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Dr. Prasanta Neog
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Dr. Prasanta Neog

(i/c) Head
Department of Agricultural Meteorology • Biswanath College of Agriculture
prasanta.neog [at] aau.ac.in Joined: 23 Aug, 1996
114
Publications
7
Projects
6
Degrees
4
Career Milestones
7
Honours & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
B.Sc. (Agri)
1992
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
M. Sc. (Agrometeorology)
1994
Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana
Specialization: Agricultural Meteorology
Ph. D (Argil. Physics )
2003
Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi
Specialization: Agricultural Meteorology
Other Qualifications
2022
University of Florida
Specialization: Crop simulation modeling
Employment History
Professor
01-07-2014 – Till date
Assam Agricultural University
Biswanath College of Agriculture, Biswanath Chariali, Assam
Associate Professor & equivalent with AGP of Rs. 9000.00
01-07-2011 – 30-06-2014
Assam Agricultural University
Biswanath College of Agriculture, Biswanath Chariali, Assam
Associate Professor & equivalent with AGP of Rs. 8000.00:
01-07-2008 – 30-06-2011
Assam Agricultural University
Biswanath College of Agriculture, Biswanath Chariali, Assam
Assistant Professor
23-08-1996 – 30-06-2008
Assam Agricultural University
Biswanath College of Agriculture, Biswanath Chariali, Assam
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 114 Total Records
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Armina Sultana; Amlanika Kalita; Prasanta Neog; R. L. Deka; Kuldip Medhi (2026). Influence of Mulching on Soil Hydrothermal Regime and Yield of Tomato in the Upper Brahmaputra Valley Zone of Assam, Journal of Agrometeorology, 28(2), 159–166 DOI: https://doi.org/10.54386/jam.v28i2.3061
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Bikram Borkotoki; P. K. Sarma; Palakshi Borah; Nikhita Kakati; Nupur · Kalita; Nikhilesh Baruah; Prasanta Neog; Jayanta Kalita; Arunjyoti Sonowal; Budha Bora; D (2026). Long-term Assessment of Integrated Nutrient Management 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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Pratyasha Jonak Boruah; Rekhashree Kalita; H C Bayan; Rekhashree Kalita; Bikram Borkotoki; Prasanta Neog; Arunjyoti Sonowal (2025). Morpho-physiological responses of baby corn to varied irrigation and sowing strategies, International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research, 9(12), 555–558 DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.33545/26174693.2025.v9.i12S
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Nayanajyoti Sarma; Prasanta Neog; Arnab N Patowari; Kuldip Medhi; Rajib Lochan Deka (2025). Rainfall analysis for crop planning for paddy grown in North Bank Plain Zone of Assam, Journal of Agrometeorology, 27(3), 360–364 DOI: https://doi.org/10.54386/jam.v27i3.3066
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Pal Deka; Prasanta Neog; P K Chakravarty; Nabajit Tanti; S Chandra (2025). A Non-parametric Trend Evaluation Approach of Rainfall Data for Biswanath Chariali Weather Station and NASA Power, International Journal of Environment and Climate Change , 15(3), 228–235 DOI: DOI: 10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i34768
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karabi Pathak; Prasanta Neog; Kuldip Medi; Kushal Sharma; Khagen Kurmi; S.K Bal; Armina Sultana (2025). Impact of modified microclimate on the performance of Green gram (Vigna radiata L.) under different planting systems in the Upper Brahmaputra Valley zone of Assam., Journal of Environmental Biology. 46 (2): 308, 42(2), 308–0 DOI: DOI: http://doi.org/10.22438/jeb/46/2/MRN-5358
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Pal Deka; Nabajit Tanti; Prasanta Neog (2024). Assessing Predictive Models for Tea Yield: A Statistical and Machine Learning Approach in Assam's Biswanath Chariali District, Journal of Experimental Agriculture International, 46(7), 526–534 DOI: DOI: 10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i72605
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Aruup Kumar Sarma; Christian F. Damgaard2; ; Mrinal Saikia; Prasanta Neog (2024). Rapid assessment and management of outbreak of Rice Swarming Caterpillar by drone: a BIG need of the hour, Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems , 0(0), 1–6 DOI: DOI: 10.3389/fsufs.2024.1361012
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Raktim Jyoti Saikia; Prasanta Neog; Rajib Lochan Deka; Kuldip Medhi (2024). Importance of PAR interception and radiation use efficiency on growth and yield of Potatoes under different microclimates in the upper Brahmaputra valley zone of Assam, Mausam, 75(0), 2005–214 DOI: DOI : https://doi.org/10.54302/mausam.v75i1.38992
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Amlanika Kalita; Jyoti Saikia; Prasanta Neog; Rajib Lochan Deka; Deepa B. Phookani; Khagen Kurmi; N. S. Paschapur; Kuldip Medhi (2023). Assessment of PAR Interception and Radiation Use Efficiency on Tomato Growth and Yield in the Upper Brahmaputra Valley Zone of Assam, India, International Journal of Environment and Climate Change , 3(9), 3121–3129 DOI: DOI: 10.9734/IJECC/2023/v13i92554
