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General Informations

  • Join Date: 14/11/2024
  • College: College of Agriculture
  • Department: Entomology
  • Office Email: gautam.handique[at]aau.ac.in

Education Details

 
 
 
 
 
2009
B.Sc. (Agri.)

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
2011
M.Sc. (Agri.)

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
2016
PhD (Agri.)

Assam Agricultural University

Employment History

 
 
 
 
 
06-01-2014 - 31-03-2021
Scientist B

Tocklai Tea Research Institute

 
 
 
 
 
01-04-2021 - 08-11-2024
Scientist C

Tocklai Tea Research Institute

 
 
 
 
 
14-11-2024 - Till date
Senior Scientist

ICAR-All India Network Project on Soil Arthropod Pests, Department of Entomology, College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University

Publications

Madhubrata Priyadarsini; Shimantini Borkataki; Gitashree Das; Badal Bhattacharyya; Sindhura K. Bhairavi; Kasturi Choudhury; Kaushik Das; Supriya Sharma; S.P. (2026) . From waste to wealth: how rearing substrates affect growth and nutritional value of black soldier fly larvae, Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 10(0), 0-0 , DOI : 10.3389/fsufs.2026.1780559
Gautam Handique; Sudhansu Bhagawati; Kritideepan Sarmah; Nang Sena Manpoong; Kasturi Choudhury; Kushal Sarmah; Karishma Kalita (2026) . Comparative Field Efficacy of Different Entomopathogens against White Grubs Infesting Green Gram, Vigna radiata (L.), Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology, 47(6), 262-267 , DOI : 10.56557/upjoz/2026/v47i65579
Rupjyoti Das; Somnath Roy; Gautam Handique; Dipankar Chakraborti; Sudipta Naskar; Kaushik Chakraborty (2025) . Assessment of insecticide resistance and enzymatic mechanisms in Helopeltis theivora from tea plantations of Assam, Journal of Environmental Biology, 47(2), 314-323 , DOI : http://doi.org/10.22438/jeb/47/2/MRN-5757
Rupjyoti Das; Somnath Roy; Gautam Handique; Dipankar Chakraborti; Sudipta Naskar; Kaushik Chakraborty; Azariah Babu (2024) . Decoding defenses: Biochemical insights into insecticide resistance in tea mosquito bug, Helopeltis theivora Waterhouse (Hemiptera: Miridae) from tea plantations of Eastern India, Crop Protection, 184(0), 106802-0 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2024.106802.
Badal Bhattacharyya; Gautam Handique; Shimantini Borkataki; Ratan Boruah (2023) . Surviving submergence in larval stage: a strategy of Lepidiota mansueta Burmeister (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) living on flood plains of Majuli river island, International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 43(0), 719-726 , DOI : ttps://doi.org/10.1007/s42690-023-00978-9
Somnath Roy; Gautam Handique; Ranjan Dutta; Ashitakshi Bora; Hemanga Gogoi; Abhilash Bhattacharjee; Azizur Rahman; Mridul Sarmah; Azariah Babu (2021) . Insecticide resistance among field populations of Hyposidra talaca Walker (Geometridae: Lepidoptera) in tea plantations of Assam, India: detection through a biochemical approach, Phytoparasitica, 49(0), 433-442 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.1007/s12600-021-00883-2
Pradip Baruah; Gautam Handique (2021) . Perception of climate change and adaptation strategies in tea plantations of Assam, India, Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 193(0), 165-0 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-021-08937-y
Mridul Sarmah; Tapan Talukdar; Gautam Handique; Somnath Roy (2020) . Millettia pinnata and Sesamum indicum seed oil based green pesticide formulations for the management of tea red spider mite, Oligonychus coffeae Nietner (Acari: Tetranychidae, International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 41(0), 619-628 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.1007/s42690-020-00249-x
Somnath Roy; Azariah Babu; Gautam Handique; Ranjan Dutta; Ashitakshi Bora; Purnima Das (2020) . Stage specific differential expression of three detoxifying enzymes of larvae of tea defoliator, Hyposidra talaca Walker (Geometridae: Lepidoptera) and its bearing on their insecticide tolerance status, International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 41(0), 541-545 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.1007/s42690-020-00238-0
