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General Informations

  • Join Date: 23/08/2011
  • College: College of Horticulture and Farming System Research
  • Department: Fruit Science
  • Office Email: himadrishekhar.datta[at]aau.ac.in
  • Other Charges: Students Welfare(i/c) and Programme Officer,NSS Unit, College of Horticulture & FSR,AAU,Nalbari

Education Details

 
 
 
 
 
2002
BSc(Agri)

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
2004
MSc(Agri)

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
2022
PhD

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
2008
Other Qualifications

ICFAI University,Dehradun

Employment History

 
 
 
 
 
01-08-2018 - 31-05-2023
Assistant Professor (Stage-II)

College of Horticulture,Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
23-08-2011 - 31-07-2018
Subject Matter Specialist (Horticulture) in Krishi Vigyan Kendra

Assam Agricultural University

Publications

Himadri Shekhar Datta; p C Barua; U Kotoky; R Das; H Saikia; H K Devanath (2025) . Influence of Spacing and Mulching on Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa Duch.) cv. Sweet Charlie in Assam, Archives of Current Research International, 25(1), 107-112 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.9734/acri/2025/v25i11042
Himadri Shekhar Datta; P C Barua; U Kotoky; R Das; H Saikia; HKD Nath (2024) . Effects of Hexanal Based Formulation on Shelf Life of Strawberry (Fragariax ananassaDuch.), Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology, 27(10), 847-856 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i101507
Purnima Pathak; Priyanka Das; B K Baishya; Bornali Gogoi; Himadri Shekhar Datta; Daisy Sharma; Sristty Kashyap; Juman Das (2024) . Diversity among rough lemon of Assam in accordance with tree and leaf characters, AMA,Agricultural Mechanization in Asia,Africa and Latin America, 55(3), 17321-17329
Vishal Thakur; Bornali Gogoi; Nilay Borah; Himadri Shekhar Datta (2024) . Evaluation of Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa Duch.) under Rice Fallow as Influenced by Tillage, Stubble Mulch and Nutrient Management, International Journal of Plant and Soil Science, 36(7), 508-516 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i74759
Himadri S Datta; P C Barua; U Kotoky; R Das; H Saikia; H KD Nath (2024) . Impact of Plant Spacing and Mulch on Growth Parameters of Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa Duch.), Journal of Experimental Agriculture International, 46(5), 926-936 , DOI : 10.9734/JEAI/2024/v46i52448
Karobi Handique; Pritam Coomar Barua; Nanhe Lal Saroj; Kabita Saikia; Utpal Kotoky; Samiron Dutta; Sanjib Sharma; Bhabesh Deka; Himadri Shekhar Datta; Kaushik (2023) . Influence of integrated nutrient management on growth parameters of strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa Duch.) cv. sweet Charlie under Assam condition, The Pharma Innovation, 12(12), 1783-1786
Malin Teronpi; Aradhana Barooah; Nilay Borah; Himadri Shekhar Datta (2023) . Effect of lime and zinc on quality of strawberry in rice-fallow soil of Jorhat, Assam, India, The Pharma Innovation, 12(12), 455-458
HIMADRI S DATTA; P C BARUA; U KOTOKY; R DAS; H SAIKIA; H K DEVANATH (2023) . Response of crop geometry and mulch on growth and yield of strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa Duch.), The Pharma Innovation, 12(11), 822-832
HIMADRI SHEKHAR DATTA; P C BARUA; U KOTOKY; R DAS; H SAIKIA; H K DEVANATH (2022) . EFFECT OF SPACING AND MULCHING ON QUALITY OF STRAWBERRY UNDER JORHAT CONDITION, JOURNAL OF SOILS AND CROPS, 32(2), 339-341
Himadri Shekhar Datta; P C Barua; U Kotoky; R Das; H Saikia; H K Deva (2022) . Effect of spacing and mulch on post harvest disease incidence and sensory evaluation in strawberry, Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension,Economics and Sociology, 40(9), 47-52
Mausum Kumar Nath; Shourov Dutta; Himadri Shekhar Datta (2022) . A Review on Cultivation of Hop Shoots (Humulus lupulus), International Journal of Economic Plants, 9(1), 240-244 , DOI : HTTPS://DOI.ORG/10.23910/2/2022.0475
Ritika Mehta; Bornali Gogoi; Himadri Shekhar Datta; Purnima Pathak (2022) . Domestication and popularization of underutilized and wild fruits for fruit diversification :a review, J Soils and Crops, 32(1), 1-8
