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Research Publication
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Number
of Research Papers Published:
43
Details
of Research Papers Published:
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P. V. Cheriyan, M. V. Rao and C. J.
Cherian, 1987. Further observations on the durability of some common
Indian timbers treated with creosote:fuel oil in Cochin harbour
waters. J. Indian Acad. Wood Sci., 18 (2): 69-77.
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P. V. Cheriyan, M. V. Rao, R. V.
Krishnan and V. Kuppusamy, 1988. Observations on the durability of
twelve species of common Indian timbers treated with
copper-chrome-arsenic in Cochin harbour waters. J. Indian Acad. Wood
Sci., 19 (1): 53-60.
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P. V. Cheriyan, M. V. Rao, R. V.
Krishnan, P. V. Krishna Rao, V. Kuppusamy and C. J. Cherian, 1991.
Protection of timber structures (18m Fender Piles) in Cochin harbour
waters by CCA and CFO. J. Indian Acad. Wood Sci., 22 (1): 37-43.
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M. V. Rao, C. J. Cherian and P. V.
Cheriyan, 1991. Performance of 18m Fender Piles protected by scupper
nailing in Cochin harbour waters. J. Timb. Dev. Assoc. (India), 37
(1): 33-37.
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M. V. Rao, C. J. Cherian and P. V.
Cheriyan, 1991. Long term performance of 12 species of Indian
timbers treated with CCA in Cochin harbour. Fish. Technol., 28 (2):
111-116.
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M. V. Rao and R. V. Krishnan, 1992.
Resistance of Copper-Chrome-Boric treated timber to marine borer
attack in Cochin harbour waters. J. Indian Acad. Wood Sci., 23 (1) :
29-32.
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M. V. Rao and V. Kuppusamy, 1992.
Leachability of Creosote: Fuel Oil (1:1) wood preservative in marine
environment. J. Timb. Dev. Assoc. (India), 38 (3): 42-45.
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M. V. Rao, C. J. Cherian and P. V.
Cheriyan, 1993. Further observations on the comparative efficacy of
some indigenous methods for the protection of underwater timber
structures. Fish. Technol., 30 (1): 21-23.
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L. N. Santhakumaran and M. V. Rao,
1994. Natural durability of some common Indian timbers and marine
plywood against biodeterioration in Kochi waters (India). J. Timb.
Dev. Assoc. (India), 40 (1): 40-53.
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L. N. Santhakumaran and M. V. Rao,
1994. Occurrence of wood-boring Pholads in Kochi harbour waters
(South-west Coast of India). J. Timb. Dev. Assoc. (India), 40 (3):
29-37.
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M. V. Rao, R. V. Krishnan, V.
Kuppusamy, C. J. Cherian and P. V. Cheriyan, 1994. Durability
performance of 12 species of Indian timbers treated with Creosote:
Fuel oil in Cochin harbour waters. J. mar. biol. Assoc. India, 36
(1&2): 290-293.
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M. V. Rao, L. N. Santhakumaran and K.
Satyanarayana Rao, 1998. Marine borer resistance of some chemically
treated timber in Kochi harbour waters (West Coast, India). J. Timb.
Dev. Assoc. (India), 44 (2): 27-35.
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M. Balaji, M. V. Rao and K.
Satyanarayana Rao, 1999. Natural resistance of ten species of
catamaran grade timber to marine wood borer attack at Visakhapatnam
and Kochi harbours. J. mar. biol. Assoc. India, 41 (1&2): 96-102.
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V. Kuppusamy, M. V. Rao, M. Balaji and
K. Satyanarayana Rao, 2002. Influence of ponding on the diffusion
treatment of Bambusa bambos in green condition. Wood News, 12 (1):
36-39.
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P. K. Swain, N. Rama Rao, M. V. Rao
and Sanjai Mohan, 2007. Eumangrove diversity in Andhra Pradesh,
India. Flora and Fauna, 13(2): 317-322.
Papers Published in Proceedings of Symposiums/Conferences:
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L. N. Santhakumaran and M. V. Rao,
1992. Occurrence of wood-boring pholads in Kochi harbour waters
(South-west Coast of India). The Internat. Res. Group on Wood
Preserv., Stockholm, Document No. IRG/WP/4175-92: 1-9.
