Publications

List against each head(If applicable) (as Illustrated with examples)

1. Books/Monographs (Authored/Edited)

  • Integrated Pest Management (APM-01) of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)-2003 (Member in Block Preparation Team)
  • BIOLOGY TEXT BOOK for class XI of NCERT 2006 under National Curriculum Framework-2005 ( Member of Textbook Development Committee)
  • 2. Research papers published in Refereed/Peer Reviewed Journals(last 15 years)
  • Sachdev. B., Zarin. M., Zubeda, Malhotra, P., Seth, R.K. and Bhatnagar, R. K. 2014. Effect of gamma radiation on phenoloxidase pathway, anti-oxidant defense mechanism in Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), and its implication in ‘Inherited sterility’ towards pest suppression. International Journal of Radiation Biology, 90 (1):7-19. (IF: 2.761)
  • Chandna, S., Suman, S., Chandna, M., Pandey, A., Singh, V., Kumar, A. Dwarakanath, B.S. and Seth, R.K. (2013). Radioresistant Sf9 insect cells undergo an atypical form of Bax-dependent apoptosis at very high doses of γ-irradiation. . International Journal of Radiation Biology, 89(12): 1017–1027. (IF: 2.761)
  • Dhiman, A and Seth, R.K. 2012. Compatibility of entomopathogenic nematode, Steinernema glaseri with cypermethrin (pyrethroid) against a Lepidopteran pest, Spodoptera litura (Fabr.). Indian J. Ent. 74(1): 16-23. (IF:0.5)
  • Suman, S., Seth, R.K. and Chandna, S. 2011. A calcium-insensitive attenuated nitrosative stress response contributes significantly in the radioresistance of Sf9 insect cells. The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology 43: 1340– 1353. (IF: 4.009)
  • Singh, G., Sachdev, B., Sharma, N., Seth, R.K. and Bhatnagar, R.K. 2010. Interaction of Bacillus thuringiensis vegetative insecticidal protein with ribosomal S2 protein triggers larvicidal activity in Spodoptera frugiperda. Applied And Environmental Microbiology, 76(21): 7202–7209. (IF: 3.686)
  • Swain, V., Seth, R.K., Raghavendra, K., Mohanty, S.S. 2009. Impact of temperature on susceptible and resistant strains of Culex quinquefasciatus to synthetic pyrethroids. Acta Tropica. 112(3) : 303-307.(IF: 2.446)
  • Seth, R.K., Barik, T.K. and Chauhan, S. 2009. Interaction of entomopathogenic nematodes, Steinernema glaseri (Rhabditida: Steinernematidae), cultured in irradiated hosts, with 'F1 sterility': Towards management of a tropical pest, Spodoptera litura (Fabr.) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), Biocontrol Science and Technology, 19 (S1): 139-155. (IF: 1.087).
  • Seth, R.K. and Barik, T.K. 2009. Assessment of infective behaviour and reproductive potential over successive generations of entomopathogenic nematodes, Steinernema glaseri (Rhabditida: Steinernematidae), reared within radiosterilized host larvae, towards Spodoptera litura (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), Biocontrol Science and Technology, 19(S1):111-125 (IF: 1.087).
  • Reynolds, S.E., Brown, A.M., Seth, R.K., Riddiford, L.M. and Hiruma.K. 2009. Induction of supernumerary larval moulting in the tobacco hornworm Manduca sexta: Interaction of bisacylhydrazine ecdysteroid agonists with endogenous juvenile hormone. Physiological Entomology 34 : 30–38. (IF: 1.410)
  • Kumarswamy, R., Seth, R.K., Dwarakanath, B.S., Chandna, S. 2009. Mitochondrial regulation of insect cell apoptosis: Evidence for permeability transition pore – independent Cytochrome-c release in the Lepidopteran Sf9 Cells. The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology 41: 1430–1440. (IF: 4.009)
  • Suman, S., Seth, R.K. and Chandna, S. 2009. Mitochondrial antioxidant defence in radio-resistant Lepidopteran insect cells. Bioinformation 4(1): 19-23 (IF:1.15)
  • Suman, S., Khaitan, D., Pati, U., Seth, R. K. and Chandna, S. 2009. Stress response of a p53 homologue in the radioresistant Sf9 insect cells. International Journal of Radiation Biology 85(3):238-249. (IF: 2.761)
  • Seth,R.K. Zubeda, Zarin,M., Tanwar, R.K., Jeyakumar,P. Bambawale,O.M. 2009. Gamma-irradiation of Phenacoccus solenopsis (Homoptera: Pseudococcidae) for Phytosanitary Treatment of Agricultural Commodities. NCIPM Newsletter 15(1):9.
