Dr. Tarali Kalita
Assistant Professor
Ph.D. : Gauhati UniversityResearch Interests:
Dr. Tarali’s primary area of research interest is the characterization and sustainable utilization of sericigenous insects of North East India. In addition, her team has been working on entomphagy, biochemical investigation of the edible insects and their implications for future food security. Her research interest also includes human reproductive biology and waste management.Date of Joining : Oct 5, 2015
Phone: 8876665476
Email: tarali.kalita@cottonuniversity.ac.in
About
Research Interest and Most significant research contribution:
Dr. Tarali’s primary area of research interest is the characterization and sustainable utilization of sericigenous insects of North East India. In addition, her team has been working on entomphagy, biochemical investigation of the edible insects and their implications for future food security. Her research interest also includes human reproductive biology and waste management.
Dr. Kalita was awarded PhD degree on the topic "Morphological and genetic characterization of wild and cultivated races of Antheraea assamensis." The study has screened out some of the population of Antheraea assamensis having good economic characters. The study also revealed the genetic distance between the different parent populations. On the basis of that the she recommended some of the combinations between cultured and wild stocks for cross breeding programme to increase the muga raw silk production. The trial of cross breed formation of Antheraea assamensis is on process.
The lab has also developed a candy and an edible oil from edible insects. Moreover, some traditional methods of using natural dyes in textile have been standardized and the work is going on to explore more natural dye sources and standardized methods.
Furthermore, Dr. Tarali along with her students have created handicraft jewellery and home décor artwork from waste silkworm cocoons for which Indian design patent has been granted. The approach holds a great opportunity for waste cocoon management, entrepreneurship development and women empowerment.
Teaching
Dr. Tarali Kalita has teaching experience of eight years in Higher Secondary (Science), Undergraduate, Postgraduate level.
The papers taught by Dr. Kalita are as follows:
1. Animal Diversity: Non-Chordates and Chordates
2. Cell Biology and Genetics
3. Endocrinology
4. Biostatistics
5. Molecular Biology
6. Reproductive Biology
7. Histology
8. Sericulture
Experience
Teaching Experience: 8 Years
Research Experience: 7 years
Research Projects
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Title |
Time Period |
Name of Awarding/ Funding Agency |
Amount received |
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Popular talk on scientific topics |
Sept, 2019-Feb,2020 |
Assam Science Technology and Environment Council (ASTEC) |
15000/- |
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Outreach Programme in rural schools |
Jan, 2019-Dec, 2019
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Assam Science Technology and Environment Council (ASTEC) |
145000/- |
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Characterization of sericigenous insects of Assam for their promotion in the global market |
April, 2022-Marcg, 2023 |
In House Cotton University |
1,00000/- |
Research Projects
| Sl. No | Name of the Project | Name of the Principal Investigator(PI) | Name of the Co-PI | Name of the Funding Agency | Type (Government/Non-Government) | Year | Funds Sanctioned (INR in lakhs) | Duration of the Project |
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| 1 | Dyeing of eri silk with indigenous natural dyes: A non toxic alternative approach Status: Ongoing |
Dr. Tarali Kalita | Cotton University | In House | 2024 | 150000 | 1 year | |
| 2 | A study on the structure and properties of silk fibres from the sericigenous insects in Assam for their promotion in the global market. Status: Completed |
Dr. Tarali Kalita | Cotton University | In House | 2022 | 100000/- | 1 year | |
| 3 | Outreach Programme in rural schools Status: Completed |
Dr. Tarali Kalita | Assam Science Technology and Environment Council | Government | 2019 | 1,45,000/- | 1 year | |
| 4 | Popular talk on scientific topics Status: Completed |
Dr. Tarali Kalita | Assam Science Technology and Environment Council | Government | 2019 | 15000/- | 6 months |
