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Prof. Bharat Chandra Saha

Professor

Department: Genetics & Plant Breeding

School: Agriculture & Allied Sciences

Highest Educational Qualification: Ph.D

Experience: 41 years

No. of Awards: 9

Research Interest: Plant Breeding, Genetics, Seed Science, Bio-technology

Publication details: 64 (National 50, International 14)

No. of Book/ Book Chapter: 7

No. of Abstracts Presented in Seminar/Conference/Symposium: 40

List of Publications:  of Prof. B.C.Saha     Total No. 107

(Including Abstracts of Inter-national Newsletters, Proceedings of different 

Symposia and abstracts of National Seminars)  

 

Papers published in Inter-national Journals/referred Journals

  1. B.K.Mukherjee

&

     B.C. Saha

1978Investigation on the nature of heterosis expressed in crosses of varieties and synthesized populations of maize (Zea mays L.) GENETIKA. 10 (3): 277-285.
2.  B.C. Saha &

     B.K. Mukherjee

1979Studies on the nature of quantitative deviations in the advanced generation of crosses of heterozygous synthesized maize populations. GENETIKA 11(2): 193-201. 
3.  B.C. Saha &

     B.K. Mukherjee

1984An analysis of heterosis potential for grain number in relation to other metric traits of maze (Zea mays L) GENETKA 16(2): 163-172.
4  .B.K. Mukherjee

& B.C. Saha

1984An analysis of heterosis and heterosis manifest for yield characteristics in inter-varietal crosses of maize (Zea mays L.) Egypt. J. Genet. Cytol. 13:41-52.
5.   B.C. Sinha , 

      S.N. Rai &

B.C. Saha

1984Correlation and path analysis in an advanced generation of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). GENETIKA 6(2):131-138
6.  B.C. Sinha, 

     B.C. Saha &

R. P Roy

1985Selection scheme in barely (Hordeum vulgare L.) GENETIKA 17 (2): 107-118
7.  B.C. Saha,

     D.K. Mehta,

     M.M. Pujari,

B.P. Jain&V.S.

Brahmachari

1987Genetic variability in fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill). GENETIKA. 19 (1): 67-71.
8.  S.N. Roy,   

     S.W. Ali &

     B.C. Saha

1989Inheritance of male sterility in Brassica campestris L. var toria. GENETIKA, 21 (1): 39-44.
9.  K.R. Maurya &

     B.  C. Saha

1989Genetic variability in coriander (Coriendrum sativa L.) Egypt. J. Genet. Cytol. 18.259-263.
10. B.C. Sinha &

      B.C. Saha

1990Inheritance of ear type and ear extrusion in six row barley (Hordeum Vulgare L.) Egyptian Journal of Genetics and Cytology. 19:143-146. 
11. P.K. Majumder

      B.C. Saha, &

      J.G. Bhowal. 

1991Association of phenolase activity with some quantitative characters in wheat. Trop. Agric. 68 92): 151-152. 
12.  B.C. Sinha &

       B.C Saha

1996Co heritability and genetic co advance of different pairs of quantitative characters in barley. Egypt. Genet. Cytol. 25:34-37
13. B. C. Saha, A.

      D. Sharad &

      R. Barman

2011Everbearing Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) Proc. XXVIII IHC-IIIrd IS on Plant Genetic Resources. Acta Horticulturae.918:785-790, ISHS 2011.
14. B. C. Saha, A.

      Dipak Sharad &

      R. Barman 

2011A Seeded Garlic (Allium sativa L.).. Proc. XXVIII IHC-IIIrd IS on Plant Genetic Resources. Acta Horticulturae918: 483-490.ISHS 2011.

 

  1. Papers published in National Journals/Referred Journals

 

15. K.P. Sarkar &

      Bharat Saha

1975Studies of the physiological traits of Jute (Corchorus sp.), Science & Culture. 41 (10): 505-507. 
16. R.K. Roy,

      S.P. Singh &

      B.C. Saha

1983A panoramic view of weed research in maize in India Silver Jubilee Publication of Twenty-five years (1957-1982) of Maize Research in India, Coordinating Unit, Coordinated Maize Improvement Project, I.A.R.I. New Delhi. Pp 1-11.
17. G.P. Sahni,     

      R.K. Singh &

      B.C. Saha

1985Correlation and path analysis is ridge gourd (Luffa AcutangularRoxb.) Progressive Horticulture. 17 (3): 193-196. 
18.  B.C.Saha &

