AAU

Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications

B.Sc(Agri)

1986

Assam Agricultural University

M.Sc (Agri)

1988

Assam Agricultural University

Specialization: mutation breeding in pulses

Ph.D

2002

Assam Agricultural University

Specialization: Molecular breeding in Bamboo

Employment History

Professor

01-07-2021 – Till date

College of Agriculture

Jorhat

Research & Scholarship

Scholarly Publications 42 Total Records

akashi sarma (2025). comparative genetic analysis for important yield contributing traits in induced high yielding mutants of black gram(Vigna mungo L.Hepper), Vegetos, 0(0), 0–0 DOI: doi.org/10.1007/s42535-025-01286-y

nilay borah; akashi sarma (2024). Soil Fertility, Crop Productivity, Cropping Intensity and Livelihood Enhancement in Titabar, Assam, India: A Participatory Approach through Farmer FIRST Programme, Journal of Scientific Research and Reports, 30(12), 341-349 , , 30(12), 341–349 DOI: DOI : https://doi.org/10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i122678

dikshita gogoi; akashi sarma; dibosh bordoloi; nagendra sarma barua (2024). Correlation and Path Analysis of early inbred lines of Maize for yield and yield related traits, Indian Journal of Plant Genetic Resources, 38(38), 123–0 DOI: DOI: 10.61949/0976-1926.2025.v38i01.13

khirod panging; akashi sarma; gobin bora; debojit sarma (2024). Genetic variability & relationship among pumpkin landraces of Assam India, International journal of soil & plant Science, 1(0), 35–49 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/crpas/v1/3651G

gayatree hazarika; rumjhum goswami phookan; akashi sarma (2023). Genetic relatedness among interspecific hybrids in the genus capsicum and their implications in breeding king chilli, South African journal of Botany, 163(0), 744–755 DOI: 10.1016/j.sajb.2023.11.006

akashi sarma (2023). Morphological characterization of Brinjal genotypes of Assam using multivariate analysis, Theoretical Biology Forum, 12(2), 234–243 DOI: 10.61739/TBF.2023.12.2.234

Akashi Sarma (2022). Induced genetic variability through physical and chemical mutagens in M2 generation in greengram, Legume Research, 45(11), 1357–1361 DOI: 10.18805/LR-4298

Dibosh Bordoloi; Akashi Sarma; Debojit Sarma (2022). Character Interrelationship and Principle Component Analysys of some Black Gram Genotypes under Moisture Stress Deficit Environment, International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 0(0), 0–0 DOI: 10.9734/IJECC/2022/V12i1030916

Akashi Sarma (2022). Characterization of Mungbean Mutants (Vigna radiata L.Wilczek) in M4 and M5 generations, Legume Research, 45(10), 1–6 DOI: 10.18805/LR-4992

Akashi Sarma (2022). Heritable variation and trait relatedness in smooth gourd (Luffa cylindrica L) genetic resources of Assam, Journal of Environmental Biology, 43(0), 779–785 DOI: 10.22438/jeb/43/6/MRN-3099

Akashi Sarma (2022). Genetic divergence studies in early maturing pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan L.Millsp.) genotypes, The pharma-Innovation journal, 11(12), 2222–2224

akashi sarma (2022). Genetic variation trait interrelationship 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

Dibosh Bordoloi; Akashi sarma; Debojit Sarma (2022). Character Interrelationship and Principle 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: DOI: 10.9734/IJECC/2022/v12i1030916

Akashi Sarma (2020). Induced Genetic Variability through Physical and Chemical Mutagens in M2 Generation of Greengram DOI: 10.18805/LR-4298 | Article Id: LR-4298, Legume Research, 20(4298), 1–5 DOI: DOI: 10.18805/LR-4298

Namita Borah (2020). Studies on character association and causal relationship of seed yield and its components in early maturing genotypes of pigeon pea, Indian Journal of Agricultural research, 54(2), 1–5 DOI: 10.18805

