AAU

Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications

B. Sc (Agriculture)

1987

Assam Agricultural University

M. Sc. in Nematology

1989

Assam Agricultural University

Specialization: Nematode management

Ph. D.

1997

Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi

Specialization: Nematode Interaction and Biocontrol

Employment History

Jr. Scientist

10-01-1990 – 31-08-1991

AAU, Jorhat

RARS, North Lakhimpur

Jr. Nematologist

01-09-1991 – 26-01-1997

AAU, Jorhat

Dept. of Nematology, AAU, Jorhat

Jr. Scientist

27-01-1997 – 16-03-1999

AAU, Jorhat

Citrus Research Station, Tinsukia

Sr. Scientist

17-03-1999 – 15-06-2004

AAU, Jorhat

Citrus Research Station, Tinsukia

Associate Professor

16-06-2004 – 31-08-2004

AAU, Jorhat

Dept. of Nematology, AAU, Jorhat

Senior Entomologist cum Nematologist

01-09-2006 – 30-06-2008

AAU, Jorhat

AICRP on Tropical Fruits, AAU, Jorhat

Principal Scientist

01-07-2008 – 25-11-2008

AAU, Jorhat

AICRP on Tropical Fruits, AAU, Jorhat

Principal Scientist

26-11-2008 – 07-09-2016

AAU,Jorhat

AICRP (nematodes), Dept. of Nematology, AAU, Jorhat

Professor

08-09-2016 – 26-09-2021

AAU,Jorhat

Dept. of Nematology,

HoD and Professor

27-09-2021 – Till date

Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Dept. of Nematology

Research & Scholarship

Scholarly Publications 89 Total Records

Bhabesh Bhagawati; Aiswarya Baruah; Uday Kurulkar; Borsha Neog (2025). Morphometric and Molecular Characterization of Root-Knot Nematode, Meloidogyne incognita infecting Banana, Musa spp. in Assam, Indian Journal of Nematology, 55(2), 211–220 DOI: 10.5958/0974-4444.2025.00020.8

Nikita Das; Bhabesh Bhagawati; N Haloi; Uday Kurulkar (2025). Screening and evaluation of Solanum species to observe potential rootstocks for the management of Meloidogyne incognita in tomato, Plant archives , 25(1), 725–728 DOI: 10.51470

Debajani Gogoi; Debanand Das; Bhupendra Nath Choudhury; Bhabesh Bhagawati; PradipKumar Borah; Aiswarya Boruah (2024). Isolation of Fungal Endophytes from Currant Tomato and in vitro Assessment against Meloidogyne incognita, Indian Journal of Nematology, 54(1), 13–21 DOI: 10.5958/0974-4444.2024.00013.6

Indumoni Phukan; Bhabesh Bhagawati; Uday Kurulkar (2023). Evaluation of Fungal Bioagents against Meloidogyne graminicola, Indian Journal of Nematology, 53(2), 149–160 DOI: 10.5958/0974-4444.2023.00016.

J Panda; P Vetrivelkalai; B Bhagawati; N Gupta (2023). Diversity of Endophytic Fungi in Banana cultivars of Assam, India, Journal of Botanical Research , 5(2), 49–58 DOI: https://doi.org/10.30564/jbr.v5i2.5582

Rupak Jena; Bhupendra Choudhury; Debanand Das; Bhabesh Bhagawati; Pradip Kumar Borah; Seenichamy Rathinam; Prabhu kartikeyan; Swoyam Singh; Manaswini Mahapatr (2023). Diversity of bioprotective microbial organisms in Upper Region of Assam and its efficacy against Meloidogyne graminicola., PeerJ, 11(0), 1–22 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.15779

Jeevan Panda; P Vetrivelkalai; Bhabesh Bhagawati; N Gupta (2022). Preliminary profiling of extracellular enzymes, polysaccharide and bioactive secondary metabolites of Pseudomonas sp. and Lysinibacillus sp. isolated from Banana cultivars of Assam, Journal of Bioresearch , 2(2), 19–26 DOI: https://doi.org/10.56415/6

Uday Kurulkar; Bhabesh Bhagawati (2022). Parasitism of Meloidogyne incognita eggs by native fungi of Assam., Ecology, Environment & Conservation, 28(8), 149–153