Research paper publications
2025
1. Sarma, P., Choudhury, FB, Basumatari, D., Kalita, K., Ghosh, SS., Baruah, BB, Rahman, S., Das, J., Mech, B., Das, S., Baruah, P., Baruah, H., Khargaria, S., Kalita, T. , Development and Evaluation of Indigenous Natural Dyes: Extraction Methods, Absorption Efficiency, and Color Fastness on Eri Silk, Journal of Natural Fibers, vol. 22, 1, 2025 https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2025.2465670
2024
1. Das, S. Deb, K.A.N., Das, B., Kalita, K. and Kalita, T. , Biochemical Analysis of Edible Insects, Health Benefits and Prospects of Food Security -A Review, Indian Journal of Natural Sciences, vol. 15, 84, 0976 – 0997, 2024
2. Sweta Das, Karabi Kalita, Tarali Kalita, A study on proximate composition and minerals analysis of six different pre-pupa strains of Samia ricini (Eri silkworm), International Journal of Entomology Research, 2455-4758, 2024
2023
1. Dutta, D. Kalita, B. and Kalita, T. , Toxicological Effects of Sinarest on Testis and Ovary of Swiss Albino Mice, Indian Journal of Natural Sciences, vol. 14, 0976 – 0997, 2023
2022
1. Tarali Kalita and Jimpi Hazarika, Morphological study, nutritional value and phytochemical estimation of four indigenous rice (Oryza sativa L.) varieties of Assam, India, Food Research, eISSN: 2550-2166, 2022 https://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.6(1).080
2. Tarali Kalita, Richa Sharma, Samrat Sengupta and Devajit Basumatari, Entomophagy practices in Bodoland Territorial Region, Assam: nutritional potential and implications for food security, Journal of Insects as Food and Feed,, 2352-4588, 2022 https://doi.org/10.3920/JIFF2021.0141
3. Kamala Deka, Tarali Kalita, Bulbul Acharjee, Rezina Ahmed, Richa Sarma, Macrophyte diversity and their uses with special reference to freshwater wetland ecosystem Barbila beel of Nalbari District, Assam, India, Bulletin of Pure and Applied Sciences, vol. 41A, 106-119, ISSN 2320-3188, 2022 DOI:10.5958/2320-3188.2022.00014.6
4. Kamala Deka, Tarali Kalita, Bulbul Acharjee, Rezina Ahmed, Plankton Diversity, Abundance and their Variation in BarbilaBeel, Nalbari, Assam, India, Bulletin of Pure and Applied Sciences Zoology (Animal Science), vol. 41A, 234-248, 2, 2320 3188, 2022 DOI: 10.5958/2320-3188.2022.00030.4
5. Kamala Deka, Tarali Kalita, Bulbul Acharjee, Rezina Ahmed, Plankton Diversity, Abundance and their Variation in BarbilaBeel, Nalbari, Assam, India, Bulletin of Pure and Applied Sciences Zoology (Animal Science), vol. 41A, 234-248, 2, 2320 3188, 2022 DOI: 10.5958/2320-3188.2022.00030.4
2021
1. TARALI KALITA, UPASANA P. GOHAIN and JIMPI HAZARIKA, Effect of different processing methods on nutritional value of rice, Current Research in Food Science and Nutrition, 2322–0007, 2021 DOI : https://dx.doi.org/10.12944/CRNFSJ.9.2.31
2020
1. Tarali Kalita and Karabi Dutta, Characterisation of cocoon of different population of Antherae aassamensis (Lepidoptera:Saturniidae)., Oriental Insects, 2020 https://doi.org/10.1080/00305316.2020.1727376
2. Arup Kumar Hazarika, Unmilan Kalita, Subhash Khanna, Tarali Kalita and Sangeeta Choudhury, Diversity of edible insects in a Natural World Heritage Site of India: entomophagy attitudes and implications for food security in the region, Peer J, 2020 DOI 10.7717/peerj.10248
2019
1. Barsha Kalita, Diksha Dutta, Tarali Kalita, Haematological changes and histopathological alterations in liver and kidney induced by sinarest acute and sub- acute toxicity, Journal of Advanced Zoology, 0253-7214, 2019
2018
1. Dr. Tarali Kalita, Analysis of genetic diversity among the various populations of Antheraea assamensis helfer using ISSR markers, Journal of Advanced Zoology, 0253-7214, 2018
2016
1. Dr. Tarali Kalita, Fatty acid composition of the iced preserved Wallago attu of river Brahmaputra and its tributaries. The clarion, The Clarion, 2277-1697, 2016 10.5958/2277-937X.2016.00026.5
2015
1. Dr. Tarali Kalita, A study on morphological variation in different population of Antheraea assamensis, International Journal of Advanced Research, 2320-5407, 2015
2. Dr. Tarali Kalita, Katyotype and meiotic chromosome behaviour of Samia ricini Donovan (Lepidoptera:Saturniidae), Tropical Zoology, 2015
2014
1. Dr. Tarali Kalita, A comparative study of meiotic chromosomes from three different species of short horned grasshopper, International Journal of Engineering Science and Innovative Technology, 2319-5967, 2014
