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General Informations

  • Join Date: 05/03/2016
  • College: College of Agriculture
  • Department: Soil Science
  • Office Email: anjuma.gayan[at]aau.ac.in

Education Details

 
 
 
 
 
2002
BSc . (Agri.)

College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam

 
 
 
 
 
2005
MSc.(Agri.)

Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam

 
 
 
 
 
2016
Ph.D(Agri.)

Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam

Employment History

 
 
 
 
 
21-02-2014 - 04-03-2016
SMS (Soil Science)

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
05-03-2016 - 30-06-2023
Assistant Professor

College of Sericulture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam

 
 
 
 
 
30-06-2023 - Till date
Assistant Professor

Department of Soil Science

Publications

Anjuma Gayan; Sanghamitra Phukan; Ashok Bhattacharyya; Nilakhi Dutta; Dipankar Sonowal; Dhruba Jyoti Nath (2023) . Leaf surface colonizing pink pigmented facultative methylotrophic bacteria harnessed for their plant growth promoting traits, Journal of the Indian Society of Soil Science, 71(3), 342-350 , DOI : DOI:10.5958/0974-0228.2023.00031.2
P Singh; A Joshi; Dhruba Jyoti Nath; Anjuma Gayan; S Sandhaya; H Saheewala; P Jain; L Gupta; S R Mohanty; D Jain (2022) . Molecular characterization of Chitinase producing Bacillus thuringiensis., Journal of Environmental Biology, 43(4), 506-513 , DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.22438/jeb/43/4/MRN-2038
Dutta; N.; Mahanta; K.; Gayan; A.; Nath; D.J.and Bhattacharyya; B. (2021) . Harnessing the potential of native cyanobacteria for plant growth prooting substances and lipid content, Journal of Environmental Biology, 42(0), 420-427 , DOI : 10.22438/jeb/42/2(SI)/SI-248
Datta; H.S.; Gayan; A.; Deka; P.C (2021) . Performance of French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L) Variety Arka Anoop in the Sonitpur District of Assam, Journal of Community Mobilization and Sustainable Development , 16(1), 117-120 , DOI : ISSN 2231-6736
Shubham Chandra Modal; Nirmali Gogoi; Dhruba Jyoti Nath; Anjuma Gayan (2021) . Soil amendments for improving grain quality of grass pea (Lathyrus sativus L.) under drought, JSFA Reports (Journal of science of food and agriculture) , 2(1), 1-36 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.1002/jsf2.26
Gayan; A.; Nath; D.J.; Bhattacharyya; B.; Dutta; N. (2020) . Assessment of soil quality indicators under rice ecosystem of Assam, India, Journal of Environmental Biology, 14(0), 1655-1664 , DOI : 10.22438/jeb/41/6/SI-246
Gayan; A.; Nath; D.J.; Karamakar; R.M. (2020) . Ecological Occurrences of Multitrait Azotobacter in different Crop Rhizospheres of Assam, Journal of the Indian Society of Soil Science, 68(3), 342-349 , DOI : 10.5958/0974-0228.2021.00012.8
Ojah; I.; Nath; D.J.; Gayan; A.; Buragohain; S. (2018) . Influence of different levels of Phosphorus on the effectiveness of Arbuscular Mycorrhizae in rice rhizosphere, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences V 7 (07), 7(7), 1076-1085 , DOI : 10.20546/ijcmas.2018.707.131
Ao; M.; Gayan; A.; Buragohain; S.; ; Nath; D.J. (2016) . Occurrences and characterization of endophytic Glucanacetobacter isolated from sugarcane tissues of North Eastern region of India, Indian Journal of Agricultural Research, 50 (4) : 287-294, 50(4), 287-294 , DOI : 10.18805/ijare.v.0iOF.9362
Nath; D. J.; Gogoi; D.; Gayan A.; Chelleng; A. (2015) . Influence of chemical and biological properties of field grown pea and lentil rhizospheres on nodulation status and resident rhizobial population in acidic soils of Assam, India, Legume Research-An International Journal, 38(6), 844-850 , DOI : 10.5958/0976-0571.2015.00045.4
Nath; D.J.; Gogoi; D.; Buragohain; S.; Gayan; A.; Devi; Y.B.; Bhattacharyya; B. (2015) . Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management on Soil Enzymes, Microbial Biomass Carbon and Soil Chemical Properties after Eight Years of Rice (Oryza sativa) Cultivation in an Aeric Endoaquept , Journal of the Indian Society of Soil Science, 63(4): 406-413, 63(4), 406-413
