AAU

Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications

B.Sc. (Agriculture)

1994

Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

M.Sc. (Agriculture)

1996

Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Specialization: Entomology

Ph. D.

2004

Gauhati University, Guwahati

Specialization: Zoology (specialization Entomology)

Post Doctoral

2011

National Research Centre on Plant Biotechnology (NRCPB), ICAR, New Delhi

Specialization: “Isolation, cloning and functional characterization of annexin family genes from rice (Oryza sativa subgroup indica) under environmental stress”

Other Qualifications

2000

P.G. Dip. in Envrnl. Sc.

Specialization: Environmental Science

Employment History

Junior Entomologist

26-08-2013 – 15-02-2023

AAU-Citrus and Plantation Crops Research Station, Assam Agricultural University

Tinsukia

Assistant Professor

16-02-2023 – Till date

College of Horticulture and Farming System Research

Lakhopur, Nalbari

Research & Scholarship

Scholarly Publications 98 Total Records

Dipak Kumar Sarma; Sikha Deka; Prajjalita Shandilya; Mridul Deka (2025). Efficacy of plant leaf extracts and cow urine against brown citrus aphid, Toxoptera citricida (Kirkaldy) (Hemiptera: Aphididae) of Assam lemon (Citrus limon) as a potential natural pesticide., International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research , 0(9), 109–113 DOI: DOI:10.33545/26174693.2025.v9.i9Sb.5479

Dikshita Saikia; KSDS Roopa Kumar; Sarat Saikia; Vinod Upadhyay; Sikha Deka; Palash Deb Nath (2025). Differential expression of Citrus tristeza virus across various age groups of Assam lemon (Citrus limon Burm.), Indian Journal of Experimental Biology , 63(0), 598–604 DOI: DOI: 10.56042/ijeb.v63i07.17396

Dikshita Saikia; KSD Shiva Roopa Kumar; Sarat Saikia; Vinod Upadhyay; Sikha Deka; Palash Deb Nath (2025). Age-dependent epidemiological insights into Citrus tristeza virus in Assam lemon cultivation., Plant Science Today, 0(12), 1–7 DOI: https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.9934

Sikha Deka (2022). Dissemination of Integrated pest management (IPM) technology of Khasi mandarin (Citrus reticulata Blanco.) in Tinsukia district of Assam, AMA-Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America, 53(8), 9567–9574 DOI: ISSN: 00845841

Sikha Deka; Mukesh Sehgal; Raaj Kumar Kakoti; Amrit Barbora; H. R. Sardana (2021). Integrated Pest Management in Assam lemon at Dirakmukh Thapabari village, Tinsukia: a success story., J. Exp. Zool. India , 24(1), 87–94 DOI: https://connectjournals.com/03895.2021.24.87.

K Manasa; A Bhagawan; Sikha Deka; S Irulandi; Ganga Visalakshy (2020). Management of tea mosquito bug, Helopeltis antonii Sign. on guava using entomopathogen fungus, Pest Management in Horticultural Ecosystems, 26(2), 175–178

Amrit Chandra Barbora; Sikha Deka; Raaj Kumar Kakoti; Jyotiprasad Dutta; Arunima Gogoi; Jamini Saikia (2020). GENETIC DIVERSITY OF CITRUS GERMPLASM IN NORTHEASTERN REGION OF INDIA, International Journal of Advanced Biological Research, 10(1), 53–61 DOI: ISSN 2250 – 3579

Sikha Deka; Mukesh Sehgal; Idris Mahammad; Amrit Chandra Barbora (2019). Impact Assessment of Tribal Sub Plan (TSP) Project on Socio -economic Status of Tribal of Tinsukia District, Assam, India , Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci , 8(4), 1670–1678 DOI: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2019.804.195

Raaj Kumar Kakoti; Jamini Saikia; Sikha Deka; Arunima Gogoi; Amrit Chandra Barbora (2019). Present Status of Khasi Mandarin in Manipur State of North East India, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences , 8(6), 2157–2165 DOI: https.doi.org.10.20546/ijcmas.2019.806.256

Amrit Chandra Barbora; jamini Saikia; Raaj Kumar Kakoti; Sikha Deka; Binita Hazarika; Arunima Gogoi (2019). Survey, Selection and Evaluation of Elite Khasi Mandarin (Citrus reticulata Blanco.) Genotypes for Growth, Yield, Quality and Biotic Stress Tolerance under Climatic Conditions of North-Eastern Region, Int. J. Pure App. Biosci, 7(1), 469–474 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2320-7051.7483

Raaj Kumar Kakoti; Jamini Saikia; Sikha Deka; Arunima Gogoi; Amrit Barbora (2019). Present status of Khasi Mandarin in Tripura state of North East India, International Journal of Chemical Studies, 7(4), 2943–2948 DOI: P-ISSN: 2349–8528