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L.N. Santhakumaran and M.V. Rao, 1992.
Natural durability of some common Indian timbers and marine plywood
against biodeterioration in Kochi waters (India). The Internat. Res.
Group on Wood Preserv., Stockholm, Document No. IRG/WP/4177-92
:1-16.
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L. N. Santhakumaran and M. V. Rao,
1997. Performance of preservative treated Rubber wood (Hevea
brasiliensis) in Goa and Kochi waters (West Coast of India). The
Internat. Res. Group on Wood Preserv., Stockholm, Document No. IRG/WP
97-20104: 1-5.
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K. Satyanarayana Rao, M. V. Rao, V.
Kuppusamy and M. Balaji, 2000. Use of wood in aquatic environments
of Andhra Pradesh. Presented at the Workshop on Use of Wood in
Andhra Pradesh: Present and Future Perspective, Hyderabad, 23
September 2000.
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M. V. Rao and K. Satyanarayana Rao,
2001. Bioresistance of thirteen species of light timber for
catamaran fabrication, in marine environment. In: Forestry, Forest
Products and Coastal Population, (Eds) K. Satyanarayana Rao, Surekha
G. Sawant and Pankaj K. Aggarwal, Institute of Wood Science and
Technology, Bangalore : 134-145.
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M. V. Rao, V. Kuppusamy, K.
Satyanarayana Rao, and L. N. Santhakumaran, 2001. Leaching of CCA
preservative from treated timber in marine environment. The Internat.
Res. Group on Wood Preserv., Stockholm, Document No. IRG/WP
01-30254: 1-20.
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V. Kuppusamy, M. V. Rao, M. Balaji and
K. Satyanarayana Rao, 2001. Treatment behaviour of fresh and
inservice catamaran logs. The Internat. Res. Group on Wood Preserv.,
Stockholm, Document No. IRG/WP 01-30255: 1-10.
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V. Kuppusamy, M. V. Rao, M. Balaji and
K. Satyanarayana Rao, 2002. Preservative absorption response of
planks of Anogeissus acuminata for plank-built catamarans. The
Internat. Res. Group on Wood Preserv., Stockholm, Document No. IRG/WP
02-40245: 1-15.
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V. Kuppusamy, M. Balaji, M. V. Rao and
K. Satyanarayana Rao, 2002. Leaching of CCA from Bombax ceiba
catamarans in operation for 15 years. The Internat. Res. Group on
Wood Preserv., Stockholm, Document No. IRG/WP 02-50191: 1-6.
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M. V. Rao, M. Balaji, V. Kuppusamy and
K. Satyanarayana Rao, 2003. Biofouling and bioresistance of bamboo
in marine environment. The Internat. Res. Group on Wood Preserv.,
Stockholm, Document No. IRG/WP 03-10482: 1-13.
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M. V. Rao, K. Satyanarayana Rao, M.
Balaji and V. Kuppusamy, 2003. Introduction of plank-built
catamarans along the north coast of Andhra Pradesh–a development of
recent origin. The Internat. Res. Group on Wood Preserv., Stockholm,
Document No. IRG/WP 03-10483 : 1-11.
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M. Balaji, M. V. Rao, V. Kuppusamy and
K. Satyanarayana Rao, 2003. Toxicity of CCA compound and its
components to the larvae and adults of a wood boring teredinid,
Lyrodus pedicellatus Quatrefages. Presented at the National Workshop
on Wood Preservation in India: Challenges, Opportunities and
Strategies. Institute of Wood Science and Technology, Bangalore,
20-21 October 2003.
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V. Kuppusamy, M. Balaji, M. V. Rao and
K. Satyanarayana Rao, 2004. Respiratory response of the wood boring
teredinid, Lyrodus pedicellatus (Quatrefages) to copper stress. The
Internat. Res. Group on Wood Preserv., Stockholm, Document No. IRG/WP
04-10528: 1-10.
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M. V. Rao, M. Balaji, V. Kuppusamy and
K. Satyanarayana Rao, 2005. Fabrication aspects of plank-built
catamarans of recent origin. In: Sustainable Fisheries Development,
Focus on Andhra Pradesh (eds) Boopendranath, M.R., P.T. Mathew, S.S.
Gupta, P. Pravin and J. C. Jeeva, Society of Fisheries Technologists
(India), Cochin, 50-57.
