Dr. M. S. Reddy

Research Focus

Biological control of soil-borne and foliar pathogens, Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR), induced systemic resistance (ISR), commercial development of biofungicides and biofertilizers, efficacy of fungicides and bactericides for disease control in various crops and ornamentals, integrated pest management, plant pathogen interactions, chemical compatibility and mechanisms of biological control. Special interest in disease management of tropical crops such as rice, cereals, sugar cane, coffee, tea, mango, spices and other plantation crops. Emphasis has been directed towards the use of biofertilizers and biofungicides for sustainable agriculture in developing countries.

Education

Professional Experience

Honors, Awards, & Fellowships

Professional Associations

• Member - Canadian Phytopathological Society
• Editorial Board Member - Journal of Pure & Applied Microbiology
• Member - American Phytopathological Society
• Member - American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
• Member - College of Graduate Studies, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Professional Activities

• Editorial Board Member (Current) – Journal of Pure & Applied Microbiology (International Research Journal of Microbiology)
• Chairman, Asian PGPR Society
• Board Member, World Congress of Industrial Biotechnology, IBIO, China

Publications (2003-2010)

• Prasanna Reddy, B., Jansi Rani, M. S. Reddy and K. Vijay Krishna Kumar. 2010. Isolation of siderophore – producing strains of rhizobacterial fluorescent Pseudomonads and their biocontrol against rice fungal pathogens. International Journal of Applied Biology and Pharmaceutical Technology 1(1): 133-137.
• Prasanna Reddy, B., Jansi Rani., M. S. Reddy and K. Vijay Krishna Kumar. 2010. In-vitro antagonistic potential of Pseudomonas fluorescens isolates and their metabolites against rice sheath blight pathogen, Rhizoctonia solani. International Journal of Applied Biology and Pharmaceutical Technology Vol. 1(2): 676-679. (PDF)
• Prasanna Reddy. B., K. Amarnadh Reddy and M. S. Reddy. 2010. Validation and stability indicating RP-HPLC method for the determination of Tadalafil API in Pharmaceutical formulations. Research in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Vol. 2(1): 001-006.(PDF)
• Vijay Krishna Kumar, K., M. S. Reddy., J. W. Kloepper., K. S. Lawrence., D. E. Groth and M. E. Miller. 2009. Sheath blight disease of rice (Oryza sativa L) - An overview. Biosciences Biotechnology Research Asia 6: 465-480.(PDF)
• Prasanna Reddy, B. and M. S. Reddy. 2009. Bacteriological examination of drinking water with reference to coliforms in Jeedimetla, Hyderabad, India. African Journal of Biotechnology Vol. 8 (20): 5495-5496.(PDF)
• Vijay Krishna Kumar, K. ., S. Krishnam Raju., M. S. Reddy., J. W. Kloepper., K. S. Lawrence., D. E. Groth., M. E. Miller., H. Sudini and B. Du. 2009. Evaluation of commercially available PGPR for control of rice sheath blight caused by Rhizoctonia solani. J. Pure & Applied Microbiol. Vol 3(2): 485-488.(PDF)
• Prasanna Reddy, B., M. S. Reddy and K. Vijay Krishna Kumar. 2009. Characterization of antifungal metabolites of Pseudomonas fluorescens and their effect on mycelial growth of Magnaporthe grisea and Rhizoctonia solani. Int. J. PharmaTech Research Vol 1(4): 1490-1493.(PDF)
• Arakere Chunchegowda Udaya Shankar, Siddaiah Chandra Nayaka, Sathyanarayana Niranjan-Raj, Hanumanthaiah Bhuvanendra Kumar, Munagala S Reddy, Siddapura Ramachandrappa Niranjanaand Harishchandra Sripathy Prakash2009. Rhizobacteria-mediated resistance against the blackeye cowpea mosaic strain of bean common mosaic virus in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata). Pest Management Science 65: 1059-1064.(PDF)
