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General Informations

  • Join Date: 23/08/1996
  • College: College of Agriculture
  • Department: Entomology
  • Office Email: mukul.deka[at]aau.ac.in

Education Details

 
 
 
 
 
1991
B.Sc. (Agri.)

Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

 
 
 
 
 
1993
M.Sc. (Agri.)

Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

 
 
 
 
 
2000
Ph.D

Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh

 
 
 
 
 
2013
Post Doctoral

Food and Environment Research Agency (FERA), UK

 
 
 
 
 
1995
Other Qualifications

NET(ICAR)

Employment History

 
 
 
 
 
23-08-1996 - 30-06-2008
Assistant Entomologist

Sugarcane Research Station, Buralikson, Golaghat Assam Agricultural University.

 
 
 
 
 
01-07-2008 - 30-06-2014
Senior Scientist

Assam Agricultural University. Jorhat

 
 
 
 
 
01-07-2014 - Till date
Principal Scientist

Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Publications

P S Saranya; S Borkataki; S Sen; M K Deka; A Devee; K Das; B Bhattacharyya; R R Taye; M D Reddy; S P Nanda (2024) . Nest architecture of stingless bee, Tetragonula iridipennis Smith from Assam, North East India, Journal of Environmental Biology, 45(5), 558-564
Udeshna Borgohain; Mukul K Deka; Abhigyan Rajkhowa; Dipankar Brahma; Karthik R (2024) . Evaluation of Some Pollen Substitutes on Productivity of Honey bee Colonies (Apis cerana F.), Journal of Experimental Agriculture International,, 46(9), 796-803 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i92876
Arup Kumar Sarma; Mukul Kumar Deka; Borsha Neog (2024) . Species richness of Hymenopteran flower visitors in Brassica campestris var. toria in Assam, India: A comparison of five sampling methods, Animal Taxonomy and Ecology, 0(0), 1-15 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.1556/1777.2024.11471
R Karthik; M K Deka; S Ajith; S Kalita; N B Prakash (2024) . Effect of foliar application of Silicic acid on biological parameters of Lipaphis erysimi (Kaltenbach) and activity of plant defensive enzymes in rapeseed, International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 0(0), 0-0 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.1007/s42690-024-01363-w
Pooja Borah; Ataur Rahman; Mukul Kumar Deka (2024) . Performance of Artificially and Naturally Inseminated Honey Bee Queens (Apis cerana indica), Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology, 27(6), 552-562 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i6915
Madhumita Sonowal Bora; Mukul Kumar Deka (2024) . Comparative morphometry and life cycle of different syrphid species, Journal of Entomological Research, 47(0), 912-917 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-4576.2023.00169.X
Karthik; Ramesh; Mukul Kumar Deka; Sravani Dumala; Prince Jayasimha Pamala (2023) . Generation wise comparative biology of Pulse Beetle, Callosobruchus maculatus on different stored pulses, Biological Forum- An International Journal, 15(6), 442-449 , DOI : ISSN No. 0975-1130
Rudra N Borkakoty; Mukul Kumar Deka; Dipen Ch Nath; Naseema Rahman (2023) . "Study of nonreproductive effects of insect parasitoids, The Pharma Innovation Journal, 12(7), 1279-1283 , DOI : P-ISSN: 2349-8242, E-ISSN: 2277-7695
Karthik R.; Mukul Kumar Deka; S. Ajith; M. Laxmanarayanan; N. B. Prakash; Surajit Kalita; Prabhudev Dhumgond (2023) . Influence of Silicic Acid Foliar Spray on Foraging Behaviour of Bee Pollinators and Yield of Rapeseed, Silicon, 0(0), 129-137 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.1007/s12633-023-02709-8
Karthik R.; Deka M. K.; Ajith S.; N. B. Prakash; Surajit Kalita (2023) . Influence of Silicic Acid Foliar Spray on the Incidence of Sucking Insect Pests and their Natural Enemies in Rapeseed, Indian Journal of Entomology, 0(0), 0-0 , DOI : 10.55446/IJE.2023.1395
Madhumita Bora Sonowal; Mukul Kumar Deka; Sasanka Sekhar Bora (2022) . Diversity, peak period of visit of insect forager complex with special reference to syrphid flies on rapeseed, Journal of Entomological Research, 46(1), 163-167 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-4576.2022.00029.9
