AAU

Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications

B.Sc(Agri)

1987

Assam Agricultural University

M.Sc(Agri)

1989

Assam Agricultural University

Specialization: Weed Science

Ph.D. in Agronomy

1997

Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi

Specialization: Weed Science

Employment History

Junior Scientist(Agronomy), NARP II on Agroforestry

10-01-1990 – 10-06-1997

Biswanath College of Agriculture/Assam Agricultural University

Biswanath Chariali

Junior Scientist(Agronomy), AICRP on Pulses

11-06-1997 – 12-12-1997

RARS Shillongani/Assam Agricultural University

Nagaon

Junior Scientist(Agronomy), AICRP on Wheat

13-12-1997 – 16-03-1999

RARS Shillongani/Assam Agricultural University

Nagaon

Senior Scientist(Agronomy), AICRP on Wheat

17-03-1997 – 30-06-2008

RARS Shillongani/Assam Agricultural University

Nagaon

Principal Scientist(Agronomy), AICRP on Wheat

01-07-2008 – 27-11-2008

RARS Shillongani/Assam Agricultural University

Nagaon

Programme Coordinator

28-11-2008 – 17-07-2009

KVK Darrang/Assam Agricultural University

Mangaldai

Programme Coordinator

18-07-2009 – 12-05-2010

KVK Nagaon/ Assam Agricultural University

Nagaon

Principal Scientist(Agronomy), AICRP on Wheat

13-05-2010 – 30-09-2021

RARS Shillongani/Assam Agricultural University

Nagaon

Chief Scientist

01-10-2021 – Till date

Sugarcane Research Station/Assam Agricultural University

Buralikson, Dist. Golaghat-785618

Research & Scholarship

Scholarly Publications 77 Total Records

Jyoti Rekha Hazarika; Pabitra Kumar Bordoloi; Bhabesh Gogoi; Tulshi Prasad Saikia; Binod Kalita; Bidisha Borah; Anjumala Deka; Arunima Gogoi (2024). Efficiency of pre and post-emergence herbicides to control weeds and enhancing yield of wheat (Triticum aestivum) in North-East India, International Journal of Research in Agronomy , 7(6), 106–111 DOI: https://doi.org/10.33545/2618060X.2024.v7.i6b.806

T. P. Saikia; P. K. Bordoloi; Binod Kalita; Nilay Borah (2022). Straw mulch and irrigation effect on wheat under various crop establishment techniques in Brahmaputra Valley of Assam, India, Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, 21(2), 142–145 DOI: 10.5958/2455-7145.2022.00022.4

T. P. Saikia; A.S. N. Zaman; P. K. Bordoloi; Nilay Borah (2022). Zinc uptake and yield of wheat as influenced by zinc fertilizer in Central Brahmaputra Valley Zone of Assam, India, Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, 21(2), 215–218 DOI: 10.5958/2455-7145.2022.00028.5

T P Saikia; P K Bordoloi; B Kalita (2021). Evaluation of new wheat genotypes at different dates of sowing under irrigated conditions of Central Brahmaputra Valley Zone of Assam, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 10(2), 1753–1760 DOI: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2021.1002.207

T P Saikia; Binod Kalita (2021). Yield maximization in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) through nutrient and lodging management, Annals of Agricultural Research, New Series, 42(1), 20–26

Binod Kalita; Tulshi Prasad Saikia; Abu Sayed Nuruz Zaman (2021). Impact of natural zeolite in agriculture with special reference to field crops, International Journal of Chemical Studies, 9(1), 2220–2224 DOI: 10.22271/chemi.2021.v9.i1ae.11549

G Ortiz Ferrara; A k Joshi; R Chand; M R Bhatta; A Mudwari; D B Thapa; M A Sufian; T P Saikia; R Chatrath; J R Witcombe; D S Virk; R C Sharma (2007). Partnering with farmers to accelerate adoption of new technologies in South Asia to improve wheat productivity, Euphytica, 157(2), 399–407 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s 10681-007-9353-2

