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General Informations

  • Join Date: 08/11/2008
  • College: Biswanath College of Agriculture
  • Department: Agronomy
  • Office Email: rekhashree.kalita[at]aau.ac.in
  • Other Charges: Warden, Girls' Hostel No. 1 since 1st April, 2022

Education Details

 
 
 
 
 
1995
B.Sc. (Agri)

AAU, Jorhat

 
 
 
 
 
1997
M. Sc. (Agri)

AAU, Jorhat

 
 
 
 
 
2020
Ph. D. (Agronomy)

AAU, Jorhat

Employment History

 
 
 
 
 
08-11-2008 - 24-10-2018
SMS (Agronomy) equivalent to Assistant Professor S-1

AAU

 
 
 
 
 
25-10-2018 - 12-09-2022
Junior Scientist-S-3 (Agronomy)

AAU

 
 
 
 
 
12-09-2022 - Till date
Assistant Professor-S 3 (Agronomy)

AAU

 
 
 
 
 
01-01-2023 -
Associate Professor

AAU

Publications

pallab kr. sarma;rupam bora;rupshree borah;G. Ravinda Chary;N. baruah;prasanta neog;A. sonowal;S. D. deka;Rekhashree Kalita;Samiran Dutta;Ashok Bhatta (2023) . Climate Risk Management at Farmer’s Field through Adaptation Strategies for Resource-Poor Farmers of Assam, Northeast India, International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 13(9), 696-687 , DOI : 10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i92319
Rekhashree Kalita;Ramani Kanta Thakuria;Binoy kr. Medhi;Kuldip Medhi;Prasanta Neog;Pujashree Kalita;Aradhaa Barooah (2023) . MANIPULATION OF CROP MICRO- ENVIRONMENT FOR ENHANCED LIGHT INTERCEPTION AND HEAT UNIT ACCUMULATION IN SALI RICE IN ASSAM, AMA-Agricultural Mechanization in Asia Africa and Latin America [ISSN 0084-5841], 54(8), 15001-15012
Aradhana Barooah;Aradhana Phukan;Rekhashree Kalita (2023) . Assessment of soil fertility status under different cropping sequences in Dibrugarh district, Assam, India, The Pharma Innovation , 12(10), 2010-2018
Rekhashree Kalita;Ramani Kanta Thakuria;Binoy Kumar Medhi;Mrinal Saikia (2022) . Production maximization of rainy season rice (Oryza sativa) through effective use of water and solar radiation under modified system of rice intensification in Assam, Indian Journal of Agronomy, 68(1), 1-8
Rekhashree Kalita;Ramani Kanta Thakuria;Binoy Kumar Medhi;Rupshree Borah;Mrinal Saikia (2022) . Impact of Microclimatic Regime on Growth, Yield and Requirement of Growing Degree Days of Kharif Rice (Oryza sativaL.) under System of Rice Intensification (SRI) in the Brahmaputra Valley, Assam, Theoretical Biology Forum (ISSN No. 2282-2593) , 11(2), 24-34
Rekhashree Kalita;pujashree Kalita;Gayatri Deori Bhuyan;Aradhana Barooah (2022) . An Ethnobotanical Study on Common Plants with Medicinal Properties and ITK Used by the Tea Garden Tribes of Eastern Upper Brahmaputra Valley Zone (UBVZ) of Assam, International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 12(12), 1388-1398 , DOI : DOI: 10.9734/IJECC/2022/v12i121579
R. Kalita;R. K. Thakuria;B. K. Medhi;M. Saikia;K. Medhi;P. Neog (2021) . Thermal accumulation and light interception in sali rice under different crop establishment method in the agro-climate of Upper Brahmaputra Valley Zone (UBVZ) of Assam, PROCEEDINGS OF VIRTUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON STRATEGIC PROCEEDINGS OF VIRTUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON STRATEGIC REORIENTATION FOR CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE (V-AGMET 2021), 0(0), 221-227
R. Borah;N. Baruah;P. K. Sarma;R. Borah;A. Sonowal;P. Borah;Rekhashree Kalita;B. Borkotoki;P. Neog (2020) . Yield and Yield Attributing Parameters of Toria (Brassica campestries) under Real Time Rainfall Situation in an Inceptisols of Assam, India, International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 10(12), 311-321 , DOI : DOI: 10.9734/IJECC/2020/v10i1230307
