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General Informations

  • Join Date: 18/12/2001
  • College: Directorate of Research(Agri)
  • Department: AAU-Horticulture Research Station, Kahikuchi
  • Office Email: anjan.borah[at]aau.ac.in

Education Details

 
 
 
 
 
1995
B.Sc. (Agri)

B.N. College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
1997
M.Sc. (Agri)

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
2022
PhD (Horticulture)

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
2001
Other Qualifications

NIIT, Calcutta

Employment History

 
 
 
 
 
03-08-1998 - 09-10-1998
Junior Research Fellow

Defence Research and Development Organisation

 
 
 
 
 
12-10-1998 - 17-12-2001
Research Associate

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
18-12-2001 - 26-11-2009
Training Assistant

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
27-11-2009 - 31-10-2011
Subject Matter Specialist (Horticulture)

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
01-11-2011 - 11-08-2018
Subject Matter Specialist (Horticulture)

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
13-08-2018 - 05-09-2019
Jr. Scientist (Horticulture)

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
06-09-2019 - Till date
Jr. Scientist (Horticulture)

Assam Agricultural University

Publications

Anjan Borah (2023) . Underutilized fruits of lower Brahmaputra valley region of Assam, The Pharma Innovation Journal, 12(5), 3330-3333
A. Borah; U. Kotoky; S. Saikia; P. Mahanta; S. Pathak (2023) . Optimization of plant density and nutrient level for nutritional quality of guava under high density system of orcharding in subtropical conditions, AMA-Agricultural Mechanization in Asia Africa and Latin America, 54(7), 15323-15331
A. Borah; U. Kotoky; S. Saikia; S. Gogoi; P. Mahanta; S. Pathak; K. K. Deka (2023) . Growth, flowering and fruiting behavior of guava under ultra high density orcharding system in north eastern India, AMA-Agricultural Mechanization in Asia Africa and Latin America, 54(11), 16307-16318
A. Borah; R. Sarmah (2018) . Horticulture Nursery – A potential enterprise for enhancing farmers income, Compendium, State level Seminar on Doubling Farmers Income in Assam by 2022, 0(0), 78-86
A. Borah (2014) . Performance of some Tomato Hybrids at farmers’ field in district Kokrajhar in Assam, Journal of krishi Vigyan, 3(1), 91-92
A. Borah; Y. Prasad; M.N. Ray (2011) . Post training evaluation of the training course on nursery management of horticultural crops held at Kokrajhar, Indian Journal of Social Research, 52(1), 9-14
P.K. Deka; S.K. Paul; A. Borah (2003) . Vermitechnology for economic use and control of water hyacinth, Pollution Research, 22(3), 385-387
P. K. Deka; A. Borah; J. Surahwardy; J. R. Das (2002) . Crop modeling based on rainfall distribution pattern for Kokrajhar district of Assam, Indian Journal of Hill Farming , 15(2), 18-21
J. Saikia; A. Borah; H.K. Baruah (2001) . Off season production of three leafy vegetables under low cost plastic rain shelter, Journal of Agricultural Science Society of NE India , 14(1), 48-50
Pankaj Barua; H.K. Barua; A. Borah (2000) . Plant growth and yield of Assam lemon as influenced by different drip irrigation levels and plastic mulch, Annals of Biology, 16(1), 17-20
A. Borah; R.P. Das (2000) . Efficacy of Indole Butyric Acid (IBA) on rooting of stem cuttings of some minor fruits of Assam, Haryana Journal of Horticultural Science, 29(3), 196-198
A. Borah; R.P. Das (1998) . Role of Indole Butyric Acid (IBA) on vegetative growth of rooted cuttings of some minor fruits of Assam, Journal of Agricultural Science Society of NE India , 11(2), 197-201
Borah, A.(2003). Improved method of brinjal cultivation. in : ABADTHILI – An agricultural guide book in Bodo, Narzary, K.; Basumatary, S.; Narzary, B.; Boro, H.; (Eds), Central Committee, All Bodo Farmers Association (DuBAA),All Bodo Farmers Association (DuBAA), Kokrajhar, Assam, India, pp 22-26, ISBN:-.
