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General Informations

  • Join Date: 10/01/1990
  • College: Directorate of Research(Agri)
  • Department: AAU-Sugarcane, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research Station, Buralikson
  • Office Email: tulshi.p.saikia[at]aau.ac.in
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Education Details

 
 
 
 
 
1987
B.Sc(Agri)

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
1989
M.Sc(Agri)

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
1997
Ph.D. in Agronomy

Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi

Employment History

 
 
 
 
 
10-01-1990 - 10-06-1997
Junior Scientist(Agronomy), NARP II on Agroforestry

Biswanath College of Agriculture/Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
11-06-1997 - 12-12-1997
Junior Scientist(Agronomy), AICRP on Pulses

RARS Shillongani/Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
13-12-1997 - 16-03-1999
Junior Scientist(Agronomy), AICRP on Wheat

RARS Shillongani/Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
17-03-1997 - 30-06-2008
Senior Scientist(Agronomy), AICRP on Wheat

RARS Shillongani/Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
01-07-2008 - 27-11-2008
Principal Scientist(Agronomy), AICRP on Wheat

RARS Shillongani/Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
28-11-2008 - 17-07-2009
Programme Coordinator

KVK Darrang/Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
18-07-2009 - 12-05-2010
Programme Coordinator

KVK Nagaon/ Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
13-05-2010 - 30-09-2021
Principal Scientist(Agronomy), AICRP on Wheat

RARS Shillongani/Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
01-10-2021 - Till date
Chief Scientist

