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General Informations

  • Join Date: 25/10/1988
  • College: College of Agriculture
  • Department: Tea Husbandry & Technology
  • Office Email: rana.bhuyan[at]aau.ac.in
  • Other Charges: Director of Students Welfare, AAU, Jorhat-13

Education Details

 
 
 
 
 
1986
B.Sc. (Agri)

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
1988
M.Sc.(Agri) in Tea Husbandry & Technology

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
2004
PhD in Tea Husbandry & Technology

Assam Agricultural University

Employment History

 
 
 
 
 
25-10-1988 - 21-06-1999
Assistant Professor

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
22-06-1999 - 21-06-2008
Associate Professor

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
21-06-2008 - Till date
Professor

Assam Agricultural University

Publications

Rana Pratap Bhuyan (2022) . Characterization of Some Perennial Pigmented Tea Accessions of Assam., International Journal of Plant & Soil Science, 34(6), 56-69
P. Bora;L C Bora;R p Bhuyan;A Hashem;E F Abd-Allah (2022) . Bioagent consortia assisted suppression in grey blight disease with enhanced leaf nutrients and biochemical properties of tea(Camellia sinensis)., Biological Control, ISSN 104907, 170(0), 0-0
S K Bordoloi;M Deka;R p Bhuyan;A Gogoi;S Phukan;S Sonowal;N Tanti;T Hussain (2022) . Livelihood Analysis of Small Tea Growers by Analysing their Farming systems and resource utilization in Jorhat District., International Journal of Plant & Soil Science , 34(0), 81-91 , DOI : 10.9734/IJPSS/2022/v34i830905
P Bora;L C Bora;R P Bhuyan (2021) . Evaluation of some botanicals and microbial bioformulations against grey blight disease of tea (Camellia sinensis)., Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 91(1), 54-57
S Alom;R Das;Rana Pratap Bhuyan;U Baruah (2021) . Carbon sequestration potential under tea based cropping system, Journal of Environmental Biology, 42(3), 687-693 , DOI : DOI : http://doi.org/10.22438/jeb/42/3/MRN-1498
P Dutta;H Kaushik;R P Bhuyan (2020) . Relation of Climatic Parameter on Tea Production in Organic Condition Specific to Assam, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 9(4), 2243-2249 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2020.904.269
P Bora;L C Bora;R P Bhuyan;A Hashem;E F Abd-allah (2020) . Botanicals And Bioagents Induced Suppression of Grey Blight Disease with Enhancement in Leaf Nutrients and Biochemical Properties of Tea ( Camellia Sinensis)., Elsevier- SSRN, 0(0), 0-0
P Dutta;H Kaushiik;H Singh;R P Bhuyan;K C Puzari (2020) . Effect of Climatic Parameters on Persistence of Metarhizium anisopliae., Vegetos, 30(2), 0-0
D K Bora;R P Bhuyan;M Gogoi;S Upadhyaya (2020) . Indian Tea Scenario and its Opportunity in the Global Market., Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research , 5(8), 45-50
P Dutta;R P. Bhuyan;P Sharma (2020) . Deployment of Trichoderma for the Management of Tea Diseases., Springer, 0(0), 0-0
P Das;R P Bhuyan;U Shandilya;B Bora;B J Gharphalia (2019) . Bio-efficacy and phytotoxicity of Sulfoxalor 50% WG against tea mosquito bug (Helopeltis theivora) and green fly (Empoasca flavescens) and its effect against natural enemies in tea., Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies , 7(4), 224-229
S Sonowal;I P Sahewalla;R P Bhuyan;J P Hazarika;S K Phukan;M Konwar (2018) . Impact of rainfall and temperature on tea production in undivided sivasagar district., International Journal of Agricultural Science and Research, 8(1), 51-56
P Dutta;N Kakati;A Das;H kaushik;S Baruah;P Bhowmick;P Kaman;K C Pujari;R P Bhuyan;G N Hazarika (2017) . Trichoderma pseudokoningii Showed Compatibility with Certain Commonly used Inorganic Pesticides, Fertilizers and Sticker Cum Spreaders, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences , 6(2), 140-146
S K Phukan;R P Bhuyan;S Sonowal;M J Konwar;S W Rahman;P Thengal;A Bordoloi;A Tamuli;D Bordoloi (2017) . Differentiation of tea (Camellia sinensis L.) Cultivars in relation to physiological parameters., Internationaal Journal of Chemical studies, 6(0), 2008-2010
Joyarani Pegu;Pranab Dutta;Rana Pratap Bhuyan;Apurba Das (2017) . Metarhizium anisopliae (Metchnikoff) Sorokin as an alternative to chemical pesticides against Odontotermes obesus (Rambur) in the era of organic agriculture, Agricultural Science Digest, 37(2), 137-140 , DOI : DOI:10.18805/asd.v37i2.7989
S. Rahman;D. Sharmah;R. P. Bhuyan (2013) . Bioefficacy and Phytotoxicity of Profenofos 50 EC against Tea Red Spider Mite, Oligonychus coffeae (Nietner), International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) ISSN (Online): 2319-7064, 4(12), 1946-1949 , DOI : Paper ID: 28021501
