AAU

Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications

B. Sc. (Agri.)

1989

College of Agriculture/ Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, India

M. Sc (Agri.)

1991

College of Agriculture/ Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, India

Specialization: Crop Physiology

Ph. D

2000

University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, Karnataka, India

Specialization: Crop Physiology

Employment History

Junior Physiologist

09-12-1991 – 28-02-1995

Regional Agricultural Research Station/ Assam Agricultural University

Titabor, Assam

Assistant Professor

01-03-1995 – 31-12-2003

Biswanath College of Agriculture/ Assam Agricultural University

Biswanath Chariali, Assam

Assistant Professor (Senior Scale)

01-01-2004 – 31-12-2004

Biswanath College of Agriculture/ Assam Agricultural University

Biswanath Chariali, Assam

Associate Professor

01-01-2005 – 15-07-2009

Biswanath College of Agriculture/ Assam Agricultural University

Biswanath Chariali, Assam

Senior Scientist

16-07-2009 – 29-07-2009

Sugarcane Research Station, Assam Agricultural University

Buralikson, Golaghat, Assam

Associate Professor

30-07-2009 – 31-12-2012

B N College of Agriculture/ Assam Agricultural University

Biswanath Chariali, Sonitpur, Assam

Professor

01-01-2013 – Till date

B N College of Agriculture/ Assam Agricultural University

Biswanath Chariali, Sonitpur, Assam

Research & Scholarship

Scholarly Publications 88 Total Records

Prerna Deka; Supriya Langthasa; Kishalayee Gogoi; Ratna Kinkor Goswami; Nabajit Tanti (2026). EFFECT OF DEHYDRATION METHODS ON QUALITY OF ORNAMENTAL FOLIAGE, Plant Archives, 26(2), 1647–1652 DOI: DOI Url : https://doi.org/10.51470/PLANTARCHIVES.2

Anubhab Dhadumia; Kishalayee Gogoi; Supriya Langthasa; Ratna Kinkor Goswami; Nabajit Tanti (2026). Biopolymer containers as sustainable alternatives to conventional plastic containers in horticulture: Environmental implications, material performance and future prospects, International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 16(6), 499–510 DOI: https//doi.org/10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i65512

RASHMI PHUKAN; NAYANMONI BURAGOAHIN; TANTUJA NANDY; KISHALAYEE GOGOI; RATNA KINKOR GOSWAMI (2026). Influence of liquid organic manures on soil properties of garden pea (Pisum sativum L. var. hortense), Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, 25(1), 100–106 DOI: 10.5958/2455-7145.2026.00013.1

Gaurav Lahon; Nayanmoni Buragohain; Ratna Kinkor Goswami; Budha Bora; Kishalayee Gogoi; Dipandita Chetia; Biswajit Konwar; Ranima Mishra (2026). Evaluation of Some Brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) Cultivars of Karbi Anglong District, Assam for Growth, Yield and Profitability, International Journal of Economic Plants, 13(2), 1–6 DOI: HTTPS://DOI.ORG/10.23910/2/2026.6869b

Aradhana Bordoloi; Dharindra Nath Hazarika; Supriya Langthasa; Ratna Kinkor Goswami; Manoj Kumar Kalita; Upasana Bordoloi (2025). Exploring the nutritional significance of Kolakhar: An in-depth analysis of a traditional assamese culinary ingredient, Journal of Advances in Biology and Biotechnology, 28(5), 204–211 DOI: DOI Url : https://doi.org/10. 9734/jabb.2025/v28.i

S V Rajeswari; H C Bayan; D Sarma; R K Goswami; B. Borkotoki; B Bora (2025). EFFECT OF ORGANIC FORMULATIONS ON MICROBIAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRIENT UPTAKE ON TORIA (BRASSICA CAMPESTRIS L.), Plant Archives (e-ISSN:2581-6063 (online), ISSN:0972-5210) , 25(2), 2162–2167 DOI: DOI Url : https://doi.org/10.51470/PLANTARCHIVES.2

