Y.R. Sarma, Dr.

List of publications

Publications with green marking on the journal name are available as PDF files. You need "Acrobat Reader" software or equivalent to download them. If you do not have "Acrobat Reader" click above to download this free software.

"You have requested access to material protected by copyright. We considered your request as "reprint request" as is common in the scientific community. When you download a PDF, you agree to download one copy for personal and scientific use only . Commercial use or duplication is not allowed unless a permission from the copyright owner is granted."

Donation of information by former colleagues of Y.R. Sarma

Publications in scientific journals

Chapter in books

Conference proceedings

    2010

  1. Veena, S.S., Anandaraj, M., and Sarma, Y.R. 2010. Variability in the sensitivity of Phytophthora capsici isolates to potassium phosphonate. Indian Phytopathology. 63(1): 71–75.

    2009

  2. Bhai, R.S., and Sarma, Y.R. 2009. Effect of organic amendments on the proliferation stability of Trichoderma harzianum and suppression of Phytophthora meadii in cardamom soils in relation to soil microflora. Journal of Biological Control. 23(2): 163–167.

    2008

  3. Bhai, R.S., and Sarma, Y.R. 2008. Spatial distribution pattern of Phytophthora inoculum in cardamom soils. Indian Phytopathology. 61(1): 95–98.

    2007

  4. Bhai, R.S., Anandaraj, M., Sarma, Y.R., Veena, S.S., and Saji K.V. 2007. Screening of black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) germplasm for resistance to foot rot disease caused by Phytophthora capsici Leonian. Journal of Spices and Aromatic Crops. 16(2): 115–117.

    2006

  5. Paul, D., and Sarma, Y.R. 2006. Rhizospheric Pseudomonas fluorescens enhances piperine production in Piper nigrum, a possible means of biochemical defence against Phytophthora capsici. Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection. 39(1): 33–37.

  6. Paul, D., and Sarma, Y.R. 2006. Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR)-mediated root proliferation in black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) as evidenced through GS Rootฎ software. Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection. 39(4): 311–314.

  7. Azeez, S., and Sarma, Y.R. 2006. Variability in Phytophthora capsici (Leonian) isolates of black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) based on nutritional preferences and isozyme profiles. Journal of Spices and Aromatic Crops. 15(2): 81–87.

    2005

  8. Diby, P., Sarma, Y.R., Srinivasan, V., and Anandaraj, M. 2005. Pseudomonas fluorescens mediated vigour in black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) under green house cultivation. Annals of Microbiology. 55(3): 171–174.

  9. Paul, D., and Sarma, Y.R. 2005. Pseudomonas fluorescens mediated systemic resistance in black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) is driven through an elevated synthesis of defence enzymes. Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection. 38(2): 139–149.

  10. Diby, P., Saju, K.A., Jisha, P.J., Sarma, Y.R., Kumar, A., and Anandaraj, M. 2005. Mycolytic enzymes produced by Pseudomonas fluorescens and Trichoderma spp. against Phytophthora capsici, the foot rot pathogen of black pepper (Piper nigrum L.). Annals of Microbiology. 55(2): 129–133.

  11. Paul, D., Jisha, P.J., Sarma, Y.R., and Anandaraj, M. 2005. Rhizospheric Pseudomonas fluorescens as rejuvenating and root proliferating agents in black pepper. Journal of Biological Control. 19(2): 173–178.

  12. Paul, D., Anandaraj, M., Kumar, A., and Sarma, Y.R. 2005. Antagonistic mechanisms of fluorescent pseudomonads against Phytophthora capsici in black pepper (Piper nigrum L.). Journal of Spices and Aromatic Crops. 14(2): 122–129.

  13. Paul, D., Jisha, P.J., Sarma, Y.R., and Anandaraj, M. 2005. Rhizospheric Pseudomonas fluorescens as rejuvenating and root proliferating agents in Black Pepper. Journal of Biological Control. 19: 173-178.

