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Dr. Monimala Saikia

Assistant Professor
111
Publications
2
Projects
5
Degrees
4
Career Milestones
2
Honors & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
B. Sc. (Agri.)
2002
Assam Agricultural University
M. Sc. (Agri.)
2004
Assam Agricultural University
Specialization: Sericulture
Ph. D (Entomology)
2009
Assam Agricultural University
Specialization: Semi-synthetic diet
Employment History
Assistant Professor
29-02-2016 – 30-06-2020
Assam Agricultural University
Jorhat
Assistant Professor (Ad-hoc)
19-08-2014 – 28-02-2016
College of Sericulture, Titabar
Assam Agricultural University, Johat
Senior Instructor
05-08-2008 – 19-08-2014
Sericultural Training Institute, Titabar
Titabar
Assistant Professor (Stage II)
01-07-2020 – Till date
Assam Agricultural University
Jorhat
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 111 Total Records
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S. Gogoi; M. Saikia; S. Saikia; P. R. Narzary; M. Begum; R. R. Borah; B. Kashyap; B. C. Buragohain; S. Saikia (2026). Bridging knowledge gaps among muga rearers through need-based capacity building in Golaghat district of Assam, Indian Journal of Entomology, 89(3), 798–802 DOI: DOI. No.: 10.55446/IJE.2026.3965
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S. D. Borah; M. Saikia; P. R. Narzary; M. Begum; S. Saikia; B. Kashyap; R. R. Saikia (2026). Seasonal nutrition dynamics of eri silkworm: A comparative study of eco-races on different host plants, Plant Science today, 13(sp5), 1–8 DOI: https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.12418
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M. Begum; Mrinal Saikia; K. Pathak; B. Baro; Monimala Saikia; D. Gogoi; P. Das; P. Sutradhar; P. Ahmed; H. Sarma; P. Bora; A. S. Gogoi; L. Dutta; S. H. Devi; B. Ing (2026). Optimization of potato yield and quality through nutrient management in acidic soils of Assam, India, Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 10(), 1–15 DOI: doi: 10.3389/fsufs.2026.1839558
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Arsha A.. Sangma; Monimala Saikia; Shilpa Saikia; Mahima Begum; Anjumoni Devee; Surajit Kalita; Prety Rekha Narzary; Bidisha Kashyap; Sukanya Saikia (2026). Evaluation of plant based mountage structures on cocoon traits of Antheraea assamensis, Indian Journal of Entomology, 89(1), 183–186 DOI: https://doi.org/10.55446/IJE.2026.3456
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Hiranya Jyoti Barua; Mahima Begum; Nayan Jyoti Ojha; Kalyan Pathak; Bhabesh Gogoi; Soibam Helena Devi; Barsri Baro; Inguban Bhupenchandra; Monimala Saikia; Pra (2026). Zero tillage with paddy straw mulching is a promising technique for enhancing the yield and quality of potatoes, Frontiers in Sustainaible Food Systems, 9(0), 1–14 DOI: 10.3389/fsufs.2025.1705474
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Indrani Nath; Shanmugam Rajagopal; Pankaj Lushan Dutta; Prety Rekha Narzary; Monimala Saikia; Manasee Hazarika Ahmed; Gajjala Nitish (2025). Biofertilizer pellets as a strategy to enhance soil nutrient dynamics and microbial populations in mulberry (Morus indica L.) cultivation, PLANT SCIENCE TODAY, 12(1), 1–11 DOI: https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.9523
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Latika Rani Brahma; Dipankar Saikia; Monimala Saikia; Lohit Chandra Dutta (2024). Effect of sole and combination of food plants on degumming of cocoon and physical properties of eri (Samia ricini Donovan) silk yarn, Journal of Experimental Agriculture International , 46(9), 419–425 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i92838
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A. Hazarika; M. Saikia (2024). Effect of dietary supplementation of methionine and tryptophan on reproductive parameters of eri silkworm, Journal of Entomological Research, 48(1), 82–87 DOI: 10.5958/0974-4576.2024.00018.5
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Abhyarthna Hazarika; Prety Rekha Narzary; Monimala Saikia; Hemanta Saikia; Shilpa Saikia; Abhigyan Rajkhowa; Bidisha Kashyap; Arsha A. Sangma; Sukanya Saikia; (2024). Impact of methionine and tryptophan supplementation on silk gland weight and tissue somatic index in eri silkworm (Samia ricini Donovan), Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology, 27(10), 203–208 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i101444