M Rahman; H S Datta (2022) . Microbial Seed Coating-An Emerging Strategy towards Organic Vegetable Production: A Review, Agricultural Reviews, 0(0), 1-5 , DOI : 10.18805/ag.R-2272.
HIMADRI SHEKHAR DATTA; ANJUMA GAYAN; P C DEKA (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 : not available
Karishma Borah; Himadri Shekhar Datta; Ranjit Kumar Saud; Sarat Sekhar Bora (2020) . Doubling Farmers Income in Horticultural Crops in Context of Post COVID-19 Era, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 9(10), 3148-3161 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2020.910.378
HIMADRI SHEKHAR DATTA; Gargi Sharma; Sarat Sekhar Bora (2020) . Geographical Indications in Horticulture: North East India Perspective, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 9(1), 1207-1221 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2020.901.134
HIMADRI SHEKHAR DATTA; Kartik Baruah; Sarat Sekhar Bora; Karishma Borah (2020) . Effect of Sucker Weight on Growth and Yield of Banana (Musa spp.) cv. Barjahaji (AAA), International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 9(6), 456-465 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2020.906.060
Aradhana Barooah; Himadri Shekhar Datta (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
Manabendra SHEKHAR Bharali; Himadri Shekhar Datta; Mayuri Bora; Manashi Chakravorty; Mridul Deka; Sonmoina Bhuyan; Arfan Ali (2019) . Adoption of off Season Rabi Pumpkin in Commercial Basis in Assam, Journal of Community Mobilization and Sustainable Development , 14(1), 11-14 , DOI : not available
Mayuri Bora; M Deka; Manabendra Bharali; Sonmoina Bhuyan; Manashi Chakravarty; Arfan Ali; Himadri S Datta (2018) . Attitude and Economic Motivation of Farmers towards Farming for Doubling Farm Income, Journal of Community Mobilization and Sustainable Development , 13(3), 426-430 , DOI : Nil
Kachari, M.; Datta, H.S.; Sarmah, R. and Boro, R.C.(2023). Smart Agriculture:Digital Era in Farming. Elite Publishing House,New Delhi, H1/60,SEctor-16,Rohini,New Delhi, ISBN:9789358996807
Datta, H.S.(2025). Horticulture based farming system in natural farming(Assamese). in : Natural farming, Sarmah, D.K.; (Ed), Natural Farming and Organic Agriculture Unit,College of Horticulture and FSR,AAU,Nalbari,Nalbari, pp 24-27, ISBN:9789334229356.
Sarmah, R.; Kachari, M.; Datta, H.S.; Gogoi, B. and Pathak, P.(2024). Adoption of plastic mulches as crop management strategies. in : RECENT TRENDS IN AGRICULTURALAND HORTICULTURAL SCIENCES II, Pradeepa, K.N.; Ranjith, M.; Malar, A.T.; Bose, A.S.C. (Eds), STAC Publishers,Tenkasi District – 627 760,Tamil Nadu, India, pp 127-139, ISBN:978-81-969972-6-7.
Gogoi, B.; Sarmah, R.; Mahanta, S. and Datta, H.S.(2024). Bestowing Organichood in North Eastern Region of India through Underutilized Horticultural Crops. in : Advances in Organic farming, Brahma, S.; Upadhyay, V.; Nath, R.K. and Sarma, R. Devi, E.P.; (Eds), Apple Academic Press,Burlington,ON L7N 0A4,Canada, pp 405-436, ISBN:978-1-00350-271-5.
Datta, H.S.; Gogoi, B.; Barooah, L.; Pegu, J. and Pathak, P.(2023). Minor and Underutilized Fruits of Northeast India. in : Sustainable Use of Bioresources in North East India, Barua, P.K.; Das, R.; Patgiri, P.; Deka, B. and Sarmah, A.K. (Eds), College of Agriculture,Jorhat,Assam Agricultural University, pp 242-258, ISBN:9788196300234.
HAZARIKA, B.; BARUAH, A.; DATTA, H.S.; GOSWAMI, S.; KOTOKY, U. and KHONGIA, U.(2023). SUSTAINABLE NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT IN CITRUS. in : HANDBOOK OF HORTICULTURE, CHAKRABORTY, K.; (Ed), SHRIYANSHI PRAKASHAN,AGRA, pp 107-120, ISBN:9789381247204.
DATTA, H.S.; Barua, P.C.; Kotoky, U.; Das, R.; Saikia, H. and Nath, H.(2023). Crop Geometry and Mulch onStrawberry Postharvest Quality. in : Edible Berries - New Insights, Kafkas, P.N.E.Y.; (Ed), Intech Open,CY - Rijeka, pp 1-13.
Datta, H.S.; Bora, D.; Purkayastha, M.D.; Choudhury, M. and Neog, M.(2022). Murraya koenigii (L.) Spreng.. in : Himalayan Fruits and Berries, Belwal, T.; Bhatt, I.; Devkota, H.; (Eds), Academic Press,United Kingdom, pp 271-287, ISBN:9780323855914.
Sarmah, R.; Mahanta, S. and Datta, H.S.(2022). Dry Flowers And Floral Craft: A Viable Business Model for Self-Employment. in : Management of Postharvest Diseases and Value Addition of Horticultural Crops. , Singh, D.; Devappa, V. and Jahagirdar, S. Gautam, H.; Aggarwal, R.; (Eds), Today and Tomorrow’s Printers and Publishers, New Delhi. pp 388, pp 349-353, ISBN:9789391734008.
