Dr. Idrish Ali Sheikh
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Dr. Idrish Ali Sheikh

Principal Scientist
idrish.a.sheikh [at] aau.ac.in Joined: 15 May, 1986 Principal Investigator of AICRP on soybean
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Publications
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Projects
5
Degrees
9
Career Milestones
15
Honours & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
B.Sc. (Agri)
1983
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
M.Sc. (Agri.)
1986
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Specialization: Plant Breeding & Genetics
Ph.D.
1995
Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi
Specialization: Plant Breeding
Employment History
Junior Research Assistant
15-05-1986 – 31-03-1987
Assam Agricultural University
Regional Agricultural Research Station, Shillongani, Nagaon, Assam
Senior Research Assistant
01-04-1987 – 31-03-1987
Assam Agricultural University
Regional Agricultural Research Station, Shillongani, Nagaon, Assam
Assistant Wheat Breeder (Upgraded from SRA to the rank of Asstt. Prof.)
11-01-1988 – 10-01-1988
Assam Agricultural University
Regional Agricultural Research Station, Shillongani, Nagaon, Assam
Junior Scientist (PBG) & PI, AICRP on Pulses
27-01-1995 – 26-01-1995
Assam Agricultural University
Regional Agricultural Research Station, Shillongani, Nagaon, Assam
Senior Scientist (PBG) & PI, AICRP on Pulses/MULLaRP
10-11-1995 – 09-11-1995
Assam Agricultural University
Regional Agricultural Research Station, Shillongani, Nagaon, Assam
Principal Scientist (PBG) & PI, AICRP on MULLaRP
01-07-2005 – 26-06-2012
Assam Agricultural University
Regional Agricultural Research Station, Shillongani, Nagaon, Assam
Principal Scientist(PBG) & PI, AICRP on Chickpea
27-06-2012 – 31-01-2023
Assam Agricultural University
Regional Agricultural Research Station, Shillongani, Nagaon, Assam
Principal Scientist (PBG) & PI, AICRP on soybean
01-02-2023 – 29-12-2025
Assam Agricultural University
Department of Plant Breeding & Genetics, AAU, Jorhat
Professor
30-12-2025 – Present
Assam Agricultural University
Department of Plant Breeding & Genetics, AAU, Jorhat
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 39 Total Records
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A. M. Deka; I. A. Sheikh; D. Pathak; C. S. Prahraj (2021). Effect of tillage practices and mulching on growth and yield of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) in rice-chickpea based cropping syetem under rainfed condition of Assam, Indian J. Crop and Weed, 17(3), 9–16
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A M Deka; I A Sheikh; D Pathak; C S Prahraj (2020). Effect of tillage practices and economics of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) in rice fallows of Assam, Journal of Crop and Weed, 16(3), 203–209
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I A Sheikh (2009). Assessment of heritable variation and path analysis in advanced breeding lines of blackgram, Journal of the Assam Science Society, 50(1), 147–150
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I A Sheikh; J N Singh (2004). Inheritance of seed yield, oil content and some component traits in Indian mustard, Advances in Plant Science, 17(1), 307–311
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H K Borah; P K Debchoudhury; I A Sheikh; B Barman (2001). Genetic parameters correlations and path analysis among yield and yield characters in ricebean (Vigna umbellata (Thunb.) Ohwi and Ohasi), Madras AgriculturalJournal, 88(10), 629–632
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I A Sheikh; J N Singh (2001). Genetics of resistance to white rust in Indian mustard [Brassica juncea (L.) Czern & Coss], Crop Research, 21(3), 341–344
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I A Sheikh; J N Singh (2001). Heterosis in Indian mustard hybrids derived using male sterile lines for yield and component characters, Crop Research, 21(2), 198–203
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I A Sheikh; J N Singh (2000). Inheritance of resistance to white rust disease in Indian Mustard., The Indian Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding, 60(3), 341–346
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I A Sheikh; J N Singh (1998). Combining ability analysis of seed yield and oil content in Brassica juncea (L.) Czren & Coss, The Indian Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding, 58(4), 507–511
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J N Singh; M C Yadav; I A Sheikh (1996). Genetical studies for seed yield and oil content in Brassica juncea (L.) Czern & Coss., The Indian Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding, 56(3), 299–304
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I A Sheikh; J N Singh (1996). Exploitation of male sterility in Indian mustard, Cruciferae Newletter (France), 0(18), 70–71
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I A Sheikh; M H Hazarika; P Talukdar (1992). Metroglyph analysis in rice, Agricultural Science Digest, 12(4), 175–177
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I A Sheikh; M H Hazarika; S C Dey (1991). The effect of environmental factors on different stages of the crop period and yield of some rice genotypes in different growing seasons, Journal of the Assam Science Society, 33(2), 1–9
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I A Sheikh; M H Hazarika; P Talukdar (1990). Genetic variability and character association in rice, Journal of Research Assam Agricultural University, 11(1), 66–70
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Borah, M. and Sheikh, I.A. (2025). Soybean farming and its importance in Assam (edited) . AICRP on soybean, Directorate of Research (Agri.), Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, ISBN: 978-81-979611-5-1
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Sheikh, I.A. and Borah, M. (2025). Soybean in Assam: Status, Problems and Strategies, in: Borah, M. and Sheikh, I.A. (Eds.), Soybean farming and its importance in Assam (edited) , AICRP on soybean, Directorate of Research (Agri.), Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, pp 1–5, ISBN: 978-81-979611-5-1.
