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Dr. Ramendra Nath Sarma

Professor
Department of Plant Breeding & Genetics • College of Agriculture
ramendra.sarma [at] aau.ac.in Joined: 14 Dec, 1990 In charge, Education Technology Cell, FA; Nodal officer, NAD,AAU; Nodal Officer, e-Samarth suit, AAU
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Publications
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Projects
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Degrees
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Career Milestones
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Honours & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
BSc(Agri)
1988
Assam Agricultural University
MSc(Agri)
1990
Assam Agricultural University
Specialization: Plant Breeding and Genetics
PhD
1999
University of East Anglia (John Innes Center), Norwich, UK
Specialization: Marker assisted genetic analysis crops
Post Doctoral
2008
University of Aberdeen, UK
Specialization: Marker assisted genetic analysis
Post Doctoral
2014
University of Aberdeen, UK
Specialization: Rice bioinformatics
Post Doctoral
2023
John Innes Centre, Norwich, UK
Specialization: Phenomics and use of drone in phenotyping
Employment History
Professor
01-07-2008 – Till date
AAU
Jorhat
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 106 Total Records
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Niharika Saharia; Partha Pratim Behera; Saibal Ray; Ramendra Nath Sarma (2026). Integrated Morpho-Genomic Characterisation of Mungbean Germplasm for Diversity and Parental Selection, Plant Breeding, 145(6), 1–16 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/pbr.70139
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M Phukan; A Singode; R N Sarma; S K Chetia; M Das; Jyoti Lekha Bora (2026). Phenotypic mapping trait variation and identifying superior lines in a multi-parent MAGIC rice population, Discover Food, 0(6), 294–0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s44187-026-00986-x
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T Konwar; R N Sarma; B K Sharma (2025). Genome wide association analysis of flavour related metabolites in tea germplasm [Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze] from Assam using a genotyping by sequencing strategy, BMC Plant Biology, 25(911), 0–0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-025-06889-w
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Letngam Touthang; Ramendra Nath Sarma; Akhil Ranjan Baruah; Prakash Kalita; Amit Kumar; Philanim WS; Debojit Sarma (2025). Population structure for phosphorus use efficiency of Assam’s upland rice (Oryza sativa L.) using Pup 1‐linked markers and their morphometric validation under varying phosphorus levels in deficient soil, Discover Plants, 2(101), 0–0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s44372-025-00184-6
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Smrita Gogoi; Sanjay Singh; B.P. Mallikarjuna Swami; Priyanka Das; Debojit Sarma; Ramendra Nath Sarma; Sumita Acharjee; Sharmila Dutta Deka (2024). Grain iron and zinc content is independent of anthocyanin accumulation in pigmented rice genotypes of Northeast region of India, Scientific Reports , 14(0), 4128–0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-53534-x
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Partha Pratim Behera; Avinash Singode; B Venkatesh Bhat; Venkateswarlu Ronda; Nayanmoni Borah; Harendra Verma; Labhya Rani Gogoi; Jyoti Lekha Borah; Prasanta (2024). Genetic gains in forage sorghum for adaptive traits for non - conventional area through multi-trait-based stability selection methods, Frontiers in Plant Science, 15(0), 1–6 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2024.1248663
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Labhya Rani Gogoi; Partha Pratim Behera; Nayanmoni Borah; Ramendra Nath Sarma (2024). Genetic Variability and Correlation Studies for Yield and Yield Attributing Traits in Mungbean [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek], Legume Research, 47(0), 0–0 DOI: 10.18805/LR-5241
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Partha Pratim Behera; Avinash Singode; B Venkatesh Bhat; Ramendra Nath Sarma (2024). Selection of high-yielding stable forage sorghum genotypes using WAASB and MGIDI methods, Indain Journal of Genetics and Plant breeding, 84(2), 224–231 DOI: https://doi.org/10.31742/ISGPB.84.2.10
