AAU

Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications

B. Sc ( AGRICULTURE )

1987

Assam Agricultural University with Entomology as Elective subject

M. Sc ( Agri) in Entomology

1989

Assam Agricultural University

Specialization: Toxicology as research specialization

Ph . D in Agricultural Entomology

1996

Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tn, India

Specialization: Biological Insect Pest Management

Other Qualifications

2007

Wageningen International, the Netherlands & ASSAM AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY

Specialization: agro bio diversity conservation - Tailor made training

Employment History

CHIEF SCIENTIST (I/C)

11-07-2022 – Till date

ASSAM AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY (AAU) - Zonal Research Station ( ZRS), North Lakhimpur

NORTH LAKHIMPUR, Assam

Jr. Scientist (Entomology)

10-01-1990 – 24-05-1996

ASSAM AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY (AAU) - BN College of Agriculture

Biswanath Chariali, Assam

Jr. Scientist ( Entomology)

25-05-1996 – 16-03-1999

ASSAM AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY (AAU)- RARS, North Lakhimpur

North Lakhimpur, Assam

Sr. Scientist ( Entomology)

17-03-1999 – 30-06-2008

ASSAM AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY (AAU) -RARS, North Lakhimpur

North Lakhimpur, Assam

Principal Scientist ( Entomology)

01-07-2008 – 09-07-2017

ASSAM AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY (AAU) - RARS, North Lakhimpur -

North Lakhimpur, Assam

CHIEF SCIENTIST

10-07-2017 – 10-07-2022

AAU- ZRS , North Lakhimpur

North Lakhimpur, Assam

Research & Scholarship

Scholarly Publications 78 Total Records

Tanbir Hazarika; Prabal Saikia (2026). Impact of the invasion of the Rhesus Monkey in Muga cultivation area : a case study in the Dhakuaskhana sub-division of Lakhimpur district of Assam, International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 16(2), 297–0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i25282

Bikram Borkotoki; PRABAL SAIKIA (2025). EFFECT OF SOIL TEST CROP RESPONSE FERTILIZER PRESCRIPTIONS COMBINED WITH INTEGRATED PLANT NUTRIENT SUPPLY ON PERFORMANCE OF NORMAL AND LATE SOWN TORIA, Journal of Soils and Crops, 29(2), 391–395

C S Bora; R K Bora; Prabal Saikia (2025). Depredatory Birds and their Damage Assessment in Rice Ecosystem, India, Ecology Environment and Conservation, 31(4), 213–217 DOI: DOI: 10.53550/EEC.2025.v31i04s.031

Bikram Borkotoky; Bibha Ozah; Prabal Saikia (2025). Need-Based Nitrogen Fertilizer Management using Leaf Colour Chart in Rainfed Winter Rice to Improve Nitrogen Use Efficiency and Yield, Indian Journal of Dryland Agricultural Research and Development , 0(0), 12–18 DOI: DOI: 10.5958/2231-6701.2025.00003.0

Bikram Borkotoky; D Bhattacharyya; K k Sharma; Prabal Saikia; P Goswami; B Bora (2024). Soil Nutrient mapping of the Lakhimpur district of Assam using geospatial technology, Annals of Plant and Soil Research , 26(1), 1–13 DOI: http://doi.org/10.47815/apsr.2024.10326

Bikram Borkotoky; Banashree Sarma; Kishore Kumar Sarma; Prabal Saikia; Arup k Sarma; Ranjita Bejbaruah; Nandita Baruah; Lakshi Nath; Namita Dutta (2021). Modified Homestead Method of Azolla Cultivation: A Novel Low - cost Farming Method, Journal of Soils and Crops, 34(2), 197–203

Nripen Kumar Gogoi; PRABAL SAIKIA (2020). Screening of red kernelled Deep Water Rice germplasm of Assam , India for diseadse and pest resistance, International journal of current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 9(11), 487–496

