyclin dependent kinase regulatory subunit
(CKS) gene of pigeonpea imparts abiotic stress tolerance and regulates plant growth and
development in Arabidopsis. Frontiers in Plant Science 8: 165.
4. Sivakrishna Rao G., A. K. Tyagi and K. V. Rao (2017). Development of an inducible malesterility system in rice through pollen-specific expression of L-ornithinase (argE) gene of E. coli.
Plant Science 256: 139-147.
5. Srinath, T., V.D. Reddy and K.V. Rao (2017). Isolation and functional characterization of a
novel stress inducible promoter from pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan L Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ
Culture 128: 457–468
6. Moin, M., A. Bakshi, A. Saha, M. Udaya Kumar, A. R. Reddy, K. V. Rao, E. A. Siddiq and P.
B. Kirti (2016). Activation tagging in indica rice identifies ribosomal proteins as potential targets
for manipulation of water-use efficiency and abiotic stress tolerance in plants. Plant Cell &
Environment 39: 2440–2459.
7. Neeraja, C., D. Mayur, M. S. Reddy, K. V. Rao and V. D. Reddy (2016). De novo assembly of
leaf transcriptome in the medicinal plant Andrographis paniculata. Frontiers in Plant Science
7:1203.
8. Sunitha, M., T. Srinath, V.D. Reddy and K.V. Rao (2016). Pigeonpea hybrid-proline-rich protein
(CcHyPRP) confers biotic and abiotic stress tolerance in transgenic rice. Frontiers in Plant
Science 6: 1167.
9. Rai, AN, T. Srinath, K. V. Rao, Vinay Kumar and P. Suprasanna (2016). Brassica RNA binding
protein ERD4 is involved in conferring salt, drought tolerance and enhancing plant growth in
Arabidopsis. Plant Molecular Biology, 90:375–387.
10. Sunitha, P, C. Neeraja , B.S. Reddy, S. Prabhakar, A. Ravindernath,C.C. Giri, K.V. Rao and
V.D.Reddy (2016). Chemical profiling and anti-psoriatic activity of methanolic extract of
Andrographis nallamalayana J.L. Ellis. Natural Product Research, 30: 1256-1261
11. Shailendar Kumar, M., S. Srikiran Chakravarthy, P. R. Babu, K. V. Rao and V. D. Reddy
(2015).Classification of cytochrome P450s in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). Plant
Systematics and Evolution. 301: 211-216.
12. Rajender Goud, A., C. Neeraja, K.V. Rao and V.D. Reddy (2015). DNA barcoding and
haplotyping in different species of Andrographis. Biochemical Systematics and Ecology, 62: 9197.
13. Neeraja. C., P. Hari Krishna, C. Sudhakar Reddy, C. C Giri, K. V. Rao and V. D. Reddy (2015)
Distribution of Andrographis species in different districts of Andhra Pradesh. Proc. Natl.
Acad. Sci., India, Sect. B Biol. Sci. 85: 601-606.
14. Srinath, T., V.D. Reddy and K.V. Rao (2014). Ectopic expression of pigeonpea cold and drought
regulatory protein (CcCDR) in yeast and tobacco affords multiple abiotic stress tolerance. Plant
Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture. 119:489–499.
15. Srinath, T., V.D. Reddy and K.V. Rao (2014) Overexpression of pigeonpea stress-induced cold
and drought regulatory gene (CcCDR) confers drought, salt and cold tolerance in Arabidopsis.
Journal of Experimental Botany 65: 4769-4781.
16. Sunita, T., B. Dayakar, S. Vijaykumar, V. D. Reddy and K.V. Rao (2014) Cloning and expression of a synthetic gene encoding fusion-protein containing domains of Bt Cry1Ac and Allium
sativum lectin (ASAL) for enhanced insecticidal activity. Journal of Biotechnology 171: 71– 75.
17. Ramadevi R, S. Vijayakumar, K. V. Rao and V. D. Reddy (2014) Transgenic pearl millet male
fertility restorer line (ICMP451) and hybrid (ICMH451) expressing Brassica juncea
Nonexpressor of pathogenesis related genes 1 (BjNPR1) exhibit resistance to downy mildew
disease. PLoS ONE 9(3): e90839.
18. Chakravarthy, V. S. K., T. P. Reddy, V. D. Reddy and K. V. Rao (2014) Current status of
genetic engineering in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L): an assessment. Critical Reviews in
Biotechnology 34: 144–160.
