Dr. Govindappa  Melappa
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Dr. Govindappa Melappa

Associate Professor
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, India


Highest Degree
PostDoc. in Genetic Engineering from University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA

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Area of Interest:

Plant and Soil Sciences
100%
Plant Fungal Diseases
62%
Phytopathology
90%
Nanoparticles
75%
Biotechnology
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
4
Articles
81
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Quezada, E.H., G.X. García, M.K. Arthikala, G. Melappa, M. Lara and K. Nanjareddy, 2019. Cysteine-rich receptor-like kinase gene family identification in the phaseolus genome and comparative analysis of their expression profiles specific to mycorrhizal and rhizobial symbiosis. Genes, Vol. 10. 10.3390/genes10010059.
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  2. Melappa, G., C.B. Shilpashree, Channabasava and B. Prakash, 2017. In vitro antimitotic, antiproliferative and gc-ms studies on the methanolic extract of endophytic fungi, Penicillium species of Tabebuia argentea Bur & K. Sch. Farmacia, 65: 301-309.
  3. Lokesh, S., R.B. Vinay, K.S. Nagesh and M. Govindappa, 2017. First report of leaf blight of Bakul (Mimusops elengi Linn) caused by Pestalotiopsis clavispora (G.F. Atk.) steyaert in India. J. Plant Physiol. Pathol., Vol. 5. 10.4172/2329-955X.1000160.
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  4. Dinakar, M.S. and M. Govindappa, 2017. In vitro assay of antimitotic and apoptotic effect of low molecular weight proteins. Int. J. Innov. Res. Sci. Eng. Technol., 6: 10898-10905.
  5. Vinay, B.R., M. Uzma, M. Govindappa, R.A. Vasantha and S. Lokesh, 2016. Screening and identification of polyurethane (PU) and low density polyethylene (LDPE) degrading soil fungi isolated from solid waste. Int. J. Curr. Res., 8: 34743-34763.
  6. Sadananda, T.S., M. Govindappa, Y.L. Ramachandra, C.P. Chandrappa and T. Umashankar, 2016. In vitro apoptotic activity of endophytic fungal lectin isolated from endophyte, Aspergillus flavus of Viscum album on human breast adenocarcinoma cell line (MCF-7). Metabolomics, Vol. 6. 10.4172/2153-0769.1000162.
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  7. Raghavendra, V.B., N.K. Sugnanachar, M. Govindappa and L. Siddalingaiah, 2016. First report of leaf spot Caused by Cercospora apii Fresen of Tabebuia argentea in India. Int. J. Adv. Res. Biol. Sci., 3: 203-205.
  8. Mahabaleshwara, K., N. Chandrasekhar and M. Govindappa, 2016. Phytochemical Investigations of methanol leaf extracts of Randia spinosa using column chromatography, HPTLC and GC-MS. Nat. Prod. Chem. Res., Vol. 4. 10.4172/ 2329-6836.1000 202.
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  9. Govindappa, M., H. Farheen, C.P. Chandrappa, R.V. Rai and V.B. Raghavendra, 2016. Mycosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using extract of endophytic fungi, Penicillium species of Glycosmis mauritiana and its antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and tyrokinase inhibitory activity. Adv. Nat. Sci.: Nanosci. Nanotechnol., Vol. 7. .
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  10. Chandrappa, C.P., M. Govindappa, N. Chandrasekhar, S. Sonia, S. Ooha, R. Channabasava and C.P. Ramesh, 2016. Mycosynthesis of silver nanoparticles by Alternaria sp isolated from bark part of Calophyllum apetalum. Indo Am. J. Pharm. Res., 6: 6485-6489.
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  11. Chandrappa, C.P., M. Govindappa, N. Chandrasekhar, S. Sarkar, S. Ooha, R. Channabasava and C.P. Ramesh, 2016. Biogenesis of silver nanoparticles by Penicillium sp of Calophyllum apetalum willd and their characterization. World J. Pharm. Res., 5: 1871-1880.
