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CURRICULUM VITAE

Dr. G. PANDURANGA MURTHY M.Sc., M.Phil.,Ph.D.,F.S.Sc.,MISTE.,LLB., Professor & Director In charge Principal Investigator (DST Project, Govt. of India) Co-Principal Investigator (NABARD Sponsored Projects) Dept. of Studies in Biotechnology & Engineering CENTRE FOR SHRIDEVI RESEARCH FOUNDATION – CSRF (Affiliated to Tumkur University) Shridevi Institute of Engineering & Technology, (Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University) Sira Road, Tumkur-572106, Karnataka, India. Mobile: +91 9449083702 Email: pandu_murthy@rediffmail.com Passport No: F 7442439

Academic Qualifications

2005 Doctor of Philosophy in Botany. Awarded - 2005. – Ph.D Specialization – Toxicology & Environmental Biotechnology

DOS in Botany, University of Mysore, Mysore, Karnataka, India.

Thesis entitled: “Studies on the effect of some Xenobiotics on bio - chemical changes in

Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan, Mill) and Sunflower (Helianthus annuus, Lin)

during seed germination”.

2004 Master of Philosophy in Botany. – M.Phil, Specialization – Biomedical Science

Annamali University, Chidambaram, Tamilnadu

Thesis entitled: “Hospital wastes Disposal & Management in Mysore City, Karnataka”.

1999 Master of Science (Botany). Specialization - Hydrobiology & Ecology – M.Sc,

University of Mysore, Mysore, Karnataka, India.

1997 Bachelor of Science (Chemistry, Botany, Zoology) – B.Sc,

University of Mysore, Mysore, Karnataka, India.

2008 Bachelor of Law, - (LLB) University of Mysore, Mysore, Karnataka, India.

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Profile

Capable of utilizing a variety of scientific disciplines, Biological sciences, Biotechnology,

Microbiology, Research Project Supervision, Research Guidance, Laboratory assays,

Technical writing, Book publication, computer applications.

Skill Summary: Wrote edited, authored and reviewed numerous work instructions in the areas of biological

sciences, Ethno-pharmacology, biotechnological techniques, plant tissue culture techniques

and laboratory instruments.

Professional Experience

Teaching/Research Experience

Project Assistant in Green Life Technologies. R.T.Nagar, Bangalore-32. - 1999 to

2000 – 1 year

Research Scholar in Department of Studies and Research in Botany, University of

Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore - 6.India - 2000 to 2003 – 3 years

Lecturer in Sarada Vilas College,Krishnamurthypuram,Mysore-04. - 2003 to

2005 – 2 years

H.O.D in Dept. of Biotechnology, Sri Lakshmi Hayagreeva Degree College, Dewan's

road, Mysore-24 - 2005 to 2006 - 1 year

Sr. Lecturer/Reader and Principal Investigator (DST, Govt. of India) in P.G.

Department of Bio-Technology, JSS College, Mysore-25. - 2006 to 2009- 3 years

Asst. Professor and Principal Investigator (DST, Govt. of India), Department of

Bio- Technology, Shridevi Institute of Engineering & Technology (SIET), Tumkur –

572 106, Karnataka, India. - 2009 to 2010 - 1 year

Professor& Director In Charge Centre for Shridevi Research Foundation-CSRF,

SIET, Tumkur – 572 106 - 2010 – Onwards

Total Experience - 12 years

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Awards

Fellow-Ship (F.S.Sc,) Award from S.K. University, Jharkhand, India. - 2002 Jr. Scientist Award from National Environmental Science Academy, New Delhi.

- 2004

DST Fast Track Young Scientist Project Award from Ministry of Science &

Technology (DST), Government of India. - 2007

Best Poster Award from RAESE-2009, Conference, SIET, Tumkur, Karnataka, India

- 2009

Best Paper Presentation Award form CSEW- National Conference, Shivamogga -

2010

Best Projects from, KSCST, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, India

- 2010

Best Paper Presentation Award, MIT, Technomillenium - 2010

First Best Poster Award with Gold medal from BTBT-2011 at International

Conference held at Aurangabad between 4-8th February 2011, Maharasatraa, India

- 2011

Recognition

Chaired as JUDGE for Evaluation of ‘Best Poster Award’ from the Poster

Sessions of 98th Indian Science congress under Environmental Science section

held during 3-7 January 2011, at SRM University, Chennai, India.

As REFREE for Evaluation of Ph.D Thesis.

Approved as PH.D GUIDE from VTU, Belgaum, Karnataka.

Recognized as REVIEWER for African Journal of Agricultural Research, and

International Journal of Pharmacy and Industrial Research.

F.S.Sc., - Honorary Designation from S.K.M. University, Jharkhand, India. On Nov.

5th, 2002.

GOLD MEDAL & CITATION National Environmental Science Academy, New Delhi.

Oct. 25, 2004

QUESTION PAPER SETTER for Ph.D Biotechnology subject ‘Course Exam’ in

VTU, Belagaum, India.

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QUESTION PAPER SETTER for B.E- Biotechnology course Exam-VTU, Belagaum,

India.

DEPUTY CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT (External) for the B.E, Examination held in

2010

Organizer/Organizing Secretary for Conference, Seminar, work-shop, Training

Programme etc.

Coordinator for Paper Presentation Cell, SIET, Tumkur for one year, 2009-2010.

Young Scientist (ISCA) Presentation-92nd Indian Science Congress. - Jan. 3-7, 2005,

Ahmedabad.

Young Scientist (ISCA) Presentation-93rd Indian Science Congress. - Jan. 3-7,

2006, Hyderabad.

Young Scientist (ISCA) Presentation-95th Indian Science Congress. - Oct. 13, 2007,

Visakapatnam.

Young Scientist (ISCA) Presentation-96th Indian Science Congress. - Oct. 17, 2008,

Shillong.

As RAPPORTEUR - Work Shop on Rain Water Harvesting, Mysore 4th & 5th, Oct

2007, Mysore

As RAPPORTEUR - National Symposium on Plant resources of India Linking

Conservation, Livelihood and Culture, 14th & 15th March, 2008 Sringeri, Karnataka..

Worked as University Examiner for Practical examination both PG & UG –

Biotechnology, Microbiology, Botany & Environmental Science subjects.

Worked as University Examiner, Question Paper Setter for both PG & UG –

Biotechnology, Microbiology, Botany & Environmental Science subjects.

Served as Evaluator at University Central valuation for theory subjects for both

PG & UG – Biotechnology, Microbiology, Botany & Environmental Science subjects.

Member of Board of Studies (BOS) & Board of Examination (BOE), PG Dept. Of

Biotechnology, JSS College, Mysore –570 025.

N.C.C Service- As Senior Under officer 13 KAR. Btn. Mysore group, India between

1992 to 1997.

Recognized as Extempore Poet – Released a Poem edition, Title of the poem Edition

– “NAVARASA” from Nisarga Publishing House, Shivamogga.

