Сотрудники Центров

A. International refereed journals

1. Sharma, R.C., A.I. Morgounov, H.J. Braun, B. Akin, M. Keser, D. Bedoshvili, A. Bagci, C. Martius and M. van Ginkel (2009). Identifying high yielding stable winter wheat genotypes for irrigated environments in Central and West Asia. Euphytica doi: 10.1007/s10681-009-9992-6 (on line 4 July 2009)
2. Duveiller, E. and R.C. Sharma. 2009. Genetic improvement and crop management strategies to minimize yield losses in warm non-traditional wheat growing areas due to spot blotch pathogen Cochliobolus sativus. Journal of Phytopathology 157:521-534.
3. Thapa, D.B., R.C. Sharma, A. Mudwari, G. Ortiz-Ferrara, S. Sharma and R.K. Basnet. 2009. Identifying superior wheat cultivars in participatory research on resource poor farms. Field Crops Research 112:124-130.
4. Rosyara, U.R., K. Khadka, S. Subedi, R.C. Sharma and E. Duveiller. 2009. Field resistance to spot blotch is not associated with undesirable physio-morphological traits in three spring wheat populations. Journal of Plant Pathology 91:113-122.
5. Rosyara, U.R., A.A. Ghimire, S. Subedi and R.C. Sharma. 2009. Variation in south Asian wheat germplasm for seedling drought tolerance traits. Plant Genetic Resources: Characterization and Utilization 7:88-93.
6. Sharma, D., R.C. Sharma, R. Dhakal, N.B. Dhami, D.B. Gurung, R.B. Katuwal, K.B. Koirala, R.C. Prasad, S.N. Sah, S.R. Upadhyay, T.P. Tiwari, and G. Ortiz-Ferrara. 2008. Performance stability of maize genotypes across diverse hill environments in Nepal. Euphytica 164:689-698.
7. Osmanzai, M. and R.C. Sharma 2008. High yielding stable wheat genotypes for the diverse environments in Afghanistan. International Journal of Agricultural Research 3:340-348.
8. Ortiz, R., H.J. Braun, J. Crossa, J.H. Crouch, G. Davenport, J. Dixon, S. Dreisigacker, E. Duveiller, Z. He, J. Huerta, A.K. Joshi, M. Kishii, P. Kosina, Y. Manes, M. Mezzalama, A. Morgounov, J. Murakami, J. Nicol, G. Ortiz-Ferrara, J.I. Ortiz-Monasterio, T.S. Payne, R.J. Pen?a, M.P. Reynolds, K.D. Sayre, R.C. Sharma, R.P. Singh, J. Wang, M. Warburton, H. Wu and M. Iwanaga. 2008. Wheat genetic resources enhancement by the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT). Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution 55:1095-1140.
9. Ortiz-Ferrara, G., R.C. Sharma, M.R. Bhatta, G. Singh, D. Pandit, A.K. Joshi, A.B. Siddique, E. Duveiller and R. Ortiz. 2008. Introduction and exchange of improved bread wheat germplasm in the Eastern Gangetic Plains of South Asia. International Journal of Plant Breeding 2:43-51.
10. Upadhyay, S.R., K.B. Koirala, D.C. Paudel, S.N. Sah, D. Sharma, D.B. Gurung, R.C. Prasad, R.B. Katuwal, B.B. Pokhrel, R.K. Mahato, R. Dhakal, N.B. Dhami, T.P. Tiwari, G. Ortiz-Ferrara, and R.C. Sharma 2008. Performance of quality protein maize genotypes in the warm rainfed hill environments in Nepal. Asian Journal of Plant Sciences 7:375-381.
11. Sharma, R.C., A.K. Tiwary, and G. Ortiz-Ferrara. 2008. Reduction in kernel weight as a potential indirect selection criterion for wheat grain yield under terminal heat stress. Plant Breeding 127:241–248.
12. Sharma, R.C., S.M. Shrestha, and M.P. Pandey. 2007. Inheritance of blast resistance and associated microsatellite markers in rice cultivar ‘Laxmi’. Journal of Phytopathology 155:749-753.
13. Sharma, R.C., N.K. Chaudhary, B. Ojha, L. Yadav, M.P. Pandey, and S.M. Shrestha. 2007. Variation in rice landraces adapted to the lowlands and hills in Nepal. Plant Genetic Resources: Characterization and Utilization 5:120-127.
