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Dr. Pradip Chandra Dey

Professor
pradip.dey [at] aau.ac.in Joined: 14 Dec, 1990
56
Publications
14
Projects
5
Degrees
6
Career Milestones
6
Honours & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
B.Sc.(Agri)
1988
College of Agriculture/Assam Agricultural University
M.Sc.(Agri)
1990
College of Agriculture/Assam Agricultural University
Specialization: Crop Physiology
Ph. D.(Agri)
1998
Assam Agricultural University
Specialization: Crop physiology
Employment History
Jr. Scientist (Physiology)
14-12-1990 – 05-09-1996
Sugarcane Research Station, AAU
Buralikson
Jr. Scientist (Physiology)
06-09-1996 – 22-06-1999
Regional Agricultural Research Station, AAU
Titabar
Sr. Scientist(Physiology)
23-06-1999 – 30-06-2008
Regional Agricultural Research Station, AAU
Titabar
Principal Scientist(Physiology)
01-07-2008 – 22-07-2024
AAU-Assam Rice Research Institute, Titabar
Titabar
(i/c) Chief Scientist
30-12-2023 – 22-07-2024
AAU-Assam Rice Research Institute
Titabar
Professor
23-07-2024 – Till date
Department of Crop Physiology
AAU, Jorhat
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 56 Total Records
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S Panja; A K Patra; R K Kar; P C Dey; N Dey (2026). Cokking and eating quality of ethnic bora rice:machine learning based prediction of resistant starch content in ready-to-eat products, Science of Food and Agriculture, 0(0), 0–0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.70457
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K Mondal; S Panja; R Haldar; S A Ganie; P C Dey; A Chakraborty; N Dey (2026). Salinity stress response of soak-N-eat soft bora rice genotypes: Morpho-physiological, biochemical and molecular approach, Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 0(0), 0–0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42729-026-03212-w
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S.; Dey; N. Panja; A D Bhowmik; A Chattopadhyay; R K Kar; P Chandra Dey; N Dey (2025). Genetic exploration and molecular breeding of unique ready-to-eat soft rice for improvement of glycemic response, Journal of Cereal Science, 124(0), 0–0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcs.2025.104202
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S Pal; D Pal; R K Kar; D Panda; P C Dey; N Dey (2025). Coetaneous activity of Sub 1a and SK for maintenance of underwater growth in rice genotypes, Plant Gene, 42(100502), 1–10 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plgene.2025.100502
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A K Medhi; P C Dey; A Bharali; S R Borah; R Saikia (2024). Effect of organic nutrient management practices on growth,yield and pests incidence of scented rice in rainfed situation of Assam, Environment & Ecology, 42(2), 367–373 DOI: https://doi.org/10.60151/envec/XXHN2830
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A Sarmah; P C Dey; S K Chetia; A K Medhi; M J Konwar; S R Borah; A Bharali; M Baruah; M Gummert; S Khandai (2024). Effect of different storage conditions on grain quality of paddy, Oryza, 61(1), 1–11 DOI: https://doi.org/10.35709/ory.2024.61.1.1
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A Roy; U Borthakur; S R Borah; P C Dey (2023). Genetic Divergence in Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.), International Journal of Statistics and Applied Mathematics , 0(5), 1080–1082
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Y V Singh; S K Singh; P K Bharteey; S R Borah; K Singh; P C Dey (2023). Fertilizer Recommendations Developed through STCR with Integrated Nutrient Management Supply for Mustard in Inceptisol., Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(1), 218–221
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S R Borah; P C Dey; P Bora; S Bhattacharjya; M J Konwar; P Barua; P Dutta; R Saikia; M Baruah; R Saikia (2023). Impact assessment of cluster front line demonstration (CFLDs) on popularization of toria cultivation in Majuli district of Assam., International Journal of Plant and Soil Science , 35(10), 137–144
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R Kaldate; R K Verma; S K Chetia; P C Dey; M D Mahalle; S K Singh; A R Baruah; M K Modi (2023). Mapping of QTLs associated with yield and related traits under RSDS in rice using SNP linkage map, Molecular Biology Report, 50(0), 6349–6359 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11033-023-08550-x
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K Saikia; P C Dey; L Talukdar (2022). Assessment of growth and heat susceptibility index of different rice genotypes subjected to heat stress, The Pharma Innovation Journal, 11(5), 1757–1761 DOI: http://www.thepharmajournal.com
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S Panja; R P Kar; P C Dey; N Dey (2022). Underspining the soft nature of soak-n-eat rice-A physicochemical and molecular approach, Food Bioscience , 50(0), 0–0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fbio.2022.102122
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K; Dey; P. C. & Das S. Saikia; P C Dey; S Das (2022). Physico-Biochemical Growth Responses of Different rice Genotypes to Elevated Heat Stress, Environment and Ecology , 40(3), 1643–1652
