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407. Krishna Rao S., Rajendra Mundkur and Sekharappa B.M.Reshme HuLuvina ThaligaLu” (Kannada) Book published by Department of Sericulture, Govt. of Karnataka,

408. Krishna Rao, S. B.M.Sekharappa, Rajendra Mundkur and G.S.Rajanna (2001), New silkworm hybrids for tropical conditions.National seminar on Mulberry sericulture Research in India, KSSRDI, Thalaghattapura, 26-28 Nov 2001 Ab 155.

409. Krishna Rao, S., R.Raghuraman, Rajendra Mundkur, G.S.Rajanna, S.T.Govinda Raju and Mahadevappa (2001), Evolution of five new robust bivoltine races in the silkworm, Bombyx mori, L for tropical conditions. National seminar on Mulberry sericulture Research in India, KSSRDI, Thalaghattapura, 26-28 Nov 2001 Ab 192.

410. Krishna Rao, S., R.Raghuraman, Rajendra Mundkur, G.S.Rajanna, M.L.Shivamallu, K.N.Nagabhushana Gupta, C.Shivakumar, C.M.Venkatesh, N.Siddalinga swamy and K.V.Prasad (2001), Seasonal field performance of ‘Rajatha Sampathu’ Bivoltine hybrids in Karnataka.National seminar on Mulberry sericulture Research in India, KSSRDI, Thalaghattapura, 26-28 Nov 2001 Ab 191.

411. Rajanna, G.S. H.S.Shivanandaradhya, M.Dinesh, S.Krishna Rao, Rajendra Mundkur and R.Raghuraman (2000), Maintenance and evaluation of polyvoltine germplasm races. Nat. Workshop on Management of sericulture germplasm for prosperity. 26-27 July 2000. CSGRC, HOSUR

412. Rajanna, G.S., H.S. Shivanandaradhya, M.Dinesh, A.Prabhakar Rao, S.rishna Rao, Rajendra Mundkur, and R.Raghuraman (2001), Field popularization of “MH1” and its hybrids “MH1 x NB4D2”. National seminar on Mulberry sericulture Research in India, KSSRDI, Thalaghattapura, 26-28 Nov 2001 Ab 198.

413. Rajanna, G.S., H.S.Shivanandaardhya, M.Dinesh, S.Krishnam Rao, Rajendra Mundkur, R.Raghuraman. (2001), Field performance of MH1 x C.Nichi. National seminar on Mulberry sericulture Research in India, KSSRDI, Thalaghattapura, 26-28 Nov 2001 Ab 199.

414. Rajanna, G.S., S.Krishna Rao, Rajendra Mundkur, H.S.Shivanandaardhya, M.Dinesh and R.Raghuraman (2000), Breeding and popularization of ‘MH1’ and its new hybrids, 4th China Int. Silk Conf. 18-19 May 2000 Yinchuan, P.R.China.

415. RAJENDRA MUNDKUR and P.J.Raju (1994), Sex-limited races National Workshop in Silkworm breeding, University of Mysore, 18-19 Mar 1994.

416. Rajendra Mundkur (2012) Polymorphism of β-esterase in the haemolymph, within the population of Pure Mysore strain of silkworm, Bombyx mori. National Seminar on Advances in Zoology and Life Processes, 9-11 February, 2012 , Goa University.

417. RAJENDRA MUNDKUR , Mallesha Murthy, K.N.Nagabhushana Gupta, S. Krishna Rao, R.raghuraman and S.B.Dandin (1995), Studies on the viability of sex-limited strains maintained in the silkworm germplasm bank of KSSRDI, Bangalore, National Conference in Sericulture, Palampore, Himachal Pradesh, 22-23 Dec 1995.

418. Rajendra Mundkur and E.Muniraju (2002), Mulberry silkworm races of India.Plant Hort Tech. 3(3). Jan-Feb 2002. 42-45.

419. Rajendra Mundkur and Muniraju, E (2008) Designing of silkworm breeding by DNA markers- a review article, Biospectra 3(1):27-44.

