Dr. Jutimala Phookan
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Dr. Jutimala Phookan

Scientist
26
Publications
5
Projects
5
Degrees
2
Career Milestones
0
Honours & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
B. Sc. (Agri.)
2016
SCS College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University
M. Sc. (Agri)
2018
College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Specialization: Plant Pathology
Ph. D. (Agri.)
2022
College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University
Specialization: Plant Pathology
Employment History
Assistant Professor
01-12-2022 – 31-10-2024
Arunachal University of Studies
Namsai
Scientist (Plant Pathology)
02-11-2024 – Till date
AAU- Sugarcane, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research Station
Buralikson
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 26 Total Records
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Jutimala Phookan; Manoj Kumar Kalita; Palash Deb Nath (2025). Heat treatment of potato tubers: A study on the efficacy of thermotherapy in reducing potato leaf roll virus (PLRV) incidence, International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research, 9(4), 1029–1031 DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.33545/26174693.2025.v9.i4l.
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Kashmir Taku; Sushma Devi Ningombam; Karobi Handique; Diana Devi Huirem; Jutimala Phookan; Bijaya Devi Ningombam (2025). Altitudinal variation in the morphological and biological traits of Khasi Mandarin (Citrus reticulata Blanco) in East Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh, Journal of Eco- friendly Agriculture, 20(2), 341–345 DOI: 10.48165/jefa.2025.20.2.12
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Bomdak Riram; Sushma Devi Ningombam; Karobi Handique; Diana Devi Huirem; Jutimala Phookan; Bijaya Devi Ningombam (2025). Evaluating the performance of strawberry under different growing conditions: A multifaceted approach, Environment Conservation Journal, 6(2), 467–473 DOI: 10.1111/nph.17982
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Jutimala Phookan; Manoj Kumar Kalita (2025). Phytoplasma disease prevalence in Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh, India: An exploratory study, Phytopathogenic Mollicutes, 15(1), 65–66 DOI: 10.5958/2249-4677.2025.00.37.0
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Kapchi Techi; Chau Chiktiya Mounglang; Homseng Chowlu; Jutimala Phookan (2024). Effect of organic manures in germination and vegetative growth of black gram (Vigna mungo L.)., International Journal of Research in Agronomy, 7(4), 201–203 DOI: doi.org/10.33545/2618060X.2024.v7.i4c.558
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Dibya Sree Dutta; Jutimala Phookan; Manoj Kumar Kalita; Palash Deb Nath (2022). First report of 'Candidatus Phytoplasma trifolii' associated with little leaf and floral virescence disease in Solanum violaceum from the North East Region of India, Plant Disease, 106(0), 1291–1291 DOI: doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-07-21-1556-PDN
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Jutimala Phookan; Manoj Kumar Kalita; Palash Deb Nath (2020). Incidence of sesame phyllody disease in relation to dates of sowing and meteorological parameters and its effect on sesame growth, yield and oil quality, Phytopathogenic Mollicutes, 10(2), 173–181 DOI: doi: 10.5958/2249-4677.2020.00021.3
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Jutimala Phookan; Manoj Kumar Kalita; Sahidur Rahman; Shankar Hemanta Gogoi; Palash Deb Nath (2019). Identification of sesame phyllody transmitting insect vectors in Assam, India, Phytopathogenic Mollicutes, 9(1), 107–108 DOI: doi: 10.5958/2249-4677.2019.00054.9
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Manoj Kumar Kalita; Ashok Kamal Gogoi; Shankar Hemanta Gogoi; Jutimala Phookan; Palash Deb Nath; Prasanta Neog; Pranjal Pratim Neog; Buddha Bora (2019). Influence of meteorological parameters on leafhopper vector population and sesame phyllody disease incidence in Assam, India., Phytopathogenic Mollicutes, 9(1), 173–174 DOI: doi: 10.5958/2249-4677.2019.00087.2
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Shankar Hemanta Gogoi; Jutimala Phookan; Palash Deb Nath; Manoj Kumar Kalita (2019). Detection of a possible insect vector and alternative host plants for the sesame phyllody phytoplasma in Assam, India, Phytopathogenic Mollicutes, 9(1), 23–24 DOI: doi: 10.5958/2249-4677.2019.00012.4
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Subrata Bora; Shankar Hemanta Gogoi; Jutimala Phookan; Raaj Kumar Kakoti; Palash Deb Nath (2019). Phloem limited bacteria: a threat to Khasi mandarin cultivation in Assam, India, Phytopathogenic Mollicutes, 9(1), 145–146 DOI: doi: 10.5958/2249-4677.2019.00073.2
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Ranima Mishra; P. D. Nath; B. Raigond; R. C. Boro; S. H. Gogoi; Jutimala Phookan (2018). Purification of Potato Virus Y for Polyclonal Antisera Production and Assessment of Antisera Specificity through DAS- ELISA, International Journal of Current Microbiology anf Applied Sciences, 7(8), 1311–1316 DOI: doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2018.708.148
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Kalita, M.K.; Pegu, J. and Phookan, J. (2025). Diseases of Vegetable, Ornamental and Spice Crops. Kalyami Publishers, Delhi, India, ISBN: 978-93-6440-206-4
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Murthy, R.K.; Ashtekar, A.D.; Gawande, R.V. and Phookan, J. (2024). Advances in Agricultural Sciences Volume III. Bhumi Publishing, Maharashtra, India, ISBN: 978- 93- 95847- 86- 5
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Singh, J.; Sarkar, U.; Kukreti, A. and Phookan, J. (2024). Plant Protection Insights: Diverse Perspective on Plant Pathology and Entomology. Stella International Publication, Haryana, India, ISBN: 978-81-971840-9-3
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Kalita, M.K.; Pegu, J. and Phookan, J. (2024). Diseases of Fruits, Plantations, Medicinal and Aromatic Crops. Kalyani Publishers, Delhi, India, ISBN: 978-93-5540-607-1
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Phookan, J. and Dutta, D.S. (2023). PCR primer designing using primer blast, in: Kalita, M.K. (Ed.), Techniques in Plant Pathology , Elite Publishing House, New Delhi, India, pp 126–130, ISBN: 978-93-58990-03-4.
