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Dr. Rituraj Saikia
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Dr. Rituraj Saikia

Junior Scientist
Department of AAU-Assam Rice Research Institute, Titabar • Directorate of Research(Agri)
rituraj.saikia [at] aau.ac.in Joined: 03 Aug, 2019
42
Publications
9
Projects
5
Degrees
2
Career Milestones
0
Honours & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
B. Sc. (Agri.)
2009
Assam Agricultural University
M. Sc. (Agri.)
2011
Assam Agricultural University
Specialization: Entomology
Ph. D.
2017
Assam Agricultural University
Specialization: Entomology
Employment History
Senior Research Fellow
30-08-2016 – 02-08-2019
Department of Entomology, Assam Agricultural University
Jorhat
Junior Scientist
03-08-2019 – Till date
Regional Agricultural Research Station, AAU, Titabor
Titabor
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 42 Total Records
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Popy Bora; Sanjay Kumar Chetia; Anwesha Sharma; Shenaz Sultana Ahmed; Pranamika Sharma; Ashok Bhattacharyya; Rupam Borgohain; Mrinal Saikia; Parinda Baura; Mil (2025). Microbial Biocontrol Agents Engineer Plant Biometrics and Host Response Against Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae in Rice, Microbiol. Res, 16(151), 1–19 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/ microbiolres16070151
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A K Medhi; P C Dey; A Bharali; S R Borah; R Saikia (2024). Effect of Organic Nutrient Management Practices on Growth, Yield and Pests Incidence of Scented Rice (Oryza sativa L.) in Rainfed Situation of Assam, Environment and Ecology, 0(42), 367–373 DOI: DOI: https://doi.org/10.60151/envec/XXHN2830
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Rituraj Saikia; S R Borah; M J Konwar; A Bharali; S Hussain (2024). Efficacy of insecticides against yellow stem borer (Scirpophaga incertulas Walker) and rice leaf folder (Cnaphalocrocis medinalis Guenee) and their impact on natural enemies in rice ecosystem, Journal of Experimental Agriculture International, 46(10), 284–289 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i102948
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S R Borah; P C Dey; S Bhattacharjya; M J Konwar; P Barua; P Dutta; R Saikia; M Baruah; R Saikia (2023). Impact assessment of cluster front line demonstration (CFLDs) on popularization of toria cultivation in Majuli district of Assam., International Journal of Plant and Soil Science, 35(10), 137–144 DOI: 10.9734/IJPSS/2023/v35i102933
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S R Borah; P Dutta; S Bhattacharjya; M J Konwar; M Baruah; A Bharali; R Saikia; J L Borah; S K Chetia (2023). Inclusion of Seed Production in Rice Based Cropping Sequence as a Means for Doubling Farmers’ Income, Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(15), 237–242
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Ajay Kumar Medhi; Pradip Chandra Dey; Rituraj Saikia; Tapan Jyoti Ghose (2022). Effect of organic sources of nutrients on growth physiology and yield components of scented rice (Oryza sativa L.)., Annals of Plant and Soil Research, 24(1), 162–166
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Priyanka Saikia; Bijon Chandra Dutta; Rituraj Saikia (2022). Seasonal Incidence of Rice Gundhi Bug, Leptocorisaoratorius F. (Hemiptera: Alydidae) in Three Different rice Growing Seasons of Assam, Journal of Experimental Agriculture International, 44(10), 72–78
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Rituraj Saikia; Mayuri Baruah; Ajay Kumar Medhi (2020). Effect of weather and date of transplanting on case worm (Nymphula depunctalis) incidence . Vol. 10(02), International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Science, 10(2), 2357–2361 DOI: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2021.1002.279
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Rituraj Saikia; Purnima Das; Lakshmi Kanta Hazarika; Athar Nishat Islam; Surajit Kalita; Priyanka Saikia (2019). Species Composition, Relative Abundance and Diversity of Ants Associated with Lac Insect in Assam, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Science, 8(4), 1852–1859
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Purnima Das; Rituraj Saikia; Lakshmi Kanta Hazarika; Athar Nishat Islam; Priyanka Saikia (2019). Effect of weather parameters on life cycle duration of lac insect (Kerria spp.) (Kerridae: Hemiptera), Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 7(3), 502–504
