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Research Stations
AAU-Horticulture Research Station, Kahikuchi
Prelude
The Horticultural Research Station, Kahikuchi, a commodity research station under Assam Agricultural University, is located at the western end of Guwahati city by the side of National Highway 37. The station is 20 km away from Guwahati railway station and 2 km from the Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati and spreads across an area of 32 ha. It lies on 20018 N latitude, 91078 E longitude and 64.0 m above MSL. The station falls in the Lower Brahmaputra Valley Agro-climatic Zone of Assam. It receives an average annual rainfall ranging from 1800–2000 mm. The maximum and minimum temperatures range from 190–350 C and 80–270 C, respectively. The soil texture of the station is mainly alluvial clay loam, having a pH range of 4.8–5.5.
Genesis
In 1957, the Department of Agriculture, Govt. of Assam, being the controlling authority, initiated research in horticulture with a scheme on pineapple at this centre. Thereafter, the station was renamed as Regional Fruit Research Station in 1960-61 and the research works continued. Subsequently, the station was handed over to Assam Agricultural University in 1973 when it acquired its present identity as Horticultural Research Station. Initially functioning with research thrust focused on three mandated crops, viz., Banana, Coconut and Pineapple, the station, in keeping pace with shifts in research priorities and paradigms, had gradually embarked upon research activities in the different horticultural components of fruits, nuts, vegetables, flowers, spices, agro- forestry, medicinal and aromatic plants as well as post harvest management and precision farming. At present, the station is the only one of its kind in the entire north eastern region and has been playing a pioneering role in conducting basic and applied research in the field of horticulture for the entire state of Assam.
Vision statement
To play a catalytic role in ushering sustainable horticultural development in the state through pragmatic and smart agro-horticultural research agenda
Mission statement
To empower the farming community of the state through the generation of demand driven, location specific and climate resilient horticultural technologies and create an enabling environment for horticultural development in the state through stakeholder capacity building, technological support and collaborative action.
Mandates
- Technology generation in horticulture
- Quality planting material production
- Capacity building of stakeholders
- Provisioning technical support to the state government and the line departments
- Transfer of technologies to the farming community
- Analytical and advisory services
How to reach
By Road: Horticultural Research Station, Kahikuchi, can be reached by buses and shared taxis from Adabari bus stand or from Jalukbari flyover point of Guwahati city. The station is located beside National Highway 17 (Formerly NH 37) and the landmark is Farm Gate.
By Rail: The station is 20 km away from the Guwahati railway station, which is connected by trains from all across the country. From there one can take a cab to reach the station.
By Air: Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport of Guwahati city is only 3 km away from Horticultural research Station and one can easily take a cab from the airport.
Contact details
Horticultural Research Station
Assam Agricultural University
Kahikuchi, Guwahati – 781 017
E – Mail: hrs.kahikuchi@aau.ac.in
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Projects
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On Going
- AAU, Jorhat-13 sponsored project on "Comprehensive characterization of decaffeinated tea waste and its enrichment for utilization in crop nourishment and remediation of industrial pollution", projcet cost Rs.25 Lakh
- GIS Mapping Centre under TGEI sponsored project on "Characterization and mapping of Char areas of Assam using Geospatial Techniques for planning strategies of crop management and improving livelihood security", projcet cost Rs.6.2 Lakh
- AAU Jorhat sponsored project on "Comprehensive Characterization of Decaffeinated Tea Waste (DCTW) and Its Enrichment for Utilization in Crop Nourishment and Remediation of Industrial Pollution",
- AAU Jorhat sponsored project on "Comprehensive Characterization of Decaffeinated Tea Waste (DCTW) and Its Enrichment for Utilization in Crop Nourishment and Remediation of Industrial Pollution",
- DBT, MST, Govt. of India sponsored project on "Collection, Conservation and Morpho-Phenological Characterization of Citrus Germplasm of North East Region (SPOKE CENTRE (Assam): AAU- HRS, Kahikuchi, Guwahati)",
