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Dr. Pallab Kumar Sarma

Chief Scientist
pallab.k.sarmah [at] aau.ac.in Joined: 09 Dec, 1991 Chief Scientist(I/C), AICRPDA, PI NICRA, Cordinator CBBO BNCA AAU
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Publications
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Projects
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Degrees
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Career Milestones
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Honours & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
B.Sc.(Ag)
1989
Assam Agricultural University
M.Sc (Ag)
1991
Assam Agricultural University
Specialization: Soil Science
Ph.D
2001
CCS Haryana Agricultural University
Specialization: Soil Science
Other Qualifications
2008
Manipal Institute of Computer Education, Manipal
Specialization: Diploma in Hardware Maintenance &Networking
Employment History
Junior Scientist (Soil Physics)
09-12-1991 – 08-12-1997
Assam Agricultural University
NARP-II On Farm Water Management Project, Lanka, Under RARS Shillogani, Nagaon
Junior Scientist (Soil)
09-12-1997 – 31-03-1998
Assam Agricultural University
RARS, Shillongani, Nagaon
In-service PhD Scholar
01-04-1998 – 10-11-2001
Assam Agricultural University
CCS Haryana Agricultural University
Assistant professor, Department of Soil Science
11-09-2001 – 21-11-2003
Assam Agricultural University
Biswanath College of Agriculture
Associate Professor
21-11-2003 – 31-12-2009
Assam Agricultural University
Biswanath College of Agriculture
Professor, Department of Soil Science
01-01-2010 – 27-07-2011
Assam Agricultural University
Biswanath College of Agriculture
Chief Scientist
28-07-2011 – 28-07-2016
Assam Agricultural University
AICRPP for Dryland Agriculture, Biswanath College of Agriculture
I/C Chief Scientist
29-07-2016 – 28-06-2017
Assam Agricultural University
AICRPP for Dryland Agriculture, Biswanath College of Agriculture
Chief Scientist
29-06-2017 – Till date
Assam Agricultural University
AICRPP for Dryland Agriculture, Biswanath College of Agriculture
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 81 Total Records
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Bikram Borkotoki; Pallab Sarma; Palakshi Borah; Nikhita Kakoti; Nupur Kalita; Nikhilesh Baruah; Prasanta Neog; Jayanta Kalita; Arunjyoti Sonowal; Buddha Borah; (2026). Long term assessment of INM strategies on soil health and yield sustainability in a Rainfed Maize based cropping system, Journal of soil science and plant nutrition, 0(0), 0–0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42729-026-03127-6
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Nikhilesh Baruah; Nupur Kalita; Pallab Kumar Sarma; Jayanta Kalita; Bikram Borkotoki; Arunjyoti Sonowal; Rupam Borah; Nikita Kakoti; Rupshree Borah; Rupsikha G (2025). Performance of maize based cropping system in upland rainfed condition of Assam, International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research, 9(9), 590–595 DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.33545/26174693.2025.v9.i9Sh
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Rupsikha Goswami; Pallab Kumar Sarma; Rupshree Borah; Rupam Borah; Nikhilesh Baruah; Arunjyoti Sonowal; Bikram Borkotoki; Jyanta Kalita; Nupur Kalita; Liza Bar (2025). Performance evaluation and economic analysis of Bhut Jolokia (Capsicum chinense) and tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) under polyhouse cultivation in NICRA-Adopted villages of Lakhimpur district, Assam, International Journal of Research in Agronomy, 0(0), 49–53 DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.33545/2618060X.2025.v8.i9a.
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Bikram Borkotoki; Bibha Ozha; Prabal Saikia; Kishur Kumar Sarma; Pallab Kumar Sarma (2025). Need-Based Nitrogen Fertilizer Management usingLeaf Colour Chart in Rainfed Wiinter Rice to Improve Nitrogen Use efficiency and Yield, Indian Journal of Dryland research and Development, 40(1), 12–16
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Bikram Borkotoki; P K Sarma; Amvrin Baruah; Ranima Mishra; Simona Tamuli; Priyanuz Goswaami; Bondita Talukder (2024). ASSESSMENT OF SOLID WASTE GENERATION IN BISWANATH CHARIALI MUNICIPAL AREA: A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO SUSTAINABLE AND ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY WASTE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES, Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Environmental Sciences, 26(2), 269–279 DOI: http://doi.org/10.53550/AJMBES.2024.v26i02.016
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Pallab Kumar Sarma; Rupam Borah; Rupshree Borah; G Ravindra Chary; Nikhilesh Baruah; Prasanta Neog; Arunjyoti Sonowal; Sobha Dutta Deka; Rekhashree Kalita; Ash (2023). Climate Risk Management at Farmer’s Field through Adaptation Strategies for Resource-Poor Farmers of Assam, Northeast India, International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 13(9), 969–987 DOI: 10.9734/IJECC/2023/v13i92319
