AAU

Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications

B.Sc (Agri)

1991

Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

M.Sc (Agri) in Plant Pathology

1993

Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Specialization: Plant Virology

PhD in Plant Pathology

2003

CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana

Specialization: Plant Virology

Employment History

Assistant Professor

24-08-1996 – Present

KVK, Cachar

arunachal, cachar

Associate Professor and Professor

01-07-2011 – 25-12-2022

Biswanath College of Agriculture, AAU

Biswanath Chariali

Professor

26-12-2022 – Till date

College of Horticulture and Farming System Research, AAU

Nalbari

Research & Scholarship

Scholarly Publications 191 Total Records

R Kalita; Manoj Kumar Kalita; P D Nath (2026). Plant secondary metabolites in plant disease management: Natural extracts, regulatory functions and interaction with primary metabolism, Plant Archives, 26(S-2), 1781–1785 DOI: DOI Url : https://doi.org/10.51470/PLANTARCHIVES.2

H Hansepi; A Mazumdar; M K Kalita; R Medhi; S Barua; S Deb (2026). Cultivation of Pleurotus florida on lignocellulosic agro-residues and assessment of lignocellulosic biodegradation for potential valorisation of spent Mushroom substrate, iocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 77(5), 104254–0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcab.2026.104254

Bhargav Rajdeep Kalita; S J Hazarika; S Shobnur; D S Dutta; J Phookan; Manoj Kumar Kalita; P D Nath (2026). Molecular detection and characterization of a ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma’ strain infecting tomato crops in Assam, India, phytopathogenic Mollecutes, 16(1), 51–55

S J Hazarika; R Boro; S Rahman; P D Nath; Manoj Kumar Kalita (2026). Evidence of seed transmission of Phytoplasma infecting king chilli (Capsicum chinense Jacq) in Assam, Plant Archives, 26(1), 1353–1356

A Borgohain; P Rajkumari; N Borah; Manoj Kumar Kalita; P P Neog; B K Borah (2026). Efficacy of IPM modules against insect pests of Chilli, Indian Journal of Entomology, 88(0), 806–810 DOI: 10.55446//IJE.2025.3090

Shahin Shobnur; K Borah; Shabiba J Hazarika; Bhargav R Kalita; Ranima Mishra; manoj Kumar Kalita (2026). Molecular basis of plant-fungal pathogen interaction and its significance in management of plant disease: A review, Plant Archives, 26(1), 1250–1256

A Bordoloi; D N Hazarika; S Langthasa; R K Goswami; M K Kalita; U Bordoloi (2025). Exploring the Nutritional Significance of Kolakhar: An In-depth Analysis of a Traditional Assamese Culinary Ingredient, Journal of Advances in Biology and Biotechnology, 28(5), 204–211

Jutimala Phookan; Manoj Kumar Kalita; Palash Deb Nath (2025). Heat treatment of potato tubers: A study on the efficacy of thermotherapy in reducing potato leaf roll virus(PLRV) incidence, International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research, 9(4), 1029–1031 DOI: 10.33545/26174693.2025.v9.i41.4222

Dibya Sree Dutta; Manoj Kumar Kalita (2025). First global report of Candidatus Phytoplasma trifolli (subgroup 16SrVI-D)-related strain causing leaf distortion in Luffa acutangula, Journal of Plant Pathology, 0(0), 0–0 DOI: 10.1007/s42161-025-01899-x

K Borah; R Mishra; N Borah; B Bora; N Mazumder; N Buragohain; M K Kalita; B P Gautam (2025). Optimizing crop geometry and intercropping for management of Tomato Leaf Curl disease, Journal of Advances in Biology and Biotechnology, 28(3), 587–598 DOI: 10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i32117

P Khaidem; R Kalita; Manoj Kumar Kalita (2025). Effect of SAR chemicals and thermotherrapeutic treatment in the elimination of viruses from Bhut Jolokia (Capsicum chinense Jacq.), International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research, 9(3), 458–462 DOI: www.doi.org/10.33545/26174693.2025.v9.i3f.3982

Rontung Kalita; Manoj Kumar Kalita; Palash Deb Nath (2025). The complex world of citrus tristeza virus: A review on its impact on citrus production and management approaches, International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research., 0(3), 164–174 DOI: www.biochemjournal.com

B Bora; N Das; M K Kalita; R Mishra; N Buragohain (2025). Bioefficacy of common botanicals for the management of Anthracnose disease of Strawberry (Fragaria ananassa)., Plant Archieves, 25(1), 1127–1132

S Shobnur; R Mishra; P Rajkumari; B Bora; M K Kalita (2025). Integrated management of cucumber mosaic virus disease of pumpkin in Assam, India., Plant Archives, 25(1), 882–886

P Khaidem; R Kalita; M K Kalita (2025). Integrated management of Viral disease complex infecting Bhut jolokia (capsicum chinense Jacq.) in Assam, India, Plant Archives, 25(0), 1628–1633

s Shobnur; R Mishra; P Rajkumari; S Langthasa; M K Kalita (2024). Evaluation of Pumpkin cultivars against Cucumber Mosaic Virus disease under field condition, Journal of Advances in Biology and Biotechnology, 27(8), 714–718 DOI: https"//doi.org/10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i81189

Dibya Sree Dutta; Manoj Kumar Kalita; Palash Deb Nath (2024). First Report of Candidatus Phytoplasma trifolii (16SrVI-D) associated with little leaf disease of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis in the world, Journal of Plant pathology, 0(0), 1–2 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42161-024-01635-x

Jutimala Phookan (2024). Phytoplasma disease prevalence in Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh, India: an exploratory study, Phytopathogenic Mollecutes, 15(1), 67–68

Shabiba Jahan Hazarika; Dibya Sree Dutta; Manoj Kumar Kalita (2024). Molecular characterization and symptom assessment of phytoplasma infection in king chilli across Assam, India, Phytopathogenic Mollecutes, 15(1), 69–70

Manoj Kumar Kalita; Dibya Sree Dutta (2024). Emerging hosts of 'Candidatus Phytoplasma trifoli': a molecular insight into Luffaa acutangula, Momordica dioca and lawsonia innermis from Northeast India, Phytopathogenic Mollecutes, 15(1), 113–114 DOI: 10.5958/2249-4677.2025.00060.0

Dibya Sree Dutta; Rontung Kalita; Manoj Kumar Kalita (2024). Epidemiology of brinjal little leaf phytoplasma in Assam, India: genetic diversity and seed transmission, Phytopathogenic Mollecutes, 15(1), 121–122

