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  • Join Date: 10/03/2003
  • College: College of Agriculture
  • Department: Agricultural Meteorology
  • Office Email: rajib.deka[at]aau.ac.in
  • Other Charges: HoD, Chief Warden

Education Details

 
 
 
 
 
1994
B.Sc (Agri)

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
1996
M.Sc (Agri)

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
2013
Ph.D

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

Employment History

 
 
 
 
 
10-03-2003 - 31-10-2016
Technical Officer (Assistant Professor)

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
01-11-2016 - 30-06-2020
Associate Professor

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
01-07-2020 - Till date
Professor

Assam Agricultural University

Publications

R J Saikia; P Neog; R L Deka; K Medhi (2024) . Importance of PAR interception and radiation use efficiency on growth and yield of Potatoes under different microclimates in the upper Brahmaputra valley zone of Assam, MAUSAM, 75(1), 205-214 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.54302/mausam.v75i1.3892
A Kalita; P Neog; R L Deka; D B Phookan; K Kurmi; N S Paschapur; K Medhi (2023) . Assessment of PAR Interception and Radiation Use Efficiency on Tomato Growth and Yield in the Upper Brahmaputra Valley Zone of Assam, India, International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 13(9), 3121-3129 , DOI : DOI: 10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i92554
N Kakati; R L Deka; P Das; J Goswami; P G Khanikar; H Saikia (2022) . Forecasting yield of rapeseed and mustard using multiple linear regression and ANN techniques in the Brahmaputra valley of Assam, North East India, Theoretical and Applied Climatology, 150(0), 1201-1215 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.1007/s00704-022-04220-3
S Chutia; R L Deka; J Goswami; M H Phukon (2021) . Forecasting rice yield through modified Hendrick and Scholl technique in the Brahmaputra valley of Assam, Journal of Agrometeorology, 23(1), 106-112
Parishmita Das; R L Deka; J Goswami; S Barua (2020) . Effect of elevated CO2 and temperature on growth and yield of winter rice under Jorhat condition, Journal of Agrometeorology, 22(2), 109-115
Parishmita Das; R L Deka; R Hussain (2020) . Evaluation of heat stress level for effective management of dairy cattle in Jorhat district of Assam, Journal of Agrometeorology, 22(0), 257-260
Surajit Kalita; L K Hazarika; R L Deka; J Gayan (2020) . Effect of weather parameters and varieties on occurrence of insect pests and natural enemies of rice, Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 9(5), 2429-2438
M Panging; P Neog; R L Deka; K Medhi (2019) . Assessment of performance of potato crop under modified microclimates in rice based cropping system of upper Brahmaputra valley zone of Assam, Journal of Agrometeorology, 21(3), 249-253
G Tamuly; R L Deka; B Goswami; J Goswami (2019) . Trend of temperature regime in the Brahmaputra valley of Assam during 1986-2015, Journal of Agrometeorology, 21(0), 106-112
Sangeeta Hazarika; P G Khanikar; A N Islam; R L Deka (2019) . Dry and wet spell analysis for crop planning in the upper Brahmaputra valley zone of Assam, Journal of Agrometeorology, 21(1), 251-258
B J Gharphalia; R L Deka; A N Islam; P Dutta; K Medhi (2018) . Variability and trends of rainfall events in the Brahmaputra valley of Assam, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 7(11), 1902-1912 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2018.711.215
K H Begum; Ashok Bhattacharyya; R L Deka (2018) . Effect of soil physico-chemical properties on Rhizome Rot disease of ginger under Assam condition, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 7(6), 2097-2102 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2018.706.248
A N Islam; P G Khanikar; R L Deka; B Goswami (2017) . Impact of weather parameters on winter rice productivity in the upper Brahmaputra valley zone of Assam, Journal of Agrometeorology, 19(0), 75-79
D Talukdar; R L Deka; U Dey (2017) . Influence of weather factors on incidence of Alternaria blight of rapeseed under the agro-climate of upper Brahmaputra valley of Assam, Journal of Agrometeorology, 19(3), 277-279