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S Panja; K Mondal; R K Kar; P C Dey; N Dey (2022). Exploration of ready-to-eat soft Bora rice genotypes of Assam for submergence tolerance, Journal of Crop science & Biotechnology, 25(4), 4–10 DOI: http://doi.org/10.1007/s12892-022-00164-2
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A Tamuli; R K Verma; M Phukon; P Dutta; R Sruthi; P C Dey; M J Konwar; S K Chetia (2022). Analysis of genetic diversity and population structure in upland rice accessions of India, Tamuli, A.,Verma, R.K, Phukon, M., Dutta, P., Sruthi, R., Dey, P.C., Konwar, M,J., & Chetia, S.K., 11(3), 1531–1536 DOI: http://www.thepharmajournal.com
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M D Mahalle; S K Chetia; P C Dey; R N Sarma; A R Baruah; R C Kaldate; R K Verma; M K Modi (2022). Assessing the leaf shape dynamic through marker-trait association under drought stress in a rice germplasm panel, Plant Genetic Resources, 19(6), 1–7 DOI: 10.1017/S1479262121000587
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A K Medhi; P C Dey; R Saikia; T J Ghose (2022). Effect of organic sources of nutrients on growth physiology and yield components of scented rice, Annals of Plant and Soil Research , 24(1), 162–166
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Rahul K Verma; S K Chetia; P C Dey; A Rahman; S Saikia; V Sharma; H Sarma; P Sen; M K Modi (2021). Genome-wide association studies for agronomical traits in winter rice accessions of Assam, Genomics, 113(3), 1037–1047 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ygeno.2020.11.033..
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R K Verma; S K Chetia; T Tamuli; P C Dey; M K Modi (2021). Morphological characterization of Sali rice accessions of North East India, Indian journal of traditional Knowledge, 20(3), 838–845
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M D Mahalle; P C Dey; S K Chetia; S K Baruah; T Ahmed; R N Sarma; R C Kaldate; A Kumar; S K Singh; M K Modi (2020). Association mapping for yield traits under drought stress in autumn rice germplasm collection of Assam, Journal of Plant Biochemistry & Biotechnology, 30(0), 26–36 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13562-020-00559-8
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R C Kaldate; M D Mahalle; R K Verma; S K Chetia; P C Dey; A Roy; M K Modi (2018). Characterization of upland ahu rice accessions using SSR markers associated with drought tolerance, Multilogic in Science, 8(3), 246–250
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R K Verma; S K Chetia; P C Dey; P Sen; M K Modi (2018). Breeding for drought tolerance: A major challenge for rice cultivation under water limiting conditions, Journal of phermacognosy & phytochemistry, 7(5), 813–816
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R K Verma; P C Dey; S K Chetia; M K Modi (2017). Correlation coefficient of yield traits in advanced breeding lines under drought stress, Bulletin of Environment, Pharmacology and Life Sciences, 6(2), 372–375
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R K Verma; S K Chetia; A Rahman; P C Dey; P Sen; M K Modi (2017). Study on genetic diversity and population structure of upland rice accessions using SSR markers associated with grain yield under drought, Crop Research , 52(4), 180–187
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V Sharma; R K Verma; P C Dey; S K Chetia; A R Baruah; M K Modi (2017). Qtl associated with yield attributing traits under drought stress in upland rice cultivars of Assam, Oryza , 54(3), 253–254
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R K Verma; S K Chetia; P C Dey; V Sharma; A R Baruah; M K Modi (2017). Development of advance breeding lines for high grain yield under drought stress in elite rice genetic background, Research on Crops , 18(4), 713–718
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R K Verma; S K Chetia; P C Dey; A R Baruah; M K Modi (2017). Mapping of QTLs for grain yield and its component traits under drought stress in elite rice variety of Assam, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences , 6(6), 1443–1455
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A K Medhi; S K Chetia; P C Dey; T J Ghose (2016). Physiological analysis of growth characteristics, dry matter partitioning and productivity in hybrid rice, Reearch On Crops , 17(1), 16–20
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P C Dey; A K Medhi; T J Ghose; S K Chetia; T Ahmed (2016). Variation in physiological traits for thermotolerance in rice 34 4D 2480 2484, Environment and Ecology, 34(4), 2480–2484
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Borah, S.R.; Baruah, M.; Hussain, S.; Saikia, R.; Bharali, A. and Dey, P.C. (2025). Site-specific nutrient management for sustainable crop production, in: Bharali, P.; Rahman, N.; Kalita, R.; Borkakati, R.N.; (Eds.), Multidisciplinary Approaches in crop improvement and sustainable management, Elite Publishing House, H-1/60, Sector-16, Rohini, New Delhi-110089, Tele info: 9289051518, Email: ephinternational@gmail.com, pp 50–63, ISBN: 978-93-71089-56-2.