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Daizi Durba Saharia; Manoj Kumar Sarma; Prasanta Neog; Abu Saleh Nizamuddin Ahmed; Manash Protim Nath; Nigombam Sonia Devi; Jugal Chandra Talukdar (2023). Use of thermal indices as selection criteria in breeding programme of rice (Oryza sative L.), Indian Journal Genetics and plant breeding, 83(1), 139–142 DOI: 10.31742/ISGPB.83.1.18
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Pallab Kumar Sarma (2023). Climate Risk Management at Farmer’s Field through Adaptation Strategies for Resource-Poor Farmers of Assam, Northeast India, July 2023International Journal of Environment and Climate Change , 13(9), 963–987 DOI: DOI: 10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i92319
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Rekhashree Kalita; Ramani Kanta Thakuria; Binay Kumar Medhi; Kuldip Medhi; Prasanta Neog; M. Saikia; Prakash Kalita; Aradhana Barooah (2023). MANIPULATION OF CROP MICRO- ENVIRONMENT FOR ENHANCED LIGHT INTERCEPTION AND HEAT UNIT ACCUMULATION IN SALI RICE IN ASSAM, AMA-Agricultural Mechanization in Asia Africa and Latin America, 54(8), 15001–15012
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Daizi Durba Saharia; Manoj Kumar Sarma; Prasanta Neog; Abu Saleh Nizamuddin Ahmed; Manash Protim Nath; Nigombam Sonia Devi; Jugal Chandra Talukdar (2022). Genetic Diversity with respect to thermal indices and grain yield in cultivated rice, THEORETICAL BIOLOGY FORUM, 100(0), 48–57 DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.7466219
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Debarsee Baruah; D. N. Hazarika; Prasanta Neog; Ranta Kinkor Goswami (2022). Optimizing the Time of Grafting in Jackfruit in the Subtropical Environment of Assam, International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, , 12(11), 3134–3145 DOI: 10.9734/ijecc/2022/v12i111361
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Mamoni Panging; Prasanta Neog; R. L. Deka; Jogesh Goswami; Punya Kahinikar Gogoi; Kushal Sarma; Pranjit Sutradhar (2022). Rain Water use Efficiency in Potato under different planting dates and mulching treatments under Jorhat Condition, Assam., International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, 7(2), 1012–1014
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Prasanta Neog; R.K. Goswami; D. Saikia; N. Gogoi; M.K. 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), 719–730 DOI: 10.1007/s00484-021-02231-9
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Pramod Chandra Dihingia; Prasanta Neog (2021). Improvement of traditional dibbler with ergonomics consideration used in Jhum cultivation in Nagaland, Indian Journal of Hill Farming, 34(1), 88–96
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Pallab Sarma; A. Sonowal; R. Paul; P. Borah; Prasanta Neog; R. Borah (2021). 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 J. Dryland Agric. Res. & Dev., 35(2), 41–45 DOI: 10.5958/2231-6701.2020.00014.7
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Neog; Prasanta.; Sarma; P.K.; Saikia; D.; Borah; P.; Hazarika; G.N.; Sarma; M.K.; Sarma; D.; Chary; G.R.; Rao Ch. S. (2020). Management of seasonal drought in Sali rice under increasing rainfall variability in North Bank Plains zone in north eastern Himalayan region of India., Climatic Change , 158(1), 473–484 DOI: doi- 10.1007/s10584-019-02605-4
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Borah; R.; Baruah; N.; Sarma; P.K.; Bora; R.; Sonowal; A.; Borah.; P. Kalita; R.; Borkotoki; B.; ; Neog; P. (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), 311–321 DOI: doi- 10.9734/ijecc/2020/v10i1230307
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P.K. Sarma; P. Borah; S. Gogoi1; P. Neog; M. Hazarika; T.C. Baruah (2020). Survey on Arsenic and Iron Contamination in Groundwater in Blocks of North Bank Plain Zone of Assam, Indian Journal of Dryland Agricultural Research and Development , 34(2), 75–79 DOI: doi-10.5958/2231-6701.2019.00024.1
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Panging; M; Neog; P.; Deka; R.L.; Medhi; K. (2019). Assessment of performance of potato crop under modified microclimates in rice based cropping system of Upper Brahmaputra Valley Zone of Assam, Journal of Agrometeorology , 21(3), 249–253
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Medhi; M.; Neog; P.; Goswami; B.; Deka R.L.; ; Hussain R. (2019). Agrometeorological Indices in Relation to Phenology and Yield of Rice genotype (Oryza sativa L.) under Upper Brahmaputra Valley Zone of Assam., Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci. , 8(6), 1459–1471
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Neog; P.; Medhi; K.; Venkataraman; S. (2019). A preliminary study at Jorhat on attainment of maximum tillering as an important phenological stage in rice., Journal of Agrometeorology , 21(3), 400–401
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Kalita; M.K.; Gogoi; A.K.; Gogoi; S.H.; Phookan; J.; Debnath; P.; Neog; P.; Neog; P.P.; ; Borah; B. (2019). Influence of meteorological parameters on leafhopper vector population and sesame phyllody disease incidence in Assam, India., Phytopathogenic Mollicutes , 9(1), 173–174
