Academic Department
Nematology
Constituent Department under College of Agriculture
The academic and research discipline of Nematology at Assam Agricultural University (AAU) spans over five decades of structured growth, heavily anchored by national research frameworks. Nematological research at the university was initiated in 1970 within the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology under the pioneering work of Dr. A.K. Roy, who first documented the presence of the Ufra nematode (Ditylenchus angustus) and the rice root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne graminicola) in the state of Assam. This foundational work quickly translated into collaborative pedagogical frameworks; by 1971, postgraduate courses in Nematology were introduced and shared between the Departments of Entomology and Plant Pathology (erstwhile, Department of Zoology and Entomology and Department of Botany and Plant Pathology). The operational and financial scope of this research expanded significantly in 1977 when AAU was selected as one of the ten original centers for the "All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Nematode pests of crops and their Control." Initially launched by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) and funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) for two years, the project's financial oversight was permanently assumed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in 1979 under the 6th Five Year Plan. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) revised the project's title to "All India Coordinated Research Project with Integrated Approach for their Control" in 1987. In 2015, it was renamed "All India Coordinated Research Project on Nematodes in Cropping System." Subsequently, in 2018, the project was redesignated as the "All India Coordinated Research Project on Nematodes in Agriculture".
Concurrently, the academic curriculum matured. The Department of Entomology scaled the discipline to the undergraduate level in 1983 by introducing a specialized 13-credit elective matrix spread across four distinct courses. This paved the way for major institutional milestones in the late 1980s, including the launch of a dedicated M.Sc. (Agri) program in Nematology during the 1987–88 academic sessions and the subsequent establishment of an independent Department of Nematology in 1988, an institutional expansion entirely catalyzed by the AICRP. Following the establishment of the M. Sc. programme, a few students carried out their Ph. D. degree programme from this Department under traditional system (non course credit system). Catalyzing by the achievements, dedicated Ph.D. in Nematology was introduced in the Department of Nematology from the year 1998.
After the establishment of the Department, extensive works were carried out on Nematode problems and their management besides the regular activities of the AICRP.A research project entitled ‘‘Nematode Pests of Banana and their Control in North East India’’ was sponsored by the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of Assam in March, 1986 and the project was terminated in March,1992.Moreover five ICAR Ad-hoc projects were also functioning during 1989-2008 at the Department of Nematology financed by ICAR. The projects were:
1. Studies on Citrus Nematode, Tylenchulus semipenetrans and its management (1989-92)
2. Management of Rice-Root Knot Nematode Meloidogyne grammnicola in field conditions (1999-2002)
3. Investigations on Pasteuria penetrans a bacterial parasite of Meloidogyne incognita infesting pulse crop (2000-2003)
4. Role of Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhizal fungi (VAM) in the management of root knot nematode Meloidogyne incognita in pulse crop in Assam (2003-2006)
5. Compatibility and persistence of Pasteuria penetrans in a sequential crop ecosystem (2005-2008)
Moreover, another Project (2007-08) funded by National Tea Research Foundation (NTRF) was also operated under this department. The title of the project was ‘‘Investigation on bio-resources for the development of integrated disease management strategy against root knot nematode and certain soil born fungal pathogens associated with nursery tea.’’
During the assessment period (2021–2026), the following research projects were ongoing and actively undertaken by the department.
Table 1: List of Projects completed/underway (2021-2026)
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Sl no |
Department |
Funding Agency |
Project title |
Name of investigator |
Year of Sanction |
Year of completion |
Total approved Cost |
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1 |
Nematology |
ICAR-IIPR |
All India Coordinated Research Project on Kharif Pulses, Voluntary Center- Jorhat |
Dr. Bhabesh Bhagawati, Prof. & Head, Department of Nematology, AAU, Jorhat-13 |
2018 |
Ongoing |
Variable |
|
2 |
Nematology |
DBT |
Harnessing of potential of endophytes against root knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita in banana” |
Dr. Bhabesh Bhagawati, Prof. & Head, Department of Nematology, AAU, Jorhat-13 |
2018 |
2022 |
46.5 lakh |
|
3 |
Nematology |
ICAR |
All India Co-ordinated Research Project on Nematodes in agriculture |
Dr. Debanand Das, Pr. Scientist, Department of Nematology, AAU, Jorhat-13 |
1977 |
Ongoing |
Variable |
Mandate of the Department
Ø The Department of Nematology is committed to provide quality education, advancing research, and developing innovative solutions for nematode diagnosis and management.
