Admission 2026-27
Home • Back • Directorate of Research(Agri) • AAU-Assam Rice Research Institute, Titabar • Faculty Profile
Dr. Safiqul Hussain
Faculty Profile • AAU

Dr. Safiqul Hussain

Senior Scientist
Department of AAU-Assam Rice Research Institute, Titabar • Directorate of Research(Agri)
safiqul.hussain [at] aau.ac.in Joined: 12 Aug, 2013 Principal Investigator, AICRP on Rice, RARS, Titabar
41
Publications
14
Projects
5
Degrees
9
Career Milestones
5
Honours & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
B. Sc. (Agri.)
1995
Faculty of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
M. Sc. (Agri.)
1997
Faculty of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Specialization: Plant Breeding and Genetics
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.)
2013
School of Agricultural Sciences and Rural Development, Nagaland University
Specialization: Genetics and Plant Breeding
Employment History
Junior Research Fellow
15-12-1997 – 31-12-2000
Institute of Rain and Moist Deciduous Forest Research
Jorhat
Senior Research Fellow
10-09-2003 – 11-07-2006
National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources Regional Station
Umiam, Meghalaya
P. G. Level Worker
12-07-2006 – 31-07-2007
Krishi Vigyan Kendra
Umiam, Meghalaya
Research Associate
02-08-2007 – 20-08-2008
ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Nagaland Centre
Jharnapani, Nagaland
Junior Agronomist
21-08-2008 – 20-05-2010
D1 Oils Fuel Crops India Pvt. Ltd.
Bokakhat, Assam
Asstt. Marketing Manager
21-05-2010 – 29-02-2012
Indo American Hybrid Seeds (I) Pvt. Ltd.
Barpeta Road, Assam
Block Technology Manager
02-03-2012 – 11-08-2013
Department of Agriculture, Govt. of Assam
Silchar
Junior Scientist (PBG)
12-08-2013 – 05-07-2022
Regional Agricultural Research Station, Assam Agricultural University
Karimganj
Senior Scientist (Rice Breeder)
06-07-2022 – Till date
Regional Agricultural Research Station, Assam Agricultural University
Titabar
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 41 Total Records
1
S Pradhan; L M Garnayak; R Dash; R D Behera; P K Bharteey; S Dandasena; S Priyadarshini; N Hazarika; S Hussain; S R Borah; S Rai; S Pandy; R Gupta; M Kumar (2025). Innovative conservation tillage and weed management techniques under rice maize-cowpea system for higher productivity, resource use efficiency and healthy soil in coastal Odisha, Plant Science Today, 12(0), 1–10 DOI: https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.9984
2
Safiqul Hussain; Dibosh Bordoloi; Muqsitur Rahman Choudhury; Ritu Ranjan Taye; Parveen Khan (2025). Morphological characterization of aromatic rice of Assam, Agricultural Research, 0(0), 0–0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40003-025-00868-1
3
Safiqul Hussain; Muqsitur Rahman Choudhury; Ritu Ranjan Taye; Parveen Khan; Sanjib Ranjan Borah; Abu Sayed N; Dibosh Bordoloi (2025). Analysis of Genetic Diversity in Rajmah Genotypes from the Barak Valley Zone of Assam, India., Legume Research- An International Journal, 49(1), 34–41 DOI: 10.18805/LR-5464
4
Runa Rahman; Safiqul Hussain; Hrishikesh Upadhyaya (2025). Morphological screening of rice varieties growing in Assam resistance to aluminium toxicity, Current Botany, 16(0), 81–99 DOI: 10.25081/cb.2025.v16.9307
5
Parveen Khan; Pranamika Sharma; Lohit Chandra Bora; Safiqul Hussain; Gunadhya Kumar Upamanya; Ritu Ranjan Taye; Muqsitur Rahman Choudhury (2025). Microbe based bioformulation mediated management of sheath blight disease of rice, International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research, 9(3), 19–22 DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.33545/26174693.2025.v9.i3a.