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Partha Pratim Behera; Avinash Singode; B V Bhat; V Rownda; N Borah; N Yue; J L Borah; P K Majhi; N Saharia; L R Gogoi; Ramendr Nath Sarma (2024). WAASB-based stability analysis and simultaneous selection of forage sorghum for forage yield traits, Euphytica, 220(145), 0–0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10681-024-03397-0
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Dharemendra Singh Lagoriya; Niharika Saharia; B K Sarmah; R N Sarma (2024). Genetic and Phyto-Morphological Diversity Analysis in the advanced breeding lines of Chickpea for Pod Borer (Helicoverpa armigera) Resistance, INDIAN JOURNAL OF GENETICS AND PLANT BREEDING, 84(3), 362–373 DOI: https://doi.org/10.31742/ISGPB.84.3.7
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Partha Pratim Behera; Avinash Singode; B Venkatesh Bhat; Ramendra Nath Sarma (2024). Exploring genetic variability in fodder quality of forage sorghum in the North – Eastern regions of India, Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding, 15(3), 574–584 DOI: DOI:10.37992/2024.1503.066
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Partha Pratim Behera; Avinash Singode; B Venkatesh Bhat; Nayanmoni Borah; Supriya Patel; Ramendra Nath Sarma (2024). Identifying genetic determinants of forage sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (Moench)] adaptation through GWAS, BMC Plant Biology, 24(0), 1043–0
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J Bhagat; R Phukan; M Barua; P Sharma; A R Baruah; R N Sarma; P K Barua (2024). Application of Morphological and Molecular Markers to Establish Distinctness in Few Genotypes of Yellow Sarson (Brassica rapa L. var. Yellow Sarson), Seed Research, 52(2), 109–112
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H Verma; S Theunuo; S P Das; A Kumar; C Aochen; L Devi; K Sarika; L K Baishya; D J Rajkhowa; H Kalita; H Mishra; P P Behera; R N Sarma (2024). Genetic diversity and marker-trait association analysis for grain quality, yield and yield attributes in hill rice (Oryza sativa L.), Indian Journal of Genetics and Plant breeding, 84(4), 587–601
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L Touthang; D Sarma; R N Sarma; A Baruah; A Kumar; B K Singh; W S Philanim; S Jaiswal; S Kaur (2024). Discerning of Ahu rice (Oryza sativa L) landraces of Assam for Phosphorus deficiency tolerance using molecular and morphological approaches, INDIAN JOURNAL OF GENETICS AND PLANT BREEDING, 84(3), 425–436 DOI: https://doi.org/10.31742/ISGPB.84.3.13
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Nayanmoni Borah; Partha Pratim Behera; Vedanta Vikrom Borah; Ramendra NAth Sarma (2023). Genetic Variability, Heritability and Genetic Advance of Aromatic Rice for Yield and its Components, Biological Forum, 15(5), 1516–1512
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S Hussain; Partha Pratim Behera; M R Chaudhuri; Ramendra Nath Sarma (2023). Morphological characterisation of rice accessions of semi deep water ecology, Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, 22(1), 7–16
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S Baruah; U Kotoky; S Saikia; A K Gogoi; R N Sarma; K Das (2023). A Comparative Study on Nutritional and Biochemical Characterization of Banana Cultivars of Assam, India, International Journal of Plant & Soil Science,, 35(4), 68–74 DOI: DOI: 10.9734/IJPSS/2023/v35i42801
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Aradhana Phukan; R Das; R N Sarma; P K Barua (2023). Effect of elevated high temperature stress on seed quality of Brassica rapa in ambient storage condition, Journal of Oilseed Brassica, 14(1), 73–77
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Aradhana Phukan; Ramendra Nath Sarma; Ranjan Das; Purna Kanta Barua (2023). Genetic analysis of adaptive and physiological traits in response to high temperature stress in rapeseed (Brassica napus L.), Indian Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding, 83(2), 224–234 DOI: https://doi.org/10.31742/ISGPB.83.2.8
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Gayatree Hazarika; Rumjhum Phukan; Debojit Sarma; Ramendra Nath Sarma; Sharmila Dutta Deka; Borsha Neog; Akashi Sarma; Sailen Gogoi; Reecha T. Das; Hrishikesh (2023). Genetic relatedness among interspecific hybrids in the genus Capsicum and their implications in breeding King chilli, South African Journal of Botany, 163(0), 744–745 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2023.11.006
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A Phukan; P K Barua; R N Sarma; A Talukdar; A Kumar; S Singh (2023). Genetic Analysis of Diallel Crosses of Rapeseed (B. rapa) for Screening High Temperature Tolerant Genotypes under Phytotron Facility and Late Field Sown Condition., International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 13(11), 4575–4586 DOI: 10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i113637
