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Dr. Sudhansu Bhagawati
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Dr. Sudhansu Bhagawati

Scientist
Department of Entomology • College of Agriculture
sudhansu.bhagawati [at] aau.ac.in Joined: 01 Mar, 2016
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Publications
5
Projects
5
Degrees
1
Career Milestones
1
Honours & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
B.Sc. (Agri.)
2011
Assam Agricultural University
M.Sc. (Agri.)
2013
Assam Agricultural University
Specialization: Entomology
Ph.D. (Agri.)
2018
Assam Agricultural University
Specialization: Entomology
Employment History
Scientist (S-II)
01-03-2016 – Till date
Assam Agricultural University
Jorhat
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 36 Total Records
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P. Mili; Sudhansu Bhagawati; K. Choudhury; K. Sarmah; P. Sutradhar; U. Phukan; E. B. Devi (2026). Efficacy of novel insecticides against major insect pests of potato in Assam, Journal of Environmental Biology, 47(3), 636–642 DOI: http://doi.org/10.22438/jeb/47/3/MRN-5865
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Himangshu Mishra; Badal Bhattacharyya; Sudhansu Bhagawati; Shimantini Borkataki; Dhanalakhi Gogoi; Snigdha Bhattacharjee; Elangbam Bidyarani Devi; Ratan Baru (2026). A Faunistic Survey and Morphometric Analysis of Termite Species from Jorhat and Golaghat Districts of Assam, India, Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology, 47(4), 165–177 DOI: https://doi.org/10.56557/upjoz/2026/v47i45522
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Mrinmoy Das; Badal Bhattacharyya; Sudhansu Bhagawati; Shimantini Borkataki; Anjuma Gayan; Dhruba Jyoti Nath (2026). Survivability of Lepidiota mansueta (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) Grubs under Different Soil Orders of Assam, India, Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology, 47(2), 61–67 DOI: https://doi.org/10.56557/upjoz/2026/v47i25462
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Badal Bhattacharyya; Mrinmoy Das; Sudhansu Bhagawati; Shimantini Borkataki; Kaushik Das; Kanchan Saikia (2026). Shelter Plant Preference of an Atypical White Grub Species, Lepidiota mansueta Burmeister (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) in Relation to Plant Morphological Characters, International Journal of Plant & Soil Science, 38(1), 155–162 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i15935
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Sudhansu Bhagawati; Badal Bhattacharyya; Elangbam Bidyarani Devi; Nang Sena Manpoong; Kritideepan Sarmah; Manuranjan Gogoi; Samsul Alam (2025). NOVEL INSECTICIDES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF LIVE WOOD EATING TERMITES IN TEA PLANTATIONS OF ASSAM, Indian Journal of Entomology , 89(1), 178–182 DOI: 10.55446/IJE.2026.3362
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Gitanjali Devi; Badal Bhattacharyya; Sudhansu Bhagawati; Snigdha Bhattacharjee; Manha Bathari; Samiran Pathak (2025). Field and Multi locational Study on Efficacy of Native Entomopathogenic Nematodes Heterorhabditis bacteriophora Poinar) against Termite Odontotermes obesus Rambur) in Assam, India, International Journal of Plant & Soil Science, 37(11), 536–547 DOI: 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i115866
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Th. A. Singha; B. Bhattacharyya; S. Bhagawati; K. Sarmah; H. Saikia; E. Bidyarani Devi; D. Gogoi; K. S. Bhairavi (2025). Exploring the nutrient composition of sericigenous insects of Manipur: a scientific inquiry into their edible potential, Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, 0(0), 1–13 DOI: DOI:10.1163/23524588-00001394
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Saurabh Sarma; B. Bhattacharyya; Sudhansu Bhagawati; E. B. Devi; N. A. Singh (2025). Naturally Available Insecticidal Materials and their Mixtures: An Eco friendly Approach for the Management of Soil Dwelling Insect Pests of Potato, Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology, 28(3), 290–303 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i32090
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Prerana Bhuyan; Gitanjali Devi; Sudhansu Bhagawati; Dalim Pathak (2024). Evaluation of Some New Nematicides for the Management of Reniform Nematode (Rotylenchulus reniformis) on tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.), Journal of Experimental Agriculture International, 46(6), 492–499 DOI: DOI: 10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i62501
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G. Nath; S. Bhagawati; P. K. Kaman; K. Sarmah; B. Gogoi; N. S. Manpoong (2024). Changes in soil faunal pattern as influenced by novel insecticides in Assam, Journal of Environmental Biology, 46(2), 222–229 DOI: http://doi.org/10.22438/jeb/46/2/MRN-5389
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Sudarshan Prasad; Sudhansu Bhagawati; Priyanka Das; Samindra Baishya; Nangsena Manpoong; Kritideepan Sarmah (2024). Effect of cooking on nutritional profile of white grub beetle, Lepidiota mansueta Burmeister, International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research , 8(8), 623–627 DOI: https://doi.org/10.33545/26174693.2024.v8.i8h.1819