Nath, D.J.; Borah, D.K. and Gayan, A.(2018). Prospects and Problems of Biofertilizer Uses in Assam. Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat-13, Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat-13
Gayan, A.; Borah, P.; Nath, D.J. and Kataki, R.(2023). Soil microbial diversity, soil health and agricultural sustainability. in : Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment, Farooq, M.; Gogoi, N.; Pisante, M. (Eds), Nikki Levy,Academic Press is an imprint of Elsevier25 London Wall, London EC2Y 5AS, United Kingdom 525 B Street, Suite 1650, San Diego, CA 92101, United States 5, pp 107-120, ISBN:ISBN: 978-0-323-90500-8.
Gayan, A. and Nath, D.J.(2024). Jivanuxar: Prakar aru Krixit proyog (Biofertilizer types and application in Agriculture). in : Compendium on-Farm Level Biopesticide Production and Promotion of IPM" for "Progressive Farm Women of Majuli" Under the aegies of ICAR-NCIPM, NEH Sche, Bhattacharyya, B. (Ed), Dr.Badal Bhattacharyya, Department of Entomology, Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat-13,ICAR-NCIPM, NEH Scheme of AAU, Jorhat.,Department of Entomology,Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat-13,ICAR-NCIPM, NEH Scheme of AAU, Jorhat., pp 29-33.
Gayan, A. and Nath, D.J.(2024). Retrofitting good microbiological practices and long-term preservation of soil microbes. in : Compendium on-ICAR sponsored 10 days short course on “Value chain management pf phytomicrobiome for sustaining crop health’, organized by Department o, Bora, P. (Ed), Dr.Popy Bora, Department of Plant Pathology,Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat-13,Dr.Popy Bora, Department of Plant Pathology,Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat-13, pp 24-26.
Gayan, A. and Nath, D.J.(2024). Biofertilizers: types, mass scale production and application in agriculture. in : Compendium on- Entrepreneurship Development through production of Bio-inputs, Borah, R. (Ed), Dr Rupjyoti Borah,Directorate of Extension Education, AAU, Jorhat and Extension Education Institute (NER), Khanapara, Guwahati, pp 15-24.
Gayan, A. and Nath, D.J.(2023). Soil microbiological properties under natural farming. in : Compendium on-ICAR sponsored 10 days training on- Problem and prospects of natural farming for sustainable ecological balance Organized by in Organic , Gayan, A. (Ed), Dr. D.K. Patgiri, Professor & Head Department of Soil Science, AAU and Director, CAFT,Dr. D.K. Patgiri, Professor & Head Department of Soil Science, AAU and Director, CAFT, pp 17-25.
Kumari, A. and Gayan, A.(2023). Soil microbiome:A target area for food security and cimate resilience. in : Souvenir: Conference book published in"International Conference on Biodiversity,food security,sustainability and climate change-ICBFSCC-2023,held at A, Deka, S. and Gayan, A. Saikia, H.; Sarmah, A.; Chandrasekharan, C.; Das, R.; (Eds), ICBFSCC-2023,College of Agriculture, Jorhat, Assam Agricultural University Jorhat-785013, Assam, India, pp 44-49.
Gayan, A. and Nath, D.J.(2023). Potentialities of Beneficial Soil Microbes Explored from North East Region of India. in : Sustainable Use of Bioresources in North East India, Das, D. and Patgiri, D. Deka, D.B.; Sarmah, D.A.K.; (Eds), Assam Agricultural University,College of Agriculture, Jorhat, Assam Agricultural University Jorhat-785013, Assam, India, pp 307-315, ISBN:978-81-963002-3-4.
Nath, D.J. and Gayan, A.(2022). Restoration of Microbial Diversity through Natural Farming. in : Compendium of lectures: Natural farming way forward for sustainable farming and ecological balance,Dec13-22nd,2022, Gayan, A. and Nath, D.J. (Eds), Dr. D.K. Patgiri, Professor & Head Department of Soil Science, AAU and Director, CAFT,Department of Soil Science Assam Agricultural University Jorhat 785013, pp 9-16.
Gayan, A.; Nath, D.J. and Sonowal, D.(2022). Soil microbiological properties under natural farming. in : Compendium of lectures: Natural farming way forward for sustainable farming and ecological balance, Dec13-22nd,2022, Gayan, A.; Gayan, D. (Eds), Dr. D.K. Patgiri, Professor & Head Department of Soil Science, AAU and Director, CAFT,Department of Soil Science Assam Agricultural University Jorhat 785013, pp 41-47.
