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General Informations

  • Join Date: 25/10/1988
  • College: College of Agriculture
  • Department: Plant Breeding & Genetics
  • Office Email: akashi.sarma[at]aau.ac.in
  • Other Charges: Chairman women cell under Dean college of Agriculture

Education Details

 
 
 
 
 
1986
B.Sc(Agri)

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
1988
M.Sc (Agri)

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
2002
Ph.D

Assam Agricultural University

Employment History

 
 
 
 
 
01-07-2021 - Till date
Professor

College of Agriculture

Publications

khirod panging; akashi sarma; gobin bora; debojit sarma (2024) . Genetic variability & relationship among pumpkin landraces of Assam India, International journal of soil & plant Science, 1(0), 35-49 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/crpas/v1/3651G
akashi sarma (2023) . Morphological characterization of Brinjal genotypes of Assam using multivariate analysis, Theoretical Biology Forum, 12(2), 234-243 , DOI : 10.61739/TBF.2023.12.2.234
gayatree hazarika; rumjhum goswami phookan; akashi sarma (2023) . Genetic relatedness among interspecific hybrids in the genus capsicum and their implications in breeding king chilli, South African journal of Botany, 163(0), 744-755 , DOI : 10.1016/j.sajb.2023.11.006
Dibosh Bordoloi; Akashi sarma; Debojit Sarma (2022) . Character Interrelationship and Principle Component Analysis of Some Black Gram (Vigna mungo L. Hepper) Genotypes under Moisture Stress Deficit Environment, International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 12(10), 1190-1204 , DOI : DOI: 10.9734/IJECC/2022/v12i1030916
akashi sarma (2022) . Genetic variation trait interrelationship and cluster analysis in indigenous sponge gourd (Luffa cylindrica L.Roem) germplasm of Assam, Indian Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding, 82(4), 517-521 , DOI : 10.31742/ISGPB.82.4.17
Akashi Sarma (2022) . Genetic divergence studies in early maturing pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan L.Millsp.) genotypes, The pharma-Innovation journal, 11(12), 2222-2224
Akashi Sarma (2022) . Heritable variation and trait relatedness in smooth gourd (Luffa cylindrica L) genetic resources of Assam, Journal of Environmental Biology, 43(0), 779-785 , DOI : 10.22438/jeb/43/6/MRN-3099
Akashi Sarma (2022) . Induced genetic variability through physical and chemical mutagens in M2 generation in greengram, Legume Research, 45(11), 1357-1361 , DOI : 10.18805/LR-4298
Akashi Sarma (2022) . Characterization of Mungbean Mutants (Vigna radiata L.Wilczek) in M4 and M5 generations, Legume Research, 45(10), 1-6 , DOI : 10.18805/LR-4992
Dibosh Bordoloi; Akashi Sarma; Debojit Sarma (2022) . Character Interrelationship and Principle Component Analysys of some Black Gram Genotypes under Moisture Stress Deficit Environment, International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 0(0), 0-0 , DOI : 10.9734/IJECC/2022/V12i1030916
Akashi Sarma (2020) . Induced Genetic Variability through Physical and Chemical Mutagens in M2 Generation of Greengram DOI: 10.18805/LR-4298 | Article Id: LR-4298, Legume Research, 20(4298), 1-5 , DOI : DOI: 10.18805/LR-4298
Das Reshmi (2020) . Genetic gains with rapid-cycle genomic selection for combined drought and waterlogging tolerance in tropical maize (Zea mays L., The Plant Genome, 10(2020), 1-15 , DOI : DOI: 10.1002/tpg2.20035
Namita Borah (2020) . Studies on character association and causal relationship of seed yield and its components in early maturing genotypes of pigeon pea, Indian Journal of Agricultural research, 54(2), 1-5 , DOI : 10.18805
Akashi Sarma; sunayna rathi; samiran baishya (2019) . Characterization of Rice Landraces from Dibrugarh District of Assam, Indian journal of Plant Genetic Resources, 32(3), 368-370 , DOI : 10.5958/0976-1926.2019.00040.8
Reecha T Das (2016) . response of segregating and non segregating generations of four tomato crosses to environmental variations for physiological attributes related to heat tolerance, International Journal of Agriculture,Environment & Biotechnology, 9(1), 25-0 , DOI : 10.5958/2230-732X.2016.00004.8
preeti talukdar; Akashi Sarma; ramen Sarma (2012) . Genetic Diversity in Rice Varieties of Singpho Community of Assam, The Indian Journal of Plant Genetic Resources, 25(3), 274-280 , DOI : ISSN : 0976-1926.
Panda, A.K.(2023). Evaluation of M2 generation in yellow sarson (Brassica rapa L) variety yellow sarson.MSc thesis submitted to Plant Breeding & Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013
kurmi, K.K.(2023). EFFICACY OF BIOAGENTS IN STORABILITY OF MAIZE SEEDS (Zea mays L.).MSc thesis submitted to Plant Breeding & Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013
Puren, H.(2022). Introgression of phosphorus starvation tolerance gene (PSTOL1) into rice through marker assisted selection.PhD thesis submitted to Plant Breeding & Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013
Kakoty, B.(2022). Morphological characterization of M4 and M5 micromutants in Blackgram (Vigna mungo L. Hepper).MSc thesis submitted to Plant Breeding & Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013
Imsong, B.(2022). Genetics of Brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) for adaptation in summer season.PhD thesis submitted to Plant Breeding & Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013
saikia, D.(2020). morphometric characterization of selected mutant of greengram.M.Sc thesis submitted to Plant Breeding and Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13
Borah, N.(2018). genetic variation for adaptive traits in early maturing pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan L.) genotypes.M.Sc thesis submitted to Plant Breeding and Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13
Bordoloi, D.(2016). Genetic variability studies of some Black gram genotypes under moisture deficit situation.M.Sc thesis submitted to Plant Breeding and Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13
Das, R.R.(2013). genomic selection for combined drought and waterlogging tolerance in Tropical Maize (Zea mays L).Ph.D thesis submitted to Plant Breeding & Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Department of Plant Breeding & Genetics, Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat-13
sarma, A.(2023). pustikarak pasolibari pratistha koru ahok. director of research(agri), aayans world
akashi, and sarma, C.S.I.I.F.(2023). boiganik bhitit kumura kheti. director of research(agri), aayans world
sarma, A.&..A.I.I.F.(2022). pustikarok pasolibari pratistha koru ahok. director of research(agri), aayans world
sarma, A.&.S.I.I.F.(2022). unnat pothatit nemu tengar kheti. director of research(agri), aayans world
Achievements
  • Taught undergraduate and post graduate courses in plant breeding b& Genetics