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Memberships

Fellow Member Society for Sciences, India, Jharkhand, India. - 2002

Council Member National Environmental Science Academy, New Delhi. - 2004

Fellow Member Indian Science Congress Association, Kolkata, India. - 2005

Executive Member Association for Microbiologists of India, South Chapter - 2008

Fellow Member Society of Biological Chemists, (SBC), India. - 2009

Fellow member of Indian Society for Technical Education, India - 2009

Research / Scientific Talks / Special Talks / Interviews

Interview: Subject - “Science behind Bio-Remediation” All India Radio - Vignyana

Bharathi programme Mysore, Karnataka, India. – 2006

Interview: Subject - “Science & Research” Interview with Vijaya Karnataka News

Paper Media, Mysore, Karnataka, India. – 2007

Special Talk: “DNA – Past, Present, Future & Applications of Bio-Technology” -

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Science Club, Govt. P.U. College, Siddaramana Hundi,

Mysore.- 2008

Talk: On “Recent Trends in Science and Biotechnology” at Bharathi College of

Education, Bharathi Nagara, Mandya district, Karnataka. – 2009

Interview: Subject - “Bio-Colors and Its Importance” All India Radio - Vignyana

Bharathi Programme, Mysore, Karnataka, India. – 2010

Details of Research Projects Undertaken

I. Projects Completed

1. Major Project – DST, Govt. of India, Supervised as Principal Investigator

Theme:“Biological approach for the degradation of Coir Industry wastes through

saprophytic fungi”- Sponsored by Ministry of Science and Technology (D.S.T) Govt. of

India. Under SERC Fast Track Project for Young Scientist Scheme No. SR/FT/ L-

63/2006. Duration -3 years (2008 December to 2011)

Budget -7, 19,000.00/-.

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2. Major Project – NABARD, Karnataka Supervised as Co – Principal Investigator

Theme: ‘‘Bio-Diesel Production for Economic Upliftment of Rural Farmers on Pilot

Basis in Tumkur District’’ - Sponsored by NABARD under Rural Innovation Fund (RIF)

Scheme No. NB/KA/REPD/NFS/5412/RIF/2008-09.Duration -2 years (2009 to 2011)

Budget -6, 67,500.00/- .

II. Projects Ongoing

1. Major Project – NABARD, Supervising as Coordinator

Theme:‘‘ Boosting lively hoods, incomes and Sustainability by recovery of Fiber,

Biogas and Compost from Areca husk in Tumkur District, Karnataka’’ -

Sponsored by NABARD under Rural Inovation Fund, Scheme No.

NB/KA/NREPD/PFC/10672/RIF/BNG-10009/2009-10.

Duration -2 years (2010 to 2012), Budget -9, 50,000.00/-

In Collaboration with CST, Indian Institute of Science, Banaglaore.

4. Major Project – On going: NABARD, Supervising as Co – Principal Investigator

Theme: ‘‘Investigation on Hydraulic behaviour, Revival and Restoration of

Talapariges by developing technologies for providing water for drinking and

irrigation in rural areas of Tumkur District’’ - Sponsored by NABARD under Rural

Innovation Fund (RIF)

Scheme No. NB/KA/PFS/3601/RIF/BNG-11026/2010-11.Duration -2 years (2011 to

2013) Budget -7,06,000.00/- will be completed by 31st March 2011.

5. Minor Project – On going Supervising as Principal Investigator

Theme: “Diversity of Ethno-medicinal Plants” at Biligirirangana Hill, Karnataka, India.

Supported by Dept. of Forest Govt. of Karnataka. No. D/WL/CR54 /2008-10 – First

stage Completed.

KSCST Projects: Routing Through DST, Govt. Of India

1. Isolation of bioactive principle from Nothapodytes nimmoniana, Blume and its

interaction with Snake venom.- Sponsored by Karnataka State Council for Science &

Technology, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru.

Scheme No. 7.1.03/SPP/960/2009-10.

Duration -6 Months (2010 to 2010) Budget -5,000.00/- (For students).

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2. Evaluation of Anti-proliferative activity of Pavonia zeylanica Cav. on Mammarian

cancer cells. - Sponsored by Karnataka State Council for Science & Technology,

Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru. Scheme No. 7.1.03/SPP/960 /2009-10.

Duration -6 Months (2010 to 2010) Budget -6,500.00/- (For students).

3. Enhancement of Diosgenin from Steroidal Sapogenin in Discorea hispida Dennst by

Trichoderma Sps Through Biotransformation- Approved by Karnataka State Council

for Science & Technology, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru.

Scheme No. 34S0131/187/SPP/2010-11, Budget -7,000.00/- (For students).

4. Evaluation of Tribal Medicine and Active Principle of Glycosmis Mauritiana (Lam)

Tanaka for Antioxidant and Anticancer Activity against Pc-3 Cell Lines- Approved by

Karnataka State Council for Science & Technology, Indian Institute of Science,

Bengaluru. Scheme No. 34S0132/188/SPP/2010-11, Budget -7,000.00/- (For

students).

Details of Foreign Assignments

To Deliver a Talk on “Flood Routing Studies for the Kolleru Lake in Andhra Pradesh, India

between October 31-November 4, 2011, in Austin, Texas USA.

The Innovative Water Quality Index (IWQI) for Lakes of Mysore, between October 31-November

4, 2011, in Austin, Texas USA

Delivered a talk on “Water Quality Index (WQI) to evaluate surface water quality

for protection of aquatic life: a case study: Bherya Lake, Mysore, Karnataka

state, India”at ‘Wuhan University’ between November 1-5, 2009, Wuhan, CHINA.

Delivered a talk on “Studies on Phytochemicals and Antioxidant activity of

Chloroxylon swietenia, DC. An indigenous ethno-medicinal plant practiced by Tribal

(Soliga) Community of Biligirirangana Hill, Karnataka, India” at ICCE-2009

Conference will be held in association with Ubonratchathani University

and PACCON (The Pure and Applied Chemistry International conference)

- organized by Chemical Society of Thailand from 21st Jan. to 23rd Jan. 2010,

Ubonratchathani, BANGKOK, Thailand.

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Invited to interact with Researchers & Scientists about DST Project Objectives at

Institute for Plant Genomics & Biotechnology and Norman E. Borlaug Center for

Southern Crop improvement, Texas A&M University, Tamu, USA.

Research Guidance

Approved as Ph.D Guide for

Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum, Karnataka.

Ph.D Degree - Registered - 03, Subject – Biotechnology

Students Registered for Ph.D degree;

1. Sushma S. Murthy- Ph.D in Biotechnology at Visvesvaraya Technological University,

Belgaum, Karnataka.

Reg. No: VTU/ Aca/2010-11/A-7/July/Ph.D/BT-3/10211 dated 15th November 2010

Topic: “Evaluation of Anti-gangrene Principle isolated from some indigenous ethno-

medicinal plants practiced by Tribal (Soliga) community at Biligirirangana

Hills of Karnataka, India”.

2. Divya R- Ph.D in Biotechnology

Reg. No: VTU/Aca/2011-12/A-7/Ph.D/ BT-15/1230

Topic: Investigation on potential anti-cancer properties of secondary metabolites

extracted from endophytic fungi inhabiting ethno-medicinal plants of Kollamali

hills of Tamilnadu, India.