Prashanth Polimera; Bhabesh Bhagawati; Uday Kurulkar; Sailen Gogoi; Pradeep Kr Borah (2022). Grafting for the management of Meloidogyne incognita in brinjal, Indian Journal of Nematology, 52(2), 141–148 DOI: 10.5958/0974-4444.2022.00017.8

Bhabesh Bhagawati; Bhupendra Nath Choudhury; Uday Kurulkar (2021). Bio management of Citrus nemaotde, Tylenchulus semipenetrans infecting citrus in Assam, Indian Journal of Nematology, 51(2), 123–128 DOI: 10.5958/0974-4444.2021.00019.6

K Ganeshan; P Vetrivelkalai; B Bhagawati; N Gupta; K Devrajan; M Raveendran; D Balachandar (2021). Endophytes fungi as potential bio-control agents against root knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita inbanana, Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 40(29), 7–18

Kangkana Bordoloi; B Bhagawati; Ananta Madhab Baruah; P P Neog; Uday Kurulkar (2021). Biochemical mechanism of Lantana camara leaf extracts in the management of Meloidogyne incognita on tomato, Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry , 10(1), 2828–2834 DOI: : https://doi.org/10.22271/phyto.2021.v10.i1an.137

B Singh; A Das; A K Parihar; B Bhagawati; D Singh; K N Pathak; K Dwivedi; N Das; N Keshari; R L Midha; R Kumar; P Kumar; V Kumar; S Gupta (2020). Delineation of Genotype-by- Environment interactions for identification and validation of resistant genotypes in mungbean to root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) using GGE biplot, Scientific Reports , 10(4108), 1–14

A Bharali; B Bhagawati; Uday Kurulkar (2019). Field Efficacy of Pseudomonas fluorescens and Azotobacter sp. for the Management of Root-knot Nematode Meloidogyne incognita Infecting Black Gram (Vigna mungo), International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 8(6), 2582–2602

A Bharali; B Bhagawati; Uday Kurulkar (2019). Demonstration on Efficacy of Pseudomonas fluorescens and Azotobacter sp. against Meloiodgyne incognita in Farmers Field of Assam, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 8(6), 2572–2581

A Bharali; B Bhagawati; Uday Kurulkar (2019). Bio-efficacy of Native Bioagents and Biofertilizers for the Management of Root-knot Nematode Meloidogyne incognita Infecting Black Gram Vigna mungo, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 8(2), 1484–1501

A Bharali; B Bhagawati; U Kurulkar (2019). Nematicidal Toxicity of Native Antagonists against Meloidogyne incognita., International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 8(2), 1385–1398

Uday Kurulkar; B Bhagawati; P P Neog (2019). Biological Control of Meloidogyne incognita by Trichoderma harzianum, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 8(2), 2176–2188

Uday Kurulkar; B Bhagawati; P P Neog; P Dutta; M Annapurna (2019). Egg Mass Mycoflora of Meloidogyne incognita in Assam, India, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 8(1), 1616–1634

B Bhagawati; B N Choudhury (2018). Bio-Management of Disease –Complex Caused by Meloidogyne incognita Race-2 and Ralstonia solanacearum in Jute, Corchoras olitorius L, Indian Journal of Nematology, 48(2), 227–229

B Bhagawati; B N Choudhury (2018). Efficacy of Fungal Bioagents for the Management of Meloidogyne graminicola Infecting Paddy, Indian Journal of Nematology, 48(2), 178–182

M Annapurna; B Bhagawati; U Kurulkar (2018). In-vitro Efficacy of Native Fungal Bioagents against Meloidogyne incognita, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 7(11), 396–410

M Annapurna; B Bhagawati; U Kurulkar (2018). Biochemical Mechanism of Native Fungal Bioagents in the Management of Root-Knot Nematode Meloidogyne incognita on Tomato, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 7(11), 380–395

B Bhagawati; B N Choudhury; B N Das; P Das (2018). Screening of black gram germplasms for resistance against root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita race 2, Indian Journal of Nematology, 48(1), 121–122

G Devi; A Sarma; R K Thakuria; D J Nath; P Bhuyan; V S Somvanshi; R Sultana; P Kumar; P Das; B Bhagawati (2017). Isolation and identification of entomopathogenic nematodes from Assam, India, Indian Journal of Nematology, 47(1), 65–74

P Roy; B B Gogoi; B Bhagawati; D Senapoty (2017). Biocontrol potential of Pasteuria penetrans against Meloidogyne incognita, International Journal of Science and Research, 6(6), 25–27

