Dr. Lakhmi Nandan Kakati

Dr. Lakhmi Nandan Kakati

About

Specialization:
Ecology, Sericulture, Soil Biology

Qualification

Degree                                               

Year                                                     Subject                                                 University/Institution

Ph.D.            

 1986    Life Sciences (Ecology)           Manipur University, Imphal

M.Sc.                                     

1980   

Life Sciences (Zoology)                     

Jawaharlal Nehru University, Centre of P.G Studies,          Imphal

B.Sc.(Hons.)                   

1977    Eng. Zoo (Hons.), Bot, Chem                     Darrang College
Pre Degree (Science) 1974 Eng, Ass, Phy, Che, Biol North Lakhimpur College, Dibrugarh University 
HSLC 1972 Eng, Ass, Math, Hist, Geo, Sans, Sci KK High School, SEBA

 

Personal Interest

Book Reading/ Travelling/Listening Music

Working Experience

Position held

Institute

Period

Professor & Chairperson, Faculty of Science Assam down town University 01.05. 2023 to till date

Professor & Dean, Faculty of Science

Assam down town University

15.12.2021 to 30.04.2023

Professor

Nagaland University, Lumami

 

01.01.2012 to 31.10.2021

Associate professor

Nagaland University, Lumami

 

01.01.2009 to 31.12.2011

Reader

Nagaland University, Lumami

 

01.01.2006 to 31.12.2008

Lecturer/Assist. Professor(Sr. scale)

Nagaland University, Lumami

 

01.01.2000to 01.12.2005

Lecturer

 

Nagaland University, Lumami

 

18.11.1999 to 31.12.1999

Senior Research Officer

Central Silk Board, GOI

01.01.1996 to 17.11.1999

 

Senior Research Assistant

Assistant Central Silk Board, GOI

08.10.1984 to 31.12.1995

 

Research

Research Interest _____________________________________________________________

  1. Biodiversity and Ecology of wild Silk moths
  2. Sericulture
  3. Edible insects
  4. Soil Biology
  5. Aquatic biology

Publications:

