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Sudhakar Rao D.V.

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Designation: 
Principal Scientist
Division/Section: 
Division of Post Harvest Technology and Agricultural Engineering
Specialisation: 
Post Harvest Management of fruits and vegetables
Qualification: 
M.Sc.(Horticulture), Ph.D
Research Accomplishments: 

(During the Period of 2019-2023)

Mango

  1. Quarantine hot water treatment (HWT- 48°C for 60 minutes) caused severe  internal break down during storage (RT, 8 and 13°C) in Alphonso cultivar of mangoes but not in Banganapalli.  Integration of quarantine HWT (48°C for 60 minutes) with fungicidal HWT (55°C for 10 minutes) did not affect the quality of  Banganapalli mangoes stored at RT.
  2. Hot water treatment (55°C for 5min) prior to quarantine irradiation treatment (400 Gy) did not have any adverse effect on the internal quality of Alphonso mango and  helped in control of anthracnose spoilage during 12 days at RT and 4 weeks at 13°C
  3. Alphonso mango fruits  subjected to HWT at 50 °C for 40 min followed by + 5 % salt  dip for 30 min showed  control of fruit fly (98.2%)  without causing  any internal breakdown & also controlled anthracnose spoilage

Guava

  1. Among different ethylene inhibitors, 1-MCP was found to be more beneficial in extending the green  life of guava for 1 week at RT; 3 weeks at 12°C and 4 weeks at 8°C. Integration of MAP (non-perforated PP film or  PD 961 films)  with -1MCP treatment helped in  lowering the weight loss and  and maintenance of  nutritional quality Fig
  2. Optimum temperature for Fig (cv. Poona) was found to be 5°C with 10 days storage life compared to 2 days at RT. The storage life was 1 week at 13°C and 8 days at 10°C
  3. Fig (cv. Poona) harvested at turning stage (25% and 50% colouration) could be stored for 2 weeks at 5°C,  10 days at 10°C, 1 week at 13°C and 3 days at RT
  4. Storage life of figs harvested at 25% colouration could be  further extended to  4 days at RT, 2 weeks at 10°C and  4 weeks at 5°C with 500 ppb 1-MCP treatment

Jamun

  1. Optimum temperature for storage of Jamun was found to be 8°C where they could be stored for 10 days  compared to1 week at 13°C & 20°C.

Brinjal

  1. Optimum temperature for Brinjal (Mangari gota type) was found to be 7°C with a storage life of 3 weeks with less weight loss and without shriveling compared to 2 weeks at 10°C and 10 days at 13°C.

Muskmelon

  1. Optimum temperature for muskmelon was 10°C with 2 weeks  storage life. The storage life of could be further extended to 25 days with 500 ppb 1-MCP treatment and 3 weeks   with 1% Chitosan or 3mM SA or  1.5  mM SNP treatments at 10°C 

Water melon

  1. Watermelon fruits cv. Arka Shyama could be stored for 3 weeks at 10°C with acceptable sensory qualities as compared to 16 days at 13°C and 10 days at room temperature
Varieties / Technologies Developed: 

 

  1. Individual shrink wrapping of fruits- identified on 24/09/2010        *Low cost ripening technology in fruits- identified on 22/12/2010
  2. Coriander variety  (IIHR13-1), Arka Isha- identified on 22/12/2010-As collaborator
  3. Direct nutrient feeding of banana bunch for high yield, fruit quality and bio-fortification: identified on 29/11/2012  As collaborator
  4. Technology for the isolation of antioxidants, pectin and dietary fiber from mango peel-identified on 7-01-2014-As collaborator
  5. Arka Mango Wash technology for removal superficial surface blackening caused by sooty blotch fly speck –identified on 26/7/2016 As collaborator
  6. Shelf life extension of fresh-cut vegetebles- carrot, capsicum,radish, cucumber, coriander leaves, French beans, cabbage, peeled garlic–identified on 6/7/2017 As Co-Inventor
  7. Guava Variety H13-14 (Arka Poorna) has been identified on 11/5/2018 As collaborator
  8. Muskmelon Variety Selection-22 (Arka Siri) has been identified on 18/6/2018 As collaborator
  9. Mango Hybrid-14 (Arka Suprabath) has been identified on 10/7/2019 As collaborator
  10. Bottle gourd Hybrid BG-Hybrid-10 (Arka Ganga) has been identified on 18/3/2020 As collaborator
  11. Bottle gourd variety BG-77-6-1 (Arka Shreyas) has been identified on 18/3/2020 As collaborator
  12. Bottle gourd variety BG-114-3 (Arka Nutan) has been identified on 18/3/2020 As collaborator