Ø The Department strives to promote sustainable and environmentally sound plant health technologies, strengthen soil and crop health systems.
Ø The department promotes interdisciplinary research and capacity building through skill development, training and knowledge sharing.
Ø It fosters entrepreneurship, innovation and technology transfer for resilient agricultural production while maintaining productivity and sustainability.
Ø The department ensures food security by advancing ethical and socially responsible scientific excellence and stakeholder engagement.
Ø Prepare scholars for leadership positions in academia, research institutions, regulatory agencies, agricultural industries, and international organization
Department Faculty Members
6 Faculty
Department Achievements & Accolades
5 Records1. Introduction with summary of achievements
The project was implemented at Assam Agricultural University on 10.12.1977.At that time the title of the project was “All India Coordinated Research Project on Nematode Pests and their Control.” From April 1 of 1979, the title of the project was changed to “All India Coordinated Research Project on Plant Parasitic Nematodes with Integrated Approach for their Control.” Previously, the project was run under the department of Zoology and Entomology as there was no separate department of Nematology. In 1988 a separate department of Nematology was established and from then onwards, it is running under the department of Nematology.
The study of nematode problems started at Assam only after the introduction of the project. Many important nematode pests of different crops were identified from the continuous survey programmes and their control measures were recommended time to time. In addition to nematodes problems, the project is working on i. Identification of fungal and bacterial endophytes and their efficacy against selected nematode pest ii. Isolation and identification of entomopathogenic nematodes and their efficacy against insect pests iii. Community structure and impact of plant parasitic nematodes in need based cropping systems followed and nutrient supply systems in cereal based cropping systems etc. iv. Pest risk analysis of major nematode pests in the state.
The salient achievements of the project are summarized below-
1. Different important nematode pests are identified viz., 1. Meloidogyne incognita in vegetables, pulses, jute, fruit crops etc. 2. Meloidogyne graminicola in rice 3. Ditylenchus angustus in deep water rice 4. Tylenchulus semipenetrans in citrus 5. Rotylenchulus reniformis in vegetables, bananas etc.
2. Identification of hot spots of important nematodes and their mapping
3. Estimation of yield loss in different crops by different nematodes like-
| Sl.No. | Nematode species | Crop | Yield loss(%) |
| 1 | Meloidogyne incognita | Vegetables | 10-30 |
| 2 | -do- | Pulses | 05-35 |
| 3 | -do- | Fruits | 10-25 |
| 4 | Ditylenchus angustus | Deep water rice | 10-100 |
| 5 | Meloidogyne graminicola | Paddy | 07-30 |
| 6 | Meloidogyne incognita | Jute | 10-35 |
| 7 | Tylenchulus semipenetrans | Citrus | 05-27 |
| 8 | Hirschmanniella oryzae | Paddy | 05-20 |
4. Identification of interactions of nematodes with bacteria like M.incognita and Pseudomonas solanacearum in brinjal, tomato
5. Identification of nematode- fungus complex like M.incognita and Rhizoctonia solani in black gram and green gram
6. Identification and management of M.incognita – Ralstonia solanacerarum complex in jute
7. Management of Ditylenchus angustus (Ufra disease) through burning of stubbles, use of chemicals and ufra resistant variety ‘Basudev’ and inclusion in POP
8. Management of M.incognita problem in black gram and green gram by seed treatment with chemicals carbosulfan 25 SD and bioagents Pseudomonus fluorescens and Trichoderma viride and inclusion in POP
9. Management of M.incognita in vegetables by application of organic amendments and chemicals and inclusion in POP
10. Management of M. graminicola in rice through chemical carbofuran and biocontrol agent P.fluorescens and inclusion in POP
11. Management of rice root nematode Hirschmanniella oryzae through chemical carbofuran and cartap hydrochloride
12. Management of phytonematodes in okra by crop rotation viz., okra-rice-fellow
13. Management of M. incognita in pulses through intercropping with non-host crop like groundnut and mustard
14. Management of M. incognita and M. incognita-Ralstonia solanacearum complex in jute by chemical carbofuran and biocontrol agent P. fluorescens
15. Identification of sources of resistance of different crops against nematode pests through screening of lines/germplasm/varieties
16. Identification of entomopathogenic nematode species viz., Steinernematami, S.abbasi, S.ceratophorum, S.aciari, S. kusidai, Heterorhbditis bacteriophora, and their in vitro and in vivo studies against insect pest
17. Identification of bacterial a endophytes viz., Fifteen endophytic bacteria were isolated from the tomato leaf and stem, out of which eight were identified using molecular tools as, Bacillus altitudinis, Bacillus marisflav, Microbacterium arborescens , Pseudomonu sflourescens, Exiguobacterium indicum,, Macrobacterium paraoxydans , Alcaligenes faecalis and Escherichia coli .The isolates were evaluated for their efficacy against second stage juvenile of M. incognita in vitro and results showed that all the eight endophytes exhibited mortality of the second stage juvenile of M. incognita; however Bacillus marisflavi and Pseudomonus flourescens exhibited the best result.