T. P. Saikia (2001). Atrazine persistence in maize field., Annals of Agricultural Research, 22(1), 169–170

T. P. Saikia; J. Pandey (2001). Weed shift in a maize (Zea mays)-mustard (Brassica juncea) cropping system, Annals of Agricultural Research, New Series, 22(2), 258–261

T. P. Saikia; J. Pandey; G. Kulshreshtha (2000). Investigation on residue of atrazine and fluchloralin in maize-chickpea and maize-Indian mustard cropping sequences., Indian Journal of Agronomy, 45(4), 653–657

T. P. Saikia (2000). Performance of new wheat varieties under irrigated very late sown condition in Central Brahmaputra Valley Zone of Assam, Journal of Agricultural Science Society of North East India, 13(1), 106–107

T. P. Saikia (2000). Performance on new wheat varieties under irrigated condition, Journal of Agricultural Science Society of North East India, 13(1), 104–105

T. P. Saikia; Jitendra Pandey (1999). Weed shift in maize (Zea mays) - chickpea (Cicer arietinum) cropping system, Indian Journal of Agronomy, 44(2), 246–249

T. P. Saikia (1999). Performance of wheat varieties under rainfed conditions of Assam, Journal of Agricultural Science Society of North East India, 12(2), 239–240

T. P. Saikia; J. Pandey; G. Kulshrestha (1999). Dissipation of fluchloralin in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.), Journal of Agricultural Science Society of North East India, 12(2), 236–238

T. P. Saikia; J. Pandey (1999). Nutrient removal by weeds and maize (Zea mays), Hayana Journal of Agronomy, 15(2), 220–222

T. P. Saikia; J. Pandey; G. Kulshrestha (1999). Studies on persistence of atrazine in maize, Haryana Journal of Agronomy, 15(1), 35–38

S. Gogoi; P. H. Gogoi; A. Mazumdar; T. P. Saikia (1997). Integrated method of weed control in a seed crop of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench.), Annals of Agricultural Research, 18(4), 432–436

T. P. Saikia; A. K. Pathak (1993). Integrated weed management in rainfed direct seeded upland rice (Oryza sativa), Indian Journal of Agronomy, 38(2), 300–301

Saikia, T.P. and Medhi, T. (2025). Hundred Years of Sugarcane Research in AAU-SMAPRS, Buralikson- A Glimpse (Publication no. AAU/DR/25/BU/934/2025-26. AAU-SMAPRS, Buralikson, Buralikson, Dist. Golaghat

Hazarika, D. and Saikia, T.P. (2022). Twenty Years of Research: Achievements and Strategies(2000-2020) Publication No. AAU/DR/22/BL/463/2021-22. R.A.R.S., Shillongani, Nagaon, Regional Agricultural Research Station,, Shillongani, Nagaon-782002, Assam

Saikia, T.P. (2020). Axomor Paharia Anchalor Krishakar Babe Prashikshan Hatputhi (Edited Book, Co-editor)). Regional Agricultural Research Station, AAU, Shillongani, Nagaon, Regional Agricultural Research Station, AAU, Shillongani, Nagaon, ISBN: 978-93-85310-76-8

SAIKIA, T.P. (2019). Krishinav (Edited Book, Co-Editor). Regional Agricultural Research Station, AAU, Shillongani, Nagaon, Regional Agricultural Research Station, AAU, Shillongani, Nagaon

Saikia, T.P. (2026). Natural Resources of Assam and Sustainable Practices in History, in: Baruah, D.; Gogoi, B.; Gogoi, L.; (Eds.), Kolia Bhomora, Rangali Aidew Tai Cultural Study and Development Centre, Golaghat, pp 163–172.

Saikia, T.P. (2025). Golaghat zilar kunhiyar kheti: paribesh aru anukulata (In Assamese), in: Saikia, G.; Hazarika, S.K.; (Eds.), Golaghar zilar prakitik paribesh: sambhawana are sanghay (In Assamese), Aashray, Dergaon, pp 199–205, ISBN: 978-81-957032-2-7.