P Dutta; S Boruah; J Pegu; A Das; B Bhagawati; S Rahman; M S Rao; K Puzari (2016). Bioformulation of Bacillus megaterium for the management of disease and pest complex of okra in organic environment, Advances in life Sciences , 5(3), 994–997

G Devi; B N Choudhary; B Bhagawati (2014). Screening of mungbean variety/germplasm against root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) race-2, Indian Journal of Nematology, 44(2), 251–252

D Saikia; B Bhagawati (2014). Management of Meloidogyne incognita and Rhizoctonia solani complex on okra through intergration of Trichoderma viride, Glomus fasciculatum and mustard cake, Indian Journal of Nematology, 44(2), 139–143

B Bhagawati; D Das; B N Choudhury; P Das (2014). Resistance reaction of rice germplasm against rice root-knot nematode, M.graminicola, Indian Journal of Nematology, 44(1), 109–110

B Bhagawati; M K Deka (2013). Evaluation of management strategies against leaf and fruit scarring beetle (Nodostema subcostatum) of banana, Annals of Plant Protection Sciences, 21(1), 33–36

K K Dutta; B B Gogoi; B Bhagawati (2012). Distribution of root-knot nematode in ornamentals of Jorhat district, Assam, Indian Journal of Nematology, 42(2), 198–201

M Sehgal; B C Bora; B N Choudhury; B Bhagawati; R K Jain; H R Sardana (2012). Validation of adaptable IMT against Meloidogyne graminicola in rice with farmer’s participatory approach in Assam, Annals of Plant Protection Sciences, 20(2), 507–508

D J Kalita; B Bhagawati; B B Gogoi (2012). In vitro efficacy of Trichoderma sp. Against Meloidogyne incognita and Rhizoctonia solani, Indian Journal of Nematology, 42(1), 84–87

B Bhagawati; B N Choudhury; B C Bora (2012). Reaction of rice varieties/lines against rice root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita, Indian Journal of Nematology, 42(1), 96–99

S Singh; B Bhagawati; B K Goswami (2011). Bio-management of root-knot disease of chickpea caused by Meloidogyne incognita, Annals of Plant Protection Sciences, 19(1), 159–163

B Bhagawati; M K Deka; K Baruah (2010). Efficacy of neem based insecticides against pseudostem borer of banana Odoiporus longicollis Oliver (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), Pestology, 34(9), 49–52

M K Deka; B Bhagawati (2010). Effect of indigenous solvent plant extracts on fecundity and viability of tea mosquito bug, Pestology36, 36(4), 28–30

B Bhagawati; M K Deka; P Patgiri (2009). Bio efficacy of botanicals against banana pseudostem borer, Odoiporus longicollis, Annals of Plant Protection Sciences, 17(2), 366–369

B Bhagawati; B N Choudhury; A K Sinha (2009). Management of Meloidogyne incognita-Rhizoctonia solani complex on okra through bioagents, Indian Journal of Nematology, 39(2), 156–161

B Bhagawati (2007). A new host record of Meloidogyne incognita and its life cycle, Indian Journal of Nematology, 37(1), 85–85

B Bhagawati; B C Das; A K Sinha (2007). Interaction of Meloidogyne incognita and Rhizoctonia solani on okra, Annals of Plant Protection Sciences, 15(2), 533–535

B Bhagawati; S C Borah (2001). A new record of root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita infecting Amaranthus blitum in Assam, Indian Journal of Nematology, 31(1), 94–94

B Bhagawati; B K Goswami; C S Singh (2000). Management of disease complex of tomato caused by of Meloidogyne incognita and Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lycopersici through bioagents, Indian Journal of Nematology, 30(1), 16–22

B Bhagawati; B K Goswami (2000). Interaction of Meloidogyne incognita and Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lycopersici on tomato, Indian Journal of Nematology, 30(1), 93–94

B Bhagawati; B K Goswami (1999). Development of Meloidogyne incognita in presence of Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lycopersici on susceptible (Pusa Ruby) and resistant (PNR-7) cultivars of tomato, Geobios New Reports, 18(1), 33–39

B Bhagawati; P N Phukan; H Kalita (1998). Reaction of certain pea varieties to Meloidogyne incognita, Pestology, 22(1), 33–35

Bhabesh Bhagawati; R Gogoi; P N Phukan (1996). Interaction of Meloidogyne incognita and Pseudomonas solanacearum on jute, Indian Journal of Nematology, 26(1), 259–261