K C Puzari;R P Bhuyan;P Dutta;H KD Nath (2010) . Distribution of Mikania and its economic impact on tea ecosystem of Assam. Indian Journal of Forestry, 33(1): 71-76, Indian Journal of Forestry , 33(1), 71-76
G K Saikia;R P Bhuyan (2008) . Traditional practices adopted by the small tea growers of Assam for tea pest management, Asian Agri- History , 12(3), 231-238
G K Saikia;R P Bhuyan;A Deka;A C Borbora (2008) . Growth, development and yield of tea (Camellia sinensis L.O. Kuntze) plants as affected by organic cultivation., Journal of Plantation crops , 36(2), 103-107
D J Rajkhowa;R P Bhuyan;I C Barua (2005) . Evaluation of Carfentrazone-ethyl-40 DF and Glyphosate as Tank Mixture for Weed Control in Tea., Indian Journal of Weed Science , 37(1), 157-158
R P Bhuyan;C Hazarika (1997) . An Analysis of Growth and Instability in Tea Production in Assam., Journal of Interacademicia., 0(0), 0-0
P. Dutta;K. C. Puzari;R. P. Bhuyan;D. J. Nath;D. Gogoi;J. Pegu;R. Das (0) . Compatibility of Metarhizum anisopilae (Metsch.) Sorokin with pesticides used in tea cultivation of Assam, Annals of Plant Protection Sciences, 23(2), 261-264
Bhuyan, R.P.; Saikia, G.K.; Sahewalla, I.P. and Deka, M.(2013). Training Manual- Record keeping in small tea plantations. . Tea Husbandry and Technology (STAP), Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Saikia, G.K. and Bhuyan, R.P.(2012). Teaching manual-Plantation Management Practices for course No.THT(EL)-425 . Tea Husbandry and Technology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Tea Husbandry and Technology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Bhuyan, R.P.; Saikia, G.K. and Saikia, S.(2012). Teaching manual-Production of Planting Material and Nursery Technique for course No.THT(EL)-424. . Tea Husbandry and Technology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Tea Husbandry and Technology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Bhuyan, R.P.; Saikia, G.K.; Deka, M. and Sahewalla, I.P.(2011). Training Manual- Record keeping of tea self-help groups. . Tea Husbandry and Technology (STAP), Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Tea Husbandry and Technology (STAP), Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Bhuyan, R.P.; Saikia, G.K.; Deka, A. and Baruah, S.(2006). Teaching manual for ‘Tea Production Technology-II’. . Tea Husbandry and Technology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Tea Husbandry and Technology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Bhuyan, R.P.; Saikia, G.K. and DEKA, A.(2005). Teaching Manual- Fundamentals of Tea Production Technology (Reading manual).. Tea Husbandry and Technology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Tea Husbandry and Technology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Dutta, P.; Kaushik, H.; Puzari, K.C. and Bhuyan, R.P.(2016). Ecofriendly Management of Tea Diseases in Current Scenario of Climate Change.. in : Dynamics of Crop Protection and Climate Change, Chattopadhyay, C.; Prasad, D.; (Eds), Studera Press ,Studera Press, 1586/113 FF, Tri Nagar, Delhi 110035, pp 325-338.
Book, A.S.; Bhuyan, R.P.; Bora, D.K. and Gogoi, M.(2023). Inter-Cropping and Homestead Garden in Small Tea Units in North East India. . in : Sustainable use of Bioresources of North East India: A compilation of scientific articles on bioresources of North East India, Barua, P.K.; Das, P.K.; Patgiri, P. and Deka, B. Sarmah, A.K.; (Eds), College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, AAU ,College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, AAU, pp 391-410, ISBN:ISBN:978-81-963002-3-4..
Bora, D.K.(2023). Dynamics of CTC green tea processing and variability in quality..PhD thesis submitted to Tea Husbandry & Technology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, PIn-785013
Sharma, N.(2023). Skill upgradation of Small Tea Growers towards organic farming through intervention.PhD thesis submitted to Extention Education, college of Community Science, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, PIn-785013
Narah, B.(2022). Morpho-physiological and biochemical characterization of Tea (Camellia sinensis L.O Kuntze) germplasm maintained in the field gene bank of AAU.M.Sc thesis submitted to Tea Husbandry & Technology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, PIn-785013
Sahin, A.(2022). Impact of areca shade on physiological and anatomical parameters in mature tea.MSc thesis submitted to Tea Husbandry & Technology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Phukon, S.K.(2021). Assessment of soil and ground water quality as influenced by continuous mono culture of tea( Camellia sinensis) in the upper Brahmaputra valley zone (UBVZ) OF Assam.PhD thesis submitted to Tea Husbandry & Technology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, PIn-785013
