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General Informations

  • Join Date: 22/08/1996
  • College: College of Agriculture
  • Department: Horticulture
  • Office Email: jumi.saikia[at]aau.ac.in

Education Details

 
 
 
 
 
1991
B.Sc. (Agri )

College of Agriculture, AAU, Jorhat- 13

 
 
 
 
 
1993
M. Sc. (Agri ) in Horticulture

College of Agriculture, AAU, Jorhat- 13

 
 
 
 
 
2015
Ph. D. (Agri ) in Horticulture

AAU, Jorhat- 13

Employment History

 
 
 
 
 
22-08-1996 - 10-06-1999
Jr. Scientist(Horticulture)

PDC, AAU

 
 
 
 
 
11-06-1999 - 23-07-2009
Asstt. Horticulturist

AICRP (Tuber crops),AAU

 
 
 
 
 
24-07-2009 - 31-07-2011
Scientist ( Selection Grade )

AICRP( Vegetables ), AAU

 
 
 
 
 
01-02-2013 - 05-04-2015
Asstt. Prof ( Selection Grade) after study leave w.e.f 1.8.11 to 31. 1.13 for Ph. D

Department of Horticulture, AAU

 
 
 
 
 
06-04-2015 - 31-12-2018
Associate Professor

Department of Horticulture, AAU

 
 
 
 