       B.K .Mukherjee

1985Analysis of heterosis for number of grains in maize. Indian Journal of Genetics & Plant Breeding. 45(2): 240-244.
19. B.C.Sinha,

B.C.Saha &

R.P.Roy

1985Genetic analysis of grain yield in barley. I. Components of co variation between yield and its primary components. Indian Journal of Genetics & plant Breeding.45 (3):505-514.
20.  B.C. Saha1986Maximizing heterosis in maize (Zea Mays L.)  Journal of Bihar Agricultural College. 25: 13-16. 
21.  G.P. Sahni,

 R.K.Singh &

 B. C. Saha

1987Genotypic and phenotypic variability in ridge gourd (Luffa AcutangulaRoxb.) Indian journal of Agricultural Sciences. 57 (9): 666-668.  
22.  P.K. Singh,

       R.K. Singh &

       B.C. Saha 

1988Genetic variability in tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum). Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 58 (9): 718-20.
23.  P.K. Singh,

       R.K. Singh &

       B.C. Saha 

1989Correlation and path analysis in tomato (Lycopersiconesculentum Mill), Annals of Agricultural Research. 10(2): 120-24.
24. K.P. Singh, U.N

.     Sharma, B.Prasad,  

      R. P.Singh, R. 

Maurya&

B. C. Saha

1990Correlation and path analysis in tomato (Lycopersiconesculentum Mill). Research and Development Reporter: 7 (1&2): 164-168.
25. P.R. Das,      

      K.R. Maurya &

B.C. Saha     

1990Genetic variability in chilly in (Capsicum annum L.) Research Development Reporter 7 (1&2) 159-163.
26.D.K.Mehta,

M.M.Pujari,      

B.C.Saha,

V.S.Brahmachari,

B.P.Jain &

K.R.Maurya

1990Correlation and Path Analysis in fennel (Foeniculumvulgare L.). Research& Development Reporter.7 (1-2):145-149.
27.  Akhtar Ali &

       B.C. Saha

1992Genetic variability in proso millet (Panicum miliaceum L.) J. App. Biol. 2(1-2): 30-33.
28.  Nitish De,   

       R.P. Sinha  &

B.C. Saha

1992Genetic divergence in micro-sperma sub-species of lentil (Lensculinaris Medik). J. App. Bio. 2(1-2): 17-22.
29.  B.C.  Saha &

       B.K. Mukherjee

1993Grain yield of maize in relation to grain forming potential & other traits. Journal of Research. (BAU), 5(1) 1993, 27-32.
30.  B.C. Saha1994The need to conserve plant genetic resources in the Eastern Himalayas. Lead paper. Seminar on Environment Enrichment and Sustainable Development in the Eastern Himalayas. (Agriculture and Development), Kalimpong.  
31. Kumar, A., Prasad, B., Saha, B. C., Sinha, R. P., & Maurya, K. R. 1994Phenotypic stability in garlic (Allium sativum L.). J. Appl. Biol, 4(1-2), 23-26.
32.  B.C. Saha &

       U. Thapa

1995Biological diversity in horticultural crops in the North Eastern Himalayas. The Hill Horticultural News. Kalimpong Horticulture Society. Vol. 1, No.1. P-7.  
33.  K. Kumar,  

       S.B. Mishra &

B.C Saha

1997Genetic Divergence in finger millet (Eleusine coracanaGaertn.). Journal of Research (BAU), 9(2) 1997: 119-122.
34.  B.R. Sharma

       B. Mondal,    

U. C. Thapa &

       B.C Saha  

1998An outbreak of cymbidium rot epidemic at Kurseong (Darjeeling district.) Journal of Orchid Society of India. 12 (1-2): 5-8
35. B.C. Sinha &

B.C. Saha

1999Genetic studies in Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) Heritability and Genetic Advance. J. App. Bio 1999. 9(2): 108-116.
36.  B.C. Sinha &

       B.C. Saha

2000Genetic studies on some morphological characters of a spontaneous dwarf mutant of barley (Hordeum vulgareL.) 

