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Subba Rao
Subba Rao born in Visakhapatnam, the author calls fondly Pineappleville for growing pineapples on southeast coast of India. Received Ph.D. In agricultural sciences from the University of the West Indies in Trinidad. Worked at sugarcane research institute in Jamaica. Immigrated to the United States in 1985. Retired after working in the field of environmental afairs. Now writes short stories for fun and travels. A gypsy at heart, the author like to live in different cultures. He believes that world is what it is and slow to change.
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“Welcome to the world of Subba Rao, where each story is crafted to capture the heart, mind, and imagination. From gritty urban tales to soulful reflections, Rao’s works are journeys through complex lives and unforgettable moments. Here, you’ll find a collection that spans worlds familiar and strange, filled with characters whose stories linger long after the final page. Dive in, explore, and let the pages transport you.”
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LIST OF RESEARCH PAPERS AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS
Published Papers
A review of research work on cane soils of Jamaica.
Presented at WISTA conference, Port of Spain, Trinidad.
Rao, M.S. | (1985).
Ammonium acetate extractable calcium, magnesium and sodium in soils at various sugar estates in Jamaica.
Presented at WISTA conference, Port of Spain, Trinidad.
Rao, M.S. | (1985).
Role of organic matter in urea adsorption.
Trop. Agric. 61: 285-289.
Rao, M.S., and Ahmad, N. | (1984)
Effect of soil acidity and saturating cations on adsorption of urea in soil.
Plant & Soil. 79: 437-439.
Rao, M.S., and Ahmad, N. | (1984)
A review of weed control practices in Jamaican Sugar Industry.
Inter American Sugar Cane Seminar Proceedings.
Allen, J.D., and Rao, M.S. | (1984)
Cane soils of Jamaica.
SIRI Monograph.
Rao, M.S. | (1984)
Nutrient value of distiller’s waste and its effect on soil pH.
Inter American Sugar Cane Seminar Proceedings: 235-242.
Rao, M.S. | (1983)
An update on irrigation water quality in Clarendon and St. Catherine plains in Jamaica.
JAST Journal.
Rao, M.S. | (1983)
Subject Index to the annual reports published by the Jamaica Sugar Industry Research Institute (SIRI) from 1948 to 1981.
Rao, M.S. | (1983)
Sugarcane responses to phosphate and potash applications in Jamaica.
SIRI Monograph.
Rao, M.S. | (1983)
A bibliography of research work on sugarcane in Jamaica (1937 to 1982).
SIRI Monograph.
Rao, M.S. | (1983)
Productivity levels of some major cane soils types in Jamaica.
JAST Journal.
Rao, M.S. | (1982)
Secondary and micro elements in cane nutrition. Jamaican Situation.
JAST Journal.
Rao, M.S. | (1982)
An index to nutrition experiments conducted between 1948 and 1978 at the Sugar Industry Research Institute (SIRI), Mandeville, Jamaica.
Rao, M.S. | (1982)
Conducting soil salinity surveys in cane areas of Jamaica.
Presented at SAC conference, St. Kitts.
Rao, M.S. | (1981)
Influence of split and later application of potash on cane quality and yields.
Presented at SAC conference, St. Kitts.
Rao, M.S. | (1981)
Various classifications of cane soils in Jamaica.
JAST Journal. 42: 44-59.
Rao, M.S., and Shaw, M.E.A. | (1981)
Quality of Irrigation water at Monymusk sugar estate between 1975 and 1981.
JAST Journal. 42: 23-32.
Rao, M.S. | (1981)
Soil salinity survey of Caymanas sugar estate in St. Catherine, Jamaica.
JAST Report
Rao, M.S. | (1981)
Filter press mud.
JAST Journal. 41: 223-237.
Rao, M.S. | (1980)
Soil salinity survey of Little Hartlands at Innswood sugar estate in St. Catherine, Jamaica.
SIRI Report.
Rao, M.S. | (1980)
Soil salinity survey of Bernard Lodge sugar estate in St. Catherine, Jamaica.
SIRI Report.
Patel, R. N., and Rao, M.S. | (1980)
Effects of sugar factory effluent on soils at Salt Savannah in Monymusk sugar estate in Clarendon, Jamaica.
SIRI Report.
Rao, M.S. | (1979)
The influence of phosphates in cane juice clarification.
SIRI Report.
Rao, M.S. | (1979)
Water reuse at various rendering plants.