6
Safiqul Hussain; Anju Mala Deka; Muqsitur Rahman Choudhury; Ritu Ranjan Taye; Parveen Khan (2025). Genetic variability and character association for yield and yield related traits in Rajmah (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) landraces of Barak valley of Assam, Journal of Food Legumes, 38(1), 151–157 DOI: 10.59797/jfl.v38.i1.255
7
Rituraj Saikia; Sanjib Ranjan Borah; Milon Jyoti Konwar; Arunima Bharali; Safiqul Hussain (2024). Efficacy of Insecticides Against Yellow Stem Borer ( Scirpophaga incertulas Walker) and Rice Leaf Folder Cnaphaocrocis medinalis Guenee) and Their Impact on Natural Enemies in Rice Ecosystem, Journal of Experimental Agriculture International, 46(10), 284–289 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i102948
8
Pranjal Kumar Kaman; Ritu Ranjan Taye; Safiqul Hussain; Muqsitur Rahman Choudhury; Pranab Dutta (2024). Organic management of root rot disease in rajmah through liquid bioformulation, Journal of Eco-friendly Agriculture, 19(2), 440–445 DOI: 10.48165/jefa.2024.19.02.33
9
Safiqul Hussain; Partha Pratim Behera; M R Choudhury; R N Sarma (2023). Morphological characterisation of rice accessions of semi deep water ecology, Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, 22(1), 7–16 DOI: 10.56042/ijtk.v22i1.58882
10
M. R. Choudhury; S. Hussain; R. K. Nath (2020). Women empowerment through micro enterprises in Karimganj district of Assam, International Journal of Recent Scientific Research, 11(7), 39166–39168 DOI: 10.24327/IJRSR
11
Safiqul Hussain; S. Changkija; D. K. Hore (2019). Character association analysis in perilla [Perilla frutescens (L.) Britton], Indian Journal of Hill Farming, 32(2), 291–298 DOI: December, 2019
12
S. Sahoo; B. Saha; J. P. Awasthi; T. Omisum; Safiqul Hussain; S. K. Panda (2019). Physiological introspection into differential drought tolerance in rice cultivars of North East India, Acta Physiologiae Plantarum, 41(0), 53–67 DOI: 14.03.2019
13
Safiqul Hussain; s. Changkija; D. K. Hore (2014). Genetic divergence analysis in Perilla [Perilla frutescens (L.) Britton], Indian Journal of Hill Farming, 27(2), 10–15 DOI: December, 2014
14
Safiqul Hussain; S. Changkija; D. K. Hore (2013). Variability studies in some Peerilla (Perilla frutescens L. Britton) accessions of North-east India, International Journal of Bio-resource and Stress Management, 4(2), 230–236 DOI: 06.06.2013
15
B. P. Bhatt; Safiqul Hussain; Imtisenla Walling; J. K. Singh (2009). Allelopathic effects of agroforestry trees on field crops in Eastern Himalaya, India, Allelopathy Journal, 24(2), 373–387 DOI: 2009
16
S. Mandal; Poonam Suneja; Safiqul Hussain; D. K. Hore; Nidhi Verma (2009). Seed oil quality of Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt. genotypes, Indian Journal of Plant Genetic Resources, 22(2), 123–128 DOI: January, 2010
17
S. Hussain; D. K. Hore (2008). Collection and conservation of major medicinal plants of Arunachal Pradesh, Indian Forester, 134(12), 1663–1679
18
A. K. Tripathi; Med Ram Verma; Subhasis Mandal; Safiqul Hussain (2007). Production and marketing of tomato and capsicum in Ri-Bhoi district of Meghalaya, International Journal of Tropical Agriculture, 25(4), 855–865 DOI: January, 2008
19
A. K. Tripathi; Med Ram Verma; Subhasis Mandal; Safiqul Hussain (2007). Economics of ginger production in Ri-Bhoi district of Meghalaya, International Journal of Tropical Agriculture, 25(3), 637–644 DOI: October, 2008
20
Safiqul Hussain; D. K. Hore (2007). Collection and conservation of major medicinal plants of Darjeeling and Sikkim Himalayas, Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, 6(2), 352–357 DOI: April, 2007
21
Safiqul Hussain; A. Sharma; P. K. Singh; D. K. Hore (2006). Effect of varying levels of nitrogen and phosphorus on growth and yield of the medicinal plant, Alpinia galanga Wild., Natural Product Radiance, 5(2), 120–123 DOI: 18.11.2005