Datta, H.S.(2022). Prospects of Commercial flower cultivation in Assam(Assamese). in : Self employment through Agri and allied sectors(Assamese), Saharia, R.R.; (Ed), Krishi Vigyan Kendra,Darrang,Assam Agricultural University,Darrang,Assam, pp 4-7.
KAMAN, P.K.; DEVA, H.K.; SENAPOTI, D. and DATTA, H.S.(2022). ORGANIC APPROACHES FOR DISEASE MANAGEMENT IN VEGETABLE CROPS. in : ORGANIC FARMING, KUMAR, N.; (Ed), SHRIYANSHI PRAKASHAN,8 GANDHI NAGAR,AGRA-282003,UTTAR PRADESH,INDIA, pp 95-106, ISBN:9789381247143.
Boruah, R.; Datta, H.S.; Boruah, R. and Phukan, S.(2022). Bestowing Organic Climate Smart Agriculture. in : Climate Smart Agriculture Technologies: Challenges and Prospects, Kalita, D.R.; Singha, T.A.; (Eds), VITAL BIOTECH PUBLICATION,772, Basant Vihar, Kota, Rajasthan-324009 India Visit us at: http://www.vitalbiotech.org, pp 59-70, ISBN: 978-93-92953-16-3.
Sarmah, R.; Mahanta, S. and Datta, H.S.(2021). Processing and Value addition of Flowers: An Overview. in : Advances in Horticulture.Vol 20, Lodhi, D.S.K.; Kumar, V. (Eds), Akinik Publications,Sector 3,Rohini,Delhi-110085, pp 47-71, ISBN:9789391538880.
Baruah, R. and Datta, H.S.(2022). Prospects of Entrepreneurship Development in Horticulture in Assam. in : Role of Sustainable Development goals in Nation Building, Gogoi, S. and Gogoi, N. (Eds), Upanayan Publications,772,Street no 6,B block,Baba colony,Burari,Delhi-110084, pp 87-95, ISBN:9789391467067.
Datta, H.S.(2014). Mosola Jatio Sashyor Kheti(Assamese). in : Krishi khondot Atmonijukti: Projukti Koushal, Neog, D.M.; Sarmah, D.M.K.; Bhattacharyya, D.H.C.; (Eds), Directorate of Extension Education,Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat,Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat, pp 91-95.
KACHARI, M. and DATTA, H.S.(2021). Use of Mobile app in Agriculture Development. in : Recent Approaches in Sustainable Agriculture Development and Food Security, Crop Management, Forestry, Food Technology and Environmentally Balanced Pr, RAO, R.K. (Ed), MAHIMA PUBLICATIONS,Varanasi., pp 176-182, ISBN:978-81-943375-4-6.
KACHARI, M.; BAROOAH, A. and DATTA, H.S.(2020). Horticultural sector towards doubling Farm Income:KVK interventions . in : Agriculture Development and Economic Transformation in Global Scenario. Part II, RAO, R.K.; (Ed), MAHIMA PUBLICATIONS,VARANASI, pp 146-152, ISBN:978-81-943375-3-9.
Sarmah, R.; Mahanta, S. and Datta, H.S.(2021). Dry flowers and floral craft : A viable business model for self employment (Abstract published in Souvenir and Abstracts) International e-Conference on Postharvest Disease Management and Value Addition of Horticultural crops, ICAR- IARI, New Delhi, India , Division of Plant Pathology, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, India,ICAR- IARI, New Delhi, India , 152 - 153.
Datta, H.S.()Use of plastic as soil mulch(Assamese)Ghare Pathare.46(4),3, Directorate of Extension Education,Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Datta, H.S.()Influence of climate change in agriculture and some issuesGhare Pathare.45(3),2,4, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Datta, H.S.()Geographical Indication tags in Horticulture for export oriented initiatives in AssamKrishikalpa,Souvenir of 8th Assam International Agri-Horti Show,2023.8(8),143-145, Souvenir Sub Committee, 8th Assam International Agri-Horti Show,2023, Khanapara,Guwahati
DATTA, H.S.()Some Aspects of Horticulture NurseryGhare Pathare(Assamese).44(6),3,4, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
DATTA, H.S.()Impact of climate change on AgricultureGhare Pathare (Assamese).43(22),3,4, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
DATTA, H.S.()Cultivation of Early Cauliflower and CabbageGhare Pathare (Assamese).43(14),2, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Datta, H.S.()Tholua joibik xaar prostutkoronor pronali(Assamese)Poyubhora (Assamese).4(3),49,50,53, Publication Division,Ministry of I & B,New Delhi, Guwahati
Datta, H.S.()Bebohayik bhittit kol kheti(Assamese)Krishi Bikhon.2(1),17,18,19, Agricultural Information Organisation,Biswanath Chariali, Biswanath Chariali