J. App. Bio 10(2): 145-148. 

37.   A. Roy,     

B.C. Saha,       

        P. Banerjee &

M.M. Adhikary    

2000Constraints in jute productivity and marketing in some selected areas of West Bengal: J. App Bio 10(2): 116-120. 
38.   A. Roy,     

        B.C. Saha,       

        P. Banerjee &

        M.M. Adhikary  

2000Profile of Jute farmers in Nadia and Cooch Behar districts of West Bengal: A Study. J. App. Bio. 10(2) 225-229. 
39.  A.K. Roy,

       T.K. Mondal &

       B.C Saha

2001Food security status in some selected villages of Darjeeling district. J. Interacademicia: 6(2) : 232-237.
40.  B.C. Saha,    

       S.K. Dey &

S. Gurung 

2002Maize Legume intercrop in the hills of Darjeeling district.

J. Appl. Biol.  Vol. 12(2): 49-52.

  1. A.K. Roy,     

       T Mondal, 

B. Bera,

       B.C. Saha &

M.M.Adhikary

2002A study to evaluate the effectiveness of NGO’s engaged in rural development with special reference to agriculture in some selected areas of Darjeeling District. Environment and Ecology. 
42.  K.P. Singh,  

       D.N. Choudhury, 

       V.K. Singh    &

       B.C. Saha

2006Correlation and Path Coefficient Analysis in Bottle Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl). Journal of Interacademicia. 10 (3): 309-313.
43.  K.P. Singh,   

       D.N. Choudhary,  

G. Mondal   &

B. C. Saha

2007Genetic variability of yield components and bio-chemical characters in spring season tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.). Journal of Interacademicia, 10(3):314-318.
44. A .Kumar,    

B. Prasad &

B.C. Saha

2006Genetic variability in garlic (Allium saivum L.) Journal of Interacademicia. 10 (4): 467-472. 
45.  K.P. Singh,    

       V.K. Singh &

       B.C. Saha

2007Genetic Divergence in bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) Molina) Standl. ). Journal of Interacademicia. 11(1):28-33
46.  K.P. Singh,  

       D.N. Choudhury, 

G. Mondal &

B. C. Saha

2008Genetic variability in bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria(Molina) Standl.). Journal of Interacademicia. 12(2):159-163.
47. A. Kumar,

B. Prasad and 

B. C. Saha

2008Phenotypic stability in garlic (Allium sativum L.). Journal of Interacademicia. 12(2):164-67.
48.  K.P. Singh,  

       D.N. Choudhury, 

G. Mondal &

B. C. Saha

2008Genetic variability in bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl.). Journal of Interacademicia. 12(2):159-163.
49. S. Debnath, 

      P. Satya and 

      B. C. Saha

2012Differential response of different stress related biochemicals and reactive oxygen species scavenging enzymes in rice-Xanthomonas interaction.Res. On Crops. 13(1):388-391.
50. B. Das, S.K.Dash,

Saikat Das and 

B. C.Saha

2012Effect of boron on pollen sterility in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Indian J. Genet.72(3):367-371
51. S.Debnath,

 P. Satya

      and B. C. Saha

2012Differential response of different stress related bio-chemicals and reactive oxygen species scavenging enzymes in rice –Xanthomonas interaction. Research on Crops. 13(1): 388-391.
52. S. Debnath, P

. Satya

      and B. C. Saha

2013Phenotypic characterization of   Xanthomonasryzaepvryzae isolates of West Bengal and evaluation of resistant genes of bacterial blight of rice (Oryza sativaL.).Journal of Crop and Weed. 9(1):198-200.
53. Sourav Maity, 

     Saikat Das,

     B.C.Saha

2016Study of genetic diversity for grain yield and other agronomic traits of bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) in acid soils of West Bengal. Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding. DOI: 10.5958/0975-928X.2016.00008.9(55-60).
54. Venkateshwarlu Challa, C.R. Allam, Bidhan Roy and 

B. C. Saha 

2015Studies on inbreeding depression from F1 to F3 generation in some inter-varietal crosses of rice (Oryza sativa L.) in terai region of West Bengal. Journal of Progressive Agriculture Vol. 6, (1):114-116.
55. Sandip Kumar….

      B. C. Saha…….

2016Evaluation of 19,460 wheat accessions conserved in Indian National Gene bankto identifynew sources of resistance to rust and spot blotch diseases.PLOS ONE 11(12): DOI:10, 1371/journal.pone.0167702 December 12,2016.

