Dr. Darisi Venkata Sudhakar Rao

Research Scientist
Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, India


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Horticultural Science from Indian Agricultural Research Institute, India

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Area of Interest:

Plant and Soil Sciences
Plant Breeding
Plant Genetics
Plant Biotechnology
Horticulture

Selected Publications

  1. Rao, D.V.S. and K.P.G. Rao, 2009. Effect of controlled atmosphere conditions and pre-treatments on ripening behaviour and quality of mangoes stored at low temperature. J. Food Sci. Technol., 46: 300-306.
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  2. Niranjana, P., R.K.P. Gopalakrishna, R.D.V. Sudhakar and B. Madhusudhan, 2009. Effect of controlled atmosphere storage (CAS) on antioxidant enzymes and DPPH-radical scavenging activity of mango (Mangifera indica L.) cv. Alphonso. Afr. J. Food Agric. Nutr. Develop., 9: 779-792.
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  3. Niranjana, P., K.P.G. Rao, D.V.S. Rao and B. Madhusudhan, 2009. Effect of pre-cooling and heat treatment on antioxidant enzymes profile of mango and banana. Afr. J. Food Agric. Nutr. Develop., 9: 1210-1225.
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  4. Rao, D.V.S. and K.P.G. Rao, 2008. Controlled atmosphere storage of mango cultivars alphonso and banganpalli) to extend storage-life and maintain quality. J. Horticultural Sci. Biotechnol., 83: 351-359.

  5. Chauhan, O.P., P.S. Raju, D.K. Dasgupta, R. Shylaja, R. Sudhakar and A.S. Bawa, 2006. Modified/controlled atmosphere storage of minimally processed mango slices (var. Arka anmol). Am. J. Food Technol., 1: 105-116.
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  6. Singh, S.P. and D.V.S. Rao, 2005. Quality assurance of papaya by shrink film wrapping during storage and ripening. J. Food Sci. Technol., 42: 523-525.

  7. Singh, S.P. and D.V.S. Rao, 2005. Effect of modified atmosphere packaging on the alleviation of chilling injury and dietary antioxidants levels in Solo papaya during cold storage. Eur. J. Horticultural Sci., 70: 246-252.

  8. Nakamura, N., D.V. Sudhakar Rao, T. Shilina and Y. Nawa, 2004. Respiration properties of tree-ripe mango under CA condition. Japan Agric. Res. Q., 38: 221-226.
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  9. Prasad, M.S., S.P. Singh, D.V.S. Rao and Sangama, 2003. Physiological response of cut carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus) subsequent to long term low temperature storage. J. Plant Sci. Res., 19: 33-35.

  10. Nakamura, N., D.V.S. Rao, T. Shilina and Y. Nawa, 2003. Effects of temperature and gas composition on respiratory behaviour of tree-ripe Irwin mango. Acta Hort., 600: 425-429.
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  11. Nakamura, N., S.R.D. Venkata, S. Takeo and N. Yoshihiko, 2002. Respiration properties of tree-ripe mango fruit under CA condition. J. Japan Assoc. Food Preserv. Scientists, 28: 111-117.
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  12. Rao, D.V.S. and K.P.G. Rao, 2001. Individual shrink wrapping of fruits and vegetables. Packag. India, 34: 27-32.

  13. Nanda, S. D.V.S. Rao and S. Krishnamurthy, 2001. Effects of shrink film wrapping and storage temperature on the shelf life and quality of pomegranate fruits cv. Ganesh. Postharvest Biol. Technol., 22: 61-69.
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  14. Krishnamurthy, S. and D.V.S. Rao, 2001. Status of post-harvest management of fruits. Indian J. Hortic., 58: 152-163.

  15. Vishnu Prasanna, K.N., D.V.S. Rao and S. Krishnamurthy, 2000. Effect of storage temperature on ripening and quality of custard apple (Annona squamosa L.) fruits. J. Hortic. Sci. Biotechnol., 75: 546-550.
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  16. Sudhakar, D.V. and S.B. Maini, 2000. Isolation and characterization of mango peel pectins. J. Food Process. Preserv., 24: 209-227.
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  17. Rao, D.V. S., K.P.G. Rao and S. Krishnamurthy, 2000. Extension of shelf life of cucumber by modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) and shrink wrapping. Indian Food Packer, 54: 65-71.

  18. Sudhakar, D.V. and S.B. Maini, 1999. Mango peel pectins: A boon for mango processing industry. Indian Horticulrure, 44: 28-29.

  19. Rao, D.V.S. and S.B. Maini, 1999. Manufacture of pectins from mango peels. Beverage Food World, 26: 17-18.

  20. Krishnamurthy, S. and D.V.S. Rao, 1998. Research and developments in modified atmosphere packaging and controlled atmosphere storage of fruits and vegetables. Beverage Food World, 25: 11-13.

  21. Sudhakar, D.V. and S.B. Maini, 1997. Status of sulphite during storage of mango pulp. Indian Food Packer, 51: 14-21.

  22. Sudhakar, D.V. and S.B. Maini, 1995. Pectins from fruit processing waste-A review. Indian Food Packer, 49: 39-56.

  23. Sudhakar, D.V. and S.B. Maini, 1994. Stability of carotenoids during storage of mangopulp. J. Food Sci. Technol., 31: 228-230.