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Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications

B.Sc. (Sericulture)

2019

Assam Agricultural University

M.Sc. (Agri.) in Seri.

2021

Assam Agricultural University

Specialization: Host Plant Disease Management

Ph.D. (Agri.) in Seri.

2025

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

Specialization: Host Pest Management and Residue Analysis

Employment History

Assistant Professor (Sericulture Crop Improvement)

05-11-2024 – Till date

College of Sericulture, Titabar, Assam Agricultural University,

Jorhat

Research & Scholarship

Scholarly Publications 24 Total Records

Hiranya Jyoti Baruah; Mahima Begum; Nayan Jyoti Ojha; Kalyan Pathak; Bhabesh Gogoi; Soibam Helena Devi; Barsi Baro; Indudam Bhupendrachandra; Monimala Saikia; (2026). Zero tillage with paddy straw mulching is a promising technique for enhancing the yield and quality of potatoes, Frontiers of Sustainable Food System, 9(0), 1–14 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2025.1705474

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: 10.55446/IJE.2026.3456

Vasanth V.; K Senguttuvan; Priyadharsini P.; K.M. Ponnuvel; Ranjith K.S.; Arasakumar E.; Swathiga G.; Prety Rekha Narzary (2025). Impact of newer insecticidal residue on mulberry silkworm, Bombyx mori L, Plant Science Today , 12(3), 1–5 DOI: https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.6087

Indrani Nath; Shanmugam R; Pankaj Lushan Dutta; Prety Rekha Narzary; Monimala Saikia; Manasee Hazarika Ahmed; Nitish Gajjala (2025). Biofertilizer pellets as a strategy to enhance soil nutrient dynamics and microbial populations in mulberry (Morus indicaL.) cultivation, Plant Science Today, 12(3), 1–11 DOI: https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.9523

P. R. Narzary; A.Das; M. Saikia; R. Verma; P.K. Kaman; P. 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

Narzary P R; Manimegalai S; Vinothkumar B; Suganthi A; Radha P; Shanmugam R (2024). Bioefficacy of plant based insecticides against thrips, Pseudodendrothrips mori (Niwa) and leaf webber, Diaphania pulverulentalis (Hampson) in mulberry ecosystem and their bio safety to natural enemies, Plant Science Today, 11(4), 1–9 DOI: https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.5230

P. R. Narzary; S Manimegalai; B Vinothkumar; A Suganthi; P Radha; R Shanmugam; A Thangamalar; J Kousika (2024). Bioefficacy and persistent toxicity of newer insecticide against thrips, Pseudodendrothrips mori (Niwa) and leaf webber, Diaphania pulverulentalis (Hampson) in mulberry cultivation., Plant Science Today, 11(4), 1–8 DOI: https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.5754

A. Hazarika; P. R. Narzary; M. Saikia; H. Saikia; Shilpa Saikia; A. Rajkhowa; B. Kashyap; A. A. Sangma; S.Saikia; S.D. Borah; R.R. 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

Verma; R.; Das; A.; Narzary; P. R.; Sharma; S (2023). Influence of weather parameters on anthracnose in black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) in the upper Brahmaputra Valley Zone of Assam., Journal of Agrometeorology, 25(4), 600–605 DOI: https://doi.org/10.54386/jam.v25i4.2408

Kaman; P. K.; Das; A.; Verma; R.; Narzary; P. R.; Saikia; B.; Kaman; P.K. (2023). The Importance of Nanotechnology on Sericulture as a Promising Field., AATCC Review, 0(0), 40–46 DOI: https://doi.org/10.58321/AATCCReview.2023.11.01.06

Verma; R.; Das; A.; Chakrawarti; N.; Narzary; P. R.; Kaman; P. K.; ; Sharma; S. (2023). First Report of Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) Anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum siamense in North-East India. , Plant Disease , 107(7), 2249–0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-10-22-2401-PDN

Verma; R.; Das; A.; Kaman; P. K.; Kushwaha; K. P.; Bisht; A. S.; Narzary; P. R.; ; Roy; B. (2023). Comparative Evaluation of Physiological and Biochemical Changes in Black Pepper Plants Infected by Colletotrichum siamense in response to Trichoderma viride and Trichoderma harzianum Application, Plant Pathology, , 128(0), 102170–0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmpp.2023.102170