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Bharali, A.; Dey, P.C.; Hussain, S.; Borah, S.R.; Baruah, M.; Saikia, R.; Rahman, N. and Borgohain, N. (2025). Entomopathogenic Nematodes and their Role in Insect Pest Management, in: Bharali, P.; Rahman, N.; Kalita, R.; Borkakoti, R.N.; (Eds.), Multidisciplinary Approaches in crop improvement and sustainable management, Elite Publishing House, H-1/60, Sector-16, Rohini, New Delhi-110089, Tele info: 9289051518, Email: ephinternational@gmail.com, pp 118–126, ISBN: 978-93-71089-56-2.
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Baruah, M.; Saikia, R.; Borah, S.R.; Dey, P.C. and Bharali, A. (2025). Plant Proteinase inhibitors: A defensive weapon against agricultural insect pests, in: Bharali, P.; Rahman, N.; Kalita, R.; Borkakati, R.N. (Eds.), Multidisciplinary Approaches in crop improvement and sustainable management, Elite Publishing House, H-1/60,Sector-16, Rohini, New Delhi-110089, Tele Info:9289051518, 9999955427 Email:ephinternational@gmail.com, pp 37–49, ISBN: 978-93-71089-56-2.
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Ghose, T.J.; Borah, S.R.; Dey, P.C. and Chetia, S.K. (0). Acid soil and their management for sustainable crop production, in: Hussain, S.; Barua, P.; Borah, S.R. and Chetia, S.K. (Eds.), 100 years of Rice Research, SM press, A.T. Road, Baruah Chaliali, Jorhat, Assam, pp 113–123, ISBN: ISBN:978-81-965526-5-7.
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Dey, P.C.; Medhi, A.K.; Borah, S.R.; Hussain, S. and Haloi, B. (2023). Significance of Rice Plant Physiological Research, in: Hussain, S.; Barua, P.; Borah, S.R.; Chetia, S.K. (Eds.), Hundred years of Rice Research in Assam, S M Press, A.T. Road, Baruah Chaliali, Jorhat, Assam, pp 107–112, ISBN: ISBN:978-81-965526-5-7.
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Chowdhury, R.K.; Das, B.C.; Dey, P.C. and Hussain, S. (2023). Role of All India Coordinated Rice Improvement Programme in Improving Rice Scenario in Assam, in: Hussain, S.; Barua, P.; Borah, S.R. and Chetia, S.K. (Eds.), Hundred years of Rice Research in Assam, AAU-Assam Rice Research Institute, Titabar- 785 630, Assam, India, AAU-Assam Rice Research Institute, Titabar- 785 630, Assam, India, pp 83–87, ISBN: ISBN:978-81-965526-5-7.
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Baruah, M.; Dutta, B.C.; Borah, S.R. and Dey, P.C. (2023). Role of insects in production of biofuel, in: Baruah, M.; Bhogave, A.; Jadhao, A.B. and Mallik, R. (Eds.), In: Research Trends in Agriculture Science Volume II , Published by Bhumi Publishing, Nigave Khalasa, Kolhapur-416207, Maharasthra, India pp 94-106, Mayuri Baruah, Anil Bhogave, Ajay B Jadhao, Rajib Mallik, Bhumi Publishing, Nigave Khalasa, Kolhapur-416207, Maharasthra, India, pp 94–106, ISBN: ISBN: 978-93-88901-70-3.
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Bora, S.R.; Konwar, M.J.; Chetia, S.K.; Saud, R.K.; Dey, P.C. and Ghose, T.J. (0). Environmental issues and strategies for environmental restoration through carbon sequestration , in: Sharma, P.; (Ed.), Research Trends in Environmental Science, AkiNik Publications, 169, C-11, Sector-3, Rohini, Delhi-110085, India, pp 67–80, ISBN: 978-93-5570-455-9.