14. Sharma, R.C., G. Ortiz-Ferrara, J. Crossa, M.R. Bhatta, M.A. Sufian, J. Shoran, A.K. Joshi, R, Chand, G. Singh, and R. Ortiz. 2007. Wheat grain yield and stability assessed through regional trials in the Eastern Gangetic Plains of South Asia. Euphytica 157:457-461.
15. Ortiz Ferrara, G., A.K. Joshi, R. Chand, M.R. Bhatta, A. Mudwari, D.B. Thapa, M.A. Sufian, T.P. Saikia, R. Chatrath, J.R. Witcombe, D.S. Virk, and R.C. Sharma. 2007. Partnering with farmers to accelerate adoption of new technologies in South Asia to improve wheat productivity. Euphytica 157:399-407.
16. Singh, R.P., J. Huerta-Espino, R.C. Sharma, A.K. Joshi, and R. Trethowan. 2007. High yielding spring bread wheat germplasm for global irrigated and rainfed production systems. Euphytica 157:351-363.
17. Sharma, R.C., E. Duveiller, and G. Ortiz-Ferrara. 2007. Progress and challenge towards reducing wheat spot blotch threat in the Eastern Gangetic Plains of South Asia: is climate change already taking its toll? Field Crops Research 103:109-118.
18. Joshi, A.K., G. Ortiz-Ferrara, J. Crossa, G. Singh, R.C. Sharma, R. Chand, and Rajender Prasad. 2007. Combining superior agronomic performance and terminal heat tolerance with resistance to spot blotch (Bipolaris sorokiniana) of wheat in the warm humid Gangetic Plains of South Asia. Field Crops Research 103:53-61.
19. Neupane, R.B., R.C. Sharma, E. Duveiller, G. Ortiz-Ferrara, B.R. Ojha, U.R. Rosyara, D. Bhandari, and M.R. Bhatta. 2007. Major gene controls of field resistance to spot blotch in wheat genotypes ‘Milan/Shanghai #7’ and ‘Chirya.3’. Plant Disease 91:692-697.
20. Joshi, A.K., G. Ortiz-Ferrara, J. Crossa, R. Chand, G. Alvarado, M.R. Bhatta, E. Duveiller, G. Singh, R.C. Sharma, D.B. Pandit, M.M.A.B. Siddique, S.Y. Das, and R.N. Sharma.2007. Associations of environments in South Asia based on spot blotch disease of wheat caused by Cochliobolus sativus. Crop Science. 47:1071-1081.
21. Sharma, R.C., and E. Duveiller. 2007. Advancement toward new spot blotch resistant wheats in South Asia. Crop Science 47:961-968.
22. Sharma, R.C., G. Ortiz-Ferrara and M.R. Bhatta. 2007. Regional trial results show wheat yield declining in the Eastern Gangetic Plains of South Asia. Asian Journal of Plant Science 6:638-642.
23. Rosyara, U., E. Duveiller, K. Pant, and R.C. Sharma 2007. Variation in chlorophyll content, anatomical traits and agronomic performance of wheat genotypes differing in spot blotch resistance under natural epiphytotic conditions. Australasian Plant Pathology 36:245-251.
24. Sharma, R.C., E. Duveiller, and J.M. Jacquemin. 2007. Microsatellite markers associated with spot blotch resistance in spring wheat. Journal of Phytopathology 155:316-319.
25. Duveiller, E., R.C. Sharma, B. Cukadar, and M. van Ginkel. 2007. Genetic analysis of field resistance to tan spot in spring wheat. Field Crops Research 101:62-67.
26. Sharma, R.C., and E. Duveiller. 2006. Farmer participatory evaluation confirms higher grain yields in spring wheat using a selection index for spot blotch resistance, maturity, and kernel weight. Euphytica 150:307-317.
27. Sharma, R.C., and E. Duveiller. 2006. Spot blotch continues to cause substantial grain yield reductions under resource limited farming conditions. Journal of Phytopathology 154:482-488.
28. Sharma R.C., B. Pandey-Chhetri, and E. Duveiller. 2006. Heritability estimates of spot blotch resistance and its association with other traits in spring wheat crosses. Euphytica 147:317-327.
29. Mahto, B.N., E. Duveiller, and R.C. Sharma. 2006. Effect of surface seeding on foliar blight severity and wheat performance. Field Crops Research 97:344-352.
30. Siddique, A.B., M.H. Hossain, E. Duveiller, and R.C. Sharma. 2006. Progress in Wheat Resistance to Spot Blotch in Bangladesh. Journal of Phytopathology 154:16-22.
31. Sharma, P., E. Duveiller, and R.C. Sharma. 2006. Effect of mineral nutrients on spot blotch severity in wheat, and associated increases in grain yield. Field Crops Research 95:426-430.