Somnath Roy; Ranjida Ahmed; Asok Kanti Sanyal; Azariah Babu; Dipsikha Bora; Azizur Rahman; Gautam Handique (2020) . Biodiversity of soil arthropods with emphasis on oribatid mites in three different tea agro-ecosystem with three different agronomical practices in Assam, India, International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 41(0), 1245-1254 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.1007/s42690-020-00315-4
Pradip Baruah; Gautam Handique (2019) . Potentials and prospects of organic tea: An approach towards sustainability, International Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 11(5), 8007-8009
Somnath Roy; Gautam Handique; Foridur Rahman Bora; Azizur Rahman (2018) . Evaluation of certain nonconventional plant based oils against red spider mite of tea, Journal of Environmental Biology, 39(0), 1-4 , DOI : 10.22438/jeb/39/1/MRN-491
Somnath Roy; Anjali Km. Prasad; Gautam Handique; Bipanchi Deka (2018) . Susceptibility to acaricides and detoxifying enzyme activities in the red spider mite, Oligonychus coffeae Nietner (Acari: Tetranychidae), Acarologia, 58(3), 647-654 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.24349/acarologia/20184261
Rupjyoti Das; Gautam Handique; Somnath Roy; Rashmi Rekha Saikia (2018) . On biological parameters of tea looper Biston (Buzura) suppressaria (Lepidoptera: Geometridae) as influenced by host plants, Indian Journal of Entomology, 80(3), 1060-1063 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-8172.2018.00174.8
Gautam Handique; Azizur Rahman; Somnath Roy (2018) . Toxicity of three plant based oils against Oligonychus coffeae (Acari: Tetranychidae), Journal of Entomological Science, 53(1), 93-95 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.18474/JES17-86.1
Gautam Handique; Amrita Phukan; Badal Bhattacharyya; Abu Adil Lutful Haque Baruah; Syed Wasifur Rahman; Rajen Baruah (2017) . Characterization of cellulose degrading bacteria from the larval gut of the white grub beetle Lepidiota mansueta (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae), Archives of Insect Biochemistry and Physiology, 94(2), 0-0 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.1002/arch.21370
Gautam Handique; Badal Bhattacharyya; Abu Adil Lutful Haque Baruah; Ratan Boruah (2017) . Antenna morphology and sensilla microstructure of the male and female scarab beetle, Lepidiota mansueta Burmeister (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae), Invertebrate Reproduction & Development , 61(3), 200-205 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.1080/07924259.2017.1287784
Somnath Roy; Soma Das; Gautam Handique; Ananda Mukhopadhyay; Narayanannair Muraleedharan (2017) . Ecology and management of the black inch worm, Hyposidra talaca Walker (Geometridae: Lepidoptera) infesting Camellia sinensis (Theaceae): A review, Journal of Integrative Agriculture, 16(10), 2115-2127 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.1016/S2095-3119(16)61573-3
Azizur Rahman; Gautam Handique; Somnath Roy (2017) . Comparative biology, predation capacity and effect of an artificial diet on reproductive parameters of green lacewing Mallada boninensis (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae), Agricultural and Forest Entomology, UK, 19(4), 418-423 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.1111/afe.12221
Gautam Handique; Somnath Roy; Azizur Rahman; Foridur Rahman Bora; Archita Baruah (2017) . Use of some plant extracts for management of red spider mite, Oligonychus coffeae Nietner (Acarina: Tetranychidae) in tea plantations, International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 37(0), 234-242 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.1017/S1742758417000169
Somnath Roy; Gautam Handique; Anjali Kr. Prasad; Bipanchi Deka; Kondoshree Duarah; Archita Baruah; Bithika Phukan; Azizur Rahman (2017) . Geographical variation in susceptibility of tea red spider mite, Oligonychus coffeae (Nietner) (Acari: Tetranychidae) to commonly used acaricides in tea plantations of Assam, north east India, International Journal of Acarology, 44(0), 41-45 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.1080/01647954.2017.1402954
