Dr. Chandra Shekhar Prabhakar

Assistant Professor
Bihar Agricultural University, India

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Entomology from CSK Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University, India

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https://livedna.org/91.17508

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Area of Interest:

Plant and Soil Sciences
Plant Protection
Pest Control
Entomology
Ecology

Selected Publications

  1. Prabhakar, C.S., J.S. Choudhary, R.S. Singh, S.N. Ray and K. Managanvi et al., 2019. Genetic lineage of Zeugodacus caudatus (Diptera: Tephritidae) detected with mtCOI gene analysis from India. Curr. Sci., 117: 1368-1375.
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  2. Choudhary, J.S., N. Naaz, B. Das, B.P. Bhatt and C.S. Prabhakar, 2019. Complete mitochondrial genome of Idioscopus nitidulus (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae). Mitochondrial DNA Part B, 3: 191-192.
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  3. Choudhary, J.S., C.S. Prabhakar, N. Naaz, M. Lemtur, B. Das, S. Kumar and B.P. Bhatt, 2019. Genetic diversity of mango leafhopper, Amritodus atkinsoni (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) based on mtCOI gene sequences from India. Mitochondrial DNA Part B, 43: 261-264.
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  4. Qin, Y.J., M.N. Krosch, M.K. Schutze, Y. Zhang and X.X. Wang et al., 2018. Population structure of a global agricultural invasive pest, Bactrocera dorsalis (Diptera: Tephritidae). Evol. Applic., 11: 1990-2003.
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  5. Choudhary, J.S., N. Naaz, M. Lemtur, B. Das, A.K. Singh, B.P. Bhatt and C.S. Prabhakar, 2018. Genetic analysis of Bactrocera zonata (Diptera: Tephritidae) populations from India based on cox1 and nad1 gene sequences. Mitochondrial DNA Part A, 29: 727-736.
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  6. Prabhakar, C.S., A. Choudhary, J.S. Choudhary, P. Sood and P.K. Mehta, 2017. Role of Insect Viruses in the Management of Insect Pests. In: Biopesticides and Bioagents: Novel Tools for Pest Management, Anwer, A. (Ed.). Apple Academic Press, Waretown, USA., ISBN: 9781771885195, pp: 209-238.

  7. Choudhary, J.S., N. Naaz, L. Moanaro, B. Das, A.K. Singh, B.P. Bhatt and C.S. Prabhakar, 2017. Genetic analysis of Bactrocera zonata (Diptera: Tephritidae) populations from India based on cox1 and nad1 gene sequences. Mitochondrial DNA Part A, 10.1080/24701394.2017.1350952.
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  8. Naaz, N., J.S. Choudhary, C.S. Prabhakar, Moanaro and S. Maurya, 2016. Identification and evaluation of cultivable gut bacteria associated with peach fruit fly, Bactrocera zonata (Diptera: Tephritidae). Phytoparasitica, 44: 165-176.
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  9. Liu, L.J., I. Martinez-Sanudo, L. Mazzon, C.S. Prabhakar and V. Girolami et al., 2016. Bacterial communities associated with invasive populations of Bactrocera dorsalis (Diptera: Tephritidae) in China. Bull. Entomol. Res., 106: 718-728.
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  10. Katoch, A., C.S. Prabhakar and P.N. Sharma, 2016. Metageographic population analysis of Colletotrichum truncatum associated with chili fruit rot and other hosts using ITS region nucleotide sequences. J. Plant Biochem. Biotechnol., 25: 64-72.
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  11. Hadapad, A.B., C.S. Prabhakar, S. Chandekar, J. Tripathi and R.S. Hire, 2016. Diversity of bacterial communities in the midgut of Bactrocera cucurbitae (Diptera: Tephritidae) populations and their potential use as attractants. Pest Manage. Sci., 72: 1222-1230.
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  12. Choudhary, J.S., N. Naaz, C.S. Prabhakar and L. Moanaro, 2016. Genetic analysis of oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Diptera: Tephritidae) populations based on mitochondrial cox1 and nad1 gene sequences from India and other Asian countries. Genetica, 144: 611-623.
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  13. Prabhakar, C.S., 2015. New record of pigeon pea as a roosting crop for Bactrocera cucurbitae (Diptera: Tephritidae): Implications for an attract-and-kill approach. J. Agric. Technol., 2: 13-16.
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  14. Choudhary, J.S., N. Naaz, C.S. Prabhakar, S.M. Rao and B. Das, 2015. The mitochondrial genome of the peach fruit fly, Bactrocera zonata (Saunders) (Diptera: Tephritidae): Complete DNA sequence, genome organization and phylogenetic analysis with other tephritids using next generation DNA sequencing. Gene, 569: 191-202.
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  15. Choudhary, J.S., C.S. Prabhakar, Moanaro and S. Maurya, 2015. New record of the Litchi Stink Bug, Tessaratoma javanica (Thunberg) egg parasitoids and their natural control effect in litchi orchards from India. Entomol. Gen., 35: 187-197.
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  16. Sharma, H.C. and C.S. Prabhakar, 2014. Impact of Climate Change on Pest Management and Food Security. In: Integrated Pest Management: Current Concepts and Ecological Perspective, Abrol, D.P. (Ed.). Academic Press, USA., ISBN: 9780124017092, pp: 23-36.