Dhiren Chowdhury; PRABAL SAIKIA (2019). Bao Dhan of Assam : organically grown indigenous rice slated to increase farmer's income, CURRENT SCIENCE, 116(5), 706–708

Prabal Saikia (2019). Implementation of Tribal Sub Plan activities in Assam, RODENT Newsletter, 43(4), 13–14

Saikia, P. (2022). Samaj Sahitya Bigyan. North Lakhimpur College( Autonomous) Publications, Khelmati, Notrth Lakhimpur 787 031, ISBN: 978-81-956154-4-5

Saikia, P. (2022). ENTOMOLOGY : AN INTRODUCTION. North Lakhimpur College( Autonomous) Publications, Khelmati, North Lakhimpur - 787 031, Assam, ISBN: 978-81-956154-5-2

SAIKIA, P. (2020). Aamar Parivesh. NATURE'S BECKON, Dhubri, Assam

SAIKIA, P. (2019). Aamar Gaonphura Coraibur. NATURE'S BECKON, Dhubri, Assam, ISBN: 978-81-936466-8-7

Saikia, P. (2006). Patangar Bisitra Prithivi ( Assamese). Lakhimpur Science Society , Khelmati, North Lakhimpur - 787 031, Assam

Hazarika, T. and Saikia, P. (2025). Population Distribution of Rhesus Macaque and its Impact on Agricultural Crops in Lakhimpur District of Assam Chapter -10, in: Borgohain, D. (Ed.), Insights to Biological Sciences, MAHAVEER PUBLICATIONS, Dibrugargh Assam, Dibrugargh Assam, pp 123–129.

Das, Y.; Saikia, P. and Sharma, K.K. (2025). Plant Genetic Resources : A Need for Sustainable Food Security, in: Borgohain, D.; (Ed.), Insights to Biological Sciences, MAHAVEER PUBLICATIONS, Dibrugargh Assam, Dibrugargh Assam, pp 36–48.

Ozah, B. and Saikia, P. (2025). Effect of split application of vermicomposting on productivity of winter paddy in Assam , in: CRIDA, I. (Ed.), In Compendium of Extended Summaries CRIDA Int conference of ISDA on Rain fed Agriculture during 29-31 January, 2025 at ICAR-CRIDA, Hyderabad, ICAR-CRIDA, Hyderabad, ICAR-CRIDA, Hyderabad, pp 342–342.

Saikia, P.; Sarma, P.K.; Barua, N.; Borah, R.; Somnowal, A.; Kalita, R.; Neog, P. and Gogoi, N. (2022). Adaptation Strategies for Climate Variability in the High Rainfall Zone of India, in: Epule, T.E.; Epule, D.; (Eds.), Climate change-Recent Observations, Intechopen, DOI: HTTP://dx.doiorg/10.5772/intechopen.107045, pp 1–24, ISBN: DO.

Saikia, P. (2023). Diverse Birds of North East India, in: Das, R.; Patgiri, P.; Deka, B.; Sarmah, A.K.; (Eds.), Sustainable Use of Bioresources in North East India, College of Agriculture, Jorhat, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, pp 193–202, ISBN: 978-81-963002-3-4.

SAIKIA, P. (2014). Impact of Mobile towers on birds and bees, in: Debnath, D.; Borthakur, N.; (Eds.), Proc. on impact of cell phone radiations on environment , Dhing college, , Nowgaon, Assam, pp 87–91, ISBN: 9788192543383.

SAIKIA, P. (2014). Agricultural Ornithology : An Assam perspective , in: Borah, R.; Phukon, J.; (Eds.), SCIENCE GALAXY, Dibru College, Dibrugarh, Assam, pp 89–97, ISBN: 978-93-82283-67-6.

SAIKIA, P. (2013). Indigenous technical knowledge in agriculture and intellectual property rights, in: Barua, P.K.; (Ed.), Proc. on protection of plant varieties and farmers rights, AAU, Jorhat, Assam, pp 97–102.