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Partha Pratim Behera; Kasireddy Sivasankarreddy; Bodeddula Jaysankar Reddy; Niharika Saharia; Ramendra Nath Sarma; Shravan Kumar Singh; Prasanta Kumar Majhi (2023). Genetic gain and selection of stable genotypes in high zinc rice using AMMI and BLUP based stability methods, Emirates Journal of Food and Agriculture, 35(12), 0–0 DOI: 0.9755/ejfa.2023.3180
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Chumki Dutta; R N Sarma (2022). Role of Root Traits and Root Phenotyping in Drought Tolerance, International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 12(11), 2300–2309 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/ijecc/2022/v12i1131224
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N Borah; R N Sarma; V Borah; P P Behera (2022). Status of Genomic Research in Non-basmati Aromatic Joha Rice of Assam., international Journal of Environment and Climate Change , 12(10), 338–347 DOI: DOI: 10.9734/IJECC/2022/v12i1030805
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C Dutta; P P Behera; R N Sarma (2022). Applied Genetics and Plant Breeding in 21st Century for Crop Improvement Status and Prospects., international Journal of Environment and Climate Change , 12(11), 252–264 DOI: DOI: 10.9734/IJECC/2022/v12i1130970
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P P Behera; S K Singh; P P Majhi; R N Sarma; K Sivasankarreddy; B Patra; N Borah; N Saharia; Saharia N.; A Ahamad (2022). GGE bi-plot analysis of high-zinc rice (Oryza sativa l.) Genotypes under multiple environments for grain yield., Applied Ecology And Environmental Research, 20(5), 4157–4172 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15666/aeer/2005_41574172
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M D Mahalle; S K Cetia; P C Dey; R N Sarma; A R Baruah; R C Kaldate; R K Verma; M K Modi (2022). Accessing the leaf shape dynamic through marker-trait association under drought stress in rice germplasm panel, Plant Genetic Resources:Characterization and Utilization, 19(6), 477–483 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/S1479262121000587
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Niharika Saharia; Ramendra Nath Sarma (2022). Characterization of soybean genotypes based on morphological and molecular markers, Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding, 13(1), 182–192 DOI: DOI: 10.37992/2022.1301.026
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Harendra Verma; R N Sarma (2021). Identification of Markers for Root Traits Related to Drought Tolerance Using Traditional Rice Germplasm, Molecular Biotechnology, 1(1), 1–13 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12033-021-00380-1
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A Mazumdar; M Rohilla; D S Bisht; S L Krishnamurthy; M Barman; R N Sarma; T R Sharma; T K Mandal (2020). Identification and mapping of quantitative trait loci (QTL) and epistatic QTL for salinity tolerance at seedling stage in traditional aromatic short grain rice landrace Kolajoha (Oryza sativa L.) of Assam, India., Euphytica, 216(75), 0–0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10681-020-02602-0
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Aradhana Phukan; P K Barua; R N Sarma; N Borah (2020). Inter and intra population diversity analysis in toria (Brassica rapa L.) using SSR marker., Indian Journal of genetics and Plant breeding, 80(1), 107–111 DOI: 10.31742/IJGPB.80.1.14
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Mayuri Mahale; P C Dey; S K Chetia; A R 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 and Biotechnology, 0(0), 0–0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13562-020-00559-8
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H Verma; K Devi; A R Baruah; R N Sarma (2020). Relationship of root aquaporin genes, OsPIP1;3, OsPIP2;4, OsPIP2;5, OsTIP2;1 and OsNIP2;1 expression with drought tolerance in rice., Indian J. Genetics, 80(1), 50–57 DOI: https://doi.org/ 10.31742/IJGPB.80.1.6
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A Mazumder; M Rohilla; D.S. Bisht; S.L. Krishnamurthy; D.S. Barman; R N Sarma; T R Sharma; T M Mondal (2020). Identification and mapping of quantitative trait loci (QTL) and epistatic QTL for salinity tolerance at seedling stage in traditional aromatic short grain rice landrace Kolajoha (Oryza sativa L.) of Assam, India., Euphytica, 216(5), 0–0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10681-020-02602-0.