  • Swain,V., Seth, R.K., Raghavendra, K. and Mohanty, S.S. 2009. Characterization of biochemical based insecticide resistance mechanism by thermal bioassay and the variation of esterase activity in Culex quinquefasciatus. Parasitology Research. 104 : 1307–1313. (IF: 1.512)
  • Swain,V., Seth, R.K., Mohanty, S.S. and Raghavendra, K. 2008. Effect of temperature on development, eclosion, longevity and survivorship of malathion-resistant and malathion-susceptible strain of Culex quinquefasciatus. Parasitology Research. 103: 299-303. (IF: 1.512)
  • Suman, S., Seth, R.K. and Chandna, S. 2008. Role of nitric oxide synthase in insect cell radioresistance: an in-silico analysis. Bioinformation 3(1): 8-13. (IF:1.15)
  • Seth, R.K., Barik, T.K. and Gautam, R.D. 2007. Safety Evaluation of Parthenium Beetle, Zygogramma bicolorata Pallister (Chrysomelidae: Coleoptera) against Entomopathogenic nematode, Steinernema glaseri (Steiner). J. Ent. Res. 31(4): 313-317.(IF:0.5).
  • Seth, R.K., and Barik,T.K. 2007. Effect of host irradiation on bio-infectivity and proliferation capacity of Steinernema glaseri as entomopathogenic nematodes on a serious tropical pest, Spodoptera litura. J.Nuclear Agric. Biol. 36, 81-101. (IF: 0.5)
  • Seth, R.K., Zubeda, Zarin, M. and Mehta, V.K. 2006. Nuclear science in disinfestation of agro-stored products and quarantine. J. Nuclear Agric. Biol. 35: 121-153. (IF: 0.5)/
  • Suman, S., Seth, R.K., Khaitan, D and Chandna,S. 2006. Nature and stress response of a p53 like protein found in the radioresistant Sf9 insect cells. Indian Journal of Radiation Research, 3(4)282-283(IF: 0.5).
  • Friedländer, M., Seth, R.K. and Reynolds, S.E. 2005. Eupyrene and apyrene sperm : dichotomous spermatogenesis in Lepidoptera. Advances in Insect Physiology, 32: 206-308. (IF: 7.33)
  • Sharma, A.K. and Seth, R.K. 2005. Combined effect of gamma radiation and Azadirachtin on the growth and development of Spodoptera litura (Fabricius). Curr. Sci. 89, (6): 1027-1031. (IF: 0.5)
  • Chandna, S., Dwarakanath, B.S., Seth, R.K., Khaitan, D., Adhikari, J.S. and Jain, V. 2004. Radiation responses Sf9, a highly radioresistant Lepidopteran insectcell line. Int. J. Radiat. Biol. 80(4): 301-315. (IF: 2.761)
  • Seth, R.K., Kaur, J.J., Rao, D.K., and Reynolds, S.E. 2004. Effects of larval exposure to sublethal concentrations of the ecdysteroid agonists RH-5849 and tebufenozide (RH-5992) on male reproductive physiology in Spodoptera litura. J. Insect Physiol. 50: 505-517. (IF: 2.236)
  • Seth, R.K., Lovell, K.V. and Reynolds, S.E. 2003. Effects of gamma irradiation on proliferation and survival of Sf9 cells : radio-resistance in a Lepidopteran insect cell-line. J. Nuclear Agric. Biol. 32(3-4): 179-191. (IF: 0.5)
  • Seth, R.K., Kaur, J.J., Rao,D.K. and Reynolds, S.E. 2002b. Sperm transfer during mating , movement of sperm in the female reproductive tract, and sperm precedence in the common cutworm Spodoptera litura. Physiological Entomology, 27: 1-14. (IF: 1.410)
  • Ramesh, K., Garg, A.K. and Seth, R.K. 2002. Interaction of substerilizing gamma radiation and thiodicarb treatment for the management of the tobacco caterpillar, Spodoptera litura. Phytoparasitica 30 (1) : 7-17.
