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Ambawat, S and Senthilvel, S and Hash, C T and Nepolean, T and Rajaram, V and Eshwar, K and Sharma, R and Thakur, R P and Rao, V P and Yadav, R C and Srivastava, R K (2016) QTL mapping of pearl millet rust resistance using an integrated DArT- and SSR-based linkage map. Euphytica, 209 (2). pp. 461-476. ISSN 1573-5060
Babu, T K and Sharma, R and Thakur, R P and Upadhyaya, H D and Reddy, P N and Girish, A G (2015) Selection of Host Differentials for Elucidating Pathogenic Variation in Magnaporthe grisea Populations Adapted to Finger Millet (Eleusine coracana). Plant Disease, 99 (12). pp. 1784-1789. ISSN 0191-2917
Nitya, R and Sharma, R and Rao, V P and Gopalakrishnan, S and Thakur, R P (2013) Biochemical characterisation of grain mould resistant and susceptible genotypes and PGPR-induced resistance in the host to Curvularia lunata and Fusarium proliferatum. Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection. pp. 1-12. ISSN 0323-5408
Kiran Babu, T and Sharma, R and Upadhyaya, H D and Reddy, P N and Deshpande, S P and Senthilvel, S and Sarma, N D R K and Thakur, R P (2013) Evaluation of genetic diversity in Magnaporthe grisea populations adapted to finger millet using simple sequence repeats (SSRs) markers. Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology, 84. pp. 10-18. ISSN 0885-5765
Sharma, R and Girish, A G and Upadhyaya, H D and Humayun, P and Kiran Babu, T and Rao, V P and Thakur, R P (2013) Identification of blast resistance in a core collection of foxtail millet germplasm. Plant Disease. ISSN 0191-2917
Sharma, R and Upadhyaya, H D and Manjunatha, S V and Rai, K N and Gupta, S K and Thakur, R P (2013) Pathogenic variation in the pearl millet blast pathogen, Magnaporthe grisea and identification of resistance to diverse pathotypes. Plant Disease, 97 (2). pp. 189-195. ISSN 0191-2917
Kiran Babu, T and Thakur, R P and Upadhyaya, H D and Reddy, P N and Sharma, R and Girish, A G and Sarma, N D R K (2013) Resistance to blast (Magnaporthe grisea) in a mini-core collection of finger millet germplasm. European Journal of Plant Pathology, 135 (2). pp. 299-311. ISSN 1573-8469
Kiran Babu, T and Thakur, R P and Reddy, R P and Upadhyaya, H D and Girish, A G and Sarma, N D R K (2012) Development of a Field Screening Technique and Identification of Blast Resistance in Finger Millet Core Collection. Indian Journal of Plant Protection, 40 (1). pp. 45-51. ISSN 0253-4355
Gupta, S K and Sharma, R and Rai, K N and Thakur, R P (2012) Inheritance of foliar blast resistance in Pearl Millet (Pennisetum glaucum). Plant Breeding, 131 (1). pp. 217-219. ISSN 1439-0523
Monyo, E S and Njoroge, S M C and Coe, R and Osiru, M and Madinda, F and Waliyar, F and Thakur, R P and Chilunjika, T and Anitha, S (2012) Occurrence and distribution of aflatoxin contamination in groundnuts (Arachis hypogaea L) and population density of Aflatoxigenic Aspergilli in Malawi. Crop Protection, 42. pp. 149-155. ISSN 0261-2194
Sharma, R and Upadhyaya, H D and Manjunatha, S V and Rao, V P and Thakur, R P (2012) Resistance to foliar diseases in a Mini-core Collection of Sorghum Germplasm. Plant Disease, 96 (11). pp. 1629-13633. ISSN 0191-2917 (In Press)
Reddy, P S and Manohar Rao, D and Reddy, B V S and Thakur, R P and Ashok Kumar, A (2011) Agronomic potential of A4(M) cytoplasmic male-sterility system compared to A1 CMS system of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor). Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 81 (10). pp. 908-913.
Chakrabarty, S K and Girish, G A and Anitha, K and Thakur, R P (2011) Eliminating Smut (Moesziomyces penicillariae) from Pearl Millet Seeds under Transboundary Movement. Indian Journal of Plant Genetic Resources, 24 (3). pp. 340-342. ISSN 0971-8184
Sanjana Reddy, P and Manohar Rao, D and Reddy, B V S and Ashok Kumar, A and Thakur, R P and Rao, V P (2011) Evaluation of A1, A2, A3, A4(M), A4(G) and A4(VZM) cytoplasms in iso-nuclear backgrounds for grain mold resistance. Crop Protection, 30 (6). pp. 658-662.
Ashok Kumar, A and Reddy, B V S and Thakur, R P and Sharma, R and Ramaiah, B and Rao, V P (2011) Genetic Enhancement for Grain Mold Resistance and Grain Yield in White Pericarp Sorghum. Indian Journal of Dryland Agricultural Research and Development, 26 (2). pp. 21-27. ISSN 2231-670
Sharma, R and Thakur, R P and Senthilvel, S and Nayak, S N and Veera Reddy, S and Rao, V P and Varshney, R K (2011) Identification and Characterization of Toxigenic Fusaria Associated with Sorghum Grain Mold Complex in India. Mycopathologia, 171. pp. 223-230.
Thakur, R P and Rao, V P and Sharma, R (2011) Influence of dosage, storage time and temperature on efficacy of metalaxyl-treated seed for the control of pearl millet downy mildew. European Journal of Plant Pathology, 129 (2). pp. 353-359. ISSN 0929-1873
Srilakshmi, P and Thakur, R P and Satyaprasad, K (2011) Mechanism of Biocontrol of Aspergillus flavus in Groundnut by Species of Trichoderma. Journal of Mycology and Plant Pathology, 41 (2). pp. 249-254. ISSN 0971-9393
Lincy, S V and Chandrasekar, A and Narayan, M S and Sharma, R and Thakur, R P (2011) Natural occurrence of trichothecene-producing Fusaria isolated from India with particular reference to sorghum. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 27 (4). pp. 981-989. ISSN 1573-0972
Sharma, R and Manjunatha, S M and Rao, V P and Upadhyaya, H D and Thakur, R P (2011) Pathogenic variation in Pyricularia grisea, the causal agent of pearl millet blast and resistance in mini core collection to the pathogen. Phytopathology, 101 (6). S164. ISSN 0031-949X
Sharma, R and Rao, V P and Senthilvel, S and Rajput, S C and Thakur, R P (2011) Virulence Diversity in North Indian Isolates of Sclerospora Graminicola, the pearl millet Downy Mildew Pathogen. Journal of Plant Pathology, 93 (1). pp. 71-78.