3. Harsha R- Ph.D in Biotechnology

Reg. No: VTU/Aca/2011-12/A-7/Ph.D/ BT-15/1232

Topic: Studies on Anti-diabetic principle isolated from ethno-medicinal plants and its

mechanism of action in relation to regulation of insulin production

Approved as M.Phil Guide for

1. Annamalai University

2. Bharathidasan University

3. Periar University

4. Alagappa University

5. Vinayaka Missions University

6. PRIST University

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Subjects: Botany, Zoology, Bioscience, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology

& Environmental Science

Guided Twenty one M.Phil students;

M. Phil Degree:

Subject: Botany - Title of the Thesis

1) Effect of South India Paper Mill Effluent Irrigation on Physiological and Bio-chemical

Changes during early emergence of Oryza sativa L. – Chidananda Murthy, G. – 2006

2) Biodiversity at Chamundi Hill – A religious hillock, India. - Nandhini, M.R - 2008

3) Diversity of Ethno-medicinal plants at Biligiriangana Hill, India. - Ravishankar, H.G

- 2009

4) Studies on the Variation and Management of Fuasrium wilt of Pigeon pea (Cajanus

cajan(L.) Millsp. - Sr. Geetha M.S. Pinto - 2009.

Subject: Biotechnology- Title of the Thesis

1) Studies on the Phyto-chemical evaluation and Antimicrobial activities of Wattakaka

volubilis Stapf - An indigenous folk Medicinal plant- Vinay kumar - 2010

2) Evaluation of Bovine Food Formulations Practiced by Farming Community- Rashmi

K.C-2010.

3) Evaluation of Radermacheria xylocarpa for its bioactive constitutents an ethno-

medicinal plants – Sindhu, M-2010.

4) Genetic diversity of Bipolaris oryzae – A seed borne pathogen of Paddy. - Vinay B.

Raghavendra - 2007

5) Molecular Diagnosis of Leptospirosis using a set of Primers.- Chandan, S - 2008

6) Partial Purification of Fungal Laccase and Its Antimicrobial Activity.-

Chandrashekar, S - 2008.

Subject: Biochemistry- Title of the Thesis

1) Insecticidal activity and mode of action of star-anise extract against Musaca

domestica, L – Archana R - 2009

2) Evaluation of Bioactive principle isolated form Arisaema tortuosum, (Wallich.) Schott.

- A Himalayan 'Cobra Lily - Abhijith M. Singh - 2009.

3) Insecticidal Activity and Mode of action of Star anise extract against Musca

domestica, L – Archana R – 2010.

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Subject: Microbiology- Title of the Thesis

1) Characterization of polymer produced by bacterium isolated from sugar cane press

mud. - Rohinishree,S 2008

2) Evaluation of bioactive alkaloid isolated from a folk medicinal plant.-

Mahadeva Prasad, G – 2009

3) Antibacterial activity of some folk medicinal plants against Bacteria isolated

from infected Patients. - Harish N.P - 2009

4) Isolation and Identification of Secondary metabolites fro Ocimum sanctum, L.

and its antimicrobial activity against human pathogenic bacteria. - Rajaram

T. Bhat - 2009.

5) Antibiotic susceptibility of ESBL producing bacterial strains isolated from

patients acquired Urinary tract infection - Imran Ulla Khan - 2009.

Subject: Zoology- Title of the Thesis

1) Bird diversity at Ranganathittu – A historical bird Sanctuary. - Shivappa, M.C - 2007

2) SPIDER: Air Pollution Indicator in Central Bangalore, India – Seema Nickhat

Khaleel- 2011

M.Sc, Degree - Biotechnology - Title of the Projects 1) Variability of Protein content in Kidney stones and their role kidney stone

formation.- Chandan, S - 2007.

2) Biochemical analyses and antimicrobial activity in roots of Aristolochia indica,

L.-An Indian Birthwort. - Prathiksha, R - 2007

3) Detection of Cross reacting antigens for IgY Agkristrodon Halys Blomhoffin in

Oxyuranus Scutellatus. - Abhignan Gurukar, M.S - 2008.

4) Partial Purification of Globulin like protein from Tephrosia cinerea, L. and its

antimicrobial activity against some pathogenic Bacteria.- Mohana, C.R –

2008

5) Isolation, Partial Purification and Characterization of Amylase and Amylose

(Starch) from Pumpkin (Cucurbita mooschata, L.) seeds. - Pallavi, B.V – 2008.

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6) Isolation, Characterization and Partial Purification of Amylase from Manihot

esculenta Crantz. - Sindhu, K.S - 2008.

B.E, Degree - Biotechnology - Title of the Projects

1) Isolation of bioactive principle from Nothapodytes nimmoniana, Blume and its

interaction with Snake venom- Harini S. Kumar and Vasanthakumara N.M

- 2010

2) Evaluation of Anti-proliferative activity of Pavonia zeylanica Cav. on

Mammarian cancer cells- Shwetha Karanth – 2010.

3) Evaluation of Methanolic leaf extract of Shorea robusta, Gaertner F on HeLa

Cell lines- Usha rani M.R – 2010.

4) Evaluation of Anti-cancer activity of Bioactive compound isolated from

Chloroxylon swietenia Dc- an ethno-medicinal plants practiced by Tribal

community of B.R Hill,

India – Geethamani, C.K and Divya G – 2010.

5) Nanocryastalline MgO as Adsorbent to remove COD from Pharmaceutical

Industry Effluent – Mohd. Mehmood Hussain – 2010. 6) Enhancement of Diosgenin from Steroidal Sapogenin in Discorea Hispida

Dennst by Trichoderma Sps through Biotransformation - Niranjan M. Suralikerimath -2011.

7) Evaluation of Tribal Medicine and Active Principle of Glycosmis Mauritiana

(Lam) Tanaka for Antioxidant and Anticancer activity against Pc-3 Cell Lines

- Anusha Kulakarni & Ramya – 2011.

Research Experience Has 12 years of functional and free-lancing experience in seed technology, phyto-

chemical analysis, Biotechnology, Documentation of Ethno-medicinal Plants from BR

Hills, Karnataka (900 species), Ethno-pharmacology of some indigenous Medicinal

plants, Microbiological experiments, plant tissue culture – consultancy in identification

and documentation of some medicinal plants for M/s Green Life Science Technology,

Mysore, for Cancer analyses – Sri Ragahvendra Biotechnologies Pvt. Ltd, Benagluru

and other recognized individuals and cultivators.

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Organization of Conference/ Workshops

State level –Ceremony for Distribution of Pongamia decorticator to the

Beneficiaries of Koratagere taluk of Tumkr District, Karnataka, India in collaboration

with NABARD, Bengaluru on 17th June, 2011 at SIET, Tumkur- 572 106. - As

organizing Secretary

State Level One day Programme for distributing Pongamia Decorticator to

the Beneficiaries on 17th June, 2011 at SIET, Tumkur- As Organizing

Secretary.