Choudhury, B.H.; Baruah, S.; Mishra, P.; Datta, H.S.; Medhi, A.K. and Kalita, T.C.(2025). Improved production technology of Toria(Assamese) under Amar Gaon Amar Gaurav. College of Horticulture and FSR,AAU,Nalbari, Nalbari
Choudhury, B.H.; Datta, H.S.; Baruah, S.; Medhi, A.K.; Mishra, P. and Kalita, T.C.(2025). Improved production technology of Assam Lemon(Assamese) under Amar Gaon Amar Gaurav. College of Horticulture and FSR,AAU,Nalbari, Nalbari
Deka, S.; Pathak, P.; Gogoi, B.; Choudhury, S.; Datta, H.S. and Sharma, S.(2024). Use of bagging in fruit crops(Assamese). College of Horticulture and FSR,AAU,Nalbari, Nalbari
Medhi, B.K.; Boruah, R.; Mahanta, S.; Hussain, T.; Das, A.; Gogoi, S.; Datta, H.S.; Phukan, B.; Neog, P.P. and Aditya, (2024). NSS Bulletin. Directorate of Students' Welfare,AAU,Jorhat, Jorhat
Deka, S.; Datta, H.S.; Pathak, P. and Sehgal, M.(2024). Entrepreneurship development through horticultural nursery(Assamese). ICAR-National Centre for Integrated Pest Management, New Delhi
Deka, S.; Datta, H.S.; Pathak, P. and Sehgal, M.(2024). Use of plastic mulch in Agriculture(Assamese). ICAR-National Centre for Integrated Pest Management, New Delhi
Bora, M.; Datta, H.S. and Borgohain, S.(2023). Udyan Sahyor jugedi Udyomitar biksh(Entrepreneurship development through Horticulture). AICRP on Women in Agriculture,Assam Agricultural University vide AAU/DR/23/FL/621/2023-24, Jorhat
HAFIZ, A.; DATTA, H.S. and SAHA, S.(2019). Improved production technology of Colocasia (Bengali). KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA,KARIMGANJ, KARIMGANJ,ASSAM
HAFIZ, A.; DATTA, H.S. and SAHA, S.(2019). Income generation through Coconut cultivation (Bengali). KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA,KARIMGANJ, KARIMGANJ,ASSAM
Datta, H.S.; Bharali, M.; Deka, D.M. and Mazumdar, H.(2019). Unnoto Podhotire Tormujor Kheti (Assamese). Krishi Vigyan Kendra,Nalbari, Nalbari
Datta, H.S.(2014). Neera-the Non Alcoholic Health Drink from Coconut. Frontier Farming,Jorhat, Jorhat
Datta, H.S.; Das, B.K. and Devanath, H.K.(2013). Kola sasher Bigyansonmotto Krishi Pronali (Bengali). Krishi Vigyan Kendra,Karimganj, Karimganj
Datta, H.S.(2013). Large Cardamom,the Heritage crop of Sikkim. Frontier Farming,Jorhat, Jorhat
Nath, M.K. and Datta, H.S.(2022).Advances in Indian Floriculture with Focus on the North-East Region. Research Biotica 4(3): 108-112.10.54083/ResBio/4.3.2022/108-112 browsed on 22-09-2022
Datta, H.S.(2020).Mati dhakoni hisabe plastic r bebohar (Assamese) in http://www.khiriki.com/http://www.khiriki.com/%e0%a6%ae%e0%a6%be%e0%a6%9f%e0%a6%bf-%e0%a6%a2%e0%a6%be%e0%a6%95%e0%a6%a8%e0%a6%bf-%e0%a6%b9%e0%a6%bf%e0%a6%9a%e0%a6%be%e0%a6%aa%e0%a7%87-%e0%a6%aa%e0%a7%8d%e0%a6%b2%e0%a6%be%e0%a6%b7%e0%a7%8d/ browsed on 11-07-2021
Achievements
  • Member,Honorary Advisory Panel, Agri startup STARTUP-GAPL,Guwahati
  • Joint Organizing Secretary of International webinar on “Horticulture Industry under Covid 19 pandemic held during August 27-28,2020 at AAU,Jorhat and Organizing Secretary,33rd Annual Horticultural Show and Competition, Assam Agricultural University,2021
  • Teaching: Involved as Course Leader in UG Courses and Course Instructors in PG Courses and in preparation of Practical Manuals. Teacher Incharge of Library, College of Horticulture; Member, RHWEP Monitoring Team
  • Extension: Involvement in conduct of extension trainings for practising farmers, field functionaries and rural youths , entrepreneurship development as Course Director and Resource Person. Effort towards dissemination of Horticultural Technology in the farmers field as Supervising Scientists of Front Line Demonstrations and On Farm Trials and through other Extension activities.
  • Research: Acting as Co-PI of DBT,GOVT OF INDIA sponsored project on "Harnessing Endophytes and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi from Citrus Microbiome for Plant and Soil Health Management in North East India.
  • Convenor, Social Media Platform, College of Horticulture, AAU, Nalbari
  • Invited Guest Speaker in online Guest Lecture series organized by Sherubtse College,Royal University of Bhutan
  • Participation in Krishi Darshan programme of Doordarshan Kendra,Guwahati ,Prasar Bharati
  • Feature prominently in web article on Strawberry revolution in North east India by Dolly Kikon and Dixita Deka dated June 1,2022