Borah, A.(2003). Production technology of Banana. in : ABADTHILI – An agricultural guide book in Bodo, Narzary, K.; Basumatary, S.; Narzary, B.; Boro, H.; (Eds), Central Committee, All Bodo Farmers Association (DuBAA),All Bodo Farmers Association (DuBAA), Kokrajhar, Assam, India, pp 52-57, ISBN:-.
Borah, A.(2020). Unlocking the hidden potential of Wild Edible Plants for fostering Food and Nutritional Security. in : Food and Agriculture, Rout, S.; Pradhan, K.; Prusty, A.; , R.N.; (Eds), ESN Publication, India,Muthuramalingapuram, Kalloorani Post, Virudhunagar District, Tamil Nadu, India, pp 394-402, ISBN:ISBN : 978-81-950305-9-0.
Borah, A.(2021). Propagating Horticultural Plant by Apomictic Way. in : Recent trends in Propagation of Forest and Horticultural Crops, Beura, S.; Rout, S.; Nayak, S.; Pradhan, K.; Khare, N.; (Eds), Taran Publication, India,Taran Publication, 79, Vashist Nagar, Ambala Cantt., Haryana, India, pp 345-352, ISBN:ISBN 978-81-947336-4-5.
Borah, A.; Saikia, S.; Mahanta, P.; Deka, K.K. and Kotoky, U.(2023). Stionic compatibility of rough lemon with different citrus rootstocks 10th Indian Horticultural Congress - 2023 Guwahati, Assam, India ,Indian Academy of Horticultural Sciences and Assam Agricultural University,Guwahati, Vol. 1(10), 169 - 170.
Borah, A. and Prasad, Y.(2008). Importance of infrastructure for horticultural produce in the kokrajhar district of Assam UGC sponsored national seminar on Development of infrastructure in North East India : Its impact on socio–economic life of the people in the region Kokrajhar, Assam ,Gossaigaon College, Kokrajhar,Gossaigaon, Assam, Vol. 1(1), 37 - 0.
Borah, A.; Gogoi, S. and Prasad, Y.(2008). Performance of some tomato hybrids on farmers field Regional workshop on Accelerating growth in horticultural sector – challenges and opportunities for North East India AAU, Jorhat ,Department of Agricultural Economics, AAU, Jorhat,AAU, Jorhat, Assam, Vol. 1(1), 11 - 0.
Prasad, Y. and Borah, A.(2008). Biological control of rhizome rot disease of ginger Regional workshop on Accelerating growth in horticultural sector–challenges and opportunities for North East India AAU, Jorhat, Assam ,Department of Agricultural Economics, AAU, Jorhat,AAU, Jorhat, Assam, Vol. 1(1), 10 - 0.
Mahanta, K.; Borah, A.; Hussain, M.; Pathak, D. and Saikia, S.()Environmental Degradation: Impact and Nature based Solutions on landscapeJust Agriculture.4(12),95-100, , Online
Saikia, S.; Rahman, N. and Borah, A.()Attraction, Retention and Mobilization (ARM) of Rural Human Capital for Accelerating Agricultural Development in AssamKrishikalpa - A Souvenir of 8th Assam International Agri-Horti show - 2023.1(8),139,140,141,142, Souvenir sub-committee, 8th Assam International Agri-Horti show - 2023, Guwahati
Borah, A. and Saikia, S.()High density orcharding for enhancement of productivity and farmers incomeSouvenir, 7th Assam International Agr-Horti Show 2022.7(1),147-152, Department of Agriculture, Govt. of Assam, Guwahati, Assam
Borah, A.()Horticulture and Self–employment (Assamese)Payobhara (Assamese version of Yojana).45(6),64,65,71, Publications Division, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, GOI, Guwahati, Assam
Borah, A.()Gain from gardeningThe Assam Tribune.76(179),1 (Horizon Supplement), Assam Tribune Pvt. Ltd., Guwahati, Assam
Borah, A.()Rooftop farmingThe Assam Tribune.75(268),3 (Horizon Supplement), Assam Tribune Pvt. Ltd., Guwahati, Assam
Borah, A.()Online Krishi (Assamese) Payobhara (Assamese version of Yojana).41(12),45,46,47,48, Publications Division, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, GOI, Guwahati, Assam
