Botany

Dr A Srinivasa Rao

Department of Botany

Designation	Professor
Phone	9985076306
Institutional email ID	drasr.botany@gcrjy.ac.in
ORCID	https://orcid.org/0009-0002-1973-0073
Scopus ID
Researcher ID	https://ResearchID.co/rid94962
Vidwaan ID	582673
Google Scholor Profile	https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=eAtWjNgAAAAJ&hl=en&authuser=1
Date of joining the college	25-09-2021

Academic qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) (Marine Botany) from Andhra University Visakhapatnam, India. 2000
Master of Science (M.Sc) (Botany ) from Andhra University Visakhapatnam, India. 1993
GATE (Life Sciences) from IISc, Bangalore, India. 1993

Work Experience

Associate Professor in Higher Education at Government College (Autonomous), Rajahmundry 533105 from 25-09-2021 to Present
Assistant Professor in Higher Education at Government Degree College , Mandapeta from 07-06-2017 to 24-09-2021

Research Experience

Number of Papers Published in Journals: 18

P. Venkata Ramana, A. Srinivasa Rao, J. Swamy, V. Jalander, S.B. Padal and P. Prasad, "ARGYREIA OSYRENSIS (CONVOLVULACEAE): A NEW DISTRIBUTIONAL RECORD FOR ANDHRA PRADESH, INDIA" in Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany, 2025 . ISSN: 0250–9768. DOI: https://doi.org/10.61080/JETB/V49/i1/2025/11-13, Impact Factor: 1.00. Weblink: https://www.scientificpubonline.com//journalarticledetails/argyreia-osyrensis-convolvulaceae-new-distributional-record-andhra-pradesh-india/3318
K. Devaki Devi, C. Pavan Kumar, P. Amrutha Lakshmi, D. Raghu Ramulu, A. Srinivasa Rao, Anjan P. Kumar, Savithri Bhat and E. Sreedevi, "Green Synthesized Calcium Nanoparticles of Momordica cymbalaria to Enhance Antidiabetic and Antioxidant Activity in Drosophila melanogaster" in International Journal of Current Research in Biosciences and Plant Biology, 2025 . ISSN: ISSN: 2349-8080 (On. DOI: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcrbp.2025.1201.003, Impact Factor: 0.00. Weblink: http://ijcrbp.com/jan2025issue.php
A.SRINIVASA RAO, K.V. MADHUSUDHAN, B.MANOHAR REDDY and S. SUBRAMANYAM, "EFFECT OF DROUGHT STRESS ON RELATIVE WATER CONTENT AND PROTEIN METABOLISM IN GROUNDNUT (ARACHIS HYPOGAEA L.)" in International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews, 2024 . ISSN: 2348-1269 . DOI: , Impact Factor: 0.00. Weblink: http://www.ijrar.org/papers/IJRAR24D3246
A.SRINIVASA RAO, K.V. MADHUSUDHAN, S. SUBRAMANYAM, "Oxidative Stress and Antioxidant Defense System in Plants under Drought Stress" in Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, 2024 . ISSN: 2349-5162 2024. DOI: , Impact Factor: 0.00. Weblink: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gbjwvH-EIR2IYuVQwp3iKCykjCu-ncKs/view?usp=drive_link
E. Srinivas Reddy, V. Madhu and A. Srinivasa Rao, "FICUS AMPLISSIMA J.E. SM. IN REES, CYCLOP. 14(MORACEAE): A NEW DISTRIBUTIONAL RECORD TO ADILABAD DISTRICT OF TELANGANA STATE, INDIA" in Indian Journal of Plant Sciences , 2024 . ISSN: 2319–3824 . DOI: , Impact Factor: 0.00. Weblink: https://www.cibtech.org/J-Plant-Sciences/PUBLICATIONS/2024/JPS-10-Madhu-FICUS.pdf
Venkatesh Rampilla, Mohammed Rahamtulla, N Nageswara ao , A Srinivasa Rao, and SM Khasim, "Occurrence of Eulophia graminea Lindl. in Alluri Sitharama Raju district of Andhra Pradesh, India International Journal of Botany Studies " in International Journal of Botany Studies , 2024 . ISSN: 2455-541X . DOI: , Impact Factor: 0.00. Weblink: https://www.botanyjournals.com/archives/2024/vol9/issue12/9137
S. Palanivel, S. Ibrahim, D. Tharun Kumar, S. Shravani, M. Salma Sulthana and A. Srinivasa Rao, "Molecular Identification and Phylogenetic Relationship of Chlorella species from Pallikaranai Marshland using rbcL Gene" in Biological Forum, 2024 . ISSN: 2249-3239. DOI: , Impact Factor: 0.00. Weblink: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pyaRwEu1OV9LcMi93xQMSA6hkXiFhhJ8/view?usp=drive_link
U Raja Rao and A Srinivasa Rao , "Additions to the flora of erstwhile East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India" in Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies, 2023 . ISSN: ISSN (E): 2320-3862 . DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.22271/plants.2023.v11.i5b.1924 , Impact Factor: 0.00. Weblink: https://www.plantsjournal.com/archives/2023/vol11issue5/PartB/13-4-48-442.pdf