(PLOS=Public Library of Science)

56. Jagdeep Chourasia, R.B. Verma, R.K. Verma, G.S. Panwar, V.B. Patel and B.C. Saha2018Effect of weed management practices on growth, yield and quality of onion. Indian J.Hort.75(4). December 2018:717-722.
57.Challa Venkateshwarlu, Bidhan Roy and B.C.Saha2020Residual heterosis in some quantitative characters in F2and   F3generations in inter-varietal crosses of rice (Oryza sativa L.). J. Agric. Technol. 7(1&2):29-34.
58.Sarthak Bhattacharya& Bharat Chandra Saha2022Viviparous germination in Alpinia purpurata (Viell.) K .Schum. Scientific Research Journal of Agriculture and Life Sciences, 2(2); 1-2.
59.Bharat Chandra Saha2022Growing ever bearing and other Fruit Crops for more income.13th International Conference on hydro grameen technology and its implementation.Bajitpur, Kishoreganj, Bangladesh,September 24-26,2022.

 

III. Abstracts Published in International Newsletters / Presented in Inter- national Symposium/Workshop

 

60 B.C. Sinha, 

      B.C. Saha &

R.P. Roy

1983A Six row dwarf mutant of barely (Hordeum vulgareL.) Abstract No. 1150, P-635. In: Proc: XV International Congress of Genetics, 12-21 Dec. 1983, New Delhi, Oxford and IBH Publication Co. Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi. India.
61. B. C. Saha &

      B.K. Mukherjee

1983Heterosis manifestation in maize (Zea mays L), Abstract No. 1090, P-605. In: Proc: XV International Congress of Genetics. 12-21 Dec 1983, New Delhi, Oxford and IBH Publication Co. Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi. India. 
62. B.C. Saha &

      B.K. Mukherjee

1984A new approach for increasing grain yield in maize. Maize Genetics Cooperation New letter. Vol.58, April, pp. 51-52.
63. B.C.Saha &

      B.K. Mukherjee

1985Maximizing grain yield of maize. Maize Genetics Cooperation Newsletter. Vol. 59 March, pp 83-84.  
64. B.C. Sinha &

      B.C. Saha

1993Co heritability and Genetic Co-advance for segregating generations of barley. XVII International Congress of Genetics. I.C.C. Birmingham (15-21, Aug.93) UK Abstract No. 34, P. 228. 
65. S. K. Dash,

      B. C. Saha &

S. Ghosh

2009Screening and characterization of Acutangula(Vigna radiate (L.) Walczak) germplasm against Mungbean Yellow Mosaic Virus for utilization in crop improvement. Abstract. International Conference on Grain Legumes: Quality Improvement, Value Addition and Trade. Feb. 14-16, IIPR, Kanpur, India.P271-272.
66.  B. C. Saha2010A plant type of jackfruit (Artocarpusheterophyllus Lam.) bearing fruits throughout the year. Accepted for short oral presentation. International Horticulture Congress. Lisbon, 2010. S-12. Abstract No.69.
67.  B. C. Saha2010A plant type of garlic (Allium sativa L.) with biological seeds and hard coated outer clove-lets.28th International Congress of Horticulture. Lisbon, Portugal. 2010. S-12. Abstract No.114.
68.  D. S. Asabe and 

       B. C. Saha

2011Biological seed production in one plant type in garlic (Alliumsp.). International Symposium on System Intensification Towards Food and Livelihood Security. Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur, West Bengal. 2011.Abstract No.60. Page No.76.
69. B. C. Saha2018Exploitation of population crosses for manifestation of high magnitude of heterosis in maize (Zea mays L.)

Abstract for Global Summit on Plant Science & Plant Physiology.March 12-14, 2018 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

 

  1. Abstracts of Papers Published in National Newsletters / Presented in National Symposium/Workshop

 

70. B. C. Saha1985Approaches for development of maize varieties and production technology for rainfed areas. 28th Annual Maize Workshop. Bihar Agricultural College, Sabour. Bhagalpur.23-26 April.pp113-114.
71. G.P. Sanhi,      

      R.K. Singh &

B.C. Saha

1986Evaluation of ridge gourd (Luffa AcutangularRoxb) as summer crop in Bihar. National Seminar on Integrated Management Approach for maximizing crop production in rainfed and problem areas. Indian Society of Agricultural Sciences at I.A.R.I., New Delhi, pp -49-50.  
72. A.K. Singh,    