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Rituraj Saikia; Dilip Kumar Saikia; Athar Nishat Islam; Anjumoni Devee (2019). Seasonal population build-up of leaf folder (Cnaphalocrocis medinalis Guenee) in paddy in response to meteorological parameters, Journal of Agrometeorology, 21(2), 230–232
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L. K. Hazarika; P. Das; Rituraj Saikia; A. N. Islam (2018). Settlement behavior of lac insect, Kerria lacca crawlers, Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 6(6), 1267–1269
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Lakshmi Kanta Hazarika; Purnima Das; M. Mohanasundaram; Rituraj Saikia; A. N. Islam (2017). A comprehensive study on pest complex of Flemingia spp. from Jorhat, Assam, Journal of Entomology and Zoology stdudies, 5(4), 506–511
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Rituraj Saikia; Dilip Kumar Saikia; Dipak Kumar Bora; Bijen Chandra Dutta; Rudra Narayan Borkakati (2017). Cotesia angustibasis, a potential larval parasitoid of rice leaf folder, Cnaphalocrocis medinalis, Indian Journal of Plant Protection, 45(4), 391–392
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Rituraj Saikia; Dipak Kr. Bora; Kartik Baruah; Himangshu Mishra (2016). Ecofriendly management of banana leaf and fruit scarring beetle, Basilepta subcostatum Jacoby (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), Indian Journal of Entomology, 78(2), 167–169
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Rituraj Saikia; himangshu Mishra; Anjumoni Devee; Dilip Kr. Saikia (2016). Biodiversity of odonates in rice ecosystem, Titabar, Assam, Journal of Entomology and Zoology stdudies, 4(4), 1376–1381
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Saikia, P.; Das, P.; Hazarika, L.K.; Kalita, S. and Saikia, R. (2019). A monograph on lac cultivation in Assam. DR, Assam Agricultural University, AAU
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Saikia, R.; Saikia, D.K. and Borkakati, R.N. (2017). Major arthropods diversity of rice ecosystem of Assam. Lambert academic publishing, Republic of Moldova, ISBN: 3330326395
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Borah, S.R.; Baruah, M.; Hussain, S.; Saikia, R.; Bharali, A. and Dey, P.C. (2025). Site-Specific Nutrient Management for Sustainable Crop Production , in: Bharali, P.; Rahman, N.; Kalita, R.; Barkakati, R.N.; (Eds.), Multidisciplinary Approaches in Crop Improvement and Sustainable Management , Elite Publishing House, H-1/60, Sector-16, Rohini, New Delhi-110089, pp 50–63, ISBN: 978-93-71089-56-2.
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Bharali, A.; Dey, P.C.; Hussain, S.; Baruah, S.R.; Baruah, M.; Barua, P.; Saikia, R.; Rahman, N. and Gohain, N.B. (2025). Entomopathogenic Nematodes and their Role in Insect pest Management, in: Bhorali, P.; Rahman, N.; Kalita, R.; Borkakati, R.N.; (Eds.), Multidisciplinary Approaches in Crop Improvement and Sustainable Management, Elite Publishing House, H-1/60, Sector-16, Rohini, New Delhi-110089 , pp 118–126, ISBN: 978-93-71089-56-2..
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Baruah, M.; Saikia, R.; Borah, S.R.; Dey, P.C. and Bharali, A. (2025). Plant Proteinase Inhibitors: A defence weapon Against Agricultural insect pests, in: Bhorali, P.; Rahman, N.; Kalita, R.; Kakati, R.N. (Eds.), Multidisciplinary Approaches in Crop Improvement and Sustainable Management, Elite Publishing House, ,H-1/60, Sector-16, Rohini, New Delhi-110089, pp 37–49, ISBN: 978-93-71089-56-2.
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Borah, S.R.; Baruah, M.; Hussain, S. and Saikia, R. (2024). SITE SPECIFIC NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT FOR SUSTAINABLE CROP PRODUCTION, in: Sehgal, M.; Sahu, N.; (Eds.), Current Trends in Agriculture & Allied Sciences (Volume 4), S P Publishing, bhubaneswar-751001, pp 632–643, ISBN: 978-93-341-0243-7.
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Borah, S.R.; Konwar, M.J.; Dey, P.C. and Saikia, R. (2022). Site Specific Nutrient Management for Maintaining Soil Health and Long Term Productivity, in: Baruah, P.; Dutta, P.; Konwar, M.J. and Chetia, S.K. (Eds.), Climate Smart Agriculture Interventions in Assam: Challenges, Experiences and Success Stories, S M DRESS, A. T. ROAD, BARUAH CHARIALI, JORHAT, ASSAM-785001, pp 83–92, ISBN: 978-81-951213-2-8.