420. RAJENDRA MUNDKUR and P. J. Raju (1998), Sex-limited races and their feasibility to Indian sericulture in “Silkworm Breeding” ed by Prof. G. Sreerama Reddy. 1998.

421. RAJENDRA MUNDKUR and S. N. Chatterjee (1992), Genetic variability of esterase isozymes in the Pure Mysore breed of mulberry silkworm Bombyx mori L, All India Conference on Cytology and Genetics. Bangalore .5- 7 Nov 1992.

422. Rajendra Mundkur, Mallesha Murthy and Krishna Rao S (2012) Termination of diapause by Inhibitor of diapause gene (Id) after fertilization in silkworm, Bombyx mori. National Seminar on Advances in Zoology and Life Processes, 9-11 February, 2012 , Goa University.

423. Rajendra Mundkur, Mallesha Murthy and Krishna Rao S (2011).Modification of diapause induced by Inhibitor of diapause gene (Id), after fertilization in silkworm, Bombyx mori. International Conference on Life Science Research for Rural and Agricultural Development, 27-29 Dec 2011, CPRS, Patna, Bihar

424. Rajendra Mundkur, G.S.Rajanna, S.Krishna Rao and R.Raghuraman (2000), Relevance of Information on quantitative traits of silkworm accessions in germplasm banks. Nat. Workshop on Management of sericulture germplasm for prosperity. 26-27 July 2000. CSGRC, HOSUR.

425. Rajendra Mundkur, Mallesha Murthy, Latha R., Rajanna G.S., and Krishna Rao S. (2010) Avoltinism breeding: A new concept in silkworm breeding. Silkworm Breeder’s meet, RSRS coonoor, 2-3 Dec 2010,

426. Rajendra Mundkur, Mallesha Murthy, R. Latha and S. Krishna Rao Indication of occurrence of crossing over in female silkworm Bombyx moi,L. (2011) 22nd Congress of International Sericultural Commision, 14-18 December, 2011, Chiang-Mai, Thailand.

427. Rajendra Mundkur, G.S.Rajanna, P.J.Raju, Mallesha Murthy, K. N. Nagabhushana Gupta, N.P.Nataraja Murthy, S. Krishna Rao, R. Raghuraman and U.D.Bongale (2002), Mulberry silkworm Germplasm Bank Karnataka State Sericulture Research & Development Institute,BANGALORE. Proceedings of Natl. workshop on Sericultural Germplasm Management and Utilization, 6-7 Feb 2002, CSGRC, Hosur.

428. RAJENDRA MUNDKUR, K. N. Nagabhushana Gupta, Mallesha Murthy, S. Krishna Rao, and R. Raghuraman (1999), Grainage performance of SL-KSPM a sex-limited polyvoltine race of silkworm, Bombyx mori, in a commercial grainage. Nat, seminar on tropical Sericulture, 28-30 Dec 1999, UAS Bangalore.

429. Rajendra Mundkur, K.N.Nagabhushana Gupta, Mallesha Murthy, S.Krishna Rao, and R.Raghuraman (2001), Comparative grainage performance of sex-limited polyvoltine race SL-KSPM and Pure Mysore in Government Model grainage, Mandya National seminar on Mulberry sericulture Research in India, KSSRDI, Thalaghattapura, 26-28 Nov 2001 Ab. 207.

430. Rajendra Mundkur, Mallesha Murhty, K.N.Nagabhushana Guptha, S.Krishna Rao and R.Raghuraman (2002), Sex-Limited races of silkworm Bombyx mori, as useful grainage tools. Indian Silk 41(2), June 2002, 13-15.

431. RAJENDRA MUNDKUR, Mallesha Murthy, K. N. Nagabhushana Gupta, S. Krishna Rao,R. Raghuraman and S. B. Dandin (1996), A Study on fitness traits of the sex-limited races maintained in the germplasm bank of KSSRDI, Bangalore International Symposium on Sericultural Sciences,Hangzhou, P. R. China 7-10 Oct 1996.