Saikia, T.P. (2025). Axomot Oukhadhi Udbhidor Gurutta aru Proyujoniata (In Assamese), in: Phukan, J.R.; Baruah, D.; (Eds.), Arhanam, Rupali Phukan, Focus Printers, Narialguri, Dergaon, pp 125–131.

Saikia, T.P. and Begum, M. (2023). Asomot Kuhiyar Utpadan, in: Sarmah, A.K. and Pathak, K. (Eds.), Asomor Pothar Shashya, Department of Agronomy, AAU, Jorhat, Jorhat-785013, pp 53–60, ISBN: 978-81-963002-4-1.

Bordoloi, P.K.; Debchoudhury, P.K.; Das, S.Y.; Saikia, T.P.; Chakrabarty, R.; Sarma, K.K. and Hazarika, J.R. (2022). Wheat, in: Hazarik, D.; Saikia, T.P.; (Eds.), Twenty Years of Research: Achievements and Strategies (2000-2020) AAU Publication No. AAU/DR/22/BL/463/2021-22, Regional Agricultural Research Station, AAU, Shillongani, Nagaon, Shillongani, Nagaon-782002, pp 13–33.

Saikia, T.P. (2017). Two wild Allium species of North East India and their medicinal and other uses., in: Nath, S.K.; (Ed.), Proceedings: UGC sponsored State Level Conference on Herbal Medicine-A Rational Approach in Health Care System with Special Reference to North-East In, Dhing College, Dhing, Nagaon, pp 82–90, ISBN: 978-81-202-9871-2.

Baruah, P.; Neog, S.B. and Saikia, T.P. (2009). Identification, Characterization and value addition of under-utilized fruits in homestead gardens of Nagaon district of Assam as agrobiodiversity cons, in: Borgohain, R.; Pathak, P.K. (Eds.), Promoting Conservation and Sustainable use of Agrobiodiversity in North East India, Assam Agricultural University & Wagningen International, Wagningen University and Research Centre, Jorhat-785013 and Wagningen, The Netherlands, pp 134–142.

Bordoloi, P.K.; Das, S.Y.; Saikia, T.P.; Chakraborty, R. and Hazarika, J.R. (2022). Wheat, in: Hazarika, D.; Saikia, T.P.; (Eds.), Twenty Years of Research: Achievements and Strategies(2000-2020) , Regional Agricultural Research Station, AAU, Shillongani, Nagaon, Dhing Road, Shillongani, Nagaon-782002, Assam, pp 13–33, ISBN: Publication No. AAU/DR/22.

Saikia, P. and Saikia, T.P. (2018). Impact of mobile towers on birds and bees, in: Debnath, D. (Ed.), In Proc. UGC sponsored National W’shop on “Impact of Cellphone radiation on environment”, Dhing Collegr, Dhing, Nagaon, pp 24–26, ISBN: 978-81-925433-8-3 .

Saikia, T.P. (2018). Effect of radiation from cell phone towers and wireless devices on agricultural crops, in: Debnath, D.; (Ed.), Proc. UGC sponsored National Workshop on Impact of Cellphone radiation on environment, Dhing College, Dhing, Nagaon, pp 15–20, ISBN: 978-81-925433-8-3.

Saikia, T.P. and Guha, B. (2016). Floating Agriculture for Management of Aquatic Ecosystem , in: Board, E. (Ed.), Agri-Horti Sector marching beyond the boundary -Souvenir of 3 rd Assam International Agri-Horti Show 2016, Assam Horticultural Society, Khanapara, Guwahati-22, pp 82–84.

Saikia, T.P.; Rahman, N. and Chkraborty, R. (2018). Floating Garden-A new flood resilient farming model, in: Board, E.; (Ed.), Uddyan Jeuti, Souvenir of 23rd Annual Assam State Agri-Horti Show 9-11 Feb., 2018, Assam State Agri-Horti Society, Khanapara, Guwahati, pp 13–15.

