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Dr. Ranjit Sarma
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Dr. Ranjit Sarma

Associate Dean, S.C.S.C.A.
Department of Horticulture • Sarat Chandra Sinha College of Agriculture
ranjit.sarma [at] aau.ac.in Joined: 10 Jan, 1990 Associate Dean, SCS College of Agriculture
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Career Milestones
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Honours & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
B.Sc. (Agri.)
1987
Assam Agricultural University
M.Sc. (Agri. ) in Horticulture
1989
Assam Agricultural University
Specialization: Fruit Science
Ph.D.
2002
Assam Agricultural University
Specialization: Fruit Science
Employment History
Assistant Horticulturist
10-01-1990 – 16-03-1999
Horticultural Research Station, AAU
Kahikuchi, Guwahati
Sr. Scientist
17-03-1999 – 30-04-2002
Horticultural Research Station, AAU
Kahikuchi, Guwahati
Sr. Scientist
01-05-2002 – 25-06-2004
RARS, AAU
Diphu
Sr. Training Associate
26-06-2004 – 18-09-2004
KVK, AAU
Diphu
Sr. Training Associate
19-09-2004 – 08-06-2007
KVK, AAU
Barpeta
Programme Coordinator (Associate Professor)
09-06-2007 – 30-06-2008
KVK, AAU
Barpeta
Programme Coordinator (Professor)
01-07-2008 – 07-08-2014
KVK, AAU
Barpeta
Associate Dean
08-08-2014 – Till date
SCS College of Agriculture, AAU
Rangamati, Chapar, Dhubri
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 79 Total Records
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P Deka; J Moshahary; M Choudhury; P Ahmed; B Rahman; R Sarma (2026). Remote sensing- driven soil fertility modelling and summer rice suitability mappping in a floodplain agroecosystem of Assam, Paddy and Water Environment, 24(3), 1–18 DOI: 10.1007/s10333-026-01102-6
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R K Nath; K Das; M Choudhury; B Sarma; P Deka; R Sarma (2026). Diversity of Lepidoptera in SCS College of Agriculture and it surrounding Areas, Assam, India, Journal of Advances in Biology and Biotechnology, 29(4), 328–337
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R K Nath; P Ahmed; B Sarma; G Handique; R Sarma (2025). Comprehensive Study on farmers' socio-economic status of different villages of Bongaigaon District, Assam, International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Developement , 8(7), 264–267
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Tosloma Sultana Begum; Syeda Nishat Firdusi; Ranjit Sarma (2025). Natural Preservative Idiosyncrasy of Kuji Thekera (Garcinia cowa)- A minor fruit of Assam, JKrishi Vigyan, 13(3), 576–580
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B Sarma; R K Nath; P Ahmed; K Das; G K Upamanya; S M Khayer; M Rahman; H Ojah; P Deka; S Saha; J Moshahary; R Sarma (2024). Constraints in vegetable production in Char areas of Dhubri district, assam, International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development, 7(11), 345–347 DOI: https://doi.org/10.33545/26180723.2024,11e.1337
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Bhaskarjyoti Sarma; U Kotoky; A Saikia; R Sarma; S Saha; M Choudhury; J Moshahary (2024). Effect of Pruning and Micronutrient Sprays on Physico-chemical Properties of Ber, Advances of Current Research International, 24(8), 99–106 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/acri/2024/v24i8853
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Bhaskarjyoti Sarma; U. Kotoky; A. Saikia; R. Sarma; K. Das; S. Dutta; S. Saha; M. Choudhury; D. Bordoloi (2024). Influence of pruning and micronutrients on fruit set and retention of Thailand ber (Ziziphus mauritiana Lamk.), AMA, Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America, 54(2), 11723–11728
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P Ahmed; B Sarma; M Choudhury; R K Nath; H Ojah; K Das; R Sarma (2022). A Comprehensive Appraisal of the Farming Scenario in Riverine Areas of Lower Assam, India, Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 40(8), 288–294
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R K Nath; K H Begum; S Brahma; R Sarma (2020). Integrated pest management as a tool in influencing growth, yield and economics in tomato., Integrated pest management as a tool in influencing growth, yield and economics in tomato., 9(5), 250–252
