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General Informations

  • Join Date: 10/11/2008
  • College: Directorate of Research(Agri)
  • Department: AAU-Horticulture Research Station, Kahikuchi
  • Office Email: masfiqual.hussain[at]aau.ac.in

Education Details

 
 
 
 
 
1991
B.Sc. (Agri.)

College of Agriculture,Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
1993
M.Sc. (Agri.)

Assam Agricultural University

Employment History

 
 
 
 
 
20-10-1993 - 20-10-1994
Post Graduate Apprentice

Office of the Divisional Officer, Nalbari Soil Conservation Division, Nalbari-781335 (Soil Conservation Department, Govt. of Assam).

 
 
 
 
 
05-05-1999 - 08-07-1999
Laboratory cum Field Assistant

Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, Assam

 
 
 
 
 
09-07-1999 - 31-01-2002
Senior Research Fellow

Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, Assam.

 
 
 
 
 
01-02-2002 - 31-03-2007
Research Associate

CPCRI, (ICAR),RC, Kahikuchi, Guwahati-781017, Assam.

 
 
 
 
 
16-04-2008 - 07-11-2008
Consultant

District Agriculture Office, Bongaigaon-783380, Assam.

 
 
 
 
 
10-11-2008 - 06-08-2011
SMS (Soil Science)

Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, Assam.

 
 
 
 
 
07-08-2011 - 15-05-2018
SMS (Soil Science)

Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, Assam.

 
 
 
 
 
16-05-2018 - 22-02-2020
SMS (Soil Science)

Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, Assam.

 
 
 
 
 
23-02-2020 - Till date
Junior Scientist (Soil Science)

Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, Assam.

