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General Informations

  • Join Date: 24/08/1996
  • College: Directorate of Research(Agri)
  • Department: AAU-Horticulture Research Station, Kahikuchi
  • Office Email: samiran.pathak[at]aau.ac.in
  • Other Charges: In-charge Farm Manager, Guest house, Secretary of House allotment committee, APART, FPO

Education Details

 
 
 
 
 
1991
B.Sc. (Agri.)

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
1993
M.Sc. (Agri.)

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
2006
Ph.D.

G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology

 
 
 
 
 
1996
Other Qualifications

ICAR- NET

Employment History

 
 
 
 
 
24-08-1996 - 08-04-1997
Training Associate

KVK Cachar, AAU

 
 
 
 
 
09-04-1997 - 22-11-2008
Junior Scientist

Regional Agricultural Research Station, AAU

 
 
 
 
 
23-11-2008 - 20-06-2015
Senior Scientist

Regional Agricultural Research Station, AAU

 
 
 
 
 
21-06-2015 - Till date
Principal Scientist

Horticultural Research Station, AAU

Publications

S Pathak;B Deka (2022) . Occurrence of leaf feeder Podontia quatuordecimpunctata (Linnaeus, 1767) in Sponias pinnata (L.f.) Kurz at Kamrup district of Assam, India, Pantnagar Journal of Research, 20(1), 44-46
Samiran Pathak;Bandana Deka (2022) . Occurrence of leaf feeder Podontia quatuordecimpunctata (Linnaeus, 1767) in Spondia pinnata (L.f.) Kurz at Kamrup district of Assam, India, Pantnagar Journal of Research, 20(1), 44-46
R Bezbaruah;S Pathak;AA Ahmed;JP Barua;S Gogoi;S Saikia;G Kataki (2021) . Intercropping in Bambusa balcooa in Agro forestry System, Frontiers in Crop Improvement, 9(6), 2403-2407
Samiran Pathak (2019) . First record of rugose spiraling whitefly, Aleurodicus rugioperculatus Martin (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) - an invasive pest in Assam, Pantnagar Journal of Research, 17(2), 120-122
Samiran Pathak (2014) . Incidence of white-backed plant hopper (WBPH) in Morigaon district of Assam, Insect Environment, 16(2), 15-16
Samiran Pathak;S N Tiwari (2006) . Evaluation of different IPM modules against rice yellow stem borer, Scirpophaga incertulas Walker, Pestology, 30(1), 21-26
Samiran Pathak;N N Saha (1998) . Spider fauna of rice ecosystem in Barak Valley Zone of Assam, Indian Journal of Entomology, 60(2), 211-212
Samiran Pathak;B Borah (1996) . Residues of Malathion in stored rice, Bulletin of Life Science, 6(1), 71-73
Barua, J.P.; Ahmed, A.A.; Pathak, S.; Saikia, S. and Bezbaruah, R.(2020). Agroforestry System of Central and Lower Assam – A Pictorial Treatises. AICRP on Agroforestry, ICAR and Horticultural Research Station, AAU, Horticultural Research Station, AAU, Kahikuchi, Guwahati-781017.
Ahmed, A.A.; Barua, J.P.; Pathak, S. and Gogoi, S.(2019). Agroforestry Model for Assam. AICRP on Agroforestry, ICAR and Horticultural Research Station, AAU, Horticultural Research Station, AAU, Kahikuchi, Guwahati-781017.
Ahmed, A.A.; Barua, J.P.; Gogoi, S.; Pathak, S. and Hatibaruah, P.(2019). Baree – The Home Garden of Assam. AICRP on Agroforestry, ICAR and Horticultural Research Station, AAU, Horticultural Research Station, AAU, Kahikuchi, Guwahati-781017.
Kalita, M.K. and Pathak, S.(2008). Cultivation practices of vegetable crops (Unnat paddhatite sabji chash). Gitika kalita & Bandana Deka, Guwahati, ISBN:Nil
Pathak, S.(2012). Integrated pest management in Jute, mustard & pulse (Marapat, sSariyah aaru mahjatiya sashYar samannwita pok-parua niyantran byabstha). in : Farmers Field School (Krishak Khetra Bidyalay), Guha, B.; Sarkar, M.K.; Dutta, R.K.; (Eds), United Phosphorus Limited, Mumbai and AAU, Jorhat-13,United Phosphorus Limited, Mumbai , pp 77-81, ISBN:1.