- DBT, MST, GoI sponsored project on "Collection, Conservation and Morpho- Phenological Characterization of Citrus Germplasm of North East Region", projcet cost Rs.56.56 Lakh
- DBT, MST, GoI sponsored project on "Network Project for Establishment of Disease- free Elite Khasi Mandarin and Sweet Orange Genetic Stocks through STG and Mass Production of Quality Planting Material for North Eastern States of India", projcet cost Rs.54.82 Lakh
- DBT sponsored project on "Genome wide association mapping for identification of novel genes/QTLs of Bao rice population of Assam for deep water tolerance and nutritional quality trait.", projcet cost Rs.5095224 Lakh
- Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, GOI sponsored project on "Catalyzing complementary Olericulture in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland for livelihood security by provisioning quality seed and seedling of indigenous and commercial vegetables generated through Hi Tech Mini Plug Nursery & conventional means", projcet cost Rs.4.26 Crore
- NABARD & NCDC sponsored project on "Cluster Based Business Organisation-AAU",
- Assam Science Technology and Environment Council(ASTEC), Deptt. of Science & Technology, Govt. of Assam sponsored project on "Strengthening the onion seed chain in Assam through standardization of seed production technology utilizing the rain shadow belts of Karbi Anglong district of Asssam", projcet cost Rs.2.0 Lakh
- DBT, MST, GoI sponsored project on "Expansion of Biotech KISAN Hub Activities in Three Aspirational Districts (Udalguri, Goalpara & Dhubri) in Assam", projcet cost Rs.75.00 Lakh
- DBT, MST, GoI sponsored project on "Expansion of Biotech KISAN Hub Activities in Three Aspirational Districts (Udalguri, Goalpara & Dhubri) in Assam", projcet cost Rs.75.00 Lakh
- DBT, MST, GoI sponsored project on "Expansion of Biotech KISAN Hub Activities in Three Aspirational Districts (Udalguri, Goalpara & Dhubri) in Assam", projcet cost Rs.75.00 Lakh
- Directorate of Welfare of Plain Tribes and Backward Classes, Govt. of Assam sponsored project on "Determinants of Unsustainability of Rural Agro-based Business Ventures in the Plain Tribal Pockets of Lower Brahmaputra valley Zone of Assam for Leveraging Tribal Entrepreneurship", projcet cost Rs.2.60 Lakh
- DBT, New Delhi sponsored project on "DBT-Biotech Kisan Hub ( Aspirational Districts) Project", projcet cost Rs.75.00 Lakh
- DBT sponsored project on "DBT Turmeric Mission Project (Integrated Development of Turmeric Sector ………………… under Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Organic Production Systems)", projcet cost Rs.12960000 Lakh
- DBT sponsored project on "DBT Turmeric Mission Project (Integrated Development of Turmeric Sector ………………… under Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Organic Production Systems)", projcet cost Rs.12960000 Lakh
- RKVY sponsored project on "Establishment of Advanced Centre for Imparting Skill to Horticultural Workforce",
- sponsored project on "Design and development of digital image database with an android app and web system for detection of major pest and diseases of coconut of Assam",
- World Bank sponsored project on "APART Vegetable",
- World Bank sponsored project on "APART Vegetable",
- DBT, MST, GoI sponsored project on "Establishment of Biotech KISAN Hub at Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat", projcet cost Rs.180.94 Lakh
- DBT, MST, GoI sponsored project on "Establishment of Biotech KISAN Hub at Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat", projcet cost Rs.180.94 Lakh
- World Bank sponsored project on "APART Vegetable",
- World Bank sponsored project on "APART",
- World Bank sponsored project on "APART",
- World Bank sponsored project on "APART vegetable",
- sponsored project on "Status of Market Competitiveness of RKVY-SFAC Promoted Farmer Producer Companies in Assam",
- ICAR sponsored project on "AICRP FLORICULTURE AS CO-PI",
- ICAR sponsored project on "AICRP on Spices", projcet cost Rs.1740000 Lakh
- ICAR sponsored project on "AICRP SPICES,AS PI SINCE INCEPECTION OF THE PROJECT",
- AAU sponsored project on "Varietal Improvement Programme for Yield in Delayed Sowing and Planting Situation in Flood Affected Areas of Assam as Co - PI", projcet cost Rs.500000 Lakh
- DR (Agri) and HRS,Kahikuchi sponsored project on "Fruits and Vegetable Research Scheme (P)",
- CRIJAF sponsored project on "AINPJAF",
- National Committee on plasticulture Agriculture with the Horticulture , MoA& FW sponsored project on "Precision Farming Development Center (PFDC)", projcet cost Rs.2050000 Lakh
- MIDH sponsored project on "Precision Farming Development Centre (PFDC)", projcet cost Rs.5646000 Lakh
- ICAR sponsored project on "AICRP on Palm", projcet cost Rs.16512000 Lakh
- ICAR sponsored project on "AICRP on Agro-Forestry", projcet cost Rs.44070000 Lakh