H. Gogoi;A. Bharali;R. Kalita;S. Mahanta;S. Hazarika;R.C.Neog;FUA Ahmed;B. Gogoi;T. Saikia (2019) . Economic Analysis of Performance of Cluster Front Line Demonstrations on Lentil in Golaghat District of Assam., Int. . J. of Marketing and Technology. , 9(9), 13-21
R. Kalita;S. Saikia;H.K. Kalita (2014) . Flood-Stricken Farmers’ Technology for Food Security – Forced Aging of Rice Seedlings to Escape Floods., Asian Agri-History. , 18(4), 395-399
D.J.Rajkhowa;J. Das;J;R. Kalita (2003) . Production of vermicompost from weed biomass vis-à-vis their utilization in rice nutrition., In proceedings II, 19th APWSS conference held in Manila, Philippines from 17th-21st March, 2003 organized by Weed Sc. Soc. of the Philippines, 0(0), 465-475
D.J.Rajkhowa;R. Kalita;J. Das;Kondoli;R (2002) . Allelopathic effect of Eichhornia crassipes and Ipomoea carnea on rice., Indian j. Weed Sc. , 34(3), 278-279
Borkotoki, B.(2020). Ten Years of on farm adaptive research under National Innovations on Climate Resilient Agriculture,. All India Coordinated Research Project for Dryland Agriculture, Biswanath Chariali Centre, Biswanath Chariali, Assam- 784176, All India Coordinated Research Project for Dryland Agriculture, Biswanath Chariali Centre, Biswanath Chariali, Assam- 784176, ISBN:AAU/DR/20/BL/363/2020-21
sarma, P.K.; Baruah, N.; Borah, R.; Borah, R.; Sonowal, A.; Kalita, R.; NEOG, P.; SAIKIA, P. and Gogoi, N.(2022). Adaptation Strategies for Climate Variability in the High Rainfall Zone of India, Assam. in : Climate Change - Recent Observations, Epule, T.E.; (Ed), INTECHOPEN,www.intechopen.com; DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.107045, pp 1-24, ISBN:DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.1.
Baruah, N.; sarma, P.K.; Borkotoki, B.; Sonowal, A.; Kalita, R.; neog, P.; Borah, R.; Kalita, N.; kakati, N.; Borah, R. and Bharali, L.B.(2021). Improved Agronomic Practices for Rainfed Crops in North Bank Plain Zone of Assam. in : Improved Agronomic Practices for Rainfed Crops in India, Chary, G.R.; Gopinath, K.A.; SINGH, V.K.; KANDPAL, B.; BHASKAR, S.; RAO, C.S.; CHOUDHUARI, S.K.; (Eds), AICRPDA, ICAR-CRIDA,ICAR-CRIDA, pp 46-64.
Borah, R.; Baruah, N.; sarma, P.K.; Borah, R.; Sonowal, A.; Borah, P.; Kalita, R. and neog, P.(2022). Effect of Real Time Rainfall Pattern on Yield and Yield Attributing Parameters of Toria (Brassica campestris) in an Inceptisols of Assam, India. in : Emerging Challenges in Environment and Earth Science Vol. 2, Lal, D.H.; (Ed), B P International,27 Old Gloucester Street London WC1N 3AX, UK Fax: +44 20-3031-1429 Email: director@bookpi.org Email: editor@bookpi.org, pp 30-44, ISBN:Print ISBN: 978-93-5547-3.
Kalita, R. and Nandi, T.(2023). Tillage management-its impact on soil organic matter and physical properties. in : Research trends in Agriculture Sciences (Vol 35), M, D.M. and Kumar, D.M. (Eds), AkiNik Publications,169, C-11, Sector - 3, Rohini, Delhi-110085, India, pp 121-147, ISBN:978-93-5570-686-7.
kalita, R. and Ahmed, F.(2017). Rabi Toilo Beej Xoshyar Krishi Prajukti. in : Training Manual on Production Technology of Rabi Oilseed Crops (Rabi Toilo Beej Xoshyor Krixi Projukti), , (Ed), Directorate of Extension Education, AAU in collaboration with KVK, Golaghat,NMOOP& ICAR, ATARI, Umium,, pp 2-4.
kalita, R.(2014). RCT in Rice based Cropping System.. in : Training Handbook for Awareness-cum-Training programme on Agriculture & Allied Sectors., , ; (Ed), Directorate of Extension Education, AAU in collaboration with KVK, Golaghat & USAID-AIP and managed by SATHGURU,, pp 6-8.