19. Suresh Reddy, M., M.S. Kumar, K.V. Rao and V.D. Reddy (2014) Structural organization,
classification and phylogenetic relationship of cytochrome P450 genes in Ctrus cleemtina and
Citrus sinensis. Tree Genetics & Genomes 10: 399-409.
20. Ramadevi, R., K.V. Rao and V.D. Reddy (2014) Agrobacterium tumefaciens-mediated genetic
transformation and production of stable transgenic pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum L). In vitro
Cellular and Developmental Biology 50: 392-400.
21. Sailender Kumar, M., P.R. Babu, K.V. Rao and V. D. Reddy (2014). Organization and
classification of cytochrome P450 genes in castor (Ricinus communis L.). Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci.,
India, Sect. B Biol. Sci. 84:131-143.
22. Venu K, R. Srinivas, K. V. Rao and V. D. Reddy (2013) Engineered Pichia pastoris for
enhanced production of S-adenosylmethionine. AMB Express 3: 40
23. Chakravarthy, V.S.K., S. Vijayakumar, N. Hariprasad Rao, P. Sateesh Kumar, V. D. Reddy and
K.V. Rao (2013) Development of transgenic cotton lines expressing Allium sativum agglutinin
(ASAL) for enhanced resistance against major sap-sucking pests. PLoS ONE 8(9): e72542.
24. Vijaykumar, S., K. Muralidharan, V.D. Reddy, P.B. Kirti and K.V. Rao (2013).Transgenic
indica rice lines, expressing Brassica juncea Nonexpressor of pathogenesis related genes 1
(BjNPR1), exhibit enhanced resistance to major pathogens. Journal of Biotechnology,
166:114–121.
25. Babu, P. R, K. V. Rao and V. D. Reddy (2013). Structural organization and classification of
cytochrome P450 genes in flax (Linum usitatissimum L.). Gene 513:156-162.
26. Abhyankar, G, K.V. Rao and V.D. Reddy (2013). Genomic and metabolomic finger printing of
Phyllanthus amarus (Schumm&Thonn) hairy root clones. Annals of Phytomedicine 2: 74-88.
27. Osman, A.A., P. R.Babu, K. Venu, K.V. Rao and V.D. Reddy (2012). Prediction of substrate
binding site and elucidation of catalytic residue of a phytate from Bacillus sp. Enzyme Microb
Technol. 51:35–39.
28. Singh, B.U., K.V. Rao and H.C. Sharma (2012) Comparison of selection indices to identify
sorghum genotypes resistant to the spotted stem borer Chilo partellus (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae).
International Journal of Tropical Insect Science 31: 38-51.
29. Kalpana Panati, Sarvajeet Pal, K. V. Rao and Vudem D. Reddy (2012), Association of single
nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of PADI4 gene with rheumatoid arthritis (RA)in Indian
population. Genes Genet. Syst. 87: 191–196.
30. Tajne, S., S. Ramadevi, G. Rambabu, G. S. Neha, M. L. Ricardo, B. Dayakar, V.D. Reddy and
K.V. Rao (2012) Molecular modeling of Bt Cry1Ac (DI–DII)–ASAL (Allium sativum lectin)–
fusion protein and its interaction with aminopeptidase N(APN) receptor of Manduca sexta.
Journal of Molecular Graphics and Modelling 33: 61–76.
31. Sekhar, K., B. Priyanka, V. D. Reddy and K. V. Rao (2011). Metallothionein 1 (CcMT1) of
pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan, L) confers enhanced tolerance to copper and cadmium in
Escherichia coli and Arabidopsis thaliana. Journal of Environmental and Experimental
Botany. 72:131–139.
32. Singh, B.U., H. C. Sharma and K. V. Rao (2011). Mechanisms and genetic diversity for host
plant resistance to spotted stem borer, Chilo partellus in sorghum, Sorghum bicolor. Journal of
Applied Entomology 136: 386-400.
33. Swapna, L., R. Khurana, S. Vijaya Kumar, A. K. Tyagi and K. V. Rao (2011). Pollen-specific
expression of Oryza sativa indica pollen allergen gene (OSIPA) promoter in rice and
Arabidopsis transgenic systems. Molecular Biotechnology 48: 49–59.
34. Bharathi, Y., S. Vijaya Kumar, I.C.Pasalu, S.M. Balachandran, V.D. Reddy and K.V. Rao
(2011). Pyramided rice lines harbouring Allium sativum (asal) and Galanthus nivalis (gna)
lectin genes impart enhanced resistance against major sap-sucking pests. Journal of
Biotechnology, 152: 63–71.
