Dr. Gitanjali Devi
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Dr. Gitanjali Devi

Assistant Professor
gitanjali.devi [at] aau.ac.in Joined: 09 Mar, 2009
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Publications
5
Projects
5
Degrees
4
Career Milestones
1
Honours & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
BSc.(Agri)
1991
Assam Agricultural University
M.Sc.(Agri)
1993
Assam Agricultural University
Specialization: Nematology
PhD
1999
CCS Haryana Agricultural University
Specialization: Nematology
Employment History
Programme Assistant
09-03-2009 – 19-08-2013
Assam Agricultural University
KVK,Tinsukia
Junior Scientist
20-08-2013 – 12-09-2020
Assam Agricultural University
Jorhat
Assistant Professor(S-II)
13-09-2020 – 15-10-2023
Assam Agricultural University
Jorhat
Assistant Professor(S-II)
16-10-2023 – Till date
SCS College of Agriculture
Dhubri
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 77 Total Records
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. GitanjaliDevi; . BadalB; . SBhagawati; . SBhattacharjee; . MBathari; . SPathak (2025). Field and multi-locational study on efficacy of native entomopathogenic nematodes(Heterorhabditis bacteriophora Poinar) against termite(Odontotermes obesus Rambur) in Assam, India., International Journal of Plant & Soil Science, 37(11), 536–547 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i115866
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. GitanjaliDevi; . RanjitS (2025). Occurrence of plant-parasitic nematodes in the experimental fields of SCS College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University,Dhubri,Assam,India., Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology, 28(8), 1443–1452 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i82818
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. GitanjaliD; . BadalB (2025). Bio-efficacy of Entomopathogenic nematode, Heterorhabditis bacteriophora infecting termite(Odontotermes obesus Rambur) under field condition., Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology, 28(7), 454–467 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i72564
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. BhuyanP; . GitanjaliD (2024). Pathogenic Level of Reniform Nematode (Rotylenchulus reniformis Linford & Oliveira, 1940) on Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.), Archives of Current Research International, 24(5), 377–382 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/acri/2024/v24i5712
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. BhuyanP; . GitanjaliD; . BhagawatiS; ; PathakD (2024). Evaluation of Some New Nematicides for the Management of Reniform Nematode (Rotylenchulus reniformis) on tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.)., Journal of Experimental Agriculture International, 46(6), 492–499 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i62501
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. BhuyanP; . GitanjaliD; . ReechaTD; . GogoiS (2024). Prevalence of Plant-Parasitic Nematodes in Horticultural Fields of Assam Agricultural University: Jorhat Campus, India, Journal of Scientific Research and Reports, 30(6), 245–251 DOI: 10.9734/JSRR/2024/v30i62038
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. DeviG; . BhattacharyyaB; . BoraD; . GogoiM (2023). Field pathogenicity and persistence of entomopathogenic nematode, Heterorhabditis bacteriophora infecting termite (Odontotermis obesus Rambur) in tea plantation, Journal of Entomological Research, 47(0), 844–848 DOI: DOI : 10.5958/0974-4576.2023.00156.1
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. KshetrimayumR; . DeviG; . BhattacharyyaB; . SaikiaM (2023). Pathogenicity of reniform nematode (Rotylenchulus reniformis, Linford and Oliveira, 1940) on cowpea (Vigna unguiculata), Asian Journal of Microbiology,Biotechnology & Environmental Sciences, 25(4), 670–676 DOI: DOI No.: http://doi.org/10.53550/AJMBES.2023.v25i0
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. KshetrimayumR; . DeviG; . BhattacharyyaB; . SaikiaM (2023). Evaluation of Bio-control Agents for the Management of Reniform Nematode (Rotylenchulus reniformis Linford and Oliveira, 1940) on Cowpea., International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 13(11), 4424–4436 DOI: DOI: 10.9734/IJECC/2023/v13i113623
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. GeorgeJ; . DeviG; . BhattacharyyaB (2022). Isolation of entomopathogenic nematodes, Heterorhabditis bacteriophora from vegetable growing areas of Assam, The Pharma Innovation Journal, 11(7), 657–661
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. GeorgeJ; . DeviG; . BhattacharyyaB (2022). Isolation of insect parasitic nematode, Oscheius rugaoensis from Assam, The Pharma Innovation Journal, 11(8), 1761–1765