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Nivedita Talukdar; Hironyo Kr. Borah; Ramendra Nath Sarma (2020). Genetic Variability of Traits Related to Synchronous Maturity in Greengram [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek], Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci., 9(1), 1120–1133 DOI: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2020.901.126
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Harendra Verma; J L Borah; Ramendr NAth Sarma (2019). Variability Assessment for Root and Drought Tolerance Traits and Genetic Diversity Analysis of Rice Germplasm using SSR Markers, Scientific Reports, 9(0), 0–0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-52884-1
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Labhya Rani Gogoi; Sarma; R.N. (2019). Variability and Path Coefficient Analysis in Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.)., Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci., 8(7), 229–237 DOI: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2019.807.029
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Jyotilekha Borah; A Singode; A Talukdar; R R Yadav; R N Sarma (2018). Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) reveal candidate genes for plant height and number of primary branches in soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merrill]., Indian Journal of genetics and Plant Breeding, 78(4), 460–469 DOI: 10.31742/IJGPB.78.4.8
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Labhya Rani Gogoi; Sushil Kumar Singh; R N Sarma (2018). Assessment of Genetic Diversity in Indigenous Sesame Genotypes., Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci., 7(6), 1509–1520 DOI: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2018.706.179
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k Sarma; S Rathi; S Baishya; H Verma; W Rahman; R N Sarma (2017). Variability in Mineral Content of indica Rice Genotypes of Assam, India, Ind J. Plant Genetic Resources, 30(2), 136–142 DOI: DOI:10.5958/0976-1926.2017.00020.1
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PR Talukdar; S Talukdar; K Talukdar; S K Chetia; A R Baruah; R N Sarma (2017). QTL Analysis in Aromatic Rice of Assam, India., J Rice Res, 5(4), 0–0 DOI: 10.4172/2375-4338.1000186
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Preetirekha Talukdar; Sunaya Rathi; Khanin Pathak; R N Sarma (2017). Population Structure and Marker-Trait Association in Indigenous Aromatic Rice., Rice Science, 24(3), 145–154 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsci.2016.08.009
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Saikia; J.; Phukan; DB.; Talukdar; P.; Sharma; RN (2016). Genetic Diversity study in Ivy gourd [Coccina grandis(L)Voigt.]., Vegetable Science, 43(1), 58–61
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Pathak; K.; Rathi; S.; Sarma; R.N; Baishya; S (2016). Assessment of Genetic Diversity of Indigenous Glutinous Rice Genotypes of Assam using SSR Marker., Indian J Agric Biochem, 29(1), 54–61 DOI: DOI:10.5958/0974-4479.2016.00010.1
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K Pathak; S Rathi; H Verma; S Baishya; R N Sarma (2016). Microsatellite based association studies for grain mineral content in local winter (Sali) rice of Assam, Indian J. Genet.,, 76(3), 356–360 DOI: DOI: 10.5958/0975-6906.2016.00053.5
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K Pathak; S Rathi; R N Sarma; S. Baishya (2016). Assessment of physical, chemical and antioxidant properties of few pigmented glutinous rice grown in Northeast India., Ind J Plant Physiol., 21(0), 287–289 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40502-016-0237-0
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Sarmah; P.; Barua; V.J.; Nath; J.; Sarma; R.N.; Kurian; B.; Hemanthkumar; A.S.; Sabu; K.K. (2016). ISSR and SSR markers reveal sex-specific DNA sequences in three Calamus species from India. Agroforestry System,, , 91(3), 503–509 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10457-016-9952-9
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Deka; S.D.; Dadlani; M.; Sharma; R.N.; Talukdar; ; A. (2016). DNA based Genetic Diversity and Relationship Analysis in Indian Domesticated Capsicum spp, Research Journal of Biotechnology,, 11(3), 25–33
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Pathak; K; Sunayana Rathi; Harendra Verma; R. N. Sarma; Baishya; S. (2016). Variability in grain quality characters of local winter (Sali) rice of Assam, India., Indian J. Plant Genet. Resour., 29(1), 22–33 DOI: DOI:10.5958/0976-1926.2016.00005.X