32. Sharma-Poudyal, D., E. Duveiller, and R.C. Sharma. 2005. Effects of seed treatment and foliar fungicides on Helminthosporium leaf blight and on performance of wheat in warmer growing conditions. Journal of Phytopathology 153:401-408.
33. Sharma. S., E. Duveiller, R. Basnet, C.B. Karki, and R.C. Sharma. 2005. Effect of potash fertilization on Helminthosporium leaf blight severity in wheat, and associated increases in grain yield and kernel weight. Field Crops Research 93:142-150.
34. Duveiller E., Y.R. Kandel, R.C. Sharma, and S.M. Shrestha. 2005. Epidemiology of foliar blights (spot blotch and tan spot) of wheat in the plains bordering the Himalayas. Phytopathology 95:248-256.
35. Duveiller, E., R.C. Sharma, D. Mercado, H. Maraite, M.R. Bhatta, G. Ortiz-Ferrara and D. Sharma. 2005. Controlling foliar blight of wheat in South Asia: a holistic approach. Turk. J. Agric. For. 29:129-135.
36. Sharma, R.C., E. Duveiller, S. Gyawali, S.M. Shrestha, N.K. Chaudhary and M.R. Bhatta. 2004. Resistance to Helminthosporium leaf blight and agronomic performance of spring wheat genotypes of diverse origins. Euphytica 139:33-44.
37. Sharma, R.C., E. Duveiller, F. Ahmed, B. Arun, D. Bhandari, M.R. Bhatta, R. Chand, P.C.P. Chaurasiya, D.B. Gharti, M.H. Hossain, A.K. Joshi, B.N. Mahto, P.K. Malaker, M.A. Reza, M. Rahman, M.A. Samad, M.A. Shaheed, A.B. Siddique, A.K. Singh, K.P. Singh, R.N. Singh and S.P. Singh. 2004. Helminthosporium leaf blight resistance and agronomic performance of wheat genotypes across warm regions of South Asia. Plant Breeding 123:520-524.
38. Sharma, R.C., S.N. Sah, and E. Duveiller. 2004. Combining ability analysis of resistance to Helminthosporium leaf blight in spring wheat. Euphytica 136:341-348.
39. Sharma, R.C., and E. Duveiller. 2004. Effect of Helminthosporium leaf blight on performance of timely and late-seeded wheat under optimal and stressed levels of soil fertility and moisture. Field Crops Research 89:205-218.
40. Sharma, R.C., and E. Duveiller. 2003. Selection index for improving Helminthosporium leaf blight resistance, maturity, and kernel weight in spring wheat. Crop Science 43:2031-2036.
41. Sharma, R.C., H.J. Dubin, M.R. Bhatta, and R.N. Devkota. 1997. Selection for spot blotch resistance in four spring wheat populations. Crop Science 37:432-435.
42. Sharma, R.C., H.J. Dubin, R.N. Devkota, and M.R. Bhatta. 1997. Heritability estimates of field resistance to spot blotch in four spring wheat crosses. Plant Breeding 116:64-68.
43. Sharma, R.C., and H.J. Dubin. 1996. Effect of wheat mixtures on spot blotch (Bipolaris sorokiniana) and grain yield. Field Crops Research 48:95-101.
44. Sharma, R.C. 1995. Tiller mortality and its relationship to grain yield in spring wheat. Field Crops Research 41:55-60.
45. Sharma, R.C. 1994. Early generation selection for grain filling period in wheat. Crop Science 34:945-948.
46. Sharma, R.C. 1993. Selection for biomass yield in spring wheat. Euphytica 70:35-42.
47. Sharma, R.C. 1992. Duration of the vegetative and reproductive period in relation to yield performance of spring wheat. European Journal of Agronomy 1:133-137.
48. Sharma, R.C. 1992. Analysis of phytomass yield in spring wheat. Agronomy Journal 84:926-929.
49. Sharma, R.C. and H.N. Lafever. 1992. Variation for root traits and their genetic control in spring wheat. Euphytica 59:1-8.
50. Sharma, R.C., E.L. Smith, and R.W. McNew. 1991. Combining ability analysis for harvest index in winter wheat. Euphytica 55:229-234.
51. Smith, E.L., R.C. Sharma, O.G. Merkle, E.E. Sebesta, R.L. Burton, J.A. Webster, R.M. Hunger, D.C. Abbott, B.F. Carver, and G.H. Morgan. 1989. Registration of Century Wheat. Crop Science 29:1093-1094.