Pooja Borah; Mukul Kumar Deka (2022) . Impact of Weather on Yield Attributing Characters of Artificially and Naturally Inseminated Colonies of Apis mellifera L. and Apis cerana indica F., International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 12(6), 105-116 , DOI : 10.9734/ijecc/2022/v12i630693
Silpi Shikha Saikia; Basanta Kumar Borah; Geetanjali Baruah; Roko Zeno; Mukul Kumar Deka (2022) . Characterization of the gut microbes of greater wax moth (Galleria mellonella Linnaeus) shows presence of potential polymer degraders, Folia Microbiologica, 67(1), 133-141
Madhumita Sonowal Bora; M K Deka; Sasanka S Bora (2021) . FORAGING BEHAVIOUR OF SOME SYRPHID FLIES ON MANGO, Indian Journal of Entomology , 7(2), 80-84 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-8172.2021.00144.9
Liza Shyam; M K Deka (2021) . DIVERSITY OF INSECT FORAGERS ON INDIAN JUJUBE ZIZIPHUS MAURITIANA, Indian Journal of Entomology Online published Ref. No. e20307 DoI.: 10.5958/0974-8172.2021.00139., 3(3), 22-25 , DOI : DoI.: 10.5958/0974-8172.2021.00139.5
M Sonowal Bora; M K Deka; S S Bora (2020) . Foraging behaviour of Eristalinus and Syrphini on rapeseed (Brassica campestris L.), Journal of Experimental Zoology in India India, 21(1), 295-297 , 21(1), 295-297
Denisha Rajkhowa; Mukul Kumar Deka; Basanta Bora; Anjumoni Devi; Ataur Rahman (2020) . Comparative analysis of intraspecific variability in yellow banded wasp, Vespa cincta F. (Vespidae: Hymenoptera) using molecular and morphometric techniques, International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 41(31), 1567-1577 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.5852/ejt.2016.237
Lal rammawia; D P Khanikor; A Th Singha; M K Deka; S N Phukan (2018) . Effect of different concentrations of soda, pre-soaking media and cooking methods on cooking and reeling parameters of muga cocoons in autumn crop, ournal of Experimental Zoology, 21(1), 295-297 , DOI : 20183127233
R Thangjam; ; H R Ramya; M K Deka; R K Borah; H R Singh (2018) . Pollinator diversity and foraging behaviour of honey bee, Apiscerana indica on Niger. Indian J. Entomol. 80(3): 867-869., Indian Journal of Entomology , 80(3), 867-869 , DOI : DoI.: 10.5958/0974-8172.2021.00139.5
Kapil Kumar Bhuyan; Gautam Kumar Saikia; M K Deka; Bithika Phukan; Subhash Chandra Barua (2017) . Effect of certain indigenous extracts against tea mosquito bug, Helopeltis theivora (Waterhouse) (Hemiptera: Miridae) in tea, International Journal of Chemical Studies, 5(3), 158-162 , DOI : https://dx.doi.org/10.22271/chemi
Ritu Ranjan Tye; M K Deka; Ataur Rahman; Manha Bathari (2017) . Effect of electromagnetic radiation of cell phone tower on foraging behaviour of Asiatic honey bee, Apis cerana F, (Hymenoptera: Apidae), Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 5(3), 1527-1529 , DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.22271/j.ento
Kapil Kumar Bhuyan; Gautam Kumar Saikia; M K Deka; Bithika Phukan; Subhash Chandra Barua (2017) . Traditional tea pest management practices adopted by small tea growers of Assam, Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 5(2), 731-735 , DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.22271/j.ento
Kapil Kumar Bhuyan; Gautam Kumar Saikia; M K Deka; Bithika Phukan7; Subhash Chandra Barua (2017) . Evaluation of indigenous biopesticides against Red Spider Mite,Oligonychus coffeae (Nietner) in tea, Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 5(2), 731-735 , DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.22271/j.ento
Denisha Rajkhowa; M K Deka (2017) . Effect of honeybee (Apis cerana) pollination on pod set and yield of Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan), Annals of Plant Protection Sciences, 24(2), 312-314 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-0163.2017