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Latika Rani Brahma; Dipankar Saikia; Monimala Saikia; Pulak Rabha; Lohit Chandra Dutta (2024). Interchange effect of food plants on yield and qualitative characters of eri (Samia ricini donovan) cocoon, Plant Archives, 24(0), 224–228 DOI: https://www.plantarchives.org/article/36%20INTERCH
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Prety Rekha Narzary; Apurba Das; Rajshree Verma; Pranjal Kumar Kaman; Pulak Rabha (2024). Impact of treated castor leaves on growth and productivity of eri silkworms: a bioassay study, Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology, 27(6), 452–462 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i6905
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Dababrata Saikia; Monimala Saikia; Debajit Borah (2024). The extent of adoption of scientific muga culture technology by the muga rearers of the Sonitpur district of Assam, India, Journal of Scientific Research and Reports, 30(7), 192–200 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i72136
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Dipankar Saikia; Dababrata Saikia; Pulak Rabha; Monimala Saikia; Debajit Borah (2024). Challenges confronted by the muga (Antheraea assamensis Helfer) farmers in adoption of the scientific practices in Sonitpur district of Assam, India, Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology, 27(7), 363–371 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i7997
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Sewali Gogoi; Shilpa Saikia; Monimala Saikia; Debajit Borah; Abhyarthana Hazarika; Rimpi Rani Saikia (2024). Correlation analysis of training need of silkworm rearers with socio-economic and psychological characters, International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research, 8(6), 289–295 DOI: https://doi.org/10.33545/26174693.2024.v8.i6d.1323
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Sewali Gogoi; Shilpa Saikia; Monimala Saikia; Mahima Begum; Rimpi Rani Saikia; Shilpi Devi Borah (2024). Training need assessment of eri silkworm rearers in Golaghat district of Assam, International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research, 9(1), 775–780 DOI: https://doi.org/10.33545/26174693.2025.v9.i1j.3638
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Dababrata Saikia; Dipankar Saikia; Monimala Saikia; Debajit Borah (2024). The profile characteristics of muga silkworm rearers of the Sonitpur district of Assam, India, Archives of Current Research International, 25(5), 460–468 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/acri/2024/v24i5723
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Toko Naan; Rubi Sut; Bidisha Kashyap; Roshmi Borah Dutta; Monimala Saikia; Inee Gogoi; Hemanta Saikia (2024). Effectiveness of plant oils for bio-intensive control of uzi fly infestation in mulberry silkworm (Bombyx mori): a comparative study, Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology, 27(9), 1025–1037 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i91373
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Rubi Sut; Toko Naan; Roshmi Borah Dutta; Bidisha Kashyap; Monimala Saikia; Inee Gogoi; Hemanta Saikia (2024). The uzi fly challenge: biological insights and threats to muga silkworms, Annual Research & Review in Biology, 39(9), 1–10 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/arrb/2024/v39i92113
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Abhigyan Rajkhowa; Monimala Saikia; Dipankar Brahma; Jugabrat Sarma; Nilav Ranjan Bora; Rimpi Rani Saikia (2024). Impact of ant infestation on muga silkworms: insights from farmer observations, International Journal of Plant & Soil Science, 36(8), 766–772 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i84905
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P. Rabha; L. C. Dutta; M. Saikia; S. Borua; H. Saikia (2023). Extent of livelihood opportunity of the sericulture farmers in Kamrup district of Assam., Environment Conservation Journal, 24(1), 110–115
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P. Konwar; M. Saikia; S. Kalita; H. Saikia; A. Borgohain (2023). Disease incidence, larval parameters and mortality of mulberry silkworm, Bombyx mori L. effected by bed disinfectants, Environment Conservation Journal, 24(3), 54–62 DOI: https://doi.org/10.36953/ECJ.14952465