SAIKIA, P. (2013). Avifaunal diversity in agricultural ecosystem in Assam, in: R, J.; (Ed.), Ecosystem Services and Functions of Birds, SACON, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, pp 93–95, ISBN: 81-902136-0-4.

SAIKIA, P. (2009). Community Biodiversity Management : Public Awareness Approaches in managing Homestead Diversity in Assam, in: Borgohain, R.; Pathak, P.K.; (Eds.), Promoting Conservation and sustainable use of agro biodiversity in NE India, AAU, Jorhat, Assam, pp 143–147.

Bhagawati, G. (2026). Habitat analysis and management of Rhesus monkey and wild pig in agro ecosystem of Assam. Ph. D thesis submitted to ENTOMOLOGY, ASSAM AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY, Jorhat, assam

Phukon, B. (2025). Distribution and ecology of major owl species in agro ecosystem of Assam. Ph. D thesis submitted to ENTOMOLOGY, ASSAM AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY, Jorhat, assam

Chakraborty, D. (2022). Diversity, habitat of major monkey species and their crop loss assessment in Agro ecosystem. Ph. D thesis submitted to ENTOMOLOGY Co Major Adviser, Assam Agricultural University, JORHAT , ASSAM

Bora, K.J. (2022). Avian diversity in Muga ecosystem. M.Sc (Agri) thesis submitted to ENTOMOLOGY Co Major Adviser, Assam Agricultural University, JORHAT , ASSAM

Bora, C.S. (2021). Avifaunal Diversity in Rice Agroecosystem . M.Sc (Agri) thesis submitted to ENTOMOLOGY Co Major Adviser, Assam Agricultural University, JORHAT , ASSAM

Phukon, B. and Saikia, P. (2025). Population study of birds in different stages of rice agro-ecosystem, Entomology Students Conclave 2025,Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat,Assam, ASssam Agricultural University, JORHAT , Entomological Society of India and Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat , Assam

Bora, P.; Phukon, B. and Saikia, P. (2025). Monitoring of Fruit fly in cucurbits by using different types of traps, Conference: National Conference on Bioresource, Management and Sustainability NCBRMS-2025 ,22 and 23 April, 2025 , B. Borooah College ( Autonomous) , Guwahati, Assam, India , B. Borooah College ( Autonomous) , Guwahati, Assam,, Guwahati, Assam

Dutta, A.; Phukon, B. and Saikia, P. (2025). Monitoring of insect pest population through light trap in rice eco-system, National Conference on Bioresource, Management and Sustainability NCBRMS-2025 ,22 and 23 April, 2025, B. Borooah College ( Autonomous) , Guwahati, Assam, India , B. Borooah College ( Autonomous) , Guwahati, B. Borooah College ( Autonomous) , Guwahati

Khanikar, B.; Phukon, B. and Saikia, P. (2025). Evaluation of different sticky traps for surveillance of mustard aphid ( Lipaphis erysimi, National Conference on Bioresource, Management and Sustainability NCBRMS-2025 ,22 and 23 April, 2025, B. Borooah College ( Autonomous) , Guwahati, Assam, India , B. Borooah College ( Autonomous) , Guwahati, Assam, Guwahati, Assam

Bhuya, D.; Phukon, B. and Saikia, P. (2025). Diversity of Pest- Predator complex in different growth stages of Toria & Mustard field, National seminar on Bioresources conservation : challenges and opportunities on the dynamic climate changes in North East India, Majuli college, Assam , Majuli college, Majuli, Assam

Sonowal, A.; Ozah, B. and Saikia, P. (2025). Buckwheat : a climate resilient crop for rabi season in medium lowland September 2025 Conference:, 69 th Annual Technical session of Assam Science SocietyAt: Biswanath College , Biswanath Charali, Assam, India , Biswanath Chariali Assam , Assam Science Society, Biswanath charali Assam