Sugarcane Research Station/Assam Agricultural University

Publications

T. P. Saikia;A.S. N. Zaman;P. K. Bordoloi;Nilay Borah (2022) . Zinc uptake and yield of wheat as influenced by zinc fertilizer in Central Brahmaputra Valley Zone of Assam, India, Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, 21(2), 215-218 , DOI : 10.5958/2455-7145.2022.00028.5
T. P. Saikia;P. K. Bordoloi;Binod Kalita;Nilay Borah (2022) . Straw mulch and irrigation effect on wheat under various crop establishment techniques in Brahmaputra Valley of Assam, India, Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, 21(2), 142-145 , DOI : 10.5958/2455-7145.2022.00022.4
T P Saikia;P K Bordoloi;B Kalita (2021) . Evaluation of new wheat genotypes at different dates of sowing under irrigated conditions of Central Brahmaputra Valley Zone of Assam, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 10(2), 1753-1760 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2021.1002.207
T P Saikia;Binod Kalita (2021) . Yield maximization in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) through nutrient and lodging management, Annals of Agricultural Research, New Series, 42(1), 20-26
Binod Kalita;Tulshi Prasad Saikia;Abu Sayed Nuruz Zaman (2021) . Impact of natural zeolite in agriculture with special reference to field crops, International Journal of Chemical Studies, 9(1), 2220-2224 , DOI : 10.22271/chemi.2021.v9.i1ae.11549
G Ortiz Ferrara;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;R C Sharma (2007) . Partnering with farmers to accelerate adoption of new technologies in South Asia to improve wheat productivity, Euphytica, 157(2), 399-407 , DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s 10681-007-9353-2
T. P. Saikia (2001) . Atrazine persistence in maize field., Annals of Agricultural Research, 22(1), 169-170
T. P. Saikia;J. Pandey (2001) . Weed shift in a maize (Zea mays)-mustard (Brassica juncea) cropping system, Annals of Agricultural Research, New Series, 22(2), 258-261
T. P. Saikia;J. Pandey;G. Kulshreshtha (2000) . Investigation on residue of atrazine and fluchloralin in maize-chickpea and maize-Indian mustard cropping sequences., Indian Journal of Agronomy, 45(4), 653-657
T. P. Saikia (2000) . Performance of new wheat varieties under irrigated very late sown condition in Central Brahmaputra Valley Zone of Assam, Journal of Agricultural Science Society of North East India, 13(1), 106-107
T. P. Saikia (2000) . Performance on new wheat varieties under irrigated condition, Journal of Agricultural Science Society of North East India, 13(1), 104-105
T. P. Saikia;Jitendra Pandey (1999) . Weed shift in maize (Zea mays) - chickpea (Cicer arietinum) cropping system, Indian Journal of Agronomy, 44(2), 246-249
T. P. Saikia (1999) . Performance of wheat varieties under rainfed conditions of Assam, Journal of Agricultural Science Society of North East India, 12(2), 239-240
T. P. Saikia;J. Pandey;G. Kulshrestha (1999) . Dissipation of fluchloralin in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.), Journal of Agricultural Science Society of North East India, 12(2), 236-238
T. P. Saikia;J. Pandey (1999) . Nutrient removal by weeds and maize (Zea mays), Hayana Journal of Agronomy, 15(2), 220-222
T. P. Saikia;J. Pandey;G. Kulshrestha (1999) . Studies on persistence of atrazine in maize, Haryana Journal of Agronomy, 15(1), 35-38
S. Gogoi;P. H. Gogoi;A. Mazumdar;T. P. Saikia (1997) . Integrated method of weed control in a seed crop of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench.), Annals of Agricultural Research, 18(4), 432-436
T. P. Saikia;A. K. Pathak (1993) . Integrated weed management in rainfed direct seeded upland rice (Oryza sativa), Indian Journal of Agronomy, 38(2), 300-301
Hazarika, D. and Saikia, T.P.(2022). Twenty Years of Research: Achievements and Strategies(2000-2020) Publication No. AAU/DR/22/BL/463/2021-22. R.A.R.S., Shillongani, Nagaon, Regional Agricultural Research Station,, Shillongani, Nagaon-782002, Assam
Saikia, T.P.(2020). Axomor Paharia Anchalor Krishakar Babe Prashikshan Hatputhi (Edited Book, Co-editor)). Regional Agricultural Research Station, AAU, Shillongani, Nagaon, Regional Agricultural Research Station, AAU, Shillongani, Nagaon, ISBN:978-93-85310-76-8
SAIKIA, T.P.(2019). Krishinav (Edited Book, Co-Editor). Regional Agricultural Research Station, AAU, Shillongani, Nagaon, Regional Agricultural Research Station, AAU, Shillongani, Nagaon