Priyanka Kakati; Hridesh Harsha Sarma; Harihar Chandra Bayan; Ratna Kinkor Goswami; Digambar Sarma; Dipannita Patgiri; Arunima Goswami (2025). IMPACT OF DIFFERENT MULCHING STRATEGIES ON WEED DYNAMICS AND ECONOMICS OF RAINFED POTATO, Plant Archives, 25(1), 523–528 DOI: Url: Https:// doi.org/10.51470/PLANT ARCHIVES.2025

Priyanka Kakati; Hridesh Harsha Sarma; Harihar Chandra Bayan; Digambar Sarma; Ratna Kinkor Goswami; Sobha Dutta Deka; Shriya Devi; Dipannita Patgiri; Arunima (2025). EVALUATION OF MULCHING STRATEGIES ON GROWTH PERFORMANCE AND YIELD OF RAINFED POTATO, Plant Archives, 25(1), 764–768 DOI: Url: Https:// doi.org/10.51470/PLANT ARCHIVES.2025

Rajesh Chintey; Ratna Kinkor Goswami; Bhagawan Bharali; Ranjan Das; Ramani Kanta Thakuria; Raju Prasad Paswan; Pankaj Kumar Debchoudhury (2025). Genotypic variation of Morpho-physiological parameters of rapeseed ( Brassica rapa var. Toria) under rainfed condition of Assam, India Journal of Agricultural Research, 59(6), 890–895 DOI: DOI: 10.18805/IJARe.AF-6149

Pranjal Pratim Neog; Pal Deka; Ratna Kinkor Goswami (2024). Effect of Trichoderma viride and organic manures against root knot nematode Meloidogyne incognita infecting Jute under seed production, Biological Forum- An International Journal, 16(4), 16–19

Nazmin Sultana; Supriya Langthasa; Ratna Kinkor Goswami (2024). Nutritional status of some selected indigenous leafy vegetables of Assam, India, Bangladesh Journal of Botany , 53(4), 865–870 DOI: DOI: https://doi.org/10.3329/bjb.v53i4.76919

Rajesh Chinte; Ratna Kinkor Goswami; Bhagawan Bharali; Ranjan Das; Ramani Kanta Thakuria; Pankaj Kumar Debchoudhury; Lolesh Pegu; Dipankar Sonowal (2024). Correlation studies of Morpho-physiological characters with seed yield in rapeseed (Brassica rapa Var. Toria), Bhartiya Krishi Anusandhan Patrika, 39(2), 196–200 DOI: https://doi 10.18805/BKAP719

Rajesh Chinte; Ratna Kinkor Goswami; Bhagawan Bharali; Ranjan Das; Ramani Kanta Thakuria; Raju Prasad Paswan; Pankaj Kumar Debchoudhury; Lolesh Pegu (2024). Morphological variations at different growth stages of rapeseed (Brassica rapa Var. Toria) genotypes under rainfed conditions of Assam, India, Plant Archives , 24(2), 127–132 DOI: https://doi.org/10.51470/PLANT ARCHIVES.2024v24.No

Anwesha Goswami; Dharindra Nath Hazarika; Supriya Langthasa; Ratna Kinkor Goswami; Budha Bora (2024). Effect of time of pruning on growth and yield of Assam lemon (Citrus limon L. Burm), Plant Archives, 24(2), 1915–1920 DOI: https://doi.org/10.51470/PLANT ARCHIVES.2024v24.No

Rajesh Chintey; R K Goswami; B Bharali; R Das; R K Thakuria; R P Paswan; P K Debchoudhury; L Pegu; D. Sonowal (2024). Correlation Studies of Morpho-Physiological Characters with Seed Yield in Rapeseed (Brassica rapa var. Toria). Bhartiya Krishi Anusandhan Patrika. 39(2): 196-200. doi: 10.18805/BKAP719. Submitted: 29-02-2024 Accepted: 13-05-2024 Online: 11-06-2024, Bhartiya Krishi Anusandhan Patrika, 39(2), 196–200 DOI: 10.18805/BKAP719.