M K Deka; Denisha Rajkhowa; Rokozeno -; Simanta Kalita (2017) . Growth regulatory effects of Pongamia pinnata and Lantana camara extracts on Tea mosquito bug, Helopeltis theivora Waterhouse., Annals of Plant Protection Sciences, 24(2), 213-216 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-0163.2017
S Bhagawati; A Rahman; M K Deka (2016) . Diversity of insect foragers with reference to foraging behaviour of Asian honey bee, Apis cerana F. on sesamum, Sesamum indicum L.., Journal of Entomological Research, 40(3), 213-216 , DOI : 00
Rojit Thangjam; Mukul Kumar Deka; Ratull Kumar Borah; H R Singh; Priyakshi Buragohain (2016) . Diversity of insect pollinators and foraging behaviour of honeybee, Apis dorsata on rapeseed crop., Annals Plant Protection Science, 24(1), 83-85 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-0163.2017
Mukul Kumar Deka (2016) . Antifeedant and repellent properties of chaste trees, Vitex negundo and Goat weed, Ageratum conyzoids against Tea mosquito bug, Helopeltis theivora Waterhouse. , Annals Plant. Protection Science, 24(1), 53-56 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-0163.2017
I. P. Adams; S. Rai; Mukul Kumar Deka; V. Harju; T. Hodges; G. Hayward; A. Skelton; A. Fox; N. Boonham (2014) . Genome sequence of vanilla distortion mosaic virus infecting Coriandrum sativum, Archives of Virology, 159(10), 54-57 , DOI : 1432-8798
Gautam Kumar Saikia; A. C. Borbora; Mukul Kumar Deka (2014) . Pest, disease and weed incidence and crop yield as influenced by organic culture in tea (Camellia sinensis(L.) O. Kuntze) , Agricultural Science Digest, 34(2), 119-122 , DOI : 10.18805/ag.D-4773
I. P. Adams; V. A. Harju; T. Hodges; U. Hany; A. Skelton; S. Rai; Mukul Kumar Deka; J. Smith; A. Fox; B. Uzayisenga; C. Ngaboyisonga; B. Uwumukiza; A. Rutherford (2014) . First report of maize lethal necrosis disease in Rwanda. 29, 22. , New Disease Reports, 29(22), 1-5 , DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.5197/j.2044-0588.2014.029.022
M K Deka (2014) . Insect forager complex on cucumber,Cucumis sativus, Insect Environment, 19(4), 243-244
Denisha Rajkhowa; Mukul Kumar Deka (2013) . Insect foragers and foraging behaviour of honeybee, Apis cerana on Pigeon pea , Indian Journal of Entomology, 75(3), 232-235 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-8172.2015
M K Deka; P Dutta; G Saikia; P Rajkumari; A Mazumdar (2013) . Insecticidal Properties of different plant extracts against tea mosquito bug, Helopeltis theivora (Hemiptera: Miridae), Pestology, 3(6), 15-18 , DOI : 00
B Bhagawati; M K Deka (2013) . Evaluation of management strategies against leaf and fruit scarring beetle (Nodostema subcostatum ) of banana. Annals of Plant Prot. Soc. 21(1): 33-36., Annals of Plant Protection Sciences, 21(1), 33-36 , DOI : 00
Mukul Kumar Deka; G K Saikia (2012) . Antifeedant and Growth Regulatory Effects of Clerodendron Inerme (Linn.) Gaertn. and Lantana Camara L. Extracts on Tea Mosquito Bug, Helopeltis Theivora Waterhouse (Hemiptera: Miridae), Pesticide Research Journal, 23(1), 32-35 , DOI : 10.18805/ag.D-4773
Mukul Kumar Deka; Denisha Rajkhowa; Liza Borah (2012) . Effects of Pongamia pinnata and Adhatoda vasica extracts on tea mosquito bug, Helopeltis theivora waterhouse (hemiptera: miridae), Indian Journal of Entomology, 74(4), 366-368 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-0163.2017
M K Deka; B Bhagawati (2010) . Effects of indigenous solvent plant extracts on fecundity and viability of mosquito bug, Helopeltis theivora, Waterhouse (Hemiptera : Miridae), Pestology, 34(6), 28-30 , DOI : 00
M K Deka; P K Das; A Mazumdar (2010) . Seasonal incidence and management of wax moth (Galleria mellonella) in Assam. Pestology. 34(12): 36-38., Pestology, 34(12), 36-38 , DOI : 00
M K Deka (2010) . Growth regulatory effects of Azadirachta indica and Melia azedarach extracts on tea mosquito bug, Helopeltis theivora, Waterhouse (Hemiptera: Miridae), Geobios, 37(2), 133-136 , DOI : 00
B Bhagawati; M K Deka; P Patgiri (2009) . Bioefficacy of botanicals against Banana pseudostem borer, Odiporus longicollis (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), Annals of Plant Protection Sciences, 17(2), 366-369 , DOI : 00