Dutta, P.(2020). Impact of oil field effluents on soil health and growth of tea in small tea farms in proximity of OCS-2 in the digholia area of dibrugarh district of assam.M.Sc thesis submitted to Tea Husbandry & Technology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, PIn-785013
Phukan, S.K.(2016). Characterization of some popular tea cultivars under moisture stress condition.M.Sc thesis submitted to Tea Husbandry & Technology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, PIn-785013
Gogoi, A.S.; Barua, S.C.; Bhuyan, R.P.; Saikia, G.K.; Bora, D.K. and Gogoi, M.(2017). Meminisse of Summer Study Abroad Course on ‘Black Tea Production, Processing and Management’ (Farm to Cup) for the students of Rutgers University, New. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Department of Tea Husbandry & Technology, AAU, Jorhat
Rajkhowa, D.J.; Barua, I.C.; Bhuyan, R.P. and Yaduraju, N.T.(2005). Weed Management in Tea . NRC for Weed Science, Jabalpur
Achivements
  • 1. Actively involved in teaching both at the UG and PG level and guide for academic reports of garden training. 2. Presently Major Adviser to 3 (three) Ph.D students and 2 MSc (Agri) students of the Department of Tea Husbandry & Technology. 3. Was involved as Co-PI of the concluded UK-DFID-Funded ICAR-CABI Research Project, a DST funded project and a DBT funded project. 4. Completed a number of contract research trials on product development for the tea industry, notable among which is the global research trial on an herbicide molecule in tea which has now been released as Alion plus. 5. Involved in departmental research on tea based cropping system and organic farming in tea. 6. Jointly designed and prepared a series of self study material for the Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University which are now used for the Certificate Course on Scientific Tea Cultivation and Plantation Management offered by KKHSOU 7. During the period 1988-1991, actively involved in extension activity of the Department as Convener of the Tea Advisory Cell which was a voluntary service along with three senior teachers of the Department, namely Dr Aniruddha Deka, Dr Swapon Baruah and Dr Madan Taparia. Based on this activity, Tea Board offered financial support in 1991 and the Tea Advisory Cell was renamed as the Small Tea Growers Advisory Programme. During the period from 1988-2001, extensively toured throughout the traditional and non-traditional tracts of Assam and acquired in depth knowledge of small tea growers. Assistance was given to small tea growers in non-technical aspects, such as preparation of bankable projects, liaison with banks, government and other developmental agencies for the welfare of small tea growers. 8. Actively involved with the Small Tea Growers Advisory Programme of the department and undertaking extensive tours to the remote places of Assam for conducting field trainings and demonstrations. 9. Participated as resource person in training programmes organized for the benefit more than 20000 small tea growers of Assam. 10. Participated frequently at various interface, workshops and meetings with small tea growers, government bodies, Tea Board to develop strategies for development of the small tea sector 11. Consultancy service offered to the small tea growers in the department of Tea Husbandry & Technology at AAU HQ. 12. Consultant for assessment of crop loss in tea caused to commercial tea estates and small tea gardens due to operations of OIL India Limited and earned revenue for the university and has been a guest speaker in a number of meetings and workshops, organized by Tea Board of India, Indian Institute of Plantation Management (IIPM) and All Assam Small Tea Growers Association etc, during recent years. 13. Was an expert member for the Aspee L. M. Patel Farmer of the year Award 2017 (Horticulture category-Tea Cultivation.
Projects
  • DST sponsored project on "Development of A Natural Draft Gas Fire Tea Dryer for Small Tea Growers of Assam", project cost Rs.22.3 Lakh implemented in 2013.
  • DBT, Govt. of India sponsored project on "Value Addition and Product Diversification in Tea", project cost Rs.1.05 Crore implemented in 2022.
  • DBT, Govt. of India sponsored project on "Sustainable Management of Tea Waste to Transform the Tea Industry to Carbon Neutral and Zero Waste Industry", project cost Rs.1.30 Crore implemented in 2022.