R Chinte; R K Goswami; B Bharali; R Das; R K Thakuria; R P Paswan; P K Debchoudhury (2024). Genotypic variations of phenological and growth parameters in rapeseed (Brassica rapa, var. Toria), Research on Crops 49-56 (2024), 25(1), 49–56 DOI: 10.31830/2348-7542.2024.ROC-1044

Kundal Hazarika; Ratna Kinkor Goswami; Bhagawan Bharali; Prakash Kalita; Jogesh Goswami; Borsha Neog; Rajesh Chintey (2024). Genotypic variation of phenological and physiological traits in sweet sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench), The Pharma Innovation Journal, 13(1), 126–130

Mridusmita Kalita; Daizi Durba Saharia; Kangkana Thakur; Santosh Sonowal; Ratna Kinkor Goswami; Manoj Kumar Sarma; Aiswarya Baruah (2024). Study of Genetic Diversity and Drought - Tolerance Characteristics of Few Rice Varieties Using Morphological and Molecular Markers, International Journal of Plant & Soil Science, 36(1), 38–53 DOI: 10.9734/IJPSS/2024/v36i14327

Kundal Hazarika; Ratna Kinkopr Goswami; Bhagawan Bharali; Prakash Kalita; Jogesh Goswami; Borsha Neog; Rajesh Chinte (2023). Genotypic variation of phenological and physiological traits in sweet sorghum sorghum (Sorghum Bicolour L. Moench), The Pharma innovation Journal, 13(1), 126–130 DOI: ---

Rajesh Chintey; Ratna Kinkor Goswami; Bhagawan Bharali; Ranjan Das; Ramani Kanta Thakuria; Raju Prasad Paswan; Pankaj Kumar Debchoudhury (2023). Variation of Physiological Parameters and Yield in Rapessed (Brassica rapa, Var. Toria)Genotypes, The Pharma Innovation, 12(0), 482–487

Kundal Hazarika; Ratna Kinkor Goswami; Bhagawan Bharali; Prakash Kalita; Jogesh Goswami; Borsha Neog (2022). Physiological performance of sweet sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) genotypes under Assam condition, Research on Crops, 23(3), 556–561 DOI: 10.31830/2348-7542.2022.ROC-810

Debashree Baruah; Dharindra Nath Hazarika; Prasanta Neog; Ratna Kinkor Goswami (2022). Optimizing the time of grafting in jack fruit in the sub tropical environment of Assam, International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 12(11), 3134–3145 DOI: 10.9734/IJECC/2022/v12i111361

Prasanta Neog; Ratna Kinkor Goswami; Debashis Saikia; Nripen Gogoi; Manoj Kumar Kalita (2022). Response of Modified micro climates on growth, yield and incidents of Rhizome rot disease of ginger in Assam, India, International journal of Biometeorology, 66(4), 719–730 DOI: 10.1007/s00484-021-02231-9

S Baruah; M K Sarma; A A Sharma; P Borah; ASN Ahmed; R K Goswami; H Choudhury (2021). Diversity in ethno-medicinal plant species, their conservation and traditional uses: A case study in North Bank plain zone of Assam, India, The Pharma Innovation Journal, 10(12), 1789–1808 DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.22271/tpi

P Das; A.S. Nizamuddin Ahmed; M K Sarma; R K Goswami; D D Saharia; M P Nath; Devi N Sonia; J Talukdar (2021). GENETIC VARIABILITY AND CHARACTER ASSOCIATION STUDIES FOR MORPHO-PHYSIOLOGICAL TRAITS ASSOCIATED WITH GRAIN YIELD IN CULTIVATED RICE (Oryza sativa L.), International Journal of Agriculture Sciences , 13(4), 10711–10715 DOI: 10.9735/0975-3710

Nikhilesh Baruah; Ratna Kinkor Goswami; Shobha Dutta Deka (2021). Influence of Land Configuration and Residue management in Rabi Crops under rainfed Ecosystem of Assam, Journal of Soils and Crops , 31(2), 204–212

H. B. Khanikar; S. Langthasa; D. N. Hazarika; R. K. Goswami; G. D. Deuri (2021). Studies on Physico-chemical characters of Thai Apple ber (Ziziphus mauritiana Lamk.) grown in Assam, Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry , 10(3), 187–192

K. K. Gupta; N. Buragohain; B. P. Gautam; S. Langthasa; R. K. Goswami; M. K. Kalita (2020). Impact of Sprout Management on Growth, Quality and Yield of Pointed Gourd (Trichosanthes dioica Roxb.), Int. J. Current Microbiol. App. Sci, 9(4), 1960–1964