B Gogoi; A Rahman; S Rahman; Mukul Kumar Deka (2007) . Foraging behaviour and effect of Apis cerana pollination on fruit set and yield of Assam lemon (Citrus lemon), Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 77(2), 120-122 , DOI : 1771510
Mukul Kumar Deka; Mantu Bhuyan; L. K Hazarika (2006) . Traditional pest management practices of Assam, Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, 5(1), 75-78 , DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.22271/j.ento
Mukul Kumar Deka; Karan Singh; R Handique (2000) . Field efficacy of different plant extracts in controlling tea mosquito bug, Helopeltis theivora Waterh., Journal of Applied Zoology Research, 11(1), 25-28 , DOI : 0970-9304
M K Deka; M K Gupta; S N Singh (1999) . Effect of different dust formulation of insecticides on the incidence of sugarcane insect pests, Indian sugar, 20(2), 357-361 , DOI : 00
M K Deka; M K Gupta; S N Singh (1999) . Sugarcane top and Plassey borer incidence in setts soaked in different insecticides, Indian sugar, 19(1), 973-976 , DOI : 00
M K Deka; Karan Singh; R Handique (1998) . Antifeedant and repellent properties of Clerodendron inerme and Polygonum orientale against tea mosquito bug, Helopeltis theivora Waterhouse, Two and a Bud, 45(2), 8-10 , DOI : 00
M K Deka; Karan Singh; R Handique (1998) . Antifeedant and repellent effects of Pongam (Pongamia pinnata) and Wild Sage (Lantana camara) on tea mosquito bug, Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 68(5), 274-276
M K Deka; Karan Singh (1998) . Bio-efficacy of aqueous plant extracts on fecundity and viability of eggs of tea mosquito bug, Crop Research, 16(2), 260-264 , DOI : 00
M K Deka; Karan Singh; R Handique; L K Hazarika (1998) . Effect of aqueous plant extracts on longevity and fecundity of tea mosquito bug, Crop Research, 16(1), 102-105 , DOI : 00
M K Deka; Karan Singh; R Handique (1998) . Effect of solvent extracts of indigenous plant on longevity and fecundity of tea mosquito bug. J. Appl. Zool. Res. 9(1&2): 26-27., Journal of Applied Zoology Research, 9(1), 26-27 , DOI : 00
M K Deka; Karan singh; R Handique (1998) . Effect of indigenous plant extracts on fecundity and viability of eggs of tea mosquito bug, Geobios, 25(1), 160-165 , DOI : 00
Mukul Kumar Deka; Karan Singh; R Handique (1998) . EFFECTS OF INDIGENOUS PLANT EXTRACTS ON FECUNDITY AND VIABILITY OF EGGS OFTEA MOSQUITO BUG, Geobios, 25(2), 160-165 , DOI : 1432-8798
M K Deka; L K Hazarika (1998) . Effect of diflubenzuron on daily rate, effective age and effective period of egg laying of rice hispa, Journal of Applied Zoology Research, 10(1), 12-14 , DOI : 00
M K Deka; Karan singh; R Handique (1998) . Antifeedant and oviposition deterrent effect of Melia azedarach L. and Adhatoda vasica L. against tea mosquito bug, Annals of Plant Protection Sciences, 7(1), 26-29 , DOI : 00
M K Deka; L K Hazarika (1997) . Indigenous plant solvent extracts: Fecundity and viability of eggs of tea mosquito bug, Pestology, 21(10), 5-8 , DOI : 00
M K Deka; L K Hazarika (1995) . Sexual receptibility of rice hispa, Dicladispa armigera (Oliv.) as affected by diflubenzuron. Plant Health. 1: 87-90., Plant health, 1(1), 87-90 , DOI : 00
M K Deka; L K Hazarika (1995) . Effect of diflubenzuron on sex ratio of rice hispa, Dicladispa armigera (Oliv.), Pestology, 20(1), 13-15 , DOI : 00
M K Deka; L K Hazarika (1995) . Effect of diflubenzuron on fecundity and viability of eggs of Dicladispa armigera (Oliv.), Journal of Agricultural Science Society, 8(1), 94-96 , DOI : 00
M K Deka; L K Hazarika (1995) . Effect of diflubenzuron on mating and egg laying behaviour of the rice hispa, Dicladispa armigera (Oliv.)., Pest Management and Economic Zoology, 3(1), 33-36 , DOI : 00
M K Deka; L K Hazarika (1995) . Effect of diflubenzuron on life cycle variables and body weights of rice hispa, Dicladispa armigera (Oliv.)., Journal of Applied Zoology Research, 7(1), 35-37 , DOI : 00