Bordoloi, P.K.; Debchoudhury, P.K.; Das, S.Y.; Saikia, T.P.; Chakrabarty, R.; Sarma, K.K. and Hazarika, J.R.(2022). Wheat. in : Twenty Years of Research: Achievements and Strategies (2000-2020) AAU Publication No. AAU/DR/22/BL/463/2021-22, Hazarik, D.; Saikia, T.P.; (Eds), Regional Agricultural Research Station, AAU, Shillongani, Nagaon,Shillongani, Nagaon-782002, pp 13-33.
Saikia, T.P.(2017). Two wild Allium species of North East India and their medicinal and other uses.. in : Proceedings: UGC sponsored State Level Conference on Herbal Medicine-A Rational Approach in Health Care System with Special Reference to North-East In, Nath, S.K.; (Ed), Dhing College,Dhing, Nagaon, pp 82-90, ISBN:978-81-202-9871-2.
Baruah, P.; Neog, S.B. and Saikia, T.P.(2009). Identification, Characterization and value addition of under-utilized fruits in homestead gardens of Nagaon district of Assam as agrobiodiversity cons. in : Promoting Conservation and Sustainable use of Agrobiodiversity in North East India, Borgohain, R.; Pathak, P.K. (Eds), Assam Agricultural University & Wagningen International, Wagningen University and Research Centre,Jorhat-785013 and Wagningen, The Netherlands, pp 134-142.
Bordoloi, P.K.; Das, S.Y.; Saikia, T.P.; Chakraborty, R. and Hazarika, J.R.(2022). Wheat. in : Twenty Years of Research: Achievements and Strategies(2000-2020) , Hazarika, D.; Saikia, T.P.; (Eds), Regional Agricultural Research Station, AAU, Shillongani, Nagaon,Dhing Road, Shillongani, Nagaon-782002, Assam, pp 13-33, ISBN:Publication No. AAU/DR/22.
Saikia, P. and Saikia, T.P.(2018). Impact of mobile towers on birds and bees. in : In Proc. UGC sponsored National W’shop on “Impact of Cellphone radiation on environment”, Debnath, D. (Ed), Dhing Collegr,Dhing, Nagaon, pp 24-26, ISBN:978-81-925433-8-3 .
Saikia, T.P.(2018). Effect of radiation from cell phone towers and wireless devices on agricultural crops. in : Proc. UGC sponsored National Workshop on Impact of Cellphone radiation on environment, Debnath, D.; (Ed), Dhing College,Dhing, Nagaon, pp 15-20, ISBN:978-81-925433-8-3.
Saikia, T.P. and Guha, B.(2016). Floating Agriculture for Management of Aquatic Ecosystem . in : Agri-Horti Sector marching beyond the boundary -Souvenir of 3 rd Assam International Agri-Horti Show 2016, Board, E. (Ed), Assam Horticultural Society,Khanapara, Guwahati-22, pp 82-84.
Saikia, T.P.; Rahman, N. and Chkraborty, R.(2018). Floating Garden-A new flood resilient farming model. in : Uddyan Jeuti, Souvenir of 23rd Annual Assam State Agri-Horti Show 9-11 Feb., 2018, Board, E.; (Ed), Assam State Agri-Horti Society,Khanapara, Guwahati, pp 13-15.
Deka, A. and Saikia, T.P.(2017). Reduction in Traffic Noise Pollution by Using Vegetation. in : Proc. UGC Sponsored National Seminar” Issues of Traffic Noise Pollution on Environment and Control Measures in NE India, Debnath, D. (Ed), Dhing College,Dhing, Nagaon, pp 50-65, ISBN:978-81-202-8809-8 .
Saikia, T.P.(2017). Wild edible, ornamental and medicinal plants of Dima Hasao District of Assam-A Review. in : Proc.UGC Sponsored State Level Conference on Prospect of Applied Ethnobotany in NER of India. June 21, 2017, Das, S.; (Ed), Dhing College,Dhing, Nagaon, pp 36-44, ISBN:978-81-202-8805-8 .
Saikia, T.P.(2017). Use of vegetation for attenuation of noise pollution with special reference to traffic noise. in : Proc. UGC sponsored State level Conference on Impact of Noise Pollution on Environment with Spl. Reference to Traffic Noise, Debnath, D.; (Ed), Dhing College,Dhing, Nagaon, pp 77-89, ISBN:978-81-202-8804-1 .
Saikia, T.P.(2017). Two wild allium species of North East India and their medicinal and other uses: A review. in : Proc. Of State Level Conference on Herbal Medicine- A Rational Approach in Healthcare System with Spl. Reference to NE India, Debnath, D.; (Ed), Dhing College, Dhing,Dhing, Nagaon, pp 82-90, ISBN:978-81-202-9871-2.
Saikia, T.P.(2019). Dharanshil Krishir babe bhashaman tallit kora kheti. in : Training Manual on IFS , Coordinator, P.; (Ed), Krishi Vigyan Kendra,Jhargaon, Morigaon, pp 20-24.
Saikia, T.P. and Barman, B.(2019). Uddyan Jeuti. in : The small ‘big’grains-millets-the super crop of our ancestors, Board, E. (Ed), Assam State Agri-Horti Society,Khanapara, Guwahati-22, pp 20-23.
Kalita, B.; Saikia, T.P. and Zaman, A.S.N.(2021). Retrospect and Prospects of Natural Zeolite in agriculture. in : Abstract ebook, 2nd Asian Web Conference on Managing Hill Resources and Diversities for Zero Hunger and Climate Resilience, Soil Conservation Socie, Swami, S.; Arora, S. and Mishra, A. Bhan, S.; Singh, S.; (Eds), Soil Conservation Society of India, Meghalaya Chapter , India. p. 154,ICAR-NEH Complex, Barapani, Meghalaya, pp 154-154.
