AAU

Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications

BSc.(Agriculture)

2002

Assam Agricultural University

MSc. (Agriculture) in Soil Science

2004

Assam Agricultural University

Specialization: Soil Science (Soil Chemistry)

Ph.D. ( Soil Science)

2009

G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Uttarakhand

Specialization: Soil Science (Soil Chemistry/Mineralogy)

Other Qualifications

2022

Visiting Scientist/ Adjunct faculty at Washington State University,USA

Specialization: Worked on Biochar

Employment History

Programme Assistant (Agriculture)

16-03-2009 – 01-08-2011

KVK,Sonitpur, Assam Agricultural University

Napam, Tezpur, Assam

Subject Matter Specialist (Soil Science)

02-08-2011 – 31-03-2015

KVK,Sonitpur, Assam Agricultural University

Napam, Tezpur, Assam

Junior Scientist (Soil Science) Stage-1

01-04-2015 – 30-06-2016

RARS,AAU,North Lakhimpur

Gorumuria, Lakhimpur

Junior Scientist (Soil Science) Stage-2

01-07-2016 – 08-08-2019

RARS,AAU,North Lakhimpur

Gorumuria, Lakhimpur

Junior Scientist (Soil Science) Stage-2

09-08-2019 – 31-12-2021

AICRP for Dryland Agriculture, Biswanath College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University

Biswanath Chariali

Scientist (Soil Science), Stage-3

01-01-2022 – Till date

AICRP for Dryland Agriculture, Biswanath College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University

Biswanath Chariali

Research & Scholarship

Scholarly Publications 85 Total Records

Bikram Borkotoki; Pallab Kumar Sarma; Palakshi Borah; Nikhita Kakati; Nupur Kalita; Nikhilesh Baruah; Prasanta Neog; Jayanta Kalita; Arunjyoti Sonowal; Budha B (2026). Long-term Assessment of Integrated Nutrient Management Strategies on Soil Health and Yield Sustainability in a Rainfed Maize-based Cropping System, Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 26(2), 4554–4569 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42729-026-03127-6

Nikhilesh Baruah; Nupur Kalita; Pallab Kumar Sarma; Jayanta Kalita; Bikram Borkotoki; Arunjyoti Sonowal; Rupam Borah; Nikhita Kakoti; Rupshree Borah; Rupsikha (2025). Performance of maize based cropping system in upland rainfed condition of Assam, International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research ., 9(9), 590–595 DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.33545/26174693.2025.v9.i9S

Rupsikha Goswami; Pallab Kumar Sarma; Rupshree Borah; Rupam Borah; Nikhilesh Baruah; Arunjyoti Sonowal; Bikram Borkotoki; Jayanta Kalita; Nupur Kalita; Liza Ba (2025). Performance evaluation and economic analysis of Bhut Jolokia ( Capsicum chinense ) and tomato ( Solanum lycopersicum L.) under polyhouse cultivation in NICRA -Adopted villages of Lakhimpur district , Assam, International Journal of Research in Agronomy , 8(9), 49–53 DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.33545/2618060X.2025.v8.i9a.

Suragani Venkata Rajeswari; Harihar Chandra Bayan; Digambar Sarma; Ratna Kinkar Goswami; Bikram Borkotoki; Budha Bora (2025). Effect of organic formulations on microbial activity and nutrient uptake on toria (Brassica campestris L.), Plant Archives , 25(2), 2162–2167 DOI: https://doi.org/10.51470/PLANTARCHIVES.2025.v25.su

Pratyasha Jonak Boruah; Rekhashree Kalita; Harihar Chandra Bayan; Bikram Borkotoki; Prasanta Neog; Arunjyoti Sonowal (2025). Morpho-physiological responses of baby corn to varied irrigation and sowing strategies, International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research ., 9(12), 555–558 DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.33545/26174693.2025.v9.i12S

Shriya Devi; Jayanta Kalita; Bikram Borkotoki; Nikhilesh Baruah; Nandita Baruah; Hemendra Choudhury; Amarjyoti Khound; Amvrin Baruah (2025). Effect of Conventional Urea and Nano-Urea on Nitrogen use Efficiency and Yield of Sunflower ( Helianthus annuus L.) under Rainfed Upland Conditions of Assam, Indian Journal of Dryland Agricultural Research and Development, 40(1), 22–26 DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.5958/2231-6701.2025.00005.3

