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.  4^th IAPSIT International sugar conference and Expo: Balancing sugar and energy production in Developing countries: Sustainable technologies and Marketing strategies. New Delhi, India, 21-25^th November 2011.

D.Theertha Prasad. Innovations and Research in Indian Agriculture – GM Food Crops, 1^st June 2011, Mansanto Research Centre, Bangalore

 D.Theertha Prasad. Invited speaker. GM crops- Pros and Cons. KSCST sponsored seminar, Department of Botany, University of Mysore, Mysore 16^th  to 18^th March  2011

 D.Theertha Prasad. Two Invited Talks. Post translational modifications of proteins;  and Genetic Engineering in Crop Improvement. Department of Biochemistry, Kuvempu University, Shankaragatta, Shimoga. 7^th to 8^th February  2011.

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, 14^th to 16^th November 2010

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.

Dalvi SG, Gudhate P, Tawar PN and D. Theertha Prasad. Global Potato Conference 2008: Opportunities and challenges in New millennium, held at NASC complex, IARI, New Delhi, 9^th -12^th 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, 23-27 June 2008

Gargie. N. Edkie and D. Theertha Prasad. Characterization of a novel Bacillus spp. with salinity tolerance and ability to produce biopolymer

Viniti D Vaidya and D. Theertha Prasad. Cloning of bacterial fructosyl transferase and Cluster analysis of the enzyme from various organisms
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), 5-6^thSeptember 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

Prabu GR, Harikrishna, 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

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 13^thto 17^th 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 13^thto 17^th 2007.

Chumki Battacharjee and D.Theertha Prasad. Predicted structure of Cocculus hirsutus trypsin inhibitor (Abr No. P887) International conference on Plant and Animal Genome XV, held at San Diego, USA, Jan 13^thto 17^th 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 13^thto 17^th 2007.

Sajad M Zargar and D.Theertha Prasad. Constribution 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 13^thto 17^th 2007.

D. Theertha Prasad, Key Note Speaker- Biotechnology Approaches for Enhancing Nutrition Quality of Foods: Opportunities and Challenges on 9^th International Congress on Nutrition and Health, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran, 4^th -7^th September 2006

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, 9th-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 self help 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 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

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-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

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 14^th to 18^th 2004. (KVS travel grant from Kirkhouse Trust, UK)

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 14^th to 18^th  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 14thto 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 14thto 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

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 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

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 11^thto 15^th 2003. (MVH was awarded PAG XI travel grant).

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 6^th Biennial Korea-Germany Joint symposium in Plant Biotechnology, Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Research Center, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Korea, July 8-9^th , 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, 20-25^th 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, 20-25^th 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, 20-25^th 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, 20-25^th 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, 20-25^th May 2002

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, 12-15^th 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 -19 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, organised by AstraZeneca Research Foundation India, Bangalore,  17 -19 January 2001

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, 5^th – 8^th 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, 26-28^th June 2000.

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 4-6^th , 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 4-6^th,  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 4-6^th, 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 3-5^th , 2000

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 Dept. of Botany. Osmania Univ. Hyderabad. India on Nov. 13 14, 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 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.

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 29^th –31^st 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 29^th –31^st 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 29^th –31^stJanuary 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 29^th –31^st January 1998.

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 to 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 parthenium leaves. National symposium   on Current trends in   Plant   Biochemistry   and Biotechnology,         Haryana Agricultural University, Hissar, 23rd  to  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 to 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 to 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 to 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, 29^th -31st Jan 1996.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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