State level One day Work-shop on “Current Scenario on production of

Biogas from Food Wastes” on 10th March, 2011 at SIET, Tumkur- 572106 - As

Organizing Secretary in collaboration with IISc, Bengaluru.

Two day Seminar & Work-shop on Decortications of Pongamia pods and

production of Biodiesel from Pongamia oil, Jeeva Jala Drinking Water

project and Free Health Medical Camp in collaboration with NABARD, Govt.

of Karnataka on 18th & 19th November 2010 at Janakaloti, Madhugiri taluk,

Tumkur, Karnataka.

One day Seminar on the eve of World Water day with Theme “Water

Quality, Eco-systems and Human Well-being” in collaboration with Central

Ground water Board, Ministry of Water Resources, Govt. of India, on March

22nd 2010 at Shridevi Institute of Engineering & Technology, Sira Road,

Tumkur- 572 106, Karnataka, India. - As Organizing Secretary

Conference on “Recent Advances in Environmental Science and

Engineering (RAESE-2009)”, On 16th & 17th October 2009 in collaboration with

Karnataka state Pollution Control Board, Bengaluru at Shridevi Institute of

Engineering & Technology, Sira Road, Tumkur-572 106, Karnataka, India. - As

Organizing Secretary

Organized Monthly Training cum demonstration Programme on Trial of

decorticator and Oil Expeller under NABARD sponsored project at 10 villages

of Koratagere taluk,Ttumkur (From July, 2010 to Dec, 2010)

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Work-shop on Techniques in Biotechnology on Jan. 13-18 2009 at PG

Department of Biotechnology, JSS College, Ooty Road, Mysore-25. - As

Organizing Member

Special Skills

Proficient in culture of microorganisms, aseptic transfer of plant tissue cultures,

preparing of culture media, isolation of pure cultures, seed germination, vigor &

viability tests, PCR, phytochemical analysis, estimations of Biomolecules from

various biological sources, purification, preparation of Synthetic seeds etc.

Revised and wrote laboratory techniques and procedures, Manual is under

preparation for M.Sc, Biotechnology & Biochemistry.

TLC, in vitro photography, antimicrobial activity screening, Enzyme assay.

Trained postgraduate students in appropriate laboratory techniques and procedures

with emphasis on quality and research process.

Knowledge of many laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in

biotechnology, quality assurance and laboratory assays. Working knowledge of

documentation in QC/ QA and cGMP.

Technology developed and Transferred to the Beneficiaries (Village Farmers) , Development of Pongamia Decorticator Machine

Designed and Developed of ‘Decorticator’ (Machine) for Decortication of Pongamia

pods under the Project Production of Biodiesel sponsored by NABARD, Karnataka,

India (2008-2011).

Research Publications

Research Article Published

1) Panduranga G. Murthy, Leelaja, B.C and Shankar P. Hosmani. 2011.

Biomedical wastes disposal and management in some major hospitals of

Mysore City, India. International NGO Journal Vol: 6(3): 071-078.

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2) Panduranga Murthy,G., Mamatharani, D.R., Tejas, T.S and Niranjan M.

Suralikerimath. 2011. Phyto-chemical analysis, invitro antibacterial and

antioxidant activities of wild onion sps. International Journal of Pharma

and Biosciences; Vol: 2(3): Pp-230-237.

3) Punithkumar, T.G., Panduranga Murthy, G., Suresh, G., Suresh,V.,

Senthilkumar, N and Ravishankar, H.G. 2011. Evaluation of Antitumour

activity and Antioxidant status in Dioscorea hispida, Dennst. leaves on

Ehrlich ascites carcinoma in Swiss albino mice. International Journal of

Drug Development and Research; Vol: 3(2):203-210.

4) Panduranga Murthy,G., Punith kumar, T.G., Suresh, A., Ravishankar, H.G.,

Chandrasekhar, K.B and Lokesh, S . 2011. Evaluation of Ethanolic Leaf

Extract of Dioscorea hispida, Dennst. for Anti-inflammatory and Analgesic

Activities. International Journal of Pharmacy & Industrial Research; Vol:

01(02):83-87.

5) Panduranga Murthy, G., Mokshith, M.C and Ravishankar, H.G . 2011.

Isolation and Partial purification of protein and detection of Antimicrobial

activity in leaf extracts of Tephrosia cinerea (L) Pers.- An ethno-medicinal plant

practiced by Tribal community at Biligirirangana Hills of Karnataka, India.

International Journal of Pharma and Biosciences; Vol: 2(3): Pp-513- 518.

6) Panduranga Murthy, G., Sindhu, K.S., Mokshith, M. C.,Surabhi Shrivastava

and Lokesh,S. 2010. Isolation and partial purification of acidic amylases from

Manihot esculenta,CrantZ (Cassava)Peel. Electronic Journal of Biology 5(2):

34-39.

7) M.Nagarathnamma., M.S. Sudarshana., M.H.Niranjan and G. Panduranga

Murthy. 2010. Rapid Regeneration of Enicostemma littorale Blume from leaf

and stem cultures. Journal of Plant Interaction 5(1): 69 - 73.

8) Shwetha Karanth., Surabhi Shrivastava and G.Panduranga Murthy.2010.

Evaluation of Anti-proliferative activity of Pavonia zeylanica Cav. on

Mammarian Cancer cells. 33rd Series, SPP KSCST Projects, Pp: 44 - 45

9) Harini S., Vasanthakumara, N.M., Surabhi Shrivastava and G.Panduranga

Murthy. 2010. Isolation of bioactive principle from Nothapodytes nimmoniana,

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Blume and its interaction with Snake venom: 33rd Series, SPP KSCST Projects,

Pp: 45-46.

10) Ravishankar, H.G., Panduranga Murthy, G., Lokesh, S2 and Hosmani,

S.P.2009. Diversity of Fresh water algae in two Lakes of Tumkur, Karnataka

State, India. Available on line: http://www.ilec.or.jp/wlc13/Proceedings.html

: under Session-11- Mechanism and control technology of lake water bloom.

11) Anup Arjun, S. M., Fareed Chowdary., Sudarshan, B.L., Mahendra, Naidu, R

and G. Panduranga Murthy. 2010. Production of Green Gas by food waste

generated from Hotels in Tumkur, Karnataka, India Proceedings of ‘National

Level Technical Symposium’ -TECHNOMILLENNIUM-2010, held at MIT,

Aurangabad between 15-17th September 2010, India.

12) Panduranga Murthy, G and Hosmani, S.P.2009. Water Quality Index (WQI)

to Evaluate Surface Water Quality for Protection of Aquatic Life: A Case Study:

Bherya Lake, Mysore, Karnataka State,India. Available on line:

http://www.ilec.or.jp/ wlc13/proceedings. html: under Session-5: Lake

water quality planning and market-based instruments.

13) Shivalingaiah., G. Panduranga Murthy.,Chidananda Murthy,G and

Shankar P.Hosmani. 2009. An Ecological Study of Temple tanks in

Melukote,Karnataka. Journal of Advances in Plant Sciences 22(1):185-

190.

14) Panduranga Murthy,G., Leelaja, B.C., Shivalingaiah and Shankar P.