35. Shesheer Kumar, M., K.V. Rao and V D. Reddy (2010). Analysis of Envelop 1 (E1) and
Hypervariable Region-1 (HVR-1) encoding sequences from Indian isolates of hepatitis C virus.
IUP Journal of Genetics & Evolution. Vol. 3:7-23.
36. Sekhar, K., B. Priyanka, V. D. Reddy and K. V. Rao (2010). Isolation and characterization of a
pigeonpea cyclophilin (CcCYP) gene, and its over-expression in Arabidopsis confers multiple
abiotic stress tolerance. Plant Cell and Environment 33: 1324–1338.
37. Gouri, A., P. Suprasanna, B.N. Pandey, K. Mishra, K.V. Rao and V.D. Reddy (2010). Hairy
root extract of Phyllanthus amarus induces apoptotic cell death in human breast cancer cells.
Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies. 11: 526-532.
38. Priyanka, B., K. Sekhar, T. Sunita, V. D. Reddy and K. V. Rao (2010). Characterization of
expressed sequence tags (ESTs) of pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan L.) and functional validation of
selected genes for abiotic stress tolerance in Arabidopsis thaliana. Molecular Genetics and
Genomics 283: 273-287.
39. Priyanka, B., K. Sekhar, V. D. Reddy and K. V. Rao (2010). Expression of pigeonpea hybridproline-rich protein encoding gene (CcHyPRP) in yeast and Arabidopsis affords multiple
abiotic stress tolerance. Plant Biotechnology Journal 8:76-87.
40. Rao, D E C S., K.V. Rao, T.P. Reddy and V.D. Reddy (2009). Molecular characterization,
physico-chemical properties, known and potential applications of phytases: An Overview.
Critical Reviews in Biotechnology 29: 182-198.
41. Reddy, V.A., K.Venu, D.E.C.S. Rao, K.V.Rao and V.D. Reddy (2009). Chimeric gene
construct coding for bi-functional enzyme endowed with endoglucanase and phytase activities.
Arch. Microbiol 191: 171-175.
42. Pavan, K.M., G. Abhyankar, K. V. Rao, V. D. Reddy and C. Subramanyam (2009). Salt stress
enhances daidzein production in hairy root cultures of Psoralea corylifolia L. (Fabaceae). Proc.
A P Akademi of Sci. 13: 35-49.
43. Bharathi, Y., S. Vijaya Kumar, I.C. Pasalu, V.D. Reddy and K.V. Rao (2009). Transgenic rice
endowed with enhanced resistance to major sap-sucking pests. Journal of Rice Research 2: 7486.
44. Venu K, K V. Rao, P.N.B.S. Srinivas, G. B. Reddy , V D. Reddy (2008) Structural and kinetic
properties of Bacillus subtilis S-adenosylmethionine synthetase expressed in Escherichia coli.
Biochimica et Biophysica Acta 1784: 1949–1958.
45. Bharathi, Y., S. Vijaya Kumar, I.C. Pasalu, V.D. Reddy and K.V. Rao (2008). Transgenic rice
expressing Allium sativum leaf agglutinin (ASAL) exhibits high-level resistance against major
sap sucking pests. BMC Plant Biology 8: 102.
46. Rao, D E C S., K.V. Rao and V.D. Reddy (2008). Cloning and expression of Bacillus phytase
gene (phy) in Escherichia coli and recovery of active enzyme from the inclusion bodies. J.
Applied Microbiology 105: 1128-1137.
47. Shesheer Kumar, M., K.V. Rao, C. M. Habeebullah and V D. Reddy (2008). Expression of
alternate reading frame protein (F1) of hepatitis C virus in E.coli and detection of antibodies for
F1 in Indian patients. Infection, Genetics and Evolution 8: 374-377.
48. Madhavi Lata, A., K. V. Rao, T.P. Reddy and V. D. Reddy (2006). Development of transgenic
pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L) R.Br.) plants resistant to downy mildew. Plant Cell
Reports 25: 927-935.
49. Mahalakshmi, S., G.S.S. Christopher, T.P.Reddy, K.V. Rao and V.D.Reddy (2006). Isolation
of a cDNA clone (PcSrp) encoding serine-rich protein from Porteresia coarctata, T and its
expression in yeast and finger millet (Eleusina coracana L) affording salt tolerance. Planta
224: 347-359.
50. Malathi, B., S.Ramesh, K.V.Rao and V.D.Reddy (2006). Agrobacterium-mediated genetic
transformation and production of semi looper resistant transgenic castor (Ricinus communis L).