  14. Diby, P., Sarma, Y.R., Srinivasan, V., and Anandaraj, M. 2005. Pseudomonas fluorescens mediated vigour in black pepper (Piper nigrum L) under green house cultivation. Annals of Microbiology. 55(3): 171-174.

  15. Diby, P., Saju, K.A., Jisha, P.J., Sarma, Y.R ., Kumar, A., and Anandaraj, M. 2005. Mycolytic enzymes produced by Pseudomonas fluorescens and Trichoderma species against Phytophthora capsici, foot rot pathogen of black pepper. Annals of Microbiology. 55(2): 45-49.

  16. Diby, P., Anandaraj, M., Kumar, A., and Sarma, Y. R. 2005. Antagonistic mechanisms of fluorescent pseudomonads against Phytophthora capsici in black pepper (Piper nigrum. L). Journal of Spices and Aromatic Crops. 14(2): 122-129.

  17. Bhai, R.S., and Sarma, Y.R. 2005. Characterization of Phytophthora de Bary inciting capsule rot/azhukal and leaf blight disease of cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum Maton). Journal of Plantation Crops. 33(3): 187–197.

    2004

  18. Shafi, P. M., Nambiar, M.G.K., Clery, R.A., Sarma, Y.R., and Veena, S.S. 2004. Composition and antifungal activity of the oil of Artemisia nilagirica (Clarke) Pamp. Journal of Essential Oil Research. 16(4): 377–379.

  19. Kumar, A., Sarma, Y.R., and Anandaraj, M. 2004. Evaluation of genetic diversity of Ralstonia solanacearum causing bacterial wilt of ginger using REP-PCR and PCR-RFLP. Current Science. 87(11): 1555–1561.

  20. Bimi, G. M., Anandaraj, M., Kumar, A., Amaldhas, H., and Sarma, Y.R. 2004. Changes in microbial load of black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) during processing. Journal of Food Science and Technology. 41:77-79.

  21. Bhat, A. I., Sarma, Y.R., Sreenivasulu, P., and Pant, R.P. 2004. Occurrence and identification of a Cucumber mosaic virus isolate infecting Indian long pepper (Piper longum). Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Sciences. 26(2): 279–284.

    2003

  22. Bhat, A.I., Devasahayam, S., Sarma, Y.R., and Pant R.P. 2003. Association of a badnavirus in black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) transmitted by mealybug (Ferrisia virgata) in India. Current Science. 84(12): 1547–1550.

  23. Bhai, R.S., and Sarma, Y.R. 2003. Pigmentation and growth-temperature response of Phytophthora meadii and P. nicotianae var. nicotianae infecting cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum Maton). Journal of Spices and Aromatic Crops. 12(2): 158–161.

  24. Bhat, A. I., Sarma, Y.R., Anandaraj, M., and Bhai R.S. 2003. Viral diseases can be a future threat to vanilla in India. Indian Journal of Arecanut Spices and Medicinal Plants. 5(3): 107–110.

    2002

  25. Saju, K.A., Anandaraj, M., and Sarma, Y.R. 2002. On-farm production of Trichoderma harzianum using organic matter. Indian Phytopathology. 55(3): 277–281.

  26. Rajan, P.P., Sarma, Y.R., and Anandaraj, M. 2002. Management of foot rot disease of black pepper with Trichoderma spp. Indian Phytopathology. 55(1): 34–38.

  27. Rajan, P. P., Gupta, S.R., Sarma, Y.R., and Jackson, G.V.H. 2002. Diseases of ginger and their control with Trichoderma harzianum. Indian Phytopathology. 55(2): 173–177.

    2001

  28. Sarma, Y. R., Anandaraj, M., Kumar, A., and Veena, S. S. 2001. Phyllody disease of black pepper. Indian Journal of Arecanut, Spices and Medicinal Plants. 3: 18.

  29. Sarma, Y. R., Kiranmai, G., Sreenivasulu, P., Anandaraj, M., Hema, M., Venkatramana, M., Murthy, A.K., and Reddy, D.V.R. 2001. Partial characterization and identification of a virus associated with stunt disease of black pepper (Piper nigrum) in South India. Current Science. 80(3): 459–462.