P Dey; G K Routhu; M Borah; M K Kalita; P D Nath; R Mishra (2023). Incidence and detection of cucurbit mosaic disease in Assam, The Pharma Innovation Journal , 12(2), 1723–1727 DOI: : https://doi.org/10.22271/tpi.2023.v12.i2u.18652

K Bharadwaj; M K Kalita; R Mishra; P Rajkumari; B Bora (2023). Influence of meteorological parameters on incidence of mungbean yellow mosaic virus disease in green gram in Assam, The Pharma Innovation Journal , 12(2), 2803–2809 DOI: : https://dx.doi.org/10.22271/tpi.2023.v12.i2ah.18

Manoj Kumar Kalita; Buddha Bora; Vinod Upadhayay; Dalim Pathak; Nripen Gogoi; Rontung Kalita (2023). Management of sesame phyllody disease in Assam, India, Phytopathogenic Mollecutes, 13(2), 194–201 DOI: 10.5958/2249-4677.2023.00081.6

Dibya Sree Dutta; Jutimala Phookan; Manoj Kumar Kalita; Palash Deb Nath (2022). First report of 'Candidatus phytoplasma trifolli' associated with Little leaf and Floral Virescence disease in Solanum violaceum from North east Region of India, Plant Disease, 106(4), 1291–1291 DOI: https://10.1094/PDIS-07-21-1556-PDN

Dibya Sree Dutta; Manoj Kumar Kalita; Palash Deb Nath (2022). Detection, characterization and management of brinjal little leaf disease in Assam, Journal of Environmental Biology, 43(1), 460–467

P Neog; R K Goswami; D Saikia; N Gogoi; Manoj Kumar Kalita (2022). Response of modified microclimates on growth, yield, and incidence of rhizome rot disease of ginger in Assam, India, International Journal of Biometeorology, 66(6), 1–12 DOI: Doi.org/10.1007/s00484-021-02231-9

Dibya Sree Dutta; KSD Sivaroopa Kumar; Manoj Kumar Kalita; P D Nath (2022). First report of ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma trifolii’ associated with little leaf disease of Capsicum chinense from the northeast of India, New Disease Report, 46(12115), 1–2 DOI: 10.1002/ndr2.12115

S Mitra; G P Rao; M K Kalita; A Bahadur (2022). Australasian Plant Pathology: Disease note Identification of “Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris” related strains associated with three medicinal plants in India, Australasian Plant Pathology, 51(6), 553–558 DOI: doi.org/10.1007/s13313-022-00888-3

N Das; B Bora; M K Kalita; R Mishra; A Sarma (2022). Evaluation of common botanicals against Colletotrichum acutatum causing anthracnose disease of strawberry (Fragaria ananassa), The Pharma Innovation Journal , 12(2), 1545–1549 DOI: doi.org/10.22271/tpi.2023.v12.i2s.18606

J I Rahman; D N Hazarika; M K Kalita (2021). Impact of weather parameters and nutrition of banana plant on the occurrence of Sigatoka leaf spot disease in Biswanath district of Assam, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 10(3), 1527–1533 DOI: Doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2021.1003.188

J Phookan; M K Kalita; P D Nath (2020). Incidence of sesame phyllody disease in relation to dates of sowing and Meteorological parameters and its effect on sesame growth, yield and oil quality, Phytopathogenic Mollicutes , 10(2), 173–181 DOI: -

G D Deuri; S Langthasa; D N Hazarika; R K Goswami; M K Kalita (2020). Effect of pretreatment on quality of minimally processed culinary banana cv. Kachkal (ABBgroup), Journal of Pharmacognosy and phytochemistry., 9(1), 2256–2262 DOI: https://doi.org/10.22271/ phyto.2020.v9.i1al

K Gupta; N Buragohain; B P Gautam; S Langthasa; R K Goswami; M K Kalita (2020). Impact of sprout management on growth,quality and yield of pointed gourd(Trichosanthes dioica Roxb.), International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 9(1), 1030–1037 DOI: DOI:https;//doi.org/10.205464/ijcmas.20202901.1150

D S Dutta; M K Kalita; P D Nath; S Rahman; R Boro (2020). Incidence, symptomatology, molecular detection and yield loss assessment of brinjal little leaf disease in Assam, India, Phytopathogenic Mollicutes , 10(2), 203–213 DOI: -

Manoj Kumar Kalita; G P rao; Madhu Priya; A K Gogoi (2019). First Report of ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma trifolii’ associated with Witches’ Broom Disease of Rauwolfia serpentina from Northeast Region of India, Plant Disease, 103(7), 1765–1765 DOI: doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-01-19-0150-PDN

Manoj Kumar Kalita; A K Gogoi; S H Gogoi; J Phookan; P D Nath; P Neog; P P Neog; B Bora (2019). Influence of meteorological parameters on leafhopper vector population and sesame phyllody disease incidence in Assam, India, Phytopathogenic Mollicutes , 9(1), 173–174

S H Gogoi; J Phookan; P D Nath; M K Kalita (2019). Detection of a possible insect vector and alternative host plants for the sesame phyllody phytoplasma in Assam, India, Phytopathogenic Mollicutes , 9(1), 23–24 DOI: -

J Phookan; M K Kalita; S Rahman; S H Gogoi; P D Nath (2019). Identification of sesame phyllody transmitting insect vectors in Assam, India, Phytopathogenic Mollicutes , 9(1), 107–108 DOI: -

A Baruah; S Langthasa; D N Hazarika; M K Kalita; R K Goswami (2019). Evaluation of physic-chemical and sensory properties of jam and jelly prepared from Paniol (Flacourtia jangomos) fruits, Currant Hort, 7(1), 59–63 DOI: https://doi.org10.5958/2455-7560.2019.00010

T Mipun; M K Kalita; P D Nath; R Borkotoki; R Kandali (2019). Incidence, symptomatology and transmission of sugarcane grassy shoot disease in Assam, India, Phytopathogenic Mollicutes , 9(2), 302–309 DOI: -

P Baruah; B P Gautam; D N Hazarika; H Chaudhury; M K Kalita (2019). Assessment of Vegetative Growth Characteristics and Yield of Different Types of Cluster Bearing Ridge Gourd (Luffa acutangula Roxb.)., International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 8(12), 1964–1971 DOI: DOI:https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2019.812.234

