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General Informations

  • Join Date: 24/03/1987
  • College: College of Agriculture
  • Department: Plant Breeding & Genetics
  • Office Email: debojit.sarma[at]aau.ac.in

Education Details

 
 
 
 
 
1985
B Sc (Agri)

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
1987
M Sc (Agri)

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
2002
PhD (Agri)

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
1995
Other Qualifications

The 24th International Potato Course, IAC, Wageningen under the Netherlands Government Fellowship Programme

Employment History

 
 
 
 
 
24-03-1987 - 07-04-1988
Junior Research Assistant

Rice Research Scheme, Regional Agricultural Research Station, Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
08-04-1988 - 08-03-1994
Assistant Crop Breeder

Crop Research Scheme, Directorate of Research (Agri), Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
09-03-1994 - 19-03-1997
Junior Scientist (PBG)

AICRP on Potato, Directorate of Research (Agri), Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
20-03-1997 - 16-03-1999
Junior Scientist (PBG) & Ph D Scholar

Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
17-03-1999 - 21-08-2001
Senior Scientist (PBG) & Ph D Scholar

Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
22-08-2001 - 30-06-2009
Senior Scientist (PBG), Rice Research Scheme & AICRP on Rice

Regional Agricultural Research Station, Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
01-07-2009 - 22-07-2009
Principal Scientist (PBG), AICRP on Rice

Regional Agricultural Research Station, Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
23-07-2009 - Till date
Professor

Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Assam Agricultural University

