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General Informations

  • Join Date: 11/11/2008
  • College: Directorate of Research(Agri)
  • Department: AAU-Zonal Research Station, North Lakhimpur
  • Office Email: yater.das[at]aau.ac.in
  • Other Charges: Associate Scientist under APART Project

Education Details

 
 
 
 
 
1998
B Sc. (Agriculture)

Dr. PDKV, Akola, Maharashtra

 
 
 
 
 
2000
M. Sc. (Agriculture)

HPKV, Palampur

 
 
 
 
 
2020
PhD (Agriculture)

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
Post Doctoral

NA

Employment History

 
 
 
 
 
06-08-2001 - 12-09-2002
Part time lecturer (PBG)

College of Horticulture and Forestry, CAU

 
 
 
 
 
01-02-2008 - 05-11-2008
Research Associate (Technology Mission)

ICAR

 
 
 
 
 
11-11-2008 - 06-08-2011
Subject Matter Specialist (PBG)

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
07-08-2011 - 09-08-2018
Subject Matter Specialist (PBG)

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
10-08-2018 - Till date
Junior Scientist (PBG)

Assam Agricultural University

Publications

Mahender Anumalla; Apurva Khanna; Margaret Catolos; Joie Ramos; Ma Teresa Sta Cruz Sta Cruz; Challa Venkateshwarlu; Jaswanth Konijerla; Sharat Kumar Pradhan; (2025) . Future flooding tolerant rice germplasm: Resilience afforded beyond Sub1A gene, The Plant Genome, 18(2), 1-19 , DOI : 10.1002/tpg2.70040
Dutta;  Porismita.;  Saikia;  Brishti.; Dutta;  Mouchumi.;  Dutta;  Pranjal. and Das;  Yater. (1970) . Comparative Assessment of WDSR (Drum seeder operated) cultivation Technology with traditional rice growing practice in Lakhimpur district of Assam, Indian Journal of Extension Education., 57(4), 175-177 , DOI : DOI: 10.5958/2454-552X.2021.00152.3
DAS, Y.(2020). Characterization of Deepwater rice of Assam for Agromorphological and biochemical traits.Doctoral thesis submitted to Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, AAU-ZRS, North Lakhimpur
Das, Y.(2020). Characterization of Deepwater rice of Assam for Agro-morphological and Biochemical traits.Doctoral thesis submitted to Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13
Das, Y.(2025). Performance of paddy varieties during Boro season in the district of Lakhimpur, Assam Flora 2.0- National Seminar on “Biodiversity conservation, climate resilience and its impact on Environment” North Lakhimpur University ,Department of Botany. North Lakhimpur University, Lakhimpur,North Lakhimpur University, Lakhimpur, Vol. 1, 1 - 1.
Rajkhowa, M.; Borgohain, D. and Das, Y.(2025). Deep Water Rice: Bao dhan, a miracle plant Flora 2.0- National Seminar on “Biodiversity conservation, climate resilience and its impact on Environment” North Lakhimpur University ,Department of Botany. North Lakhimpur University, Lakhimpur,North Lakhimpur University, Lakhimpur, Vol. 1.
Das, Y. and Saikia, P.(2025). Performance of paddy varieties during Boro season in the district of Lakhimpur, Assam Flora 2.0- National Seminar on “Biodiversity conservation, climate resilience and its impact on Environment” North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous), Lakhimpur ,Department of Botany. North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous), Lakhimpur,Department of Botany, North Lakhimpur College, Lakhimpur, Vol. 1(2), 1 - 1.
Rajkhowa, M.; Borgohain, D. and Das, Y.(2025). Deep Water Rice: Bao dhan, a miracle plant Flora 2.0- National Seminar on “Biodiversity conservation, climate resilience and its impact on Environment” North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous), Lakhimpur ,Department of Botany. North Lakhimpur College, Lakhimpur,Department of Botany, North Lakhimpur College, Lakhimpur, Vol. 1(1), 87 - 87.
Ozah, B.; Borkakoti, B.; Saikia, P.; Das, Y.; Gogoi, N.K. and Chowdhury, D.(2023). Role of Leaf Colour Chart (LCC) on Nitrogen fertilizer management in Sali paddy National conference of the women, by the women, for the women Scientists on women scientists in plant health management for sustainable development go Assam Agricultural University ,Indian Phythopathological Society, Assam Agricultural University,Assam Agricultural University, Vol. 1(1), 116 - 117.
Das, Y.(2024). Krishi Bipanan Buddhimata Kokh- Axom Krishi Vishwavidyalaya. Assam Agricultural University- AAU/DR/22/LL/709/2023-24, North Lakhimpur