T Malakar; D N Hazarika; S Langthasa; R K Goswami; M K Kalita (2019). The screening of variety/varieties of strawberry suitable for Assam condition, International Journal of Agricultural Science and Research, 9(4), 199–208

J Borthakur; D N Hazarika; S Langthasa; R K Goswami; M K Kalita (2018). Characteristics of few commercial and indigenous cultivars of banana grown in Assam, Crop Research, 53(3), 167–170 DOI: -

A A Sharma; M K Sarma; A Talukdar; M K Kalita; S Baruah; P Borah (2018). Simple sequence repeat marker based mapping of gene for Yellow Mosaic Virus (YMV) resistance in soybean (Glycine max L. Merill.), Biotech Today , 8(2), 71–74 DOI: -

D P Duarah; D N Hazarika; S Langthasa; R K Goswami; M K Kalita (2018). Response of banana cv. Malbhog (AAB) to in situ macro-propagation technique for the production of quality planting material in Assam, Res. on Crops , 19(1), 53–57

A K Gogoi; Madhu Priya; M K Kalita; G P Rao; P D Nath (2018). Characterization of sugarcane grassy shoot phytoplasma and its impact on growth, yield and juice quality of old growing sugarcane varieties in North East Regions of India, International Sugar Journal, 121(8), 630–638

Manoj Kumar Kalita; G P Rao; Madhu Priya; A K Gogoi; P D Nath; M K Sarma; V K Baranwal (2018). Sesame phyllody disease - a potential emerging threat to sesame cultivation in the north east region of India, Phytopathogenic Mollicutes. , 8(1), 46–56 DOI: -

S H Gogoi; M K Kalita; P D Nath (2017). Biological Characterization of Sesamum Phyllody Disease in Assam, India., Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci, 6(11), 1862–1875 DOI: -

S H Gogoi; M K Kalita; P D Nath; S Rahman; R Boro (2017). Studies on sesamum phyllody disease for incidence, symptomatology and effect on yield in Assam, The Bioscan, 12(4), 1885–1891 DOI: -

N Kakati; P K sarma; B P Gautam; D N Hazarika; R K Goswami; M K Kalita; P Neog; M Hazarika; P Borah; M Bhattacharjee (2017). Combined Effect of Organic Manures and Microbial Inoculants on Soil Health and Yield of Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.), Trends in Biosciences , 10(7), 1536–1539 DOI: -

P P Neog; M K Kalita; D Borah (2015). Root knot and other nematodes infestation on crops of Assam, Annals of Plant Protection Sciences , 23(1), 194–196 DOI: -

D Borah; M K Kalita; S Langthasa; R K Goswami; D N Hazarika (2015). Storage stability of yellow passion fruit, Storage stability of yellow passion fruit , 2(3), 192–195 DOI: -

J Borthakur; M K Kalita; D N Hazarika; R K Goswami; S Langthasa (2015). Suckering behavior of some banana cultivars of Musa (AAA) group, Suckering behavior of some banana cultivars of Musa (AAA) group, 2(3), 181–183 DOI: -

S C Thungan; M K Kalita; D N Hazarika; R K Goswami; S Langthasa (2015). Macropropagation of Malbhog (AAB) Banana, Macropropagation of Malbhog (AAB) Banana , 2(3), 181–184 DOI: -

J Borthakur; M K Kalita; D N Hazarika; S Langthasa; R K Goswami (2015). Screening of banana cultivars (Musa AAAgroup) against sigatoka leaf spot disease and its seasonal incidence, Annals of Plant Protection Sciences , 23(1), 120–123 DOI: -

Manoj Kumar Kalita (2015). Impact of various sterilization methods on growth and yield of oyster mushroom (Pleurotus florida), International Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 11(1), 104–107 DOI: -

M K Kalita; P K Sarma; J Das; B P Gautam; T C Baruah (2014). Disease incidence in Bhut jalakia grown under integrated nutrient management in Assam, Annals of Plant Protection Sciences , 22(2), 450–452 DOI: -

Manoj Kumar Kalita; D Borah; P P Neog (2014). Evaluation of some plant extracts in vitro against colletotrichum capsici causing fruit rot of bhut jalakia (Capsicum chinense) in Assam., Journal of Inter academicia , 18(4), 689–690 DOI: -

P Neog; K Sarmah; R Rajbonshi; M K Kalita (2013). Development of weather based forewarning models for Downy mildew and Alternaria blight diseases of Rapeseed (Brassica campestris) in North Bank Plain Zone of Assam., MAUSAM, 66(2), 217–224 DOI: -

M K Kalita; P Dhawan (2010). Ecofriendly management of okra yellow vein mosaic and leaf curl virus diseases by combination of barrier crop and insecticidal sprays, Ad. Plant Sci., 23(1), 289–291 DOI: -

M K Kalita; P Dhawan (2006). Management of yellow vein mosaic and leaf curl diseases of okra by adjusting date of sowing and row to row spacing, Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 76(12), 762–765 DOI: -

K Pathak; U Barman; M K Kalita; N N Saha (2005). Performance of PDR-14 in Southern Assam, Intensive Agriculture, 12(2), 9–11

U Barman; N N Saha; K Pathak; M K Kalita (2003). Awareness and adoption of IPM practices among Sali paddy growers in Assam, Annals of Biology, 19(2), 161–164 DOI: -

K Pathak; U Barman; M K Kalita; N N Saha (2003). Assessment of management practices on production of rapeseed under rainfed condition in farmers field of Assam, Annals of Biology, 19(2), 157–159

K Pathak; U Barman; M K Kalita; B N Hazarika; N N Saha (2002). On farm assessment of long duration Sali rice varieties and management practices on productivity of rice in Southern Assam, Annals of Biology, 18(1), 81–82 DOI: -

Manoj Kumar Kalita; K Pathak; U Barman (2001). Yield loss in sesamum due to Phytophthora blight in Barak Vally Zone, Annals of Biology, 18(1), 61–62 DOI: -

Manoj Kumar Kalita; K Pathak; U Barman; B N Hazarika (2001). Diseases of winter vegetables in Cachar district of Assam, Diseases of winter vegetables in Cachar district of Assam, 14(1), 141–143 DOI: -

U Barman; K Pathak; M K Kalita (2000). Analysis of technological gap in Ahu rice cultivation in Assam, Annals of Agri Bio Research, 5(2), 195–197 DOI: -