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. GeorgeJ; . DeviG; . BhattacharyyaB (2022). Isolation and morphometric characterization of entomopathogenic nematodes, Steinernema kushidai from Jorhat district of Assam, India, Journal of Entomological Research, 46(3), 453–458 DOI: DOI : 10.5958/0974-4576.2022.00080.9
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. GeorgeJ; . DeviG; . BhattacharyyaB (2022). Formulation of Entomopathogenic Nematode, Steinernema kushidai, their Survival and Infectivity, International Journal of Plant & Soil Science, 34(9), 40–47 DOI: DOI: 10.9734/IJPSS/2022/v34i930911
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. GeorgeJ; . DeviG; . BhattacharyyaB (2022). Survival and infectivity of entomopathogenic nematode, Heterorhabditis bacteriophora in different formulations, The Pharma Innovation Journal , 11(3), 953–957
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. DeviG; . SaikiaM; . BhagawatiS; . BhattacharyyaB (2021). Bioefficacy of entomopathogenic nematode, Heterorhabditis bacteriophora against cutworm, Agrotis ipsilon damaging potato under field condition, Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 9(3), 323–325
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. DeviG (2021). Compatibility of Nimbecidine and Tricel with Entomopathogenic nematode, Heterorhabditis bacteriophora, Asian Journal of Microbiology,Biotechnology & Environmental Sciences, 24(1), 13–19
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. BhairaviKS; . BhattacharyyaB; . DeviG; . BhagawatiS; . GyanudoyPP; . DeviEB; . ManpoongNS (2021). Evaluation of two native entomopathogenic nematodes against Odontotermes obesus (Rambur) (Isoptera: Termitidae) and Agrotis ipsilon (Hufnagel) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), Egyptian Journal of Biological Pest Control, 31(111), 1–8 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s41938-021-00457-8
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. AmuriB; . DeviG (2020). Isolation, Morphometrics and Morphological Characterization of Oscheius chongmingensis from Assam, India, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 9(4), 2474–2487 DOI: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2020.904.296
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. AmuriB; . DeviG (2020). Isolation and Identification of Heterorhabditis bacteriophora from Tea Plantation of Assam, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 9(7), 3866–3879 DOI: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2020.907.453
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. AmuriB; . DeviG (2020). Bio efficacy of Heterorhabditis bacteriophora and Oscheius chongmingensis against Helopeltis theivora and Andraca bipunctata, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 9(4), 2460–2473 DOI: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2020.904.295
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. DeviG; . AmuriB; . BhattacharyyaB; . PathakK; . BhagawatiS (2020). Report of entomopathogenic nematode, Heterorhabditis bacteriophora from parasitised white grubs in lower Brahmaputra valley, Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 8(5), 1198–1202
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. GeorgeJ; . DeviG; . BhattacharyyaB (2019). Survival and infectivity of entomopathogenic nematode Oscheius rugaoensis in different formulations against wax moth, Galleria mellonella., Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 7(3), 241–244
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. Mani KalitaRM; . GeorgeJ; . KhataniarL; . DeviG; . BhattacharyyaB (2019). Mass multiplication of entomopathogenic nematodes in artificial media, Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 7(5), 215–219
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. Mani KalitaRM; . GeorgeJ; . KhataniarL; . DeviG; . BhattacharyyaB (2019). Occurrence of Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) from fields of Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 7(6), 680–686
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. Mani KalitaRM; . GeorgeJ; . DeviG; . BhattacharyyaB (2019). Isolation of entomopathogenic nematodes from Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 7(5), 208–214
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. DeviG; . BoraLC (2019). Effect of biopesticides on penetration of Meloidogyne incognita juveniles on king chilli roots, International Journal of Current Research, 11(2), 14880–14883 DOI: DOI: https://doi.org/10.24941/ijcr.34183.02.2019