 
01-01-2019 - Till date
Professor

Department of Horticulture, AAU

Publications

Gobin C Bora; P Basumatary; Jumi Saikia; S Gogoi (2025) . Evaluation of Spine Gourd ( Momordica dioica Roxb ) genotypes for yield . quality traits and adaptability in Assam , India ., Journal of Experimental Agriculture International, 47(8), 678-691 , DOI : DOI:https://doi.org/10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i83710
Manoj H M; Jumi Saikia; Reecha T Das; Tanishka Saikia; Newton Brahma (2025) . Growth , yield and quality of Snake gourd varieties as influenced by pruning practice, Plant Archives, 25(1), 173-179 , DOI : DOI Url :https://doi.org/10.51470/PLANTARCHIVES.20
Kunal Kaushik; Jumi Saikia; Kime Tare; Dixita Rajkhowa; Sailen Gogoi; Utpal Kotoky; Reecha T Das (2025) . Assessment of biochemical and physiological traits of native Spine gourd ( Momordica dioica ) genotypes from the North Eastern Region of India, Journal of Scientific Research and Reports, 31(4), 559-568 , DOI : DOI :https://doi.org/10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i42980
Bora G C; Gogoi S; Das R T; Saikia J; Sarma I; Phukan D B; Das A K (2024) . Evaluation of promising genotypes of French bean ( Phaseolus vulgaris L. ) suitable for India, International Journal of Plant and Soil Science, 36(8), 1004-1011 , DOI : DOI 10.9734/IJPSS/2024/v36i84933
Mainu Hazarika; Jumi Saikia; Sailen Gogoi; Praveen Kumar; Karobi Handique; Sushree Sunandita Patel; Luna Barooah (2023) . Effect of different seedling growing media on tomato and cabbage seedling, International Journal of Plant and Soil Science, 35(22), 359-372 , DOI : DOI 10.9734/IJPSS/2023/v35i224144
Mausum Kumar Nath; Jumi Saikia; Aanmona Bora (2023) . Impact of vermicompost, enriched compost and microbial consortium on the chlorophyll content, leaf relative water content and nutrient uptake of green coriander ( Coriandrum sativum L . ), Indian Journal of Hill Farming, 36(1), 237-240 , DOI : DOI : 10.56678/iahf- 2023.36.01.31
Mausum Kumar Nath; Jumi Saikia; Deepa Borbora Phookan; Dhiraj Bhattacharjee (2023) . Effect of organic amendments on soil chemical and biological properties under Green Coriander ( Coriandrum sativum L. ) Cultivation, Annals of Plant and Soil Research, 25(2), 317-321 , DOI : doi.org/10.47815/apsr.2023.10272
Mainu Hazarika; Jumi Saikia; Deepa Borbora Phookan; Praveen Kumar; Deshraj Gujar (2022) . Effect of different growing media on seedling quality and filed performance of Cabbage, The Pharma Innovation Journal, 11(1), 1493-1497
Anshunam Tomar; Jumi Saikia; Oken. Jamoh; Masoom Mohanty; - - (2022) . Effect of integrated nutrient management on growth and yield of Dolichos bean, The Pharma Innovation Journal, 11(11), 959-962
Ira Sarma; Deepa Borbora Phookan; Luchon Saikia; Jumi Saikia; Aakashi Sarma; Rupam Borgohain; Prakash Kalita; Nagen Sarma Barua (2022) . Heritable variation and trait relatedness in smooth gourd genetic resources of Assam, Journal of Environmental Biology, 43(6), 779-785
Mainu Hazarika; Jumi Saikia; Sailen Gogoi; Prakash Kalita; Luchon Saikia; Deepa Borbora Phookan; Praveen Kumar (2022) . Different growing media effect on seedling quality and field performance of Tomato, The Pharma Innovation Journal, 11(11), 308-314
Anshunam Tomar; Jumi Saikia (2022) . Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management on soil chemical and biological properties under Dolichos bean cultivation, International Journal of Plant and Soil Science, 34(12), 99-105
Jamini Saikia; Deepa Borbora Phookan; Nagen Sarma Barua; Priyanka Das; Luchon Saikia; Jumi Saikia (2021) . Morpho- biochemical characterization of Brinjal ( Solanum melongena L. ) genotypes during kharif season, Agricultural Science Digest, 41(3), 420-426
Lupita Borah; Jumi Saikia; Anjali Basumatary (2021) . Consequences of foliar Zinc application on soil properties and quality of garden pea in Assam condition, The Pharma Innovation Journal, 10(7), 1219-1223
Dikshita Barman; Jumi Saikia (2019) . Effect of PGR on growth and yield of capsicum ( Capsicum annuum var. grossum)., Int. J. Agric. Sci , 11(10), 8452-8453
Tejaswini S.; Jumi Saikia; R. kumar (2019) . Effect of organic inputs and Microbial Consortium on growth, yield and quality of chilli , Int. J. Chem. Studies, 7(3), 3407-3409
Tejaswini S.; Jumi Saikia (2019) . Performance of chilli cv.” Krishna jolokia” influenced by organic inputs under Assam condition, Int.J.Curr. Microbiol.App.Sci, 8(5), 2038-2042
J. Saikia; D.B. Phookan (2018) . Evaluation of ivy gourd genotypes in NER of India, Int. J. Agric. Sci , 10(6), 5642-5644
N. Barik; D.B. Phookan; J. Saikia (2018) . Response of organic inputs on growth, yield and quality of ridge gourd , Veg. Sci , 45(1), 134-136
J. Saikia; D.B. Phookan; P. Talukdar (2017) . Studies on genetic variability in ivy gourd ( Coccinia grandis )., Ind. J. Hort, 74(1), 139-141
Jumi Saikia (2017) . Correlation and path coefficient analysis in ivy gourd ( Coccinia grandis ). , Eco. Env. & Cons., 23(0), 352-355