Hosmani. 2008. Tropic State Index in conservation of Lake Ecosystems. Full

paper Proceedings of TAAL -2007: The 12th World Lake Conference Jaipur,

India, Page No: 840-843.

15) Panduranga Murthy, G., Chidananda Murthy,G., Shivalingaiah., Mahadeva

Prasad,G and Sudarshana, MS.2009. Manifestation of Physiological and Bio-

chemical variations in Paddy cultivars under effluent irrigation during early

emergence. Journal of Current Sciences, 10 (2):141-145.

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16) Panduranga Murthy, G and Vinay B.Raghavendra. 2007. Effectiveness of

fungicide on seed borne mycoflora, seedling vigour and bio chemical

constituents of Okra during early emergence. Journal of Advances in Plant

Sciences. 20 (1): 261-263.

17) Panduranga Murthy,G ., Leelaja, B.C., Shivalingaiah. 2007. Antifungal

activity of aqueous extract of Safed musli against seed mycoflora of some

vegetable crop plants during germination. Proceedings of ICOC&OB and

Env. Science Pp-52-58, Erode, Tamilnadu, India.

18) Panduranga Murthy, G., Shivalingaiah and., Leelaja, B.C. 2007. Effects of

Pesticidal seed treatments on seedling vigour of Sunflower and Phytotoxicity

during germination. Journal of Ecology Environment & Conservation. 6

(2): 128-130.

19) Panduranga Murthy,G ., Leelaja, B.C and G.Mahadeva Prasad. 2006.

Effects of Gaucho and Apron On germination, seedling morphology,

chlorophyll pigment, phytotoxicity and dry matter of Maize cv NAC-6002 at

different exposure periods. Journal of Ecology Environment &

Conservation, 12(3): 517-520.

20) Panduranga Murthy, G., Mahadeva Prasad,G and Sudarshana, M.S. 2005.

Toxicity of different imbibition periods of dimethoate on germination,

chlorophyll a/b and dry matter of Glycine max (L)Merrill.cv. K.H.S.B-2 during

early seedling growth. Journal of Phytological Research, 18(2):199-201.

21) Panduranga Murthy,G.,Sudarshana, M.S.,Prakasha and Manjunatha,R.A.

2004. Studies on the Physico-chemical properties of sugar mill effluent and

their effects on germination, seedling morphology and bio-chemical

constituents of some commercial crops. Journal of Bioscience

Biotechnology Research Asia, 2 (1): 59-63.

22) Panduranga Murthy,G and Vinay B.Raghavendra. 2004. Changes in

chloroplast pigments and seedling growth attributes of mungbean as induced

by pesticidal seed treatments. Journal of Bioscience Biotechnology

Research Asia. 2 (1): 117-122.

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23) Panduranga Murthy,G and N. Rajesh. 2004. Individual and Combined

effects of krilaxyl and Gaucho on chloroplast pigments, relative water content

and early growth attributes in rice seedlings, during germination under wet

treatment. Journal of Phytological Research, Vol. 1, 7-11.

24) Panduranga Murthy,G and Sudarshana, M.S. 2003.Phytotoxic effects of

Metalaxyl and Gaucho on seedling vigor and chlorophyll pigment of Cajanus

cajan, Mill during early growth. Journal of Bioscience Biotechnology

Research Asia. 1 (1): 49-52.

25) Panduranga Murthy,G., Bhavana, R.R. and S.Leelavathi .2003. Effect of

different soaking periods of Dimethoate 30% EC. On early seedling growth

chlorophyll pigment and percent phytotoxicity on germinating seeds of green

gram VAR. PS-116. Asian Journal of Microbiol. Biotech. Environmental

Science, 5 (1): 67-69.

26) Panduranga Murthy,G., Vijay Kumar,D.R and Sudarshana,M.S. 2003.

Effects of different exposure periods of Gaucho and Apron on seedling

morphology chlorophyll a/b and phytotoxicity in Sorghum VAR. BS-7707

during germination. Journal of Pollution Research. 22 (1): 51-54.

27) Panduranga Murthy,G and S.Leelavathi. 2002. Effects of insecticidal and

fungicidal seed treatments on seedling vigour and chlorophyll content in

Redgram and Sunflower during seed germination. Asian Journal of

Microbiol. Biotech. Environmental Science, 4 (2):271-275.

28) Panduranga Murthy,G and S.Leelavathi. 2002. Effects of some xenobiotics

on seedling growth and chlorophyll content in sunflower cv “Morden”, during

seed germination. Ecology Environment & Conservation. 8 (2): 129-131.

29) Panduranga Murthy,G and S.Leelavathi. 2002. Effects of Gaucho and Apron

on seed germination, seedling growth and chlorophyll content of two cultivar

varieties of Sunflower (Helianthus annuus, Lin). Journal of Pollution

Research. 21 (3): 319-323.

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30) Panduranga Murthy,G and S. Leelavathi. 2002. Individual and Synergistic

effects of Metalaxyl and Gaucho on chloroplast pigments, relative water

content and stability index of chlorophyll in Helanthuus annuus L. cv. KBSH-

41 and 42. Journal of Current Science, 2 (2): 245-248.

31) Shivappa, M.C and Panduranga Murthy,G. 2008. Diversity, Density and

Conservation strategies of Birds in Ranganathittu – A historical sanctuary of

India, BIOCAM – 2008: International Conference on Biodiversity Conservation

& Management Feb. 3 to 6: Cochin University, Cochin, Kerala, Pp-584 –

593.

32) Shivappa, M.C., Shivalingaiah., Leelaja, B.C and Panduranga Murthy,G.

2008. Diversity Components in Ranganathittu bird Sanctuary, Karnataka,

India. BIOCAM – 2008: International Conference on Biodiversity Conservation

& Management Feb. 3 to 6: Cochin University, Cochin, Kerala, Pp-161 –

164.

In Press

1) G.ChidanandaMurthy,G. Panduranga Murthy., Shivalingaiah and Mahadeva

Prasad,G. Physico-Chemical Characterization of South India Paper Mill

Effluent and Its Effects on germination and seedling morphology of Oryza

sativa,L cvs. Jaya and IR-64. Journal of Industrial Pollution.

2) G. Panduranga Murthy and Leelaja P.Rangam. 2009. Quantification of

Aflatoxin B1 and its effects on bio-chemical constituents of some stored

products. Journal of Taiwania.

Communicated

1) Ethno-botanical survey on Respiratory disorders in Biligirirangana Hill of

Karnataka, India. Journal of Ethno- botany.

2) Detection of Antimicrobial activity from partially purified Laccase of Pleurotus

sps. against E. coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from infected

persons. African Journal of Biotechnology.

3) Documentation of medicinal plants from Chamundi Hill – A historical

Religious hillock of India. Indian Journal of Bot. Soc.

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4) Studies on Biodiversity Components in Chamundi Hill - A historical hillock of

Karnataka - Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation.