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Harendra Verma; K. Pathak; S. Rathi; R. N. Sarma (2015). Genetic architecture for grain quality parameters in indica rice., The Ecoscan, 9(3), 963–967
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Travis; A. J.; Norton; G. J.; Datta; S.; Sarma; R.; Dasgupta; T.; Savio; F. L.; … Price; A. H. (2015). Assessing the genetic diversity of rice originating from Bangladesh, Assam and West Bengal., Rice, 8(1), 35–0 DOI: http://doi.org/10.1186/s12284-015-0068-z
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Harendra Verma; K. Pathak; S. Rathi; R. N. Sarma (2015). Association analysis for grain quality traits in rice., Indian J. Genet. and Plant Breed., 75(4), 506–509 DOI: 10.5958/0975-6906.2015.00080.2
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Pathak; K; Sunayana Rathi; A. R. Baruah; B. Kumar; R. N. Sarma (2015). Marker-trait associations for improving cooking quality in glutinous rice., Indian J. of Biotechnology., 14(3), 320–327
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Sunayana Rathi; K. Pathak; R N S Yadav; B. Kumar; R. N. Sarma (2014). Association studies of dormancy and cooking quality traits in direct seeded indica rice., J. Genet., 93(0), 3–12 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12041-014-0319-6
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Sunayana Rathi; R N S Yadav; K. Pathak; R. N. Sarma (2014). Genetic Diversity in Upland Rice of Assam detected by SSR markers, Indian J. Genet. and Plant Breed., 74(2), 238–242 DOI: DOI:10.5958/0975-6906.2014.00161.8
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rice; AH; Norton; GJ; Salt; DE; Ebenhoeh; O; Meharg; AA; Meharg; C; Islam; MR; Sarma; RN; Dasgupta; T; Ismail; AM; McNally; KL; Zhang; H; Dodd; IC; Davies; WJ (2013). Alternate wetting and drying irrigation for rice in Bangladesh: Is it sustainable and has plant breeding something to offer?, Food and Energy Security, 2(2), 120–129 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/fes3.29
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R Talukdar Preeti; A Sarma; S Rathi; RN Sarma (2012). Genetic Diversity in Rice Varieties of Singpho Community of Assam, Indian J of Plant Genetic Resources, 25(3), 274–280
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Sunayana Rathi; R N Sarma (2012). Microsatellite Diversity in Indigenous Glutinous Rice Landraces of Assam, Indian J. of Biotechnology, 11(0), 23–29
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S. Rathi; A.R. Baruah; R.K. Chowdhury; R. N. Sarma (2011). QTL Analysis of Seed Dormancy in Indigenous Rice of Assam, India, Cereals Res. Communications, 39(0), 137–146 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1556/CRC.39.2011.1.14
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Sarmah; P.; R. N. Sarma (2011). Identification of DNA marker linked to sex determination in Calamus tenuis Roxb. an economically important rattan species of Northeast India., Molecular Breeding, 27(1), 115–118 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11032-010-9510-5
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Sunayana Rathi; R N S Yadav; R N Sarma (2010). Variability in grain quality characters of upland rice of Assam., Rice Science, 17(4), 330–333 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S1672-6308(09)60035-4
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Baruah; A.R; R.N. Sarma (2010). Comparative Diversity Analysis Of Indigenous Upland Rice (Oryza Sativa L.) Of Assam Using Morphological Traits and Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) Markers, Biotechnology: An Indian Journal. , 4(2), 1–1
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Borah Jyotilekha; R.N. Sarma (2009). Combining ability for hispa resistance in rice, Oryza, 46(3), 193–196
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B. Shaptadvipa; R.N. Sarma (2009). tudy on Apparent Amylose Content in Context of Polymorphism Information Content along with Indices of Genetic Relationship Derived through SSR Markers in Birain, Bora and Chokuwa Groups of Traditional Glutinous Rice (Oryza sativa L.) of Assam., Asian Journal of Biochemistry, 4(2), 45–54 DOI: DOI: 10.3923/ajb.2009.45.54
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B. Shaptadvipa; R.N. Sarma (2009). Assessment of Nature and Magnitude of Genetic Diversity Based on DNA Polymorphism with RAPD Technique in Traditional Glutinous Rice (Oryza sativa L.) of Assam., Asian Journal of Plant Science, 8(3), 218–223 DOI: DOI: 10.3923/ajps.2009.218.223