V. kumar; J. Saikia; N. Barik; T.Das (2017) . Effect of INM on soil enzymes, MBC and Microbial population under okra , Int.J.Biochem Res.&Rev, 20(4), 1-7
V. kumar; J. Saikia; D. J.Nath (2017) . Effect of INM on growth, yield and quality of okra cv. Arka Anamika. , Int. J. Chem. Studies, 5(5), 2001-2003
J.Saikia; S.Acharjee; DB.Phookan PK.Nath (2016) . Assessment of genetic diversity in ivy gourd genotypes of NE India using RAPD markers., J. Eco-friendly Agric, 12(1), 22-25
J.Saikia; DB.Phookan; PTalukdar; R.NSarma (2016) . Genetic diversity study in ivy gourd ( Coccinia grandis )., Veg. Sci , 43(1), 58-61
P.Basumatary; GC.Bora; J.Saikia; UC.Kalita (2014) . Categorization of spine gourd based on DUS test guidelines., Veg. Sci., , 41(1), 60-62
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J.Saikia; S.Mahajan; D.J Nath; PBorah (2010) . Influence of INM on growth, yield, quality and economics of Eddoe taro ( Colocasia esculenta )., J.Root Crops, 36(2), 194-203
J. Saikia; P.Borah; D.K Nath (2009) . Evaluation of few carotene rich sweet potato genotypes under Assam conditions, J.Root Crops , 35(2), 232-235
J. Saikia; P. Borah (2007) . Azospirillum Biofertilizer in sweet potato; Growth, yield and economics., J.Root Crops, 33(1), 38-42
J. Saikia; P. Borah; R.K. Goswami (2003) . Intercropping vegetables and pulses with amorphophallus. , J.Root Crops, 29(1), 47-49
. Saikia; H.K.Baruah; D.B.Phookan (2001) . Off season production of Cucumber inside low cost Polyhouse. , Annals of Biology, 17(1), 61-64
J. Saikia; A. Borah; H.K. Baruah (2001) . Off season production of three leafy vegetables under lowcost Plastic rainshelter., J. Agric Sci.Soc. NEIndia , 14(1), 48-50
H.K. Baruah; P. Baruah; J. Saikia (2000) . Application of plastic tunnel for overwintering of carp fish, J. Agric.Sci. Soc NE India, 13(2), 218-221
J. Saikia; A.Shadeque; G.C. Bora (1995) . Genetic studies in cucumber- Heritability and genetic advance of yield component, Haryana J. Hort. Sci , 24(1), 73-76
Bora, G.C.; Saikia, J.; Sarma, I. and Das, A.K.(2024). Increasing productivity of french bean through varietal improvement. in : Current Research Progress in Agricultural Sciences Vol. 6, Raheem, M.A.; (Ed), BP International,Prof. Mohamed Abdel-Raheem , National Research Centre, Egypt., pp 8-21, ISBN:ISBN 978-93-48859-69-3 (P.
Rugi, S.(2024). Growth , yield and quality of garden pea as influenced by plant growth regulators..M. Sc. ( Agri ) in Horticulture thesis submitted to Horticulture, AAU, AAU, Jorhat- 13
M, M.H.(2024). Growth , yield and quality of Snake gourd (Trichosanthes cucumerina L.) varieties as influenced by pruning practice.M. Sc. ( Horticulture ) in Vegetable Science thesis submitted to Horticulture, AAU, AAU, Jorhat- 13
Kaushik, K.(2024). Genetic characterization and diversity analysis in local spine gourd (Momordica dioica Roxb.) genotypes of North- Eastern region..Ph.D (Agri) in Horticulture thesis submitted to Horticulture, AAU, AAU, Jorhat- 13
Gupta, K.K.(2024). Morpho -metric characterization and diversity analysis in local ground trailing bitter gourd ( Momordica charantia L.) genotypes of Assam..Ph.D (Agri) in Horticulture thesis submitted to Horticulture, AAU, AAU, Jorhat- 13
Nath, M.K.(2022). Organic amendments for growth, yield and quality of Green Coriander.M. Sc. ( Agri ) in Horticulture thesis submitted to Horticulture, AAU, AAU, Jorhat- 13
Borah, L.(2021). Response of garden pea to foliar application of Zn.M. Sc. thesis submitted to Horticulture, AAU, AAU, Jorhat-13
Hazarika, M.(2021). Quality planting material generation of Tomato and Cabbage in Greenhouse for higher production and productivity.Ph. D.( Agri ) in Horticulture thesis submitted to Horticulture, AAU, AAU, Jorhat- 13
Tomar, A.(2021). Integrated Nutrient Management in Dolichos bean .M. Sc. ( Agri ) in Horticulture thesis submitted to Horticulture, AAU, AAU, Jorhat- 13
Shiriappagoudar, T.(2018). Performance of chilli as influenced by organic inputs and microbial consortium.M. Sc. thesis submitted to Horticulture, AAU, AAU, Jorhat-13
Barman, D.(2018). Performance of Capsicum as influenced by Plant Growth Regulators under naturally ventillated poly house.M.Sc ( Agri) in Horticulture thesis submitted to Horticulture, AAU, AAU, Jorhat- 13
Kumar, V.(2017). Integrated Nutrient Management in Okra .M. Sc. ( Agri ) in Horticulture thesis submitted to Horticulture, AAU, AAU, Jorhat- 13
Saikia, J.(2014). Genetic diversity in ivy gourd genotypes of NER based on morphological and RAPD markers.Ph. D. thesis submitted to Horticulture, AAU, AAU, Jorhat-13
Kumari, R.R.(2011). Evaluation and characterization of brinjal genotypes.M. Sc. thesis submitted to Horticulture, AAU, AAU, Jorhat-13
Mahajan, S.(2009). INM in colocasia.M. Sc. thesis submitted to Horticulture, AAU, AAU, Jorhat-13
