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Dr. Kritideepan Sarmah
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Dr. Kritideepan Sarmah

Junior Scientist
Department of Entomology • College of Agriculture
kritideepan.sarmah [at] aau.ac.in Joined: 24 Jun, 2019
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Publications
2
Projects
5
Degrees
1
Career Milestones
1
Honours & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
B.Sc. (Agri.)
2011
Assam Agricultural University
M.Sc. (Agri.)
2013
Assam Agricultural University
Specialization: Plant Biochemistry
Ph.D
2018
Assam Agricultural University
Specialization: Plant Biochemistry
Employment History
Junior Scientist (Biochemistry)
24-06-2019 – Till date
Assam Agricultural University
AINP on Soil Arthropod Pests, Department of Entomology, AAU, Jorhat-13
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 23 Total Records
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Gautam Handique; Sudhansu Bhagawati; Kritideepan Sarmah; Nang Sena Manpoong; Kasturi Choudhury; Kushal Sarmah; Karishma Kalita (2026). Comparative Field Efficacy of Different Entomopathogens against White Grubs Infesting Green gram, Vigna Radiata (L.), Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology, 47(6), 262–267 DOI: http://doi.org/10.56557/upjoz/2026/v47i65579
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Sudhansu Bhagawati; Badal Bhattacharyya; Elangbam Bidyarani Devi; Nang Sena Manpoong; Kritideepan Sarmah; Manuranjan Gogoi; Samsul Alam (2025). Novel Insecticides for the Management of live wood eating termites in Tea Plantation of Assam, Indian Journal of Entomology, 89(1), 0–0 DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.55446/IJE.2026.3362
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Th. A Singha; B. Bhattacharyya; S. Bhagawati; K. Sarmah; H. Saikia; E.B. Devi; D. Gogoi; K.S. Bhairavi (2025). Exploring the nutrient composition of sericigenous insects of Manipur: a scientific inquiry into their edible potential, Journal of insects as food and feed, 0(0), 1–13 DOI: DOI: 10.1163/23524588-00001394
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Naina Goswami; Priyanka Das; Gautam Kumar Saikia; Kritideepan Sarmah; Tankeswar Nath (2025). Prospect of managing factory tea waste as biochar, International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research, 9(3), 134–139 DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.33545/26174693.2025.v9.i3b.
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G. Nath; S. Bhagawati; P.K. Kaman; K Sarmah; B Gogoi; N.S. Manpoong (2024). Changes in soil faunal pattern as influenced by novel insecticides in Assam, Journal of Environmental Biology, 26(2), 222–229 DOI: http://doi.org/10.22438/jeb/46/2/MRN-5389
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Sudarshan Prasad; Sudhansu Bhagawati; Priyanka Das; Samindra Baishya; Nangsena Manpoong; Kritideepan Sarmah* (2024). Effect of cooking on nutritional profile of white grub beetle, Lepidiota mansueta Burmeister, International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research, 8(8), 623–627 DOI: https://doi.org/10.33545/26174693.2024.v8.i8h.1819
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Rahul Borah; Sudhansu Bhagawati; Kasturi Sarmah; Kritideepan Sarmah; Nang Sena Manpoong (2024). Enhancing Cake Nutrition with Lepidiota mansueta Flour, Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology, 24(8), 777–782 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i81196
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P.Goswami; P. Das; A.M. Baruah; S. Sabhapondit; S. Bhagawati; M. Gogoi; K. Pathak; K. Sarmah (2023). Unveiling the Biochemical Metamorphosis of Tea Before and After Helopeltis theivora Infestation, Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America, 54(9), 15771–15780 DOI: ISSN: 00845841
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Mintu Sarmah; Badal Bhattacharyya; Sudhansu Bhagawati; Kritideepan Sarmah (2022). Nutritional Composition of Some Commonly Available Aquatic Edible Insects of Assam, India., Insects, 13(11), 976–0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/insects13110976
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Badal Bhattacharyya; Sudhansu Bhagawati; Partha Pratim Gyanudoy Das; Kritideepan Sarmah; Elangbam Bidyarani Devi; Nang Sena Manpoong (2021). Popularization of beetle fry dish in Majuli river island of Assam, Insect Environment, 24(2), 291–293
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Partha Pratim Gyanudoy Das; Badal Bhattacharyya; Sudhansu Bhagawati; Dhruba Jyoti Nath; Kritideepan Sarmah (2021). METHODS OF EXTRACTION OF MUCIN FROM GIANT AFRICAN SNAIL ACHATINA FULICA BOWDICH, Indian Journal of Entomology, 20313(20313), 20313–20313 DOI: DoI.: 10.5958/0974-8172.2021.00140.1