Rupak Kumar Nath; Sikha Deka (2019). Insect pests of citrus and their management, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PLANT PROTECTION, 12(2), 188–196 DOI: 10.15740/HAS/IJPP/12.2/188-196

Sikha Deka; Mukesh Sehgal; Raaj Kumar Kakoti; Amrit Chandra Barbora (2018). Module analysis for Insect Pest Management of Khasi mandarin (Citrus reticulata Blanco) under climatic conditions of North-eastern India., Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies., 6(4), 857–861

Sikha Deka; Rupak Nath; Mukesh Sehgal; Deshbandhu Ahuja; Raaj Kumar Kakoti; Amrit Chandra Barbora (2017). Indigenous Technological Knowledge (ITK) and Practices in Pest Management of Assam., Annals of Plant Protection Science, 25(1), 119–125

Sikha Deka; Rupak Kumar Nath; Mukesh Sehgal; Amrit Chandra Barbora; Raaj Kumar Kakoti; Deshbandhu Ahuja (2017). Socio-Economic Status of Tribal Farmers of Tinsukia District of Assam: A Case Study, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 6(8), 2244–2248 DOI: 10.20546/ijcmas.2017.609.275

Sikha Deka; Raaj Kumar Kakoti (2016). Survey and surveillance of insect pests of citrus and their natural enemies in Assam. , Journal of Insect Science, 29(1), 158–161 DOI: ISSN 0970-3837

Sikha Deka; Sharmistha Barthakur (2015). Impact of biorational pesticides and response of annexin gene expression in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) and capsicum (Capsicum annum L.) in biotic stress management under greenhouse condition., Ann. Agric. Res. New Series, 36(3), 233–242

Naved Sabir; Sikha Deka; R.K Tanwar; Balraj Singh; Sushmita Adhikari; S.S. Sindhu (2012). Comparative evaluation of pesticides and biorationals against key pests of greenhouse chrysanthemum., Indian journal of Horticulture., 69(1), 101–105

Naved Sabir; Sumitha Raj; Balraj Singh; M. Hasan; Sikha Deka; R.K Tanwar; O.M. Bombawale (2011). Superabsorbent Hydrogels for Efficient Biocontrol of Root-Knot Nematodes for Healthy Tomato Nursery., Current Science, 100(5), 635–637

Naved Sabir; Sikha Deka; Sumitha Raj; RK Tanwar; OM Bombawale; M Kumar (2011). Integrated Pest Management for Greenhouse Cucumber: A Field Validation under North Indian Conditions., Indian journal of Horticulture, 68(3), 357–363

Sikha Deka; R.K. Tanwar; Sumitha Raj; Naved Sabir; O.M. Bombawale; Balraj Singh (2011). Relative efficacy of Agricultural Spray oil (Servo Agrospray ®) and Azadirachtin against two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychusurticae Koch on cucumber under greenhouse and laboratory conditions., Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences., 81(2), 156–160

Satyavan Singh; Byjesh Kattarkandi; Sikha Deka; Rajendra Chaudhary (2010). Assessing seasonal variability and climate change impacts on maize productivity using field and crop simulation experiments., Current Advances in Agricultural Sciences , 2(1), 5–9

Sikha Deka; Sharmistha Barthakur (2010). Overview on current status of biotechnological interventions on yellow stem borer Scirpophaga incertulas (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) resistance in rice, Biotechnology advances, 28(1), 70–81 DOI: 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2009.09.003

Sikha Deka; Jatin Kalita (2003). Efficacy of some insecticides against Podontia quatuordecimpunctata L. (Coleoptera, chrysomelidae) on hog plum., Journal of Nature Conservators, 15(2), 371–375

Sikha d; Jatin Kalita (2003). A study on the use of indigenous technological knowledge (ITK) for rice pest management in Assam., Insect Environment, Bangalore, India. , 9(2), 91–92

Sikha Deka; Jatin Kalita (2003). Natural enemies of Ambara defoliator, Podontiaquatuordecimpunctata L. (Coleoptera, chrysomelidae) in Guwahati, Assam., Insect Environment, Bangalore, India., 9(2), 72–73

Sikha Deka; Jatin Kalita (2002). Field biology of Podontiaquatuordecimpunctata L. (Coleoptera, chrysomelidae) in Assam., J. Appl. Zool Res., Cuttack, India., 13(2), 176–178

Jadav, S.K.; Jadav, S.; Deka, S.; Borbaruah, P. and Bhairavi, K.S. (2024). Research and Innovations in Plant Protection. Shine Book Publishing, Jabadapara, Chatishgarh- 495001, ISBN: 978-81-972172-3-4

Deka, S.; Barbora, A.C.; Sehgal, M.; Kakoti, R.K. and Ahuja, D. (2018). Major Pests of Pummelo (Citrus grandis) in Northeastern Region of India. (Monograph). Citrus Research Station, Assam Agricultural University, Tinsukia., Citrus Research Station, Assam Agricultural University, Tinsukia.

