Dr. Hiranya Kumar Deva Nath
Faculty Profile • AAU

Dr. Hiranya Kumar Deva Nath

Senior Scientist
74
Publications
8
Projects
5
Degrees
4
Career Milestones
1
Honours & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
B.Sc. (Agri.)
1997
Assam Agricultural University
M.Sc.(Agri.) in Plant Pathology
2000
Assam Agricultural University
Specialization: Bacteriology
PhD in Plant Pathology
2021
Assam Agricultural University
Specialization: Fungal Pathology
Employment History
Subject Matter Specialist (Plant Pathology)
10-11-2008 – 08-09-2016
Assam Agricultural University
KVK, Karimganj
Subject Matter Specialist (Plant Pathology)
09-09-2016 – 08-08-2018
Assam Agricultural University
KVK, Karbi Anglong
Assistant Professor
09-08-2018 – 30-06-2022
Department of Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University
Jorhat
Senior Scientist
01-07-2022 – Till date
AAU-Zonal Research Station
Shillongani, Nagaon
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 74 Total Records
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Bidisha Borah; Kalyan Pathak; Hemen Kalita; Ranjana Chrakrabarty; Jyoti Rekha Hazarika; Binod Kalita; Goutami Kataki; Hiranya Kr. Deva Nath; Niranjan Deka; Nab (2026). Effectiveness of Water-soluble Fertilizers Sprays on Productivity and Profitability of Utera Linseed (Linum usitatissimum) in Assam, Indian Journal of Agricultural Research, 0(0), 0–0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.18805/IJARe.A-6433
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Binod Kalita; Bidisha Borah; Jyoti Rekha Hazarika; Anju Mala Deka; Hiranya Kr. Deva Nath; Rudra Nayaran Borkakati; Ranjana Chakrabarty; Pabitra Kumar Bordolo (2025). Enhancing yield and stress resilience in toria (Brassica rapa L.) through salicylic acid application under moisture stress conditions, Journal of Oilseed Brassica, 16(2), 196–201
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Hiranya Kumar Deva Nath; Daisy Senapoty; Pranjal Kr. Kaman; Nabajyoti Bhuyan; Jyoti Rekha Hazarika; Binod Kalita; Bidisha Borah (2025). Impact of varying sowing dates, fungicides and bioformulations on development of false smut disease of rice, Agriculture Science Digest, 0(0), 0–0 DOI: 10.18805/ag.D-6150.
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P K Kasniya; M Kengana; A Pratap; V S Adarsh; R Ramjegathesh; A Sirari; KP S Kushwaha; S Chandra; S Tiwari; H K Deva (2025). Evaluation of mungbean genotypes for yellow mosaic disease resistance using principal component analysis, Journal of Agriculture and Ecology, 21(0), 33–41 DOI: https://doi.org/10.58628/JAE-2521-104
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Himadri S Datta; P C Barua; U Kotoky; R Das; H Saikia; H K Deva Nath; Binita Hazarika (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
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Hiranya Kr. Deva Nath; Pamballa Sarika; M K Saikia (2025). Field Evaluation of Few Novel Fungicides against Potato Late Blight Disease, Agricultural Science Digest, 0(0), 0–0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.18805/ag.D-6073
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Hiranya Kumar Deva Nath; D Senapoty; Budha Bora (2025). Effect of rice false smut disease on growth and yield parameters, Indian Phytopathology, 78(71), 76–0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42360-024-00818-x
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Sudeshna Ray; Purnima das; S Rahman; Manuranjan Gogoi; H K Deva Nath; Mudasir gant; Priyanka Saikia; Partha PG Das; Banna Ushasri (2024). Compatibility of Cordyceps javanica (OM321438) strain with botanicals and insecticides against tea mosquito bug, Helopeltis theivora Waterhouse, Journal of Biological Control, 38(4), 481–493
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Himadri Shekhar Datta; P C Barua; U Kotoky; R Das; H Saikia; H K Deva Nath (2024). Effects of Hexanal Based Formulation on Shelf Life of Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassaDuch.), Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology, 27(10), 847–856 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i101507