Bhabesh Bhagawati; P N Phukan (1993). Development of root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita in pea seedlings of different ages, JASS, 6(1), 81–82

B Bhagawati; L C Bora (1993). Managing ufra disease in deep water rice (DWR) in Assam, India, IRRN, 8(2), 30–30

P Das; B Bhagawati (1992). Incidence of rice stem nematode, Ditylenchus angustus in relation to sowing time of deep water rice in Assam, Indian Journal of Nematology, 22(2), 86–88

Bhabesh Bhagawati; Parama Nanda Phukan (1991). Pathogenicity of root - knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita on pea, Indian Journal of Nematology, 21(2), 141–144

Bhabesh Bhagawati; Parma Nanda Phukan (1990). Chemical control of Meloidogyne incognita on pea, Indian Journal of Nematology, 20(1), 79–83

Kurulkar, U.; Bhagawati, B. and Neog, P.P. (2019). Fungal Taxonomy . Lambert Academic Publishing, Lambert Academic Publishing, Mauritius, ISBN: 978-613-9-44304-8

Bhagawati, B.; Khan, M.R.; Neog, P.P. and Kurulkar, U. (2023). Major Nematode Problems in Direct Seeded Rice and Their Management, in: Khan, M.R.; (Ed.), Novel Biological and Biotechnological Applications in Plant Nematode , Springer, Springer, Singapore, pp 515–537, ISBN: 978-981-99-2893-4.

B, B. and J, K.U. (2023). Nematode diversity in North East India, in: K, B.P. and R, D. B, D.; K, S.A.; (Eds.), Sustainable Use of Bioresoursces in North East India, College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, AAU, Jorhat-13, pp 161–170, ISBN: 978-81-963002-3-4.

J, K.U.; B, B. and Hussain, Z. (2023). Insect Pest Managememnt in Organic Agriculture Through Entomopathogenic Nematodes, in: K, D.S.; J, D. and K, S.A. R, C.; (Eds.), Climate Change: Conservation, BIodiversity & Sustainability, College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, AAU, Jorhat-13, pp 345–370, ISBN: 978-81-963002-1-0.

N, C.B.; D, D.; G, D. and B, B. (2018). Nematode Problems in Assam. in : Nematode Problems in Crops in India, in: K, W.R.; K, C.P.; (Eds.), A Commemorative volume on four Decads of AICRP (Nematodes), Project Coordinator Cell, AICRP on Nematoes in Agriculture, IARI, New Delhi-12,LBS Building, IARI, New Delhi -12, pp 64-82., pp 64–82.

Neog, B.; Gogoi, B. and Bhagwati, B. (2022). Structural Break analysis of Rice, Jute and Rapeseed & Mustard Production in Assam , in: Prema, D.P.; Uma, D. and Rishi, D. Neog, B.; (Eds.), Advance Research in Agriculture and Plant Sciences , MKSES Publisher, MKSES Publisher, Lucknow (India), pp 43–99, ISBN: 978-93-91248-46-8.

Neog, B.; Gogoi, B. and Bhagawati, B. (2022). Development of Hybrid Time Series Models for Forecasting Rapeseed & Mustard Production in Assam, in: Prema, D.P.; Uma, D. and Rishi, D. Neog, B.; (Eds.), Advance Research in Agriculture and Plant Sciences , MKSES Publisher, MKSES Publisher, Lucknow (India), pp 119–138, ISBN: 978-93-91248-46-8.

Bhagawati, B.; Neog, P. and Kurulkar, U. (2021). Citrus nematode and its management strategies, in: Rout, S.; Pradhan, K. and Prusty, A.K. (Eds.), Food and Agriculture, ESN Publications, 3/151-A, Muthuramalingapuram, Kalloorani Post, Aruppukottai Taluk, Virudhunagar District, Tamilnadu, India, Pincode-626105, pp 373–393, ISBN: 978-81-950305-9-0.

Bhagawati, B.; Neog, P. and Kurulkar, U. (2015). Root-knot and Ufra diseases of rice and their management, in: Dutta, P.; Tamuli, P. and Kaushik, H. (Eds.), Crop Diseases and their Management Strategies, Aavishkar, Aavishkar Publication New Delhi, pp 220–237, ISBN: 978-81-7910-492-7.