• Siddaiah Chandra Nayaka, Arakere C Udaya Shankar, Munagala S Reddy, Siddapura R Niranjana, Harishchandra S Prakash, Hunthrike S Shetty, Carmen N Mortensen. 2009. Control of Fusarium verticillioides, cause of ear rot of maize, by Pseudomonas fluorescens. Pest Management Science 65: 769-775.(PDF)
• Islam, M. R, P. Trivedi, P. Palaniappan, M. S. Reddy and Tongmin, M. S. 2009. Evaluating the effect of fertilizer application on soil microbial community structure in rice based cropping system using fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) analysis. World ;J. Microbiol & Biotechnol. 25: 1115-1117.(PDF)
• Prasanna Reddy, B. and M. S. Reddy. 2009. Siderophore-mediated antibiosis of rhizobacterial fluorescent Pseudomonas against rice fungal pathogens. International Journal of Pharma Tech Research Vol. 1 (2): 227-229. (PDF)
• 12 Prasanna Reddy, B. and M. S. Reddy. 2009. Isolation of secondary metabolites from Pseudomonas fluorescens and its characterization. Asian Journal of Research in Chemistry Vol. 2 (1): 26-29.(PDF)
• Prasanna Reddy, B. V. Ramanjaneya Reddy and M. S. Reddy. 2009. Biochemical and PCR-RAPD characterization of Pseudomonas fluorescens produced antifungal compounds inhibit the rice fungal pathogens in vitro. Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology Vol. 3 (1): 347-350.(PDF)
• Prasanna Reddy, B. and M. S. Reddy. 2009. Residual solvents determination by HS-GC with Flame Ionization Detector in Omeprazole Pharmaceutical formulations. International Journal of Pharma Tech Research Vol. 1(2): 230-234.(PDF)
• Prasanna Reddy, B. and M. S. Reddy. 2009. RP-HPLC Method for simultaneous estimation of Paracetamol and Ibuprofen in Tablets. Asian Journal of Research in Chemistry Vol. 2(1): 70-72.(PDF)
• Prasanna Reddy. B. and M. S. Reddy. 2009. Development and validation of RP-HPLC for the Rabeprazole sodium in Pharmaceutical formulations and human plasma. Asian Journal of Research in Chemistry Vol. 2(1): 49-51.(PDF)
• Nayaka, S. C., Niranjana, S. R., Shankar, A. C., Uday, R., S. Niranjan., Reddy, M. S., Prakash, H. S. and Mortensen, C. N. 2008. Seed biopriming with novel strain of Trichoderma harzianum for the control of toxigenic Fusarium verticillioidesand fumonisins in maize. Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection 41: 1-19.(PDF)
• Liu, W., Sutton, J. C., Grodzinski, B., Kloepper, J. W. and Reddy, M. S. 2007. Biological control of Pythium root rot of chrysanthemum in small scale hydroponic units. Phytoparasitica 35: 159-178.(PDF)
• Reddy, K. R. N., Choudary, A. D. and Reddy, M. S. 2007. Antifungal metabolites of Pseudomonas fluorescens isolated from rhizosphere of rice crop. J. Mycol. Pl. Pathol. 37: 280-284.(PDF)
• Choudary, A. D., Reddy, K. R. N. and Reddy, M. S. 2007. Antifungal activity and genetic variability of Trichoderma harzianum isolates. J. Mycol. Pl. Pathol. 37: 295-300.(PDF)
• Desai, S., Narayanaiah, C. H., Kumari C. H. Kranti., Reddy, M. S., Gnanamanickam, S. S., Rao. G. R., and Venkateswarlu, B. 2007. Seed-inoculation with Bacillus spp. improves seedling vigour in oilseed Jatropha curcas. Biol. Fert. Soils 44: 229-234.(PDF)
• Ryu, C. M., Murphy, J. F., Reddy, M. S. and Kloepper, J. W. 2007. A two-strain mixture of rhizobacteria elicits induction of systemic resistance against Pseudomonas syringae and Cucumber mosaic virus coupled to promote plant growth in Arabidopsis thaliana. Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology 17:280-286.(PDF)
• Domenech, J., M. S. Reddy., J. W. Kloepper., B. Ramos and J. Gutierrez-Manero. 2006. Combined application of the biological product LS213 with Bacillus, Pseudomonas or Chryseobacterium for growth promotion and biological control of soil-borne diseases in pepper and tomato. Biocontrol 51: 245-258.(PDF)
