Teacher Details

Pandit Radhakrishna Sitaram

Department of Zoology

rspandit@unipune.ac.in

Research Areas : Entomology, Biocontrol ,Molecular Phylogeny ,Insect Biochemistry and Physiology ,Microbiology ,Environmental Biotechnology,Biodiversity,Taxonomy


1)    Bali, G.K., Maurya, D.K., Singh, S.K., Pandit, R.S. (2023). Morphology, phylogeny, and pathogenicity of Simplicillium obclavatum (Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae) against tomato leafminer, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae). International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 43,  355–361. ISSN(print/online): 1742-7584/1742-7592, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s42690-023-00944-5
2)    Andhale, R., Pathare, V., Pai, K., Pandit, R.S., Skeels, M., Pai, A. (2023). Composition and Nutrition of Wild Bees in Solanum melongena L. Agroecosystems in Pune, Maharashtra, India . Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research, 10 (3), 115-126. ISSN(print/online): 2581-4478, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/ajahr/2023/v10i3237
3)    Xie, R., Dong, C., Wang, S., Danso, B., Dar, M.A., Pandit, R.S., Pawar, K.D., Geng, A., Zhu, D., Li, X., Xu, Q. (2023). Host-Specific Diversity of Culturable Bacteria in the Gut Systems of Fungus-Growing Termites and Their Potential Functions towards Lignocellulose Bioconversion. Insects, 14 (4), 403. ISSN(print/online): 2075-4450, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/insects14040403
4)    Phuge, S., Sequeira, A., Padhye, S., Pandit, R. (2023). A morphometric analysis of developing cannibalistic Indian Bullfrog, Hoplobatrachus tigerinus (Daudin 1803), tadpoles . Reptiles and Amphibians, 30 (1), e17904-e17904. ISSN(print/online): 2330-3956/2332-4961, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17161/randa.v30i1.17904
5)    Shaha, C.M., Pandit, R.S. (2022). Bio-based versus synthetic: comparative study of plasticizers mediated stress on Chironomus circumdatus (Diptera–Chironomidae). Ecotoxicology, 31 (3), 385-395. ISSN(print/online): 0963-9292/1573-3017, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10646-021-02516-0
6)    Dar, M.A., Xie, R., Pandit, R.S., Danso, B., ChenChen, D., Sun, J. (2022). Exploring the region-wise diversity and functions of symbiotic bacteria in the gut-system of wood-feeding termite, Coptotermes formosanus, towards the degradation of cellulose, hemicellulose and organic dyes. Insect Science, 29 (5), 1414-1432. ISSN(print/online): 1672-9609/1744-7917, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1744-7917.13012
7)    Dar, M.A., Syed, R., Pawar, K.D., Dhole, N.P., Xie, R., Pandit, R.S., Sun, J. (2022). Evaluation and characterization of the cellulolytic bacterium, Bacillus pumilus SL8 isolated from the gut of oriental leafworm Spodoptera litura: An assessment of its potential value for lignocellulose bioconversion. Environmental Technology and Innovation, 27, 102459. ISSN(print/online): 2352-1864, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eti.2022.102459
8)    Shaha, C.M., Dar, M.A., Pandit, R.S. (2022). Mining the diversity and functional profile of bacterial symbionts from the larvae of Chironomus circumdatus (bloodworms). Foliao Microbiologica, 67 (6), 861–872. ISSN(print/online): 0015-5632/1874-9356, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12223-022-00984-3
9)    Bali, G.K., Singh, S.K., Maurya, D.K., Wani, F.J., Pandit, R.S. (2022). Morphological and molecular identification of the entomopathogenic fungus Purpureocillium lilacinum and its virulence against Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) larvae and pupae. Egyptian Journal of Biological Pest Control, 32 (1), 86. ISSN(print/online): 1110-1768/2536-9342, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s41938-022-00582-y
10)    Bali, G.K., Singh, S.K., Chauhan, V.K., Joshi, N., Bhat, F.A., Malla, W.A., Ramanujam, B., Varshney, R., Kour, M, Pandit, R.S. (2022). An insight in proteome profiling of Tuta absoluta larvae after entomopathogenic fungal infection. Scientific data, 9 (1), 527. Google Scholar Citations, ISSN(print/online): 2052-4463, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41597-022-01593-y
11)    Dhole, N.P., Phuge, S., Dar, M.A., Pandit, R.S. (2022). Screening of chitin degrading bacteria from the gut of Asian common toad Duttaphrynus melanostictus: Implication for valorization of chitin rich seafood waste. Environmental Technology and Innovation, 28, 102929. ISSN(print/online): 2352-1864, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eti.2022.102929