Das, Y. and Saikia, P. (2025). Unravelling genetic diversity in climate resilient Baodhan ( Deepwater rice) of Assam through DUS morphological characterization, INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON Sustainable Innovations in AGRICULTURE , Veterinary and allied sciences b- 2025, At: UAS, Raichur, Karnataka , INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON Sustainable Innovations in AGRICULTURE , Veterinary and allied sciences , Raichur, Karnataka

Saikia, P.; Phukon, B. and Hazarika, T. (2025). Population Distribution of Rhesus macaque and its impact in Agricultural Crops in Lakhimpur district of Assam, National Seminar Biodiversity Conservation, Climate Resilience and Its Impact on Environment,, North Lakhimour University, Assam , North Lakhimpur University, NORTH LAKHIMPUR ASSAM

Begum, A.; Phukon, B. and Saikia, P. (2025). Efficacy of different plant products against rice weevil or Sitophilus oryzae, Entomology Students Conclave 2025,Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat,Assam, ASssam Agricultural University , Entomological Society of India and Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat , Assam

Ozah, B. (2025). Assessment of Soil fertility status in Char areas of Assam, , 1st STAR National Conference on "Current Trends in Agriculture Research and Extension Services: Shaping the Future of Sustainable Agriculture , at RARI, Durgapura, Jaipur , STAR SOCIETY Rajsthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan

Gogoi, N.K. and Saikia, P. (2025). Actinobacteria of semi and deep water rice ecosystems of Assam to manage rice sheath blight and bacterial leaf blight disease, , 1st STAR National Conference on "Current Trends in Agriculture Research and Extension Services: Shaping the Future of Sustainable Agriculture , at RARI, Durgapura, Jaipur , STAR SOCIETY Rajsthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan

Saikia, P. and Gogoi, N.K. (2025). Diversity and Distribution of Birds in Agricultural landscape of Assam, , 1st STAR National Conference on "Current Trends in Agriculture Research and Extension Services: Shaping the Future of Sustainable Agriculture , at RARI, Durgapura, Jaipur , STAR SOCIETY Rajsthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan, Vol. 0(0), 16 - .

Saikia, P. (2024). Avifaunal diversity in Aquaculture, . National seminar Socio-Economic Issues and Status of Fishermen of Subansiri river, Assam: Policy Drafting for Livelihood Enhancement ICSSR 2024, , Silapathar Science College, Assam , Silapathar Science College, Assam, Silapathar Science College, Assam

Saikia, P. (2023). Impact of improved production technology of mustard(Brassica juncea) in Dhemaji district of Assam through Frontline Demonstrations , ICBFSCC - 2023 , Assam Agricultural University , Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat , Assam, Vol. 1(1), 1 - 384.

Saikia, P. (2023). Agricultural Ornithological research at Assam Agricultural University, ICBFSCC - 2023 , Assam Agricultural University , Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat , Assam

Saikia, P. (2023). Bird diversity in Agricultural landscapes of Assam, International Conference on “Next-Gen Preparedness for Food Security and Environmental Sustainability”, ASssam Agricultural University , AAU-ARRI, Titabar, Jorhat , Assam, Vol. 1(1), 1 - 384.

Saikia, P. (2023). Traditional knowledge for Pest Management, National Conference on DHARA : Bharatiya Paramparik Krishi Mela , Tezpur University , Ministry of Education, GoI, Tezpur, Assam

SAIKIA, P. (2016). Winged Beauty of Assam, 79 th Annual Conference of Indian Society of Agricultural Economics, AAU, Jorhat , Dept of Agricultural Economics, Jorhat Assam, Vol. 0(0), 44 - 48.