M K Deka; L K Hazarika (1995) . Diflubenzuron as a modifier of mating behaviour in rice hispa, Dicladispa armigera (Oliv.)., Crop Research, 11(1), 31-33 , DOI : 00
M K Deka; L K Hazarika (1995) . Aberrant Oviposition behaviour of rice of rice hispa, Dicladispa armigera (Oliv.) influenced by diflubenzuron. Crop. Res. 10(1): 74-79., Crop Research, 10(1), 74-79 , DOI : 00
Deka, M.K.; Ramesh, K. and V, R.(2023). Concepts and MCQ on Honey Bees and Other Beneficial Insects. Brillion Publishing, New Delhi, ISBN:978-93-93980-52-6
Deka, M.K.; Karthik, ; Ramesh, . and V, R.(2023). Concepts and MCQ on Honey Bees and Other Beneficial Insects. Brillion Publishing, New Delhi, ISBN:978-93-93980-52-6
Deka, M.K. and Das, P.P.G.(2023). Hand Book of Scientific Beekeeping. AICRP on Honey Bees and Pollinators, New Delhi
Deka, M.K.(2019). Maupalanar haatputhi. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Jorhat, ISBN:00
Rahman, A. and Deka, M.K.(2016). Training manual on apiculture. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam Agricultural University, ISBN:00
Rahman, A. and Deka, M.K.(2016). Bigyan Sanmata Maupalan. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, ISBN:00
Borkakoty, R.N.; Deka, M.K. and Das, P.(2023). Biochemistry and Application of Pheromone. in : Applied Entomology and Zoology, Volume 13, Chandel, B.S.; (Ed), Akinik Publication, New Delhi,169, C-11, Sector-3, Rohini, Delhi-110085, pp 1-33, ISBN:978-93-5570-956-1.
Deka, M.K.; Karthik, and Ramesh, .(2023). Introduction of Apis mellifera in North-Eastern States of India and its scope in Entrepreneurship Development. in : A guide to Bee -Keeping and honey processing for small scale Honeypreneurs, Akoijam, R.; Ningombam, A. (Eds), ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, ,Umroi Road, Umiam, Meghalaya, pp 29-37, ISBN:978-93-95581-69-1(India).
Deka, M.K. and Ramesh, K.(2021). Integrated pest management in organic farming. in : Seuj sopan, Hazarika, S. (Ed), Manager , Assam Tea Corporation Ltd, Amluckie T.E.,Manager , Assam Tea Corporation Ltd, Amluckie T.E., Marini, pp 75-84, ISBN:00.
Deka, M.K.(2016). Biopesticide: An ecofriendly approach for pest control. in : Bio-botanical sustainable approach for the agricultural pest management in North East India, Bhuyan, M.; (Ed), CSIR –NEIST, Jorha,CSIR –NEIST, Jorha, pp 54-64, ISBN:00.
Kalita, H. and Deka, M.K.(2020). Role of apiculture in sustainable Agriculture . in : Subsidiary enterprises to empower women and rural youth, Toppo, S. and Borah, T.R. Haque, N.; Mitra, A.; (Eds), Printers and Publishers, New Delhi,New Delhi, pp 543-554, ISBN:9788170196716.
Deka, M.K. and Ramesh, K.(2020). Biointensive pest management in organic farming. in : Compendium of Lectures ICAR sponsored 21 days training on organic agriculture and soil health, Nath, D.J. and Barua, R. (Eds), Dr. D Bhattacharya,Assam Agricultural University, pp 162-168.
Ao, R.(2021). MANAGEMENTOFGREATERWAXMOTH, Galleriamellonella (LEPIDOPTERA: PYRALIDAE) AND CHARACTERIZATIONOFITSGUT BACTERIA.Ph.D thesis submitted to Entomology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
Bora, M.S.(2019). Study the diversity and foraging behaviour of syrphid flies on Brassica compestris L. and Mangifera indica L. .Ph.D thesis submitted to Entomology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
Taye, R.R.(2014). Effect radiation of cell phone tower on growth and development of honeybee, Apis cerana F. (Hymenoptra: Apidae).M.Sc(Agri.) thesis submitted to Entomology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
Rajkhowa, D.(2012). EFFECT OF HONEYBEE (Apis cerana) POLLINATION ON PIGEON PEA (Cajanus cajan).M.Sc(Agri.) thesis submitted to Entomology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
Islam, N.(2009). ROLE OF Apis cerana (Hymenoptera, Apidae) ON FRUITSET AND YIELD OF CUCUMBER .M.Sc(Agri.) thesis submitted to Entomology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