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Bhaskarjyoti Sarma; R K Nath; H Ojha; R Sarma (2020). Management of trunk borer in Khasi Mandarin, International Journal of Innovative Science, Engineering and Technology, 7(6), 149–152
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R K Nath; S Brahma; R Sarma; P Ahmed (2020). Cultivation of Green Manuring Crops for improving Soil health and increasing yield of Rice in Tinsukia district of Assam, Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemestry, 9(2), 655–657
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Bhaskarjyoti Sarma;; M Choudhury; R Sarma (2020). Socio-economic status of growers and constraints in banana cultivation in western districts of Assam, International Journal of Farm Science, 10(3), 31–34
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BhaskarJyoti Sarma; R K Bhattacharyya; M Choudhurya; S Saha; R Sarma (2020). Impact of Training Programme on Bari Development, International Journal of Science, Environment and Technology, 9(4), 638–642
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BhaskarJyoti Sarma; M.Choudhury; R.sarma; R.K.Nath (2020). Production Constraints of Banana cultivation in Western Districts of Assam, Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemestry, 9(4), 1829–1830
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Manashi Hazarika; Ranjit Sarma; Kaushik K Phukan (2020). An Analysis on Area Production and Productivity of Banana in Assam, Agricultural Science Digest, 41(2), 334–337 DOI: 10.18805/ag.D-5219
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S Brahma; R K Nath; K K Roy; R Sarma; P Ahmed (2020). Production Constraints Faced by Mandarin Cultivators in Kokrajhar District of Assam-A Case Study, Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci. , 9(6), 81–85
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L Pegu; P Ahmed; B Rahman; P Deka; R Sarma (2020). Effect of Soil and Foliar Application of Nitrogen on MorphoPhysiological, Growth Characters and Seed Yield of Rapeseed, International journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 9(9), 1434–1440
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R K Nath; S Brahma; R Sarma; P Ahmed (2020). A study on participation of rural tribal women farmers in Horticulture and household activities in Assam, International Journal of Recent Scientific Research, 11(0), 35651–35653
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G K Upamanya; R Brahma; M Choudhury; R Sarma (2019). Respose of different varieties of Finger millet against disease and evaluation of efficacy of fungicides against leaf blast, International Journal of Recent Scientific Research, 10(12), 36655–36658 DOI: 10.34327/IJRSR
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Sanchita Brahma; Rupak K Nath; R Sarma (2019). Livelihood Improvement through Sericulture in Kokrajhar District of Assam - A Key for women Empowerment, International journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 8(12), 2762–2766 DOI: 10.20546/ijcmas
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B.Saikia; R.Sarma (2017). Temperature Variability Trends in Dhubri District of Assam, Journal of Agricultural Physics, 17(1), 151–154
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G K Upamanya; H Sarma; R Sarma; R Helim (2014). Topa: a unique Storage Structure for Managing potato Tuber Moth, Asian Agri-History , 18(2), 191–194
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H Sarma; R Sarma; A K Sharma; G K Upamanya; N Kalita (2014). Yield gap analysis of Toria in Barpeta district of Assam, Indian Research Journal of Extension Education, 14(2), 131–133
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G K Upamanya; P Dutta; R Sarma; A K Sharma; N Kalita; H Sarma (2013). Biological management of Rice Stem Borer in the field of assam, Insect Environment,, 19(1), 73–76
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G K Upamanya; N Kalita; R Sarma (2013). Report of Spilosoma oblique at Barpeta, Assam, Insect Environment,, 19(1), 31–31
