Dr. Rajib Lochan Deka
Faculty Profile • AAU

Dr. Rajib Lochan Deka

(i/c) HOD and Professor
rajib.deka [at] aau.ac.in Joined: 10 Mar, 2003 HoD, Chief Warden
100
Publications
8
Projects
5
Degrees
3
Career Milestones
4
Honours & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
B.Sc (Agri)
1994
Assam Agricultural University
M.Sc (Agri)
1996
Assam Agricultural University
Specialization: Agronomy
Ph.D
2013
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Specialization: Climate Change and Agriculture
Employment History
Technical Officer (Assistant Professor)
10-03-2003 – 31-10-2016
Assam Agricultural University
Jorhat
Associate Professor
01-11-2016 – 30-06-2020
Assam Agricultural University
Jorhat
Professor
01-07-2020 – Till date
Assam Agricultural University
Jorhat
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 100 Total Records
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A N Islam; R L Deka; K Medhi; K Sarmah (2026). Testing the accuracy of rainfall forecast for its usability in planning smart agricultural practices and its user response, Journal of Environmental Biology, 47(4), 744–753 DOI: 10.22438/jeb/47/4/MRN-5822
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A Sultana; A Kalita; P Neog; R L Deka; K Medhi (2026). Influence of mulching on soil hydrothermal regime and yield of tomato in the upper Brahmaputra valley zone of Assam, Journal of Agrometeorology, 38(2), 159–166 DOI: https://doi.org/10.54386/jam.v28i2.3061
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M Hussain; J Goswami; R K Saud; R L Deka; H Nath; B Rahman (2025). Impact of crop diversification on scented rice (Konjoha) yield and quality performance in an organic rice ecosystem, International Journal of Research in Agronomy, 9(1), 25–28 DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.33545/2618060X.2026.v9.i1a.
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M Hussain; J Goswami; R K Saud; R L Deka; U Kalita; H Nath; B Rahman (2025). Effect of crop diversification on yield and its attributes of scented rice (Konjoha) under organic rice ecosystem, Plant Archives, 25(2), 1926–1930 DOI: https://doi.org/10.51470/PLANTARCHIVES.2025.v25.su
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Nayanjyoti Sarma; Prasanta Neog; Arnab N Patowary; Kuldip Medhi; R L 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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Varbina Barkakoti; Parishmita Das; Rajib Lochan Deka; Nishigandha Kakati (2025). Forecasting Yield of Winter Rice Using SMLR and ANN Techniques in Central Brahmaputra Valley Zone of Assam, India, International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 15(6), 63–74 DOI: http://doi.org/10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i64873
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K Pathak; P Neog; K Medhi; R L Deka; K Sarmah; K Kurmi; S K Bal; A 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), 308–317 DOI: http://doi.org/10.22438/jeb/46/2/MRN-5358
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R J Saikia; P Neog; R L Deka; K 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(1), 205–214 DOI: https://doi.org/10.54302/mausam.v75i1.3892
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A Kalita; P Neog; R L Deka; D B Phookan; K Kurmi; N S Paschapur; K 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, 13(9), 3121–3129 DOI: DOI: 10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i92554
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N Kakati; R L Deka; P Das; J Goswami; P G Khanikar; H Saikia (2022). Forecasting yield of rapeseed and mustard using multiple linear regression and ANN techniques in the Brahmaputra valley of Assam, North East India, Theoretical and Applied Climatology, 150(0), 1201–1215 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00704-022-04220-3
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S Chutia; R L Deka; J Goswami; M H Phukon (2021). Forecasting rice yield through modified Hendrick and Scholl technique in the Brahmaputra valley of Assam, Journal of Agrometeorology, 23(1), 106–112
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S K Das; L C Dutta; R L Deka (2021). Phenology and cocoon characters of eri silkworm (Samia ricini Boisduvial) as affected by temperature and relative humidity under the agro-climatic conditions of Assam, Journal of Agrometeorology, 23(2), 256–259 DOI: https://doi.org/10.54386/jam.v23i2.78