Book Reviews

1) Panduranga Murthy, G and Leelavathi, S. Manifestation of Physiological and

Biochemical Variations in Rice Cultivars Under Effluent Irrigation during

Early Emergence by G. Panduranga Murthy, G. Chidananda Murthy and

Shivalingaiah, Pollution and Biodiversity:Biosocial Aspects; M/s. R & R

Books Publication, Book Id: 24401- First Edition, B – 377, Street No. 3, First

Pusta, Sonia Vihar, Delhi – 110 094. New Delhi, Sl. No: 16, Pp; 44-48-2008.

2) Panduranga Murthy, G and Leelavathi, S. Studies on the Effects of Pesticidal

Seed Treatments on Morphological and Physiological Changes in Some

Cultivars of Sunflower during Germination. Perspectives in Agro-systems;

Environment and Health; A.P.H Publishing Corporation, New Delhi- 110

002, Pp: 241-250, 2009.

3) Panduranga Murthy, G., Sudarshana, M.S and Prakasha. Effect of pre-

sowing seed treatments on early seedlings of Glysine max L. cvs. KHSB-2 and

Hardee. Ecological studies-New horizons: Daya Pblishing House, Delhi-

110 035, Pp: 310-315, 2009.

Book Publications

‘Environmental Study’ - Nisarga Publications, Shimoga, Karnataka, India -

Date is expected to release

‘Basic Microbiology’ – for Degree & Master Degree students under - Final

print stage

‘Concepts of Cell Biology’ - for Degree & Master Degree students under -

Final print stage

‘Fundamentals of Food Biotechnology’- for Degree & Master Degree

students under - Final print stage.

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Exhibition of Stalls in Seminars / Conferences etc.

33rd KSCST Seminar and Student’s Project Exhibition Programme held at SIET, Tumkur between 6th &7th August 2010.

Second State Conference on Science & Technology jointly organized by

KSCST, VGST and Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt. of Karnataka from

26-28th May 2011.

Presentation in Seminars / Conferences / Congress etc.

Lead Talk as Resource Person

1) Ethno-medicinal practices among Tribal community at Biligirirangana Hill,

India- A Rich wild life Sanctuary. At National Conference on Conservation

and Sustainable development eco-system in Western Ghats held on 25th &

26th March 2010 at Shivamogga.

2) Traditional medicines and health care-system of ‘Soliga tribes’ in India at

Conference on Recent Advances in Environmental Science & engineering

(RAESE-2009) held at Shridevi Institute of engineering & Technology, Tumkur

on 16th & 17th October 2009.

Young Scientist Presentation

1) Bioremediation for Pesticidal stress injury and microbial infection by

Andrographis serphyllifolia, L. and Tephrosia cinerea, L. during early

emergence of Sunflower cultivars. At 96th Indian Science Congress on Oct

17, 2008, North – Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya India.

2) Bioremediation by Aristolochia and Safed musli in association with pesticides

against mycoflora on some cultivars of Sunflower during early growth. At 95th

Indian Science Congress. Oct 13, 2007, Andhra University, Visakapatnam

Andhrapradesh India.

3) Bioremediation of Pesticidal injury by Chlorophytum borivilianum during early

emergence of Pigeonpea at 93rd Indian Science Congress. Jan 3 -7, 2006,

Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad India.

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4) Manifestation of Pesticidal stress injury, physiological, bio-chemical and

enzymatic analysis during early emergence of Helianthus annuus, Lin. At

92nd Indian Science Congress. Jan 3 -7, 2005, Nirma University,

Ahmedabad India.

Junior Scientist Award Lecture

Pesticide Bio-remediation by Safed musli extract during early emergence of

commercial crops at "National conference on recent trends in Environmental

Sciences and 18th Annual Conference of National Environmental Science

Academy 25-27th October 2005, Hyderabad India. Best Poster Award

Ethno-botanical survey of folk medicinal plants for the treatment of snake bites

and their practice in Biligirirangana hill, Karnataka, India. At Conference on

Recent Advances in Environmental Science and Engineering (RAESE-

2009), 16th & 17th October 2009 at Shridevi Institute of Engineering &

Technology, Sira Road, Tumkur-572 106, India.

Invited Lecture

CCME Water Quality Index to Evaluate Surface Water Quality for Protection of

Aquatic Life: A Case Study: Maidala-Amani Lake, Tumkur, Karnataka State,

India. At 97th Indian Science Congress, Jan 3 -7, 2010 University of Kerala,

Thiruvananthapuram, India. – invited by Central Pollution Control Board.

World Conference

1) Tropic State Index in conservation of Lake Ecosystems. At 12th World Lake

Conference, 2007, Jaipur, India.

2) “Water Quality Index (WQI) to Evaluate Surface Water Quality for Protection of

Aquatic Life: A Case Study: Bherya Lake, Mysore, Karnataka State, India”. At

13th World lake Conference, 2009, Wuhan, CHINA.

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International Conferences 1) Evaluation of Anti inflammatory Activity from the Flowers of

Tabernaemontana divaricata and Tagetes erecta and a formulation for Wound

Healing at International conference on BTBT-2011 held at Dr. Baba Saheb

Matahawada University, Aurangabad, Maharastra between 4 to 8, February

2011.

2) Evaluation of antibacterial activity from the formulation of flower extracts of

tabernaemontana divaricata and tagetes erecta at 51st AMI International

conference held at Mesra, Ranchi, JHARKHAND between 14 to 17,

December 2010.

3) Diversity, Density and Conservation strategies of Birds in Ranganathittu – A

historical sanctuary, India. at International Conference on Biodiversity

Conservation & Management Feb. 3 to 6, 2008 Cochin University, Cochin,

Kerala.

4) Diversity Components in Ranganathittu bird Sanctuary, Karnataka, India. at

International Conference on Biodiversity Conservation & Management Feb. 3

to 6, 2008 at Cochin University, Cochin, Kerala.

5) Antifungal activity of aqueous extract of Safed musli against seed mycoflora

of some vegetable crop plants during germination. At International

conference on Opportunities and Challenges in Bio-Technology and

Environmental Sciences 22nd &23rd, February, 2007, Erode, Tamilnadu India.

6) Effect of Gaucho and Apron on seedling morphology, chlorophyll degradation

and percent phytotoxicity of Sorghum bicolor, L cv. BS – 7707, during seed

germination. At International congress of Chemistry and Environment 16–

18th December 2001, Indore, Madhya Pradesh India.

7) Effect of Pre-Sowing seed treatments with Gaucho and Apron on seed

germination, early growth, phytotoxicity and chlorophyll content in Pigeon pea

cvs. TTB 7 and HYD - 3C. at International conference of SAARC countries on

Bio-Technology in Agriculture, Industry and Environment 28 - 30th December

2001, Karad, Maharastra, India.

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Indian Science Congress Section: Agriculture & Forestry

1) Studies on biodiversity components in Chamundi hill – A historical hillock of

India at 96th Indian Science Congress, Jan 3 -7, 2009 in North – Eastern

Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya India.

2) Physico-Chemical Characterization of South India Paper Mill Effluent and Its

Effects on germination and seedling morphology of Oryza sativa,L cvs. Jaya

and IR-64. At 94th Indian Science Congress Jan 3 -7, 2007 in Annamalai

University, Chidambaram, Tamilnadu India.

