Dr. Anjan Borah
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Dr. Anjan Borah

Scientist
anjan.borah [at] aau.ac.in Joined: 18 Dec, 2001
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Publications
13
Projects
5
Degrees
7
Career Milestones
0
Honours & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
B.Sc. (Agri)
1995
B.N. College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University
M.Sc. (Agri)
1997
Assam Agricultural University
Specialization: Horticulture (Fruit Science)
PhD (Horticulture)
2022
Assam Agricultural University
Specialization: Pomology
Other Qualifications
2001
NIIT, Calcutta
Specialization: Web-centric Computing
Employment History
Junior Research Fellow
03-08-1998 – 09-10-1998
Defence Research and Development Organisation
Defence Research Laboratory, Tezpur, Assam
Research Associate
12-10-1998 – 17-12-2001
Assam Agricultural University
Department of Horticulture, AAU, Jorhat
Training Assistant
18-12-2001 – 26-11-2009
Assam Agricultural University
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kokrajhar
Subject Matter Specialist (Horticulture)
27-11-2009 – 31-10-2011
Assam Agricultural University
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Chirang
Subject Matter Specialist (Horticulture)
01-11-2011 – 11-08-2018
Assam Agricultural University
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Barpeta
Jr. Scientist (Horticulture)
13-08-2018 – 05-09-2019
Assam Agricultural University
Regional Agricultural Research Station, Diphu
Jr. Scientist (Horticulture)
06-09-2019 – Till date
Assam Agricultural University
Horticultural Research Station, Kahikuchi
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 43 Total Records
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A. Borah; S. Saikia; P. Mahanta; S. Pathak (2025). Foliar nutrient status of guava under ultra high density cultivation practices, International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research, 9(11), 666–670
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Toslima Sultana Begum; Binapani Deka; Arifa Momtaz Begum; Sunayana Gogoi; Anjan Borah (2025). Perspective on Sustainable Natural Food Colorant Using Beetroot as a Natural Source, Archives of Current Research International, 25(11), 375–384
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Anjan Borah (2023). Underutilized fruits of lower Brahmaputra valley region of Assam, The Pharma Innovation Journal, 12(5), 3330–3333
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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
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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
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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
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A. Borah (2014). Performance of some Tomato Hybrids at farmers’ field in district Kokrajhar in Assam, Journal of krishi Vigyan, 3(1), 91–92
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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
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P.K. Deka; S.K. Paul; A. Borah (2003). Vermitechnology for economic use and control of water hyacinth, Pollution Research, 22(3), 385–387
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Mahanta, K.; Deka, K.K.; Bhagowati, S.; Pathak, S.; Rahman, N.; Hussain, M.; Pathak, D.; Borah, A.; Choudhury, D. and Saikia, S. (2026). Agroforestry : Enhancing Resilience and Ensuring Food Security under Changing Climate, in: Singh, S.; (Ed.), Global Research Initiatives for Sustainable Agriculture & Allied Sciences - An Edited Book, Astha Foundation, Suman Villa, 85, Phool Bagh Colony, Meerut-250002 (U.P.) India, pp 22–29, ISBN: 978-81-981486-6-7.
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Borah, A. (2003). Improved method of brinjal cultivation, in: Narzary, K.; Basumatary, S.; Narzary, B.; Boro, H.; (Eds.), ABADTHILI – An agricultural guide book in Bodo, Central Committee, All Bodo Farmers Association (DuBAA), All Bodo Farmers Association (DuBAA), Kokrajhar, Assam, India, pp 22–26, ISBN: -.
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Borah, A. (2003). Production technology of Banana, in: Narzary, K.; Basumatary, S.; Narzary, B.; Boro, H.; (Eds.), ABADTHILI – An agricultural guide book in Bodo, Central Committee, All Bodo Farmers Association (DuBAA), All Bodo Farmers Association (DuBAA), Kokrajhar, Assam, India, pp 52–57, ISBN: -.