Dutta, N.; G, S.; Nath, D.J.; Gayan, A. and Bora, P.(2022). Microbial Community in the Rhizosphere for Agricultural Sustainability. in : Latest Trends in Soil Science , Porte, S.S.; (Ed), Integrated Publications ,H. No. - 3 Pocket - H34, Sector - 3, Rohini, Delhi-110085, India, pp 65-92, ISBN:978-93-93502-67-4.
Nath, D.J. and Gayan, A.(2022). Nutrient management in organic farming. in : Souvenir: Regional Agriculture Fair 2022 (Fair for region, care for billion), Borah, N. and Deka, B. (Eds), Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat-13,Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat-13, pp 71-78.
Karmakar, R.M.; Bhattacharyya, D.; Patgiri, D.K.; Dutta, S.; Borah, N.; Dutta, M.; Gayan, A. and Goswami, G.(2020). Soil science . in : Guide Book ICAR AIEEA Examination , Deka, J.; Bora, A.; Sarma, R.N.; Saud, R.K.; Ray, B.K.; (Eds), Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, AAU, Jorhat ,Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat-13, pp 325-344.
Nath, D.J. and Gayan, A.(2018). Biofertilizer based Organic inputs in Agriculture. in : Integrated Farming Systems for Sustainable Agriculture, Neog, M. and Pathak, P.K. Sarmah, M.K.; Borah, R.J.; (Eds), Directorate of Extension Education,AAU,Jorhat,Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat-13, pp 129-143.
Kumari, A.(2023). Ecosystem services of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in Citrus reticulata.MSc(Agri.) thesis submitted to Soil Science, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13
Bora, R.S.(2022). Bioconversion of municipal solid waste into fortified compost using microbial mediators.MSc.(Agri.) thesis submitted to Soil Science, Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat-13, Assam Agricultural University, Barbheta, Jorhat-13
Phukan, S.(2019). Ecological Occurrences of Methylotrophs in Phyllosphere of crops (2017-AMJ-123).MSc.(Agri.) thesis submitted to Soil Science, Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat-13, Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat-13
Gayan, A. and Nath, D.(2023). Plant growth promotion by beneficial bacteria screened from rhizosphere and phyllosphere of horticultural crops of Assam INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE Next-Gen Preparedness for Food Security and Environmental Sustainability November 22 to 24, 2023 Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat-13 ,ARRI,Titabar, Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat,Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat-13
Gayan, A.; Dutta, N. and Nath, D.J.(2021). Potentiality of native potassium solubilizing bacteria for reduction of inorganic potassic fertilizers under paddy cultivation in Inceptisol of Assam 2nd ASIAN WEB CONFERENCE Managing Hill Resources and Diversities for Zero Hunger and Climate Resilience School of Natural Resource Management, College of Post Graduate Studies in Agricultural Sciences (CPGS-AS), Central Agricultural University, Barapani ,Soil Conservation Society of India (SCSI), New Delhi in collaboration with Central Agricultural University, Imphal,Soil Conservation Society of India (SCSI), Meghalaya Chapter, Barapani, Meghalaya, 9 - 0.
Dutta, N.; Gayan, A. and Nath, D.J.(2021). Prospective Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria from Crop Rhizosphere of North East region of India 2nd ASIAN WEB CONFERENCE Managing Hill Resources and Diversities for Zero Hunger and Climate Resilience School of Natural Resource Management, College of Post Graduate Studies in Agricultural Sciences (CPGS-AS), Central Agricultural University, Barapani ,Prospective Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria from Crop Rhizosphere of North East region of India,School of Natural Resource Management, College of Post Graduate Studies in Agricultural Sciences (CPGS-AS), Central Agricultural University, Barapani , 76 - 0.
Gayan, A.; Nath, D.J. and Buragohain, S.(2018). Soil biological properties and enhanced yield of hot chilli (capsicum chinense Jacq.) undr organic cultivation in an inceptisol of Assam 27th National Conference of Soil Conservation Society of India, New Delhi Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat ,Soil Conservation Society of India, Assam Chapter,Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat, 108 - 0.