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Parishmita Das; R L Deka; J Goswami; S Barua (2020). Effect of elevated CO2 and temperature on growth and yield of winter rice under Jorhat condition, Journal of Agrometeorology, 22(2), 109–115
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Parishmita Das; R L Deka; R Hussain (2020). Evaluation of heat stress level for effective management of dairy cattle in Jorhat district of Assam, Journal of Agrometeorology, 22(0), 257–260
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Surajit Kalita; L K Hazarika; R L Deka; J Gayan (2020). Effect of weather parameters and varieties on occurrence of insect pests and natural enemies of rice, Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 9(5), 2429–2438
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Sangeeta Hazarika; P G Khanikar; A N Islam; R L Deka (2019). Dry and wet spell analysis for crop planning in the upper Brahmaputra valley zone of Assam, Journal of Agrometeorology, 21(1), 251–258
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G Tamuly; R L Deka; B Goswami; J Goswami (2019). Trend of temperature regime in the Brahmaputra valley of Assam during 1986-2015, Journal of Agrometeorology, 21(0), 106–112
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M Panging; P Neog; R L Deka; K Medhi (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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P Saikia; P Mahanta; R L Deka (2019). Correlation studies of growth and flowering of Dendrobium cv. Sonia with microclimatic variables in different protected structures, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 8(4), 954–962 DOI: http://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2019.804.110
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B J Gharphalia; R L Deka; A N Islam; P Dutta; K Medhi (2018). Variability and trends of rainfall events in the Brahmaputra valley of Assam, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 7(11), 1902–1912 DOI: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2018.711.215
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K H Begum; Ashok Bhattacharyya; R L Deka (2018). Effect of soil physico-chemical properties on Rhizome Rot disease of ginger under Assam condition, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 7(6), 2097–2102 DOI: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2018.706.248
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S Borkataki; P Das; R L Deka; I C Borua; B K Saud (2018). Influence of weather factors on incidence and intensity of Black inch worm (Hyposidra talaca walker) on Clerodendrum indicum (L) Kuntze at Jorhat, Journal of Agrometeorology, 20(1), 98–101
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A N Islam; P G Khanikar; R L Deka; B Goswami (2017). Impact of weather parameters on winter rice productivity in the upper Brahmaputra valley zone of Assam, Journal of Agrometeorology, 19(0), 75–79
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I C Barua; J Deka; M Devi; R L Deka; J Moran (2017). Weeds as emerging threat to biodiversity: A consequence of spread of Ludwigia peruviana in Dhansiri and Kopili catchment areas of Assam, North East India, Current Science, 112(9), 1904–1914 DOI: doi: 10.18520/cs/v112/i09/1904-1914
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K Medhi; P Neog; B Goswami; R L Deka; K Kurmi; K Sarmah; P G Khanikar (2017). Evaluation of CERES-Rice model for upper Brahmaputra valley zone of Assam, Journal of Agrometeorology, 19(3), 270–273
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D Talukdar; R L Deka; U Dey (2017). Influence of weather factors on incidence of Alternaria blight of rapeseed under the agro-climate of upper Brahmaputra valley of Assam, Journal of Agrometeorology, 19(3), 277–279
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R L Deka; R Hussain; K K Singh; V U Rao; R Balasubramaniyam; A K Baxla (2016). Rice phenology and growth simulation using CERES-Rice model under the agro-climate of upper Brahmaputra valley of Assam, Mausam, 67(3), 591–598
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S Borkataki; P Das; R L Deka; K Das; S Hazarika (2016). Occurrence of Aphis craccivora on Clerodendrum indicum–A new record from north-east India, Research on Crops, 17(1), 169–171 DOI: 10.5958/2348-7542.2016.00030.9