  12. Chandrappa, C.P., M. Govindappa, N. Chandrasekhar, S. Sarkar and S. Ooha et al., 2016. Calophyllum apetalum interceded blend of silver nanoparticles and their microbial impact. Indian J. Nano Sci., 4: 1-7.
  13. Chandrappa, C.P., M. Govindappa, N. Chandrasekar, S. Sarkar, S. Ooha and R. Channabasava, 2016. Endophytic synthesis of silver chloride nanoparticles from Penicillium sp. of Calophyllum apetalum. Adv. Nat. Sci.: Nanosci. Nanotechnol., Vol. 7. .
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  14. Umashankar, T., M. Govindappa, Y.L. Ramachandra, C.P. Chandrappa, S. Padmalatha Rai and R. Channabasava, 2015. Isolation, purification and in vitro cytotoxicity activities of coumarin isolated from endophytic fungi, Alternaria species of Crotalaria pallida. Indo Am. J. Phamaceut. Res., 5: 926-936.
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  15. Umashankar, T., M. Govindappa, Y.L. Ramachandra and R. Channabasava, 2015. Isolation and purification of p-coumaric acid from endophytic fungi, Alternaria species of Crotalaria pallid and in vitro cytotoxicity. Int. J. Biol. Pharm. Res., 6: 96-104.
  16. Umashankar, T., M. Govindappa, R.Y. Lakshmikantha, S. Padmalatha Rai and Channabasava, 2015. Isolation and characterization of coumarin isolated from endophyte, Alternaria species -1 of Crotalaria pallida and its apoptotic action on HeLa cancer cell line. Metabolomics, Vol. 5. 10.4172/2153-0769.1000158.
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  17. Melappa, G., A. Roshan, C. Nithi, T.S. Mohummed, Y.L. Ramachandra and C.C. Poojari, 2015. Phytochemical analysis and in vitro antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and cytotoxicity activities of wood rotting fungi, Trametes ochracea. Pharmacogn. J., 7: 136-146.
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  18. Kulkarni, A., M. Govindappa, C.P. Chandrappa, Y.L. Ramachandra and S.K. Prasad, 2015. GC-MS analysis of methanol extract of Cassia fistula and its in vitro anticancer activity on human prostate cancer cell line. Indo Am. J. Phamaceut. Res., 5: 937-944.
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  19. Kulkarni, A., M. Govindappa, C.P. Chandrappa, Y.L. Ramachandra and P.S. Koka, 2015. Phytochemical analysis of Cassia fistula and its in vitro antimicrobial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. Adv. Med. Plant Res., 3: 8-17.
  20. Govindappa, M.C., C.P. Chandrappa and T. Umashankar, 2015. GC-MS study of two column fractions from methanol extracts of Loranthus micranthus and their in vivo antidiabetic activity on alloxan induced diabetic rats. J. Diabetes Metab., Vol. 6. 10.4172/2155-6156.1000536.
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  21. Govindappa, M., T.S. Sadananda, Channabasava, Y.L. Ramachandra, C.P. Chandrappa, R.S. Padmalatha and S.K. Prasad, 2015. In vitro and in vivo antidiabetic activity of lectin (N-acetyl-galactosamine, 64 kDa) isolated from endophytic fungi, Alternaria species from Viscum album on alloxan induced diabetic rats. Integr. Obesity Diabetes, 1: 11-19.
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  22. Govindappa, M., K. Hemmanur, S. Nithin, C.C. Poojari, G. Bhat and K. Channabasava, 2015. In vitro anti-HIV activity of partially purified coumarin(s) isolated from fungal endophyte, Alternaria species of Calophyllum inophyllum. Pharmacol. Pharm., 6: 321-328.
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  23. Govindappa, M., C. Naik, B. Prakash and Channabasava, 2015. Anticoagulant activity of partially purified coumarin(s) extracts of Sonchus oleraceus. Adv. Med. Plant Res., 3: 87-91.
