AAU

Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications

B.Sc. (Agri.)

2010

Biswanath College of Agriculture, AAU, Biswanath Chariali

M.Sc. (Agri.)

2012

College of Agriculture, AAU, Jorhat

Specialization: Fungal Pathology

PhD (Agri.)

2018

College of Agriculture, AAU, Jorhat

Specialization: Biological plant disease management

Other Qualifications

2014

Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board-NET

Other Qualifications

2015

Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board-NET

Employment History

Junior Research Fellow

14-09-2012 – 06-08-2018

Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

DBT-AAU Centre, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Subject Matter Specialist (Plant Protection)

08-08-2018 – Till date

Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

KVK Karbi Anglong

Research & Scholarship

Scholarly Publications 49 Total Records

N Kalita; S Dutta; L Kataki; S Maibangsa; S Bhuyan; M Neog (2022). Effect of mulch types on soil moisture, soil fertility, growth and yield of pineapple (Ananas comosus) in hill zone of Assam, Annals of Plant and Soil Research, 24(3), 391–395 DOI: https://doi.org/10.47815/apsr.2022.10181

B C. Nath; L C. Bora; L Kataki; K Talukdar; P Sharma; J Dutta; P Khan (2016). Plant Growth Promoting Microbes, their Compatibility Analysis and Utility in Biointensive Management of Bacterial Wilt of Tomato, Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci, 5(6), 1007–1016 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2016.506.107

Lohit C Bora; Lohit Kataki; Kuldeep Talukdar; T L Kipgen; P Sharma; P Khan; J Dutta (2016). Bacterial wilt suppression and yield enhancement in Bhoot jolokia, Capsicum chinense using microbial consortial antagonists, Indian Journal of Plant Protection, 44(3), 345–350

L C Bora; L Kataki; K Talukdar; P Khan; J Dutta; R Sarkar (2016). Yield enhancement and bacterial wilt suppression in Bhut Jolokia (Capsicum assamicum) using consortia of microbial antagonists., Biopesticides international, 12(2), 165–171

L C Bora; L Kataki; K Talukdar; B C Nath (2015). Molecular characterizations of microbial antagonists and development of bioformulations for management of bacterial wilt of Naga chilli (Capsicum chinens Jacq.) in Assam., Journal of Experimental Biology and Agricultural Sciences, 3(2), 109–122 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18006/jebas.030201

L. C. Bora; L. Kataki (2014). Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. Punicae - A New Threat to Pomegranate Plants in Assam, Indian Journal of Hill Farming, 27(1), 57–58

L C Bora; D Deuri; R Sarkar; B Nath; L Kataki (2014). Assessments of Rhizome rot in Ginger germplasms of NorthEast India and Biological management, Asian Academic Research Journal of Multidisciplinary, 1(24), 232–250

Doley, M.K.; Nunisa, P.; Dutta, S.; Boruah, P.; Englengpi, R.; Kataki, L.; Pegu, M.; Rongpharpi, M. and Neog, M. (2026). Vikshit Krishi Sankalp Abhuyan in Karbi Anglong. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, KarbiAnglong, Amlokhi-782461, Assam, ISBN: 978-93-5701-995-8

Kataki, L. (2026). পকেট নিৰ্দেশাৱলী পুথি : পাচলি খেতিৰ লেৰেলি যোৱা ৰোগ – কাৰণ, লক্ষণ আৰু প্ৰতিকাৰ. Dr. Lohit Kataki, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Karbi Anglong, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Karbi Anglong, ISBN: 978-93-5779-221-9

Kataki, L.; Dutta, S.; Boruah, P.; Doley, M.K.; Englengpi, R. and Nunisa, P. (2025). Technical Manual on Natural Farming. KrishiVigyanKendra, KarbiAnglong, KrishiVigyanKendra, KarbiAnglong, Amlokhi

Doley, M.K.; Dutta, S.; Kataki, L.; Boruah, P. and Nunisa, P. (2025). Snapshot of Karbi Anglong : A district overview.. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Karbi Anglong, Amlokhi-782461, Assam

Maibangsa, S.; Doley, M.K.; Boruah, P.; Dutta, S.; Kataki, L. and Borah, B. (2023). Resource Inventory of Karbi Anglong District, Assam. KVK Karbi Anglong, , Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Karbi Anglong, Amlokhi, ISBN: 978-93-6039-439-4