Das Reshmi (2020). Genetic gains with rapid-cycle genomic selection for combined drought and waterlogging tolerance in tropical maize (Zea mays L., The Plant Genome, 10(2020), 1–15 DOI: DOI: 10.1002/tpg2.20035

Akashi Sarma; sunayna rathi; samiran baishya (2019). Characterization of Rice Landraces from Dibrugarh District of Assam, Indian journal of Plant Genetic Resources, 32(3), 368–370 DOI: 10.5958/0976-1926.2019.00040.8

Reecha T Das (2016). response of segregating and non segregating generations of four tomato crosses to environmental variations for physiological attributes related to heat tolerance, International Journal of Agriculture,Environment & Biotechnology, 9(1), 25–0 DOI: 10.5958/2230-732X.2016.00004.8

preeti talukdar; Akashi Sarma; ramen Sarma (2012). Genetic Diversity in Rice Varieties of Singpho Community of Assam, The Indian Journal of Plant Genetic Resources, 25(3), 274–280 DOI: ISSN : 0976-1926.

sarma, A. (2023). Molecular approaches for biofortification of cereal crops, in: puren, H.; (Ed.), Biofortification in Cereals, Progress and Prospects, Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. , 52 Beach Road, #21-01/04 Gateway East, Singapore 189721, Singapore. , pp 21–58, ISBN: DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-4.

hazarika, G. (2025). Genetic Studies for Morpho-agronomic traits of Green gram under Normal vs. Late sown condition. PhD thesis submitted to Plant Breeding & Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013

Phukan, B. (2025). Characterization of selected Yellow Sarson mutant (Brassica rapa) in M3 generation. MSc thesis submitted to Plant Breeding & Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013

kurmi, K.K. (2023). EFFICACY OF BIOAGENTS IN STORABILITY OF MAIZE SEEDS (Zea mays L.). MSc thesis submitted to Plant Breeding & Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013

Panda, A.K. (2023). Evaluation of M2 generation in yellow sarson (Brassica rapa L) variety yellow sarson. MSc thesis submitted to Plant Breeding & Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013

Biswas, A. (2022). EMS and Gamma ray induced quantitative variation in black gram (Vigna mungo (L).Hepper. MSc thesis submitted to Plant Breeding & Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013

saikia, D. (2022). Morphometric characterization of selected mutants of mungbean (Vigna radiata L.Wilczek). MSc thesis submitted to Plant Breeding & Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013

Imsong, B. (2022). Genetics of Brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) for adaptation in summer season. PhD thesis submitted to Plant Breeding & Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013

Kakoty, B. (2022). Morphological characterization of M4 and M5 micromutants in Blackgram (Vigna mungo L. Hepper). MSc thesis submitted to Plant Breeding & Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013

Puren, H. (2022). Introgression of phosphorus starvation tolerance gene (PSTOL1) into rice through marker assisted selection. PhD thesis submitted to Plant Breeding & Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013

saikia, D. (2020). morphometric characterization of selected mutant of greengram. M.Sc thesis submitted to Plant Breeding and Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13

SC, Y. (2019). characterization of hybrids and their parental lines in rice (Oryza sativa). MSc thesis submitted to Seed Science & Technology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013

Borah, N. (2018). genetic variation for adaptive traits in early maturing pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan L.) genotypes. M.Sc thesis submitted to Plant Breeding and Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13

hazarika, S. (2018). Seed quality improvement of Capsicum annum L.var.grossum through application of biopesticide. MSc thesis submitted to Seed Science & Technology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013

Bordoloi, D. (2016). Genetic variability studies of some Black gram genotypes under moisture deficit situation. M.Sc thesis submitted to Plant Breeding and Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13

Phukan, R. (2015). Characterization of rice land races of Dibrugarh district of Assam. MSc thesis submitted to Plant Breeding & Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013