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R Sarma; D N Hazarika (2003). Effect of organic mulches on growth and yield of ginger.., J. agric. Sci. Soc. NE India, 16(0), 29–33
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R Sarma; N K Mohan; J C Nath (1997). Evaluation of yield & physio–chemical compositions of some local types of jackfruit in Assam, The Hort. J. , 10(2), 23–30
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S Prasad; R Sarma; N K Mohan (1996). Performance of some spices under high humid condition of Assam, Indian J. Hill Famg. , 9(2), 131–132
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R Sarma; S Prasad; N K Mohan; G Medhi (1996). Economic feasibility of growing some root & tuber crops under intercropping system in coconut garden., The Hort. J. ., 9(2), 167–170
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R Sarma; S Prasad; N K Mohan (1995). Bhimkal, description and uses of a seeded edible banana of north east India., INFOMUSA (France), 4(1), 8–8
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J C Nath; R Sarma (1994). A note on the effect of organic mulches on fruit qualities of Assam Lemon., Haryana J. Hort.Sci. , 23(1), 46–48
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R Sarma; R K Bhattacharyya (1994). Effect of foliar application of Zinc on vegetative growth and reproductive characters of Guava., South Indian Hort, 42(3), 200–203
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J C Nath; R Sarma (1993). Leaf Chlorophyll and Leaf RWC of Assam Lemon as affected by organic mulches., South Indian Hort., 41(4), 225–226
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J C Nath; R Sarma (1992). Effect of organic mulches on growth and yield of Assam lemon., The Hort. J. , 5(1), 19–23
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R Sarma; N K Mohan (1991). Studies on the viability and germination of Jack fruit Seeds in Situ., The Hort. J., 4(2), 57–58
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R Sarma; R K Bhattacharyya (1989). Effect of Foliar Nutrition of Zinc on the nutrient concentrations of Guava leaves, South Indian Horticulture, 37(5), 323–325
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Brahma, S.; Upadhya, V.; Nath, R.K.; Sarma, R. and Devi, E.P. (2025). Advances in Organic Farming - Crop production and MAnagement. Apple Academic Press, 1265 Goldenrod Circle, NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905,USA, ISBN: 9781774917541 ( Hard Cove
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N.K.Mohan, and R.Sarma, (2004). Swaniyojanat Udyan Sashya (Self Employment through Horticulture). Uddayan Prakash, Kahikuchi,Guwahati-17
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R.Sarma, ; N.K.Mohan, and D.N.Hazarika, (1992). Kol Khetir Krishi Paddhati ( Banana – Agro-techniques). Uddayan Prakash, Kahikuchi,Guwahati,17
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N.K.Mohan, ; R.Sarma, and Barthakur, U. (1). Uddan Saishyat Saar Prayog (Fertilizer Management in Horticultural Crops ). Uddayan Prakash, Kahikuchi,Guwahati-17
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N.K.Mohan, ; R.Sarma, and Sarma, N. (1). Narikal Khetir Krishi Paddhati (Coconut – Agro-techniques). Uddayan Prakash, Kahikuchi,Guwahati-17
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Brahma, S. and Sarma, R. (2019). Women's participation in agriculture and allied activities in Assam: A key for women empowerment, in: Das, D. (Ed.), Gender and Development, Mittal Publications, New Delhi, pp 85–88, ISBN: 81-4324-965-5.
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L.Pegu, S.L. and R.sarma, (2021). Physiology of Deficit Moisture Stress with reference to vegetable crops, in: Rout, S. (Ed.), Agriculture and Forestry: Current Trends, Perspectives, Issues IV, Immortal Publications, Vijayawada, AP, ISBN: 978-93-5437-486-9, pp 325–345.
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S.Brahma, ; R.K.Nath, and R.Sarma, (2020). Role of plastic Mulches for crop Production, in: Rao, R.K.; (Ed.), Recent approaches in sustainable Agriculture Development and Food Security, Crop Management,Forestry,Food Technology and Environmentally Balanced Prod, Mahima Research Foundation and Social Welfare, Vanaras,UP, ISBN 978-81943375-4-6, pp 311–317.