  30. Jebakumar, R.S., Anandaraj, M., and Sarma, Y.R. 2001. Induction of PR-proteins and defense related enzymes in black pepper due to inoculation with Phytophthora capsici. Indian Phytopathology. 54(1): 23–28.

    2000

  31. Jebakumar, R.S., Anandaraj, M., and Sarma, Y.R. 2000. Compatibility of phorate and chlorpyriphos with Trichoderma harzianum (Rifai.) applied for integrated disease management in black pepper (Piper nigrum L.). Journal of Spices and Aromatic Crops. 9(2): 111–115.

  32. Anandaraj, M., and Sarma, Y.R. 2000. Analysis of spread of Phytophthora foot rot disease of black pepper by STCLASS-software. Indian Phytopathology. 53(4): 428–432.

  33. Sarma, Y.R., and Anandaraj, M. 2000. Diseases of spice crops and their management. Indian Journal of Arecanut, Spices and Medicinal Plants. 2(1): 6–20.

    1999

  34. Venugopal, M.N., Mathew, M.J., and Anandaraj, M. 1999. Breeding potential of Pentalonia nigronervosa f. caladii Van der Goot (Homoptera: Aphididae) on katte escape cardamom (Elattaria cardamomum Maton) plants. Journal of Spices and Aromatic Crops. 8(2): 189-191.

  35. Prakash, M.G., Gopal, K.V., Anandaraj, M., and Sarma, Y.R. 1999. Evaluation of substrates for mass multiplication of fungal biocontrol agents Trichoderma harzianum and T. virens. Journal of Spices and Aromatic Crops. 8(2): 207–210.

  36. Anandaraj, M., and Sarma, Y.R. 1999. How to manage Phytophthora in black pepper? . Planters’ Chronicle. 95(6): 277–280.

    1997

  37. Anandaraj, M., and Sarma, Y.R. 1997. Mature coconut water for mass culture of biological agents. Journal Plant Crops. 25: 112-114.

  38. Sarma, Y.R., Anandaraj, M., and Rajan, P.P. 1997. Management of foot rot of black pepper. Biocontrol strategies. Planters’ Chronicle. 92(12): 555–558.

    1996

  39. Abraham, J., Anandaraj, M., Ramana, K.V. and Sarma, Y.R. 1996. A simple method for indexing Phytophthora and nematode infections in black pepper (Piper nigrum L.). Journal of Spices and Aromatic Crops. 5: 68-71.

  40. Anandaraj, M., Ramana, K. V, and Sarma, Y.R. 1996. Sequential inoculation of Phytophthora capsici, Radopholus similis and Meloidogyne incognita in causing slow decline of black pepper. Indian Phytopathology. 49(3): 297–299.

    1995

  41. Anandaraj, M., and Sarma, Y.R. 1995. Diseases of black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) and their management. Journal of Spices and Aromatic Crops. 4(1): 17–23.

    1994

  42. Anandaraj, M., Sarma, Y.R. and Ramachandran, N. 1994. Phytophthora root rot of black pepper in relation to age of the host and its culmination in foot rot. Indian Phytopathology. 47(2): 203–206..

  43. Anandaraj, M., and Sarma, Y.R. 1994. Effect of vesicular arbuscular mycorrhiza on rooting of black pepper (Piper nigrum L.). Journal of Spices and Aromatic Crops. 3(1): 39–42.

  44. Sarma, Y.R. 1994. Management of Phytophthora foot rot and slow decline disease on black pepper. Planters’ Chronicle. (January): 29–30.

  45. Anandaraj, M., and Sarma, Y.R. 1994. Biological control of black pepper diseases. Indian Cocoa, Arecanut and Spices Journal. 18(1): 22–23.

    1992

  46. Anandaraj, M., and Sarma, Y.R. 1992. A new leaf rot in Pimenta dioica. Indian Phytopathology. 45(2): 276–277.

  47. Sarma, Y.R. 1992. Diseases of black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) and their management. Planters’ Chronicle. (March): 145–151.

