Bhavani Bondada

Presently working as Principal Scientist ( Crop Protection) & Coordinator at District Agro Adivisery & Transfer of Technology Centre (DAATTC), Visakhapatnam in Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University, Andhra Pradesh since 2021.
Earlier worked as Scientist (Entomology) in Rice crop at Agricultural Research Station (Presently RARS), Maruteru from December, 1998 - October, 2001.
Worked as Scientist (Entomology) in Sugarcane & Vehgetable crops at RARS, Anakapalle from October, 2001- December, 2010
Worked as Principal Scientist (Entomoloy) in AICRP on Sugrcane scheme from 2010 to 2021 at Regional Agricultural Research Station (RARS), Anakaplle, Andhra Pradesh.
24 years of Research experience and one year Extension experience.

EDUCATION

Ph.D in Agricultural Entomology in Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Andhra Pradesh

Scopus Publications

Detection of Sugarcane bacilliform virus in diseased sugarcane plants in Andhra Pradesh, India by serological and molecular methods
G. Vamsi Krishna, V. Manoj Kumar, P. Kishore Varma, B. Bhavani, and G. Vijaya Kumar
Springer Science and Business Media LLC



Identification of resistance to Sugarcane mosaic virus, Sugarcane streak mosaic virus, and Sugarcane bacilliform virus in new elite sugarcane accessions in India
G. Vamsi Krishna, V. Manoj Kumar, P. Kishore Varma, B. Bhavani, and G. Vijaya Kumar
Frontiers Media SA
Sugarcane mosaic and leaf fleck diseases are significant viral diseases affecting sugarcane crops in India. The use of resistant sugarcane varieties is considered the most economical and effective approach to manage viral diseases, especially in vegetatively propagated crops such as sugarcane. Sugarcane mosaic virus (SCMV) and Sugarcane streak mosaic virus (SCSMV) are the primary pathogens responsible for mosaic disease in sugarcane-growing regions of India. Sugarcane bacilliform virus (SCBV), causing leaf fleck disease, is also often found in mixed infections with mosaic symptoms. The study aimed to identify new sources of resistance by screening sugarcane germplasm for resistance to SCMV, SCSMV, and SCBV. The screening was carried out under high inoculum using the infector row method in both plant and ratoon crops. Out of 129 genotypes tested, only 8 were found to be free of mosaic viruses, indicating a rare occurrence of resistant sources. The study revealed that mosaic disease is widespread, with nearly 95% of tested varieties/genotypes being infected with mosaic viruses. SCMV, SCSMV, and SCBV were detected in 121 out of 129 genotypes using the RT-PCR and PCR assays. Based on their response to the viruses, the tested genotypes were categorized into different resistance grades: highly resistant (grade 1), resistant (grade 2), moderately resistant (grade 3), susceptible (grade 4), and highly susceptible (grade 5). The results of the study provide valuable information about elite resistance resources that can be used for the prevention and control of mosaic disease. These resistant genotypes could also serve as potential donors for mosaic and leaf fleck disease resistance in breeding programs.


Effect of inundative releases of trichogramma chilonis in sugarcane
M. VISALAKSHI, B. BHAVAN, , and
Informatics Publishing Limited
Studies on effect of inundative releases of Trichogramma chilonis in sugarcane revealed that the frequency and rate of T. chilonis release had played a significant role in the management of sugarcane shoot borers. Early shoot borer and internode borer incidence was low in T. chilonis @ 75,000/ha/release, 6 times (6.54% and 2.27% ; 3.92% and 5.85%) followed by T. chilonis @ 50,000/ha/release, 6 times (7.9% and 4.26%) whereas untreated control recorded high incidence of early shoot borer and internode borer (10.94% and 15.95 %; 5.12% and 18.25 %) during 2015 and 2016. The sustainability of inundative releases of T. chilonis with highest per cent field recovery was recorded in T. chilonis release @75,000/ha/release, 6 times during monsoon period (68.63% and 20% ) and post monsoon period (29.55% and 37.59 %) as compared to pre monsoon period (12.1% and 9.27 %) of 2015 and 2016. Cane yields recorded in plant crop, 2015 (52.42 t/ha) and ratoon crop, 2016 (47.95 t/ha) revealed that high rate of T. chilonis @ 75,000/ha/release resulted in increased yields (21.77 % and 24.64 %) over untreated control.


Multi-Location Test of Alternative Pheromone Trap Designs for Sugarcane Early Shoot Borer in South India
S. Sithanantham, M. Prabakaran, B. Bhavani, K. Jhansi, P. Vijayaprasd, V. Babu, V. V. Punnarao, and N. Kannanraja
Springer Science and Business Media LLC



Efficacy of insecticide + Fungicide combinations in the management of early shoot borer and smut in sugarcane




Impact of weather parameters on the incidence of early shoot borer (Chilo infuscatellus) and Scale Insect (Melanaspis Glomerata) in sugarcane in north coastal region of Andhra Pradesh, India




Morphological basis of host plant resistance in sugarcane to early shoot borer, Chilo infuscatellus Snellen




Efficacy of granular insecticides against white grub, Holotrichia consanguinea Blanch in Sugarcane




Early shoot borer (Chilo infuscatellus Snellen) incidence in sugarcane - Role of weather in a warm sub-humid climate of India




Management of sugarcane scale insect (Melanaspis glomerata green) in North Coastal Region of Andhra Pradesh, India




Effect of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, total sugar and moisture content on the incidence of the early shoot borer, Chilo infuscatellus Snellen in sugarcane




Weather and scale insect (Melanaspis glomerata) interactions in sugarcane




Impact of certain plant based pesticides on management of key pests of sugarcane




Management of whitefly (Aleurohbus barodensis mask) in sugarcane agro-ecosystem




Efficacy of certain novel insecticides against white grub, Holotrichia consanguinea blanch in sugarcane




Field evaluation of sugarcane germplasm against early shoot borer, internode borer and scale insect




Integrated management of scale insect (melanaspis glomerata green) in Sugarcane




Management of early shoot borer and internode borer, Chilo infuscatellus snellen with granular insecticides in sugarcane




Impact of climate change on population dynamics of Okra shoot and fruit borer, earias vittella fab. in north coastal zone of Andhra Pradesh




Comparative bioefficacy of selected insecticides against scale insect (Melanaspis glomerata G.) on sugarcane




Evaluation of different I.P.M. modules for the management of insect pests of cabbage




Bioefficacy of selected insecticides against early shoot borerand internode borer (Chilo infuscatellus SNELLEN) in sugarcane




Evaluation of integrated management practices for the control of shoot and fruit borer, leucinodes orbonalis guenee in brinjal




Evaluation of integrated pest management modules against Bhendi shoot and fruit borer Earias vitella Fabricius




Bioefficacy of certain novel insecticides against sugarcane woolly aphid, Ceratovacuna lanigera Zehntner

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