432. RAJENDRA MUNDKUR, Mallesha Murthy, K. N. Nagabhushana Gupta, S. Krishna Rao, R. Raghuraman and S. B. Dandin (1999), Breeding of sex-limited polyvoltine strain, SL-KSPM in silkworm, Bombyx mori, XVIII Congress of International Sericulture Commission, Cairo, Egypt, 12-16 Oct 1999.

433. RAJENDRA MUNDKUR, Mallesha Murthy, K. N. Nagabhushana Gupta, S. Krishna Rao, and R. Raghuraman (2000), Feasibility of sex-limited polyvoltine race, SL-KSPM of silkworm, Bombyx mori (L), in the preparation of cross breed combination in Karnataka State, India. 4th China Int. Silk Conf. 18-19 May 2000 Yinchuan, P.R.China.

434. Rajendra Mundkur, Mallesha Murthy, K.N.Nagabhushana Guptha, E.Muniraju and R.Raghuraman (2002), Breeding of hardy high shell content bivoltine race, SL-WU8 of silkworm Bombyx mori. J.Exp.Zool.,5(1):2002:131-135.

435. Rajendra Mundkur, Mallesha Murthy, Latha, R., Krishna Rao S. and Sekharappa B.M.(2009) Indication of expression of inhibitor of diapauses gene in silkworm, Bombyx mori, Nat. Conf. on Recent Trends in Animal Physiology.29-30 Oct 2009. Manasa Gangotri, Mysore.

436. Rajendra Mundkur, Mallesha Murthy, Latha, R., Krishna Rao S. and Sekharappa B.M.(2009) Performance of non-hibernating combination of the silkworm hybrid CSR2 x KS-10 under small scale field trial 2nd Int Conf. on Biowealth Management for sustainable livelihood, 20-22 Nov 2009. Ranchi, Jarkhand.

437. Rajendra Mundkur, Mallesha Murthy, Latha, R., Krishna Rao S. and Sekharappa B.M.(2009) Characterization of bivoltine silkworm germplasm accessions of KSSRDI, Bangalore.2nd Int Conf. on Biowealth Management for sustainable livelihood, 20-22 Nov 2009. Ranchi, Jarkhand.

438. Rajendra Mundkur, Mallesha Murthy, Latha, R., Krishna Rao S. and Sekharappa B.M.(2009) Discovery of new gene ‘Inhibitor of Diapause (Id)’ enriching gene pool of silkworm, Bombyx mori. National Seminar on Zoology, Life Science, and Nanotechnology. 8-10 Feb 2010. Goa University, Goa.

439. Rajendra Mundkur, Mallesha Murthy, Latha, R., Krishna Rao S. and Sekharappa B.M. (2009) “Id” inhibitor of diapauses, a new gene as diapauses switch in silkworm, Bombyx mori. Nat. Seminar on Emerging Trends in Animal Biotchnology. 26-27 Mar 2010, Kakatiya Univ. Warangal, AP

440. Rajendra Mundkur, Mallesha Murthy, Latha, R., Krishna Rao S. and Sekharappa B.M. A new silkworm cross-breed combination KS10 x KSD8 for increase in production, productivity and profitability in silkworm Bombyx mori. Workshop on production, productivity and profitability, 15-16 April 2010, Bhuvaneshwar Orissa.

441. Rajendra Mundkur, Mallesha Murthy, Latha, R., Krishna Rao S. and Sekharappa B.M (2010), Discovery of new gene ‘Inhibitor of Diapause (Id)’ enriching gene pool of silkworm, Bombyx mori, National Seminar on Zoology, Life Science, and Nanotechnology. 8-10 Feb 2010. Goa University, Goa.

442. Rajendra Mundkur, Mallesha Murthy, Latha, R., Krishna Rao S. and Sekharappa B.M (2009), Classical linkage map based Genetic stocks of silkworm, Bombyx mori, maintained at KSSRDI, Bangalore, Proc. Of Nat. workshop on seribiodiversity. 7-8th Mar 2009. CSGRC, Hosur.