Pathak, S.(2012). Integrated pest management of rapeseed-mustard (sariyahar pok-paruar susanghata niyantran byabstha). in : Production technology of rapeseed-mustard (Sariyah khetir utpadan byabstha), Pathak, P.K.; Pathak, K.; Barman, S.; (Eds), Directorate of Research (Agri.), AAU,Dr. GN Hazarika, DR (Agri.), AAU, Jorhat-13, pp 20-24, ISBN:AAU/DR/12-8/2011-12.
Ahmed, A.A.; Barua, J.P. and Pathak, S.(2019). Agroforestry Model: Agar based Agroforestry System. in : Agroforestry Models for Different Agro-Ecological Regions (AERs) in India, Handa, A.K.; Dev, I. and Rizvi, R.H. Kumar, N.; Ram, A.; Kumar, D.; Kumar, A.; Bhaskar, S.; Dhyani, S.K.; Rizvi, J.; (Eds), Central Agroforestry Research Institute (CAFRI) and South Asia Regional Programme of World Agroforestry (ICRAF),Central Agroforestry Research Institute (CAFRI), Jhansi, UP, PIN: 284003, pp 142-151.
Ahmed, A.A.; Barua, J.P. and Pathak, S.(2019). Agroforestry Model: Bambusa balcooa based Agri-Silvicultural System. in : Agroforestry Models for Different Agro-Ecological Regions (AERs) in India, Handa, A.K.; Dev, I. and Rizvi, R.H. Kumar, N.; Ram, A.; Kumar, D.; Kumar, A.; Bhaskar, S.; Dhyani, S.K.; Rizvi, J.; (Eds), Central Agroforestry Research Institute (CAFRI) and South Asia Regional Programme of World Agroforestry (ICRAF),Central Agroforestry Research Institute (CAFRI), Jhansi, UP, PIN: 284003, pp 135-141.
Ahmed, A.A.; Barua, J.P. and Pathak, S.(2019). Agroforestry Model: Litsea glutinosa based Agri-Silvicultural System. in : Agroforestry Models for Different Agro-Ecological Regions (AERs) in India, Handa, A.K.; Dev, I. and Rizvi, R.H. Kumar, N.; Ram, A.; Kumar, D.; Kumar, A.; Bhaskar, S.; Dhyani, S.K.; Rizvi, J.; (Eds), Central Agroforestry Research Institute (CAFRI) and South Asia Regional Programme of World Agroforestry (ICRAF),Central Agroforestry Research Institute (CAFRI), Jhansi, UP, PIN: 284003, pp 124-129.
Deka, B.; Pathak, S. and Sarma, K.(2017). Citrus whitefly, Dialeurodes citri (Ashmead) (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) - An alarming pest of citrus crops Alternative Approaches in Agriculture Sualkuchi ,Department of Botany, SBMS College, Sualkuchi, Assam,Department of Botany, SBMS College, Sualkuchi, Assam, 163 - 166.
Pathak, S.; Borah, P. and Deka, K.K.(2016). Occurrence of litchi leaf roller (Statherotis discana) in nursery and main orchard in Assam National Seminar on "Integrated Development of Horticulture in Sub Tropical & Hill Region" Kahikuchi, Guwahati ,Central Institute of Horticulture, Nagaland & AAU-HRS Kahikuchi,AAU-HRS Kahikuchi, Guwahati, 13 - 13.
Deka, B. and Pathak, S.(2016). “Citrus whitefly, Dialeurodes citri (Ashmead) (Hemiptera: Aieyrodidae) – an alarming pest of citrus crops” National Seminar on "Integrated Development of Horticulture in Sub Tropical & Hill Region" Kahikuchi, Guwahati ,Central Institute of Horticulture, Nagaland & AAU-HRS Kahikuchi,AAU-HRS Kahikuchi, Guwahati, 11 - 11.
Deka, B. and Pathak, S.(2016). Occurrence of Papaya Mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus Williams and Granara de Willink in West Guwahati area of Kamrup Metro, Assam National Seminar on New Horizon in Zoological Research with special reference to Aquaculture & Biodiversity Gauhati University, Guwahati ,Department of Zoology, Gauhati University, Guwahati,Department of Zoology, Gauhati University, Guwahati, 25 - 25.
Kalita, H.; Pathak, S. and Guha, B.(2012). Impact of Mobile Towers on Environment and Plant Effect of Mobile Phone Radiation on Human and Animal Health as well as on the Environment Nagaon ,Department of Chemistry, ADP College, Nagaon,ADP College, Nagaon, 44 - 49.