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. DeviG; . BoraLC (2019). Effect of some Bacterial Bioagents against Root- Knot Nematode (Meloidogyne incognita race2), International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology , 4(1), 52–58 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.22161/ijeab/4.1.9
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. DeviG; . BoraLC (2018). Effect of some biocontrol agents against root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita race2), International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology , 3(5), 1748–1755 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.22161/ijeab/3.5.23
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. DeviG (2017). Community analysis of nematodes in mandarin orange ecosystem in Assam, Indian Journal of Nematology, 47(2), 166–172
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. DeviG; . HazarikaK; . ThakuriaRK; . DasP (2017). Screening of rice cultivars/varieties against root-knot nematode,Meloidogyne graminicola, Golden and Birchfield,1965, Indian Journal of Nematology, 47(2), 245–246
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. DeviG; . BhattacharyyaB; . MishraH; . Jyoti NathDJ (2017). Rearing of two Entomopathogenic nematodes,Heterorhabditis bacteriophora Poinar and Steinernema sp. in termite (Odontotermes obesus Ramb.), Applied Biological Research, 20(1), 77–81 DOI: DOI: 10.5958/0974-4517.2018.00009.5
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. DeviG; . SarmaA; . ThakuriaRK; . NathDJ; . BhuyanP; . SomvanshiVS; . SultanaR; . KumarP; . DasP (2017). Isolation and Identification of Entomopathogenic Nematodes from Assam, India, Indian Journal of Nematology, 47(1), 65–74
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. DeviG; . PhukanRG; . DasP (2016). Screening of King Chilli (Capsicum chinense) Cultivars Against Root-Knot Nematode, Meloidogyne incognita, Indian Journal of Nematology, 46(2), 160–161
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. DeviG; . ChoudharyB (2016). Screening of blackgram variety/germplasm against root-knot nematode(Meloidogyne incognita) race 2, Indian Journal of Nematology, 45(1), 125–125
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. DeviG; . MishraH; . BhattacharyyaB; . Jyoti NathDJ (2016). Occurrence of entomopathogenic nematode (Rhabditida: Heterorhabditidae, Steinernematidae) in white grub infested areas of Majuli, Assam, India, Journal of Biopesticides, 9(2), 148–156
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. SultanaR; . DeviG (2015). Brevitobrilus delhiensis n. sp. (Tobrilidae: Nematoda) and Chronogaster inopia n. sp. (Chronogasteridae: Nematoda) from India, Indian Journal of Nematology, 45(2), 169–177
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. DeviG; . ChoudharyB (2014). Reaction of Rice Germplasm to Root-Knot Nematode (Meloidogyne graminicola), Indian Journal of Nematology, 44(2), 249–250
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. DeviG; . ChoudharyB (2014). Screening of Mungbean Variety/Germplasm Against Root-Knot Nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) Race-2, Indian Journal of Nematology, 44(2), 251–252
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Devi, G. (2026). Ecological Role of Entomopathogenic nematodes in Suppressing Insect Pests in Maize(Zea mays L.), in: Seni, D.; (Ed.), Insect Pest Challenges in Cereal Crops: Current Scenario and Sustainable Management Strategies., Cornous Publications LLP, Puducherry,India, Puducherry,India, pp 12–27, ISBN: 978-81-993853-3-7.
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Devi, G. (2026). Impacts of climate change on nematodes: Viable options for climate-smart package, in: Brahma, S.; Upamanya, G.K.; Das, K.; Pegu, L.; Sharma, P.; Khayer, S.M.; Saikia, B.; (Eds.), Climate Smart Agriculture:Innovations for Next Generation Sustainable Farming, Elite Publishing House, H-1/60, Sector - 16, Rohini, New Delhi - 110089, pp 1–249, ISBN: 978-93-7108-596-0.
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Devi, G. and Bhattacharyya, B. (2024). Behavioural studies of Entomopathogenic Nematodes: Insights into Ecology,Evolution,and Application, in: Rao, I. and Singh, A.K. Rana, A.; (Eds.), Studies of Entomopathogenic Nematodes and their behaviour, Nova Science Publishers,Inc, 415 Oser Avenue, Suite N,Hauppauge, NY,11788 USA, pp 151–170, ISBN: 979-8-89530-028-2.
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Devi, G. (2024). Mushrooms – A Treat for Mycophagous and Saprophagous Nematodes, in: Walia, R.K.; Khan, M.R.; (Eds.), Nematode Problems in Crops and their Management in South Asia, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, Lady Stephenson Library, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2PA, UK, pp 423–436, ISBN: ISBN (10): 1-5275-5846-0.