    1991

  48. Anandaraj, M., and Sarma, Y.R. 1991. Use of baits for assaying chemicals applied as soil drench to control Phytophthora foot rot of black pepper. Indian Phytopathology. 44(4): 543–544.

    1990

  49. Ramachandran, N., Sarma, Y.R., and Anandaraj, M. 1990. Vertical progression and spread of Phytophthora leaf infection in black pepper in areca-black pepper mixed cropping system. Indian Phytopathology. 43(3): 414–419.

  50. Anandaraj, M., and Sarma, Y.R. 1990. A simple baiting technique to detect and isolate Phytophthora capsici (’P. palmivora’ MF4) from soil. Mycological Research. 94(7): 1003–1004.

    1989

  51. Ramachandran, N., Dake, G.N., and Sarma, Y.R. 1989. Evaluation of systemic fungicides for efficacy against rhizome rot of ginger. Indian Phytopathology. 42(4): 530–533.

  52. Ramachandran, N., Dake, G.N., and Sarma, Y.R. 1989. Effect of systemic fungicides on in vitro growth of Pythium aphanidermatum, the rhizome rot pathogen of ginger. Indian Phytopathology. 42(3): 463–465.

  53. Anandaraj, M., Jose, A., Sarma, Y.R., and Balakrishnan, R. 1989. Incidence of foot-rot disease of black pepper (Piper nigrum) in Kerala in relation to cultivation practices. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 751–753.

    1988

  54. Sarma, Y. R., Soloman, J.J., Ramachandran, N., and Anandaraj, M. 1988. Phyllody disease of black pepper (Piper nigrum L.). Journal of Plantation Crops. 16(1): 69–72.

  55. Ramachandran, N., Sarma, Y.R., Anandaraj, M., and Abraham, J. 1988. Effect of climatic factors on Phytophthora leaf infection in black pepper grown in arecanut-black pepper mixed cropping system. Journal of Plantation Crops. 16(2): 110–118.

  56. Ramachandran, N., Sarma, Y.R., and Anandaraj, M. 1988. Sensitivity of Phytophthora species affecting different plantation crops in Kerala to metalaxyl. Indian Phytopathology. 41(3): 438–442.

  57. Dake, G.N., Ramachandran, N., and Sarma, Y.R. 1988. Strategies to control rhizome rot (Pythium spp.) and bacterial wilt (Pseudomonas solanacearum) of ginger. Journal of Coffee Research. 18(1-suplement): 68–72.

  58. Sarma, Y.R., Ramachandran, N., and Anandaraj, M. 1988. Integrated disease management of quick wilt (foot rot) of black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) caused by Phytophthora palmivora “MF4” (P. capsici). Journal of Coffee Research. 18(1, Supplement): 61–67.

  59. Sarma, Y.R., Ramachandran, N., and Anandaraj, M. 1988. Integrated disease management of quick wilt (foot rot) of black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) caused by Phytophthora palmivora MF4). Journal of Coffee Research. 18(1, Supplement): 68–72.

  60. Sarma, Y. R., Ramachandran, N., Anandaraj, M., and Ramana, K.V. 1988. Disease management in black pepper. Indian Cocoa, Arecanut and Spices Journal. 11(4): 123–127.

    1987

  61. Sarma, Y. R., Kumar, T.P., Ramana, K.V., Ramachandran, N., and Anandaraj, M. 1987. Disease and pest management in black pepper nurseries. Indian Cocoa, Arecanut and Spices Journal. 11(2): 45–49.

    1986

  62. Ramachandran, N., Sarma, Y.R., and Nambiar, K.K.N. 1986. Spatial distribution of Phytophthora palmivora-MF4 in the root zones of Piper nigrum. Indian Phytopathology. 39(3): 414–417.

  63. Balakrishnan, R., Anandaraj, M., Nambiar, K.K.N., Sarma, Y.R., Brahma, R.N., and George, M.V. 1986. Estimates on the extent of loss due to quick wilt disease of black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) in Calicut district of Kerala. Journal of Plantation Crops. 14(1): 15–18.