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R L Deka; C Mahanta; K K Nath; M K Dutta (2016). Spatio-tempral variability of rainfall regime in the Brahmaputra valley of North East India, Theoretical and Applied Climatology, 124(0), 793–806 DOI: DOI 10.1007/s00704-015-1452-8
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R Hussain; K K Dutta; D Tamuly; R L Deka; P G Khanikar (2013). Farmers’ perception of climate change impact and its mitigation in Golaghat district of Assam, Journal of Agrometeorology, 15(0), 203–208
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M Devi; R Hussain; A Sarma; K Sarmah; R L Deka (2013). Yield prediction of winter rice employing meteorological variables in central and upper Brahmaputra valley zone of Assam, Journal of Agrometeorology, 15(0), 162–166
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R L Deka; C Mahanta; H Pathak; K K Nath; S Das (2013). Trends and fluctuations of rainfall regime in the Brahmaputra and Barak basins of Assam, India, Theoretical and Applied Climatology, 15(0), 162–166 DOI: DOI 10.1007/s00704-012-0820-x
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R L Deka; K K Nath; C Mahanta; K Sarmah (2012). Recent variability of solar radiation in the upper Brahmaputra valley of Assam, Journal of Agrometeorology, 14(0), 145–150
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P Ahmed; R L Deka; B P Baruah; K K Nath (2009). Rainfall based crop planning in the Barak valley zone of Assam, Journal of Agrometeorology, 11(2), 192–195
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R L Deka; K K Nath (2008). Variability of major climatic elements of Jorhat, Journal of Agrometeorology, 10(1), 89–92
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R L Deka; K K Nath; R Hussain (2008). Variability in rainfall and temperature regimes of the Brahmaputra valley of Assam, Journal of Agrometeorology, 10(2), 305–308
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R Hussain; R L Deka; K K Nath (2008). Development of predictive models in rapeseed & mustard under the Agro-climatic conditions of Jorhat in the UBVZ of Assam, Journal of Agrometeorology, 10(1), 122–124
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K K Nath; R L Deka (2002). Perturbations of climatic elements of Jorhat, Journal of Agrometeorology, 4(1), 87–91
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R L Deka; J U Bahar; S R Baroova; B N Sarma (2000). Effect of pre-digested organic manure as N-source on kharif rice, Crop Research, 20(2), 182–185
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Rajib Lochan Deka (2000). Effect of pre-digested organic manure in rice soil, International Journal on Tropical Agriculture, 18(4), 373–377
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R L Deka; K K Nath (2000). Rainfall analysis for rainfed crop planning in the upper Brahmaputra valley zone of Assam, Journal of Agrometeorology, 2(1), 47–53
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Rajib Lochan Deka; K K Nath; R Hussain (1999). Seasonal and Monthly Rainfall Analysis of Jorhat, J. Agric. Sci. Soc. NE India, 12(2), 244–247
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Deka, R.L. and Das, P. (2023). Impact of Climate Change on Rice Cultivation in Assam and Possible On-Farm Adaptation Strategies, in: Chetia, S.K. and Baruah, M. Borah, S.R.; (Eds.), Centenary Souvenir, AAU-Assam Rice Research Institute, Assam Agricultural University, Titabar, Assam, Centenary Celebration Committee, AAU-Assam Rice Research Institute, Titabar, AAU-Assam Rice Research Institute, Assam Agricultural University, Titabar, Assam, pp 128–132.
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Deka, R.L. and Das, P. (2023). Indian Monsoons: Impact of Climate Change on its Recent Trends, in: Deka, J. and Das, R. Sarmah, A.K.; Chandrasekaran, R.; (Eds.), Climate Change: Conservation, Biodiversity & Sustainability, College of Agriculture, Jorhat-785013, Assam, pp 1–10, ISBN: 978-81-963002-1-0.
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Islam, A.N.; Medhi, K.L. and Deka, R.L. (2024). Paradigm of Agromet Advisory Services and Its Current Advancements, in: Kachari, M.; Datta, H.S. and Sarmah, R. Boro, R.C.; (Eds.), Smart Agriculture: Digital Era of Farming, Elite Publishing House , H1/60, Sector-16, Rohini, New Delhi-110089, pp 106–116, ISBN: 978-93-58996-80-7.