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Phookan, J. (2023). Transmission studies in plant viruses, in: Kalita, M.K.; (Ed.), Techniques in Plant Pathology , Elite Publishing House, New Delhi, India, pp 93–99, ISBN: 978-93-58990-03-4.
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Phookan, J. (2023). Tissue culture for plant disease management, in: Kalita, M.K.; (Ed.), Techniques in Plant Pathology , Elite Publishing House, New Delhi, India, pp 87–92, ISBN: 978-93-58990-03-4.
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Kalita, M.K. and Phookan, J. (2023). Studies on bio- control of plant pathogen, in: Kalita, M.K. (Ed.), Techniques in Plant Pathology , Elite Publishing House, New Delhi, India, pp 84–86, ISBN: 978-93-58990-03-4.
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Kalita, M.K. and Phookan, J. (2023). Haemocytometer and its use in plant pathology, in: Kalita, M.K. (Ed.), Techniques in Plant Pathology , Elite Publishing House, New Delhi, India, pp 43–46, ISBN: 978-93-5651-171-2.
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Phookan, J. and Nath, P.D. (2023). Important Viral diseases of Vegetable and floriculture crops in India, in: Nath, P.D. and Borah, M. Kashyap, A.; Barua, P.; (Eds.), Basic Plant Virology , Jaya Publishing House, New Delhi, India, pp 33–60, ISBN: 978-93-5651-171-2.
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Saikia, T.P.; Enghipi, J.; Borah, A.S.; Bhattacharjee, S.; Phookan, J.; Singha, D.D.; Borbora, T.K. and Bordoloi, P.K. (2025). Performance of Toria Variety TS-38 with Mustard variety PM-27 in Golaghat district of Assam, 1st STAR National Conference, Durgapur, Jaipur , Science and Technology Applications Remodel Society (STARS) and Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Agra, Vol. 0(0), 47 - 47.
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Bhattacharjee, S.; Saikia, T.P.; Singha, D.D.; Borbora, T.K.; Enghipi, J. and Phookan, J. (2026). Sucking Insect Pests of Medicinal Plants and their Management (AAUSMAPRS/EB/NB/2026/03/656). AAU- SMAPRS, Buralikson
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Enghipi, J.; Saikia, T.P.; Singha, D.D.; Borah, A.S.; Borbora, T.K.; Bhattacharjee, S. and Phookan, J. (2026). A few Important Medicinal Plants of Assam with high Commercial Value. AAU- SMAPRS, Buralikson
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Bhattacharjee, S.; Saikia, T.P.; Singha, D.D.; Enghipi, J.; Borbarua, T.K.; Borah, A.S. and Phookan, J. (2025). Prakritik krishit bebohar huwa oinnanyo mishron homuhor biboron (AAU/DR/25/BU/831/2024-25). AAU- SMAPRS, Buralikson, Golaghat
Sponsored Research
Research Projects 5 Projects
DCCD Rs. 2.175 Lakh
DCCD sponsored MIDH Scheme
Implemented in 2024
AAU
Promotion of double cropping system in Assam
Implemented in 2024
AAU
Aamar Gaon Aamar Gaurav
Implemented in 2021
ICAR-IISR, Luknow Rs. 10.0 Lakh
Schedule Caste Sub Plan (SCSP) scheme under ICAR-ISRI
Implemented in 2023
ICAR-IISR, Lucknow Rs. 10.0 Lakh
Tribal Sub-Plan (DAPST) under ICAR-ISRI
Implemented in 2010
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships 3 Societies
Society for Advancement of Human and Nature (SADHNA)
Life Member
Agro Environmental Education and Farmer’s Welfare Society (Regd.) (AEEFWS
Life Member
Asian PGPR Society of Sustainable Agriculture
Life Member
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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