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General Informations

  • Join Date: 10/01/1990
  • College: Directorate of Research(Agri)
  • Department: AAU-Horticulture Research Station, Kahikuchi
  • Office Email: sarat.saikia[at]aau.ac.in

Education Details

 
 
 
 
 
1987
B. Sc. (Agri.) with Horticulture as elective subject

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
1989
M. Sc. (Agri.)

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
1999
Ph. D (Horticulture)

Assam Agricultural University

Employment History

 
 
 
 
 
10-01-1990 - 17-03-1999
Assistant Professor

Assam Agricultural University, Department of Horticulture

 
 
 
 
 
17-03-1999 - 14-06-1999
Associate Professor,

Assam Agricultural University, Department of Horticulture

 
 
 
 
 
14-06-1999 - 05-09-2006
Senior Scientist

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

 
 
 
 
 
06-09-2006 - 16-08-2011
Programme Coordinator

Assam Agricultural University, Krishi Vigyan Kendra- Dhubri

 
 
 
 
 
17-08-2011 - 17-08-2016
Chief Scientist

Assam Agricultural University, Horticultural Research Station

 
 
 
 
 
17-08-2016 - 03-07-2017
Chief Scientist i/c

Assam Agricultural University, Horticultural Research Station

 
 
 
 
 
03-07-2017 - Till date
Chief Scientist

Assam Agricultural University, Horticultural Research Station

Publications

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
Deka, B.(2022). Enhancing farmers Income through Offseason Vegetable Cultivation in bamboo- Based Polyhouse- A lession learnt. in : Managing land Degradation for Enhancing farm productivity, Bhatnagar, P.; Dinesh, D.; Kakade, V.; Pande, V.; Meena, O.; (Eds), 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 : Climate smart agriculture technologies and prospects, Kalita, R.; Singh, A.; (Eds), 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 : Climate smart agriculture technologies, Kalita, D.R.; Singh, T.A.; (Eds), 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 : In: Encyclopedia Part VI History- 1, Saikia, R.; Saikia, S.; Sarma, C.; Borkataky, R.; (Eds), 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 : Horticulture for Sustainable Income and Environmental Protection. Vol. II, Singh, V.; Kikon, Y. and Maiti, C. (Eds), ,, 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 : Plasticulture Intervention for Agriculture Development in North Eastern Region, Satapathy, K. and , A.K. (Eds), 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 : Medicinal and Aromatic plants in the economy of Assam, Phookan, A.K.; Neog, L.; Acharya, P.; (Eds), Adhar ,Guwahati, Assam, pp 71-78.
Saikia, S. and Phookan, D.B.(2003). Plastic mulches for crop production in North Eastern Region.. in : Plasticulture Intervention for Agriculture Development in North Eastern Region, Satapathy, K. and Kumar, A. (Eds), 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 , 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 , 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, 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, 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, 0 - 0.
Borah, A.()High Density Orcharding for Enhancement of productivity and farmers IncomeSouvenir of 7th Assam International Agri Horti Show 2022.1(1),147-152, Souvenir Committee, 7th Assam International Agri Horti Show 2022 , Guwahati
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
Achievements
  • 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.
Projects
  • Govt. of India/ Assam (RKVY- RAFTAAR) sponsored project on "Technological empowerment of farming community for pursuing efficient farm activities aiming at post harvest loss reduction and value addition in entrepreneurial mode", project cost Rs.209.00 Lakh implemented in 2023.
  • DBT, MST, Govt. of India sponsored project on "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", project cost Rs.155.51 Lakh implemented in 2021.
  • DBT, MST, GoI sponsored project on "Establishment of Biotech KISAN Hub at Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat", project cost Rs.180.94 Lakh implemented in 2018.
  • DBT, MST, GoI sponsored project on "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", project cost Rs.54.82 Lakh implemented in 2021.
  • DBT, MST, GoI sponsored project on "Collection, Conservation and Morpho- Phenological Characterization of Citrus Germplasm of North East Region", project cost Rs.56.56 Lakh implemented in 2021.
  • DBT, MST, GoI sponsored project on "Expansion of Biotech KISAN Hub Activities in Three Aspirational Districts (Udalguri, Goalpara & Dhubri) in Assam", project cost Rs.75.00 Lakh implemented in 2020.
  • GOI sponsored project on "Establishment of Biotech Kissan Hub at HRS, Kahikuchi", project cost Rs.180.94 Lakh implemented in 2018.