Manoj Kumar Kalita; K Pathak; M K Saikia (2000). Reaction of some rice cultivars against leaf and sheath blight of rice (Rhizoctonia solani Kuhn) in Southern Assam, Annals of Agri-abio Research, 5(2), 163–164 DOI: -

M K Saikia; R Kumar; M K Kalita (2000). In Vitro antagonism of Trichoderma anf Gliocladium species againat two important fungal pathogens, Annals of Agri-abio Research, 5(2), 159–162 DOI: -

U Barman; K Pathak; B N Hazarika; M K Kalita (2000). Training need of village level extension workers in coconut cultivation, J. Plantation crops., 28(2), 154–155 DOI: -

U Barman; K Pathak; M K Kalita (1999). Farmers knowledge gap on sugarcane production recommendation in Karimganj district of Assam, J. Agric. Sci. Soc. NE India, 12(1), 120–122 DOI: -

Manoj Kumar Kalita; U Barman; K Pathak; B N Hazarika; S Pathak (1999). Incidence of diseases and insect pests in groundnut in Barak Valley Zone of Assam, J. Oilseeds Res, 16(1), 167–168 DOI: -

Manoj Kumar Kalita; A K Saikia; K N Bhagabati (1998). Effect of Rice Tungro Virus on growth and yield components of rice cultivars possessing different levels of tolerance, ORYZA, 35(1), 80–81 DOI: -

Manoj Kumar Kalita; A K Saikia; K N Bhagabati (1998). Growth and symptom expression in rice cultivars noculated with rice tungro virus, J. Agric. Sci. Soc. NE India, 11(1), 88–90 DOI: -

Manoj Kumar Kalita (1998). Rice Tungro disease-its cause and control, Intensive Agriculture, 10(3), 10–11

Manoj Kumar Kalita; Y Rathaiah; K N Bhagabati (1997). Effect of some agro wastes as substrate for oyster mushroom (P. sajorcaju) cultivation in Assam, Indian J.Hill Farmg., 10(1), 109–110 DOI: -

Manoj Kumar Kalita; K. N. Bhagabati; Y. Rathaiah (1997). Some edible fungal flora of Assam- new records, Mushroom Research, 6(1), 49–50 DOI: -

Manoj Kumar Kalita; A. K. Saikia; K. N. Bhagabati (1996). Reaction of some rice cultivars to Tungro virus disease in Assam, Indin Journal of Virology, 12(1), 63–64

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Kalita, M.K.; Bora, B.; Mishra, R.; Phookan, J.; Dutta, D.S. and Kalita, R. (2026). Diseases of field and medicinal crops: Diagnosis and management approaches. Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi, India, ISBN: 978-93-7212-130-8

Kalita, M.K. (2026). Fundamentals of Plant Pathology. Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi, India, ISBN: 978-93-7212-404-0

Kalita, M.K. and Kalita, R. (2026). Diseases of field and horticultural crops and their management. Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi, India, ISBN: 978-93-7212-620-4

Kalita, M.K.; Pegu, J.R. and Phookan, J. (2025). Diseases of vegetable, ornamental and spice crops . Kalyani Publishers, Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi, India, ISBN: 978-93-6440-206-4

Kalita, M.K.; Pegu, J. and Phookan, J. (2024). Diseases of fruits, Plantation, Medicinal and Aromatic Crops. Kalyani Publishers, 4779/23, Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-5540-607-1

Kalita, M.K. (2023). Techniques in Plant Pathology. Elite Publishing House, A-10/28, Sector-18, Rohini, New Delhi-110089, ISBN: 978-93-58990-03-4

Kalita, M.K. (2021). Introduction to principles of pest and disease management. Walnut Publication, 722, Esplanade One, Rasulgarh, Bhubaneswar-751010, India, ISBN: 978-939152229-2

Kalita, M.K. (2019). Diseases of field and Horticultural crops and their management- II. Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-89477-88-7

Kalita, M.K. (2018). Diseases of field and Horticultural crops and their management -I. Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-272-9645-7

Kalita, M.K. (2018). Introduction to Plant Pathology. Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-272-9175-9

Kalita, M.K. (2017). Fundamentals of Plant pathology. Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-272-7581-0

Kalita, M.K.; Bhagabati, K.N. and Das, K.K. (2016). Diseases of Horticultural crops and their management. Kalyani Publishers, New delhi, ISBN: 978-93-272-6398-5

Kalita, M.K. (2014). Diseases of field crops and their management. Kalyani Publishers, New delhi, ISBN: 978-93-272-4704-6

Kalita, M.K. and Gogoi, S.H. (2023). Dot Immunobinding Assay (DIBA), in: Kalita, M.K. (Ed.), Techniques in Plant Pathology, Elite Publishing House, A-10/28, Sector-18, Rohini, New Delhi-110089, pp 131–134, ISBN: 978-93-58990-03-4.

Kalita, M.K. (2023). Nucleic Acid Spot Hybridization (NASH), in: Kalita, M.K.; (Ed.), Techniques in Plant Pathology, Elite Publishing House, A-10/28, Sector-18, Rohini, New Delhi-110089, pp 135–140, ISBN: 978-93-58990-03-4.

Kalita, M.K.; Dutta, D.S. and Kalita, R. (2023). Detection of Plant viruses, in: Kalita, M.K.; (Ed.), Techniques in Plant Pathology, Elite Publishing House, A-10/28, Sector-18, Rohini, New Delhi-110089, pp 103–112, ISBN: 978-93-58990-03-4.

Kalita, M.K. and Kalita, R. (2023). Preparation of homemade pesticides, in: Kalita, M.K. (Ed.), Techniques in Plant Pathology, Elite Publishing House, A-10/28, Sector-18, Rohini, New Delhi-110089, pp 78–83, ISBN: 978-93-58990-03-4.

Kalita, M.K. and Phookan, J. (2023). Haemocytometer and its ise in plant pathology, in: Kalita, M.K. (Ed.), Techniques in Plant Pathology, Elite Publishing House, A-10/28, Sector-18, Rohini, New Delhi-110089, pp 43–46, ISBN: 978-93-58990-03-4.

Kalita, M.K. and Bharadwaaj, K. (2023). Staining procedure of micro organisms, in: Kalita, M.K. (Ed.), Techniques in Plant Pathology, Elite Publishing House, A-10/28, Sector-18, Rohini, New Delhi-110089, pp 20–35, ISBN: 978-93-58990-03-4.

