AAU

Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications

B. Sc. (Agri.) with Horticulture as elective subject

1987

Assam Agricultural University

M. Sc. (Agri.)

1989

Assam Agricultural University

Specialization: Olericulture (Spices & Condiments)

Ph. D (Horticulture)

1999

Assam Agricultural University

Specialization: Spice (Ginger) production and processing

Employment History

Assistant Professor

10-01-1990 – 17-03-1999

Assam Agricultural University, Department of Horticulture

Jorhat

Associate Professor,

17-03-1999 – 14-06-1999

Assam Agricultural University, Department of Horticulture

Jorhat

Senior Scientist

14-06-1999 – 05-09-2006

Assam Agricultural University, Precision Farming Development Centre, Department of Horticulture

Jorhat

Programme Coordinator

06-09-2006 – 16-08-2011

Assam Agricultural University, Krishi Vigyan Kendra- Dhubri

Bilasipara, Dist. Dhubri

Chief Scientist

17-08-2011 – 17-08-2016

Assam Agricultural University, Horticultural Research Station

Kahikuchi, Guwahati

Chief Scientist i/c

17-08-2016 – 03-07-2017

Assam Agricultural University, Horticultural Research Station

Kahikuchi, Guwahati

Chief Scientist

03-07-2017 – Till date

Assam Agricultural University, Horticultural Research Station

Kahikuchi, Guwahati

Research & Scholarship

Scholarly Publications 51 Total Records

Dikshita Saikia; K S D Siva Roopa Kumar; Sarat Saikia; Vinod Upadhyay; Sikha Deka; Palash Debnath (2025). Differential expression of Citrus tristeza virus across various age groups of Assam lemon (Citrus limon Burm.), Indian Journal of Experimental Biology, 63(7), 598–604 DOI: 10.56042/ijeb.v63i07.17396

Dikshita Saikia; K S D Siva Roopa Kumar; Sarat Saikia; Binod Upadhyay; Sikha Deka; Palash Debnath (2025). Age-dependent epidemiological insights into Citrus tristeza virus in Assam lemon cultivation, PLANT SCIENCE TODAY, 12(1), 1–7 DOI: https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.9934

Anjan Borah; Sarat Saikia; Pradip Mahanta; Samiran Pathak (2025). Foliar nutrient status of guava under ultra high density cultivation practices, International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research, 9(11), 666–670 DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.33545/26174693.2025.v9.i11S

Suraiya Akhtar; Raja Ahmed; Khaleda Begum; Ankur Das; Sarat Saikia; Rafiul Amin Laskar; Sofia Banu (2024). Evaluation of morphological traits, biochemical parameters and seeding availability pattern among Citrus limon ‘Assam lemon’ accessions across Assam, Scientific Reports, 14(3886), 0–0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-54392-3

Anjan Borah; Utpal Kotoky; Sarat Saikia; Sailen Gogoi; Pradip Mahanta; Samiran Pathak (2023). Optimization of plant density and nutrient level for nutritional quality of guava under high density system of orcharding in subtropical conditions, Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America, 54(7), 15323–15331

Anjan Borah; Utpal Kotoky; Sarat Saikia; Sailen Gogoi; Pradip Mahanta; Kusum Kumar Deka (2023). Growth, flowering and fruiting behavior of guava under ultra high density orcharding system in north eastern India, Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America, 54(11), 16307–16318

R.M. Phukon; S. Saikia; P. Borah; S. Das; S. Bhagawati; R. Bezbaruah (2020). Vegetable Grafting for Enhancing Yield and Combating Biotic Stress in Bhut Jolokia (Capsicum chinense) under Protected Condition, Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci. , 9(9), 3051–3055 DOI: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2020.909.376

Borsha Rani Baruah; R. K. Kakoti; A. Borbora; S. Singh; S. Saikia; P. D. Nath (2019). Biological Indexing and Molecular Approaches in Detecting a Mild Strain ‘CRS 4’ against Citrus tristeza Virus in Khasi Mandarin (Citrus reticulata), Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci. , 8(9), 749–757 DOI: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2019.809.090

L. Barooah; S. Saikia; D. J. Rajkhowa (2010). Production potential and economics of integrated weed control in ginger, Ind. J. Wd. Sci. , 42(1), 107–110 DOI: https://www.isws.org.in/IJWSn/File/2010_42_Issue-1

S. Saikia; A. Saikia (2009). Assessment of oleoresin of gingers grown in north east India., J. Asian. Hort. 5(3):112-114, 5(3), 112–114

