Dr. Chennappa Gurikar

• Suresh Patil, Rizwan Ali Ansari, Chennappa Gurikar, S Bhavan, K Hariprasad (2024). Propagation of Mycorrhizal Fungi and Their Strength in Plant Health Ameliorations. Mycorrhizal Symbiosis and Agroecosystem Restoration. 77-98
• Soumya Doodi, NA Nanje Gowda, Chennappa Gurikar (2024) Introduction to Food Processing Technologies. Advanced Research Methods in Food Processing Technologies. 3-22
• Nanje Gowda NA, Chennappa G, Lokesh AC, David HE. (2021). Mushroom cultivation: A sustainable solution for the management of agriculture crop residue. Recent Trends in Mushroom cultivation Technology and its Application. Vol. I. The Bright Sky publications, New Delhi. 15-26
• Nanje Gowda NA, Chennappa G, Lokesh AC, David HE. (2021). Disinfection methods for mushroom substrate preparation. Recent Trends in Mushroom cultivation Technology and its Application. Vol. I. The Bright Sky publications, New Delhi. 27-48
• Chennappa Gurikar, Nanje Gowda N.A, David H.E, and Nethravati, B.P. 2021. Role of Bacillus species in soil fertility with reference to rhizosphere engineering, Rhizosphere Engineering. Eds: R. Dubey, Pankaj Kumar, Elsevier Publication.
• Chennappa Gurikar, Sreenivasa MY, Nanje Gowda N.A, David H.E. Azotobacter - A potential symbiotic rhizosphere engineer. Rhizosphere Engineering. Eds: R. Dubey, Pankaj Kumar, Elsevier Publication.
• Ashwini, R, Amaresh, YS, Gowdar SB, and Chennappa G. 2021. PGPR - Future biocontrol agents of soil-borne pathogens of pulses. Rhizosphere Engineering. Eds: R. Dubey, Pankaj Kumar, Elsevier Publication.
• Chennappa G, Udaykumar Nidoni, Nagaraja H, Amaresh YS, Sreenivasa MY. 2019. Azotobacter: A natural resource for bioremediation of toxic pesticides in soil ecosystems. New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering. Vol 1. Microbial Biotechnology in Agro-Environmental Sustainability. Elsevier publishing house. 267 – 279.
• Chennappa G, Naik MK, Nidoni U, Vidya M, Sreenivasa MY, Amaresh YS, Mathad PF. 2019. Plant Growth Promoting Microbes: a future trend for environmental sustainability. New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering. Vol 1. Microbes in Soil, Crop and Environmental Sustainability. Elsevier publishing house. 163 – 178.
• Amaresh YS, Chennappa G, Avinash S, Naik MK, Sreenivasa MY. 2019. Trichoderma – A new strategy in combating Agriculture problems. New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering. Vol 1. Microbes in Soil, Crop and Environmental Sustainability. Elsevier publishing house. 235 – 244.
• Chennappa G and Sreenivasa MY and H. Nagaraja. 2018. Azotobacter salinestris: A Novel Pesticide Degrading and Prominent Biocontrol PGPR Bacteria. Microorganisms for Green Revolution. Vol. 2. Microbes for sustainable agro-ecosystem. Springer publishing house. 2: 23 – 45.
• Chennappa G, Naik MK, Amaresh YS, Nagaraj H, and Sreenivasa MY. 2018. Azotobacter: A potential Biofertilizer and Bio Inoculants for Sustainable Agriculture. Microorganisms for Green Revolution. Vol. 1. Microbes for sustainable crop Production. Springer publishing house. 1: 87 – 106.
• Chennappa G, Naik MK, and Sreenivasa MY. 2015. Azotobacter - PGPR activities with special reference to the effect of pesticides and biodegradation. Microbial Inoculants in Sustainable Agricultural productivity Vol-II, Functional Applications. Springer book series 13 (1): 229 – 244.
• Naik M.K, Chennappa G, Vinay JU. 2016. Potentials antibiotics of fluorescent Pseudomonads in sustainable crop disease management. Contemporary Plant Pathology, IPS 6th International Conference on Plant, Pathogens and People.

• Annual Exemplary Teacher Award (2022) - Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore
• Best Poster Award (2020) at Bangalore Tech Summit 2020, organized by DST, GOI & KSTA
• In​.Sc. Young Achiever Award (2020)
• Best Poster Award (2017) from the University of Mysore
• Best Poster Award (2016) from KSTA, Government of Karnataka
• Best Poster Award (2014) from KSTA, Government of Karnataka

Ph.D. Dissertation

• Impact of Pesticides on Azotobacter species Isolated From Paddy Field Soil Samples.