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M. V. Rao, M. Balaji, V. Kuppusamy and
K. Satyanarayana Rao, 2005. In: Sustainable Fisheries Development,
Focus on Andhra Pradesh (eds) Boopendranath, M.R., P.T. Mathew, S.S.
Gupta, P. Pravin and J. C. Jeeva, Society of Fisheries Technologists
(India), Cochin, 67-74.
Improving the service life of plank-built catamarans made of
Anogeissus acuminata.
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M. V. Rao, M. Balaji, V. Kuppusamy and
K. Satyanarayana Rao, 2005. Durability of Anogeissus acuminata
rimber used for plank-built catamarans. The Internat. Res. Group on
Wood Preserv., Stockholm, Document No. IRG/WP 05-10551: 1-11.
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M. V. Rao, M. Balaji, V. Kuppusamy and
K. Satyanarayana Rao, 2005. Cleistanthus collinus (Roxb.) Benth. Ex
Hook. f. and Wrightia tinctoria (Roxb.) R. Br. – two timbers with
promising durability under marine conditions. The Internat. Res.
Group on Wood Preserv., Stockholm, Document No. IRG/WP 05-10552:
1-15.
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B. Tarakanadha, M. V. Rao, M. Balaji,
P. K. Aggarwal and K. Satyanarayana Rao, 2005. Utility,
deterioration and preservation of marine timber in India. The
Internat. Res. Group on Wood Preserv., Stockholm, Document No. IRG/WP
05-40314: 1-14.
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P. K. Swain, N. Rama Rao, M. V. Rao
and Sanjai Mohan, 2005. Status of mangroves in Andhra Pradesh.
Presented at the National Workshop on Trends in plant sciences, 5th
December 2005, Department of Botany, Andhra University,
Visakhapatnam.
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H. C. Nagaveni, M. V. Rao and G.
Vijayalakshmi, 2007. Studies on fungi of timber under marine
conditions. Paper presented at the “Second Asian Congress of
Mycology and Plant Pathology”, 19-22 Dec. 2007, Osmania University,
Hyderabad.
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M. Balaji and M. V. Rao, 2008.
Recruitment of larvae of Lyrodus pedicellatus (Quatrefages) (Teredinidae,
Bivalvia, Mollusca)-influence of primary film. Paper presented at
the “International Conference on Biofouling and Ballast Water
Management”, 5-7 Feb. 2008, National Institute of Oceanography, Goa.
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M. V. Rao, M. Balaji and S. K. Pati,
2008. Does Limnoria (Isopoda: Crustacea) pose potential threat as
invasive species in Indian waters? Poster Presented at the
“International Conference on Biofouling and Ballast Water
Management”, 5-7 Feb. 2008, National Institute of Oceanography, Goa.
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A.V. Pachu, M. Balaji and M.V. Rao,
2008. Recruitment responses of teredinid larvae to monospecies
marine bacterial films. Poster presented at the “International
Conference on Biofouling and Ballast Water Management”, 5-7 Feb.
2008, National Institute of Oceanography, Goa.
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M. Suresh, M. Balaji and M. V. Rao,
2008. Gut microflora of Mytilopsis sallei (Recluz) occurring along
pollution gradient at Visakhapatnam port, east coast of India.
Poster Presented at the “International Conference on Biofouling and
Ballast Water Management”, 5-7 Feb. 2008, National Institute of
Oceanography, Goa.
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M. V. Rao, M. Balaji and A. V. Pachu,
2008. Occurrence and species diversity of marine wood borers from
Chippada to Rambilli in Visakhapatnam District on the east coast.
Paper presented at the “National Seminar on Biodiversity
Conservation and Environmental Biotechnology”, 23-24 Jan. 2008,
V.S.R. and N.V.R. College (Autonomous), Tenali, A. P.
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M. Balaji, M. Suresh and M. V. Rao,
2008. Microbial associates of Mytilopsis sallei (Recluz) collected
from Visakhapatnam and Kakinada ports. Paper presented at the
“National Seminar on Biodiversity Conservation and Environmental
Biotechnology” 23-24 Jan. 2008, V.S.R. and N.V.R. College
(Autonomous), Tenali, A. P.: 141-147.