52. Sharma, R.C. and E.L. Smith. 1987. Effects of seeding rates on harvest index, grain yield, and biomass yield in winter wheat. Crop Science 27:528-531.
53. Sharma, R.C., E.L. Smith, and R.W. McNew. 1987. Stability of harvest index and grain yield in winter wheat. Crop Science 27:104-108.
54. Sharma, R.C. and E.L. Smith. 1986. Selection for high and low harvest index in three winter wheat populations. Crop Science 26:1147-1150.

B. Regional / national refereed journals

1. Rosyara, U.R., R.C. Sharma, and E. Duveiller. 2005. Yield and yield components response to defoliation of spring wheat genotypes with different level of resistance to Helminthosporium leaf blight. J. Inst. Agric. Anim. Sci. 26:43-50.
2. Niroula, R.K., L.P. Subedi, R.C. Sharma, and M.P. Upadhyaya. 2005. Ploidy level and phenotypic dissection of Nepalese wild species of rice. Scientific World 3:78-84.
3. Niroula, R.K., L.P. Subedi, R.C. Sharma, and M.P. Upadhyaya. 2005. Interspecific hybrid plants recovered from in vitro embryo rescue in rice. Scientific World 3:90-94.
4. Chaudhary, B., S.M. Shrestha and R.C. Sharma. 2004. Pathogenic variability of rice blast isolates in Nepal. International Rice Research Notes 29:47-49.
5. Zhou Y., B. Chen, Z. Cheng, H. Leung, W. Phunsatht and R.C. Sharma. 2004. Preliminary studies on genetic diversity of Magnaporthe grisea from rice in five Asian countries. Jiansu J. Agric. Sci. 20:194-196.
6. Chaudhary, B., S.M. Shrestha, R.C. Sharma, and R.R. Pokharel. 2004. Evaluation of rice lines for resistance to blast in seed bed. J. Inst. Agric. Anim. Sci. 25:65-70.
7. Sharma, R.C., N.K. Chaudhary, B.R. Ojha, B.K. Joshi, M.P. Pandey, and A.K. Tiwary. 2003. Genetic diversity and performance of Masuli and its substitute rice cultivars. J. Inst. Agric. Anim. Sci. 24:5-12.
8. Chaudhary, R.R., N.K. Chaudhary, and R.C. Sharma. 2003. Path coefficient analysis in sugarcane. J. Inst. Agric. Anim. Sci. 24:13-19.
9. Joshi, B.K., L.P. Subedi, S.B. Gurung, and R.C. Sharma. 2003. Evaluation of cultivars and land races of Oryza sativa for restoring and maintaining wild abortive cytoplasm. Himalayan J. Sci. 1:87-91.
10. Joshi, B.K., L.P. Subedi, S.B. Gurung, and R.C. Sharma. 2002. Synchronization of flowering in rice. J. Inst. Agric. Anim. Sci. 23:89-92.
11. Sharma, R.C., and M.R. Bhatta. 1999. Inheritance of field resistance to spot blotch in three wheat crosses. J. Inst. Agric. Anim. Sci. 19-20: 111-118.
12. Sharma, R.C., and M.R. Bhatta. 1999. Independent inheritance of maturity and spot blotch resistance in wheat. J. Inst. Agric. Anim. Sci. 19-20: 175-180.
13. Sharma, R.C. and N.K. Chaudhary. 1996. Effect of seeding date on productivity of wheat (Triticum aestivum) varieties. Indian J. Agric. Sciences 66:474-476.
14. Timsina, J., F.P. Neupane, G.K. Shrestha, B.B.S. Dongol, R.C. Sharma, N.P. Joshi, and N.K. Mishra. 1993. On-farm evaluation of rice cultivars for spring season in the lower hills of Chitwan, Nepal. Int'l Rice Res. Notes 18:19.
15. Timsina, J., F.P. Neupane, G.K. Shrestha, B.B.S. Dongol, R.C. Sharma, N.P. Joshi, and N.K. Mishra. 1993. On-farm evaluation of cowpea in lower hills of Chitwan, Nepal. Rice Farming Systems Technical Exchange. Vol. 3, No. 3
16. Sharma, R.C. 1993. Growth periods in relation to seeding time and performance of spring wheat. J. Inst. Agric. Anim. Sci. 14:23-29.
17. Sharma, R.C. 1992. Genetic control of grain filling period in wheat. J. Inst. Agric. Anim. Sci. 13:79-82.
18. Sharma, R.C. 1991. Inheritance of root length in wheat. J. Inst. Agric. Anim. Sci. 12:105-108.
19. Sharma, R.C. 1990. Performance of wheat genotypes differing in coleoptile length. J. Inst. Agric. Anim. Sci. 11:41-45.