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Neog; P.; Sarma; P.K.; D. Sarma; M.K. Sarma; R. Rajbongshi; K. Sarmah; P. Borah; H. Chaudhury (2018). Growth, yield and rhizome rot disease dynamics of ginger under variable microenvironment., Journal of Agrometeorology , 20(0), 1–6
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Medhi; K.; Neog; P.; Goswami; B.; Deka; R.L.; Kurmi; K. Sarmah; K.; ; Khanikar Agromet. 19(3): 270-73 (2017). Evaluation of CERES-Rice model for Upper Brahmaputra Valley Zone of Assam., Journal of Agrometeorology , 19(3), 270–273
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Dihingia; P.C.; Kumar; G.V. P.; Sarma; P.K.; Neog; P. (2017): (2017). Production of Soil Block Seedlings in Plug Trays for Mechanical Transplanting, International Journal of vegetables science, 23(6), 1–16 DOI: doi - 10.1080/ 19315260.2017.1319889
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Dihingia; P.C.; Kumar; P. G.V. Sarma; P.K.; Neog; P. (2017). Hand-Fed Vegetable Transplanter for Use with a Walk-Behind-Type Hand Tractor, International Journal of Vegetable Science, 24(5), 1–20 DOI: doi -10.1080/19315260.2017.1413477
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Sarma; D.; Saikia; P.; Sarma; P.K.; Sarma; M.K.; Neog; P. Borah; P.; Chhetri; P.; Hazarika; M.; Bhattacharjee; M.; Kakati; N. fallows of Assam. Indian J. Dryland Agric (2017). Crop intensification through relay cropping in rice fallows of Assam., Indian J. Dryland Agric. Res. & Dev. , 32(1), 75–77
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Choudhury; H.; Kalita; P.; Das; R.; Goswami; R.K..; Neog; P.; ; Pathak; S.S. (2016). Carbon Sequestration Potential of Jati Bamboo (Bambusa tulda), International Journal of Tropical Agriculture, 36(6), 0–0
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Neog P.; Sarma; P.K.; Chary G. R.; Dutta; S.; Rajbongshi; R; Sarmah; K.; Baruah; S.; Sarma; D.; Sarma M.K.; Borah P.; Rao Ch. S.; ; Hazarika; G.N. (2016). Building climate resilient agriculture through traditional floating rice in flash flood affected areas of North Bank Plains Zone of Assam,, India Journal of Traditional knowledge, , 15(4), 632–638
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Pathak; S.S.; Choudhury; Goswami; R.K..; Sarmah; M.K.; Neog; P.; ; Paul; R. (2016): (2016). Variation of morphological characteristics of four important bamboo species, International Journal of Tropical Agriculture, 34(6), 0–0
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Rajbongshi; R; Neog P.; Sarma P. K; Sarmah; M.K.; Sarmah; K; Sarmah; D. (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, 67(2), 397–404
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Sarma; D.; Saikia; P.; Bhattacharjee; M.; Hazarika; M.; Rajbonshi; R.; Goswami; R.K.; Sarma M.K. Sarma P.; Neog P. (2016). Effect of Intercropping Greengram and Blackgram in Sesame for augmenting the productivity and Rrain water use efficiency under rainfed upland Condition, Indian J. Dryland Agric. Res. & Dev. , 31(1), 51–55
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Sarma; P.K.; Hazarika; M.; Sarma; D. Saikia; P.; Neog; P.; Rajbongshi; R.; Kakati; N. Bhattacharjee; M.; Rao; Ch. S. (2015). Effect of Foliar Application of Potassium on Yield, Drought Tolerance and Rain Water Use Efficiency of Toria under Rainfed Upland Situation of Assam, Journal of Dryland Agricultural Research and Development , 30(1), 55–59 DOI: doi-10.5958/2231-6701.2015.00008.1
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Sarmah; K.; Neog; P. Rajbanshi; R.; ; Sarmah; A. (2015). Verification and usability of medium range weather forecast for north bank plain zone of Assam., Mausam, 66(3), 585–594
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Neog; P.; Sarmah; K.; Rajbongshi; R.; Kalita; M.K. (2015). 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
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Neog; P.; Dihingia; P.C.; Sarma; P.K.; Maruthi Sankar G.R.; Sarmah; D.; Sarmah; M.K.; Rajbongshi; R. K. Sarmah; K; Chary; G.R.; Rao; Ch. S.; ; Mishra; P.K. (2015). Different levels of energy use and corresponding output energy in paddy cultivation in north bank plain zone of Assam, India., Indian J. Dryland Agric. Res. & Dev. , 30(2), 84–92
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Sarma; MK; Goswami; RK; Mayuri Baruah; Sarma; D; Neog; P. (2015). Genetic variability and diversity in indigenous rice germplasm of Assam under aerobic condition, Progr Agril. , 15(1), 66–70
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Sarma; D.; Saikia; P.; Sarma; P.K.; Hazarika; M.; Bhattacharya; M.; Sarma; M.K.; Neog; P.; 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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Neog; P.; Sharma; K.; Rajbanshi; R. (2013). Thermal indices in rapeseed grown in the North Bank Plain Zone of Assam., Journal of Agrometeorology , 15(2), 174–177
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Neog; P.; Rijumani; R.; Sarmah; K. (2013). Predictive model for aphid incidence in rapeseed & mustard in relation to crop phenology and weather in the North Bank Plain Zone of Assam., Journal of Agrometeorology , 15(0), 77–80
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Sarmah. K.; Rajbongshi. R.; Neog. P.; Maibangsha M. (2013). Rainfall probability analysis of Lakhimpur, Journal of Agrometeorology , 15(0), 247–250
