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Dr. Mahima Begum

Associate Professor
mahima.begum [at] aau.ac.in Joined: 11 Aug, 2011
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Degrees
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Career Milestones
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Honors & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
B.Sc (Agri)
2007
AAU
M.Sc(Agri)
2009
Assam Agricultural University
Specialization: Agronomy
PhD in Agronomy
2021
Assam Agricultural University
Specialization: Nutrient Management in Sugarcane
Employment History
SMS (Agronomy)
08-08-2011 – 22-08-2013
KVK
Sonitpur
Junior Scientist(Agron)
23-08-2013 – 13-08-2019
Sugarcane Research Station
Buraikson
Junior Scientist(Agron)
14-08-2019 – 30-06-2022
AICRP on Potato
Dept. of Agronomy, AAU, Jorhat-13
Associate Professor
01-07-2022 – Till date
Department of Sericulture, College of Agriculture
AAU, Jorhat-13
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 85 Total Records
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Mahima Begum; Mrinal Saikia; kalyan Pathak; Barsi Boro; Monimala Saikia; Dhanalakhi Gogoi; Pallabi Das; Pranjit Sutradhar; Perves Ahmed; Haridra Sarma; Pallabi (2026). Optimization of potato yield and quality through nutrient management in acidic soils of Assam, Frontier in Sustainable Food System, 0(0), 1–20
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Arsha A Sangma; Monimala Saikia; Shilpa Saikia; Mahima Begum; Anjumoni DEvee; Surajit Kalita; Prety Narzary; Bidisha Kashyap; Sukyana Saikia (2026). Evaluation of plant based mountage structure on cocoon traits of Antheraea assamesis, Indian Journal of Entomology, 89(1), 183–186 DOI: doi.org/10.1080/01904167.2025.2479760
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Hiranya Jyoti Barua; Mahima Begum; Nayanjyoti OJha; Kalyan Pathak; Bhabesh Gogoi; Shoibam Helena Devi; Barsi Boro; Ingudam Bhupenchandra; Monimala Saikia; Pran (2026). Zero tillage with paddy straw mulching is a promising technique for enhancing the yield and quality of potato, Frontier in Sustainable Food System, 1(1), 1–14 DOI: doi.org/10.1080/01904167.2025.2479760
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Dimpi Dutta; Mahima Begum; Kuldip Medhi; Nayan Jyoti Ojha; Gayatri Goswami Kandali; Sangita Das (2025). Optimizing Rapeseed Productivity through Sowing Date Adjustment and Agro-climatic Indices Moderation, Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology, 28(4), 530–545 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i42212
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Richa Saikia; Jyoti Rekha Hazarika; Mahima Begum; Karuna Kanta Sharma; Bhabesh Gogoi; Polashi Kachari; Priyambi Saikia (2025). Effect of integrated nutrient management on growth, yield and quality of ryegrass, International Journal of Research in Agronomy, 8(4), 456–461 DOI: doi.org/10.1080/01904167.2025.2479760
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Richa Saikia; Jyoti Rekha Hazarika; Mahima Begum; Karuna Kanta Sharma; Bhabesh Gogoi; Polashi Kachari; Priyambi Saikia (2025). Effect of integrated nutrient management of ryegrass on soil properties, International Journal of Research in Agronomy, 8(7), 1149–1154 DOI: doi.org/10.1080/01904167.2025.2479760
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Gayatri Goswami Kandali; Anjali Basumotary; Samiron Dutta; Mahima Begum; Sanjib Kumar Behra; Anshuman Bordoloi; Trishna Sarmah (2025). Combined application of soil and foliar application of zinc enhanced the productivity and quality of maize grown in acidic inceptisols, Journal of plant nutrition , 0(0), 1–18 DOI: doi.org/10.1080/01904167.2025.2479760
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Sewali Gogoi; Shilpa Saikia; Monimala Saikia; Mahima Begum; Rimpi Rani Saikia; Shilpi DEvi Borah (2024). Training need assesment of eri silkworm rearers in Golaghat district of Assam, International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research , 9(1), 775–780
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Sukanya Pachani; Gayatri Goswami Kandali; Binoy Kumar Medhi; Lakshi Saikia; Anjali Basumatary; Mahima Begum; Samikhya Bhuyan (2024). Zeolite-based nano phosphatic fertilizer for enhancing phosphorusavailability in acidic soils of Assam, India, Eurasian Journal of Soil Science, 14(1), 87–97 DOI: https://doi.org/10.18393/ejss.1585148
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Rekhankona Pegu; ; Nayanjyoti Ojha; Mahima Begum; Kalyan Pathak; Perves Ahmed; Hemanta Saikia (2024). Enhancement of Productivity of Late Sown Rapeseed (Brassica campestris var toria) Through Sulfur and Boron Application Under Rice-Fallow System of Assam, Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 1(1), 1–14 DOI: 10.1080/00103624.2024.2380775
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H. Priyanka Devi; Debojit Sarma; Akhil Ranjan Barua; Mahima Begum; Pankaj Dev Choudhury; Soibam Helena Devi; Sangita Das (2023). Assessment of Cold Tolerance in Boro Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Genotypes During Germination for Enhanced Adaptability to Low Temperature Stress, International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 13(12), 716–723 DOI: DOI: 10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i123733