22
Safiqul Hussain; G. N. Hazarika; P. K. Barua (2003). Selection indices in Indian rapeseed (Brassica campestris) and mustard [B. juncea]., Journal of Oilseeds Research, 21(1), 143–145 DOI: 01.01.2004
23
Safiqul Hussain; G. N. Hazarika; P. K. Barua (1998). Genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance in Indian rapeseed (Brassica campestris L.) and mustard [B. juncea L. (Coss & Czern)]., J. agric. Sci. Soc. NE India, 11(2), 260–261 DOI: January, 1999
1
Hussain, S.; Dutta, P. and Chetia, S.K. (2023). Rice varieties developed by Assam Agricultural University. AAU-Assam Rice Research Institute, Titabar, Jorhat- 785630, AAU-Assam Rice Research Institute, Titabar, Jorhat- 785630, Assam, India, ISBN: 978-81-962645-1-2
2
Hussain, S.; Barua, P.; Borah, S.R. and Chetia, S.K. (2023). Hundred Years of Rice Research in Assam. AAU-Assam Rice Research Institute, Titabar, Jorhat- 785630, AAU-Assam Rice Research Institute, Titabar, Jorhat- 785630, Assam, India, ISBN: 978-81-965526-5-7
3
Das, J.; Sarma, P.; Baruah, B.P.; Bhuiyan, N.; Saharia, R.R.; Bharali, M.; Hussain, S. and Nath, D.C. (2016). Catalogue on genetic variability of paddy and rajmah germplasm of Barak Valley, Assam. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Assam Agricultural University, Cachar, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Assam Agricultural University, Arunachal, Cachar- 788025, Assam, India
1
Bharali, A.; Dey, P.C.; Hussain, S.; Borah, S.R.; Baruah, M.; Barua, P.; Saikia, R.; Rahman, N. and Borgohain, N. (2025). Entomopathogenic Nematodes and their Role in Insect Pest Management, in: Bhorali, P.; Rahman, N.; Kalita, R.; Borkakati, R.N.; (Eds.), Multidisciplinary Approaches in Crop Improvement and Sustainable Management, Elite Publishing House, H-1/60, Sector- 16, Rohini, New Delhi- 110089, pp 118–126, ISBN: 978-93-71089-56-2.
2
Borah, S.R.; Baruah, M.; Hussain, S. and Saikia, R. (2024). Site Specific Nutrient Management for Sustainable Crop Production, in: Sehgal, M.; Sahu, N.; (Eds.), Current Trends in Agriculture & Allied Sciences, S P Publishing, Unit 6, Bhubaneswar- 751001, pp 632–643, ISBN: 978-93-341-0243-7.
3
Baruah, M.; Bharali, A.; Borah, S.R. and Hussain, S. (2024). Molecular strategies against insect pest and disease resistance in rice, in: Sehgal, M.; Sahu, N.; (Eds.), Current Trends in Agriculture & Allied Sciences, S P Publishing, Unit 6, Bhubaneswar- 751001, pp 510–521, ISBN: 978-93-341-0243-7.
4
Dey, P.C.; Medhi, A.K.; Borah, S.R.; Hussain, S. and Haloi, B. (2023). Significance of Rice Plant Physiological Research, in: Hussain, S.; Barua, P.; Borah, S.R.; Chetia, S.K. (Eds.), Hundred Years of Rice Research in Assam, AAU-Assam Rice Research Institute, Titabar, Jorhat- 785630, AAU-Assam Rice Research Institute, Titabar, Jorhat- 785630, Assam, India, pp 107–112, ISBN: 978-81-965526-5-7.
5
Chowdhury, R.K.; Das, B.C.; Dey, P.C. and Hussain, S. (2023). Role of All India Coordinated Rice Improvement Programme in Improving Rice Scenario in Assam, in: Hussain, S.; Barua, P.; Borah, S.R. and Chetia, S.K. (Eds.), Hundred Years of Rice Research in Assam, AAU-Assam Rice Research Institute, Titabar, Jorhat- 785630, AAU-Assam Rice Research Institute, Titabar, Jorhat- 785630, Assam, India, pp 83–87, ISBN: 978-81-965526-5-7.
6
Chetia, S.K.; Hussain, S.; Rahman, A. and Ahmed, T. (2023). Genetic Resources of Rice in North East India, in: Hussain, S.; Barua, P.; Borah, S.R. and Chetia, S.K. (Eds.), Hundred Years of Rice Research in Assam, AAU-Assam Rice Research Institute, Titabar, Jorhat- 785630, AAU-Assam Rice Research Institute, Titabar, Jorhat- 785630, Assam, India, pp 1–55, ISBN: 978-81-965526-5-7.