Deka, M.K.(1993). Effect of diflubenzuron on mating and oviposition behaviour of rice hispa, Dicladispa armigera.M.Sc(Agri.) thesis submitted to Entomology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
Ao, R. and Deka, M.K.(2020). Insect as food with respect to Northeast India: A review International Conference on Advances and Innovations in Agriculture & Allied Sciences (AIAAS-2020) New Delhi ,Society for Agriculture and Allied Research,New Delhi, Issue , 31 - 33.
Shyam, L. and Deka, M.K.(2018). Insect pollinator complex on Ber (Ziziphus mauritiana) INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CLIMATE CHANGE, BIODIVERSITY AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE (ICCBSA-2018) AAU, Jorhat ,Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat,AAU,Jorhat, 0 - 0.
Deka, M.K. and Rajkhowa, D.(2018). Effect of UV radiation and lethal dose of insecticide on growth and development of honeybee (Apis cerana) queen INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CLIMATE CHANGE, BIODIVERSITY AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE (ICCBSA-2018) AAU, Jorhat ,Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat,AAU,Jorhat, Vol. 1(1), 0 - 0.
Deka, M.K.(2016). Biopesticide: An ecofriendly approach for pest control. Bio-botanical sustainable approach for the agricultural pest management in North East India AAU, Jorhat ,North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat,NEIST, Jorhat, 54 - 64.
Deka, M.K.(2016). Biopesticides and their role in tea pest management. National Workshop on Problems and prospects of tea plantation and management in north east India Jorhat Central College ,Jorhat Central College,Jorhat, 34 - 35.
Deka, M.K.()Maupalanat dekha diya samasyasamuh (Problems faced in beekeeping) The Dainik Janambhumi.31(22),5, Ranjan Kr. Saikia, The Dainik Janambhumi, Jorhat
Deka, M.K.()Sasya utpadanat maumakhir bhumika (Role of honeybees in crop production) The Dainik Janambhumi.29(22),5, Ranjan Kr. Saikia, The Dainik Janambhumi, Jorhat
Deka, M.K. and Dutta, B.C.()Kuhiyarar kitar samanwita niyatran(Integrated management of sugarcane insect pests),The Dainik Janambhumi.37(10),5, Ranjan Kr. Saikia, The Dainik Janambhumi, Jorhat
Deka, M.K.()Sitkalin sakpachalir khetit samanwita kit niyatran(Insect pest management in winter vegetables) ,a popular article published in Assamese, Asamiya Khabar, .29(10),7, Pratidin Gosthi, Guwahati
Deka, M.K.()Maubahar basantakalin parichalana(Spring season management of honeybee colonies) The Dainik Janambhumi.16(31),5, Ranjan Kr. Saikia, The Dainik Janambhumi, Jorhat
Rajkhowa, D. and Deka, M.K.()Mau makhir anyatam satru kado aru yar niyantran( Vespa the major enemies of honeybees and their management)The Dainik Janambhumi.16(22),5, Ranjan Kr. Saikia, The Dainik Janambhumi, Jorhat
Rajkhowa, D. and Deka, M.K.()Maubahar Basantakalin parichalana( Spring management of Honeybees)The Dainik Janambhumi.37(3),5, Ranjan Kr. Saikia, The Dainik Janambhumi, Jorhat
Deka, M. and Rajkhowa, D.(2018). Vigyan sanmat basanta kalen porichalanare mou bahor pora adhik uparjan. Assam Agricultural University, Directorate of Research(Agri.)
Deka, M.K. and Rajkhowa, D.(2018). Management of honeybee during rainy season. Assam Agricultural University, Directorate of Research(Agri.)
Deka, M.K. and Rajkhowa, D.(2018). Mau makhir basanta kalin porichalana. Assam Agricultural University, Directorate of Research(Agri.)
Deka, M.K. and Rajkhowa, D.(2018). Thaisac brood disease of honeybees. Assam Agricultural University, Directorate of Research(Agri.), Jorhat
Deka, M.K.(2018). Nosema disease of honeybees. Assam Agricultural University, Directorate of Research(Agri.), Jorhat
Deka, M.K. and Rajkhowa, D.(2017). Great enemy of honeybees-wax moth (Galleria mellonella) . Assam Agricultural University, Directorate of Research
Deka, M.K. and Rajkhowa, D.(2017). Mom patanga-mou bahor pradhan satru (Great enemy of bee hive- wax moth). Assam Agricultural University, Directorate of Research(Agri.)
Deka, M.K. and Rajkhowa, D.(2017). Great enemy of honeybees-the wasp (Vespa species) . Assam Agricultural University, Directorate of Research(Agri.)