National & International Conference Papers

• Chennappa Gurikar, Preethu AH, Lekhana SM, Supriya D. (2024). Therapeutic Potential of Probiotic Gut Microbiome and its Impact on Health. National Conference on Microbes, Human Health, And Environment: A One Health Approach. Manipal School of Life Sciences, MAHE. Nov 20-23
• Supriya Dhoni, Lekhana SM, Preethu AH, Hanumantharaju KN, and Chennappa Gurikar (2024). Biocontrol mechanism of endophytes for the management of phytopathogens. National Conference on Microbes, Human Health, And Environment: A One Health Approach. Manipal School of Life Sciences, MAHE. Nov 20-23
• Lekhana S.M, Sreenivasa M.Y, and Chennappa Gurikar (2024). Azotobacter-derived bioactive compounds: a new frontier in natural fungicides for crop protection. National Conference on Microbes, Human Health, And Environment: A One Health Approach. Manipal School of Life Sciences, MAHE. Nov 20-23
• Preethu AH, Hanumantharaju KN, Tushar Shaw, and Chennappa Gurikar (2024). Isolation, molecular characterization of Lactic Acid Bacteria from fermented green apple. National Conference on Microbes, Human Health, And Environment: A One Health Approach. Manipal School of Life Sciences, MAHE. Nov 20-23
• Chennappa G, Vidya M, Nagaraja H, Sreenivasa MY. (2020). Contamination, Problems and Prospects of Pesticides and Mycotoxins on Crop, Animal, Human Health. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore
• Chennappa g, Ameena T, Prerana P, Bhavishya AD, Kiran A (2022) Development of blue LED system as an emerging technology for food safety. Bangalore Tech Summit, 17th November 2022.
• Sowmiya A, Nanje Gowda N A, Chennappa Gurikar, Hanumantharaju K N, Mohan Kumar S, David Elisha Henry (2021). Development of a novel probiotic fermented dairy product using jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus LAM.), an under-utilized tropical fruit with high nutritional potential. Bangalore Tech Summit, 17th November 2021.
• Sireesha T, Shreya B, Nanje Gowda NA and Chennappa G. (2021). Development of a novel biodegradable hay-foam as a insulation packaging material using agro-waste. Bangalore Tech Summit, 17th November 2021.
• Mahima Bhat, Marwa Mayan, Chennappa G*, Nanje Gowda NA (2021) Pocket Pints: Innovative Technology in Beer Processing. Bangalore Tech Summit, 17th November 2021.
• Padmini C., David H.E., Chennappa G., Nanje Gowda N.A. (2020). Novel Synbiotic Nutraceuticals Incorporating Indigenous Probiotics & Millet-based prebiotics for combating Calcium malnutrition among Women. Bangalore Tech Summit, 17th November 2020.
• Amaresh Y S, Avinash S, Naik MK, Chennappa G, Arunkumar H, Sreenivas MY. (2020) Characterization of bioactive metabolites from Trichoderma sp against major soil-borne pathogens. 7th International Conference- Phytopathology in Achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals. 319
• Chennappa G, Vidya M, Sreenivasa MY (2018) Impact of pesticides on environmental ecosystem and contamination in food. National seminar on emerging diseases relevance to microbial technology and its application, prevention and eradication. LVD College, Raichur. 20
• Chennappa G, Naik MK, Amaresh YS and Ashwathnarayana DS (2017) Characterization of Trichoderma species and its secondary metabolites production for anti-pathogenic Properties. National symposium of Indian Society of Mycology & Plant Pathology 9 – 10th Oct at UHS, Bagalkot. 24
• Chennappa G, Naik MK, Amaresh YS, Ravikiran, Ashwathanarayan DS, Mahadevaswami and Shruthi P (2017). Morphological, molecular characterization of Trichoderma species isolated from different rhizosphere soils and its anti-pathogenic properties. 5th International Conference on Recent Trends in Science, Technology, Management, and Society. International University of Malaya-Wales, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 1
• Chennappa G, Mahadevaswamy, Nagaraj H, Amaresh YS, Sreenivasa MY (2017) Biodegradation of pendimethalin, chlorpyrifos, and carbendazim pesticides by an Azotobacter salinestris GVT‑1 efficient PGPR bacterium. National symposium ​“Trends in Microbiology” Organized by University of Mysore on 11th May
• Chennappa G, Nagaraj H, Sreenivasa MY (2017) Quantification of genomic DNA and amplification of tri gene in trichothecene producing Fusarium species by conventional PCR technique. National symposium ​“Trends in Microbiology” Organized by University of Mysore on 11th May
• Chennappa G, Naik MK, Amaresh YS, Ravikiran, Shruthi P and Divya N (2016) Morphological, molecular and antifungal traits of Trichoderma viride. 14th International Workshop on Trichoderma and Gliocladium (TG2016) ​“Principles to Practice” organized at Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. 21
• Amaresh YS, Divya Nair, Naik MK, Ashwathanarayana DS, Chennappa G, Shruthi P, ST Naik (2016) Antagonistic activities of Trichoderma spp against major soil-borne pathogens. 1st International conference on ​“New Challenges in Plant Protection & Awareness for Crop Health. Bangkok, 1
• Chennappa G, Naik MK, Amaresh YS, Nagaraj H, Mahadevaswamy, Sreenivasa MY (2016) Exploitation of PGP and pesticide biodegrading Azotobacter tropicalis ‑KOP-11 strain. 103rd Indian Science Congress held at University of Mysore on Jan 3rd-7th 2016
• Naik MK, Amaresh YS, Chennappa G (2011). Interaction between PGPRs and crops with special reference to chili (Capsicum annum L.). Proceedings of the 2nd Asian PGPR conference Beijing, China on Aug 21st – 24th 2011.