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NIPIKA RONGPHARPI; NIKHILESH BARUAH; JAYANTA KALITA; HEMENDRA CHOUDHURY; PALLAB KUMAR SHARMA; SOBHA DUTTA DEKA (2022). Assessment of intercropping indices, yield performance, and economics of Rajmah-based intercropping system under rainfed conditions in North Bank Plain Zone of Assam, International Journal of Agricultural Science and Research, 27(0), 92–101
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Saurav Baruah; Sukanya Gogoi; Rijusmita Sarma Deka; Pallab Kumar Sarma (2022). Vermicompost Production: A Successful Agro Enterprise by a Group of Women Farmer in Moriga on District of Assam, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 11(9), 190–196 DOI: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2022.1109.022
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N Baruah; N Kalita; P K Sarma (2021). Agro-forestry system for enhancing farmer's income for small and marginal farmers of Assam, International Journal of Recent Scientific Research, 12(10), 43320–43322 DOI: DOI: 10.24327/IJRSR
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T Ronya; N Buragohain; B P Gautam; S Langthasa; H Choudhury; P K Sarma (2020). Effect of organics on growth, yield and quality attributes of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) Cv. tall clone., Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 9(2), 1151–1155
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Pallab Kumar Sarma; A Sonowal; R Paul; P Borah; P Neog; D Sarma; R Borah (2020). Studies on Effectiveness of Different Lining Materials on Rainwater Storage in Farm Pond in an Inceptisol of North Bank Plains Zone of Eastern Himalayan Region, Indian Journal of Dryland Agriculture Research and Developmet , 35(2), 41–45
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R Borah; N Baruah; P K Sarma; R Borah; A Sonowal; P Borah; R Kalita; B Borkotoki; P Neog (2020). Yield and Yield Attributing Parameters of Toria (Brassica campestries) under Real Time Rainfall Situation in an Inceptisols of Assam, India, International Journal of Environment and Climate Change , 10(12), 311–324
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S Baruah; P K Sarma; P Borah; S Gogoi; P Neog (2019). Survey on arsenic and iron Contamination in groundwater in blocks of North Bank Plains Zone of Assam, Indian J. Dryland Agric. Res. & Dev. , 34(2), 84–88 DOI: 10.5958/2231-6701.2019.00024.1
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P Neog; P K Sarma; D Saikia; P Borah; G N Hazorika; M K Sarma; D Sarma (2019). Management of drought in Sali rice under increasing rainfall variability in the North Bank Plains Zone of Assam, North East India, . Climatic Change , 158(0), 0–484
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J Kumar; Nirmal De; R S Meena; P Sharma; A K Pradhan; A.K; G R Charrry (2018). Long term fertilizer management effect on nutrient dynamics in Rainfed Rice-lentil system in transect 4 of Indo Gangetic Plain, International Journalof Plant and Soil Science, 26(6), 1–10
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J Kumar; N De; P K Sarma; G R Charry (2018). Effect of Tillage and nutrient dynamics and physical conditiin of soil under rainfed rice chichpea based cropping system of Bastar and Chhatitisgarh, Int.J.Curr.Microbiol. App.Sci , 7(12), 2843–2853
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N Kakati; P K Sarma; B P Gautam; M K Sarma; D Sarma; N.Kalita; M Bhattacharya; M Hazorika (2018). Combined effect of organic manure and microbial inoculants on soil health and yield of spinach (Spinacia oleracia), Trends in biosciences , 11(19), 2845–2849
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Neog; Prasanta; P K Sarma; D Sarmah; M K Sarma; R Rajbongshi; K Sarmah; P Borah; H Choudhury (2018). Growth, Yield and rhizomerot disease dynamics of ginger under variable microenvirnment, Journal of Agrometerology , 20(0), 1–66
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M Bhattacharya; B P Gautam; P K Sarma; D N Hazarika; R K Goswami; S Langtha; M Hazarika; D Sarma; N Kakati; N Kalita (2017). Combined effect of organic manures and bio-fertilizer on soil quality, rain water use efficiency and productivity of spinach Beet ( Beta vulgaris var. bengalensis Hort) cv. all green under rainfed upland condition of North Bank Plains Zone of Assam, Trends in Biosciences, Vol. 10(27), 5677-5683,2017, 10(27), 5677–5683
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P C Dihingia; G V Prasanna ; P K Sarma; P Neog. (2017). Production of Soil block seedling in plug trays for mechanical transplanting., International Journal of Vegetable Science, 23(5), 471–485 DOI:  10.1080/19315260.2017.1319893