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J. Sarma; D. Borah; M. Saikia; H. Saikia; P. Saikia; M. J. Konwar; D. Brahma (2023). Adoption of recommended practices of Tapioca by the eri silkworm rearers of Udalguri, Assam, India, International Journal of Plant & Soil Science, 35(23), 538–543 DOI: 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i234271
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S. Saikia; M. Saikia (2023). Regional variations on fibre characteristics of muga cocoon during commercial seasons., Journal of Entomological Research, 46(0), 1084–1089
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D. Saikia; L. C. Dutta; M. Saikia; Th. A Singha; I. Gogoi; D. Das (2023). Effect of season on reproductive parameters of muga silkworm (Antheraea assamensis Helfer)., Ecology, Environment & Conservation, 29(1), 309–313
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P. Konwar; M. Saikia (2023). Effect of bed disinfectants on cocoon characters of mulberry silkworm in Assam condition., Journal of Entomological Research, 46(0), 1078–1083
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L. Teronpi; M. Saikia (2023). Effect of mating duration on reproductive parameters of eri silk moth in different seasons, Journal of Entomological Research, 47(4), 783–787 DOI: 10.5958/0974-4576.2023.00143.3
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J. Sarma; D. Borah; M. Saikia; S. Baruah; H. Saikia; S. S. Bora (2023). A study on the profile characteristics of the eri silkworm rearers of Udalguri district of Assam, The Pharma Innovation Journal, 12(12), 765–769
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L. Teronpi; M. Saikia (2023). Interaction effect of mating duration and season on economic parameters of eri silkworm, Samia ricini Donovan, Journal of Experimental Zoology India, 26(2), 2191–2193 DOI: https://doi.org/10.51470/jez.2023.26.2.2191
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R. Nunisa; C. Hazarika; M. Saikia; U. Talukdar; H. Saikia (2023). Problems of sericulture practices in Dima Hasao district of Assam, Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(8), 503–506
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R. Nunisa; C. Hazarika; M. Saikia; U. Talukdar; H. Saikia (2023). Personal and socio-economic demographics of sericulture farmers in Dima Hasao district of Assam, The Pharma Innovation Journal, 12(9), 428–431
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S. Saikia; M. Saikia (2023). A comparative study of regional and seasonal variations of muga silk yarn characteristics, Journal of Entomological Research, 47(0), 980–984 DOI: 10.5958/0974-4576.2023.00182.2
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P. Rabha; A. Rahman; M. Saikia (2022). Effect of sulphuric acid (H2 SO4) on the germination and growth of castor (Ricinus communis L.) seed., Environment and Ecology, 40(3), 1842–1845
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S. Saikia; M. Saikia; R. Borah Dutta; H. Saikia; M. Hazarika (2022). Economic characters of muga silkworm cocoons influenced by regions and commercial seasons., Environment Conservation Journal, 23(3), 184–191
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P. Rabha; L. C. Dutta; M. Saikia (2022). An analysis of potentiality and profitability of the sericulture farmers for sustainable livelihood generation in the Kamrup district of Assam, India., Ecology, Environment & Conservation, 28(0), 0–0
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P. Chamuah; D. Borah; M. Saikia; H. Saikia; A. Borgohain; D. Bora; S. Donaj (2022). A study on the socio-economic and psychological characteristics of muga rearers of Dhakuakhana sub-division of Lakhimpur district, Assam., The Pharma Innovation Journal, 0(3), 1233–1237
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P. Rabha; M. Saikia (2022). Constraints and problems faced by the muga farmers in Goalpara district of Assam., The Pharma Innovation Journal, 0(3), 729–731
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R. R. Borah; M. Saikia (2021). Effect of Ailanthus species and seasons on yarn parameters of eri silk., Environment Conservation Journal, 23(1), 15–21
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R. R. Borah; M. Saikia (2021). Assessment of cocoon characters of eri silkworm, Samia ricini Boisd. reared on Ailanthus species in different seasons., Journal of Entomological Research, 45(0), 1024–1029