Dutta, S.; Kalita, N.; Kataki, L.; Boruah, P.; Maibangsa, S.; Neog, M. and Saud, R.K. (2022). Compendium of Lectures for Training programme on Sustainable Agriculture among the Tribal popultaion of Karbi Anglong. Krishi Vigyan Kendra,Karbi Anglong, Krishi Vigyan Kendra,Karbi Anglong, Diphu

Kataki, L.; Maibangsa, S. and Saud, R.K. (2020). Training manual on Mushroom Cultivation. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Karbi Anglong, Diphu-782462, Karbi Anglong

Doley, M.K.; Maibangsa, S.; Saud, R.K.; Baruah, N.; Kataki, L.; Dutta, S. and Boruah, P. (2020). Training Manual on Integrated farming System. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Karbi Anglong, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Karbi Anglong

Maibangsa, S.; Kalita, N.; Dutta, S. and Kataki, L. (2019). Training manual on advanced production technology of horticultural crops with special reference to banana and turmeric.. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Karbi Anglong, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Karbi Anglong

Bora, L.C.; Kataki, L. and Talukdar, K. (2015). Practical Bacteriology. Department of Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, AAU, Jorhat-13, Assam

Bora, L.C.; Kataki, L. and Talukdar, K. (2014). Microbial bioagents and biopesticides : A guide book. DBT-AAU Centre, AAU, Jorhat, AAU, Jorhat-13, Assam

Kataki, L. (2026). Protecting Nursery Crops: A Guide to Pest & Disease Management, in: Dutta, S.; Doley, M.K.; Maibangsa, S.; Neog, M.; (Eds.), The Essence of a Commercial Nursery, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Karbi Anglong, Amlokhi-782461, Assam, pp 161–181, ISBN: 978-93-341-7515-8.

Baruah, N. and Kataki, L. (2024). Scientific cultivation of mushroom for livelihood., in: K., D.M. and Maibangsa, D.S. Neog, D.M.; (Eds.), Technology intervention for hill agroecosystem., KVK Karbi Anglong, , Krishi Vigyan Kendra, pp 46–54, ISBN: 978-93-341-2029-5.

Kataki, L. (0). Mushrooming success: The inspiring journey of Umakanta Saikia, in: Doley, M.K.; Maibangsa, S.; (Eds.), Inspiring Stories of Entrpreneurs Seeding hope towards self employment., KVK Karbi Anglong, , Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Diphu 782462, pp 35–37, ISBN: 978-93-342-1174-0.

Maibangsa, S.; Maibangsa, M.; Kataki, L. and Kharmawphlang, W. (0). Drought impact on Hill agriculture : Lesson learnt and possible adaptation strategies, in: Kharchandy, D.A.; Nongrum, K.; (Eds.), Understanding water crisis, Lakshi Publishers & Distribution, 4264/3, First Floor, Darya Ganj, New Delhi-110002, pp 25–38, ISBN: 978-93-82120-41-4 (HB).

Kataki, L. (2018). Consortia of methanotrophic bacteria and plant growth promoting microbes for management of rice diseases and suppression of methane emission. PhD (Agri.) thesis submitted to Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013

Kataki, L. (2012). Efficacy of cymoxanil and dimethomorph against late blight of potato. M.Sc. (Agri.) thesis submitted to Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013

Borah, B.; Parmer, P. and Kataki, L. (2023). Drivers of Climate Change-induced Soil Organic Carbon Loss at Various Ecosystems. , National Conference on Natural Resource Conservation and Management for Agricultural and Environmental Sustainability (2023), Academy of Natural Resource Conservation and Management, Lucknow (U.P.) , Academy of Natural Resource Conservation and Management, Lucknow (U.P.), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Baruah, P.; Maibangsa, S.; Dutta, S.; Kalita, N.; Kataki, L. and Saud, R.K. (2023). Impact of scientific management practices on productivity of potato (Solanum tuberosum) in Karbi Anglong district of Assam, 10th Indian Horticultural Congress College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati, Assam ,Indian, Khanapara, Guwahati, Assam ,Indian , Indian Academy of Horticultural Sciences (IAHS), New Delhi,Delhi, Khanapara, Guwahati, Assam ,Indian

Boruah, P.; Dutta, S.; Kataki, L. and Maibangsa, S. (2022). Broom grass: A Boon to Hill Agriculture and Livelihood Security., Recent Advances in Agricultural, Biological and Applied Sciences Research., Nagaon, Assam , Society for Biotic & Environmental Research (SBER), Nagaon, Assam