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D Sarma; P Saikia; P K Sarma; M K Sarma; P Neog; P Borah; P Chettri; M Hazarika; M Bhattacharya N; Kakoti (2017). Crop Intensification through relay cropping in rice fallows of Assam, Indian J. Dryland Agric. Res. & Dev, 32(1), 75–80
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N Kakati; P K Sarma; B P Gautam; D N Hazarika; R K Goswami; M K Kalita; P Neog; P Hazarika; P Borah; M Bhattacharya (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
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M Bhattacharya; B P Gautam; P K Sarma; P.K; D N Hazarika; R K Goswami; S Langtha; M Hazarika; D Sarma; N Kakati; N Kalita (2017). Effect of Organic Sources of Nutrients on Growth, Yield and Quality of Spinach Beet (Beta vulgaris var. bengalensis Hort.) cv. All Green., Trends in Biosciences , 1(7), 1490–1499
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M Hazarika; PKSarma; P Borah; H C Baruah; B Deka; G Moral; D Sarma; M Bhattacharjee; M K Sarma; Ch Srinivasa Rao (2016). Long Term Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management on Soil Properties and Productivity of Toria (Brassica campestris) in an Inceptisol under Rainfed Upland Condition of North Bank Plains Zone of Assam, Indian J. Dryland Agric. Res. & Dev. 2016 31(1) : 09-13, 31(1), 9–17
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Prasanta Neog; P K Sarma; G Ravindra Chary; S Dutta; R Rajbongshi; Sarmah K; S Baruah; D Sarma; M K Sarma; P Borah; Ch Srinivas Rao& G N Hazarika (2016). Building climate resilient agriculture through traditional floating rice in flash flood affected areas of the North bank plains zone of Assam, Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge , 15(4), 632–638
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Pramod Chandra Dihingia; G. V. Prasanna; Pallab Kumar Sarma. (2016). Development of a Hopper-type Planting Device for a Walk-Behind Hand-Tractor-Powered Vegetable Transplanter, Journal of Biosystems Engineering , 41(1), 21–33 DOI: 10.5307/JBE.2016.41.1.021.
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R Rajbongshi; P Neog; P K Sarma; K Sarma; M K Sarma; D Sarma; M Hazarika (2016). Thermal indices in relation to crop phenology and seed yield of pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan L. Millsp.) grown in the North Bank plain Zone of Assam, Mausam, 60(60), 397–404
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Prasanta Neog; P C Dihingia; P K Sarma; G R Maruthi Sankar; D Sarmah; M.K Sarmah; R Rajbongshi; K Sarmah; G R Chary; Ch. Srinivasa Rao; P K Mishra (2015). Different Levels of Energy Use and Corresponding Output Energy in Paddy Cultivation in North Bank Plain Zone of Assam, India., Indian Journal of Dryland Agricultural Research and Development. , 30(2), 84–92
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P K Sarma; M Hazarika .D Sarma P Saikia P Neog; R Rajbongshi; N Kakati; M Bhattacharjee; Ch Srinivasarao (2015). Effect of foliar application of potassium on yield, drought tolerance and rain water use efficiency of toria under rainfed upland situation of Assam, Indian Journal of Dryland Agricultural Research and Development. , 30(1), 55–62
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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., Ann. Pl. Protec.Sci, 22(2), 422–460
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D Sarma; P Saikia; P K Sarma; M Hazarika; M Bhattacharya; ; M K Sarma; P Neog; Ch Srinivasarao. (2014). Effect of Seed Priming of Toria (Brassica napus L Var. Napus L.) on Drought Tolerance and its Yield Performance, Indian J. Dryland Agric. Res. & Dev, 29(1), 35–39
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P K Sarma; S Kumar; K S Grewal (2011). Soil water retention and transmission characteristics for the soils of Central Brahmaputra Valley zone of Assam, Journal of Soil and water Conservation, 10(0), 2013–2020
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P K Sarma; S Kumar; K S Grewal; P Neog (2008). Soil water functional relationship under unsaturated conditions for the soils of Central Brahmaputra Valley Zone of Assam, J.Agrometerology, 10(0), 51–54
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P K Sarma; P K Bordoloi; N Borah (2000). Effect of FYM,CaCO3 and Paper mill sludge on some physical properties of an acidic Alfisol of Central Brahmaputra Valley Zone of Assam, Crop Research , 20(1), 81–86
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K N Das; N Bora; ; P K Bordoloi; P K Sharma; (1997). Fragipan soils of Assam: occurance, characterization and classification., International Journal of Tropical Agriculture.15(1 – 4):167 – 176 , 0(15), 167–176