Kaushik, K. and Saikia, J.(2024). Evaluation of various biochemical and physiological attributes in spine gourd genotypes from NE Region , India 7th International conference on - Global Approaches in Agricultural , Biological , Environmental and Life sciences for Sustainable future ( GABELS- 2 Buddha Hall, D.A.V. college , Kathmandu , Nepal ,ATDS , Ghaziabad, UP , Dept. of Life sc. , Kathmandu Univ. , ICAR - Central institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai and Zoological survey of India,Kathmandu , Nepal, 222 - .
Hazarika, M.; Saikia, J.; Gogoi, S. and Kumar, P.(2023). Effect of different seedling growing media on growth, quality and vigour of tomato and cabbage seedling and subsequent performance in the main field National conference on Rebooting the hill farming for future sustainability and livelihood ICAR Research complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya ,Indian Association of Hill Farming,ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya, 94 - 95.
Gupta, K.K.; Saikia, J. and Boruah, P.(2023). Haploid breeding and its applications in vegetable crops 10 th Indian Horticulture Congress - 2023 College of Veterinary science , AAU, Khanapara , Guwahati ,IAHS , New Delhi and AAU, Jorhat,Guwahati
Hazarika, M.; Saikia, J.; Gogoi, S. and Kumar, P.(2023). Effect of different seedling growing media on growth, quality and vigor of tomato and cabbage seedling. National conference on Women scientists in plant health management for sustainable development goals . AAU, Jorhat - 13 ,Indian Phyto pathological Society, New Delhi and AAU, Jorhat,Jorhat, 145 - .
Hazarika, M.; Saikia, J.; Phookan, D.B. and Kumar, P.(2021). Effect of different growing media on germination and growth of tomato seedlings and subsequent performance in the main field. Indian Horticulture Congress - 2021. CSAUAT , Kanpur , UP. ,IAHS , New Delhi and CSAUAT , Kanpur,CSAUAT , Kanpur, 138 - 139.
Sarma, I.; Phookan, D.B.; Sarma, A.; Borgohain, R.; Saikia, L. and Saikia, J.(2021). Genetic association and path analysis in smooth gourd germplasm of Assam International conference on vegetable research and innovations for nutrition, entrepreneurship and environment . IIVR, Varanasi . ,Indian Society of Vegetable Science .,Varanasi, UP, 33 - .
Borah, P.; Saikia, J. and Narzary, B.D.(2018). Status of elephant foot yam cultivation in Assam National Seminar on Amorphophallus - Innovative Technologies RAU, Patna, Bihar ,ICAR , RAU and CTCRI,ICAR, RAU, Patna, 55 - 57.
Saikia, J.; Saud, B.K.; Nath, D.J.; Alam, S. and Mahajan, S.(2013). Effect of INM in yield and quality of upland Taro. National Conference on : Tuber crops ( other than potato ) for sustainable agriculture and livelihood security in climate change scenario. AAU, Jorhat , Assam ,AICRP on Tuber Crops (other than potato) , ICAR , Thiruvananthapuram and AAU, Jorhat,Jorhat , Assam, 62 - .
Saikia, J.; Saud, B.K.; Nath, D.J. and Alam, S.(2013). Nutrient management in Eddoe Taro ( Colocasia esculenta var, esculenta ) - its impact on yield , economics and soil health . National Conference on : Tuber crops ( other than potato ) for sustainable agriculture and livelihood security in climate change scenario. AAU, Jorhat , Assam ,AICRP on Tuber Crops (other than potato) , ICAR , Thiruvananthapuram and AAU, Jorhat,Jorhat , Assam, 62 - 63.
Saikia, J. and Borah, P.(2008). Effect of planting dates on growth and corm yield of Amorphophallus in Assam National Seminar on Amorphophallus - Innovative Technologies RAU, Patna, Bihar ,ICAR , RAU and CTCRI,ICAR, RAU, Patna, 147 - 149.
Shadeque, A.; Saikia, J. and Bora, G.C.(1994). Heterosis in cucumber XXIV th International Horticultural Congress Kyoto International Conference Hall, Kyoto, Japan ,ISHS,Japan, 31 - 0.
Bora, G.C.; Saikia, J. and Narzary, B.D.(2013). Production and storage of vegetable seeds ( in Assamese ). AAU, Jorhat- 13, Jorhat
Saikia, J.(2011). Cultivation practice of Ginger ( in Assamese ). DR, AAU, Jorhat
Bora, G.C. and Saikia, J.(2011). Brinjal seed production technology ( in Assamese ). DR, AAU, Jorhat
Saikia, J.(2010). Perennial cucurbits. DR, AAU, Jorhat
Bora, G.C. and Saikia, J.(2010). Roselle. DR, AAU, Jorhat
Saikia, J. and Bora, G.C.(2010). Seasonal leafy vegetables ( in Assamese ). DR, AAU, Jorhat
Achievements
  • Received " Professor Debeswar Pathak Memorial cash prize " for securing highest CGPA in M. Sc. ( Agri) degree prog. , AAU, 1993
  • Received ICAR Junior Fellowship in Horticulture under 1990- 91 program
  • 6 M. Sc. students have qualified ICAR- NET and 3 M. Sc. students have qualified SRF
  • Best Ph. D. in Horticulture ( Vegetable Sc. ) thesis award conferred to the Ph. D student Mainu Hazarika for her thesis " Quality planting material generation of tomato and cabbage in greenhouse for higher production and productivity " on the occasion of 4th International Conference - Innovation to Transform Agriculture, Horticulture & Allied Sectors held on 21 - 23 June, 2023 organized by ISAHRD . Certificate no. ISAHRD/2023/4/1525
  • As contribution to institution building , served as Hostel Warden of Hostel No. 4 & 10 of AAU, Jorhat campus for 8 years since 1st August, 2002 to 30th June , 2010
  • Acted as a member of Vigilance Committee, AAU, Jorhat since 2002 to 2010.