Deka, M.K. and Rajkhowa, D.(2017). Kadu- mou bahor anyatam satru . Assam Agricultural University, Directorate of Research(Agri.)
Deka, M.K. and Rajkhowa, D.(2017). Spring managementn of honey bees. Assam Agricultural University, Directorate of Research(Agri.)
Deka, M.K. and Rajkhowa, D.(2017). Mau makhir barsa kalin porichalana. Assam Agricultural University, Directorate of Research(Agri.)
Deka, M.K. and Rajkhowa, D.(2017). Mau makhir nosema bemar. Assam Agricultural University, Directorate of Research(Agri.), Jorhat
Deka, M.K. and Rajkhowa, D.(2017). Mau makhir thaisac brood bemar. Assam Agricultural University, Directorate of Research(Agri.), Jorhat
Achievements
  • Awarded National Tea Research Foundation (NTRF) Fellowship for conducting Ph.D programme. Recepient of DBT Overseas fellowship for pursuing Post Doctoral research on microarray and molecular detection of honey bee diseases and Next generation sequencing at FERA, York, United Kingdom during 2013
  • Have contributed for the development of insect pest resistance varieties of sugarcane viz. Dhansiri, Nambor, Kapilipar and Dayang at Sugarcane Research station, AAU, Buralikson, Golaghat during 1996-2004
  • Standardized the requirement of honey bee colonies for effective pollination , fruit set and yield of Assam Lemon, guava, cucumber, coriander, pigeon pea, ber, mango and mustard during 2004-2021. standardization done on nesting material, viz. bamboo top for rearing of Xylocopa fenestrata. Contributed for the standardization of hive design of both bamboo and wooden materials for rearing stingless bees in Assam.
  • Recipient of Dr. Rajendra Prasad Excellence award, 2020 in 11th International Conference on Agriculture, Horticulture and Plant Sciences, New Delhi awarded by the Society of Tropical Agriculture, New Delhi for the significant contribution in the Agricultural Research, teaching and extension.
  • Have been acting as External expert for selection of professors of Nagaland University since 2016. Also appointed as member of Board of Post Graduate Studies(BPGS) for evaluating Ph. D Research Programme of Nagaland University since 2019 by the Vice Chancellor of Nagaland University.
  • Have been acting as subject Expert of Entomology for the selection of Scientist under ICAR complex for NE region ,Borapani since 2016.Also acting since 2004 as paper setter of UG and PG of Entomological courses of Nagaland University, CAU, Imphal, College of Horticulture and Forestry, Pasighat.
  • Handled 3 adhoc projects as PI and 3 as Co PI, Have been acting as resource person for imparting training on apiculture organized by CAU, Imphal, CAU, Raipur, DEE, AAU, Jorhat, BNCA, AAU, Sonitpur, various colleges of Assam, NGOs, Self help groups since 1996 .
  • Acted as Co-Principal Investigator since 01.01.2004 to 31.3.21 and have been acting as Principal Investigator of All India Coordinated Research Projects on Honey bees and other pollinators since 01.01.04 to till date
  • Designed courses on apiculture for Experiential Learning Programme of under graduate students during 2016. Also designed certificate course on apiculture for students and unemployed youth for the University during 2015.
  • Contributed for writing different Under graduate and Post graduate manual of different courses viz., Ento 213. Ento 312, PP(Ent0) 222, Ento 510, RAWEP manual etc .
  • Published 65 numbers of Research papers in both National and International Research Journal, 50 numbers of Abstracts in different souvenirs of seminar, conference etc., Published 15 numbers of research bulletin on apiculture, 60 popular articles and delivered 65 radio talk, 9 TV programme etc.
  • Contributed in the reporting and identification of six stingless bee species viz. Tetragonula iridipennis, T. caniforns, T. atripes, T. ventralis, T, laeviceps and T. ruficornis, available throughout India by involving as Co-PI of a DBT Project on Morphometry and Phylogeogrphy of Honey Bees and Stingless Bees in India Funded by DBT, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt o India during 2008-2012