Publications

Khirud Panging;Gobind Chandra Bora;Debojit Sarma (2022) . Genetic divergence among pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata Duch ex. Poir) landraces of Assam, The Pharma Innovation Journal, 12(2), 3551-3554
Lonishree Dutta;Kishore Kumar Sarma;Debojit Sarma (2022) . Comparative Assessment of Mean Performance, G × E Interaction and Genetic Variability Parameter for Nutritional Traits in Landraces of Assam under Organic and Conventional Cultivation Methods, Biological Forum – An International Journal 14(2): 300-306, 14(2), 300-306
Ira Sarma;Deepa Borbora Phukan;Akashi Sarma;Nagendra Sarma Barua;Dibosh Bordoloi;Debojit Sarma (2022) . Genetic Variation, Trait Interrelationships and Cluster Analysis in Indigenous Sponge Gourd (Luffa Cylindrica L. Roem.) Germplasm of Assam, Indian Journal Of Genetics and Plant Breeding, 82(4), 517-521 , DOI : 10.31742/ISGPB.82.4.17
D. Bordoloi;A. Sarma;D. Sarma (2022) . Character Interrelationship and Principal Component Analysis of Some Black Gram (Vigna mungo L. Hepper) Genotypes under Moisture Stress Deficit Environment, International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 12(10), 1190-1204 , DOI : 10.9734/IJECC/2022/v12i1030916
K. Sivasankarreddy;P. Sarmah;D. Sarma;P. K. Barua;S. Gogoi (2022) . Variability and Selection Indices in Two F2 Populations of Brinjal from Intra-specific Hybridization, International Journal of Environment and Climate Change , 12(11), 1362-1377 , DOI : 10.9734/ijecc/2022/v12i1131115
Namita Borah;Akashi Sarma;Debojit Sarma;Abhilash Bhattacharjee;Dibosh Bordoloi (2022) . Genetic divergence studies in early maturing pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.) genotypes, The Pharma Innovation Journal 11(12): 2222-2224, 11(12), 2222-2224
Praveen Kumar;Debojit Sarma;Monalisha Devi;Mainu Hazarika;Deshraj Gujar;Prashant Koishik.  (2021) . Heterosis study on gain yield and its components traits of Ahu rice (Oryza sativa L.) of Assam, The Pharma Innovation Journal , 11(2), 225-237
K Panging;Debonit Sarma;R G Phukon;L Teronpi (2020) . Correlation coefficient analysis for yield and its components in Joha rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes of Assam in response to organic and inorganic condition, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Science , 9(11), 3057-3062 , DOI : 10.20546/ijcmas.2020.911.371
K Panging;Debojit Sarma;L Teronpi (2020) . Studies of biochemical trait expression in Joha rice (Oryza sativa L.) of Assam in response to organic and inorganic culture, International Journal of Botany Studies, 5(2), 186-190
N Borah;A Sarma;Debojit Sarma;A Bhattacharjee;D Bordoloi (2020) . Studies on character association and causal relationship of seed yield and its components in early maturing genotypes of pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan L.), Indian Journal of Agricultural Research, 54(5), 1-5 , DOI : 10.18805/IJARe.A-5426
K Sivasankarreddy;P Sarmah;Debojit Sarma;P K Barua;S Gogoi (2020) . Correlation and path coefficient analysis of yield related traits in F3 populations of brinjal from intra-specific hybridization, Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 39(10), 58-67 , DOI : 10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i1030628
Y Longkumar;S D Deka;Debojit Sarma;S Gogoi (2020) . Temperature stress and fertility reversibility in wild abortive CMS lines of rice for quality hybrid seed production, Plant Physiology Reports, 25(4), 689-696 , DOI : 10.1007/s40502-020-00556-y
D Bordoloi;Debojit Sarma;P Kumar (2020) . Rice genomic - Present and Future, International Archive of Applied Science and Technology, 11(2), 123-129 , DOI : 10.15515/iaast.0976-4828.11.2.123129
Akashi Sarma;V.J. Dhole;A. Bhattacharjee;P. Das;D. Sarma;D. Bordoloi (2020) . Induced Genetic Variability through Physical and Chemical Mutagens in M2 Generation of Greengram, Legume Research- An International Journal 45(11): 1357-1361, 45(11), 1357-1361 , DOI : 10.18805/LR-4298
N K Chairasia;P Sarmah;N S Barua;Debojit Sarma;H Barman;P K Barua (2019) . Heterotic effects of some intra-specific crosses of brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) for yield and yield attributes, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Science, 8(12), 2913-2923 , DOI : 10.20546/ijcmas.2019.812.338
H Ojah;P Talukdar;Debojit Sarma;R Goswami (2019) . Genetic variability for yield and yield contributing traits of rice under aerobic condition in Assam, India, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Science, 8(7), 1530-1537 , DOI : 10.20546/ijcmas.2019.807.1828