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Borah, A. (2020). Unlocking the hidden potential of Wild Edible Plants for fostering Food and Nutritional Security, in: Rout, S.; Pradhan, K.; Prusty, A.; Nageshwari, R.; (Eds.), Food and Agriculture, ESN Publication, India, Muthuramalingapuram, Kalloorani Post, Virudhunagar District, Tamil Nadu, India, pp 394–402, ISBN: ISBN : 978-81-950305-9-0.
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Borah, A. (2021). Propagating Horticultural Plant by Apomictic Way, in: Beura, S.; Rout, S.; Nayak, S.; Pradhan, K.; Khare, N.; (Eds.), Recent trends in Propagation of Forest and Horticultural Crops, Taran Publication, India, Taran Publication, 79, Vashist Nagar, Ambala Cantt., Haryana, India, pp 345–352, ISBN: ISBN 978-81-947336-4-5.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mahanta, K.; Borah, A.; Hussain, M.; Pathak, D. and Saikia, S. (). Environmental Degradation: Impact and Nature based Solutions on landscape, Just Agriculture, 4(12), 95-100, , Online
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Saikia, S.; Rahman, N. and Borah, A. (). Attraction, Retention and Mobilization (ARM) of Rural Human Capital for Accelerating Agricultural Development in Assam, Krishikalpa - 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
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Borah, A. and Saikia, S. (). High density orcharding for enhancement of productivity and farmers income, Souvenir, 7th Assam International Agr-Horti Show 2022, 7(1), 147-152, Department of Agriculture, Govt. of Assam, Guwahati, Assam
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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
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Borah, A. (). Gain from gardening, The Assam Tribune, 76(179), 1 (Horizon Supplement), Assam Tribune Pvt. Ltd., Guwahati, Assam
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Borah, A. (). Rooftop farming, The Assam Tribune, 75(268), 3 (Horizon Supplement), Assam Tribune Pvt. Ltd., Guwahati, Assam
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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
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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
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Borah, A.; Chowdhury, D. and Pathak, S. (2025). Nursery management and production technology of coconut. Directorate of Research, AAU, Jorhat, Kahikuchi, Guwahati
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Borah, A.; Chowdhury, D. and Mahanta, P. (2025). Production of quality planting materials of coconut. Directorate of Research, AAU, Jorhat, Kahikuchi, Guwahati
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Borah, A.; Chowdhury, D. and Mahanta, P. (2025). Coconut based high density cropping systems. Directorate of Research, AAU, Jorhat, Kahikuchi, Guwahati
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Borah, A. and Mahanta, P. (2025). Value added products from coconut. Directorate of Research, AAU, Jorhat, Kahikuchi, Guwahati
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Pathak, S.; Borah, A. and Mahanta, P. (2025). Integrated Pest Management in coconut. Directorate of Research, AAU, Jorhat, Kahikuchi, Guwahati
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Borah, A. (2025). Production of quality planting materials of Assam lemon. Directorate of Research, AAU, Jorhat, Kahikuchi, Guwahati
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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
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Borah, A. and Deka, A.K. (2018). Nursery raising of Vegetables . Krishi Vigyan Kendra, AAU, Barpeta, Barpeta, Assam
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Borah, A. and Sarmah, R. (2014). Post–harvest management of Horticultural crops. USAID and Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Barpeta, Assam, Barpeta, Assam
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Borah, A. and Kalita, N. (2014). Scientific method of cultivation of vegetables. IFFCO, Assam, Barpeta, Assam
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Borah, A. and Begum, T.S. (2014). Protection of plant varieties and Farmers Rights. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, AAU, Barpeta, Barpeta, Assam
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Borah, A. and Sarmah, R. (2013). Production and Post–harvest management of winter vegetables. USAID and Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Barpeta, Assam, Barpeta, Assam
Sponsored Research
Research Projects 13 Projects
Coconut Development Board Rs. 2370000.00 Lakh
Large-Scale Demonstration of Integrated Pest and Disease Management (IPDM) in Assam
