Dr. Arun Sharma
Scientist (Fish Health),Freshwater Fish Farm
AEHM Division
M.F.Sc; Ph.D.

+91 088 5723-6912
+91 9022973922

arunsharma@cife.edu.in / arunhapania08@gmail.com

Research Interests

  • Microbial diseases in finfish and shellfish
  • Immunostimulants
  • Pharmacodynamics

Research Papers

  • Chanu, T.I., Roy, S. Dam, Sharma, A.,Biswas, P., Siddhya, G.M., Das Arabinda. 2014. Antistress potential of acetone extract of Zingiberofficinale Roscoe on biochemical and oxidative stress parameters in Labeocalbasu (Hamilton 1822) fingerling subjected to acid stress. Indian Journal of Fisheries. 61(4):69-77
  • Das, A., Prakash, C, Suresh Babu, P.P.,Sharma, A., Chanu, T.I.2014. Dietary iron requirement of goldfish, Carassiusauratus. 2014.The Israeli Journal of Aquaculture-Bamidgeh. 66.942.9 pages
  • Chanu, T.I., Roy, S. Dam, Chadha, N.K., Rawat, K. D.,Sharma, A., Kumar, K. 2013. Antistress ability of Ecliptaalba ethanol extract in Labeocalbasu fingerlings expose to acid stress. The Israeli Journal of Aquaculture-Bamidgeh. 65.837.9 pages
  • Chanu, T.I., Rawat, K.D.,Sharma, A., Das, A. 2011. Role of of water harness on oocyte maturation of zebrafish, Daniorerio (Hamilton- Buchanan 1822).Journal of Indian Fisheries Assoc., 38:39-53.
  • Das, A., Prakash, C.,Sharma, A.,Chanu, T.I., Pawar, N., 2011. Effect of dietary iron supplementation on the absorption of zinc, copper and Manganese of a freshwater aquarium fish, Carassiusauratus (Linnaeus, 178). RGI international Journal of applied science and Technology, 1(1):45-50.
  • Sharma, A.,Deo, D.A., Riteshkumar, S.T., Chanu, T.I. Das, A., 2010. Effect of Withaniasomnifera (L. Dunal) root as a feed additive on immunological parameters and disease resistance to Aeromonashydrophila in Labeorohita (Hamilton) fingerlings. Fish and Shellfish Immunology, 29(3): 508-512.
  • Chanu, T. I.,Rawat, K. D.,Sharma, A., Das, A., Devi, B. N. 2010. Effect of water hardness on egg hatchability and larval survival of aquarium fish, Daniorerio.Journal of Aquaculture, 18:1-7.

Other Publications

Manuals
  • Sharma, A. and Chanu, T.I., Syamala, K. 2016. Disease Diagnosis tools in Aquaculture In: Training manual on Disease Diagnosis, Prevention and Control measures in Aquaculture. Pp- 9-17
  • Sharma, A. and Chanu, T.I. 2016. On-Farm Sampling- A Disease Management tool in Shrimp Farm. In: Training manual on Disease Diagnosis, Prevention and Control measures in Aquaculture. Pp 48-56.
  • Sharma, A. 2016. Important viral diseases in cultured shrimp. In:STP Training manual on“Disease Diagnosis, Prevention and Control measures in Aquaculture” Pp-22-28.
  • Rao, S. andSharma, A.2016. Common parasitic diseases of cultivable fishes. In:STP Training manual on“Disease Diagnosis, Prevention and Control measures in Aquaculture” Pp-37-44.
  • Sharma, A. and Chanu, T.I. 2016. On-Farm Sampling- A Disease Management tool in Shrimp Farm. In: Training manual on Disease Diagnosis, Prevention and Control measures in Aquaculture. Pp 48-56.
  • Sharma, A. and Rao, P.S. 2014. Important microbial diseases in cultured shrimp. In:STP training manual on “Culture of Brackishwater finfish and shellfish”. Pp-52-60.
  • Sharma, A. and Rao, P.S. 2014. Disease diagnosis tools in Aquaculture In:STP training manual on “Culture of Brackishwater finfish and shellfish”. Pp-61-70.
Popular articles
  • Chanu, T.I.,Das, S.,Sharma, A., Archana, C. 2012. Marine snow, the minute sinking aggregates in the seas, and their significance in carbon cycle and trophic dynamics. Fishing Chimes, 32(8):61-63,
  • Chanu, T.I. andSharma, A.2012. Effect of environmental stress on aquatic animal and ameliorative measures. Aqua international, June: 29-33
  • Chanu, T.I.,Sharma, A., Roy, S. Dam, Chaudhari, A.K., Biswas, P. 2012. Herbal biomedicine-An alternative to synthetic chemicals in aquaculture feed. World Aquaculture, 43(3): 14-16.
Bulletin
  • Mrs. MousumiG Das, Dr.Santosh Kumar Baishya, Miss. MeghnaSarma, Mrs. Eliza Sylemileh, Mr. Utpal Barua, Mr. Swaroop Sharma, Mr.Arun Sharma, Miss. GenialdaNongtdu, Miss. Sharmila Rai & Dr. A. K. Tripathi (2014). Technology Demonstration At Ri-Bhoi District Under National Initiative On Climate Resillent Agriculture (NICRA).
  • Dr.Santosh Kumar Baishya, Mr.Arun Sharma, Miss.Meghna Sarma,Mrs. Mousumi G Das, Mr.Swaroop Sharma, Miss. Sharmila Rai, Miss. Genialda Nongtdu & Dr.A. K. Tripathi (2014). An Approach To Integrated Farming System In Ri-Bhoi District.
Leaflets
  • Sharma, A., and Bordoloi, R. Composite fish culture for a better livelihood.
  • Sharma, A., and Bordoloi, R. Induced breeding of carps.

Ongoing Projects

Institutional project
  • Project Title: Isolation and characterization of pathogenic bacteria associated with L. vannamei farming. Project code: CIFE 2015/2; Duration:2015-18,Principal Investigator (PI)
  • Project Title: Technology Refinement of Zero water exchange system in Litopenaeus vannamei farming through commercial probiotic and bioremediator intervention.Project code: CIFE 2015/1; Duration: 2015-2018,Co-PI
  • Project Title: Stock Comparison and Development of Base Population of Clariasbatrachusfor Selective Breeding.Project code: CIFE 2012/7; Duration: 2012-2017, Co-PI

Others

Academics
  • Received Dr. N. R. Menon Awardfor the best Indian M.F.Sc. Thesis for the year 2010.
Research
  • Work as Co-PI of NICRA (National Initiatives in Climate Resilient Agriculture) Project, KVK, Ri-Bhoi, Megalaya.
Extension activities
  • Expert in the documentary programme on awareness programme for climate resillen agriculture at Nongthymmai Village Ribhoi District under MMSAE. DDK shilling. D/R-18/10/12
  • Front Line Demonstration (MegalayaRi-Bhoi District)
    I. Composite Fish Culture With Horticulture (0.1 ha)
    II. Renovation of farm pond and demonstration of composite fish culture technology (0.403 ha)
  • On Farm Trials (OFT)MegalayaRi-Bhoi District
    I. Assessment of growth of Amur carp in composite fish culture System (0.06 ha)
    II. Assessment of growth of common carp in paddy cum fish culture system with supplementary feeding (0.17 ha)
    III. Trial on paddy cum fish culture system (0.5 ha)