  1. Lirikum Jing, Bendang Ao, L N Kakati, Khikeya Semy 2025. Temporal variations and the impact of regional climate on earthworm fauna in sub-tropical forest ecosystems Global Ecology and  Conservation  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gecco.2025.e03442 58 (2025) e03442 [Scopus; Web of Science] Impact Factor:3.5
  2. Tezenle Magh, Lobeno Mozhui, LNKakati, BendangAo, Takasangla Lemtur andLirikum Jing 2024. Litter decomposition and nutrient dynamics in a subtropical ecosystem: A comparison of natural and plantation forests (Duabanga grandiflora) in Nagaland, North- NEast India. Global Ecologyand Conservation 56 (2024) .https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gecco.2024.e03321 [Scopus;Web ofScience]ImpactFactor:3.5 
  3. P. Kiewhuo, L. Jing, B. Ao and L N Kakati 2024. Bio-ecology of the bush cricket Tarbinskiellus portentosus (Lichtenstein, 1796) (Insecta: Orthoptera: Gryllidae):a relished edible insect in Nagaland, India. Journal of Threatened Taxa 16(6): 25400–25409. htps://doi.org/10.11609/jot.8508.16.6.25400-25409 [Scopus; Web of Science]
  4. P. Kiewhuo, L. Jing, M.C. Rutsa , L.N. Kakati , B. Ao, L. Mozhui and V.B. Meyer-Rochow 2024.Semi-domesticationofthe longhornbeetle Thysia wallichii (Hope,1831)and its nutritive value. Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology 27: 102211https://doi. org/10.1016/j.aspen.2024.102211 [Scopus; Web of Science)]Impact factor: 1.5 
  5. L. Mozhui, Lakhmi Nandan Kakati, B. Ao, V. Kezo, and V.B. Meyer-Rochow 2024. Socio-economic analysis ofedible insect species collectors and vendors in Nagaland, North- East India. Journal of Insects as Food and Feed. 10:107-124. [Scopus; Web of Science; Scientific Citation Index Expanded] Impact factor: 5.1
  6. Lirikum Jing, Lakhmi Nandan Kakati, Bendang Ao and Patricia Kiewhuo 2023.Augmentation of plant biomass productivity using epigeic earthworm Perionyx excavates and Eisenia fetida as soil nutrient Facilitators. Scientific Reports.13:18648 https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-45288-9, [Scopus; Web of Science] Impact factor:3.8 
  7. P.Kiewhuo, N.Trivedi, L.Mozhui, M.K.Dhillon and L.N.Kakati 2023 Quantitative characterization of microbial load in wild-harvested edible insects of Nagaland, India Journal of Environmental Biology.44(4):587-593.NAAS RATING:6.56. eISSN:2394-0379. [Scopus Web of Science; Emerging Sources Citation Index] 
  8. Lirikum Jing, Patricia Kiewhuo, BendangAo and L. N. Kakati 2023. Nutrient stabilization and Heavy metal reduction in organic wastes using Eisenia fetida (Savigny) and Perionyx excavates (Perrier) Environment, Development and Sustainability https: // doi. org/10.1007 /s10668-023-03088-1[Scopus, Web of Science, SCIE], Impact Factor:4.7 
  9. Lirikum Jing, Lobeno Mozhui, L. N. Kakati and Lilongchem Thyug 2022. Earthworm communitystructure and populationdynamics at Minkong forest ofMokokchung, Nagaland, India. Journal of Environmental Biology. 43(6) : 810-817.http://doi.Org/10.22438/jeb/43/6/MRN-3089.NAASRATING:6.56.eISSN:2394-0379.[Scopusindexed;Webof Science;EmergingSourcesCitationIndex]. 
  10. Marsosang Pongen, Lobeno Mozhui and L.N. Kakati 2022. Diversity and distribution of Litsea cubeba (Lauraceae), an important food plant of Antheraea assamensis (Helfer) in Nagaland,India.J.ent.Res.,46(1):176-183.DOI:10.5958/0974-4576.2022.00031.7[Scopus indexed; Web ofScience] 
  11. Lirikum Lirikum, Lakhminandan Kakati, Lilongchem Thyug and Lobeno Mozhui 2021. Vermicomposting: An eco-friendly approach for waste management and nutrient enhancement. Tropical Ecology.https://doi.org/10.1007/s42965-021-00212-y [NAASRating: 6.00 [Web of science ;Science Citation Index Expanded]. Impact factor: 0.995. 
  12. Lobeno Mozhui, L. N. Kakati and Nelia Lea 2021. Edible insects and their food plants in Nagaland: future prospects. Indian Journal of Entomology. DoI.: 10.5958/IJE.2021.109. NAAS Rating:5.08.[Web of Science; Zoological Record
  13. PatriciaKiewhuo, Lobeno Mozhui, L.N.Kakati, Lirikum, VictorBenno Meyer-Rochow 2021.Traditional rearing techniques of the edible Asian giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia Smith) and its socio-economic perspective in Nagaland, India. Journal of Insects as Food and Feed https://doi.org/10.3920/JIFF2021-0088. pp. 1-12. [Web of Science; Scientific Citation Index Expanded] Impact factor: 3.484
  14. Lobeno Mozhui, L. N. Kakati and Victor Benno Meyer-Rochow 2021. Entomotherapy: a study of medicinal insects of seven ethnic groups in Nagaland North-East India. Journal of EthnobiologyandEthnomedicine.17:17https://doi.org/10.1186/s13002-021-00444-1.pp.1- 22.NAAS Rating: 8.26. [Web of Science; Scientific Citation Index Expanded] Impact factor:2.733 
  15. Lobeno Mozhui, L.N.Kakati, Patricia Kiewhuo and Sapu Changkija 2020. Traditional Knowledge of the Utilization of Edible Insects in Nagaland, North-East India.Foods.9,852;doi:10.3390/foods9070852.[Web of Science; Scientific Citation Index Expanded].Citation:12 Impact factor:4.350 
  16. Lobeno Mozhui, Amit Rana, Kelevikho Neikha and L.N. Kakati 2020. A checklist of long horn beetles (Coleoptera :Cerambycidae) of Lumami, Zunheboto District, Nagaland with 23 new records. HALTERES.11: 118-128.doi: 10.5281/zenodo.4405843. [Web of Science; Biological Abstracts; BIOSISP reviews; Zoological Record
  17. Lilongchem Thyug and L. N. Kakati, Vethselo Doulo, Lirikum and Ruokuo vikho Dominic 2019.Monthly variation of total earthworm population in a sub-tropical forest ecosystem of Mokokchung district in Nagaland. The Bioscan. 14(4): 289-294. ISSN/eISSN: 0973-7049. [Web of Science; Zoological Record
  18. Lilongchem Thyug and L.N. Kakati 2018. Diversity and distribution of earthworms in a subtropical forest ecosystem of Mokokchung district, Nagaland, India. The Bioscan. 13(3): 775-779.ISSN/eISSN: 0973-7049.[Web of Science; Zoological Record