Bikram Borkotoki; Bibha Ozha; Prabal Saikia; Kishore Kumar Sharma; Pallab Kumar Sarma (2025). Need-Based Nitrogen Fertilizer Management using Leaf Colour Chart in Rainfed Winter Rice to Improve Nitrogen Use Efficiency and Yield, Indian Journal of Dryland Agricultural Research and Development, 40(1), 12–16 DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.5958/2231-6701.2025.00003.0

Rekhashree Kalita; Ramani Kanta Thakurai; Binoy Kumar Medhi; Bikram Borkotoki; Rashmirekha Changmai (2024). Influence of microclimate on crop growth, soil respiration and carbon sequestration under varied agroclimatic management in sali paddy in Assam, International Journal of Research in Agronomy, 7(7), 738–744 DOI: https://doi.org/10.33545/2618060X.2024.v7.i7i.1129

Shriya Devi; Jayanta Kalita; Bikram Borkotoki; Nikhilesh Baruah; Hemendra Choudhury (2024). Comperative Evaluation of Nano Urea Versus Conventional Urea for Nitrogen management in Rainfed Sunflower ( Helianthus annuus L.) Cultivation in Acid Sandy Loam Soils of Assam, Asain Research Journal of Agriculture, 17(1), 22–0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/arja/2024/v17i1407

Bikram Borkotoki; Debajit Bhattacharyya; Kishore Kumar Sharma; Prabal Saikia; Priyanuz Goswami; Buddha Bora (2024). Soil nutrient mapping of the Lakhimpur district of Assam using geospatial technology, Annals of Plant and Soil Resaerch, 26(1), 1–13 DOI: https://doi.org/10.47815/apsr.2024.10326

Nandita Baruah; Binoy Kumar Medhi; Jayanta Kalita; Palakshi Borah; Bikram Borkotoki (2024). Effect of Continuous Long-term Tea Cultivation in Water Quality index under Deep, Fine Loamy, Very Deep, Course Loamy and Very Deep, Fine Loamy Well Drained Soil, Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 10(3), 72–81 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/ajsspn/2024/v10i3320.

Bikram Borkotoki; Pallab Kumar Sarma; Amvrin Baruah; Ranima Mishra; Simona Tamuli; Pryanuj Goswami; Bondita Talukdar (2024). Assessment of Solid Waste Generation in Biswanath Chariali Municipal Area: A Comprehensive Approach to Sustainable and Environment-Friendly Waste management strategies, Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental Sciences , 26(2), 269–279 DOI: http://doi.org/10.53550/AJMBES.2024.v26i02.016

Rupam Kataki; Bikram Borkotoki; Neelam Bora; Subhash Maheshwari (2024). Valorization of pulp and paper mill bio-residues to biochar for environmental and business sustainability in totality, Journal of Indian Pulp and Paper Technical Association, 36(0), 179–181

Bora Budha; Borkotoki Bikram (2022). Effect of organic amendments, biofertilizer consortia and microbial antagonists on soil health and incidence of sheath rot disease, JOURNAL OF MYCOLOGY AND PLANT PATHOLOGY, 52(2), 193–199

Bikram Borkotoki; Banashree Sarma; Kishore Kumar Sarma; Prabal Saikia; Arup Kumar Sarma; Ranjita Bejbaruah; Nandita Baruah; Lakshi Kanta Nath; Namita Dutta (2021). MODIFIED HOMESTEAD METHOD OF AZOLLA CULTIVATION: A NOVEL LOW-COST FARMING METHOD, Joural of Soils and Crops, 31(2), 197–203

Lina Gogoi; Nirmali Gogoi; Bikram Borkotoki; Rupam Kataki (2020). Efficacy of biochar application on seed germination and early growth of forest tree species in semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forest, Forests, Trees and Livelihoods, 29(3), 158–175 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/14728028.2020.1790432

Rupshree Borah; Nikhilesh Baruah; Pallab Kumar Sarma; Rupamjyoti Borah; Arunjyoti Sonowal; Palakshi Borah; Rekhashree Kalita; Bikram Borkotoki; Prasanta Neog (2020). Yield and Yield Attributing Parameters of Toria (Brassica campestries) under Real Time Rainfall Situation in an Inceptisols of Assam, India, International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 10(12), 311–321

Lina Gogoi; Rumi Narzari; Nirmali Gogoi; Bikram Borkotoki; Rupam Kataki (2020). Effect of Biochar on Soil Respiration from a Semi?evergreen, Moist Deciduous Forest Soil, International Journal of Geosynthetics and Ground Engineering, 6(26), 0–0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40891-020-00214-1