• Kokalis Burelle, N., J. W. Kloepper and M. S. Reddy. 2006. Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria as transplant amendments and their effects on indigenous rhizosphere microorganisms. Applied Soil Ecology 31: 91-100.(PDF)
• Ryu, C. M., M. A. Farag, C. H. Hu, M. S. Reddy, J. W. Kloepper and P. W. Pare. 2004. Bacterial volatiles induce systemic resistance in Arabidopsis. Plant Physiology 134 (3): 1-10.(PDF)
• Zhang, S., M. S. Reddy and J. W. Kloepper. 2004. Tobacco growth enhancement and blue mold disease protection by rhizobacteria:relationship between plant growth promotion and systemic disease protection by PGPR strain 90-166. Plant and Soil 262: 277-288.(PDF)
• Kloepper, J. W., M. S. Reddy., D. S. Kenney., N. Kokalis-Burelle., N. Martinez-Ochoa and C. Vavrina. Application of rhizobacteria in transplant production and yield enhancement. 2004.Act. Hort. 631: 217-229.(PDF)
• Mohan Babu, R., Sajeena, A., Samundeeswari, A., Sreedhar, A., Seetharaman, K. and Reddy, M. S. 2003. Induction of bacterial blight (Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae) resistance in rice by treatment with acibenzolar-S-methyl. Annals of Applied Biology 143: 333-340.(PDF)
• Mohan Babu, R., Sajeena, A., Vijaya Samundeeswari, A., Sreedhar, A., Vidhyasekharan, P., Seetharaman, K. and Reddy, M. S. 2003. Differential induction of chitinase and b-1, 3-glucanase in rice in response to inoculation with bacterial leaf blight pathogen (Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae). Journal of Plant Diseases and Protection 110: 105-112.(PDF)
• Mohan Babu, R., Sajeena, A., Vidhyasekaran, P., Seetharaman, K. and Reddy, M. S. 2003. Characterization of a phytotoxic glycoprotein produced by Phoma eupyrena – a pathogen on water lettuce. Phytoparasitica 31: 265-274.(PDF)
• Mohan Babu, R., Sajeena, A., Seetharaman, K. and Reddy, M. S. 2003. Advances in genetically engineered (transgenic) plants in pest management – an overview. Crop Protection 22: 1071-1086.
• Ryu, C.M., C. H. Hu., M. S. Reddy and J. W. Kloepper. 2003. Different signaling pathways of induced resistance by rhizobacteria in Arabidopsis thaliana against two pathovars of Pseudomonas syringae. New Phytologist 160: 413-420.(PDF)
• Murphy, J. F., M. S. Reddy, C. M. Ryu, J. W. Kloepper and Ruhui. L. 2003. Rhizobacteria-mediated growth promotion of tomato leads to protection against cucumber mosaic virus. Phytopathology 93: 1301-1307.(PDF)
• Yan, Z., M. S. Reddy and J. W. Kloepper. 2003. Survival and colonization of rhizobacteria in a tomato transplant system. Can. J. Microbiology 49: 383-389.(PDF)
• Ryu, C. M., M. A Faraq, C. H. Hu, M. S. Reddy, H. X. Wei, P. W. Pare and J. W. Kloepper. 2003. Bacterial volatiles promote growth in Arabidopis. PNAS 100: 4927-4932.(PDF)
• Burelle-Kokalis, N., C. S. Vavrina., M. S. Reddy and J. W. Kloepper. 2003. Amendment of muskmelon and watermelon transplant media with plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria: effects on seedling quality, disease, and nematode resistance. Hort Technology 13: 476-482.(PDF)
• Niranjan Raj, S., Deepak, S. A., Chaluvaraju, G., Shetty, H. S. Reddy, M. S. and Kloepper, J. W. 2003. Comparative performance of PGPR in growth promotion and downy mildew disease suppression in pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum). Crop Protection 22: 579-588.(PDF)
• Niranjan Raj, S., Chaluvaraju, G., Amruthesh, K. N., Shetty, H. S., Reddy, M. S. and Kloepper, J. W. 2003. Induction of growth promotion and resistance against downy mildew on pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) by rhizobacteria. Plant Disease 87: 380-384.(PDF)