Sharma, R and Rao, V P and Varshney, R K and Prasanth, V P and Kannan, S and Thakur, R P (2010) Characterisation of pathogenic and molecular diversity in Sclerospora graminicola, the causal agent of pearl millet downy mildew. Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection, 43 (6). pp. 538-551. ISSN 0323-5408
Reddy, B V S and Sharma, H C and Thakur, R P and Ashok Kumar, A (2010) Characterization of ICRISAT-bred sorghum restorer lines. Journal of SAT Agricultural Research, 8. pp. 1-9.
Thakur, R P and Sharma, R and Rao, P S and Reddy, P S and Rao, V P and Reddy, B V S (2010) Evaluation of sweet sorghum hybrid parents for resistance to grain mold, anthracnose, leaf blight and downy mildew. Journal of SAT Agricultural Research, 8. pp. 1-5.
Thakur, R P and Rao, V P and Sharma, R (2010) Influence of dosage, storage time and temperature on efficacy of metalaxyl-treated seed for the control of pearl millet downy mildew. European Journal of Plant Pathology, 129 (2). pp. 353-359. ISSN 0929-1873
Sharma, R and Rao, V P and Upadhyaya, H D and Reddy, V G and Thakur, R P (2010) Resistance to Grain Mold and Downy Mildew in a Mini-Core Collection of Sorghum Germplasm. Plant Disease, 94 (4). pp. 439-444. ISSN 0191-2917
Sharma, R and Deshpande, S P and Senthilvel, S and Rao, V P and Rajaram, V and Hash, C T and Thakur, R P (2010) SSR allelic diversity in relation to morphological traits and resistance to grain mould in sorghum. Crop and Pasture Science, 61 (3). pp. 230-240.
Sharma, R and Vijay, M P and Rao, V P and Thakur, R P (2009) Biochemical characterization of recently identified grain mold resistant sorghum lines. Indian Journal of Plant Protection, 37 (1-2). pp. 192-195.
Thakur, R P and Reddy, B V S and Rao, V P and Agarkar, G D and Salunke, R B and Bhat, B (2009) Evaluation of advanced sorghum breeding lines for grain mold resistance. Indian Phytopathology, 62 (2). pp. 163-170.
Sharma, R and Thakur, R P and Rai, K N and Gupta, S K and Rao, V P and Rao, A S and Kumar, S (2009) Identification of rust resistance in hybrid parents and advanced breeding lines of pearl millet. Journal of SAT Agricultural Research, 7. pp. 1-4. ISSN 0973-3094
Sudisha, J and Kumar, S A and Thakur, R P and Rao, V P and Shetty, H S (2009) Molecular characterization of Sclerospora graminicola, the incitant of pearl millet downy mildew using ISSR markers. Journal Of Phytopathology, 157. pp. 748-755.
Thakur, R P and Sharma, R and Rai, K N and Gupta, S K and Rao, V P (2009) Screening techniques and resistance sources for foliar blast in pearl millet. Journal of SAT Agricultural Research, 7. pp. 1-5. ISSN 0973-3094
Thakur, R P and Rao, V P and Sharma, R (2009) Temporal virulence change and identification of resistance in pearl millet germplasm to diverse pathotypes of Sclerospora graminicola. Journal of Plant Pathology, 91 (3). pp. 629-636.
Thakur, R P and Rao, V P and Sharma, R (2008) Characterization of grain mold resistant sorghum germplasm accessions for physio-morphological traits. Journal of SAT Agricultural Research, 6 (1). pp. 1-7.
Sharma, R and Rao, V P and Rai, K N and Thakur, R P (2008) Genetic Resistance in Pearl Millet Seed Parent Lines Against Diverse Pathotypes of Sclerospora graminicola. Indian Journal of Plant Protection, 36 (2). pp. 272-276. ISSN 0253-4355
Ashok Kumar, A and Reddy, B V S and Thakur, R P and Ramaiah, B (2008) Improved sorghum hybrids with grain mold resistance. Journal of SAT Agricultural Research, 6 (1). pp. 1-4.
Thakur, R P and Rai, K N and Khairwal, I S and Mahala, R S (2008) Strategy for downy mildew resistance breeding in pearl millet in India. Journal of SAT Agricultural Research, 6. pp. 1-11. ISSN 0973-3094
Reddy, B V S and Sharma, H C and Thakur, R P and Ramesh, S and Ashok Kumar, A (2007) Characterization of ICRISAT-bred Sorghum hybrid parents (setII)Special Issue. International Sorghum and Millets Newsletter (48). pp. 1-123. ISSN 1023-487X
Tonapi, V A and Mundada, R R and Navi, S S and Reddy, R K and Thakur, R P and Bandyopadhyay, R and Varanavasiappan, S and Seetharama, N (2007) Effect of temperature and humidity regimes on grain mold sporulation and seed quality in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench). Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection, 40 (2). pp. 113-127.
Thakur, R P and Rao, V P and Sharma, R (2007) Evidence for temporal virulence change in pearl millet downy mildew pathogen populations in India. Journal of SAT Agricultural Research, 3 (1). pp. 1-3.
Thakur, R P (2007) Genetic resistance to foliar anthracnose in sorghum and pathogenic variability in Colletotrichum graminicola. Indian Phytopathology, 60 (1). pp. 13-23.
Thakur, R P (2007) Host plant resistance to diseases: potential and limitations. Indian Journal of Plant Protection, 35 (1). pp. 17-21.
Rao, V R and Kadwani, D L and Sharma, Y K and Sharma, R and Thakur, R P (2007) Prevalence of pearlmillet downy mildew, Sclerospora graminicola in Gujarat and pathogenic characterization of its isolates. Indian Journal of Plant Protection, 35 (2). pp. 291-295.
Girish, A G and Sowjanya, Y V and Chakrabartyt, S K and Thakur, R P (2007) Studies on seedborne nature and management of Alternaria alternata and A. brassicae in pigeonpea. Indian Journal of Plant Protection, 35 (1). pp. 128-130.
Thakur, R P and Chandrashekara Rao, K and Rao, V P and Pushpavathi, B (2006) Characterization of Sclerospora graminicola Isolates from Pearl Millet for Virulence and Genetic Diversity. The Plant Pathology Journal, 22 (1). pp. 28-35.
Dar, W D and Sharma, H C and Thakur, R P and Gowda, C L L (2006) Developing varieties resistant to insect pest and diseases: An Eco-friendly Approach for Pest Management and Environment Protection. Crop Research and Environmental Challenges. pp. 1-6. (In Press)
Reddy, B V S and Thakur, R P and Ramesh, S and Rao, V P and Reddy, P S (2006) Effects of cytoplasmic-nuclear male-sterility systems on Sorghum grain mold development. International Sorghum and Millets Newsletter, 47. pp. 16-20. ISSN 1023-487X
Sharma, Y K and Rao, V P and Thakur, R P and Rai, K N (2006) Efficiency of pathotype mixture in screening for Downy Mildew resistance in Pearl Millet. International Sorghum and Millets Newsletter, 47. pp. 139-142.