Deka, A. and Saikia, T.P. (2017). Reduction in Traffic Noise Pollution by Using Vegetation, in: Debnath, D. (Ed.), Proc. UGC Sponsored National Seminar” Issues of Traffic Noise Pollution on Environment and Control Measures in NE India, Dhing College, Dhing, Nagaon, pp 50–65, ISBN: 978-81-202-8809-8 .

Saikia, T.P. (2017). Wild edible, ornamental and medicinal plants of Dima Hasao District of Assam-A Review, in: Das, S.; (Ed.), Proc.UGC Sponsored State Level Conference on Prospect of Applied Ethnobotany in NER of India. June 21, 2017, Dhing College, Dhing, Nagaon, pp 36–44, ISBN: 978-81-202-8805-8 .

Saikia, T.P. (2017). Use of vegetation for attenuation of noise pollution with special reference to traffic noise, in: Debnath, D.; (Ed.), Proc. UGC sponsored State level Conference on Impact of Noise Pollution on Environment with Spl. Reference to Traffic Noise, Dhing College, Dhing, Nagaon, pp 77–89, ISBN: 978-81-202-8804-1 .

Saikia, T.P. (2017). Two wild allium species of North East India and their medicinal and other uses: A review, in: Debnath, D.; (Ed.), Proc. Of State Level Conference on Herbal Medicine- A Rational Approach in Healthcare System with Spl. Reference to NE India, Dhing College, Dhing, Dhing, Nagaon, pp 82–90, ISBN: 978-81-202-9871-2.

Saikia, T.P. (2019). Dharanshil Krishir babe bhashaman tallit kora kheti, in: Coordinator, P.; (Ed.), Training Manual on IFS , Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Jhargaon, Morigaon, pp 20–24.

Saikia, T.P. and Barman, B. (2019). Uddyan Jeuti, in: Board, E. (Ed.), The small ‘big’grains-millets-the super crop of our ancestors, Assam State Agri-Horti Society, Khanapara, Guwahati-22, pp 20–23.

Kalita, B.; Saikia, T.P. and Zaman, A.S.N. (2021). Retrospect and Prospects of Natural Zeolite in agriculture, in: Swami, S.; Arora, S. and Mishra, A. Bhan, S.; Singh, S.; (Eds.), Abstract ebook, 2nd Asian Web Conference on Managing Hill Resources and Diversities for Zero Hunger and Climate Resilience, Soil Conservation Socie, Soil Conservation Society of India, Meghalaya Chapter , India. p. 154, ICAR-NEH Complex, Barapani, Meghalaya, pp 154–154.

Saikia, T.P.; Bordoloi, P.K.; Sarma, K.K. and Chakraborty, R. (2021). Response of newly released wheat varieties to different sowing dates under changing climate condition in Central Brahmaputa Valley Zone of Assam, in: Nahakpam, S.; Sinha, S.; Sultana, R. and Kesari, R. Rashmi, K.; Kumar, R.; (Eds.), Abstract published In Proceedings-cum-Abstract Book of National Webinar on Plant Biological Interventions for Climate Smart Agriculture (PBICSA-2020), Bihar Agricultural University, BAU, Sabour, Bhagalpur, Bihar, pp 38–39, ISBN: 978-93-5445-006-8.

Kalita, B. and Saikia, T.P. (2021). Prospects of cultivation of Specialty Corn in Assam., in: Borah, N.K. (Ed.), Rupantar, National Agri-Horticultural Show-2021 Souvenir Committee, Directorate of Agriculture, Khanapara, Guwahati-22, pp 48–51.

Saikia, T.P. (2021). Rupantar, in: Borah, N.K.; (Ed.), Sanrakshan Krishi aru Sampad Sanrakshan Krishi Prajukti, National Agri-Horticultural Show-2021 Souvenir Committee, Directorate of Agriculture, Khanapara, Guwahati-22, pp 108–111.

Saikia, T.P. (2020). Axom Krishi Vidyalayar Dwara Dima Hasao Zilat Rupayit Kora Krishi Kendrik Bohonkhom Jiwika Suraksha Achanir Kisu Ruprekha , in: Hazarika, D.; Saikia, T.P.; (Eds.), Axomor Paharia Anchalor Krishakar Babe Prashikshan Hatputhi, Regional Agricultural Research Station, AAU, Shillongani, Nagaon, Regional Agricultural Research Station, AAU, Shillongani, Nagaon, pp 11–18, ISBN: 978-93-85310-76-8.