    Act as Major Adviser aswell as minor advisor from different departments of MSc. and Ph.D research work.











    Published a number full length research articles.











    Involved in doing multilocational trials of different pulses.











    Developed 12 promising gamma-rays and EMS induced greengram mutants.











    Completed one project funded by BARC , Govt of India.











    Completed another project funded by DBT, Govt. of India











    One variety of synchronous maturity under BARC project is in the pipeline.











    Involved in DUS project in rice under PVP<& FRA











    Involved in FARMERS FIRST PROJECT where two farmers received a national award from that concerned village.











    I am also involved as an expert member of RFRI in the All India review monitoring team .











    Evaluating Ph.D. thesis of BCKV, UBKV, Medziphema, Nagaland, CAU, Borapani











    Selected as a member of the AICRP monitoring team of ICFRE, Dehradun











    Selected as an external expert for taking an interview for the rank of Professor and Assistant Professor Medziphema, Nagaland











    Completed one DBT Twinning project on "Introgression of Phosphorus use efficiency gene and multiple disease resistance gene in rice".





    ICAR short term Training course on Molecular Applications in Plant Breeding organized by Division of Genetics at IARI, New Delhi in 2002





    Safety, assessment of GM crops with a special focus on Cartegona protocol on Biosafety at AAU, Jorhat on 2006





    International Course on Gene Bank Management conservation and promoting use as awarded fellowship at Wageningen, Netherlands funded by Govt of Netherlands in 2006.











    Trainers Training on Bamboo Propagation and cultivation at RFRI in 2004











    Tailor made Training Programme on Participatory approaches in agrobiodiversity conservation in Assam at Jorhat and Kaziranga organised by Wageningen International,Netherlands collaborative with AAU,M.S.Swaminathon research Foundation,Chennai, India and LI-BIRD,Nepal.





    Presented paper in the XIX International Congress of Genetics at Melbourne Australia organised by International Genetics Federation on paper RAPD Marker Diversity among different bamboo species.in 2003





    Attended Patentawareness Workshop organised by DST,Govt of India, New DElhi





    consevation and sustainable utilization of Medicinal Plants of NEI organized by Ministry of Environment& Forest, Govt of India in 2004





    Prepared draft of Bamboo & Cane Policy, Govt of Assam 2003
  • Appoinment as a question paper setter from Kerela Agricultural University No. D(A)/UG Exams/B.Sc.(Hons.) Ag. /S2 Date:10.09.2024
  • Evaluation of two research project proposal to be placed before XXVI RAG of ICFRE-RFRI Jorhat dated 05/09/2024


    1. Morphogenetic assessment of Magnolia gustavii King and its conservation through micropagation”


    2. “Standardization of seed briquettes method for ensuring restoration of degraded fallow lands in Mizoram”
  • appointed as external expert for 8th sixth monthly PEG review meeting for AICRP 10 held on 15/05/2024 at ICFRE, Dehradun
  • Appointment of External Examiner for setting question papers for the course GPB 604 Plant Genetic resources,conservation & utilisation from College of Agricultural Sciences, Central Agricultural University, Imphal on 16/07/2024
  • Acting as a chairman for Organising the Foundation Day programme of college of agriculture on 16th August 2024
  • involved as a member of college-level student Grievance Redressal Committee 2024-2025 with effect from 16/10/2024 until further notice
Membership
  • Indian Journal of Plant Breeding & Genetics
    Life Member
  • Legume Research
    Life Member
Projects
  • BARC-AAUMoU sponsored project on "evaluation of BARC mutant in blackgram", implemented in 2022.
  • BARC -AAUMoU sponsored project on "evaluation of BARC mutant in green gram", implemented in 2022.
  • DBT, govt of India sponsored project on "Development of high yielding, non lodging and biotic resistant varieties of black scented rice of Manipur and Assam 5through biotechnological intervention (scented Rice Group 4 phase II", project cost Rs.2457120 Lakh implemented in 2023.
  • Govt of India sponsored project on "Protection of Plant variety and FRA (DUS)", project cost Rs.53 Lakh implemented in 2004.
  • Govt. of India sponsored project on "Participatory technology assessment for enhancing farming system productivity and developing entrepreneurship for sustainable rural livelihood.", project cost Rs.45 Lakh implemented in 2016.
  • BRNS,Govt of India sponsored project on "Induction of mutations in summer green gram", project cost Rs.2842650 Lakh implemented in 2016.
  • BARC-BRNS sponsored project on "Induction of mutation in summer green gram - Co-Investigator", project cost Rs.28 Lakh implemented in 2016.
  • GOI-DBT sponsored project on "Introgession of phosphorous stress tolerant multiple… marker assisted selection", project cost Rs.4023000 Lakh implemented in 2018.