 

Publications: 

(Best 10/High Impact) 

  1. Sudhakar,  D.V.  and  Maini, S.B.(2000).   Isolation  and  characterisation  of  mango  peel pectins. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. 24(3):209-227.2.
  2. K.N. Vishnu Prasanna, Sudhakar Rao, D.V. and Shantha Krishnamurthy (2000). Effect of storage temperature on ripening and quality of custard apple (Annona squmosa) fruits. J. Hort. Sci. & Biotech.,75(5): 546-550
  3. S.Nanda, Sudhakar Rao, D.V. and Shantha Krishnamurthy (2001). Effect of shrink film wrapping and storage temperature on the shelf life and quality of pomegranate fruits cv. Ganesh. Postharvest  Biol. Technol., 22(1):59-67.
  4. Singh S.P. and Sudhakar Rao D.V. (2005). Effect of modified atmosphere packaging on the alleviation of chilling injury and dietary antioxidants levels in ‘Solo’ papaya during cold storage. European Journal of Horticultural Science, 70(5): 246-252.
  5. D.V. Sudhakar Rao and K.P.Gopalakrishna Rao (2008). Controlled atmosphere storage of mango cultivars ‘Alphonso’ and ‘Banganpalli’) to extend storage-life and maintain quality. The Journal of Horticultural Science & Biotechnology, 83(3): 351-359. NAAS: J243: 6.46
  6. Sudhakar Rao, D.V.  and K.P.Gopalakrishna Rao (2009). Effect of controlled atmosphere conditions and pre-treatments on ripening behaviour and quality of mangoes stored at low temperature. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 46 (4):300-306
  7. Rama Krishna. K. and Sudhakar Rao, D. V (2014). Effect of Chitosan Coating on the Physiochemical Characteristics of Guava (Psidium guajava L.) Fruits During Storage at Room Temperature .Indian Journal of Science and Technology, Vol 7(5), 12–16, May 2014 (NAAS I067: 4.06)
  8. Sudhakar Rao, D.V.  and Shivasankar K. S. (2015). Individual shrink wrapping extends the storage life and maintains the antioxidants of mango (cvs. ‘Alphonso’ and ‘Banganapalli’) stored at 8°C”. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 52 (7): 4351-4359 (NAAS J218: 7.24)
  9. D. V. Sudhakar Rao (2107) Individual shrink wrapping extends the storage life and maintains the quality of pomegranates (cvs.'Mriduala' and 'Bhagwa') at ambient and low temperature. Journal of Food Science and Technology 55(1):351–365  https://doi.org/10.1007/s13197-017-2945-5
  10. Sudhakar Rao, D.V.  and Shivasankar K. S. (2018). Effect of modified atmosphere packaging on the extension of storage life and quality maintenance of pomegranate (cv. 'Bhagwa') at ambient and low temperatures. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 55(6):2103–2113 (NAAS J218: 7.64)
  11. Sudhakar Rao, D.V.,  Hebbar S.S. and Narayana, C. K. (2021). CFB box wrapping - a new shrink wrapping technology for extension of storage life of colour capsicum (cv. Bachata). Journal of Food Science and Technology     J Food Sci Technol., 58(8):3039–3048 https://doi.org/10.1007/s13197-020-04807-6 NAAS rating: 8.7