Saikia, P. (). ROLE OF INSECTIVOROUS BIRDS IN IPM APPROACH, SOUVINIR , Centenary year of AAU- ARRI, Titabar, 1(1), 79-83, Centenary celebration committee, Titabar, Assam

SAIKIA, P. (). Mobile towers :towering problems, The Assam Tribune, 76(152), 6, The Assam Tribune Group, Guwahati

SAIKIA, P. (). A festival of feather : saving the sparrow, The Assam Tribune, 76(75), 6, The Assam Tribune Group, Guwahati

Thakur, S. and SAIKIA, P. (). Common birds can be an effective weapon in war on pests, The Assam Tribune, 75(39), 5, The Assam Tribune Group, Guwahati

Thakur, S. and SAIKIA, P. (). Low-cost nest boxes to help house sparrows, The Assam Tribune, 75(116), 5, The Assam Tribune Group, Guwahati

SAIKIA, P. (). Chirp of the sparrow, The Assam Tribune, 73(76), 20, The Assam Tribune Group, Guwahati

Mandal, T.; Saikia, P.; Chowdhury, D. and Gogoi, N.K. (2025). Deepwater rice (in Assamease). AAU- Zonal Research Station, North Lakhimpur, Assam, NORTH LAKHIMPUR

Das, Y.; Saikia, P. and Gogoi, N. (2025). HYV of DWR & Buckwheat . AAU- Zonal Research Station, North Lakhimpur, Assam, NORTH LAKHIMPUR

Das, Y.; Gogoi, N. and Saikia, P. (2025). Characteristics of niger crop and its scientific cultivation in Assam. AAU- Zonal Research Station, North Lakhimpur, Assam, NORTH LAKHIMPUR

Das, Y. and Saikia, P. (2025). Red Bao Rice of Assam. AAU- Zonal Research Station, North Lakhimpur, Assam, North Lakhimpur, Assam

Das, Y.; Saikia, P. and Ozah, B. (2024). An Introduction to Millets in Assam. AAU- Zonal Research Station, North Lakhimpur, Assam, North Lakhimpur, Assam

Gogoi, N.K. (2023). Use of Drone in Agriculture ( In Assamese). AAU- Zonal Research Station, North Lakhimpur, Assam, North Lakhimpur, Assam

Saikia, P. and Gogoi, N.K. (2023). Agri-solar: Ecofriendly Monkey Management strategy in Crop field. ICAR0AINP on Vertebrate Pest Management , AAU-ZRS, North Lakhimpur, , North Lakhimpur, Assam

Saikia, P. (2023). Biodiversity at AAU-Zonal Research Station , North Lakhimpur - GREEN AUIDIT. AAU- ZRS, North Lakhimpur, North Lakhimpur, Assam

Saikia, P. (2023). Scientific cultivation sesamum. AAU- ZRS, North Lakhimpur, North Lakhimpur, Assam

Saikia, P. (2023). use of mechanization in Boro paddy cultivation. AAU- ZRS, North Lakhimpur, North Lakhimpur, Assam

Saikia, P. and Gogoi, N. (2023). Natural Farming. AAU- ZRS, North Lakhimpur, North Lakhimpur, Assam

Das, Y.; Ozah, B. and Saikia, P. (2023). Scientific cultivation of Millets ( Assamese). AAU-ZRS, Nort Lakhimpur, North Lakhimpur, Assam

Gogoi, N.K.; Bora, L.C. and Saikia, P. (2022). Actinobacteria of Deep Water Riceecosystem : potential application as biocontrol agent. AAU-ZRS, Nort Lakhimpur, North Lakhimpur, Assam

Saikia, P. (2021). Management strategies of depredatory birds in crop field. AAU- RARS, North Lakhimpur, North Lakhimpur, Assam

SAIKIA, P. (2019). GPS -GIS based soil nutrient mapping of RARS, North Lakhimpur farm. AAU, RARS, NORTH LAKHIMPUR

Borkotoki, B. and SAIKIA, P. (2018). Provisioning of lielihood security in sand and silt deposited areas of Assam. AAU, RARS, NORTH LAKHIMPUR

SAIKIA, P. and Gogoi, N.K. (2018). Technologies, product and services of RARS, North Lakhimpur. AAU, RARS, NORTH LAKHIMPUR

SAIKIA, P. and Gogoi, N.K. (2018). Insect pest and diseases of Deep Water Rice. AAU, RARS, NORTH LAKHIMPUR