Anuradha Baruah*; S Langthasa; D N Hazarika; M K Kalita; R K Goswami (2019). Evaluation of physico-chemical and sensory properties of jam and jelly prepared from paniol (Flacourtia jangomos) fruits, Current Horticulture , 7(1), 59–63

D. P. Duarah; D. N. Hazarika; S. Langthasa; R. K. Goswami; M. K. Kalita (2018). Response of banana cv. Malbhog (AAB) to in situ macro-propagation technique for the production of quality planting material in Assam, Res. On Crops, 19(1), 53–57

N. Kakati; P. K. Sarma; B. P. Gautam; D. N. Hazarika; R. K. Goswami; (2017). Combined effects of organic manures and microbial inoculants on soil health and yield of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.), Tends in Biosciences, 10(7), 1536–1539

S. S. Pathak; H. Choudhury; R. K. Goswami; M. K. Sarma; P. Neog; R. Paul (2016). Variation of morphological characters in four bamboo species., International Journal of Tropical Agriculture, 34(6), 1643–1647

Ranjan Kandali; Bolin Kumar Konwar; Ratna Kinkor Goswami (2014). Development of a Modified Method for Isolation of Genomic DNA from Medicinal Plants Spondius pinnata Kurz. and Streblus asper Lour, Advances in Plant Sciences, 27(1), 5–8

Ratna Kinkor Goswami; Hemendra Choudhury; Ranjan Kandali; Manoj Kumar Sarma; Jogesh Goswami; Digambar Sarma (2012). Physiological efficiency in greengram (Vigna radiata L. Wilczek) genotypes, Advances in Plant Sciences, 25(2), 487–491

Hemendra Choudhury; Ratna Kinkor Goswami; Sunil Borah; Pradip Mahanta; Jyoshna Das (2012). Effect of lead on germination and early seedling growth of French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.), Crop Research, 43(3), 98–101

Ratna Kinkor Goswami; S M Hiremath; M B Chetti (2011). Evaluation of greengram genotypes for morpho-physiological traits, dry matter accumulation and partitioning, Advances in Plant Sciences, 24(1), 145–150

Ratna Kinkor Goswami; S M Hiremath; M B Chetti (2010). Interrelationships between morpho-physiological characters and seed yield in greengram (Vigna radiata L. Wilczek), Advances in Plant Sciences, 23(2), 499–504

Ratna Kinkor Goswami; Hemendra Choudhury; Manoj Sarma; Digambar Sarma; Jayanta Bhuyan (2010). Evaluation of greengram genotypes for morpho-physiological traits and seed yield, Annals of Plant Physiology, 24(2), 115–120

Ratna Kinkor Goswami; Hemendra Choudhury; Manoj Kumar Sarma; Hiranya Kumar Borah; Ranjan Das; Arup Kumar Sarma (2010). Effect of water stress on seed germination and seedling growth in Vigna radiata L. Wilczek, Advances in Plant Sciences, 24(2), 535–537

Ratna Kinkor Goswami; S M Hiremath; M B Chetti; R V Koti; P M Salimath (2010). Genotypic variation for morphological traits and dry matter partitioning in relation to seed yield in greengram, Annals of Plant Physiology, 24(1), 13–17

Ratna Kinkor Goswami; s M Hiremath; M B Chetti; R V Koti; P M Salimath (2009). Genotypic variation for growth parameters in relation to seed yield in greengram, Annals of Plant Physiology, 23(2), 139–143

Ratna Kinkor Goswami; S M Hiremath; M B Chetti; R V Koti; P M Salimath (2009). Genotypic variation for physiological traits in relation to seed yield in greengram, Annals of Plant Physiology, 23(1), 12–16

Jayanta Bhuyan; Digambar Sarma; Prasanta Neog; Ratna Kinkor Goswami (2009). Soybean cultivation in Assam, status, prospects and strategies, Journal of Agril. Science Society, 50(2), 151–153

Sunil Borah; Hemendra Choudhury; Ratna Kinkor Goswami; Jyoshna Das (2009). Effect of lead on germination and early seedling rowth of radish (Raphanus sativus L.), Journal of Assam Science Society, 50(2), 160–163