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Deka; B.; Baruah; T. C.; Dutta; M.; Neog; P. (2011). Soil loss estimation on RS data and GIS techniques soil in Ghiladhari watershed of northern Brahmaputra valley of Assam., Journal of soil and water conservation, , 10(2), 123–128
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Sarma; P.K.; Kumar; S.; Grewal; K.S.; Neog; P. (2008). Soil water functional relationships under unsaturated condition for the soils of Central Brahmaputra Valley Zone of Assam, Journal of Agrometeorology , 10(0), 51–54
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Neog; P.; Bhyuyan; J.; Baruah; N. (2008). Thermal indices in relation to crop phenology and seed yield of soybean (Glycine max L. Merrill), Journal of Agrometeorology , 10(0), 388–392
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Neog; P.; Chakravarty; N.V.K.; ; Srivatava; A.K. (2006). Parameterization and validation of BRASSICA model for Brassica juncea in semi arid environment., Journal of Agrometeorology , 8(2), 174–178
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Neog; P.; Chakravarty; N.V.K.; Sharma; M.K.; Bhagawati; G.; Srivatava; A.K. (2006). Effect of weather on mustard dynamics under semi-arid environment, Ann. Agric. Res. New Series , 27(3), 288–296
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Chakravarty; N.V.K.; Subba Rao; Y.V; Neog Prasanta.; Katyar; R.K; Singh; H.B. (2006). Assessment of Growth and yield of Brassica varieties under varying weather conditions through spectral behavior, Brassica, 8(1), 55–58
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Neog Prasanta.; Chakravarty N.V.K. (2005). Thermal indices in Barassica grown under semi arid environmen, Ann. Agric. Research, new Series, 26(2), 291–296
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Neog; P.; Chakravarty; N.V.K.; Srivatava; A.K.; Bhagawati; G. (2005). Thermal time and its realtionship with seed yield and oil productivity in Brassica cultivars., Brassica, 7(0), 63–70
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Neog; P.; Srivatava; A.K.; Chakravarty; N.V.K (2005). Estimation and Application of Bowen Ratio Fluxes over Crop Surfaces -An Overview, Journal of Agricultural Physics , 5(1), 36–45
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Neog Prasanta.; Chakravarty N.V.K.; (2005). Thermal time and phonological model for Barassica juncea in semi arid environment, Journal of Agrometeorology , 7(2), 174–181
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Neog; Prasanta.; Chakravarty; N.V.K.; Bhagawati; G.; Sharma; M.K.; Srivastava; A.K. (2005). Effect of weather on mustrd dynamics under semi arid environment,, Ann. Agric. Research, new Series, , 26(4), 515–521
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Neog; P.; Chakravarty; N.V.K.; Srivastava; A.K.; Bhagawati; G (2004). A forewarning model for mustard aphid on real time basis., Journal of Agricultural Physics,, 4(1), 44–50
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Chakravarty; N.V.K.; Neog. P; Singh; D. Kumar; S.; Prasad; S.K. (2002). Thermal time and aphid growth on mustard varieties under semi arid environment., Ann. Agric. Res. New Series. , 23(4), 664–668
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Neog; P.; Sarma; R.; Bains; G.S. (2001). Effect of temperature on grain growth period and grain yield of wheat (Triticum eativum L.), Annals of Biology, 17(1), 111–114
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Borkotoky, B. and Neog, P. (2023). ABARJANAR PUNOBYAWHAR ARU KESUSAR UTPADAN PRAJUKTI. AAU-ODL, Khanapara, Guwahati, ISBN: SLM No. AAU-ODL/SLM(A)-24
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Neog, P. and Goswami, R.K. (2021). Impact of modified microclimate on growth, yield and disease dynamics in ginger (In Press). GKMS, Sonitpur (AAU/DR/21/BL/383/2020-21), Biswanath College of Agriculture
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Neog, P.; Sarmah, K.; Baruah, N.; Deka, B.; Gogoi, U.; Rajbonshi, R.; Sarmah, M.K. and Das, R. (2013). BOTOR, JALABAYU ARU JALBAYUR PARIBARTAN - edited by Prasanta Neog and Utpal Gogoi. Agromet Advisory Services Sonitpur, Biswanath College of Agriculture
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Neog, P. and Sarmah, P.K. (2013). Let us go to NICRA village ; a docu-feature film, (Research and script writing was by Dr. Prasanta Neog) . AICRPDA, Assam Agricultural University , Biswanath College of Agriculture, AAU
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Neog, P.; Gautam, B.P.; Deka, B.; Sarmah, M.K.; Barthakur, P.K.; Barah, P.; Das, K.K.; Barman, R.N.; Majumdar, D.; Pathak, H. and Kalita, K.P. (2009). KRISHI BIJNAN - for class X (A text book on Agriculture Science for Class IX , prepared and approved by SEBA), Coordinator: Dr. Prasanta Neog. Assam State Text Book Production and publication Corporation Limited, Guwahati, Industrial Park, Bamunimoidan, Guwahati.
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Neog, P.; Gautam, B.P.; Majumdar, D.; Deka, B.; Kalita, K.P.; Goswami, R.K.; Baruah, N. and Pathak, H. (2008). KRISHI BIJNAN - for class IX (A text book on Agriculture Science for Class IX , prepared and approved by SEBA), Coordinator: Dr. Prasanta Neog. Assam State Text Book Production and publication Corporation Limited, Guwahati, Industrial Park, Bamunimoidan, Guwahati.
