Dr. Hemen Sarma
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Dr. Hemen Sarma

Associate Professor
Department of Botany, Bodoland University, India


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Botany from Gauhati University, India

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Area of Interest:

Plant and Soil Sciences
100%
Botany
62%
Plant Ecology
90%
Plant Biodiversity
75%
Environmental Pollution
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
2
Chapters
16
Articles
72
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Sarma, H., A.R. Nava, A.M.E. Manriquez, D.C. Dominguez and W.Y. Lee, 2019. Biodegradation of bisphenol A by bacterial consortia isolated directly from river sediments. Environ. Technol. Innovation, Vol. 14 10.1016/j.eti.2019.01.008.
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  2. Sarma, H., A.R. Nava and M.N.V. Prasad, 2019. Mechanistic understanding and future prospect of microbe-enhanced phytoremediation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in soil. Environ. Technol. Innovation, 13: 318-330.
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  3. Sarma, H. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2019. Plant-microbiome assisted and biochar-amended remediation of heavy metals and polyaromatic compounds-A microcosmic study. Ecotoxicol. Environ. Saf., 176: 288-299.
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  4. Sonowal, S., M.N.V. Prasad and H. Sarma, 2018. C3 and C4 plants as potential phytoremediation and bioenergy crops for stabilization of crude oil and heavy metal co-contaminated soils-response of antioxidative enzymes. Trop. Plant Res., 5: 306-314.
  5. Sharma, D., H. Sarma, S. Hazarika, N.F. Islam and M.N.V. Prasad, 2018. Agro-ecosystem Diversity in petroleum and natural gas explored sites in Assam state. North-Eastern India: Socio-economic perspectives. Sustainable Agric. Rev., 27: 37-60.
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  6. Sarma, H., K.L.T. Bustamante and M.N.V. Prasad, 2018. Biosurfactants for Oil Recovery from Refinery Sludge: Magnetic Nanoparticles Assisted Purification. In: Industrial and Municipal Sludge, Prasad, M.N.V., P.J. de Campos, F. Meththika and S.V. Mohan (Eds.). Elsevier, Netherlands, ISBN: 9780128159071.
  7. Sarma, H. and W.Y. Lee, 2018. Bacteria enhanced lignocellulosic activated carbon for biofiltration of bisphenols in water. Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res., 25: 17227-17239.
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  8. Sarma, H. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2018. Metabolic Engineering of Rhizobacteria Associated with Plants for Remediation of Toxic Metals and Metalloids. In: Transgenic Plant Technology, Prasad, M.N.V. (Ed.). Elsevier, Netherlands, ISBN: 9780128143896..
  9. Sarma, H, N.F. Islam and M.N.V. Prasad, 2017. Plant-microbial association in petroleum and gas exploration sites in the state of Assam, north-east India-significance for bioremediation. Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res., 24: 8744-8758.
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  10. Sarma, H., N.F. Islam, P. Borgohain, A. Sarma and M.N.V. Prasad, 2016. Localization of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and heavy metals in surface soil of Asia’s oldest oil and gas drilling site in Assam, north-east India: Implications for the bio-economy. Emerg. Contam., 2: 119-127.
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  11. Sarma, H. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2016. Phytomanagement of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Heavy Metals-Contaminated Sites in Assam, North Eastern State of India, for Boosting Bioeconomy. In: Prasad, M.N.V. (Ed.). Bioremediation and Bioeconomy, Elsevier, Netherland, ISBN: 978-0-12-802830-8, 609-626.
  12. Sarma, H. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2015. Plant-Microbe Association-Assisted Removal of Heavy Metals and Degradation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons. In: Petroleum Geosciences: Indian Contexts, Mukherjee, S. (Ed.). Springer International Publishing, Switzerland, ISBN: 978-3-319-03118-7, pp: 219-236.
  13. Sarma, H., 2014. Conservation crisis of the greater one horned rhino. Res. J. For., 8: 32-33.
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  14. Sarma, A. and H. Sarma, 2013. Spacing and irrigation effect on herbage yield and essential oil content of Mentha citrate Ehrh. J. Environ. Sci. Technol., 7: 84-89.