• Vanadana HB, Chitrakumari BP, Netravathi B, Chennappa G, and Nanjegowda NA (2020) Development of Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) for rural and urban waste management using food wastes. Bangalore Tech summit – 2020
• Nethravathi P, Padmini C., Chennappa G., David H.E. (2020). Novel Technology for the Production of Natural Colorant Phycocyanin, using Spirulina for Applications in Food Processing Industry. Bangalore Tech summit – 2020.
• Deepthi BV, Rao PK, Chennappa G, Rakesh S, Naik MK, Chandrashaker KT, Sreenivasa MY (2017). Probiotic bacteria for the control of fumonisins associated with cereal grains and poultry feeds. National symposium on Emerging trends in plant health management in relation to climate change. 12- 13th September Bengaluru, 86.
• Chennappa G, Vidya M, Nagaraja H, Sreenivasa MY (2018) Contamination, Problems and Prospects of Pesticides and Mycotoxins on Crop, Animal, Human Health. India International Science Festival on Science for Transformation. Organized by DST, Lucknow. 27.
• Nagaraja H, Chennappa G, Sreenivasa MY (2018). Anti-toxigenic and bioprotectant property of Azotobacter spp against pathogenic Fusarium spp in cereals for sustainable agricultural practices. India International Science Festival on Science for Transformation. Organized DST, Lucknow. 5.
• Amaresh YS, Aswathanarayan DS, Sunkad G, Patil S, Chennappa G (2017). Study of bio-efficacy of proquinazid 20 EC against powdery mildew of chili. National symposium on Emerging trends in plant health management in relation to climate change. 12- 13th September Bengaluru,120.
• Rajkumar K, Naik MK, Amaresh YS, Mahadevaswamy, Chennappa G (2017). Induction of systemic resistance in chili using Bacillus subtilis (Cohn) isolates against Fusarium wilt and its formulation. 5th Asian PGPR International Conference for sustainable agriculture, July, 16 – 19, Bogor, Indonesia
• Chennappa G, Nagaraj H, Amaresh YS, Mahadevaswamy, Sreenivasa MY (2017). Bioprotectant potential, abiotic stress tolerance, and phytopathogenic properties of Azotobacter tropicalis KOP-11 strain isolated from paddy soils. Inter Drought‑V International conference organized at ICRISAT, Hyderabad, India 158
• Nagaraja H, Chennappa G, Naik MK, Sreenivasa MY (2017). Seed bioprotectant efficacy of Azotobacter salinestris and Azotobacter species (JX 262164) against phytopathogenic Fusarium associated with cereal grains. Inter-Drought‑V International conference organized at ICRISAT, Hyderabad, India 159
• Rajkumar K, Naik MK, Chennappa G, Ravikiran (2016). Isolation and molecular characterization of Bacillus subtilis from the rhizosphere of different crops. National symposium on recent advances in plant health management for sustainable productivity. UAS Dharwad 15 – 16th Dec. 150
• Amaresh YS, Naik MK, Chennappa G, Shruthi P, Divya N, Ravikiran and Meti SK (2016) Characterization of Trichoderma isolates of different cropping ecosystems of Karnataka. 14th International Workshop on Trichoderma and Gliocladium (TG2016) “Principles to Practice” organized at Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.67
• Chennappa G, Vidya G, Naik MK, Amaresh YS, Sreenivasa MY (2016). Azotobacter salinestris: A potential novel PGPR bacterium isolated from pesticide-contaminated soils of HK region. IPS- National symposium on Recent Trends in Plant Pathological Research and Education. UAS, Raichur. 39
• Chennappa G, Vidya G, Nagaraj H, Amaresh YS, Sreenivasa MY (2016). Exploitation of novel PGPR potential Azotobacter tropicalis from waterlogged soils of paddy and their characterization. IPS- National symposium on Recent Trends in Plant Pathological Research and Education. UAS, Raichur. 40
• Naik MK, Amaresh YS, Chennappa G, Hosmani AK, Ashwathnarayana DS (2016). Implementation of IPM strategies in chili and its benefits. IPS- National symposium on Recent Trends in Plant Pathological Research and Education. UAS, Raichur. 142
• Chennappa G, Naik MK, Amaresh YS, Sreenivasa MY (2016). Role of Azotobacter salinestris and Pseudomonas fluorescens in sustainable agriculture production. IPS- National symposium on Recent Trends in Plant Pathological Research and Education. UAS, Raichur. 39
• Ravikiran, Naik MK, Chennappa G, Amaresh YS, Savitha AS, and Mahadevaswamy (2016). Biological and Physiological Characterization of Trichoderma isolates. IPS- National symposium on Recent Trends in Plant Pathological Research and Education. UAS, Raichur. 9