Pathak, S.()Insect pest management in rice (Dhaner anistakari poka damaner paddhati)Dainik Jugasangha.8(1),5, Dainik Jugasangha, Silchar, Silchar
Pathak, S. and Kalita, M.K.()Pest & disease management in Brinjal (Beguner rog-poka niyantran)Dainik Jugasangha.7(1),6, Dainik Jugasangha, Silchar, Silchar
Pathak, S.()Insect pest management in Sali rice (Sail dhaner poka-makor niyantran)Dainik Sonar Cachar.9(1),6, Dainik Sonar Cachar, Silchar, Silchar
Ahmed, A.A.; Barua, J.P.; Gogoi, S. and Pathak, S.(2016). Agroforestry Technology in Char-Chapori & Sand deposited area. AAU-HRS Kahikuchi, Kahikuchi, Guwahati
Ahmed, A.A.; Barua, J.P.; Pathak, S. and Gogoi, S.(2016). Packages of Practices of Agroforestry System. AAU-HRS Kahikuchi, Kahikuchi, Guwahati
Barua, J.P.; Gogoi, S.; Ahmed, A.A. and Pathak, S.(2016). Agroforestry Technology for Teak plantation. AAU-HRS Kahikuchi, Kahikuchi, Guwahati
Barua, J.P.; Ahmed, A.A.; Gogoi, S.; Pathak, S.; Hatibaruah, P.; Sarma, J.K. and Deka, S.(2016). Baree - A traditional land practice in Assam. AAU-HRS Kahikuchi, Kahikuchi, Guwahati
Sarma, K.K.; Borah, B.K.; Pathak, S. and Phukan, E.(2014). Status report on insect pests in Central Brahmaputra Valley Zone of Assam. Directorate of Research (Agri.), AAU, Shillongani, Nagaon, AAU-RARS, Shillongani, Nagaon
Achivements
  • Diagnosis: (1) - Diagnosis and control of WBPH & BPH of Boro rice in Phakua area, Karimganj district in 1998; (2) - Diagnosis and control of swarming caterpillar of Sali rice in Karimganj district in 1998; (3) - Diagnosis and control of WBPH & BPH of Boro rice in Morigaon district in 2014; (4) - Diagnosis of World cup Cicada for the first time in Assam at LGB International Airport in 2018; (5) - Diagnosis of Rugose Spiraling Whitefly for the first time in Assam in coconut plant in 2018.
  • Recommendations included in Package of Practices: (1) - Cultivation practices of Agar (Aquilaria malaccensis) (2019); (2) - Cultivation practices of Baghnala (Litsea glutinosa) (2019); (3) - Cultivation practices of Bamboo (2019); (4) - Cultivation practices of Gamari (Gmelina arborea) (2019); (5) - Cultivation practices of Neem (Azadirachta indica) (2019); (6) - Cultivation practices of Sajina (Moringa oleifera) (2019); (7) - Cultivation practices of Sandan (Santallum album) (2019); (8) - Cultivation practices of Teak (Tectona grandis) (2019); (9) - Cultivation practices of Titachapa (Michelia champaca) (2019); (10) - Cultivation practices of Sisu (Dalbergia sissoo) (2019); (11) - Cultivation practices of Manjum (Acacia mangium) (2019).
  • Natural enemies: - (1) - Four no. of parasitoids (2 egg & 2 larval parasitoids ) of Gomari pest (Calopepla leayana) have been identified (2017-18); (2) - parasitoid (Encarsia sp.) of rugose spiraling whitefly have been identified (2019); (3) - Several emerging pests (House cricket, tent caterpillar, jackfruit borer etc.) have reported from HRS for the first time (2019-21);
  • Publications: (1) - Research article - 15 no; (2) - Books - 4 no.; (3) - Book Chapters - 5 no.; (4) - Extension Bulletin - 15 no.; (5) - Popular article - 10 no.
  • Media/Extension activities: (1)- Several TV Talk (DD, Prag News, DY365) on Agriculture; (2) - Several Radio Talk (AIR Silchar & AIR Nagaon) on Agriculture; (3) - Several training on agriculture imparted to farmers, officials, rural youth, rural women conducted by HRS, KVKs, NGOs, CPCRI; (4) - Acted as resource person at UGC-HRDC, Gauhati University on Life Science;
Membership
  • Indian Journal of Entomology
    Life Member
  • Pantnagar Journal of Research
    Life Member
  • Assam Science Society
    Life Member