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T Mudoi; R N Sarmah; S Baishya; R C Borah; S Saikia; P Das (2008). Genetic diversity in ginger (Zingiber officinale rosc.) as revealed by RAPD markers, Spice India, 21(8), 24–28
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Dakshina Barooah; R. N. Sarma (2008). Genetic Diversity Analysis in Indigenous Deep-Water Rice of Assam Using RAPD and ISSR Markers, Indian J. Genet. and Plant Breed., 68(1), 73–76
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Bhuyan; Nipon.; Borah; B.K.; Sarma; R.N. (2007). Genetic Diversity Analysis in Traditional Lowland Rice (Oryza sativa L.) of Assam Using RAPD and ISSR Markers., Current Sciences, 93(7), 967–972
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Prabalee Sarmah; P.K. Barua; R.N. Sarma; P. Sen; P.C. Deka (2007). Genetic diversity among rattan genotypes from India based on RAPD-marker analysis., Genetic Resources and Crop evolution, 54(3), 493–500 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10722-006-0017-1
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Prabalee Sarmah; P.K. Barua; R.N. Sarma (2007). Morphological characterization of some Calamus species of Northeast India., Plant Genetic Resources Newsletter, 150(0), 21–29
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Sarma; R. N.; Barooah; D. (2005). Molecular characterization of genetic diversity in glutinous rice of Assam., Indian J. of Plant Genetic Resources, 18(3), 222–226
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Borgohain; R.; Devi; J.; Sarma; R.N. (2005). Intra and interspecific genetic diversity exploration in chilli (Capsicum spp) using morphological and randomly amplified polymorphic DNA markers., Indian J. of Agric. Sciences, 75(9), 582–586
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Sarma; R. N.; Bahar; B. (2005). Genetic variation of Bora rice (Glutinous rice) of Assam as revealed by RAPDs., Plant Genetic Resources Newsletter, 144, 34-38, 144(0), 34–38
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Dakshina Barooah; Sarma; R. N. (2004). Genetic Diversity Analysis Of Traditional Sali Rice Germplasm Of Assam Through RAPD Markers., Indian J. Genet. and Plant Breed., 64(1), 5–8
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Baruah; A; Sarma; R. N. (2004). Genetic polymorphism of rice (Oryza sativa L) from Northeast India as revealed by RAPD assay., Res. On Crop, 5(2), 220–236
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Snape J. W.; Sarma R.; Quarrie S. A.; Fish L.; Galiba G.; Sutka J. (2001). Mapping genes for flowering time and frost tolerance in cereals using precise genetic stocks., Euphytica, 120(3), 309–315 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1017541505152
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Sarma; R. N. Fish; L.; Gill; B. S.; Snape; J.W (2000). Physical characterization of the homoeologous group-5 chromosomes of wheat in terms of rice linkage blocks, and physical mapping of some important genes., Genome, 43(1), 191–198 DOI: PMID: 10701130
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Sarma; R.N.; Gill; B.S.; Sasaki; T.; Galiba; G.; Sutka; J.; Laurie; D.A.; Snape; J.W. (1998). Comparative mapping of wheat chromosome 5A Vrn-A1 region with rice and its relationship to QTL for flowering time., Theor Appl Genet , 97(0), 103–109 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s001220050872
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Snape; J.W.; Semikhodskii; A.; Fish; L.; Sarma; R.N.; Quarrie; S.A.; Galiba; G.; Sutka; J. (1997). Mapping frost tolerance loci in wheat and comparative mapping with other cereals., Acta Agronomica Hungarica, 45(0), 265–2700
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Behera, P.P. and Sarma, R.N. (2025). Genomics-Assisted Breeding for Fodder Quality Improvement in Forage Sorghum, in: Wani, S.H. and Gosal, S.S. (Eds.), Accelerated Plant Breeding, Volume 5, For, Springer Cham, Switzerland AG 2025, pp 33–63, ISBN: 978-3-032-04527-0.
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Verma, H.; Theunuo, S.; Devi, E.L. and Sarma, R.N. (2023). Abiotic and biotic stress tolerance in rice: Recent advances in molecular breeding approaches, in: Wani, S.H.; Wanh, D.; Singh, G.P. (Eds.), QTL Mapping in Crop Improvement, Academic Press : an imprint of Elsevier, 125 London Wall, London EC2Y 5AS, United Kingdom, pp 219–234, ISBN: 978-0-323-85243-2.
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Sarma, R.N. and Rathi, S. (2009). Diversity analysis in rice with molecular approach., in: J, B.S. (Ed.), Diversity of Plants – A Molecular Approach., The Rapinat Herbarium and Centre for Molecular Systematics, St. Joseph College, Tiruchirappalli , India, pp 216–242.