• Chikkanna Swamy, Naik MK, Amaresh YS, Jayalakshmi SK, and Chennappa G (2016). Morphological, cultural diversity and molecular characterization of Macrophomina phaseolina causing stem canker of pigeonpea. IPS- National symposium on Recent Trends in Plant Pathological Research and Education. UAS, Raichur. 9
• Rajkumar K, Naik MK, Gururaj S, Amaresh YS, Mahadevswamy, Channappa G, and Ravikiran (2016). Bioefficacy of Bacillus subtilis against the major pathogens of chili. IPS- National symposium on Recent Trends in Plant Pathological Research and Education. UAS, Raichur. 42
• Chennappa G, Naik MK, Ravikiran, Umesha CS, Amaresh YS, Savitha AS, and Mahadevaswamy (2016). Bioefficacy of fluorescent Pseudomonas against Cercospora capsici and Sclerotium rolfsii. IPS- National symposium on Recent Trends in Plant Pathological Research and Education. UAS, Raichur. 43
• Vinay JU, Naik MK, Rangeshwaran R, Aswathanarayana DS, Chennappa G (2016). Detection of antimicrobial traits in fluorescent pseudomonads and characterization of antibiotic pyoluteorin through PCR, chromatography, and Time of flight-Mass spectroscopy. IPS- National symposium on Recent Trends in Plant Pathological Research and Education. UAS, Raichur. 46
• Nagaraja H, Chennappa G, Rakesh S, Naik MK, Sreenivasa MY (2016). In vitro antifungal efficacy of Azotobacter nigricans against phytopathogenic Fusarium species associated with maize, sorghum, and wheat. IPS- National symposium on Recent Trends in Plant Pathological Research and Education. UAS, Raichur. 47
• Amaresh YS, Syed Abuzar, Shruti Patil, Aswathnarayan DS, Savitha AS, Chennappa G (2016). Bio-efficacy of Azoxystrobin 23% SC against powdery mildew and Anthracnose of chili. IPS- National symposium on Recent Trends in Plant Pathological Research and Education. UAS, Raichur. 125
• Amaresh YS, Ashwathanarayan DS, Naik ST, Praveen Y, Channappa G, Gowdru SB (2016). Bio-efficacy of Mancozeb 75% WP on Cotton Alternaria, Cercospora, and boll rot diseases. IPS- National symposium on Recent Trends in Plant Pathological Research and Education. UAS, Raichur. 129
• Chennappa G, Naik MK, Amaresh YS, Ashwathnarayana DS (2016). Bioefficacy of bio control agents against Cercospora capsici causing Leaf Spot of chili. IPS- National symposium on Recent Trends in Plant Pathological Research and Education. UAS, Raichur. 133
• Naik MK, Bharathreddy NS, Savitha AS, Amaresh YS, Chennappa G, Bhat KV (2014). Molecular characterization of phyllody of sesame and its management. 35th National Conference and Symposium of ISMPP. Akola, 87
• Amaresh YS Ashwathanarayana DS, Naik MK, Yadahalli PK, Chennappa G (2014). Efficacy of fluopuram 200+ Tebuconazole 400SC on powdery mildew and Anthracnose of chili. National symposium on plant diseases: New perspectives and innovative management strategies. Dharwad, 174.
• Amaresh YS Ashwathanarayana DS, Yadahalli PK, Chennappa G, Naik ST (2014). Efficacy of Mancozeb 75% WP on Alternaria, Cercospora, and boll rot diseases of cotton. National symposium on plant diseases: New perspectives and innovative management strategies. Dharwad, 172
• Naik MK, Guruprasad GR, Sudini HK, Reshma P, Rajalaxmi K, Chennappa G (2014). Bio safety to bio control: Perspective and strategies with special reference to aflatoxin contamination. National symposium on plant diseases: New perspectives and innovative management strategies. Dharwad, 33
• Nagaraja H, Chennappa G, Rakesh S, Naik MK, Sreenivasa MY (2015). Efficacy of Azotobacter species as a potential biocontrol agent against phytopathogenic Fusarium species. Biological products for crop, animal and human health problems and prospects. National Academy of Biological Sciences & University of Mysore, 42
• Vinay JU, Naik MK, Amaresh YS, Mahadevaswamy S, Rangeshwaran R, Chennappa G (2015). Molecular, chromatographic and spectroscopic detection of antibiotics and siderophore pyoverdine in isolates of fluorescent pseudomonads from diverse cropping pattern. Biological products for crop, animal health and human health- problems and prospects. National Academy of Biological Sciences and University of Mysore,29
• Divya N, Amaresh YS, Naik MK, Aswathanarayana DS, Shakuntala NM, Chennappa G, Patil S (2015). Evaluation of Trichoderma species against major soil-borne fungal pathogens. Biological products for crop, animal health and human health- problems and prospects. National Academy of Biological Sciences and University of Mysore, 28.