Kurulkar, U.J. (2023). Evaluation of native fungal and bacterial antagonists against root-knot nemaotde, Meloidogyne incognita. Ph.D thesis submitted to Nematology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Phukan, I. (2021). Bio-management of rice root knot nemaotde, Meloidogyne graminicola through native fungal bioagents. M. Sc thesis submitted to Nematology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13

Polimera, P. (2021). Grafting for the management of root knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita in brinjal. M.Sc thesis submitted to Department of Nematology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Bordoloi, K. (2019). Mechanism of Lantana camara leaf extracts in the management of Meloidogyne incognita on tomato. M. Sc thesis submitted to Nematology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13

Bharali, A. (2018). Bio-intensive management of Meloidogyne incognita infecting black gram (Vigna mungo L.). Ph. D thesis submitted to Nematology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13

Annapurna, M. (2017). Mechanism of fungal bioagents in the management of root knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita. M. Sc thesis submitted to Nematology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13

Kurulkar, U.J. (2017). Exploitation of native biocontrol agents for the management of Meloidogyne incognita infecting okra. M. Sc thesis submitted to Nematology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13

Sarma, A. (2014). Management of root knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita in toamto through intercropping with marigold. M. Sc thesis submitted to Nematology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13

Saikia, D. (2013). Management of rMeloidogyne incognita and Rhizoctonia solani complex on okra through bioagents. M. Sc thesis submitted to Nematology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13

Kalita, D.J. (2010). Bio-intensive management of Meloidogyne incognita and Rhizoctonia solani complex on okra. M. Sc thesis submitted to Nematology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13

Vetrivelkalai, P.; Bhagawati, B.; Gupta, N.; Ganeshan, K.; Dutta, N. and Panda, J.J. (2020). Exploration and characterization of antinemic endophytes against root –knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita in banana, Musa spp, International conference on Banana-2020 “Innovations in sustainable production and value chain management in banana, Thiruchirapaalli, Tamil Nadu, India , ICAR-NRCB, Thiruchirapaalli, Tamil Nadu, Vol. 0(0), 185 - 185.

Kurulkar, U.J.; Bhagawati, B.; Neog, P.P.; Dutta, P.; Devee, A. and Annapurna, M. (2018). In vitro efficacy of native fungal bioagents against Meloidogyne incognita, 70th Annual Meeting IPS, Natioal Symposium on Plant Health Management: Embracing Eco-sustainable paradigm, AAU, Jorhat , PSI, New Delhi, AAU, Jorhat, Vol. 0(0), 240 - 241.

Annapurna, M.; Bhagawati, B.; Dutta, P. and Kurulkar, U.J. (2018). Biochemical mechanism of native fungal bioagents in the management of Meloidogyne incognita on tomato, National Symposium on Plant Health Management: Embracing Eco-sustainable paradigm, AAU, Jorhat , PSI, New Delhi, AAU, Jorhat, Vol. 0(0), 241 - 241.

Dutta, P.; Boruah, S.; Pegu, J.; Das, A.; Bhagawati, B.; Rahman, S.; Rao, M.S. and Puzari, K. (2016). Bioformulation of Bacillus megaterium for the management of disease and pest complex of okra in organic environment, Symposium on Plant Health Management in North East India, Umium, Meghalaya , Indian Phytopathological Societ, North Easter Zone , ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umium, Meghalaya, Vol. 0(0), 28 - 29.

Choudhury, B.N. and Bhagawati, B. (2015). Integrated management of Meloidogyne incognita race 2-Ralstonia solanacearum complex in jute, National seminar on “Harnessing science for societal development” , AAU, Jorhat , Assam Science Society, AAU Branch, Jorhat , Jorhat, Vol. 0(0), 79 - 79.

Bhagawati, B. and Choudhury, B.N. (2015). Management of Meloidogyne incognita and Rhizoctonia solani complex in Black gram, National Seminar on “Harnessing science for societal development”, AAU, Jorhat , Assam Science Society, AAU Branch, Jorhat, Jorhat, Vol. 0(0), 80 - 80.

Bhagawati, B.; Choudhury, B.N. and Das, D. (2015). Management of root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita infecting jute, National Seminar on “Harnessing science for societal development” , AAU, Jorhat , Assam Science Society, AAU Branch, Jorhat , Jorhat, Vol. 0(0), 83 - 84.