  24. Govindappa, M., B. Shruthi, S.N. Murthy, S. Shwetha, R.V. Akshatha, Channabasava and V. Ravishankar Rai, 2015. First report of capsaicin and its derivatives produced by endophytic fungi (Aspergillus niger, Alternaria sp. and Penicillium sp.) isolated from Capsicum annuum. Plant Sci. Feed, 5: 17-21.
  25. Govindappa, M., 2015. A review on role of plant(s) extracts and its phytochemicals for the management of diabetes. J. Diabetes Metab., Vol. 6. 10.4172/2155-6156.1000565.
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  26. Dinakar, S.M. and M. Govindappa, 2015. Pharmacology of low molecular weight proteins in cancer: A review. Plant Sci. Feed, 5: 22-28.
  27. Channabasava, G. Melappa and C. Naik, 2015. Determination of phytochemicals by GC-MS in two fractions (17 and 21) of methanol extract of Loranthus micranthus and their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity. Nat. Prod. J., 5: 158-175.
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  28. Yogananda, B.S., T.S. Sadananda, M. Govindappa and N.V.A. Kumar, 2014. Bioelectricity generation from urban waste water using a microbial fuel cell by different bacterial species. Anusandhana J. Sci. Eng. Manage., 3: 41-46.
  29. Umashankar, T., M. Govindappa and Y.L. Ramachandra, 2014. In vitro antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of partially purified coumarins from fungal endophytes of Crotalaria pallid. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. Applied Sci., 3: 58-72.
  30. Sadananda, T.S., M. Govindappa, G.V. Dutt, B. Bhat, P. Baishya and C.P. Chandrappa, 2014. Isolation and characterization of antiviral and ribosome inactivating protein from the endophytic fungi Alternaria sp from Viscum album using MADLI-TOF-MS and their antibacterial activity. Drug Invent. Today, 6: 105-112.
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  31. Sadananda, T.S., M. Govindappa and Y.L. Ramachandra, 2014. In vitro antioxidant activity of lectin from different endophytic fungi of Viscum album L. Br. J. Pharm. Res., 4: 626-643.
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  32. Govindappa, M., V.R. Rai and S. Lokesh, 2014. Induction of resistance against Cercospora leaf spot in safflower by seed treatment with plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria. Arch. Phytopathol. Plant Protect., 47: 2479-2492.
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  33. Govindappa, M., S. Prathap, V. Vinay and R. Channabasava, 2014. Chemical composition of methanol extract of endophytic fungi, Alternaria sp. of Tebebuia argentea and their antimicrobial and antioxidant activity. Int. J. Biol. Pharmaceut. Res., 5: 861-869.
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  34. Govindappa, M., R. Channabasava, T.S. Sadananda, C.P. Chandrappa and T. Umashankar, 2014. Identification of bioactive metabolites by GC-MS from an endophytic fungus, Alternaria alternate from Tabebuia argentea and their in vitro cytotoxic activity. Int. J. Biol. Pharm. Res., 5: 527-534.
  35. Channabasava, M. Govindappa, T.S. Sadananda and C.P. Chandrappa, 2014. Phytochemical analysis of Loranthus micranthus extracts and their in vitro antioxidant and antibacterial activities. J. Biol. Active Compounds Nat., 4: 303-315.
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  36. Channabasava, M. Govindappa, C.P. Chandrappa and T.S. Sadananda, 2014. In vitro antidiabetic activity of three fractions of methanol extracts of Loranthus micranthus, identification of phytoconstituents by GC-MS and possible mechanism identified by GEMDOCK method. Asian J. Biomed. Pharm. Sci., 4: 34-41.
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  37. Channabasava and M. Govindappa, 2014. First report of anticancer agent, lapachol producing endophyte, Aspergillus niger of Tabebuia argentea and its in vitro cytotoxicity assays. Bangladesh J. Pharmacol., 9: 129-139.
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  38. Chandrappa, C.P., M. Govindappa, N.V.A. Kumar, R. Channabasava, T.S. Sadananda and P. Sharanappa, 2014. In vitro anticancer activity of quercetin isolated from Carmona retusa(Vahl.) Masam on human Hepatoma cell line (HepG2). J. Pharm. Biol. Sci., 9: 85-91.