Kalita, H.K. and Kalita, R.(2012). . in : In Souvenir, World Water Day, 2013, , (Ed), Institution of Engineers (India), Assam State Centre, Guwahati,, pp 24-26.
Kalita, R.; Saikia, S. and Kalita, H.K.(2012). Participatory Action in Irrigation Management Benefitting Summer Rice Farmers of Dhubri District.. in : In Souvenir, World Water Day, 2012, , ; (Ed), Institution of Engineers (India), Assam State Centre, Guwahati,, pp 11-15.
kalita, R.(2012). System of Rice Intensification. in : Technology Handbook for FPARP Demonstration., Barua, D.P.; (Ed), Directorate of Research (Agri.), AAU, Jorhat,, pp 30-37.
kalita, R.(2009). Cultivation and Commercialization of Sarpagandha, Ashwagandha and Kalmegh.. in : Training Hand Book on Medicinal Plants, , ; (Ed), Facilitation Centre, Medicinal Plant, AAU, Jorhat-14,, pp 0-0.
kalita, R.(2009). Cultivation and Commercialization of Pipali. in : Training Hand Book on Medicinal Plants, , ; (Ed), Facilitation Centre, Medicinal Plant, AAU, Jorhat-13,, pp 0-0.
Kanjilal, ; P.B., ; Bordoloi, ; S., ; Kalita, ; R., ; Barman, ; P., ; Singh, and R.S, (2001). Cultivation practices for Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata) and Spiderling (Boerhhavia diffusa) in Assam, India.. in : Recent Progress in Medicinal Plants. Vol. V: 175-180., Govil, ; N.; Pandey, J.; J.; Shivakumar, ; G.; Singh, B.; K., V.; (Eds), Researchco Book Centre, New Delhi., Sci Tech Publishing LLC, Houston, USA, pp 175-180, ISBN:1930813104.
Singh, R.(2023). Smart Nutrient Management with Nano Urea on Rabi Maize (Zea mays L.) under rainfed situation .M. Sc. [Agri.] thesis submitted to Agronomy, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Kalita, R.(2020). Resource Use Efficiency in Winter Rice (Oryza sativa L.) under System of Rice Intensification Concept as influenced by Microclimate.Ph. D thesis submitted to Agronomy, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Jorhat, Assam, India
Kalita, R.; Sarma, P.K.; Bharali, L.B. and Gogoi, S.(2023). STRENGTHENING OF TRADITIONAL RAINFED IFS FOR SMALL FARM HOLDINGS International Conference on Biodiversity, Food Security, Sustainability & Climate Change (ICBFSCC-2023) ASSAM AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY, JORHAT ,COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, ASSAM AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY JORHAT- 785013 & PROF. H.S. SRIVASTAVA FOUNDATION FOR SCIENCE & SOCIETY, LUCKNOW, UTTAR PRADESH,,COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, JORHAT ASSAM AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY JORHAT- 785013, 301 - 301.
Sonowal, A.; Ozah, B.; Borkotoki, B.; Sama, P.K.; baruah, N.; Kalita, R.; Saikia, P. and Chary, R.(2022). Increasing the productivityof rainfed Rice-based double cropping system through supplemental irrigation under medium land situation of north Bank Plai International Conference on Reimaging Rainfed Agro-ecosystems: Challenges & Opportunities CRIDA, hyderabad , ICAR-CRIDA, Hyderabad, ICAR-CRIDA, Hyderabad, 36 - 40.
Borkotoki, B.; Bora, P.; Sarma, P.K.; Kakati, N.; Kalita, N.; Baruah, N.; Neog, P.; Kalita, R.; Sonowal, A. and Bora, B.(2022). Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management on System yield, Sustainabe yield index and soil properties in Maize-based cropping system International Conference on Reimaging Rainfed Agro-ecosystems: Challenges & Opportunities CRIDA, hyderabad ,Indian Society of Dryland Agriculture, ICAR, CRIDA,ICAR, CRIDA, 513 - 516.
