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Dr. Ramani Kanta Thakuria
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Dr. Ramani Kanta Thakuria

Principal Scientist
Department of AAU-Horticulture Research Station, Kahikuchi • Directorate of Research(Agri)
ramani.thakuria [at] aau.ac.in Joined: 09 Dec, 1991
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Projects
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Degrees
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Career Milestones
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Honours & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
B.Sc(Agri.)
1989
Assam Agricultural University
M.Sc(Agronomy)
1991
Assam Agricultural University
Specialization: Water Management
PhD
2001
Chaudhury Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University
Specialization: Water Management
Employment History
Junior Scientist (Agro), RARS, Karimganj
09-12-1991 – 06-04-2001
Assam Agricultural University
Karimganj
Junior Scientist (Agro), RARS, North Lakhimpur
07-04-2001 – 21-11-2003
Assam Agricultural University
RARS, North Lakhimpur
Sr. Scientist (Agro)
22-11-2003 – 31-05-2004
Assam Agricultural University
RARS, North Lakhimpur
Sr. Training Associate
01-06-2004 – 13-09-2004
Assam Agricultural University
KVK, North Lakhimpur
Sr. Training Associate
14-09-2004 – 01-08-2011
Assam Agricultural University
KVK, Nalbari
Professor (Agronomy)
01-01-2010 – 01-08-2011
Assam Agricultural University
Deptt. of Agronomy
Chief Scientist, AICRP on Irrigation Water Management
02-08-2011 – 10-09-2021
Assam Agricultural University
Jorhat
Principal Scientist (Agro)
11-09-2021 – Till date
Assam Agricultural University
Horticultural Research Station, Kahikuchi (Attached to the Directorate of Research Vety)
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 54 Total Records
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R Saikia; D K Patgiri; B Deka; P K Bharteey; S Dutta; R K Thakuria; M Dutta; S R Borah; R Sadhukan; R Chakraborty; M Roy Chaudhary; P Saikia; D Gogoi; S Das (2025). Mapping Agro-potential through evaluating soil suitability and crop productivity using Geo-spatial technique, Environmental Monitoring Assessment, 197(1296), 1–25
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R Kalita; R K Thakuria; B Medhi; M Saikia; P J Baruah; R Changmai; A Barooah (2025). Agronomic manipulation on nutrient uptake and status in Sali rice under varied crop estlabishment in the inceptisol of Assam, International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research, 9(3), 312–216 DOI: 10.33545/26174693.2025.v9i3d.3954
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J Kalita; H C Bhattacharyya; R K Thakuria; K Das; N Baruah; B Bora; A J Sonowal (2025). Productivity and Soil Carbon Sequestration of Rice based Cropping Systems in the Brahmaputra Valley Zone, North East iNDIA, International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 15(8), 360–371 DOI: http://doi.org/10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i84980
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R Kalita; R K Thakuria; B K Medhi; G Kalita; B Dutta; S Kalita (2025). Optimized crop micro-environments for enhanced growth and physiological parameters of kharif paddy (Oryza sativa L) in Assam, International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research, 9(5), 995–1002 DOI: https://WWW.DOI.ORG/10.33545/26174693.2025v9.i5l.4
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Sontara Kalita; Jayanta Deka; Khagen Kurmi; Dhruba Jyoti Nath; Ramani Kanta Thakuria; K Das (2024). Rice Equivalent Yield and Soil Properties as influenced by Conventional and Minimum Tillage System in Rice Based Cropping Sequence in North East India, International Journal of Plant Production;, International Journal of Plant Production, 0(10), 0–0
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3. Rajesh Chintey; ; Ratna Kinkor Goswami; Bhagawan Bharali; Ranjan Das; Ramani Kanta Thakuria; Raju Prasad Paswan; Pankaj Debchoudhury (2024). Genotypic Variations of Morpho-physiological parameters of Rapeseed (Brassica rapa var. Toria) under Rainfed Condition, Indian Journal of Agricultural Research, 0(0), 1–6 DOI: 1.18805/IJARe