  19. LilongchemThyugandL.N.Kakati2018.Earthworm-TheSoilArchitect.IOSR-ESTFT.12 (6-1) :77-81. 
  20. L.N.Kakati and Merenjungla 2018. Production parameters and yarn realization in eri silkworm Samia ricini as influenced by alternative host plants. Indian Journal of Entomology.80 (1) : 114-123 .ISSN /ISBN No.:0367- 8288. NAAS Rating: 5.08. [Web of Science;ZoologicalRecord] 
  21. Lobeno Mozhui, L. N. Kakati and Sapu Changkija 2017. A Study on the Use of Insects as Food in Seven Tribal Communities in Nagaland, Northeast India. Journal of Human Ecology.60(1):42-53.ISSN/ISBNNo.:0970-9274.[WebofScience;BiologicalAbstracts ;BIOSISPreviews].
  22. Lobeno Mozhui, L.N.Kakati and Bendang Ao 2017. Entomophagy and entomotherapy of LothatribeinNagaland.NagalandUniversityResearchJournal.10:138- 151.ISSN/ISBNNo.:0973-0346. 
  23. L. N. Kakati and Merenjungla 2017. Nutrient content of eri silkworm (Samia ricini Donovan) pupa in relation to food plants. Journal of Bioresources. 4 (1) : 71-75. ISSN/eISSN.:2394-4315/2582-2276. 
  24. B.C.Chutia, C.Nath, F.Yasmin, L.M.Goswami and L.N.Kakati 2016. Biodiversity exploration of wild silkmoth’s host plants inNagaland, NE India. Sericologia.56(3):191-200. 
  25. M. Borah and L.N.Kakati 2016. Abundance and Distribution of Soil Collembola in Natural and Forest Ecosystemat Lakhimpur, Assam. Journal of Soil Biology & Ecology. 36(1):117-128.ISSN/ISBNNo.:0970-1370. 
  26. B. C. Chutia, C. Nath and L.N.Kakati 2016. Conservation strategies of Actias seleneHubner: Awildsilk mothinNagaland, India. EnvironmentConservationJournal. 17(1&2): 41-45. ISSN No.: 2278-5124/0972-3099.NAASRating:5.66
  27. S. P. Singh, C.R.Deb, L.N. Kakati and B.K.Konwar 2016. MD simulation studies of fumarase revel thermodynamical stability. Journal of Physical Chemical and Biophysics.6:1.ISSNNo.:2161-0398. 
  28. S.P.Singh, C.R.Deb, L.N.Kakati and B.K.Konwar 2016. QSAR-based drug designing studies on HIV-1 inhibitors. Network Model Anal Health Inform Bioinforma. 5:33. ISSN/eISSN: 2192-6662/2192-6670.[Web of Science; Emerging Sources Citation Index
  29. P. C. Bhomick, S. P. Singh, C. R. Deb, D. Sinha, L. N. Kakati and B. K. Konwar 2016. Molecular interaction studies of Chitosan cross linked compounds as drug delivery substrate for anticancer agents. Journal of Biomedical Sciences. 5(3):18.ISSNNo.:2254-609X. 
  30. C. Nath, B. C. Chutia and L.N.Kakati 2016. Life history of Theophila religiosa Helfer (Lepidoptera:Bombycidae) on Ficus benghalensis L in Nagaland, North Eastern Region of India. NeBIO. 7(1):23-26. 
  31. B. T. Kakati, L. N. Kakati and S. U. Ahmed 2016. Altitudinal effect and seasonality in nutritive value of adult-juvenile foliage of Persia bombycinia : the primary food plant of  Antheraea assamensis Helfer.Indian Journal of ericulture.55(1-2):18-24.ISSN/ISBNNo.:0445-7722.[Scopus]
  32.  L. N. Kakati and V. Doulo 2015. Population dynamics of soil acarina in natural and degraded forest ecosystem at Lumami, Nagaland, India. Journal of Soil Biology and Ecology.35(1-2):1-12.ISSN/ISBNNo.:0970-1370. 
  33. S. P. Singh, C.R. Deb, L.N. Kakati and B. K. Konwar 2015. Carbon nanotube assisted drug delivery of donepezil and its derivatives as acetylcholinesterase enzyme (AChE) inhibitors. Nanomed Nanobiol. 2(1):38-42.ISSNNo.:2167-9290.
  34. G. Nyenthang, S.P. Singh, C.R. Deb, L.N.Kakati and B.K.Konwar 2015. Protein modeling studies on RuBisCO enzyme of Rhododendron maddeni. World J Biology and Medical Sciences. 2(4): 57-65.ISSNNo.:2349-0063. 
  35. I.Jamir, S.P.Singh, C.R.Deb, L.N.Kakati, B.K.Konwar 2015. Molecular docking and drug designing studies on Swine Flu H1N1 Virus. J Biological & Chemical Sciences. 32(2):804- 815. ISSNNo.:2319-3077/0970-4973. 
  36. M. Walling, S. P. Singh, C. R. Deb, L. N. Kakati and B. K. Konwar 2015. Phylogenetic studies on Maturase K gene of Vanda species. World J Biology and Medical Sciences. 2(4):1-9.ISSN No.: 2349-0063.
  37. B. T. Kakati, L. N. Kakati and B. C. Chutia2015. Seasonal variation of the foliarconstituents of primary (Machilus bombycina) and secondary (Litsea citrata) food plants of  Antheraea assamensis Helfer (mugasilkworm) in Nagaland.The Bioscan.10(1):20-27.ISSN/eISSN:0973-7049.[WebofScience; ZoologicalRecord
  38. M.Walling,S.P.Singh,C.R.Deb,L.N.KakatiandB.K.Konwar2015.Phylogeneticstudieson Maturase K gene of Vanda species. World J Biology and Medical Sciences. 2(4):1-9. ISSNNo.:2349-0063. 
  39. M. Borah and L.N. Kakati 2014. Population dynamics of soil Acarina in natural and degraded forest ecosystem at Pathalipam, Lakhimpur, Assam. IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology. 8(1):45-50.(IOSR- JESTFT)eISSN:2319-2402,p-ISSN:2319-2399.
  40. Merenjungla and L. N.Kakati 2013. Seasonality of nutrient contents of differentleaf typesof four hostplants of Samia ricini Donovan in Nagaland. National Journal of Life Sciences. 10(1):105-112.ISSN/ISBNNo.:0972-995X.NAAS Rating:2.92
  41. M.Borah and L.N.Kakati 2013. Abundance and distribution of soil Acarina in natural and degraded forest ecosystem at Pathalipam, Lakhimpur, Assam. International J.Sci. Eng & Res. 4(12):1694-1709.ISSN/ISBNNo.:2229-5518.
  42. L. N. Kakati, B. C. Chutia and B. T. Kakati 2013.Seasonal variation of the foliarconstituents of hostplants of certain wild silkmoths in Nagaland. Indian Journal of Sericulture. 52(2):60-68.ISSN/ISBNNo.:0445-7722.[Scopus]. 
  43. B. T.Kakati, L. N.KakatiandS. U.Ahmed 2013.Seasonalvariationandhost plant effecton morphometric characters of Antheraea assamensis (wild variety) in Nagaland, India. Nagaland University Research Journal.6:176-191.ISSN/ISBN No.:0973-0346.
  44. L.N.Kakati and B.C.Chutia 2012. Cocoonand yarndiversityofwild silkmoths inNagaland, India. Int. J. Wild Silkmoths & Silk. 17:1-9. ISSN/ISBN No.: 1340-4725. [Web ofScience; Zoological Record