Deka, S.; Barbora, A.C.; Ahuja, D.; Sehgal, M. and Kakoti, R.K. (2017). Major Insect, mite and mollusc pests of Khasi mandarin (Citrus reticulata Blanco). (Monograph). Citrus Research Station, Assam Agricultural University, Tinsukia., Citrus Research Station, Assam Agricultural University, Tinsukia.

Singh, S.; Rao, S.; Deka, S.; Sonalkar, V. and Patil, P. (2016). Insect and mite pests of citrus in India (Monograph). Project Coordinator, AICRP on Fruits., Project Coordinator, AICRP on Fruits, ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru.

Deka, S.; Barbora, A.C.; Ahuja, D.B.; Sehgal, M. and Kakoti, R.K. (2016). Insect, mite and mollusk pests of Assam lemon in Northeastern Region of India. (Monograph). Citrus Research Station, Assam Agricultural University, Tinsukia., Citrus Research Station, Assam Agricultural University, Tinsukia.

Pathak, M.; Patidar, R.K.; Dutta, P.; Shakywar, R.C.; Riba, T.; Deka, S. and Sehgal, M. (2025). Integrated Pest Management in rice and horticultural crops in North East Hill Region, in: M, S.; P, D.; N, R.; A, C.; (Eds.), Integrated Pest management for key crops: sustainable strategies for Agroecological conditions for Northeast India, Biotica, Khowai, Tripura-799201, pp 56–73, ISBN: 978-81-986377-8-9.

Deka, S. (2025). Insect pests of Citrus and their integrated management, in: Sehgal, M.; Dutta, P.; Rahman, N.; Chakraborty, A.; (Eds.), Integrated Pest management for key crops: sustainable strategies for Agroecological conditions for Northeast India, Biotica, Khowai, Tripura-799201, pp 1–20, ISBN: 978-81-986377-8-9.

Deka, S. (2025). Prakritik Krishi r keet patanga niantran aru eyar byabosthapona ( Management of insect pests in natural farming), in: Sarma, D.K.; (Ed.), Prakritik Krishi, CHFSR, Nalbari, Lakhopur, Nalbari, pp 65–68, ISBN: 978-93-342-2935-6.

Deka, S. and Sarma, D.K. (2025). Prakritik Krishi Padhotit Neem r byabohar (Use of Neem in natural farming), in: Sarma, D.K. (Ed.), Prakritik Krishi, CHFSR, Nalbari, Lakhopur, Nalbari, pp 50–54, ISBN: 978-93-342-2935-6.

Bhairavi, K.S.; Mazumder, S. and Deka, S. (2024). Recent Advances in Organic Pest Management in Citrus, in: Brahma, S.; Upadhyay, V. and Nath, R.K. Sarma, R.; Devi, E.P.; (Eds.), Advances in Organic Farming: Crop Production and Management, Apple Academic Press, New York, pp 515–532, ISBN: 9781003502715.

Deka, S.; Mazumder, S. and Bhairovi, K.S. (2023). Status of Citrus in Northeast India., in: Janakiram, T.; (Ed.), Five decades of glorious Journey. Dr. YSRHU-Citrus Research Station, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India. , Dr.YSRHU- Citrus Research Station, Tirupati , Dr.YSRHU- Citrus Research Station, Tirupati , pp 30–34.

Deka, S.; Mazumder, S. and Bhairavi, K. (2024). Status of Citrus in Northeast India., in: Janakiram, T.; (Ed.), Five decades of glorious Journey. Dr. YSRHU-Citrus Research Station, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India. , Dr.YSRHU- Citrus Research Station, Tirupati , Dr.YSRHU- Citrus Research Station, Tirupati , pp 30–34.

Singh, S.; Reddy, P.; Behere, G.; Srivastava, P.; Deka, S.; Reddy, D.; Kadu, R.; Vijayakumar, S.; Singh, V.; , ; Sandhu, R.; Suraj, M.; Sharma, R. and Patil, P. (2023). Biodiversity and IPM strategies for insect, mite and snail pests of Citrus in India. , in: Janakiram, T.; (Ed.), Five decades of glorious Journey. Dr. YSRHU-Citrus Research Station, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India. , Dr.YSRHU- Citrus Research Station, Tirupati , Dr.YSRHU- Citrus Research Station, Tirupati , pp 89–105.

Singh, S.; Sandhu, R.K.; Haldhar, M.; Reddy, P.; Deka, S.; Irulandi, S.; Shete, M.H. and Patil, P. (2021). Integrated Pests Management in Citrus Crops. , in: Haldhar, S.M.; Maheswari, S.K.; (Eds.), Pest Management in Dryland Horticultural Crops., Biotech. Books., 4762-63/23, Ansari Road, Darya Ganj, New Delhi - 110 002 , pp 243–267, ISBN: 978-81-7622-491-8 .

