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Dr. Gautam Handique

Senior Scientist
48
Publications
1
Projects
5
Degrees
3
Career Milestones
3
Honours & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
B.Sc. (Agri.)
2009
Assam Agricultural University
M.Sc. (Agri.)
2011
Assam Agricultural University
Specialization: Entomology
PhD (Agri.)
2016
Assam Agricultural University
Specialization: Entomology
Employment History
Scientist B
06-01-2014 – 31-03-2021
Tocklai Tea Research Institute
Jorhat, Assam
Scientist C
01-04-2021 – 08-11-2024
Tocklai Tea Research Institute
Jorhat, Assam
Senior Scientist
14-11-2024 – Till date
ICAR-All India Network Project on Soil Arthropod Pests, Department of Entomology, College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University
Jorhat, Assam
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 48 Total Records
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Pradip Baruah; Gautam Handique (2019). Potentials and prospects of organic tea: An approach towards sustainability, International Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 11(5), 8007–8009
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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-
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Handique, G.; Bhagawati, S.; Sarmah, K.; Devi, E.B. and Manpoong, N.S. (2025). The Role of Soil Micro Arthropods in Regenerative Agriculture , in: Rajkhowa, D.; Haldhar, S.M.; Pande, R.; Hazarika, B.N. (Eds.), Regenerative Agriculture: Strengthening Rural Livelihoods, Biotech Books, Ansari Road, Darya Ganj, New Delhi- 110002, pp 281–308, ISBN: 978-81-7622-640-0.
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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: Sehgal, M.; Dutta, P.; Rahman, N.; Chakraborty, A.; (Eds.), Integrated Pest Management for Key Crops: Sustainable Strategies for Agroecological Conditions in Northeast India, Biotica Publications, Municipal Council, Khowai, Ganki, Tripura- 799201, pp 173–180, ISBN: 978-81-986377-8-9.
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Das, M.; Bhattacharyya, B.; Handique, G. and Pujari, D. (2016). Faunal composition of scarab beetles and their hosts in Assam, in: Chakravarthy, A.; Sridhara, S.; (Eds.), Arthropod Diversity and Conservation in the Tropics and Sub-tropics, Springer, Singapore, pp 335–344, ISBN: 978-981-10-1518-2.
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Roy, S.; Handique, G. and Muraleedharan, N. (2016). Pests of Tea: Overview and Possibilities of Integrated Pest Management in Indian Tea Scenario, in: Bag, N.; Bag, A. and Palni, L. (Eds.), Technology for Tea Improvement: Some Initiatives, New India Publishing Agency, New Delhi, India, pp 123–193, ISBN: 978-938-55-1633-7.
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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: Nollet, L.M.; Rathore, H.S.; (Eds.), Green pesticides handbook: Essential oils for pest management , CRC Press, Taylor & Francis, Florida, pp 217–229, ISBN: 978-036-78-7702-6.
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Borchetia, S.; Handique, G.; Roy, S. and Wani, S.H. (2018). Genomics Approaches for Biotic and Abiotic Stress Improvement in Tea, in: Han, W.; Li, X.; Ahammed, G.J. (Eds.), Stress physiology of tea in the face of climate change, Springer, Singapore, pp 289–312, ISBN: 978-981-13-2140-5.
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Handique, G. and Roy, S. (2020). Nonchemical Pest Management Approaches in Tea Ecosystem: Evading the Pesticide Trap, in: Chakravarthy, A.K. (Ed.), Innovative Pest Management Approaches for the 21st Century: Harnessing automated unmanned technologies, Springer, Singapore, pp 255–272, ISBN: 978-981-15-0794-6.
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Devee, A. and Handique, G. (). Kitnashak dobryo proyogor homoyot lobo loga savadhanota , Doinik Janambhumi, 40(336), 14, Janambhumi Group of Publications, Jorhat
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Roy, S.; Rahman, A.; Handique, G. and Muraleedharan, N. (2015). Non chemical management of tea pests. Tocklai Tea Research Institute, Tea Research Association, Jorhat
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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
Sponsored Research
Research Projects 1 Projects
Ministry of Agriculture & FW, Govt. of India Rs. 3409820.00 Lakh
Oil Palm Cultivation and its Future Prospects in Assam
Implemented in 2024
Recognition & Accolades
Achievements & Honours 3 Honours
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
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships 1 Societies
Entomological Society of India
Life Member
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Dr. Gautam Handique

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Department: Entomology
AAU Joining Date: 14 Nov, 2024
Research Stations 57
AAU-Zonal Research Station, Diphu AAU-Zonal Research Station, Shillongani AAU-Zonal Research Station, North Lakhimpur AAU-Zonal Research Station, Gossaigaon AAU-Assam Rice Research Institute, Titabar AAU-Zonal Research Station, Sribhumi AAU-Horticulture Research Station, Kahikuchi AAU-Citrus and Plantation Crops Research Station, Tinsukia AAU-Sugarcane, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research Station, Buralikson Directorate of Research (Agriculture) Advanced Centre for Integrated Farming Systems Research, AICRP on IFS, AAU AICRP on Irrigation Water Management, AAU, Jorhat AICRP Dry Land Agriculture AICRP on Women In Agriculture, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Agro Forestry, AAU-HRS, Kahikuchi AICRP on Agro Meteorology, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Biological Control, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Rabi Pulses, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani AICRP on Fruits, AAU-CPCRS, Tinsukia AICRP on Fruits, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Farm Implements & Machinery, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Floriculture, AAU-HRS, Kahikuchi AICRP on Forage Crops, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on GM crops (Banana), AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Honey Bees and Pollinators AICRP on Integrated Farming System, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Linseed, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani AICRP on Kharif Pulses, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani AICRP on Medicinal & Aromatic Plants (Betelvine), AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Mushroom, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Maize, AAU-ZRS, Gossaigaon AICRP on Micro & Secondary Nutrients and Pollutant Elements in Soils and Plants, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Nematode, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Seed (Crops), AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Potato, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Palm, AAU-HRS, Kahikuchi AICRP on Post Harvest Engineering Technology, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Rice, AAU-ARRI, Titabar AICRP on Rapeseed Mustard, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani AICRP on Soybean, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Sugarcane, AAU-SMAPRS, Buralikson AICRP on Spices, AAU-HRS, Kahikuchi AICRP on Small Millets, AAU-ZRS, Gossaigaon AICRP on Tuber Crops, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Vegetable, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Wheat, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani AICRP on Weed control, AAU, Jorhat AINP on Agricultural Acarology, AAU, Jorhat AINP on Bio-fertilizer, AAU, Jorhat AINP on Economic Ornithology (VPM), AAU-ZRS, North Lakhimpur AINP on Jute and Allied Fibres, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani AICRP on Soil Test Crop Response, AAU, Jorhat AINP on PFDC, AAU-HRS, Kahikuchi AINP on Rodent Control (VPM) , AAU, Jorhat AINP on Soil Arthropod Pests, AAU, Jorhat ICR Farm AAU Horticulture Orchard