  45. B.T.Kakati,L.N.Kakati and S.U.Ahmed 2012. Rearing and utilization of wild variety of Antheraea assamensis (muga) in higher altitudinal areas of Nagaland, India. Int. J. Wild Silkmoths&Silk.17:19-28.ISSN/ISBNNo.:1340-4725.[WebofScience;ZoologicalRecord
  46. B.C. Chutia and L.N. Kakati 2012.Biologyand rearing performance of Cricula trifenestrata Helfer(Lepidoptera:Saturniidae), a wild silkmoth in Nagaland, India. Entomon. 37(1– 4):131–143.ISSN/ISBNNo.:0377-9335. NAAS Rating: 4.69. [Web of Science; Biological Abstracts; BIOSISP reviews; Zoological Record
  47. L.N.Kakati and B.T.Kakati2012. Problems and prospectsofmuga culture inNagaland. Life Science Bulletin. 9(1):1-6.ISSN/ISBNNo.:0973-5453.NAAS Rating: 3.18
  48. L. N. Kakati and B.T. Kakati2011.Seasonality of nutrient contents ofdifferent leaftypes of twoprimaryhostplantsofAntheraeaassamensisHelfer.TheEcoscan.1:261- 265.ISSN/ISBNNo.:0974-0376.[WebofScience;ZoologicalRecord]. 
  49. B. C. Chutia and L.N.Kakati 2011.Biology and rearing performance of Antheraea roylei Moore (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae), a wild silkmoth in Nagaland, India. Bull.Ind.Acad .Seri. 15(1):63-72.ISSN/ISBNNo.:0972-1657. 
  50. L.N.KakatiandB.C.Chutia2010.BiologyandrearingperformanceofSamiacanningi Hutton-awildsilkmothinNagaland,India.IndianJournalofEntomology.72(4):343- 351.ISSN/ISBNNo.:0367-8288.NAASRating:5.08.[WebofScience;ZoologicalRecord]
  51. B.C.Chutia and L.N.Kakati 2010. Biology and rearing performance of Actias selene (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae), a wild silkmoth in Nagaland, India. Trans. Lepid. Soc. Japan. 26(3):228-239.ISSN/ISBNNo.:0024-0974.[Scopus
  52. B.T.Kakati, L.N.Kakati and S.U.Ahmed 2010.Production and cocoon parameters of Antheraea assamensis on Litsea citrata Blume- a host plant prevalent in Nagaland, India. National Journal of Life Sciences .7(1):39-44.ISSN/ISBNNo.:0972-995X. 
  53. V.Doulo and L.N.Kakati 2010.Abundanceand distribution of Collembola in two contrasting sites of a subtropical forest ecosystem at Lumami, Nagaland. The Ekologia.10(1-2):21-29. ISSN/ISBNNo.:0972-9577. 
  54. B.C.Chutia,L.N.Kakati,J.GhoshandM.Shankar2010.VanyasilkvarietiesinNagaland. Indian Silk.July:16-21.ISSN/ISBNNo.:0019-6355.[Scopus;SJR:0.1
  55. L. N. Kakati and B. C. Chutia 2009. Diversity and ecology of wild sericigenous insects inNagaland. Tropical    Ecology.    50(1):136-145.ISSN/ISBNNo.:0564-3295.Impact    factor :0.995.NAAS Rating:6.00.[Web ofscience;ScienceCitationIndexExpanded].
  56. V.DouloandL.N.Kakati2009.Verticaldistributionandseasonalvariationofsoil microarthropodsinnatural and            degraded   forest   ecosystemat       Lumami,    Nagaland .J.SoilBiol.&Ecol.29:126--138. ISSN/ ISBN  No.:0970-1370. 
  57. B.C.Chutia,L.N.KakatiandK.C.Singh2009.Biodiversityofwildsilkmothsin Nagaland. J. BombayNat. Hist. Soc.106(1):112-117.ISSN/ISBNNo.:0006-6982. 
  58. L.N.Kakati2006.RearingandutilizationofwildsilkmothsinNagaland.J.Sci. Technology, Thailand. 25(4):41-48.ISSN/ISBNNo.:0125-3395.
  59. L.N.Kakati and B.T.Kakati 2006. Muga based ecological farming system-an approach to sustainable rural development and ecorestoration. The Ekologia. 5(1-2): 59-66. ISSN/ISBN No.:0972-9577.
  60. L. N.Kakati,Bendang Ao andV.Doulo 2006. Indigenousknowledgeofzootherapeuticuse ofvertebrateoriginbytheAotribeofNagaland.JournalofHumanEcology.19(3):163-167.ISSN/ISBNNo.:0970-9274.   [Web    of   Science    ;    Biological    Abstracts;    BIOSIS Previews].Citation:98
  61. L.N.Kakati and P.S.Yadava 2005. Floristic Composition, lifeforms, biologicalspectrumofa grasslandecosystematImphal.IndianJournalofEcology.33(1):51-56. ISSN/ISBNNo.:0304-5250.NAASRating: 5.79.[Web ofScience; SJR:0.236;Zoological Records
  62. L.N.Kakati and P.S.Yadava 2004. Phenology and Seasonality in a subtropical grassland at Imphal. The Ekologia. 2(1-2):89-96.ISSN/ISBNNo.:0972-9577. 
  63. L. N. Kakati and P.S. Yadava2004. Relationship between phytosociological attributes and aboveground biomass inagrassland ecosystematImphal. Indian JournalofEcology. 31(1): 41-45.ISSN/ISBNNo.:0304-5250.NAASRating:5.79.[WebofScience;SJR:0.236; ZoologicalRecords] 
  64. L.N.Kakati and V.Doulo 2002.Indigenous Knowledge System of Zoo-therapeutic use by ChakhesangtribeofNagaland,India.JournalofHumanEcology.13(6):419-423.ISSN/ISBN    No.:0970-9274.[Web    of    Science;    Biological    Abstracts;     BIOSIS Previews]. 
  65. P. S.Yadava, I.D. Laishram and L.N.Kakati 2002. Soil respiration in a mixed Oak Forest ecosystem at Shiroy hills, Manipur in North Eastern India. Int. J. Ecol. and Environ. Sci.28:133-137.ISSN/ISBNNo.:0377-015X.[Scopus; Cross ref, Google Scholar]. 
  66. M.Choudhury, L.N.Kakati, K.Das, N.J.Dhar and D.Goswami 1999. Climatic variability in nine locations in North East India and their effect on cocoon productivity of muga silkworm (Antherea assama Westwood). Sericologia. 39(4):577-591 .ISSN /ISBN No.:0250-3980.
  67. L.N.KakatiandP.S.Yadava1999.Root/ShootratioofagrasslandecosystematImphal. FloraandFauna.5:10-11.ISSN/ISBNNo.:0971-6920.NAASRating:4.34 
  68. L. N. Kakati and P.S. Yadava 1990. Changes in chlorophyll and carotenoids content in an Indian grassland. Tropical Ecology.31(1):82-88.ISSN/eISSNNo.:0564-3295/2661-8982. Impact factor : 0.995 ;NAAS Rating: 6.00 [Web of science; Science Citation Index Expanded]. 
  69. L. N. Kakati and P.S.Yadava 1990. Soil respiration in a sub-tropical grassland ecosystem during postmonsoon period. J. Current Bioscience. 7(3):98-101ISSN/ISBNNo.:0256-0011. 
  70. P. S.Yadava and L.N.Kakati 1984. Biomass dynamics and net primaryproductivityingrassl and at Imphal. International Journal of Biometeorology.28:123-145.ISSN/ISBNNo.:0020- 7128.Impact factor: 3.787. NAAS Rating: 8.68. [Web of science; Science Citation Index Expanded].