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Sarma, R.; R.J.Bora, and B.Sarma, (2011). Sak Pachalir Kheti ( Vegetables cultivation), in: P.Misra, ; (Ed.), Adhunik Krishi Katha ( Modern Agricltural Science)., Ak-Bak,Natun Sarania,Guwahati, ISBN9380454429, pp 377–413.
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Sarma, R.; Mohan, N.; Baruah, B.; Maibangsa, S. and Maibangsa, M. (2004). Aparmparagata Sashyar Kheti viz. i,Patchouli ii.Safed Musli & iii.Vanilla, in: Mohan, N.; Sarma, R.; (Eds.), Swaniyojanat Udyan Sashya ( Shelf Employment through Horticulture), Udyan Prakash, Kahikuchi , Guwahati-17, pp 0–0.
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N.K.Mohan, and R.Sarma, (2002). Gouna Phal (Minor Fruits of Homestead Garden), in: A.K.Phukan, (Ed.), Asomor Arthanitit Bonousodhi Aru Sugandhi Udvid – A collection of Articles on Economy of Assam, Adhar,Guwahati, , pp 107–110.
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R.Sarma, and N.K.Mohan, (2001). Phol-Mular Bagisha ( Fruit Garden), in: N.K.Mohan, and N.K.Bora, (Eds.), Asomor Ghar- Bari - A book on traditional Assamese Homestead Garden, . Udyan Prakash,Guwahati, , pp 53–65.
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N.K.Mohan, and R.Sarma, (1). Strawberries, in: T.K.Chattopadhyay, (Ed.), A Text book on Pomology -IV (Temperate Fruits), Kalyani Publishers, Ludhiana, ISBN 978-81-272-4909-0, pp 98–168.
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Brahma, S.; Sarma, R.; Nath, R.; Ahmed, P.; Sarma, B. and Saha, S. (2020). Empowering Rural Women in Kokrajhar District through Tapioca Cultivation and Value Addition For Sustainable Income Generation ( Abstract), National Conference on Women Empowerment through Entrepreneurship and Skill development , Chapar,Dhubri, Assam , SCS College of Agriculture, AAU, Chapar,Dhubri, Assam, Chapar,Dhubri, Assam, Vol. 0(0), 128 - 128.
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Brahma, S. and Sarma, R. (2019). Role of Sericulture in Women Empowerment and Livelihood Improvement in Kokrajhar district ( abstract), International Seminar on Gender and Development: A Global Perspective, Gossaigaon, Kokrajhar,Assam , Department of Economics, Gossaigaon College, Kokrajhar , Assam
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Brahma, S. and Sarma, R. (2019). Women's Participation in Agriculture and Allied Activities in Assam - A key for Women Empowerment. ( Abstract), International Seminar on Gender and Development: A Global Perspective, Gossaigaon, Kokrajhar,Assam , Department of Economics, Gossaigaon College, Kokrajhar , Assam, Vol. 0(0), 312 - 312.
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Borah, A. and Sarma, R. (2018). Horticulture Nursery - A Potential Enterprise for Enhancing Farmers Income, State Level Seminar on Doubling Farmers Income in Assam by 2022, Chapar,Dhubri, Assam , SCS College of Agriculture, AAU, Chapar,Dhubri, Assam, Chapar,Dhubri, Assam, Vol. 0(0), 78 - 86.
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Brahma, R.; Rajkumari, P.; Roy, K.K. and Sarma, R. (2018). Augmenting Farmers Income in the existing rice-fallow cropping System with the introduction of rabi oilseed crops and Honey bees, State Level Seminar on Doubling Farmers Income in Assam by 2022, Chapar,Dhubri, Assam , SCS College of Agriculture, AAU, Chapar,Dhubri, Assam, Chapar,Dhubri, Assam, Vol. 0(0), 99 - 106.