    https://raiot.in/strawberry-farms-new-crops-in-northeast-india/
  • Invited Speaker on New Vistas of Hortipreneurship at Assam Downtown University,Guwahati on 17th May,2024
Membership
  • Assam Science Society-AAU Branch
    Annual Member
    2021
  • Society for Community Mobilization for Sustainable Development(Mobilization),IARI, New Delhi
    Life Member
  • Society of Extension Education Advance Research & Management Centre of Rural Environment,Agra
    Life Member
Projects
  • Directorate of Economics and Statistics,Govt of Assam sponsored project on "Survey of area, productivity and income under permanent and semi permanent horticultural crops in assam", implemented in 2025.
  • NABARD sponsored project on "Vegetable and spices cultivation on floating bed", project cost Rs.1194873 Lakh implemented in 2024.
  • TERI sponsored project on "Developing a voluntary carbon market project for agroforestry plantations and regenerative agriculture in the state of Assam", implemented in 2023.
  • Govt of Assam sponsored project on "Establishment of Natural Farming and Organic Agriculture under R & D,sponsored by Govt. of Assam,", project cost Rs.25 Lakh implemented in 2022.
  • DBT,GOVT OF INDIA sponsored project on "Harnessing Endophytes and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi from Citrus Microbiome for Plant and Soil Health Management in North East India as Co-PI", project cost Rs.2957120 Lakh implemented in 2021.
  • SAVE THE CHILDREN,GUWAHATI sponsored project on "Moving towards a Sustainable Private Sector by creating responsible Business Behaviour in Tea Industry in Assam as Co-PI", project cost Rs.329000 Lakh implemented in 2019.