K Medhi; P Neog; B Goswami; R L Deka; K Kurmi; K Sarmah; P G Khanikar (2017) . Evaluation of CERES-Rice model for upper Brahmaputra valley zone of Assam, Journal of Agrometeorology, 19(3), 270-273
I C Barua; J Deka; M Devi; R L Deka; J Moran (2017) . Weeds as emerging threat to biodiversity: A consequence of spread of Ludwigia peruviana in Dhansiri and Kopili catchment areas of Assam, North East India, Current Science, 112(9), 1904-1914 , DOI : doi: 10.18520/cs/v112/i09/1904-1914
R L Deka; C Mahanta; K K Nath; M K Dutta (2016) . Spatio-tempral variability of rainfall regime in the Brahmaputra valley of North East India, Theoretical and Applied Climatology, 124(0), 793-806 , DOI : DOI 10.1007/s00704-015-1452-8
R L Deka; R Hussain; K K Singh; V U Rao; R Balasubramaniyam; A K Baxla (2016) . Rice phenology and growth simulation using CERES-Rice model under the agro-climate of upper Brahmaputra valley of Assam, Mausam, 67(3), 591-598
R Hussain; K K Dutta; D Tamuly; R L Deka; P G Khanikar (2013) . Farmers’ perception of climate change impact and its mitigation in Golaghat district of Assam, Journal of Agrometeorology, 15(0), 203-208
M Devi; R Hussain; A Sarma; K Sarmah; R L Deka (2013) . Yield prediction of winter rice employing meteorological variables in central and upper Brahmaputra valley zone of Assam, Journal of Agrometeorology, 15(0), 162-166
R L Deka; C Mahanta; H Pathak; K K Nath; S Das (2013) . Trends and fluctuations of rainfall regime in the Brahmaputra and Barak basins of Assam, India, Theoretical and Applied Climatology, 15(0), 162-166 , DOI : DOI 10.1007/s00704-012-0820-x
R L Deka; K K Nath; C Mahanta; K Sarmah (2012) . Recent variability of solar radiation in the upper Brahmaputra valley of Assam, Journal of Agrometeorology, 14(0), 145-150
P Ahmed; R L Deka; B P Baruah; K K Nath (2009) . Rainfall based crop planning in the Barak valley zone of Assam, Journal of Agrometeorology, 11(2), 192-195
R L Deka; K K Nath; R Hussain (2008) . Variability in rainfall and temperature regimes of the Brahmaputra valley of Assam, Journal of Agrometeorology, 10(2), 305-308
R L Deka; K K Nath (2008) . Variability of major climatic elements of Jorhat, Journal of Agrometeorology, 10(1), 89-92
R Hussain; R L Deka; K K Nath (2008) . Development of predictive models in rapeseed & mustard under the Agro-climatic conditions of Jorhat in the UBVZ of Assam, Journal of Agrometeorology, 10(1), 122-124
K K Nath; R L Deka (2002) . Perturbations of climatic elements of Jorhat, Journal of Agrometeorology, 4(1), 87-91
Rajib Lochan Deka (2000) . Effect of pre-digested organic manure in rice soil, International Journal on Tropical Agriculture, 18(4), 373-377
R L Deka; K K Nath (2000) . Rainfall analysis for rainfed crop planning in the upper Brahmaputra valley zone of Assam, Journal of Agrometeorology, 2(1), 47-53
R L Deka; J U Bahar; S R Baroova; B N Sarma (2000) . Effect of pre-digested organic manure as N-source on kharif rice, Crop Research, 20(2), 182-185
Rajib Lochan Deka; K K Nath; R Hussain (1999) . Seasonal and Monthly Rainfall Analysis of Jorhat, J. Agric. Sci. Soc. NE India, 12(2), 244-247
S Borkataki; P Das; R L Deka; K Das; S Hazarika (0) . Occurrence of Aphis craccivora on Clerodendrum indicum–A new record from north-east India, Research on Crops, 17(1), 169-171 , DOI : 10.5958/2348-7542.2016.00030.9
P Saikia; P Mahanta; R L Deka (0) . Correlation studies of growth and flowering of Dendrobium cv. Sonia with microclimatic variables in different protected structures, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 8(4), 954-962
S K Das; L C Dutta; R L Deka (0) . Phenology and cocoon characters of eri silkworm (Samia ricini Boisduvial) as affected by temperature and relative humidity under the agro-climatic conditions of Assam, Journal of Agrometeorology, 23(2), 256-259
S Borkataki; P Das; R L Deka; I C Borua; B K Saud (0) . Influence of weather factors on incidence and intensity of Black inch worm (Hyposidra talaca walker) on Clerodendrum indicum (L) Kuntze at Jorhat, Journal of Agrometeorology, 20(1), 98-101