Somnath Roy; N. Muraleedharan; Gautam Handique; Azizur Rahman; Archita Baruah (2016) . Aqueous extracts of Duranta repens (Verbenaceae) as an alternative to control tea red spider mite, Oligonychus coffeae (Acari: Tetranychidae), International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 36(0), 82-90 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.1017/S1742758416000047
Somnath Roy; Anjali Kr. Prasad; Gautam Handique; Archita Baruah; Sonali Roy (2016) . First report on heat shock protein expression in red spider mites (Oligonychus coffeae) in response to pesticide exposure, Invertebrate Survival Journal, 13(1), 350-354 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.25431/1824-307X/isj.v13i1.350-
Surajit Kalita; Purnima Das; Lakshmi Kanta Hazarika; Pranab Dutta; Gautam Handique; Karishma Das (2016) . In vitro compatibility of entomopathogenic fungi, Beauveria bassiana (Bals.-Criv.) Vuill. with leaf extracts of Chromolaena odorata (Asteraceae), Research on Crops, 17(0), 157-162 , DOI : 10.5958/2348-7542.2016.00028.0
Somnath Roy; Gautam Handique; N. Muraleedharan; Kavya Dashora; Sudipta Mukhopadhyay Roy; Ananda Mukhopadhyay; A. Babu (2016) . Use of plant extracts for tea pest management in India, Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 100(11), 4831-4844 , DOI : 10.1007/s00253-016-7522-8.
Badal Bhattacharyya; Dwiban Pujari; Utpal Bhuyan; Gautam Handique; Abu Adil Lutful Haque Baruah; Satyen Kumar Dutta; Seiji Tanaka (2015) . Seasonal life cycle and biology of Lepidiota mansueta (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae): a serious root-feeding pest in India, Applied Entomology and Zoology, 50(0), 435-442 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.1007/s13355-015-0349-4
Archita Barua; Somnath Roy; Gautam Handique; Foridur Rahman Bora; Azizur Rahman; Dwiban Pujari; N. Muraleedharan (2015) . Clove oil efficacy on the red spider mite, Oligonychus coffeae Nietner (Acari: Tetranychidae) infesting tea plants, Proceedings of the Zoological Society of India, 70(0), 92-96 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.1007/s12595-015-0147-6
Gautam Handique; Archita Barua; Foridur Rahman Bora; Somnath Roy (2015) . Potential of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis L., Phlogacanthus thyrsiformis Nees and Sapindus mukorossi L. as novel acaricides of natural origin, Research on Crops, 16(0), 590-597 , DOI : 10.5958/2348-7542.2015.00083.2
Somnath Roy; N. Muraleedharan; Ananda Mukhopadhyay; Gautam Handique (2015) . The tea mosquito bug, Helopeltis theivora Waterhouse (Heteroptera: Miridae): Its status, biology, ecology and management in tea plantations, International Journal of Pest Management, 61(0), 179-197 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.1080/09670874.2015.1030002
Badal Bhattacharyya; Dwiban Pujari; Gautam Handique; Utpal Bhuyan; Abu Adil Lutful Haque Baruah; Mrinmoy Das (2013) . Distribution of soil arthropods in different ecosystems of Assam, Current Advances in Agricultural Sciences, 5(0), 242-244
Handique, G.; Rajkhowa, D. and Choudhury, K.(2025). Insecticide Resistance: Molecular Mechanisms and Biochemical Pathways. Biotech Books, Ansari Road, Darya Ganj, New Delhi- 110002, ISBN:978-81-7622-648-6
Chand, P.; Handique, G.; Bhagowati, S. and Meena, D.(2025). Precision and Digital Agriculture. Bhumi Publishing, Nigave Khalasa, Tal–Karveer, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, ISBN:978-93-48620-67-5
Phukan, A. and Handique, G.(2021). Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria in sustainable agriculture: Present status & future prospective. Akinik Publishers, H. No.: 3, Pocket H-34, 110085, Sector 3, Rohini, New Delhi, ISBN:978-939-12-1640-5
Bhattacharyya, B.; Pujari, D.; Handique, G.; Baruah, A.A.L.H.; Dutta, S.K. and Das, M.(2013). Monograph on Lepidiota mansueta (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae). Directorate of Research, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
Handique, G.; Bhagawati, S.; Sarmah, K.; Devi, E.B. and Manpoong, N.S.(2025). The Role of Soil Micro Arthropods in Regenerative Agriculture . in : Regenerative Agriculture: Strengthening Rural Livelihoods, Rajkhowa, D.; Haldhar, S.M.; Pande, R.; Hazarika, B.N. (Eds), Biotech Books,Ansari Road, Darya Ganj, New Delhi- 110002, pp 281-308, ISBN:978-81-7622-640-0.