Book/BookChapter   

  1. B.C.Chutia and LNKakati 2023. Wild silkmoths of North East India Book published by Mahabeer Publications, Dibrugarh, Assam 
  2. L.N.Kakati and Lobeno Mozhui2019.Utilizationofedible insects:the most promising bio- resources as alternative source of food security and therapeutic use. In:Bio-resources for sustaininglife and livelihoods in North–East India.(Eds.B.C.Chutiaand F.Yasmin).pp.1- 14.ISBN:978-94-85310-48-5. 
  3. L. N.Kakati, B.T.Kakatiand B.C.Chutia 2019. Rearing potentialityofcertain lesser known wild silkmoths species in Nagaland. In:Sericulture in Nagaland-a new horizon.(Eds. Imtisosang Ao and B.K.Singh), Directorate of Sericulture, Govt.ofNagaland,Kohima.pp.147-151. 
  4. L.N.Kakati and Merenjungla 2019. Screening of eri silkworm (Samia ricini Donovan) for sustainable utilization in Nagaland. In:Sericulture in Nagaland-a new horizon. (Eds. Imtisosang Ao and B.K.Singh), Directorate of Sericulture, Govt.of Nagaland,Kohima.pp.23-39. 
  5. M.Borah and L. N.Kakati 2013. Fluctuation of soil microarthropod population in natural and degraded forest ecosystem at Pathalipam, Lakhimpur, Assam. In: Bioresources and Human sustenance (Books).pp.275-283.ISSN/ISBNNo.: 978-93-82384-36-6. 
  6. L. N.Kakati 2012. Utilizationand conservation strategies ofwild silkmothspecies inNorth Eastern India. Procd. Conservation and utilization Bioresources in North East India. 
  7. L.N.Kakati 2012. Muga based integrated farming system (MIFS) for sustainable rural development. In: Cultivation and conservation of commercially potential plant species in respect of diversity and tradition in Assam. (Books).pp.10-14. 
  8. L. N. Kakati2011. Biodiversity of silkmoth species and food plants in north eastern region of India. Seri-biodiversity of North East India-Its Conservation and Prospects. (Book).p.56-67.ISSN/ISBNNo.:81-202-8827-0978-81-202-8827-0. 
  9. L. N. Kakati 2006. Concept of sericulture based ecological farming system for promotionofenvironmentalconservationand economic development inNagaland. In: Proc. Economic development in Nagaland-Prospects and Constraints.pp.134-144 
  10. L.N.Kakati and B.T.Kakati 2001. Effect of climatic variability on growth and productivity of Antheraea assama-the muga silkworm. Proc. Recent advances in LifeSciences.pp.172- 177.
  11. P. S. Yadava and L.N.Kakati 1998. Seasonal nutrient dynamics in the grassland ecosystem at Imphal, India. Proc. Int. Rangeland Congress.pp.140-142. 
  12. P.S.Yadava and L.N.Kakati 1984. Seasonal variation in herbage accumulation, net primary Production and system transfer function in an Indian grassland. Ecology and Management of world savanna.pp.273-276.ISSN/ISBNNo.:08584-712139780858471-214. 
  13. P. S. Yadava, N. Bhattacharya and L. N. Kakati 1984. Food consumption, assimilation, tissue growth and ecological efficiencies in the larvae of Antheraea proyli Jolly. Ecol.&Res.Management.pp.204-214.Citation:05 

ScientificArticles_

  1. L.N.Kakati 1990.The saga of muga. Indian Silk, March:37-38.ISSN/ISBN No.: 0019- 6355.[Scopus; SJR:0.1
  2. L.N.Kakati,B.T.KakatiandS.S.Singh1990.Lowcostmountageforspinningofmuga cocoons. Indian Silk, November:13-15.ISSN/ISBNNo.:0019-6355.[Scopus;SJR:0.1]
  3. L.N.Kakati 1991.Tackling the problem in muga culture. Indian Silk, June:19-21. ISSN/ISBNNo.:0019-6355.[Scopus;SJR:0.1
  4. L. N.Kakati and B.T.Kakati1994. Seed channelization in muga culture. IndianSilk, April: 33-36. ISSN/ISBNNo.:0019-6355.[Scopus;SJR:0.1
  5. L.N.KakatiandB.T.Kakati2000.Mugachangestheirlifestyle.IndianSilk,May:15-18.ISSN/ISBNNo.:0019-6355.[Scopus;SJR: 0.1
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Research Projects

Completed               :           09

Ongoing                    :           01

Sl.No

Title

Agency

Duration(inyears)

Status

1

Biodiversity,EcologyandConservationof

WildSilkmothsinNagaland

GBPIHED,

Alomra

2004-2007

3years

Completed

2

AssessmentofBiodiversity,Bioecology and Conservation Strategies of Sericigenous insects in North Eastern Region of India

MOEF,GOI,

NewDelhi

2005-2008

3years

Completed

3

Biology and rearing of Antheraea assamensisHelferonLitseacitrata Blume in Nagaland to rejuvenate Mejankari silk