Devi, G.; Choudhury, B.N.; Bhagawati, B. and Das, P. (2013). Traditional medicinal plants – non hosts of root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita, National symposium on “Nematode – A friend and foe of Agri-horticultural crops, University of Agriculture & Forestry, Nauni, HP , Nematological Society of India , Nauni, HP, Vol. 0(0), 85 - 85.

Singh, S.; Bhagawati, B. and Goswami, B.K. (2010). Bio-management of root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita infecting chickpea., 8th National SymposiumProblems and Perspectives in eco-friendly innovative to Plant Protection, IARI, New Delhi , Society of Plant protection Sciences, Division of Nematology, IARI, New Delhi and C.S. Azad University of Agricultural and technology, Kanpur, UP, IARI, New Delhi, Vol. 0(0), 139 - 139.

Deka, M.K.; Saikia, G.K. and Bhagawati, B. (2009). Field efficacy of aqueous extracts of indigenous plants on tea mosquito bug, Helopeltis theivora Waterhouse (Hemiptera:miridae), National Conference on Frontiers in Plant Physiology Towards Sustainable Agriculture, AAU, Jorhat , Department of Entomology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, AAU, Jorhat, Vol. 0(0), 244 - 244.

Bhagawati, B.; Das, B.C. and Sinha, A.K. (2006). Interaction effect of Meloidogyne incognita and Rhizoctonia solani on okra, Eastern Zonal Conference of ISMPP , AAU, Jorhat , Department of Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Vol. 0(0), 44 - 45.

Bora, B.C.; Bhagawati, B. and Choudhury, B.N. (2011). Root knot nematode (Meloidogyne Graminicola problem in Upland Rice and its Management). AAU, Johat, DR,AAU, Jorhat

Bhagawati, B.; Bora, B.C. and Choudhury, B.N. (2010). Sah Pulibarit Aakromon Kora Xoshyokrimi Aru Iyar Niyontron. AAU, Johat, DEE, AAU, Jorhat

Bora, B.C.; Choudhury, B.N.; Das, D. and Bhagawati, B. (2010). Bau Dhanor Ufra Bemar . AAU, Johat, DEE,AAU, Jorhat

Bora, B.C.; Choudhury, B.N. and Bhagawati, B. (2010). Xoshyo Krimir Biruddhe Hojagota . AAU, Johat, DEE, AAU, Jorhat

Bhagawati, B.; Bora, B.C. and Choudhury, B.N. (2010). Xak Pasolir Xoshyo Krimi Niyontron (Nematode Pest of Vegetables and Its management). AAU, Johat, DEE, AAU, Jorhat

Choudhury, B.N.; Bora, B.C.; Bhagawati, B. and Das, D. (2010). Dhanor Xipat Gathi Bondha Bemar Aru Iyar Niyontron (Root-knot nematode disease of rice and its management ). AAU, Johat, DEE, AAU, Jorhat

All India Coordinated Research Project on Mullarp, Voluntary center- Jorhat

Implemented in 2016

GoI-DBT Rs. 46.50 Lakh

Harnessing the potential of endophytes against root knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita in Banana

Implemented in 2017

Recognition & Accolades

Achievements & Honours 3 Honours

TEACHING: • Taught 17 (fifteen) numbers of UG and PG courses • Prepared 3 instructional materials for course number Nema-312, Nema-503 & Nema-509 and 1 laboratory manual for course number Nema-222 • Guided 1 (one) Ph.D and 6 (six) M. Sc (Agri) students as Major Adviser and 2 (two) Ph.D. and 6 (six) M.Sc. students as member of the Advisory Committee. • Presently guiding 1 (one) Ph.D. student 2 (Two) M.Sc. (Agri) students as Major Adviser and 1 (one) Ph.D. and 1(one) M.Sc. students as member of the Advisory Committee.