Singh, S.; Reddy, P. and Deka, S. (2020). Sucking Pests of Citrus. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-6149-8_16 481. , in: Dr., O.; (Ed.), Sucking Pests of Crops, Springer , Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. , pp 481–515.

Deka, S. (2020). Success story of Citrus crop in Assam: A Case study. , in: Sehgal, M.; (Ed.), IPM Resource Book on “Important Agricultural and Horticultural Crops for the NEH region of India for ICAR-ATARI Zone VI and VII”, ICAR-NCIPM, New Delhi, ICAR-NCIPM, New Delhi, pp 45–45.

Pathak, M.; Dutta, P.; Patidar, R.K.; Shakywar, R.C.; Deka, S.; Sehgal, M. and Sardana, H.R. (2020). Successful implementation of IPM in NEH region , in: Sehgal, M.; (Ed.), IPM Resource Book on “Important Agricultural and Horticultural Crops for the NEH region of India for ICAR-ATARI Zone VI and VII”, ICAR-NCIPM, New Delhi, ICAR-NCIPM, New Delhi, pp 59–59.

Ahuja, D.; Sabir, N.; Singh, N.; Arora, P.; Ladaniya, M.; Deka, S. and Ahuja, U. (2016). IPM in Kinnow and Khasi mandarins. , in: vennila, S.; Birah, A.; Kanwar, B.; Chattopadhyay, C.; (Eds.), Success Stories of Integrated Pest Management in India. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.1.3070.6326, ICAR- National Research Centre for Integrated Pest Management, ICAR- National Research Centre for Integrated Pest Management, New Delhi 110012, India. , pp 49–52.

Deka, S.; Barthakur, S. and Pandey, R. (2011). Potential effects of climate change on insect pest population. , in: Pal, M.; Pandey, R. and Khetarpal, S. Kumar, P.; (Eds.), Climate Change: Productivity and Adaptation. , Today and Tomorrow`s printers and publishers,, Dariyaganj, New Delhi., pp 301–312.

Deka, S.; Datta, H.S.; Sarma, D.K.; Chakravarty, M.; Pegu, J.; Buragohain, R. and Sarkar, L. (2025). Spider Diversity (Arachnida: Araneae) Recorded in Assam Lemon (Citrus Limon) Ecosystem of Northeastern India Under Natural Farming System, National Symposium on technological advancements: emerging trends in Entomology, Sher-e- Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and technology of Kashmir, Shalimar Campus, Srinagar , The Entomological Society of India, New Delhi, Vol. 0(0), 48 - 48.

Deka, S.; Pegu, J.; Sharma, S. and Sehgal, M. (2025). Validation of IPM module for Khasi mandarin under Northeast India's climatic conditions , National Symposium on technological advancements: emerging trends in Entomology, Sher-e- Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and technology of Kashmir, Shalimar Campus, Srinagar , Entomological Society of India, ICAR-IARI, Pusa campus, New Delhi, New Delhi, Vol. 0(0), 129 - 129.

Deka, S.; Bhairavi, K.S. and Sehgal, M. (2024). Seasonal Incidence, Life Cycle and IPM of Fruit Files, Bactrocera dorsalis (Tephritidae: Diptera) on Guava in North-Eastern Region of India, International Conference on Climate Smart Farming: Adoption, Impacts and Implications for Sustainable Development, College of Agriculture, Kyrdemkulai, Ri Bhoi, Meghalaya, India , College of Agriculture, Kyrdemkulai, Ri Bhoi, Meghalaya, India, College of Agriculture, Kyrdemkulai, Ri Bhoi, Meghalaya, India, Vol. 0(0), 88 - 89.

Deka, S.; Bhairavi, S. and Chakravarty, M. (2023). Species diversity of spiders and their distribution in Tinsukia district of Assam., International Conference on Next-Gen Preparedness for Food Security and Environmental Sustainability. NEXT GEN CONF/ TS-IV/O-6, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam , Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, Vol. 1(1), 129 - 129.

Deka, S. and Bhargab, P. (2023). Survey of major insect pests of banana in Nalbari and Barpeta districts of Assam. , National Conference “Women Scientists in Plant Health Management for Sustainable Development Goals”. , Assam Agrucultural University, Jorhat, Assam , INDIAN PHYTOPATHOLOGICAL SOCIETY, Assam Agrucultural University, Jorhat, Assam, Vol. 1(1), 83 - 83.

Deka, S.; Bhairavi, K. and Rahman, N. (2023). Emerging insect pests of citrus in North-east India. IPS-NWSC/TS-4/O-1, National Conference “Women Scientists in Plant Health Management for Sustainable Development Goals”. , Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam. , INDIAN PHYTOPATHOLOGICAL SOCIETY, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, Vol. 1(1), 74 - 75.