20. Sharma, R.C. 1990. Coleoptile length of spring wheat at three seeding depths. Indian J. Agric. Sci. 60:665-667.
21. Sharma, R.C., and N.K. Chaudhary. 1989. Variations in vegetative growth traits in wheat genotypes adapted to Nepal. J. Inst. Agric. Anim. Sci. 9:1-6.
22. Tiwary S.N., R.C. Sharma, Sarah J. Tisch, N.P. Joshi, N.N. Joshi, P. Sharma, D.P. Ghimire, and H.B. Gurung 1989. Gender differences in farm and household activities during maize cropping cycle in Shivanagar Panchayat. J. Inst. Agric. Anim. Sci. 9:81-89.
23. Sharma, R.C. 1988. Yield and yield components responses of wheat cultivars to seeding rates. J. Inst. Agric. Anim. Sci. 8:99-109.

C. Book /chapter/Edition

1. Sharma, R.C. (2009). Cereal-based cropping systems in Asia: nutrition and disease management. In: V. Sadras and D. Calderini (eds.), Crop Physiology: Applications for Genetic Improvement and Agronomy. Chapter 5, pp. 99-119. Elsevier Inc.
2. Neupane, F.P. and R.C. Sharma (eds.).1994. Farming Systems Research and Extension in Nepal. Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Rampur, Nepal. 243 p.
3. Sharma, R.C. and D.P. Lohar 1994. A Laboratory Manual of Introductory Plant Breeding. Institute of Agric. and Animal Sci., Rampur, Nepal. 102 p.

D. Proceedings papers

1. Sharma, R.C., A. Amanov, and Z. Khalikulov. 2008. Status of Ug99 stem rust resistance in Uzbek wheat germplasm and plans to develop resistant varieties. p. 287-290. In Proc. the International Conf. on Prospects of Application of the Biological Method of Protection of Agricultural Plants from Pest organisms, Tashkent, 25-27 November, 2009. Tashkent State Agrarian Univ., Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
2. Duveiller, E., R.C. Sharma, D. Bhandari, M.R. Bhatta, D.B. Gharti, C.B. Karki, G. Ortiz-Ferrara, S. Sharma, D. Sharma, and S.M. Shrestha. 2003. Practical approaches to sustainable foliar blight management in wheat with special reference to rice wheat systems in the Gangetic Plains. p. 42-50. In J.B. Rasmussen, T.L. Friesen, and S. Ali (ed.) Proc. of the 4th Int. Wheat Tan Spot and Spot Blotch Workshop, Bemidji. 21-24 July, 2002. North Dakota State University, Fargo, USA.
3. Sharma, R.C., and E. Duveiller. 2003. Improving the effectiveness of selection for resistance to Helminthosporium leaf blight in wheat. p. 51-54. In J.B. Rasmussen, T.L. Friesen, and S. Ali (ed.) Proc. of the 4th Int. Wheat Tan Spot and Spot Blotch Workshop, Bemidji. 21-24 July. North Dakota State University, Fargo, USA.
4. Sharma, R.C., S.N. Sah, S. Gyawali, and E. Duveiller. 2003. Genetic control of resistance to Helminthosporium leaf blight in wheat. p. 68-73. In J.B. Rasmussen, T.L. Friesen, and S. Ali (ed.) Proc. of the 4th Int. Wheat Tan Spot and Spot Blotch Workshop, Bemidji. 21-24 July. North Dakota State University, Fargo, USA.
5. Sharma, R.C., S.M. Shrestha, and E. Duveiller. 2003. Incidence of Bipolaris sorokiniana and Pyrenophora tritici-repentis on wheat in the lowlands of Nepal. p. 122-127. In J.B. Rasmussen, T.L. Friesen, and S. Ali (ed.) Proc. of the 4th Int. Wheat Tan Spot and Spot Blotch Workshop, Bemidji. 21-24 July. North Dakota State University, Fargo, USA.
6. Sharma, R.C., and E. Duveiller. 2003. Effect of stress on Helminthosporium leaf blight in wheat. ? p. 140-144. In J.B. Rasmussen, T.L. Friesen, and S. Ali (ed.) Proc. of the 4th Int. Wheat Tan Spot and Spot Blotch Workshop, Bemidji. 21-24 July. North Dakota State University, Fargo, USA.