Publications

S.C.Paul; G.C.Acharya; R.Chakraborty; H.P.Maheswarapp; M. Hussain; A.K. Ray (2020) . Sustainability of soil health and system productivity through arecanut based cropping system in the NE region of India, Journal of Plantation Crops, 48(2), 111-119 , DOI : doi: 10.25081/jpc.2020.v48.i2.6369
R.Islam; C.K.Deka; M.Hussain; A.Paul; P. Sutradhar (2019) . Constraints Perceived by Small Scale Goat Keepers in Goat Farming: A Study in Dhubri District of Assam, International Journal of Livestock Research , 9(1), 145-149
C.K.Deka; B.C.Deka; R.K.Saud; R. Islam; M.Hussain; A.Paul; P.Sutradhar; P.Rajbongshi; (2018) . Yield Gap Analysis and Prioritization of Major Production Constraints of Rice in Dhubri District of Assam: An Experience from NICRA Village, The Journal of Rural and Agricultural Research, 18(6), 66-70 , DOI : NA
B.C.Deka; C.K.Deka; R.Islam; M. Hussain; A.Paul (2017) . Production performance of improved backyard rural poultry in NICRA village of Dhubri district of Assam, International Journal of Chemical Studies, 5(3), 802-804 , DOI : NA
R.Islam; C.K.Deka; M.Rahman; B.C.Deka; M.Hussainand A.Paul (2017) . Comparative performances of Kuroiler, Raibow Rooster and Indigenous birds under backyard system of rearing in Dhubri district of Assam, The Journal of Rural and Agricultural Research, 17(1), 40-43 , DOI : NA
S.C.Paul; G.C. Acharya; M.Hussain; A.K.Ray; A.K. Sit (2015) . Macronutrient status and yield stability of arecanut (Kahikuchi)under integrated nutrient management practices in Assam, Journal of Plantation Crops, 43(3), 212-217 , DOI : 10.19071/jpc.2015.v43.i3.2850
M.C.Kalita; K.K. Roy; M.Hussain (2010) . Land situation based on ground water table and crop distribution pattern along with different enterprise in Assam, Journal of environmental biology and conservation , 15(1), 63-64 , DOI : NA
M.Hussain; A.K.Ray; H.P.Maheswarappa; V. Krishnakumar; Ravi Bhat; P. Subramanian; George V. Thomas (2008) . Recycling of organic biomass from Arecanut based high density multi-species cropping system models under Assam condition, Journal of Plantation Crops, 36(1), 53-57 , DOI : NA
M.Hussain; A.K. Ray; H.P Maheswarappa; R. Chakrabarty; (2008) . Vermicompost technology for recycling arecanut biomass under Asom condition, Indian Farming , 58(7), 34-36 , DOI : NA
A.K.Ray; S.K.Satapathy; H.P.Maheswarappa; M. Hussain; R. Chakrabarty (2006) . Strategies for improving the productivity of black pepper in Assam, Spice India , 19(4), 8-14 , DOI : NA
B.K.Medhi; C.R.Deka; S. Hazarika; M. Hussain; B. Barman (2002) . Morpho- electrochemical characterization and nature of soil acidity as influenced by topography and vegetation in some acid soils of Kamrup District, Assam, Annals of Agri-Bios Research , 7(1), 1-8 , DOI : NA
U.Kalita; J. Suhrawardy; and M. Hussain (2000) . Effect of variety, fertilizer and dates on growth and yield of Kharif groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) under rainfed upland situations, Annals of Agri-Bios Research , 5(2), 141-143 , DOI : NA
M.C.Talukdar; M. Hussain; ; P.K. Gogoi (1994) . Influence of pre-tillage treatments on moisture retention capacity of soil, Journal of the Agricultural Science Society of North- East , 7(1), 71-75 , DOI : NA
Mahanta, K.; Deka, K.K.; Bhagowati, S.; Hussain, M. and Mahanta, P.K.(2023). Composting of tree leaf litters using naturally occurring microorganisms for quality compost production. in : Innovations to Transform Agriculture, Horticulture & Allied Sectors (ITAHAS-2023), Badwal, D.; Bharadwaj, M.; Baviskar, P.P.; Gaware, U.P. (Eds), Vital Biotech Publication,772, Basant Vihar, Kota, Rajasthan-324009 India, pp 211-212, ISBN:978-93-92953-91-0.
R.Islam, .; C.K.Deka, ; P.Rajbongshi, ; M.Hussain, ; Paul, A.; P.Sutradhar, ; , and , M.(2018). State Level Seminar on “Doubling Farmers’ Income in Assam by 2022 SCS College of Agriculture, AAU, Rangamati, Dhubri ,SCS College of Agriculture, AAU, Rangamati, Dhubri,Rangamati, Dhubri, 147 - 147.
R.Islam, .; C.K.Deka, ; P.Rajbongshi, ; M.Hussain, ; Paul, A.; P.Sutradhar, ; , and , M.(2018). State Level Seminar on “Doubling Farmers’ Income in Assam by 2022 SCS College of Agriculture, AAU, Rangamati, Dhubri ,SCS College of Agriculture, AAU, Rangamati, Dhubri,Rangamati, Dhubri, 147 - 147.
R.Islam, .; C.K.Deka, ; P.Rajbongshi, ; M.Hussain, ; Paul, A.; P.Sutradhar, ; , and , M.(2018). State Level Seminar on “Doubling Farmers’ Income in Assam by 2022 SCS College of Agriculture, AAU, Rangamati, Dhubri ,SCS College of Agriculture, AAU, Rangamati, Dhubri,Rangamati, Dhubri, 147 - 147.