      B.C. Saha &

U.K. Rai

1987Manifestations of heterosis for yield characteristics in inter varietal crosses of maize. National symposium on heterosis exploitation: accomplishments and Prospects: MarathwadaAgriculturalUniversity. Parbhani and Indian Society of Genetics & Plant Breeding, New Delhi. P-17.  
73.  A.K. Singh,    

       B.C Saha &

U.K. Rai

1989Heterosis manifestation and nature of gene action for some quantitative traits during the development of maize grains. National Symposium on recent advances in Genetics and Plant Breeding Research in India. Indian Society of Genetics & Plant Breeding &Deptt. of Genetics & Plant Breeding Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University P VII-10. 
74..  Ashok Kumar,

       B.C. Saha, &

B.C. Sinha

1990Selection scheme in hull-less barely. Proceeding of the 77th. Indian Science Congress: Agricultural. Science of the Indian Science Congress. Cochin 1990.p-412. 
75.  B.C. Saha 1991Studies on genetic variability in Proso-millet (Panicummiliaceum L.) Golden Jubilee Symposium on Genetic Research and Education: Current Trends & the Next Fifty Years. Indian Society of Genetics & Plant Breeding I.A.R.I, New Delhi.p.422 
76.B.C. Sinha &

B.C. Saha 

1991Inheritance of flowering duration in six row barley (Hordeumvulgare L.). Golden Jubilee Symposium on Genetic Research and Education: Current Trends & the Next Fifty Years. Indian Society of Genetics & Plant Breeding I.A.R.I., New Delhi.pp.424-425.
77. B.C. Sinha &

      B.C. Saha 

1994Co heritability and genetic co advance for selection in segregating generation of barley. Abstract Indian National Science Academy) NEWS. 
78. K. K. Ghoshal,

Ashim Chowdhury, 

A. Pal, B. Banerjee,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

S.K.Ghosh,A.B. 

Khara & B.C.Saha

2000Development of Medicinal Plant Cultivation in West Bengal. Proceedings of the National Seminar on the Frontiers of Research and Development of Medicinal Plants. Sept. 16-18. Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants. CIMAP, Lucknow, pp 389-395.
79. S. Gurung,

      R.Nath, 

A. Gurung, &

B. C. Saha

2001Introduction of short duration varieties of rice and maize for multiple cropping in the North Eastern Himalayas. National Seminar on Approaches for increasing Agricultural Productivity in Hill and Mountain Eco-system. 27-29 Sept., ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Barapani, Meghalaya. Agriculture -52, p-43.
80. B. C. Saha,

      A. Gurung,

S. Gurung &

      B. R. Sharma

2001A plant type of garlic with potentiality of commercial propagation through seeds. Diamond Jubilee Symposium on hundred years of post Mendelian Genetics and Plant Breeding. Retrospect and prospects. Indian Society of Genetics & plant Breeding, I. A. R. I., New Delhi, Nov. 6-9. PS III-48, p-55.
81. B. C. Saha,

      A. Gurung,

S. Gurung &

      B. R. Sharma

2001A plant type of garlic with potentiality of commercial propagation through seeds. Diamond Jubilee Symposium on hundred years of post Mendelian Genetics and Plant Breeding. Retrospect and prospects. Indian Society of Genetics & plant Breeding, I. A. R. I., New Delhi, Nov. 6-9. PS III-48, p-55.
82.  B. C. Saha2003 A Traditional Red Variety of Garlic that has great Medicinal Value. ICAR Newsletter. Vol. 9(1). Jan-Mar.2003. p-18.
83.  B.C. Saha,   

       M. Ghosh   &

P. Chowdhury

2004Why to grow spices- A future prospective State Live Seminar on Spices Production Processing and Marketing in West Bengal Directorate of Areca nut and Spices development & U.B.K.V., W.B. 26-27 Feb, 2004: P-1.4. 
84.  B.C. Saha2005An indigenous genotype of garlic forms the North Eastern Himalayas with potentiality of seed and hard coated stolon formation. National conference on Alliums. Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. 24-25 Feb, 2005. 
85.  B. C. Saha2008A Plant type of garlic with stolons from Darjeeling hills. National Workshop on Production, Processing and Marketing of Spices and Aromatic Plants., Uttar Banga Krishi Viswa Vidyalaya, Cooch Behar, West Bengal, P-14..
86. B. C. Saha,

      S. K. Dash&

B. Das

2008 Four underutilized potato (Solanumtuberosum L.) types of the foot hills and terai regions of West Bengal and Assam. Abstract.  3rd Indian Horticulture Congress, 2008. Nov. 6-9, Bhubaneswar.p.141-142
87. S. Debnath &

      B.C.Saha

2009Genes conferring resistance to Bacterial Blight as revealed by interaction of Xanthomonas oryzaepvoryzae through banding pattern of peroxidase isozymes. Trends in Microbiology, UGC sponsored National Seminar, 20-21, December,2009 A.B.N. Seal College, Cooch Behar, W.B.
88. B. Das, S. K.