Verma; R.; Das; A.; Narzary; P. R.; Sarmah; D. K.; Boro; R. C.; Kaman; P. K.; ; Sharma; S. (2022). Screening of black pepper varieties against anthracnose under nursery conditions, Journal of Spices and Aromatic Crops, 31(1), 86–91 DOI: 10.25081/josac.2022.v31.i1.7354

Narzary, P.R. and Saikia, M. (2026). Muga Silk: A profitable Enterprise from Natural Farming based Baree system , in: Bordoloi, A. and Neog, M. Dutta, P.; Goswami, A.; Dihingia, S.; Medhi, B.; Neog, R.C.; Bordoloi, P.; (Eds.), The Baree: A Natural Farming system of Assam , KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA, SIVASAGAR, KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA, SIVASAGAR Assam Agricultural University Rohdoi – 785687 , pp 237–257, ISBN: 978-93-5655-603-4.

Das, A.; Verma, R. and Narzary, P.R. (2023). Diseases of Castor (Ricinus communis L.) and Their Integrated Management, in: Dutta, D.P.; Bahadur, A. (Eds.), Diseases of Oil Crops and Their Integrated Management , CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group, 4 Park Square, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 4RN, pp 188–204, ISBN: 9781032627861.

Narzary, P.R.; Kaushik, A.; Tamuly, B. and Bora, S. (2023). Som (Persea bombycina Kost.): A Primary Host Plant of Muga Silkworm (Antheraea assamensis Helfer, in: Ghoneim, D.K.; (Ed.), Advances in Agricultural Entomology, AkiNik Publications, 169, C-11, Sector - 3, Rohini, Delhi-110085, India Toll Free (India) – 18001234070 Phone No. – 9711224068, 9911215212 Email – akinikbooks@gmail.co, pp 77–97, ISBN: 978-93-5570-966-0 .

Narzary, P.R.; Verma, R.; Das, A. and Waghaye, P.A. (2022). Diseases of Castor (Ricinus communis L.), in: Singh, D.H.K.; (Ed.), Current Research and Innovations in Plant Pathology , AkiNik Publications, 169, C-11, Sector - 3, Rohini, Delhi-110085, India Toll Free (India) – 18001234070 Phone No. – 9711224068, 9911215212 Email – akinikbooks@gmail.co, pp 203–225, ISBN: 978-93-5570-420-7 .

Baruah, J.P.; Das, A.; Verma, R.; Narzary, P.R. and Linggi, B. (2021). Soil Nutrient Management in Mulberry Plant (Morus indica), in: Swami, D.S.; (Ed.), Advancing Innovations in Sustainable Agriculture, VITAL BIOTECH PUBLICATION , 772, Basant Vihar, Kota, Rajasthan-324009 India, pp 183–189, ISBN: 978-93-92953-01-9 .

Narzary, P.R. (). Pesticide toxicity in the Silkworm, Bombyx mori, and the Translocation of Pesticide Residues in Mulberry: Implications for Sericulture, Pesticide toxicity in the Silkworm, Bombyx mori, and the Translocation of Pesticide Residues in Mulberry: Implications for Sericulture, 6(8), 427-429, ,

Waghaye, P.A. and Narzary, P.R. (). Root Distribution Pattern in Ramets and Seedlings of Melia dubia, Agriculture & Food: E-Newsletter, 6(8), 603-606, ,

Nath, I.; Dutta, P.L. and Narzary, P.R. (). Muga silkworm (Antheraea assamensis Helfer) production and sustainability: Implications of tea gardening in the region, AgriGate, 3(8), 244-252, ,

Nath, I.; Dutta, P.L.; Gadge, A.S. and Narzary, P.R. (). Role of Plant Extracts on Growth and Development of Mulberry and Non-Mulberry Silkworms, The Science World, 3(4), 494-501, ,