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Saharia, N. (2026). NEXT- GENERATION SEQUENCING MEDIATED GENETIC ANALYSIS IN MUNGBEAN FOR AGRONOMIC TRAITS. Ph.D. thesis submitted to Plant breeding and Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, AAU Jorhat
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Bhattacharjee, S. (2025). GENETIC STUDIES OF BLACK GRAM FOR LATE SOWN CONDITIONS IN ASSAM. Ph.D. thesis submitted to Plant Breeding and Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, AAU Jorhat
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Roy, S. (2024). Genetic Analysis in Mung bean [Vigna radiata (L.) R.Wilczek] using Line x tester analysis & Resistant gene analogue Marker profiling.. M.Sc(Agri) thesis submitted to Plant Breeding and Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, AAU Jorhat
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Behera, P.P. (2023). Genetic study for adaptive traits in forage sorghum for the non-conventional area. Ph.D. thesis submitted to Plant Breeding and Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, AAU, Jorhat
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Gogoi, L.R. (2023). Genetic Divergence, Stability and Selection Indices for Yield and Synchrnous Maturity in Mungbean (Vigna radiata L. Wilczek). Ph.D. thesis submitted to Plant Breeding and Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, AAU, Jorhat
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Dutta, C. (2023). Genetic improvement of aromatic rice of Assam using marker assisted selection. Ph.D. thesis submitted to Plant Breeding and Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, AAU, Jorhat
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Saharia, N. (2022). Characterization of soybean genotypes based on morphological and molecular markers. M.Sc(Agri) thesis submitted to Plant Breeding and Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, AAU, Jorhat
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Rahman, W. (2019). Genetic analysis for early flowering in Boro rice of Assam. Ph.D. thesis submitted to Agricultural Biotechnology, Assam Agricultural University, AAU, Jorhat
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Talukdar, N. (2019). Genetic Variability For Traits Related To Synchronous Maturity in Green gram. M.Sc(Agri) thesis submitted to Plant Breeding and Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, AAU, Jorhat
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Verma, H. (2018). Genome analysis of root traits in indica rice in relation to drought tolerance. Ph.D. thesis submitted to Plant Breeding and Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, AAU, Jorhat
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S, V.M. (2018). Combining ability and heterosis analysis in sesame. M.Sc(Agri) thesis submitted to Plant Breeding and Genetics, Assam Agricultutural University, AAu, Jorhat
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Das, M. (2018). Genetic diversity and character association in Bengal Assam Association Mapping Panel (BAAP) of rice. M.Sc(Agri) thesis submitted to Plant Breeding and Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, AAU, Jorhat
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Borah, J. (2018). Genome Wide Association Studies for identification of candidate SNP marker for drought tolerance in soybean. Ph.D. thesis submitted to Plant Breeding and Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, AAU, Jorhat
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Gogoi, L.R. (2017). Genetic Divergence and DNA fingerprint analysis in Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.). M.Sc.(Agri) thesis submitted to Plant Breeding and Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, AAU, Jorhat
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Talukdar, P.R. (2015). Marker Mediated Genetic Analysis In Joha Rice Of Assam With Particular Reference To Aroma And Other Grain Quality Attributes. Ph.D. thesis submitted to Plant Breeding and Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, AAU Jorhat
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Verma, H. (2013). Validation Of Molecular Markers Linked To Grain Quality In Rice. M.Sc(Agri) thesis submitted to Plant Breding and Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, AAU, Jorhat
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Saikia, S. (2013). Genetic analysis in segregating populations of Glutinous rice of Assam using DNA marker . M.Sc(Agri) thesis submitted to Plant Breeding and Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, AAU, Jorhat
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Sarma, R.N. and Bora, R. (2024). Mitigating Climate Change in Hill Agriculture of NE India: Leveraging Innovative Technologies, Hill Agro- Ecosystem: Challenges and Opportunities for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals (HAES-COSDG, 2024), ICAR Research Complex for North Eastern Hill Region, Nagaland Centre, Medziphema, Nagaland, India , Indian Association of Hill Farming, Umiam, Meghalya, Umiam, Meghalya, India, Vol. 0(0), 23 - 31.
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Golla, P.; Deka, S.D.; Sharma, P.; Das, K. and Sarma, R.N. (2024). Variability for high water stress tolerance and early vigour among local rice germplasms of North Eastern Region., 2nd National Genetics Congress, New Delhi , Indian Society of Genetics and Plant Breeding, New Delhi, Vol. 0(0), 131 - .