Section: New Biology

1) Evaluation of Anti-proliferative activity of Pavonia zeylanica, Cav. on Mammarian Cancer Cells - At 98th Indian Science Congress, Jan 3 -7, 2011 SRM University, CHENNAI, India.

2) In vitro Antimicrobial and Phytochemical Investigation of the Leaves of Diospyros ebenum, L. – A Less known Folk medicinal plant practiced by Tribal people at Biligirirangana Hill, Karnataka, India. At 97th Indian Science Congress, Jan 3 -7, 2010 University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, India.

3) Partial purification of globulin like proteins and detection of antimicrobial

activity in Tephrosia cinerea (L) Pers. At 96th Indian Science Congress, Jan 3

-7, 2009 North – Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya India.

4) Assessment of Physiological and Bio-chemical variations in Paddy cultivars

under effluent irrigation during early emergence, at At 94th Indian Science

Congress Jan 3 -7, 2007 in Annamalai University, Chidambaram,

Tamilnadu India.

Section: Plant Sciences

1) Investigation of ethno-medicinal claims of some plants for Snake bite

remedies used by Tribals of Biligirirangana Hill in India. At 97th Indian

Science Congress, Jan 3 -7, 2010 University of Kerala,

Thiruvananthapuram, India.

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2) Ethno-botanical survey on some rare plants for respiratory disorders at

Biligirirangana Hill of Karnataka, India. at 96th Indian Science Congress,

Jan 3 -7, 2009 North – Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya

India.

3) Effects of pre-sowing seed treatments on germination, chloroplast pigments

and bio-mass of Soybean during early emergence. At 94th Indian Science

Congress Jan 3 -7, 2007 in Annamalai University, Chidambaram,

Tamilnadu India.

4) Physiological and bio-chemical changes in Pigeon pea during germination - A

response to pesticidal injury at 91st Indian Science Congress. Jan 3 -7,

2004 Chidambaram University of Punjab, Chandigarh India.

5) Physiological and bio-chemical changes in Pigeon pea during germination - A

response to pesticidal injury at 91st Indian Science Congress. Jan 3 -7,

2004 Chidambaram University of Punjab, Chandigarh India.

6) Individual and synergistic effects of krilaxyl and gaucho on chloroplast

pigments, carbohydrates and protein content in early seedlings of sunflower

cvs.KBSH - 41 & 42. at 90th Indian Science Congress Jan 3 -7, 2003 in

University of Bangalore, Bangalore, India.

7) Effect of seed treatment with Imidacloprid 70 ws and Metalaxyl 35 ws on early

seedling growth and chlorophyll content in germinating seeds of Zea mays

L.cv.NAC - 6002. at 89th Indian Science Congress Jan 3 -7, 2002 University

of Lucnow, Lucknow, India.

Section: Medical Sciences

1) Detection of antimicrobial activity in partially purified Laccase of Pleurotus sps

against E.coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from infected persons at

96th Indian Science Congress, Jan 3 -7, 2009 North – Eastern Hill

University, Shillong, Meghalaya India.

2) Variability of Crystal binding proteins and their role in kidney stone formation

at 95th Indian Science Congress, Jan 3 -7, 2008 in Andhra University,

Visakapatnam Andhrapradesh India.

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Section: Animal, Veterinary & Fishery Sciences

1) Bird Diversity at Ranganathittu – A historical Bird sanctuary at 95th Indian

Science Congress, Jan 3 -7, 2008 at Andhra University, Visakapatnam

Andhrapradesh India.

Section: Environmental Sciences

1) Nano-crystalline MgO as adsorbent to reduce COD from pharmaceutical

Industry effluent - At 98th Indian Science Congress, Jan 3 -7, 2011 SRM

University, CHENNAI, India.

2) Physico-chemical factors and diversity of fresh water algae in Bherya Lake of

Mysore District, India. At 97th Indian Science Congress, Jan 3 -7, 2010

University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, India.

3) Bio-medical wastes disposal and management in some major Hospitals of

Mysore City, Karnataka. At 94th Indian Science Congress Jan 3 -7, 2007 in

Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamilnadu India.

4) An Ecological Study of Temple tanks in Melukote, Karnataka, At 94th Indian

Science Congress, Jan 3 -7, 2007 in Annamalai University, Chidambaram,

Tamilnadu India.

2nd Indian Youth Science Congress

Preparation of Novel Water Soluble Sulfated Chitosan derivatives and their

Anti-coagulant activity at 2nd Indian Youth Science congress, June 26th to 28th

, 2010, SRM University, Chennai.

National Conferences

1) Evaluation of Methanolic extract of Shorea robusta, Gaertnerf on He La Cell

lines at 79th Annual meeting of the Society of Biological Chemists (India)

on the theme: Regulation of Biochemical and Cellular Processes in Diverse

systems, held between 13-15th December 2010 at IISc, Bengaluru.

2) Documentation of ethno-medicinal plants against wound healing practiced by

tribal community at Biligirirangana Hill of Karnataka, India At National

Conference on Conservation and Sustainable development eco-system in

Western Ghats held on 25th & 26th March 2010 at Shivamogga.

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3) Bio-prospecting of Chloroxylon swietenia DC for anti-microbial Property- an

indigenous ethno-medicinal plant of B.R. Hill, India At National Conference

on Conservation and Sustainable development eco-system in Western Ghats

held on 25th & 26th March 2010 at Shivamogga.

4) Biodiversity – A need for Conservation- Review At National Conference on

Conservation and Sustainable development eco-system in Western Ghats held

on 25th & 26th March 2010 at Shivamogga.

5) Ethno-medicinal plants used for the treatment of Bronchial asthma by Tribal

(soliga) community of Biligirirangana Hill, Karnataka, India. At National

Conference on Medical Biotechnology and Clinical Research, 2nd & 3rd

October 2009 at IISc, Campus, Bengaluru, India

6) Disease Management in Cotton using soil bacteria. At Conference on Recent

Advances in Environmental Science and Engineering (RAESE-2009), 16th

& 17th October 2009 at Shridevi Institute of Engineering & Technology,

Sira Road, Tumkur-572 106, India.

7) Ethno-botanical survey of folk medicinal plants for the treatment of snake

bites and their practice in Biligirirangana hill, Karnataka, India. At

Conference on Recent Advances in Environmental Science and

Engineering (RAESE-2009), 16th & 17th October 2009 at Shridevi Institute

of Engineering & Technology, Sira Road, Tumkur-572 106, India.

8) Physico-chemical factors and diversity of fresh water algae in Bhugudanahalli

Lake of Tumkur, India. At Conference on Recent Advances in

Environmental Science and Engineering (RAESE-2009), 16th & 17th

October 2009 at Shridevi Institute of Engineering & Technology, Sira

Road, Tumkur-572 106, India.

9) Analysis of Genetic relationship in Mulberry Varieties using RAPD Molecular

Markers at National Symposia on Bioactive Molecules: From Discovery to

Industry on 6th & 7th , April, 2009 at DOS in Biochemistry, University of

Mysore, Mysore-06, Karnataka, India.