Usha Rani Ch Sucharitha Srinivasa Rao A Srivenu and Swathi N, "ANTIFUNGAL ACTIVITY OF BACILLUS SPECIES ISOLATED FROM AGRICULTURALLY CULTIVATED SOILS AGAINST FUNGAL PHYTOPATHOGENS FUSARIUM UDUM AND RHIZOCTONIA SOLANI AFFECTING PADDY AND PIGEON PEA CROPS" in International Journal of Current Advanced Research, 2017 . ISSN: ISSN: O: 2319-6475, . DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.24327/ijcar.2017.5196.0670, Impact Factor: 6.00. Weblink: https://journalijcar.org/issues/antifungal-activity-bacillus-species-isolated-agriculturally-cultivated-soils-against-fungal
C,Periyasamy, P.V.Subba Rao, K.T.Selvavinayagam and A.Srinivasa Rao, "Pilot scale field cultivation of Kappaphycus alvarezii (Doty) Doty at two different locations in Bay of Bengal waters of Andhra Pradesh, East coast of India" in Seaweed Research and Utilisation, 2016 . ISSN: 0971 - 7560. DOI: , Impact Factor: 0.00. Weblink: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/319186391_Pilot_scale_field_cultivation_of_Kappaphycus_alvarezii_Doty_Doty_at_two_different_locations_in_Bay_of_Bengal_waters_of_Andhra_Pradesh_East_coast_of_India
P.V.Subba Rao, C.Periyasamy, K.Rama Rao and A. Srinivasa Rao, "Seaweeds for Human welfare" in Seaweed Research and Utilisation, 2016 . ISSN: 0971-7560. DOI: , Impact Factor: 0.00. Weblink: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/319234741_Seaweeds_for_Human_welfare
Ch. Usha rani Priyanka and A. Srinivasa Rao, "Antifungal properties exhibited by bacteria isolated from agriculturally cultivable soils and their antagonistic nature towards fungal" in Agricultural Science Digest, 2016 . ISSN: . DOI: 10.18805/asd.v35i1.9304, Impact Factor: 0.32. Weblink: https://arccjournals.com/journal/agricultural-science-digest/D-4267
A. Srinivasa Rao, "A report on seaweeds from saline habitats of Kakinada, the East coast of India" in Indian Hydrobiology, 2012 . ISSN: 0971-6548. DOI: , Impact Factor: 0.00. Weblink: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/330182127_A_report_on_seaweeds_from_saline_habitats_of_Kakinada_the_East_coast_of_India
A.Sriniavasa Rao and M.Umamaheswara Rao, "Seasonal variations in biochemical constituents of Sargassum polycystum C.Agardh (Phaeophyta, Fucales) from Visakhapatnam, east coast of India" in Seaweed Research and Utilisation, 2004 . ISSN: 0971 - 7560. DOI: , Impact Factor: 0.00. Weblink: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/330182118_Seasonal_variations_in_biochemical_constituents_of_Sargassum_polycystum_CAgardh_Phaeophyta_Fucales_from_Visakhapatnam_east_coast_of_India?_tp=eyJjb250ZXh0Ijp7InBhZ2UiOiJzY2llbnRpZmljQ29udHJpYnV0aW9ucyIsIn
A Srinivasa Rao and M Umamaheswara Rao, "Seasonal growth pattern in Sargassum polycystum C.Agardh (Phaeophyta, Fucales) occurring at Visakhapatnam, east coast of India" in Indian Journal of Marine Sciences, 2001 . ISSN: 0379-5136. DOI: http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/4294, Impact Factor: 0.55. Weblink: https://nopr.niscpr.res.in/bitstream/123456789/4294/1/IJMS%2031%281%29%2026-32.pdf
A. Srinivasa Rao and M. Umamaheswara Rao, "Effects of temperature, photon flux density and salinity on growth of Sargassum po/ycystum C. Agardh (Fucales, Phaeophyta) under laboratory conditions" in Seaweed Research and Utilisation, 1999 . ISSN: 0971 - 7560. DOI: , Impact Factor: 0.00. Weblink: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/319276649_Srinivasa_Rao_A_and_M_Umamaheswara_Rao_Effects_of_temperature_photon_flux_density_and_salinity_on_growth_of_Sargassum_poycystum_C_Agardh_Fucales_Phaeophyta_under_laboratory_conditions_35
A.Srinivasa Rao and M.Umamaheswara Rao, "Interaction of salinity and photon flux density on the growth of six marine algae" in Seaweed Research and Utilisation, 1999 . ISSN: 0971 - 7560. DOI: , Impact Factor: 0.00. Weblink: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/319276649_Srinivasa_Rao_A_and_M_Umamaheswara_Rao_Effects_of_temperature_photon_flux_density_and_salinity_on_growth_of_Sargassum_poycystum_C_Agardh_Fucales_Phaeophyta_under_laboratory_conditions
M.Umamaheswara Rao & A. Srinivasa Rao, "Callus formation in Sargassum polycystum" in Phykos, 1996 . ISSN: 0554-1182. DOI: , Impact Factor: 2.00. Weblink: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/330181807_Callus_formation_in_Sargassum_polycystum?enrichId=rgreq-7f90967a81064b67b092d3953338b68e-XXX&enrichSource=Y292ZXJQYWdlOzMzMDE4MTgwNztBUzo3MTIwODI3NDM4OTgxMTJAMTU0Njc4NTE2NDA3Mg%3D%3D&el=1_x_2&_esc=publica