Bhagawati, S.; Devi, E.B.; Manpoong, N.S.; Bhattacharjee, S.; Handique, G. and Sarmah, K.(0). Integrative Management of Termites: A Decadal Research Perspective in India. in : Integrated Pest Management for Key Crops: Sustainable Strategies for Agroecological Conditions in Northeast India, Sehgal, M.; Dutta, P.; Rahman, N.; Chakraborty, A.; (Eds), Biotica Publications,Municipal Council, Khowai, Ganki, Tripura- 799201, pp 173-180, ISBN:978-81-986377-8-9.
Das, M.; Bhattacharyya, B.; Handique, G. and Pujari, D.(2016). Faunal composition of scarab beetles and their hosts in Assam. in : Arthropod Diversity and Conservation in the Tropics and Sub-tropics, Chakravarthy, A.; Sridhara, S.; (Eds), Springer,Singapore, pp 335-344, ISBN:978-981-10-1518-2.
Roy, S.; Handique, G. and Muraleedharan, N.(2016). Pests of Tea: Overview and Possibilities of Integrated Pest Management in Indian Tea Scenario. in : Technology for Tea Improvement: Some Initiatives, Bag, N.; Bag, A. and Palni, L. (Eds), New India Publishing Agency,New Delhi, India, pp 123-193, ISBN:978-938-55-1633-7.
Roy, S.; Handique, G.; Ahmed, R. and Muraleedharan, N.(2021). Sandal wood oil (Santalum album L.): Source of a botanical pesticide present status and Potential Prospects. in : Green pesticides handbook: Essential oils for pest management , Nollet, L.M.; Rathore, H.S.; (Eds), CRC Press, Taylor & Francis,Florida, pp 217-229, ISBN:978-036-78-7702-6.
Borchetia, S.; Handique, G.; Roy, S. and Wani, S.H.(2018). Genomics Approaches for Biotic and Abiotic Stress Improvement in Tea. in : Stress physiology of tea in the face of climate change, Han, W.; Li, X.; Ahammed, G.J. (Eds), Springer,Singapore, pp 289-312, ISBN:978-981-13-2140-5.
Handique, G. and Roy, S.(2020). Nonchemical Pest Management Approaches in Tea Ecosystem: Evading the Pesticide Trap. in : Innovative Pest Management Approaches for the 21st Century: Harnessing automated unmanned technologies, Chakravarthy, A.K. (Ed), Springer,Singapore, pp 255-272, ISBN:978-981-15-0794-6.
Devee, A. and Handique, G.()Kitnashak dobryo proyogor homoyot lobo loga savadhanota Doinik Janambhumi.40(336),14, Janambhumi Group of Publications, Jorhat
Sarmah, K.; Bhagawati, S.; Handique, G.; Das, P.P.G.; Devi, E.B. and Manpoong, N.S.(2025). Hatipukor Poripusthir Gunagun. Directorate of Research (Agri), Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
Bhattacharyya, B.; Sarmah, K.; Handique, G.; Bhagawati, S.; Devi, E.B. and Manpoong, N.S.(2024). Nutritional Composition of Lepidiota mansueta. Directorate of Research (Agri), Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
Sarmah, M.; Rahman, A.; Handique, G. and Roy, S.(2018). Sahi puk (Red spider mite) shushanta niyantran uporot ek bisesh bulletin. Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, Jorhat
Roy, S.; Babu, A.; Muraleedharan, N.; Rahman, A. and Handique, G.(2016). Insect traps to monitor and control tea pests . Tocklai Tea Research Institute, Tea Research Association, Jorhat
Roy, S.; Rahman, A.; Handique, G. and Muraleedharan, N.(2015). Non chemical management of tea pests. Tocklai Tea Research Institute, Tea Research Association, Jorhat
Bhattacharyya, B.; Baruah, A.A.L.H.; Pujari, D.; Bhuyan, U.; Handique, G. and Saud, R.K.(2013). Lepidiota mansueta Burmeister (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae): A severe key pest in Majuli Island, Assam. Director of Research (Agri.), Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Achievements
  • Best Young Scientist Award by Novel Research Academy, Puducherry, India
  • Young Scientist Award in the 23rd Agricultural Scientists and Farmers Congress on "Role of Eco-Friendly and Resourceful Technologies for Aatm Nirbhar Kisan" at Bioved Research Institute of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences, Prayagraj
  • The project was awarded with the "Best Research Center" in the 26th AGM of the ICAR- AINP on Soil Arthropod Pests held at Regional Agriculture Research Institute, Durgapura, Jaipur on 21st and 22nd January, 2026
Membership
  • Entomological Society of India
    Life Member
Projects
  • Ministry of Agriculture & FW, Govt. of India sponsored project on "Oil Palm Cultivation and its Future Prospects in Assam", project cost Rs.3409820.00 Lakh implemented in 2024.