7
Rahman, A.; Hussain, S.; Tamuly, A. and Chetia, S.K. (2023). Smart Seed System: An innovative approach for seed production in North East India, in: Barua, P.; Dutta, P.; Konwar, M.J. and Chetia, S.K. (Eds.), Climate smart agriculture interventions in Assam, AAU-Assam Rice Research Institute, Titabar, AAU-Assam Rice Research Institute, Titabar- 785 630, Assam, India, pp 6–9, ISBN: 978-81-951213-2-8.
8
Hussain, S. and Sharma, K.K. (2023). Rice biodiversity pattern of North East India: present status of collection and conservation, in: Das, R. and Patgiri, P. Deka, B.; Sarmah, A.K.; (Eds.), Sustainable use of bioresources in North-East India, College of Agriculture, AAU, Jorhat- 785 013, College of Agriculture, AAU, Jorhat- 785 013, Assam, India, pp 1–22, ISBN: 978-81-963002-3-4.
9
Choudhury, M.R.; Hussain, S. and Nath, R.K. (2020). Biochar as a soil amendment for sustainable agriculture, in: Ram, R.L.; (Ed.), Current Research in Soil Fertility (Volume- 4), Akinik Publications, C-11/169, Sector- 3, Rohini, Delhi- 110085, India, pp 51–67, ISBN: 978-93-90541-62-1.
1
Hussain, S. (2011). Genetic studies for some quantitative traits in some Perilla genotypes of northeast India. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) thesis submitted to Genetics and Plant Breeding, Nagaland University, Lumami, Nagaland
2
Hussain, S. (1997). Genetic variability and yield relationships in Indian Rapeseed (Brassica campestris L. var. toria) and Mustard [B. juncea (Czern and Coss)]. M. Sc. (Agri.) thesis submitted to Plant Breeding and Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
1
Hore, D.K. and Hussain, S. (2006). Status, methodology and opportunity for utilization of northeast India: where do we stand?, National workshop for high valued medicinal plants, Guwahati , State Medicinal Plants Board, Assam, Guwahati, Vol. 0(0), 7 - 11.
2
Hore, D.K. and Hussain, S. (2005). Sustainable exploitation and conservational approaches for the genetic resources of medicinal plants in northeast India, Seminar on Indian System of Medicine, R. K. Mission Ashrama, Narendrapur, Kolkata, West Bengal , Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Narendrapur, Kolkata, West Bengal, Narendrapur, Kolkata, West Bengal, Vol. 0(0), 65 - 69.
3
Hore, D.K. and Hussain, S. (2004). Present status of medicinal and aromatic plants of North-East India, National Seminar on Indian System of Medicine, R. K. Mission Ashrama, Narendrapur, Kolkata, West Bengal , Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Narendrapur, Kolkata, West Bengal, Kolkata, Vol. 0(0), 71 - 77.
1
Hussain, S.; Konwar, M.J.; Dey, P.C. and Chetia, S.K. (2024). Surma Dhan (in Assamese with Billetin No.- AAU/DR/24/BU/727/2023-24). AAU-Assam Rice Research Institute, Titabar- 785630, AAU-Assam Rice Research Institute, Titabar- 785630
Sponsored Research
Research Projects 14 Projects
ICAR-IIRR, Hyderabad Rs. 15.00 Lakh
AICRIP NEH-General Fund
Implemented in 2025
ICAR-IIRR, Hyderabad Rs. 11.23 Lakh
Institute NEH General Fund
Implemented in 2025
ICAR-IIRR Rs. 26.15208 Lakh
AICRIP-NEH General Fund
Implemented in 2024
ICAR-IIRR Rs. 10.19125 Lakh
All India Coordinated Rice Improvement Project-North Eastern Hill Region (AICRIP-NEH)
Implemented in 2024
AAU, Jorhat
Rice variety development programme
Implemented in 1991
AAU, Jorhat
Nucleus Seed Production Program, AAU-ARRI, Titabar
Implemented in 2001
AAU, Jorhat
Breeder Seed Production Programme
Implemented in 2023
Ministry of Tribal welfare, Govt of India Rs. 10.0 Lakh
Tribal Sub Plan( TSP) Programme
Implemented in 2023
NIF, Govt. of India Rs. 6.60 Lakh
Evaluation and Assessment of Farmers' Paddy Varieties URGA-2019 and URGA-2020
Implemented in 2024
Private organization
Evaluation of rice variety developed from a private organization
Implemented in 2006
DBT-GoI Rs. 119.91280 Lakh
Development of high yielding, non-lodging and biotic resistant varieties of Black scented rice of Manipur and Joha rice of Assam through Biotechnological intervention
Implemented in 2023
AAU, Jorhat Rs. 30 Lakh
Production of quality seeds of some popular AAU developed varieties of Rice and their marketing in PPP mode
Implemented in 2023
AAU, Jorhat Rs. 1.5 Lakh
Amar Gaon Amar Gaurav
Implemented in 2024
ICAR-IIRR
All India coordinated Rice Improvement Project (AICRIP)
Implemented in 2022
Recognition & Accolades
Achievements & Honours 5 Honours
Received National Merit Scholarship, 1988-89 awarded by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India on the basis of H.S.L.C. Examination, 1988.