• Amaresh YS, Naik MK, Chennappa G, Ravikiran K, Savitha AS, Patil S, Divya N (2015). Trichoderma viride a potential bioagent for plant disease management. Biological products for crop, animal health and human health ‑problems and prospects. National Academy of Biological Sciences and University of Mysore, 27.
• Naik MK, Chennappa G, Ravikiran K, Amaresh YS, Mahadevaswamy S, Umesha CS, Savitha AS (2015). Fluorescent Pseudomonas: an efficient biocontrol weapon against plant pathogens. Biological products for crop, animal health and human health problems and prospects. National Academy of Biological Sciences and University of Mysore, 27.
• Naik MK, Vinay JU, Reshma P, Chennappa G (2015). Characterization and utility of fluorescent Pseudomonas for antibiotic genes and growth promotion in sustainable disease management. Biological products for crop, animal & human health- problems and prospects. National Academy of Biological Sciences and University of Mysore, 1.
• Naik MK, Chennappa G, Amaresh YS, R Lokesh, Bhat KV (2014). Detection of Alternaria sesami isolated from blight infected sesame (Sesamum indicum) by SCAR markers. Plant Pathology in Genomic Era, 89 – 90.
• Chennappa G, Naik MK, Mahadevaswamy, Sreenivasa MY (2013). Effect of insecticides on nitrogen-fixing ability of Azotobacter species isolated from paddy soils in Karnataka, India. National symposium on Soil Biology and Ecology, GKVK, Bangalore. 129
• Chennappa G, Naik MK, Sreenivasa MY, GuruPrasad GR (2014). Antifungal activity of Azotobacter species against plant pathogens isolated from paddy soils. Regional sciences conference on sciences and technology for harnessing natural resources towards sustainable development at UAS, Raichur. 155
• GuruPrasad GR, Naik MK, Sudha S, Chennappa G (2014). Detection of toxigenic diversity and aflatoxin gene among Aspergillus flavus isolates of chili (Capsicum annuum L.) collected from northeastern Karnataka. Regional sciences conference on sciences and technology for harnessing natural resources towards sustainable development at UAS, Raichur. 168
• Chennappa G, Naik MK, Amaresh YS, Savitha AS, Lokesha R, Guru Prasad GR (2014). Toxigenic diversity of Alternaria alternata isolated from blight infected sesame (Sesamum indicum). Regional sciences conference on sciences and technology for harnessing natural resources towards sustainable development at UAS, Raichur. 154
• Naik MK, Savitha AS, Amaresh YS, Chennappa G (2014). Integrated management of Phyllody of sesame. 35th National Conference and Symposium of ISMPP.
• Nagaraj H, Poorna Chandra Rao K, Chennappa G, Mahadeva Prasadd, Sreenivasa MY (2013). Mycological studies and screening of trichothecene-producing Fusarium species from cereals grown in Karnataka and its quantification. Frontier Discoveries and Innovations in Microbiology and its interdisciplinary relevance. 54th Annual Conference of AMI. 17 – 20 Nov. 78
• Chennappa G, Nagaraj H, Mahadevaswamy, Vidya G, Sreenivasa MY (2013). Molecular characterization of herbicide-resistant Azotobacter species from paddy field soils, Karnataka, India. Frontier Discoveries and Innovations in Microbiology and its interdisciplinary relevance. 54th Annual Conference of AMI. 17 – 20 Nov. 74
• Chennappa G, Adkar Purushothama CR, Naik MK, Amaresh YS, Sreenivasa MY (2012). Sequence and phylogenetic analysis of Azotobacter species isolated from paddy field soils of North Karnataka region-India, 53rd Annual conference of AMI-ASM International Conference on ​“Microbial world: Recent Innovations and Future Trends” – Bhubaneshwar, Odisha
• Naik MK, Amaresh YS, Chowdappa P, Chennappa G, Sudha S, Muttanna R (2012). Pathogenic diversity of Alternaria species isolated from Sesame infected with blight. National symposium on ​“Blending Conventional and Modern Pathology for Sustainable Agriculture” Indian Phytopathological Society at IIHR, Bangalore
• Naik MK, Amaresh YS, Chowdappa P, Chennappa G, Sudha S, Patil S (2012). Characterization and purification toxins from Alternaria species causing leaf blight of sesame, National symposium on ​“Blending Conventional and Modern Pathology for Sustainable Agriculture” Indian Phytopathological Society at IIHR, Bangalore
• Amaresh YS, Naik MK, Chennappa G (2011). Management of sunflower powdery mildew through fungicides-ISSMP-South Zone Conference on Fungal Diversity and Emerging Crop Diseases. 12– 13th May 2011, Mysore.
• Naik MK, Chennappa G, Sudha S (2011). Eco-friendly management of Alternaria blight sesame. National Symposium on ​“Integrated Disease Management Strategies in Relation To Climates Change in South India”. Indian Phytopathological Society.