2. Dr. Tarali Kalita, Biodiversity of sericigenous insects in Assam and their role in employment generation, Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 2320-7078, 2014
3. Dr. Tarali Kalita, A study on meiotic chromosome behaviour and karyotyping of three larval colourmorph of Antheraea assamensis (Helfer, 1837) (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae), International Journal of Advanced Life Sciences, 2277-758X, 2014
2013
1. Dr. Tarali Kalita, Ornamental fish conservation in the flood plain wetlands of lower Brahmaputra Basin., Advances in Applied Science Research, 0976-8610, 2013
2. Dr. Tarali Kalita, Ethno medicinal plants for gynaecological disorders used by the Bodo tribes of lower Assam, India, International Journal of Advanced Life Sciences, 2277-758X, 2013
2012
1. Tarali Kalita and Uma Dutta, A comparative study on indigenous usage of Bambo shoot in the health care practices in NE India, The Clarion, 2277-1697, 2012
Research paper publications till 2021
1. Kalita, T. and Dutta, U. (2012). A comparative study on indigenous usage of Bambo shoot in the health care practices in NE India. Clarion. 1(2):130-141
2. Kalita, T. and Deka, K. (2013). Ornamental fish conservation in the flood plain wetlands of lower Brahmaputra Basin. Advances in Applied Science Research. 4(5):99-106
3. Kalita, T., Deka, K. and Bharali, S. (2013). Ethno medicinal plants for gynaecological disorders used by the Bodo tribes of lower Assam, India. Int. J. of Adv. Life Sc. 4(5):99-106
4. Kalita, T. and Dutta, K. (2014). A comparative study of meiotic chromosomes from three different species of short horned grasshopper. Int. J. Eng. Sc. and Innovative Tech. (IJESIT). 3(5):176-180
5. Kalita, T. and Dutta, K. (2014). Biodiversity of sericigenous insects in Assam and their role in employment generation. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies. 2(5):119-125
6. Kalita, T. and Dutta, K. (2014). A study on meiotic chromosome behaviour and karyotyping of three larval colourmorph of Antheraea assamensis (Helfer, 1837) (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae). Int. J. of Adv. Life Sc.7(3):476-483
7. Kalita, T. and Dutta, K. (2014). A study on morphological variation in different population of Antheraea assamensis. Int. J. of Adv Res. 3(9):1429- 1437
8. Kalita, T. and Dutta, K. (2015). Katyotype and meiotic chromosome behaviour of Samia ricini Donovan (Lepidoptera:Saturniidae). Tropical Zoology. 5:60-65
9. Basumatari, D. and Kalita, T. (2016): Fatty acid composition of the iced preserved Wallago attu of river Brahmaputra and its tributaries. The clarion. Vol. 5 (2): 24-29
10. Kalita, T. and Dutta, K. (2018). Analysis of genetic diversity among the various populations of Antheraea assamensis helfer using ISSR markers. Journal of Advanced Zoology. 39(2): 41-50.
11. Kalita, B., Dutta, D. and Kalita, T. (2019). Haematological changes and histopathological alterations in liver and kidney induced by sinarest acute and sub- acute toxicity. Journal of Advanced Zoology. 40 (2): 104-117.
12.Kalita, T. and Dutta, K. (2020). Characterisation of cocoon of different population of Antherae aassamensis (Lepidoptera:Saturniidae).Oriental Insects.https://doi.org/10.1080/00305316.2020.1727376
13. Hazarika, A.K., Kalita. U., Khanna, S., Kalita, T. and Choudhury, S. (2020). Diversity of edible insects in a Natural World Heritage Site of India: entomophagy attitudes and implications for food security in the region. Peer J. DOI 10.7717/peerj.10248
14. Kalita, T., Gohain, U.P., Hazarika, J. (2021). Effect of different processing methods on nutritional value of rice. Curr. Res. in Food Sc. and Nutrition. 9 (2): 683-691.DOI : https://dx.doi.org/10.12944/CRNFSJ.9.2.31
15. Kalita, T. and Hazarika, J. (2022). Morphological study, nutritional value and phytochemical estimation of four indigenous rice (Oryza sativa L.) varieties of Assam, India. Food Research. 6 (1): 196 – 203. DOI: https://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.6(1).080
16. Kalita, T., Sharma, R., Sengupta, S. and Basumatari, D. (2022). Entomophagy practices in Bodoland Territorial Region, Assam: nutritional potential and implications for food security. J. of Insects as food and Feed. https://doi.org/10.3920/JIFF2021.0141
17. Dutta, D., Kalita, B. and Kalita, T. (2023). Toxicological Effects of Sinarest on Testis and Ovary of Swiss Albino
Mice. Indian Journal of Natural Sciences. Vol.14(9).