Gayan, A. and Nath, D.J.(2018). Assessment of Soil quality indicators under rice ecosystem of Assam 27th National Conference of Soil Conservation Society of India, New Delhi Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat ,Soil Conservation Society of India, Assam Chapter,Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat, 94 - 0.
Gayan, A.; Nath, D.J.; Ojah, I. and Buragohain, S.(2017). Assessment of Soil Quality Indicators under Rice Ecosystem in Acidic Soils of Assam 82nd Annual Convention and National Seminar on Developments in Soil Science: 2017 Amity University of Kolkata, New Town ,Indian Society of Soil Science, Kolkata Chapter,Indian Society of Soil Science,Kolkata, 365 - 0.
Buragohain, S.; Nath, D.J.; Gayan, A.; Devi, Y.B. and Ojah, I.(2017). Assessment of Soil Quality Index, Sustainable Yield Index and Carbon Management Index in a Long-term Integrated Nutrient Management on Rice in an Ince 82nd Annual Convention and National Seminar on Developments in Soil Science: 2017 Amity University of Kolkata, New Town ,Indian Society of Soil Science, Kolkata Chapter,Indian Society of Soil Science,Kolkata, 105 - 0.
Ojah, I.; Nath, D.J.; Gayan, A. and Buragohain, S.(2017). Isolation and Characterization of Arbuscular Mycorrhizae from Rice Rhizosphere in Acid Soils 82nd Annual Convention and National Seminar on Developments in Soil Science: 2017 Amity University of Kolkata, New Town ,Indian Society of Soil Science, Kolkata Chapter,Indian Society of Soil Science, Kolkata, 150 - 0.
Ojah, I.; Nath, D.J.; Gayan, A. and Buragohain, S.(2017). Isolation and Characterization of Arbuscular Mycorrhizae from Rice Rhizosphere in Acid Soils 82nd Annual Convention and National Seminar on Developments in Soil Science: 2017 Amity University of Kolkata, New Town ,Indian Society of Soil Science, Kolkata Chapter,Indian Society of Soil Science,Kolkata, 150 - 0.
Gayan, A. and Nath, D.J.(2016). Screening of Azotobacter Isolated from crop rhizospheres of Assam for their Plant Growth Promoting traits National Seminar on- Facilitating a shift from chemo- centric to organic mode of plant health management in the North East Department of Plant Pathology, AAU,Jorhat ,Zonal chapter, North East Zone, Indian Phytopatholoical Society & Department of Plant Pathology, AAU, Jorhat,NE Zonal Meeting,2016 Indian Phytopathological Society, 83 - 0.
Ojah, I.; Devi, Y.B.; Buragohain, S.; Gayan, A. and Nath, D.J.(2016). Occurrences and Characterization of Arbuscular Mycorrhizae in Wetland rice of Assam International Conference on Emerging Trends in Science, Technology, Agriculture & Management-2016 and National Workshop on Soft Computing Modeling –Fo College of Agricultural Engineering & Post Harvest Technology, CAU, Ranipool, Gangtok, Sikkim ,College of Agricultural Engineering & Post Harvest Technology, CAU, Ranipool, Gangtok, Sikkim,College of Agricultural Engineering & Post Harvest Technology, CAU, Ranipool, Gangtok, Sikkim, 5 - 0.
Buragohain, S.; Devi, Y.B.; Ojah, I.; Gayan, A. and Nath, D.J.(2016). Molecular characterization of potash solubilizing bacteria isolated from crops rhizosphere of North Eastern region of India International Conference on Emerging Trends in Science, Technology, Agriculture & Management-2016 and National Workshop on Soft Computing Modeling –Fo College of Agricultural Engineering & Post Harvest Technology, CAU, Ranipool, Gangtok, Sikkim ,College of Agricultural Engineering & Post Harvest Technology, CAU, Ranipool, Gangtok, Sikkim,College of Agricultural Engineering & Post Harvest Technology, CAU, Ranipool, Gangtok, Sikkim, 4 - 0.
Devi, Y.B.; Buragohain, S.; Ojah, I.; Gayan, A. and Nath, D.J.(2016). Molecular Characterization and Screening of Native Bacillus thuringiensis for its efficacy as Biopesticides International Conference on Emerging Trends in Science, Technology, Agriculture & Management-2016 and National Workshop on Soft Computing Modeling –Fo College of Agricultural Engineering & Post Harvest Technology, CAU, Ranipool, Gangtok, Sikkim ,College of Agricultural Engineering & Post Harvest Technology, CAU, Ranipool, Gangtok, Sikkim,College of Agricultural Engineering & Post Harvest Technology, CAU, Ranipool, Gangtok, Sikkim, 4 - 0.