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Barkakoti, V.; Das, P. and Deka, R.L. (2024). Building Resilience to Climate Change Using AI in Indian Agriculture, in: Kachari, M.; Datta, H.S. and Sarmah, R. Boro, R.C.; (Eds.), Smart Agriculture: Digital Era in Farming, Elite Publishing House, H1/60, Sector-16, Rohini, New Delhi-110089, pp 11–18, ISBN: 978-93-58996-80-7.
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Deka, R.L. and Pathak, P.K. (2022). Climate change impact on agriculture of Assam and possible adaptation strategies, in: Deka, B. and Borah, N. (Eds.), Souvenir, Regional Agriculture Fair 2022, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, Assam, pp 109–116, ISBN: NIL.
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Deka, R.L.; Das, P.; Kakati, N. and Das, S. (2023). Status of Crop Yield Forecasts under FASAL in NE India, in: Chowdhury, S.; Saha, S.; Doley, S. and Shakuntala, I. Chakraborty, D.; (Eds.), Multi-stakeholder Agro-advisory network: An efficient tool for promoting climate resilient agriculture in North East Indian, Director, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umroi Road, Umiam, Meghalaya. PIN – 793103, pp 26–32, ISBN: ISBN: 978-93-5759-893-4.
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Deka, R.L. and Das, P. (2023). Indian Monsoons: Impact of Climate Change on its Recent Trends, in: Deka, J. and Das, R. Sarmah, A.K.; Chandrasekaran, R.; (Eds.), Climate Change: Conservation, Biodiversity & Sustainability, College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, Assam, India, pp 1–10, ISBN: 978-81-963002-1-0.
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Deka, R.L. and Das, P. (2023). Climate Change, Natural Resource management and Livelihood Security in Assam, in: Bora, A.K. and Saikia, D. (Eds.), Resource Management and Livelihood Issues: Regional and National Perspectives, EBH Publishers (India), 136, M.N. Road, Panbazar, Guwahati-781001, pp 159–181, ISBN: 978 93 92038 31 0.
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Khanikar, P.G. and Deka, R.L. (2013). Distribution and variability of rainfall in Assam, in: Chetia, B.B. and Bhattacharyya, H.C. (Eds.), Strategy for Developing Fisheries in Flood affected areas of Assam, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, Assam, pp 205–215, ISBN: 978-93-81710-22-7.
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Nath, K.K. and Deka, R.L. (2013). Agrometeorological Research in Assam, in: Sarma, M.K. (Ed.), SOUVENIR, National Seminar on Climate Change and Climate Resilient Agriculture, B.N. College of Agriculture, Biswanath Chariali-784176, Assam, pp 28–30.
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Deka, R.L. and Neog, P. (2015). Sustainable Agriculture and Livelihood Security, in: Das, D.D. and Choudhury, S. (Eds.), Accelerating Science, Jamugurihat HS School, Sonitpur, Assam, pp 417–434, ISBN: 93-82661-24-7.
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Nath, K.K. and Deka, R.L. (2010). Climate change and agriculture over Assam, in: Rao, G.P. and Rao, G. Rao, V.; (Eds.), Climate Change and Agriculture over India, Prentice Hall of India (PHI) Learning Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, pp 224–243, ISBN: 9788120339415.
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Bora, P.K.; Deka, R.L. and Nath, K.K. (2010). Probabilistic annual maximum rainfall for Jorhat, Assam, in: Pandey, V.; (Ed.), Agrometeorological Services for Farmers, Anand Agricultural University, Anand-388110, India, pp 133–137, ISBN: Nil.
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Deka, R.L. (2018). Agrometeorology: An important tool for planning of IFS, in: Neog, M.; Pathak, P.K.; Sarmah, M.K.; Borah, R.J.; (Eds.), Integrated Farming System for Sustainable Agriculture, Directorate of Extension Education, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, pp 90–96, ISBN: Nil.
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Deka, R.L.; Saikia, L.; Mahanta, C. and Dutta, M.K. (2018). Increasing extreme temperature events in the Guwahati city during 1971–2010, in: Sarma, A.K.; Singh, V.P.; Bhattacharjya, R.K. and Kartha, S.A. (Eds.), Urban Ecology, Water Quality and Climate Change, Springer International Publishing, Springer, Cham, Switzerland, pp 169–179, ISBN: doi.org/10.1007/978.