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J R Hazarika; A M Deka; B Borah; Bhabesh Gogoi; A Gogoi; B Kalita; P K Bordoloi; H K Deva (2024). Weed flora shift as affected by cropping systems, International Journal of Research in Agronomy, 7(8), 415–420 DOI: https://doi.org/10.33545/2618060X.2024.v7.i8Sf.128
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Himadri S Datta; P C Barua; U Kotoky; R Das; H Saikia; H K Deva 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
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Sudharshan Keralapura Ramachandra; Hiranya Kr. Deva Nath; Hia Kalita; Snata Kaushik; Nagesh Narayanappa (2024). Exploring the antifungal potential of essential oils against grey mould on tomatoes, Indian Phytopathology, 77(0), 71–79 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42360-023-00695-w
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Hiranya Kumar Deva; B C Das (2023). Screening of Rice Varieties Against Ustilaginoidea virens Causing Rice False Smut in Assam Condition, Journal of Community Mobilization and Sustainable Development, 18(1), 348–353
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Partha Pratim Sarmah; Hiranya Kumar Deva; Tankeswar Nath (2023). Endophytic Bacillus spp. from native chilli cultivars and their effect against fruit rot pathogen of Bhut Jolokia (Capsicum chinense Jacq.), Egyptian Journal of Biological Pest Control, 33(0), 0–0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s41938-023-00763-3
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Himadri S Datta; P C Barua; U Kotoky; H Saikia; HK Deva Nath (2023). Response of crop geometry and mulch on growth and yield of strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa Duch.), The Pharma Innovation Journal, 12(11), 822–832
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Bidisha Borah; Kalyan Pathak; Gautami Kataki; Anjumala Deka; Hiranya Kumar Deva Nath; Jyotilekha Hazarika (2023). Effect of zinc and boron on yield maximization of linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) Under irrigated condition, The Pharma Innovation Journal, 12(11), 818–821
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Hiranya Kr. Deva Nath; Dalim Pathak; Bidisha Borah; R N Borkakati (2023). Effect of plant defense inducers in the management of Alternaria blight of linseed, The Pharma Innovation, 12(9), 2819–2821
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Naseema Rahman; Ranjan Das; Priyanka Das; Deepa Borbora Phookan; Hiranya Kr. Deva Nath (2022). Performance of garlic (Allium sativum L.) germplasm/ varieties as affected by the planting time in North Eastern India, The Pharma Innovation Journal, 11(11), 2375–2381
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R N Borkakati; D K saikia; Sinki Barman; Bharat Nath; Nasima Rahman; H K Deva (2022). Eco-friendly way of management of banana leaf and fruit scarring beetle, Basilepta subcostata (Jacoby) (Chrysomelidae: Coleoptera), The Pharma Innovation Journal, 11(11), 1148–1150
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Himadri S Datta; P C Barua; U Kotoky; R Das; H Sarika; H K Deva Nath (2022). Effect of spacing and mulching on quality of strawberry under Jorhat condition, Journal of Soils and Crops, 32(2), 339–341
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Himadri S Datta; P C Barua; U Kotoky; R Das; H Saikia; H Kr. Deva Nath (2022). Effect of Spacing and Mulch on Post Harvest Disease Incidence and Sensory Evaluation in Strawberry, Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 40(9), 47–52
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Hiranya Kr. Deva; B C Das (2020). Evaluation of Fungicides and Bioformulations against Ustilaginoidea virens causing Rice False Smut Disease, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 9(11), 3165–3170 DOI: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2020.911.381
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N Kalita; S Bhuyan; Hiranya Kr. Deva; M. Rongpharpi; P. Amonge; P. Basumatary; S. Maibangsa (2019). Enhancing Rural Economy through Broom Grass Cultivation in Karbi Anglong District of Assam, Journal of Community Mobilization and Sustainable Development, 14(1), 160–162