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  15. Sarma, H., S. Deka, H. Deka and R.R. Saikia, 2012. Accumulation of heavy metals in selected medicinal plants. Rev. Environ. Contam. Toxicol., 214: 63-86.
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  16. Saikia, R.R., S. Deka, M. Deka and H. Sarma, 2012. Optimization of environmental factors for improved production of rhamnolipid biosurfactant by Pseudomonas aeruginosa RS29 on glycerol. J. Basic Microbiol., 52: 446-457.
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  17. Deka, H., S. Deka, C.K. Baruah, J. Das, S. Hoque, H. Sarma and N.S. Sarma, 2012. Vermicomposting potentiality of Perionyx excavates for recycling of waste biomass of java citronella-An aromatic oil yielding plant. Bioresour. Technol., 102: 11212-11217.
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  18. Sarma, H., A.M. Sarma, A. Sarma and S. Borah, 2011. A case of gregarious flowering in bamboo, dominated lowland forest of Assam, India: Phenology, regeneration, impact on rural economy and conservation. J. For. Res., 21: 409-414.
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  19. Sarma, H., 2011. Metal hyperaccumulation in plants: A review focusing on phytoremediation technology. J. Environ. Sci. Technol., 4: 118-138.
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  20. Sarma, C. and A. Kumar Handique, 2011. Seed protein and esterase isozyme profile among the accession of lemongrass [Cymbopogon flexuosus (Nees ex Steud.) Wats] collected from environmentally different sites. Herba Polonica, 57: 54-66.
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  21. Sarma, A., H. Sarma, T.C. Sarma and A.K. Handique, 2011. Screening of essential oil obtained from inflorescence of lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus (Nees ex Steud.) Wats) accessions. Indian J. Nat. Prod. Resour., 2: 236-241.
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  22. Bhagabati, K.S. and H. Sarma, 2011. Differential effects of pesticides on soil microflora in cultivated soil of Indian rice field agro-ecosystems. J. Applied Nat. Sci., 3: 277-279.
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  23. Sarma, H., A.K. Tripathi, S. Borah and D. Kumar, 2010. Updated estimates of wild edible and threatened plants of assam: A meta-analysis. Int. J. Botany, 6: 414-423.
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  24. Sarma, A. and H. Sarma, 2010. Enhanced biodegradation of oil products by some microbial isolate supplemented with heavy metals. Int. J. Bot., 6: 441-448.
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  25. Sarma, H., A. Sarma and C.M. Sarma, 2009. Physiological studies of some weeds grown under heavy metal and industrial effluent discharge zone of fertilizer factory. J. Ecol. Nat. Environ., 1: 173-177.
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  26. Sarma, H. and A.M. Sarma, 2009. A note on the flower colour polymorphism in Hibiscus Rosa sinensis L. Pleione, 3: 241-242.
  27. Sarma, H. and A.M. Sarma, 2009. A note on the flower color polymorphism in Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. Pleione, 3: 241-242.
  28. Sharma, P., H. Sarma and C.M. Sarma, 2008. Biodiversity conservation and traditional knowledge. In: Biodiversity: Herbal Medicine, Marngar, D. and S. Jyrwa (Eds.). IQAC Synod College and Akansha Publishing House, New Delhi pp: 124-133.
  29. Sarma, H., C. M. Sarma and D. K. Bhattacharjya, 2008. Host specificity of Cuscuta reflexa roxb. in the manas biosphere reserve, indo-burma hotspot. Int. J. Plant Prod., 2: 175-180.
  30. Sarma, H., A.M. Sarma and C.M. Sarma, 2008. Tradycyjna wiedza o roslinach dziko rosnacych uzywanych jako warzywa i do celow leczniczych w regione barpeta (Prowincja Assam, Indie). Herba Polonica, 54: 80-88.
  31. Sarma, H. and C.M. Sarma, 2008. Alien traditionally used plant species of Manas Biosphere Reserve, Indo-Burma hotspot. Zeitschrift Fur Arznei and Gewurzpflanzen, 13: 117-120.
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  32. Sarma, H. and C.M. Sarma, 2007. The effect of air pollutants on foliar biochemical aspects of plants in the industrial areas of Namrup, Asom, India. Ekologia, 7: 77-85.
  33. Sarma, H. and C.M. Sarma, 2007. Impact of fertilizer industry effluents on plant chlorophyll, protein and total sugar. Nat. Environ. Poll. Technol., 6: 633-636.