18. Das, S. , Das, B. and Kalita, T. (2024). Nutritional Evaluation of Eri Silkworm Pupa Strains: Addressing Entomophobia and Promoting Entomophagy. Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology. Volume 45, Issue 17, Page 639-646, 2024; Article no.UPJOZ.3947
19. Das, S. Deb, AKN, Kalita, K., Das, B., Sarma, P. and Kalita, T. (2024). Biochemical Analysis of Edible Insects, Health Benefits and Prospects of Food Security - A Review. Indian Journal of Natural Sciences. Vol.15(84)
20. Das, S., Kalita, K. and Kalita, T. (2024). A study on proximate composition and minerals analysis of six different pre-pupa strains of Samia ricini (Eri silkworm). International Journal of Entomology Research. Vol. 9 (8): 2024,1-4
21.Sarma, P., Choudhury, FB, Basumatari, D., Kalita, K., Ghosh, SS., Baruah, BB, Rahman, S., Das, J., Mech, B., Das, S., Baruah, P., Baruah, H., Khargaria, S., Kalita, T. (2025). Development and Evaluation of Indigenous Natural Dyes: Extraction Methods, Absorption Efficiency, and Color Fastness on Eri Silk. Journal of Natural Fibers. Vol. 22(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2025.2465670
Conference Proceedings
2018
1. Dr. Tarali Kalita, Characterization of silk fibre in various population of Antheræa assamensis Helfer, Biodiverse, 2018
Conference Proceedings till 2021
1. Kalita, T., Rana, V. and Sharma, I. (2018): Characterization of silk fibre in various population of Antheræa assamensis Helfer. In the book of proceedings of Biodiverse 2018 held on 27-29th Jan, 2018 in IIT, Ghy, Assam.pp109
Book publication relating subject/research concerned
1. Dr. Tarali Kalita published the Edited book Sericulture with special refernce to Assam (Based on the Skill Enhancement Course curriculum in the new CBCS UG and PG syllabus of Cotton University. EBH Publisher, Guwahati, Assam. ISBN: 9789390434398
Chapters/Articles publications in Books (Research Oriented)
1. Kalita, T. (2016). Muga silkworm-The queen of textile heritage. The wild Trail Journal. 41-43 ISSN 2454-3713
2. Kalita, T. (2021). Muga Culture, Present Status and Prospects. ENVIS Assam. Vol.22(3): 2-5
Research Scholars
| Sl. No | Name | Research Topic | Roll No |
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| 1 | Babli Das (Research Scholar) | Biproduct utilization of sericulture | ZOO2291002 |
| 2 | Priyanku Sarma (Research Scholar) | Natural Dye | ZOO2391001 |
| 3 | Sweta Das (Research Scholars) | Nutrient profiling of prepupa and pupa of different strains of Samia ricini | ZOO2091005 |
Awards
1/ DST INSPIRE FELLOWSHIP[IF120486] from Department of Science and Technology, Govt. Of India in 2012
2/ Best Researcher Award, 2022 in the International Eminent Awards on Enginnering, Science and Medicine, held on 17 Dec, 2022 organized by VGDOOD Professional Association, India
3/ Third prize in flash talk presentation during 3rd International Conference on 'Frontiers in Biological Sciences' organized by Department of Life Science, NIT, Rourkela held on October 05-07th, 2023 in NIT, Rourkela
Patents
1/ Indian Design patent for developing necklace set from waste silkworm cocoon
Other Information
Invited Lecture:
- Invited as Resource person and delivered a talk on ‘Research Methodology in Zoology: Innovative Ideas” in a two-day NAAC sponsored National Seminar on “Innovative Pedagogical Approaches and the Enhancement of Students’ Participation in Teaching Learning Process” on 5th and 6th of March 2020 in Newman College, Thodupuzha, Kerala.
- Invited as Resource person in Environment day programme, 2020 organized by Vashudharini, Guwahati, Assam
Documentary Direction:
Directed the short documentary on muga silk of Assam entitled " Xonguti-The Golden Threads of Assam' . Available online in
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjsgQnG_l6A
International Seminar
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1. Oral presentation on the topic 'Development of pupa candy' and recieved 3rd best Oral presenter in InCoFIBS 2023
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2. Delivered lead talk on 'Waste cocoon management: A boon for value edition'
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3. Delivered Oral presentation on 'Holistic approach on byproduct utilization of sericulture and livelihood opportunities'
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National Seminar
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Invited as Resource person and delivered a talk on ‘Research Methodology in Zoology: Innovative Ideas” in a two-day NAAC sponsored National Seminar on “Innovative Pedagogical Approaches and the Enhancement of Students’ Participation in Teaching Learning Process” on 5th and 6th of March 2020 in Newman College, Thodupuzha, Kerala.
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