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4. Rajesh Chintey; Ratna Kinkor Goswami; Bhagawan Bharali; Ranjan Das; Ramani Kanta Thakuria; Raju Prasad Paswan; Pankaj Debchoudhury (2024). Correlation Studies of Morpho-physiological Characters with Seed Yield in Rapeseed (Brassica rapa var. Toria), Bharatiya Krishi Anusandhan Patrika, 12(2), 1–5 DOI: 10.18805/ BKAP719
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RAMANI KANTA THAKURIA; HARBIR SINGH; TEJ SINGH (2004). Effect of irrigation and antitranspirant on biometric components, seed yield and plant water-use of spring sunflower, Indian Journal of Agronomy, 49(2), 121–123 DOI: June2004
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RAMANI KANTA THAKURIA; HARBIR SINGH; R K JHORAR (2004). Comparative performance of some water production functions for spring sunflower, Helianthus annus L., J.Oilseeds Res, 21(1), 86–91 DOI: september 2003
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R K THAKURIA; HARBIR SINGH; TEZ SINGH (2003). Irrigation and transpiration suppressants effects on seed yield, water use and water-use efficiency of spring sunflower(Helianthus annuus), Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 73(11), 590–593 DOI: 24 Feb
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RAMANI KANTA THAKURIA (1996). Production potential and economic viability of rice-based cropping sequences under alluvial flood-free rainfed situation, Oryza, 33(0), 239–244 DOI: July 15
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RAMANI KANTA THAKURIA; J K CHOUDHARY (1995). Effect of seed priming, potassium and anti-transpirant on dry-seeded rainfed ahu rice(Oryza sativa), Indian Journal of Agronomy, 40(3), 412–414 DOI: September 1995
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THAKURIA, R.K. (2015). Agriculture (Optional) for ACS – Preliminary and other competitive examination (Edited). Chandra Prakash, Panbazar, Guwahati-781003 , ISBN: Nil
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THAKURIA, R.K. (2011). How Green are the valleys and other essays, Innisfree publication . Nil, Chandmari, Guwahati, ISBN: Nil
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THAKURIA, R.K. (2008). .Agriculture for ACS- Main and other Allied Examination (Edited). Chandra Prakash, Panbazar, Guwahati-781003 , ISBN: Nil
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THAKURIA, R.K. (2004). The Hand book of Farm management (Assamese). Maa Saraswati Prakashan, Fatashil, Guwahati , ISBN: Nil
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THAKURIA, R.K. (2003). Rice in Assam and its scientific production technology (Assamese). Maa Saraswati Prakashan, Fatashil, Guwahati , ISBN: Nil
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Thakuria, R.K. and KUMAR, V. (2024). Water management in rice-based cropping systems, in: Singh, S. and Bargohain, R. Kumar, V.; Yahaya, R.; (Eds.), Sustainable Technologies for Rice-based Cropping System in Assam, SM Press, Jrhat, Assam, Assam Agricultural University and International Rice Research Institute, pp 1–515, ISBN: 978-8967666-2-7.
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THAKURIA, R.K. (2015). Soil Science , in: THAKURIA, R.K.; (Ed.), Agricultural (Optional) for ACS-Prelim Examination, Chandra Prakash, Panbazar, Guwahati, pp 316–366, ISBN: Nil.
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THAKURIA, R.K. (2015). Agronomy, in: THAKURIA, R.K.; (Ed.), Agricultural (Optional) for ACS-Prelim Examination, Chandra Prakash, Panbazar, Guwahati, pp 125–162, ISBN: Nil.
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THAKURIA, R.K. (2008). General Agriculture, in: THAKURIA, R.K.; Deka, M.; Dutta, D.N.; (Eds.), Agriculture for ACS Main Examination , Chandra Prakash, Panbazar, Guwahati, pp 1–25, ISBN: Nil.
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THAKURIA, R.K. (2008). Soil Conservation, in: THAKURIA, R.K.; Deka, M.; Dutta, D.N.; (Eds.), Agriculture for ACS Main Examination , Chandra Prakash, Panbazar, Guwahati, pp 1–15, ISBN: Nil.
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THAKURIA, R.K. (2008). Agronomy and Ecology, in: THAKURIA, R.K.; Deka, M.; Dutta, D.N.; (Eds.), Agriculture for ACS Main Examination, Chandra Prakash, Pan Bazar , Guwahati, pp 1–145, ISBN: Nil.