Rao, V P and Thakur, R P and Singh, A K and Rai, K N (2006) Evaluation of Pearl Millet male-sterile lines and their maintainers for resistance to Downy Mildew and Smut. International Sorghum and Millets Newsletter, 47. pp. 131-133.
Anjaiah, V and Thakur, R P and Koedam, N (2006) Evaluation of bacteria and Trichoderma for biocontrol of pre-harvest seed infection by Aspergillus flavus in groundnut. Biocontrol Science and Technology, 16 (3/4). pp. 431-436.
Hash, C T and Thakur, R P and Rao, V P and Raj, A G B (2006) Evidence for enhanced resistance to diverse isolates of Pearl Millet Downy Mildew through gene pyramiding. International Sorghum and Millets Newsletter, 47. pp. 134-138.
Pushpavathi, B and Thakur, R P and Rao, K C (2006) Fertility and Mating Type Frequency in Indian Isolates of Sclerospora graminicola, the Downy Mildew Pathogen of Pearl Millet. Plant Disease, 90 (2). pp. 211-214. ISSN 0191-2917
Pushpavathi, B and Thakur, R P and Rao, K C (2006) Inheritance of avirulence in Sclerospora graminicola, the pearl millet downy mildew pathogen. Plant Pathology Journal, 5 (1). pp. 54-59.
Thakur, R P and Shetty, H S and Khairwal, I S (2006) Pearl millet downy mildew research in India: progress and perspectives. International Sorghum and Millets Newsletter, 47. pp. 125-130.
Reddy, B V S and Sharma, H C and Thakur, R P and Ramesh, S and Rattunde, F and Mgonja, M (2006) Sorghum Hybrid Parents Research at ICRISAT–Strategies, Status, and Impacts. Journal of SAT Agricultural Research, 2. pp. 1-24. ISSN 0973-3094
Reddy, B V S and Sharma, H C and Thakur, R P and Ramesh, S and Rattunde, F and Mgonja, M (2006) Sorghum hybrid parents research at ICRISAT - strategies, status and impacts. Journal of SAT Agricultural Research, 2 (1). pp. 1-24.
Hash, C T and Sharma, A and Kolesnikova-Allen, M A and Singh, S D and Thakur, R P and Raj, A G B and Rao, M N V R and Nijhawan, D C and Beniwal, C R and Sagar, P and Yadav, H P and Yadav, Y P and Srikant, - and Bhatnagar, S K and Khairwal, I S and Howarth, C J and Cavan, G P and Gale, M D and Leu, C and Devos, K M and Breese, W A and Witcombe, J R (2006) Teamwork delivers biotechnology products to Indian small-holder crop-livestock producers: Pearl millet hybrid “HHB 67 Improved” enters seed delivery pipeline. Journal of SAT Agricultural Research, 2 (1). pp. 1-3. ISSN 0973-3094
Thakur, R P and Rao, V P and Agarkar, G D and Solunke, R B and Bhat, B and Navi, S S (2006) Variation in occurrence and severity of major sorghum grain mold pathogens in India. Indian Phytopathology, 59 (4). pp. 410-416.
Buhariwalla, H K and Srilakshmi, P and Kannan, S and Kanchi, R S and Chndra, S and Satyaprasad, K and Waliyar, F and Thakur, R P and Crouch, J H (2005) AFLP Analysis of Trichoderma spp. from India Compared with Sequence and Morphological-based Diagnostics. Journal Of Phytopathology, 153 (7-8). pp. 389-400. ISSN 1439-0434
Chakrabarty, S K and Girish, A G and Anitha, K and Rao, R D V J P and Varaprasad, K S and Khetarpal, R K and Thakur, R P (2005) Detection, seedborne nature, disease transmission and eradication of seedborne infection by rhizoctonia bataticola (Taub) butler in groundnut. Indian Journal of Plant Protection, 33 (1). pp. 85-89. ISSN 0253-4355
Rao, V P and Thakur, R P and Rai, K N and Sharma, Y K (2005) Downy mildew incidence on pearl millet cultivars and pathogenic variability among isolates of Sclerospora graminicola in Rajasthan. SAT eJournal, 46. pp. 107-110.
Devi, M Y and Meenakumari, K V S and Tonapi, V A and Varanavasiappan, S and Ankaiah, R and Navi, S S and Thakur, R P (2005) Effect of Mold Severity on Seed Traits Governing Potential Performance of Sorghum. Indian Journal of Plant Protection, 33 (2). pp. 253-260. ISSN 0253-4355
Navi, S S and Bandyopadhyay, R and Reddy, R K and Thakur, R P and Yang, X B (2005) Effects of Wetness Duration and Grain Development Stages on Sorghum Grain Mold Infection. Plant Disease, 89 (8). pp. 872-878. ISSN 0191-2917
Reddy, P S and Rao, V P and Reddy, B V S and Ramesh, S and Thakur, R P (2005) Grain mold resistance in advanced sorghum B-lines. International Sorghum and Millets Newsletter, 46. pp. 29-32.
Bidinger, F R and Thakur, R P and Yadav, O P and Sharma, M M (2005) Male-sterile seed parents for the breeding of landrace-based topcross hybrids of pearl millet [Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.] for the arid zone. II. Downy mildew resistance, terminal drought tolerance, plant type and potential productivity. Indian Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding, 63 (2). pp. 99-105.
Viswanathan, A and Sankaralingam, A and Thakur, R P and Hess, D and Sivaramakrishnan, S and Magill, C W (2005) Sequence of ITS-2 amplified from pearl millet downy mildew samples. SAT eJournal, 46. pp. 123-125.
Girish, A G and Deepti, S and Rao, V P and Thakur, R P (2004) Detection of seedborne grain mold fungi in sorghum and their control with fungicidal seed treatment. International Sorghum and Millets Newsletter, 45. pp. 31-33.
Girish, A G and Rao, V P and Thakur, R P (2004) Diversity of grain mold fungi on selected sorghum genotypes. Indian Phytopathology, 57 (1). pp. 84-87. ISSN 0367-973X
Rao, V P and Thakur, R P (2004) Downy mildew incidence and oospore production by Sclerospora graminicola in pearl millet hybrids in Maharashtra and Rajasthan. International Sorghum and Millets Newsletter, 45. pp. 57-61.
Rai, K N and Kulkarni, V N and Thakur, R P and Singh, A K and Rao, V P (2004) Effectiveness of within-progeny selection for downy mildew resistance in pearl millet. International Sorghum and Millets Newsletter, 45. pp. 45-47.