Nath, D.J.; Gayan, A.; Dutta, N. and Mohanty, S.R.(2020). Phosphate Solubilising Biofertilizer for North East Region of India (AINP SBB/NEH/AAU/2020/06). ICAR- All India Network Project on Soil Biodiversity –Biofertilizers Directorate of Research (Agri.), AAU,Jorhat-13,Assam, Directorate of Research, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Nath, D.J.; Gayan, A.; Dutta, N. and Mohanty, S.R.(2020). Rhizobium Biofertilizer for North East Region of India (AINP SBB/NEH/AAU/2020/04). ICAR- All India Network Project on Soil Biodiversity –Biofertilizers Directorate of Research (Agri.), AAU,Jorhat-13,Assam, Directorate of Research, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Nath, D.J.; Baruah, R.; Gayan, A. and Mohanty, S.R.(2020). Microbial Enriched Compost Production and Application for North East Region of India (AINP SBB/NEH/AAU/2020/01). ICAR- All India Network Project on Soil Biodiversity –Biofertilizers Directorate of Research (Agri.), AAU,Jorhat-13,Assam, Directorate of Research, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Nath, D.J.; Baruah, R.; Gayan, A. and Mohanty, S.R.(2020). Techniques of Azolla Mass production and Agricultural application in North East Region of India (AINP SBB/NEH/AAU/2020/02). ICAR- All India Network Project on Soil Biodiversity –Biofertilizers Directorate of Research (Agri.), AAU,Jorhat-13,Assam, Directorate of Research, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Nath, D.J.; Gayan, A.; Dutta, N. and Mohanty, S.R.(2020). Azospirillum Biofertilizer Technology for North East Region of India (AINP SBB/NEH/AAU/2020/03). ICAR- All India Network Project on Soil Biodiversity –Biofertilizers Directorate of Research (Agri.), AAU,Jorhat-13,Assam, Directorate of Research, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Nath, D.J.; Gayan, A.; Dutta, N. and Mohanty, S.R.(2020). Azotobacter Biofertilizer Technology for North East Region of India (AINP SBB/NEH/AAU/2020/05). ICAR- All India Network Project on Soil Biodiversity –Biofertilizers Directorate of Research (Agri.), AAU,Jorhat-13,Assam, Directorate of Research, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Nath, D.J.; Gayan, A.; Dutta, N. and Mohanty, S.R.(2020). Zinc Biofertilizer Technology for North East Region of India (AINP SBB/NEH/AAU/2020/07). ICAR- All India Network Project on Soil Biodiversity –Biofertilizers Directorate of Research (Agri.), AAU,Jorhat-13,Assam, Directorate of Research, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Achievements
  • Best poster award in 27th National Conference of Soil Conservation Society of India, New Delhi, 25-27,2018, organized by SCSI Jorhat Chapter, held at Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
  • Best Paper Award in International Web Conference on "Resource Management and Biodiversity Conservation to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals" organized online,11-12 September, 2020 by Academy of Natural Resource conservation and management (ANRCM), Lucknow, UP
  • Received Grant from DBT,GOI for adhoc project entitled "Harnessing Endophytes and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi from Citrus Microbiome for Plant and Soil Health Management in North East India" as PI (period 2021-2024)
Membership
  • Soil Conservation Society of India
    Life Member
  • Journal of Indian Society of Soil Science
    Annual Member
    2023
Projects
  • DBT,GoI sponsored project on "Harnessing Endophytes and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi from Citrus Microbiome for Plant and Soil Health Management in North East India DR (Agri) 2021 Ongoing Edit", project cost Rs.2957120 Lakh implemented in 2021.
  • DBT,GOI sponsored project on "Harnessing Endophytes and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi from Citrus Microbiome for Plant and Soil Health Management in North East India", project cost Rs.2957120.00 Lakh implemented in 2021.