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Kalita, T.C.; Bhagawati, B. and Sarma, R. (2018). Role of Integrated Nematode Management in doubling farmers income with special reference to Assam, State Level Seminar on Doubling Farmers Income in Assam by 2022, Chapar,Dhubri, Assam , SCS College of Agriculture, AAU, Chapar,Dhubri, Assam, Chapar,Dhubri, Assam, Vol. 0(0), 87 - 94.
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Das, S.; Sarma, B. and Choudhury, M. (2018). Diversification in agricultural system benefits farmers under changed climatic conditions, State Level Seminar on Doubling Farmers Income in Assam by 2022, Chapar,Dhubri, Assam , SCS College of Agriculture, AAU, Chapar,Dhubri, Assam, Chapar,Dhubri, Assam, Vol. 0(0), 118 - 126.
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Rahman, M.; Sarma, R. and Islam, R. (2018). Backyard poultry farming: An option for economic upliftment ( abstract), State Level Seminar on Doubling Farmers Income in Assam by 2022 , Chapar,Dhubri, Assam , SCS College of Agriculture, AAU, Chapar,Dhubri, Assam, Chapar,Dhubri, Assam, Vol. 0(0), 142 - 142.
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Das, P.; Ghosh, S.; Bhattacharyya, S. and Sarma, R. (2018). Diversity analysis of advance lines of sesame crops for developing new variety ( ( abstract)), State Level Seminar on Doubling Farmers Income in Assam by 2022, Chapar,Dhubri, Assam , SCS College of Agriculture, AAU, Chapar,Dhubri, Assam, Chapar, Dhubri, Assam, Vol. 0(0), 143 - 143.
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Choudhury, M.; Sarma, B. and Sarma, R. (2018). Optimizing resource use in rubber small holding, State Level Seminar on Doubling Farmers Income in Assam by 2022, Chapar,Dhubri, Assam , SCS College of Agriculture, AAU, Chapar,Dhubri, Assam, Chapar,Dhubri, Assam
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Nath, J.C. and Sarma, R. (1991). Effect of Organic Mulches on Growth, Yield and Quality of Assam Lemon, 10th National Citrus Seminar, New delhi , Jamia Hamdard (Hamdard University ) & Indian Society of Horticulture, New Delhi, Vol. 0(0), 17 - 17.
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Nath, R.K.; Das, K.; Sarma, B.; Ahmed, P.; Das, P.K.; Sarma, R.; Deak, S.; Deka, P. and Choudhury, M. (2026). Bee hibe Products (Technical Bulletin No. AAU/SCSCA/NRIIPM/NEH/2026/1). ICAR, NRIIPM, New Delhi, SCSCA, AAU, Dhubri
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Das, K.; Nath, R.K.; Sarma, B.; Ahmed, P.; Deka, P.; Sarma, R.; Deka, S.; Das, P.K. and Choudhury, M. (2026). Lac Insect (Technical Bulletin No. AAU/SCSCA/NRIIPM/NEH/2026/3). ICAR, NRIIPM, New Delhi, SCSCA, AAU, Dhubri
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Nath, R.K.; Das, K.; Sarma, B.; Ahmed, P.; Deak, P.; Sarma, R.; Deka, S.; Das, P.K. and Choudhury, M. (2026). Species and Caste of Honey bee (Technical Bulletin No. AAU/ SCSCA/ NRIIPM/ NEH/ 2026/2). ICAR, NRIIPM, New Delhi, SCSCA, AAU, Dhubri
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Das, K.; Ahmed, F.A.; Nath, R.K. and Sarma, P. (2023). Insect pests of coconut and their management ( in Assamese). Krishi Vigyan Kendra, AAU, Dhubri, Dhubri
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Das, K.; Ahmed, F.A.; Sarma, R.; Nath, R.K. and Sarma, P. (2023). Insect pests of citrus and their management (In Assamese). Krishi Vigyan Kendra, AAU, Dhubri, Dhubri
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Das, K.; Ahmed, F.A.; Sarma, R.; Nath, R.K. and sarma, P. (2023). Insect pests of cucutbits and their management ( In Assamese). Krishi Vigyan Kendra, AAU, Dhubri, Dhubri
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Pathak, P.K.; Ahmed, F.U.; Nath, R.K.; Ahmed, P.; Deka, P.; Choudhury, <.; Sarma, B.; Ojah, H.; Das, K.; Sarma, R. and Saud, R.K. (2023). Insect pests of rice and their management. AAU, Jorhat, KVK, AAU, Dhubri