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Yerradoddi Sindhu Sree; Anjan Krishna Sarmah; Jogesh Goswami; Mahima Begum; Danish Tamuly (2023). Effect of crop Establishment methods and organic weed management on nutrient uptake , soil fertility and Yield of aromatic rice, International journal of Environment and climate change , 13(1), 1–7
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Mahima Begum; Gayatri G Kandali; Dimpi Dutta; Charmon Keri Bey (2023). Organic Fertilizer: A Key Component of Organic Agriculture-A Review, Agricultural Review, 1(0), 0–0 DOI: DOI: 10.18805/ag.R-2626
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Mahima Begum; Bijnan Chandra Bordoloi; Nayan Jyoti Ojha; Khagen Kurmi; Ranjan Das; Dhiman Dev Singha; Kalyan Pathak (2023). Performance of Sugarcane Bud Chip Settlings Under Different Integrated Nutrient Management Practices, Sugar Tech, 1(1), 0–0 DOI: DOI: 10.1007/s12355-023-01327-3
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Mahima Begum; Nayan Jyoti Ojha; Bhaswati Sarmah; Santanu Poul (2022). Bud Chip Seedling- A new propagating Technique in Sugarcane production : An overview, Agricultural review, 1(1), 1–7 DOI: 10.18805/ag.R-2384
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Anjali Basumotary; Nayan Jyoti Ojha; Mahima Begum (2018). Growth and yield of rapeseed (Brassica campestries var. toria) influenced by NPK and sulphur under rainfed condition, Journal of Oilseed Brassica, 11(2), 121–125
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Mahima Begum; Mrina Saikia; Abhijit Sarma; Nayan Jyoti Ojha (2018). Water Management for Higher Potato Production: A Review, International Journal Current Microbiological Applied Science, 7(5), 24–33
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Mahima Begum; Bijnan Chandra Bordoloi; Dhiman Dev Singha; Nayan Jyoti Ojha (2018). Role of seaweed extract on growth, yield and quality of some agricultural crops: A review, . Agricultural Reviews, 39(4), 321–326
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Mahima Begum; Bijnan Chandra Bordoloi; Dhiman Dev Singha (2018). Crop growth, yield and juice quality of sugarcane as influenced by different plant growth regulators,, International Journal chemical studies, 6(5), 3190–3192
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Pompy Deka; Kalyan Pathak; Mahima Begum; Abhijit Sarma (2018). Agricultural Scientist Digest, Seed yield and nutrient uptake in late sown toria as influenced by different irrigation and fertilizer levels, 38(2), 127–130
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Mahima Begum; Bijnan Chandra Bordoloi; Dhiman Dev Singha (2017). Response of sugarcane genotypes to different levels of fertilizers under rainfed condition of Assam, Agricultural Science Digest , 37(1), 83–85
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Mahima Begum; Bijnan Chandra Bordoloi; Prasanta Kumar Goswami; Dhiman Dev Singha (2017). CoBln04174: A promising high yielding variety for North east under rainfed upland condition., Agricultural Science Digest , 37(1), 145–147 DOI: DOI: 10.18805/asd v37i2.7991
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Mahima Begum; Bijnan Chandra Bordoloi; Dhiman Dev Singha (2016). Weed Management PRACTICES IN Spring Planted Sugarcane of Assam, International journal of tropical agriculture, 34(7), 2309–2312
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Mahima Begum; Bijnan Chandra Bordoloi; Dhiman Dev Singha (2016). Effect of weed management practices on sugarcane ratoon , Agricultural Science Digest , 36(2), 106–109
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Mahima Begum; Bijnan Chandra Bordoloi; Dhiman Dev Singha (2016). Trend of sugarcane and Jaggery production in Assam and associated problems and prospects, International Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Science, 3(6), 15–23
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Mahima Begum; Mrinal Saikia (2014). Effect of irrigation and mulching on growth on yield attributes of potato, , Agricultural Science Digest , 34(1), 76–78
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Dinku Bora; Jogesh Goswami; Ranjit Soud; Mahima Begum (2014). Effect of organic inputs on production and quality of scented rice (Oryza sativa) var. Keteki joha in Assam and its economic aspect, Agricultural Science Digest, 32(2), 115–122
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Kumar, D.A.; Begum, D.M.; Sutradhar, D.; Dutta, M.D. and Poul, M.S. (2026). Climate Smart Agronomy for sustainable crop production . Vital Biotech Publication , Kota, Rajasthan, India , ISBN: 9789348793881
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Begum, M.; Ahmed, P. and Goswami, G. (2023). Recent advances in Agronomy and soil science. Vital Biotech publication , Kota, Rajasthan, ISBN: 978-93-92953
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Dutta, D.; Nath, D.; Dutta, P.; Begum, M.; Sahoo, C. and Saini, A. (2025). Climate Change and Community-Based Initiatives in Land Restoration in Coastal Areas, in: Chatterjee, U.; Ghosh, A.; Roy, S.; (Eds.), Eco-Resilience: Climate Change, Land Degradation and Sustainable Solutions., Springer, Cham, UK, pp 1–35, ISBN: 978-3-032-00708-7.