Thakur, R P and Rao, V P and Wu, B M and Subbarao, K V and Shetty, H S and Singh, G and Lukose, C and Panwar, M S and Sereme, P and Hess, D E and Gupta, S C and Dattar, V V and Panicker, S and Pawar, N B and Bhangale, G T and Panchbhai, S D (2004) Host resistance stability to downy mildew in pearl millet and pathogenic variability in Sclerospora graminicola. Crop Protection, 23 (10). pp. 901-908.
Thakur, R P and Huda, A K S and Rao, V P (2004) Using weather information to identify pearl millet downy mildew risk environments in India. International Sorghum and Millets Newsletter, 45. pp. 62-63.
Singru, R and Sivaramakrishnan, S and Thakur, R P and Gupta, V S and Ranjekar, P K (2003) Detection of genetic variability in pearl millet downy mildew (Sclerospora graminicola) by AFLP. Biochemical Genetics, 41 (11-12). pp. 361-374. ISSN 0006-2928
Thakur, R P and Rao, V P and Amruthesh, K N and Shetty, H S and Datar, V V (2003) Field surveys of pearl millet downy mildew - effects of hybrids, fungicides and cropping sequence. Journal of Mycology and Plant Pathology, 33 (3). pp. 387-394.
Latha, J and Chakrabarti, A and Mathur, K and Rao, V P and Thakur, R P and Mukherjee, P K (2003) Genetic diversity of Colletotrichum graminicola isolates from India revealed by restriction analysis of PCR-amplified intergenic spacer region of nuclear rDNA. Current Science, 84 (7). pp. 881-883.
Thakur, R P and Rao, V P and Upadhyaya, H D and Nigam, S N and Talwar, H S (2003) Improved Screening Techniques for In-vitro Seed Colonization and Pre-harvest Seed Infection by Aspergillus flavus In Groundnut. Indian Journal of Plant Protection, 31 (2). pp. 54-60. ISSN 0253-4355
Thakur, R P and Rao, V P and Subramanyam, K (2003) Influence of biocontrol agents on population density of Aspergillus flavus and kernel infection in groundnut. Indian Phytopathology, 56 (4). pp. 408-412.
Sivaramakrishnan, S and Thakur, R P and Kannan, S and Rao, V P (2003) Pathogenic and genetic diversity among Indian isolates of Sclerospora graminicola from pearl millet. Indian Phytopathology, 56 (4). pp. 392-397.
Ramesh, C R and Sukanya, D H and Thakur, R P and Rao, V P (2003) Resistance to downy mildew (Sclerospora graminicola) in forage pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum). Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 73 (6). pp. 327-330.
Thakur, R P and Reddy, B V S and Rao, V P and Garud, T B and Agarkar, G D and Bhat, B (2003) Sorghum grain mold: resistance stability in advanced B-lines. International Sorghum and Millets Newsletter, 44. pp. 108-112.
Thakur, R P and Rao, V P and Navi, S S and Garud, T B and Agarkar, G D and Bhat, B (2003) Sorghum grain mold: variability in fungal complex. International Sorghum and Millets Newsletter, 44. pp. 104-108.
Thakur, R P and Mathur, K (2002) Downy mildews of India. Crop Protection, 21 (4). pp. 333-345.
Kumar, K V K and Desai, S and Rao, V P and Nur, H A and Srilakshmi, P and Thakur, R P (2002) Evaluation of an integrated management package to reduced preharvest seed infection by Aspergillus flavus in groundnut. International Arachis Newsletter, 22. pp. 42-44.
Latha, J and Mathur, K and Mukherjee, P K and Chakrabarti, A and Rao, V P and Thakur, R P (2002) Morphological, pathogenic and genetic variability amongst sorghum isolates of Colletotrichum graminicola from India. Indian Phytopathology, 55 (1). pp. 19-25. ISSN 0367-973X
Rao, V P and Lukose, C and Kadvani, D L and Thakur, R P (2002) Pearl millet downy mildew in Gujarat. International Sorghum and Millets Newsletter, 43. pp. 95-96.
Thakur, R P and Rao, V P (2001) Biological control of preharvest Kernel infection by Aspergillus flavus in groundnut,2001. B&C Tests (17). pp. 1-2.
Mathur, K and Thakur, R P and Rao, V P (2001) Characterization of Colletotrichum graminicola populations from a sorghum hybrid CSH 9 for morphological and pathogenic variability. Indian Phytopathology, 54 (3). pp. 299-303. ISSN 0367-973X
Thakur, R P and Rai, K N and Rao, V P and Rao, A S (2001) Genetic Resistance of Pearl Millet Male-Sterile Lines to Diverse Indian Pathotypes of Sclerospora graminicola. Plant Disease, 85 (6). pp. 621-626. ISSN 0191-2917
Sastry, J G and Sivaramakrishnan, S and Rao, V P and Thakur, R P and Singru, R S and Gupta, V S and Ranjekar, P K (2001) Genetic basis of host-specificity in Sclerospora graminicola, the pearl millet downy mildew pathogen. Indian Phytopathology, 54 (3). pp. 323-328. ISSN 0367-973X
Srilakshmi, P and Thakur, R P and Prasad, K S and Rao, V P (2001) Identification of Trichoderma species and their antagonistic potential against Aspergillus flavus in groundnut. International Arachis Newsletter, 21. pp. 40-43. ISSN 1010-5824
Anjaiah, V and Thakur, R P and Rao, V P (2001) Molecular diversity in Trichoderma isolates with potential for biocontrol of Aspergillus flavus infection in groundnut. International Arachis Newsletter, 21. pp. 31-33. ISSN 1010-5824
Kumar, K V K and Thakur, R P and Desai, S (2001) Prevalence of aflatoxin contamination in groundnut in Tumkur district of Karnataka, India. International Arachis Newsletter, 21. pp. 37-39.
Marley, P S and Thakur, R P and Ajayi, O (2001) Variation among foliar isolates of Colletotrichum sublineolum of sorghum in Nigeria. Field Crops Research, 69 (2). pp. 133-142. ISSN 0378-4290
Ortiz, R and Bramel-Cox, P J and Hash, C T and Mallikarjuna, N and Reddy, D V R and Seetharama, N and Sharma, H C and Sharma, K K and Sivaramakrishnan, S and Thakur, R P and Winslow, M D (2000) Biotechnology in the semi-arid tropics potential for improving agricultural production through biotechnology in the semi-arid tropics. Thematic Review IV.2 World Commission on Dams. pp. 1-29.
Desai, S and Thakur, R P and Rao, V P and Anjaiah, V (2000) Characterization of Isolates of Trichoderma for Biocontrol Potential Against Aspergillus flavus Infection in Groundnut. International Arachis Newsletter, 20. pp. 57-59.