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Completed
- MoA & FW, GoI sponsored project on "Establishment of Advanced centre for imparting skill to Horticultural workforce at AAU-HRS Kahikuchi", projcet cost Rs.200.04 Lakh implemented in 2019. (PI/Co-PI/Associated Scientist : Dr. Anjan Borah)
- MoA & FW, GoI sponsored project on "Establishment of Advanced centre for imparting skill to Horticultural workforce at AAU-HRS Kahikuchi", projcet cost Rs.200.04 Lakh implemented in 2019. (PI/Co-PI/Associated Scientist : Mrs. Sibani Das)
- APART sponsored project on "World Bank sponsored project on APART vegetable implemented in 2019", implemented in 2019. (PI/Co-PI/Associated Scientist : Dr. Naseema Rahman)
- MoA & FW, GoI sponsored project on "Public Sector Small Nursery", implemented in 2019. (PI/Co-PI/Associated Scientist : Dr. Anjan Borah)
- GOI sponsored project on "Establishment of Biotech Kissan Hub at HRS, Kahikuchi", projcet cost Rs.180.94 Lakh implemented in 2018. (PI/Co-PI/Associated Scientist : Dr. Jayanta Kumar Sharma)
- GOI sponsored project on "Establishment of Biotech Kissan Hub at HRS, Kahikuchi", projcet cost Rs.180.94 Lakh implemented in 2018. (PI/Co-PI/Associated Scientist : Dr. Sarat Saikia)
- GOI sponsored project on "Establishment of Biotech Kissan Hub at HRS, Kahikuchi", projcet cost Rs.180.94 Lakh implemented in 2018. (PI/Co-PI/Associated Scientist : Mrs. Rinku Moni Phukon)
- AICRP(Agroforestry) sponsored project on "Assessment of carbon Sequestration Potential of Small Homestead Gardens and their Relationship with Sustainable Rural livelihood Indices in Kamrup District", implemented in 2017. (PI/Co-PI/Associated Scientist : Dr. Jayanta Kumar Sharma)
- ICAR sponsored project on "National Food Security Mission", implemented in 2017. (PI/Co-PI/Associated Scientist : Mr. Masfiqual Hussain)
- ICAR sponsored project on "National Mission on oilseeds & oil palms (NMOOP)", implemented in 2016. (PI/Co-PI/Associated Scientist : Mr. Masfiqual Hussain)
- Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) sponsored project on "Promotion of Agriculture Centric Sustainable Livelihood Security for Tribal Farmers of Assam in the district of Dima Hasao", implemented in 2015. (PI/Co-PI/Associated Scientist : Dr. Naseema Rahman)
- AICRP (Agroforestry) sponsored project on "An Investigation Into the Floristic Diversity of Bari Systems of Non-Tribal Villages in Kamrup District of Assam", implemented in 2014. (PI/Co-PI/Associated Scientist : Dr. Jayanta Kumar Sharma)
- RKVY Assam sponsored project on "Analysis of Sustainable Rural Livelihood Indices For Different Livelihood Asset Groups In Sand & Silt Deposited Areas of Kamrup District", implemented in 2014. (PI/Co-PI/Associated Scientist : Dr. Jayanta Kumar Sharma)
- sponsored project on "Study on the Perceived Attributes of Gerbera Cultivation Technology From End-User Perspective in the Hajo Development Block in Kamrup District of Assam", implemented in 2014. (PI/Co-PI/Associated Scientist : Dr. Jayanta Kumar Sharma)
- DBT (AAU Centre) sponsored project on "Biochemical and Molecular Analysis for Nutritional Quality in Red Kernelled Deep Water Rice Germplasm of Assam", projcet cost Rs.1000000 Lakh implemented in 2014. (PI/Co-PI/Associated Scientist : Dr. Dhiren Chowdhury)
- Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, New Delhi through ICAR, New Delhi sponsored project on "Project on Promotion Of Agriculture Centric Sustainable Livelihood Security For Tribal Farmers Of Assam", implemented in 2014. (PI/Co-PI/Associated Scientist : Mr. Masfiqual Hussain)
- SFAC Assam sponsored project on "Impact Evaluation of HMNEH(MM-II) Projects in Kamrup Districts of Assam", implemented in 2012. (PI/Co-PI/Associated Scientist : Dr. Jayanta Kumar Sharma)
- Lions Club of Guwahati sponsored project on "Resource cum Productivity Status and Perceived agricultural Constraints: A Case Study of a Peri Urban Village", implemented in 2012. (PI/Co-PI/Associated Scientist : Dr. Jayanta Kumar Sharma)
- Ministry of Water Resources, Govt. of India under AICRP on Water Management, AAU, Jorhat sponsored project on "Acted as Co-PI in FPARP Phase-II Project on Water Management", implemented in 2012. (PI/Co-PI/Associated Scientist : Dr. Naseema Rahman)
- ICAR sponsored project on "FPARP-II Project", implemented in 2012. (PI/Co-PI/Associated Scientist : Mr. Masfiqual Hussain)
- CIAE (ICAR), Bhopal sponsored project on "CSS on Promotion and strengthening of Agril. Mechanization through Training, Testing & Demonstration", implemented in 2012. (PI/Co-PI/Associated Scientist : Mr. Masfiqual Hussain)
- ICAR-CRIDA sponsored project on "Acted as Station-in-Charge in ICAR-CRIDA sponsored project on AICRPDA-NICRA", implemented in 2011. (PI/Co-PI/Associated Scientist : Dr. Naseema Rahman)
