Dr. Aradhana Barooah
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Dr. Aradhana Barooah

Principal Scientist
44
Publications
2
Projects
5
Degrees
6
Career Milestones
0
Honours & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
B.Sc. (Agri)
1995
College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
M.Sc. (Agri)
1997
Assam Agricultural University
Specialization: Soil Science
Ph. D
2006
Dibrugarh University
Specialization: Heavy metal toxicity, Soil Fertility
Employment History
Subject Matter Specialist (Soil Science)
06-11-2008 – 09-08-2019
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dibrugarh
Dibrugarh
Assistant Professor
10-08-2019 – 31-12-2020
College of Horticulture, Nalbari, AAU, Jorhat
Jorhat campus
Associate Professor
01-01-2021 – Till date
College of Horticulture and Farming System research, Jorhat
Jorhat campus0
Associate Professor
01-09-2022 – 25-06-2024
College of Horticulture and Farming System research, Nalbari
Nalbari campus
Senior Scientist
26-06-2024 – 29-10-2024
Directorate of Research (Agri)
AAU, Jorhat
Principal Scientist
01-10-2024 – Till date
Directorate of Research (Agri)
AAU, Jorhat
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 44 Total Records
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Rekhashree Kalita; Ramani Kanta Thakuria; Binoy Kumar Medhi; Gargi Kalita; Aradhana Barooah (2025). Modified Paddy Ecosystem on Radiation Use Efficiency, Thermal Indices, Growth and Yield Performance of Sali Rice in Assam, India, Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology, 28(10), 1455–1465 DOI: DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i103160
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Rekhashree Kalita; Ramani K Thakuria; Binoy K Medhi; Mrinal Saikia; Pratyasha Jonak Baruah; Rashmirekha Changmai; Aradhana Barooah (2025). Agronomic manipulation on nutrient uptake and status in Sali rice under varied crop establishment in the inceptisol of Assam, International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research, 9(3), 312–316 DOI: 10.33545/26174693.2025.v9.i3d.3954
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Swati Sulagna Sarangi; Ira Sarma; Sailen Gogoi; Koushuik Das; Aradhana Barooah (2024). Effect of Vermicompost, FYM, Poultry Manure and Bio-fertilizers on Yield and Economics in Amaranth, Journal of Community Mobilization and Sustainable Development 124-129 , 19(1), 124–129 DOI: 10.5958/2231-6736.2024.00021.8
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Malin Teronpi; Aradhana Barooah; Nilay Borah; Himadri Shekhar Datta (2023). Effect of lime and zinc on quaity of strawberry in rice-fallow soil of Jorhat, Assam, India, The Pharma Innovation Journal, 12(12), 455–458
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Swati Sulagna Sarangi; Ira Sarma; Sailen Gogoi; Aradhana Barooah (2023). Effect of organic nutrients and Bio fertilizers on soil parameters and nutritional content of Amaranth, International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 13(11), 4326–4330 DOI: 10.9734/IJECC/2023/v13i113613
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Manashi Chakravarty; Aradhana Barooah; Utpal Jyoti Sarma (2023). Soil fertility status of some villages of Nalbari district, Assam using nutrient index approach, The Pharma Innovation Journal, 12(11), 1231–1237
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Aradhana Barooah; Aradhana Phukan; Rekhashree Kalita (2023). Assessment of soil fertility status under different cropping sequences in Dibrugarh district, Assam, India, The Pharma Innovation Journal, 12(10), 1613–1621
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R Kalita; R K Thakuria; B K Medhi; K Medhi; P Neog; M Saikia; P Kalita; A Barooah (2023). Manipulation of crop Micro-Environment for enhanced Light Interception and Heat Unit accumulation in Sali rice in Assam, Agricultural Mechanization n India, 54(8), 15001–15012
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Rekhashree Kalita; Pujashree Kalita; Gayatri Deori Bhuyan; Aradhana Barooah (2022). An Ethnobotanical Study on Common Plants with Medicinal Properties and ITK Used by the Tea Garden Tribes of Eastern Upper Brahmaputra Valley Zone (UBVZ) of Assam, International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 12(12), 1388–1398