  39. Chandrappa, C.P., M. Govindappa, N.V.A. Kumar, R. Channabasava, N. Chandrasekhar, T. Umashankar and K. Mahabaleswar, 2014. Identification and separation of quercetin from ethanol extract of Carmona retusa by thin layer chromatography and high performance liquid chromatography with diode array detection. World J. Pharm. Pharm. Sci., 3: 2020-2029.
  40. Sadananda, T.S., M. Govindappa and Y.L. Ramachandra, 2013. Isolation and characterization of D- isolation and characterization of D-galactose, Nacetylgalactosamine, fructose, maltose specific lectin from eight different endophytic fungi of Viscum album L. Asian J. Biomed. Pharm. Sci., 3: 11-20.
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  41. Sadananda, T.S., M. Govindappa and Y.L. Ramachandra, 2013. Evaluation of cytotoxic activities of endophytic fungal lectin from Viscum album using in vitro model systems. Int. J. Comprehensive Pharm., 8: 1-9.
  42. Sadananda, T.S., M. Govindappa and Y.L. Ramachandra, 2013. Antibacterial activity of Viscum album endophytic fungal lectin. Int. J. Biol. Pharm. Res., 4: 1033-1042.
  43. Ranganatha, S., S.D. Shruthi, M. Govindappa and Y.L. Ramachandra, 2013. In silico studies of NF-êB protein as anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory target. J. Comput. Methods Mol. Des., 3: 26-33.
  44. Ranganatha, S., P. Singh, S.D. Shruthi, M. Govindappa and Y.L. Ramachandra, 2013. In silico proteomics of NF-kB protein from different mammals. J. Comput. Methods Mol. Des., 3: 32-63.
  45. Jena, I., Sadiqa and M. Govindappa, 2013. Tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs) from Aspergillus flavus-a new dimention for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Int. J. Innov. Res. Dev., 2: 159-165.
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  46. Govindappa, M., T. Umashankar, Y.L. Ramachandra and C.C.J. Chen, 2013. In vitro anti-HIV properties of coumarins from Crotalaria pallid Aiton. Biochem.: Indian J., 7: 114-121.
  47. Govindappa, M., Channabasava, S. Kumar and K.C. Pushpalatha, 2013. In vitro antioxidant activity and phytochemical screening of crude endophytic extracts of Tabebuia argentea. Am. J. Plant Sci., 8: 1641-1652.
  48. Channabasava, M. Govindappa and T.S. Sadananda, 2013. In vitro anti-diabetic activity of parasitic plant, Dendrophthoe falcate (L.f) Ettingsh. Nat. Prod.: Indian J., 9: 311-318.
  49. Channabasava and M. Govindappa, 2013. In vitro anti-inflammatory activities of Loranthus micranthus (Linn.) parasitic on Azadirachta indica. Int. J. Scient. Eng. Res., 4: 882-893.
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  50. Chandrappa, C.P., R. Anitha, P. Jyothi, K. Rajalakshmi, H.S. Mahammadi, M. Govindappa and P. Sharanappa, 2013. Phytochemical analysis and antibacterial activity of endophytes of Embelia tsjeriam cottam Linn. Int. J. Pharm. Biol. Sci., 3: 467-473.
  51. Chandrappa, C.P., M. Govindappa, N.V.A. Kumar, R. Channabasava, N. Chandrasekhar and T. Umashankar, 2013. Evaluation of in vitro antioxidant activity of ethanol extract of Carmona retusa (Vahl.) Masam. Int. J. Scient. Eng. Res., 4: 861-876.
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  52. Chandrappa, C.P., M. Govindappa, N.V.A. Kumar and R. Channabasava, 2013. In vitro anti-inflammatory activity of Carmona retusa (Vahl.). World J. Pharm. Pharm. Sci., 2: 3991-3997.