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K. Ghosh; M. Saikia (2021). Awareness about muga culture among the college students in Jorhat district of Assam, India., Journal of Extension Education, 32(4), 6621–6625
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M. Saikia; K. Ghosh (2021). An analysis of families engaged in silk production, trend of raw silk production and area under silkworm food plant cultivation in Assam., Biological Forum – An International Journal, 13(4), 51–55
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P. Rabha; M. Saikia (2021). Women participation in eri culture with special reference to Kamrup district of Assam., Indian Journal of Extension Education, 57(4), 28–31
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R R Borah; M Saikia; H Saikia; A Borgohain; R B Dutta (2021). Seasonal variation in larval growth of Eri silkworm (Samia ricini Boisduval) reared on two Ailanthus species, Environment Conservation Journal, 22(1), 199–204
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L Teronpi; M Saikia; Th. A Singha; S Kalita; H Saikia (2020). Impact of mating duration on larval growth of eri silkworm, Samia ricini Donovan in autumn and spring season, Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 8(4), 1969–1974
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C B Buragohain; M Saikia (2020). A systematic understanding of participation of kachari tribe eri silkworm rearers’ in Jorhat district of Assam, India, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 9(8), 352–358
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R Gogoi; S Barman; M Saikia; A Hazarika; U Hazarika (2020). Prospects of sericulture by-products for entrepreneurship development among rural women in Assam, International Journal of Research in Applied, Natural and Social Sciences, 8(5), 25–34
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S Devi Borah; M Saikia (2020). Evaluation of economic characters of two commercial eco-races of eri silkworm (Samia ricini Donovan) reared on castor and borpat leaves during spring and autumn season in Assam, Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 8(3), 1930–1935
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S Devi Borah; M Saikia; P Boro (2020). Rearing performance of two selected eco-races of Eri silkworm (Samia ricini Donovan) fed with Castor and Borpat leaves during spring and autumn season in Assam, Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 8(3), 2024–2028
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A Doloi; N Barkakati; M Saikia; D Saikia (2020). Development of a wireless sensor network based smart multiple ambient conditions sensing system for the rearing process of eri silkworm, Journal of Advanced Technology and Engineering Exploration, 6(52), 50–60
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M Saikia; L K Hazarika (2019). Food consumption and utilization pattern of fifth instar muga silkworm Antheraea assamensis Helfer (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae) reared on twigs of Som (Persea bombycina King), Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 7(2), 529–532
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M Saikia; K Ghosh (2018). Involvement and contribution of women in eri culture activities in Jorhat district of Assam, Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 6(6), 391–395
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M Saikia; K Ghosh; R S Peigler (2017). Wild sericigenous insect diversity of Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary, Jorhat, Assam, Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 5(2), 973–978
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K Ghosh; M Saikia (2017). A comparative study on awareness about sericulture among Assamese and English medium secondary school students in Jorhat district of Assam, India, Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 5(4), 520–523
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M Saikia; K Ghosh; R S Peigler (2016). Factors affecting on quality muga silkworm (Antheraea assamensis Helfer) seed crop production: a review, Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 4(6), 806–810
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M Saikia; L K Hazarika (2015). Indoor Rearing of Muga Silkworm Antheraea assama Westwood (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae) on Twigs of Som Persea bombycina King, Journal of Environment and Bio-sciences, 29(1), 41–44