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Badal Bhattacharyya; Gautam Handique; D Pujari; S Bhagawati; H Mishra; D Gogoi; Hiranya K Deva Nath (2017). Species diversity and relative abundance of scarab beetle fauna in Assam, northeast India, Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies , 5(1), 711–716
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K. C. Puzari; R. P. Bhuyan; Pranab Dutta; H. K. Deva Nath (2010). Distribution of Mikania and its economic impact on Tea ecosystem of Assam, Indian Journal of Forestry, 33(1), 71–76
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Robin Gogoi; H. K. Deva Nath; T. R. Borah (2008). Diversity of Pathogens Inciting Rhizome Rot of Ginger in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, Journal of Mycology and Plant Pathology, 38(2), 291–294
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Hiranya Kr. Deva; Robin Gogoi; Gunjan Gogoi (0). Insect as Human Food with Special Reference to Assam and Northeast India, Asian Agri-History, 9(2), 119–127
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Kenganal, M.; Akram, M.; Nath, H.K.D.; Jagathesh, R.; Behera, S.; Patel, H. and Pratab, A. (2024). Handbook on disease symptoms of mungbean and urdbean for field diagnosis. Project Coordinator, AICRP on Kharif Pulses, IIPR, Kanpur, IIPR, Kanpur, India
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Senaporty, D.; Kaman, P.K.; Nath, H.K.D.; Rajkumari, B.; Bhaskar, B.; Prasad, M.S. and Chittaragi, A. (2025). Diseases of Rice and Their Management, in: Biswas, K.K.; Bag, T.K.; Shah, M.U.; Mazumdar, N.; Prasad, L.; Kamil, D. and Garjar, M.S. Bora, P.; Dhillon, J.S.; Mahapatra, S.; Viswanathan, R.; (Eds.), Major Diseases of Field & Horticultural Crops and Their Management , Indian Phytopathological Society, Indian Phytopathological Society, New Delhi, pp 1–24, ISBN: 978-93-94678-91-0.
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Kaman, P.K.; Senapoty, D.; Sai, V.S.; Nath, H.K.D.; Das, A.; Dutta, P. and Bahadur, A. (2024). Trichoderma spp, Allelopathies in the Rhizosphere of Plants: For the Management of Soil Borne Pathogen, Rhizoctonia solani, in: Bahadur, A.; (Ed.), Challenges in Plant Disease Detection and Recent Advancements, IntechOpen Limited, 167-169 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 5PF, UNITED KINGDOM, pp 1–15, ISBN: 978-0-85466-142-8.
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Kaman, P.K.; Hazarika, B.; Senapoty, D.; Nath, H.K.D.; Das, A. and Kaman, N. (2023). POTENTIAL MEDICINAL PLANTS OF NORTH EAST INDIA FOR COMMERCIAL CULTIVATION, in: Singh, J.; (Ed.), Modern Trends in Horticulture, National Press Associates, C-24, Ground Floor, Panchsheel Vihar,MalviyaNagar,NewDelhi-110017,India, pp 19–29, ISBN: 978-81-19674-64-0.
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Nath, B.C.; Ahmed, R.; Bora, P.; Sharma, S. and Nath, H.D. (2021). Post-Harvest Diseases of Some Common Rabi Vegetables, in: Rout, S.; Mishra, U.N.; Jena, R.; (Eds.), Interdisciplinary Approaches in Agriculture and Forestry, TARAN PUBLICATION INDIA, 79, Vashisht Nagar, Ambala Cantt, Haryana, pp 231–236, ISBN: ISBN: 978-93-92313-22-6.
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Nath, H.K.D.; Dutta, P. and Bahadur, A. (2022). Diseases of pea (Pisum sativum L.) and their management practices, in: Dutta, P.; Bahadur, A. (Eds.), Diseases of Pulses Crops and Management Approaches, Biotica, Biotica, pp 28–44.
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Kaman, P.K.; Nath, H.K.D.; Senapoty, D. and Datta, H.S. (2022). Organic Approaches for Disease Management in Vegetable Crops , in: Kumar, N.; (Ed.), Organic Farming , Shriyanshi Prakashan, 8 Gandhi Nagar,Near Paliwal Park , Agra-282003, UP ( India ), pp 95–106, ISBN: 978-93-81247-14-3.
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Datta, H.S.; Barua, P.C.; Kotoky, U.; Das, R.; Saikia, H. and Nath, H.K.D. (2023). Crop Geometry and Mulch on Strawberry Postharvest Quality, in: Kafkas, P.N.E.Y.; (Ed.), Edible Berries - New Insights, Intech Open, CY-Rijeka, Intech Open, CY-Rijeka, pp 1–13.