Saikia, T.P. (2019). Mathu xuwaroni mur aitar akhol, in: Hazarika, D.; Saikia, T.P.; Bordoloi, P.K.; Sarma, A.C.; (Eds.), Krishinav, Regional Agricultural Research Station, AAU, Shillongani, Nagaon, Regional Agricultural Research Station, AAU, Shillongani, Nagaon, pp 116–120.

Gautam, P. (2025). RESPONSE OF KHARIF SESAME (Sesamum indicum. L) TO FOLIAR APPLICATION OF BORON. M.Sc(Agri) thesis submitted to Agronomy, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Jorhat-785013

Kalita, B. (2024). Nutrient Management and conservation tillage on maize (Zea mays) based intercropping system for Climate Smart Agriculture. PhD thesis submitted to Agronomy, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Jorhat-785013

Talukdar, N. (2023). PERFORMENCE OF RABI MAIZE (Zea mays L.) BASED INTERCROPPING SYSTEMS UNDER DIFFERENT TILLAGE PRACTICES. M.Sc(Agri) thesis submitted to Agronomy, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Jorhat-785013

Saikia, T.P. (1997). Direct And Residual Effect Of Herbicides On Maize And Succeeding Chickpea And Mustard. Ph D in Agronomy thesis submitted to Division of Agronomy, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012

Enghipi, J.; Saikia, T.P.; Borah, A.S.; Bhattacharjee, S.; Baro, B.; Phookon, J.; Singha, D.D. and Borbora, T. (2026). Weed flora associated with citronella (Cymbopogon winterians) cultivation at the AAU-Sugarcane, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research Station, Burali, International Conference on Bridging Science, Society and Sustainability (ICBSS 2026) Celebrating Women & Girls in Science, The Assam Kaziranga University, Jorhat , The Assam Kaziranga University, Jorhat, Jorhat, Vol. 0(0), 23 - .

Rahman, N.; Saikia, T.P.; Chakraborty, R. and Guha, B. (2017). Floating Bed Vegetable Cultivation as a Livelihood Practice for Climate Resilient Agriculture, International Conference on Contemporary Issues in Integrating Climate-The Emerging Areas of Agriculture, Horticulture, Biodiversity, Forestry; Engine, Kalimpong, West Bengal, India , Himalayan Scientific Society for Fundamental and Applied Research in collaboration with Kalimpong Science Centre, Kalimpong and Krishi Sanskriti, New , Kalimpong, West Bengal, India., Vol. 1(1), 84 - 84.

Saikia, T.P.; Barman, B. and Ferrara, G.O. (2006). Participatory evaluation by farmers of on-farm seed priming in Wheat in Assam, India, 13th Australian Agronomy Conference, Perth, Western Australia , The Regional Institute Ltd PO Box 787 Gosford NSW 2250 Australia www.regional.org.au, Perth, Vol. 3(1), 1 - 4.

Bhattacharjee, S. and Saikia, T.P. (). Genesis of Sugarcane Research in Assam: A tribute to Late Dr. Anil Thakur and his compilation, SeujBeeksha, 1(1), 62,63,64, AAUTA(FA), AAU, Jorhat, Jorhat

Saikia, T.P.; Bhattacharjee, S. and Medhi, T. (). Orchids-The most spectacular group of flowering plants , Souvenir/Rangali Aideu North East Flower and Bamboo Workshop and Fair, Golaghat. 2023, 1(1), 72,73,74, Rangali Aideu North East Flower and Bamboo Workshop and Fair-2023 organising committee, Golaghat

Bhattacharjee, S.P. and Saikia, T.P. (2026). Sucking Insect Pests of Medicinal Plants and their Management (AAUSMAPRS/EB/NB/2026/03/656)-31/03/2026). AAU-SMAPRS, Buralikson, Buralikson, Golaghat