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M Saikia; L K Hazarika (2015). Rearing Performance of Muga Silkworm Antheraea assama Westwood (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae) on Semi-synthetic Diet, Journal of Experimental Zoology, India, 18(2), 825–829
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M Saikia; J Bhattacharjee; L C Dutta; Th. A Singha (2014). Effect of photoperiod on larval growth of eri silkworm (Samia ricini Boisduval) in two different seasons, Journal of Experimental Zoology, India, 17(2), 743–745
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M Saikia; J Bhattacharjee; L C Dutta (2014). Effect of photoperiod on cocoon characters and grainage parameters of eri silkworm (Samia ricini Boisduval) in two different seasons, Journal of Environment and Bio-sciences, 28(2), 325–327
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M Saikia; K Ghosh; J Bhattacharjee (2014). Predatory Birds Attacking Muga Silkworm, Antheraea Assama (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae) in Upper Assam, Journal of Insect Science, 27(2), 257–259
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M Saikia; M Borah; K Ghosh (2014). Butterfly Diversity of Sericultural Training Institute (Proposed College of Sericulture) Campus, Titabar, Assam (India), Ecology, Environment and Conservation, 20(4), 1661–1664
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M Saikia; K Ghosh (2014). Butterfly Diversity of Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary, Jorhat–Assam (India), Trends in Biosciences, 7(4), 523–528
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Ghosh, K. and Saikia, M. (2021). Manuh, Prakriti aru Rabindranathor Pariwesh Bhabana (in Assamese). Sanskriti Prakashan, Sanskriti Prakashan, M.G. Road, Jorhat-1, Assam, ISBN: 978-81-951502-6-7
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Saikia, M. (2019). Mugar Eto-Sito Katha (in Assamese). Sanskriti Prakashan, M. G. Road, Near Moktob School, Jorhat - 1, Assam, ISBN: 978-93-88718-00-4
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Narzary, P.R. and Saikia, M. (0). Muga Silk: A profitable Enterprise from Natural Farming based Baree system, in: Bordoloi, A. (Ed.), The Baree: A Natural Farming system of Assam, KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA, SIVASAGAR Assam Agricultural University Rohdoi – 785687 , KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA, SIVASAGAR Assam Agricultural University Rohdoi – 785687 , pp 237–257, ISBN: 978-93-5655-603-4.
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Rabha, P.; Saikia, M. and Ghosh, K. (2022). Empowering Women through Sericulture. , in: Prusty, A.K.; (Ed.), Advanced Trends in Agricultural Extension, Volume-5, Integrated Publications, Integrated Publications, H. No. 3, Pocket-H34, Sector-3, Delhi - 110085, India, pp 37–48, ISBN: 978-93-95118-18-7.
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Rabha, P.; Saikia, M. and Ghosh, K. (2022). Scope of Sericulture Tourism in Assam., in: Jayakumar, R.; Duvvuru, R.R. (Eds.), Research Trends in Multidisciplinary Research, Volume – 34, Akinik Publications, Akinik Publications, 169, C-11, Sector-3, Delhi - 110085, India, pp 47–56, ISBN: 978-93-5570-198-5.
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Saikia, S.; Konwar, P. and Saikia, M. (2022). Blending of Silk, in: Singh, P.; Saini, V. (Eds.), Research Trends in Home Science and Extension, Volume – 10, Akinik Publications, Akinik Publications, 169, C-11, Sector-3, Delhi - 110085, India, pp 37–49, ISBN: 978-93-5570-316-3.
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Saikia, M. (2021). Muga khetir orthonoitik sambhaboniota, in: Sharma, M.; (Ed.), Hengdang, Rantu Paniphukan, Bir Lachit Sena, Asom, Bir Lachit Sena, Asom, pp 300–306, ISBN: 978-93-92580-10-9.
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Saikia, M. (2019). Pariwesh pradusan aaru muga (in Assamese), in: Buragohain, P.; (Ed.), Moung-Kaang, Indian Red Cross Society, Margherita Branch., Margherita, Assam, pp 67–69, ISBN: 978-81-939860-5-9.
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Saikia, M. (2019). Rongali bihu, Asomar muga shilpa aaru kichu prashangik chinta (in Assamese), in: Saikia, U.; (Ed.), Tongali, Reception committee, Fifteen kendriya bohagi utsav of Srimanta Sankardev Sangha, Titabar - Assam, pp 62–66, ISBN: 978-81-939793-5-8.