Deka, R.L.(2023). Impact of Climate Change on Rice Cultivation in Assam and Possible On-Farm Adaptation Strategies. in : Centenary Souvenir, AAU-Assam Rice Research Institute, Assam Agricultural University, Titabar, Assam, Chetia, S.K.; Baruah, M.; Borah, S.R.; (Eds), Centenary Celebration Committee, AAU-Assam Rice Research Institute, Titabar,AAU-Assam Rice Research Institute, Assam Agricultural University, Titabar, Assam, pp 128-132.
Deka, R.L. and Das, P.(2023). Indian Monsoons: Impact of Climate Change on its Recent Trends. in : Climate Change: Conservation, Biodiversity & Sustainability, Deka, J. and Das, R. Sarmah, A.K.; Chandrasekaran, R.; (Eds), College of Agriculture,Jorhat-785013, Assam, pp 1-10, ISBN:978-81-963002-1-0.
Islam, A.N.; Medhi, K.L. and Deka, R.L.(2024). Paradigm of Agromet Advisory Services and Its Current Advancements. in : Smart Agriculture: Digital Era of Farming, Kachari, M.; Datta, H.S. and Sarmah, R. Boro, R.C.; (Eds), Elite Publishing House ,H1/60, Sector-16, Rohini, New Delhi-110089, pp 106-116, ISBN:978-93-58996-80-7.
Barkakoti, V.; Das, P. and Deka, R.L.(2024). Building Resilience to Climate Change Using AI in Indian Agriculture. in : Smart Agriculture: Digital Era in Farming, Kachari, M.; Datta, H.S. and Sarmah, R. Boro, R.C.; (Eds), Elite Publishing House,H1/60, Sector-16, Rohini, New Delhi-110089, pp 11-18, ISBN:978-93-58996-80-7.
Deka, R.L. and Pathak, P.K.(2022). Climate change impact on agriculture of Assam and possible adaptation strategies. in : Souvenir, Regional Agriculture Fair 2022, Deka, B. and Borah, N. (Eds), Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat-785013, Assam, pp 109-116, ISBN:NIL.
Deka, R.L.; Das, P.; Kakati, N. and Das, S.(2023). Status of Crop Yield Forecasts under FASAL in NE India. in : Multi-stakeholder Agro-advisory network: An efficient tool for promoting climate resilient agriculture in North East Indian, Chowdhury, S.; Saha, S.; Doley, S. and Shakuntala, I. Chakraborty, D.; (Eds), Director,ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umroi Road, Umiam, Meghalaya. PIN – 793103, pp 26-32, ISBN:ISBN: 978-93-5759-893-4.
Deka, R.L. and Das, P.(2023). Indian Monsoons: Impact of Climate Change on its Recent Trends. in : Climate Change: Conservation, Biodiversity & Sustainability, Deka, J. and Das, R. Sarmah, A.K.; Chandrasekaran, R.; (Eds), College of Agriculture,Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, Assam, India, pp 1-10, ISBN:978-81-963002-1-0.
Deka, R.L. and Das, P.(2023). Climate Change, Natural Resource management and Livelihood Security in Assam. in : Resource Management and Livelihood Issues: Regional and National Perspectives, Bora, A.K. and Saikia, D. (Eds), EBH Publishers (India),136, M.N. Road, Panbazar, Guwahati-781001, pp 159-181, ISBN:978 93 92038 31 0.
Khanikar, P.G. and Deka, R.L.(2013). Distribution and variability of rainfall in Assam. in : Strategy for Developing Fisheries in Flood affected areas of Assam, Chetia, B.B. and Bhattacharyya, H.C. (Eds), Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat-785013, Assam, pp 205-215, ISBN:978-93-81710-22-7.
Nath, K.K. and Deka, R.L.(2013). Agrometeorological Research in Assam. in : SOUVENIR, National Seminar on Climate Change and Climate Resilient Agriculture, Sarma, M.K. (Ed), B.N. College of Agriculture,Biswanath Chariali-784176, Assam, pp 28-30.
Deka, R.L. and Neog, P.(2015). Sustainable Agriculture and Livelihood Security. in : Accelerating Science, Das, D.D. and Choudhury, S. (Eds), Jamugurihat HS School,Sonitpur, Assam, pp 417-434, ISBN:93-82661-24-7.
Nath, K.K. and Deka, R.L.(2010). Climate change and agriculture over Assam. in : Climate Change and Agriculture over India, Rao, G.P. and Rao, G. Rao, V.; (Eds), Prentice Hall of India (PHI) Learning Pvt Ltd,New Delhi, pp 224-243, ISBN:9788120339415.
Bora, P.K.; Deka, R.L. and Nath, K.K.(2010). Probabilistic annual maximum rainfall for Jorhat, Assam. in : Agrometeorological Services for Farmers, Pandey, V.; (Ed), Anand Agricultural University,Anand-388110, India, pp 133-137, ISBN:Nil.