Baruah, N.; Kalita, N.; Sarma, P.K.; Borkotoki, B.; Sonowal, A.; Kalita, R. and Chary, R.(2022). Profitability of rajmah based intercropping system under rainfed upland situation of Assam International Conference on Reimaging Rainfed Agro-ecosystems: Challenges & Opportunities CRIDA, hyderabad ,Indian Society of Dryland Agriculture, ICAR, CRIDA,ICAR, CRIDA, 189 - 194.
Kalita, R.; Thakuria, R.K.; Medhi, B.K.; Medhi, K.; Saikia, M. and Neog, P.(2021). Thermal accumulation and Light interception in Sali rice under different crop establishment method in the Agro-climate of Upper Brahmaputra Valley Zon Virtual National Conference on “Strategic Reorientation for Climate Smart Agriculture” Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana ,Association of Agrometeorologists, Anand & Department of Climate Change and Agricultural Meteorology, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana,PAU, Ludhiyana, Vol. 1, 221 - 225.
Kalita, R.; Thakuria, R.K.; Medhi, B.K. and Saikia, M.(2021). Consumptive use of water in kharif rice under System of Rice Intensification in Assam 5th International Agronomy Congress: Agri-Innovations to Combat Food and Nutrition Challenges PJTSAU, Hyderabad, Telangana, India ,The Indian Society of Agronomy, New Delhi PJTSAU, Hyderabad, Telangana, India,PJTSAU, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, Vol. 4, 2291 - 2293.
Kalita, R.; SARMA, P.K.; BHARALI, L.B. and Gogoi, S.(2022). PRODUCTIVITY ENHANCEMENT OF TRADITIONAL RAINFED INTEGRATED FARMING SYSTEM (RIFS) OF ASSAM. DIRECTORATE OF RESEARCH, AAU, JORHAT, AICRPDA, BNCA
Borkotoki, B.; Borah, R.; sarma, P.K.; Borah, P.; Baruah, N. and Kalita, R.(2022). STUDIES ON FOLIER SPRAYS TO COPE WITH MID-SEASON DROUGHT FOR ENHANCING THE PRODUCTIVITY OF RAINFED MAIZE (KHARIF) AND TORIA (RABI) IN INCEPTISOLS. DIRECTORATE OF RESEARCH, AAU, JORHAT, AICRPDA, BNCA
Kalita, R.(2014). The Making of Modified Roller Marker. KVK, Golaghat, AAU, Khumtai, Golaghat
Kalita, R.(2014). The Making of Low Cost SRI Bamboo Transplanting Grid. KVK, Golaghat, AAU, Khumtai, Golaghat
Borthakur, M.P.; Kalita, R. and Baruah, R.K.(2013). Medicinal Properties of Easily Available Backyard Herbs. Facilitation Centre, Medicinal Plant, Directorate of Extension Education, AAU, Jorhat-13, AAU, Jorhat-13
Borthakur, M.P.; Kalita, R.; Saikia, S. and Baruah, R.K.(2013). Cultivation and Commercialization of Sarpagandha. Facilitation Centre, Medicinal Plant, Directorate of Extension Education, AAU, Jorhat-13, AAU, Jorhat-13
Kalita, R.; saikia, S.; Borthakur, M.P. and Baruah, R.K.(2013). Cultivation and Commercialization of Brahmi. Facilitation Centre, Medicinal Plant, Directorate of Extension Education, AAU, Jorhat-13, AAU, Jorhat-13
Kalita, R.(2013). SRI Success story from Golaghat. Editted by P. Barua, PI (FPARP-ii), DIRECTORATE OF RESEARCH, AAU, JORHAT, Jorhat
Kalita, R.(2012). Glimpses of FPARP, Phase ii Programme in Golaghat District. by KVK, Golaghat, AAU, Khumtai, Golaghat
Rajkhowa, D.J. and Kalita, R.(2003). Vermicompost-Production and Use in Agriculture. DIRECTORATE OF RESEARCH, AAU, JORHAT, AAU, Jorhat
Kalita, R.(0). Glimpses of FPARP, Phase ii Programme in Golaghat District. KVK, Golaghat, AAU, Khumtai, Golaghat
Kalita, R.(0). SRI Success story from Golaghat: Success story FPARP, iind Phase. . Directorate of Research (Agri.); AAU, Jorhat, Jorhat
Kalita, R.; Borah, R.; Borkotoki, B. and Sarma, P.K.(2021).Environmental Hazard and Earthwormwww.agrospheresmagazine.com browsed on 29-06-2021
Achivements
  • Successfully designed and landscaped a Model Garden of Medicinal & Aromatic Plants (Area: 221 sq m; Plant spp: 100) in the KVK Farm, Golaghat, AAU, Khumatai-785 619 in the year 2014