S. Saikia; A. Saikia; A. Shadeque; ; S. Gogoi (1997). Field performance of okra as influenced by low density plastic mulches., Ann. Biol., 13(2), 253–257

Saikia, S. (2013). Protocols and Standards of Vegetative Propagation of Fruit Crops. Assamese version of the original book by Gorakh Singh pulished by Horticulture Divis. Director of Horticulture and Food Processing, Khanapara - 22, Khaqnapara, Guwahati - 22, Assam

Hendeque, A.; Saikia, A. and Saikia, S. (1997). Krishi Vigyan Parichoy, Part V: Saakpachali. A textbook for Assam Higher Secondary Education Council Vocational stream (In Assamese).. Assam Higher Secondary Education Council, Guwahati, Assam

Bhagowati, S.; Mahanta, K.; Pathak, S.; Hussain, M.; Pathak, D.; Saikia, S. and Mahanta, P. (2025). ‘Brown manuring’ an eco-friendly tool for sustainable soil health, in: Rao, V.; Anamika, N.; Mulchandani, S.; M, P.; (Eds.), Applied Biotechnology: Techniques and Applications, Bhumi publishing India , Nigave Khalasa, Tal – Karveer, Dist – Kolhapur, Maharashtra, INDIA 416 207, pp 12–17, ISBN: 978-81-994425-7-3.

Mahanta, K.; Deka, K.; Bhagowati, S.; Pathak, S.; Rahman, N.; Hussain, M.; Pathak, D.; Borah, A.; Choudhury, D. and Saikia, S. (2025). Agroforestry: Enhancing Resilience and Ensuring Food Security under Changing Climate, in: Singh, S.P.; Jeena, A.S.; Tamburne, B.V.; Kumar, A.; Rana, R.; Kunjwal, S.S.; Singh, M.; Singh, P.B.; Bhati, H.P. and Maru, A. Nayak, H.; (Eds.), Global Research Initiatives for Sustainable Agriculture & Allied Sciences (GRISAAS-An Edited Book) , Astha Foundation, Meerut, Suman Villa, 85, Phool Bagh Colony, Main Road, Meerut-250002, pp 22–29, ISBN: ISBN No.: 978-81-981486-6.

Bhagowati, S.; Mahanta, K.; Pathak, S.; Hussain, M.; Saikia, S.; Pathak, D. and Mahanta, P. (2025). Scope of using plant biostimulants in input intensive agriculture, in: Khajuria, S.; Baig, M.; Ghadage, V.; Kumar, B.; (Eds.), Advances and Innovations in Agriculture and Allied Sciences , Bhumi Publishing - a publishing unit of Bhumi Gramin Vikas Sanstha, Nigave Khalasa, Tal – Karveer, Dist – Kolhapur, Maharashtra, INDIA 416 207, pp 133–139, ISBN: ISBN: 978-81-994425-8-0 .

Deka, B. (2022). Enhancing farmers Income through Offseason Vegetable Cultivation in bamboo- Based Polyhouse- A lession learnt, in: Bhatnagar, P.; Dinesh, D.; Kakade, V.; Pande, V.; Meena, O.; (Eds.), Managing land Degradation for Enhancing farm productivity, International Books and Periodicals Supply Service, 38 Nishant Kunj, Main Road Pitampura, Delhi 110034, pp 273–281.

Rahman, N.; Das, S.; Saikia, S.; Kalita, B. and Deka, N. (2022). Climate change vis-a-vis vegetable crops, in: Kalita, R.; Singh, A.; (Eds.), Climate smart agriculture technologies and prospects, Vital Biotech Publication, Kota, Rajasthan, India, pp 71–82, ISBN: 978-93-92953-16-3.

Rahman, N.; Das, S.; Saikia, S.; Kalita, B. and Deka, N. (2022). Climate change vis-a-vis vegetable crops, in: Kalita, D.R.; Singh, T.A.; (Eds.), Climate smart agriculture technologies, Vital Biotech Publication, Kota, Rajasthan, India, pp 71–82, ISBN: 978-93-92953-16-3.

Saikia, S. (2004). History of Agriculture (3)- India (20th Century), in: Saikia, R.; Saikia, S.; Sarma, C.; Borkataky, R.; (Eds.), In: Encyclopedia Part VI History- 1, Asom Sahitya Sabha, Guwahati, Assam, pp 377–388.