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Saikia, T.P. and Begum, M. (2023). "Production technology of sugarcane " written in Assamese , in: Sharma, A.K. and Pathak, K. (Eds.), Asomor Pothar Sashya , AAU, AAU, Jorhat, pp 53–60, ISBN: ISBN:978-81-963002-4-1.
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Sarmah, B.; Baruah, V.J.; Dutta, M.; Begum, M. and Deka, B. (2024). Precision nutrient management for field and horticultural crops, in: Lamine, S.; Srivastava, P.K.; Chandra, P.; (Eds.), Remote sensing in Precision Agriculture, Elsevier , Radarweg 29, 1043 NX Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Registered in The Netherlan, pp 1–16, ISBN: 978-0-323-91068-2.
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Baruah, V.J.; Begum, M.; Sarmah, B.; Deka, B.; Bhagawati, R.; Paul, S. and Dutta, M. (2023). Precision irrigation management: a step toward sustainable agriculture, in: Lamine, S.; (Ed.), Remote Sensing in Precision Agriculture Transforming Scientific Advancement Into Innovation A volume in Earth Observation, Elsevier, Radarweg 29, 1043 NX Amsterdam, pp 189–215, ISBN: https://doi.org/10.1016/B.
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Begum, M.; Sarmah, B.; Kandali, G.G. and Kalita, S. (2022). Persistant Organic Pollutants in Soil and Its Phytoremediation, in: Mendes, F.; Sousa, R.N.D.; (Eds.), Biodegradation Technology of Organic and Inorganic Pollutants, Intech Open , Intech Open , pp 1–20, ISBN: 10.5772/intechopen.99835.
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Begum, M.; Sarmah, B.; Kandali, G.G. and Borkotoki, B. (2022). Foliar application of microbial and plant-based bio-stimulants on plant nutrition , in: Ramawat, N.; Bhardwaj, V.; (Eds.), Biostimulant: Ezploring sources and application , Springer Nature, Singapore, Springer Nature, Singapore, Ltd, pp 1–31, ISBN: 978-981-16-7080-0.
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Begum, M.; Kowar, M.J. and Goswami, G.K. (2020). Biochar: A strategy for rejuvenating soil health and carbon sequestration , in: Piezadah, T.B.; (Ed.), Plant Microbe Dynamics, Springer, Springer Publishing Company, Salman Towar Buidling, New Work City, pp 51–70, ISBN: 978-93-85310-76-78.
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Bordoloi, B.C. (2020). Dimasahao jillat kuhiyar r adhik uttpadanar babe unnatt padhatti, in: Saikia, T.P.; (Ed.), Axomor Pahoriya Anchalar Krishokr babe Prashikson Hat puthi, , RARS, Shilongoni, Assam Agricultural University, pp 41–48, ISBN: 978-93-85310-76-78.
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Begum, M. (2009). Effect of irrigation and mulching on growth and yield of potato. M.Sc thesis submitted to Agronomy, AAU, JORHAT
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Borkotoki, B.; Deka, P.C. and Begum, M. (2012). Farmers' Participatory Action Research Programme on water management under KVK, Sonitpur, National Seminar on Rural development in NE region, Gargaon , UGC sponsored Gandhian studies centre, Gargaon College, Gargaon, Vol. 0(0), 21 - 24.