Number of Papers Publised in Conferences: 00

Number of Patents: 00

Number of Research Projects: 01

A Department of Science & Technology (DST) Sponsored Research Project entitled "Antifungal activities of bacteria isolated from soil and their role of antibiosis exhibite towards suppression of fungal pathogens – Fusarium oxysporum, Rhizoctonia oryzae infecting paddy and pigeon pea crops" with a financial assistance of INR. 18.00 from 16-09-2013 to 17-07-2017

Memberships in Professional Bodies

Honorary Member in Biodiversity Management Committee, East Godavari District since 23-09-2017
Life Member in Seaweed Research and Utilisation Association of India since 18-08-2015

Books Authored

Author of "Algae Utilizations-An Overview ", ISBN: 978-93-94766-96-9, Publisher: Scieng Publications, Chennai/Virginia,USA ( 2024),Edition: 1
Author of "Biodiversity and Conservation Strategies for Algae", ISBN: 978-93-94766-96-9, Publisher: Scieng Publications, Chennai/Virginia,USA ( 2024),Edition: 1
Author of "A Role of Algae in an Aquatic Ecosystem", ISBN: 9781003219156, Publisher: Taylor & Francis Publisher (CRC Press) ( 2024),Edition: 1st Edition
Author of "Valorization of Wastes Using Microalgae ", ISBN: 9781003219194, Publisher: Taylor & Francis Publisher (CRC Press) ( 2024),Edition: 1st Edition
Author of " Microalgae A Potential Source of Pharmaceuticals and Nutraceuticals—A Scenario ", ISBN: 9781003219194, Publisher: Taylor & Francis Publisher (CRC Press) ( 2024),Edition: 1st Edition
Author of "Applications of Chitinases and Future Prospectives", ISBN: 978-93-94766-42-6, Publisher: Scieng Publications, Chennai/Virginia,USA ( 2023),Edition: 1
Author of "Basics of Vascular Plants and Phytogeography", ISBN: AAA, Publisher: Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education, Mangalagiri ( 2022),Edition: 1st
Author of "Fundamentals of Microbes and Non-Vascular Plants", ISBN: AAA, Publisher: Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education, Mangalagiri ( 2021),Edition: 1st
Author of "SEAWEEDS: DISTRIBUTION, PRODUCTION AND USES", ISBN: 978-81-937106-0-9, Publisher: Society for Plant Research India ( 2018),Edition: 1

Courses attended (Orientation, Refresher, FDP, etc.)

Attended Faculty Development Program on "Training program for Knowledge Resource Persons" organized by University of Hyderabad UGC-MMTTC from 19-01-2024 to 31-01-2024
Attended Faculty Development Program on "UNESCO-MGIEP" organized by Faculty Development Academy, GC(A), Rajahmundry from 13-12-2023 to 15-12-2023
Attended Seminar on "National Webinar on Recent Concepts and Perspectives in Mycology" organized by Government Degree College, Ramachandrapuram, Andhra Pradesh from 02-10-2023 to 02-10-2023
Attended Faculty Development Program on "FDP on Building Competencies for Online Teaching" organized by National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration from 03-08-2020 to 07-08-2020
Attended Faculty Development Program on "FDP in Botany" organized by Commissionerate of Collegiate Education, A.P., Vijayawada from 13-07-2020 to 17-07-2020
Attended Executive Development Program on "E-Training on Sustainable Livelihoods and Adaptation to Climate Change" organized by National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj from 27-05-2020 to 09-06-2020
Attended Refresher Course on "R.C. in Life Sciences" organized by Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati from 12-11-2018 to 01-12-2018
Attended Workshop on "OER, Content Development, MOOCS and MOODLE" organized by National Institute of Technology, Warangal, T.S. from 26-10-2018 to 31-10-2018

MOOCs Completed: 00

Awards/ Acheivements / Recoginizations

Received "Senior Research Fellow" from CSIR, Govt. of India on 10-09-1996 (National Level)
Received "Junior Research Fellow" from Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India on 14-07-1993 (National Level)

Administrative Responsibilities