Saikia, D.; , ; Kumar, K.R.; Nath, P.D.; Saikia, S.; Upadhyay, V. and Deka, S. (2022). Molecular epidemiology and pathological characterization of citrus tristeza virus in assam lemon (citrus limon burm.) Using serological and molecular , Indian Phytopathological Society North Eastern Zonal Symposium & National conference On Reframing Futuristic Plant Health Safeguards, Assam Agrucultural University, Jorhat, Assam , Department of Plant Pathology Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat & Indian Phytopathological Society, New Delhi, Assam Agrucultural University, Jorhat, Assam, Vol. 0(0), 4 - 5.

Bhairavi, K.S.; Deka, S. and Sehgal, M. (2022). Impact of integrated pest management information dissemination on Assam lemon growers of Torajan village, Tinsukia of Assam, 15th IUPAC International Congress of Crop Protection Chemistry, National Agricultural Science Centre Complex (NASC Complex), New Delhi, India , ICAR, ICAR-IARI. Society for the Sustainable Agriculture, New Delhi, New Delhi, India, Vol. 0(0), 4 - 4.

Bhairavi, K.S.; Deka, S. and Sehgal, M. (2022). Comparative efficacy of some biorational insecticides against Citrus blackfly, Aleurocanthus woglumi in Assam lemon, 15th IUPAC International Congress of Crop Protection Chemistry, National Agricultural Science Centre Complex (NASC Complex), New Delhi, India , ICAR, ICAR-IARI. Society for the Sustainable Agriculture, New Delhi, New Delhi, India, Vol. 0(0), 18 - 18.

Bhairavi, K.S.; Deka, S. and Mazumder, S. (2022). Ecology, seasonal abundance and management of brown citrus aphid, toxoptera citricida- vector of citrus tristeza virus, Indian Phytopathological Society North Eastern Zonal Symposium & National conference On Reframing Futuristic Plant Health Safeguards, Assam Agrucultural University, Jorhat, Assam , Department of Plant Pathology Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat & Indian Phytopathological Society, New Delhi, Assam Agrucultural University, Jorhat, Assam, Vol. 0(0), 98 - 99.

Deka, S.; Bhairavi, K.S.; Saud, B.K. and Kakoti, R.K. (2022). BIO-RATIONAL MANAGEMENT OF CITRUS PSYLLA (DIAPHORINA CITRI) –A VECTOR OF CITRUS GREENING DISEASE, Indian Phytopathological Society North Eastern Zonal Symposium & National conference On Reframing Futuristic Plant Health Safeguards, Assam Agrucultural University, Jorhat, Assam , Department of Plant Pathology Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat & Indian Phytopathological Society, New Delhi, Assam Agrucultural University, Jorhat, Assam, Vol. 0(0), 99 - 99.

Deka, S.; Barbora, A.C.; Kakoti, R.K. and Gogoi, A. (2020). Diversity of Citrus in Northeastern Region of India., National Conference on Natural Resource Management and Sustainable Agriculture with reference to North East India,, Arunachal University of Studies, Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh, India. , Arunachal University of Studies, Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh, India., Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh, India., Vol. 0(0), 42 - 44.

Deka, S.; Kakoti, R. and Barbora, A.C. (2020). Population monitoring and life cycle studies of Oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) on Khasi mandarin in North-eastern region of India. , National Citrus Meet - 2020, Biswanath College of Agriculture (BNCA), AAU, BiswanathChariali, Assam , CCRI , Biswanath Chariali & Biswanath College of Agriculture (BNCA), AAU, BiswanathChariali, Assam , Biswanath College of Agriculture (BNCA), AAU, BiswanathChariali, Assam. , Vol. 0(0), 0 - 0.

Barbora, A.; Kakoti, R.K.; Deka, S. and Saikia, J. (2020). Challenges & opportunities of Citrus industry in North East India. Proceedings of (January 10-12, 2020) at PP. 245-262., National Citrus Meet - 2020, Biswanath College of Agriculture (BNCA), AAU, BiswanathChariali, Assam. , CCRI, Biswanath Chariali & Biswanath College of Agriculture (BNCA), AAU,, Biswanath College of Agriculture (BNCA), AAU, BiswanathChariali, Assam. , Vol. 0(0), 245 - 262.

Deka, S.; Barbora, A.C.; Kakoti, R.K.; Singh, S. and Gogoi, A. (2019). Field biology, behaviour and integrated pest management of citrus trunk borer, AnoplophoraversteegiRitsema (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) on Khasi mandari, International Conference on Plant Protection in Horticulture: Advances and Challanges (ICPPH-2019)., 24-27 July, 2019. P. 58. , ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru, ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru, Vol. 0(0), 58 - 58.

Barbora, A.C.; Deka, S.; Kakoti, R.K. and Hazarika, G.N. (2015). Citrus Biodiversity of North Eastern India with special reference to Lemons (Citrus limon), National Symposium on Sustainable Citrus Production: Way Forward,, CCRI, Nagpur , Central Citrus Research Institute, Nagpur, Nagpur, Vol. 0(0), 365 - 377.