Thakur, R P and Rao, V P and Reddy, S V and Ferguson, M (2000) Evaluation of Wild Arachis Germplasm Accessions for In Vitro Seed Colonization and Anatoxin Production by Aspergillus flavus. International Arachis Newsletter, 20. pp. 44-46. ISSN 1010-5824
Mali, V R and Thakur, R P (2000) Natural infection of sugarcane by an immunity breaking strain of sorghum mosaic potyvirus (SR MV-IBS) in peninsular India. Sugar Tech, 2 (3). pp. 20-25. ISSN 0972-1525
Mathur, K and Thakur, R P and Rao, V P (2000) Pathogenic variability and vegetative compatibility among isolates of Colletotrichum graminicola and C. gloeosporioids causing foliar and grain anthracnose in sorghum. Indian Phytopathology, 53 (3). pp. 407-414. ISSN 0367-973X
Thakur, R P and Rao, V P and Sastry, J G and Sivaramakrishnan, S and Amruthesh, K N and Barbind, L D (1999) Evidence for a New Virulent Pathotype of Sclerospora graminicola Pearl Millet. Journal of Mycology and Plant Pathology, 29 (1). pp. 61-69.
Thakur, R P and Rao, V P and Sastry, J G and Sivaramakrishnan, S and Amruthesh, K N and Barbind, L D (1999) Evidence for a New Virulent Pathotype of Sclerospora graminicola on Pearl Millet. Indian Journal of Mycology & Plant Pathology, 29 (1). pp. 61-69. ISSN 0303-4097
Thakur, R P (1999) Pathogen diversity and plant disease management. Indian Phytopathology, 52 (1). pp. 1-9.
Hazra, Shuvendu and Thakur, R P and Devi, G U and Mathur, K (1999) Pathogenic and Molecular Variability Among Twelve Isolates of Colletotrichum graminicola from Sorghum. Indian Journal of Mycology & Plant Pathology, 29 (2). pp. 176-183. ISSN 0303-4097
Mali, V R and Thakur, R P (1999) Reactions and Virus Titres of Differential Sorghum Inbred Lines Mechanically Inoculated with an Indian Isolate of Sorghum Red Stripe Potyvirus (SRSV-Ind). Sugar Tech, 1 (1). pp. 13-18.
Mathur, K and Thakur, R P and Rao, V P (1999) A simple method for long-term preservation of cultures of Colletotrichum graminicola and C. gloeosporioides [Glomeralla cingulata] causing anthracnose in sorghum. International Sorghum and Millets Newsletter, 40. pp. 43-44.
Kousik, C S and Thakur, R P and Subbarao, K V (1998) Influence of environmental factors on production and dispersal of Tolyposporium penicillariae sporidia. Indian Journal of Aerobiology, 1 (2). pp. 85-91.
Rao, V P and Thakur, R P and Mathur, K (1998) Morphological and pathogenic diversity among grain sorghum isolates of Colletotrichum graminicola in India. Indian Phytopathology, 51 (2). pp. 164-174.
Thakur, R P and Mathur, K and Rao, V P and Chandra, S and Shivramkrishnan, S and Kannan, S and Hiremath, R V and Tailor, H C and Kushwaha, U S and Dwivedi, R R and Indira, S (1998) Pathogenic and genetic characterization of six Indian populations of Colletotrichum sublineolum, the causal agent of sorghum anthracnose. Indian Phytopathology, 51 (4). pp. 338-348.
Rai, K N and Thakur, R P and Rao, A S (1998) Registration of Pearl Millet Parental Lines ICMA 92666 and ICMB 92666 with Multiple Disease Resistance. Crop Science, 38 (2). p. 575.
Rai, K N and Thakur, R P and Rao, A S (1998) Registration of Smut-Resistant Pearl Millet Parental Lines ICMA 88006 and ICMB 88006. Crop Science, 38 (2). pp. 575-576.
Thakur, R P and Pushpavathi, B and Rao, V P (1998) Virulence Characterization of Single-Zoospore Isolates of Sclerospora graminicola from Pearl Millet. Plant Disease, 82 (7). pp. 747-751.
Thakur, R P and Rao, V P and Hash, C T (1998) A highly virulent pathotype of Sclerospora graminicola from Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. International Sorghum and Millets Newsletter, 39. pp. 140-142. ISSN 0584-1321
Thakur, R P and Rao, V P and Singh, S D and Navi, S S (1997) Characterization of Downy Mildew Resistance in Pearl Millet. Indian Journal of Mycology & Plant Pathology, 27 (1). pp. 6-16. ISSN 0303-4097
Sastry, J G and Sivaramakrishnan, S and Thakur, R P and Gupta, V S and Ranjekar, P K (1997) Characterization of the genome of Sclerospora graminicola, the causal fungus of downy mildew of pearl millet. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 13 (6). pp. 693-697.
Singh, G and Thakur, R P and Weltzien, E (1997) Dry stalk rot - A new disease of pearl millet in Rajasthan. International Sorghum and Millets Newsletter, 38. 124 -128. ISSN 0584-1321
Pande, S and Karunakar, R I and Thakur, R P (1997) Influence of soil moisture stress and Macrophomina phaseolina in charcoal rot development in grain sorghum. Journal of Mycology and Plant Pathology, 27 (3). pp. 255-260. ISSN 0971-9393
Mathur, K and Rao, V P and Thakur, R P (1997) Intra-population Variability in Colletotrichum sublineoium Infecting Sorghum. Indian Journal of Mycology & Plant Pathology, 27 (3). pp. 302-310. ISSN 0303-4097
Mathur, K and Rao, V P and Thakur, R P (1997) Intra-population Variability in Colletotrichum sublineolum Infecting Sorghum. Journal of Mycology and Plant Pathology, 27 (3). pp. 302-310.
Mathur, K and Thakur, R P and Rao, V P (1997) A Strain of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides Causing Anthracnose on Yellow Sorghum. International Sorghum and Millets Newsletter, 38. pp. 69-70. ISSN 1023-487X
Sreedhar, D and Karunakar, R I and Thakur, R P (1997) Variation in Phenol Content of Sorghum Lines after Inoculation with Colletotrichum graminicola. International Sorghum and Millets Newsletter, 38. pp. 71-73. ISSN 1023-487X
Thakur, R P and Rao, V P (1997) Variation in virulence and aggressiveness among pathotypes of Sclerospora graminicola on pearl millet. Indian Phytopathology, 50 (1). pp. 41-47. ISSN 0367-973X
Rai, K N and Thakur, R P (1996) Smut reaction of pearl millet hybrids affected by fertility restoration and genetic resistance of parental lines. Euphytica, 90 (1). pp. 31-37. ISSN 1573-5060
Karunakar, R I and Pande, S and Thakur, R P (1996) A greenhouse screening technique to assess rust resistance in sorghum. International Journal of Pest Management, 42 (4). pp. 221-225. ISSN 0967-0874
Thakur, R P and Sivaramakrishnan, S and Sastry, J G and Ramakrishna, W and Gupta, V S and Ranjekar, P K (1995) DNA fingerprinting detects genetic variability in the pearl millet downy mildew pathogen (Sclerospora graminicola). TAG Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 91 (6-7). pp. 856-861.