Nandita Baruah; B K Medhi; S Swami; R K Thakuria; Bikram Borkotoki (2020). Soil quality index as affected by temporal long term tea cultivation in Jorhat District of Assam, Journal of Environmental Biology , 41(0), 1685–1695 DOI: http://doi.org/10.22438/jeb/41/6/SI-252

Ranjita Bezbaruah; Bikram Borkotoki (2020). Impact of Water Management on Growth and Yield of Early Ahu Rice Variety through On-Farm Trial in Moriganon District of Assam, Journal of Soils and Crops , 30(2), 260–263

Bikram Borkotoki; K N Das; Anjali Basumatary; Prabal Saikia (2019). Effect of Soil Test Crop Response (STCR) fertilizer prescriptions combined with Integrated Plant Nutrient Supply (IPNS) on performance of normal and late sown toria, Journal of Soils and Crops , 29(2), 391–395

Banashree Sarma; Muhammad Farooq; Nirmali Gogoi; Bikram Borkotoki; Rupam Kataki; Ankit Garg (2018). Soil organic carbon dynamics in wheat-Green gram crop rotation amended with vermicompost and biochar in combination with inorganic fertilizers: A comparative study, Journal of Cleaner Production, 201(0), 471–480 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.08.004

Rumi Narzari; Nayanjyoti Bordoloi; Banashree Sarma; Lina Gogoi; Nirmali Gogoi; Bikram Borkotoki; Rupam Kataki (2017). Fabrication of biochars obtained from valorization of biowaste and evaluation of its physicochemical properties, Bioresource Technology, 242(0), 324–328 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2017.04.050

Banashree Sarma; Bikram Borkotoki; Nirmali Gogoi; Rupam Kataki (2017). Responses of Soil Enzymes and Carbon Mineralization to Applied Organic Amendments: A Short-term Study in Acidic Sandy Loam Soil, Journal of the Indian Society of Soil Science, 65(3), 283–289 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5958/0974-0228.2017.00032.9

Porismita Boruah; Bikram Borkotoki; Prodip Handique; Jyotshna Das; B K Daflari; Buddha Bora; A M Begam (2017). Women Empowerment–A Comparative Case Study among Agricultural and Coir Industry Wage Labourers, Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 15(2), 1–11 DOI: 10.9734/AJAEES/2017/31453

Banashree Sarma; Bikram Borkotoki; Rumi Narzari; Rupam Kataki; Nirmali Gogoi (2017). Organic amendments: effect on carbon mineralization and crop productivity in acidic soil, Journal of Cleaner Production, 152(0), 157–166 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.03.124

Bikram Borkotoki; A K Sharma; K K Sharma; P C Deka; Popy Bora; L K Nath (2016). Combined Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management and Site Specific Nitrogen Management using Leaf Colour Chart in rainfed rice, Annals of plant and soil research, 18(4), 391–395

Bikram Borkotoki; Rituparna Pegu; Pankaj Baruah; P C Deka; A M Begum; A K Sarmah; B K Neog; Popy Bora; Naseema Rahman; S N Deka (2015). Improvement of Traditional Rainwater Harvesting Structures for Multiple use of Water through IFS Module under Farmers' Participatory Action Research Programme, International Journal of Tropical Agriculture, 33(2), 607–610

Bikram Borkotoki; A K Sarmah; P C Deka (2015). Bapubheti-A vermi -village promoted by KVK,Sonitpur, Indian Farming, 65(5), 54–54

Bikram Borkotoki; A K Agnihotri; K N Das (2014). Kinetics of carbon mineralization in Mollisols under Bentonite and non Bentonite Systems under Varying Moisture Regimes, Annals of plant and soil research, 16(3), 203–210

K N Das; Anjali Basumatari; Bikram Borkotoki (2012). Forms of sulphur in some rapeseed-growing soils of Assam, Journal of the Indian Society of Soil Science, 60(1), 13–19

K N Das; A Basumatary; Bikram Borkotoki (2011). Interrelationship of forms of sulphur with its availability indices and soil properties in Entisols of Assam, Journal of the Indian Society of Soil Science, 59(2), 134–140

Bikram Borkotoki; A K Agnihotri (2010). Effect of bentonite clay and moisture regimes on nitrogen mineralization from different organic amendments in mollisols of Tarai region of Uttarakhand., Pantnagar Journal of Research, 8(1), 69–75

Bikram Borkotoki; A K Agnihotri; K N Das; Dipankar Kalita; P C Deka (2010). Artificial Neural Network (ANN) Modeling of Carbon and Nitrogen Mineralization, International Journal of Tropical Agriculture, 28(1), 277–281