Saikia, T.P.; Bordoloi, P.K.; Sarma, K.K. and Chakraborty, R.(2021). Response of newly released wheat varieties to different sowing dates under changing climate condition in Central Brahmaputa Valley Zone of Assam. in : Abstract published In Proceedings-cum-Abstract Book of National Webinar on Plant Biological Interventions for Climate Smart Agriculture (PBICSA-2020), Nahakpam, S.; Sinha, S.; Sultana, R. and Kesari, R. Rashmi, K.; Kumar, R.; (Eds), Bihar Agricultural University,BAU, Sabour, Bhagalpur, Bihar, pp 38-39, ISBN:978-93-5445-006-8.
Kalita, B. and Saikia, T.P.(2021). Prospects of cultivation of Specialty Corn in Assam.. in : Rupantar, Borah, N.K. (Ed), National Agri-Horticultural Show-2021 Souvenir Committee,Directorate of Agriculture, Khanapara, Guwahati-22, pp 48-51.
Saikia, T.P.(2021). Rupantar. in : Sanrakshan Krishi aru Sampad Sanrakshan Krishi Prajukti, Borah, N.K.; (Ed), National Agri-Horticultural Show-2021 Souvenir Committee,Directorate of Agriculture, Khanapara, Guwahati-22, pp 108-111.
Saikia, T.P.(2020). Axom Krishi Vidyalayar Dwara Dima Hasao Zilat Rupayit Kora Krishi Kendrik Bohonkhom Jiwika Suraksha Achanir Kisu Ruprekha . in : Axomor Paharia Anchalor Krishakar Babe Prashikshan Hatputhi, Hazarika, D.; Saikia, T.P.; (Eds), Regional Agricultural Research Station, AAU, Shillongani, Nagaon,Regional Agricultural Research Station, AAU, Shillongani, Nagaon, pp 11-18, ISBN:978-93-85310-76-8.
Saikia, T.P.(2019). Mathu xuwaroni mur aitar akhol. in : Krishinav, Hazarika, D.; Saikia, T.P.; Bordoloi, P.K.; Sarma, A.C.; (Eds), Regional Agricultural Research Station, AAU, Shillongani, Nagaon,Regional Agricultural Research Station, AAU, Shillongani, Nagaon, pp 116-120.
Saikia, T.P.(1997). Direct And Residual Effect Of Herbicides On Maize And Succeeding Chickpea And Mustard.Ph D in Agronomy thesis submitted to Division of Agronomy, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012
Rahman, N.; Saikia, T.P.; Chakraborty, R. and Guha, B.(2017). Floating Bed Vegetable Cultivation as a Livelihood Practice for Climate Resilient Agriculture International Conference on Contemporary Issues in Integrating Climate-The Emerging Areas of Agriculture, Horticulture, Biodiversity, Forestry; Engine Kalimpong, West Bengal, India ,Himalayan Scientific Society for Fundamental and Applied Research in collaboration with Kalimpong Science Centre, Kalimpong and Krishi Sanskriti, New ,Kalimpong, West Bengal, India., Vol. 1(1), 84 - 84.
Saikia, T.P.; Barman, B. and Ferrara, G.O.(2006). Participatory evaluation by farmers of on-farm seed priming in Wheat in Assam, India 13th Australian Agronomy Conference Perth, Western Australia ,The Regional Institute Ltd PO Box 787 Gosford NSW 2250 Australia www.regional.org.au,Perth, Vol. 3(1), 1 - 4.
Saikia, T.P.; Bhattacharjee, S. and Medhi, T.()Orchids-The most spectacular group of flowering plants Souvenir/Rangali Aideu North East Flower and Bamboo Workshop and Fair, Golaghat. 2023.1(1),72,73,74, Rangali Aideu North East Flower and Bamboo Workshop and Fair-2023 organising committee, Golaghat
Roy, A.; Borborah, T.K.; Saikia, T.P. and Singha, D.D.(2023). Improved Sugarcane Varieties for Waterlogged Situation. AAU-Sugarcane, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research Station, Buralikson, Buralikson, Golaghat
Roy, A.; Saikia, T.P.; Borborah, T.K. and Singha, D.D.(2023). Amreng- A wonder organic Sali rice variety for Assam. AAU-Sugarcane, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research Station, Buralikson, Buralikson, Golaghat
Saikia, S.; Saikia, T.P.; Rahman, N.; Gogoi, S.; Barthakur, U. and Kalita, B.(2023). Piyajar kanda aru beej utpadan pranali. Bulletin No. AAU/DR/23/BU/652/2023-24. AAU-Sugarcane, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research Station, Buralikson, Buralikson, Golaghat
Singha, D.D.; Saikia, T.P.; Borborah, T.K.; Medhi, T.; Bhattacharjee, S. and Enghipi, J.(2023). Kuhiyar khetit lobologia mahekia krishi jatan. Bulletin No. AAU/DR/23/BU/647/2023-24. AAU-Sugarcane, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research Station, Buralikson, Buralikson, Golaghat
Roy, A.; Borbora, T.K.; Saikia, T.P. and Singha, D.D.(2022). DOIYANG(CoBln02173) – A wonder sugarcane variety for Assam (Research Bulletin No. AAU/DR/22/BU/479/2021-22). Sugarcane Research Station, AAU, Buralikson, Buralikson
Saikia, T.P.; Sarma, A.C.; Bordoloi, P.K.; Kalita, B.; Deka, N.J.; Deka, N. and Barman, S.(2022). Sali Dhanor Kheti (Extension Bulletin No. AAU/KVK/NGN/ NP/ 12/21/175). Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Nagaon, Nagaon