12)    Phuge, S., Gosavi, S.M., Pandit, R.S. (2022). Neustonic tadpoles do not detect and respond to insect predator. Marine and Freshwater Behaviour and Physiology, 55 (5-6), 131-143. ISSN(print/online): 1023-6244/1029-0362, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10236244.2022.2135438
13)    Chintalchere, J.M., Dar, M.A., Shaha, C., Pandit, R.S. (2021). Impact of essential oils on Musca domestica larvae: oxidative stress and antioxidant responses. International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 41 (1), 821-830. ISSN(print/online): 1742-7584/1742-7592, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s42690-020-00272-y
14)    Chintalchere, J.M., Dar, M.A., Raut, K.D., Pandit, R.S. (2021). Bioefficacy of Lemongrass and Tea Tree Essential Oils Against House Fly, Musca domestica. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences, 91, 307–318. ISSN(print/online): 0369-8211/2250-1746, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40011-020-01220-z
15)    Dhole, N.P., Dar, M.A., Pandit, R.S. (2021). Recent advances in the bioprospection and applications of chitinolytic bacteria for valorization of waste chitin. Archives of Microbiology, 203, 1953–1969. ISSN(print/online): 0302-8933/1432-072X, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00203-021-02234-5
16)    Phuge, S., Sequeira, A., Pandit, R.S. (2021). Effect of ethylenethiourea on metamorphosis and ovary development: A comparative study of three larval frogs. Journal of experimental zoology. Part A, Ecological and integrative physiology, 335 (5), 469-476. ISSN(print/online): 2471-5638/2471-5646, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jez.2464
17)    Dar, M.A., Shaikh, A.F., Pawar, K.D., Xie, R., Sun, J., Kandasamy, S., Pandit, R.S. (2021). Evaluation of cellulose degrading bacteria isolated from the gut-system of cotton bollworm, Helicoverpa armigera and their potential values in biomass conversion. PeerJ, 9, 11254. ISSN(print/online): 2167-8359, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.7717/peerj.11254
18)    Torawane, S., Andhale, R., Pandit, R., Mokat, D., Phuge, S. (2021). Screening of some weed extracts for ovicidal and larvicidal activities against dengue vector Aedes aegypti. Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology, 82, 36. ISSN(print/online): 2090-990X, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s41936-021-00233-y
19)    Shaha, C.M., Pandit, R.S. (2021). Characterization of an Esterase Producing Bacterium from the Gut of Chironomus circumdatus (Bloodworms) and its Ability to Use Modified Phthalates. Current Microbiology, 78 (8), 3165-3172. ISSN(print/online): 0343-8651/1432-0991, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00284-021-02574-x
20)    Dar, M.A., Dhole, N.P., Xie, R., Pawar, K.D., Ullah, K., Rahi, P., Pandit, R.S., Sun, J. (2021). Valorization Potential of a Novel Bacterial Strain, Bacillus altitudinis RSP75, towards Lignocellulose Bioconversion: An Assessment of Symbiotic Bacteria from the Stored Grain Pest, Tribolium castaneum. Microorganisms, 9 (9), 1952. ISSN(print/online): 2076-2607, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms9091952
21)    Pandit, R.S., Dar, M.A., Bankar, T.N. (2021). Diversity of Pigments in Insects, Their Synthesis and Economic Value for Various Industries. Research in Ecology, 3 (2), 10-17. ISSN(print/online): 2661-3379, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.30564/re.v3i2.2899
22)    Phuge, S., Tapkir, S., Bhand, V., Kour, G., Pandit, R. (2020). Comparative Analysis of Anti-predator Behaviour and Life History Traits of the Tadpoles Exposed to Predation Risk and Corticosterone. Proceedings of the Zoological Society, 73 (2), 1-7. ISSN(print/online): 0373-5893/0974-6919, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12595-019-00320-7
23)    Chintalchere, J.M., Dar, M.A., Pandit, R.S. (2020). Biocontrol efficacy of bay essential oil against housefly, Musca domestica (Diptera: Muscidae).. Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology, 81 (6), 1-12. ISSN(print/online): 2090-990X, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s41936-020-0138-7
24)    Shaha, C.M., Pandit, R.S. (2020). Biochemical and molecular changes mediated by plasticizer diethyl phthalate in Chironomus circumdatus (bloodworms). Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part C: Toxicology and Pharmacology, c228 (228), 1-7. ISSN(print/online): 1532-0456/1878-1659, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpc.2019.108650
25)    Andhale, R.B., Pai, A., Pai, K., Pandit, R.S. (2020). Recapitulation of genus Dinogamasus mite (acri/mesostimata:laelapidae ) on carpenter bee from India, with description of a new species. Journal of Critical Reviews, 7 (3), 980-986. ISSN(print/online): 2394-5125.