Shantanu Das;Debojit Sarma;S S Das (2019) . Phenotypic stability and homeostasis in Assam rice landraces at varying nitrogen regimes., Journal of Environmental Biology, 40(6), 1196-1203 , DOI : DOI: 10.22438/jeb/40/6/MRN-987
K Panging;Debojit Sarma;R G Phukon;S Das (2019) . Trait expression studies of indigenous Joha rice of Assam under organic and inorganic culture, Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 8(3), 4290-4295
D Bordoloi;A Sarma;Debojit Sarma (2019) . A review of genetic improvement of flower colour, Bulletin of Environment, Pharmacology and Life Sciences, 8(2), 9-16
S Das;N Roy;I Chakraborty;M Sutradhar;Debojit Sarma (2018) . ,Significance of stay-green to foster crop production under stress environment - a mini-review, Journal of Experimental Biology and Agricultural Sciences, 6(4), 639-651 , DOI : 10.18006/2018.6(4).639.651
D Bordoloi;Debojit Sarma (2018) . Aerobic versus anaerobic germination performance of selected rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes with or without submergence tolerancee, Journal of Experimental Biology and Agricultural Sciences, 6(6), 947-958 , DOI : 10.18006/2018.6(6).947.958
S Das;Debojit Sarma (2018) . Phylogenetic studies on Assam rice (Oryza sativa L) accessions for nitrogen use efficiency, Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding, 9(3), 933-940 , DOI : 10.5958/0975-928X.2018.00116.3
D Doley;M Barua;Debojit Sarma;P K Barua (2018) . Screening and enhancement of anaerobic germination of rice genotypes by pre-sowing seed treatments, Current Science, 115(6), 1185-1190 , DOI : 10.18520/cs/v115/i6/1185-1190
M Debbarma;S D Deka;Debonit Sarma (2018) . Identification of hybrid rice (Oryza sativa L.) and its parental lines based on morphological characters, The Bioscan, 13(1), 231-236
A Phukan;P K Barua;Debojit Sarma;S D Deka (2018) . Study on floral traits and seed setting in parental lines of hybrid rice during early ahu and kharif seasons, Indian Journal of Genetics and Plant breeding, 78(3), 285-291 , DOI : 10.31742/IJGPB.78.3.
N K Chaurasia;P Sarma;N S Barua;Debojit Sarma (2018) . Combining ability and heterosis studies in brinjal (Solanum melongena L.), Vegetable Science, 45(1), 68-78
D Bordoloi;A Sarma;Debojit Sarma;A Tamuly;S K Phukon;S W Rahman;P Thengal;M J Konwar (2018) . Genotypic and phenotypic correlation studies on ten black gram genotypes under moisture deficit situation, International Journal of Chemical Studies, 6(3), 1923-1926
H Barman;N S Barua;P K Barua;P Kalita;Debojit Sarma;N K Chaurasia (2018) . Correlation analysis in S1 lines of local maize (Zea mays L.) germplasm for grain yield and its attributes, Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 7(1), 2000-2002
M Debbarma;S D Deka;Debojit Sarma (2018) . Fingerprinting rice hybrids using restorer gene linked SSR markers, Research Journal of Biotechnology, 13(4), 17-23
A Debbarma;J Devi;M Barua;Debonit Sarma (2018) . Germination performance of chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) and coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) as affected by seed priming treatments, Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 7(1), 2648-2652
M Debbarma;S D Deka;Debojit Sarma (2018) . Genetic purity test of hybrid rice (Oryza sativa L.) based on chemical test, International Journal of Chemical Studies, 6(1), 110-112
Prabalee Sarma;Debojit Sarma;Sailen Gogoi (2018) . Genetic Diversity, Phylogenetic Tree and Principal Component Analysis Based on Morpho-Metric Traits of Assam Chilli., Journal of Plant Genetics and Crop Research, 1(1), 47-61 , DOI : DOI:10.14302/issn.2641-9467.jgrc-18-2339
P Borah;J Devi;Debojit Sarma;N K Chaurasia (2017) . Evaluation performance of blends of green gram (Vigna radiata L. Wilczek) relative to their component cultivars in pure stands, Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 6(6), 1061-1064
B Sarma;Debojit Sarma;R N Sarma (2017) . Comparative genetic diversity assessment of some rice genotypes for nutritional and cooking quality parameters, Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 6(6), 1167-1170
Pulin Borah;Debojit Sarma;Girindra Nath Hazarika (2017) . Magnitude of heterosis for yield and its components in hybrid rice (Oryza sativa L.)., International Journal of Agricultural Science and Research, 7(2), 209-216 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.24247/ijasrapr201729