Book Chapter

  1. Maini,  S.B.,  Sudhakar Rao,  D.V.,  Ram  Prasad   and  Veena  Kumari,  D.  (1997).   An integrated  approach  for  the utilization of mango waste. In:  Processing, Finance and Marketing in Food Industry. Edited by H.O. Gupta. Sethi Publication, New Delhi-110012, pp105-110. ISBN 81-7525-050-x  
  2. Sudhakar Rao, D.V., Gopalakrishna Rao, K.P. and Narayana, C.K (2011) Controlled Atmosphere Storage of Fruits. In THE SCIENCE OF HORTICULTURE Edited by Professor K.V.Peter  New India Publishing AGENCY (NIPA), New Delhi, pp   287-304   ISBN : 978-93-80235-48-6 xvi+362p
  3. Sudhakar Rao, D.V (2011). Waxes and Chemicals for Enhancing Marketability of Fresh Fruits under Stress Conditions.  In IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON FRUIT CROPS Edited by W.S. Dhillon and P.S. Aulakh   Narendra Publishing House (NPH), Delhi-110006, pp 403-414.  ISBN : 978-93-80428-30-7
  4. S.P. Singh and D.V. Sudhakar Rao (2011). Chapter 6. Papaya (Carica papaya L.). In: Postharvest biology and technology of tropical and sub tropical fruits: Volume 4. Mangosteen to White Sapote. Edited by Elhadi M. Yahia   Published by Woodhead Publishing Limited, UK,  pp86-124.  ISBN -13:978-0-85709-090-4
  5. C. K. Narayana, D. V. Sudhakar Rao, and Susanta K. Roy (2012). Mango Production, Postharvest Physiology, and Storage. In: Tropical and Subtropical Fruit Processing and Packaging, First Edition.  Part II Tropical fruits. Edited by Muhammad Siddiq, Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., USA    pp: 259-276. ISBN-10: 0813811422 | ISBN-13: 978-0813811420
  6. Sudhakar Rao, D.V., Shivashankara, K.S. and Narayana, C. K. (2012). Effect of post harvest management practices on the physico-chemical and nutritional quality of fruits and vegetables. In: Antioxidants in plants: Role and function. Edited by S. Shivashankara and  K.S Shivashankara, Published by Lap Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany,  pp: 129-172. ISBN-13: 978-3-659-21310-6 ISBN-10:3659213101     AN: 9783659213106
  7. Sudhakar Rao, D.V. (2014). Technological advances in packaging of horticultural produce.  In: Horticulture for Inclusive growth. First Edition.  Edited by  K. L. Chadha, Pritam Kalia  and S. K. Singh Published by Westville Publishing House, New Delhi, pp: 605-621. ISBN:  978-93-83491-23-0.
  8. Sudhakar Rao, D.V., and Ladaniya, M. S. (2015). Chapter 14. Citrus fruits. In: Managing postharvest quality and losses in horticultural crops Volume 2. Fruit Crops. Edited by  K. L. Chadha and R. K. Pal. Published by Daya Publishing House, Astral International Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, pp: 333-360. ISBN: 978-93-5124-356-4 (Vol.2). ISBN: 978-93-5124-358-8 (Set)
  9. Sudhakar Rao, D.V. (2017). Chapter 17. Individual Shrink Wrapping Technology. In: Novel Postharvest  Treatments of Fresh Produce Edt by Dr Sunil Pareek, Published by CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group, USA, pp:557-578. ISBN: 9781498729918- CAT# K26101
  10. Rakesh Reddy, S.V., Sudhakar Rao, D.V. and Sharma, R. R. (2017). Chapter 8. Ozone treatments. In: Novel Postharvest  Treatments of Fresh Produce Edt by Dr Sunil Pareek, Published by CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group, USA, pp:217-240. ISBN: 9781498729918- CAT# K26101
  11. Sudhakar Rao, D.V. (2018). Chapter 5. Shrink Packaging of Fruits and Vegetables. In: Innovative Packaging of Fruits and Vegetable  Edt by: Mohammed Wasim Siddiqui, Mohammad Shafiur Rahman, and Ali Abas Wani, Published by Apple Academic Press Inc, NJ, USA, pp:105-134. ISBN: 978-1-77188-597-3 (Hardcover); ISBN: 978‐1‐315‐14306‐4 (eBook)
  12. Sudhakar Rao, D.V., Anuradha Srivastava and Ranjitha, K. (2018). Chapter 9. Active and Smart Packaging techniques in vegetables. In: Advances in Postharvest Technologies of Vegetable Crops. Edt. By: Bijendra Singh, Sudhir Singh and Tanmay K. Koley, Published by Apple Academic Press Inc, NJ, USA, pp 249-268. ISBN: 978-1-771-886192
  13. Sudhakar Rao, D.V. and Narayana, C. K. (2020). Chapter 12. Controlled Atmosphere Storage of Fruits: An Overview on Storability and Quality.  In: Emerging Technologies for Shelf-Life Enhancement of Fruits. Edt. By: Basharat Nabi Dar and Shabir Ahmad Mir, Published by Apple Academic Press Inc, NJ, USA, pp 249-268. Hard ISBN: 9781771888028 E-Book ISBN: 9780429264481
  14. Sriram S and Sudhakar Rao, D.V (2020). Chapter 7 Papaya. In: Postharvest Pathology of Fresh Horticultural Produce. Edt. By: Lluis Palou and Joseph L. Smilanick Published by CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group, USA pp 257-276. ISBN: 9781138630833