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Baruah, M.; Saikia, R. and Borah, S.R. (2023). Insect Pest Management in Organic Farming: An Indian Perspective, in: Naresh, R.K.; (Ed.), Advances in Agriculture Sciences Volume - 42, AkiNik Publications, C-11, Sector - 3, Rohini, Delhi-110085, India, pp 91–105, ISBN: 978-93-5570-646-1.
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Bharali, A.; Borgohain, N.; Baruah, M.; Barua, P. and Saikia, R. (2022). INTEGRATED APPROACH FOR MANAGEMENT OF PLANT PARASITIC NEMATODES IN VEGETABLE CROPS, in: Rani, S.; Rajput, J.; Kumar, A.L.; Yadav, S.L. (Eds.), Agriculture Science: Research and Review Volume IX, Bhumi Publishing, Nigave Khalasa, Kolhapur 416207, Maharashtra, India, pp 161–167, ISBN: 978-93-91768-64-5.
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Baruah, M.; Saikia, R. and Bharali, A. (2023). Integrated Pest Management in Rice, in: Yadav, S.K.; Shakya, A. and Pandey, A. Tripathi, P.; Baruah, M.; (Eds.), COMPENDIUM OF PLANT PROTECTION, VITAL BIOTECH PUBLICATION, 772, Basant Vihar, Kota, Rajasthan-324009 India, pp 189–210, ISBN: 978-93-92953-80-4.
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Saikia, R. (2017). Major arthropods diversity of rice ecosystem and evaluation of rice varieties of Assam against yellow stem borer (Scirpophaga incertulas) and leaf fol. Ph. D. thesis submitted to Entomology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
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Saikia, R. (2011). Insect pest complex of banana and eco-friendly management of Nodostoma subcostatum Jacoby (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae. M. Sc. (Agri.) thesis submitted to Entomology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
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Saikia, R. and Das, P. (). Nemu tegar Kit-potanga niyantran (Assamese), Dainik Janambhumi, 2019(14), 8, Janambhumi Group of Publications, Assam
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Das, P. and Saikia, R. (). Joibik krishit joibik niyantran baibostha (Assamese) , Dainik Janambhumi, 2018(25), 8, Janambhumi Group of Publications, Assam
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Das, P. and Saikia, R. (). Laa- Prakitik rojon (Assamese) , Dainik Janambhumi, 2018(10), 8, ,
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Das, P. and Saikia, R. (). Kitnasok oukhodh proyug korute hojag houk (Assamese), Dainik Janambhumi, 2018(26), 8, Janambhumi Group of Publications, Assam
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Saikia, R. (). Kal khetir kitpotongo niyantran bebostha (Assamese), , Dainik janambhumi,, 2016(14), 6, Janambhumi Group of Publications, Assam
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Saikia, R.; Baruah, M.; Dey, P.C.; Borah, S.R. and Goswami, G. (2024). Dhan khetit honghoto kitpotongo niyantran (Assamese). AAU/DR/24/BU/775/2024-25, Titabor
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Saikia, R.; Goswami, G.; Bharali, A.; Dey, P.C.; Medhi, A.K.; Konwar, M.J. and Saikia, M. (2024). Asomot Borodhanor Unnata Krishi Pranali. AAU/DR/24/BU/775/2024-25, Titabor
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Baruah, M.; Bharali, A.; Saikia, R.; Khanikar, M. and Chetia, S.K. (2022). Organic management of stem borer in rice. AAU/DR/22/BU/525/2022-23, Titabor
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Saikia, R.; Dutta, P.; Rahman, A.; Rengalakshmi, R. and Mahanta, N.J. (2021). Saikia, R., Dutta, P., Rehman, A., Rajkumar, R., Rengalakshmi, Mahanta, N.J. Beekeeping, M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation . MSSRF(MSSRF/MA/2021/87-II), Titabor
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Das, P.; Borah, B.; Saikia, P.; Kalita, S. and Saikia, R. (2020). Isaria fumosorosea from Eublemma amabalis in Assam [Mono. No. AAU/DR/MG/331/2019-20]. AAU, Jorhat
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Das, P.; Kalita, S.; Saikia, R. and Saikia, P. (2019). Semialata gosot laa khetir orthonoitik bislekhan (Assamese) [AAU/DR/19/BU/253/2018-19]. AAU, Jorhat
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Hazarika, L.K.; Das, P.; Saikia, R. and Islam, A.N. (2016). Lac insect [Bulletin AAU/DR/17/(BU)/133/2016-17]. AAU, Jorhat
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Hazarika, L.K.; Das, P.; Saikia, R. and Islam, A.N. (2016). Insect pest complex of Flemingia spp.- A woody shrubs suitable for lac cultivation in North-East India [Bulletin AAU/DR/17/(BU)/131/2016-17]. AAU, Jorhat
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Hazarika, L.K.; Das, P.; Saikia, R. and Islam, A.N. (2016). Industrial utilization of lac [Bulletin AAU/DR/17/(BU)/131/2016-17]. AAU, Jorhat