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K N Das; N Bora; ; P K Bordoloi; P K Sharma; (1997). Soils of Rainshadow belt of Central Brahmaputra Valley Zone of Assam (India) -their characterization and classification. International Journal of Tropical Agriculture, International Journal of Tropical Agriculture, 15(15), 149–158
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P K Sarma; P K Bordoloi; T C Baruah; K N Das; N Borah (1997). Physical characterization of soils in two command areas of Assam., Journal of the Indian Society of Soil Science, 43(4), 709–712
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P K Sarma; M Das (1996). Effect of aggregating agents on synthesis of micro-aggregates and physical properties of an Alfisol, Journal of the Indian Society of Soil Science, 44(1), 12–15
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Sarma, P.K.; Deka, B. and Boruah, H.C. (2011). Introduction to Soil Science. B.N College of Agriculture, Biswanath Chariali. (ICAR development Grant), Biswanath Chariali -784176
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Neog, P.; Sarma, M.K.; Sarma, P.K.; Sarma, D.; Borah, R.; Borah, R.; Chary, G.R. and Srinivasrao, C. (2023). Building Climate Resilient Agriculture in the Indian State of Assam in Foot Hill Himalayas (https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-42056-6_15), in: Pande, C.B.; K, ; Moharir, N.; Negm, A.; (Eds.), Climate Change Impacts in India , Earth and Environmental Sciences Library. Springer, Cham., Springer Nature Switzerland AG Gewerbestrasse 11. CH - 6330 Cham , pp 351–373, ISBN: Print ISBN 978-3-031-4205.
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Sarma, P.K.; Baruah, N.; Borah, R.; Borah, R.; Sonowal, A.; Kalita, R.; Neog, P.; Saikia, P. and Gogoi, N. (2022). Adaptation Strategies for Climate Variability in the High Rainfall Zone of India, Assam (DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.107045), in: Epule, T.E.; (Ed.), Climate Change - Recent Observations, IntechOpen, IntechOpen Limited 5 Princes Gate Court, London, SW7 2QJ, UNITED KINGDOM Phone: +44 20 808, pp 1–24.
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Sarma, P.K. (2022). Scope and importance of natural farming with special reference to climate change, in: Patgiri, D.K.; (Ed.), Natural Farming: Way Forward for Sustainable Farming and Ecological Balance, Dr. D.K. Patgiri, , Professor & Head Department of Soil Science, AAU and Director, CAFT Department of Soil Science Assam Agricultural University Jorhat 785013, pp 85–103, ISBN: Nil.
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Epule, T.E. (0). Climate Change - Recent Observations , in: Kumar, P.K.; Baruah, N.; Borah, R.; Borah, R.; Sonowal, A.; Kalita, R.; Neog, P.; Saikia, P.; Gogoi, N.; (Eds.), Adaptation Strategies for Climate Variability in the High Rainfall Zone of India, Assam, IntechOpen Limited, Rijeka: Janeza Trdine 9, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia London: 5 Princes Gate Court, London, SW7 2QJ, UK, pp 1–25, ISBN: DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.1.
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Baruah, N.; Sarma, P.K.; Borkotoki, B.; Sonowal, A.; Kalita, R.; Neog, P.; Borah, R.; Kalita, N.; Kakoti, N.; Borah, R. and Bharali, L.B. (2022). Improved Agronomic Practices for Rainfed Crops in North Bank Plains Zone of Assam, in: Chary, G.R.; Gopinath, K.A.; Singh, V.K.; Kandpal, B.; Bhaskar, S.; Rao, C.S.; Chaudhari, S.K.; (Eds.), Improved Agronomic Practices for Rainfed Crops in India, All India Corodinated Research Project for Dryland Agriculture, ICAR-Central Research Institure for dryaland Agricuulture, Hyderabad,India, Hyderabad, pp 46–64, ISBN: 978-93-80883-62-5.
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Sarma, P.K. (2021). Deteriorating Soil Health and Its Management, in: Singh, A.; Pandey, A.K.; (Eds.), Abstract e-book. International Web Conference on Soil Health Management for Sustainable Crop Productivity, Bihar Agricultural University, Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur, India, pp 9–17, ISBN: 978-81-949290-3-1..
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Srinivasarao, C.; Kundu, S.; , ; Lakshmi, C.S.; Babu, M..V.S.; Gabhane, V.V.; Sarma, P.K.; Ayyappa, S.; Nataraja, K.C. and Arunakumari, H. (2020). Manures versus Fertilizers in Rainfed Dryland Production Systems of India, in: Lal, R.; (Ed.), Advances in Soil Science ( Soil and Fertilizers: Managing the Environmental Footprint), CRC Press ,Tylor and Francis Group, Boca Raton ,London, New York, , pp 131–168, ISBN: https://doi.org/10.1201/9.
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Neog, P. and Sarma, P.K. (2014). Sharing experiences of NICRA project implemented in Assam, in: Saikia, U.S. and Ramesh, T. Ramkrushna, G.; Krishnappa, R.; Rajkhowa, D.J.; Venkatesh, A.; Ngachan, S.V.; (Eds.), Natural Resource Management for Enhacement of Adaptation and Mitigation Potential under Changing Climate, Director (2014) ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya 793 103, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya 793 103, pp 185–201, ISBN: 978-81-928041-0-1.