Bhattacharjee, S. and Saikia, T.P. (2026). A few Important Medicinal Plants of Assam with high Commercial Value. AAU-SMAPRS, Buralikson, Buralikson

Bhattacharjee, S.; Singha, D.D.; Saikia, T.P.; Borbora, T.K. and Enghipi, J. (2025). Prakitik Krishit Byawahar howa ananya mishranhamuhor sankshipta biwaron. AAU-SMAPRS, Buralikson, Golaghat, Buralikson, Golaghat

Saikia, T.P.; Bhattacharjee, S.; Enghipi, J.; Kalita, M.K. and Thakuria, R.K. (2025). Revisiting Jhum Farming: Impacts and Challanges for Sustainable Agriculture. Directorate of Open and Distance Learning, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati-781022, Guwahati

Saikia, T.P.; Bhattacharjee, S.; Gogoi, B.; Enghipi, J.; Kalita, M.K. and Thakuria, R.K. (2025). Stategies for Improvement of Jhum or Shifting Cultivation in North East India. Directorate of ODL, AAU, Khanapara, Guwahati-781022, Guwahati

Singha, D.D.; Enghipi, J.; Borbora, T.K.; Bhattacharjee, S.; Saikia, T.P.; Medhi, T. and Bora, A.S. (2025). Sariah Khetir Unnat Krishi Paddhati. AAU-SMAPRS, Buralikson, Golaghat, Buralikson, Golaghat

Bhattacharjee, S.; Baruah, I.C.; Enghipi, J.; Saikia, T.P.; Singha, D.D.; Medhi, T. and Borbora, T. (2025). Scientific Cultivation and Production of Lemon grass oil. AAU-SMAPRS, Buralikson, Golaghat, Buralikson, Golaghat

Singha, D.D.; Enghipi, J.; Borbora, T.K.; Bhattacharjee, S.; Saikia, T.P.; Medhi, T.; Bora, A.S. and Bordoloi, B. (2024). Bigyansanmat Kuhiar Kheti. AAU-SMAPRS, Buralikson, Golaghat, Buralikson, Golaghat

Bhattacharjee, S.; Baruah, I.C.; Enghipi, J.; Saikia, T.P.; Singha, D.D.; Medhi, T. and Borbora, T. (2024). Scientific Cultivation and Production of Citronella oil. AAU-SMAPRS, Buralikson, Golaghat, Buralikson, Golaghat

Roy, A.; Borborah, T.K.; Saikia, T.P. and Singha, D.D. (2023). Improved Sugarcane Varieties for Waterlogged Situation. AAU-Sugarcane, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research Station, Buralikson, Buralikson, Golaghat

Roy, A.; Saikia, T.P.; Borborah, T.K. and Singha, D.D. (2023). Amreng- A wonder organic Sali rice variety for Assam. AAU-Sugarcane, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research Station, Buralikson, Buralikson, Golaghat

Saikia, S.; Saikia, T.P.; Rahman, N.; Gogoi, S.; Barthakur, U. and Kalita, B. (2023). Piyajar kanda aru beej utpadan pranali. Bulletin No. AAU/DR/23/BU/652/2023-24. AAU-Sugarcane, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research Station, Buralikson, Buralikson, Golaghat

Singha, D.D.; Saikia, T.P.; Borborah, T.K.; Medhi, T.; Bhattacharjee, S. and Enghipi, J. (2023). Kuhiyar khetit lobologia mahekia krishi jatan. Bulletin No. AAU/DR/23/BU/647/2023-24. AAU-Sugarcane, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research Station, Buralikson, Buralikson, Golaghat

Saikia, T.P.; Singha, D.D.; Borbora, T.K.; Medhi, T.; Bhattacharjee, S. and Enghipi, J. (2023). Kunhiyar khetit lobologia mahekia krishi joton. AAU-Sugarcane, Medicinal & Aromatic Plants Research Station, Buralikson, Golaghat, Buralikson, Golaghat