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Sheikh, I.A.; Deka, A.M.; Borah, B.K. and Pathak, D. (2022). Chickpea, in: Hazarika, D.; Saikia, T.P.; (Eds.), Twenty Years of Research : Achievements and Strategies (2000-2020), Regional Agricultural Research Station, Assam Agricultural University, Shillongani, Nagaon-782002, pp 70–77.
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Sheikh, I.A. and Hazarika, G.N. (2001). Pulses in Assam - Status, Prospects and Strategies, in: Thakur, A.C. and Bhattacharyya, A. (Eds.), Agricultcure in Assam, DEE, AssamAgricultural University, Jorhat-785013, pp 75–86, ISBN: Nil.
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Sheikh, I.A. and Pathak, D. (2018). Kolamahor gunamanbishista beejor unnat utpadon prajukti aru pramanikoron (Assamese), in: Gogoi, B. and Bhagawati, S. Das, S.; (Eds.), Mahjatiyo sashyor beej utpadonor prajukti koushal (Seed Production Technology of Pulses), KVK Nagaon, Shimoluguri-782002, Nagaon, pp 29–41, ISBN: Nil.
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Sarmah, N.N.; Sheikh, I.A. and Pathak, K. (2012). Production scenario of pulses in Assam, in: Boopathi, P.M.; Paramathma, M. (Eds.), Pulses Production Strategies, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore-641003, pp 325–337, ISBN: 61-9233041-3.
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Sheikh, I.A. and Hazarika, G.N. (2015). Pulses in Assam -Status, Prospectsand Strategies, in: Bhattacharyya, A. and Sarma, D.K. Mishra, P.; (Eds.), Agricultcure in Assam, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, pp 115–128, ISBN: 978-81-929804-9-2.
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Vivek, L. (2025). Phenotypic characterization of soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) genotypes for physiological and morphometric traits. M.Sc. (Agri.) thesis submitted to Department of Plant Breeding & Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013
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Phukan, R. (2025). Morpho- physiological and molecular diversity in spring soybean ( Glycine max (L.) Merrill).. M.Sc. (Agri.) thesis submitted to Department of Plant Breeding & Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013
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Deka, A.M.; Sheikh, I.A.; Pathak, D. and Prahraj, C.S. (2021). Effect of conservation agriculture practices on growth, yield and economics of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) under rainfed condition of Assam. 2. Effe, Web Conference on ‘Sustaining pulse production for self sufficiency and nutritional security , IIPR, Kanpur , ICAR-IIPR, Kanpur-208024, Vol. 0(0), 216 - 216.
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Sheikh, I.A. (2010). Analysis of direct and indirect effects of important component traits on seed yield of tall and dwarf fieldpea, 55th Annual Technical Session, Assam Science Society, Guwahati , Gauhati University, Guwahati-781014, Vol. 0(0), 12 - 12.
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Sheikh, I.A. (2009). Assessment of heritable variation and path analysis in advanced breeding lines of blackgram, 54th Annual Technical Session, Assam Science Society, Tezpur University, Tezpur , Assam Science Society , Lamb Road, Guwahati, Vol. 0(0), 66 - 66.