Bikram Borkotoki; K N Das (2008). Forms of Sulphur and their Relationship with Soil Properties in Entisols, Inceptisols and Alfisols of Assam, Journal of the Indian Society of Soil Science, 56(2), 186–191

Bikram Borkotoki; K N Das (2007). Sulphate sorption and buffering capacity in some soils of Assam, Journal of the Indian Society of Soil Science, 55(2), 127–133

Sarma, P.K.; Prasad, J.; Borkotoki, B. and Goswami, R. (2026). 20 years of Dryland Agricultural Research : AICRPDA Biswanath Chariali Centre . AICRP for Dryland Agriculture, Biswanath Chariali,FA, Assam Agricultural University , BN College of Agriculture, AAU, Biswanath Chariali , ISBN: 978-81-963002-7-2

(Editor), N.B. and (Editor), B.B. (2022). Fifteen Years of Dryland Research ( 2nd Edition) . AICRPDA, AICRPDA main centre, Biwanath Chariali, BNCA

Borkotoki, B. (2011). Effect of Added Bentonite Clay on Carbon and Nitrogen Mineralization : A case study from Tarai soils of Uttarakhand, India. VDM Verlag Dr. Müller, Germany, ISBN: 10: 9783639364712 , 13: 9

Borkotoki, B. (2024). Nano technology in Agriculture, in: Hazarika, P.; hazarika, M.P.; (Eds.), Nanotechnology and Nanoscience for Sustrainability , Global Net Publication & Darrang College Publishing House , Daryaganj, New Delhi-110002 and Tezpur-784001, Assam , pp 139–149, ISBN: 978-81-977688-5-9.

Borkotoki, B. (2025). Biochar Production Technology for Organic and Natural Farming, in: Das, K.N.; Nath, D.J.; Gayan, A.; (Eds.), Compendium Lectures : ICAR Sponsored 10 Days Training on Input Production Technique for Organic and Natural Farming, Department of Soil Science, AAU, Jorhat-13, Assam, pp 78–83.

Borkotoki, B. (2025). Prakitik Krishit Bhumi Byobosthapona ( In Assamese), in: Neog, M.; Sarmah, A.; (Eds.), Prakitik Krishi : Seuj Darshanar Twatta Aru Anusilan ( In Assamese), Directorate of Extension Education,AAU,, AAU, Jorhat-13,Assam, pp 29–31, ISBN: 978-81983395-5-3.

Baruah, N.; Sarma, P.K.; Borkotoki, B.; Sonowal, A.; Kalita, R.; Neog, P.; Borah, R.; Kalita, N.; Borah, R. and Li, (2022). Improved Agronomic Practices for Rainfed Crops in North Bank Plain Zone of Assam, in: CRIDA, I.; (Ed.), Improved Agronomic Practices for Rainfed Crops in India-an AICRPDA contribution, ICAR-CRIDA, ICAR-CRIDA, Santoshnagar, Hyderabad – 500 059 (Telangana), pp 46–64.

Gogoi, L.; Narzari, R.; Chutia, R.S.; Borkotoki, B.; Gogoi, N. and Kataki, R. (2021). Remediation of heavy metal contaminated soil: Role of biochar, in: Sarmah, A.K.; (Ed.), Advances in Chemical Pollution, Environmental Management and Protection, Academic Pres, 50 Hampshire Street, 5th Floor, Cambridge, MA 02139, pp 39–63, ISBN: 978-0-12-820178-7.

Begum, M.; Sarmah, B.; Kandali, G.G.; Baruah, V.J.; Borkotoki, B.; Talukdar, L. and Baruah, H.J. (2022). Foliar Application of Microbial and Plant-Based Biostimulants on Plant Nutrition, in: Ramawat, N.; Bhardwaj, V.; (Eds.), Biostimulants: Exploring Sources and Applications, Springer, Singapore, pp 193–220, ISBN: 978-981-16-7079-4.

Borkotoki, B. (2021). Role of Biochar in Soil Health Management and Mitigation of Climate Change , in: Singh, A.; Pandey, A.K.; (Eds.), Abstract e-book. International Web Conferance on Soil Health Management for Sustainable Crop Productivity , Sept 7-8,2020, Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur, India, pp 24–32, ISBN: 978-81-949290-3-1.

Borah, P.; Baruah, N.; Gogoi, L.; Borkotoki, B.; Gogoi, N. and Kataki, R. (2020). Biochar: A New Environmental Paradigm in Management of Agricultural Soils and Mitigation of GHG Emission, in: Singh, J.S.; Singh, C.; (Eds.), Biochar Applications in Agriculture and Environment Management, Springer, Cham, Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020, pp 223–258, ISBN: 978-3-030-40996-8.