    1985

  64. Ramachandran, N., and Sarma, Y.R. 1985. Efficacy of three systemic fungicides in controlling Phytophthora infections of black pepper. . Indian Phytopathology. 38(1): 160–162.

    1980

  65. Brahma, R.N., Nambiar, K.K.N., and Sarma, Y.R. 1980. Basal wilt of black pepper and its control. Journal of Plantation Crops. 8(2): 107–109.

    1978

  66. Sarma, Y.R., and Nambiar, K.K.N. 1978. Cylindrocladium leaf rot of clove. Plant Disease Reporter. 62(6): 562–564.

    1977

  67. Nambiar, K.K.N., Sarma, Y.R., and Brahma, R.N. 1977. Field reaction of turmeric types to leaf blotch disease. Journal of Plantation Crops. 5(2): 124–125.

  68. Nambiar, K.K.N., and Sarma, Y.R. 1977. Wilt diseases of black pepper. Journal of Plantation Crops. 5(2): 92–103.

    1976

  69. Nambiar, K.K.N., and Sarma, Y.R. 1976. Capsule rot of cardamom: Pythium vexans de Bary as a causal agent. Journal of Plantation Crops. 4(1): 21–22.

    1975

  70. Sarma, Y.R., and Nayudu, M. V. 1975. Toxin production by Corynespora cassiicola (Berk. and Curt.) Wei. Current Science. 44(5): 172.

    1974

  71. Sarma, Y.R., Nambiar, K.K.N., and Nair, C.P.R. 1974. Brown rot of turmeric. Journal of Plantation Crops. 2(2): 33–34.

  72. Sarma, Y.R., and Nambiar, K.K.N. 1974. Dry rot of ginger caused by Macrophomina phaseolina (Tassi) Goid. Current Science. 43(43): 487–488.

  73. Nambiar, K.K.N., and Sarma, Y.R. 1974. Chemical control of capsule rot of cardamom. Journal of Plantation Crops. 2(1): 30–31.

    1973

  74. Nambiar, K.K.N., Sarma, Y.R., and Pillai, G.B. 1973. Inflorescence blight of cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.). Journal of Plantation Crops. 1(1/2): 44–46.


    Chapter in books

    2005

  1. Kumar, A., Anandaraj, M., and Sarma, Y.R. 2005. Rhizome solarization and microwave treatment: ecofriendly methods for disinfecting ginger seed rhizomes. In: Bacterial wilt disease and the St. Paul: American Phytopathological Society. APS Press. pp. 185–195.

    2000

  2. Sarma, Y.R., Anandaraj, M., and Venugopal, M.N. 2000. Present status and future strategies of disease management of black pepper, cardamom and large cardamom. In: Diseases of plantation crops, spices, betelvine and mulberry. Birbhum: Palli-Siksha Bhavana (Institute of Agriculture), Visva-Bharati: 84–94.

    1998

  3. Sarma, Y. R., Anandaraj, M., Ramana, K.V., and Venugopal, M.N. 1998. Major diseases of black pepper and cardamom and their management. In: Pathological problems of economic crop plants and their management. Jodphur: Scientific Publishers: 281–293.


Conference proceedings

    2011

  1. Reddy, M. S., Yellareddygari, S.K.R., Kumar, K.V.K., Sudini, H., Kloepper, J.W., Sairam, K.V.S.S., Wang Qi, Arwiyanto, T., Liu ShanDa, Sarma, Y. R., Reddy, E. C. S., Vinh, N. C., Archana, G., Naik, M. K., Soesanto, L., Zhou, X. G., Fernando, W. G. D., Inam-ul-Haq, M., Park, K. S., Egamberdieva, D., Sayyed, R. Z., Zhang, S., Du BingHai, Yuan ZhiLin, Yang ZhiLing et al. 2011. Commercial potential of biofertilizers and biofungicides (PGPR) for sustainable agriculture in Asia and the scope of Asian PGPR Society. Proceedings of the 2nd Asian PGPR Conference. Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) for sustainable agriculture. Beijing, China, 21-24 August, 2011: 6–7.