18. Demonstration of technologies developed at farmers field
19. Organization of Nematode Awareness Programme and training on nematode pests management
2. Varieties/Hybrids released : NIL
3. Products, Farm machines/equipment, vaccines, process etc. developed, commercialized or licensed : NIL
4. Crop management Package of Practices developed and recommended (included in POP of state Govt.) and are being used on a larger scale by farmers (Year wise):
Technologies recommended and included in Package of Practices-
| Sl.No. | Crop | Nematode species | Technology | Year |
| 1 | Paddy | Meloidogyne graminicola | i.Application of carbofuran 3G @3g/m2 at the time of sowing ii.Phorate 10G@3g/m2 at the time of sowing iii.Diazinon10G@3g/m2 at the time of sowing
| 1985 |
| 2 | Brinjal | M. incognita | i. Application of sebuphos@0.6gm2 at sowing ii.Seedling root treatment in monocrotophos or carbosulfan @0.05% for 6 h iii.Root dip treatment in carbofuran or phoratew 500 ppm for 30mnts | 1985 |
| 3 | Banana | Nematodes complex | Paring and pralinage and application of carbofuran granules @40g/corm after dipping in mud slurry | 1989 |
| 4 | Carrot | M.incognita | i. Application of oil cake @300-400 kg/ha 15 days before sowing | 1989 |
| 5 | Okra | M. incognita | i. Application of carbofuran 3G @1kg a.i/ha as spot application before sowing | 1990 |
| 6 | Deep water rice | Ditylenchus angustus | i.Burning of stubbles and straw followed by several ploughing just after harvest ii.Delayed sowing up to mid April iii.Application of carbofuran 3G @30kg/ha at the time of sowing iv.Use of early maturing variety like‘Padmapani’ | 1990 |
| 7 | Chili | M.incognita | Application of neem cake, mustard cake or poultry manure @500kg/ha before 15 days of transplanting | 1995 |
| 8 | Jute | M.incognita | Application of carbofuran 3G @2kg a.i./ha in furrows at the time of sowing | 2000 |
| 9 | Greengram & Blackgram | M.incognita | Seed soaking with carbosulfan 25EC @0.01% for 6 h | 2007 |
| 10 | Paddy | M. graminicola | Application of Pseudomonas fluorescens @20g/m2at the time of sowing | 2015 |
| 11 | Greengram &Blackgram | M.incognita | Seed treatment with Need Seed Kernal Powder(NSKP) @5g/kg and Trichoderma viride @5g/kg | 2015 |
| 12 | Lentil | M. incognita | Seed treatment with Pseudomonas fluorescens @ 5g + Trichoderma viride @5g/kg seed |
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| 13 | Jute | M. incognita + Ralstonia Solanacearum complex | Application of carbofuran@1kg a.i/ha and Biofor pf @2.5kg/ha(with vermicompost at 1:10 ratio) one day before seed sowing | 2019 |
| 14 | Citrus | Tylenchulus semipenetrans | Application of Trichoderma viride @ 20g/m2 with FYM | 2021 |
5. Number of entries tested in AICRP trials (Year wise)
| Year | No. of entries of different crops tested against nematodes | No. of resistant source identified | ||||
| Rice | Vegetables | Pulses | Fibre crop | Oilseed crop |
| |
| 1980-81 | 15 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1982-83 | 25 | 20 | 40 | 20 | - | - |
| 1983-84 | - | 21 | 94 | 13 | 5 | 01 |
| 1985-86 | 12 | - | 9 |
| - | - |
| 1987-88 | 39 | 18 | 139 | 31 | - | 01 |
| 1989-90 | 57 | 22 | - | 61 | - | 06 |
| 1991-92 | - | 24 | 199 | 32 | 27 | 14 |
| 1993-94 | - | 74 | 45 | 17 | - | 11 |
| 1995-97 | 18 | 60 | 122 | 41 | - | - |
| 1997-99 | 16 | 14 | 49 | 41 | - | - |
| 1999-01 | 184 | 23 | 48 | 20 | - | - |
| 2001-03 | 142 | 26 | 189 | 8 | - | - |
| 2003-05 | 85 | - | 41 | 10 | - | 15 |
| 2005-07 | 52 | 56 | - | 48 | - | 12 |
| 2007-09 | 152 | - | - | 22 | - | - |
| 2009-11 | 151 | 256 | 174 | 40 | - | - |
| 2012-14 | 27 | 50 | 266 | - | - | 5 |
| 2015-17 | 126 | 100 | 403 | - | - | 12 |
| 2018-20 | 36 | 102 | 10 | - | - | - |
| 2021-22 | 50 | 40 | 157 | - | - | - |
6. Productivity and Production during last 5 decades (1970-2020) – Commodity and
decade wise : Does not arise
7. Milestone varieties/technologies and their impact on Production and Productivity, Socio- economic status of farmers thereof