Panda, P.; Rao, G.P.; Murat, H.; glu, S.; Hemmati, C.; Priya, M.; Kalita, M.K.; Oksal, H.D.; Usta, M.; Rastgou, M.; Alp, S. and Kumar, P. (2023). An update on phytoplasma diseases associated with ornamentals in Asia, in: Tiwari, A.K.; Caglayan, K.; Hoat, T.X.; Subhi, A.A.; Nejat, N.; Reddy, G.; (Eds.), Phytoplasma Diseases in Asian Countries Phytoplasma Diseases of Major Crops, Trees, and Weeds Volume 2, Academic Press, Academic Press, USA, pp 167–204, ISBN: 978-0-323-91897-8.

Vemana, K.; Rao, G.P.; Kalita, M.K.; Esmaeilzadeh-Hosseini, S.A.; Azadvar, M. and Li, Z. (2023). Update on phytoplasma diseases associated with oil seed crops in Asia, in: Tiwari, A.K.; Caglayan, K.; Hoat, T.X.; Subhi, A.A.; Nejat, N. and Reddy, G. (Eds.), Phytoplasma Diseases in Asian Countries Phytoplasma Diseases of Major Crops, Trees, and Weeds Volume 2, Academic Press, Academic Press, USA, pp 105–120, ISBN: ISBN: 978-0-323-91897-8.

Kalita, M.K. and Srivastava, J.N. (2022). Guava (Psidium guajava): Key Diseases and their management, in: Srivastava, J.N. (Ed.), Diseases of Horticultural crops- Diagnosis and Management, Vol1: fruit crops, Apple Academic Press, 1265 Goldenrod circle, NE, Palm bay, FL 32905 USA, pp 217–232, ISBN: 978-77188-989-6.

Borthakur, J.; Hazarika, D.N.; Langthasa, S.; Goswami, R.K. and Kalita, M.K. (2015). Leaf N, P and K contents of some banana cultivars of AAA group, in: Munsi, P.S.; Ghosh, S.K.; Bhoumick, N.; Deb, P. (Eds.), Innovative Horticulture: Concepts for sustainable development, Recent Trends, New Delhi Publishers, 90, sainik Vihar, Mohan Garden, New Delhi-110059, pp 155–159, ISBN: 978-93-81274-85-9.

Aiar, S.; Langthasa, S.; Hazarika, D.N.; Goswami, R.K.; Kalita, M.K. and Gautam, B.P. (2015). Effect of pre treatment of corms with GA and BA on corm and cormel production in gladiolus cv. Red Candyman, in: Munsi, P.S.; Kalita, S.K.; Bhowmick, N.; Deb, P.; (Eds.), Innovative Horticulture: Concepts for sustainable development, Recent Trends, New Delhi Publishers, 90, sainik Vihar, Mohan Garden, New Delhi-110059, pp 223–227, ISBN: 978-93-81274-85-9.

Borah, D.; Langthasa, S.; Hazarika, D.N.; Kalita, M.K. and Goswami, R.K. (2015). Bio-chemical changes of passion fruit juice during storage, in: Munsi, P.S.; Ghosh, S.K.; Bhoumick, N.; Deb, P. (Eds.), Innovative Horticulture: Concepts for sustainable development, Recent Trends, New Delhi Publishers, 90, sainik Vihar, Mohan Garden, New Delhi-110059, pp 397–405, ISBN: 978-93-81274-85-9.

Kalita, M.K. and Bhagabati, K.N. (2014). Approaches to Integrated Pest Management in Modern Agriculture, in: Gupta, A. and Saxena, V.L. (Eds.), Integrated farm Management , Aavishkar Publishers, 807, Vyas Building, Chaura rasta, Jaipur-302003, Raj., pp 94–117, ISBN: 978-81-7910-841-1.

Khaidem, P. (2021). "Integrated management of the viral disease complex in Bhutjolokia (Capsicum chinenseJacq.)". Plant Pathology thesis submitted to Department of Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, Assam

Dutta, D.S. (2020). Survey, collection and maintenance of brinjal little leaf disease samples. Plant Pathology thesis submitted to Department of Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, Assam

Phookan, J. (2018). Epidemiology and insect transmission of sesamum phyllody disease in Assam. Plant Pathology thesis submitted to Department of Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, Assam

Mipun, T. (2017). Incidence and etiology of Sugarcane Grassy shoot disease in Assam. Plant Pathology thesis submitted to Department of Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, Assam

Gogoi, S.H. (2016). Study on incidence of Sesamum Phyllody disease in Assam and its biological characterization. Plant Pathology thesis submitted to Department of Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, Assam

Rathaiah, Y.; Kalita, M.K. and Bhagabati, K.N. (1997). Some common species of wild edible mushrooms from Assam, Indian Mushroom Conference, NRCM, Solan, HP , Mushroom Society of India and NRCM, Solan, Solan, Vol. 1(1), 5 - .

Kalita, M.K. (). Swaniyojonar karone kathfula khetir bivinna dish, Krishikalpa a Souvenir of 8th Assam International Agri-Horti Show-2023, 8(1), 60,61, Department of Agriculture, Assam, Guwahati

Kalita, M.K. (). Boro dhanor sashay rakha paddhati, Ajir Dainik Batori, 0(0), 10, Ajir Dainik Batori, Guwahati

Kalita, M.K. (). Ada khetir unnat krishi paddhati, Ajir Dainik Batori, 0(0), 10, Ajir Dainik Batori, Guwahati

Kalita, M.K. (). Gharate kitnashak tayar kariba kenekoi, Ajir Dainik Batori, 0(0), 10, Ajir Dainik Batori, Guwahati

Kalita, M.K. (). Rog poka niyontron tomato chase(in Bengali), Dainik Jugasankha, 0(0), 8, Dainik Jugasankha, Silchar

Kalita, M.K. (). Anaros bagan korar dik nirdesh (in Bengali), Dainik Jugasankha, 0(0), 8, Dainik Jugasankha, Silchar

Kalita, M.K. (). Kolar Rog o poka niyontron (in Bengali), Dainik Jugasankha, 0(0), 9, Dainik Jugasankha, Silchar

Kalita, M.K. (). Kolar rog-poka o tar niyontron byabastha (in Bengali), Dainik Jugasankha, 0(0), 8, Dainik Jugasankha, Silchar

Kalita, M.K. (). Sitkalin saksabjir sara tairi (in Bengali), Dainik Jugasankha, 0(0), 9, Dainik Jugasankha, Silchar