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Rahul Borah; Sudhansu Bhagawati; Kasturi Sarmah; Kritideepan Sarmah; NangSena Manpoong (2024). Enhancing Cake Nutrition with Lepidiota mansueta Flour, Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology, 27(8), 777–782 DOI: DOI: 10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i81196
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P. Goswami; P. Das; A. M. Baruah; S. Sabhapondit; Sudhansu Bhagawati; M. Gogoi; K. Pathak; K. Sarmah (2023). Unveiling the Biochemical Metamorphosis of Tea Before and After Helopeltis theivora Infestation, AMA, Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America , 54(9), 15771–15780
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Mintu Sarmah; Badal Bhattacharyya; Sudhansu Bhagawati; Kritideepan Sarmah (2022). Nutritional Composition of Some Commonly Available Aquatic Edible Insects of Assam, India, Insects, 13(0), 1–10 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/ insects13110976
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Sudhansu Bhagawati; Badal Bhattacharyya; Binoy K. Medhi; Snigdha Bhattacharjee; Himangshu Mishra (2021). Diversity of Soil Dwelling Collembola in a Forest, Vegetable and Tea Ecosystems of Assam, India, Sustainability, 13(12628), 1–12 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/su132212628
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K. Sindhura Bhairavi; Badal Bhattacharyya; Gitanjali Devi; Sudhansu Bhagawati; Partha Pratim Gyanudoy Das; Elangbam Bidyarani Devi; Nang Sena Manpoong (2021). Evaluation of two native entomopathogenic nematodes against Odontotermes obesus (Rambur) (Isoptera: Termitidae) and Agrotis ipsilon (Hufnagel) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), Egyptian Journal of Biological Pest Control, 31(1), 1–8 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s41938-021-00457-8
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Sudhansu Bhagawati; Badal Bhattacharyya; Binoy Kumar Medhi; Snigdha Bhattacharjee; Himangshu Mishra (2020). Diversity and density of Collembola as influenced by soil physico-chemical properties in fallow land ecosystem of Assam, India, Journal of Environmental Biology, 41(1), 1626–1631 DOI: http://doi.org/10.22438/jeb/41/6/SI-229
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Sudhansu Bhagawati (2020). Microbial Bioremediation of Pesticide Residues: A Review, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 9(4), 1551–1561 DOI: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2020.904.182
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Sudhansu Bhagawati (2019). Efficacy of different microbial agents against Lepidiota mansueta Burmeister (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) in green gram, Journal of Entomological Research, 43(1), 69–72 DOI: 10.5958/0974-4576.2019.00013.6
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Sudhansu Bhagawati (2018). Impact of soil physicochemical properties on the density and diversity of Collembola in Majuli river island, Assam, India, Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 6(5), 837–842
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Sudhansu Bhagawati (2017). Chemical management of termites (Odontotermes obesus) in preserved setts of sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum), Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 5(1), 856–859
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Sudhansu Bhagawati (2016). Diversity of insect foragers with reference to foraging behaviour of Asian honey bee, Apis cerana F. on sesamum, Sesamum indicum L., Journal of Entomological Research, 40(3), 213–216 DOI: 10.5958/0974-4576.2016.00039.6
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Bhattacharyya, B.; Choudhury, K.; Bhagawati, S. and Gogoi, L. (2026). Diversity of North East Insects: A Hidden Treasure to Cherish. Rathore Academic Research Publications, Sangram Vihar, New Delhi - 110062, India, ISBN: 978-93-49454-00-2
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B., T.; Paschapur, A.U.; R., S.P.; Bhattacharyya, B.; Rahman, S.; Bhagawati, S.; Borkataki, S. and Suroshe, S.S. (2025). Book of Abstracts — Entomology Students Conclave 2025. The Entomological Society of India, IARI, New Delhi, ISBN: 9781234567897
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Pathak, P.K.; Borkataki, S. and Bhagawati, S. (2025). Agri-Alumni: Soaring Beyond the Flocks: The Inspiring Journeys of AAU Graduates Who Redefined Success. Rathore Academic Research Publications, Sangram Vihar, New Delhi - 110062, India, ISBN: 978-93-49454-60-6
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Bhagawati, S. (2020). Arthropod and Molluscan Pests of North East India and Their Management. Directorate of Research (Agri.), Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, Assam
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Bhagawati, S. (2017). Handbook on Insect Pests of Potato and Their Management. Directorate of Research (Agri.), Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, Assam
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Handique, G.; Bhagawati, S.; Sarmah, K.; Devi, E.B. and Manpoong, N.S. (2025). Role of soil microarthropods in regenerative agriculture, in: Rajkhowa, D.; Haldhar, S.M.; Pande, R.; Hazarika, B.N. (Eds.), Regenerative agriculture: Strengthening rural livelihood, Biotech Books, Ansari Road, New Delhi, pp 287–308.