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Neog, P.; Sarmah, N.; Medhi, K. and Deka, R. (2026). SPATIO-TEMPORAL ANALYSIS OF RAINFALL FOR AGRICULTURAL PLANNING IN THE NORTH BANK PLAIN ZONE OF ASSAM , in: Sarma, P.K.; Prasaada, J.; Borkotoki, B. and Goswami, R. (Eds.), “20 Years of Dryland Agricultural Research (AICRPDA, Biswanath Chariali Centre): 2005–2025” , All India Coordinated Research Project for Dryland Agriculture Biswanath Chariali Centre, , BN College of Agriculture, AAU, Biswanath Chariali, Assam, pp 8–33, ISBN: 978-81-963002-7-2.
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Deka, P. and Neog, P. (2024). Assam’s North Bank Plain Zone Weather Indicators: A non-parametric Trend Analysis Approach, in: Barman, M. and , HAzarika, P.; (Eds.), Contemporary Trends in Statistics and allied Sciences, of SDepartment of Statistics, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, Assam, pp 212–217, ISBN: 978-81-1950-3-9.
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Neog, P. (2024). Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture with special reference to Assam; , in: Choudhury, S.; Saha, S.; Dolley, S.; Lungmuana, D.; , ; Nngombam, A.; Hazarika, S.; Misra, V.; Lalmalsawmi, ; Vanthawamliana, ; R.L., D.; Neog, P.; Drivedi, S.; Balasub, R.; (Eds.), Multi Stakeholder Agro Advisory Network: An Efficient Tool for Promoting Climate Resilient Agriculture in North East India States , The Director, ICAR Resaerch Complex for NEH Region, Umiyam, Meghalaya. , pp 45–70, ISBN: ICARNEH-MZ-BK-2023-17.
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Ramakrishna, Y.S.; neog, P.; Rao, V.U. and Subbarao, A. (2024). Meeting Farmers’ Needs for Agrometeorological Services: An Overview and Case Studies, in: Chattopadhay, N.; , ; Stefanski, R. and Attri, S. Rathore, L.; (Eds.), Applications for Climate Resilient Agriculture, Publishing Company, Co-publisher - Springer, Switzerland , New Delhi,, pp 123–148, ISBN: DOI: 0.1007/978-3-031-510.
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Neog, P.; Sarma, M.K.; Sarma, P.K.; Sarma, D.; Borah, R.; Borah, R.; Chary, G.R. and Srinavasrao, C. (2023). Building Climate Resilient Agriculture in the Indian State of Assam in Foot Hill Himalayas, in: Pande, C.B.; Moharir, K.N.; Negm, A.; (Eds.), Climate Change Impacts in India, Springer Nature, Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland , pp 351–374, ISBN: 978-3-031-42056-6 (eBook).
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Neog, P.; Sarma, M.K.; , ; Sarma, P.K.; , ; Sarma, D.; , ; Borah, R.; Borah, R.; , ; Chary, G.R. and Srinivasrao, C. (2013). Building Climate Resilient Agriculture in the Indian State of Assam in Foot Hill Himalayas October 2023 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-42056-6_15 In book: , in: Pande, C.B.; Moharir, K.N.; Negm, A.; (Eds.), Climate Change Impacts in India , Springer Nature, Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland , pp 351–374, ISBN: 978-3-031-42056-6 (eBook).
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Sarma, D.; Sarma, P.K.; Sarma, M.K.; Neog, P.; Borah, P.; Saikia, P. and hazarika, M. (2023). Rainfed Rice-based production system in North Bank Plain Zone of Assam, in: Charry, G.R.; Rao, C.S.; Gopinath, A.K.; Sikka, A.K.; Kandpal, B.; Bhaskar, S. (Eds.), Improved Agronomic Practices for Rainfed Crops in India , ICAR-CRIDA, Santosh Nagar, HYDERABAD, pp 46–58.
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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, in: Epule, D.T.E.; (Ed.), Climate Change - Recent Observation, Intech Open, 5 Princes Gate Court, London, SW7 2QJ, UNITED KINGDOM., pp 2–24, ISBN: 10.5772/intechopen.107045.
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Borah, R.; Baruah, N.; Sarma, P.K.; Borah, R.; Sonowal, A.; kalita, R. and Neog, P. (2022). Effect of Real Time Rainfall Pattern on Yield and Yield Attributing Parameters of Toria (Brassica campestris) in an Inceptisols of Assam, India, in: Shrestha, H.L.; (Ed.), Emerging Challenges in Environment and Earth Science , B.P. International , Guest House Road, Street no - 1/6, Hooghly, West Bengal, India, pp 30–44, ISBN: 978-93-5547-385-1.
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Deka, R.L. and Neog, P. (2013). Sustainable Agriculture and likely hood Security , in: Das, D.D. and Choudhari, S. (Eds.), Accelerating Science , Secretary, Publication department, Sikhak karmachari Sabha, Jamuguri H.S. School, , Jamugurihat, Assam , pp 417–434, ISBN: ISBN-93-82661-24-7.
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Neog, P. and Sarmah, P.K. (2014). Sharing experiences of NICRA project implementation in Assam , in: Saikia, U.S. and Ramesh, T. Ramakrishna, G.I.; Krishnappa, R.; Rajkhowa, D.J.; Vengkatesh, A.; Ngachan, S.V.; (Eds.), Natural Resource Management for Enhancement and Adaptation and Mitigation potential under Changing climate , Director (2014), ICAR Research Complex for NE Region, , Barapani, Meghalaya, , pp 185–201, ISBN: ISBN, 978-928041-0-1. .