Euphytica 147: 441-449.
51. Mahalakshmi, S., N.C.Krishna, K.V.Rao and V.D.Reddy (2006). Plant promoter prediction
tool and isolation of a promoter from Porteresia coarctata. Online Journal of Bioinformatics
10: 85-101.
52. Gauri, A., V.D. Reddy, K.V.Rao, V.V.S. Lakshmi, S. Prabhakar, M. Vairamani, B.S.
Thippeswamy and P.S. Bhattacharya (2005). Amplified fragment length polymorphism and
metabolomic profiles of hairy roots of Psoralea corylifolia, L. Phytochemistry 66: 2411- 2427.
53. Madhavi Lata, A., K. V. Rao and V. D. Reddy (2005). Production of transgenic plants resistant
to leaf blast disease in finger millet (Eleusine coracana (L) Gaertn.). Plant Science169:657667.
54. Munipally, S., K.V.Rao and V.D.Reddy (2005). In-silico functional analysis of HCV genome
encoded proteins. Bio Informatics In. 3: 37-45.
55. Nagadhara, D., S, Ramesh , I. C. Pasalu , Y. Kondala Rao , N. P. Sarma, V. D. Reddy, and K. V.
Rao (2004). Transgenic rice plants expressing snowdrop lectin gene (gna) exhibit high level
resistance to whitebacked planthopper (Sogatella furcifera). Theoretical and Applied Genetics
109: 1399-1405.
56. Ramesh, S., D, Nagadhara, I. C. Pasalu, A. Padma Kumari, N. P. Sarma, V. D. Reddy and K.
V. Rao (2004). Development of stem borer resistant transgenic parental lines involved in the
production of hybrid rice. Journal of Biotechnology 111: 131-141.
57. Ramesh, S., D. Nagadhara, V.D. Reddy and K.V. Rao (2004). Production of transgenic indica
rice resistant to yellow stem borer and sap-sucking insects, using super binary vectors of
Agrobacterium tumefaciens. Plant Science 166: 1077-1085.
58. Nagadhara, D., S. Ramesh, Y. Kondala Rao, I.C. Pasalu, N.V. Krishnaiah, N.P. Sarma, D.P.
Bown, J.A. Gatehouse, V.D. Reddy and K.V. Rao (2003). Transgenic indica rice resistant to
sap-sucking insects. Plant Biotechnology Journal. 1: 231-240.
59. Rao, K.V., and V.D. Reddy, (2002). Plants as bioreactors for producing vaccines. Andh. Prad.
Veter. J. 4: 7-10.
60. Rao, K.V., K.S .Rathore, T.K. Hodges, X. Fu, E. Stoger, D. Sudhakar, S. Williams, P.
Christou, M. Bharathi, D.P. Bown, J. Spence, A.M.R. Gatehouse and J.A. Gatehouse (1998).
Expression of snowdrop lectin (GNA) in transgenic rice plants confers resistance to rice brown
planthopper. Plant Journal 15: 469-477.
61. Rao, K.V., P. Suprasanna and G.M. Reddy (1997). Differential expression of esterase and
MDH isozymes during in vitro cultures in maize. Acta Physiologia Plantarum 19: 29-32.
62. Leszek A. Lyznik, K.V. Rao and Thomas K. Hodges (1996) FLP-mediated rearrangements of
FRT sites in the maize genome. Nucleic Acids Research 24: 3784-3789.
63. Hodges, T.K., L.A. Lyznik, K.V. Rao, H. Kononwicz, K.S. Rathore and R. Su (1996).
FLP/FRT mediated manipulation of transgenes in the plant genome. In: Proc. of Third Int.
Rice Genetics Symposium, pp. 207-221, IRRI, Manila, Philippines.
64. Rao, K.V., (1995). Transient gene expression in electroporated immature embryos of rice
(Oryza sativa, L.). Journal of Plant Physiology 147: 74-77.
65. Rao, K.V., Keerti S. Rathore and Thomas K. Hodges (1995). Evaluation of physical, chemical
and physiological parameters for electroporation-mediated gene delivery into rice protoplasts.
Transgenic Research 4: 361-368.
66. Leszek A. Lyznik, Lynne Hirayama, K.V.Rao, Andre Abad and Thomas K. Hodges (1995).
Heat-inducible expression of FLP gene in maize cells. Plant Journal. 8: 177-186.