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Bora, S.R.; Konwar, M.J.; Dey, P.C. and Saikia, R. (2023). Site specific nutrient management for maintaining soil health and long term productivity, in: Baruah, P.; Dutta, P.; Konwar, M.J. and Chetia, S.K. (Eds.), Climate Smart Agriculture interventions in Assam: Challenges, experiences and success stories, S M Dress, AT Road, Baruah Charali, Jorhat, assam, pp 83–92, ISBN: 978-81-951213-2-8.
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Chetia, S.K. (2015). Asomar barna sankar dhanar krikhi pranali., in: Neog, M.; Sarma, M.K.; Bhattacharjee, H.C.; (Eds.), Krishikhandat atmanijukti: Prajukti Kausal, Directorate of Extension Education, AAU, Jorhat, pp 22–24.
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Haloi, B.; Dey, P.C.; Ahmed, T. and Saud, R.K. (2009). Morpho-physiological make up of certain advance breeding lowland rice cultures adaptive to waterlogged stress situation. , in: Trivedi, P.C.; (Ed.), Plant Physiology in Agriculture & Forestry , Aavishkar Publishers, Distributors, , 807, Vyas Building, Chaura Rasta, Jaipur, India , pp 57–66.
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Haloi, B.; Saud, R.K. and Dey, P.C. (2006). Seed priming and potash nutrition as the management tools for drought mitigation in upland summer rice, in: Trivedi, P.C.; (Ed.), Advances in Plant Physiology, I.K. International Publishing House Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi, pp 250–257.
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Haloi, B. and Dey, P.C. (2006). Degree of submergence stress tolerance of lowland rice at varying growth stages. , in: Trivedi, P.C. (Ed.), Advances in Plant Physiology, I.K. International Publishing House Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi, pp 44–49.
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Dey, P.C. and Bhattacharjee, S. (2003). Use of plastics for storage of fresh ginger rhizomes., in: Buzarbarua, K.M. (Ed.), Plasticulture intervention for Agriculture Development in North Eastern Region, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Barapani, Meghalaya, pp 235–246, ISBN: 0.
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Dey, P.C. (1998). Physio-Chemical Changes in Ginger under different storage conditions. Ph.D thesis submitted to Crop Physiology, AAU, Borbheta Tiniali
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Dey, P.C. (1990). Physiological Analysis of Varietal Differences on Seedling Submergence, Survival and grain yield in Rice under waterlogged conditions. M.Sc.(Agri) thesis submitted to Crop Physiology, AAU, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785630, Assam
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Dey, P.C.; Borah, S.R.; Baruah, M.; Hussain, S. and Konwar, M.J. (2023). Influence of silicon on plant nutrition and productivity in rice, International Conference on Next-Gen Preparedness for Food Security and Environmental Sustainability, AAU, Jorhat , Assam Agricultural University and Norgian Govt., Jorhat, Vol. 1(1), 102 - 102.
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Adhikari, P.; Chetia, S.K.; Borah, J.L.; Dey, P.C.; Sarmah, K.K. and Modi, M.K. (2023). Morpho-Physiological Evaluation of Drought QTL Introgressed Rice Genotypes, International Conference on Next-Gen Preparedness for Food Security and Environmental Sustainability , AAU, Jorhat , Assam Agricultural University and Norgian Govt., AAU, Jorhat, Vol. 1(1), 107 - 107.
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Senchowa, T.; Medhi, A.K.; Das, K.; Konwar, M. and Dey, P.C. (2023). Growth Physiology, quality and yield of Rice as influenced by Organic and Inorganic nutrient management in rainfed condition of Assam, International Conference on Next-Gen Preparedness for Food Security and Environmental Sustainability, AAU, Jorhat , Assam Agricultural University and Norgian Govt., AAU, Jorhat, Vol. 1(1), 149 - 149.
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Kaldate, R.; Chetia, S.K.; Singh, S.K.; Mahalle, M.; Verma, R.; Sen, P.; Dey, P.C. and Modi, M.K. (2023). Mapping of Quantitative Trait Loci (QTLs) for flag leaf and grain size traits in rice (Oryza sativa) under drought stress, International Conference on Next-Gen Preparedness for Food Security and Environmental Sustainability, AAU, Jorhat , Assam Agricultural University and Norgian Govt., AAU, Jorhat, Vol. 1(1), 96 - 96.
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Saikia, A.; Chetia, S.K.; Sarma, R.N.; Modi, M.K.; Dey, P.C. and Borah, J.L. (2023). Estimation of genetic variability parameters for traits related to tolerance for anaerobic germination in Bao and Asra Rice, International Conference on Next-Gen Preparedness for Food Security and Environmental Sustainability, AAU, Jorhat , Assam Agricultural University and Norgian Govt., AAU, Jorhat, Vol. 1(1), 97 - 97.