UGC,

New Delhi

2012-2015

3years

Completed

4

Biodiversityassessmentofwildsilkmoths and rearing potentialities of Muga (Antheraea assamensis Helfer) and eri silkworm (Samia ricini Donovan) for sustainable development in Nagaland

DBT,

New Delhi

2017-2020

3years

Completed

5

Studies on mass rearing of the edible insects and their nutritional value as alternativesourceoffoodsecurityin

NagalandoftheNorthEastRegion

DBT,

New Delhi

2017-2020

3years

Completed

6

Studies of resource assessment of Mahseer(Torspecies)inDikhuriverof Mokokchungdistrictandadjacentarea, Nagaland

ICAR-DCFR,

Bhimtal

2017-2019

2years

Completed

7

Survey on earthworm resource in organic wastes,forests,agro-ecosystemsandtheir role in waste management and nutrient dynamics in Northeast India (Tripura, Nagaland) and Uttarakhand

DBT,New

Delhi

2018-2021

3years

Completed

8

Socio-economic development through technology intervention for sustainable mugacultureamongtribalcommunitiesin

Nagaland

DST,New

Delhi

2020-2021

1year

Completed

9

DST-FIST(Departmentalprogramme)

DST,Govt. of India

2016-2021

15thDec,2016to

17thJuly,2017as Coordinator

Completed

10

Processing of Eri silkworm pupae for increasingshelflifeandvalueaddition

Seed Money grantProject, AdtU

2023-2025

Under progress

 

Ph.D.Guidance

Awarded

:

09

 

 

Pursuing

:

08

 

 

Studentname

Thesistitle (PhD)

Remarks

Dr. Vethselo Doulo (Regd.No.159/2004)

Populationdynamicsofsoilmicroarthropods andeffect of soil nutrients in natural and degraded forest eco-system at Lumami,Nagaland

Degree awarded(2009)

Dr.BhubanCh.Chutia (Regd.No.195/2005)

Biodiversity, ecology and conservation strategiesofwildsilkmothsinNagaland

Degree awarded(2009)

Dr.Merenjungla (Regd.No.241/2006)

ScreeningofErisilkworm(Samiaricini) races in Nagaland and their economic viability

Degree awarded(2014)

Dr. Minati Borah (Regd.No.242/2006)

Ecologicalstudiesofsoiland litter

Microarthropodsinaforestecosystem in Lakhimpur District, Assam

Degree awarded(2014)

Dr.LilongchemThyug (Regd.No.527/2013)

Diversityofearthwormsandtheirimpacton soil fertility in a sub-tropical forest ecosysteminMokokchungdistrict,Nagaland

Degree awarded(2020)

Dr.Lobeno Mozhui (Regd.No.633/2014)

Entomophagy and Entomotherapeutical practicesamongcertaintribesinNagaland, India

Degree awarded(2021)

Dr.MarsosangPongen (Regd.No.632/2014)

Biologyandrearingperformanceof

AntheraeaassamensisHelferonLitseacubeba

inNagaland

Degree awarded

(2022)

Dr. Lirikum (Regd.No.Ph.D./ZOO/00290)

Exploringpotentialearthwormspeciesfor soil nutrient enhancementand

Vermicompostinginsub-tropicalforestof Mokokchung, Nagaland

Degree awarded (2023)

Ms. Patricia Kiewhuo (Regd.No.Ph.D./ZOO/00291)

Entomophagypracticesandnutritional profiling of certain edible insects as alternative sources of food security in

Nagaland

Degree awarded (2024)

Ms. Takasangla Lemtur (Regd.No.Ph.D./Zoo/00131)

Rearingperformanceandutilizationof eri silkworm on sequential feeding withalternate host plants inNagaland

Progress satisfactorily

Ms.TezenleMagh (Regd.No.Ph.D./ZOO/00292)

Soil microarthropods, litter decomposition andnutrientmineralizationinasub-tropical ecosystem at Mokokchung, Nagaland

Progress satisfactorily

AtAssamdowntownUniversity

 

 

Ms.PallabiDuwara

AdtU/2022/Ph.D/Sci/Zoology/ R/206

EcologicalAssessmentandZootherapeutic

PotentialofSelectedRiverineWetlandsin Jorhat, Assam, India

Progress satisfactorily

Ms.SagarikaDas

AdtU/2022/Ph.D./Sci/Zoology/ R/162

Astudyonplanktondiversityandphysico-

chemicalparametersofKhamrengaBeel, Kamrup district, Assam

Progress satisfactorily

Ms. Silpisikha Bora AdtU/2022/Ph.D./Sci/Zoology/ R/164

Socioeconomic analysis of muga rearers throughadoptionofimprovedtechnologyin

twodistricts(DibrugarhandLakhimpur)of Assam, India

Progress satisfactorily

Mr.SauravDebnath

AdtU/2022/Ph.D./Sci/Zoology/ R/161

Populationdynamicsofearthwormsandtheir role in soil nutrient enhancement in

AmchangWildlifeSanctuary,Guwahati,Assam

Progress satisfactorily

Ms. Rishi KeswariDihingia AdtU/2022/Ph.D./Sci/Zoology/ R/157

Effect of Water Quality on Planktonic DiversityofSilsakoBeel,Kamrup,Assam

Progress satisfactorily

MsBornaliBarman

NotFinalized

Allotted

 

M.Sc.ProjectGuidance

TotalNumber             :35 (Nagaland University)

:08 (Assam down townUniversity

Awards & Achievements

Honors conferred _____________________________________________________________

Honorary Fellowship of International Society of Ecological communication (FISEC)

Awarded Prof. E. P. Odum Gold Medal by International Society for Ecological communication as recognition for contribution towards field of ecological research

Awarded Prof. B. N. Pandey Gold Medal by Zoological Society of India as recognition for contribution in the area of Applied Zoology

Honorary Fellowship of the Society of Life Sciences (FSLC)

NESA FELLOWSHIP OF THE YEAR AWARD,2024 by National Environmental Science  Academy, New Delhi

OtherAchievement/Activities 

Seminar/Conference/Symposiaattended

ChairingTechnicalSession:                     10

Sl. No

Name of the Seminar etc.