67. Rao, K.V., K.S. Powell, K.S. Rathore, V.A. Hilder, J.A. Gatehouse and T.K. Hodges (1995)
Evaluation of snowdrop lectin gene for conferring insect resistance to rice. In: Proc. of Third
Int. Rice Genetic Symposium, IRRI, Manila, Philippines.
68. Suprasanna, P., K.V. Rao and G. M. Reddy (1994). Embryogenic callus in maize: genotypic
and amino acid effects. Cereal Research Communication 22: 79-82.
69. Suprasanna, P., K.V. Rao and G.M. Reddy (1991). Somatic embryogenesis and plant
regeneration in maize. Acta Horticulture 289: 265-266.
70. Reddy, V.D., P. Suprasanna, K.V. Rao, P.B. Kavi Kishor and G.M. Reddy (1991). Cell and
Tissue culture studies in rice, maize and triticale. Indian Review of Life Sciences. 11: 29-52.
71. Rao, K.V., P. Suprasanna and G.M. Reddy (1991). Immature glume calli and embryogene-sis.
Rice Biotech. Quart. Vol 6. 35-37.
72. Rao, K.V., P. Suprasanna and G.M. Reddy (1990). Biochemical changes in embryogenic and
non-embryogenic calli of Zea mays L. Plant Sci. 66: 127-130.
73. Rao, K.V., P. Suprasanna and G.M. Reddy (1990). Somatic embryogenesis from immature
glume calli of Zea mays, L. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology 28: 531-533.
74. Suprasanna, P., K.V. Rao and G.M. Reddy (1989). Hydroxylation pattern of certain
intermediates in anthocynin biosynthesis in maize. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology
27: 917-918.
75. Suprasanna, P., K.V. Rao and G.M. Reddy (1989). Genetically controlled anthocyanin
synthesis in callus cultures of Zea mays, L. Proceedings Indian. Academy of Science (Plant
Sci.) 99: 293-295.
76. Rao, K.V., P. Suprasanna and G.M. Reddy (1989). Enzyme and isozyme patterns in
embryogenic glume derived calli of Zea mays, L. Proceedings of Indian National Science
Academy (Part B). 55: 177-180.
77. Suprasanna, P., K.V. Rao and G.M. Reddy (1989). Effect of growth regulators on anthocy-anin
synthesis in maize endosperms cultured in vitro. Biologia Plantarum 3: 177-180.
78. Suprasanna, P., K.V. Rao and G.M. Reddy (1989). Effect of 2, 4-D analogues on maize callus
cultures. Current Science 58: 35-37.
79. Rao, K.V., P. Suprasanna and G.M. Reddy (1988). Biochemical characterization of colourinhibitor in maize anthocycanin biosynthesis. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology 26:
929-931.
80. Suprasanna, P., K.V. Rao and G.M. Reddy (1986). Plantlet regeneration from glume calli of
Zea mays, L. Theoretical and Applied Genetics 72: 120-122.
81. Rao, KV, Suprasanna, P and Reddy, GM (1986). Somatic embryogenesis in glume callus
cultures of maize. MGNL 60:64-65
SYMPOSIA PROCEEDINGS
82. A. N. Rai, K.V. Rao, Vinay Kumar and P. Suprasanna (2016) Early responsive to dehydration 4
(BjERD4): From hypothetical protein to being crucial in plant development and abiotic stress
tolerance. National seminar on plant genomics and biotechnology-challenges and opportunities
in 21st century. (Ed) K. C. Samal and G.R. Rout, pp.212-221.
83. S. Vijayakumar, Y. Bharati and K.V. Rao (2013). Strategies for enhancement of resistance in
rice to sucking pests through genetic engineering “International Dialogue on Perception and
Prospects of Designer Rice” (Ed) K. Muralidharan and E.A. Siddiq, pp.192-201.
84. K.V. Rao (2011). Genetic engineering of rice for resistance to sap-sucking pests. “Genomics
and Crop Improvement: Relevance and Reservations. (Ed) K. Muralidharan and EA Siddiq, pp.
271-280.
85. K.V. Rao and V.D.Reddy (2002). Plants as bioreactors for producing vaccines. International
workshop on “Biotechnological Interventions for dry land agriculture: opportunities and
constraints” Hyderabad.
86. K.V. Rao, K.S. Powell, K.S. Rathore, V.A. Hilder, J.A. Gatehouse and T.K. Hodges (1995).
Evaluation of snowdrop lectin gene for conferring insect resistance to rice. Third Int. Rice
Genetics Symposium, IRRI, Manila, Philippines.