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Puzari, K.C.; Bhuyan, R.P.; Dutta, P. and Nath, H.K.D. (2010). Distribution, Menace, Biology and Management of Mikania micrantha in North East India, in: Khachatourians, G.G.; Arora, D.K.; Rajendran, T.P. and Srivastava, A.K. (Eds.), Agricultural Important Microorganisms (Vol. II), Academic World International Press, Varanasi, India, pp 395–403.
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Sarika, P. (2023). Evaluation of few recent fungicides agaisnt late blight of potato. M.Sc. (Agri.) thesis submitted to Department of Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
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Bora, C. (2023). Biocontrol potentials of bacillus species against white mold of french bean. M.Sc. (Agri.) thesis submitted to Department of Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
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Das, T. (2022). Exploring the effect of Allamanda extract on yield enhancement and suppression of Trichoderma contamination of Oyster mushroom beds. M.Sc. (Agri.) thesis submitted to Department of Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, Assam
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Sarmah, P.P. (2021). Studies on biocidal activities or endophytes isolated from chilli against fruit rot pathogen of Bhut Jolokla (Capsicum chinense Jacq.)". M.Sc. (Agri.) thesis submitted to Department of Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, Assam
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Sudharshan, K.R. (2020). Evaluation of antifungal activity of essential oil against grey mould of tomato caused by Botrytis cinerea. MSc (Agri.) in Plant Pathology thesis submitted to Department of Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat -13, Assam, India
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Nath, H.K.D. (). Management of insect pests and diseases of crop plants (in Bengali), Dainik Nababarta Prasanga, 28(387), 5, , Karimganj
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Das, B.K. and Nath, H.K.D. (). Integrated management of late blight disease of potato (in Bengali), Dainik Nababarta Prasanga, 27(238), 5, , Karimganj
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Kalita, H.; Chakraborty, R.; Buragohain, P.; Nath, H.K.D.; Borah, H.K.; Deka, N. and Nath, H.K.D. (2025). Cultivation practices of summer mungbean (in Assamese) Bulletin No. AAU/DR/25/BU/895/2025-26. AAU-ZRS, Shillongani, Nagaon
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Kalita, B.; Bordoloi, P.K.; Borkakoty, R.N.; Chakraborty, R.; Nath, H.K.D.; Borah, H.K. and Sarmah, A.K. (2025). Need for natural farming in oilseed crops (In Assamese) Bulletin No. AAU/DR/25/BU/923/2025-26. AAU-ZRS, Shillongani, Shillongani, Nagaon
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Gogoi, S.; Borah, B.; Bhuyan, N.; Nath, H.K.D.; Bordoloi, P.K. and Borah, H.K. (2025). Quality seed selection in oilseeds (in Assamese) Bulletin No. AAU/DR/25/BU/876/2025-26. AAU-ZRS, Shillongani, Shillongani, Nagaon
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Kakoty, G.; Borah, B.; Gogoi, S.; Nath, H.K.D.; Bordoloi, P.K. and Borah, H.K. (2025). The need of a model nutrition garden (in Assamese) Bulletin No. AAU/DR/25/BU/903/2025-26. AAU-ZRS, Shillongani, Shillongani, Nagaon
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Borah, B.; Kotoky, G.; Gogoi, S.; Deva, H.K.; Bordoloi, P.K. and Borah, H.K. (2025). Management of summer vegetables (in Assamese) Bulletin No. AAU/DR/25/BU/902/2025-26. AAU-ZRS, Shillongani, Shillongani, Nagaon
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Gogoi, S.; Nath, H.K.D.; Borah, B.; Kotoky, G.; Bordoloi, P.K. and Borah, H.K. (2025). Scientific cultivation of Bhut Jolokia in Assam (in Assamese) Bulletin No. AAU/DR/25/BU/901/2025-26. AAU-ZRS, Shillongani, Shillongani, Nagaon
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Deva, H.K.; Gogoi, S.; Borah, B.; Kotoky, G.; Bordoloi, P.K. and Borah, H.K. (2025). Commercial cultivation of Assam lemon (in Assamese) Bulletin No. AAU/DR/25/BU/900/2025-26. AAU-ZRS, Shillongani, Shillongani, Nagaon