Narzari, R.; Bordoloi, N.; Chutia, R.S.; Borkotoki, B.; Gogoi, N.; Bora, A. and Kataki, R. (2015). Biochar-an overview on its production, properties and potential benefits , in: Choudhury, H.; (Ed.), Biology, Biotechnology and Sustainable Development, Research India Publications, B-2/84, Ground Floor, Rohini Sector-16, Delhi-110089, INDIA, pp 13–40, ISBN: ISBN: 978-93-84443-19-1.

Borkotoki, B. (2009). Effect of Bentonite Clay on Carbon and Nitrogen Mineralization Under Varying Moisture Regimes in Mollisols of Tarai Region of Uttarakhand. Ph.D. in Soil Science thesis submitted to the department of Soil Science, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology , G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology , Pantnagar, Dist: US Nagar, Uttarakhand, India

Borkotoki, B. (2004). Sulphate Sorption Characteristics in Relation to Soil Properties of Major Soil Orders of Assam. MSc.(Agri.) in Soil Science thesis submitted to the department of Soil Science, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, Assam

Upadhy, S.; Bera, T.; Borkotoki, B. and Awasti, S. (2008). The impact of water erosion on natural resources in hilly terrains of Uttarakhand, National Workshop on appropriate technologies for hills , Dept. of Farm Machinery & Power Engineering, College of Technology, G.B.Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Uttarakhand. , G.B.Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Uttarakhand, G.B.Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Uttarakhand, Vol. 0(0), 45 - 48.

Gopinath, K.A.; Amrutsagar, V.M.; Patel, N.I.; Venkatesh, G.; Kumar, V.; Borkotoki, B.; Rai, A.A.; Bhatt, S.N.; Nataraja, K.C.; Rajkumar, B.; Raul, A. and Singh, V.K. (). Potential of organic farming in rainfed areas of India, Indian Farming, 72(8), 59,62, ICAR, New Delhi

Singh, M.; Sharma, V.; Bhatt, M.A.; Patel, N.I.; -, Y.; Borkotoki, B. and Rai, A.P. (). Foliar fertilization for balanced nutrition in rainfed crops, Indian Farming, 72(11), 50,53, ICAR, New Delhi

Borkotoki, B. (). Wanted dead ( An article on parthenium management) , The Assam Tribune (Horizon, Saturday special), 1(1), ,, Tribune Press, Guwahati

Borkotoki, B. (). Keeping our farm soil healthy, The Assam Tribune, 1(1), ,, Tribune Press, Guwahati

Borkotoki, B. (). Soil erosion and its control, The Assam Tribune, 1(1), ,, Tribune Press, Guwahati

Borkotoki, B. and Nath, D. (). Prevention of water, soil contamination , The Assam Tribune, 1(1), 1, Tribune Press, Guwahati

Neog, P.; Borah, R.; Sarma, P.K.; Goswami, R.K.; Baruah, N.; Borkotoki, B.; Kalita, J.; Sonowal, A.; Borah, R. and JV, (2026). Rainfall Variability and Dry-Spell Management in Sali Rice: A case Study of 2025. AICRP for Dryland Agriculture, BN College of Agriculture,AAU ( Publication no: AAU/DR/26/BU/938/2025-26), Biswanath Chariali

Sonowal, A.; Sarma, P.K.; Kakoti, N.; Boini, N.; Baruah, N.; Borah, R.; Kalita, N.; Borkotoki, B.; Kalita, J. and Me, K. (2026). Optimum Size of Farm Ponds to Maximize the Productivity in North Bank Plains Zone of Assam. AICRP for Dryland Agriculture, BN College of Agriculture,AAU ( Publication no: AAU/DR/BU/937/2025-26), Biswanath Chariali

Kalita, N.; Sarma, P.K.; Baruah, N.; Kalita, J.; Borkotoki, B.; Sonowal, A.; Borah, R.; Kakoti, N.; Bharali, L.B. and Rups, (2026). Promising Dryland Technologies Developed by AICRPDA, Biswanath Chariali Centre . AICRPDA, BN College of Agriculture, AAU ( Publication No: AAU/DR/26/BU/936/2025-26), Biswanath Chariali