Ahuja, D.; Rao, C.N.; Das, A.K.; Arora, A.K.; Deka, S. and Chattopadhyay, C. (2015). IPM in Citrus. , National Symposium on Sustainable Citrus Production: Way Forward, , CCRI, Nagpur , CCRI, Nagpur, Nagpur, Vol. 0(0), 189 - 197.

Deka, S. and Datta, H.S. (). Asomot komola tenga r kheti aru eyar somoshya somporke kisu kotha, Seujbikhya, 1(1), 118-120, Assam Agricultural University Teachers Association (Faculty Agriculture), 2025

Bhairavi, K.S. and Deka, S. (). Fruit fly species of India, AgriCos E Newsletter, 5(7), 63-65, Agricos Magazine, open access

Deka, S. and Dutta, H.S. (). Asomot komola tenga r kheti aru eyar somoshya somporke kisu kotha, Seujbikha- a biennial Magazine , 1(1), 118-120, Assam Agricultural University Teachers Association (Faculty Agriculture), Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Deka, S. (). Uddan Sashyat Bohiragoto keet patanga r abirbhab (Exotic insect pests of horticultural crops), Spandan- College Magazine of CHFSR, Nalbari, 1(1), 3,4,5, CHFSR, Nalbari, Lakhopur, Nalbari

Khatun, A.; Deka, S.; Pathak, P.; Sharma, S.; Bordoloi, N.J. and Medhi, A.K. (2026). Irrigation in Horticultural crops. CHFSR, AAU, Nalbari, Nalbari

Deka, S.; Datta, H.S.; Chakrabarty, M.; Pegu, J.; Sarma, D.K.; Buragohain, R. and Sarkar, L. (2026). Prakrik Krishi pranalit Pook patanga Niyantran (Insect pest management in natural farming). CHFSR, AAU, Nalbari, Nalbari

Chakrabarty, M.; Datta, H.S.; Deka, S.; Pegu, J.; Sarma, D.K.; Burhagohain, R. and Sarkar, L. (2026). Prakritik Krishi t Seuj haror Byabohar (Use of Green manure in natural farming). CHFSR, AAU, Nalbari, Nalbari

Chakrabarty, M.; Datta, H.S.; Deka, S.; Pegu, J.; Sarma, D.K.; Burhagohain, R. and Sarkar, L. (2026). Prakritik Krishi t hashyar paripushti jogan byabosthapona (Nutrient management of crops in natural farming). CHFSR, AAU, Nalbari, Nalbari

Pathak, K.; Kalita, S. and Sharma, A.K. (2025). Guidelines for Natural Farming in Assam. Directorate of Research, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, Jorhat

Nath, R.; Das, K.; Sarma, B.; Ahmed, P.; Sehgal, M.; Sarma, R. and Deka, S. (2025). Integrated Pest Management in Rice. SCS College of Agriculture, Rangamati, Chapar, Dhubri, Chapar, Dhubri

Nath, R.; Das, K.; Sarma, B.; Ahmed, P.; Sehgal, M.; Sarma, R. and Deka, S. (2025). Integrated Pest Management in Pumpkin. SCS College of Agriculture, Rangamati, Chapar, Dhubri, Chapar, Dhubri

Sehgal, M.; Pathak, S.; Rahman, N. and Deka, S. (2025). Integrated Pest management of vegetable crops. AAU-HRS, Guwahati

Sehgal, M.; Pathak, S.; Rahman, N. and Deka, S. (2025). Integrated Pest Management for fruit crops. AAU-HRS, Guwahati

Deka, S. (2024). Aeroponics – maatibihin khetir koushal, eyar byabohar aru subidha asubidha samuh (Aeroponics: soilless farming technique, its use, advantages and disa. AAU-College of Horticulture & Farming System Research, Nalbari, Nalbari

Deka, S.; Gogoi, B.; Choudhary, S.; Pathak, P.; Datta, H.S. and Sharma, S. (2024). Pholmulo t bagging projyoktir byabohar (Use of bagging technology in fruits and its importance). CHFSR, AAU, Nalbari, Nalbari

Deka, S.; Datta, H.S.; Pathak, P. and Sehgal, M. (2024). Krishit plastic mulch r byabohar aru eyar proyojoniata (Use of plastic mulch in Agriculture and its importance) AAU/CHFSR/NCIPM/NEH/2024/13. CHFSR, AAU, Nalbari, Nalbari

Deka, S.; Datta, H.S.; Pathak, P. and Sehgal, M. (2024). Uddan saashyar pulibari r dyara swabalombi hou ahok (Self employment through horticultural nursery). CHFSR, AAU, Nalbari, Nalbari