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Verma, H. and Sarma, R.N. (2018). Association analysis for root and shoot trait in upland rice , 1st National Genetics Congress on “Genetics for Sustainable Health and Nutritional Security, IARI, New Delhi , Indian Scociety of Genetics and Platn Breeding, New Delhi, Vol. 0(0), 117 - 118.
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Mahalle, M.D.; Chetia, S.K.; Dey, P.C.; Sarma, R.N. and Modi, M.K. (2018). Screening of autamn rice germplasm of Assam for drought tolerance at reproductive stage, 1st National Genetics Congress on “Genetics for Sustainable Health and Nutritional Security, New Delhi , Indian Scociety of Genetics and Plant Breeding, New Delhi, Vol. 0(0), 207 - 0.
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Verma, H. and Sarma, R.N. (2018). Rapid screening of genotypic variatio0n of root length using buried herbicide technique., 1st National Genetics Congress on “Genetics for Sustainable Health and Nutritional Security, New Delhi , Indian Scociety of genetics and Plant Breeding, New Delhi, Vol. 0(0), 208 - 0.
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Sarma, R.N. (2006). Identification of molecular marker linked to the gene for resistance to rice hispa (Dicladispa armigera Oliv.) in rice., 26th International Rice Research Conference : 2nd International Rice Congress, New Delhi , International Rice Research Institute, Phillipines, Vol. 0(0), 256 - 0.
Sponsored Research
Research Projects 13 Projects
DBT Rs. 1.24 Crore
Germplasm characterization, Genomic analysis and Gene discovery for yield, metabolite and stress tolerance in Tea
Implemented in 2022
DST(WOS) Rs. 30.03 Lakh
Marker assisted genetic analysis for synchrony in Greengram (Vigna radiata)
Implemented in 2015
DST(WOS) Rs. 16.90 Lakh
Genetic enhancement of indigenous pigmented rice of NE India using genomic approach with particular reference to their Fe; Zn and antioxidant contents
Implemented in 2014
International Foundation for Science, Sweden Rs. 750000 Lakh
Characterization of molecular and functional diversity in traditional glutinous rice germplasm of Northeastern India for use in molecular breeding
Implemented in 2005
DBT Rs. 1.24 Crore
Germplasm characterization, Genomic analysis and Gene discovery for yield, metabolite and stress tolerance in Tea
Implemented in 2022
NATP, ICAR Rs. 27.29 Lakh
dentification of molecular markers linked to the gene for resistance to Rice Hispa (Dicladispa armigera oliv.) in rice’
Implemented in 2000
DBT, Govt of India Rs. 24 Lakh
Characterization of Assam rice collection through RAPD technique.
Implemented in 2001
International Foundation For Science, Sweden Rs. 12.00 Lakh
Characterization of molecular and functional diversity in traditional glutinous rice germplasm of Northeastern India for use in molecular breeding
Implemented in 2005
DBT, Govt of India Rs. 24.43 Lakh
Molecular tagging of genes for seed dormancy in Ahu rice of Assam
Implemented in 2005
DBT, Govt of India Rs. 26.46 Lakh
Allele mining for Quality Traits in Indigenous Glutinous Rice of Assam (Bora rice) with particular reference to amylase content.
Implemented in 2009
DBT, Govt of India Rs. 35.72 Lakh
Genetic enhancement of indigenous  aromatic rice of Assam (Joha Rice) using genomic approach with particular reference to aroma
Implemented in 2011
GOI-DBT Rs. 55 Lakh
Genome and Transcriptome sequencing of Aromatic Rice from N.E Region
Implemented in 2016
GOI-DBT Rs. 50.29 Lakh
Optimizing Resources for identification of…..using genomic selection
Implemented in 2018
Recognition & Accolades
Achievements & Honours 3 Honours
Fellow of Indian Society of Genetics and Plant Breeding
Honorary Fellow, School of Biological Science, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
1. Commonwealth Fellowship and Scholarship Holder 2. DBT Overseas Fellowship Holder 3. 1st position among the faculties in B.Sc. (Agri); with several gold medals.
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships 2 Societies
Indian Society of Genetics and Plant Breeding
Life Member
The Genetics Society UK
Life Member
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AAU Joining Date: 14 Dec, 1990
Additional Charge: In charge, Education Technology Cell, FA; Nodal officer, NAD,AAU; Nodal Officer, e-Samarth suit, AAU
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