R.Islam, .; C.K.Deka, ; P.Rajbongshi, ; M.Hussain, ; Paul, A.; P.Sutradhar, ; , and , M.(2018). State Level Seminar on “Doubling Farmers’ Income in Assam by 2022 SCS College of Agriculture, AAU, Rangamati, Dhubri ,SCS College of Agriculture, AAU, Rangamati, Dhubri,Rangamati, Dhubri, 147 - 147.
R.Islam, ; C.K.Deka, ; B.C.Deka, ; M.Hussain, ; A.Paul, ; P.Sutradhar, and P.Rajbongshi, (2017). 8th National Seminar:Potential,Prospects and stratagies for Doubling farmers' income:Multi-stakeholder convergence Assam Agricultural University,Khanapara,Guwahati ,AAU,Jorhat & ICAR-ATARI,Guwahati,Khanapara,Guwahati, 101 - 101.
C.K.Deka, ; B.C.Deka, ; R.K.Saud, ; R.Islam, ; M.Hussain, ; A.Paul, ; P.Sutradhar, and P.Rajbongshi, (2017). 8th National Seminar:Potential,Prospects and stratagies for Doubling farmers' income:Multi-stakeholder convergence Assam Agricultural University,Khanapara,Guwahati ,AAU,Jorhat & ICAR-ATARI,Guwahati,Khanapara,Guwahati, 105 - 105.
R.Islam, ; C.K.Deka, ; B.C.Deka, ; M.Hussain, ; A.Paul, ; P.Sutradhar, and P.Rajbongshi, (2017). 8th National Seminar:Potential,Prospects and stratagies for Doubling farmers' income:Multi-stakeholder convergence Assam Agricultural University,Khanapara,Guwahati ,AAU,Jorhat & ICAR-ATARI,Guwahati,Khanapara,Guwahati, 101 - 101.
C.K.Deka, ; B.C.Deka, ; R.K.Saud, ; R.Islam, ; M.Hussain, ; A.Paul, ; P.Sutradhar, and P.Rajbongshi, (2017). 8th National Seminar:Potential,Prospects and stratagies for Doubling farmers' income:Multi-stakeholder convergence Assam Agricultural University,Khanapara,Guwahati ,AAU,Jorhat & ICAR-ATARI,Guwahati,Khanapara,Guwahati, 105 - 105.
R.Islam, ; C.K.Deka, ; B.C.Deka, ; M.Hussain, ; A.Paul, ; P.Sutradhar, and P.Rajbongshi, (2017). 8th National Seminar:Potential,Prospects and stratagies for Doubling farmers' income:Multi-stakeholder convergence Assam Agricultural University,Khanapara,Guwahati ,AAU,Jorhat & ICAR-ATARI,Guwahati,Khanapara,Guwahati, 101 - 101.
R.Islam, ; C.K.Deka, ; B.C.Deka, ; M.Hussain, ; A.Paul, ; P.Sutradhar, and P.Rajbongshi, (2017). 8th National Seminar:Potential,Prospects and stratagies for Doubling farmers' income:Multi-stakeholder convergence Assam Agricultural University,Khanapara,Guwahati ,AAU,Jorhat & ICAR-ATARI,Guwahati,Khanapara,Guwahati, 101 - 101.
C.K.Deka, ; B.C.Deka, ; R.K.Saud, ; R.Islam, ; M.Hussain, ; A.Paul, ; P.Sutradhar, and P.Rajbongshi, (2017). 8th National Seminar:Potential,Prospects and stratagies for Doubling farmers' income:Multi-stakeholder convergence Assam Agricultural University,Khanapara,Guwahati ,AAU,Jorhat & ICAR-ATARI,Guwahati,Khanapara,Guwahati, 105 - 105.
C.K.Deka, ; B.C.Deka, ; R.K.Saud, ; R.Islam, ; M.Hussain, ; A.Paul, ; P.Sutradhar, and P.Rajbongshi, (2017). 8th National Seminar:Potential,Prospects and stratagies for Doubling farmers' income:Multi-stakeholder convergence Assam Agricultural University,Khanapara,Guwahati ,AAU,Jorhat & ICAR-ATARI,Guwahati,Khanapara,Guwahati, 105 - 105.
M.Hussain, .; A.K.Ray, ; Maheswarappa, H. and Acharya, G.(2007). Second Indian Horticulture Congress ICAR Complex for NE Region, Barapani, Meghalaya ,The Horticultural Society of India,New Delhi, 255 - 255.
M.Hussain, .; A.K.Ray, ; Maheswarappa, H. and Acharya, G.(2007). Second Indian Horticulture Congress ICAR Complex for NE Region, Barapani, Meghalaya ,The Horticultural Society of India,New Delhi, 255 - 255.
M.Hussain, .; A.K.Ray, ; Maheswarappa, H. and Acharya, G.(2007). Second Indian Horticulture Congress ICAR Complex for NE Region, Barapani, Meghalaya ,The Horticultural Society of India,New Delhi, 255 - 255.
Rahman, N. and Hussain, M.()Ekotre Bahu Sashya Sase Dedar Kamair Sujog (Multiple cropping for income generation).Samayaik Prasanga (Local Bengali daily).1(32),2, Samayaik Prasanga, Silchar
Deka, C.K.; Rajbongshi, P.; Deka, B.C.; Hussain, M.; Sutradhar, P.; Islam, R. and Paul, A.(2016). Training Manual on Cultivation Practices of pulse crops (in Assamese). KVK,Dhubri, Dhubri
Deka, C.K.; Paul, A.; Deka, B.C.; Hussain, M.; Sutradhar, P.; Islam, R. and Rajbongshi, P.(2016). Training Manual on Value addition of locally available fruits and vegetables (in Assamese). KVK,Dhubri, Dhubri
Sharma, C.K.; Deka, B.C.; Saikia, P.; Hussain, M.; Sarmah, A.; Paul, A. and Bordoloi, P.(2015). Training manual on Protection of plant varieties and Farmers’ Rights Act,2001. KVK,Dhubri, Dhubri
Hussain, M.; Deka, B.C.; Paul, A.; Saikia, P. and Bordoloi, P.(2015). Training manual on Agricultural Technology for kharif season. KVK,Dhubri, Dhubri
Sarma, M.K. and Hussain, M.(2011). Sali rice production Technology. KVK,Karimganj, Karimganj
Achievements
  • As Associated Scientist :- KVK ,Dhubri was selected as one of the 12 best NICRA KVKs in the country by ICAR and selected for participation in a special session on NICRA during the 7th National Conference of KVKs held at Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab.