Hemendra Choudhury; Ratna Kinkor Goswami; Arup Kumar Sarma (2009). Allelopathic effect of some common upland rice weed species on germination and seedling vigor of rice (Oryza sativa L.), Journal of Agricultural Science Society of North East India, 50(2), 142–148

Digambar Sarma; Jayanta Bhuyan; Nikhilesh Baruah; Ratna Kinkor Goswami (2008). Effect of weed management measures on yield and yield attributes in soybean, Advances in Plant Sciences, 22(2), 443–444

Ranjan Das; Faizuddin Ahmed; Bimal Kumar Rabha; Ratna Kinkor Goswami; Ramani Kanta Thakuria (2005). Effect of growth regulators on germination and seedling establishment of maize, Journal of Agricultural Science Society of North East India, 45(1), 19–24

Ratna Kinkor Goswami; Kushal Kumar Baruah; Prasanna Kumar Pathak; Arun Kumar Pathak (2000). Evaluation of rice varieties for yield attributes and milling quality, Journal of Agricultural Science Society of North East India, 13(1), 1–7

Ratna Kinkor Goswami; Arun Kumar Pathak (1999). Evaluation of traditional rice cultivars of Assam for yield attributes and milling quality, Bio-Science Research Bulletin, 15(2), 81–84

Ratna Kinkor Goswami; Kushal Kumar Baruah; Prasanna Kumar Pathak; Arun Kumar Pathak (1995). High density grain: its relationship with yield and yield attributes in rice, Bio-Science Research Bulletin, 11(1), 43–48

Ratna Kinkor Goswami; Kushal Kumar Baruah (1994). Physiological potential of some rice cultivars for tolerance to moisture stress at seedling stage, Bulletin of Pure and Applied Sciences, 13(1), 41–45

Ratna Kinkor Goswami; Kushal Kumar Baruah (1994). Effect of water potential treatments on germination and seedling growth of some upland rice cultivars, Indian Journal of Plant Physiology, 37(1), 61–63

Sarma, M.K.; Bayan, H.C.; Goswami, R.K.; Choudhury, H.; Sharma, A.A.; Baruah, S. and Borah, R. (2017). Asomor Prachin Rihakheti: Samasya aru Sambhabana, An Assamese Hand Book. ICAR National Institute of Research on Jute and Allied Fibre Technology, Kolkata and CRP on Natural Fibre, Biswanath College of Agriculture, AAU, Kolkata, India

Neog, P.; Gautam, B.P.; Majumdar, D.; Deka, B.; Kalita, K.P.; Goswami, R.K.; Baruah, N. and Pathak, H. (2008). Krishi Vijnan, A Text Book in Assamese for Class IX (approved by SEBA). Assam Textbook Production and Publication Corporation Limited, Guwahati-1, Assam

Chintey, R.; Goswami, R.K.; Pegu, L. and Bramha, S. (2026). Submergence Stress in Rice: Physiological Attributes, Tolerance Mechanism and Management Practices 1*, Ratna Kinkor Goswami2, Lolesh Pegu3, Sanchita , in: Brahma, S.; Upamanya, G.K.; Das, K. and Pegu, L. Sharma, P.; Khayer, S.M.; Saikia, B.; (Eds.), Climate Smart Agriculture: Innovations for Next Generation Sustainable Farming, Elite Publishing House , H-1/60, Sector - 16, Rohini, New Delhi - 110089 Tele Info: 9289051518, 9999955427 Email: ephinternational@gmail.com, ephpublishers@gmail.com Website:, pp 1–268, ISBN: 978-93-7108-596-0.

Goswami, R.K. and Deka, D.K. (0). An Insight into Water Use Efficiency of Plants in relation to Physiological Processes, in: Baruah, S. and Bhuyan, G. Pegu, B.K.; (Eds.), Recent Trends Life Sciences VOL- II, Department of Zoology in collaboration with LORIYOLI, Madhabdeb University, Narayanpur, Lakhimpur, Assam, India, pp 279–289, ISBN: 978-93-95794-20-6.