i. Application of carbofuran 3G in different crops against nematode pests-
Among the plant parasitic nematodes, root knot nematode species Meloidogyne incognita in vegetables, pulses, fruit crops etc. and M. graminicola are very serious in Assam. Almost all the varieties of vegetables and pulses are prone to the attack of root knot nematode infestation. After the implementation of the project, various research programmes were carried out on the management of this important pest. Carbofuran was found very effective in managing this nematode and subsequently recommended and included in PoP of the state. In rice, particularly in direct seeded upland rice (Ahu rice) and in nursery, M. graminicola is a serious pest in the state. Against this pest also, carbofuran was recommended and included in PoP. The farmers of the state accepted this technology and they could get enhanced yield up to 25% in vegetables and rice.
ii. Burning of stubbles of deep water rice and application of carbofuran to manage ufra disease-
Ufra disease, caused by Ditylenchus angustus is very serious in few pockets of Assam where deep water rice is practiced. Deep water rice is practiced in low land situation where other rice cannot be grown due to flooded situation. Deep water rice is attacked by this nematode and in serious condition there is 100% yield loss. During 1980and 1990s, this problem was very serious in Lakhimpur, Dhemaji, Jorhat and other districts where deep water rice was practiced. From the experiments it was found that the nematode inoculum is perpetuated in left over stubbles after harvesting in the field. So burning of stubbles and application of carbofuran @30kg/ha at the time of sowing was found very effective and recommended and included in PoP. The deep water rice growing farmers practice these technologies and effectively manage the problem. The yield of deep water rice is very low (1-2 ton/ha) and if ufra is occurred farmers get hardly any yield. After following these technologies, the farmers get yield up to 2 ton/ha. As the deep water rice growing farmers solely depend on yield of this rice, the technology is very popular among the farmers.
iii. Application of organic amendments in vegetables against M.incognita
Most of the vegetables are infested by M. incognita. Organic amendmends like neem cake, mustard cake, saw dust etc are found effective. These organic amendments are recommended and included in PoP. The commercial vegetable growers follow this practice along with application of carbofuran. As the application of organic amendments have added advantage in increasing soil fertility besides controlling nematodes, it is
To survey and isolate the endophytes occurring in banana (Musa spp.) in Assam
A total of 164 soil and plant samples were collected from 11 districts of Assam viz. Golaghat (12), Jorhat (19), Sivsagar (15), Nagaon (9), Marigaon (11), Kamrup (11), Goalpara (15), Dibrugarah (18), Tinsukia (21), Dhemaji (20) and Lakhimpur (13). The soil samples were processed through Cobb’s modified sieving and decanting method for isolation of plant parasitic nematode population. Thereafter, the nematodes were identified though morphological character. The maximum frequency (100%) of occurrence of M. incognita was recorded in Golaghat district and minimum was recorded in the Dhemaji district. The maximum number and density of M. incognita was recorded in the Nagaon district while minimum number and density was recorded in the Dhemaji district of Assam.
The molecular identification of root knot nematode was done by using species-specific primers.
Out off 143 soil and plant samples collected from 7 districts (Golaghat, Jorhat, Sivsagar, Nagaon, Marigaon, Kamrup and Goalpara) of Assam, a total of 9 isolates comprising 5 Fungal and 4 Bacterial, have been isolated and sent to TNAU centre for in-vitro efficacy test against Meloidogyne incognita.