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Baruah, N.; Sarma, R. and Borah, R. (2010). Sariyah Kheti ( Cultivation of Toria/ Mustard ). Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Barpeta, Barpeta
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Baruah, N.; Sarma, R. and Borah, R. (2010). Jalshinsita Alu Kheti ( Cultivation of Potato under irrigated condition). Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Barpeta, Barpeta
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Baruah, N.; Borah, R.; Sarma, R. and Upamanyya, G.K. (2009). Borodhanar Krishi Padhati ( Cultivation of Boro Rice ). Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Barpeta, Barpeta
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Baruah, N. and Kalita, H.K. (2009). Ahu Dhanar Krishi Padhati ( Cultivation of Ahu Rice ). Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Barpeta, Barpeta
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Sarma, R.; Phukan, M. and Upamanyya, G.K. (2009). Kol Khetir Krishi Padhati ( Agro-techniques for Banana Cultivation ). Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Barpeta, Barpeta
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Phukan, M. and Upamanyya, G.K. (2009). Bharalot Kit-Patanggar Niyantran ( Control of Storage pest ). Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Barpeta, Barpeta
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Upamannya, G.K.; Phukan, M. and Sarma, R. (2009). Asomar Pradhan Sak-Pasali Samuhar Rog aru Niyantran ( Disease management in major vegetable crops of Assam). Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Barpeta, Barpeta
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Upamanyya, G.K.; Sarma, R.; Borah, R. and Kalita, H.K. (2009). Oyster Kathphular Kheti ( Oyster Mushroom Cultivation ). Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Barpeta, Barpeta
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Borah, R. and Sarma, R. (2009). Seuj Saar and Saishyat Eyar Prayog ( Green Manure and its application in crop field ). Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Barpeta, Barpeta
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Borah, R. and Sarma, R. (2009). Amlik Matir Utpatti, Samasya aru Unnitakaran ( Genesis, Problem and amelioration of Acid Soil). Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Barpeta, Barpeta
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Bora, R.; Sarma, R.; Baruah, N. and Upamanyya, G.K. (2009). Samanwita Udvid Pusti-Moula Byabasthapana ( Integrated Nutrient Management). Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Barpeta, Barpeta
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Nath, R.K.; Das, M.K.; Sarma, B.; Ahmed, P.; Das, P.K.; Sarma, R.; Deka, S.; Deka, P. and Choudhury, M. (0). Beehive Products (Technicl Bulletin No. AAU/SCSCA/NRIIPM/NEH/2026/1). ICAR, NRIIPM, New Delhi, SCSCA, AAU, Dhubri
Recognition & Accolades
Achievements & Honours 5 Honours
Contributor as Reviewer of Descriptors for Jackfruit. Corporate Author: International Plant Genetic Resources, Rome (Italy) , Publication year 2000. ISBN 10: 92-9043-450-3 ISBN 13: 978-92-9043-450-4. Language: EN.
Standardized agro technique for raising Banana Cv. Kachkal as inter-crop in coconut garden
Development of Permanent Campus of KVK, Barpeta with logistic support from AAU Authority .
Successfully Implemented a mega certified rice seed production project under the code name of "Technology Showcasing " through PPP mode at KVK Barpeta.
Development of Permanent Campus of SCS College of Agriculture, AAU , Dhubri with logistic support from AAU Authority
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Dr. Ranjit Sarma

Associate Dean, S.C.S.C.A.

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Department: Horticulture
AAU Joining Date: 10 Jan, 1990
Additional Charge: Associate Dean, SCS College of Agriculture
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