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Devi, G. (2023). Plant-Parasitic Nematode Disease Detection Through Hyperspectral Imaging Technology, in: Kachari, M.; Datta, H.S.; Sarmah, R.; Boro, R.C.; (Eds.), Smart Agriculture:Digital Era in Farming, Elite Publishing House, H1/60, Sector - 16, Rohini, New Delhi - 110089 Tele Info: 9289051518, 9289051519 Email: ephinternational@gmail.com, ephpublishers@gmail.com Website: w, pp 62–79, ISBN: ISBN : 978-93-58996-80-7.
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Devi, G. (2022). Entomopathogenic Nematodes in Crop Pest Management: Application Tactics and Challenges, in: Askary, T.H.; (Ed.), Pest Management: Methods,Applications and Challenges, Nova Science Publishers, Inc., Nova Science Publishers, Inc. New York, pp 173–200, ISBN: 979-8-88697-393-8.
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Bhuyan, P. (2023). Pathogenicity and Management of Reniform Nematode (Rotylenchulus reniformis Linford & Oliveira, 1940) on tomato(Solanum lycopersicum). M.Sc. thesis submitted to Nematology , Assam Agricultural University , Jorhat,Assam,India
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Ria, K. (2022). Pathogenicity and Management of Reniform Nematode (Rotylenchulus reniformis Linford & Oliveira, 1940) on cowpea (Vigna unguiculata). M.Sc. thesis submitted to Nematology , Assam Agricultural University , Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat 7860513, Assam, India
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Bharath, A. (2019). Efficacy of Entomopathogenic nematodes(EPNs) against major iinsect pests of tea. MSc thesis submitted to Department of Nematology, Assam Agricultural University, Department of Nematology,
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GEORGE, J. (2018). Isolation and formulation of entomopathogenic nematodes. MSc thesis submitted to Department of Nematology, Assam Agricultural University, Department of Nematology,
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KALITA, R.M. (2017). Identification and mass production of Entomopathogenic nematodes. MSc thesis submitted to Department of Nematology, Assam Agricultural University, Department of Nematology,
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Devi, G.; Bhattacharyya, B.; Mishra, H.; Nath, D. and Das, P. (2017). Rearing of entomopathogenic nematodes in termite(Odontotermes obesus,Ramb.), National Symposium on Climate Smart Agriculture for Nematode Management, ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute,Ela,OLD Goa-403402,India , Nematological Society of India, Goa, Vol. 0(0), 119 - 0.
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RM, K.; L, K.; G, D.; Bhattacharyya, and P., D. (2017). Occurrence and distribution of entomopathogenic nematodes (Steinernematidae and Heterorhabditidae) in AAU Campus,Jorhat,Assam, National Symposium on Climate Smart Agriculture for Nematode Management , ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute,Ela,OLD Goa-403402 , Nematological Society of India, , Vol. 0(0), 119 - 0.
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Devi, G. (2013). Traditional Medicinal Plants:Non-host of root-knot nematode(Meloidogyne incognita), National Symposium-Nematode: A friend and Foe of Agri-Horticultural Crops, Nauni,Solan, HP,India , Nematological Society of India, New-Delhi, New-Delhi, Vol. 1(1), 85 - 85.