Deka, S. (2024). Ussamulyar pasholi- broccoli r krishi padhati (Cultivation of high valued vegetable crop Broccoli) (in Vernacular language). Bulletin No. AAU/CHFSR/NC. AAU-College of Horticulture & Farming System Research, Nalbari, Nalbari

Deka, S. (2024). Dhan khetir anistokari pook aru eyar pratikar (Insect pests of rice and its management) (in Vernacular language). Bulletin No. AAU/CHFSR/NCIPM/NEH/202. AAU-College of Horticulture & Farming System Research, Nalbari, Nalbari

Deka, S. (2024). Bordo paste r prastut padhati aru eyar byabohar (Preparation of Bordeaux paste and its application) (in Vernacular language). Bulletin No. AAU/CHFSR/N. AAU-College of Horticulture & Farming System Research, Nalbari, Nalbari

Deka, S. (2024). Entrepreneurship opportunities in floriculture and landscaping. Bulletin No. AAU/CHFSR/NCIPM/NEH/2024/7. AAU-College of Horticulture & Farming System Research, Nalbari, Nalbari

Deka, S. (2024). Asomot bideshi mulo r phalor kheti (Cultivation of exotic fruits in Assam) (in Vernacular language). Bulletin No. AAU/CHFSR/NCIPM/NEH/2024/6. AAU-College of Horticulture & Farming System Research, Nalbari, Nalbari

Deka, S. (2024). Saak pasolit sashyo krimir upodrob aru eyar niyantran (Nematodes in vegetable crops and its management) (in Vernacular language). Bulletin No. AAU/CHF. AAU-College of Horticulture & Farming System Research, Nalbari, Nalbari

Deka, S. (2024). Uddan Sahyat Sammanyito posak drobya parisalonar prayug (INM in Horticultural crops) (in Vernacular language). Bulletin No. AAU/CHFSR/NCIPM/NEH/2024/4. AAU-College of Horticulture & Farming System Research, Nalbari, Nalbari

Deka, S. (2024). Jibanusaror upokarita aru eyar byabohar (Benefits of biopesticides and its application) (in Vernacular language). Bulletin No. AAU/CHFSR/NCIPM/NEH/202. AAU-CPCRS, Bulletin No. AAU/CRS/NCIPM-NEH /02/2022., Nalbari

Deka, S. (2024). Preparation of natural pesticides and its application. . AAU-College of Horticulture & Farming System Research, Nalbari, Nalbari

Deka, S. (2024). Nemujatiyo gasor Anistokari keet pratanga, roog aru eyar pratikar (Insect pests and disease management in Horticultural crops) (in Vernacular language. AAU-College of Horticulture & Farming System Research, Nalbari, Nalbari

Deka, S.; Mazumder, S.; S, ; Saud, ; Kalita, N.; Gogoi, M. and Sehgal, M. (2022). Baigyanik pathdhotire nemu kheti karo ahok. (In vernacular language). . AAU-CPCRS, Bulletin No. AAU/CRS/NCIPM-NEH /02/2022., Tinsukia,

Deka, S.; Mazumder, S.; Bhairavi, K.S.; Gogoi, M.; Sehgal, S. and Chander, S. (2022). Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) in production and protection of Citrus. . AAU-CPCRS, Tinsukia, Bulletin No. AAU/CRS/NCIPM-NEH /01/2022, TINSUKIA

Deka, S.; Sehgal, M. and Kakoti, R.K. (2021). Komola gaasok anistokari pook aru bemaror pora raksha koru ahok.. ICAR-NCIPM, New Delhi, New Delhi

Kakoti, R.K. and Deka, S. (2021). Sumothira tenga gaasor roog aru pratikar samuh, Extension Bulletin No. CRS/AICRP(F)/SCSP/2/ 2020-21.. Citrus Research Station, AAU, Tinsukia. , Tinsukia

Deka, S. and Kakoti, R.K. (2021). Sumothira tenga gaasor Anistokari pook potonga aru eyar pratikar samuh (In vernacular language). (Insect pests of Khasi mandarin and their managemen. Citrus Research Station, Assam Agricultural University, Tinsukia., Tinsukia

Deka, S.; Saikia, J.; Kakoti, R.K.; Sehgal, M. and Barbora, A.C. (2020). Nemu Khetit lobologia dis samuh. . Citrus Research Station, AAU, Tinsukia. Bulletin No. AAU/CRS/NCIPM/TSP/2020/B1, Tinsukia

Deka, S.; Barbora, A. and Ahuja, D. (2016). Sumathiragasoranistokarikeetpatangaruogarueyarpratikar. Bulletin No. AAU/CRS/TSP/2016-17/BU-3.. Citrus Research Station, Assam Agricultural University, Tinsukia., Tinsukia

Bhairavi, K.S. and Deka, S. (2024). Fruit Fly Species of India www.agricosemagazine.com browsed on 05-07-2024

Establishment of Natural Farming and Organic Agriculture under R & D

Implemented in 2023

ICAR

ICAR-AICRP (Fruits)

Implemented in 1976

ICAR-NCIPM Rs. 6.37 Lakh

ICAR-NCIPM-NEH project on ‘IPM in rice and Horticulture crops in NEH region, India’. (As CCPI).

