- Muga Host Plants
Host plant tiers, the 51 som genotypes, and the Chenijan germplasm collection.
- Muga Plantation Management
Establishment, nursery protocol, nutrition, canopy and intercropping.
- Eri Host Plants
Castor, kesseru and twenty more species; cultivation norms for both primaries.
- Eri Leaf Production
Leaf yield by system, and why dual-purpose castor halves usable leaf.
As per Office Order CSB/CMER&TI/PMC/7(71)/2026-27/1113 dated 07.07.2026.
Host Plant Division
Comprehensive management of muga and eri host plant improvement, protection, agronomy, soil science and farm management.
Divisional Head: Dr. Yeruva Thirupathaiah, Scientist-D
Host Plant Protection and Agronomy / Soil Science & Farm Management
| 1. | Dr. Om Prakash Patidar, Sc-C — Sectional Head |
| 2. | Dr. Krishnamoorthi S, Sc-B |
| 3. | Dr. Ajay Kushwah, Sc-B |
| 4. | Dr. Selvaprakash R, Sc-B |
| 5. | Dr. Divyashree, Sc-B (plant pathology — additional assignment) |
| 6. | Smt. Nilakshi Nath Saikia, Sr. Technical Assistant (Farm-01) |
| 7. | Dr. Palash Dutta, Sr. Field Assistant (Farm-02) |
| 8. | Smt. Mitali Saikia, Sr. Field Assistant (Farm-03) |
| 9. | Sh. Dilip Khanikar, Sr. Technical Assistant (GCC, Chenijan) |
Host Plant Improvement
| 1. | Dr. Harisha R, Sc-B — Sectional Head |
| 2. | Dr. Abhishek G J, Sc-B |
| 3. | Smt. Nilakshi Nath Saikia, Sr. Technical Assistant (Farm-01) |
| 4. | Dr. Palash Dutta, Sr. Field Assistant (Farm-02) |
| 5. | Smt. Mitali Saikia, Sr. Field Assistant (Farm-03) |
| 6. | Sh. Dilip Khonikor, Sr. Technical Assistant (GCC, Chenijan) |