Das, R.R. (2013). genomic selection for combined drought and waterlogging tolerance in Tropical Maize (Zea mays L). Ph.D thesis submitted to Plant Breeding & Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Department of Plant Breeding & Genetics, Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat-13

Talukdar, P.R. (2012). Characterization of rice cultivars traditionally used by Singpho community of Tinsukia District. MSc thesis submitted to Plant Breeding & Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013

Chandey, C. (2001). Combining ability studies and hybrid seed production in tomato. MSc thesis submitted to Plant Breeding & Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013

sarma, A. (2023). pustikarak pasolibari pratistha koru ahok. director of research(agri), aayans world

akashi, and sarma, C.S.I.I.F. (2023). boiganik bhitit kumura kheti. director of research(agri), aayans world

sarma, A.&..A.I.I.F. (2022). pustikarok pasolibari pratistha koru ahok. director of research(agri), aayans world

sarma, A.&.S.I.I.F. (2022). unnat pothatit nemu tengar kheti. director of research(agri), aayans world

evaluation of BARC mutant in blackgram

Implemented in 2022

BARC -AAUMoU

evaluation of BARC mutant in green gram

Implemented in 2022

DBT, govt of India Rs. 2457120 Lakh

Development of high yielding, non lodging and biotic resistant varieties of black scented rice of Manipur and Assam 5through biotechnological intervention (scented Rice Group 4 phase II

Implemented in 2023

Govt of India Rs. 53 Lakh

Protection of Plant variety and FRA (DUS)

Implemented in 2004

Govt. of India Rs. 45 Lakh

Participatory technology assessment for enhancing farming system productivity and developing entrepreneurship for sustainable rural livelihood.

Implemented in 2016

BRNS,Govt of India Rs. 2842650 Lakh

Induction of mutations in summer green gram

Implemented in 2016

BARC-BRNS Rs. 28 Lakh

Induction of mutation in summer green gram - Co-Investigator

Implemented in 2016

GOI-DBT Rs. 4023000 Lakh

Introgession of phosphorous stress tolerant multiple… marker assisted selection

Implemented in 2018

Recognition & Accolades

Achievements & Honours 15 Honours

Taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses in plant breeding & Genetics.

Act as a Major Adviser and a minor adviser from different departments of MSc. and Ph.D research work.

Involved in doing multilocational trials of different pulses.

Developed 12 promising gamma-rays and EMS-induced greengram mutants.

Completed one project funded by BARC, the Government of India.

Completed another project funded by DBT, Govt of India.

One variety of synchronous maturity is in the pipeline under the BARC project.

Involved in DUS project in rice under PVP<& FRA.

Involved in the FARMERS FIRST PROJECT, two farmers received a national award from that village.

Selected as an expert member of the RFRI All India review monitoring team.

Evaluating Ph.D. thesis of BCKV, UBKV, Medziphema, Nagaland, CAU, Borapani.

Selected as a member of the AICRP monitoring team of ICFRE, Dehradun.

Acted as an external expert for taking an interview for the rank of Professor and Assistant Professor, Medziphema, Nagaland.

Completed one DBT Twinning project on "Introgression of Phosphorus use efficiency gene and multiple disease resistance gene in rice".

ICAR short-term Training course on Molecular Applications in Plant Breeding was organized by the Division of Genetics at IARI, New Delhi in 2002.

Safety, assessment of GM crops with a special focus on Cartegona protocol on Biosafety at AAU, Jorhat on 2006.

International Course on Gene Bank Management, conservation, and promoting use as awarded fellowship at Wageningen, The Netherlands, funded by the Government of the Netherlands in 2006.

Trainers' Training on Bamboo Propagation and Cultivation at RFRI in 2004.

Tailor-made Training Programme on Participatory approaches in agrobiodiversity conservation in Assam at Jorhat and Kaziranga organised by Wageningen International, Netherlands in collaboration with AAU, M.S.Swaminathon Research Foundation, Chennai, India, and LI-BIRD, Nepal.