Kalita, N.; Dutta, S.; Kataki, L.; Boruah, P.; Bhuyan, S.; Maibangsa, S. and Borah, N. (2021). Effect of Mulch Types on Soil Moisture, Soil Physico-Chemical Properties, Growth and yield of pine apple in Hill Slopes under Farmers' Field Condition, 30th National Web Conference on Soil and Water Management Technologies for Climate Resilience, Agricultural and Environmental Sustainability, Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology, Bhubaneswar , Soil Conservation Society of India,New Delhi , Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology, Bhubaneswar , Soil Conservation Society of India,New Delhi, Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology, Bhubaneswar , Soil Conservation Society of India, New Delhi

Bora, L.C.; Kataki, L. and Talukdar, K. (2016). Yield enhancement and rhizoctonia root rot disease management of chilli (Capsicum frutescens L.) using microbial consortia in Assam), National seminar on integrated development of horticulture in sub tropical & hill region., HRS, Kahikuchi, Guwahati, Assam , HRS, Kahikuchi, Guwahati, Assam, Guwahati, Assam

Bora, L.C.; Deuri, D. and Kataki, L. (2013). RAPD analysis of ginger germplasms of Northeast India and assessment of their resistance against bacterial wilt disease caused by Ralstonia solanacear, World Biodiversity Congress (2013), Chiang Mai, Thailand , Jointly organized by Global Scientific Research Foundation, Chiang Mai Rajabhat University & Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna Chiangmai, Tha, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Vol. 0(0), 49 - .

Englengpi, R.; Doley, M.K.; Kataki, L.; Boruah, P.; Dutta, S.; Nunisa, P.; Neog, M. and Saud, R.K. (2026). Bio-char Production: A soil Conditioner for Climate resilient Agriculture. . Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Karbi Anglong, KVK, Karbi Anglong, Amlokhi

Boruah, P.; Doley, M.K.; Dutta, S.; Kataki, L.; Englengpi, R.; Nunisa, P.; Saud, R.K.; Neog, B.K. and Kadrivel, G. (2026). Potential Oilseed Crops of Hill District of Assam.. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Karbi Anglong, KVK, Karbi Anglong, Amlokhi

Doley, M.K.; Saud, R.K.; Neog, B.K.; Dutta, S.; Kataki, L.; Boruah, P.; Englengpi, R.; Nunisa, P. and Kadrivel, G. (2026). Biosecurity measures in Pig farm.. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Karbi Anglong, KVK, Karbi Anglong, Amlokhi

Dutta, S.; Doley, M.K.; Kataki, L.; Boruah, P.; Englengpi, R.; Nunisa, P.; Saud, R.K.; Neog, B.K. and Kadrivel, G. (2026). High Density Planting of Pineapple Cultivation.. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Karbi Anglong, KVK, Karbi Anglong, Amlokhi

Boruah, P.; Doley, M.K.; Dutta, S.; Kataki, L.; Nunisa, P.; Englengpi, R.; Neog, M.; Saud, R.K. and Neog, B.K. (2026). Potentiality of Adlay Millet Cultivation in Karbi Anglong district.. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Karbi Anglong, KVK, Karbi Anglong, Amlokhi

Nunisa, P.; Rongpharpi, M.; Dutta, S.; Kataki, L.; Englengpi, R. and Doley, M.K. (2026). Hanserong (Roselle) for Health and Income.. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Karbi Anglong, KVK, Karbi Anglong, Amlokhi

Doley, M.K.; Kataki, L.; Dutta, S.; Boruah, P.; Nunisa, P.; Englengpi, R.; Pegu, M. and Rongpharpi, M. (2025). Newsletter of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Karbi Anglong, Amlokhi.. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Karbi Anglong, KVK, Karbi Anglong, Amlokhi

Borah, B.; Maibangsa, S.; Kataki, L.; Doley, M.K.; Dutta, S.; Boruah, P.; Neog, M. and Saud, R.K. (2024). Natural Farming for Sustainable Livelihood in Northeast India. KVK Karbi Anglong, Diphu

Dutta, S.; Maibangsa, S.; Kataki, L.; Doley, M.K.; Borha, B.; Borah, R.R. and Boruah, P. (2024). Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.): A potential intercrop for Arecanut and Coconut gardens in the Hill zone of Assam. KVK Karbi Anglong, Diphu

Borah, B.; Maibangsa, S.; Kataki, L.; Doley, M.K.; Dutta, S.; Borah, P.; Neog, M. and Saud, R.K. (2024). Natural farming for sustainable soil health and crop production. KVK Karbi Anglong, KVK Karbi Anglong, Diphu