Karunakar, R I and Pande, S and Thakur, R P (1995) Effects of Host Resistance, Temperature, and Duration of Wetness of Leaf Blight Development of Grain Sorghum. Indian Journal of Plant Protection, 23 (2). pp. 146-151. ISSN 0253-4355
Rai, K N and Thakur, R P (1995) Ergot reaction of pearl millet hybrids affected by fertility restoration and genetic resistance of parental lines. Euphytica, 83 (3). pp. 225-231. ISSN 1573-5060
Pande, S and Thakur, R P and Karunakar, R I and Bandyopadhyay, R and Reddy, B V S (1994) Development of screening methods and identification of stable resistance to anthracnose in sorghum. Field Crops Research, 38 (3). pp. 157-166.
Thakur, R P and Shetty, K G (1993) Variation in pathogenicity among single-oospore isolates of Sclerospora graminicola, the causal organism of downy mildew in pearl millet. Plant Pathology, 42 (5). pp. 715-721. ISSN 1365-3059
Thakur, R P and Rao, V P and King, S B (1992) Factors associated with ergot resistance in pearl millet. Indian Phytopathology, 45 (3). pp. 326-330.
Thakur, R P and Shetty, K G and King, S B (1992) Selection for host-specific virulence in asexual populations of Sclerospora graminicola. Plant Pathology, 41 (5). pp. 626-632.
Thakur, R P and Rao, V P and King, S B (1991) Influence of Temperature and Wetness Duration on Infection of Pearl Millet by Claviceps fusiformis. Phytopathology , 81 (8). pp. 835-838. ISSN 0031-949X
Thakur, R P and Rao, V P and King, S B (1991) Influence of flowering event factors in cytoplasmic male sterile lines and F1 hybrids on infection by Claviceps fusiformis in pearl millet. Plant Disease, 75 (12). pp. 1217-1222. ISSN 0191-2917
Thakur, R P and Sharma, H C (1990) Identification of pearl millet lines with multiple resistance to ergot, smut and Oriental armyworm. Indian Journal of Plant Protection, 18 (1). pp. 47-52. ISSN 0253-4355
Thakur, R P (1990) Influence of temperature and high humidity duration on smut infection in pearl millet. Plant Disease Research, 5 (2). pp. 157-164. ISSN 0970-4914
Leath, S and Thakur, R P and Leonard, K J (1990) Variation in expression of monogenic resistance in corn to Exserohilum turcicum race 3 under different temperature and light regimes. Phytopathology , 80 (3). pp. 309-313. ISSN 0031-949X
Thakur, R P and Leonard, K J and Jones, R K (1989) Characterization of a New Race of Exserohilum turcicum Virulent on Corn with Resistance Gene HtN. Plant Disease, 73 (2). pp. 151-155. ISSN 0191-2917
Thakur, R P and Rao, V P and King, S B (1989) Ergot Susceptibility in Relation to Cytoplasmic Male Sterility in Pearl Millet. Plant Disease, 73 (8). pp. 676-678. ISSN 0191-2917
Thakur, R P and King, S B and Tao, V P (1989) Expression of Ergot Resistance in Pearl Millet Under Artificially Induced Epidemic Conditions. Phytopathology , 79 (12). pp. 1323-1326. ISSN 0031-949X
Thakur, R P (1989) Flowering events in relation to smut susceptibility in pearl millet. Plant Pathology, 38 (4). pp. 557-563.
Thakur, R P and Leath, S and Leonard, K J (1989) Resistance Effects of Temperature and Light on Virulence of Exserohilum turcicum on Corn. Phytopathology, 79 (6). pp. 631-635.
Thakur, R P and Leonard, K J and Pataky, J K (1989) Smut Gall Development in Adult Corn Plants Inoculated with Ustilago maydis. Plant Disease, 73. pp. 921-925. ISSN 0191-2917
Thakur, R P and Rao, V P (1988) Effectiveness of ethrel as a male gametocide in pearl millet and its influence on ergot. Plant Breeding, 101 (2). pp. 107-113. ISSN 0179-9541
Rao, V P and Thakur, R P (1988) Fusarium semitectum var. majus - a potential biocontrol agent of ergot (Claviceps fusiformis) of pearl millet. Indian Phytopathology, 41 (4). pp. 567-574. ISSN 0367-973X
Thakur, R P and Leonard, K J and Leath, S (1988) Incidence of Bipolaris and Exserohilum Species in Corn Leaves in North Carolina. Plant Disease, 72 (12). pp. 1034-1038. ISSN 0191-2917
Chavan, S B and Thakur, R P and Rao, K P (1988) Inheritance of smut resistance in pearl millet. Plant Disease Research, 3 (2). pp. 192-197.
Thakur, R P and King, S B (1988) Registration of four ergot resistant germplasms of pearl millet. Crop Science, 28 (2). 382-.. ISSN 0011-183X
Thakur, R P and Singh, S D and King, S B (1988) Registration of four populations of pearl millet germplasm with multiple disease resistance. Crop Science, 28 (2). pp. 381-382. ISSN 0011-183X
Thakur, R P and King, S B (1988) Registration of six smut resistant germplasms of pearl millet. Crop Science, 28 (2). pp. 382-383. ISSN 0011-183X
Thakur, R P and Rao, K V S and Williams, R J and Gupta, S C and Thakur, D P and Nafade, S D and Sundaram, N V and Frowd, J A and Guthrie, J E (1986) Identification of Stable Resistance to Smut in Pearl Millet. Plant Disease, 70 (1). pp. 38-41. ISSN 0191-2917
Willingale, J and Mantle, P G and Thakur, R P (1986) Postpollination Stigmatic Constriction, the Basis of Ergot Resistance in Selected Lines of Pearl Millet. Phytopathology, 76 (5). pp. 536-539.
Andrews, D J and King, S B and Witcome, J R and Singh, S D and Rai, K N and Thakur, R P and Talukdar, B S and Chavan, S B and Singh, P (1985) Breeding for disease resistance and yield in pearl millet. Field Crops Research, 11. pp. 241-258. ISSN 0378-4290
Thakur, R P and Rao, V P and Williams, R J and Chahal, S S and Mathur, S B and Pawar, N B and Nafade, S D and Shetty, H S and Singh, G and Bangar, S G (1985) Identification of stable resistance to ergot in pearl millet. Plant Disease, 69 (11). pp. 982-985. ISSN 0191-2917
Chahal, S S and Rao, V P and Thakur, R P (1985) Variation in morphology and pathogenicity in Claviceps fusiformis, the causal agent of pearl millet ergot. Transactions of the British Mycological Society, 84 (2). pp. 325-332.