Saikia, S.; Gogoi, S. and Saikia, A. (2004). Assessment of oil of ginger grown in North East India., in: Singh, V.; Kikon, Y. and Maiti, C. (Eds.), Horticulture for Sustainable Income and Environmental Protection. Vol. II, , , pp 625–628.

Phookan, D. and Saikia, S. (2003). Vegetable production under naturally ventilated plastic house cum rain-shelter. In: (Eds.), I pp 127-142, in: Satapathy, K. and Kumar, A. (Eds.), Plasticulture Intervention for Agriculture Development in North Eastern Region, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya,, Umiam, Meghalaya, pp 127–142.

Saikia, S. (2002). Gingers of North Eastern Region: Scope for commercialization as raw material for processing industry., in: Phookan, A.K.; Neog, L.; Acharya, P.; (Eds.), Medicinal and Aromatic plants in the economy of Assam, Adhar , Guwahati, Assam, pp 71–78.

Saikia, S. and Phookan, D.B. (2003). Plastic mulches for crop production in North Eastern Region., in: Satapathy, K. and Kumar, A. (Eds.), Plasticulture Intervention for Agriculture Development in North Eastern Region, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya,, Umiam, Meghalaya, pp 143–155.

Baruah, L. (2003). Integrated weed control in ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) var. Nadia. M.Sc. thesis submitted to Department of Horticulture, Assam Agricultural University, AAU, Jorhat 13

Baruah, R. (2002). Growth performance, yield and quality of some hill gingers (Zingiber officinale Rosc.). M.Sc. thesis submitted to Department of Horticulture, Assam Agricultural University, AAU, Jorhat 13

Saikia, S.; Gogoi, S.; Mahanta, P.; Bora, P.; Deka, K.K. and Mazumder, N. (2016). Horticultural Diversification in Assam--- The Needs, Determinants and Policy Implications., National Seminar on Integrated Development of Horticulture in Sub- Tropical & Hill Region, HRS, Kahikuchi, Guwahati , CIH, DAC, Medziphema, Nagaland in collaboration with AAU, Jorhat , CIH, DAC, Medziphema, Nagaland in collaboration with AAU, Jorhat , Vol. 0(0), 0 - 0.

Hatibarua, P.; Borah, S.K.; Mazumder, N. and Saikia, S. (2016). Effect of fertilizer doses on plant growth and flowering of Asiatic Lilium cv. Brunello under Assam condition, National Seminar on Integrated Development of Horticulture in Sub- Tropical & Hill Region, HRS, Kahikuchi, Guwahati , CIH, DAC, Medziphema, Nagaland in collaboration with AAU, Jorhat , CIH, DAC, Medziphema, Nagaland in collaboration with AAU, Jorhat , Vol. 0(0), 0 - 0.

Saikia, S. (2005). Plastic mulching in okra and pineapple in Assam, International conference on plasticulture and precision farming, New Delhi , National Committee on Plasticulture Application in Horticulture, New Delhi, Vol. 0(0), 0 - 0.

Saikia, S.; Barua, P. and Phukan, D.B. (2005). Field performance of pineapple as influenced by low density plastic mulches. ,, International Conference on Plasticulture and Precision Farming,, New Delhi , National Committee on Plasticulture Application in Horticulture, New Delhi, Vol. 0(0), 0 - 0.

Gogoi, S. and Saikia, S. (2004). Effect of micronutrient on cabbage. org. by SASRD, Nagaland University, Medziphema, Feb. 24-26, Natl. Sem. Horticulture for Sustainable Income and Environmental Protection, Nagaland University, Medziphema , SASRD, Nagaland University, Medziphema, Nagaland, Medziphema, Nagaland, Vol. 0(0), 0 - 0.

Mahanta, K.; Borah, A.; Hussain, M.; Pathak, D. and Saikia, S. (). Environmental Degradation: Impact and Nature- Based Solutions on Landscape , Just Agriculture, 4(12), 95-100, Indian Society of Agriculture and Horticulture Research, Hoshiarpur, Punjab

Saikia, D.S. (). Need for Frontier Technologies for Resurgent Horticultural Sector, Souvenir AGMET- 2025 (National Conference on Frontier Technologies for Weather and Climate- Based Decisions in Agriculture and Allied Sectors) organiz, 1(1), 95-100, Assam Horticultural Society, Jorhat

Saikia, D.S. (). Perspective of Horticulture- Led Development in Assam, Compendium of Lectures, 1(1), 29-41, Assam Horticultural Society, Guwahati