SAIKIA, P. (2018). Birds of economic importance in Agricultural landscape of Assam. ICAR - AINP on VPM, AAU Centre, RARS, North Lakhimpur

Saikia, P. (2015). Rose- ringed Parakeet : Damage and eco friendly management in agriculture. AAU- RARS, North Lakhimpur, North Lakhimpur

SAIKIA, P. (2015). Nest boxes for the Barn owl Tyto alba : a breeding success. ICAR - AINP on VPM, AAU Centre, RARS, NORTH LAKHIMPUR

SAIKIA, P. (2013). Some important predatory birds in agricultural landscape of Assam. ICAR - AINP on VPM, AAU Centre, RARS, NORTH LAKHIMPUR

SAIKIA, P. (2013). Key bird species affecting agricultural crops in Assam. AAU, RARS, NORTH LAKHIMPUR

Saikia, P. (2011). Sparrow Conservation : why and How. RARS, North Lakhimpur, North Lakhimpur, Assam

SAIKIA, P. and Baruah, M. (2007). Spider complex of Rice ecosystem in Assam. GBPIHD, MoEF, Almora and AAU, Jorhat, RARS, NORTH LAKHIMPUR

Field Demonostration of Mustard and Toria

Implemented in 2025

ICAR-NIPB , New Delhi Rs. 1294873 Lakh

NIPB NEH Funded Extension project

Implemented in 2025

ICAR DRMR-AAU Project Rs. 1.78 Lakh

Mega Project on Rapeseed-Mustard Value Chain Development through Promotion of Scientific Cultivation in Assam

Implemented in 2025

World Bank

APART

Implemented in 2018

IRRI - India Rs. 9.96 Lakh

AGGRI Alliance ( One IRRI Breeding Network- (TLaSF-R)

Implemented in 2021

Govt. of Assam Rs. 179 Lakh

GIS Mapping of Char areas of Assam using Geospatial Techniques for planning strategies of crop management and improving livelihood security

Implemented in 2021

AAU Rs. 23.0 Lakh

Development of Actinobacterial bioinoculants for organic deep water rice cultivation in Assam as Co PI

Implemented in 2022

DBT Rs. 84.83 Lakh

DBT funded project on “Genome wide association mapping for identification of novel genes/QTLs of Bao rice population of Assam for deep water tolerance and nutritional quality trait"

Implemented in 2021

AAU Rs. 500000 Lakh

Varietal Improvement Programme for Yield in Delayed Sowing and Planting Situation in Flood Affected Areas of Assam as Co - PI

Implemented in 2012

MoEF GOI Rs. 5.0 Lakh

Spider Diversity in rice agroecosystem in Assam

Implemented in 2005

ICAR Rs. 14781718 Lakh

AINP on Vertebrate Pest Management (Ornithology)

Implemented in 2009

Recognition & Accolades

Achievements & Honours 12 Honours

IDs :

Orchid Id: 0009-0001-2218-554X

Scopus Id: 36960173700

Web of Science Id: PGG - 1920-2026

Google Scholar Id: gp7fcxcAAAAJ&hl

Link

http://www.orcid.org- 2218554X http://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.url?authorId=36960173700

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/PrabalSaikia https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=gp7fcxcAAAAJ&hl=en

Recommended 5 technologies for Govt. of Assam - AAU POP , involved in development and recommendation of 5 Deep Water rice varieties, 2 Mustard varieties, 2 Niger varieties. 1 Buckwheat at AAU-ZRS, North Lakhimpur

AWARDS, FELLOWSHIPS , HONOUR & RECCOGNITION : < The Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) of the Netherlands Government for one year (November 1, 2007 to 31 st October, 2008) to participate in Tailor made training programme on Agro Biodiversity conservation offered by Wageningen International, the Netherlands .Fellowship Award …

Applied Zoologists Research Association(AZRA) Central Rice Research Institute (CRRI), ICAR, Cuttack , India has selected Prabal Saikia to confer AZRA Fellowship Award for the year 2014 for substantial contribution in the field of Applied Entomology and Agricultural Ornithology.