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Sarma, P.K. and Baruah, S. (2014). Ways and means of scientific intervention to tackle climate change in rainfed areas, in: Saikia, U.S. and Ramesh, T. Ramkrushna, G.; Krishnappa, R.; Rajkhowa, D.J.; Venkatesh, A.; SVNgachan, ; (Eds.), Natural Resource Management for Enhacement of Adaptation and Mitigation Potential under Changing Climate, Director (2014) ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya 793 103, , pp 64–70, ISBN: 978-81-928041-0-1.
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Sarma, P.K.; Deka, B. and Baruah, H.C. (2013). Basic concept of Soil Science, in: D.Das, ; S.Choudhury, (Eds.), Accelerating Science,  Secretary, Publication Department, Sikshak Karmachari Sabha, Jamuguri H.S. School, Jamugurihat, Dist: Sonitpur, Assam, , pp 201–208, ISBN: 93-82661-24-7.
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Sarma, P.K. and Baruah, H.C. (2007). Soil as a water Reservoir, in: Singh, K. and V.Phogat, Tomar, A.; Singh, V.; (Eds.), In Water Resources Management and Development, Kalayani Publishers, , pp 197–216, ISBN: 978-81-272-3504-8.
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Neog, P. and Sarma, P.K. (2014). Sharing experiences of NICRA project implemented in Assam, in: Saikia, U.S. and Ramesh, T. Ramkrushna, G.; Krishnappa, R.; Rajkhowa, D.J.; Venkatesh, A.; Ngachan, S.V.; (Eds.), Natural Resource Management for Enhacement of Adaptation and Mitigation Potential under Changing Climate, Director (2014) ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya , ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya 793 103, pp 185–201, ISBN: 978-81-928041-0-1.
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Srinivasarao, C.; Kundu, S.; , ; Lakshmi, C.S.; ., ; Babu, M..V.S.; ., ; Gabhane, V.V.; Sarma, P.; , ; Ayyappa, S.; Nataraja, K.. and Arunakumari, H. (2020). Manures versus Fertilizers in Rainfed Dryland Production Systems of India, in: Lal, R.; (Ed.), Advances in Soil Science ( Soil and Fertilizers: Managing the Environmental Footprint), CRC Press ,Tylor and Francis Group, Boca Raton ,London, New York, , pp 131–168, ISBN: https://doi.org/10.1201/9.
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and, P. and S.Baruah, (2014). Ways and means of scientific intervention to tackle climate change in rainfed areas, in: Saikia, U.S. and Ramesh, T. Ramkrushna, G.; Krishnappa, R.; Rajkhowa, D.J.; Venkatesh, A.; SVNgachan, ; (Eds.), Natural Resource Management for Enhacement of Adaptation and Mitigation Potential under Changing Climate, Director (2014) ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya 793 103, , pp 64–70, ISBN: 978-81-928041-0-1.
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P.K.Sarma, and Baruah, H. (2007). Soil as a water Reservoir, in: Singh, K. and V.Phogat, Tomar, A.; Singh, V.; (Eds.), In Water Resources Management and Development, Kalayani Publishers, , pp 197–216, ISBN: 978-81-272-3504-8.
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Sarma, P.K. (2001). Water Retention and Transmission Characteristics of Some Soils of Assam State. Ph.D thesis submitted to Soil Science, CC S Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar India PIN: 125004
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Sarma, P.K. (1991). Effect of Synthesised Microaggregate on Maize (zea mays L.). M.Sc(Agri) thesis submitted to Soil Science, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat ,Assam PIN:785013
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Sarma, P.K.; Sonowal, A.; Rupam, B.; Rupshree, B.; Prasanta, N.; Nikhilesh, B.; Bikram, B. and Rekhashree, K. (2022). Adaptation strategies for mitigating long term winter dry spell for small and marginal farmers’ of Assam, India, Interdraught -The 7th Congress on plant production in water-limited environments, Dakar, Senegal , Alpha Visa Congrès, Dakar, Senegal, Vol. 0(0), 95 - 95.
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Sonowal, A.; Ozah, B.; Borkotoki, B.; Sarma, P.K.; Baruah, N.; Kalita, R.; Saikia, P. and Chary, R. (2022). Increasing the Productivity of Rainfed Rice-Based Double Cropping System Through Supplemental Irrigation Under Medium Lowland Situation of North Bank , First International Conference Reimagining Rainfed Agro-ecosystems: Challenges & Opportunities, ICAR-Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture , Indian Society of Dryland Agriculture (ISDA), Hyderabad, Organizing Secretary First International Conference ICAR-CRIDA Hyderabad 500059, Vol. 0(0), 36 - 37.