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Sheikh, I.A. and Das, B. (2009). Assessment of heritable variation and character association in fieldpea (Pisum sativum L.), National Seminar on Bioresources of North East India : Industrial Potentials and Intellectual Property Rights Issues, Nowgong College, Nagaon , Department of Botany, Nowgong College, Nagaon, Vol. 0(0), 94 - 95.
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Sheikh, I.A. and Singh, J.N. (2001). A genetic study in Indian mustard using male sterile lines, 5th Agricultural Science Congress, Guwahati , NAAS, New Delhi, AAU, Govt. of Assam and AgriculturalScience Society of NE India, Assam, Vol. 0(0), 35 - 35.
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Das, B. and Sheikh, I.A. (2001). Genetic variability and character association in ricebean, 5th Agricultural Science Congress, Guwahati , NAAS, New Delhi, AAU, Govt. of Assam and AgriculturalScience Society of NE India, Assam, Vol. 0(0), 35 - 35.
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Sheikh, I.A. and Borah, J. (). Nirapad khadya, pasukhadya aru dirghyamyadi utpadan byabosthar babe Asamot kolamahor unnat krishi paddhati, Kolongpar , 15(11), 3, 10, Jyoti Bora on behalf of Kolongpar, Nagaon
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Sheikh, I.A. (). Asomot masurmahor utpadon briddhir boigyanik krishi prajukti (Assamese), Janasadharan, 14(17), 9, Abhinab Bora on behalf of Janasadharan Printing Publishers (P) Ltd., Guwahati & Dibrugarh
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Sheikh, I.A. (). Bonyakrantoanchalot seetkaleen mahjatiyo sashyor kheti (Assamese), Dainik Asam : Leading Assamese Daily, 34(98), 5, Dainik Asam Private Limited, Maniram Dewan Path, Chanmari, Guwahati-781003
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Deka, A.M.; Sheikh, I.A.; Pathak, D. and Borah, B.K. (2022). Relay paddhitire asomot butmahor kheti (Assamese) (Bulletin No. AAU/DR/22/BU/535/2022-23). Regional Agricultural Research Station, AAU, Shillongani, Nagaon
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Deka, A.M.; Bordoloi, P.K. and Sheikh, I.A. (2022). Mat nursery (Dhanor kothiya utpadonor ak sohoj paddhati) (Bulletin No. AAU/DR/BU/22/537/2022-23. Regional Agricultural Research Station, AAU, Shillongani, Nagaon
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Deka, A.M.; Bordoloi, P.K. and Sheikh, I.A. (2022). Samannita krishi paddhatir proyojoniyota (Bulletin No. AAU/DR/22/BU/538/2022-23). Regional Agricultural Research Station, AAU, Shillongani, Nagaon
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Deka, A.M. and Bordoloi, P.K. (2022). Khorang poristhir babe lobologiya krishi byabostha (Bulletin No. AAU/DR/22/BU/536/2022-23. Regional Agricultural Research Station, AAU, Shillongani, Nagaon
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Sheikh, I.A.; Pathak, D.; Borah, B.K. and Deka, A.M. (2017). Asomot butmahor unnat utpadan prajukti (Assamese). Directorate of Research (Agri.), AAU, RARS, Shillongani
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Sheikh, I.A. and Borah, D. (2015). Kolamahor ba khesarir gunaman bishista beej utpadan, pramanikaran aru nirapad sangrakkhaor upaysamuh (Assamese). Directorate of Research (Agri.), AAU, RARS, Shillongani
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Barman, B.; Hazarika, G.N.; Das, P.K.; Borah, H.K.; Sheikh, I.A. and Das, Y. (1994). SG 1 : a new greengram variety. Directorate of Research, Assam Agricultural University, AAU, Jorhat
Recognition & Accolades
Achievements & Honours 15 Honours
Developed greengram variety, released and notified for Assam : Pratap (SG 1) Developed greengram variety and recommended for Assam: SG 21-5
Identified blackgram varieties and recommended : KU 301 and USJD 113 Developed blackgram varieties and recommended for Assam: Sonkush (SB 23-5), Manah (SB 32-13), Beki (SB 27-3) and Kolong (SB 25-19) Developed blackgram variety, released and notified: AAU SHL Urd 03 (Tipkai) (SB 42-8) in 2023
Developed lentil varieties and recommended for Assam : Asom Masur 1 (SL 2-24) and Asom Masur 2 (SL 2-28)
Identified lathyrus variety and recommended : Ratan (BioL 212)
Identified Rajmah varieties and recommended : HUR 301 and HUR 203
Identified chickpea varieties and recommended : JG 14, and JG 16 in 2015 and GNG 2207 in 2019
Developed sesame variety, released and notified : AAU SHL Til 1 (Champawati) in 2022
Involved in identification and recommendation of one groundnut variety TG 37A for inclusion in PoP for rabi season in Assam