Borah, A. (). High Density Orcharding for Enhancement of productivity and farmers Income, Souvenir of 7th Assam International Agri Horti Show 2022, 1(1), 147-152, Souvenir Committee, 7th Assam International Agri Horti Show 2022 , Guwahati

Borah, D.A.; Saikia, D.S. and Mahanta, D.P. (2025). Value Added Products from Coconut. Directorate of Research, AAU, Jorhat, AAU- HRS, Kahikuchi

Mahanta, P.; Saikia, S.; Mahajan, S. and Borgohain, C. (2023). GAP paddhwatit Asomot Halodhir KhetiPFDC . AAU- HRS, Guwahati

Mahanta, P.; Saikia, S.; Mahajan, S. and Borgohain, C. (2023). Organic cultivation of turmeric under Assam condition. AAU- HRS, Guwahati

Mahanta, P.; Saikia, S.; Mahajan, S. and Borgohain, C. (2023). Good Agricultural Practices of Turmeric under Assam Condition. AAU- HRS, Guwahati

Mahanta, P.; Saikia, S.; Mahajan, S. and Borgohain, C. (2023). Halodhi Khetir Samayshusi. AAU- HRS, Guwahati

Mahanta, P.; Saikia, S. and Khanikar, H. (2023). Commercial Cultivation of Anthurium. AAU- HRS, Guwahati

Mahanta, P.; Saikia, S.; Deka, K.; Borah, J. and Borah, D. (2020). Anti - Bird net. HRS, AAU, Kahikuchi, Kahikuchi, Guwahati - 17

Mahanta, P.; Saikia, S.; Deka, K.; Borah, J. and Borah, D. (2020). Use of plastic lining for rain water harvesting. HRS, AAU, Kahikuchi, Kahikuchi, Guwahati - 17

Mahanta, P.; Saikia, S.; Deka, K.; Borah, J. and Borah, D. (2020). Use of shade net in nursery. HRS, AAU, Kahikuchi, Kahikuchi, Guwahati - 17

Deka, B. and Saikia, S. (2013). Training Manual on Micro-irrigation. HRS, AAU, Kahikuchi, Kahikuchi, Guwahati - 17

Baruah, P. and Saikia, S. (2006). Commercial cultivation of banana. HRS, AAU, Kahikuchi, Kahikuchi, Guwahati - 17

Comprehensive Characterization of Decaffeinated Tea Waste (DCTW) and its enrichment for utilization in crop nourishment and remediation of Industrial Pollution

Implemented in 2022

DBT, New Delhi Rs. 25.71 Lakh

“Multi-Institutional approach on development of technology driven bio-inputs production clusters for mass production of biofertilizers & biopesticides for promotion of eco-friendly farming with collateral development of bio-entrepreneurship in veg

Implemented in 2023

Directorate of Welfare of Plain Tribes and Backward Classes, Govt. of Assam Rs. 2.60 Lakh

Determinants of Unsustainability of Rural Agro-based Business Ventures in the Plain Tribal Pockets of Lower Brahmaputra valley Zone of Assam for Leveraging Tribal Entrepreneurship

Implemented in 2020

Govt. of India/ Assam (RKVY- RAFTAAR) Rs. 209.00 Lakh

Technological empowerment of farming community for pursuing efficient farm activities aiming at post harvest loss reduction and value addition in entrepreneurial mode

Implemented in 2023

DBT, MST, Govt. of India Rs. 155.51 Lakh

Catalyzing Complementary Olericulture in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland for Livelihood Security by Provisioning Quality Seed and Seedling of Commercial and Indigenous Vegetables Generated through Hi Tech Mini Plug Nursery and Conventional Mean

Implemented in 2021

DBT, MST, GoI Rs. 180.94 Lakh

Establishment of Biotech KISAN Hub at Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Implemented in 2018

DBT, MST, GoI Rs. 54.82 Lakh

Network Project for Establishment of Disease- free Elite Khasi Mandarin and Sweet Orange Genetic Stocks through STG and Mass Production of Quality Planting Material for North Eastern States of India

Implemented in 2021

DBT, MST, GoI Rs. 56.56 Lakh

Collection, Conservation and Morpho- Phenological Characterization of Citrus Germplasm of North East Region

Implemented in 2021

DBT, MST, GoI Rs. 75.00 Lakh

Expansion of Biotech KISAN Hub Activities in Three Aspirational Districts (Udalguri, Goalpara & Dhubri) in Assam