Kalita, M.K. (). Dhaner kayekti rog o tar pratikar (in Bengali), Dainik Jugasankha, 0(0), 8, Dainik Jugasankha, Silchar

Kalita, M.K. (). Arthakari phosol jinga (in Bengali), Dainik Jugasankha, 0(0), 8, Dainik Jugasankha, Silchar

Kalita, M.K. (). Bhendi chas(in Bengali), Dainik Jugasankha, 0(0), 8, Dainik Jugasankha, Silchar

Kalita, M.K. (). Pholer raja aamer rog-poka abong tar niyontran padhati (in Bengali), Dainik Jugasankha, 0(0), 8, Dainik Jugasankha, Silchar

Kalita, M.K. (). Boro dhaner sashay rakha (in Bengali), Dainik Jugasankha, 0(0), 6, Dainik Jugasankha, Silchar

Kalita, M.K. (). Kom kharase gharei mushroom chas (in bengali), Samayik Prasanga , 0(0), 7, Samayik Prasanga, Silchar

Kalita, M.K. (). Arthakori phosol tametor rog nirnoy o prtikar , Dainik Sonarcachar, 0(0), 8, Dainik SonarCachar, Silchar

Kalita, M.K. (). Rog aru yar pratikar-Kuhiar kheti , Ajir Asom, 0(0), 7, Ajir Asom, Guwahati

Kalita, M.K. (). Publication Division, Govt. of India, Guwahati, Payobhara, 37(10), 36,37,38, Publication Division, Govt. of India, Guwahati, Guwahati

kalita, M.K. (). Agotia bhendi kheti adhik lavjanak, Saar Batori, 38(1), 15.16, Fertilizer Association of Eastern India, Kolkata, Kolkata

Kalita, M.K. (). Lao jatio sashayar rog o pok niyantran byabastha , Saar Batori, 38(3), 14.15.16, Fertilizer Association of Eastern India, Kolkata, Kolkata

Kalita, M.K. (). Asomat sadharante hoa dhanar kisuman rog o tar patikar, Saar Batori, 37(3), 8,11, Fertilizer Association of Eastern India, Kolkata, Kolkata

Kalita, M.K. (). Asomat hoa alu aru bilahir kisu rog o tar patikar byabastha , Saar Batori, 32(4), 9,10, Fertilizer Association of Eastern India, Kolkata, Kolkata

Kalita, M.K. (). Bengenar bivinna rog aru pratikar byabasthya , Saar Batori, 40(3), 11,12, Fertilizer Association of Eastern India, Kolkata, Kolkata

Kalita, M.K. (). Tioh khetir unnata krishi padhati, Saar Batori, 40(4), 11,12, Fertilizer Association of Eastern India, Kolkata, Kolkata

Kalita, M.K. (). Ada khetir unnat krishi paddhati, Ajir Dainik Batori, 1(1), 1, Ajir Dainik Batori, Guwahati

Kalita, M.K. (). Ai marsumer sak sabjir rog-poka niyontron (in Bengali), Dainik Jugasankha, 1(1), 1, Dainik Jugasankha, Silchar

Kalita, M.K. (). Lebujatio phaler jare pora samashya o pratikar (in Bengali), Dainik Jugasankha, 1(1), 1, Dainik Jugasankha, Silchar

kalita, M.K. (). Tamator rog poka o tar pratikar byabosthya (in Bengali), Dainik Jugasankha, 1(1), 1, Dainik Jugasankha, Silchar

kalita, M.K. (). Narkel gaser rog, poka bong tar pratikar (in Bengali), Dainik Jugasankha, 1(1), 1, Dainik Jugasankha, Silchar

Kalita, M.K. (). Baraker guruttapurna dal chas rjma sashay rakha padhati (in Bengali), dainik Sonarcachar, 1(1), 1, Dainik Sonarcachar, Silchar

kalita, M.K. (). Grismakalin sabjir rog o tar pratikarer Byabasthya (in Bengali), dainik Sonarcachar, 1(1), 1, Dainik Sonarcachar, Silchar

Kalita, M.K. (). Sagario samuk akritir kathphular kheti (in Assamese, Ajir Asom, 1(1), 1, Ajir Asom, Guwahati

Kalita, M.K. (). Pedistraw kathphula (in Assamese), Ajir Asom, 1(1), 1, Ajir Asom, Guwahati

Saikia, T.P.; Bhattacharjee, S.; Gogoi, B.; Enghipi, J.; Kalita, M.K. and Thakuria, R.K. (2025). Strategies for improvement of Jhum or Shifting cultivation in North east India. AAU-ODL, Khanapara, Guwahati, Khanapara, Guwahati

Saikia, T.P.; Bhattacharjee, S.; Enghipi, J.; Kalita, M.K. and Thakuria, R.K. (2025). Revisiting Jhum farming: Impacts and Challenges for Sustainable Agriculture. AAU-ODL, Khanapara, Guwahati, Khanapara, Guwahati

Gayan, A.; Nath, D.J.; Kalita, M.K. and Thakuria, R.K. (2025). Biofertilizers and their production technology. AAU-ODL, Khanapara, Guwahati, Khanapara, Guwahati

Devee, A.; Kalita, M.K. and Thakuria, R.K. (2025). Organic management of insect pests of rice. AAU-ODL, Khanapara, Guwahati, Khanapara, Guwahati

Nath, B.C.; Kalita, M.K. and Thakuria, R.K. (2025). Plant disease management in organic agriculture. AAU-ODL, Khanapara, Guwahati, Khanapara, Guwahati

Dutta, R.; Kalita, S.; Sarmah, A.K.; Pathak, K.; Kalita, M.K. and Thakuria, R.K. (2024). Use of nano urea in crop production. AAU-ODL, Khanapara, Guwahati, Khanapara, Guwahati

Deka, S.; Pegu, J.; Sarma, S.; Kalita, M.K.; Deka, M.; Sehgal, M. and Chander, S. (2024). Nemujatiyo gasor Anistokari keet pratanga, roog aru eyar pratikar . CHFSR, AAU, Nalbari

Deka, S.; Pegu, J.; Bordoloi, N.J.; Kalita, M.K.; Deka, M. and Sehgal, M. (2024). Preparation of natural pesticides and its application. CHFSR, AAU, Nalbari

Deka, S.; Kalita, T.; Pegu, J.; Kalita, M.K.; Deka, M. and Sehgal, M. (2024). Saak pasolit sashyo krimir upodrob aru eyar niyantran. CHFSR, AAU, Nalbari