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Saikia, M. and Ghosh, K. (2019). Dr. Bhupen Hazarikar Geetat Resom Prashanga: Ek Chamu Awalokan (in Assamese), in: Borgohain, P. (Ed.), Jyotishman, Reception committee of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika birth anniversary , Margherita, Assam, pp 99–103, ISBN: 978-81-942630-2-9.
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Dutta, L.C. and Saikia, M. (2016). Pre and post-cocoon technologies in sericulture, in: Deka, B. and Karmakar, R.M. Dutta, M.; (Eds.), Training manual for laboratory assistants, Department of Soil Science, FA, Assam Agricultural University, Department of Soil Science, FA, AAU, Jorhat - 13, Assam, pp 55–59.
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Saikia, M. (2020). Muga palanar lagat jarita biswahar boigyanik bhitti: Ek chamu awalokan (in Assamese), in: Baruah, I.; (Ed.), Bigyane Anibo Juwar, Sadau Asom Lekhika Samaruh Samiti, Tezpur, Assam, pp 123–128.
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Saikia, M.; Kalita, S.; Hazarika, L.K. and Sakthivel, N. (2019). Sericulture in India., in: Prakash, A.; Shrivastava, S.K.; Rao, J. and Arif, M. (Eds.), Industrial Entomology: Productive Insects., Applied Zoologists Research Association (AZRA), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, pp 10–81, ISBN: 81-90 0947-4-8.
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Borah, G. (2026). Assessment of seaweed extract efficacy on castor (Ricinus communis) plant under water stress conditions . Master of Science (Agriculture) in Sericulture thesis submitted to Department of Sericulture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Barbheta, Jorhat, Assam, PIN-785013
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Phukan, S.J. (2026). Evaluation of eri silkworm (Samia ricini Donovan) eggs as an alternative host for Trichogramma rearing. Master of Science (Agriculture) in Sericulture thesis submitted to Department of Sericulture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Barbheta, Jorhat, Assam, PIN-785013
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Saikia, S. (2025). Study on Rhizospheric microbial population of muga silkworm host plants. Master of Science (Agriculture) in Sericulture thesis submitted to Department of Sericulture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Barbheta, Jorhat, Assam, PIN-785013
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Sangma, A.A. (2024). Performance analysis of mountages (Jali) on economic and reproductive parameters of muga silkworm, Antheraea assamensis Helfer. Master of Science (Agriculture) in Sericulture thesis submitted to Department of Sericulture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Barbheta, Jorhat, Assam, PIN-785013
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Boro, J. (2023). Diversity and seasonal incidence of sucking pests on som (Persea bombycina (King ex Hook. fil.) Kosterm) and their management . Master of Science (Agriculture) in Sericulture thesis submitted to Department of Sericulture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Barbheta, Jorhat, Assam, PIN-785013
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Kashyap, B. (2023). Formulation of quality compost using sericultural waste. Master of Science (Agriculture) in Sericulture thesis submitted to Department of Sericulture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Barbheta, Jorhat, Assam, PIN-785013
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Rajkhowa, A. (2022). Diversity of ants in muga eco-system of Jorhat and Lakhimpur districts of Assam.. M. Sc (Agri.) thesis submitted to Sericulture, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat - 13, Assam
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Gogoi, S. (2022). A study on the training need assessment of silkworm rearers in Golaghat district of Assam.. M. Sc (Agri.) thesis submitted to Sericulture, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat - 13, Assam
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Saikia, R.R. (2022). Residual effect of new generation insecticide and neem product on the life parameters of eri silkworm, Samia ricini Donovan.. M. Sc (Agri.) thesis submitted to Sericulture, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat - 13, Assam
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Saikia, D. (2021). A study on the extent of adoption of scientific muga culture technology by the rearers of Sonitpur district of Assam.. M. Sc (Agri.) thesis submitted to Sericulture, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat - 13, Assam