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S. Navya Sri, N. S. Rama Devi, A. V.
Pachu, M. V. Rao, M. Balaji and V.V.S.N. Murthy, 2008.
Characterization of marine bacteria colonizing wood in Visakhapatnam
harbour. Poster presented at the “95th Indian Science Congress”, 3-7
Jan. 2008, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.
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M.V. Rao, M. Balaji and A. V. Pachu,
2008. Occurrence and species diversity of marine wood borers at
Kothakoduru and Bangarammapalem mangroves. Poster presented at the
“National Workshop on Mangroves of India: Biodiversity, Protection
and Environmental Services”, 7-8 Feb. 2008, Institute of Wood
Science and Technology, Bangalore.
Number of Books
Published : 1
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(M. V. Rao, M. Balaji, V. Kuppusamy,
K. Satyanarayana Rao and L. N. Santhakumaran, 2007. Biodeterioration
of timber and its prevention in Indian coastal waters: Third
progress report: 1982-2005. Institute of Wood Science and
Technology, Bangalore: 198 pp.).
Completed Projects:
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Inventory of coastal plant communities
of north Andhra region (Principal Investigator) Funded by Indian
Council of Forestry Research and Education, Dehra Dun.
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Environmental impact of leachates from
copper- chrome-arsenic (CCA) wood preservative under marine
condition (Principal Investigator) Funded by Indian Council of
Forestry Research and Education, Dehra Dun.
Current
Research Projects:
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Investigations on the mechanisms of
success of Mytilopsis sallei (Recluz) in managing toxic load
arising out of biodeterioration control measures (Co-Principal
Investigator) Funded by Department of Science and Technology,
Government of India.
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Monitoring of biofouling at
Visakhapatnam Port (Investigator) Funded by Ministry of Shipping,
Road Transport and Highways, Government of India through National
Institute of Oceanography, Goa.
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Testing the efficacy of TBTM-MMA
preservative developed by NMRL at Visakhapatnam and Kochi harbours
(Investigator) Funded by Naval Material Research Laboratory, Defence
Research Development Organisation, Ambernath, Mumbai.
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Utilization of alternative timber
species for catamarans to conserve traditional tree species of
Eastern Ghats (Associate) Funded by Ministry of Environment and
Forests, Government of India.
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Studies on the natural resistance of
imported woods against insects and decay fungi in Indian Environment
(Associate) Funded by Indian Council of Forestry Research and
Education, Dehra Dun.
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Incidence and diversity of marine
borers in mangrove habitats of northern Andhra Pradesh (Principal
Investigator) Funded by Indian Council of Forestry Research and
Education, Dehra Dun.
Any other Information :
Trainings undergone:
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Biological techniques related to
studies on wood boring and fouling organisms, 30th Nov. 1992 to 11th
Dec. 1992, Naval Chemical and Mechanical Laboratory, Mumbai.
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Research methodology with special
emphasis on statistics, 21st Dec. 1998 to 16th Jan. 1999, Institute
of Wood Science and Technology, Bangalore.
Dissertations supervised:
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Investigations on bacterial flora of
the biofilms on timber in marine environment. Project work done
under the Supervision of M. V. Rao by N. S. Rama Devi, Visakha
Government College for Women in partial fulfillment of the
requirement for the award of the degree of M. Sc. in Microbiology.
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New strategies for timber preservation
in marine environment: an approach via biocidal intervention.
Project work done under the Supervision of M.V. Rao by P. V.
Bhargavi, Dr. V. S. Krishna Government P. G. and Degree College in
partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of the Degree
of M. Sc. in Biotechnology
Consultancy projects:
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Environmental impact assessment of
bauxite mine areas in Visakhapatnam District for Andhra Pradesh
Mineral Development Corporation, Hyderabad (Aquatic biology part).
Communication
Address
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Mr. M. Venkateswara Rao
Scientist-F and Scientist In-charge
Wood Biodegradation Centre (Marine),
Institute of Wood Science and Technology,
(ICFRE), Via Yoga Village, Beach Road,
Andhra University Post, Visakhapatnam-530 003,
Andhra Pradesh, India
Tel: 0091-891-2704502 (O);
0091-891-2506442 (R)
Fax: 0091-891-2793022
E-Mail:
mvrao@icfre.org
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