Year

Venue

National/ International

Sponsored by

 

1

Recent Trends in Environmental Pollution and Health NCRTEPH 2024

2024

Nagaland University, Lumami

National

Nagaland University, Department of Science & Technology

2

Insects for Sustainable Livelihood, - A two-day workshop on edible insects of  Northeast India

2021

Kohima Science College, Nagaland

National

Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology

And the Environment (ATREE)

3

National Seminar on

Sericulture in Nagaland-a new horizon

2019

Kohima, Nagaland

National

Directorate of Sericulture, Govt. of Nagaland, Kohima

4

National Seminaron bio-resources for sustaining Life and livelihoods in North-East India

2019

Nowgong, Assam

National

Nowgong College, UGC

5

National Seminar on conservation and preservation of bioresources  in North-East India

2019

CNB College, Bokakhat, Assam

National

CNB College, Bokakhat

6

Skill development and entrepreneurial development of the tribal youth’s under the theme’ Value-additions to Rich Bio-resources- with special reference to Medicinal and

Aromatic plants

2018

Nagaland University, Lumami

National

The National Academy of Sciences, India & Co-sponsored by Institutional Biotech Hub Nagaland University, Lumami

 

7

1st Bodoland national seminar cum workshop on sericulture industry

2013

Bodoland University, Assam

National

Dept. of Sericulture, BTC, Kokrajhar; Bodoland University;  CSBoard, Guwahati

 

8

International Seminar on Bioresources and Human sustenance

2011

Cotton College, Guwahati, Assam

International

ZSA and Cotton College

 

9

Nat. seminar on Seri- Biodiversity of NE India and its conservation and

Prospects

2011

Dhing College, Assam

National

UGC

 

10

Nat. workshop on development Eriand Muga silk industries

Through Improved technology

2000

North Lakhimpur, Assam

National

PSKK,

Kimin CSB

 

 

  1. InvitedLecture       :           14

 

Sl.

No.

NameoftheSeminaretc.

Year

Venue

National/ International

Sponsoredby

1

Insects for Sustainable Livelihood, - A two day workshop on livelihood opportunities of edible insects and sustainable harvesting practices

2021

Kohima Science College, Nagaland

National

Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE)

2

National Seminar on Sericulture inNagaland-a new horizon

2019

Kohima, Nagaland

National

Directorate of Sericulture, Govt. of Nagaland, Kohima

3

National Seminar on bio- resources for sustaining life

And livelihoods inNorth- East India

2019

Nowgong, Assam

National

Nowgong College, UGC

4

National Seminar on Inventory, sustainable

Development and conservation of biodiversity

2016

Nagaland University, Lumami

National

UGC and,Nagaland University

5

1st Bodoland national Seminar cum workshop on sericulture industry

2013

Bodoland University, Assam

National

Dept. of Sericulture, BTC, Kokrajhar; Bodoland University

Central SilkBoard, Guwahati, India

6

National seminar on Recent trends inresearch & development in muga culture-ideas to action

2012

Indian Institute of Entrepreneurs

hip (IIE), Guwahati

National

Central Silk Board, Lahdoigarh &Guwahati

7

National seminar on Conservation strategies of

Wildlife inManipur

2012

Waikhom Mani

Girls’ College, Thobal, Manipur

National

UGC

8

International seminar on Bioresources and human

sustenance

2011

Cotton College, Guwahati, Assam

International

ZSA and Cotton College

9

Nat. Seminar on Conservation and utilization of resourcesin

NE India

2011

Nowgong College, Assam

National

UGC

10

National workshop on cultivation conservation of commercially potential plant species in respect of

Diversity and tradition in Assam

2011

Chaiduar College, Assam

National

UGC

11

Nat. seminar on Seri- Biodiversity of NE India and its conservation and Prospects

2011

Dhing College, Assam

National

UGC

12

Nat. Sem. Biodiversity Spectrum on NE India

2009

Arya Vidyapeeth College,

Guwahati, Assam

National

UGC

13

Nat. Sem. Recent trend on biological research towards rural development

2007

Chaiduwar College, Gohpur, Assam

National

UGC

New Delhi

14

Nat. Seminar on Environmental Conservation, Depleting

Resources and Sustainable Development

2006

N.L.College, Lakhimpur, Assam

National

MOEF,GOI

Paper presentation:                        39

Sl.

No.

NameoftheSeminaretc.

Year

Venue

National/ International

Sponsored by

1

Advancement in Basic Science, Environmental Studies, and Traditional MedicineforTranslation Drug Discovery and Development (TMT3D-

2024)

2024

Banaras Hindu University,Varanasi, UP

International

Instituteof Medical Sciences, BHUNESA,New

Delhi

2

8thInternationalConference on wild Silk moths

2018

Guwahati,Assam

International

CentralSilk Board

3

InternationalConferenceon

EcologyandEcosystems

2017

Toronto,Canada

International

Ecology

Ecosystems Conference series

4

Biodiversity: Status, UtilizationandImpactof

Challengingclimatic conditions

2014

BB Ambedkar University,Lucknow

National

BBAmbedkar University

5

23rdCongressonSericulture and silk Industry

2014

CSB,Bangalore

International

International

Sericulture commission

6

TropicalEcologyCongress

2014

JNU,NewDelhi

International

International

Soc.forTrop. Ecology

7

National Seminar on Faunal DiversityandEco-physiology

2012

North Eastern Hills University,Shillong, Meghalaya

National

UGC/NEHU

8

18thInternationalConference (Post ISCBC-2012)

Perspectiveandchallengein

chemicalandbiological sciences Innovation crossroads

2012

Institute of AdvanceStudyin Science and Technology, Guwahati,Assam

International

IndianSoc. ofChemist & Biologists; IASST

9

10thNational

SymposiumonSoilBiology and Ecology

2012

GKVK,Bangalore

National

IndianSoc.of Soil Biol. & Ecology&IUSSI-Indian Chapter,UAS,

Bangalore

10

22ndAllIndiaCongressof Zoology

2011

Universityof Lucknow

National

ZSI,

University

ofLucknow

11

InternationalConference onClimatechange,forest

resourceandenvironment

2011

Universityof

Kerala,Thiruvanant hapuram, Kerala

Yes

NEA, Ranchi &Dep.ofEnv.