  17. Choudhary, J.S., N. Naaz, D. Mukherjee, C.S. Prabhakar, S. Maurya, B. Das and S. Kumar, 2014. Biodiversity and seasonality of predaceous coccinellids (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) in mango agro-ecosystem of Jharkhand. Ecoscan, 8: 53-57.

  18. Sood, P., P.K. Mehta and C.S. Prabhakar, 2013. Effect of UV protectants on the efficacy of Pieris brassicae granulovirus. Biol. Agric. Hortic., 29: 69-81.
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  19. Sood, P., A. Choudhary, C.S. Prabhakar and P.K. Mehta, 2013. Effect of feeding stimulants on the insecticidal properties of Pieris brassicae granulovirus (PbGV) against Pieris brassicae. Phytoparasitica, 41: 483-490.
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  20. Prabhakar, C.S., P. Sood, S.S. Kanwar, P.N. Sharma, A. Kumar and P.K. Mehta, 2013. Isolation and characterization of gut bacteria of fruit fly, Bactrocera tau (Walker) (Diptera: Tephritidae). Phytoparasitica, 41: 193-201.
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  21. Prabhakar, C.S., P. Sood, P.K. Mehta and P.N. Sharma, Prabhakar, C.S., P. Sood, P.K. Mehta and P.N. Sharma, 2013. Population genetic structure of the pumpkin fruit fly, Bactrocera tau (Walker)(Diptera: Tephritidae) in Himachal Pradesh, India. Biochem. Syst. Ecol., 51: 291-296.
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  22. Maurya, S., R. Kumar, J.S. Choudhary, C.S. Prabhakar, G. Shukla, B. Das and S. Kumar, 2013. Torrubiella pruinosa, a teliomorph of an entomopathogenic fungus Hirsutella versicolor of mango hopper (Idioscopus clypealis) from India. Arch. Phytopathol. Plant Protect., 46: 2356-2359.
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  23. Choudhary, J.S., C.S. Prabhakar, Moanaro, B. Das and S. Kumar, 2013. Litchi stink bug, Tessaratoma javanica (Thunberg) (Hemiptera: Tessaratomidae) outbreak in Jharkhand (India) on Litchi. Phytoparasitica, 41: 73-77.
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  24. Sood, P. and C.S. Prabhakar, 2012. Molecular characterization of Pieris brassicae Granulosis virus (PbGV) from the Himalayan region of India. J. Biol. Control, 26: 131-137.

