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Dr. Sharmila Dutta Deka
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Dr. Sharmila Dutta Deka

Principal Scientist
Department of Plant Breeding & Genetics • College of Agriculture
sharmila.deka [at] aau.ac.in Joined: 09 Dec, 1991
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Publications
5
Projects
6
Degrees
6
Career Milestones
7
Honours & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
B.Sc.(agri)
1989
Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat
M.Sc(Agri)
1991
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Specialization: Plant Breeding and Genetics
PhD
2010
Indian Agricultural Research Institute ,New Delhi
Specialization: Seed science and technology
Other Qualifications
1997
IAC, Wageningen, The Netherlands
Specialization: Seed Science and Technology
Other Qualifications
2011
Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation, The Netherlands
Specialization: Contemporary approaches to genetic resources conservation and use, 2011
Employment History
Junior Scientist
09-12-1991 – 03-03-1999
Soybean Research project
Joraht
Assistant professor
22-03-1999 – 24-03-2001
AAU,Jorhat
Jorhat
Seed Technologist
24-03-2001 – 22-09-2009
STR,NSP,AAU, Jorhat
Jorhat
Associate professor
22-09-2009 – 31-12-2012
AAU, Jorhat
Joraht
Senior Scientist
31-12-2012 – 01-01-2015
STR,NSP,AAU, Jorhat
Joraht
Principal Scientist
01-01-2015 – Till date
NSP,STR,AAU,Jorhat
Jorhat
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 13 Total Records
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Bijit Koch; Sharmila Dutta Deka; Priyanka Sharma; Bhaswati Sharma; Namita Bora (2026). Bioagent-based seed biopriming improves morpho-phenological traits of direct-seeded upland rice under organic management, PLANT SCIENCE TODAY, 0(0), 0–0
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Deepshikha Saikia; Sharmila Dutta Deka; Lupita Lupita Borah; Rishikesh Phukan; Lisha Bordoloi (2025). Microbial Communities in Rice: Their Role in Nutrient Dynamics and Yield Enhancement, International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 15(7), 299–310 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i74930
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J; Gogoi; S D Deka; P Sharma; P Borah; R Das; S Gogi; P D Nath (2025). Seed priming with nanoparticles enhances the physio- biochemical traits of Oryza sativa and reduces aflatoxins production, Seed Science and Technology, 1(53), 73–89 DOI: 10.15258/sst.2025.53.1.07
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A S Bhogal; G Sharma; B K Das; R Das; S D Deka; K K Sharma; D Sharma (2025). Morpho-agronomic variability in photoperiod insensitive aromatic Joha rice mutants under late Sali situation in Assam, Vegetose, 1(13), 0–0 DOI: 10.1007/s42535-025-01236-8
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Smrita Gogoi; ; Sanjay Singh; B. P. Mallikarjuna Swamy; Priyanka Das; Debojit Sarma; Ramendra Nath Sarma; Sumita Acharjee; Sharmila Dutta Deka (2024). Grain iron and zinc content is independent of anthocyanin accumulation in pigmented rice genotypes of Northeast region of India, Scientific Reports, 4(1), 4124–41 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-53534-x
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Deka, S.D. and Sharma, P. (2025). Post harvest handling and storage of Seeds. New India Publishing Agency (NIPA), New India Publishing Agency (NIPA) GENX Electronic Resources and Solutions P. Ltd. Vikas Surya Plaza, CU Block, L.S.C. Market Pitam Pura, New Delhi - , ISBN: 9789358873474
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Deka, S.D.; Mudoi, A. and Sharma, P. (2023). Development of Quality Planting Material of Native Aromatic and Medicinal Plants for Commercialization . Seed Science and Technology program and AICRP on Seed , Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, AAU, Jorhat, Seed Science and Technology program and AICRP on Seed , Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, AAU, Jorhat 785013, ISBN: 9788196300296
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Deka, S.D. and Sharma, P. (2025). Principles and methods of seed drying, in: Deka, S.D. and Sharma, P. (Eds.), Post harvest handling and storage of Seeds, New India Publishing Agency (NIPA), New India Publishing Agency (NIPA) GENX Electronic Resources and Solutions P. Ltd. Vikas Surya Plaza, CU Block, L.S.C. Market Pitam Pura, New Delhi - , pp 77–86, ISBN: 9789358873474.
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Sharma, P. and Deka, S.D. (2025). Assessing physical, physiological and biochemical changes during seed storage, in: Deka, S.D. and Sharma, P. (Eds.), Post harvest handling and storage of Seeds, New India Publishing Agency (NIPA), New India Publishing Agency (NIPA) GENX Electronic Resources and Solutions P. Ltd. Vikas Surya Plaza, CU Block, L.S.C. Market Pitam Pura, New Delhi - , pp 67–76, ISBN: 9789358873474.
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Deka, S.D. and Sharma, P. (2025). Principles of seed storage and factors influencing the life span of seeds during storage, in: Deka, S.D. and Deka, S.D. (Eds.), Post harvest handling and storage of Seeds, New India Publishing Agency (NIPA), New India Publishing Agency (NIPA) GENX Electronic Resources and Solutions P. Ltd. Vikas Surya Plaza, CU Block, L.S.C. Market Pitam Pura, New Delhi - , pp 45–66, ISBN: 9789358873474.