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Deva, H.K.; Bordoloi, P.K.; Gogoi, S.; Borah, B.; Kotoki, G. and Borah, H.K. (2025). Cultivation practices of oyster mushroom (in Assamese) Bulletin No. AAU/DR/25/BU/899/2025-26. AAU-ZRS, Shillongani, Shillongani, Nagaon
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Sarmah, A.K.; Bhuyan, N. and Nath, H.K.D. (2025). Glimpses of research achievements. AAU-ZRS, Shillongani, Shillongani, Nagaon
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Kalita, B.; Bordoloi, P.K.; Chakraborty, R.; Borkakoty, R.N.; Nath, H.K.D.; Borah, H.K.; Bhuyan, N. and Rek, J. (2025). Role of micronutrients and their use in mustard production (in Assamese) Bulletin No. AAU/DR/25/838/2024-25. AAU-ZRS, Shillongani, Shillongani, Nagaon
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Deka, N.; Bordoloi, P.K.; Kalita, B.; Nath, H.K.D. and Bhorali, P. (2024). Significance of World Meteorological Day. AAU-ZRS, Shillongani, Shillongani, Nagaon
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Deka, N.; Kalita, B.K.; Saikia, B.; Nath, H.K.D.; Bordoloi, P.K. and Debchoudhury, P.K. (2023). Rapeseed and Mustard-a vulnerable crop to climate change. AAU-ZRS, Shillongani, Shillongani, Nagaon
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Kalita, B.; Debchoudhury, P.K.; Bordoloi, P.K.; Borah, H.K.; Bhorali, P.; Deka, N. and Nath, H.K.D. (2023). Common problems of mustard cultivation and their remedy (in Assamese). AAU-ZRS, Shillongani, Shillongani, Nagaon
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Kalita, B.; Debchoudhury, P.K.; Bordoloi, P.K.; Bhorali, P.; Deka, N.; Deva, H.K.; Chakraborty, R. and Borkakati, R.N. (2023). Assam's potential for self reliance in oil sector through high mustard production (in Assamese). AAU-ZRS, Shillongani, Shillongani, Nagaon
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Deka, N.; saikia, B.; Kalita, B.; Bhorali, P.; Nath, H.K.D.; Bordoloi, P.K. and Debchoudhury, P.K. (2023). Impact of weather parameters on Rapeseed and Mustard. AAU-ZRS, Shillongani, Shillongani, Nagaon
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Bordoloi, P.K.; Kalita, B.; Debchoudhury, P.K.; Bhorali, P.; Deka, N. and Nath, H.K.D. (2023). Improved cultivation practices of sesame. AAU-ZRS, Shillongani, Shillongani, Nagaon
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Borkakati, R.N.; Borah, H.K.; Sarmah, K.K.; Kalita, H.; Chakraborty, R. and Deva, H.K. (2023). Identification of insect pests of pulses. AAU-ZRS, Shillongani, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani
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Borkakoty, R.N.; sarmah, K.K.; sarmah, A.C.; Nath, H.K.D.; Rahman, N. and Borah, H.K. (2023). Role of micronutrients in winter vegetables and their application methods. AAU-ZRS, Shillongani, Shillongani, Nagaon
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Borkakoty, R.N.; Nath, H.K.D.; Sharma, K.K.; Sharma, A.C. and Borah, H.K. (2023). Management of white fly in blackgram (Assamese). AAU-ZRS, Shillongani, Shillongani, Nagaon
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Rahman, N.; Kalita, B.; Nath, H.K.D. and Borkakoty, R.N. (2023). Commercial cultivation of Banana (in Assamese). AAU-ZRS, Shillongani, Shillongani, Nagaon
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Sarmah, D.K.; Gogoi, M.; Nath, H.K.D. and Das, A. (2020). Cultivation practices of milky mushroom (In Assamese). Directorate of Research, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Kaman, P.K.; Saud, B.K. and Nath, H.K.D. (2020). Impotant diseases of Betelvine (In Assamese). Directorate of Research, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Saud, B.K.; Kaman, P.K. and Nath, H.K.D. (2020). Cultivation practices of Sarpagandha (In Assamese). Directorate of Research, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Nath, H.K.D.; Datta, H.S. and Das, B.K. (2013). Improved cultivation of Tomato (In Bengali). Directorate of Extension Education, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Datta, H.S.; Nath, H.K.D. and Das, B.K. (2013). Improved cultivation of Brinjal (In Bengali). Directorate of Extension Education, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Datta, H.S.; Das, B.K. and Nath, H.K.D. (2013). Scientific cultivation of Banana (In Bengali). Directorate of Extension Education, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Das, B.K.; Nath, H.K.D. and Datta, H.S. (2013). Improved cultivation of Turmeric (In Bengali). Directorate of Extension Education, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Nath, H.K.D.; Das, B.K. and Sharma, M.K. (2013). Integrated management of major insect pest of rice (in Bengali). ATMA, Karimganj, Karimganj