443. Rajendra Mundkur, Mallesha Murthy, Latha, R., Krishna Rao S. and Sekharappa B.M (2009), Indication of expression of inhibitor of diapauses gene in silkworm, Bombyx mori.Nat. Conf. on Recent Trends in Animal Physiology.29-30 Oct 2009. Manasa Gangotri, Mysore.

444. Rajendra Mundkur, Mallesha Murthy, Latha, R., Krishna Rao S. and Sekharappa B.M. (2009), Performance of non-hibernating combination of the silkworm hybrid CSR2 x KS-10 under small scale field trial (2009), 2nd Int Conf. on Biowealth Management for sustainable livelihood, 20-22 Nov 2009. Ranchi, Jarkhand.

445. Rajendra Mundkur, Mallesha Murthy, Latha, R., Krishna Rao S. and Sekharappa B.M (2009), Characterization of bivoltine silkworm germplasm accessions of KSSRDI, Bangalore, 2nd Int Conf. on Biowealth Management for sustainable livelihood, 20-22 Nov 2009. Ranchi, Jarkhand.

446. Rajendra Mundkur, Mallesha Murthy, Latha, R., Krishna Rao S. and Sekharappa B.M (2010), “Id” inhibitor of diapauses, a new gene as diapauses switch in silkworm, Bombyx mori, Nat. Seminar on Emerging Trends in Animal Biotchnology. 26-27 Mar 2010, Kakatiya Univ. Warangal, AP.

447. Rajendra Mundkur, Mallesha Murthy, Mahadevappa R.Raghuraman and U.D.Bongale. (2004), Prevention of diapause in bivoltine eggs of the silkworm, Bombyx mori.,L., through a cross with the race KS-10 as male parent Int.J.Indust.Entomol. 9(1),2004 107-109.

448. Rajendra Mundkur, Mallesha Murthy, NagaBhushana Guptha, K.N. and Krishna Rao, S. (2007). Comparative performance of SL-KSPM, a sex-limited polyvoltine race and Pure Mysore silkworm, Bombyx mori L in the preparation of cross breed, Biospectra 2(1):85-88.

449. Rajendra Mundkur, Muniraju E, Krishna Rao S. and Sekharappa B.M. (2010), Strategies for improvement of production, productivity and profitability in silkworm, Bombyx mori. Workshop on production, productivity and profitability, 15-16 April 2010, Bhuvaneshwar Orissa.

450. Rajendra Mundkur, Murthy, M. Rao, S. K. Raghuraman, R. and Bongale, UD (2006), Paternal inheritance of voltinism: a new tool to understand the gene regulation in the silkworm, Bombyx mori. Proceedings of Int. Symp. On Insect. Genetics and Genome, CDFD, Hyderabad, 9-11 January 2006.

451. RAJENDRA MUNDKUR, S. Krishna Rao, R. Raghuranan and S. B. Dandin (1995), Yellow hibernating egg in KA race of the bivoltine silkworm, Bombyx mori,(L), National Conference in Sericulture, Palampore, Himachal Pradesh, 22-23 Dec 1995.

452. Rajendra Mundkur, Silkworm races for high productivity, Radio Talk: Akashvani Bangalore recorded on 14-3-2011.

453. RAJENDRA MUNDKUR, under the guidance of DR. S.N.Chtterjee (1989), Biochemical Approach towards Genetic Dissection of Hardiness: Studies on Esterase Isozymesin the Mulberry silkworm, Bombyx mori,L. A dissertation submitted to the CSRTI, Mysore for the award of the diploma in SPECIALIZATION IN TROPICAL SERICULTURE ( Silkworm Breeding and Genetics).

454. Sadananda SS and RAJENDRA MUNDKUR (1990), SL-KMS, a new sex-limited multivoltine strain, Indian Silk, 28(9), 7-10, Jan, 1990.

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