Implemented in 2018

ICAR-NCIPM Rs. 1.53 Lakh

ICAR-NCIPM-TSP project on ‘Validation and Promotion of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) of Citrus in Tribal Region of Tinsukia District, Assam’ (As CCPI)

Implemented in 2015

DBT Rs. 4.54 Crore

Network project for establishment of disease-free elite Khasi mandarin and sweet orange genetic stock through shoot tip grafting (STG) and mass production of quality planting material for North Eastern states of India. (As CoPI)

Implemented in 2021

DBT Rs. 3.67 Crore

Collection, Conservation, and morpho-phenological characterization of Citrus germplasm of North East region. (As CoPI)

Implemented in 2021

DBT Rs. 53.13 Lakh

Title: Exploiting chemical ecology for IPM: Deciphering phyto-semiochemicals involved in Insect-Plant interactions of major crop pests of North East Region ‘Chemical ecology’ as an emerging field can help identify potent pest control components for

Implemented in 2021

Recognition & Accolades

Achievements & Honors 7 Honors

(a) Best Poster Award - Saikia J., BarboraA. C., KakotiR.K., Dutta J.P., Deka S. and Gogoi A. 2020. ‘Effect of different methods of propagation on vegetative characters of Assam lemon (Citrus limon) selections’ under Technical Session II: Citrus Production System on the tropic at National Citrus Meet - 2020 (January 10-12, 2020) at Biswanath College of Agriculture (BNCA), AAU, BiswanathChariali, Assam.

(b) Third Best Oral Presentation Award- Deka S., Sehgal M., Kakoti R.K. and Barbora A.C. (2018). Field biology, behaviour and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) of fruit flies (Tephritidae: Diptera) on Khasi mandarin (Citrus reticulata Blanco) in North East India. International Conference on Climate Change, Biodiversity and Sustainable Agriculture (ICCBSA-2018), 13-16 December, Jorhat, Assam. Abstract No. 05-11.

(c) Third best poster presentation Award- Singh, S., Rao, C.N., Deka, S., Sonalkar, V. Datkhile,R.V, Kadam,U.K, Rani, U. Sarada,G. Kaur, G. , Patil, P(2015) . Occurrence of insect and mite pests in citrus orchards in the National Symposium on Sustainable Citrus Production: Way Forward, CCRI, Nagpur, Nov. 27-29.

(d). All the Assam lemon growers were organized into a cooperative society and registered the society in the name of “CRS-Naa Dihing Nemu Tenga Unnayan Samity” (Registration No. 26210304/1645 dated 26.07.2017, under the project ICAR-NCIPM-TSP. Under aegis of the society, the Assam lemon growers were made aware for collective bargaining with the middleman, wholesalers and retailers.

(e) Developed 14 (fourteen) numbers of production and protection technology of Citrus.

(f) Received a DBT project entitled “Exploiting chemical ecology for IPM: Deciphering phyto-semiochemicals involved in Insect-Plant interactions of major crop pests of North East Region” as Principal Investigator during 2021. (Total Rs. 53.13 Lakh for 3 years).

(g) Under the supervision of CRS, the Assam lemon farmers were guided and assisted and linked with IPR cell of AAU, Jorhat and Dept. of Horticulture, AAU, Jorhat applying for Geographical Indication (GI) for Assam lemon to NBPGR, New Delhi and recently, GI for Assam lemon is announced for the benefits of the farmers.

Learned Societies

Professional Memberships 7 Societies

1. Indian Science Congress Association, Kolkata, India. (Membership No. L – 18721)

Life Member

2. Applied Zoologists Research Association (AZRA), Central Rice Research Institute (CRRI), Cuttack, India. (Membership No. L – 225/10)

Life Member

3. Horticultural Society of India, NASC Complex, Pusa, New Delhi.

Life Member

4. Society for Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology, National Research Centre on Plant Biotechnology (NRCPB), IARI Campus, New Delhi, India. (Membership No. L – 689)

Life Member

5. Indian Society for protected cultivation (ISPC), Centre for Protected cultivation Technology, IARI Campus, New Delhi.

Life Member

6. Current Horticulture New Delhi Publishing agency TM, 101, Vikash Surya Plaza, CU Block, Pitampura, New Delhi- 110034

Life Member

7. Assam Horticultural Society, Agriculture Campus, Khanapara, Guwahati-22, Assam

Life Member

Dr. Sikha Deka

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College: College of Horticulture and Farming System Research

Department: Plant Protection

AAU Joining Date: 26 Aug, 2013