National and International Journal Papers

• Shilpa K, Avinash Prabhu V, Hanumantharaju KN, Chennappa Gurikar, Srividya L, Nanjegowda NA. (2024) Role of Nutrients in Eye Health. Annals of Agri-Bio Research 29 (2), 52-70
• Lekhana SM, Sreenivasa MY, Hanumantharaju KN, Anusha MB, Lokesh AC, Chennappa G. (2024) Screening and assessment of PGP and biocontrol properties of Azotobacter species isolated from agriculture soils of North Karnataka. Plant Science Today 11 (4), 1-11
• Ameena Tarana, Bhavishya AD, Lekhana SM, Vishaka Prabhu, Hanumantharaju KN, Anusha MB, Chennappa Gurikar (2024) Extraction and Profiling of Antifungal Compounds Produced by Azotobacter Species. Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology. 18(1): 269-279
• Chaitradeepa G M, Hanumantharaju KN, Chennappa Gurikar, Lokesh AC, Anusha MB, N.A. Nanje Gowda (2024) Towards a greener tomorrow: biodegradable food packaging materials as a sustainable solution. European Chemical bulletin. (12) 4182-4204
• Pooja M. E, Madhusudhan Nayak C, Hanumantharaju K N, Chennappa Gurikar and Lokesh A.C (2024). An overview of natural polymer cutlery, alternative to non-biodegradable waste. (IF1.345) European Chemical bulletin, (13) 131-146
• Chaitradeepa GM, Hanumantharaju, Chennappa Gurikar, Lokesh AC, Anusha MB. (2024). Heat-Induced Method for the Development of Sustainable Edible Paper Eco-Conscious Packaging. Nanotechnology Perceptions. (20) 567–585
• Mekhashree S, KN Hanumantharaju, BD Biddappa, AD Bhavishya, Yogita Bhatt, Avinash Prabhu, Chennappa Gurikar (2023) A case study of the soursop plant, (Annona muricata) and it's health benefits. (IF 2.345) Biochemical & Cellular Archives, (23):1507-1513
• Chaitradeepa G M, Hanumantharaju KN, Chennappa Gurikar, Lokesh AC, Anusha M B, N.A. Nanje Gowda. (2023). Towards a greener tomorrow: Biodegradable food packaging materials as a sustainable Solutions. European Chemical Bulletin (12) 4182– 4204
• Kareena Khan, Hanumantharaju KN, Lokesh AC, Chennappa Gurikar, Rajadurai M (2023). Novel functional ingredient trends in ice Creams and their health benefits. European Chemical Bulletin (12) 4099- 4108
• Baddi Jayalaxmi, Vinoshini R, Hanumantharaju KN, Chaitradeepa G M, Chennappa Gurikar, Lokesh AC. (2023) Impact of shiftwork on dietary patterns, hormonal change and metabolic syndrome. European Chemical Bulletin (12) 4079- 4093
• Chaitradeepa G M, Hanumantharaju KN, Soumya, Chennappa Gurikar, Lokesh AC. (2023) Cold plasma technology and its application in food industry. Biochemical & Cellular Archives; 0972-5075
• Roopith H Chavan, Gorige Madhavi, Hanumantharaju KN, Chennappa Gurikar, Anbumathi P (2023). Application of Novel Technologies in Shelf- Life enhancement of Fruits and Vegetables. European Chemical Bulletin. (12) 633-648
• Keerthana SJ, Sharath Biddappa BD, Prerana P, Hanumantharaju KN, Nanjegowda NA and Chennappa Gurikar. (2022) Mycotoxins in food grains: Threat to food chain. (10) 23-29
• BD Sharath Biddappa, Avinash Prabhu, KN Hanumantharaju, AC Lokesh, Chennappa Gurikar (2023) Influence of caffeinated drinks on human health with special emphasis on eye pressure. (IF 2.345)
• Chennappa G, Shivaprasad DP, LuisSabillónc B, NanjeGowda NA, Kaliramesh S (2022). Impact of mycotoxins and their metabolites associated with food grains. Grain & Oil Science and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaost.2022.10.001
• Deepa N, Chennappa G, Deepthi BV, Naik MK, Amaresh YS, Sreenivasa MY (2022). Antifungal potential of Azotobacter species and its metabolites against Fusarium verticillioides and biodegradation of fumonisin. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 1-15 (3.8 IF)
• Melissa M George, Nisha K, Lekhana SM, Chennappa Gurikar (2022). Patulin: A Potentially Harmful Food Contaminant. International journal of chemical Studies. 10 (3), 11-18
• Vinay JU, Naik MK, Chennappa G, Amaresh YS, Nanje Gowda NA (2022). Characterization and Antifungal Efficacy of 2, 4- DAPG Antibiotic against Sheath Blight of Rice. Greener Journal of Biological Sciences. (Accepted) (0.85 IF)
• Nagaraja H, Chennappa G, Deepa N, Naik M.K, Ajithkumar K, Amaresh Y.S, Premila N. Achar, Sreenivasa MY. (2022) Antifungal potential of Azotobacter salinestris Strain Azt 31 against phytopathogenic Fusarium spp. associated with cereals. Journal of Fungi, 8, 2022, 473-493 (5.82 IF)