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S Gogoi; M Kachari; I Sarma; S Choudhury; A Barooah (2022). Effect of growth regulators application and canopy management on seed production in cucumber., The Pharma Innovation,, 11(5), 1932–1935
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Aradhana Barooah; Manashi Chakravarty; Binita Hazarika (2022). Response of nutrient management on growth, yield and quality of citrus crop: A review, Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 11(5), 291–297
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A K Sarma; H K Bhattacharyya; A Barooah; C Thakuria; M Kachari; H Saikia; A Salam (2021). A Study on Electric-cum-solar Fencing as a Tool for Facilitating Multiple-cropping in Area with Open-grazing by Stray-cattle, Journal of Community Mobilization and Sustainable Development., 16(3), 1036–1038
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A. Barooah; H. K. Bhattacharyya; K. B. Chetri; Phukan A. (2021). Assessment of micronutrient status of some soils of Tengakhat block of Dibrugarh district, Assam, India, International Journal of Chemical studies, 9(1), 1410–1415 DOI: https://dx.doi. Org/10.22271/chemi
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A. Barooah; H. K. Bhattacharyya; K. B. Chetri (2020). Soil fertility evaluation of Dibrugarh district, India using nutrient index approach, Academia Journal of Agricultural Research, 8(2), 52–71 DOI: ISSN 2315-7739
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A. Barooah; H. K. Bhattacharyya; K. B. Chetri (2020). Assessment of soil fertility of some villages of Lahowal block, Dibrugarh, India, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Science, 9(8), 1438–1450 DOI: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2020.908.165
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M. Kachari; M. C. Talukdar; A. Barooah; R. Sharma (2020). Response of Dendrobium variety Sonia on application of mineral nutrients under protected condition, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Science, 9(9), 272–276 DOI: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2020.909.034
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A. Barooah; H. S. Dutta (2020). Response of nutrient management on growth, yield and quality of strawberry: A review, Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 9(5), 3222–3228 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.22271/phyto
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S. B. Saikia; H. K. Bhattacharyya; A. Barooah; B. Sharma (2016). A study of health problems and nutritional status of tea garden workers of Assam, Journal of Agricultural Extension Management, 27(1), 63–70
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H. K. Bhattacharyya; S. Baruah; A. K. Sarma; Aradhana Barooah (2013). An analytical study of livestock sector in an adopted village, Journal of Krishi Vigyan, 1(2), 10–12
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Phukan, A.; Mahanta, M.; Barooah, A. and Kumar, P. (2024). Molecular Approaches for Protecting Crops against Biotic Stress, in: Bhavana, S.; Bisen, P.; (Eds.), Molecular Aspects of Crop Plants to Biotic and Abiotic Stresses Volume-2, SR edu Publications, kalwakurthy, Hyderabad. Telangana, 509324 contact: +91 9553211467, 9030400451 sredupublications@gmail.com website: www.sredupublications.com, pp 69–84, ISBN: 978-93-92941-39-9.
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Sarma, I.; Mahanta, S.; Phukan, R. and Barooah, A. (2024). Organic Seed Production of Major Vegetable Crops, in: Brahma, S.; Upadhyay, V.; Nath, R.K. and Sarma, R. Devi, E.P.; (Eds.), ADVANCES IN ORGANIC FARMING Crop Production and Management, Apple Academic Press, 1265 Goldenrod Circle, NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905 USA 760 Laurentian Drive, Unit 19, Burlington, ON L7N 0A4, CANADA, pp 327–357, ISBN: ISBN: 978-1-77491-754-1 (.