7. Sharma, R.C., S. Gyawali, S.M. Shrestha, N.K. Chaudhary, and E. Duveiller. 2003. Field resistance to Helminthosporium leaf blight in wheat genotypes from diverse origins. p. 145-150. In J.B. Rasmussen, T.L. Friesen, and S. Ali (ed.) Proc. of the 4th Int. Wheat Tan Spot and Spot Blotch Workshop, Bemidji. 21-24 July. North Dakota State University, Fargo, USA.
8. Sharma, R.C., Y. R. Kandel, E. Duveiller, and S.M. Shrestha. 2003. Characterization of Helminthosporium leaf blight resistance in wheat at different growth stages. p. 153-158. In J.B. Rasmussen, T.L. Friesen, and S. Ali (ed.) Proc. of the 4th Int. Wheat Tan Spot and Spot Blotch Workshop, Bemidji. 21-24 July. North Dakota State University, Fargo, USA.
9. Sharma, R.C., C. Budhathoki, and E. Duveiller. 2003. Is resistance to Helminthosporium leaf blight in wheat genotypes stable across warm regions of South Asia? p. 161-165. In J.B. Rasmussen, T.L. Friesen, and S. Ali (ed.) Proc. of the 4th Int. Wheat Tan Spot and Spot Blotch Workshop, Bemidji. 21-24 July. North Dakota State University, Fargo, USA.
10. Dubin, H.J., B. Arun, S.N. Begum, M. Bhatta, R. Dhari, L.B. Goel, A.K. Joshi, B.M. Khanna, P.K. Malaker, D.R. Pokhrel, M.M. Rahman, N.K. Saha, M.A. Shaheed, R.C. Sharma, A.K. Singh, R.M. Singh, R.V. Singh, M. Vargas, and P.C. Verma. 1998. Results of the South Asia regional Helminthosporium leaf blight and yield experiments, 1993–94. p. 182–187. In E. Duveiller et al. (ed.) Helminthosporium blights of wheat: Spot blotch and tan spot. CIMMYT, Mexico, D.F.

E. Technical papers

1. Neupane, F.P., G.K. Shrestha, J. Timsina, R.C. Sharma, B.B.S. Dongol, N.P. Joshi, and N.K. Mishra. 1993. Crop pests and diseases in Kabilas Village Development Committee, Chitwan. FSR Series No. 4. Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Rampur, Nepal
2. Shrestha, G.K., J. Timsina, B.B.S. Dongol, N.P. Joshi, F.P. Neupane, R.C. Sharma, and N.K. Mishra. 1992. Performance of vegetable component in farming system research/extension site at Kabilas Village Development Committee, Chitwan, Nepal. FSR Series No. 3. Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Rampur, Nepal
3. Neupane, F.P., J. Timsina, G.K. Shrestha, B.B.S. Dongol, R.C. Sharma, N.P. Joshi, and N.K. Mishra. 1992. Farming systems research in Chitwan. Progress Report No. 2. Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Rampur, Nepal. 155 p.
4. Neupane, F.P., G.K. Shrestha, N.P. Joshi, B.B.S. Dongol, R.C. Sharma, and J. Timsina 1991. Farming systems research in Chitwan. Progress Report No. 1. Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Rampur, Nepal
5. Smith, E.L., G.H. Morgan, R.C. Sharma, and M. Tahara. 1988. Results of 1987 wheat variety hybrid performance test. Res. Report P 991, Oklahoma Agric. Exp. Stn., Stillwater, OK, 24p
6. Smith, E.L., R.C. Sharma, G.H. Morgan, B.F. Carver, and R.G. Merritt. 1987. Results of 1986 wheat variety hybrid performance test. Res. Report P 889, Oklahoma Agric. Exp. Stn., Stillwater, OK, 21p.
7. Smith, E.L., R.C. Sharma, G.H. Morgan, B.F. Carver, and R.G. Merritt. 1986. Results of 1985 wheat variety hybrid performance test. Res. Report P 873, Oklahoma Agric. Exp. Stn., Stillwater, OK, 21p.

F. Research papers presented at the conferences

1. Sharma, R.C., R.S. Malhotra, M. Imtiaj. 2009. Food legumes improvement in Central Asia and the Caucasus – An Overview. International Conference on Grain Legumes: Quality Improvement, Value and Trade. 14-16 February 2009, Kanpur, India.