Sponsored Research
Research Projects 9 Projects
IIRR, Hyderabad Rs. 10 Lakh
Front Line Demonstrations (FLDs) of some recently released rice varieties (Surma Dhan, Prachur, Shatabdi and Patkai) in 100 hectare area in upper Assam District of Assam under AICRP, NEH region
Implemented in 2025
AAU, Jorhat
Breeder Seed Production Programme
Implemented in 2023
AAU, Jorhat Rs. 30 Lakh
Production of quality seeds of some popular AAU developed varieties of Rice and their marketing in PPP mode
Implemented in 2023
AAU Rs. 3 Lakh
Amar Gaon Amar Gaurav
Implemented in 2004
DBT Rs. 79 Lakh
Generating high-depth genomics information for the Himalaya rice cultivars for improving nutritional quality and stress tolerance
Implemented in 2022
ICAR-IIRR Rs. 10.0 Lakh
Tribal Sub-Plan
Implemented in 2022
SERB, GOI Rs. 29.94 Lakh
Genome wide association studies for agronomic and nutritional traits using Multi Parent Advance Generation InterCross (MAGIC) population developed from Assam Rice
Implemented in 2021
WORLD BANK Rs. 13 Lakh
APART
Implemented in 2018
NIBIO Rs. 2.1 Crore
AAU-NIBIO Climate Resilence Project
Implemented in 2018
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Dr. Rituraj Saikia

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AAU Joining Date: 03 Aug, 2019
Department Faculty 12
Research Stations 57
AAU-Zonal Research Station, Diphu AAU-Zonal Research Station, Shillongani AAU-Zonal Research Station, North Lakhimpur AAU-Zonal Research Station, Gossaigaon AAU-Assam Rice Research Institute, Titabar AAU-Zonal Research Station, Sribhumi AAU-Horticulture Research Station, Kahikuchi AAU-Citrus and Plantation Crops Research Station, Tinsukia AAU-Sugarcane, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research Station, Buralikson Directorate of Research (Agriculture) Advanced Centre for Integrated Farming Systems Research, AICRP on IFS, AAU AICRP on Irrigation Water Management, AAU, Jorhat AICRP Dry Land Agriculture AICRP on Women In Agriculture, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Agro Forestry, AAU-HRS, Kahikuchi AICRP on Agro Meteorology, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Biological Control, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Rabi Pulses, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani AICRP on Fruits, AAU-CPCRS, Tinsukia AICRP on Fruits, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Farm Implements & Machinery, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Floriculture, AAU-HRS, Kahikuchi AICRP on Forage Crops, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on GM crops (Banana), AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Honey Bees and Pollinators AICRP on Integrated Farming System, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Linseed, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani AICRP on Kharif Pulses, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani AICRP on Medicinal & Aromatic Plants (Betelvine), AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Mushroom, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Maize, AAU-ZRS, Gossaigaon AICRP on Micro & Secondary Nutrients and Pollutant Elements in Soils and Plants, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Nematode, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Seed (Crops), AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Potato, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Palm, AAU-HRS, Kahikuchi AICRP on Post Harvest Engineering Technology, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Rice, AAU-ARRI, Titabar AICRP on Rapeseed Mustard, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani AICRP on Soybean, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Sugarcane, AAU-SMAPRS, Buralikson AICRP on Spices, AAU-HRS, Kahikuchi AICRP on Small Millets, AAU-ZRS, Gossaigaon AICRP on Tuber Crops, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Vegetable, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Wheat, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani AICRP on Weed control, AAU, Jorhat AINP on Agricultural Acarology, AAU, Jorhat AINP on Bio-fertilizer, AAU, Jorhat AINP on Economic Ornithology (VPM), AAU-ZRS, North Lakhimpur AINP on Jute and Allied Fibres, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani AICRP on Soil Test Crop Response, AAU, Jorhat AINP on PFDC, AAU-HRS, Kahikuchi AINP on Rodent Control (VPM) , AAU, Jorhat AINP on Soil Arthropod Pests, AAU, Jorhat ICR Farm AAU Horticulture Orchard
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