Book Chapters

• Niranjana Raj, S., H. S. Shetty and M. S. Reddy. 2005. Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria: Potential green alternative for plant productivity. Pages 197-216, In: PGPR: Biocontrol and Biofertilization. Z. A. Siddiqui, (eds.), Springer, Dordrecht, The Netherlands.(PDF)
• Desai, S., M. S. Reddy, and J. W. Kloepper. 2002. Comprehensive testing of biological control agents. Pages 387-420, In: Biological Control of Crop Diseases. S. Gnanamanickam, (eds.), Marcel Dekker, Inc., NY.
• Gnanamanickam, S. S., P. Vasudevan., M. S. Reddy., G. Défago and J. W. Kloepper. 2002. Principles of biological control. Pages 1-9, In: Biological Control of Crop Diseases. S. Gnanamanickam, (eds.), Marcel Dekker, Inc., NY.
• Boyetchko, S. M., E. A. Pedersen., Z. K. Punja, and M. S. Reddy. 1999. Formulations of biopesticides. Pages 487-508, In: Biopesticides: Use and Delivery. F. R. Hall and J. J. Menn, (eds.), Humana Press, NJ. 626 p.(PDF)
• Reddy, M. S. 1991. Biological control of plant diseases. Pages 33-42, In: Biological Control of Pests in Canada. A. S. McClay (eds.), Alberta, Canada, 136 p.

Editorials

• Plant Growth-Promotion by Rhizobacteria for Sustainable Agriculture. 2010. M. S. Reddy., S. Desai., R. Sayyed., V. Krishna Rao., Y. R. Sarma., B. Chenchu Reddy., K. R. K. Reddy., A. R. Podile and J. W. Kloepper. Scientific Publishers (India), Jodhpur, India. 624 pp.
• 6th International PGPR Workshop Proceedings. 2003. M. S. Reddy., M. Anandaraj., S. J. Eapen., Y. R. Sarma and J. W. Kloepper (eds.). Indian Institute of Spices Research, Calicut, India, 636 pp.