Arun Kumar Singh;Pulin Borah;Revathi Ponnuswamy;Debojit Sarma;Ashotosh Roy;Girindra Nath Hazarika (2016) . Identification of fertility restorers among Assam rice cultivars by phenotyping and molecular screening approaches., The Indian Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding, 76(1), 10-17 , DOI : DOI:10.5958/0975-6906.2016.00002.X
Pulin Borah;Debojit Sarma;P C Dey;R K Chowdhury;G N Hazarika (2016) . DUS characterization of rice genotypes, Oryza, 53(4), 454-457
Shantanu Das;Debojit Sarma (2015) . Correlation and path analysis of morpho-physiological and yield traits in boro rice, Agricultural Science Digest, 35(4), 256-262
Shantanu Das;Debojit Sarma;Prakash Kalita (2015) . Morpho-physiological variability in boro rice (Oryza sativa L.), The Ecoscan (Supplement on Rice). , 9(1), 467-469
Debojit Sarma;P K Barua;D K Baruah (2008) . Correlation analysis and selection in a composite population of Indian rapeseed (Brassica campestris L.), Crop Improvement, 35(1), 45-54
Debojit Sarma (2004) . North Carolina design II analysis in Indian rapeseed (Brassica campestris L.), SAAR Journal of Agriculture, 2(2), 175-190
P Mahanta;S Choudhury;L Paswan;M C Talukdar;Debojit Sarma (1998) . Correlation and path coefficient analysis in Gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii)a, Horticulture Journal, 11(2), 79-85
Debojit Sarma;Nasir Uddin Ahmed (1997) . Genetics and combining ability studies for yield and its components in black gram (Vigna mungo L. Hepper), Journal of the Agricultural Science Society of North East India, 10(1), 19-24
Debojit Sarma (1997) . Induced variability following single, combined and recurrent doses EMS and gamma rays in green gram (Vigna radiata L. Wilczek), Journal of Nuclear Agriculture and Biology, 20(2), 87-93
U C Kalita;Debojit Sarma (1996) . Intensity of seed dormancy in germplasm collection of rice (Oryza sativa L.), Journal of thr Agricultural Science Society of North East India, 9(2), 79-85
M Taparia;A Deka;R P Bhuyan;Debojit Sarma (1995) . Growth and survival of fresh cuttings of tea clones following gamma irradiation, Journal of the Agricultural Science Society of North East India, 8(1), 73-77
Akashi Sarma;Debojit Sarma;Pranab Talukdar (1992) . EMS and gamma-ray induced micromutants in green gram (Vigna radiata L. Wilczek), Journal of Nuclear Agriculture and Biology, 21(1), 6-10
Debojit Sarma;Akashi Sarma;Pranab Talukdar (1991) . Comparison of gamma-ray and EMS induced variation in green gram (Vigna radiata L. Wilczek), Journal of Nuclear Agriculture and Biology, 20(2), 87-93
Das, S. and Sarma, D.(2019). Trait expression studies in boro rice (Oryza sativa L.) Genetic variability in boro rice.. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Mauritius, ISBN:ISBN-13: 978-613-9-99276-
Das, S. and Sarma, D.(2019). Breeding for cold tolerance in rice (Oryza sativa L.). Chapter 2. in : Advances in Genetics and Plant Breeding Vol. 6, Pidigam, S. (Ed), Akinik Publications ,New Delhi, pp 21-40, ISBN:ISBN: 978-93-5335-817-4.
Bordoloi, D.(2021). Morphological, biochemical & molecular characterization of aromatic Joha rice of Assam & mutation induction for improvement of morpho-agronomic traits.Ph.D. thesis submitted to Plant Breeding and Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat - 785013, Assam
Kumar, P.(2020). Molecular marker based heterotic grouping of Assam rice (Oryza sativa L.).Ph.D. thesis submitted to Plant Breeding and Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat - 785013, Assam
Devi, L.M.(2019). Genetics of drought tolerance in rice (Oryza sativa L.).Ph.D. thesis submitted to Plant Breeding and Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat - 785013, Assam
Das, P.(2018). Variation in morpho-agronomic traits of lowland rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes of Assam in response to phosphorus fertilization..MSc (Agri) thesis submitted to Plant Breeding and Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, Assam
Doley, M.(2017). Synchronization of flowering in hybrid seed production of rice.MSc (Agri) thesis submitted to Seed Science and Technology, Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, Assam
Panging, K.(2016). Trait expression changes for fitness of Joha rice of Assam in response of organic and inorganic culture.MSc (Agri) thesis submitted to Plant Breeding and Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, Assam
Meetei, C.C.(2016). Evaluation of autumn rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes of Assam for drought related traits.MSc (Agri) thesis submitted to Plant Breeding and Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, Assam