• Nanje Gowda NA, Chennappa Gurikar, Anusha MB, Soumya Gupta (2022). Ultrasound-assisted and microwave-assisted extraction, GC-MS characterization and antimicrobial potential of freeze-dried L. Camara flower. Journal of pure and applied Microbiology. 1-14 (0.42 IF)
• Nanje Gowda NA, Kaliramesh S, Vara Prasad PV, Yogita Bhatt, Netravati BP, Chennappa G (2022). Modern Processing of Indian Millets: A Perspective on Changes in Nutritional Properties. Foods 11, 499-516 (4.121)
• Chennappa Gurikar, Vandana HB, Netravati BP, Chaitra kumari BP, Nanje Gowda NA, Hanumantharaju KN, (2022). Microbial Fuel Cells: An Alternate Approach for Bioelectricity Generation & Waste Management. Journal of pure and applied Microbiology. 1-10 (0.42 IF)
• Akhil S Nair, Hanumantharaju KN, Lokesh AC, Nanje Gowda NA and Chennappa Gurikar (2021). Overview on Common Active Compounds Present in Medicinal Plants. Agriways 9 (2) : 69-74
• Vandana H.B, Hanumantharaju K.N, Chennappa Gurikar and Nanjegowda N.A (2021) overview on application of encapsulation technologies for active food ingredients. Asian Jr. of Microbiol. Biotech. Env. Sc. Vol. 23, No. (4) : 2021 : 96-106
• Chikkanna Swamy, MK Naik, YS Amaresh, G Chennappa, SK Jayalakshmi (2020) Morphological diversity and molecular characterization of Macrophomina phaseolina causing stem canker of pigeon pea in north eastern Karnataka. Journal of Plant Disease Sciences 13 (2), 91-98
• Shusuke K, Fangluan G, Shifang L, Zhongyang D, Ying-Kun H, Charith Raj AD, Chennappa G. 2021. Genomic analysis of a pathogen of brassica vegetables reveals its spread along the Silk Road. Proceeding of National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), 118, 1 – 10.
• Reshma P, Naik MK, Aiyaz M, Niranjana SR, Chennappa G, Syed RZ. 2018. Induced systemic resistance by 2, 4‑diacetylphloroglucinol positive fluorescent Pseudomonas strains against rice sheath blight. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology, 56, pp. 207 – 212.
• Rajkumar K, Naik MK, Chennappa G, Amaresh YS, Ravikiran. 2018. In vitro screening of Bacillus subtilis isolates against Rhizoctonia solani, the causal agent of root rot of chili. International Journal of Chemical Studies, 6 (3), pp. 3446 – 3449.
• Rajkumar K, Naik MK, Chennappa G, Amaresh YS. 2018. Compatibility Bacillus subtilis (BS 16) with fungicides used in chili ecosystem for integrated disease management. International Journal of Chemical Studies, 6 (3), pp. 3393 – 3396.
• Rajkumar K, Naik MK, Chennappa G, Amaresh YS, Sunkad G, Ravikiran, Mahadevaswamy. 2018. Bioefficacy of Bacillus subtilis isolates against Fusarium solani, the causal agent of wilt of chili. International Journal of Chemical Studies, 6 (3), pp. 3389 – 3392.
• Rajkumar K, Naik MK, Amaresh YS, Chennappa G. 2018. Bioefficacy of Bacillus subtilis against the Major Pathogen of Chili Colletotrichum capsici Causing Fruit Rot of Chili. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 7(7), pp. 2681 – 2686.
• Rajkumar K, Naik MK, Chennappa G, Amaresh YS. 2018. Induction of systemic resistance by Bacillus subtilis isolates against Fusarium wilt of chili. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 7(7), pp. 2669 – 2680.
• Rajkumar K, Naik MK, Chennappa G, Amaresh YS. 2018. In vitro screening of Bacillus subtilis isolates against Sclerotium rolfsii, the cause of collar rot of chili. International Journal of Chemical Studies, 7(7), pp. 2687 – 2692.
• Rajkumar K, Naik MK, Chennappa G, Amaresh YS. 2018. Bioefficacy of Bacillus subtilis against Aspergillus flavus, causing aflatoxin contamination in chili. International Journal of Chemical Studies, 6(6): 2050 – 2053.
• Amaresh YS, Ashwathanarayana DS, Sateesh Naik ST, Chennappa G, Praveen Y. 2017. Bioefficacy of Mancozeb 75% wettable powder on cotton Alternaria, Cercospora, and boll rot diseases. Research in Environment and Life Science, 10(7), pp. 655 – 658.
• Chennappa G, Naik MK, Amaresh YS, Ravikiran, Ashwathanarayan DS, Patil MG, Mahadevaswami, Divya Nair, and Shruthi P. 2017. Morphological, molecular characterization of Trichoderma species isolated from different rhizosphere soils and its anti-pathogenic properties. Imperial Journal of Interdisciplinary Research, 3(4), pp. 1 – 12.