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Saihlpuii Sailo; Sudhansu Bhagawati; Samindra Baishya; Kritideepan Sarmah; Khanin Pathak (2020). Nutritional and antinutritional properties of few common edible insect species of Assam, Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 8(2), 1785–1791
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Kritideepan Sarmah; Priyanka Das (2019). Protein profiles at Developmental stages of Oleaginous tea (Camellia spp) seed, Bulletin of Environment, Pharmacology and Life Sciences, 8(8), 97–101 DOI: http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijo
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Kritideepan Sarmah; Priyanka Das; Gautam Kumar Saikia (2018). Biochemical characterization of tea (Camellia spp) seed oil cake, Bulletin of Environment, Pharmacology and Life Sciences, 7(9), 45–49
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Kritideepan Sarmah; Priyanka Das (2018). Biochemical characteristics, fatty acid profiles and antioxidant activities of tea seed oil, Current Science, 114(12), 2549–2554 DOI: 10.18520/cs/v114/i12/2549-2554
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Kritideepan Sarmah; Priyanka Das; Archana Singha Dutta; Robin Chandra Boro; Tarun Chandra Sarmah (2017). Evaluation of tapioca starch films for biodegradability and food storing, Asian journal of Chemistry, 29(1), 157–160
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Kritideepan Sarmah; Priyanka Das; Deepika Das Borah; Tarun Chandra Sarmah (2015). Evaluation of biodegradable films from tapioca starch, Journal of Agricultural Engineering, 52(3), 51–57
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Bhattacharyya, B.; Bhagawati, S.; Baloda, A.S.; Sarmah, K.; Devi, E.B.; Manpoong, N.S.; Das, P.P.G. and Pet, (2020). Arthropod and Molluscan Pests in North East India and their Management. AINP on Soil Arthropod Pests, Assam Agricultural University
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Handique, G.; Bhagawati, S.; Sarmah, K.; Devi, E.B. and Manpoong, N.S. (2025). The role of soil microarthropods in regenerative agriculture, in: Rajkhowa, D.; Haldhar, S.M.; Pande, R.; Hazarika, B.N. (Eds.), Regerative Agriculture- Strengthening Rural Livelihoods, Biotech Books, Ansari Road New Delhi, pp 281–281, ISBN: 978-81-7622-640-0.
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Bhagawati, S.; Devi, E.; Manpoong, N.; Bhattacharjee, S.; Handique, G. and Sarmah, K. (2025). Integrated management of termites: A decadal research perspective in India, in: Sehgal, M.; Dutta, P.; Rahman, N.; Chakraborty, A.; (Eds.), Integrated Pest Management for Key Crops, Biotica, Kovalpudur, Tamil Nadu, pp 165–172, ISBN: 978-81-986377-8-9.
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Das, P. and Sarmah, K. (2024). Kolakhar: A Traditional Assamese Food Additive, in: Mahanta, D.C.L.C. and Barman, D.P. (Eds.), SVASTIK Stories: Indian Traditional Knowledge through the Lens of Science, CSIR-NIScPR in India, CSIR-NIScPR New Delhi - 110012, pp 62–66, ISBN: ISBN: 978-81-967612-1-9.
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Bhattacharyya, D.B.; Sarmah, D.K.; Handique, D.G.; Bhagawati, D.S.; Devi, D.E.B. and Manpoong, N.S. (2025). Nutritional Composition of Lepidiota Mansueta. Published by Directorate of Research, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, funded by ICAR (TSP Grant), AAU, Jorhat
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Bhattacharyya, B.; Bhagawati, S.; Sarmah, K.; Das, P.P.G.; Devi, B.; Manpoong, N. and shyam, P. (2020). Ronga poruar huhangato niyantran pranali. Assam Ahricultural University, Jorhat
Sponsored Research
Research Projects 2 Projects
AAU R& D Rs. 1494000 Lakh
Green-synthesis and Utilization of nanoparticles extracted from black pepper (Pipernigrum) for the management of pulse beetle (Callosobruchus chienensis L)
Implemented in 2023
AAU Rs. 17.20 Lakh
Identification of Soil Microfauna for Bioremediation of Pesticide Contaminated Soils of certain vegetables and Tea growing areas of Assam
Implemented in 2022
Recognition & Accolades
Achievements & Honours 1 Honours
Awarded with DST INSPIRE FELLOWSHIP to carry out Ph.D at Department of Biochemistry and Agricultural Chemistry, AAU, JORHAT
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships 4 Societies
Entomological Society of India
Annual Member
2020
Member AAUTA, FA
Annual Member
2022
Assam Science Society
Annual Member
2022
Indian Society of Agricultural Biochemists
Life Member
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Dr. Kritideepan Sarmah

Junior Scientist

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Department: Entomology
AAU Joining Date: 24 Jun, 2019
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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
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