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Saikia, D. (2025). Yield of Finger Millet as Influenced by Different Dates of Sowing and Spacings under the Agroclimate of Jorhat. M.Sc (Agri) thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural Meteorology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat 785013, Assam, India
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Barkakoti, V. (2025). Forecasting Yield of Winter Rice using Machine Learning Techniques in Assam. M.Sc (Agri) thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural Meteorology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat 785013, Assam, India
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Singh, S. (2025). Rainfall Probability Analysis for Crop Planning in the Central and North Eastern Plateau Zone of Jharkhand. M.Sc (Agri) thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural Meteorology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat 785013, Assam, India
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Das, C. (2024). Effect of Weather Parameters on Growth and Yield of Blackgram under the Agroclimatic Condition of Jorhat. M.Sc (Agri) thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural Meteorology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat 785013, Assam, India
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Boruah, A. (2023). Evaluation of Finger Millet Genotypes as Climate Smart Crop under the Agroclimate of Jorhat. M.Sc (Agri) thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural Meteorology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013
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Kakoti, M. (2023). Agroclimatic Characterization for Planning Smart Agricultural Practices in Assam. M.Sc (Agri) thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural Meteorology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785 013
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Kashyap, J. (2022). Assessment of Climate Change Impact on Rice Productivity in the Central Brahmaputra Valley (CBV) zone of Assam. M. Sc (Agri) thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural Meteorology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785 013
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Kaushik, S. (2022). Agro-climatic Resource Characterization for Rice in Upper Brahmaputra Valley Zone (UBVZ) of Assam. M.Sc (Agri) thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural Meteorology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Hussain, J. (2021). Assessment of Climate Change Impact on Rice Productivity in the Lower Brahmaputra Valley (LBV) Zone of Assam. M.Sc (Agri) thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural Meteorology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785 013
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Bordoloi, S. (2020). Crop Suitability Mapping using GIS for the Upper Brahmaputra Valley Zone of Assam. M.Sc (Agri) thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural Meteorology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, Assam
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Kakaty, N. (2020). Forecasting Yield of Rapeseed and Mustard using Statistical Model for the Brahmaputra Valley of Assam. M.Sc (Agri) thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural Meteorology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, Assam
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Das, P. (2019). Effect of Elevated CO2 and Temperature on Growth and Yield of Winter Rice under Jorhat Condition. M.Sc (Agri) thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural Meteorology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, Assam
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Tamuly, G. (2018). Recent Trend of Temperature Regime in The Brahmaputra Valley of Assam. M.Sc (Agri) thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural Meteorology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, Assam
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Chutia, S. (2017). Development of Yield Forecasting Models for Winter Rice using Meteorological Parameters in the Brahmaputra Valley of Assam. M.Sc (Agri) thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural Meteorology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, Assam
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Gharphalia, B.J. (2016). Recent Trend of Extreme Rainfall events in the Brahmaputra Valley of Assam. M.Sc (Agri) thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural Meteorology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, Assam
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Das, T. (2015). Recent Trend of Major Climatic Parameters in the Upper Brahmaputra Valley Zone of Assam. M.Sc (Agri) thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural Meteorology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, Assam
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Saikia, R.J.; Neog, P.; Deka, R.L. and Medhi, K. (2021). PAR interception & radiation use efficiency in relation to growth & yield of potato under different microclimates at sub-tropical environment of Assam, Strategic Reorientation for Climate Smart Agriculture, Punjab Agricultural University (Virtual) , Association of Agrometeorologist (Ludhiana Chapter), Ludhiana, India, Vol. 3(1), 66 - 69.
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Rajkhowa, S.; Neog, P.; Deka, R.L.; Medhi, K. and Kurmi, K. (2021). PAR interception and radiation use efficiency in Joha rice varieties in Assam., Strategic Reorientation of Climate Smart agriculture , Punjab Agricultural University (Virtual) , Association of Agrometeorologists (Ludhiana Chapter), Ludhiana, India, Vol. 2(0), 45 - 48.