Singha, D.D.; Enghipi, J.; Borbora, T.; Bhattacharjee, S. and Medhi, T. (2023). Kheti potharot jaivik saaror byavahar. AAU-Sugarcane, Medicinal & Aromatic Plants Research Station, Buralikson, Golaghat, Buralikson, Golaghat

Roy, A.; Borbora, T.K.; Saikia, T.P. and Singha, D.D. (2022). DOIYANG(CoBln02173) – A wonder sugarcane variety for Assam (Research Bulletin No. AAU/DR/22/BU/479/2021-22). Sugarcane Research Station, AAU, Buralikson, Buralikson

Bhattacharjee, S.; Saikia, T.P.; Medhi, T. and Singha, D.D. (2022). Kuhiar Khetit Anistakari Pukor Niyantranor Upai (In Assamese), Extension Bulletin No. AAU/SRS-Buralikson/EB/NP/07/22/234. Sugarcane Research Station, AAU, Buralikson, Buralikson, Golaghat

Roy, A.; Borborah, T.K. and Saikia, T.P. (2022). Research Bulletin on High Yielding Sugarcane Varieties Developed from Sugarcane Research Station. . Sugarcane Research Station, AAU, Buralikson, Buralikson, Golaghat

Saikia, T.P.; Sarma, A.C.; Bordoloi, P.K.; Kalita, B.; Deka, N.J.; Deka, N. and Barman, S. (2022). Sali Dhanor Kheti (Extension Bulletin No. AAU/KVK/NGN/ NP/ 12/21/175). Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Nagaon, Nagaon

Saikia, T.P. (2017). Unnata Paddhatire Ghenhu Beej Utpadan aru Sanrakshan. IIWBR, Karnal

Bora, N.P. and Saikia, T.P. (0). Krishi Bananikaran, punar utpadanshil krishi are sweshamulak carbon bojar-krishakar babe ek sundar, seujia aru adhik labhjanak bhabishyat. Directorate of Research(Agri), AAU, Jorhat, Jorhat

Development and financing of Baree Assam APR project in India

Implemented in 2026

State

Breeder Seed production of rice variety Lampi, Amreng and Diyung

Implemented in 2022

DCCD Rs. 2.175 Lakh

DCCD sponsored MIDH Scheme

Implemented in 2024

NABARD Rs. 0.5 Lakh

Empowerment of farmers towards double cropping through capacity development programme

Implemented in 2024

AAU

Promotion of double cropping system in Assam

Implemented in 2024

AAU

Aamar Gaon Aamar Gaurav

Implemented in 2021

DBT-NECAB Rs. 0.08216 Lakh

MLT on Evaluation of Bioefficacy of AAU-Biogaurd

Implemented in 2023

DCCD, MoAFW, GoI, Kochi, Kerala Rs. 11.25 Lakh

Establishment of Scion bank of Cashew and Polyclonal seed garden of Cocao

Implemented in 2024

ICAR-DCR, Puttur Rs. 33.95 Lakh

NEH scheme for conducting Cashewnut Awareness Campaigns and area expansion

Implemented in 2023

NFSM through ICAR-IISR Rs. 0.60 Lakh

NFSM(CC) funded scheme on sugarcane breeders seed production

Implemented in 2021

ICAR-IISR, Luknow Rs. 10.0 Lakh

Schedule Caste Sub Plan (SCSP) scheme under ICAR-ISRI

Implemented in 2023

Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Govt. of India

Participatory sustainable regenerative agriculture and agroforestry system for voluntary carbon market

Implemented in 2024

TERI Rs. 22.0 Crore

Monetization of plantation for carbon development

Implemented in 2024

TERI

Developing a voluntary carbon market project for agroforestry system and regenerative agriculture in Assam