  53. Chandrappa, C. P., M. Govindappa and A.N. Kumar, 2013. In vitro antimitotic, antiproliferative and DNA fragmentation assay of ethanol extract of Carmona retusa (Vahl.) Masam. Applied Cell Biol., 2: 52-57.
  54. Bhat, S.V., B.R. Swathi, M. Rosy and M. Govindappa, 2013. Isolation and characterization of glucose oxidase (GOD) from Aspergillus flavus and Penecillium sp. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. Applied Sci., 2: 153-161.
  55. Shruthi, D.P., K.E. Sunith, E.H. Kumari, M. Govindappa and K.G. Siddalingeshwara, 2012. Phytochemical screening, antioxidant and anti inflammatory activity of different extracts from leaf, stem and bark of Tectona grandis. Int. J. Res. Pharmacol. Pharmacother., 1: 140-146.
  56. Santoyo, G., M.D.C. Orozco-Modqueda and M. Govindappa, 2012. Mechanisms of biocontrol and plant growth-promoting activity in soil bacterial species of Bacillus and Pseudomonas: A review. Biocontrol Sci. Technol., 22: 855-872.
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  57. Martinez-Absalon, S.C., M.D.C. Orozco-Mosqueda, M.M. Martinez-Pacheco, R. Farias-Rodriguez, M. Govindappa and G. Santoyo, 2012. Isolation and molecular characterization of a novel strain of Bacillus with antifungal activity from the sorghum rhizosphere. Genet. Mol. Res., 11: 2665-2673.
  58. Chandrappa, C.P., M. Govindappa and N.V.A. Kumar, 2012. Phytochemical screening and antibacterial property of Carmona retusa (VAHL.) masam. Int. J. Pharm. Med. Biol. Sci., 1: 91-98.
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  59. Sadananda, T.S., R. Nirupama, K. Chaithra, M. Govindappa, C.P. Chandrappa and B.V. Raghavendra, 2011. Antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of endophytes from Tabebuia argentea and identification of anticancer agent (lapachol). J. Med. Plants Res., 5: 3643-3652.
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  60. Govindappa, M., V.R. Rai and S. Lokesh, 2011. Screening of Pseudomonas fluorescens isolates for biological control of Macrophomina phaseolina root-rot of safflower. Afr. J. Agric. Res., 6: 6256-6266.
  61. Govindappa, M., V.R. Rai and S. Lokesh, 2011. In vitro and in vivo responses of different treating agents against wilt disease of safflower. J. Cereals Oilseeds, 2: 16-25.
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  62. Govindappa, M., T.S. Sadananda, R. Channabasava, M.K. Jeevitha, K.S. Pooja and V.B. Raghavendra, 2011. Antimicrobial, antioxidant activity and phytochemical screening of Tecoma stans (L.) Juss. Ex Kunth. J. Phytol., 3: 68-76.
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  63. Govindappa, M., T.S. Sadananda, R. Channabasava and B.V. Raghavendra, 2011. In vitro anti-inflammatory, lipoxygenase, xanthine oxidase and acetycholinesterase inhibitory activity of Tecoma stans (L.) juss. ex Kunth. Int. J. Pharma Bio Sci., 2: 275-285.
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  64. Govindappa, M., S.N. Sravya, M.N. Poojashri, T.S. Sadananda and C.P. Chandrappa, 2011. Antimicrobial, antioxidant and in vitro anti-inflammatory activity of ethanol and active phytochemical screening of Wedelia trilobata (L.) Hitchc. J. Pharmacogn. Phytother., 3: 41-53.
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  65. Govindappa, M., S.N. Sravya, M.N. Poojashri, G. Santoyo and T.S. Sadananda et al., 2011. Antimicrobial, antioxidant and in vitro anti-inflammatory activity of water extract of Wedelia trilobata. J. Med. Plant Res., 5: 5718-5729.
  66. Govindappa, M., S. Umesh and S. Lokesh, 2011. Adathoda vasica leaf extract induces resistance in rice against bacterial leaf blight disease (Xanthomonas oryzae pv. Oryzae). Int. J. Plant Physiol. Biochem., 3: 6-14.