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Bhagawati, S.; Devi, E.B.; Manpoong, N.S.; Bhattacharjee, S.; Handique, G. and Sarmah, K. (2025). Integrated Management of Termites: A Decadal Research Perspective in India, in: Sehgal, M.; Dutta, P.; Rahman, N.; Chakraborty, A.; (Eds.), Integrated Pest Management for key crops: Sustainable strategies for agroecological conditions in North East india , Biotica, Tamil Nadu, pp 165–172, ISBN: 9788198637789.
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Bhagawati, S.; Devi, E.B.; Manpoong, N.S.; Bhattacharjee, S. and Sarmah, K. (2023). Past Decade of Research Towards Sustainable Management of Termites in Major Agricultural, Horticultural and Plantation Crops of India, in: Pradeepa, D.K.N.; Ranjith, D.M.; Malar, D.A.T.; Bose, D.A.S.C. (Eds.), Recent Trends in Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences, STAC Publishers, S. Thangapazham Agricultural College, Vasudevanallur. Tenkasi District – 627 760 Tamil Nadu, India, pp 23–55, ISBN: 978-81-963468-6-7.
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Bhagawati, S. (2018). Biopesticides for pest management, in: Neog, M.; Pathak, P.K.; Sarmah, M.K.; Borah, R.J.; (Eds.), Integrated farming system for sustainable agriculture, Directorate of Extension Education, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, Assam, pp 144–152.
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Bhagawati, S. (2018). Diversity of springtails (Insecta: Collembola) in different ecosystems. Ph.D. thesis submitted to Entomology, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13
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Bhagawati, S. (2013). Effect of honey bee (Apis cerana) pollination in sesamum (Sesamum indicum L.). M.Sc. thesis submitted to Entomology, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13
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Bhattacharyya, B.; Bhagawati, S.; Mishra, H.; Bhattacharjee, S. and Das, P.P.G. (). Making India Book of Records for Massive White Grub Beetle Collection: A Success Story of Large Community Mobilization in Majuli River Island of Assam, Insect Environment, 29(2), 183-195, AVIAN Trust , Bengaluru
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Phukan, U. and Bhagawati, S. (). Insect Pest Management in Natural Farming , Winged Whisperers, 1(1), 97-98, Entomology Club, Department of Entomology, FA, AAU, Jorhat, AAU, Jorhat
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Bhattacharyya, B. and Bhagawati, S. (). AAU created history by entering into India Book of Records for massive beetle collection, Winged Whisperers, 1(1), 15-18, Entomology Club, Department of Entomology, FA, AAU, Jorhat, AAU, Jorhat
Sponsored Research
Research Projects 5 Projects
AAU R&D Rs. 13.64 Lakh
Reclamation of the Contaminated Agricultural Lands due to Coal Mining Activities in Assam
Implemented in 2023
ICAR
AICRP on Agro Meteorology
Implemented in 2023
AAU Rs. 15 Lakh
Development of plant based insecticidal formulation for management of stored grain pests
Implemented in 2022
AAU Rs. 17.20 Lakh
Identification of Soil Microfauna for Bioremediation of Pesticide Contaminated Soils of certain vegetables and Tea growing areas of Assam
Implemented in 2022
AAU R&D Rs. 17.20 Lakh
Identification of Soil Microfauna for Bioremediation of Pesticide Contaminated Soils of Certain Vegetable and Tea Growing Areas of Assam
Implemented in 2022
Recognition & Accolades
Achievements & Honours 1 Honours
1. Bagged “Best Oral Presentation Award” in “National Entomologists’ Meet” held at ICAR- Indian Institute of Natural Resins and Gums (IINRG), Ranchi, India.

2. Adjudged as "Excellent Centre" in the XIX Group Meeting held at the UHF, Ranichauri, Uttrakhand during 2017.

3. Bagged “India Book of Record” for making National Record of “Most beetles collected in 3 hours” during 2018. 4. Bagged the 2nd Best Oral Presentation Award in the International Conference on Biodiversity, Food Security, Sustainability and Climate Change under the theme 50 years of research achievements of AAU held on 25-28th April, 2023 at AAU, Jorhat.
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships 7 Societies
Entomological Society of India
Annual Member
2021
Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies
Annual Member
2020
Malhotra Publishing house, New Delhi
Annual Member
2020
Journal of Environmental Biology
Annual Member
2021
International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences
Annual Member
2020
MDPI
Annual Member
2021
Entomological Society of India
Annual Member
2021
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Department: Entomology
AAU Joining Date: 01 Mar, 2016
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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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