DAS, Y.(2023). Konidhanr Bogyanik Krishi paddhati. Chief Scientist, AAU-ZRS, North Lakhimpur, Lakhimpur
DAS, Y.; Ozah, B. and Saikia, P.(2023). Til khetir bogyanik krishi Pranali. Chief Scientist, AAU-ZRS, North Lakhimpur, Lakhimpur
DAS, Y.; PATHAK, P.; OZAH, B. and SAIKIA, P.(2023). Yantrikikaranar Joriyate Boro dhanar Labhajanak Kheti. Chief Scientist, AAU-ZRS, North Lakhimpur, Lakhimpur
Gogoi, N.K.; Saikia, P.; Chowdhury, D.; Das, Y. and Ozah, B.(2023). Biodiversity at AAU-Zonal Research Station, North Lakhimpur- Green Audit. Chief Scientist, AAU-ZRS, North Lakhimpur, Lakhimpur
Das, Y.; Pathak, P.; Saikia, P.; Ozah, B.; Phukan, B.; Gogoi, N.K. and Chowdhury, D.(2023). Enhancing Livelihood Through Agribusiness- An initiative of APART in Lakhimpur District. Assam Agricultural University- AAU/DR/BL/700/2023-24, North Lakhimpur
Ozah, B.; Saikia, K.; Das, Y. and Saikia, P.(2023). Char Anchalat Karibo Pora Kebidhman Chasyar Krishi Pranali. Assam Agricultural University- AAU/DR/23/TM/696/2023-24, North Lakhimpur
Dutta, P.; Das, Y. and Saikia, P.(2021). Ful kabir Boigyanik Krishi Pranali. Chief Scientist, AAU-ZRS, North Lakhimpur, Lakhimpur
Das, Y.(2016). Production Technology of water melon. AAU, AAU
Das, Y.(2015). Praticool batarat pariprekshitat bikalpa shasya aru pashudhan pratipaalanar parikalpana. KVK, Dhemaji, AAU, KVK, Dhemaji, Silapathar
Achievements
  • A total of 42 and 102 nos. of OFTs and FLDs, 131 training programmes have been organized and conducted as Course Director, 237 (Two hundred thirty seven) nos. of lectures delivered and was course coordinator for 38 (thirty eight) nos. of training programmes.
  • Conducted and participated in Kisan Mela- 10; Exhibition- 16; Field Day -49;Farmer’s Scientist interaction- 16; Awareness camp – 16; Radio talk- 1; PRA- 12; Health camp – 6; Group discussion - 5; Method demonstration - 12; Ex trainee sanmellan- 1; Diagnostic visit - 140; field visits - 615; 2389 nos. of consultancy services were provided; Exposure visit- 5; Celebration of important days - 16; Associated with soil health card distribution. Coordinator of CFLD programme on NMOOP 2016-17 &2017-18.
  • Coordinator of Technology showcasing programmes rabi,2012-13 and kharif 2013-14, rabi 2013-14; Associated as Plant Breeder in the community nursery raising; Tribal Sub Plan Project conducted at Jalakiasuti under AICRP on Dryland Agriculture, BNCA, Technology showcasing programmes kharif ,2012-13; TSP Co – coordinator in Action Research Project on piggery sponsored by SIRD under BRGF; Coordinator in “IRRI –National Food Security Mission. Coordinator of CFLD ( NMOOP), 2016-17, 2017-18.
  • Co-coordinator in TSP Sericulture component 2014-15; Coordinator of Tribal sub Plan Project on “Promotion of Agriculture Centric Sustainable Livelihood Security for Tribals Farmers of Assam” 2015-16
  • Lead Scientist in Certified seed production of sali rice variety Bahadur sub 1 at Mothadang, Dhemaji.
Membership
  • Mobilization – Society for Community Mobilization for sustainable Development
    Life Member
Projects
  • DR (Agri.) sponsored project on "Evaluation of medium duration lines for delayed sowing under lowland situation", implemented in 2023.
  • DR (Agri.) sponsored project on "Breeding for intermittent drought and submergence tolerant sali- rice", implemented in 2022.
  • DR(Agri.) sponsored project on "Exploitation of AG gene in local rice germplasm for rice improvement programme", implemented in 2021.
  • DR (Agri.) sponsored project on "Breeding for high yielding scented variety ( Kalizeera X Ranjit)", implemented in 2020.
  • DR (Agri.)- APART sponsored project on "MLT on Rajmah varieties", project cost Rs.0.16344 Lakh implemented in 2024.
  • DR (Agri.), AAU sponsored project on "Aamar Gaon Aamar Gaurav", project cost Rs.0.75 Lakh implemented in 2024.
  • DRMR, Bharatpur & DR (Agri.), AAU sponsored project on "Promotion of double cropping in Assam- An initiative of AAU", project cost Rs.0.184 Lakh implemented in 2024.
  • DR (Agri.) sponsored project on "MLT on hybrid maize var. PPS 4255, ADV 785, TMMH 2855, SV 4455 Special, KMH 4210, KMH 8333, KMH 8322, RS 114, Super King 4455, Super King 4455 (+), RMH 3499, BD 8055, BDM Gold and Victor", project cost Rs.4.0 Lakh implemented in 2024.