Sc.KeralaUniv.

12

21stAllIndiaCongress ofZoology

2010

CIFRI,

Barrackpore

National

ZSI,CIFRI

13

6thInt.Conf.onwild Silk moths

2010

TokyoAgri. Univ.Tokyo

International

ISWS

Japan

14

20thAllIndiaCongressof Zoology

2009

CIFE,Mumbai

National

ZSI,CIFE

15

Int. Conf. Recent Trends in LifeScienceResearchvis-à- vis Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Development

2009

Vinoa Bhave University

International

V.B.

Univ.& Others

16

Nat.Conf.onVanyaSilk,

2009

CMER&TI

Jorhat,CSB

National

NASSI,

Bangalore

17

AllIndiaCongressofZoology

2008

GuahatiUniv. Guwahati

National

ZSI &

Gauhati University

18

WorkshoponTraditional

healerspracticesin Nagaland

2008

Nagaland University

National

Nagaland University

19

Nat. Sym. on advances in Zoology:FaunalDiversity&Eco-physiology

2008

NEHU,

Shillong

National

UGC, CSIR,NEHU

20

18thAllIndiaCongressof Zoology

2007

LucknowUniversity

National

ZSI, Lucknow Univ.,BBAUniv.

21

TropicalEcologyCongress

2007

FRI,Dehradun

International

ISTE;HNB Univ

22

National Seminar on Biodiversity &

IndigenousKnowledge System

2006

R.G.Univ RonoHills

National

UGC,New

Delhi

23

Nat.WorkshoponEriFood

plants

2006

CMER&TI,

Jorhat

National

CSB,

Bangalore

24

Nat.Sem.on Economic

DevelopmentinNagaland– Prospects and Constraints

2005

Nagaland University

National

Nagaland University

25

Int. workshop on wild Silkmothsandsilk“Current advancesanddevelopment in wild silkmoths and tropical Bombyx silks

2004

KhonkaenUniv. Thailand

International

ISWSJapan

26

National workshop on Biodiversityresearch:

Challenges,Strategies and futureprospects

2003

R.G.Univ RonoHills

National

UGC

NewDelhi

27

Regionalawarenesscum Training workshop for

preparationofpeople’s biodiversity register

2003

Guwahati

National

MOEF,GOI

28

InternationalConference on Ecorestoration

2003

FRI,Dehradun

International

NIE,NewDelhi

29

National Conference on LTERNetwork-IndiaMeet

2002

CEVS,Punjab

University Chandigarh

National

PunjabUniv, Chandigarh

30

National Seminar on Biodiversity conservation vis a vis sustainable Development

2002

N.L.College, Lakhimpur

National

UGC,

NewDelhi

31

IV Global Conference on EnvironmentalEducation

2001

NewDelhi

International

IES,

NewDelhi

32

NationalSeminaronrecent Advance inLife Sciences

2001

Manipur University

National

UGC,

NewDelhi

33

3rdInt.conferenceonwild Silkmoth

1998

Bhubaneswar

International

ISWS

Japan

34

NationalworkshoponEri & MugaSilk industry

1997

N.L.College

National

UGC

N.L.College

35

InternationalRangeland Congress

1988

NewDelhi

International

Rangeland Soc. India

36

Internationalsavanna Symposium

1984

Brisbane

International

Aus.Acad. Sci

37

Internationalconferenceon Biometeorology

1983

NewDelhi

International

Int.Soc.Bio- meteorology

38

Indian Science CongressAssociation

1984

Ranchi

National

ISCA,

NewDelhi

39

Indian Science CongressAssociation

1983

Tirupati

National

ISCA,

NewDelhi

ParticipationinotherAcademicmeetings:                          05

 

Sl. No

.

NameoftheSeminaretc.

Year

Venue

National/In ternational

Sponsored by

1

Training of Trainers Programme on BiodiversityGovernance

2018

NIRDPR-NERC,Guwahati

National

CEBAPOL, NBA,

Chennai

2

WorkshopICAR-NBFGR

2017

LucknowUniversity

National

ICAR-

NBFGR

3

Patinformaticsfor Bioinformatics

2016

BIF, Department of Biotechnology,Kumaun University, Nainital

National

DBT,New

Delhi

4

XXVIIthBTISnerAnnual Coordinators meeting

2016

BIF Department of Biotechnology, KumaunUniversity,

Bhimtal

National

DBT,New

Delhi

5

26thBTISnet Annual Coordinatoronreview meeting

2015

Sri Venkateswara University,Tirupati, Hyderabad

National

DBT,New

Delhi

MembershipofProfessionalBodies,Societiesetc. 

    1. InternationalSocietyofTropicalEcology
    2. InternationalSericulturalCommission
    3. Internationalsociety forecologicalcommunications
    4. NationalInstituteofEcology
    5. IndianEcologicalSociety
    6. IndianSericultureSociety
    7. Lifemember,AssamScienceSociety
    8. IndianSocietyofSoilBiologyandEcology
    9. ZoologicalSocietyofIndia
    10. BombayNaturalHistorySociety
    11. SocietyofLifeSciences
    12. EntomologicalSocietyofIndia
    13. LifeMember,ZoologicalSocietyofAssam
    14. LifeMember,NationalEnvironmentalScienceAcademy

CountryVisited

Canada,Japan,Thailand,Vietnam,Malaysia,Singapore,USA