To screen the endophytes under pot culture studies against root knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita in Banana
A total of 92 endophytes (Fungi: 55 and Bacteria: 37) were isolated from banana roots and were screened by TNAU Center, Coimbatore for their in-vitro efficacy against M. incognita. From this study, 3 bacterial endophytes viz., Lysinibacillus fusiformis(BC1), Klebsiella oxytoca (EB8), Pseudomonas geniculata (EB4) and 3 fungal endphytes viz.,Fusarium oxysporum (B10), F. oxysporum (B40) and F. oxysporum (B41) were found to be promising and were selected for pot experiment to know the performances under Assam conditions.
Among the endophytes tested, bacterial endophytes were found to be more effective than the fungal ones in respect of reducing the nematode multiplication and increasing the plant growth parameters and defense enzymes and total phenol. The bacterial endophytes, Pseudomonas geniculata (EB4) and Lysinibacillus fusiformis (BC1) were found to be more effective against Meloidogyne incognita than rest of the endophytes.
To develop the consortium of liquid formulation of promising endophytes
Liquid formulations (Consortium of P. geniculata and L. fusiformis) were prepared using BHI broth media by adding additives, adjuvants and surfactants in different combinations. Shelf life studies were conducted and found to be 180 days (6 months).
To evaluate bio-formulations against root knot nematode in banana under pot and field condition in Assam
Pot experiments
a. To evaluate bio-formulations against root knot nematode in banana (suckers) under pot condition
Paring and dipping with microbial consortia (L. fusiformis and P. geniculata) as liquid @20ml / sucker yielded maximum plant growth parameters viz., shoot length, shoot weight, root length, root weight and pseduostem girth of banana and reduced nematode multiplication viz., number galls per root system and final nematode population in soil.
b. To evaluate bio-formulations against root knot nematode in banana (tissue culture) under pot condition
Soil application of microbial consortium (L. fusiformis and P. geniculata) as liquid@20 ml / plant yielded maximum plant growth parameters viz., shoot length, shoot weight, root length, root weight and pseduostem girth of banana and reduced the nematode multiplication viz., number galls per root system and final nematode population in soil.
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Principal Investigator : Dr (Mrs) Aparajita Borah, Professor, Department of Nematology, AAU., Jorhat
Sanction No & Date : F.No 2-18/2000-PP Dated the 28th Octo,2002
Sanctioned budget : 10,28,297.00
Duration : 3 years
Year : 2003-2006
Objectives :
1.Survey of native fungi from the rhizosphere of pulse crops of different parts of Assam.
2. Studies on the factors influencing the efficacy of VAM in checking M. incognita in blackgram/greengram
3. Comparative efficacy of VAM fungi with nematicides and organic amendments against root-knot nematode on blackgram and greengram.
Objective 1. Survey of native VAM fungi from the rhizosphere of pulse crops of different parts of Assam
All total 296 soils and root samples were collected from the rhizosphere of different pulse crops covering 20 districts of Assam. Collected soil samples were processed and VAM fungi were isolated and identified as Glomus, Gigaspora, Scutelospora, Acaulospora. Among them, Glomus and Gigaspora were found to be most common. However, Glomus fasciculatum was found to be the most prevalent species in all the localities surveyed.
Objective2. Studies on the factors influencing the efficacy of VAM in checking Meloidogyne incognita in blackgram/greengram
Root-knot nematode reproduction was found to be minimum in sandy loam soil as compared to other types of soil (loam, clay loam, clay, silt loam) when VAM fungus Glomus fasciculatum was inoculated along with M. incognita. The plant growth parameters of green gram were found to be reduced in the treatment receiving nematode alone in all types of soil, but increased growth was observed when soil was supplemented with VAM fungus. VAM spore population in soil and mycorrhizal colonization in root were found higher in coarse textured soil as compared to clay soil and same trend of results were also observed in case of plant growth parameters of greengram.
Lowest plant growth parameters of blackgram were observed at 20% moisture level when plants were simultaneously inoculated with Glomus fasciculatum and Meloidogyne incognita. Increased plant growth parameters were observed from 40 to 70% moisture level with maximum being at 70% when VAM and root-knot nematode inoculated simultaneously. Decline in growth was observed from 80 to 100% moisture level. A negative correlation was observed between the moisture level and VAM spore population and mycorrhizal colonization in root. High spore cunt and mycorrhizal root colonization was observed at 30% moisture level, where as 100% moisture level recorded low spore count and colonization. A positive correlation was observed between moisture level and final nematode population in soil, number of galls and eggmasses per root system.