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Nath, H.K.D. and Sharma, M.K. (2009). Alur Dhasa Rog Abong Tar Pratikar (Late Blight of Potato and its Management). Directorate of Extension Education, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Ray, C.H.; Nath, H.K.D. and Sharma, M.K. (2009). Mushroomer Randhan Pranali (Preparation of Mushroom Recipes). Directorate of Extension Education, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Nath, H.K.D.; Sharma, M.K. and Bora, U.K. (2009). Barake Oyster Jater Mushroom Sash (Cultivation of Oyster Mushroom in Barak Valley Zone). Directorate of Extension Education, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Sponsored Research
Research Projects 8 Projects
DR (Agri)
MLT on Grafting in brinjal for management of soil borne diseases and nematodes
Implemented in 2024
ICAR-IIPR
AICRP on Rabi pulses
Implemented in 2001
ICAR- IIOR, HYDERABAD
AICRP ON LINSEED
Implemented in 2009
CRIJAF
AINPJAF
Implemented in 1994
State revenue
MLT on Collection and screening of pumpkin genotypes in Karbi Anglong district
Implemented in 2023
RKVY
Application of drone technologies for crop monitoring and spraying
Implemented in 2022
AAU, Jorhat Rs. 17.20 Lakh
Identification of soil microfauna for bioremediation of pesticide contaminated soils of certain vegetable and tea growing area of Assam
Implemented in 2022
ICAR, New Delhi
AICRP on Kharif Pulses
Implemented in 2023
Recognition & Accolades
Achievements & Honours 1 Honours
• More than 80 (eighty) training programmes have been organized and conducted as Course Director and another 150 nos. of lectures have been delivered as resource person in various training programme covering farmers, farm women, rural youths and extension personnels of State Department of Agriculture as well as NGOs. • A total of 18 (eighteen) and 24 (twenty) nos. of OFTs and FLDs, respectively were conducted in farmers’ field during covering around 150 farmers for technology dissemination and showcasing. Results and feedbacks of these have been reported in various review meeting and forums. • Involved in Bio-fertilizer, Mushroom and Rice Seed production Programme of KVK, Karimganj. Also involving in mushroom spawn production under the revolving fund for mushroom spawn production from September, 2018. • Has been actively involved in NICRA Technology Demonstrations project in Karbi Anglong District of Assam to address Drought Climatic vulnerability, TSP project entitled “Promotion of Agriculture centric sustainable livelihoods security for Tribal farmers of Dima Hasao district Assam” and Attracting and Retaining Youths in Agriculture” (ARYA) project during the year 2017 and 2018 • Continuing research and guiding Post graduate students from 2018. Mr. Sudharshan K.R. has successfully completed MSc (agri.) in Plant Pathology under my guidance as Major Adviser in the year 2020. • Published 12 nos. of research paper in NAAS rated journals and 17 nos. of extension bulletin.
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships 5 Societies
Indian Society of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Udaipur, Rajasthan
Life Member
Society for Horticultural Research and Development, Ghaziabad, UP
Life Member
Society for Community Mobilization for Sustainable Development, New Delhi
Life Member
Academy for Advancement of Agricultural Science
Life Member
Indian Phytopathological Society, New Delhi
Life Member
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AAU Joining Date: 10 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