Deka, S.; Pegu, J.; Kalita, T.; Kalita, M.K.; Deka, M. and Sehgal, M. (2024). Bordo paste r prastut padhati aru eyar byabohar. CHFSR, AAU, Nalbari

Deka, S.; Pegu, J.; Kalita, M.K.; Deka, M. and Sehgal, M. (2024). Dhan khetir anistokari pook aru eyar pratikar. CHFSR, AAU, Nalbari

Sarmah, A.K.; Pathak, K.; Kalita, M.K. and Thakuria, R. (2024). Recommended practices of natural farming. Directorate of Open and Distance Learning, AAU, Khanapara, Khanapara, Guwahati

Pathak, K.; Sarmah, A.K.; Kalita, M.K. and Thakuria, R. (2024). Natural Farming: Basic Concepts. AAU-ODL, Khanapara, Guwahati, Khanapara, Guwahati

Dutta, R.; Kalita, S.; Sarmah, A.K.; Pathak, K.; Kalita, M.K. and Thakuria, R.K. (2024). Use of Nutrient precision tools to improve crop yield and nutrient use efficiency. AAU-ODL, Khanapara, Guwahati, Khanapara, Guwahati

Kalita, M.K. and Das, K.K. (2011). A guide for Oyster Mushroom cultivation . BNCA, AAU, Biswanath Chariali

Kalita, M.K. and Das, K.K. (2011). Manual on Paddy straw cultivation. BNCA, AAU, Biswanath Chariali

Kalita, M.K.; Goswami, J.; Barman, S.; Nath, P.J. and Sarma, B. (2009). Paddy Straw Kathphular Kheti. KVK, Jorhat, AAU, Kaliapani, Jorhat

Sarma, B.; Goswami, J.; Barman, S.; Nath, P.J. and Kalita, M.K. (2009). Anarasar Krishi Padhatti. KVK, Jorhat, AAU, Kaliapani, Jorhat

Kalita, M.K.; Nath, P.J.; Goswami, J.; Barman, S. and Sharma, B. (2009). Sagariya Akritir Kathphular Kheti. KVK, Jorhat, AAU, Kaliapani, Jorhat

Barman, S.; chauhan, M.K.; Kalita, M.K. and Mazumdar, H.K. (2007). Sabalambitar janya ada chaser gurutta. KVK, Cachar, AAU, Arunachal, cachar

Chauhan, M.K.; Barman, S. and Kalita, M.K. (2007). Sasher utpadon bridhite rasayanik upadaner bhumika . KVK, Cachar, AAU, Arunachal, cachar

Kalita, M.K.; Chauhan, M.K.; Barman, S. and Mazumdar, H.K. (2007). Unnat padhatite tomato chas . KVK, Cachar, AAU, Arunachal, cachar

Das, P.K.; Barman, S.; Kalita, M.K.; Mazumdar, H.K. and Chauhan, M.K. (2006). Labu chaser unnata krishi padhati . KVK, Cachar, AAU, Arunachal, cachar

Barman, S.; Das, P.K.; Kalita, M.K.; Mazumdar, H.K. and Chauhan, M.K. (2006). Byabasayik vittite golmaris chas . KVK, Cachar, AAU, Arunachal, cachar

Saha, N.N.; Barman, U. and Kalita, M.K. (2004). Banyakranta jamite sail dhan chas . KVK, Cachar, AAU, Arunachal, cachar

Kalita, M.K.; Saha, N.N. and Barman, U. (2004). Dhaner pradhan rog samuh o tader pratikar byabastha (In bangali). KVK, Cachar, AAU, Arunachal, cachar

Barman, U.; Kalita, M.K. and Saha, N.N. (2004). Atma sahayak daler sanchay, rin abong uparjonmukhi karjy apranali . KVK, Cachar, AAU, Arunachal, cachar

Barman, U. and Kalita, M.K. (2003). Krishite jibanu sarerbyabahar abong gurutta . DAO, Cachar district, Silchar, cachar

Barman, U. and Kalita, M.K. (2002). Vermicompost. DAO, Cachar district, Silchar, cachar

Barman, U.; Hazarika, B.N.; Kalita, M.K. and Saha, N.N. (2000). Rajmar unnata krishi padhati . KVK, Cachar, AAU, Arunachal, cachar

Pathak, K.; Barman, U.; Hazarika, B.N.; Kalita, M.K. and Saha, N.N. (2000). Adhunik padhatite masur utpadon . KVK, Cachar, AAU, Arunachal, cachar

Pathak, K.; Barman, U.; Hazarika, B.N.; Kalita, M.K. and Saha, N.N. (2000). Mator chas padhati . KVK, Cachar, AAU, Arunachal, cachar

Saha, N.N. and Kalita, M.K. (1998). Barake oyster jater masroom chas sahaje kora jai . KVK, Cachar, AAU, Arunachal, cachar

Saha, N.N.; Pathak, K.; Barman, U. and Kalita, M.K. (1997). Sarisar unnata krishi padhati . KVK, Cachar, AAU, Arunachal, cachar

Saha, N.N.; Pathak, K.; Barman, U. and Kalita, M.K. (1997). Til chaser unnata krishi padhati . KVK, Cachar, AAU, Arunachal, cachar

Rathaiah, Y.; Kalita, M.K. and Bhagabati, K.N. (1995). Practical guide for growing pddystraw mushroom in Assam . Directorate of Research, AAU, Jorhat

Kalita, M.K. (2023). Susathyar Babe Kathfula (in Assamese) http://babrone.edu.in/blog/?p=5033 browsed on 18-12-2023

"Validation and Promotion of integrated Pest Management in Rice and Horticultural crops of NEH region of India'

Implemented in 2024

NEC Shillong Rs. 1494 Lakh

Establishment of integrated plant for production of agricultural Bio-inputs at BNCA, AAU, Biswanath Chariali

Implemented in 2023

Institutional

Management of sesamum phyllody disease in Assam

Implemented in 2019

Science and Engineering Research Board(SERB) New Delhi Rs. 37.3 Lakh

Impact of modified microclimates on growth, yield and pest-disease dynamics in Ginger

Implemented in 2016

NEC, shillong Rs. 49 Lakh

Standardization of micro cutting techniques of Bhut Jalokia (Hottest Chilli of Assam) for commercial supply of Virus free seedling.