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Kalita, A.; Neog, P.; Deka, R.L.; Phukan, D.B.; Kurmi, K. and Medhi, K. (2021). PAR interception & radiation use efficiency in relation to growth & yield of tomato under different microclimatic condition at upper Brahmaputra valle, Strategic Reorientation for Climate Smart Agriculture , PAU (Virtual) , Association of Agrometeorologist (Ludhiana Chapter), Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab, Vol. 2(0), 48 - 51.
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Deka, R.L.; Mahanta, C.; Hussain, R. and Dutta, M.K. (2014). Assessment of Climate Change Impact on Rice Productivity in Jorhat district of Assam by empirical statistical model, International Symposium on New-Dimensions in Agrometeorology for Sustainable Agriculture, Pantnagar , Association of Agrometeorologists, Anand, India and G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology Pantnagar, India, Pantnagar, India, Vol. 0(0), 286 - 286.
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Deka, R.L.; Saikia, L. and Mahanta, C. (2011). Observed climate variability in the Brahmaputra valley: Implications to water security and food security, Climate Change and Water: Assessing Impact, Vulnerability and Adaptation in the Eastern Himalayan Region, Guwahati , Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, IIT Guwahati, India, Vol. 0(0), 0 - 0.
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Saikia, L.; Mahanta, C. and Deka, R.L. (2010). Climate change in the Brahmaputra basin of Northeast India and need of policy interventions and institutional mechanism, EWRI's 3rd Developing Nations Conference: India 2010 – An International Perspective on Current & Future State of Water Resources & the Environment, IIT Madras , IIT Madras, IIT Madras, Vol. 0(0), 0 - 0.
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Deka, R.L.; Mahanta, C. and Dutta, M.K. (2010). An Assessment of Monsoon Rainfall Variability and Rice Productivity in Assam, Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Tezpur , Tezpur University, Tezpur, Assam
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Deka, R.L. and Mahanta, C. (2010). Trends in the Rainfall Pattern over North East India, Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Tezpur , Tezpur University, Tezpur, Assam, Vol. 0(0), 0 - 0.
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Deka, R.L.; Mahanta, C. and Nath, K.K. (2009). Trends and fluctuations of temperature regime of North East India, Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture., SAC, Ahmedabad , ISPRS WG VIII/6 “Agriculture, Ecosystem and Bio-diversity” GEO Task AG-07-03 “Global Agricultural Monitoring System of Systems” , Space Applications Centre (ISRO), Ahmedabad, India , Vol. 0(0), 376 - 380.
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Hazarika, L.K.; Kalita, S.; Bhuyan, M.; Deka, R.L.; Sharma, K. and Burman, B. (2009). IPM in Northeastern Region: Technological Advances to Combat Climate Change, National Symposium on IPM strategies to combat emerging pests in the current scenario of climate change, Pasighat , Entomological Society of India, CAU, Arunachal Pradesh, Vol. 0(0), 277 - 289.
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Deka, R.L.; Nath, K.K.; Hussain, R.; Khanikar, P.G. and Neog, P. (2008). Verification of medium range weather forecasts at Jorhat, UGC sponsored National Seminar on Harnessing Natural Resources towards the Socio-economic Development of North-East India, Titabor , N.N.Saikia College, Jorhat, Assam, Vol. 0(0), 184 - 186.
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Hussain, R.; Deka, R.L.; Khanikar, P.G. and Nath, K.K. (2008). Development of predictive models in winter rice under the Agro-climatic conditions of Jorhat, UGC sponsored National Seminar on Harnessing Natural Resources towards the Socio-economic Development of North-East India, Titabar , N.N. Saikia College, Jorhat, Assam, Vol. 0(0), 113 - 116.
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Khanikar, P.G.; Nath, K.K.; Hussain, R. and Deka, R.L. (2008). Evaluation of climatic water balance for crop planning in Assam, UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Harnessing natural resources towards the socio-economic development of North-East India, Titabar , N.N.Saikia College, Titabar, Assam, Vol. 0(0), 68 - 71.