87. T.K. Hodges, L.A. Lyznik, K.V. Rao, K.S. Rathore and H. Kononowicz (1995). FLP/FRT
mediated manipualtion of transgenes in the Plant genome. Third Int. Rice Genetics Symposium,
IRRI, Manila, Philippines.
88. J.A. Gatehouse, K.S. Powell, H. Edmonds, Ming Bo-Wang, A.M.R. Gatehouse, Donald
Boulter, K.V. Rao and T.K. Hodges (1995). Progress towards genetic engineering of rice for
resistance to Brown Plant hopper. Third Int. Rice Genetics Symposium, IRRI, Manila,
Philippines.
89. K.V. Rao, P. Suprasanna and G.M. Reddy (1987). Somatic embryogenesis and study of certain
enzymes in embryogenic calli of immature glumes of maize. Plant Cell and Tissue Culture of
Economically Important Plants. (Ed.). G.M. Reddy, Dept. of Genetics, Osmania University,
Hyderabad, pp: 235-240.
90. K.V. Rao, P. Suprasanna and G.M. Reddy (1986). Callus induction, plantlet regeneration and
gene action studies in anthocyanin synthesis in maize. “Gene Structure and Function in Higher
Plants” (Ed.) G.M. Reddy & E.H. Coe. Jr., Oxford and IBM Publ. New Delhi, pp.283-292
BOOKS
1. Insights on Global Challenges and Opportunities for the Century Ahead (2017) Eds: V.
Dashavantha Reddy, K. Venkateswara Rao & K. Rama Krishna (Pages 1-396) BS
Publications - ISBN: 978-93-5230-185-0
2. Pests and Pathogens: Management Strategies (2011) Eds: V. Dashavantha Reddy,
P.Nagaraja Rao & K.Venkateswara Rao; (Pages. 1-590) CRC Press – ISBN: 978-0-41566576-6
3. Pests and Pathogens: Management Strategies (2010) Eds: V. Dashavantha Reddy,
P.Nagaraja Rao & K.Venkateswara Rao (Pages. 1-590) BS Publications – ISBN: 978-817800-227-9.
BOOK CHAPTERS
1. Bharathi, Y., Reddy, T.P., Reddy, V.D. and Rao, K. V. (2010). Plant lectins and their
utilization for development of insect resistant transgenic crop plants. In: Reddy VD, Rao
PN and Rao KV (eds). Pests and Pathogens: Management Strategies. BS Publications. pp
457-489.
2. Ramadevi, G., Rao, K. V. and Reddy, V.D. (2010). Proteins and peptides for the
development of fungal resistant plants. In: Reddy, VD, Rao, PN and Rao, KV (eds). Pests
and Pathogens: Management Strategies. BS Publications. pp 387-459.
3. Reddy, V.D., Rao, K. V., Reddy, T.P. and Kishor P. B. K. (2008) Finger millet. In: Kole
C, Hall TC (eds) A compendium of Transgenic Crop Plants. Cereals and Forage Grasses.
John Wiley & Sons Ltd. Vol. 1:191-198.
4. Rao K.V. and Reddy V.D. (2005). Plants as Bioreactors for Producing Vaccines. In:Reddy
GP. and Janaki PS. (eds) Biotechnological Interventions for Dryland Agriculture
Opportunities and Constraints. BS Publications. pp 110-119.
PATENTS
1. Khareedu Venkateswara Rao, Bhyri Priyanka, Kambakam Sekhar and Vudem
Dashavantha Reddy (2008). A hybrid proline-rich protein gene and a method thereof.
Indian Complete Patent Application No. 1803/CHE/2008. (Published dated
2112-2012)
2. Khareedu Venkateswara Rao and vudem Dashavantha Reddy (2010). Poly
nucleotide, poly peptide sequences and methods thereof.
International PCT Application No. PCT/IB2010/055408; (Published; dated 12-04-2012)
Indian Complete Patent Application No. 2942/CHE/2010A (Published; dated 28-12-
2012)
MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL BODIES, SOCIETIES, Etc.
1. Plant Molecular Biology Association
2. International Association of Plant Tissue Culture
3. National Rice Biotechnology Network
4. Indian Science Congress Association
5. Society of Biological Chemists
6. Society of Cytologists and Geneticists
WORKSHOPS ORGANIZED
1. Andhra Pradesh Netherlands Biotechnology Programme (APNLBP) Sponsored Vth
Refresher Course on Plant Biotechnology, February 20 – March 12, 2006.
2. APNLBP Sponsored IVth Refresher Course on Plant Biotechnology, February 21 –
March 13, 2005.