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THAKURIA, R.K. (2011). Integrated Nutrient Management System (Assamese), in: Mishra, P.; (Ed.), Adhunik Krishti Katha, AAK-BAAK Prakashan, Guwahati, pp 168–175, ISBN: Nil.
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THAKURIA, R.K. (2011). Organic Farming System (Assamese), in: Mishra, P.; (Ed.), Adhunik Krishti Katha, AAK-BAAK Prakashan, Guwahati, pp 176–186, ISBN: Nil.
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THAKURIA, R.K. (2011). Scientific cultivation of sugarcane (Assamese ), in: Mishra, P.; (Ed.), Adhunik Krishti Katha, AAK-BAAK Prakashan, Guwahati, pp 310–318, ISBN: Nil.
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THAKURIA, R.K. (2016). Organic Farming as a Sustainable Production System in Assam, in: Choudhury, K.; (Ed.), Alternative Approaches in Agriculture, Department of Botany, SBMS College, Sualkuchi, Assam, pp 9–14, ISBN: 978-81-92955-55-1.
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B, D.V. (2024). Effect of Irrigation regimes on Rabi maize (Zea mays) under late sown condition. Ph. D thesis submitted to Agronomy, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University
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Thakuria, R.K. (2024). Utilization of Waterlogged Ecosystem with Makhana –Aquaculture: Strategies and Challenges , National Conference (UWEMASC:2024) During 8-10, 2024, Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur, Bihar , Organized by Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur, Bihar, Organized by Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur, Bihar, Vol. 1(1), 45 - 49.
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THAKURIA, R.K. (2018). Managing the water for sustainable crop production in Assam, International Seminar on Land and Water Issues in South East Asia: Status, Challenges and Opportunities, Tezpur , NERIWALM, Tezpur, Vol. 0(0), 116 - 123.
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THAKURIA, R.K. (2017). Water Management Issues And Approaches For Sustainable Crop Production In Assam, Indian Climate Congress Proceedings Of The National Seminar On Water Resources Management In The Context Of Climate Change For Growing India, Odisha , Satyasai Charitable & Educational Trust(SCET), Odisha, Vol. 0(0), 211 - 212.
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THAKURIA, R.K. (2009). Promotion of varietal adoption of rice through frontline demonstrations in the nalbari district of assam, National conference on Frontier in Plant Physiology towards sustainable agriculture, AAU, Jorhat , Indian society for plant physiology, New Delhi,2012, AAU, Jorhat, Vol. 0(0), 118 - 122.
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Bezbarua, R.; Thakuria, R.K. and Bora, R. (). Roof top green multipurpose Co-operative Society-, Souvenir published by Assam Udyan Samiti,Khanapara, 25(25), 36,36, Assam Udyan Samiti, Khanapara, Guwahati, Khanapara, Guwahati, Assam
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Thakuria, R.K. and Bezbarua, R. (). Rashtriya Makhana Board and its relevance on makhana cultivation in Assam, Souvenir published by Assam Udyan Samiti, Khanapara on its occasion of 25th year foundation, 25(25), 18, 19, Assam Udyan Samiti, Khanapara, Guwahati, Khanapara, Guwahati, Assam
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Thakuria, R.K. (). Role of open and Distance learning in Agricultural Extension, The Souvenir, Silver Jubilee celebration of Grammy Vikash Manch, Barmurikona, Nalbari, 1(1), 2, Grammy Vikash Manch, Nalbari, GVM Head Office, Nalbari
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Thakuria, R.K. (). Importance of Agricultural Sector in Union Budget,2025-26, The Dainik Assam, 60(99), 1, The Assam Tribune Group, Silpukhuri
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Thakuria, R.K.; Kalita, M.K. and Bora, L. (). Open and Distance Learning: An initiative by Assam Agricultural University, The Souvenir, Regional Agriculture Fair, 2025, 1(1), 32-33, Assam Agricultural University ( DEE, Organizing Committee), AAU, Jorhat
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Sarmah, A.K.; Pathak, K.; Kalita, M.K. and Thakuria, R.K. (2025). Recommended practices of Natural Farming . Directorate of Open and Distance Learning, ODL Directorate Campus, Khanapara
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Kalita, M.K.; Deka, C.; Barua, S.; Bordoloi, R. and Thakuria, R.K. (2025). Training Manual on Rooftop Gardening. Directorate of Open and Distance Learning and Extension Education Institute, Khanapara, ODL Directorate Campus, Khanapara