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Barooah, A.; Sarma, I. and Mahanta, S. (2024). Biofertilizer and Vermi-Compost: Sources of Nutrient Management in Organic Agriculture, in: Brahma, S.; Upadhyay, V. and Nath, R.K. Sarma, R.; Devi, E.P.; (Eds.), ADVANCES IN ORGANIC FARMING Crop Production and Management, Apple Academic Press, 1265 Goldenrod Circle, NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905 USA, 760 Laurentian Drive, Unit 19, Burlington, ON L7N 0A4, CANADA, pp 247–262, ISBN: ISBN: 978-1-77491-754-1 (.
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Hazarika, B.; Barooah, A.; Datta, H.S.; Goswami, S.; Kotoky, U. and Khangia, U. (2023). Sustainable nutrient management in citrus, in: Chakraborty, K.; (Ed.), Hand Book of Horticulture, Shriyanshi Prakashan, Agra, 8, Gandhi Nagar, Near Pallwal Park, Agra-282003-UP (India), pp 107–120, ISBN: 978-93-81247-20-4.
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Hazarika, B.; Barooah, A.; Datta, H.S.; Goswami, S.; Kotoky, U. and Khangia, U. (2023). Sustainable Nutrient Management in Citrus, in: Chakraborty, K.; (Ed.), Hand Book of Horticulture, Shriyanshi Prakashan, 8, Gandhi Nagar, Near Paliwal Park, Agra-282003-Up (India), Branch Office- A-31/119, Mata Mandir, Gali No-2, Maujpur, New Delhi-110053, pp 107–120, ISBN: 978-93-81247-20-4.
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Barooah, A. (2022). Role of controlled release fertilizer on climate smart agriculture, in: Choudhury, M.; Sarma, B.J.; Moshahary, J.; Deka, P.; Nath, R.; Ahmed, P.; Ojah, H.; (Eds.), Emerging Management Strategies for Climate-smart Agriculture (Training Manual), SCS College of Agriculture, SCS College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University Rangamati, Chapar, Dhubri - 783376, pp 12–17, ISBN: NA.
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Barooah, A. (2021). Matir Prakar aru Gunagun (Type of Soil and its quality), in: Pathak, P.K.; Neog, M.; Saud, R.K.; Sarma, M.K.; Nath, P.; Borah, R.; (Eds.), Krishi Samagri Byawasayir Prasixan Karjyasuchir Hatputhi (Input Dealers Hands-on Training Manual), Directorate of Extension Education, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, pp 4–6, ISBN: NA.
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I, S.; A, B. and S, M. (2021). Advances in hybrid development in cucurbitaceous vegetables, in: Rout, S.; Misra, U.N. and Jena, R. (Eds.), Interdisciplinary Approaches in Agriculture and Forestry, Taran Publication, Registered office,79, Vashisht Nagar, Ambala Cantt, Haryana, Delhi Office : 70, Om Vihar, Uttam Nagar West, New Delhi, pp 98–103, ISBN: 978-93-92313-22-6.
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A, B. and I, S. (2021). Vermicompost: A Tool for Waste Management and Organic Farming., in: Singh, D.Y.V. (Ed.), Organic Farming Practices and Sustainable Agriculture, Akinik Publications, 169, C-11, Sector - 3, Rohini, Delhi-110085, India Toll Free (India) – 18001234070 Phone No. – 9711224068, 9911215212, pp 85–103, ISBN: 978-83-91538-38-5.
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Barooah, A. (2014). Kesusarar utpadan padhati aru sashyat prayug, in: Neog, M.; Sarmah, M.K.; Bhattacharyya, H.C.; (Eds.), Krishikhandat Aatmanijukti: prajukti Koushal, Directorate of Extension Education, AAU, Jorhat In collaboration with RKVY, Directorate of Extension Education, AAU, Jorhat, pp 120–124.
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Barooah, A.; Kachari, M. and Dutta, H.S. (2020). Horticulture as a component for doubling farmers income through KVK, in: Rao, R.K.; (Ed.), Agriculture Development & Economic Transformation in Global Scenario. Part II, Mahima Research Foundation and Social Welfare, 194, Karundi, BHU, Varanasi-221 005, UP, India, pp 146–152, ISBN: 978-81-943375-3-9.