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10) Evaluation of Antimicrobial Compound Isolated from Lepidagathis cristata,

L. at National Symposia on Bioactive Molecules: From Discovery to

Industry on 6th & 7th, April, 2009 at DOS in Biochemistry, University of

Mysore, Mysore-06, Karnataka, India.

11) Snakelore and indigenous snake bite remedies practiced by Tribals of

Biligirirangana Hill of Karnataka, India at National Symposia on Bioactive

Molecules: From Discovery to Industry on 6th & 7th , April, 2009 at DOS in

Biochemistry, University of Mysore, Mysore-06, Karnataka, India.

12) Ethno-phyto-therapies for the treatment of various skin disorders by ethnic

group of Soliga’s at Biligirirangana Hill, India – A discovery to industry at

National Symposia on Bioactive Molecules: From Discovery to Industry on

6th & 7th , April, 2009 at DOS in Biochemistry, University of Mysore, Mysore-06,

Karnataka, India.

13) Bio-prospecting of some folk medicinal plants for Antimicrobial activity

against pathogenic bacteria at National Symposia on Bioactive Molecules:

From Discovery to Industry on 6th & 7th, April, 2009 at DOS in Biochemistry,

University of Mysore, Mysore-06, Karnataka, India.

14) A Comparative study of Hospital Waste Disposal and Management System in

Some Hospitals of Mysore City, India. At National Conference on Green

Chemistry on 16 - 17, April 2009, S.B. Arts and K.C.P. Science College,

Bijapur - 586103, Karnataka, India.

15) Isolation and partial purification of acidic amylases from Manihot esculenta,

Crantz (Cassava) peel. At National Conference on Genomics, Proteomics &

Systems Biology 1 – 3, October, 2008 in Indian Institute of Science,

Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

16) Documentation of some medicinal plants in Chamundi Hill – A religious

hillock of Karnataka at National Symposium on Plant resources of India

Linking Conservation, Livelihood and Culture 14th & 15th March, 2008 at

Sringeri, Karnataka.

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17) Effect of Invitro seed treatment with gaucho 70 ws and apron 35 ws on

seedling vigour, Chlorophyll degradation and phytotoxicity on germinating

seeds of Soybean cv KHSB - 2. at National Conference on Perspectives in

Plants Sciences between Jan30-31st, 2002, Kakathiya University, Warangal,

Andhrapradesh, India.

18) Effect of different imbibition periods of Dimethoate on seedling vigour,

phytotoxicity and chlorophyll of Vigna radiata (L) Wilczek cv. PS - 116. at

National Seminar on Environmental Pollution and control on 19th,

November 2001, Belgaum, Karnataka, India.

Participation in Seminars / Conferences / Work shops

1) Second State Conference on Science & Technology jointly organized by

KSCST, VGST and Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt. of Karnataka from

26-28th May 2011.

2) One day Work-shop on “Motivation, Team building, Criticism and Human

relations” held in August 2010 at SIET, Tumkur.

3) Pollution impacts of Rice industries of Tumkur District- One day Work shop

on 24.10.2009 at Karnataka state Pollution Control Board, Bengaluru-01.

4) Recent developments in Microbial Technology - UGC Sponsored State level

seminar on 5th & 6th March, 2009, JSS College for Women, Mysore -09

Karnataka.

5) Genetic engineering and its impact - UGC & SWRO Sponsored State Level

Seminar on 24th January, 2009. at Bharathi College, Bharathinagara – 571

422, Mandya Dist.

6) Recent Trends in Plant Sciences, MYMA PLANCI – 2008 - UGC Sponsored

State level seminar on 29th & 30th August, 2008, at Maharani’s Science

College for Women, Mysore, Karnataka.

7) Rain Water Harvesting Technology - Work shop on 4th &5th, 2007, October,

at JSS College, Mysore - 25, Karnataka.

8) Facilitating the Inspired Teaching - Work shop on 12th &13th, 2006, August,

at JSS Law College, Mysore, Karnataka.

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9) Challenges and Opportunities of Autonomous Colleges -Work shop on 29th,

July, 2006, at JSS College, Mysore -25, Karnataka.

10) Future Perspectives in Microbiology & Bio-Technology - City level seminar

on 18th March, 2006, Sri Matha Amruthananda Mayi College Mysore,

Karnataka.

11) Intangible Cultural Heritage of Karnataka in collaboration with Indira

Gandhi Rastriya Manav Sangrahalay, Bhopal. At National Seminar

between 13th -15th, Dec. 2005 at DOS in Anthropology University of Mysore,

Mysore-06 Karnataka.

12) Biodiversity for food Security at Regional level seminar June, on 24th &

25th 2005, Yuvaraja’s College, Mysore, Karnataka.

13) Biodiversity Significance and Management - A Challenge for mankind at

State level Seminar August, between 7th& 8th 2004, St.Philomenas College,

Mysore, Karnataka.

14) Work shop on ‘Environmental Education’, - Work shop on 9th October,

2004, Nanjangud, Karnataka.

15) Golden Jubilee of Double Helix - UGC Sponsored State seminar on DNA-

Past, Present & Future held between 11th & 12th, September, 2004, Shimoga,

Karnataka, India.

16) XII Annual Conference of Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy &

National seminar on Plant Taxonomy in Nation Development held at Annual

Conference and National seminar on 26th, and 27th September, 2002 Goa

University Goa, India.

Additional Qualification

Computer Knowledge - Diploma in Windows Application-DWA.

Photography, Bird watching, Drawing, Chess player (Zonal – Runner), Quiz, Debate,

etc.

Literary: Essay Writing, Story writer, Singer, Mimicry, Drama - Tele film Acting and

Director, Mono-acting etc,

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Background Voice donator for Tele-film on Temples at Srirangapatnam, Mandya

district.

Extempore Poet – Released a Poem-Edition on NAVARASA- a Contemporary Kannada

Literature on 12th November 2010.

Sports: Inter-zonal Chess Player, Badminton, Cricket, Football & Volleyball.

Cycle expedition all over Karnataka, Parasailing, Trekking, Rock Climbing etc.

Legal Advisor for general issues and some specific Acts.

Personal Information Name Dr. G. Panduranga Murthy

Father’s Name Govinda Setty

Mother’s Name Indira

Sex Male

Date of Birth 04 February 1976

Nationality Indian

Marital Status Married

Name of the Spouse B.C.Leelaja

Spouse Occupation Researcher, (Ph.D in Biochemistry), CFTRI,

Mysore, India.

Children One – Daughter – 5 years (Nisarga P. Rangham)

Permanent Address # 111, Sri Ranganatha Nilaya, New KHB Colony, Gopishetty

koppa, Extension, Gopala, Shivamogga, Karnataka, India.

Address for

Communication # B-51, CFTRI Quarters. CFTRI Campus,

Mysore- 570 020, Karnataka, India.

Mobile 94490 83702

Email drgprangham76@hotmail.com,pandu_murthy@rediffmail.com;

DR. G.PANDURANGA MURTHY