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Baruah, S. (2025). Growth and yield of Foxtail Millet under varying Hydro Thermal and Radiation Regimes at Jorhat . M. Sc. (Agri) thesis submitted to Agricultural Meteorology , Assam Agricultural Univesity , Jorhat -785013, Assam
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Kausik, B. (2025). ASSESSMENT OF GROWTH AND YIELD OF RICE USING CERES–RICE (DSSAT) MODEL UNDER DIFFERENT AGROCLIMATIC CONDITION OF JORHAT . M. Sc. (Agri) thesis submitted to Agricultural Meteorology , Assam Agricultural Univesity , Jorhat -785013, Assam
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Sarma, N. (2024). RAINFALL FORECASTING AND ANALYSIS FOR CROP PLANNING IN NBPZ OF ASSAM. M.Sc. thesis submitted to Agrometeorology, Assam Agricultural Universityt, Department of Agrometeorology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13
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Sultana, A. (2022). Growth and yield of tomato crop as influenced by mulching and row orientation under Jorhat condition. Master of Science (Agriculture) thesis submitted to Department of Agrometeorology , Assam Agricultural University , Jorhat-785 013, Assam, India
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Pathak, K. (2021). Impact of modification of microclimate on performance of green gram under different planting system in Upper Brahmaputra Valley Zone of Assam. Master of Science (Agriculture) thesis submitted to Department of Agrometeorology , Assam Agricultural University , Jorhat-785 013, Assam, India
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Kalita, A. (2020). Growth and yield of tomato crop under modified microclimatic condition in Jorhat. Master of Science (Agriculture) thesis submitted to Department of Agrometeorology, Assam Agricultural University , Jorhat-785 013, Assam
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Rajkhowa, S. (2020). Quantification of Thermal and Radiation Regimes on growth ad Yield of Aromatic Rice in Jorhat district of Assam. Master of Science (Agriculture) thesis submitted to Department of Agrometeorology, Assam Agricultural University , Jorhat-785 013, Assam
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Saikia, R.J. (2019). Impact of thermal and radiation regimes on growth and yield of Potato (Solanum tuberosum) under varying microenvironments.. Master of Science (Agriculture) thesis submitted to Department of Agrometeorology, Assam Agricultural University , Jorhat-785 013, Assam
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Panging, M. (2018). Assessment of microclimate modification in potato crop using mulches under Jorhat condition. Master of Science (Agriculture) thesis submitted to Department of Agrometeorology, Assam Agricultural University , Jorhat-785 013, Assam
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Medhi, K. (2016). Simulating plant growth parameters and yield of rice using CERES-Rice model in Upper Brahmaputra Valley Zone (UBVZ) of Assam. Master of Science (Agriculture) thesis submitted to Department of Agrometeorlogy, Assam Agricultural University , Jorhat-785 013, Assam
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Sarmah, P.K.; Borah, P.; Paul, R.; Sonowal, A.; Neog, P. and Sarmah, D. (2019). Studies on effectiveness of different lining materials on rainwater storage in farm pond in an Entisols of North Bank Plain Zone of Assam of Eastern , 14th Confernce on Dryland Development: Converting dryland Areas from Grey into Green, Jodhpur,India , The International Dryland Development Commisiion and Arid Zone Resaerch Association of India, Jodhpur, Jodhpur, India, Vol. 0(0), 20 - 20.
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, (0). Rajkhowa, S., Neog, P., Deka, R.L., Medhi, K. and Kurmi, K., 2021, PAR interception and Radiation Use Efficiency in Joha rice varieties of Assam , 2021-03-17 00:00:00, 2021-03-19 00:00:00, Vol. 0(0), 1 - 0.
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, (0). Neog, P., Goswami, R.K., and Changmai, R., 2021, Growth and yield of Ginger as influenced by varyingmicroenvironments , 2021-03-17 00:00:00, 2021-03-19 00:00:00, Vol. 0(0), 1 - 0.
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, (0). R. Kalita, R. K. Thakuria, B. K. Medhi, M. Saikia, K. Medhi and P. Neog, 2021, Thermal accumulation and light interception in sali rice under different crop establishment method in the agro-climate of Upper Brahmaputra Valley Zon , 2021-03-17 00:00:00, 2021-03-19 00:00:00, Vol. 0(0), 1 - 0.
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, (0). Kalita, A., Neog, P., Deka, R.L., Phukan, D.B. Kurmi, K., and Medhi, K., 2021, PAR interception and radiation use efficiency in relation to growth and yield of tomato under different microclimatic condition at Upper Brahmaputra V , 2021-03-17 00:00:00, 2021-03-19 00:00:00, Vol. 0(0), 2 - 0.
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, (0). Saikia, D. and Neog, P., 2021, Analysis of rainfall by using Mann-Kendall trend, Sen’s slope and variability at East Sikkim district of Sikkim, India , 2021-03-17 00:00:00, 2021-03-19 00:00:00, Vol. 0(0), 2 - 0.
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, (0). Saikia, R.K., Neog, P., Deka, R.L. and Medhi, K., 2021, PAR interception and radiation use efficiency in relation to growth and yield of potato under different microclimates at sub-tropical environment of A , 2021-03-17 00:00:00, 2021-03-19 00:00:00, Vol. 0(0), 3 - 0.