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Hazarika, A. (2021). Study on effect of methionine and tryptophan on the larval growth, cocoon characters and reproductive parameters of eri silkworm, Samia ricini Donovan.. M. Sc (Agri.) thesis submitted to Sericulture, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat - 13, Assam
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Borah, R.R. (2020). Seasonal variation on larval growth, cocoon and yarn parameters of eri silkworm (Samia ricini Boisd.) reared on Ailanthus species.. M. Sc. (Agri.) thesis submitted to Sericulture, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat - 13, Assam
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Saikia, S. (2020). Study on regional variations on cocoon and yarn characteristics of muga silkworm during commercial seasons.. M. Sc. (Agri.) thesis submitted to Sericulture, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat - 13, Assam
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Konwar, P. (2020). Effect of botanical and chemical bed disinfectants on larval growth and economic cocoon characters of mulberry silkworm, Bombyx mori L. (Lepidoptera: . M. Sc. (Agri.) thesis submitted to Sericulture, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat - 13, Assam
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Buragohain, C.B. (2019). A study on the ericulture based livelihood opportunities of the Kachari tribe in Jorhat district of Assam . M. Sc. (Agri.) thesis submitted to Sericulture, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat - 13, Assam
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Borah, S.D. (2019). Nutritional ability and economic characteristics of eri silkworm (Samia ricini Donovan) eco-races on different food plants.. M. Sc. (Agri.) thesis submitted to Sericulture, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat - 13, Assam
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Teronpi, L. (2018). Effect of mating duration on reproductive parameters and its impact on larval growth and quality of cocoons of eri silkworm, Samia ricini Donovan. M. Sc. (Agri.) thesis submitted to Sericulture, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat - 13, Assam
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Saikia, M. and Ghosh, K. (2018). Saturniids diversity of Disoi valley reserve forest in Jorhat district of Assam, Molecular Insect Science, Department of Entomology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat -Assam , Department of Entomology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat -Assam, Agricultural University, Jorhat -Assam, Vol. 0(0), 135 - 143.
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Borah, M.P. and Saikia, M. (2018). Involvement of women in muga culture in Dhemaji district of Assam (India) [Abstract], 8th International Conference on Wild Silk Moths, Guwahati - Assam, India , Central Silk Board, India & International Society for Wild Silkmoths, Guwahati, Assam, Vol. 0(0), 43 - 43.
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Saikia, M.; Ghosh, K. and Gogoi, D. (2018). Wild sericigenous insect diversity in Jorhat district of Assam (India) (Abstract), 8th International Conference on Wild Silk Moths, Guwahati - Assam, India , Central Silk Board, India & International Society for Wild Silkmoths, Guwahati, Assam, Vol. 0(0), 65 - 65.
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Saikia, M. and Ghosh, K. (2018). Adoption of scientific methods and income from eri (Samia ricini Donovan) culture in Jorhat district of Assam (Abstract), International seminar on socio-cultural assimilation in Northeast India and Southeast Asia, Jhanji Hemnath Sarma College, Sivasagar - Assam , IQAC, Jhanji Hemnath Sarma College, Sivasagar - Assam, Sivasagar - Assam, Vol. 0(0), 105 - 105.
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Saikia, M. and Ghosh, K. (2017). Traditional appliances used in muga culture: a survey among the muga rearers in Jorhat district of Assam , ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar on Folk Culture of North East India, Borhat B. P. B. M. College, Charaideo, Assam , Borhat B. P. B. M. College, Charaideo, Assam, Charaideo - Assam, Vol. 0(0), 593 - 601.
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Ghosh, K. and Saikia, M. (2015). Butterfly diversity of Nakachari College campus, Nakachari, Jorhat - Assam (in Proceeding Volume), UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Biodiversity: Conservation Crisis & Sustainable Use, Nanda Nath Saikia College, Titabar - Jorhat , Nanda Nath Saikia College, Titabar - Jorhat, Titabar, Jorhat - Assam, Vol. 0(0), 73 - 79.