Deka, R.L.(2018). Agrometeorology: An important tool for planning of IFS. in : Integrated Farming System for Sustainable Agriculture, Neog, M.; Pathak, P.K.; Sarmah, M.K.; Borah, R.J.; (Eds), Directorate of Extension Education,Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, pp 90-96, ISBN:Nil.
Deka, R.L.; Saikia, L.; Mahanta, C. and Dutta, M.K.(2018). Increasing extreme temperature events in the Guwahati city during 1971–2010. in : Urban Ecology, Water Quality and Climate Change, Sarma, A.K.; Singh, V.P.; Bhattacharjya, R.K. and Kartha, S.A. (Eds), Springer International Publishing,Springer, Cham, Switzerland, pp 169-179, ISBN:doi.org/10.1007/978.
Boruah, A.(2023). Evaluation of Finger Millet Genotypes as Climate Smart Crop under the Agroclimate of Jorhat.M.Sc (Agri) thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural Meteorology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013
Kakoti, M.(2023). Agroclimatic Characterization for Planning Smart Agricultural Practices in Assam.M.Sc (Agri) thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural Meteorology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785 013
Kashyap, J.(2022). Assessment of Climate Change Impact on Rice Productivity in the Central Brahmaputra Valley (CBV) zone of Assam.M. Sc (Agri) thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural Meteorology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785 013
Kaushik, S.(2022). Agro-climatic Resource Characterization for Rice in Upper Brahmaputra Valley Zone (UBVZ) of Assam.M.Sc (Agri) thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural Meteorology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Hussain, J.(2021). Assessment of Climate Change Impact on Rice Productivity in the Lower Brahmaputra Valley (LBV) Zone of Assam.M.Sc (Agri) thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural Meteorology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785 013
Bordoloi, S.(2020). Crop Suitability Mapping using GIS for the Upper Brahmaputra Valley Zone of Assam.M.Sc (Agri) thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural Meteorology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, Assam
Kakaty, N.(2020). Forecasting Yield of Rapeseed and Mustard using Statistical Model for the Brahmaputra Valley of Assam.M.Sc (Agri) thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural Meteorology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, Assam
Das, P.(2019). Effect of Elevated CO2 and Temperature on Growth and Yield of Winter Rice under Jorhat Condition.M.Sc (Agri) thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural Meteorology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, Assam
Tamuly, G.(2018). Recent Trend of Temperature Regime in The Brahmaputra Valley of Assam.M.Sc (Agri) thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural Meteorology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, Assam
Chutia, S.(2017). Development of Yield Forecasting Models for Winter Rice using Meteorological Parameters in the Brahmaputra Valley of Assam.M.Sc (Agri) thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural Meteorology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, Assam
Gharphalia, B.J.(2016). Recent Trend of Extreme Rainfall events in the Brahmaputra Valley of Assam.M.Sc (Agri) thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural Meteorology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, Assam
Das, T.(2015). Recent Trend of Major Climatic Parameters in the Upper Brahmaputra Valley Zone of Assam.M.Sc (Agri) thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural Meteorology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, Assam
Saikia, R.J.; Neog, P.; Deka, R.L. and Medhi, K.(2021). PAR interception & radiation use efficiency in relation to growth & yield of potato under different microclimates at sub-tropical environment of Assam Strategic Reorientation for Climate Smart Agriculture Punjab Agricultural University (Virtual) ,Association of Agrometeorologist (Ludhiana Chapter),Ludhiana, India, Vol. 3(1), 66 - 69.
Rajkhowa, S.; Neog, P.; Deka, R.L.; Medhi, K. and Kurmi, K.(2021). PAR interception and radiation use efficiency in Joha rice varieties in Assam. Strategic Reorientation of Climate Smart agriculture Punjab Agricultural University (Virtual) ,Association of Agrometeorologists (Ludhiana Chapter),Ludhiana, India, Vol. 2, 45 - 48.