Das, S.(2013). Assessment of genetic variability in boro rice (Oryza sativa L.).MSc (Agri) thesis submitted to Plant Breeding and Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, Assam
Sarma, B.(2012). Morpho-physiological and quality characterization of some selected rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes.MSc (Agri) thesis submitted to Plant Breeding and Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat - 785013, Assam
Ahmed, N.U.(1995). Genetic studies of some quantitative characters in blackgram [Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper].MSc (Agri) thesis submitted to Plant Breeding and Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, College of Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, Assam
Das, B.K.; Kumar, V.; Chaihan, A.; Sharma, D.; Sahu, P.K.; Sarma, D.; Bordoloi, D.; Kunkerkar, R.L.; Gawai, M.; Roy, B.; Chakraborty, N.R. and Dixit, S.(2020). Radiation induced mutation breeding for improvement of traditional rice varieties in India (Enhanced Summary) 1st Indian Rice Congress - 2020 (Theme-1: Enhancing rice productivity and quality) ICAR - National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack ,National Rice Research Institute,ICAR - NRRI, Cuttack, 220 - 221.
Das, S.; Das, S.S. and Sarma, D.(2018). Quantitative evaluation of Assam rice (Oryza sativa) collection for nitrogen use efficiency (Abstract) 1st National Genetics Congress on Genetics for Sustainable Food, Health and Nutrition Security ICAR-IARI, New Delhi ,Indian Society of Genetics and Plant Breeding,NASC Complex, IARI, New Delhi, 273 - 273.
Das, S.; Sarma, D. and Borah, P.(2017). Interrelationship between nitrogen use efficiency, yield and the attributing traits in Assam rice accessions (Abstract) Research Conclave' 17 Guwahati, Assam ,Students Academic Board, IITG,Guwahati, 38 - 38.
Borah, P.; Sarma, D. and Hazarika, G.N.(2014). Molecular characterization of rice genotypes using SSR markers (Abstract) 3rd International Conference on Agriculture and Horticulture Hyderabad Internatiional Conferrnce Centre ,OMICS Group,India, 4 - 4.
Achivements
  • Crop Research Scheme, Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, AAU Jorhat (1988 to 1994)
     Taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Plant Breeding and Genetics.
     Major Adviser in one MSc thesis; Adviser in four MSc and one PhD theses.
     Involved in production and monitoring of breeder seed of different crops
     Published seven full-length research articles and one abstract.
     Accomplished selection, evaluation, multilocation testing, descriptor preparation and proposal for release/recommendation of green gram varieties AAU 34 and AAU 39.
     Developed 12 promising gamma-rays and EMS induced green gram mutants.
     Identified stable and high yielding genotypes from AICRP trials
    Soybean – PK-472, JS-80-21 and NRC 1
    Rice bean - RBL-52, RBL-6, RBL-36, RBL-13 and RBL-90
    Black gram - GU 90-12, GU 90-13 and DPU 91-1
     Identified pod borer tolerant pigeon pea genotypes from ICRISAT trials
    - ICP-7035, ICP-12767 and ICP-13264.
     Identified high yielding genotypes from Assam collection
    Turmeric - Sarupathar, Nagabat-3, Bengali Halodhi and Morangi-1
    Ginger - Am Ada, Moran Ada, Jorhat Local and Poona.
     Co-Investigator in the ICAR ad-hoc project – “Collection, evaluation and improvement of unutilized and underutilized grain legumes of North East India” (1993-94).
     Co-Investigator in the Non-project Faculty research project – “Breeding for high yielding scented varieties of rice” (1989-93).
     Resource person in various training programmes organized by the Directorate of Extension Education (AAU).
     Attended an ICAR sponsored summer institute at HAU, Hisar, on “Innovative methods and emerging trends in plant breeding research” (June 4-23, 1990)
     Attended a workshop on “Photography and preparation of low-cost slides” at DEE, AAU (March 15-20, 1993)
  • AICRP on Potato, Department of Agronomy, AAU Jorhat (1994 to 1997)
     Varieties identified from AICRP trials
    High yielding (>200 q/ha) TPS populations suitable for transplanting/direct seeding
    - TPS C-3, HPS 1/13, HPS II/13 and HPS 7/67.
    Early maturing (60 days) and high yielding (150 q/ha) cultures
    - MS/82-279 and 85-P-718 from AICRP trials.
     Attended 24TH International Potato Course at IAC, The Netherlands under the Netherlands Government Fellowship Programme (April 10 to July 13, 1995)