    2006

  2. Sarma, Y.R. 2006. Recent trends in the use of antagonistic organisms for the disease management in spice crops. Current status of biological control of plant diseases using antagonistic organisms in India. . Proceedings of the group meeting on antagonistic organisms in plant disease management held at Project Directorate of Biological Control. PBangalore, India. pp.49–73.

    2000

  3. Rajan, P.P., and Sarma, Y.R. 2000. Effect of organic soil amendments and chemical fertilizers on foot rot pathogen (Phytophthora capsici) of black pepper (Piper nigrum L.). Spices and aromatic plants: challenges and opportunities in the new century. Centennial conference on spices and aromatic plants. Calicut, Kerala, India, 20-23 September, 2000: 249–253.

  4. Rajan, P. P., Gupta, S.R., Sarma, Y.R., and Jackson, G.V.H. 2000. Endophytic bacteria: its disease suppressive and growth promotive activities in ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.). Spices and aromatic plants: challenges and opportunities in the new century. Centennial conference on spices and aromatic plants. Calicut, Kerala, India, 20-23 September, 2000: 254–258.

  5. Kumar, A., Anandaraj, M., and Sarma, Y.R. 2000. Coconut water amended coirpith - a conducive medium for mass multiplication of biocontrol agent Trichoderma spp. Spices and aromatic plants: challenges and opportunities in the new century. Centennial conference on spices and aromatic plants. Calicut, Kerala, India. 20-23 September, 2000: 267–273.

    1998

  6. Ramana, K. V, Eapen, S.J., and Sarma, Y.R. 1998. Effect of Meloidogyne incognita, Pythium aphanidermatum and Ralstonia solanacearum alone and in combination in ginger. Nematology: challenges and opportunities in 21st Century. Proceedings of the Third International Symposium of Afro-Asian Society of Nematologists (TISAASN). Sugarcane Breeding Institute (ICAR), Coimbatore, India, April 16-19, 1998.: 87–93.

  7. Philip, S., Anandaraj, M., and Sarma, Y.R. 1998. Comparative study of protoplast isolation and development in Piper nigrum (black pepper) and Piper colubrinum. Developments in plantation crops research. Proceedings of the 12th Symposium on Plantation Crops, PLACROSYM XII. Kottayam, India. 27-29 November 1996.: 51–53.

    1997

  8. Usman, N.M., Balakrishnan, P., and Sarma, Y.R. 1997. Mode of action of Trichoderma and Gliocladium on Pythium aphanidermatum. Biotechnology of spices, medicinal, and aromatic plants. Proceedings of the national seminar on biotechnology of spices and aromatic plants. Calicut, India, 24-25 April, 1996. pp.139–145.

  9. Rajan, P.P., and Sarma, Y.R. 1997. Compatibility of potassium phosphonate (Akomin-40) with different species of Trichoderma and Gliocladium virens. Biotechnology of spices, medicinal, and aromatic plants. Proceedings of the national seminar on biotechnology of spices and aromatic plants. Calicut, India, 24-25 April, 1996. pp.150–155.

  10. Eapen, S.J., Ramana, K.V., and Sarma, Y.R. 1997. Evaluation of Pseudomonas fluorescens isolates for control of Meloidogyne incognita in black pepper (Piper nigrum L.). Biotechnology of spices, medicinal, and aromatic plants. Proceedings of the national seminar on biotechnology of spices and aromatic plants. Calicut, India. 24-25 April, 1996. pp.129–133.

    1996

  11. Anandaraj, M., Ramana, K.V., and Sarma, Y.R. 1996. Suppressive effects of VAM on root damage caused by Phytophthora capsici, Radopholus similis and Meloidogyne incognita in black pepper. Impact of diseases and insect pests in tropical forests. Proceedings of the IUFRO Symposium. Peechi, India. 23-26 November 1993.: 232–238.