      Dash, S. Das

      and B. C. Saha

2011Genetic studies of pollen sterility in relation to boron deficient and supplemented condition in wheat (Triticumaestivum L.). National Seminar on “Contemporary approaches to Crop Improvement”. April 22-23, 2011 at UAS, Bangalore. P-111.
89. B. C. Saha2012Conservation agriculture-a new approach for Darjeeling hills. U. G. C. sponsored national seminar on Interdisciplinary approach to resource management in eastern Himalayan region: human and natural.24th -25th March, 2012. KalimpongCollege, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India. P 9-10.
90. Challa  

      Venkateshwarlu

      and  B. C. Saha

2012Studies on inbreeding depression from F1 to F3 generation in some inter-varietal crosses of rice (Oryza sativa L.), in the terai region of West Bengal. National Seminar on ‘Plant Genetic Research for Eastern and North – eastern India. ICAR Research Complex for NEH region, Umiam, Meghalaya, 11-12 May, 2013.p-27.
91Asabe Dipak

Sharad and

      B. C. Saha

2012Higher somatic number of chromosomes and presence of B chromosome in a species of garlic. National Seminar on ‘Plant Genetic Research for Eastern and North – eastern India. ICAR Research Complex for NEH region, Umiam, Meghalaya, 11-12 May, 2012.p-185.
92. Sangeeta Shree, 

      B. C. Saha and 

      Vijay Kumar Singh

2014Designing Sustainable Agricultural Education. National Seminar on Re-orientation of Agricultural Education. Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur, Bihar, India 45-46.
93. B. C. Saha,Ram 

Dutt, Shradha 

      Suman and Rajesh 

      Kumar

2014Blended Teaching Model: An Innovative Approach. National Seminar on Re-orientation of Agricultural Education. Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur, Bihar, India.P 46-47.
94.Sourav Maity, 

     Saikat Das,

     B.C.Saha

2016Study of genetic diversity for grain yield and other agronomic traits of bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) in acid soils of West Bengal. Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding. DOI: 10.5958/0975-928X.2016.00008.9(55-60).
95. B. C. Saha2019Different types of fruit crops as alternative means for supplementing livelihoods of rural population of Jharkhand. National Seminar on Regeneration of Rural India: Perspectives, Issues and the Way Forward.Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research and Divyayan Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Morabadi, Ranchi.p-6.
96.B. C. Saha and 

    Arunava Sengupta

2019Inarching with multiple root-stocks in mandarin oranges for quality fruits and root rot resistance: an eco-friendly way. National Seminar on Agro-chemical inputs and its estension approaches towards food security and bio-safety: Prospects & challenges (AEFS-2019.November 15-16, 2019. Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Narendrapur, West Bengal. P-53
97. B. C. Saha and 

    Arunava Sengupta

2019Impact of dissemination of integrated pest management of vegetables in Jharkhand. National Seminar on Agro-chemical inputs and its extension approaches towards food security and bio-safety: Prospects & challenges (AEFS-2019.November 15-16, 2019. Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Narendrapur, West Bengal. P-110

 

  • Chapters in Books  

 

98/ A. Gurung,   

      B.R. Sharma,  

S. Gurung &

      B.C. Saha

1999A low cost and eco-friendly technique to rejuvenate foot rot and root rot infected mandarin orange Plants: Krishi Vigyan Kendra –A reality edited by P. Das And B.S. Hansra pp:63-68. Published by Division of Agril. Extn, Krishi Anusandhan Bhavan, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi-10012
99. B. C. Saha2012Concept of value addition in horticultural crops. PRECISION FARMING edited by S. K. Acharya, A. B. Sarangi, M. K. Pandit and S. Datta. Aggrotech Publishing Academy.88-94. 
100. B.C. Saha2013Heterosis Breeding. In Breeding biotechnology and seed production of field crops. Edited by Bidhan Roy, Asit Kumar Basu and Asit B.Mandal.57-70. New India Publishing agency. Pritam Pura, New Delhi-110088).
101. C. K. Panda, 

S.R. Singh and

 B. C. Saha

2016Variability in family farming: The cases of three states. Family farming: Challenges and Opportunities. (Ed). B. Mondal, D. Sarkar, S. D. Mukhopadhyay, S. Ghosh, B. C. Roy and S. Chowdhury. Renu Publishers, New Delhi.297-308.
102. Sangeeta. 