26)    Phuge, S., Shetye, K., Pandit, R. (2020). Effect of water level on insect-tadpole predator-prey interactions. Acta Oecologica, 108, 103649. ISSN(print/online): 1146-609X/1873-6238, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.actao.2020.103649
27)    Phuge, S., Patil, A.B., Pandit, R., Kulkarni, N.U., Chennakeshavamurthy, B.H., Deepak, P., Dinesh, K.P. (2020). Importance of genetic data in resolving cryptic species: A century old problem of understanding the distribution of Minervarya syhadrensis Annandale 1919, (Anura: Dicroglossidae)(Article). Zootaxa, 4869 (4), 451-492. Google Scholar Citations, ISSN(print/online): 1175-5326/1175-5334, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4869.4.1
28)    Dar, M.A., Pawar, K.D., Rajput, B.P., Rahi, P., Pandit, R.S. (2019). Purification of a cellulase from cellulolytic gut bacterium, Bacillus tequilensis G9 and its evaluation for valorization of agro-wastes into added value byproducts. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 20, 101219. ISSN(print/online): 1878-8181, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bcab.2019.101219
29)    Phuge, S., Dinesh K.P., Andhale R., Bhakare K., Pandit, R.S. (2019). A new species of Fejervarya Bolkay, 1915 (Anura: Dicroglossidae) from the northern Western Ghats parts of Maharashtra, India. Zootaxa, 4544 (2), 251-268. ISSN(print/online): 1175-5326/1175-5334, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4544.2.6
30)    Dar, M.A., Pawar, K.D., Chintalchere, J.M., Pandit, R.S. (2019). Statistical optimization of lignocellulosic waste containing culture medium for enhanced production of cellulase by Bacillus tequilensis G9. Waste Disposal & Sustainable Energy, 1 (3), 213-226. ISSN(print/online): 2524-7980/2524-7891, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s42768-019-00016-w
31)    Dar, M.A., Pawar, K.D., Pandit, R.S. (2018). Prospecting the gut fluid of giant African land snail, Achatina fulica for cellulose degrading bacteria. International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation, 126, 103-111. ISSN(print/online): 0964-8305/1879-0208, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ibiod.2017.10.006
32)    Dar, M.A., Shaikh, A.A., Pawar, K.D., Pandit, R.S. (2018). Exploring the gut of Helicoverpa armigera for cellulose degrading bacteria and evaluation of a potential strain for lignocellulosic biomass deconstruction. Process Biochemistry, 73, 142-153. ISSN(print/online): 1359-5113/0032-9592, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procbio.2018.08.001
33)    Chintalchere, J.M., Dar, M.A., Pandit, R.S. (2018). Evaluation of some essential oils against the larvae of house fly, Musca domestica by using residual film method. . Advances in Biotechnology and Microbiology, 9 (1), 01-07. ISSN(print/online): 2474-7637, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.19080/AIBM.2018.09.555752
34)    Sanap, Y., Dawkar, V.V., Giri, A.P., Sen, A., Pandit, R.S. (2016). Parasitism by Chelonus blackburni (Hymenoptera) affects food consumption and development of Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera) and cellular architecture of the midgut. Journal of Asia- Pacific Entomology, 19 (1), 65-70. ISSN(print/online): 1226-8615/1876-7990, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aspen.2015.11.005
35)    Narender, M., Ahmed, S.A., Pandit, R.S., Wankhade, V. (2016). Seasonal Variations in Diversity and Abundance of Odonata at Sawanga-Vithoba Lake, India. Journal of Entomology, 13 (5), 170-178. Google Scholar Citations, ISSN(print/online): 1812-5670/1812-5689, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3923/je.2016.170.178
36)    Tamboli, S.R., Pandit, R.S. (2015). Subacute Toxicity Evaluation of Rauvolfia Tetraphylla Methanolic Leaf Extract in Sprague Dawley Rat. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research, 34 (1), 152-157. ISSN(print/online): 0976-044X, URL/DOI: http://globalresearchonline.net/journalcontents/v34-1/24.pdf
37)    Kamble, K.D., Pandit, R.S., Rao, K.L. (2015). Melittopalynological Investigations of Honey from Sunderban region, West Bengal, India. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences, 85, 101-106. Google Scholar Citations, ISSN(print/online): 0369-8211/2250-1746, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40011-013-0261-z
38)    Dar, M.A., Pawar, K.D., Jadhav, J.P., Pandit, R.S. (2015). Isolation of cellulolytic bacteria from the gastro-intestinal tract of Achatina fulica (Gastropoda: Pulmonata) and their evaluation for cellulose biodegradation. International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation, 98, 73-80. Google Scholar Citations, ISSN(print/online): 0964-8305/1879-0208, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ibiod.2014.11.016
39)    Tamboli, S.R., Pandit, R.S. (2014). Acute Toxicity Evaluation of Rauvolfia tetraphylla Leaf Extract in Rat by Up and Down Method. International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research, 6 (4), 316-319. Google Scholar Citations, ISSN(print/online): 0975-1556, URL/DOI: http://ijpcr.com/PDF%20all%20edtions%20IJPCR/Vol6/Issue4/IJPCR,Vol6,Issue4,Article6.pdf
40)    Tamboli, S.R., Pandit, R.S. (2014). Evaluation of mutagenecity of Rauvolfia tetraphylla leaf extract by AMES test. International Journal of Medicinal Plants, 107, 543-548.