  • Successfully designed a Modified SRI Roller Marker which had been exhibited in various exhibitions including the North-East Regional Agriculture Fair held at AAU, Khanapara campus on Feb 10th to 12th, January 2012. The device is considerably effective, gives long-lasting grid marks (up to 6-7 days, if there is no rain while in conventional marks remain for about 1.5 d ); user-friendly (for both women and men); time-saving; fairly light and comfortable size (dimension: ................................................) that makes easy carrying/handling in the puddled paddy field.
  • Successfully designed a low-cost device: Bamboo Transplanting Grid for both SRI and Conventional rice seedlings
  • Prepared detailed project report (DPR) and rendered technical consultancy for rural livelihood promotion, Agripreneurship development to rural youths / youth groups (All Assam Unemployed Association, Golaghat District Committee; Dhekiyal Samabay Samiti, Golaghat; )
  • Implemented and supervised RKVY sponsored Technology Showcase and Seed Production of Kharif Rice (Var. Ranjit) for six (6) years i.e. 2011 to 2015
  • Implemented and supervised RKVY sponsored Technology Showcase and Seed Production of Toria (Var. TS 38) for two (2) seasons the year 2011-12 and 2012-13 in Golaghat district
  • Successfully implemented and supervised Cluster FLD on Rabi Oilseed under NMOOP, 2016-17 and 2017-18 on Rabi Oilseed (Crop: Toria; Var: TS- 67) conducted at various parts of Golaghat district
  • Technical Coordinator and CoPI to "UN Environment GEF Project India “Mainstream agrobiodiversity conservation and utilization in the agricultural sector to ensure ecosystem services and reduce vulnerability” funded by UN Environment GEF Project (2017-19)
  • Successfully implemented and supervised Cluster FLD on Rabi pulse under NFSM program in 2016-17 and Kharif Pulses in 2017-18 conducted at various parts of Golaghat district
  • Actively involved in seed production program of Rice (Var. Ranjit; Area: 1 ha; Type: TLS) and Toria (Var. TS 67; Area: 2.5 ha; Type: TLS)at KVK, Farm, Khumtai from 2011 to 2014 and 2016-2018
  • Actively involved in Tribal Sub Plan (TSP, Phase II, 2016-17 & 2017-18 at Karbi-Aalong district by KVK, Golaghat
  • Provided technical consultancy on selection and planning of agricultural ventures for the CSR Project of Numaligarh Refinery Limited
  • Consultancy Extension Service: Provided designated advisory services to the beneficiary under ATMA, Golaghat
  • Actively involved in Doubling Farmers’ Income by 2022 Programme in the Adopted Villages viz. Borchapori, Ponka, Borgoria, Nepalikhuti, Mitha Aam Chapori & Leteku Chapori under MERA GAON MERA GOURAV in collaboration with the CSR Project of Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL)
  • Implemented and supervised RKVY sponsored Technology Showcase of Kharif Sesame (Var. Koliabor) during kharif, 2015 in Golaghat district
  • Successfully implemented and supervised FPARP, Phase ii Programme sponsored by Ministry of Water Resource, GOI in Golaghat District
  • Successfully implemented and supervised CSS on “Promotion and Strengthening of Agricultural Mechanization through Training , Testing and Demonstration” during 2013 to 2014-15
  • Survey, identification and selection of traditional IFS models potential for productivity enhancement for rainfed and partially irrigated situation for NBPZ of Assam
Membership
  • Indian J. of Agric. Sci.
    Annual Member
    2021
  • Indian J. of Agronomy
    Annual Member
    2022
  • Indian J. of Dryland Agril. R&D
    Life Member
  • Assam Science Society
    Life Member
  • J. of Agrometeorology
    Annual Member
    2021
  • AAUTA, FA
    Life Member