Refereed Short Publications

• Xin-Gen Zhou., M. S. Reddy., Joseph W. Kloepper and Shouan Zhang. 2010.Biologically-based integrated management of rice sheath blight. pp. In: XX, “Texas Rice Special Section”.(PDF)
• Xin-Gen Zhou., Joseph W. Kloepper., M. S. Reddy., Shouan Zhang and Donald. E. Groth. 2010. Biocontrol of rice bacterial panicle blight. pp. In: XXI, “Texas Rice Special Section”.(PDF)
• K. Vijay Krishna Kumar., S. Krishnam Raju., M. S. Reddy., K. S. Lawrence., D. E. Groth., M. E. Miller., H. Sudini and B. Du. 2009. Field efficacy of commercial formulations of Pseudomonas fluorescens and plant extracts against rice sheath blight disease In: Plant Growth Promotion by Rhizobacteria for Sustainable Agriculture edited by M. S. Reddy, S. Desai, R. Z. Sayyed, V. K. Rao, Y. R. Sarma, B. C. Reddy, K. R. K. Reddy, A. R. Podile and J. W. Kloepper. Scientific Publishers, India. 624 pp.(PDF)
• K. Vijay Krishna Kumar., M. S. Reddy., J. W. Kloepper., K. S. Lawrence., D. E. Groth., M. E. Miller., H. Sudini and B. Du. 2009. In-vitro efficacy of various rhizobacterial isolates against Rhizoctonia solani, the causal agent of rice sheath blight disease. In: Plant Growth Promotion by Rhizobacteria for Sustainable Agriculture edited by M. S. Reddy, S. Desai, R. Z. Sayyed, V. K. Rao, Y. R. Sarma, B. C. Reddy, K. R. K. Reddy, A. R. Podile and J. W. Kloepper. Scientific Publishers, India. 624 pp.(PDF)
• Reddy, M. S., K. Vijay Krishna Kumar., H. Sudini., S. Niranjana Raj., S. C. Nayak., S. A. Deepak., A. Chaluvaraju., A. C. Shankar., R. S. Uday., H. S. Shetty., H. S. Prakash., S. Niranjana., S. Desai., V. Krishna Rao., K. S. Park., C. M. Ryu., P. Kim., B. Du., C. H. Bongfiglio., S. Gnanamanickam, Y. R. Sarma and J. W. Kloepper. 2009. PGPR’s in crop production systems. In: Plant Growth Promotion by Rhizobacteria for Sustainable Agriculture edited by M. S. Reddy, S. Desai, R. Z. Sayyed, V. K. Rao, Y. R. Sarma, B. C. Reddy, K. R. K. Reddy, A. R. Podile and J. W. Kloepper. Scientific Publishers, India. 624 pp.(PDF)
• Prasanna Reddy, B., K. R. N. Reddy., M. S. Reddy., K. Vijay Krishna Kumar and H. Sudini. 2009. Biological control of rice sheath blight disease by Pseudomonas fluorescens isolates In: Plant Growth Promotion by Rhizobacteria for Sustainable Agriculture edited by M. S. Reddy, S. Desai, R. Z. Sayyed, V. K. Rao, Y. R. Sarma, B. C. Reddy, K. R. K. Reddy, A. R. Podile and J. W. Kloepper. Scientific Publishers, India. 624 pp.(PDF)
• Prasanna Reddy, B., M. S. Reddy., K. Vijay Krishna Kumar and H. Sudini. 2009. Investigations on antifungal metabolites of Pseudomonas fluorescens isolates and their antagonism against major fungal pathogens of RiceIn: Plant Growth Promotion by Rhizobacteria for Sustainable Agriculture edited by M. S. Reddy, S. Desai,  R. Z. Sayyed, V. K. Rao, Y. R. Sarma, B. C. Reddy, K. R. K. Reddy, A. R. Podile and J. W. Kloepper. Scientific Publishers, India. 624 pp.(PDF)
• Prasanna Reddy, B., M. S. Reddy., K. Vijay Krishna Kumar and H. Sudini. 2009. In-vitro antagonistic effect of Pseudomonas fluorescens on mycelial growth of rice blast and sheath blight pathogens In: Plant Growth Promotion by Rhizobacteria for Sustainable Agriculture edited by M. S. Reddy, S. Desai, R. Z. Sayyed, V. K. Rao, Y. R. Sarma, B. C. Reddy, K. R. K. Reddy, A. R. Podile and J. W. Kloepper. Scientific Publishers, India. 624 pp.(PDF)
• Chandrashekhara, S., R. Niranjan., S. A. Deepak., N. P. Shetty., K. N. Amruthesh., H. S. Shetty and M. S. Reddy. 2003. Endophytic bacteria from different plant species induce growth promotion and reduce downy mildew disease in pearl millet. Pages 115-121. In: 6th International PGPR Workshop. M. S. Reddy., M. Anandaraj., S. J. Eapen., Y. R. Sarma and J. W. Kloepper (eds.). Indian Institute of Spices Research, Calicut, India, 636 p.