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Medhi, K.; Islam, A.N.; Deka, R.L.; Sarmah, K. and Kakoti, M. (). Simulation modelling: A process-based tool for addressing what-if uncertainties in Agriculture under changing climate scenario, Souvenir, AGMET-2025, 0(0), 142-146, AAU, Jorhat
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Deka, R.L.; Neog, P. and Das, P. (). Climate Resilient Agriculture for Managing Climate Risks, Souvenir, AGMET-2025, 0(0), 137-141, ,
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Deka, R.L. and Barkakoti, V. (). Use of AI in agri sector, The Assam Tribune., 86(137), 6, Assam Tribune Pvt. Ltd, Guwahati
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Das, P. and Deka, R.L. (). Extreme rains in June: A rising concern., The Assam Tribune., 84(232), 6, Assam Tribune Pvt. Ltd, Guwahati
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Saikia, P.; Medhi, K.; Deka, R.L.; Bal, S.K.; Neog, P. and Sarma, C.K. (2025). Broad spectrum of Climate change over the state of Assam under different Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs) (SSPs) (Bulletin No. AAU/DR/25/BU/933/20. Directorate of Research, AAU, Jorhat
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Medhi, K.; Deka, R.L.; Saikia, M.; Borkakoti, R.N.; Debanath, H.K.; Sarma, P.K. and Kakoti, M. (2024). Crop Weather Calendar of Sali Rice and Kharif Green gram for Jorhat district of Assam. Directorate of Research (Agri.), AAU, Jorhat
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Sponsored Research
Research Projects 8 Projects
Department of Biotechnology Rs. 1.2627 Crore
Model Climate-Smart Farm to Demonstrate Precision Agriculture Technologies for Societal Upliftment of Majuli
Implemented in 2025
ICAR
National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (AICRPAM-NICRA)
Implemented in 2012
ICAR
AAA
Implemented in 2013
Assam Agricultural University Rs. 2.5 Lakh
Development of a Mobile Application and Agro-climatic Atlas for Climate Smart Agriculture in Assam
Implemented in 2022
India Meteorological Department, Ministry of Earth Sciences Rs. 11.27 Lakh
Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa (GKMS)
Implemented in 1995
DAC & FW Rs. 6.846 Lakh
Forecasting Agricultural output using Space, Agrometeorology and Land based observations (FASAL)
Implemented in 2012
GoI-IMD Rs. 1394900 Lakh
Forecasting Agricultural Output using Space, Agrometeorology and Land based Observations (FASAL)
Implemented in 2010
GoI-IMD Rs. 1305664 Lakh
Gramin Krishi Mousam Sewa (GKMS)
Implemented in 1995
Recognition & Accolades
Achievements & Honours 4 Honours
Recipient of EU-funded grant under AdaptNET programme of ERASMUS+ to attend 4 weeks training on Climate Resilient Agriculture in the University of Milano and Polytechnic University of Marche, Italy, Academy of Athens, Greece, and ICRISAT, India from 20th January 2020 to 16th February 2020.
Successfully constructed a good quality homogeneous monthly rainfall time series for 120 years (1901-2020) for eleven locations of the state of Assam. The spatial and temporal variability of monthly, seasonal and annual rainfall were carried out and reported.
Acted as Consultant of the “Action on Climate Today – Climate Change Innovation Programme (ACT-CCIP) – A joint initiative of Department of International Development, UK and Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, India for carrying out an Agricultural Vulnerability Study in Assam during 2018-19; Domain Knowledge Expert for evaluation of PRISM Projects, CSIR-NEIST, Jorhat during 2014 & 2018; Guest Lecturer of “Environmental Studies” (BES-01), Assam Women's University, Jorhat during 2014;
Acting as Chairman of the "Jorhat Chapter" of the Association of Agrometeorologists (AAM)
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships 3 Societies
Association of Agrometeorologists
Life Member
Assam Science Society
Life Member
Agricultural Science Society for NE India
Life Member