Implemented in 2020

GOI Rs. 180.94 Lakh

Establishment of Biotech Kissan Hub at HRS, Kahikuchi

Implemented in 2018

Recognition & Accolades

Achievements & Honours 1 Honours

1. Developed a basket of precision farming technologies pertaining to design & construction of naturally ventilated poly house, protected cultivation, plastic mulching, micro-irrigation and water harvesting & recycling during 1999 to 2006 while serving as Senior Scientist (Horticulture) under the Precision Farming Development Centre, Deptt. of Horticulture, AAU, Jorhat. 2. Established the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in the Dhubri District of Assam in 2006, served as the administrative head up to 2011 and involved in the technological empowerment of farming community of the district in agri & allied sector through dissemination of information, knowledge & technology using the proven tools of extension. Involved in organizing and mobilizing farmers for mega seed production and action research programmes in farmers’ participatory mode. 3. Represented AAU for placing the demand for establishing a R&D centre for spices in Assam before the visiting High Level Committee constituted by Parliament of India. Developed the DPR for establishing an AICRP (Spices) centre at AAU- HRS, Kahikuchi and submitted to Project Directorate. Subsequently, ICAR had accorded administrative approval for the opening the centre at AAU- HRS, Kahikuchi during 2015-16 which has been functioning successfully till date. 4. Formulated the DPR for establishment of a Regional Council (RC) for offering services toward organic certification under PGS India. The National Centre of Organic Farming, Ghaziabad had accorded due approval and recognized AAU- HRS, Kahikuchi to serve as RC for a period of 3 years (2015-16 to 2017-18). As the Head of RC, offered services in capacity building and certification process for 220 organic clusters promoted by Department of Agriculture, Govt. of Assam under Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY). 5. Played proactive role in mobilizing funds to the tune of INR 387.00 lakh from central sector scheme HMNEH- MIDH & RKVY-RAFTAAR for institution building through setting up infrastructure for Horticulture & Medicinal Plant Nursery, Horticulture Skill Development Centre, Model Floriculture Centre, Plant Health Clinic and Mushroom Spawn Production Unit at AAU- HRS, Kahikuchi during the period 2012-13 to 2021-22. 6. Established the first Biotech Krishi Innovation & Science Application Network (KISAN) Hub at AAU- HRS, Kahikuchi for Eastern Himalayan Agro-climatic Region during 2018-19 with a project outlay of INR 180.94 lakh sponsored by DBT, MST, Govt. of India. Acting as the Principal Investigator of the multi-institutional project, involved in arenas of technological empowerment, agri-business promotion, value chain management and market connect on part of farming community of Assam and Nagaland. 7. Earned a DBT, MST, Govt. of India sponsored multi-institutional project worth INR 75 lakh in 2020-21 for expansion of Biotech KISAN Hub activities to three Aspirational Districts (Udalguri, Goalpara & Dhubri) in Assam aiming at technological empowerment of farming community in horticulture and fishery sector. 8. Earned another two multi-institutional projects from DBT, MST, Govt. of India with the total outlay of INR 111.38 lakh during 2020-21 for GAP based collection, characterization and systematic conservation of Citrus germplasm of Assam in field & cryo gene banks and Establishment of STG derived disease- free elite genetic stocks of Khasi Mandarin and Sweet Orange and mass production of quality planting material for revamping Citrus sector of north eastern states. 9. Has been serving as Expert Member in State Level Executive Committee (SLEC) for planning and execution of action plan under centrally sponsored HMNEH- MIDH scheme; LoI & Nursery Accreditation committee of National Horticulture Board and Advisory Committee of SAMETI & DDK- Prasar Bharati from 2012-13 till date. 10. Acted as the Chairman of the committee constituted and notified by AAU for preparation of DPR for establishment of the College of Horticulture & Farming System Research under AAU at Nalbari and submitted the product during 2020-21. Acted as the Member Secretary in the committee constituted and notified by Agriculture Department, Govt. of Assam for preparation of Draft Agri Export Policy, Assam and submitted the product during 2021-22. 11. Prepared the Strategic Action Plan for implementation of Chief Ministers’ Special Mission on Onion during 2013-14 and Integration of black pepper with Clean & Green Village Programme under Chief Minister’s Samagra Gramya Unnayan Yojana during 2020-21. 12. Bagged Best Centre Award for AAU- HRS, Kahikuchi under ICAR- AICRP (Palm) during 2013-14; Awarded by Lions Club Guwahati Care for Special Support for Village Development Project during 2011-12 & 2012-13.

Learned Societies

Professional Memberships 1 Societies

Assam Horticultural Society

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AAU Joining Date: 10 Jan, 1990