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Baruah, N.; Kalita, N.; Sarma, P.K.; Borkotoki, B.; Sonowal, A.; Kalita, R. and Chary, G.R. (2022). Profitability of Rajmah based Intercropping System under Rainfed Upland Situation of Assam, First International Conference Reimagining Rainfed Agro-ecosystems: Challenges & Opportunities, ICAR-Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture , All India Corodinated Research Project for Dryland Agriculture, ICAR-Central Research Institure for dryaland Agricuulture, Hyderabad,India, Organizing Secretary,ISDA First International Conference ICAR-CRIDA Hyderabad 500059, Vol. 0(0), 188 - 189.
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Borkotoki, B.; Bora, P.; Sarma, P.K.; Kakati, N.; Kalita, N.; Baruah, N.; Neog, P.; Kalita, R.; Sonowal, A. and Buddh, (2022). Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management on System Yield, Sustainable Yield Index and Soil Properties in Maize-Based Cropping System, First International Conference Reimagining Rainfed Agro-ecosystems: Challenges & Opportunities, ICAR-Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture , All India Corodinated Research Project for Dryland Agriculture, ICAR-Central Research Institure for dryaland Agricuulture, Hyderabad,India, Organizing Secretary,ISDA First International Conference ICAR-CRIDA Hyderabad 500059, Vol. 0(0), 513 - 513.
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Sarma, P.K.; Neog, P.; , ; Borah, R.; Sarma, D.; Sarma, M.; Borah, P.; Dutta, S. and Sonowal, A. (2020). Climate resilient Cropping systems for water-limited environments in an acidic Inceptisols of Assam, India, The 6th Congress on plant production in water-limited environments, Mexico City , www.interdrought2020.com, CYMMYT, Mexico City, Vol. 0(0), 68 - 68.
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Sarma, P.K.; Borah, P.; Paul, R.; Sonowal, A.; Neog, P. and Sarma, D. (2019). Studies on effectiveness of different lining materials on rainwater storage in farm pond in an Entisols of North Bank Plains Zone of Eastern Himalayan, 14th International conference on Dryland Development :Converting Dryland Areas from Grey into Green, Jodhpur,India , The International Dryland Develoment Commission and Ariz Zone Research Association of India, Jodhpur,India, Vol. 0(0), 120 - 0.
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Sarma, P.K. and Baruah, N. (). Optimum yield through application of fertilizers (Xar Proygar Dwara Ashanurup Utpadan), Adinor sombad , 1(160), 7, Assam Infomedia Pvt Ltd Rajgarh Road, Guwahati, Assam ( www.adinorsombad.com), Guwahati
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Kalita, N.; Sarma, P.K.; Baruah, N.; Kalita, J.; Borah, R.; Kakati, N.; Bharali, L.B. and Borah, R. (2026). Promising Dryland Technologies Developed by AICRPDA, Biswanath Chariali Centre (AAU/DR/26/BU/936/2025-26). AICRPDA, Assam Agricultural University, Biswanath Chariali
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Baruah, N.; Sarma, P.K.; Goswami, R.; Kalita, J.; Borkotoki, B.; Sonowal, A.; Kalita, N.; Borah, R.; Kakati, N.; Borah, R. and Bharali, L. (2025). Management of Parthenium (Parthenium hysterophorus) in rainfed upland ecosystem of Assam(AAU/DR/25/BU/817/2024-25). AAU, AICRPDA, Biswanath College of Agriculture
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Borkotoki, B.; Baruah, N.; Neog, P.; Sarma, P.K.; Goswami, R. and Borah, R. (2025). Krishikhandat kharang xadrikh paristitir babe jarurikalin parikalpana aru bebostapona (AAU/DR/25/BU/910/2025-26). AICRPDA, Assam Agricultural University, Biswanath Chariali
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Neog, P.; Borah, R.; Sarma, P.K.; Goswami, R.; Baruah, N.; Borkotoki, B.; Kalita, J.; Sonowal, A.; Borah, R. and Prasad, J. (2025). Rainfall variability and Dry spell management in Sali rice. A case study of 2025 (AAU/DR/26/BU/938/2025-26). AICRPDA, Assam Agricultural University, Biswanath Chariali
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Kakati, N.; Sarma, P.K.; Neog, P.P.; Baruah, N.; Kalita, J.; Borkotoki, B.; Sonowal, A.; Bharali, L.B. and Kali, N. (2025). Major nematode diseases of crops in North Bank Plain Zone of Assam (AAU/DR/26/BU/941/2025-26) . AICRPDA, Assam Agricultural University, Biswanath Chariali
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Borkotoki, B.; Borah, R.; Sarma, P.K.; Sarma, A.; Borah, D.; Baruah, N.; , ; Sonowal, A. and Prasad, J. (2025). Conservation agriculture for sustainable food systems: scientific principles, global evidence and a case study from Assam, India (AAU/DR/26/BU/940/202. AICRPDA, Assam Agricultural University, Biswanath Chariali
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Kalita, N.; Baruah, N.; Sarma, P.K.; Kalita, J.; Borkotoki, B.; Sonowal, A.; Bharali, L.B.; Borah, R.; Kakoti, N.; Borah, R. and Gos, R. (2025). Agro forestry System for Enhancing Farmer’s Income in Assam (AAU/DR/26/BU/942/2025-26). AICRPDA, Assam Agricultural University, Biswanath Chariali