On-site treatment of wastewater generated from used restaurant grease processing.
Nitrification in CMAS tank/ wastewater lagoons.
A checklist to implement Spill Prevention Control and Counter-measures Plan (SPCC).
A checklist to implement Storm water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
A study of odor control chemical usage and its costs.
A maintenance checklist to operate air-scrubbers.
Why packed-bed air scrubbers sometimes under-perform?
Do incineration of rendering odors in thermal oxidizers (TO) guarantee odor free operation?
Why more odor complaints in summer?
Emission factors for animal rendering.
Unpublished Papers
An infra-red spectrophotometric study of the mechanism of urea adsorption in soil.
Rao, M.S., and Ahmad, N.
Relative adsorption of urea on soils, clays, humic acids and clay-humic acid mixtures.
Rao, M.S., and Ahmad, N.
A study of different parameters in assaying soil urease activity.
Rao, M.S., and Ahmad, N.
Distribution of urease activity in some Trinidad soils.
Rao, M.S., and Ahmad, N.
Influence of different methods and periods of storage of soil on urease activity.
Rao, M.S., and Ahmad, N.
Kinetic characteristics of soil urease activity.
1. Michael-menten constants of soil urease activity.
2. Thermo-kinetic parameters of soil urease activity.
Rao, M.S., and Ahmad, N.
Influence of glucose and animal manures on production of urease in soil.
Rao, M.S., and Ahmad, N.
Influence of quinones and naturally occurring polyphenols on urease activity in some Trinidad soils.
Rao, M.S., and Ahmad, N.
Effects of different insecticides on urease activity in some Trinidad soils.
Rao, M.S., and Ahmad, N.
Effect of toluene on urease activity in soil.
Rao, M.S., and Ahmad, N.
List of Technical Papers, Subject Matter Letters and Compliance Check-lists
- Water reuse at various rendering plants.
- On-site treatment of wastewater generated from used restaurant grease processing.
- Nitrification in CMAS tank/ wastewater lagoons.
- A checklist to implement Spill Prevention Control and Counter-measures Plan (SPCC).
- A checklist to implement Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
- A study of odor control chemical usage and its costs.
- A maintenance checklist to operate air-scrubbers.
- Why packed-bed air scrubbers sometimes under-perform?
- Do incineration of rendering odors in thermal oxidizers (TO) guarantee odor free operation?
- Why more odor complaints in summer?
- Emission factors for animal rendering.
- Role of organic matter in urea adsorption.
- Effects of soil acidity and saturating cations on adsorption of urea in soil.
- An infra-red spectrophotometric study of the mechanism of urea adsorption in soil.
- Relative adsorption of urea on soils, clays, humic acids and clay-humic acid mixtures.
- A study of different parameters in assaying soil urease activity.
- Distribution of urease activity in some Trinidad soils.
- Influence of different methods and periods of storage on soil urease activity.
- Kinetic characteristics of soil urease activity. 1. Michael-Menten constants of soil urease activity. 2. Thermo-kinetic parameters of soil urease activity.
- Influence of glucose and animal manure on production of urease activity.
- Influence of quinones and naturally occurring polyphenols on urease activity in some Trinidad soils.
- Effect of different insecticides on urease activity in some Trinidad soils.
- Effect of toluene on urease activity of soil.
- A checklist to implement Spill Prevention Control and Counter-measures Plan (SPCC).
- A review of weed control practices in Jamaican sugar industry.
- Urea adsorption in some Trinidad soils.
- Nutrient value of distiller’s waste and it’s effect on soil pH.
- An update on irrigation water quality in Clarendon and St.Catherine plains in Jamaica.
- Productivity levels of some major cane soil types in Jamaica.
- Secondary and micro-elements in cane nutrition. Jamaican situation.
- Conducting soil salinity surveys in cane areas of Jamaica.
- Influence of split and late application of potash on cane quality and yields.
- Various classifications of cane soils in Jamaica.
- Quality of irrigation water at Monymusk sugar estate between 1975 and 1981.
- Filter press mud, a by-product from sugar factory.
Books Published
- Curry Goat and Calypso
- From Donkey’s Mouth
- Dolphin Nose
- From Banks of River Godavari
- The Last Words
- Hindu Mythology
- Think Outside the Box
- Doghouse and Other Short Stories
- Fortune Teller and Other Movie Scripts
- Random Thoughts
- A Conversation with My Forefathers