Borah, A. and Ray, M.N.()Krishi Vigyan Kendra – A model institute for rural development (Assamese)Payobhara (Assamese version of Yojana).41(9),46,47,48,52, Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, GOI, Guwahati, Assam
Borah, A.; Chowdhury, D. and Pathak, S.(2025). Nursery management and production technology of coconut. Directorate of Research, AAU, Jorhat, Kahikuchi, Guwahati
Borah, A.; Chowdhury, D. and Mahanta, P.(2025). Production of quality planting materials of coconut. Directorate of Research, AAU, Jorhat, Kahikuchi, Guwahati
Borah, A.; Chowdhury, D. and Mahanta, P.(2025). Coconut based high density cropping systems. Directorate of Research, AAU, Jorhat, Kahikuchi, Guwahati
Borah, A. and Mahanta, P.(2025). Value added products from coconut. Directorate of Research, AAU, Jorhat, Kahikuchi, Guwahati
Pathak, S.; Borah, A. and Mahanta, P.(2025). Integrated Pest Management in coconut. Directorate of Research, AAU, Jorhat, Kahikuchi, Guwahati
Borah, A.(2025). Production of quality planting materials of Assam lemon. Directorate of Research, AAU, Jorhat, Kahikuchi, Guwahati
Mahanta, P.; Pathak, S.; Borah, A. and Khanikar, H.(2023). Low cost plastic green house construction and its utilization through year round cultivation of off-season vegetables. Precision Farming Development Centre, AAU-HRS, Kahikuchi, Guwahati
Borah, A. and Deka, A.K.(2018). Nursery raising of Vegetables . Krishi Vigyan Kendra, AAU, Barpeta, Barpeta, Assam
Borah, A. and Sarmah, R.(2014). Post–harvest management of Horticultural crops. USAID and Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Barpeta, Assam, Barpeta, Assam
Borah, A. and Kalita, N.(2014). Scientific method of cultivation of vegetables. IFFCO, Assam, Barpeta, Assam
Borah, A. and Begum, T.S.(2014). Protection of plant varieties and Farmers Rights. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, AAU, Barpeta, Barpeta, Assam
Borah, A. and Sarmah, R.(2013). Production and Post–harvest management of winter vegetables. USAID and Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Barpeta, Assam, Barpeta, Assam
Membership
  • Horticultural Society of India
    Life Member
Projects
  • ICAR sponsored project on "SCSP under AICRP on Plantation Crops", project cost Rs.1.75 Lakh implemented in 2024.
  • ICAR sponsored project on "MLT under AICRP on Fruits", project cost Rs.0.25 Lakh implemented in 2023.
  • ICAR sponsored project on "Cashew Area Expansion programme under AICRP on Cashew", project cost Rs.3.68 Lakh implemented in 2023.
  • 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", project cost Rs.54.82 Lakh implemented in 2021.
  • DBT, MST, GoI sponsored project on "Collection, Conservation and Morpho- Phenological Characterization of Citrus Germplasm of North East Region", project cost Rs.56.56 Lakh implemented in 2021.
  • DCCD, GoI sponsored project on "Cocoa development programme under Directorate of Cashewnut and Cocoa, Kochi, GoI", project cost Rs.2.18 Lakh implemented in 2024.
  • ICAR sponsored project on "AICRP on Palm", project cost Rs.16512000 Lakh implemented in 1985.
  • 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", project cost Rs.42600000.00 Lakh implemented in 2021.
  • MoA & FW, GoI sponsored project on "Public Sector Small Nursery", implemented in 2019.
  • MoA & FW, GoI sponsored project on "Establishment of Advanced centre for imparting skill to Horticultural workforce at AAU-HRS Kahikuchi", project cost Rs.200.04 Lakh implemented in 2019.
  • DBT, MST, GoI sponsored project on "Expansion of Biotech KISAN Hub Activities in Three Aspirational Districts (Udalguri, Goalpara & Dhubri) in Assam", project cost Rs.75.00 Lakh implemented in 2020.
  • DBT, MST, GoI sponsored project on "Establishment of Biotech KISAN Hub at Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat", project cost Rs.180.94 Lakh implemented in 2018.