Kalita, N.; Baruah, N.; Sarma, P.K.; Kalita, J.; Borkotoki, B.; Sonowal, A.; Borah, R.; Kakati, N.; Bharali, L.B. and Rups, (2026). Agroforestry Systems for Enhancing farmer's income in Assam. AICRP for Dryland Agriculture, BN College of Agriculture,AAU, Biswanath Chariali

Kakati, N.; Sarma, P.K.; Neog, P.P.; Baruah, N.; Kalita, J.; Borkotoki, B.; Sonowal, A.; Bharali, L.B. and Kal, N. (2026). Major Nematode Diseases of Crops in North Bank Plain Zone of Assam. AICRP for Dryland Agriculture, BN Collge of Agriculture, AAU ( Publication no. AAU/DR/26/BU/941/2025-26), Biswanath Chariali

Borah, R.; Goswami, R.; Sarma, P.K.; Borah, P.; Sonowal, A.; Baruah, N.; Kalita, J.; Borkotoki, B.; Kalita, N. and Nikhita, (2026). Adoption of Climate Resilient Technologies to Minimize the Effect of Climate Change in AICRPDA-NICRA Adopted Villages of Lakhimpur District of Assam. AICRP for Dryland Agriculture,BN College of Agriculture,AAU , Biswanath Chariali

Borkotoki, B. (2026). Conservation Agriculture for Sustainable Food Systems: Scientific Principles,Global Evidence,and A Case Study from Assam, India. AICRP for Dryland Agriculture, BN College of Agriculture, AAU ( Publication no: AAU/DR/26/BU/939/2025-26), Biswanath Chariali

Borkotoki, B.; Baruah, N.; Neog, P.; Sarma, P.K. and Goswami, R. (2025). Krishikhandat khorang sadrish Poristhitir babe jarurikalin Porikalpana and Byobosthapana ( In assamese). AICRP for Dryland Agriculture, BNCA,AAU ( Publication no: AAU/DR/25/BU/910/2025-26), Biswanath

Sarma, P.K.; Borah, R.; Baruah, N.; Borah, R.; Borkotoki, B.; Kalita, J.; Sonowal, A.; Kalita, N.; Bharali, B. and Kako, N. (2024). Agroclimatic Characterization for agricultural transformation in NBPZ of Assam: An AICRPDA perspective . AICRPDA,BNCA, Biswanath Chariali

Editor), H.S.(.; Editor), N.B.(.; Editor, B.B.(.; chapter), A.O.A.; (Editor, N.B. and ch, A.O.A. (2023). Compendum Lecture notes under NAHEP sponsored one week hands-on training programme on Use of Biochar in Agriculture. Dept of Soil Science and AICRP for Dryland Agriculture, BNCA with financial support from NAHEP, Biswanath Chariali,Assam

Borkotoki, B.; Borah, R.; Sarma, P.K.; Borah, P.; Baruah, N. and Kalita, R. (2022). Studies of Foliar Sprays to Cope with Mid-Season Drought for Enhancing the Productivity of rainfed Maize (Kharif) and Toria (Rabi) in Inceptisols ( Bu. AICRPDA,BNCA, Biswanath Chariali

Sarma, P.K.; Borkotoki, B.; Baruah, A.; Mishra, R.; Tamuli, S. and Talukdar, B. (2022). Biswanath Chariali pouro elekar Aborjona niskasan Byobosthapona : Jpibik Aborjonar punor Byobohar ( Publication no: AAU/DR/22/BU/492/2022-23). AICRPDA,BNCA, Biswanath College of Agriculture, Biswanath Chariali

Borkotoki, B.; Saikia, P. and Saikia, R. (2019). Matir Gunagun Porikhyar Babe Namuna Sangrahar Padhatti ( In Assamese). RARS, North Lakhimpur, North Lakhimpur

Nath, L.K.; Bora, B.; Handique, P.; Das, J.; Daflari, B.K. and Borkotoki, B. (2018). Asom Krishi Kiswabidyaloior Dwara Anumudito Odhik Utpadonkhyom Dhanor Jaat (In Assamese). KVK, Lakhimpur, North Lakhimpur

Borkotoki, B. (2018). Benefit of Liming and its cost estimation for production of suitable crops in acid soils of Lakhimpur district.. RARS, North Lakhimpur, North Lakhimpur

Borkotoki, B.; Sharma, K.K.; Maibangsa, S. and Nath, L.K. (2017). Matir Urborotar Sunaghta Byobosthapona ( In assamese). RARS, North Lakhimpur, North Lakhimpur

Borkotoki, B.; Sharma, K.K.; Maibangsa, S. and Nath, L.K. (2017). Seuj Xaar ( In Assamese). RARS, North Lakhimpur, North Lakhimpur