2. Sharma, R.C., R.P. Singh, A.K. Joshi, and J. Huerta-Espino. 2006. New CIMMYT-derived bread wheat germplasm with high yield potential and wide adaptation. International Plant Breeding Symposium, August 20 – 25, 2006. Mexico City
3. Sharma, R.C., G. Ortiz-Ferrara, J. Crossa, M.R. Bhatta, M.A. Sufian, J. Shoran, and R. Ortiz. 2006. Genetic improvement and stability of wheat grain yield assessed through regional trials in the Eastern Gangetic Plains of South Asia. Page 24, In International Symposium on Wheat Yield Potential: Challenges to International Wheat Breeding, Ciudad Obregon 20-24 March, 2006. CIMMYT, Mexico.
4. Singh, R. P., J. Huerta-Espino, R. Sharma, and A. K. Joshi. 2006. High yielding spring bread wheat germplasm for irrigated agro-ecosystems. Page 5, In International Symposium on Wheat Yield Potential: Challenges to International Wheat Breeding, Ciudad Obregon 20-24 March, 2006. CIMMYT, Mexico.
5. Bhatta, M.R., R.C. Sharma, and G. Ortiz-Ferrara. 2006. Challenges to wheat production in Nepal. Page 57, In International Symposium on Wheat Yield Potential: Challenges to International Wheat Breeding, Ciudad Obregon 20-24 March, 2006. CIMMYT, Mexico.
6. Duveiller, E., R.C. Sharma, D. Mercado, and H. Maraite. 2005. Recent progresses toward the management of foliar blight caused by Cochliobolus Sativus in warmer wheat growing areas. Proceedings of 7th International Wheat Symposium, November 27 – December, 2, 2005, Mar del Plata, Argentina.
7. Amgain, R.B., L.P. Subedi, K.R. Dahal, and R.C. Sharma. 2005. Gene flow assessment among rice landraces using purple basal leaf sheath color. In: Abstracts, the 5th Rice Genetic Symposium, IRRI, Manila, Philippines, P. 160. page 133.
8. Niroula, R.K., L.P. Subedi, R.C. Sharma, and M.P. Upadhaya. 2005. Cytogenetic analysis of interspecific hybrids between rice (O. sativa L.) and two native wild species (O. nivara and O. rufipogon) from Nepal. In: Abstracts, the 5th Rice Genetic Symposium, IRRI, Manila, Philippines, P. 161. page 134.
9. Duveiller, E., R.C. Sharma, D. Bhandari, M.R. Bhatta, D.B. Gharti, C.B. Karki, G. Ortiz-Ferrara, S. Sharma, D. Sharma, and S.M. Shrestha. 2003. Practical approaches to sustainable foliar blight management in wheat with special reference to rice wheat systems in the Gangetic Plains. 4th Int. Wheat Tan Spot and Spot Blotch Workshop, Bemidji. 21-24 July. North Dakota State University, Fargo, USA.
10. Sharma, R.C., and E. Duveiller. 2003. Improving the effectiveness of selection for resistance to Helminthosporium leaf blight in wheat. 4th Int. Wheat Tan Spot and Spot Blotch Workshop, Bemidji. 21-24 July. North Dakota State University, Fargo, USA.
11. Sharma, R.C., S.N. Sah, S. Gyawali, and E. Duveiller. 2003. Genetic control of resistance to Helminthosporium leaf blight in wheat. 4th Int. Wheat Tan Spot and Spot Blotch Workshop, Bemidji. 21-24 July. North Dakota State University, Fargo, USA.
12. Sharma, R.C., S.M. Shrestha, and E. Duveiller. 2003. Incidence of Bipolaris sorokiniana and Pyrenophora tritici-repentis on wheat in the lowlands of Nepal. 4th Int. Wheat Tan Spot and Spot Blotch Workshop, Bemidji. 21-24 July. North Dakota State University, Fargo, USA.
13. Sharma, R.C., and E. Duveiller. 2003. Effect of stress on Helminthosporium leaf blight in wheat. 4th Int. Wheat Tan Spot and Spot Blotch Workshop, Bemidji. 21-24 July. North Dakota State University, Fargo, USA.
14. Sharma, R.C., S. Gyawali, S.M. Shrestha, N.K. Chaudhary, and E. Duveiller. 2003. Field resistance to Helminthosporium leaf blight in wheat genotypes from diverse origins 4th Int. Wheat Tan Spot and Spot Blotch Workshop, Bemidji. 21-24 July. North Dakota State University, Fargo, USA.
15. Sharma, R.C., Y. R. Kandel, E. Duveiller, and S.M. Shrestha. 2003. Characterization of Helminthosporium leaf blight resistance in wheat at different growth stages 4th Int. Wheat Tan Spot and Spot Blotch Workshop, Bemidji. 21-24 July. North Dakota State University, Fargo, USA.