As compared to that of the treatment with recommended level and ¾ of recommended level of SSP, the treatment with ½ of recommended level of SSP with VAM fungus was found to be more effective in reducing the number of galls and eggmasses per root system and root-knot nematode population in soil Likewise as compared to that of recommended level and ¾ of recommended level of SSP, the treatment with ½ of recommended level of SSP along with inoculation of VAM and root-knot nematode recorded increase plant growth parameters of greengram, VAM spore population in soil and mycorrhizal root colonization.
Objective3: Comparative efficacy of VAM fungi with nematicides and organic amendments against root-knot nematode on blackgram and greengram
Efficacy of VAM fungus, Glomus fasciculatum in comparison with neem cake and carbofuran3G against root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita on black gram and green gram was studied under micro plot and field condition. In both the condition, the treatment with VAM was found to be more effective in increasing the yield and plant growth parameters as compared to the treatment with neem cake and carbofuran3G and maximum being in the treatment with VAM at higher dose (1000spores/m2). Maximum reduction of number of galls, eggmasses and final nematode population in soil was recorded in the treatment with carbofuran3G @ 2kg a.i/ha followed by carbofuran3G @ 1kg a.i/ha and VAM @ 1000spores.
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Student Accomplishments for M.Sc.programme
From the academic session 2021–2022 to 2025–2026, a total of 23 students were enrolled in the Department's M.Sc. programme. Out of 23 students, 19 students have completed their masters’ degree. Currently 04 students are on roll. Important accomplishments of the students are indicated below.
Out of 19 passed out students from the department 08 students are gainfully employed in various government sectors, and private sectors. Five of the students are pursuing PhD programme at AAU, Jorhat and four students are preparing for UPSC and APSC. Seven students have got state merit scholarship in 2024-25
Student achievements:
* Ms Nikita Das (Roll no-2021-AMJ-159) got best M.Sc. Thesis Award in the International Conference on “Natural Farming, Animal Husbandry &Fisheries, Horticulture, Extension Technology Transfer, Plant Protection & disease Management (NAHEP)” held at Central Institute of Agriculture Engineering Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh in the year 2024
*Miss Sukanya Borgohain (Roll No-2023-AMJ-30) delivered a Rapid Oral Presentation on “Comparative study of the Nematicidal Potential of some Botanicals against M. incognita” and awarded 1st prize during the National Symposium held at ICAR-IIOR, Hyderabad from 26-28 November,2025
*Miss Kshetrimayum Ria (Roll No:2020-AMJ-104) got Best M.Sc. Thesis award during Biopesticide Summit and National Conference on Emerging Trends in Agriculture for Sustainable Development Organized by Agricultural Micro-organism Manufacturers and Farmers Association, Maharastra &Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam held on 9th -10th October,2025
Student Accomplishments for Ph.D. programme
Ph.D. scholars of the department have demonstrated consistent excellence across multiple dimensions of academic and research performance during the assessment period.
* Amuri Bharath (Roll no:2020-ADJ-25) awarded best Ph.D. thesis award in international conference on “One health One World” Organized by RVSKVV Gwalior, M.P in collaboration with AGRI MEET foundation, UP held at RVSKVV Gwalior, M.P from 28 - 29 December, 2023.
* Best Ph.D. Thesis Award presented to Dr Zakir Hussain (Roll no:2021-ADJ-19) in the 8th International Conference on “Recent trends in Advancement of Agriculture, Horticulture, Livestock and Allied Sciences” jointly organized by Sri Guru Rai University, Dehradun (ICAR) accredited, Just Agriculture Education Group & SABSR, Noida at SGRRU, Dehradun from 21-22 November,2024.
* Mr. Uday Kurulkar (Roll No:2019-ADJ-50) bagged Second prize for the poster entitled, “In vitro efficacy and native bacterial antagonists against Meloidogyne incognita” at the national symposium, “Nematodes: The Unseen Foes and Friends of Plant and Soil Health” at ISI, Kolkata w.e.f. 31st Jan to 2nd Feb, 2024.