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Saikia, T.P.; , ; Bhattacharjee, S.; Gogoi, B.J.E.; Enghipi, J.; Kalita, M.K. and Thakuria, R.K. (2025). Strategies for Improvement of Jhum or Shifting Cultivation in North East India. Directorate of Open and Distance Learning, ODL Directorate Campus, Khanapara
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Saikia, T.P.; Bhattacharjee, S.; Gogoi, B.; Enghipi, J.; Kalita, M.K. and Thakuria, R.K. (2025). Revisiting Jhum Farming: Impacts and Challenges for Sustainable Agriculture . Directorate of Open and Distance Learning, ODL Directorate Campus, Khanapara
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Nath, B.C.; , ; Kalita, M.K. and Thakuria, R.K. (2025). Plant Disease Management in Organic Agriculture . Directorate of Open and Distance Learning, ODL Directorate Campus, Khanapara
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Sarmah, A.K.; Pathak, K.; Kalita, M.K. and Thakuria, R.K. (2024). Natural Farming: Basic concepts . Directorate of Open and Distance Learning, ODL Directorate Campus, Khanapara
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Dutta, R.; Kalita, S.; Sarmah, A.K.; Pathak, K.; Kalita, M.K. and Thakuria, R.K. (2024). Use of Nutrient Precision Tools to Improve Crop Yield and Nutrient use Efficiency . Directorate of Open and Distance Learning, ODL Directorate Campus, Khanapara
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Dutta, R.D.; Kalita, S.; Sarmah, A.K.; Pathak, K.; Kalita, M...R.K.K. and Thakuria, R.K. (2024). Use of Nano Urea in Crop Production . Directorate of Open and Distance Learning, ODL Directorate Campus, Khanapara
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Deve, A.; Kalita, M.K. and Thakuria, R.K. (2024). Organic Management of Insect Pests of Rice . Directorate of Open and Distance Learning, ODL Directorate Campus, Khanapara
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Gayan, A.; Nath, D.J.; Kalita, M.K. and Thakuria, R.K. (2024). Biofertilizers and their Production Technology . Directorate of Open and Distance Learning, ODL Directorate Campus, Khanapara
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THAKURIA, R.K. (2018). Drip fertigation in autumn rice. Directorate of Research (Agri), AAU, Jorhat
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THAKURIA, R.K. (2016). Prime Minister Krishi Sinchayee Yojana and its Operation Guidelines (In Assamese). Directorate of Research (Agri), AAU, Jorhat-785013
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THAKURIA, R.K. (2015). Aerobic rice – A water saving rice Technology, published by Directorate of Research (Agri.) . Directorate of Research (Agri), AAU, Jorhat
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THAKURIA, R.K. (2014). Treadle pump for shallow water table areas of Assam. Directorate of Research (Agri), AAU, Jorhat
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THAKURIA, R.K. (2014). Scope of makhana (Nikori) cultivation in Assam. Directorate of Research (Agri), AAU, Jorhat
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THAKURIA, R.K. (2012). Water Management of some important crops of Assam. Directorate of Research (Agri), AAU, Jorhat
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THAKURIA, R.K. (2010). Improved cultivation practices of Jute crops. Nil, Nil
Recognition & Accolades
Achievements & Honours 6 Honours
1.Recognized AICRP on IWM, Jorhat centre as outstanding during 2016-17
2.Associated in diffusion of early ahu rice variety Luit in social system in flood prone area of Nalbari district-
3.Included 3 best water management technologies by the Directorate of Water Management for the agro- ecological situation –XV
4.Involved in generation of 15 water management technologies for the state of Assam
5.Associated with variety replacement Jaya by short duration variety Luit, also in popularization of some high yielding variety of rice, pulses and oilseeds in the Nalbari district of Assam
6.The crop of makhana has been identified for enhancing water productivity under wet land situation for Assam and included in horticultural planning
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships 4 Societies
Indian Society of Agronomy
Life Member
Association of Rice Research Workers (Oryza)
Life Member
The Indian Society of Agricultural Science
Life Member
Indian Society of Soil and Water Conservationists
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
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