  • Have been acting as Paper Setter, Paper examiner of different courses of entomology of Under Graduate and Post Graduate students of SASRD, Nagaland University, Central Agricultural University, Imphal and College of Horticulture and Forestry, CAU, Arunachal Pradesh wef 2011 to till date .
  • Have been acting as External examiner of comprehensive exam. Thesis viva etc. Also involved in evaluating thesis of both M.Sc and Ph. D students of Nagaland and Central Agricultural University, Imphal. *Appointed as Reviewer of Research Papers of different National and International journals for evaluating research papers online by different scientific bodies of India and abroad.
  • Conferred the Best Research Centre award to our project , All India Coordinated Research Project on Honey bees and pollinators, AAU, Jorhat for two consecutive years i.e 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 by the ICAR, New Delhi in the annual group meeting of AICRP on Honeybees and Pollinators at Dr. Y.S. Parmer University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan, HP during 2016.
  • Involved in teaching of under graduates and post graduates students w.e.f. 2004, January in the courses viz., Introductory entomology (Ento113), Economic Entomology (Ento. 213), Crop pest and their management (Ento223), Insect Ecology and Taxonomy (Ento313), Insect morphology ( Ento 501), Apiculture (Ento 510), and Insect resistance in crop plants (Ento 514), Integrated Pest management (Ento-506), Insect behaviour (Ento 605), Immature stages of insects (Ento 602) etc.
  • Have been involved in organizing Training for Agri Hort. Officers of NE region (Assam, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya) on Apiculture , sponsored by National Bee Board, SIRD, Assam, APEDA, ICAR, Govt. of India, New Delhi, and have been acting as Co-course Director, Course Director and Resource person in these training since 2008.
  • Have written and published a book on concepts and MCQ on Honey Bees and other Beneficial Insects which is authored by M.K. Deka, Karthik, R. and Rakesh V and Published by Brillion Publishing, New Delhi, It has been compiled keeping in view the requirements and interest of the students, teachers, researchers and all other reader as a whole.
Membership
  • Entomological Society of India, New Delhi
    Annual Member
    2021
  • Applied Zoologist Research Association, Cuttack
    Life Member
  • Society of Plant Protection Sciences, IARI, New Delhi
    Life Member
  • Assam Beekeepers Association, Assam, Jorhat
    Annual Member
    2005
Projects
  • NBB, N=ew Delhi sponsored project on "Development of Quality nucleus stock production unit of honey bee colonies at AAU, Jorhat", project cost Rs.21.74 Lakh implemented in 2022.
  • National Bee Board sponsored project on "Development of quality nucleus stock production unit of honey bees (Apis cerana) colonies at Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat", project cost Rs.21.74 Lakh implemented in 2022.
  • ICAR sponsored project on "AICRP on Honey bees and Pollinators", project cost Rs.662000 Lakh implemented in 1983.
  • DBT,GOI sponsored project on "DBT Project on morphometry and phylogeny of stingless bee in India and North Eastern region", project cost Rs.45.00 Lakh implemented in 2013.
  • BARC, Mumbai sponsored project on "Development of Gama Ray induced mutant strain of honeybee resistant to insecticides", project cost Rs.22.87 Lakh implemented in 2017.
  • Bhaba Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai sponsored project on "Development of Gamma ray induced mutant strain of honeybees resistant to insecticides, Project funded by Bhaba Atomic Research Centre, BRNS, Mumbai with effect from 2017-2020.", project cost Rs.23.67 Lakh implemented in 2017.
  • AAU, Jorhat sponsored project on "Digital database of pests and diseases of Assam", project cost Rs.2.0 Lakh implemented in 2011.