Borah, B.; Maibangsa, S.; Kataki, L.; Doley, M.K.; Dutta, S.; Boruah, P.; Neog, M. and Saud, R.K. (2023). Importance of Soil Sampling and Soil Health Management Practices . KVK Karbi Anglong, Diphu

Boruah, P.; Borah, B.; Bharadwaj, K.; Doley, M.K.; Kataki, L.; Dutta, S. and Maibangsa, S. (2023). Lentil cultivation in Karbi Anglong district of Assam for livelihood security.. KVK Karbi Anglong, KVK Karbi Anglong, Diphu

Boruah, P.; Maibangsa, S.; Saud, R.K.; Neog, M.; Kataki, L.; Dutta, S.; Doley, M. and Borah, B. (2022). Millet cultivation in Assam Hills for climate resilience and Nutritional security. KVK Karbi Anglong, KVK Karbi Anglong, Diphu

Bora, L.C.; Kataki, L. and Talukdar, K. (2016). Guide for entrepreneurs on production of microbe based bioformulation. DBT_AAU Centre, AAU, Jorhat, AAU, Jorhat

Bora, L.C.; Kataki, L. and Talukdar, K. (2016). Tea mosquito bug, red spider mite aru tea looper caterpillaror joibik byobosthapona (in Assamese). DBT_AAU Centre, AAU, Jorhat, AAU, Jorhat

Bora, L.C.; Kataki, L. and Talukdar, K. (2015). Joibo niyontron aahilar xohayot saah khetir aakranto kora keet potongor byabosthapona (in Assamese). DBT_AAU Centre, AAU, Jorhat, AAU, Jorhat

Bora, L.C.; Kataki, L. and Talukdar, K. (2015). Green Tea. DBT_AAU Centre, AAU, Jorhat, AAU, Jorhat

Bora, L.C.; Kataki, L. and Talukdar, K. (2015). Joibik Xeujiya Saah (in Assamese). DBT_AAU Centre, AAU, Jorhat, AAU, Jorhat

Boruah, P.; Maibangsa, S.; Bhardwaz, K.; Kataki, L.; Doley, M.K.; Dutta, S. and Borah, B. (0). Scientific Management Practices of Blackgram in Hill Condition of Assam. KVK Karbi Anglong, Diphu

Biotech Kisan Hub Project

Implemented in 2018

NABARD Rs. 25.0 Lakh

Central Sector Scheme for Formation and Promotion of 10,000 Farmers Producer Organizations (FPOs)

Implemented in 2023

ICAR Rs. 7.01343 Lakh

Attracting and Retaining Youth in Agriculture (ARYA)

Implemented in 2016

ICAR-CRIDA

NICRA Technology Demonstration

Implemented in 2017

Recognition & Accolades

Achievements & Honours 4 Honours

Research achievements: (1) First report of pomegranate bacterial blight disease from Assam (caused by Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. Punicae).
(2) Involved as a research fellow in the development and testing of six microbial bioformulation technologies- > Biogreen (substrate-based bioformulation containing five different PGPMs), > Biogreen-L (liquid bioformulation containing five different PGPMs), > Bio-Veer (talc-based bioformulation containing Trichoderma viride), > Bio-Zium (talc-based bioformulation containing Trichoderma harzianum), > Bio-Meta (talc-based bioformulation containing Metarhizium anisopliae), > Bio-Time (Talc-based bioformulation containing Metarhizium anisopliae Pseudomonas fluorescens and Trichoderma harzianum).
(3) Developed and tested carrier-based microbial consortia of PGPMs and Methanotrophic bacteria for reduction of bacterial leaf blight (BLB) and sheath blight (ShB) diseases with simultaneous bioremediation of biogenic methane emission in submerged paddy fields.

Successfully led forty-four (44) training programs as Course Director, including three skill development training (two of 30 days each and one of 15 days duration) and two vocational training programs (7 days duration each).

Second Best Poster Award for the presentation entitled “Effect of Plant Growth Promoting microbial consortia on Rhizoctonia root rot disease incidence and yield attributing characters of chilli crop” in the National Seminar of Indian Phytopathological Society North East Zonal Meeting, held at Jorhat, Assam on November 4-5th, 2016.

Qualified ICAR-National Eligibility Test (NET) two times.

Dr. Lohit Kataki

Subject Matter Specialist

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Department: AAU-KVK, Karbi Anglong

AAU Joining Date: 08 Aug, 2018