* Miss Nikita Das (Roll No:2023-ADJ-08) got Best Nematologist Award on 12th International Conference (ICAVRI-2025) on Agriculture & Veterinary: Transformative Approach, Research& Innovations Forum Organized by Goa College of Agriculture, Goa during 16-18 November,2023
Dr. Bhabesh Bhagawati
1. Membership (L) of the Nematological Society of India, IARI, New Delhi from 1992 onwards
2. Admitted as the Fellow of Nematological Society of India (NSI) in the National Symposium on “Nematodes: The unseen Foes and Friends of Plant and Soil Health of the Society" held at Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata from 31st January,2024 to 2nd February,2024
3. Member, reconstituted International Student Advisory Cell (ISA Cell), AAU, Jorhat
4.Nodal Officer, Indian Universities and Institutions Network for Disaster Risk Reduction (IUINDRR-NIDM) on behalf of Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
5.Member, Work Advisory and Monitoring Committee, Dept. of Nematology, AAU
6. Coordinator, Screening committee for promotion of teachers of Assam Agricultural University from Assistant Professor stage I to Stage II and stage II to Stage III
7. Appointed as observer by NTA for the conduct of JEE (main) exam in July, 2021
8. Appointed as observer by NTA for Joint CSIR -UGC NET Exam, 2021 in February, 2022
9. Appointed as observer by NTA for the conduct of UGC (NET) exam, 2021 in January, 2022
10. Acted as a recourse person and delivered lecture on “Screening of Endophytes for Secondary Metabolites Against Plant – Parasitic Nematodes” at the Department of Plant Pathology under ICAR Sponsored Short Course on “Bio prospecting Plant Micro biome: A Novelty to Plant Health Management in Organic Production System” held from 19-28 January, 2022
11. Attended a “National Conference on Plant Parasitic Nematodes”, as a panelist for discussion on “Nematode Problems of banana” organized by Bayer Crop Science Limited held at Hotel Leela Bhartiya, Bangaluru from 16 to 18 January,2023
12. Organized Workshop on “Microbial intervention for management of plant parasitic nematodes” from 23-25 May,2022 in Dept. of Nematology funded by NAHEP and acted as resource person as well
13. Vice -President of the Nematological Society of India, IARI, New Delhi (From April,2023-March,2025)
14. Attended an International Conference on Biodiversity, Food Security, Sustainability and Climate Change (ICBFSCC-2023) from 25thApril,2023 to 28th April,2023 Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat & amp; Prof. H. S. Srivastava Foundation for Science, Lucknow
15. Achieved the scroll of honor as a chairperson in the technical sessions of the National Symposium on” Smart Nematode management for climate –Resilient Agriculture: Protecting soils, Ensuring Food Security” organized by The Nematological Society of India, New Delhi in collaboration with ICAR-IARI, New Delhi, ICAR-IIOR, ICAR-IIRR and ICAR-NBPGR-RS, Hyderabad (26 to 28 November 2025, ICAR-IIOR, Hyderabad)
16. Honoured as Co-Chairman in the technical session (Oral) during Bio pesticide summit and National conference on “Emerging Trends in Agriculture for sustainable Association (AMMA), Maharashtra and AAU, Jorhat-13, Assam from19-10 October, 2025 at Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13
17. Honoured as Co-Chairman in the technical session (Poster) during Biopesticide summit and National conference on “Emerging Trends in Agriculture for sustainable Association (AMMA), Maharashtra and AAU, Jorhat, Assam from 19-10 October ,2025 at Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13
18. Appointed as External Examiner to conduct Ph.D. Comprehensive Viva-Voce examination held at the Department of Nematology, College of Agriculture, Odisha University of Agriculture & technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha on 23rd April,2026
Dr. Bina Buragohain Gogoi
1. Life member of the Society of Plant protection Sciences
2. Life member of the Society of Biopesticide Sciences
3. Annual member of the Nematological Society of India
4. In-charge of student activities / Committee like Swimming, sports, woman harassment cell, AAU etc.
5. Project and Thesis evaluation for other Agricultural Universities
6. Resource person in National and International seminars
Dr. Aparajita Borah
1. Academic Cell In-charge, FA, AAU, Jorhat from16.02.2012 to 02.04.2025
2. Membership (L) of the Nematological Society of India, IARI, New Delhi from 1992 onwards
3. Life member of the Society of Plant protection Sciences
4. Nodal officer of the UGC e Samadhan portal vide memo no AAU/RG/Exam-43(B)/2018-19/507
5. Chairperson of Equal Opportunity Cell of Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat.
6. Chairperson of the committee for preparation of academic rules and regulation for diploma course Agriculture and Horticulture.