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Borah, R.; Goswami, R.; Sarma, P.K.; Borah, R.; Sonowal, A.; Baruah, N.; Kalita, J.; Borkotoki, B.; Kalita, N.; Kakati, N. and Bha, L.B. (2025). Adoption of climate resilient technologies to minimize the effect of climate change in aicrpda-nicra adopted villages of Lakhimpur district of assam (. AICRPDA, Assam Agricultural University, Biswanath Chariali
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Medhi, K.; Deka, R.L.; , ; Saikia, M.; Borkakoti, R.N.; Nath, H.K.; Bal, S.K.; Sarma, P.K. and Kakoti, M. (2024). Crop Weather Calendar of Sali Rice and Kharif Green gram for Jorhat district of Assam (AAU/DR/24/BU/763/2024-25). Assam Agricultural University, AAU,Jorhat
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Sarma, P.K.; Borah, R.; Baruah, R.; Baruah, N.; Borah, R.; Borkotoki, B.; Kalita, J.; Sonowal, A.; Kalita, N.; Bharali, B. and Kakoti, N. (2024). Agroclimatic Characterization for agricultural transformation in NBPZ of Assam: An AICRPDA perspective (AAU/DR/24/BU/764/2024-25. Assam Agricultural University, AICRPDA, Biswanath College of Agriculture
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Neog, P.; Sarma, P.K.; Dutta, S.; Gogoi, U.; Rajbongshi, R.; Sharma, K.; Baruah, S.; Borah, P.; Sarma, D.; Sarma, M.K.; Chary, G.R.; Rao, C.S. and Hazarika, G.N. (2015). Resilient Agriculture for Flash Flood Affected Areas of North Bank Plains Zone of Assam [AAU/DR/15(BU)87/2015-16]. Assam Agricultural University, AICRPDA Biswanath Chariali Center, Biswanath College of Agriculture
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Dutta, S.; Sarma, P.K.; Neog, P.; Karmakar, R.M.; Baruah, S. and Borah, P. (2015). Soils of NICRA villages: Survey and Land use planning [AAU/DR/15(BL)/08/2015-16]. Assam Agricultural University, AICRPDA Biswanath Chariali Center, Biswanath College of Agriculture
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Roy, A.K. and Sarma, P.K. (2014). Indigenous Technical Knowledge [ A.K.Roy and P.K.Sarma (ed.) ,AAU/DR/14(BU)/73/2014-15-1] . Assam Agricultural University, AICRPDA Biswanath Chariali Center, Biswanath College of Agriculture
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Sarma, P.K.; Saikia, P.; Baruah, T.C. and Chetri, P. (2014). Low cost vermicompost production (AAU/DR/14(BU)/74/2014-15). Assam Agricultural University, AICRPDA Biswanath Chariali Center, Biswanath College of Agriculture
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Sarma, P.K.; Deka, B.; Baruah, T.C.; Das, K.K. and Sarma, M.K. (2010). Role of organic manures in integrated nutrient management (training handbook). Assam Agricultural University, Biswanath College of Agriculture
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Baruah, N.; Sarma, P.K.; Goswami, R.; Kalita, J.; Borkotoki, B.; Sonowal, A.; Kalita, N.; Borah, R.; Kakati, N.; Borah, R. and Bharali, L. (0). Management of Parthenium (Parthenium hysterophorus) in rainfed upland ecosystem of Assam. Assam Agricultural University, AICRPDA, Biswanath College of Agriculture
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Sonowal, A.; Sarma, P.K.; Kakoti, N.; Boini, N.; Baruah, N.; Borah, R.; Kalita, N.; Neog, P.; Borkotoki, B.; Kalita, J.; Medhi, K. and JVNS, (0). Optimum size of farm pond to maximise the productivity in North Bank Planis Zone of Assam( AAU/DR/26/BU/937/2025-26). AICRPDA, Assam Agricultural University, Biswanath Chariali
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Sarma, P.K. and Chakravarty, J. (2020). Status of Bio Waste Management With Special Reference to Assam https://news24hrs.in/status-of-bio-waste-management-with-special-reference-to-assam browsed on 09-09-2020
Sponsored Research
Research Projects 6 Projects
ICAR Rs. 9 Lakh
Bio-waste recycling and Enriched Compost Production under sub component "Experiential Learning" of EFC Scheme " Strengthening and Development of Higher Agricultural Education in India".
Implemented in 2026
ICAR-CRIDA Rs. 19.08 Lakh
Effect of Long-term Nutrient Management in Diverse Rainfed Production Systems on Soil Carbon Stocks and Soil Carbon Sequestration
Implemented in 2024
Govt of Assam
Characterization and mapping of Char areas of Assam using Geospatial Technologies for planning strategies of crop management and improving livelihood security
Implemented in 2022
Deputy Commissioner, Biswanath Rs. 3.7 Lakh
Status of Municipality Solid-Waste Generation in Biswanath Chariali and Strategies of Solid-Waste management for Biswanath Chariali Municipality Area
Implemented in 2020
ICAR-CRIDA
National Innovations on Climate Resilient Agriculture
Implemented in 2011
ICAR-CRIDA
AICRP on Dryland Agriculture
Implemented in 1995
Recognition & Accolades
Achievements & Honours 12 Honours
•Member Agro Advisory Board, Agro Advisory Service Unit, Sonitpur, Assam w.e.f. 20.09.2005.