3. APNLBP Sponsored IIIrd Refresher Course on Plant Biotechnology, September 13 –
October 3, 2004.
4. APNLBP Sponsored IInd Refresher Course on Plant Biotechnology, March 1 - 20, 2004.
5. APNLBP sponsored Ist Refresher course on Plant Biotechnology, July 11 – August 8,
2003.
6. National Workshop on “Basics of Recombinant DNA technology February 20 – March
2, 2002.
7. National Workshop on "Methods of rDNA technology” Sponsored by the Department of
Biotechnology, Government of India, February 20 - March 3, 2001.
8. National Workshop on "Methods of gene cloning” Sponsored by the Department of
Biotechnology, Government of India, January 20 - 31, 2000.
9. National Workshop on “Genetic transformation and production of transgenic plants”
December 7 - 16, 1998.
10. International Workshop on "Plant tissue culture and molecular biology” Sponsored by
the Kenya– Netherlands Biotechnology Programme November 3 – December 3, 1997.
11. National Workshop on "Advances in plant biotechnology" November 6 - 16, 1997.
SYMPOSIA/CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED IN INDIA AND ABROAD
1. National Conference on “Climate Change and Sustainable Development: Issues,
Challenges & Opportunities” Institute of Public Enterprises, Hyderabad, March 23-242017
2. National Conference on “Molecular insights in Genetics and Biotechnology-Emerging
Trends and Future Prospects, Department of Genetics and Biotechnology, Osmania
University, Hyderabad, February 27-28, 2017
3. 81st Anniversary General Meeting, Indian National Science Academy, Bhopal,
December 28-30, 2015
4. 85th Annual Session and symposium on Marine & Fresh Water Ecosystems: Role in
National Development, The national academy of Sciences, India, Bhubaneswar,
December 6-8, 2015.
5. Three day Science Academies lecture workshop on “Green revolution to gene
revolution”, Telangana University, Nizamabad, August 20-22, 2015.
6. National conference on Emerging Challenges and Opportunities in Biotic and Abiotic
Stress Management (ECOBASM-2014)" Hyderabad, December 13-14, 2014.
7. Hybrid rice and innovative technology for enhancing rice productivity, DuPont Pioneer,
Hyderabad, November 4-5, 2014
8. International symposium on “Rice Functional Genomics Sustaining Food & Nutritional
Security” New Delhi, November 20-23, 2013
9. South Asia TechCon Science & Technology, Dupont, Hyderabad, November 12, 2013.
10. National seminar on “Transgenic Crops- Technology of the Millennium” Sri Y. N.
College, Narsapur, Andhra Pradesh, June 29-30, 2013
11. National Conference on Strategies for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
towards Sustainable Development, Institute of Public Enterprises, Hyderabad, February
20-21, 2013.
12. International Conference on Biotechnology in Human Welfare, Kakatiya University,
Warangal, February 7-9, 2013.
13. International Conference on Global Meet of Biologists, Osmania University, Hyderabad,
December 26-28, 2012.
14. International Dialogue on Designer Rice for Future: Perception and Prospects, ICRISAT,
Hyderabad, July 9-10, 2012.
15. A.P. Science Congress on “Science, technology, education for prosperity”, Jawaharlal
Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, November 18-20, 2010.
16. National symposium on “Genomics and Crop Improvement: Relevance and
Reservations”, Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad, February 25-27,
2010.
17. International Seminar on “Plant Biotechnology and genomics towards a new green
revolution”, Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa, February 6-7, 2009.
18. National Conference on “Current trends in plant sciences”, Department of Botany,
Kakatiya University, Warangal, March 24-25, 2008.
19. APCOST sponsored National Seminar on “Living organisms in changing environment”,
Osmania University, Hyderabad, March 14-15, 2008.
20. National symposium on “Molecular Biology and Biotechnology: Perspectives, C.P.M.B.,
Osmania University, Hyderabad, November 16-17, 2007.
21. National Conference on “Emerging Trends and Future Challenges in Biotechnology”,
Department of Biotechnology, PES Institute of Technology, Bangalore, September 2223, 2006.
22. NMITLI brainstorming meeting on “Novel Approaches for Production of Hybrid Seeds
with Characteristics of Improved Insect resistance and Higher Yield”, CSIR, New Delhi,
August 10, 2006.
23. International Conference on “Biotechnology for Sustainable Agriculture & Agro
Industry”, Hyderabad, March 9-11, 2006.
24. Interactive Workshop on “Crop Biofortification for Alleviating Micronutrient
Malnutrition”, M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai, February 13-14, 2006.