Received ICAR Junior Research Fellowship in the subject of Plant Breeding under 1994-95 programme awarded by Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Krishi Anusandhan Bhavan, Pusa, New Delhi.
Qualified National Eligibility Test in Plant Breeding conducted by Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board, New Delhi in October, 1997.
Recipient of Certificate of Appreciation from the Vice Chancellor, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat for developing a high yielding rice variety, Surma Dhan (AAU-KMJ-Dhan-46) which has been recommended by the Assam Agricultural University for cultivation in Assam in 2021 and Notified by the Central Variety Release Committee in 2022.
Developed a high yielding rice variety, Surma Dhan (AAU-KMJ-Dhan-46) with Medium Slender grain suitable for shallow lowland to semi deep-water situation during kharif. It is the first rice variety developed by AAU, Jorhat and notified by CVRC for multiple states viz., Assam, West Bengal, Bihar, Odissa and Uttar Pradesh
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships 1 Societies
The Indian Society of Genetics and Plant Breeding
Life Member
Quick Information
Dr. Safiqul Hussain

Senior Scientist

Send Email
AAU Joining Date: 12 Aug, 2013
Additional Charge: Principal Investigator, AICRP on Rice, RARS, Titabar
Department Faculty 12
Research Stations 57
AAU-Zonal Research Station, Diphu AAU-Zonal Research Station, Shillongani AAU-Zonal Research Station, North Lakhimpur AAU-Zonal Research Station, Gossaigaon AAU-Assam Rice Research Institute, Titabar AAU-Zonal Research Station, Sribhumi AAU-Horticulture Research Station, Kahikuchi AAU-Citrus and Plantation Crops Research Station, Tinsukia AAU-Sugarcane, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research Station, Buralikson Directorate of Research (Agriculture) Advanced Centre for Integrated Farming Systems Research, AICRP on IFS, AAU AICRP on Irrigation Water Management, AAU, Jorhat AICRP Dry Land Agriculture AICRP on Women In Agriculture, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Agro Forestry, AAU-HRS, Kahikuchi AICRP on Agro Meteorology, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Biological Control, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Rabi Pulses, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani AICRP on Fruits, AAU-CPCRS, Tinsukia AICRP on Fruits, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Farm Implements & Machinery, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Floriculture, AAU-HRS, Kahikuchi AICRP on Forage Crops, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on GM crops (Banana), AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Honey Bees and Pollinators AICRP on Integrated Farming System, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Linseed, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani AICRP on Kharif Pulses, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani AICRP on Medicinal & Aromatic Plants (Betelvine), AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Mushroom, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Maize, AAU-ZRS, Gossaigaon AICRP on Micro & Secondary Nutrients and Pollutant Elements in Soils and Plants, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Nematode, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Seed (Crops), AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Potato, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Palm, AAU-HRS, Kahikuchi AICRP on Post Harvest Engineering Technology, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Rice, AAU-ARRI, Titabar AICRP on Rapeseed Mustard, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani AICRP on Soybean, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Sugarcane, AAU-SMAPRS, Buralikson AICRP on Spices, AAU-HRS, Kahikuchi AICRP on Small Millets, AAU-ZRS, Gossaigaon AICRP on Tuber Crops, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Vegetable, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Wheat, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani AICRP on Weed control, AAU, Jorhat AINP on Agricultural Acarology, AAU, Jorhat AINP on Bio-fertilizer, AAU, Jorhat AINP on Economic Ornithology (VPM), AAU-ZRS, North Lakhimpur AINP on Jute and Allied Fibres, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani AICRP on Soil Test Crop Response, AAU, Jorhat AINP on PFDC, AAU-HRS, Kahikuchi AINP on Rodent Control (VPM) , AAU, Jorhat AINP on Soil Arthropod Pests, AAU, Jorhat ICR Farm AAU Horticulture Orchard
Constituent Colleges