C. Special felicitation by Axom Xahitya Sabha for contribution in the field of Environment on the occasion of World Environment Day 2018 during initiation of Seuj Yatra programme in Assam.

D. Honorary Wildlife Warden, Dept of Forest & Environment, Govt of Assam ( 2017-19)

E. Felicitated by AASU, Lakhimpur district unit on 30 December 2018 for his contribution in the field of Environment conservation.

F. Parivesh Mitra Sanman (Friend of Environment- 2023 ) Honour by Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of Assam , Declared on on 5 June , 2023 conferred on 28 February 2028.

Involved in identification, conservation of beneficial birds as a component of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Ecofriendly management of depredatory birds in Agricultural ecosystem.

Prepared bird checklist for agricultural landscape of Assam; AAU Jorhat campus and Birds of Dakhinpat in Majuli

Identified 32 spider species in rice field of Assam and suggested conservation strategies to utilize for insect pest control with a view to reduce insecticide use. Introduced innovative concept of <

Utilizing beneficial insectivorous bird to control insects and rodents in crop field of Assam by designing T shaped roosting Perch , artificial Nest boxes for Barn owl, Sparrow , reduced significantly insecticide load in crop field.

Participated in more than 400 awareness meeting, Training, field camp on environment in different educational institutes, NGO of Assam as Resource person since 1990.

 Performed special responsibilities as Honorary Office bearers in different capacities of Assam Science Society, Assam Science Congress Association, Assam Science Writers Association, Axom Xahitya Sabha. Oryza Science Club (Vigyan Prasar, DST, New Delhi)),

IMPORTANT PUBLICATIONS

Research Article : 30

 Book: 06 ( Aamar Gaonphura Coraibur ;Aamar Parivesh, Patangar Bisitra Prithibi, Samaj Sahitya Bigyan ; Entomology : An Introduction ; Spiders complex of Rice ecosystem in Assam)

 Hand Book on residential birds and agro biodiversity conservation >

 Monograph on Birds of Agro - ecosystem & SOIL NUTRIENT MAPPING :02

 Extension Brochure, Poster, awareness strikers & bulletin on Insects, birds and biodiversity conservation :35

Popular Radio and Tv Talk/interview on Environment and wildlife conservation : 34

 Popular articles in Assamese Newspaper and Magazine on popular Science & Environment: About 200.

Member , ACADEMIC COUNCIL, ASSAM AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY for 2 years ( 2020-2022)
Member, PG Academic Council, Department of Botany, North Lakhimpur University,

Member, PG Academic Council ( Home Science) , Lakhimpur Girls College wef 21.12.2019

Member, IQAC of North Lakhimpur University for 3 years wef 13/02/2022<

Expert Member of Academic Council, North Lakhimpur College ( Autonomous) for 2 years wef 04-04-2022

EXTERNAL EXAMINER for M. Sc project evaluation , RGU, Arunachal Pradesh and NL University,

Performed responsibilities as External examiner and PG thesis evaluator for the Department of Zoology , Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana and question setter for college of Forestry, CAU, Pashighat, AP.

Webpage Link : https://www.aau.ac.in/Directorate of Research (Agri)

Highest qualification with Subject : Ph. D in Agricultural Entomology with specialization in Bio control of Insect-pest from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, TN, India

Area of Specialization : Biological control of Insect pests

Teaching Experience in Years : 8 years

Research Experience in Years : 35 years

No. of Ph.D. Degree Guided : 04

Recent Publications: (2000-2026, Authors, Journal, Year, Vol., Pages):

TanbirHazarika a*, PrabalSaikia and PinkuProtimGogoi 2026. Solar and High-Density Polyethylene Net Fencing for Eco-friendly management of Rhesus Monkeys (Macacamulatta) in Assam. Mitigation against Monkey Damage Journal of Experimental Agriculture International