• Amruthesh, K. N., S. Niranjana Raj, B. Kiran, H. S. Shetty and M. S. Reddy. 2003. Growth promotion by plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria in some economically important crop plants. Pages 97-103. In: 6th International PGPR Workshop. M. S. Reddy., M. Anandaraj., S. J. Eapen., Y. R. Sarma and J. W. Kloepper (eds.). Indian Institute of Spices Research, Calicut, India, 636 p.
• Deepak, S., Niranjana, S. R., H. S. Shetty and M. S. Reddy. 2003. Effect of biological dosage of Pseudomonas fluorescens on seed quality of paddy and sorghum. Pages 123-126. In: 6th International PGPR Workshop. M. S. Reddy., M. Anandaraj., S. J. Eapen., Y. R. Sarma and J. W. Kloepper (eds.). Indian Institute of Spices Research, Calicut, India, 636 p.
• Sharath Chandra, R. G., S. Niranjana Raj, K. N. Amruthesh., H. S. Shetty and M. S. Reddy. 2003. Induction of growth enhancement and systemic resistance against downy mildew in pearl millet by plant growth promoting rhizobacteria. Pages 229-235. In: 6th International PGPR Workshop. M. S. Reddy., M. Anandaraj., S. J. Eapen., Y. R. Sarma and J. W. Kloepper (eds.). Indian Institute of Spices Research, Calicut, India, 636 p.
• Naik, D., M. S. Rao., M. Shylaja., M. S. Reddy., and B. A. Rahiman. 2003. Management of wilt disease complex in capsicum using Bacillus pumilus and Paecilomyces lilacinus. Pages 276-281. In: 6th International PGPR Workshop. M. S. Reddy., M. Anandaraj., S. J. Eapen., Y. R. Sarma and J. W. Kloepper (eds.). Indian Institute of Spices Research, Calicut, India, 636 p.
• Ryu, C. M., M. A. Farag, C. H. Hu., M. S. Reddy., P. W. Pare and J. W. Kloepper. 2003. Volatiles produced by PGPR elicit plant growth promotion and induced resistance in Arabidopsis. Pages 436-443. In: 6th International PGPR Workshop. M. S. Reddy., M. Anandaraj., S. J. Eapen., Y. R. Sarma and J. W. Kloepper (eds.). Indian Institute of Spices Research, Calicut, India, 636 p.
• Niranjana Raj, S., B. R. Sarosh., N. P. Shetty., H. S. Shetty., and M. S. Reddy. 2003. Plausible biochemical and molecular mechanisms involved in plant growth promoting rhizobacteria mediated resistance induction against pearl millet downy mildew disease. Pages 520-529. In: 6th International PGPR Workshop. M. S. Reddy., M. Anandaraj., S. J. Eapen., Y. R. Sarma and J. W. Kloepper (eds.). Indian Institute of Spices Research, Calicut, India, 636 p.
• Radhajeyalakshmi, R., V. Valluvaparidasan., S. Doraiswamy., and M. S. Reddy. 2003. PGPR mediated disease resistance in rice against major seed-borne pathogens. Pages 531-534. In: 6th International PGPR Workshop. M. S. Reddy., M. Anandaraj., S. J. Eapen., Y. R. Sarma and J. W. Kloepper (eds.). Indian Institute of Spices Research, Calicut, India, 636 p.
• Shylaja, M., M. S. Rao., D. Naik., M. S. Reddy., and A. B. Rahiman. 2003. Induction of systemic resistance in a susceptible cultivar of tomato by Bacillus subtilis. Pages 591-595. In: 6th International PGPR Workshop. M. S. Reddy., M. Anandaraj., S. J. Eapen., Y. R. Sarma and J. W. Kloepper (eds.). Indian Institute of Spices Research, Calicut, India, 636 p.
• Zhang, S., M. S. Reddy., and J. W. Kloepper. 2003. PGPR mediated growth promotion of tobacco and blue mold disease control. Pages 444-451. In: 6th International PGPR Workshop. M. S. Reddy., M. Anandaraj., S. J. Eapen., Y. R. Sarma and J. W. Kloepper (eds.). Indian Institute of Spices Research, Calicut, India, 636 p.
• Gutierrez-Estrada, A., M. S. Reddy and J. W. Kloepper. 2003. Induction of growth promotion in ornamental sunflower by mixtures and communities of PGPR. Pages 282-289. In: 6th International PGPR Workshop. M. S. Reddy., M. Anandaraj., S. J. Eapen., Y. R. Sarma and J. W. Kloepper (eds.). Indian Institute of Spices Research, Calicut, India, 636 p.