Narzary, P.R. (). Cercospora ricinella: A Phytopathogenic Fungus and its Impact on Castor Cultivation , Agriculture & Food: E-Newsletter, 6(5), 75-79, ,

Narzary, P.R. (). Trichoderma viride: A Biocontrol Agent and its Role in Disease Management in Sericulture, Agri Articles, 4(2), 255-260, ,

Recognition & Accolades

Achievements & Honors 12 Honors

Secured AIR 7 (ST Rank 2) in ICAR AICE –JRF/SRF (Ph.D) 2021 in the subject of Sericulture

Received fellowship for Ph.D. under the scheme of “National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students” in 2022 under Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India

Best Research Scholar Award - 4th International Conference on “Recent Advances in Agriculture for Aatmanirbhar Bharat” organized by SKLTSHU, Mulugu in collaboration with Agri Meet Foundation U.P., CCSHAU, Hisar, IGKV, Raipur, ICRISAT, Hyderabad, UAS, Dharwad, RVSKVV Gwalior MP and ICAR-DCR, Puttur, April 19-21, 2024

Young Women Scientist Award - 𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐇𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐒𝐀-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 , "Holistic Innovations And Technological Advances For Sustainable Agriculture" jointly organized by 𝐒𝐑 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐥 (𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐝) in association with 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐱𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐝 (𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐑, 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝), 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩, 𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐇𝐑𝐃, 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐡, 04-06 March, 2024

Young Scientist Award - 9th International Conference On “ Current Approaches in Agricultural, Biological & Applied Sciences for Sustainable Development (CAABASSD – 2024) Organized by Faculty of Agriculture & Agroforestry, Kumaun University, Nainital Uttarakhand, India, agro Environmental Development Society (AEDS) Majhra Ghat, Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, India Held on March 01-03, 2024 at Kumaun University, Nainital, Uttarakhand, India.

Young Scientist Award GPATF/YSA/14220 - FAO Bulletin and Newsletter (Green Planet Agrotech Foundation, Reg. 190200646/2022)

Young Scientist Award (Agriculture Science) - The Science World: A Monthly e Magazine, ISSN: 2583-2212

Best Article Award for the article entitled “Trichoderma viride: A biocontrol agent and its role in disease management in Sericulture” Published in the volume 04 Issue 02 (Mar-Apr, 2024) of the Agri Articles. ISSN:2582-9882

Best Researcher Award - 1st ABMC 2024 - National Conference on Opportunity and Challenges in Agriculture Production, Management and Marketing, organized by Academy of Rural and Entreprenuership Development Society of Agriculture and Business Management, Scholics at PLANTICA – IARD on 25 May, 2024

Best Paper Award – at “International Symposium on Pioneering Sustainable Innovations & Business Opportunities in Natural Fibers” held on 5th December, 2025 organized by Department of Apparel and Textile Science, College of Community Science, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat in collaboration with CSB-CMER&TI, Lahdoigarh, Jorhat, Assam, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India and ICAR- NINFET, West Bengal

Best Paper Award – at the National Seminar on “New Paradigm of Plant Health Management: Mitigating the Impacts of Climate Change on Food security &IPS-NEZ Annual Meeting” organized by College of agriculture, CAU(I), Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh in association with Indian Phytopathological Society, New Delhi (India) during 7-9th November, 2025.

Best Ph.D. Thesis Award – on the occasion of 11th International Conference on “Recent Advances in Agricultural, Biological and Applied Sciences for Eco-friendly Development (RAABASED-2025) organized by ICAR-IGFRI, CIHG, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, CHF, CAU, Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh, School of Agriculture and Technology, Maya Devi University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, AEDS, Majhra Ghat, Rampur, UP, held on July 25-27, 2025 at Maya Devi University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Learned Societies

Professional Memberships 5 Societies

Royal Entomological Society

Life Member

National Academy of Sericultural Sciences, India (NASSI), Bengaluru

Life Member

International Sericultural Commission (ISC)

Associate Member

2024

Agro Environmental Development Society (AEDS)

Life Member

Green Planet Agrotech Foundation

Life Member

Dr. Prety Rekha Narzary

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Department: Sericulture Crop Improvement

AAU Joining Date: 05 Nov, 2024