  • PhD Research programme at AAU, Jorhat (1997 to 2001)
     Completed PhD degree on “Genetic analysis and population improvement in a composite population of Indian rapeseed (Brassica campestris L.)
     Developed four improved populations of rapeseed from PhD research
  • Rice Research Scheme/AICRP on Rice, RARS Karimganj (2001 to 2009)
     High yielding genotypes identified from AICRP trials
    Shallow water situation - IET 18442, IET 18638, IET 19133
    Semi deep water situation - IET 15522, IET 16481, IET 17392, IET 15275, IET 15766,
    IET 18781, IET 20376, IET 20393
    Boro season - IET 16825, IET 19600, IET 19601, IET 19051
     Promising selections from Mahsuri x Malbhog crosses
    Tolerant to rice hispa - Kmj 14S-1-2-17, Kmj 14S-2-10-10
     Promising selection from Mahsuri x Luit crosses
    High yielding - Kmj 13S-3-1-3
    Post flood direct seeded - Kmj 13AB-1-12-3
    Nitrogen use efficient and high crude protein content (>12%) - Kmj 13A-6-1-2
    High yielding boro - Kmj AB-2-3-1
     Established a new genetic stock of rajmah (French bean) from a local varietal mixture. Out of twelve selections, Kmj R-10 was the most promising genotype.
     Promising boro genotypes identified from IRBON 2006-07 – PSB RC 68, PSB RC 92, IR 73689-76-2, IR 62266-42-6-2 and BR 4828-54-4-1-4-9.
     Identified Manohar Sali selections MSS 5 for low lying areas and MSE 9 for delayed planting in flood-prone areas; the latter is also rich in Fe content (34.4 ppm in unpolished rice).
     Tamdao, an exotic fine-grain genotype from Vietnam, was the highest yielder among existing transplanted ahu varieties of 125 d duration.
     Augmented the rice genetic stocks from 2922 to 3701, 26.7% increase.
     Acted as INGER collaborator from 2002-2009.
     Acted as Link Officer vide memo no. 7(5.5)-2001-DRA (E)/16850-69/dtd.29.12/2003.
     Involved in extension activities of RARS/Remandated KVK.
     Attended one day workshop on Patent Awareness organized by IPR cell, AAU.
     Organized one-day zonal workshop on Crop Diversification
  • Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, AAU Jorhat (2009 onwards)
     Project completed as Principal Investigator
    1. Hybrid Rice Programme – AAU sponsored
    2. Breeding for higher productivity of indigenous Joha rice of Assam through induced mutations for morpho-agronomic traits (SN: 35/14/17/2016-BRNS Dated 04/06/2016).
     Project completed as Co-Principal Investigator
    1. Induction of mutations in summer green gram (SN: 35/14/19/2016-BRNS/35059 Dated 04/06/2016)
    2. Genetic improvement of Taro through radiation technology (SN: 35/14/18/2016-BRNS/35057 Dated 04/06/2016)
     Agro-technologies identified/developed
    1. Rice variety Boro-1with vegetative cold tolerance
    2. Rice landrace Solpuna with anaerobic germination tolerance
    3. Thirty-nine potential restorers and eight maintainers of WA CMS, including one aromatic restorer and one japonica perfect maintainer based on pollen sterility and spikelet fertility.
    4. Twenty promising heterotic rice hybrids
    5. The following mutants were confirmed through M2 to M3:
    • Twelve promising photo-period insensitive mutants of Kon Joha.
    • Seventy-two mutants of Kon Joha with short stature, early maturity, high tillering, high yielding, grain pigmentation and clustered grains.
    • Three male-sterile mutants.
    • Four high-yielding Kon Joha mutants are recommended by DTCM Kharif 2021 for MLT in the state
     Completed six MSc and four PhD research programmes as Major Adviser
     Attended training on Hybrid rice breeding at DRR, Hyderabad, in May 2011 (5 days)
     Attended training on “Use of molecular markers for crop improvement” at the Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, AAU, from 05/03/2013 to 10/03/2013.
Membership
  • Indian Society of Genetics and Plant Breeding
    Life Member
  • Society for Advancement of Rice Research
    Life Member
  • Crop Science Society of America
    Annual Member
    2014
Projects
  • BARC-BRNS sponsored project on "Induction of mutation in summer green gram - Co-Investigator", project cost Rs.28 Lakh implemented in 2016.
  • BRNS-BARC sponsored project on "Breeding for higher productivity of indigenous Joha - Principal Investigator rice of Assam through induced mutations for morpho-agronomic traits", project cost Rs.24 Lakh implemented in 2016.
  • BARC-BRNS sponsored project on "Genetic improvement of Taro through radiation technology - Co-Investigator", project cost Rs.19 Lakh implemented in 2016.