Implemented in 2026
ICAR Rs. 1.75 Lakh
SCSP under AICRP on Plantation Crops
Implemented in 2024
ICAR Rs. 0.25 Lakh
MLT under AICRP on Fruits
Implemented in 2023
ICAR Rs. 3.68 Lakh
Cashew Area Expansion programme under AICRP on Cashew
Implemented in 2023
DBT, MST, GoI Rs. 54.82 Lakh
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
Implemented in 2021
DBT, MST, GoI Rs. 56.56 Lakh
Collection, Conservation and Morpho- Phenological Characterization of Citrus Germplasm of North East Region
Implemented in 2021
DCCD, GoI Rs. 2.18 Lakh
Cocoa development programme under Directorate of Cashewnut and Cocoa Development, Kochi, GoI
Implemented in 2024
ICAR Rs. 16512000 Lakh
AICRP on Palm
Implemented in 1985
Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, GOI Rs. 42600000.00 Lakh
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
Implemented in 2021
MoA & FW, GoI
Public Sector Small Nursery
Implemented in 2019
MoA & FW, GoI Rs. 200.04 Lakh
Establishment of Advanced centre for imparting skill to Horticultural workforce at AAU-HRS Kahikuchi
Implemented in 2019
DBT, MST, GoI Rs. 75.00 Lakh
Expansion of Biotech KISAN Hub Activities in Three Aspirational Districts (Udalguri, Goalpara & Dhubri) in Assam
Implemented in 2020
DBT, MST, GoI Rs. 180.94 Lakh
Establishment of Biotech KISAN Hub at Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Implemented in 2018
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships 1 Societies
Horticultural Society of India
Life Member
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Research Stations 57
AAU-Zonal Research Station, Diphu AAU-Zonal Research Station, Shillongani AAU-Zonal Research Station, North Lakhimpur AAU-Zonal Research Station, Gossaigaon AAU-Assam Rice Research Institute, Titabar AAU-Zonal Research Station, Sribhumi AAU-Horticulture Research Station, Kahikuchi AAU-Citrus and Plantation Crops Research Station, Tinsukia AAU-Sugarcane, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research Station, Buralikson Directorate of Research (Agriculture) Advanced Centre for Integrated Farming Systems Research, AICRP on IFS, AAU AICRP on Irrigation Water Management, AAU, Jorhat AICRP Dry Land Agriculture AICRP on Women In Agriculture, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Agro Forestry, AAU-HRS, Kahikuchi AICRP on Agro Meteorology, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Biological Control, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Rabi Pulses, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani AICRP on Fruits, AAU-CPCRS, Tinsukia AICRP on Fruits, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Farm Implements & Machinery, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Floriculture, AAU-HRS, Kahikuchi AICRP on Forage Crops, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on GM crops (Banana), AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Honey Bees and Pollinators AICRP on Integrated Farming System, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Linseed, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani AICRP on Kharif Pulses, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani AICRP on Medicinal & Aromatic Plants (Betelvine), AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Mushroom, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Maize, AAU-ZRS, Gossaigaon AICRP on Micro & Secondary Nutrients and Pollutant Elements in Soils and Plants, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Nematode, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Seed (Crops), AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Potato, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Palm, AAU-HRS, Kahikuchi AICRP on Post Harvest Engineering Technology, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Rice, AAU-ARRI, Titabar AICRP on Rapeseed Mustard, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani AICRP on Soybean, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Sugarcane, AAU-SMAPRS, Buralikson AICRP on Spices, AAU-HRS, Kahikuchi AICRP on Small Millets, AAU-ZRS, Gossaigaon AICRP on Tuber Crops, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Vegetable, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Wheat, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani AICRP on Weed control, AAU, Jorhat AINP on Agricultural Acarology, AAU, Jorhat AINP on Bio-fertilizer, AAU, Jorhat AINP on Economic Ornithology (VPM), AAU-ZRS, North Lakhimpur AINP on Jute and Allied Fibres, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani AICRP on Soil Test Crop Response, AAU, Jorhat AINP on PFDC, AAU-HRS, Kahikuchi AINP on Rodent Control (VPM) , AAU, Jorhat AINP on Soil Arthropod Pests, AAU, Jorhat ICR Farm AAU Horticulture Orchard