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Borkotoki, B.; Deka, P.C. and Begum, M. (2012). Use of zero fuel treadle pumps in shallow water table area, National seminar on Climate change and climate Resilient Agriculture, BNCA, Biswanath charali , Agromet Advisory Service, BNCA, Biswanath charali, Vol. 0(0), 33 - 33.
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Borkakoti, K.; Basumotary, A.; Baruah, R. and Begum, M. (2011). Spatial variability of fertility status of soils of UBVZ of Assam, 76th Annual Convention,Indian Society of Soil Science, National seminar on development of soil science , Indian Society of Soil Science, Dharwad , Vol. 0(0), 0 - 0.
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Begum, M. (). Weed management in SRI (in English) , Lecture Note compendium, 0(0), 34,35,36, NERIWALM, Tezpur, Tezpur
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Begum, M. (). Scope and importance of inter cropping for crop intensification in Assam (in English), Lecture Note compendium, 0(0), 27,28,29,30, NERIWALM, Tezpur, Tezpur
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Begum, M. (). Multiple cropping in rabi season , Lecture Note compendium, 0(0), 18,19,20, NERIWALM, Tezpur, Tezpur
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Begum, M. and Bora, D. (). Impact of chemical fertilizers on soil and environment (in English), Regional workshop on Agro-chemicals and their impact on environment , 0(0), 32,33,34,35, KVK, Sonitpur, Tezpur
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Begum, M. (). Post harvest losses in Potato and its management, Frontier Farming, 1(2), 18,19,20,21, .., ..
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Baruah, R. and Begum, M. (). Boron deficiency in some fruits and vegetabes, Intensive Agriculture, Megazine, 50(3), 16, 17, 18, 19, Department of Agriculture& Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture, IARI campus, New Delhi, New Delhi
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Begum, M. (). Golden bean-soybean (in Assamese), Ajir Doinik Batori, 0(1), 0, Ajir Doinik Batori, Dibrugarh
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Begum, M. (). Improved duli- A storage technique of grains (in Assamese), Ajir Doinik Batori, 0(1), 0, Ajir Doinik Batori, Dibrugarh
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Begum, M. (). Scientific cultivation of toria (in Assamese), Axomiya Khabar, 0(1), 0, Axomiya Khabar, Guwahati
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Begum, M. (). Cultivation practices of dhaincha (in Assamese), Axomiya Khabar, 0(1), 0, Axomiya Khabar, Guwahati
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Begum, M. (). Scientific method of using fertilizers in rice (in Assamese), Axomiya Khabar, 0(1), 0, Axomiya Khabar, Guwahati
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Begum, M. (). Role of green manuring crops in Agriculture (in Assamese), Dainik Janambhumi, 0(1), 0, Dainik Janambhumi, Jorhat
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Begum, M. (). Effect of pesticide on human health (in Assamese), Axomiya Khabar, 0(1), 0, Axomiya Khabar, Guwahati
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Begum, M. (). Importance of zero energy cool chamber (in Assamese), Dainik Janambhumi, 0(1), 0, Dainik Janambhumi, Jorhat
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Begum, M. (). Important insect-pest of sugarcane and its management (in Assamese), Axomiya Khabar, 0(1), 0, Axomiya Khabar, Guwahati
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Begum, M. (). Cultivation practice of Kalmegh (in Assamese), Axomiya Khabar, 0(1), 0, Axomiya Khabar, Guwahati
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Begum, M. (). Disease management in rice (in Assamese), Dainik Janambhumi, 0(1), 0, Dainik Janambhumi, Jorhat
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Begum, M. (). Uses of Neem in Agriculture (in Assamese), Axomiya Khabar, 0(1), 0, Axomiya Khabar, Guwahati
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Begum, M. (). Feasibility and scope of organic farming in Assam (in Assamese), Axomiya Khabar, 0(1), 0, Axomiya Khabar, Guwahati
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Begum, M. (). Nutritional importance of tomato (in Assamese), Dainik Janambhumi, 0(1), 0, Dainik Janambhumi, Jorhat
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Begum, M. (). Production technology of Aloe Vera (in Assamese), Axomiya Khabar, 0(1), 0, Axomiya Khabar, Guwahati
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Begum, M. (). Disease management in cruciferous crops (in Assamese), Axomiya Khabar, 0(1), 0, Axomiya Khabar, Guwahati
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Begum, M. (). Improved production technology of sugarcane (in Assamese), Axomiya Khabar, 0(1), 0, Axomiya Khabar, Guwahati