16. Sharma, R.C., C. Budhathoki, and E. Duveiller. 2003. Is resistance to Helminthosporium leaf blight in wheat genotypes stable across warm regions of South Asia? 4th Int. Wheat Tan Spot and Spot Blotch Workshop, Bemidji. 21-24 July. North Dakota State University, Fargo, USA.
17. Duveiller E., R.C. Sharma, Y.R. Kandel. D. Mercado and H. Maraite. 2003. Genetic resistance and crop management to reduce foliar blight problems in wheat in South Asia. 8th International Congress of Plant Pathology (ICCP 2003). 2-7 February, 2003, Christchurch, New Zealand.
18. Sharma, R.C., S.M. Shrestha, A.K. Tiwary, M.P. Pandey, B.R. Ojha, L. Yadav, S. Sarkarung, and H. Leung. 1999. Genetic diversity in Nepalese landraces of rice. Page 302, General Meeting of the International Program on Rice Biotechnology, September 2-24, 1999, Phuket, Thailand. The Rockefeller Foundation.
19. Sharma, R.C., S.M. Shrestha, M.R. Bhatta, and D.R. Pokharel. 1999. Spot blotch in wheat: breeding and genetic studies. Paper presented at the 3rd National Conference on Science and Technology. The Royal Nepal Academy of Science and Technology, Kathmandu, Nepal.
20. Sharma, R.C., A.C. Millena, S. Sarkarung, and R.J. Nelson. 1996. Allelic diversity on selected chromosomal segments of rainfed lowland rice and its relationship to blast resistance genes. Page 57, In Abstracts, The 2nd International Crop Science Congress, 17-24 November, 1996, New Delhi, India.
21. Sharma, R.C. 1994. Breeding and genetic studies of biomass yield in wheat. Page 1, In Abstracts, the 2nd National Conference on Science and Technology. The Royal Nepal Academy of Science and Technology, Kathmandu, Nepal.
22. Sharma, R.C., F.P. Neupane, N.K. Mishra, G.K. Shrestha, B.B.S. Dongol, J.L. Yadav, I.D. Bhattarai, P. Dhital, and T. Gautam. 1994. Farming systems research: experiences in the foothills of Chitwan valley of Nepal. Paper presented at the International Workshop on Evolution of Mountain Farming Systems: Sustainable Development Policy Implications (3-6 October, 1994). Organized by FAO/ICIMOD, Lumle, Nepal.
23. Dubin, H.J. and R.C. Sharma. 1993. Wheat cultivar mixtures and their effects on helminthosporium leaf blights. The 6th International Cong. of Plant Pathol., 28 July - 6 Aug, 1993, Montreal, Canada.
24. Sharma, R.C. 1990. Selection for grain filling period in spring wheat. Page 109, In Agronomy Abstracts, American Society of Agronomy, Madison, USA.
25. Sharma, R.C., and N.K. Chaudhary. 1989. Genetic variation for biomass yield and its relationship to grain yield in wheat. Page 100, In Agronomy Abstracts, American Society of Agronomy, Madison, USA.
26. Sharma, R.C., and H.N. Lafever. 1988. Diallel analysis of root length, leaf length, and root number in spring wheat. Page 95, In Agronomy Abstracts, American Society of Agronomy, Madison, USA.
27. Sharma, R.C., N.K. Mishra, and L.P. Subedi. 1988. Use of harvest index in increasing grain yield. In the 1st International Conf. Association of Plant Physiologist of SAARC Countries on the Role of Plant Physiology and Biotechnology on Crop Productivity, Oct 4 - 8, Tribhuvan Univ., Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal.
28. Sharma, R.C. and E.L. Smith. 1986. Diallel analysis for harvest index in winter wheat. Page 82, In Agronomy Abstracts, American Society of Agronomy, Madison, Wisconsin, USA.
29. Stephens, J.L., E.L. Smith, and R.C. Sharma. 1986. Grain protein and grain yield stability in winter wheat. Page 83, In Agronomy Abstracts, American Society of Agronomy, Madison, Wisconsin, USA.
30. Evans, C.K., E.L. Smith, R.C. Sharma, and R.G. Merritt 1986. Relationships of spike density with agronomic characters in six-rowed winter barley. Page. 63, In Agronomy Abstracts, American Society of Agronomy, Madison, Wisconsin, USA.
31. Sharma, R.C. and E.L. Smith. 1985. Estimates of heritability for harvest index in three populations of winter wheat. Page 70, In Agronomy Abstracts, American Society of Agronomy, Madison, Wisconsin, USA.