•Programme supervisor, RAWEP,2006-07



• Professor i/c, Department of Soil Science w.e.f from 4th July, 2007



• In-charge Soil Testing Service, Biswanath College of Agriculture w.e.f 26-04-2008



•In -charge educational excursion during 2008-09.



•Assisted Planning and monitoring unit of the university in process of preparation of self-study report for



accreditation of AAU during 2008-2009.
•External Examiner various courses of College of Horticulture and Forestry, Central Agricultural University,



Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh and College of Postgraduate Studies Central Agricultural University, Umium,



Meghalaya during 2008 to 2021



•Member, Mid Term Evaluation of IWDP/Hariayali Project, sponsored by Department of Land resources, Ministry



of Rural development, Government of India ,North Lakhimpur districts During 21st to 25th October, 2009.
•Establishment of Niche Area of Excellence, BN College of Agriculture as Co-PI, Niche Area of Excellence during 2009 – 2011.



•Member of college level committee in preparation of Complete Blue Print for opening of Post Graduate Degree Programme at BNCA during 2010-11.



•Member of monitoring committee “Biotechnology led Organic Farming in North Eastern Region” during 2011.



•Chief Scientist AICRPDA and PI NICRA w.e.f 28.07.2011 .
•Supervisor PhD research project of scholar from FMTTINER, Biswanath Chariali during 2013-14 and 2014-15.



•Best Dry land Centre Award to AICRPDA Biswanth Chariali Center during 2012-13 and 2013-14.



•Co-Chairman, National Seminar on “Development of Soil Science-2014 Indian Society of Soil Science”, 24.11.2014.•9 farmers under AICRPDA received Best Dryland Farmer Award form ICAR-CRIDA w.e.f. 1014 to 2019.
•Exhibition of model on Climate resilient Technology during Agricultural Science Congress, 2017 to be held at UAS, Bengaluru from 21st February to 24th February, 2017.



•Leader Working Committee for Soil Health Card Sonitpur District for Preparation of Block Level Soil Fertility maps and issue of Soil Health Card w.e.f. 31.10.2015.
•Convener, XV Working Group meeting of AICRPDA organized by AICRPDA, CRIDA, Hyderabad at BNCA during



24.12.2015 to 27.12.2015.



•Manager EL 420-II (ELP Programme)



• Member Advisory Committee of PG student during 2016-17to 2020-21(Seven students).



•Executive Member, Indian Society of Dryland Agriculture, CRIDA, 2016-18 and 20 19-21.



•Member, AAU Contingency Cell for updating and preparation of District Agricultural Contingency Plan for all districts of Assam during 2017.
•Development of technology related to Low-Cost Vermicomposting and crop geometry (2015), Maize based Cropping Sequence and optimum planting window for small tuber potato (2020).



•Subject expert for selection of Professor at Central Agricultural University, Imphal on 08.09.2018.



•Expert member of selection committee for post of Professor and Associate Professor at College of Postgraduate studies CAU, Imphal on 11.03.2019.



Advisor, University level committee for participation in Climate Change Innovation Programme-ACT –Phase-II
•Trainer Skill India, National Skill Development Corporation, Ministry of Finance, GOI during 2019.



•Registration of 4 farmers varieties under NICRA village, AICRPDA, Biswanath Chariali Center by the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Authority, Government of India during 2020.



•Local Coordinator, CBBO-FPO Sonitpur Local office w.e.f. 2021.
Registration of four farmers’ varieties [SAHA CHAMPA(REG/2013/548), KHARGORA SALI (REG/2013/549), SAKOWA(REG/2013/552) and NANIA(REG/2013/560), to four participant farmers of NICRA village, AICRPDA, Biswanath Chariali Center by the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Authority [ Memo No.PPV & FRA/REG/2013/548(FV)/2020 dtdt. 23/11/2020, Memo No.PPV & FRA/REG/2013/549(FV)/2020 dtdt. 23/11/2020, Memo No.PPV & FRA/REG/2013/552(FV)/2020 dtdt. 23/11/2020, Memo No.PPV & FRA/REG/2013/560(FV)/2020 dtdt. 23/11/2020 respectively]
Master resource person: NIRD-PR, Hyderabad training program on “Drinking Water, Water Conservation and Rain Water Harvesting” w.e.f. 25.08.2020 to 28.08.2020 through SIT, SIPRD, Kahikuchi helt at SIPRD, Biswanath Chariali.(Memo. No.SIPRD/BNC/2020/702 dtd. 24.08.2020).
Coordinator, CBBO Local office Biswanath College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University Biswanath Chariali ( Agnigarh Producer Company Ltd and Nemeri Valley Agro Producer Company Ltd w.e.f. 24.04.2022)
Best performing Ceneter Award by ICAR-CRIDA, 2026
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships 3 Societies
Indian Society of Soil Science
Life Member
Indian Society of Dryland Agriculture
Life Member
Indian Journal of Agrometeorology
Life Member
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Dr. Pallab Kumar Sarma

Chief Scientist

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Department: Soil Science
AAU Joining Date: 09 Dec, 1991
Additional Charge: Chief Scientist(I/C), AICRPDA, PI NICRA, Cordinator CBBO BNCA AAU
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