25. International Symposium on “Frontiers in Genetics and Biotecnology-Retrospect and
Prospect”, Department of Genetics, Osmania University, January 8-10, 2006
26. National Conference on “Current Trends in Plant Sciences”, Kakatiya University,
Warangal, April 16-17, 2005.
27. Interactive Workshop on “Crop Biofortification for Alleviating Micronutrient
Malnutrition”, M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai, August 23-24, 2004.
28. “9th National Rice Biotechnology Network Meeting (NRBN)”, New Delhi, March 15 17, 2004.
29. National Colloquium on “Molecular Breeding and Shaping of Rice”, M.S. Swaminathan
Research Foundation, Chennai, March 12-13, 2004
30. National Symposium on “New opportunities and challenges for improving crop
productivity through biotechnology”, Society for Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology,
Department of Biotechnology & Molecular Biology, CCS Haryana Agricultural
University, Hisar, February 13-15, 2002.
31. “70th Annual meeting of Society of Biological Chemists (India)”, Department of
Biochemistry, Osmania University, Hyderabad, December 27-29, 2001.
32. “8th National Rice Biotechnology Network Meeting (NRBN)”, Aurangabad, October 2125, 2001.
33. Workshop on “Current status of genetic transformation research in dryland crops”,
Andhra Pradesh-Netherlands Biotechnology Programme, Biotechnology Unit, Institute of
Public Enterprise, Osmania University Campus, Hyderabad, July 17, 2001.
34. Workshop on “Biotechnological interventions for the improvement of vegetable crops”,
Andhra Pradesh-Netherlands Biotechnology Programme, Biotechnology Unit, Institute of
Public Enterprise, Osmania University, Hyderabad, July 11-12, 2001.
35. Workshop on “Biotechnological interventions for abiotic stress management in rainfed
crops”, CRIDA, Hyderabad, July 11-13, 2000.
36. National Workshop on “Plant Molecular Biology”, Madurai Kamaraj University,
Madurai, March 27-28, 2000.
37. General Meeting of the International Program on “Rice Biotechnology”, Phuket,
Thailand, September 20-24, 1999.
38. Sixth International Symposium on “Rice Molecular Biology”, Shanghai, October 31November 1, 1998.
39. “Appropriate and sustainable use of rice genetically engineered with toxin genes from
Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt)”: A workshop for entomologists and plant molecular
biologists, IRRI, Philippines, November 24- December 5,1997.
40. Fifth International Congress on “Plant Molecular Biology”, Singapore, September 21- 27,
1997.
41. “International Program on Rice Biotechnology”, Malacca, Malaysia, September 15-19,
1997.
42. “Fifth Annual Meeting National Rice Biotechnology Network”, New Delhi, November
12-16, 1996.
43. “Third International Rice Genetics Symposium”, IRRI, Manila, Philippines, October 1620, 1995.
44. “Joint Annual meeting of American Society of Plant Physiologists and Canadian Society
of Plant Physiologists”, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A., July 31-August 4,1993.
45. “Training course in Plant Tissue Culture and Genetic Engineering Techniques”, Bhabha
Atomic Research Centre, Bombay, India, March 30-April 21, 1991.
46. National Symposium on “Recent Advances in Rice Genetics and Tissue Culture”,
Osmania University, Hyderabad, March 7-9, 1991.
47. National Symposium on “Recent Trends in Genetics”, Osmania University, Hyderabad,
March 28-30, 1988.
48. National Symposium on “Recent Advances in Plant Cell and Tissue Culture of
Economically Important Plants”, Dept. of Genetics, Osmania University, Hyderabad, July
24-26, 1986.
49. National Symposium on “Cytogenetics Research: Achievements and Relevance”,
Organised by Indian Society of Genetics & Plant Breeding, Dept. of Genetics, Osmania
University, Hyderabad, August 5-8, 1985.
50. National Symposium on “Advances in Science & Technology in the Indian Context”,
Hyderabad, April 14-16, 1985.
51. National Consultation on “Maize Genetics”, University of Hyderabad, April 9, 1985.
52. Workshop on “Plant Molecular Biology”, National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, India,
January 21-25, 1985.
53. “XV International Congress of Genetics”, New Delhi, India, December 12-21, 1983.
International Symposium on “Gene Structure and Function in Higher Plants”, Osmania
University, Hyderabad, India, December 7-9, 1983.
COUNTRIES VISITED
U.S.A., U.K., China, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Thailand, Philippines, etc.