  • As Associated Scientist :- The Village Climate Risk Management Committee (VCRMC) of KVK, Dhubri under the project ‘National Initiative on Climate Resilient Agriculture’ was selected as the best VCRMC of Zone-III by ICAR. It was recognized and appreciated by ICAR during Second Annual Workshop of NICRA held at IARI, New Delhi on 17th June, 2013
  • As Associated Scientist :- Mr. Dhrubajyoti Baruah of North Kacchakhana village of Dhubri District of Assam was a beneficiary of KVK, Dhubri, who became a progressive farmer under our guidance & technical support and received the Best National Innovative farmer’s award from ICAR, New Delhi, during March, 2016. His name was proposed by KVK, Dhubri for this prestigious award.
  • As Associated Scientist :-Certificate of Appreciation to KVK, Dhubri by the Addl. Deputy Commissioner & i/c Bilasipara Sub-Division, Office of the SDO (civil), Govt. of Assam, Bilasipara-783348, Dhubri.
  • As Associated Scientist :-Mr. Sonaram Bonia, as promoted by KVK, Morigaon, received First Prize for Outstanding contribution towards adoption and promotion of new technology in the field of Agriculture and allied area during STATE LEVEL FARMERS FAIR cum FARMERS-SCIENTISTS’ INTERACTION on “Doubling Farmers Income by 2022 in Assam: Technological Options and Way Forward” On December 16th -17th, 2018 at HRS, AAU, Kahikuchi Organized by ICAR-ATARI, Zone-VI, Guwahati.
  • As Associated Scientist :-Trinayan Gramin Food Products Ltd. as promoted by KVK, Morigaon, received 2nd Prize for best exhibition for showing adoption and promotion of new technology in the field of Agriculture and allied area during STATE LEVEL FARMERS FAIR cum FARMERS-SCIENTISTS’ INTERACTION on “Doubling Farmers Income by 2022 in Assam: Technological Options and Way Forward” On December 16th -17th, 2018 at HRS, AAU, Kahikuchi Organized by ICAR-ATARI, Zone-VI, Guwahati.
  • As Associated Scientist :-Dikhow Gramya Sansthan as promoted by KVK, Morigaon, received 3rd Prize for best exhibition for showing adoption and promotion of new technology in the field of Agriculture and allied area during STATE LEVEL FARMERS FAIR cum FARMERS-SCIENTISTS’ INTERACTION on “Doubling Farmers Income by 2022 in Assam: Technological Options and Way Forward” On December 16th -17th, 2018 at HRS, AAU, Kahikuchi Organized by ICAR-ATARI, Zone-VI, Guwahati.
  • As Scientist:- Soil samples were collected ,analyzed & subsequently 3317 numbers of Soil Health Card (SHC) were issued to the Farmers of Dhubri & Morigaon District of Assam during 2015-16 to 2019-20.
Membership
  • AAUTA (FA)
    Life Member
  • Journal of Plantation Crops, CPCRI, Kasargod, Kerala
    Annual Member
    2015
  • International Journal of Chemical Studies, New Delhi (India Office)
    Annual Member
    2017
  • The Journal of Rural and Agricultural Research, Agra
    Annual Member
    2017
  • International Journal of Livestock Research
    Annual Member
    2018
Projects
  • Govt.of Assam sponsored project on "Characterization & mapping of char areas of Assam using Geospatial Techniques for planning strategies of crop management and improving livelihood security", project cost Rs.6.20 Lakh implemented in 2022.
  • AAU,Jorhat sponsored project on "Comprehensive Characterization of Decaffeinated Tea Waste (DCTW) and its enrichment for utilization in crop nourishment and remediation of Industrial Pollution", project cost Rs.11.10 Lakh implemented in 2022.
  • DBT, New Delhi sponsored project on "“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", project cost Rs.25.71 Lakh implemented in 2023.
  • World Bank sponsored project on "APART", implemented in 2018.
  • ICAR sponsored project on "National Food Security Mission", implemented in 2017.
  • ICAR sponsored project on "National Mission on oilseeds & oil palms (NMOOP)", implemented in 2016.
  • Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, New Delhi through ICAR, New Delhi sponsored project on "Project on Promotion Of Agriculture Centric Sustainable Livelihood Security For Tribal Farmers Of Assam", implemented in 2014.
  • CIAE (ICAR), Bhopal sponsored project on "CSS on Promotion and strengthening of Agril. Mechanization through Training, Testing & Demonstration", implemented in 2012.
  • ICAR – CRIDA, Hyderabad sponsored project on "NICRA (National Initiative on Climate Resilient Agriculture) Project", implemented in 2011.
  • ICAR sponsored project on "FPARP-II Project", implemented in 2012.
  • RKVY,Govt.of India sponsored project on "Technology Shocasing Project", implemented in 2011.