Kalita, A.; Neog, P.; Deka, R.L.; Phukan, D.B.; Kurmi, K. and Medhi, K.(2021). PAR interception & radiation use efficiency in relation to growth & yield of tomato under different microclimatic condition at upper Brahmaputra valle Strategic Reorientation for Climate Smart Agriculture PAU (Virtual) ,Association of Agrometeorologist (Ludhiana Chapter),Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab, Vol. 2, 48 - 51.
Deka, R.L.; Mahanta, C.; Hussain, R. and Dutta, M.K.(2014). Assessment of Climate Change Impact on Rice Productivity in Jorhat district of Assam by empirical statistical model International Symposium on New-Dimensions in Agrometeorology for Sustainable Agriculture Pantnagar ,Association of Agrometeorologists, Anand, India and G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology Pantnagar, India,Pantnagar, India, 286 - 286.
Deka, R.L.; Saikia, L. and Mahanta, C.(2011). Observed climate variability in the Brahmaputra valley: Implications to water security and food security Climate Change and Water: Assessing Impact, Vulnerability and Adaptation in the Eastern Himalayan Region Guwahati ,Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati,IIT Guwahati, India, 0 - 0.
Saikia, L.; Mahanta, C. and Deka, R.L.(2010). Climate change in the Brahmaputra basin of Northeast India and need of policy interventions and institutional mechanism EWRI's 3rd Developing Nations Conference: India 2010 – An International Perspective on Current & Future State of Water Resources & the Environment IIT Madras ,IIT Madras,IIT Madras, 0 - 0.
Deka, R.L.; Mahanta, C. and Dutta, M.K.(2010). An Assessment of Monsoon Rainfall Variability and Rice Productivity in Assam Climate Change and Sustainable Development Tezpur ,Tezpur University,Tezpur, Assam
Deka, R.L. and Mahanta, C.(2010). Trends in the Rainfall Pattern over North East India Climate Change and Sustainable Development Tezpur ,Tezpur University,Tezpur, Assam, 0 - 0.
Deka, R.L.; Mahanta, C. and Nath, K.K.(2009). Trends and fluctuations of temperature regime of North East India Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture. SAC, Ahmedabad ,ISPRS WG VIII/6 “Agriculture, Ecosystem and Bio-diversity” GEO Task AG-07-03 “Global Agricultural Monitoring System of Systems” ,Space Applications Centre (ISRO), Ahmedabad, India , 376 - 380.
Hazarika, L.K.; Kalita, S.; Bhuyan, M.; Deka, R.L.; Sharma, K. and Burman, B.(2009). IPM in Northeastern Region: Technological Advances to Combat Climate Change National Symposium on IPM strategies to combat emerging pests in the current scenario of climate change Pasighat ,Entomological Society of India,CAU, Arunachal Pradesh, 277 - 289.
Deka, R.L.; Nath, K.K.; Hussain, R.; Khanikar, P.G. and Neog, P.(2008). Verification of medium range weather forecasts at Jorhat UGC sponsored National Seminar on Harnessing Natural Resources towards the Socio-economic Development of North-East India Titabor ,N.N.Saikia College,Jorhat, Assam, 184 - 186.
Hussain, R.; Deka, R.L.; Khanikar, P.G. and Nath, K.K.(2008). Development of predictive models in winter rice under the Agro-climatic conditions of Jorhat UGC sponsored National Seminar on Harnessing Natural Resources towards the Socio-economic Development of North-East India Titabar ,N.N. Saikia College,Jorhat, Assam, 113 - 116.
Khanikar, P.G.; Nath, K.K.; Hussain, R. and Deka, R.L.(2008). Evaluation of climatic water balance for crop planning in Assam UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Harnessing natural resources towards the socio-economic development of North-East India Titabar ,N.N.Saikia College,Titabar, Assam, 68 - 71.
Deka, R.L. and Barkakoti, V.()Use of AI in agri sectorThe Assam Tribune..86(137),6, Assam Tribune Pvt. Ltd, Guwahati
Das, P. and Deka, R.L.()Extreme rains in June: A rising concern.The Assam Tribune..84(232),6, Assam Tribune Pvt. Ltd, Guwahati
Islam, A.N.; Deka, R.L.; Tasa, B.; Medhi, K. and Goswami, J.(2023). Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa aru Meghdoot Mobile App. Director of Research, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, Jorhat (AAU/DR/23/LL/613/2023-24 ), AAU, Jorhat