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Phukan, A.; Barua, P.K. and Barooah, A. (2023). Genetic analysis for yield parameters of rapeseed (B. Rapa) under high temperature stress condition, Women Scientists in Plant Health Management for sustainable development goals, AAU, Jorhat-13 , Assam Agricultural University and Indian Phytopathological Society, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Vol. 0(0), 101 - 101.
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Kalita, R.; Boruah, P.J. and Barooah, A. (2026). Smart Crop Nutrition with Nanotechnology. Assam Agricultural University, AAU, Jorhat
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Barooah, A.; Borah, N. and Saikia, M. (2026). Samannita pushak Drabya byawasthaponar joriyote Soriyah kheti. Assam Agricultural University, AAU, Jorhat
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Barooah, A.; Borah, N.; Saikia, M. and Bhuyan, P. (2025). Soriohor Gunogoto Utpadano Bridhit Boron aru Zinc Anuposhak Drobyor Probhab (in Assamese). Assam Agricultural University, AAU, Jorhat
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Kalita, R. (2025). Smart Crop Nutrition with Nanotechnology. Assam Agricultural University, AAU, Jorhat
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Deka, S.; Chakravarty, M.; Barooah, A.; Sarmah, S.; Bordoloi, N.J. and Sehgal, M. (2024). Jibanusarar Upakarita aru byabahar. College of Hortculture & FSR, Nalbari under ICAR-NCIPM, Rajpur Khurd, Maidan Gahi, New Delhi-110068, Nalbari
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Deka, S.; Barooah, A.; Chakravarty, M.; Sarma, S.; Sehgal, M. and Chander, S. (2024). Samanwita Poshak Drabyar Prayug aru Prabandhanar upadan samuh. College of Hortculture & FSR, Nalbari under ICAR-NCIPM, Rajpur Khurd, Maidan Gahi, New Delhi-110068, Nalbari
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Barooah, A. (2015). Mati parikshar prayujaniyata aru ‘Mati swasthya praman patra’ (Importance of soil testing and ‘Soil Health Card’) (In Assamese). Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dibrugarh, Dibrugarh
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Barooah, A. (2015). Mati parikshar padhati (Methods of soil testing) (In Assamese). Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dibrugarh, Dibrugarh
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Barooah, A. and Bhuyan, G.D. (2015). Chah khetir babe prayujoniya pushak drabya aru paripusti (Important nutrients for tea cultivation) (In Assamese). Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dibrugarh, Dibrugarh
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Barooah, A. and Kachari, M. (2014). Jibanu sar aru iyar upakarita (Biofertilizer and its importance) (In Assamese). Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dibrugarh, AAU, Dibrugarh
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Barooah, A. and Kachari, M. (2014). Homestead Farming. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dibrugarh, AAU, Dibrugarh
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Barooah, A.; Ojah, H.; Kachari, M. and Bhattacharyya, H.K. (2012). Krishit plastic acchadan prayugar dwara matir jip sangrakshan (Use of plastic mulch for soil moisture conservation in agriculture) (In Assamese). Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dibrugarh, AAU, Dibrugarh
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Barooah, A. (2011). Samannita pushak drabya parichalana (Integrated Nutrient Management) (In Assamese). Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dibrugarh, AAU, Dibrugarh
Sponsored Research
Research Projects 2 Projects
Assam Govt.
Characterization and mapping of Char areas of Assam using Geospatial Techniques for planning strategies of crop management and improving livelihood security
Implemented in 2022
Govt. of Assam
Establishment of Natural Farming and Organic Agriculture under R & D
Implemented in 2022
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships 4 Societies
Assam Science Society, AAU Branch
Annual Member
2026
Indian Society of Soil Science
Annual Member
2026
Indian Society of Soil and Water Conservation
Life Member
Indian Society of Soil Science
Annual Member
2025
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Dr. Aradhana Barooah

Principal Scientist

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AAU Joining Date: 06 Nov, 2008
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