Borkotoki, B.; Sharma, K.K.; Chowdhury, D. and Daflari, B.K. (2017). Sri Podhotire Kora Dhan Ktetit Poshak Maular Byobosthapona (In assamese). RARS, North Lakhimpur, North Lakhimpur

Sharma, A.K. and Borkotoki, B. (2015). Ekadhik Sosyar Krishi aru Matir Uboborotar Rokhya Byebobstha. KVK,Sonitpur, Napam, Tezpur

Borkotoki, B. (2015). Successful Interventions under NICRA programme . KVK,Sonitpur, Napam, Tezpur

Borkotoki, B. (2015). Cultivation of Summer oilseeds and pulses ( in IFFO’s bulletin on the occasion of crop seminar). IFFCO, Tezpur

Borkotoki, B. and Baruah, P. (2015). Drum Seederor Sohayat Xari Xarikoi Xinsi Kora Dhan Khetir Krishi Pronali (In Assamese). KVK,Sonitpur, Napam, Tezpur

Sharma, A.K.; Deka, P.C.; Borkotoki, B.; Bora, P. and Bora, D. (2014). Pratikul Poristhitir Babe Xosya Porikalpana (In Assamese). KVK, Sonitpur, Napam, Tezpur

Begum, M.; Pegu, R.; Borkotoki, B.; Neog, B.K.; Payeng, S.; Deka, P.C. and Rahman, N. (2012). Panir Bohumukhi Byebohar. KVK,Sonitpur ( published under FPARP phase II), Napam, Tezpur

Borkotoki, B.; Begum, M.; Pegu, R. and Deka, P.C. (2012). Boroxunor pani sangrah aru Sanrakhyanat Paramparagata Snagrachanar Gurutta: Ek Abalukan . KVK,Sonitpur ( published under FPARP phase II), Napam, Tezpur

Borkotoki, B.; Deka, P.C. and Bordoloi, P.K. (2011). Lichu Khetir Diha ( In assamese). IFFCO, Tezpur

Borkotoki, B.; Deka, P.C. and Bordoloi, P.K. (2011). Matikathal Ba Anaroshor Boigyanik Krishi Pranali . IFFCO, Tezpur

Borkotoki, B. and Deka, P.C. (2010). Porikhyar babe Matir Namuna Sangrahar Podhoti. KVK,Sonitpur, Napam, Tezpur

Bio-waste recycling and Enriched Compost Production under sub component "Experiential Learning" of EFC Scheme " Strengthening and Development of Higher Agricultural Education in India".

Implemented in 2026

ICAR-CRIDA Rs. 19.08 Lakh

Effect of Long-term Nutrient Management in Diverse Rainfed Production Systems on Soil Carbon Stocks and Soil Carbon Sequestration

Implemented in 2024

Govt of India Rs. 1.53 Crore

Oil Palm Cultivation and its Future Prospects in Assam under National Mission on Edible Oils-oil Palm

Implemented in 2025

Govt of Assam

Characterization and mapping of Char areas of Assam using Geospatial Technologies for planning strategies of crop management and improving livelihood security

Implemented in 2022

NEC Rs. 14.91 Crore

Lumpsum Turnkey Contract on Design, Build, installation, commissioning and operation of an Integrated Plant for the Production and Marketing of Agricultural Bio-inputs (Bio- fertilizers & Bio-pesticides) for 5 Years at Biswanath College of Agri

Implemented in 2023

NESAC

Geo surveillance of Agromet Field Units for effective Delivery of Agromet Advisory services (Co-PI)

Implemented in 2021

Deputy Commissioner , Biswanath Chariali Rs. 3.7 Lakh

Status of Municipality Solid-Waste Generation in Biswanath Chariali and Strategies of Solid-Waste Management for Biswanath Chariali Municipality Area ( Co-PI)

Implemented in 2020

ICAR-CRIDA

National Innovations on Climate Resilient Agriculture

Implemented in 2011

Recognition & Accolades

Achievements & Honours 12 Honours

Completed the GPS-GIS based soil nutrient mapping of entire Lakhimpur district of Assam under the project entitled "Mapping and soil testing of macro and micro nutrients for precise fertilizer recommendation to the farmers of Assam " supported by RKVY.

Completed the GPS-GIS based soil nutrient mapping of RARS, North Lakhimpur farm.