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Sarmah, A.; Dey, P.C.; Chetia, S.K.; Medhi, A.K.; Konwar, M.J.; Borah, S.R.; Bharali, A.; Baruah, M.; Gummert, M. and Khandai, S. (2023). Effect of different storage conditions on grain quality of paddy , International Conference on Next-Gen Preparedness for Food Security and Environmental Sustainability, AAU, Jorhat , Assam Agricultural University and Norgian Govt., AAU, Jorhat, Vol. 1(1), 231 - 231.
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Dey, P.C.; Ahmed, T. and Ghose, T.J. (). Krishit mati parikhar prayojaniata , Pathar, 0(0), 15-18, All Jorhat District Farm Management Committee , Jorhat
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Dey, P.C.; Ghose, T.J. and Medhi, A.K. (). Akhomat jaibik dhanar kheti, Pathar, 0(0), 11-14, All Jorhat District Farm Management Committee , Jorhat
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Dey, P.C.; Roy, A. and Ghose, T.J. (). Mati aru sashar shastha rakhat jaiba barjar bhumika , Sar Batory , 0(0), 13-16, Fertilizer Association of India, Kolkata
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Saikia, R.; Goswami, G.; Bharali, A.; Dey, P.C.; Medhi, A.K.; Konwar, M.J. and Saikia, M. (2024). Asomat boro dhanar unnat krishi pronali. AAU-ARRI, Titabar, Print Plaza, Titabar
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Saikia, R.; Baruah, M.; Dey, P.C.; Bora, S.R. and Goswami, G. (2024). Dhan khetit songhat kit patanga niyantran. AAU-ARRI, Titabar, Print Plaza, Titabar
Sponsored Research
Research Projects 14 Projects
DOR, ICAR
Promotion of double cropping under rice based cropping system
Implemented in 2023
AAU Rs. 4 Lakh
Development of varieties suitable for direct seeded condition of Assam
Implemented in 2022
IRRI
Assam Agri-Business and Rural Transformation (APART)
Implemented in 2018
ICAR-IIRR Rs. 10 Lakh
Tribal Sub-Plan
Implemented in 2023
ICAR-IIRR
All India coordinated Rice Improvement Project (AICRIP)
Implemented in 1965
ICAR-IIRR Rs. 10 Lakh
Tribal Sub Plan
Implemented in 2023
ICAR-IIRR Rs. 10.0 Lakh
Tribal Sub-Plan
Implemented in 2022
IRRI
Assam Agri-Business and Rural Transformation (APART)
Implemented in 2018
IRRI Rs. 4.07 Lakh
Improved Mechanization in Post-Harvest to reduce losses and improve quality
Implemented in 2019
ICAR-IIRR
All India coordinated Rice Improvement Project (AICRIP)
Implemented in 2022
WORLD BANK Rs. 13 Lakh
APART
Implemented in 2018
IRRI Rs. 3.3 Lakh
Improved mechanization in post-harvest to reduce losses and improve quality
Implemented in 2019
IRRI Rs. 3.3 Lakh
Improved mechanization in post-harvest to reduce losses and improve quality
Implemented in 2019
IRRI-IFAD Rs. 5000 Lakh
Improved mechanization in post-harvest to reduce losses and improve quality
Implemented in 2018
Recognition & Accolades
Achievements & Honours 6 Honours
To mitigate the problem of high spikelet sterility in late planted Sali rice, spraying of 0.4ppm boron at anthsis was found effective and recommended for all zones of Assam
Associated with developing 5 nos. Of high yielding rice varieties viz. Dhansiri, Dipholu and Manas for waterlogged conditions of Assam
Associated with developing 2 nos. Of high yielding medium duration rice varieties viz. Shraboni and Numali for double cropped areas
Application of silicon in the form of orthosilicic acid granules @20 kg/ha each at maximum tillering and at flowering is effective in improving plant growth, yield and increase the tolerance to both biotic (stem borer, leaf folder, grain discolouration, Blb etc) and abiotic (moisture stress) stresses in rice.
Associated with development of the long duration(150 days) rice variety,Patkai which has resistance to Bacterial Blight. The yield potential of the variety is 5.0 to 5.5 tons per hectare with medium slender grain.
Associated with development of the long duration(150 days) high yielding rice variety, Satapdi which has a yield potential of more than 6 ton/hac
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships 2 Societies
Indian Society of Plant Physiology
Life Member
Association Of Rice Research Workers
Life Member