Involved as lead scientist in identification and recommendation of soybean varieties viz., KDS 753, JS 20-116, Dsb 32 and MACS 1407 for inclusion in Package of Practices for kharif season in Assam in 2025
Associated as lead scientist in the the development of package of practices of grasspea (Lathyrus sativus) for Assam
Associated in the development of package of practices of chickpea for Assam
Received 'Letter of Appreciation' from the Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor, AAU, Jorhat for developing sesame variety AAU SHL Til 1 (Champawati)
Received recognition as fellow of the Indian Society of Genetics and Plant Breeding, New Delhi
Received recognition as fellow of the Indian Society of Pulses Research & Development, Kanpur
Served as Principal Investigators of AICRP on wheat & barley, AICRP on Pulses, AICRP on MULLaRP, AICRP on chickpea, AICRP on soybean and two DAC-ICARDA-ICAR collaborative projects on lentil and grass pea.
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships 4 Societies
The Indian Society of Pulses Research and Development
Life Member
Assam Science Society
Life Member
The Indian Society of Agricultural Science
Life Member
Assam Horticultural Society
Life Member
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Dr. Idrish Ali Sheikh

Principal Scientist

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AAU Joining Date: 15 May, 1986
Additional Charge: Principal Investigator of AICRP on soybean
Research Stations 57
AAU-Zonal Research Station, Diphu AAU-Zonal Research Station, Shillongani AAU-Zonal Research Station, North Lakhimpur AAU-Zonal Research Station, Gossaigaon AAU-Assam Rice Research Institute, Titabar AAU-Zonal Research Station, Sribhumi AAU-Horticulture Research Station, Kahikuchi AAU-Citrus and Plantation Crops Research Station, Tinsukia AAU-Sugarcane, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research Station, Buralikson Directorate of Research (Agriculture) Advanced Centre for Integrated Farming Systems Research, AICRP on IFS, AAU AICRP on Irrigation Water Management, AAU, Jorhat AICRP Dry Land Agriculture AICRP on Women In Agriculture, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Agro Forestry, AAU-HRS, Kahikuchi AICRP on Agro Meteorology, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Biological Control, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Rabi Pulses, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani AICRP on Fruits, AAU-CPCRS, Tinsukia AICRP on Fruits, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Farm Implements & Machinery, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Floriculture, AAU-HRS, Kahikuchi AICRP on Forage Crops, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on GM crops (Banana), AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Honey Bees and Pollinators AICRP on Integrated Farming System, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Linseed, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani AICRP on Kharif Pulses, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani AICRP on Medicinal & Aromatic Plants (Betelvine), AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Mushroom, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Maize, AAU-ZRS, Gossaigaon AICRP on Micro & Secondary Nutrients and Pollutant Elements in Soils and Plants, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Nematode, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Seed (Crops), AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Potato, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Palm, AAU-HRS, Kahikuchi AICRP on Post Harvest Engineering Technology, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Rice, AAU-ARRI, Titabar AICRP on Rapeseed Mustard, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani AICRP on Soybean, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Sugarcane, AAU-SMAPRS, Buralikson AICRP on Spices, AAU-HRS, Kahikuchi AICRP on Small Millets, AAU-ZRS, Gossaigaon AICRP on Tuber Crops, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Vegetable, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Wheat, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani AICRP on Weed control, AAU, Jorhat AINP on Agricultural Acarology, AAU, Jorhat AINP on Bio-fertilizer, AAU, Jorhat AINP on Economic Ornithology (VPM), AAU-ZRS, North Lakhimpur AINP on Jute and Allied Fibres, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani AICRP on Soil Test Crop Response, AAU, Jorhat AINP on PFDC, AAU-HRS, Kahikuchi AINP on Rodent Control (VPM) , AAU, Jorhat AINP on Soil Arthropod Pests, AAU, Jorhat ICR Farm AAU Horticulture Orchard