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, (0). P.K.Sarma , P. Neog , R. Borah , S. Dutta , A. Sonowal , D. Sarma , M.K. Sarma, P. Borah, 2020, Climate resilient Cropping systems for water-limited environments in an acidic Inceptisols of Assam, India , 2020-03-09 00:00:00, 2020-03-13 00:00:00, Vol. 0(0), 0 - 0.
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, (0). Neog, P. and Baruah, N., 2007, Medium ranage rainfall forecast in short term adjustment of agricultural condition in the North bank Plain zone of Assam. , , , Vol. 0(0), 1 - 0.
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Neog, P.; Medhi, K.; Kakoti, M.; Deka, R.; Bal, S.; Chetia, S.; Singh, V. and Sarma, P. (). Climatic Characterization of North Bank Plain Zone (NBPZ) of Assam , Agroclimatic Characterization for Agricultural Transformation in NBPZ of Assam: An AICRPDA perspective , 1(1), 6-21, AICRPDA, Biswanath Chariali Centre, Biswanath College of Agriculture, AAU, Biswanath Chariali (AAU/DR/24?BU/764/2024-25), Biswanath Chariali
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Neog, P. (). Borbalir Mati, Pani Aru Jalabayu , Balugram Bigha , 0(0), 59 - 67, mr. Ripunjay Bhuyan, Secretary, Praktan Chatra Sanmilani, Borbali Higher Secondary School, Borbali Lakhimpur, Assam. , Borbali, lakhimpur
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Deka, R.L.; Neog, P. and Das, P. (). Climate Resilient Agriculture for Managing CLimate risks, Sounenir -National Conference on "Frontier Technologies for Weather and Climate Based Decision in Agriculture and Allied Sectors , 0(0), 137-141, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat , Jorhat
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Neog, P. (). Contingency Crop Planning for Climate Risk Managemnt in Agriculture , Sounenir -Regional Agricultural Fair, 2025, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat , 0(0), 81-85, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat , AAU, Jorhat
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Neog, P. (). Jalabayu Paribarton Aru Jalabayu Paribartan Sahansil Krishi (Climate Change and Climate Resilient Agriculture), Shikha Jeuti, 11(1), 40 - 52, general Secreatry, Uttar lakhimpur Zila Madhyamik Sikshak Aru Karmachari Santha, lakhimpur, Laluk, lakhimpur
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Neog, P. (). Asomot Abhabanyo Grishmaprawah (Unprecedetaed heat wave is Assam), Prantik, an Assamese magazine , 44(1), 18-20, Rashmi Baruah, Pantik , Guwahati, Assam
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Sarma, P.K. and Neog, P. (). Jalabayau Paribartan Sahishnu Krishi, Udyan Jeuti, Souvenir, 12th Biennial General conference 2022, Assam Horticultural Society , 0(0), 114-117, Assam Horticultural Society, Regd. under Societies of Registration Act XXI & Regn 1891 of 1994 -95, Guwahati
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Neog, P. (). Let us go to NICRA village (Drama in Assamese, published in Bijnan Jeuti (Feb-March, 2014 & March-April, 2014 issues) , Bijnan Jeuti, 2014(2), 43-48 & 43-48, Assam Science Society , Guwahati
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Neog, P. (). Weather forecasting and development of Agriculture (Prantik (Aug, 2010), Prantik (Dec, 2006), 16112009(22), 25-27 , Prantik, Guwahati
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Neog, P. and Baruah, N. (). Rainfall of Assam (Prantik, Aug, 2008), Prantik (Aug, 2008), 1082008(15), 29-31. , Prantik, Guwahati
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Neog, P. and Baruah, N. (). Unprecedented drought like situation in Assam and remedies for escaping such situation. (Prantik, 16 Dec, 2006), Prantik (Dec, 2006), 2006(24), 18-21, , Guwahati
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Neog, P.; Borah, R.; Sarma, P.K.; Goswami, R.; Baruah, N.; Barokotoky, B.; kalita, J.; Sonowal, A.J.; Borah, R. and Prasad, J. (2026). Rainfall Variability and Dry-spell Management in Sali Rice: A Case Study of 2025 . AICRPDA, Biswanath Cahrialai Centre, Assam Agricultural University (AAU/DR/25/BU/910/2025-26), Biswanath Chariali
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Borkotoky, B.; Baruah, N.; Neog, P.; Sarma, P.K. and Goswami, R. (2025). Krishi Khandat Sadrish Paristhitir Babe Jarurikalin Parikalpana Aru bewasthapana (in Assamese). AICRPDA, Biswanath Cahrialai Centre, Assam Agricultural University (AAU/DR/25/BU/910/2025-26), Biswanath Chariali
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Sarma, P.K.; Borah, R.; Baruah, N.; Borah, R.; Borkotoki, B.; kalita, J.; Sonowal, A.; Bharali, B.; Kakoti, N.; Medhi, K.; Singh, V.K.; Prasad, J.; Neog, P.; kakoti, M. and Dek, R. (2024). Agroclimatic Characterization for Agricultural Transformation in NBPZ of Assam: An AICRPDA Perspective. AICRPDA Biswanath Chariali Centre, AAU, Biswanath Charialiali, Assam
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Sarmah, P.K.; Gogoi, G.; Deka, R.S.; Gogoi, M.; Sarmah, D.; Sarmah, M.K.; Barah, P.; Neog, P.; Charry, G.R. and Rao, C.S. (2019). Socio economic upliftment of tribal community through adoption of climate resilient technologies under TSP prgramme ” (AAU/DR/19/BU/290/2019-20). AICRPDA, Biswnath Chariali (AAU/DR/19/BU/290/2019-20), Biswanath College of Agriculture