Short Papers in Proceedings

• Reddy, M. S., K. Vijay Krishna Kumar and Hari Sudini 2009. Commercial potential of biofertilizers and biofungicides for sustainable bio-economy in the world. IBIO BIT’s 2nd Annual World Congress of Industrial Biotechnology, Seoul, South Korea, April 5-7.
• Sarma, Y. R. and M. S. Reddy 2009. Biological control: A major strategy of IPM/IDM in disease management of spice crops in India. IBIO BIT’s 2nd Annual World Congress of Industrial Biotechnology, Seoul, South Korea, April 5-7.
• Vijay Krishna Kumar, K., M. S. Reddy., K. K. Lawrence., D. E. Groth., M. Miller and J. W. Kloepper. 2009. Development of a greenhouse sheath blight disease assay in rice for evaluation of selective PGPR strains as biocontrol agents. 8TH International PGPR Workshop, Oregon, Portland, May 17-22.

Published Abstracts

• Krishna Kumar, V., M. Reddy., J. W. Kloepper., K. S. Lawrence., S. Krishnam Raju., D. Groth and M. Miller. 2010. Field efficacy of Bacillus subtilis MBI 600 (IntegralR) for managing rice sheath blight caused by Rhizoctonia solani. American Phytopathological Society.
• Zhou, X., K. Kumar., M. Reddy., J. Kloepper and S. Zhang. 2010. Screening of bacterial antagonists for suppression of sheath blight in rice. American Phytopathological Society.
• Vijay Krishna Kumar. K., S. Krishnam Raju., M. S. Reddy., J. W. Kloepper and K. K. Lawrence. 2009. Evaluation of commercially available plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) and plant extracts on sheath blight disease of rice caused by Rhizoctonia solani. American Phytopathological Society, Southern Division.
• Kloepper, J. W., M. S. Reddy., C. M. Ryu, and J. Murphy. 2003. Induction of host defenses and plant growth promotion by Bacillus spp. American Phytopathological Society.
• Reddy, M. S., R. Rodriguez-Kabana., D. S. Kenney., C. M. Ryu., S. Zhang., Z. Yan., N. Martinez-Ochoa, and J. W. Kloepper. 1999. Growth promotion and induced systemic resistance (ISR) mediated by a biological preparation. Phytopathology 89: S65.
• Kenney, D. S., M. S. Reddy, and J. W. Kloepper. 1999. Commercial potential of biological preparations for vegetable transplants. Phytopathology 89: S39.
• Kloepper, J. W., R. Rodriguez-Kabana., D. S. Kenney., M. S. Reddy., N. Martinez-Ochoa., N. Kokalis-Burelle, and K. Arthur. 1999. Development of an integrated biological approach to develop transplants suppressive to various plant diseases. Phytopathology 89: S40.
• Ryu, C. M., M. S. Reddy., S. Zhang., J. F. Murphy, and J. W. Kloepper. 1999. Plant growth promotion of tomato by a biological preparation (LS213) and evaluation for protection against cucumber mosaic virus. Phytopathology 89: S67.
• Yan, Z., M. S. Reddy., Q. Wang., R. Mei, and J. W. Kloepper, J. W. 1999. Role of rhizobacteria in tomato early blight control. Phytopathology 89:S87.
• Zhang, S., M. S. Reddy., C. M. Ryu, and  J. W. Kloepper. 1999. Relationship between in vitro and in vivo testing of PGPR for induced systemic resistance against tobacco blue mold. Phytopathology 89: S89.
• Kloepper, J. W., M. S. Reddy., C. M. Ryu, and J. M. Murphy. 1999. Use of beneficial rhizobacteria to enhance growth and induce systemic disease protection in transplants. Hort Science 34: 653..
• Enebak, S. A. and M. S. Reddy. 1999. Seedling and shoot growth of three southern pine species is enhanced with the addition of bacterial amendments to potting media. Phytopathology 89: S24.
• He, D. N., E. A. Pedersen., L. M. Funk, and M. S. Reddy. 1997. Root colonization and growth promotion of various conifer species by Burkholderia cepacia strain Ral-3. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology 19: 110.
• Funk, L. M., D. N. He., E. A. Pedersen, and M. S. Reddy. 1997. Optimization of product delivery for a microbial inoculant, Burkholderia cepacia, for commercial use in the forestry industry. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology 19: 108.
• Covert, D. C., E. A. Pedersen., L. M. Funk., N. Seresinhe., M. S. Reddy, and G. L. Brown. 1997. Influence of storage conditions on the stability and shelf-life of bacterial inoculants with commercial potential and their activity towards fungal pathogens. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology 19: 107.
• Pedersen, E. A., L. M. Funk, and M. S. Reddy. 1997. A potential biological control agent for damping-off and root rot diseases of multiple crops. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology 19: 114.
• Pedersen, E. A., D. N. He., C. D. Neiser, and M. S. Reddy. 1997. Biological control of damping-off diseases of conifers by Burkholderia cepacia strain Ral-3. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology 19: 115.
• Hanson, K. G. and M. S. Reddy. 1997. Biological control properties of chemical compatible Pseudomonas fluorescens and Burkholderia cepacia. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology 19: 110.
• Neiser, C. D., E. A. Pedersen, and M. S. Reddy. 1997. Influence of various abiotic factors related to commercial development of a microbial inoculant, Burkholderia cepacia, for use in forestry. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology19: 114.
• Pastula, C. L., C. D. Neiser., L. M. Funk., E. A. Pedersen, and M. S. Reddy. 1997. Preliminary investigations on the modes of action of biological control agents: Burkholderia cepacia strains Ral-3 and Ral-3R and Pseudomonas areofaciens strain 63-28. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology19: 114.
• Reddy, M. S., S. E. Young., R. J. Rennie., L. J. Duczek., K. Mortensen and R. Horton. 1992. Rhizobacterial suppression of common root rot of spring wheat caused by Cochliobolus sativus. Phytopathology 82: 1120.
• Young, S. E., M. S. Reddy., G. L. Brown, and R. J. Rennie. Biological activities induced by rhizobacteria and their influence on spring wheat yield. 1992. Phytopathology 82: 1171.
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