Thakur, R P and Rao, V P and Williams, R J (1984) The Morphology and Disease Cycle of Ergot Caused by Claviceps fusiformis in Pearl Millet. Phytopathology, 74. pp. 201-205.
Thakur, R P and Williams, R J and Rao, V P (1983) Control of ergot in pearl millet through pollen management. Annals of Applied Biology, 103 (1). pp. 31-36. ISSN 0003-4746
Thakur, R P and Subba Rao, K V and Williams, R J (1983) Effects of pollination on smut development in pearl millet. Plant Pathology, 32 (2). pp. 141-144.
Thakur, R P and Subba Rao, K V and Williams, R J (1983) Evaluation of a new field screening technique for smut resistance in pearl millet. Phytopathology, 73 (9). pp. 1255-1258.
Rao, K V S and Thakur, R P (1983) Tolyposporium penicillariae, the causal agent of pearl millet smut. Transactions of the British Mycological Society, 81 (3). pp. 597-603.
Thakur, R P and Williams, R J and Rao, V P (1982) Development of resistance to ergot in pearl millet. Phytopathology , 72 (4). pp. 406-408. ISSN 0031-949X
Thakur, R P and Williams, R J (1980) Pollination effects on pearl millet ergot. Phytopathology , 70 (2). pp. 80-84. ISSN 0031-949X
Srinivasa Rao, P and Kumar, C G and Reddy, B V S and Kamal, A and Sharma, H C and Thakur, R P (2013) Post-rainy season cultivars and hybrid parents. In: Characterization of Improved Sweet Sorghum Cultivars. SpringerBriefs in Agriculture . Springer, India, pp. 81-115. ISBN 978-81-322-0782-5
Rao, P S and Ganesh Kumar, C and Reddy, B V S and Kamal, A and Sharma, H C and Thakur, R P (2013) Rainy season cultivars and hybrid parents. In: Characterization of Improved Sweet Sorghum Cultivars. SpringerBriefs in Agriculture . Springer, India, pp. 31-79. ISBN 978-81-322-0783-2
Gulia, S K and Hash, C T and Thakur, R P and Breese, W A and Sangwan, R S (2007) Mapping new QTLs for improvement of downy mildew resistance in pearl millet. In: Crop Production in Stress Environments: Genetic and Management Options. Agrobios International, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, pp. 373-386. ISBN 8190430904
Thakur, R P and Magill, C W and Sivaramakrishnan, S and Tom Hash, C and Shetty, H S and Hess, D E (2003) Variability in Sclerospora graminicola, the Pearl Millet Downy Mildew Pathogen. In: Sorghum and Millets Diseases. Lowa State press, Ames, Iowa, USA. , pp. 51-56. ISBN 9780813803890
Thakur, R P and Chahal, S S and Singh, S D (1992) Status of research on control of fungal diseases of pearl millet. In: Progress of plant pathological research. Indian Society of Plant Pathologists, Ludhiana, Punjab, India, pp. 61-82.
Thakur, R P (1990) Basic Research On Management Of Pearl Millet Diseases. In: Basic Research for Crop Disease Management. Daya Pub. House, Delhi, India, pp. 343-358. ISBN Basic Research for Crop Disease Management
Thakur, R P (1987) Diseases of pearl millet and their management. In: Plant Protection in Field Crops. Plant Protection Association of India, Hyderabad, pp. 147-158.
Upadhyaya, H D and Kashiwagi, J and Krishnamurthy, L and Vadez, V and Pande, S and Thakur, R P and Sharma, R and Sharma, H C and Sahrawat, K L and Gowda, C L L (2011) Mini Core collection - an International Public Good-2011. Documentation. International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics, Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh.
Thakur, R P and Sharma, R and Rao, V P (2011) Screening Techniques for Pearl Millet Diseases. Information Bulletin No. 89. Technical Report. Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh, India, International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics .
Thakur, R P and Gunjotikar, G A and Rao, V P (2010) Safe Movement of ICRISAT’s Seed Crops Germplasm. Documentation. International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics.
Hash, C T and Hoisington, D A and Varshney, R K and et al, . (2007) Applications of molecular markers in breeding. Documentation. International Crops Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics, Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh, India. (Unpublished)
Reddy, B V S and Sharma, H C and Thakur, R P and Ramesh, S and Ashok Kumar, A (2007) Characterization of ICRISAT-Bred Sorghum Hybrid Parents (Set II). Documentation. International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics.
Upadhyaya, H D and Gowda, C L L and Kashiwagi, J and et al, . (2007) Core and Mini Core Approaches for Enhancing Use of Germplasm in Crop Improvement. Documentation. International Crops Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropic, Patancheru, Andha Pradesh, India.
Rai, K N and Bhattacharjee, R and Thakur, R P and et al, . (2007) Genetic and Cytoplasmic Diversification of Pearl Millet Hybrid Parents. Documentation. International Crops Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics, Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh India. (Unpublished)
Waliyar, F and Kumar, P L and Nigam, S N and et al, . (2007) Integrated Management of Aflatoxin Contamination: Progress towards Enhancing Food and Feed Quality and Human and Animal Health. Documentation. International Crops Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics, Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh India. (Unpublished)
Reddy, B V S and Sharma, H C and Thakur, R P and Ramesh, S (2006) Characterization of ICRISAT-bred Sorghum hybrid parents (set I). Documentation. International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics.
Upadhyaya, H D and Hash, C T and et al, . (2006) Development of composite collection and genotyping of pearl millet [Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.]. Documentation. International Crops Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics, Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Thakur, R P and Reddy, B V S and Indira, S and Rao, V P and Navi, S S and Yang, X B and Ramesh, S (2006) Sorghum Grain Mold Information Bulletin No. 72. Technical Report. International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics, Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Khandar, R R and Desai, S and Dhruj, I U and Nigam, S N and Thakur, R P and Waliyar, F and Bandyopadhyay, A (2004) Mapping and Management of Aflatoxin Contamination in Groundnut in Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. Information Bulletin. Technical Report. International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics .
Thakur, R P (2003) Greenhouse Screening to Combat Downy Mildew in Pearl Millet. An ICRISAT Success Story. Documentation. International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics, Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Ortiz, R and Bramel-Cox, P J and Hash, C T and Mallikarjuna, N and Reddy, D V R and Seetharama, N and Sharma, H C and Sharma, K K and Sivaramakrishnan, S and Thakur, R P and Winslow, M D (2000) Potential for improving agricultural production through biotechnology in the semi-arid tropics. Monograph. International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics , Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Thakur, R P and King, S B and Rai, K N and Rao, V P (1992) Identification and Utilization of Smut Resistance in Pearl Millet. Project Report. International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics.
Thakur, R P and King, S B (1988) Ergot Disease of Pearl Millet. Manual. International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics.