    Acted as a member of Disciplinary Committee , AAU, Jorhat since 2002 to 2010.
  • Best paper presentation award conferred to the Ph. D student Dr. Kunal Kaushik for his oral presentation on the topic " Analysis of nutritional and physiological diversity in native Spine gourd genotypes from NE India " during National Conference on Transformative Approaches in nutritional science for resilient futures : ICSSR,s pathway to vision Viksit Bharat @ 2047 , organized by Dept. of Food sc. and Nutrition, College of Community Science , AAU Jorhat on 25 th - 26 th Feb, 2025
  • All India Radio , Jorhat broadcasted total 8 no.s of radio talks delivered by me on different aspects of vegetable crop cultivation. All India Radio , Dibrugarh broadcasted two Phone -in-programme regarding cucurbits in 2006 and 2011.
Membership
  • Indian Academy of Horticultural Science
    Life Member
  • Indian Society of Vegetable Science
    Life Member
  • Indian Society for Root crops
    Life Member
  • Assam Horticultural Society
    Life Member
Projects
  • GOI sponsored project on "Technology Mission, TM (MM1) Activity 2.2.4 - Production of planting material- Amorphophallus", implemented in 2001.
  • GOI sponsored project on "Technology Mission ( MM1 )", implemented in 2001.
  • GOI sponsored project on "Lead Scientist in Activity 1.2.1 - Seed production of Vegetable crops under TM ( MM1 )", implemented in 2001.