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Devi, G. (). Banoishadhi udvit-Helasi, Dainik Janambhumi,, 1(1), 8, Janambhumi Press, Guwahati
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Devi, G. (). Arthic sambridhir utsa-Kalar Aah, Asomia khabor, 1(1), 8, Asomia khobor Press, Guwahati
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Devi, G. (). Banoisodhi udvit-Bhringaraj, Dainik Janambhumi,, 1(1), 8, Janambhumi Press, Jorhat
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Devi, G. (). Jaibik indhan, Bijnan Jeuti, 50(2), 39-40, Asom Bijyan Samiti, Guwahati
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Devi, G. (). Sak pasalir sipat gathi bandha rog, Bijnan Jeuti, 49(5), 44-46, Asom Bijyan Samiti, Guwahati
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Devi, G. (). Jalaja udvit: Nikori. , Bijnan Jeuti, 49(2), 39-41, Asom Bijyan Samiti, Guwahati
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Devi, G. (). Arthic sambridhir upaya—kalar aha , Asomia khabor, 1(1), 8, Asomia khobor Press, Guwahati
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Devi, G. (). Sashyar krimijanita rogot paribortita jalabayur vumika., Asomia khabor, 1(1), 8, Asomia khobor Press, Guwahati
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Devi, G. (). Kalkhetit sashyakrimir akramon aru yir niyantron babyashathabali. , Dainik Janambhumi,, 1(1), 8, Janambhumi Press, Jorhat
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Devi, G. (). Arthic sambridhir upay-bhoot jalakiar kheti, Dainik Janambhumi,, 1(1), 8, Janambhumi Press, Jorhat
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Devi, G. (). Kathfular udpadan padhati, Dainik Janambhumi,, 1(1), 8, Janambhumi Press, Jorhat
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Devi, G. (). Mahjatia sashyat sashyakrimir akraman aru yir pratikar, Dainik Janambhumi,, 1(1), 8, Janambhumi Press, Jorhat
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Devi, G. (). Banousadhi udvit Medelua, Dainik Janambhumi,, 0(1), 8, Janambhumi Press, Jorhat
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Devi, G. (). Jaibik krishi padhatit jaibakitanunashak nematoder babohar, Ghare-Pathare, 24(43), 2, Directorate of Extention, AAU,jORHAT, Jorhat
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DEVI, G. (). Ktanunasak nematode , Ghare Pathare, 0(0), 4, Directorate of Extension,AAU,Joraht, Jorhat
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DEVI, G. (). Sumathira tengabarit sashyakrimir akraman aru yair niyantran byabashthya, Asomia khabor, 0(0), 11, Asomia khabor, Guwahati
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DEVI, G. (). Sak pasalir khetit sasya krimir akraman aru niyantron babosthya, Janambhumi, 0(0), 9, Janambhumi Press, Jorhat
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DEVI, G. (). Bhoot jalakiar kheti, Janambhumi, 0(0), 9, Janambhumi Press, Jorhat
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DEVI, G. (). Udyanpremir babe amitar kheti, Dainik Janambhumi , 0(0), 9, Janambhumi Press, Jorhat
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DEVI, G. (). Jalukar kheti , Dainik Janambhumi, 0(0), 9, Janambhumi, Jorhat
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DEVI, G.; Choudhary, B.N. and Das, D. (2017). Root-knot nematode disease of tomato and its management. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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DEVI, G. and Choudhary, B.N. (2017). Nematode pest of orange and its management. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Devi, G. (2017). Beneficial role of nematodes in soil ecosystem https:www.biotecharticles.com browsed on 26-05-2017
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Devi, G. (2017). Nematodes and their management in ginger https:www.biotecharticles.com browsed on 16-08-2017
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Devi, G. (2017). Poisonous Mushroom: Physiologic and Clinical effects https:www.biotecharticles.com browsed on 25-05-2017
Sponsored Research
Research Projects 5 Projects
ICAR Rs. 0.10 Lakh
Screening of Tuberose and Gladiolus varieties/elite lines against root knot nematode(Meloidogyne incognita) in pots
Implemented in 2024
Institutional research
Evaluation of different biopesticides against termites in sugarcane
Implemented in 2022
NCIPM
NCIPM-AAU Centre on Validation and Promotion of IMP in Rice and Horticultural crops in NEH of India
Implemented in 2020
ICAR
AINP on soil arthropod pests
Implemented in 2004
Institutional Research
Bioefficacy of Entomopathogenic Nematode, Heterorhabditis bacteriophora against termite, Odontotermes obesus Ramb.
Implemented in 2021
Recognition & Accolades
Achievements & Honours 1 Honours
Gitanjali Devi : The paper entitled Rearing of entomopathogenic nematodes in termite(Odontotermes obesus) received consolation prize in Best Paper Presentation Award during the National Symposium on Climate Smart Agriculture for Nematode Management held at ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Ela,Old Goa ,11-13 Jan,2017
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships 3 Societies
Nematological Society of India
Life Member
Plant Protection Association of India
Life Member
Assam Science Society
Life Member