Medhi, K.; Deka, R.L.; Sarmah, K.; Khanikar, P.G. and Das, P.(2020). "Janabiswasot Batarar Purbanumanar Thalua Padhyati"-An Extension Bulletin (AAU/DR/20/BU/356/2020-21) . Directorate of Research (Agri), AICRP on Agrometeorology, AAU, Jorhat
Medhi, K.; Deka, R.L.; Sarmah, K.; Goswami, B. and Islam, A.N.(2020). "Meghar Upasthiti Aru Sambhabya Botor"-An Extension Bulletin (AAU/DR/20/BU/355/2020-21). Directorate of Research (Agri), AICRP on Agrometeorology, AAU, Jorhat
Medhi, K.; Paul, S.K.; Deka, R.L.; Das, M.K.; Gharphalia, B.J.; Dutta, P. and Islam, A.N.(2018). Krishi Jalabayu Parimandal: Ek Somu Aabhash (in Assamese)-An Extension Bulletin (AAU/RARSG/4(22)/BU/003/2017-18). Regional Agricultural Research Station, Gossaigaon, Assam
Islam, A.N.; Paul, S.K.; Das, M.K.; Hussain, R.; Deka, R.L. and Medhi, K.(2018). Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa: Batar Vittik Krishi Paramarshawali Sewa (in Assamese)-An Extension Bulletin (AAU/RARSG/4(22)/BU/003/2017-18). Regional Agricultural Research Station, Gossaigaon, Assam
Hussain, R. and Deka, R.L.(2012). Rainfall features of the upper Brahmaputra valley zone of Assam-A Research Bulletin. Directorate of Research (Agri), AICRP on Agrometeorology, Assam Agricultural University
Das, P. and Deka, R.L.(2021).Response of Rice Crop to the Interaction of Elevated CO2 and Temperature-A Review, Agrospheres:e-Newsletter, (2021) 2(12), 9-12www.agrospheresmagazine.com browsed on 01-02-2022
Das, P. and Deka, R.L.(2021).Application of Artificial Neural Network (ANN) in rainfall prediction, Agrospheres:e-Newsletter, (2021) 2(8), 14-17www.agrospheresmagazine.com browsed on 01-02-2022
Achievements
  • Recipient of EU-funded grant under AdaptNET programme of ERASMUS+ to attend 4 weeks training on Climate Resilient Agriculture in the University of Milano and Polytechnic University of Marche, Italy, Academy of Athens, Greece, and ICRISAT, India from 20th January 2020 to 16th February 2020.
  • Successfully constructed a good quality homogeneous monthly rainfall time series for 120 years (1901-2020) for eleven locations of the state of Assam. The spatial and temporal variability of monthly, seasonal and annual rainfall were carried out and reported.
  • Acted as Consultant of the “Action on Climate Today – Climate Change Innovation Programme (ACT-CCIP) – A joint initiative of Department of International Development, UK and Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, India for carrying out an Agricultural Vulnerability Study in Assam during 2018-19; Domain Knowledge Expert for evaluation of PRISM Projects, CSIR-NEIST, Jorhat during 2014 & 2018; Guest Lecturer of “Environmental Studies” (BES-01), Assam Women's University, Jorhat during 2014;
  • Acting as Chairman of the "Jorhat Chapter" of the Association of Agrometeorologists (AAM)
Membership
  • Association of Agrometeorologists
    Life Member
  • Assam Science Society
    Life Member
  • Agricultural Science Society for NE India
    Life Member
Projects
  • ICAR sponsored project on "National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (AICRPAM-NICRA)", implemented in 2012.
  • ICAR sponsored project on "AAA", implemented in 2013.
  • Assam Agricultural University sponsored project on "Development of a Mobile Application and Agro-climatic Atlas for Climate Smart Agriculture in Assam", project cost Rs.2.5 Lakh implemented in 2022.
  • India Meteorological Department, Ministry of Earth Sciences sponsored project on "Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa (GKMS)", project cost Rs.21.46992 Lakh implemented in 1995.
  • DAC & FW sponsored project on "Forecasting Agricultural output using Space, Agrometeorology and Land based observations (FASAL)", project cost Rs.6.846 Lakh implemented in 2012.
  • GoI-IMD sponsored project on "Forecasting Agricultural Output using Space, Agrometeorology and Land based Observations (FASAL)", project cost Rs.1394900 Lakh implemented in 2010.
  • GoI-IMD sponsored project on "Gramin Krishi Mousam Sewa (GKMS)", project cost Rs.1305664 Lakh implemented in 1995.