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Sharma, P. and Deka, S.D. (2025). Seed storage structures and prediction of viability during storage - viability nomograph, in: Deka, S.D. and Sharma, P. (Eds.), Post harvest handling and storage of Seeds, New India Publishing Agency (NIPA), New India Publishing Agency (NIPA) GENX Electronic Resources and Solutions P. Ltd. Vikas Surya Plaza, CU Block, L.S.C. Market Pitam Pura, New Delhi - , pp 17–32, ISBN: 9789358873474.
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Sharma, P. and Deka, S.D. (2025). Design of seed processing plant – Equipments, estimation of processing efficiency and its application in agricultural crops, in: Deka, S.D. and Sharma, P. (Eds.), Post harvest handling and storage of Seeds, New India Publishing Agency (NIPA), New India Publishing Agency (NIPA) GENX Electronic Resources and Solutions P. Ltd. Vikas Surya Plaza, CU Block, L.S.C. Market Pitam Pura, New Delhi - , pp 1–16, ISBN: 9789358873474.
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Sharma, P.; Roy, M.; Deka, S.D.; Sharma, K.; Barua, P.K.; Saw, S.; Gitari, H. and Ranjan, S. (2026). Millets: A Promising Small-Grained Crop for Ensuring Nutritional Food Security in the Era of Climate Change, in: Kumar, S.; Ranjan, S.; Saw, S.; Padhan, S.R.; Roy, D.K.; (Eds.), Climate-Resilient Agriculture for Sustainable Crop Production New Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies, Taylor and Francis, Apple Academic Press, Inc. Co-published with CRC Press (Taylor & Francis), pp 130–154, ISBN: ISBN: 9781998511143.
Sponsored Research
Research Projects 5 Projects
AAU,Jorhat
Differential expression of gene for grain aroma at post harvest stages and identification of ideal condition for aroma retention for Assam aromatic rice
Implemented in 2023
DBT,Govt of India Rs. 16.04 Lakh
Genome and Transcriptome sequencing of Aromatic Rice from North Eastern Region” Group 3
Implemented in 2016
DBT,Govt of India Rs. 18.48 Lakh
Morphogenetic Barcoding of Aromatic and Glutinous Rice varieties of Assam
Implemented in 2015
DBT Rs. 38.18 Lakh
Preserving future genetic resources through capacity building of women farmer and utilization for livelihood improvement
Implemented in 2012
IRRI-INDIA collaboration Rs. 250000 Lakh
Development of High Zinc Rice Varieties
Implemented in 2017
Recognition & Accolades
Achievements & Honours 7 Honours
1. Received Netherland Government Fellowship in 1997
2.Received Netherland Government Fellowship in 2011
3. DBT project grants of 38.18 lakh on Preserving future genetic resources through capacity building of women farmer and utilization for livelihood improvement as PI
4.DBT project grants of lakh 18.68 on Morphogenetic Barcoding of Aromatic and Glutinous
Rice varieties of Assam as PI
5..DBT project grants of lakh 16.68 on Genome and Transcriptome sequencing of Aromatic Rice from North Eastern Region” Group 3 as PI
6. International collaborative project on Development of High Zinc rice varieties Funded by ,IRRI, Philippines as PI
7. Member of National Monitoring Team of AICRP on Seed Science and Technology
8. Member of Editorial Board of Journal Seed research published of Indian society of Seed Science and Technology
9.Established 2 community seed banks at Jorhat and Golaghat districts.
10. Documentation of local germplasm has been done and farmer’s varieties were sent to
PVPFR (Plant Variety Protection and Farmer’s right) Authority of India for registration and protection of farmer’s right.
11.Organization of Rice Diversity fair and Bhogali mela and seed fair for displaying more than 300
varieties of rice including 40 coloured rice varieties and for introduction of Annam
brahma self-help group registered by the project. His Excellency the Governor of Assam in an official press release appreciated the effort of the project activities towards highlighting values of our agricultural diversity and its utilization and conservation effort.
12. Involved in teaching UG and PG courses of Seed Science and Technology and Plant Breeding and Genetics
13. Guided 14 M.Sc students and 2 Ph.D students
5. DBT Project grant Rs1604000Genome and Transcriptome sequencing of Aromatic Rice from North Eastern Region” Group 3 as PI
6. Certificate for technology Identification on rapid assessment of genetic purity in Paddy hybrid JRH 5 under AICRP on Seed by ICAR NISST 2022
7. Certificate for technology Identification on rapid assessment of genetic purity of Paddy hybrid JRH 8 under AICRP on Seed by ICAR NISST 2023
8. Certificate for technology development on reaffirming the validity periods of certified seeds of field crops under AICRP on Seed by ICAR NISST 2024
9. .Certificate for technology development on seed bio- priming technologies for enhancing planting value of seed in field crops under optimal and sub-optimal conditions under AICRP on Seed by ICAR NISST 2024
10. Certificate for technology Identification on rapid assessment of genetic purity of hybrid Maize and Sun Flower under AICRP on Seed by ICAR NISST 2025
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships 3 Societies
Indian Society of Seed Science and Technology
Life Member
Indian Society of Genetics and Plant Breeding
Life Member
Assam Science Society
Life Member
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AAU Joining Date: 09 Dec, 1991
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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
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