- RKVY,Govt.of India sponsored project on "Technology Shocasing Project", implemented in 2011. (PI/Co-PI/Associated Scientist : Mr. Masfiqual Hussain)
- ICAR – CRIDA, Hyderabad sponsored project on "NICRA (National Initiative on Climate Resilient Agriculture) Project", implemented in 2011. (PI/Co-PI/Associated Scientist : Dr. Promod Chandra Deka)
- ICAR – CRIDA, Hyderabad sponsored project on "NICRA (National Initiative on Climate Resilient Agriculture) Project", implemented in 2011. (PI/Co-PI/Associated Scientist : Mr. Masfiqual Hussain)
- NBPGR sponsored project on "NATP sponsored Plant Biodiversity Project on “Sustainable Management of Plant Biodiversity ”", projcet cost Rs.500000 Lakh implemented in 2000. (PI/Co-PI/Associated Scientist : Dr. Dhiren Chowdhury)
- ICAR sponsored project on "Shoot-Tip Culture for Propagation and conservation of MUSA", projcet cost Rs.701000 Lakh implemented in 1997. (PI/Co-PI/Associated Scientist : Dr. Dhiren Chowdhury)
Our Faculties
Achivements
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Technology generated/Recommended
Crop Improvement
- Varieties Released: Coconut variety Kamrupa and Kalpa Samrudhi (MYD x WCT)
- Brinjal variety ‘Kuchia’ – tolerant to fruit and shoot borer identified
- Tuberose varieties Shringar, Suhasini, Vaibhav and Arka Nirantara identified for commercial cultivation
- Gladioli varieties Suryakiran (very early), American Beauty (early) and Red Candiman (mid season) identified for commercial cultivation
- Gerbera genotypes viz., Shimmer, Pink Elegance, Salvador, Destina Renee, Tecta, Sonata and Loreto identified for growing under poly shade net house in Assam
- Black pepper varieties Panniyur–1 and Sreekara screened for mixed cropping in coconut plantations for higher productivity and profitability
- Black pepper varieties Panniyur–5 and Subhakara screened for mixed cropping in Arecanut plantations under the agro-climatic conditions of Assam
Crop Management
- Development of Coconut based multi-storied cropping system as well as second generation coconut based multi-species cropping system
- Development of coconut based commercial flower crops, aromatic and medicinal crops
- Evaluation of nutrient management under coconut based cropping system
- Standardization of nutritional requirement for COD x WCT hybrid coconut
- Off season fruit production in Assam lemon
- Off season vegetable production in polyhouse
- Propagation techniques of fruits, flowering shrubs and trees
- Standardization of planting time of tuberose
- Nutritional recommendations for tuberose, gerbera, gladiolus and orchids
- Identification and documentation of different agro-forestry systems in various agro- ecological situations of the state
- Standardization of coconut and Acacia mangium based agro-forestry system
- Development of Gmelina arborea, Jackfruit and bamboo based agro-forestry system
- Standardization of potting media for better growth and flowering of Dendrobium var. Morning Glory
- Standardization of bio-fertilizer dose in orchid Dendrobium var. Sonia
- Integrated nutrient management in Tuberose cv. Vaibhav
- Micro- nutrient management in gerbera through spraying for better growth and flowering of field grown Gerbera cv. Red Gem
- Standardization of media composition for Aglaonema, Dracaena and Rhapis palm
- Standardization of planting time for round the year flower production in marigold
- Standardization of potting media for growing bush pepper varieties Panniyur-1 and Karimunda
- Standardization of time for raising of bush pepper cuttings under the agro-climatic conditions of Assam
- Standardisation of bunch covering technique in Banana to protect the bunch from the attack of fruit scarring beetle
- Mulching technique in Cucumber for effective control of weeds and better yield and quality.
Post-Harvest Technology
- Postharvest technology package for distant marketing of gladiolus spikes
- Standardization of technology package for marketing of chrysanthemum in local and nearby markets
- Holding solution for extending vase life of orchids Dendrobium Var. Sonia
- Pulsing and holding treatments for extending vase life of orchid Dendrobium Var. Sonia
- Holding solution for enhancing keeping quality of Dendrobium orchid
- Enhancement of post harvest life of loose flowers of tuberose
- Standardisation of pulsing treatments for enhancing keeping quality of cut gerbera stems
- Standardization of post harvest technology package in gerbera cut flower for distant marketing
- Standardization of packing techniques for flower strings of marigold
Crop Protection
- Management of Fusarium wilt in gladiolus
- Management of tuberose leaf blight (Alternaria polyanthi)
- Management of leaf and flower blight (Alternaria dianthi) of marigold
- Integrated management of foot and root rot of gerbera
- Management of leaf spot/blight (Phoma gerberae) of gerbera