7. Member Secretary of the committee for implementation of 6th DEAN’s committee reconstruction under the Dean, FA, w.e.f. 15.10.2024
8. Member of the FEC in 2024
9. Centre-In –Charge for SLRC-2024 held at CA, AAU, Jorhat
10. Member of CAC Committee of RAWEP &ELP, scrutinizing and evaluation committee of the final RAWEP reports of the students of college of Agriculture, AAU, Jorhat for the academic session,2025-26
11. Member of the committee to showcase the activities of the department for the farmer’s fare held on 9th -10th January,2026 at AAU, Jorhat
12. Appointed as Resource person by DEE, AAU, Jorhat for the HRD training on “Recent advances in Plant Protection” for KVK personal held on 18th to 20th March,2025
13. Protocol Officer with the dignitary Padmashree Mrs. Yanung Jamoh Lego at 26th Convocation of the University on 11th March 2026 at AAU, Jorhat.
14. Member of the Campus level Disciplinary Committee for AAU Head Quarter from 15th November,2013
15. Convenor of the central advisory monitoring and evaluation committee for ELP/RAWEP/RSWEP running under FA, Horticulture and Sericulture, Jorhat from academic session 2023-24
16. Nodal officer for handling National Scholarship portal, AAU, Jorhat from 10th September,2019
17. Centre in-charge for written examination for the post of JAA, JA &LA-III, on 18th&24th December,2022 in Academic complex, AAU, Jorhat
18. Center Supervisor of the written Tests for JAA, held at IDA building, FA, AAU, Jorhat on 18th D ecember,2022
19. Chairperson of the committee for conduction of written examination for the post of Assistant Registrar/Administrative Officer held on 18th March 2023
20. Member of the Election Committee for scrutiny of nomination paper in 2023
21. Convenor of Election Committee of General Election of Student society of College of Agriculture and Seruiculture,2023&24
22. Member of the Scrutiny committee for Student society election, CA& CS, AAU, Jorhat2024-2025-2026
23. Member of organizing committee of 76thFoundation day of College of Agriculture ,2023
24. Member of the Selection Committee for ADO post, Department of Agriculture, Govt. of Assam held from 10th April 2023
25. Centre In-Charge for conduction of ADRE Exam,2024, at CA, AAU, Jorhat, conducted by Govt. of Assam
26. Member of the District level Anti-Ragging Committee,2024-25
27. Question paper setter for B.Sc (Hons.) Ag. Degree programme of KAU, India in 2024
28. Member of the CET-UG-AAU, committee 20024-2025-2026
29. Evaluator of answer scripts for Administrative Officer/Assistant Registrar, on 13th March 2025
30. Member of the Committee for preparation of Academic Calender,2023-24 & 2025-26
31. Member of the organizing Committee, for Annual College Meet, AAU, Jorhat ,2024
32. Paper setter of APSC examination in the year 2017 & 2019
33. Expert for CCE (Preliminary Examination) in 2018-19
Dr. Debanand Das
1.External Examiner of evaluation of PhD and M.Sc. students
2.Expert for the selection committee for the promotion of teachers
3.Reviewer of journal of international repute
Dr. Nibedita Borgohain
1.Membership (L) Crop & seed science
Research & Extension Projects
9 Total Projects
Ongoing Projects (4)
All India Coordinated Research Project on Mullarp, Voluntary center- Jorhat
ALL INDIA COORDINATED RESEARCH PROJECT ON NEMATODES IN AGRICULTURE
AICRP on Nematodes
AICRP ON NEMATODES
Completed Projects (5)
Harnessing the potential of endophytes against root knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita in Banana
(PI/Co-PI/Associated Scientist : Dr. Bhabesh Bhagawati)
Occurrence of major pests, their management in selected medicinal plants and the impact of pest damage on the active fraction.
(PI/Co-PI/Associated Scientist : Dr. Bina Buragohain Gogoi)
Compatibility and persistence of Pasteuria penetrans in a sequential crop ecosystem
(PI/Co-PI/Associated Scientist : Dr. Bina Buragohain Gogoi)
Role of Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhizal fungi in the management of root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita on pulse crop in Assam”
(PI/Co-PI/Associated Scientist : Dr. Aparajita Borah)
Investigation on Pasteuria penetrans a bacterial parasite of Meloidogyne incognita infecting pulse crops.
(PI/Co-PI/Associated Scientist : Dr. Bina Buragohain Gogoi)