• Adkar Purushothama CR, Chennappa G, Poornachandra Rao K, Sreenivasa MY, Maheshwar PK, Nagendra Prasad MN, Sano T. 2017. Molecular diversity among viroids infecting chrysanthemum in India. Virus Genes, 53, pp. 636 – 642.
• Naik MK, Chennappa G, Amaresh YS, Sudha S, Chowdappa P, and Suresh Patil. 2017. Characterization phytotoxin-producing Alternaria species isolated from sesame leaves and their toxicity. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology, 55, pp. 36 – 43.
• Chennappa G, Naik MK, Adkar-Purushothama CR, Amaresh YS, Sreenivasa MY. 2016. PGP, abiotic stress-tolerant and antifungal activity of Azotobacter sp. Isolated from paddy soils. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology, 54, pp. 322 – 331.
• Deepthi BV, Rao PK, Chennappa G, Naik MK, Chandrashekara, KT, Sreenivasa MY. 2016. Antifungal attributes of Lactobacillus plantarum MYS6 against fumonisin-producing Fusarium proliferatum associated with poultry feeds. PLOS one, pp. 1 – 22.
• Nagaraja H, Chennappa G, Rakesh S, Naik MK, Amaresh YS, and MY Sreenivasa. 2016. Antifusarial activity of Azotobacter nigricans against trichothecene-producing Fusarium species associated with cereals. Food Science and Biotechnology, 25(4), pp. 1 – 8.
• Vinay JU, Naik MK, Rangeshwaran R, Chennappa G, Sohel S. Shaikh, Sayyed RZ. 2016. Detection of antimicrobial traits in fluorescent pseudomonads and molecular characterization of an antibiotic pyoluteorin. 3 Biotech, 6, pp. 227 – 238.
• Amaresh YS, Ashwathanarayana DS, Naik ST, Chennappa G, Praveen Y. 2015. Efficacy of fluopyram 200 + tebuconazole 400 SC on chili powdery mildew and anthracnose. Journal of Plant Disease Science, 11(1), pp. 70 – 74.
• Prabhavathi NM, Amaresh YS, Naik MK, Kuchanur PH, Patil SG, Singh Y, Jat ML, Mallesh SB, Sreenivas AG, Chennappa G. 2015. Studies on disease dynamics of redgram and maize in conservation. International Journal of Current Research, 7(1), pp. 11889 – 11894.
• Nagaraja H, Rao PKC, Chennappa G, and Sreenivasa MY. 2015. Diversity of toxic and phytopathogenic Fusarium species occurring on cereals grown in Karnataka state, India. 3 Biotech, 6(1), 1 – 8.
• Poornachandra RK, Chennappa G, Suraj U, Nagaraja H, Adkar-Purushothama CR, Sreenivasa MY. 2015. Probiotic potential of Lactobacillus strains isolated from sorghum-based traditional fermented food. Probiotics & Antimicrobial Proteins, 7, pp. 146 – 156.
• Adkar-Purushothama CR, Poornachandra RK, Chennappa G, Sreenivasa MY, Nagendra Prasad MN, Maheshwar MP, Sano T. 2015. Molecular identification of Chrysanthemum chlorotic mottle viroid infecting chrysanthemum in Karnataka, India. Plant Disease (http://​dx​.doi​.org/​1​0​.​1​0​9​4​/​P​D​IS-04 – 15-0428-PDN).
• Guru Prasad, GR, Naik MK, Sudha S, Sudini HK, Chennappa G. 2014. Cultural, toxigenic and molecular variability of Aspergillus flavus isolates of chili (Capsicum annuum L.) collected from north eastern Karnataka. International Journal of Current Research, 6(11), pp. 10046 – 10051.
• Naik MK, Chennappa G, Bhat KV, Amaresh YS, Suraj U. 2014. Molecular and pathogenic diversity of Alternaria sp. isolated from sesame by SCAR marker. International Journal of Current Research, 6 (9), pp. 8335 – 8350.
• Chennappa G, Adkar-Purushothama CR, Naik MK, Sreenivasa MY. 2014. Impact of pesticides on PGPR activity of Azotobacter sp. isolated from pesticide-flooded paddy soils. Greener Journal of Biological Sciences, 4(4), pp. 117 – 129.
• Chennappa G, Adkar-Purushothama CR, Suraj U, Tamilvendan K, Sreenivasa MY. 2013. Pesticide-tolerant Azotobacter isolates from paddy-growing areas of northern Karnataka, India. World Journal of Microbiology & Biotechnology, DOI: 10.1007/s11274-013-1412-3.
• Adpangaya B, Sahana CR, Adkar-Purushothama CR, Chennappa G, Zhang Z, Sreenivasa M.Y, Sano T. 2013. First report of grapevine yellow speckle viroid‑1 and Hop stunt viroid infecting grapevines (Vitis vinifera) in India. Plant Disease DOI: 10.1094/PDIS-05-13-0494.

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