 

Awards & Recognitions: 
  1. Recipient of United Nations University (UNU-Kirin) Fellowship for carrying out Post      Doctoral Research at National Food Research Institute (NFRI), Tsukuba, JAPAN(2000-01)    
  2. Recipient of Dr JS. Pruthi Award for the year 2007 for significant contributions to the development of fruit and vegetable preservation industry in India Instituted by AFST (I)
  3. Recipient of the NA Pandit Award (1995) for the best review paper on “Pectins from fruit processing waste-A review” during 1996 Annual Conference of All India Food Preservers  Association, New Delhi.
  4. Awarded Dr J.C. Anand Gold Medal by Horticultural Society of India (HSI) for the year 2009 for the significant contributions in Post Harvest Technology of Horticultural crops.
  5. Member of Expert committee on Ripening Agents, Constituted by ICMR-ICAR Technical Working Group functioning under ICMR-ICAR Joint Committee for Research on Food Safety.
  6. Subject matter expert for ascertaining the suitability of mango ripening chambers proposed to National Horticultural Board, Ministry of Agriculture and for quality testing of apples transported by train from Delhi to Bangalore through specially designed insulated and ventilated container as a part of trail run conducted by NHB  during 2014 
  7. Member of RAC for ICAR-DOGR, Pune for the period of three years w.e.f. 1.04.2017
  8. Serving as Empanelled member of National program on organic production (NPOP) Audit programme of APEDA since 2018
  9. Board Member,  Board of the School of Earth Sciences & Natural Resources Management, Mizoram University for a term of three years (w.e.f. 03rd  April, 2020)
  10. Member of FAD 10 (Fruits, Vegetables, and Allied Products Sectional Committee) expert Panel II constituted by Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for "Review of Indian Standards Related to Storage, Transport and Ripening of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables"
  11. Member of Management Committee (IMC) of ICAR-Directorate of Cashew Research, Puttur, ICAR-Central Citrus Research Institute, Nagpur, ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, Trivendrum and  ICAR-NRC Pomegrante , Solapur
Permanent Address: 
Flat # 106, Hoysala SriRanga Apartments, 11th Cross, Lakshmaiah Block, Ganganagar, Bangalore-560024
Address for Communication: 

Principal Scientist    (Horticulture)

Division of PHT and Agricultural Engineering

ICAR-IIHR, Hesaraghatta Lake, Bengaluru-560089

Email Address: 
sudhakarrao.dv@icar.gov.in
Telephone #: 
080-23086100 Extn 373