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General Informations

  • Join Date: 29/02/2016
  • College: College of Agriculture
  • Department: Sericulture
  • Office Email: monimala.saikia[at]aau.ac.in

Education Details

 
 
 
 
 
2002
B. Sc. (Agri.)

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
2004
M. Sc. (Agri.)

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
2009
Ph. D (Entomology)

Assam Agricultural University

Employment History

 
 
 
 
 
29-02-2016 - 30-06-2020
Assistant Professor

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
19-08-2014 - 28-02-2016
Assistant Professor (Ad-hoc)

College of Sericulture, Titabar

 
 
 
 
 
05-08-2008 - 19-08-2014
Senior Instructor

Sericultural Training Institute, Titabar

 
 
 
 
 
01-07-2020 - Till date
Assistant Professor (Stage II)

Assam Agricultural University

Publications

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
S. Saikia; M. Saikia (2023) . Regional variations on fibre characteristics of muga cocoon during commercial seasons., Journal of Entomological Research, 46(0), 1084-1089
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
M Saikia; K Ghosh (2014) . Butterfly Diversity of Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary, Jorhat–Assam (India), Trends in Biosciences, 7(4), 523-528
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
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
Rabha, P.; Saikia, M. and Ghosh, K.(2022). Empowering Women through Sericulture. . in : Advanced Trends in Agricultural Extension, Volume-5, Prusty, A.K.; (Ed), Integrated Publications,Integrated Publications, H. No. 3, Pocket-H34, Sector-3, Delhi - 110085, India, pp 37-48, ISBN:978-93-95118-18-7.
Rabha, P.; Saikia, M. and Ghosh, K.(2022). Scope of Sericulture Tourism in Assam.. in : Research Trends in Multidisciplinary Research, Volume – 34, Jayakumar, R.; Duvvuru, R.R. (Eds), Akinik Publications,Akinik Publications, 169, C-11, Sector-3, Delhi - 110085, India, pp 47-56, ISBN:978-93-5570-198-5.
Saikia, S.; Konwar, P. and Saikia, M.(2022). Blending of Silk. in : Research Trends in Home Science and Extension, Volume – 10, Singh, P.; Saini, V. (Eds), Akinik Publications,Akinik Publications, 169, C-11, Sector-3, Delhi - 110085, India, pp 37-49, ISBN:978-93-5570-316-3.
Saikia, M.(2021). Muga khetir orthonoitik sambhaboniota. in : Hengdang, Sharma, M.; (Ed), Rantu Paniphukan, Bir Lachit Sena, Asom,Bir Lachit Sena, Asom, pp 300-306, ISBN:978-93-92580-10-9.
Saikia, M.(2019). Pariwesh pradusan aaru muga (in Assamese). in : Moung-Kaang, Buragohain, P.; (Ed), Indian Red Cross Society, Margherita Branch.,Margherita, Assam, pp 67-69, ISBN:978-81-939860-5-9.
Saikia, M.(2019). Rongali bihu, Asomar muga shilpa aaru kichu prashangik chinta (in Assamese). in : Tongali, Saikia, U.; (Ed), Reception committee, Fifteen kendriya bohagi utsav of Srimanta Sankardev Sangha,Titabar - Assam, pp 62-66, ISBN:978-81-939793-5-8.
Saikia, M. and Ghosh, K.(2019). Dr. Bhupen Hazarikar Geetat Resom Prashanga: Ek Chamu Awalokan (in Assamese). in : Jyotishman, Borgohain, P. (Ed), Reception committee of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika birth anniversary ,Margherita, Assam, pp 99-103, ISBN:978-81-942630-2-9.
Dutta, L.C. and Saikia, M.(2016). Pre and post-cocoon technologies in sericulture. in : Training manual for laboratory assistants, Deka, B. and Karmakar, R.M. Dutta, M.; (Eds), Department of Soil Science, FA, Assam Agricultural University,Department of Soil Science, FA, AAU, Jorhat - 13, Assam, pp 55-59.
Saikia, M.(2020). Muga palanar lagat jarita biswahar boigyanik bhitti: Ek chamu awalokan (in Assamese). in : Bigyane Anibo Juwar, Baruah, I.; (Ed), Sadau Asom Lekhika Samaruh Samiti,Tezpur, Assam, pp 123-128.
Saikia, M.; Kalita, S.; Hazarika, L.K. and Sakthivel, N.(2019). Sericulture in India.. in : Industrial Entomology: Productive Insects., Prakash, A.; Shrivastava, S.K.; Rao, J. and Arif, M. (Eds), Applied Zoologists Research Association (AZRA),Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, pp 10-81, ISBN:81-90 0947-4-8.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, 135 - 143.
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, 43 - 43.
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, 65 - 65.
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, 105 - 105.
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, 593 - 601.
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, 73 - 79.
Saikia, M.()Asomar resom udyagar shamayashya aaru shambhawana (in Assamese).Ajir Nakshyatra.1(16),4, J B Media, Jorhat - 1, Assam
Saikia, M.()Parijayee shramikar karma sangsthapan aaru resom shilpa (in Assamese).Niyomiya Barta.10(131),6, Pride East Entertainment Private Limited, Guwahati - 33, Assam
Saikia, M.()Resom shilpa aaru Asomat udyamita bikashor shambhawanita (in Assamese).Asom Aditya.3(96),4, Aditya Printers and Publishers , Dibrugarh - 1, Assam
Borah, M. and Saikia, M.(2018). Unnat prajuktire eri shuta katon (in Assamese). Sericultural Training Institute, Titabar, Titabar
Borah, M. and Saikia, M.(2015). Chalukia pat palu palanar prashikshyan (in Assamese). Sericultural Training Institute, Titabar, Titabar
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
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
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
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
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
Rabha, P. and Saikia, M.(2022).Muga Silk Value Chain in Assam.https://www.agricosemagazine.com/march-2022 browsed on 25-06-2023
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
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
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
Saikia, M.(2021).Entrepreneurship development in sericulture sector of Assam.https://justagriculture.in/2021/august/publications.html browsed on 25-06-2023
Membership
  • 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
Projects
  • ICAR, New Delhi sponsored project on "Sustainable Security of Tribal Communities of Assam through Sericulture Centric Promotional Activities under Tribal Sub Plan", project cost Rs.19.90 Lakh implemented in 2018.