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Begum, M. (). Storage of potato (in Assamese), Axomiya Khabar, 0(1), 0, Axomiya Khabar, Guwahati
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Begum, M. (). Concept of Integrated pest management (in Assamese), Axomiya Khabar, 0(1), 0, Axomiya Khabar, Guwahati
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Begum, M. (). Water management in potato, scheduling of irrigation (in Assamese), Asomiya Khobor, 0(1), 0, Asomiya Khobor, Guwahati
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Begum, M. (). Some important points about potato (in Assamese), Axomiya Khabar, 1(1), 8, Axomiya Khabar, Guwahati
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Begum, M. (). Storage of potato (in Assamese), Mahima, 1(1), 8, Axomiya Khabar, Guwahati
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Begum, M. (). high yielding varieties of sugarcane, developed by SRS, Buralikson (in assamese), Axomiya Khabar, 1(1), 9, Axomiya Khabar, Guwahati
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Begum, M. and Ahmed, N.U. (). Rice based cropping system (in Assamese), Ajir Doinik Batori, 1(1), 8, Ajir Doinik Batori, Guwahati
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Ahmed, N.U. and Begum, M. (). Goldean bean-Soybean (Assamese), Ajir Doinik Batori, 1(1), 8, Ajir Doinik Batori, Dibrugarh
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Begum, M. and Ahmed, N.U. (). Scientific production technology of Rapeseed (in Assamese), Mahima, 1(1), 9, Axomiya Khabar, Guwahati
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Begum, M. (). Effect on cultivation practices on quality parameters of potato for processing (in English), Intensive Agriculture, Megazine, 50(2), 22,23,24, Intensive Agriculture, Megazine,
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Begum, M. (). Rice-based cropping system of rice (in Assamese), Mahima, 1(1), 1, Axomiya magazine Payobhara, Tezpur
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Begum, M. (). Problem of Ahu rice cultivation in Assam, Mahima, 1(1), 1, Dainik Janambhumi, Jorhat
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Begum, M. and Bordoloi, B. (2017). cultivation of sugarcane by following SSI method of cultivation- in Assamese . Sugarcane Research Station, Buraliksn, Buralikson, Golaghat
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Begum, M. (2016). Scientific intercultural practices in sugarcane (in Assamese). Sugarcane Research Station, Buraliksn, Buralikson, Golaghat
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Bordoloi, B. and Begum, M. (2016). Problem and prospects of sugarcane cultivation in Assam (in Assamese). Sugarcane Research Station, Buraliksn, Buralikson, Golaghat
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Begum, M. and Bordoloi, B.C. (2016). Status of sugarcane in Assam (English). Sugarcane Research Station, Buraliksn, Buralikson, Golaghat
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Borthakur, M.P. and Begum, M. (2012). Production technology of Kalmegh. Directorate of Extension Education, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Begum, M.; Borkotoki, B. and Deka, P.C. (2012). Multiple Use of Water (in Assamese). Krishi Vigyan kendra, Sonitpur, Napam, Tezpur
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Borkotoki, B. and Begum, M. (2012). Success story of Tradle pump use in Napam (in Assamese). Krishi Vigyan kendra, Sonitpur, Napam, Tezpur
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Borkotoki, B. and Begum, M. (2012). Collection and storage of rain water (in Assamese). Krishi Vigyan kendra, Sonitpur, Napam, Tezpur
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Borkotoki, K.; Bora, D. and Begum, M. (2011). Importance of different micronutrients and its impact on agricultural production. AICRP on Micronutrient, Department of Soil Science, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Recognition & Accolades
Achievements & Honors 4 Honors
1) Qualified ICAR NET during 2010




2) 1) Secured 2nd position in poster presentation during the technical session “Himalayan special: Strengthening indigenous knowledge system and sustainable socio-culture development under changing climate. International conference on climate change, biodiversity and sustainable agriculture (ICCBSA-2018) held during 13-16 December, 2018 at AAU, Jorhat, Assam
Served as a external question paper setter of Kerela Agriculture University, Punjab Agriculture University, Competitive exam, State Departmental exam
Served as a reviewer of many reputed journal " Journal of plant growth regulation", European journal of Agronomy .
Acted as lead scientist for development of technology on "The basal application of FYM@ 5t/ha enriched with Trichoderma, BF@10 Kg/h along with banana psedostem spray 5% at 15, 30, 45 DAP and water hyacinth @6t/ha" for organic potato production under rainfed condition of Assam Approved in Annual workshop of AICRP potato, 2022