  • Seth, R.K., Rao, D.K. and Reynolds, S.E. 2002a. Movement of spermatozoa in the reproductive tract of adult male Spodoptera litura: daily rhythm of sperm descent and the effect of light regime on male reproduction. J. Insect Physiol. 48: 119-131. (IF: 2.761)
  • Seth, R.K. and Sharma, Vandana P. 2001. Inherited sterility by substerilizing radiation in Spodoptera litura (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae): Bioefficacy and potential for pest suppression. Florida Entomologist, 84 (2): 183-193. (IF:1.363)
  • Kaur, J.J. Rao, D.K., Sehgal, S. S. and Seth, R.K. 2001. Effect of hexane extract of neem seed kernel on development and reproductive behaviour of Spodoptera litura (Fabr.) Ann. Pl. Protec. Sci. 9 (2) : 171-178. (IF:0.5)
  • Seth, R.K., Rao, D.K. and Kaur, J.J. 2000. Developmental pattern of testes in F1 progeny of gamma irradiated Spodoptera litura (Fabr.). J. Nuclear Agric. Biol. 29 (3-4): 129-141. (IF: 0.5).
  • 3.
  • a) Research papers published in Academic Journals other than Refereed/Peer Reviewed Journals Nil
  • b) Research papers published in Refereed/Peer Reviewed Conferences
  • Mehta, V.K., Sethi, G.R., Garg, A.K. & Seth, R.K. 2007. Use of ionizing radiation in interaction with fumigants towards management of Tribolium castaneum (Herbst). Donahaye, E.J., Navarro, S., Bell, C., Jayas, D., Noyes, R., Phillips, T.W. [Eds.] Proc. Int. Conf. Controlled Atmosphere and Fumigation in Stored Products, Gold-Coast Australia. 8-13th August 2004.FTIC Ltd. Publishing, Israel. pp. 467-474 (Reviewed by International Committee)
  • Seth, R.K., Barik, T.K. and Chauhan, S. 2005. Influence of host irradiation on the bio-infectivity of Steinernema glaseri as entomopathogenic nematodes and their perpetuating parasitization potential on a serious tropical lepidopteran pest, Spodoptera litura In: Proc. Ext. Synopses " FAO/IAEA International Conference on Area-Wide Control of Insect Pests: Integrating the Sterile Insect and Related Nuclear and other Techniques, Vienna (9 – 13 May 2005) pp: 336-337. (Reviewed by IAEA Tech doc. committee).
  • Sachdev, B., Agrawal, N., Ahmad,T., Sivakumar, S., Seth, R. K., and Bhatnagar, R. K. 2005. Cloning and expression of prophenoloxidase (PPO) gene and its activating enzyme from Heliothis armigera. In: Proc.“ICAR National Symposium on Biotechnological Interventions for Improvement of Horticultural Crops: Issues and strategies”. Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur, Kerala. (10-12 Jan. 2005). pp : 312-315.
  • Seth, R.K. 2003. Influence of radiation on parasitoid-host interaction between entomopathogenic nematodes, Steinernema glaseri and host, Spodoptera litura vis-à-vis other Control Tactics. In Proc. III RCM by Joint FAO/IAEA Division of Nuclear Techniques in Food & Agriculture on Co-ordinated Research Programme on “Use of Nuclear Techniques for the Colonization &Production Production of Natural Enemies of agricultural insect pests” Vienna, Austria (3-7 Nov. 2003) . pp: 113-139. (Reviewed by IAEA Tech doc. committee)
  • Seth, R.K., Tyagi, S. and Baweja, V. 2001. Effect of host -irradiation on bioefficacy of entomopathogenic nematode, Steinernema glaseri as potential parasitoid on lepidopteran pest, Spodoptera litura (Fabr.). In Proc. II RCM by Joint FAO/IAEA Division of Nuclear Techniques in Food & Agriculture on Co-ordinated Research Programme on “Use of Nuclear Techniques for the Colonization and Production of Natural Enemies of agricultural insect pests” Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico, 18 – 22 June 2001. (Reviewed by IAEA Tech doc. committee)
  • Seth, R.K. and Sharma, V.P. 2001. Growth, development, reproductive competence and adult behaviour of Spodoptera litura (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) reared on different diets. In Proc. FAO/IAEA Final-Research Coordination Meeting, "Evaluation of Population Suppression by Irradiated Lepidoptera and their Progeny", 28-30 May 1998. Penang, Malaysia IAEA-D4-RC-561: 21-28. (Reviewed by IAEA Tech doc. committee).
  • Research papers Published in Conferences/Seminar other than Refereed/Peer Reviewed Conferences Nil
  • 4. Other publications (Edited works, Book reviews, Festschrift volumes, etc.)
  • Nuclear Science in Pest Management: Potential Untapped in India (by RK Seth) in UT’s Voice, New Delhi (July 16-31, 2007)
  • R. K. Seth. 2010. Role of Nuclear Energy in Insect Science : Applied Perspectives and Potential in India. In: Advances in Entomology(Eds: Jagbir Singh Kirti and Ashwani Kumar), Kanishka Publishers, New Delhi. pp: 248-280.