Kousik, C S and Thakur, R P and King, S B (1988) Report on the eleventh (1987) International Pearl Millet Smut Nursery (IPMSN). Monograph. ICRISAT, Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Thakur, R P and King, S B (1988) Smut Disease of Pearl Millet. Technical Report. International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics.
Chahal, S S and Thakur, R P and King, S B (1988) An annotated bibliography on ergot of pearl millet, 1920-1987. Documentation. International Crops Research Institute for the semi-arid Tropics, Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Rao, V P and Thakur, R P and King, S B (1984) Report on the Eighth [1984) International Pearl Millet Ergot Nursery (IPMEN). Other. ICRISAT, Patancheru, India.
Thakur, R P and Rao, K V S and Williams, R J (1982) International Pearl Millet Disease Resistance Testing Program (IPMDRTP). Monograph. ICRISAT, Hyderabad.
Thakur, R P and Rao, V P and Rao, K V S (1982) Pearl Millet Improvement Program Pathology, Report of Work on Ergot and Smut June 1981 to December 1982. Documentation. ICRISAT, Patancheru.
Williams, R J and Thakur, R P (1981) Pearl millet improvement program, pathology : Report of work on Ergot and Smut Identification, Development, and Utilization of resistance. Project Report. International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics, Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Thakur, R P and Rao, K V S and Williams, R J (1981) Report on the 1981 International Pearl Millet Smut Nursery. Documentation. ICRISAT, Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Thakur, R P and Rao, V P and Subba Rao, K V and Williams, R J (1980) Pearl Millet Improvement Program. Project Report. ICRISAT, Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Desai, S and Khandar, R R and Waliyar, F and Thakur, R P and Dhruj, I U and Nigam, S N and Bandyopadhyay, A (2005) A HACCP Based Approach for an Integrated Management of Aflatoxin Contamination in Groundnut in Gujarat. India. In: Summary proceedings of the International peanut conference 2005 “Prospects and emerging opportunities for peanut quality and utilization technology”, 9-12 Jan 2005, Bangkok, Thailand..
Waliyar, F and et al, . (2005) Management of Aflatoxins in groundnut in Southern India. In: Summary proceedings of the International peanut conference 2005 “Prospects and emerging opportunities for peanut quality and utilization technology”, 9-12 Jan 2005, Bangkok, Thailand..
Girish, A G and Sastry, D V S S R and Thakur, R P and Upadhyaya, H D (2005) Seed health testing for long-term conservation and international exchange of crop germplasm. In: Plant Health Global Wealth, Global Conference II, 25-29 Nov 2005 , Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Waliyar, F and Reddy, S V and Thakur, R P (2004) Effects of Mycotoxins on Cereals Grain Feed and Fodder Quality:CFC Technical Paper No.34. In: Alternative uses of sorghum and pearl millet in Asia., 1-4 July, 2003, ICRISAT Asia Centre, Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh.
Upadhyaya, H D and Nigam, S N and Thakur, R P (2002) Genetic Enhancement for Resistance to Aflatoxin Contamination in Groundnut. In: Summary proceedings of the Seventh ICRISAT Regional Groundnut Meeting for Western and Central Africa, 6-8 Dec. 2000 , Cotonu, Benin.
Upadhyaya, H D and Nigam, S N and Thakur, R P (2001) Host plant resistance for reducing Aflatoxin contamination in groundnut. In: Poster Abstracts of the Diamond Jubilee Symposium on 100 years of Post-Mendelian Genetics and Plant Breeding – Retrospect and Prospects , 6-9 Nov 2001, New Delhi, India.
King, S B and Thakur, R P (1995) Variable Pathogens of Millets. In: Bellagio meeting on "Disease Management Through Biotechnology: Improving Sorghum and Millet Crops in Asia and Africa", 15-19 November 1993, Ames, Lowa, USA.
Thakur, R P (1993) Host-Plant Resistance To Diseases : Problems, Progress And Future Needs. In: Pests and Pest Management in India the Changing Scenario : Lead Papers of the National Seminar on Changing Scenario in Pests and Pest Management in India , 31st Jan. - 1st Feb. 1992, Hyderabad, India.
Rao, V P and Thakur, R P (1993) Management of Panicle Diseases of Pearl Millet. In: Plant disease problems in Central India.Proceedings of Symposium on Central Zone, 1993, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Thakur, R P (1990) Ergot Disease Management and Production of Quality Seeds of Pearl Millet. In: Proceedings National Seminar On Advances In Seed Science And Technology , 14-16 December 1989, University of Mysore, Mysore, India.
Bidinger, F R and Rai, K N and Thakur, R P and Weltzien, E and Talukdar, B S (1990) A report on National Seminar on Genetics of Pennisetums and AICPMIP Workshop. In: AICPMIP, 2-5 May 1990, APAU, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad.
Huda, A K S and Thakur, R P (1988) Characterization of environments for ergot disease development in pearl millet. In: Workshop on Agrometeorological information for planning and operation in agriculture with particular reference to plant protection, 22-26 August 1988, Calcutta, India.
Thakur, R P and Chahal, S S (1986) Problems and Strategies in the control of Ergot and Smut in Pearl Millet. In: International Pearl Millet Workshop, 7-11 April 1986, Patancheru.
Williams, R J and Singh, S D and Thakur, R P (1982) Sources of Disease Resistance in Pearl Millet. In: All India Coordinated Millet Improvement Project Annual Workshop, 26-28 April 1982, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore.
Thakur, R P and Reddy, B V S and Mathur, K (2007) Screening Techniques for Sorghum Diseases. Information: Bulletin No. 76. International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics, Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh, India. ISBN 978-92-9066-504-5
Thakur, R P and Chahal, S S and Mathur, S B (1994) Seed-borne Diseases and Seed Health Testing of Pearl Millet. Institute of Seed Pathology for Developing Countries (DGISP), Denmark, pp. 1-72.
Srilakshmi, P (2004) Evaluation and characterization of isolates of trichoderma spp. for their biocontrol ability against Aspergillus flavus in groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.). PHD thesis, Osmania University.
Nur, H A (2004) Management of aflatoxin contamination in groundnut through biological control, host plant resistance and botanicals. PHD thesis, Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University.
Pushpavathi, B (2003) Pathogenic and genetic diversity in populations of Sclerospora granzinicola, the incitant of downy mildew in pearl millet. PHD thesis, S V Agricultural College, ANGRAU.
Agarkar, G D (1999) Mechanism and genetics of grain mold resistance in sorghum. PHD thesis, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krlshi Vidyapeeth.
Phookan, A.K. (1987) Studies on Pearl Millet Smut with Special reference to Pathogenic Variability, Inheritance of Resistance and Chemical Control. PHD thesis, CCS Haryana Agricultural Universit.