41)    Chintalchere, J.M., Lakare, S., Pandit, R.S. (2013). Bioefficacy of essential oils of Thymus Vulgaris and Eugenia Caryophyllus against Housefly, Musca Domestica L.. BioScan, 8 (3), 1029-1034. ISSN(print/online): 0973-7049, URL/DOI: http://www.thebioscan.in/Journal%20Supplement/83Sup13%20J.%20M.%20CHINTALCHERE.pdf
  

Publications Before 2011
42)    Pandit, R.S., Sharbidre, A.A., Jaybhay, Y. (2009). Effect of temperature on the development and survival of Trichograma Brasiliensis (Ashmead), and egg parasitoid of Helicorverpa armigera (Hubner). National Journal of Life Sciences, 6, 169-172. ISSN(print/online): 0972-995X/2321-7960.
43)    Pandit, R.S., Nikam, P.K., Bagde, U.S. (2008). Host age selection by Tetrastichus ayyari (Rohwer) (Hymenoptera:Chalcidae),pupal parasitoid of Helicoverpa armigera Hubner. BIOINFOLET-A Quarterly Journal of Life Sciences, 5 (1), 61-63. ISSN(print/online): 0973-1431/0976-4755.
44)    Sirsath, M.S., Pandit, R.S., Bagde, U.S. (2008). Mechanism of Action of Ageratum conyzoids plant extract on pathogenic bacteria. National Journal of Life Sciences, 5 (2), 179-188. ISSN(print/online): 0972-995X/2321-7960.
45)    Pandit, R.S. (2008). Effect of Temperature on Development and survival of Trichogramma chilonis Ishii, an egg parasitoids of Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner). Bionano Frontier, 1 (2), 164-166. ISSN(print/online): 0974-0678/2320-9593.
46)    Pandit, R.S., Nikam, P.K. (2007). Effect of Temperature on Development and Survival of Trichogramma sp.,an Egg parasitoid of Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner). National Journal of Life Sciences, ISSN(print/online): 0972-995X/2321-7960.
47)    Bagde, U.S., Bilolikar, B.V., Pandit, R.S. (2007). Electron Micropic Study of Protoplast formation in Bacillus thuringiensis. National Journal of Life Sciences, 133-137. ISSN(print/online): 0972-995X/2321-7960.
48)    Bagde, U.S., Bilolikar, B.V., Pandit, R.S. (2007). Protoplast Fusion between Bacillus thruringiensis sub sp. (3a3b) and Bacillus thruringiensis subsp. (H12) for improved Biocontrol activity. Current Science, 10 (2), 707-714. ISSN(print/online): 0011-3891.
49)    Bagde, U.S., Bilolikar, B.V., Pandit, R.S. (2007). Assaying antagonistic effect of Bacillus thruringiensis sub sp. (3a3b) on different pathogens of from Tilapia species. Indian Journal of Environment and Ecoplanning, ISSN(print/online): 0972-1215.
50)    Bagde, U.S., Upadhey, H.A., Pandit, R.S. (2007). Effect of Cadmium toxicity on Certain Pathogenic Sewage Bacteria. National Journal of Life Sciences, 4 (1), 57-62. ISSN(print/online): 0972-995X/2321-7960.
51)    Pandit, R.S., Nikam, P.K. (2002). Effect of Temperature on Development and Survival of Trichogramma Pretiosum, Riley (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae ),an egg parasitoid of Helicoverpa armigera ,Hubner. Indian Journal of Environment and Ecoplanning, 367-370 . ISSN(print/online): 0972-1215.
52)    Pandit, R.S., Nikam, P.K. (1994). Studies on Host age selection by Trichogramma pretiosum (Riley), an egg parasitoid of Helicoverpa armigera (Hubn.). Indian Journal of Parasitology, 18 (2), 223-224. ISSN(print/online): 0253-7168.
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