RESEARCH: • Surveyed the citrus orchards of Tinsukia and Dibrugarh districts of Assam for association of plant parasitic nematodes with citrus. Among the seven plant parasitic nematodes, citrus nematode, Tylenchulus semipenetrans was recorded with the frequency of occurrence ranging from 30 to 80 percent. • Among different mulching materials and botanicals tested against T. semipenetrans, leaf litter and neem cake respectively were found to be best in reducing the nematode population. • Actively involved in generating the following technologies which were recommended under technology Mission / AICRP on Tropical fruits for use by the farmers: 1. Mud plastering of trunk borer holes soon after application of petrol. 2. Studied the life table of citrus trunk borer and identified its vulnerable stages for effective control of the insect. Grub-1 stage of the insect was the most vulnerable stage with highest percentage of mortality (52.08) followed by egg and pupal stage (42.86). • Actively involved in identifying and screening the farmer’s problems by conducting PRA survey in Tinsukia and Dibrugarh districts of Assam as resource person of the PRA team. • Undertook various nematological research programmes of AICRP on Tropical Fruits and state schemes. • Actively involved in the PRA project entitled “Bio ecology and management of root-knot nematode Meloidogyne spp. on vegetable crops in Assam” as an associated scientist, Dept. of Nematology, AAU, Jorhat 13 during 2004-2007. • Successfully accomplished the Faculty Research Project “Management of disease complex caused by Meloidogyne incognita and Rhizoctonia solani on okra” as P.I., Dept. of Nematology, AAU, and Jorhat 13 during 2005-2008. • Surveyed most of the districts of Assam for distribution of economically important plant parasitic nematodes and an updated map upto 2015 have been prepared under AICRP (Nematodes). • Made the following recommendations for use by the farmers that have been included in the package of practices of the University in 2015: I. Application of Pseudomonas fluorescens @ 20 g/m2 at sowing for the management of rice root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne graminicola in rice (Direct seeded) II. Seed treatment with NSKP @ 5 g/kg seed + T. viride @ 5 g/kg for the management of root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita in mung III. Application of Carbofuran @ 1 kg a.i./ha + Biofor pf @ 2.50 kg/ha (with vermicompost at 1:10) one day before sowingof seeds for the management of root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita and Ralstonia solanacearum in jute. • Validated certain technologies of AICRP (Nematodes) through the NCIPM project “Validation and promotion of IPM strategies for nematode hot spots in different agro-climatic zones (In collaboration with NCIPM)” in different locations of Assam in farmers field. • Surveyed different cultivars of banana plants for association of insect pests and nematodes in different districts of two agro climatic zones of Assam viz., Barak Valley Zone and Hill zone under AICRP on Tropical fruits • Pongamia oil was found to be most effective in the management of Pseudostem borer of banana exhibiting the feeding deterrent/repellent and toxic effects against this insect. • Presently working on identification of root knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita in banana and isolation of endophytes for its management through the DBT funded project “Harnessing the potential of endophytes against root knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita in banana”.

EXTENSION • Imparted trainings to extension personals and farmers under the activities of KVK, Technology Mission, other training programmes organized by Dept. of Agriculture. • Imparted a number of trainings to farmers under “Amar Gaon Amar Prasasan” Programme of Tinsukia district Administration on various aspects. • Imparted a no. of trainings to farmers through AICRP (Nematodes) • Imparted no. of refresher training to the SMSs of KVKs • Organized training under the programmes sponsored by NCIPM, New Delhi in Khutiapota, Alengmora, Boloma Moran gaon, Teok, Jorhat, Danichapori, Gelabil, Dergaon, Golaghat etc. • Organized “nematode awareness programmes” at Morangaon, Marioni in 26.09.2013 and “Nematode awareness day” under NCIPM, New Delhi at Morangaon, Teok, Jorhat on 3rd October, 2015. • Conducted PRA Survey in different A.E.O. circles of Tinsukia district as resource person to identify the researchable problems and training needs of the farmers. • Acted as resource person in several “Farmers-Scientists Interaction” programmes in farmers fare and other exhibitions. • Provided consultancy service to the “Integrated Waste Land Development project (Kozonga Kaitia)” of DRDA, Tinsukia during 2001-2002. • Successfully accomplished the TSP programme “Livelihood promotion of tribal farmers through vegetable cultivation” in 4 villages of Dhemaji district involving 25 nos. of tribal farmers. The programme was accomplished in collaboration with KVK, Dhemaji district. • Conducted Ten numbers of Demonstrations at farmer’s field. • Conducted seven (seven) T.V. programmes through DDK, Guwahati and Dibrugarh and 7 (seven) Radio talks through AIR, Jorhat. • Published 7 (seven) extension bulletin • Published 2 (two) extension leaflets • Published 1 popular article

Learned Societies

Professional Memberships 1 Societies

Nematological Society of India

Life Member

Dr. Bhabesh Bhagawati

HOD and Professor

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College: College of Agriculture

Department: Nematology

AAU Joining Date: 10 Jan, 1990