Volume 48, (8):851-860

Tanbir Hazarika, Prabal Saikia and Bithika Phukan 2026 Impact of invasion Rhesus monkey in Muga Cultivation area : A case study in Dhakuakhana sub- division of Lakhimpur District of Assam . International Journal of Environment and Climate Change 16(2): 297-304

C. S Boa, R. K Bora, Prabal Saikia and Moucumi Phukon 2025. Depredatory Birds and their Damage Assessment in Rice Ecosystem, Ecology Environment and Conservation 31(July Supply Issue):S213-S217 DOI: 10.53550/EEC.2025.v31i04s.031

Bikram Borkotoki, Bibha Ozha , Prabal Saikia and Pallab Kumar Sarma, 2025. Need-Based Nitrogen Fertilizer Management using Leaf Colour Chart in Rained Winter Rice to Improve Nitrogen Use Efficiency and Yield. Indian Journal of Dryland Agriculture DOI: 10.5958/2231-6701.2025.00003.0

Borkotoki Bikram, Prabal Saikia and K. K Sharma 2024. Soil nutrient mapping of the Lakhimpur district of Assam using geospatial technology Annals of Plant Protection and Soil Research 26, 1-13.

Borkotoki B; Sarma Banashree; Sarma K and Saikia Prabal (2021). Modified Homestead Method of Azolla Cultivation: A Novel Low – cost Farming Method, Journal of Soils and Crops, 34(2), 197-203

Gogoi N. K; Chowdhury D.; Saikia Prabal and Sharma, K. (2020). Screening of Red-kernelled Deep-Water Rice Germplasm of Assam, India for Disease and Pest Resistance. Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci 9(11): 487-496.

Prof. Prabal Saikia is presently working as the Chief Scientist at Zonal Research Station, North Lakhimpur under Assam Agricultural University (AAU) .His wide research experience span over 35 years. His contributions in several areas of biological science particularly Entomology and agricultural Ornithology are well recognized.

After obtaining his M. Sc (Agri) in Entomology from AAU he joined at Biswanath College of Agriculture, AAU in 1990 in the rank of Asstt. Professor. A Ph. D from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University in the subject of Agricultural Entomology with specialization in Biological control of Insect Pests, Dr. Saikia has been a recipient of the Applied Zoologist Research Association (AZRA) fellowship Award. He had participated International training programme on Participatory approaches in agro biodiversity conservation under Netherlands Fellowship Programme (NFP) of the Netherlands Government offered by Wageningn International, the Netherlands. He had visited three provinces of Vietnam for training cum exposure visit under IRRI-APART in 2023. Dr. Saikia was Honorary Wildlife Warden in the district of Lakhimpur at Department of Forest and Environment, Govt. of Assam, India for two years. Awarded with Assam State Parivesh Mitra Sanman-2023 (Friend of Environment -2023) conferred by Department of Science, Technology & Climate change, Govt. of Assam.

He has more than 100 plus publications to his credit including 33 research papers, 40 conference papers, 15 book chapters, 8 Research booklets/Technical Bulletin, 2 Monographs, 10 Technical reports, 4 Handbooks , 1 Training Manual and 45 Extension Booklets. He has authored 6 books on Birds, environment and popular science. Dr. Saikia has also contributed more than 200 articles to popular science magazines and Newspapers. He has about 50 Radio & TV Talk to his credit. Dr. Saikia is associated with number of professional societies.

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Reviewer for UTTAR PRADESH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY

Reviewer for Journal of Environmental Biology

Conferred Corichung Award by Majuli Xahity on 9 th December 2025 for contribution to Agricultural ornithology<

PARIVESH MITRA SANMAN by ASTEC, Department of Science, Technology and Climate change, Govt. of Assam in 2023

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Professional Memberships 4 Societies

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College: Directorate of Research(Agri)

Department: AAU-Zonal Research Station, North Lakhimpur

AAU Joining Date: 10 Jan, 1990

Additional Charge: DDO & P.I , ICAR - AINP on Vertebrate Pest Managementtnt