Shree

and

 B. C. Saha,

2017Origin and Taxonomy of Garlic (Allium sativum L):

 A Review. Plant Systematics and Biotechnology: Challenges and Opportunities. (ed.); H. K.  Chourasia and D. P. Mishra, Today and Tomorrow’s Printers and Publishers, New Delhi, ISBN 81-7019-608-9 (India) pp 567-575.

103.S.C. Ghosh,P.Satya,

  S.Kandagrami,

      B.C. Saha, 

S.K.Chetia and 

B.Roy

2018Studies on bio-chemical variability of some Xanthomonas oryzaep.v.oryzae strains from eastern and north-eastern India. InnovativeAgriculture and Botany. (Ed). Krishan Kumar Singh and Shiv Pratap Singh. Victorious Publishers (India).:48-54.

 

  • Book Review  

 

104. B. C. Saha2009Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Crop Plants-Breeding and Bio-technology. Indian J. Genet., 69(3): 264.

 

  • Manual

 

105  S. Chakraborty 

&

B. C. Saha

2012A Manual on the Techniques of Plant breeding. Published by Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Pundibari, Cooch Behar,West Bengal.

 

  • Varietal Notification:

 

  1. 106.  Variety of Ginger: GCP-49 (Mohini: IC-0614552). Indian Journal of Genetics and 

          Plant Breeding,2019. Vol:79(2);515-16.

 

  1.   Variety of Turmeric: TCP-64 (UBKV Turmeric-2: Uttar Rupanjana, IC-0615130).

           Indian Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding,2020. Vol:80(4);493.

 

Distinction / Award: NIL

  • Yugoslav Government Scholarship
1985For a short training on hop cultivation
  • Overseas Development Administration, U.K  
1993To present one research paper in XVII th International Congress of Genetics
  1. Indian National Science Academy  (INSA)
2010Bi-laterial Exchange Programme with China
  1. International Society for Horticultural Science ,

Belgium, 

2010To present two research papers in the XXVIIIth International Congress of Horticulture

Projects handled:

1, Institute Village Linkage Programme (IVLP) in NATP mode for Hill and Mountainous Agro-eco-system of West Bengal.

  1. Central Sector Scheme on Medicinal & Aromatic Plants –Ministry of Agriculture & Cooperation, Government of India.
  2. NHB for Off-season vegetables and flowers in farmers Field.
  3. NHB for visit of Progressive farmers to Kerala and Mahashtra.
  4. Spices Development Board, Ministry of Agriculture for awareness programme on spices.
  5. NHB for Techno logy Development and Transfer for promotion of horticulture.
  6. NHB for Technology Development and Transfer for promotion of high valued off season crops.
  7. NIAM ,Govt. of India for Farmers Awareness Programme relating toRural Godown Subsidy 

   Scheme.

  1. DGHC for long term skilled training  programme on fruit preservation, Mushroom production and

   orchard development.

  1. AICRIP on Pigeon Pea.
  2. RKVY on Climate Change.
  3. AICRIP on Linseed.
  4. AICRIP on Spices.
  5. NBPGR for screening wheat germplasm against spot blotch.

 .

Additional Qualification:

i).External/Internal Member of Selection Committee of various positions:

  1. I.C.A.R. Research Complex, Barapani for NEH Region, Meghalaya
  2. Assam Agricultural University , Jorhat

    iii. Central Agricultural University, Imphal

    Iv. R. K. Mission Vivekananda Educational & Research Institute, Belur Math

  1.   Bihar Agricultural University, Bhagalpur, Bihar

 

ii). Varieties Released: Two

  1. Mohini (GCP-49): A variety of Ginger(2018) by CVRC.
  2. Uttar Suranjana (TCP-64): A variety of Turmeric(2019) by CVRC.

iii).. Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing:

      Chemical Science International Journal in recognition of outstanding contribution to the 

      Quality of the journal.

 

iv). Fellow of the Indian Society of Genetics & Plant Breeding.

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