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Saikia, M. (). Asomar resom udyagar shamayashya aaru shambhawana (in Assamese)., Ajir Nakshyatra, 1(16), 4, J B Media, Jorhat - 1, Assam
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Saikia, M. (). Parijayee shramikar karma sangsthapan aaru resom shilpa (in Assamese)., Niyomiya Barta, 10(131), 6, Pride East Entertainment Private Limited, Guwahati - 33, Assam
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Saikia, M. (). Resom shilpa aaru Asomat udyamita bikashor shambhawanita (in Assamese)., Asom Aditya, 3(96), 4, Aditya Printers and Publishers , Dibrugarh - 1, Assam
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Borah, M. and Saikia, M. (2018). Unnat prajuktire eri shuta katon (in Assamese). Sericultural Training Institute, Titabar, Titabar
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Borah, M. and Saikia, M. (2015). Chalukia pat palu palanar prashikshyan (in Assamese). Sericultural Training Institute, Titabar, Titabar
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Saikia, S.; Konwar, P. and Saikia, M. (2022). Transgenic Silkworm: A Way Forward to Modern Sericulture. http://www.agrifoodmagazine.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Volume-4-issue-4-April-2022-16-11.pdf browsed on 25-06-2023
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Saikia, M. (2021). Su-parikalpito achonire byobosayik bhittit eri polu palon (in Assamese). https://www.anyayug.com/p/eri-palu-palon-november-2021.html browsed on 25-06-2023
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Rabha, P. and Saikia, M. (2023). Prospects of Muga Culture in the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) Area of Assam. https://www.agricosemagazine.com/february-2023 browsed on 25-06-2023
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Rabha, P. and Saikia, M. (2022). New Trends Initiated by the Bodos of Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) of Assam in Eri Culture. http://www.agrifoodmagazine.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Volume-4-issue-4-April-2022-16-11.pdf browsed on 25-06-2023
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Rabha, P. and Saikia, M. (2022). Marketing strategy of vanya silk products of Assam. https://timesofagriculture.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/March-Times-of-Agriculture-2022-Issue-23.pdf browsed on 25-06-2023
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Rabha, P. and Saikia, M. (2022). Muga Silk Value Chain in Assam. https://www.agricosemagazine.com/march-2022 browsed on 25-06-2023
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Saikia, M.; Saikia, S. and Konwar, P. (2022). Eri Culture for the Sustainable Livelihood of Tribal People of Assam. https://www.agricosemagazine.com/february-2022 browsed on 25-06-2023
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Saikia, S.; Bora, N. and Saikia, M. (2022). Recent Advances and Innovations in Muga Silk Industry. https://justagriculture.in/2022/january/publications-newsletter.html browsed on 25-06-2023
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Saikia, M.; Borah, R.R. and Rabha, P. (2021). Diversified Use of Borkesseru (Ailanthus Excelsa Roxb.): A Secondary Host Plant of Eri Silkworm. https://justagriculture.in/2021/october/publications-newsletter.html browsed on 25-06-2023
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Saikia, M. (2021). Entrepreneurship development in sericulture sector of Assam. https://justagriculture.in/2021/august/publications.html browsed on 25-06-2023
Sponsored Research
Research Projects 2 Projects
Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India Rs. 17.00 Lakh
Integrating Muga Silk Heritage with Sustainable Organic Tea Cultivation
Implemented in 2025
ICAR, New Delhi Rs. 19.90 Lakh
Sustainable Security of Tribal Communities of Assam through Sericulture Centric Promotional Activities under Tribal Sub Plan
Implemented in 2018
Recognition & Accolades
Achievements & Honors 2 Honors
Best Article Award for the article entitled "New Trends Initiated by the Bodos of Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) of Assam in Eri Culture" in Agriculture & Food: e-Newsletter
Best Article Award for the article entitled "Transgenic Silkworm: A Way Forward To Modern Sericulture" in Agriculture & Food: e-Newsletter
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships 4 Societies
Extension Education Society
Annual Member
2021
The Indian Science Congress Association
Life Member
Indian Society of Extension Education, Division of Agricultural Extension, ICAR, New Delhi-110012
Life Member
Jorhat Environment Forum
Life Member