Presented a paper on RAPD Marker Diversity among different bamboo species in the XIX International Congress of Genetics at Melbourne, Australia, organised by the International Genetics Federation in 2003.

Attended Patent awareness Workshop organised by DST, Govt of India, New Delhi.

Conservation and sustainable utilization of Medicinal Plants of NEI was organized by the Ministry of Environment& Forest, Govt of India in 2004.

Prepared draft of Bamboo & Cane Policy, Govt of Assam 2003.

Appointed as a question paper setter by Kerala Agricultural University for the B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture Semester II examinations, as per official communication No. D(A)/UG Exams/B.Sc.(Hons.) Ag./S2 dated 10.09.2024.

Evaluation of two research project proposal to be placed before XXVI RAG of ICFRE-RFRI Jorhat dated 05/09/2024
1. Morphogenetic assessment of Magnolia gustavii King and its conservation through micropagation”

2. “Standardization of seed briquettes method for ensuring restoration of degraded fallow lands in Mizoram”.

Appointed as external expert for the 8th monthly PEG review meeting for AICRP 10 held on 15/05/2024 at ICFRE, Dehradun.

Appointed as an External Examiner for setting question papers for the course GPB 604 Plant Genetic resources, conservation & utilisation from the College of Agricultural Sciences, Central Agricultural University, Imphal on 16/07/2024.

Acting as a chairman for Organising the Foundation Day programme of college of agriculture on 16th August 2024.

Served as a member of the College-Level Student Grievance Redressal Committee for the academic year 2024–2025, with effect from 16th October 2024 and continuing until further notice.

Served as a chairman in hall Arrangement and VVIP food committee for Regional Agricultural Fair 4th to 6th January 2025

Served as a chairman in hall arrangement for Nodal officer interactive meeting held on 7th January,2025

Served as a chairman in hall arrangement and felicitation in National Integration Camp under NSS held on 21st January 2025

As an external examiner for the evaluation of a Ph.D thesis submitted by Achyuta Basak regd no A-2020-020-D in Genetics and Plant Breeding from UBKV, West Bengal. The title of the thesis is Evaluation of GxE interaction for economically important traits in Trombay Mustard genotypes of Indian Mustard (Brassica juncea L.Czern and Coss

Training and demonstration on DSR on 9th June 2025 at Solmora under Farmer FIRST programme

Reviewed and evaluated the Ph.D. thesis titled “Optimizing Drought Tolerance in Drought-Susceptible Indian Rice (Oryza sativa L. var. indica, Cultivar Satabdi – IET 4786) Using Sustainable Seed Priming Technique” submitted by Ms. Arunima Saha of Adamas University, Kolkata, West Bengal – 700126, India. (Evaluation Date: 07 May 2025)

Evaluated the Ph.D. thesis titled “Selection of Mustard (Brassica juncea (L.) Czern & Coss) Genotypes for Yield and Quality Parameters for the Development of Breeding Lines”, submitted by Mr. B.V. Phaneendra Reddy of Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya (UBKV), Pundibari, Cooch Behar, West Bengal – 736165. (Evaluation Date: 30 June 2025)

evaluation of the Ph.D. thesis submitted by Mr. Achyuta Basak of Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya (UBKV), Pundibari, Cooch Behar, West Bengal – 736165, titled “Evaluation of G×E Interaction for Economically Important Traits in Trombay Mustard Genotypes of Indian Mustard (Brassica juncea L. Czern & Coss)”. (Date of Evaluation: 20 May 2025)

Learned Societies

Professional Memberships 2 Societies

Indian Journal of Plant Breeding & Genetics

Life Member

Legume Research

Life Member

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College: College of Agriculture

Department: Plant Breeding & Genetics

AAU Joining Date: 25 Oct, 1988

Additional Charge: Chairman women cell under Dean college of Agriculture