River source wise and depth wise characterization of soil physico-chemical and hydrological properties of selected sand silt deposited areas of Lakhimpur and Dhemaji district have been made and documented . GPS-GIS based maps of soil nutrients of sand-silt deposited study area have also been prepared under the project entitled " Provisioning of Livelihood Security in Sand and Silt Deposited Areas of Assam supported by RKVY.

Collaborated with the dept. of Energy, Tezpur University as a Co-Principal Investigator in an UGC sponsored research project entitled" Production of Biochar from various biowastes and its soil application for sustainable soil management and mitigation of GHG emission.

Adjudged best paper in poster section at 27th National Conference of SCSI on Sustainable management of soil and water for doubling farmers' income held during Oct 25-27,2018. The title of the paper was " Characterization of Ipomoea carnea biochar and its soil application".

Associated as Co-PI in the project entitled “Farmer's Participatory Action Research Project – phase-II”(2011- 12 to 2012-13, Ministry of water resources, Govt. Of India)

Associated Scientist in the project entitled “ National Innovations on Climate Resilient Agriculture (2011-12 to 2014-15, ICAR-CRIDA)

Associate Scientist in the Assam Agribusiness and Rural Transformation Project (APRAT) implemented under RARS, North Lakhimpur (2018-19 )

Served as nonpaid adjunct faculty in the Department of Biological Systems Engineering, College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resources, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington, USA from 1st Feb 2022 to 31st July 2022. During this period, I worked on " The Effect of Biochar on GHG Emissions and soil Chemical and Biological Properties" under Dr Manuel Garcia-Perez, Professor and chair, Biological Systems Engineering, WSU, Pullman to fulfil the requirements of 6 months of international training under the faculty development programme of the National Agricultural Higher Education Project (NAHEP)implemented by the Assam Agricultural University, India. During this period, I designed a benchtop composting structure for biochar co-composting in an aerated controlled environment.

Completed NESAC-sponsored project on "Geo surveillance of Agromet Field Units for effective Delivery of Agromet Advisory services" implemented in 2021. as Co-PI

Completed a district administration-sponsored project entitled "Status of Municipality Solid-Waste Generation in Biswanath Chariali and Strategies of Solid-Waste Management for Biswanath Chariali Municipality Area " as Co-PI during 2020-23

Technologies developed
1. Biochar application in Green gram &
2. SSNM in rice using LCC

Learned Societies

Professional Memberships 4 Societies

Indian Society of Soil Science

Annual Member

2024

Soil Conservation Society of India

Life Member

AAUTA (FA)

Life Member

Indian Society of Dryland Agriculture

Life Member

Dr. Bikram Borkotoki

Junior Scientist

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College: Biswanath College of Agriculture

Department: Soil Science

AAU Joining Date: 16 Mar, 2009

Additional Charge: Incharge Training and Placement Cell, BNCA

Dr. Bikram Borkotoki

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications

BSc.(Agriculture)

MSc. (Agriculture) in Soil Science

Ph.D. ( Soil Science)

Other Qualifications

Employment History

Programme Assistant (Agriculture)

Subject Matter Specialist (Soil Science)

Junior Scientist (Soil Science) Stage-1

Junior Scientist (Soil Science) Stage-2

Junior Scientist (Soil Science) Stage-2

Scientist (Soil Science), Stage-3

Bio-waste recycling and Enriched Compost Production under sub component "Experiential Learning" of EFC Scheme " Strengthening and Development of Higher Agricultural Education in India".

Effect of Long-term Nutrient Management in Diverse Rainfed Production Systems on Soil Carbon Stocks and Soil Carbon Sequestration

Oil Palm Cultivation and its Future Prospects in Assam under National Mission on Edible Oils-oil Palm

Characterization and mapping of Char areas of Assam using Geospatial Technologies for planning strategies of crop management and improving livelihood security

Lumpsum Turnkey Contract on Design, Build, installation, commissioning and operation of an Integrated Plant for the Production and Marketing of Agricultural Bio-inputs (Bio- fertilizers &amp; Bio-pesticides) for 5 Years at Biswanath College of Agri

Geo surveillance of Agromet Field Units for effective Delivery of Agromet Advisory services (Co-PI)

Status of Municipality Solid-Waste Generation in Biswanath Chariali and Strategies of Solid-Waste Management for Biswanath Chariali Municipality Area ( Co-PI)

National Innovations on Climate Resilient Agriculture

Dr. Bikram Borkotoki

Lumpsum Turnkey Contract on Design, Build, installation, commissioning and operation of an Integrated Plant for the Production and Marketing of Agricultural Bio-inputs (Bio- fertilizers & Bio-pesticides) for 5 Years at Biswanath College of Agri