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  67. Govindappa, M., R. Channabasava, D.V. Sowmya, J. Meenakshi, M.R. Shreevidya, A. Lavanya and T.S. Sadananda, 2011. Phytochemical screening, antimicrobial and in vitro anti-inflammatory activity of endophytic extracts from Loranthus sp. Pharmacogn. J., 3: 82-90.
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  68. Govindappa, M., N.V. Anil Kumar and G. Santoyo, 2011. Crotalaria pallida extracts as a putative HIV-protease inhibitors. J. Res. Biol., 4: 285-291.
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  69. Govindappa, M., N. Bharath, H.B. Shruthi, T.S. Sadananda, C.P. Chandrappa and P. Sharanappa, 2011. Antimicrobial, antioxidant and in vitro anti-inflammatory activity and phytochemical screening of Crotalaria pallid Aiton. Afr. J. Pharm. Pharmacol., 5: 2359-2371.
  70. Govindappa, M., N. Bharath and H.B. Shruthi, 2011. In vitro antioxidant activity and phytochemical screening of endophytic extracts of Crotalaria pallid. Free Radic. Antioxidants, 1: 40-47.
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  71. Chandrappa, C.P., C.B. Shilpashree, M.R. Karthik, M. Govindappa and T.S. Sadananda, 2011. Antibacterial and antioxidant activities of Adiantum pedatum. J. Phytol., 3: 26-32.
  72. Govindappa, M., S. Lokesh, V.R. Rai, V.R. Naik and S.G. Raju, 2010. Induction of systemic resistance and management of safflower Macrophomina phaseolina root-rot disease by biocontrol agents. Arch. Phytopathol. Plant Protect., 43: 26-40.
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  73. Vinay, B.R., J. Sudisha, N. Sunayana, S. Lokesh, M. Govindappa and T.V. Kumar, 2008. First report of Colletotrichum dematium on Pongamia pinnata in India. Plant Health Progr., 2: 78-79.
  74. Lokesh, S., M. Govindappa, V.B. Raghavendra and J. Sudisha, 2008. First report on the flower-rot of Crossandra infundibuliformis, a commercial flower crop in India. J. Gen. Plant Pathol., 74: 338-340.
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  75. Raghavendra, V.B., S. Lokesh, M. Govindappa and T.V. Kumar, 2007. Dravya-As an organic agent for the management of seed-borne fungi of sorghum and its role in the induction of defense enzymes. Pestic. Biochem. Physiol., 89: 190-197.
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  76. Raghavendra, V.B., N. Sunayana, M. Govindappa, A.J.M. Prasad, S.T. Girish and S. Lokesh, 2007. First report of Fusarium oxysporum causing Fusarium wilt on Thuja orientalis in India. Aust. Plant Dis. Notes, 2: 87-88.
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  77. Lokesh, S., B. Bharath, V.B. Raghavendra and M. Govindappa, 2007. Importance of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria in enhancing the seed germination and growth of watermelon attacked by fungal pathogens. Acta Agronomica Hungarica, 55: 243-249.
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  78. Raghavendra, V.B., S. Lokesh, S.T. Girish, M. Govindappa and H.S. Prakash, 2006. Antifungal activity of aqueous extract of safed musli against seed mycoflora of some crop species. Am.-Eurasian J. Agric. Environ. Sci., 1: 86-90.
  79. Girish, K.S., K.D. Machiah, S. Ushanandini, K.H. Kumar and S. Nagaraju et al., 2006. Antimicrobial properties of a non‐toxic glycoprotein (WSG) from Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha). J. Basic Microbiol., 46: 365-374.
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  80. Govindappa, M., S. Lokesh and V.R. Rai, 2005. A new stem‐splitting symptom in safflower caused by Macrophomina phaseolina. J. Phytopathol., 153: 560-561.
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  81. Govindappa, M., V.R. Rai and S. Lokesh, 2004. Evaluation of some fungicides and bioagents against mycoflora and some diseases of safflower. J. Basic Applied Mycol., 2: 7-11.