Implemented in 2023

State Govt

State Project on Sugarcane

Implemented in 1970

ICAR-IISR, Lucknow Rs. 10.0 Lakh

Tribal Sub-Plan (DAPST) under ICAR-ISRI

Implemented in 2010

AAU Rs. 10.0 Lakh

Development of sustainable unit of essential oil production

Implemented in 2022

AYUSH Mission Rs. 1.38 Lakh

Setting up of germplasm centre under AYUSH Mission

Implemented in 2022

Department of Agriculture, Govt. of Assam Rs. 100 Lakh

Establishment of Natural Farming and Organic Agriculture under R&D

Implemented in 2022

ICAR Rs. 52619000 Lakh

AICRP on Sugarcane

Implemented in 1975

DFID-CIMMYT Rs. 24.0 Lakh

Participatory Research to Increase the Productivity and Sustainability of Wheat Cropping Systems in the Eastern Subcontinent of South Asia

Implemented in 2003

Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP)

Promotion of Agriculture Centric Sustainable Livelihood Security for Tribal Farmers of Assam in the district of Dima Hasao

Implemented in 2015

ICAR, GoI, Rs. 186 Lakh

Promotion of Agriculture Centric Sustainable Livelihood Security for Tribal Farmers of Assam 2014-17

Implemented in 2014

Assam Science Technology and Environment Council(ASTEC), Deptt. of Science & Technology, Govt. of Assam Rs. 200000.00 Lakh

Strengthening the Onion Seed Chain in Assam through Standardization of Seed Production Technology Utilizing the Rain-shadow Belts of Karbi Anglong District of Assam

Implemented in 2020

Recognition & Accolades

Achievements & Honours 4 Honours

Recipient of CSIR-SRF from 1994-1997 for Ph. D research in Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi

Achievements in Research:
1. Served as Principal Investigator of AICRP on Wheat & Barley (1997 to 2008 and 2009-2021)
2. Served as Principal Investigator of UK-DFID funded project on Participatory Research in Wheat to Increase
the Productivity of Wheat Cropping Systems in the South Asia(2003-2006)
3. Involved in 3 externally funded and Contract Research projects as well.
4. Recommended 7 technologies in Package of Practices for Rabi Crops of Assam.
5. Collaborated successfully with International organization, CGIAR-CIMMYT in their Participatory Research
Programme, International Nurseries and Evaluation of Biofortified materials.
6. Collaborative programmes with DRDO-Defence Research Laboratory (DRL) undertaken.
7. Conducted Institutional Project on Participatory Floating Bed cultivation.
8. Principal Investigator of ASTEC funded project "Strengthening the Onion Seed Chain in Assam through Standardization of Seed Production Technology Utilizing the Rain-shadow Belts of Karbi Anglong District of Assam"

Achievements in Teaching: 1. Guided 2 M.Sc(Agri) and Ph D(Agri) students of Deptt. of Agronomy, AAU, Jorhat 2. Served as Programme Supervisor of RAWE Programme of B.Sc(Agri) students of Faculty of Agri, AAU, Jorhat 3. Served as Programme Supervisor of FRWEP of College of Fisheries, Raha for 2 years 4. Course Instructor of two Ph D courses of College of Fisheries, Raha for 4 years 5. External Examiner, Ph D Thesis Evaluation of UBKV, Coochbehar 6. External Examiner, Ph D Thesis Viva-voce Examination of UBKV, Coochbehar 7. External Examiner, Ph D Thesis & Viva-voce Examination of RAJMATA VIJYARAJE SCINDIA KRISHI VISHWA VIDYALAYA, GWALIOR 474 002 (M.P.)

Achievements in Extension: 1. Conducted Frontline Demonstrations on wheat in different districts of Assam from 1997 to 2019 2. Served as Programme coordinator of Krishi Vigyan Kendra(Nagaon and Darrang) from 2008 to 2011

Learned Societies

Professional Memberships 4 Societies

Indian Society of Agronomy, New Delhi

Life Member

Society for Advancement of Wheat and Barley Research, Karnal

Life Member

Indian Society of Agricultural Sciences, New Delhi

Life Member

Soil Conservation Society of India

Life Member

Dr. Tulshi Prasad Saikia

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College: Directorate of Research(Agri)

Department: AAU-Sugarcane, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research Station, Buralikson

AAU Joining Date: 10 Jan, 1990