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Neog, P.; Sarmah, P.K.; Dutta, S.; Rajbanshi, R.; Sarmah, K.; Baruah, S.; Barah, P.; Sarma, M.K.; Charry, G.R.; Rao, C.S. and Hazarika, G.N. (2016). Resilient Agriculture for flash flood affected areas of North bank Plains zone of Assam . NICRA-AICRPDA, BNCA (RB, No. Dr/15(BU)/ 87/2015-16. , Biswanath College of Agriculture
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Dutta, S.; Sharmah, P.K.; Neog, P.; Karmakar, M.R.; Baruah, S. and Barah, P. (2016). Soils of NICRA villages – Survey and land use planning . AICRPDA, Biswnath Chariali (AAU/RD(BL)/08/2015-16), Biswanath College of Agriculture
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Dutta, S.; Sharmah, P.K.; Neog, P.; Karmakar, R.M. and Baruah, S. (2016). Soils of Biswanath College of Agriculture farm – Survey and land use planning . AICRPDA, Biswnath Chariali (AAU/RD(BL)/08/2015-16), Biswanath College of Agriculture
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Neog, P.; Rajbanshi, R.; Sarmah, K.; Baruah, M. and Deka, K.C. (2013). Influences of weather variables on crop growth and aphid infestation in Rapeseed & Mustard grown in the North Bank Plain zone of Assam (RB No 1/2012). Agromet Advisory services, BNCA, AAU, Biswanath College of Agriculture
Sponsored Research
Research Projects 7 Projects
AAU
AMAR GAON AMAR GAOURAB
Implemented in 2024
NESAC, Shillong Rs. 3.50 Lakh
Geo surveillance of Agromet Field Units for effective delivery of Agromet Advisory Services - a collaborative project with North East Space Application Centre (NESAC), Shillong with total budget of 8.85 lakh.
Implemented in 2021
SERC, DST, Govt of India Rs. 37.3 Lakh
Impact of modified micro-climate on growth yield and pest-disease dynamics in Ginger
Implemented in 2016
ICAR-CRIDA
National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) as Co-PI
Implemented in 2011
ICAR-CRIDA
All India Coordinated Research Project for Dryland Agriculture (AICRPDA) as Attached Scientist
Implemented in 2010
DST, Govt of India Rs. 22 Lakh
Crop weather pest interaction studies in rapeseed mustard in north bank plain zone of Assam
Implemented in 2007
IMD, MoES
Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa, Sonitpur
Implemented in 2005
Recognition & Accolades
Achievements & Honours 7 Honours
Organized a national seminar on climate change and climate resilient agriculture during 17 to 19 March, 2013 under GKMS, Sonitpur. More 150 scientists from the different parts of India participated in the seminar.
Received the award of excellence for outstanding dissemination of Agromet Advisories to farmers – by IMD, Ministry of Earth Science, GoI. The award was received by Dr. Prasanta Neog, Nodal Officer, at the Annual review meeting of GKMS project held at IGKV, Raipur on 15 to 18th November, 2017.
Received the best paper award in oral presentation category for presenting paper “Management of Rhizome rot disease though adjustment of crop micro climate in north bank plain zone of Assam” in the International symposium on “Advances in Agrometeorology for managing climatic risk of Farmers – INAGMET-2019” which was held in JNU, Convention Centre, JNU, New Delhi during 11-13 February, 2019. The paper was presented by Dr. Prasanta Neog.
Received 3rd best paper (oral) award for the paper “Management of Rhizome rot disease …. microclimate” in the North east zonal and national conference of Indian Phytopathological Society held at AAU, Jorhat on 24-25, 2022. The paper was presented by Dr. Nripen Gogoi, RARS, Lakhimpur.
Received the best paper award on Teachers’ Category for the paper “PAR interception and radiation use efficiency in relation to growth and yield of potato under different microclimates at sub-tropical environment of Assam, India” presented in the Virtual National Conference on “ Strategic Reorientation for climate smart Agriculture (V-AGMET 2021) which was organized by Association of Agrometeorology and PAU during 17-19 March, 2021. The paper was presented by Mr. Raktim Jyoti Saikia (2017-AMJ-22)
Miss Mamoni Panging was conferred with the Best MSc. Thesis Award for her thesis “ Assessment of microclimate modification in potato crop using mulches under Jorhat condition” by the India Society of Dry-land agriculture, CRIDA, Hyderabad. She received the award during the International Conference on Reimagining Rainfed Agro-Ecosystems: Challenges & Opportunities during 22-24, December, 2022 at ICAR-CRIDA, Hyderabad. Dr. Prasanta Was her Major Advisor.
Dr. Prasanta Neog et al., received the “Professor Venkataraman best paper award Agrometeorology on biotic and abiotic stress management” for the year 2023 by the Association of Agrometeorologists, Anand, Gujrat for the research paper “Response of modified microclimates on growth, yield and rhizome rot disease of ginger” published in the international journal of Biometeorology (2022) 66:719-730. DOI-https://doi.org/10.1007/s00484-021-02231-9.
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships 3 Societies
Association of Agrometeorlogists
Life Member
International Society for Agricultural Meteorology (INSAM)
Life Member
Indian Society of Dryland Agriculture
Life Member
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