Implemented in 2011

DBT, GoI, New Delhi Rs. 69 Lakh

Molecular Mapping and Construction of linkage Map for YMV resistance in Soybean

Implemented in 2012

DBT, Govt. of India Rs. 84.04 Lakh

Cataloguing of Phytoplasma diseases of major crops of North East Region of India and molecular characterization.

Implemented in 2014

Recognition & Accolades

Achievements & Honours 1 Honours

Achievement Description 1. Award/Prize/ Certificate won: i. Gujrat Agro Industry Cash award for getting highest OGPA in MSc (Agri) degree programme among the students of Plant Protection in the Faculty of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat. ii. D.K.Dutta Memorial Cash award for getting highest OGPA in MSc(Agri) degree programme among the students of Plant Pathology in the Faculty of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat 2.Teaching activities # associated in teaching from 2009 and conducted UG courses (PP112. PP112(i), PP312, PP(O)313, PP412, PP(E)412, PP122, PP122(irr), PP212, PP223, PP323, PP(O)322) from 1996 to 2015-16 as per 4th Deans committee recommendations and courses PP123, PP213, PP313, PP323 and PP223 as per 5th Dean’s committee recommendations.# conducting ELP on Mushroom cultivation under ELP on Commercial Horticulture.# conducting PG courses PP508, PP516, PP519, PP502, PP504, PP505 and PP506.# wrote 06 books as per the course contents for different UG courses. # prepared 07 practical manuals for the UG courses PP223, PP313, PP213, PP313, PP323, PP123 and PP213. # acted as major adviser for 04 MSc (Agri) students and presently guiding 01 PhD and 02 MSc (Agri) students. # acted as member of advisory committee for 17 Post Graduate students.
4. Extension activities # worked as SMS (Plant Protection) in KVK Cachar and KVK, Jorhat from 1996 to 2009. During this period associated with transfer of technology through training, frontline demonstration, on farm trial, method demonstration, farmer-scientist’s interactions, field visit etc. # popularized mushroom farming in Barak valley and developed 2 mushroom entrepreneur # established mushroom spawn production laboratory and mushroom production unit at KVK, Cachar and supplied quality mushroom spawn to the mushroom growers of the 3 districts of Barak Valley and neighbouring state like Mizoram.# refined and popularized the technology of application of bleaching powder @1.5kg/bigha for management of the dreaded bacterial wilt disease of brinjal and tomato in Barak valley # associated with implementation of demonstration unit on mushroom at KVK, Jorhat # organized more than 80 trainings as Course directors/course coordinator/associated scientists for Practicing farmers, farm women, School Dropouts, Rural Youths and Extension Functionaries, more than 35 FLDs, more than 25 OFTs, 15 field days. # acted as resource person in more than 13 farmers-scientist interactions. # developed 28 extension bulletins, # published 52 popular articles in news paper (Dainik Jugasankha, Sonar cachar, Ajir dainik Batori, Ajir asom etc.) and 15 popular article in magazine (Saar batori, Payobhora etc.) # # accompanying as scientist in exposure visit of farmers to ICAR, Barapani. # Master trainer ATMA, Cachar district. # team member for development of SREP for Cachar district. # participated in 8 number of radio talks broadcasted by AIR, Silchar and AIR, Jorhat, 1 live phone in programme telecasted by DDK, Guwahati. # participated as an expert in live telecast of “Agricultural Crop Seminar” on 7.2.2015 organised by programme Executive, DDK, Guwahati at FMTTI campus, Biswanath Chariali. 5.Institution building activities # performed duties as Warden, RCC boys hostel, BNCA (2011 to 2014) # In-Charge, department of Plant Pathology, BNCA (2010 to 2012 and 2021 till date) # Established mushroom spawn production and mushroom cultivation unit at BNCA with financial assistant from AAU-DBT centre # as a member established biopesticide production laboratory at BNCA # established molecular laboratory in the dept. of Plant Pathology with the fund received from DBT, New Delhi under DBT Twinning project #acted as Programme Supervisor, RAWE programme(2009-10), KVK, Jorhat centre. # Dean’s Reprentative of RAWE Programme(2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13) Academic Session, BNCA, centre # Professor In-charge, students Centre, SU, BNCA(from 2011-12 to 2016-17) # Accompanying as Professor In-Charge of BNCA Students contingent for participating in the ICM, AAU held at different campus of AAU (2011-12 to 2016-17) # Accompanying as Professor In-Charge of AAU Students contingent for participating in the (AGRI-UNIFEST-13 held at JNKVV, Jabalpur (MP) from 24 to 28 Feb, 2013 # Convener, Vigilance committee, BNCA to keep vigil of any probable incidence of ragging(2012-13, 2013-14) # Rendered services as faculty member for successful organization of 15th All AU sports and games meet-2014 held at AAU, Jorhat from 24th to 28th March, 2014 # Member “Under graduate Students counseling committee” of BNCA for the Academic session 2010-11. # Member of diagnostic team constituted for investigating the problems in Rice at FMTTI campus, Biswanath Chariali # Member PPC, BNCA (2011) # Member of working committee for establishing Indigenous fruit garden at BNCA (2012) # Member of working committee to implement campus beautification works at BNCA(2012) # Acted one of the Teacher counselor for 4th year BSc (Agri) students, BNCA for appearing in JRF examination(2016-17)# acted as Course Director of Training programme entitled “Mushroom Cultivation” for the students of BNCA from 29th to 31st March, 2012. #Member, Security cell, BNCA (2011) # Member, Diary farm management committee (2015 till date) # acted as Course Director of the 6day training programme on “Mushroom spawn production technology” in the Dept. of Plant Pathology, BNCA from 16.3.20 to 21.3.20 #Secretary, Canteen Management committee, BNCA, # Member, Gymnasium management committee, BNCA #In-charge, mushroom spawn and mushroom production unit, BNCA. # visited valencia, Spain to participate in the 4th Meeting of IPWG (2019)

6. Peer recognition # acted as external question setter of CHF, CAU, Pasighat, AP # acted as external question setter of College of Post Graduate Studies, CAU, Barapani # acted as an expert for Spot Evaluation of Answer Booklets of Agricultural Research Service (Mains) Examination, 2017

Learned Societies

Professional Memberships 2 Societies

Phytopathogenic Mollecutes

Life Member

Indian Society of Mycology and Plant Pathology

Life Member

Dr. Manoj Kumar Kalita

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College: College of Agriculture

Department: Plant Pathology

AAU Joining Date: 24 Aug, 1996