Roy, A.; Borborah, T.K. and Saikia, T.P.(2022). Research Bulletin on High Yielding Sugarcane Varieties Developed from Sugarcane Research Station. . Sugarcane Research Station, AAU, Buralikson, Buralikson, Golaghat
Bhattacharjee, S.; Saikia, T.P.; Medhi, T. and Singha, D.D.(2022). Kuhiar Khetit Anistakari Pukor Niyantranor Upai (In Assamese), Extension Bulletin No. AAU/SRS-Buralikson/EB/NP/07/22/234. Sugarcane Research Station, AAU, Buralikson, Buralikson, Golaghat
Saikia, T.P.(2017). Unnata Paddhatire Ghenhu Beej Utpadan aru Sanrakshan. IIWBR, Karnal
Achivements
  • Recipient of CSIR-SRF from 1994-1997 for Ph. D research in Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi
  • Achievements in Research:
    1. Served as Principal Investigator of AICRP on Wheat & Barley (1997 to 2008 and 2009-2021)
    2. Served as Principal Investigator of UK-DFID funded project on Participatory Research in Wheat to Increase
    the Productivity of Wheat Cropping Systems in the South Asia(2003-2006)
    3. Involved in 3 externally funded and Contract Research projects as well.
    4. Recommended 7 technologies in Package of Practices for Rabi Crops of Assam.
    5. Collaborated successfully with International organization, CGIAR-CIMMYT in their Participatory Research
    Programme, International Nurseries and Evaluation of Biofortified materials.
    6. Collaborative programmes with DRDO-Defence Research Laboratory (DRL) undertaken.
    7. Conducted Institutional Project on Participatory Floating Bed cultivation.
    8. Principal Investigator of ASTEC funded project "Strengthening the Onion Seed Chain in Assam through Standardization of Seed Production Technology Utilizing the Rain-shadow Belts of Karbi Anglong District of Assam"
  • Achievements in Teaching: 1. Guided 2 M.Sc(Agri) and Ph D(Agri) students of Deptt. of Agronomy, AAU, Jorhat 2. Served as Programme Supervisor of RAWE Programme of B.Sc(Agri) students of Faculty of Agri, AAU, Jorhat 3. Served as Programme Supervisor of FRWEP of College of Fisheries, Raha for 2 years 4. Course Instructor of two Ph D courses of College of Fisheries, Raha for 4 years 5. External Examiner, Ph D Thesis Evaluation of UBKV, Coochbehar 6. External Examiner, Ph D Thesis Viva-voce Examination of UBKV, Coochbehar 7. External Examiner, Ph D Thesis & Viva-voce Examination of RAJMATA VIJYARAJE SCINDIA KRISHI VISHWA VIDYALAYA, GWALIOR 474 002 (M.P.)
  • Achievements in Extension: 1. Conducted Frontline Demonstrations on wheat in different districts of Assam from 1997 to 2019 2. Served as Programme coordinator of Krishi Vigyan Kendra(Nagaon and Darrang) from 2008 to 2011
Membership
  • Indian Society of Agronomy, New Delhi
    Life Member
  • Society for Advancement of Wheat and Barley Research, Karnal
    Life Member
  • Indian Society of Agricultural Sciences, New Delhi
    Life Member
  • Soil Conservation Society of India
    Life Member
Projects
  • State Govt sponsored project on "State Project on Sugarcane", implemented in 1970.
  • ICAR-IISR, Lucknow sponsored project on "Tribal Sub-Plan (DAPST) under ICAR-IISR", project cost Rs.10.0 Lakh implemented in 2010.
  • AAU sponsored project on "Development of sustainable unit of essential oil production", project cost Rs.10.0 Lakh implemented in 2022.
  • AYUSH Mission sponsored project on "Setting up of germplasm centre under AYUSH Mission", project cost Rs.1.38 Lakh implemented in 2022.
  • Department of Agriculture, Govt. of Assam sponsored project on "Establishment of Natural Farming and Organic Agriculture under R&D", project cost Rs.100 Lakh implemented in 2022.
  • ICAR sponsored project on "AICRP on Sugarcane", project cost Rs.52619000 Lakh implemented in 1975.
  • DFID-CIMMYT sponsored project on "Participatory Research to Increase the Productivity and Sustainability of Wheat Cropping Systems in the Eastern Subcontinent of South Asia", project cost Rs.24.0 Lakh implemented in 2003.
  • Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) sponsored project on "Promotion of Agriculture Centric Sustainable Livelihood Security for Tribal Farmers of Assam in the district of Dima Hasao", implemented in 2015.
  • ICAR, GoI, sponsored project on "Promotion of Agriculture Centric Sustainable Livelihood Security for Tribal Farmers of Assam 2014-17", project cost Rs.186 Lakh implemented in 2014.
  • Assam Science Technology and Environment Council(ASTEC), Deptt. of Science & Technology, Govt. of Assam sponsored project on "Strengthening the Onion Seed Chain in Assam through Standardization of Seed Production Technology Utilizing the Rain-shadow Belts of Karbi Anglong District of Assam", project cost Rs.200000.00 Lakh implemented in 2020.