  • DR (Agri) sponsored project on "MLT on Hybrid boro paddy var., Kaveri 9090, BD-28, BD-238 Gold, BD-680, Red Astha, Madhu, TMRH 5535, TMRH- 5513, BD-29, KPH-471, ADV-8343, ADV-8300, ADV-8283", project cost Rs.4.0 Lakh implemented in 2024.
  • DR (Agri.), AAU, Jorhat sponsored project on "MLT on selected 9 Foxtail millets varieties/ Lines", project cost Rs.0.29168 Lakh implemented in 2025.
  • Dr (Agri.), AAU, Jorhat sponsored project on "MLT on three foxtail milllets", project cost Rs.0.16344 Lakh implemented in 2024.
  • DR (Agri.), AAU, Jorhat sponsored project on "MLT on early/ medium maturing Trombay paddy lines,2024", project cost Rs.0.25 Lakh implemented in 2024.
  • DR (Agri.) sponsored project on "MLT on Evaluation and Assessment of two farmers varieties URGA 2019 and URGA 2020", project cost Rs.0.4 Lakh implemented in 2024.
  • AAU-ZRS, Gossaigaon sponsored project on "MLT on Horsegram", project cost Rs.0.03266 Lakh implemented in 2024.
  • APART, AAU, Jorhat sponsored project on "MLT on finger millets", project cost Rs.0.17796 Lakh implemented in 2024.
  • APART, AAU, Jorhat sponsored project on "Crop Cafeteria on Finger millets", project cost Rs.0.22344 Lakh implemented in 2024.
  • DRMR, Bharatpur sponsored project on "Collaborative project on Assessment and transfer of improved production technology of rapeseed - mustard in Assam through Frontline demonstration s", project cost Rs.7.20 Lakh implemented in 2024.
  • OPIU APART, Jorhat sponsored project on "Demonstration on rain shelter", project cost Rs.0.742 Lakh implemented in 2023.
  • DR (Agri.), AAU, Jorhat sponsored project on "MLT on company mustard variety ADV 423", implemented in 2023.
  • AAU, Jorhat sponsored project on "Demonstration on multiple cropping in rice fallow", implemented in 2021.
  • DR (Agri), AAU, Jorhat sponsored project on "MLT on company hybrid boro paddy ( Ayush- 2432, TMRH-5513, ADV-8343, ADV-8100, ADV-8383, ADV-8300, GMS-2693, Indam-100 012)", implemented in 2024.
  • DR (Agri), AAU, Jorhat sponsored project on "MLT on company hybrid corn variety ( LG34.05, LG 34.04, NK 7806, NK 7804, TMMH 2655, Rasi 3499, MM 2050)", implemented in 2023.
  • OPIU, APART, Jorhat sponsored project on "MLT on world veg. tomato lines, APART,2023", project cost Rs.0.24950 Lakh implemented in 2023.
  • OPIU, APART, Jorhat sponsored project on "MLT on group 2 clones of potato under APART ( world veg.)", project cost Rs.0.29907 Lakh implemented in 2023.
  • OPIU, APART, Jorhat sponsored project on "MLT on pumpkin lines under APART ( world veg.)", project cost Rs.0.037936 Lakh implemented in 2023.
  • AAU-ZRS, Shillongani sponsored project on "MLT on kharif greengram and blackgram", project cost Rs.0.03905 Lakh implemented in 2023.
  • OPIU, APART, Jorhat sponsored project on "Varietal crop cafeteria under APART, 2023", project cost Rs.2.0 Lakh implemented in 2023.
  • OPIU, AAU, Jorhat sponsored project on "MLT on sali paddy under APART, 2023", project cost Rs.1.5 Lakh implemented in 2023.
  • AAU sponsored project on "MLT on two hybrid sali variety INH 18071 and INH 16019 and one scented variety Indam 100012", implemented in 2023.
  • State funded sponsored project on "Observational trial on submergence and flash flood tolerant lines for yield and yield attributing traits", implemented in 2023.
  • State funded sponsored project on "Station trial on submergence tolerant sali paddy lines", implemented in 2022.
  • DR (Agri) sponsored project on "Promotion of millets through R & D activities, AAU, Jorhat-13", project cost Rs.0.75 Lakh implemented in 2022.
  • AAU sponsored project on "MLT on Maize hybrid evaluation programme", project cost Rs.0.80 Lakh implemented in 2023.
  • DRMR-AAU Project sponsored project on "Mega Project on Rapeseed-Mustard Value Chain Development through Promotion of Scientific Cultivation in Assam", project cost Rs.245858 Lakh implemented in 2023.
  • IRRI - India sponsored project on "AGGRI Alliance ( One IRRI Breeding Network- (TLaSF-R)", project cost Rs.9.96 Lakh implemented in 2021.
  • Govt. of Assam sponsored project on "GIS Mapping of Char areas of Assam using Geospatial Techniques for planning strategies of crop management and improving livelihood security", project cost Rs.179 Lakh implemented in 2021.
  • World Bank sponsored project on "APART", implemented in 2018.