  25. Prabhakar, C.S., P.K. Mehta, P. Sood, S.K. Singh, P. Sharma and P.N. Sharma, 2012. Population genetic structure of the melon fly, Bactrocera cucurbitae (Coquillett) (Diptera: Tephritidae) based on mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase (COI) gene sequences. Genetica, 140: 83-91.
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  26. Prabhakar, C.S., P. Sood and P.K. Mehta, 2012. Pictorial keys for predominant Bactrocera and Dacus fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of North Western Himalaya. Arthropods, 1: 101-111.
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  27. Prabhakar, C.S., P. Sood and P.K. Mehta, 2012. Fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) diversity in cucurbit fields and surrounding forest areas of Himachal Pradesh, a North-Western Himalayan state of India. Arch. Phytopathol. Plant Protect., 45: 1210-1217.
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  28. Mehta, P.K., C.S. Prabhakar and P. Sood, 2012. Incidence and distribution of fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) infesting cucurbits in Himachal Pradesh. Himachal J. Agric. Res., 38: 131-134.

  29. Choudhary, J.S., G. Shukla, C.S. Prabhakar, S. Maurya, B. Das and S. Kumar, 2012. Assessment of local perceptions on climate change and coping strategies in Chotanagpur Plateau of Eastern India. J. Progr. Agric., 3: 8-15.

  30. Choudhary, J.S., C.S. Prabhakar, S. Maurya, R. Kumar, B. Das and S. Kumar, 2012. New report of Hirsutella sp. infecting mango hopper Idioscopus clypealis from Chotanagpur Plateau, India. Phytoparasitica, 40: 243-245.
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  31. Sood, P., C.S. Prabhakar and P.K. Mehta, 2011. Field evaluations of an indigenous granulosis virus isolate for Pieris brassicae (Linnaeus) management under north western Himalayan conditions. J. Biol. Control, 25: 217-222.

  32. Sood, P., P.K. Mehta, K. Bhandari and C.S. Prabhakar, 2010. Transmission and effect of sublethal infection of granulosis virus (PbGV) on Pieris brassicae Linn. (Pieridae: Lepidoptera). J. Applied Entomol., 134: 774-780.
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  33. Sood, P., C.S. Prabhakar and P.K. Mehta, 2010. Eco-friendly management of fruit flies through their gut bacteria. J. Insect Sci., 23: 275-283.

  34. Mehta, P.K., P. Sood and C.S. Prabhakar, 2010. Palam trap: A novel triumph in fruit fly suppression in Himachal Pradesh. Entomol. Rep., 1: 9-10.

  35. Sood, P. and C.S. Prabhakar, 2009. Molecular diversity and antibiotic sensitivity of gut bacterial symbionts of fruit fly, Bactrocera tau Walker. J. Biol. Control, 23: 213-220.

  36. Prabhakar, C.S., P. Sood, V. Kapoor, S.S. Kanwar, P.K. Mehta and P.N. Sharma, 2009. Molecular and biochemical characterization of three bacterial symbionts of fruit fly, Bactrocera tau (Tephritidae: Diptera). J. Gen. Applied Microbiol., 55: 213-220.
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  37. Prabhakar, C.S., P. Sood, P.K. Mehta and A. Choudhary, 2009. Distribution and developmental biology of fruit flies infesting cucurbits in north-western Himalaya. J. Insect Sci., 22: 300-308.

  38. Bhandari, K., P. Sood, P.K. Mehta, A. Choudhary and C.S. Prabhakar, 2009. Effect of botanical extracts on the biological activity of granulosis virus against Pieris brassicae. Phytoparasitica, 37: 317-322.
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  39. Sood, P., A. Choudhary and C.S. Prabhakar, 2008. Microbial insecticides: Today’s concern for better tomorrow. Rashtriya Krishi, 3: 94-97.

  40. Prabhakar, C.S., P. Sood and P.K. Mehta, 2008. Protein hydrolyzation and pesticide tolerance by gut bacteria of Bactrocera tau (Walker). Pest Manage. Econ. Zool., 16: 123-129.

  41. Prabhakar, C.S., P. Sood, P.K. Mehta and A. Choudhary, 2007. Fruit fly, Bactrocera scutellaris (Bezzi): A potential threat to cucurbit cultivation under low and mid hills of Himachal Pradesh. Pest Manage. Econ. Zool., 15: 181-185.
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