Deka, D.K. and Goswami, R.K. (2023). Morpho-physiological adaptation of plants under submergence stress, in: Boruah, S. and Bhuyan, G. Pegu, B.K.; (Eds.), Recent Trends in Life Sciences, Department of Zoology, Madhabdev University, Narayanpur, Lakhimpur, Assam, India, Madhabdev University, Narayanpur, P.O. Dikrong, PIN: 784164, Lakhimpur, Assam, India, pp 38–50, ISBN: 978-93-95794-04-6.

Kandali, R.; Goswami, R.K.; Konwar, B.K. and Buragohain, J. (2013). Indigenous Knowledge System in Traditional Phytotherapy of North East India: Priority Issues , in: Buragohain, D.J.; (Ed.), Traditional Phytotherapy, Daya Publishing House, New Delhi, India, pp 33–37, ISBN: 978-81-7035-821-3.

Borthakur, J.; Hazarika, D.N.; Langthasa, S.; Goswami, R.K. and Kalita, M.K. (2015). Leaf N, P and K Contents of some Banana Cultivars of AAA Genomic Group, in: Munsi, P.S.; Ghose, S.K.; Bhowmick, N.; Deb, P. (Eds.), Innovative Horticulture: Concept for Sustainable Development: Recent Trends, New Delhi Publisher, 90 Sainik Vihar, Mohan Garden, New Delhi-110059, pp 155–159, ISBN: 978-93-81274-85-9.

Goswami, R.K. (2017). Exploiting the Potential of Ramie: The Unique Fibre Crop, in: Choudhury, S.; (Ed.), Accelerating Science, Surajit Choudhury, Jamugurihat H. S. School, Jamugurihat, Sonitpur, Assam, pp 1–11, ISBN: 93-82661-24-7.

Hazarika, K. (2021). Physiological performance of sweet sorghum( Sorghum bicolor. L. Moench) Genotypes under Assam situation. Master of Science( Agriculture) in Crop Physiology thesis submitted to Crop Physiology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat- 785 013, Assam, India

Saharia, D.D.; Baruah, A.; Goswami, R.K.; Sarma, M.K. and Bora, B. (2025). Organeller Dynamics and Plant Stress Response, 69th Annual Technical Session of Assam Science Society cum National Seminar-2025, Biswanath Chariali, Biswanath, Assam, India PIN: 784176 , Assam Science Society, Biswanath Chariali Branch in collaboration with IQAC, Biswanath College, Biswanath Chariali, Vol. 0(0), 31-33 - .

Neog, P.; Goswami, R.K. and Changmai, R. (2021). Growth and Yield of Ginger as influenced by Varying Microenvironments, Virtual National Conference on ‘Strategic Reorientation for Climate Smart Agriculture', Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, India , Association of Agrometeorologists & Department of Climate Change and Agricultural Meteorology Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India, Vol. 1(1), 325 - 329.

Roy, J.; Hazarika, D.N.; Langthasa, S.; Goswami, R.K. and Sarma, P.K. (2020). Effect of Orchard Soil Management Practices on Soil Health of Assam Lemon Orchard, National Citrus Meet, Biswanath College of Agriculture, AAU, Biswanath Chariali , ICAR Central Citrus Research Institute, Nagpur, Biswanath Chariali, Assam, Vol. 1(1), 127 - 128.

Bayan, H.C.; Sharma, A.A. and Goswami, R.K. (2018). Commercial cultivation of ramie (Boehmeria nivea (L.) Gaud.) with special reference to integrated nutrient management , Congress on Cotton and Other Fibre Crops ( ICCAF), 2018, Umiam, Meghalaya, India , ICAR National Institute of Research on Jute and Allied Fibre Technology, Kolkata and CRP on Natural Fibre, CAU, Barapani, Umiam, Meghalaya, India, Vol. 1(1), 33 - 35.

Kandali, R. and Goswami, R.K. (2011). Herbal Therapy: Indigenous Knowledge System of North East India and IPR Issues, National Seminar on Biochemical and Biotechnological Research Approaches for Bio-Resource Management of North- East India Towards Sustainable Rural De, Biswanath College of Agriculture, AAU, Biswanath Chariali , Dept. of Biochemistry & Agril. Chemistry, Crop Physiology, Plant Breeding & Genetics, Biswanath College of Agriculture, Biswanath Chariali, Assam, Vol. 1(1), 135 - 138.

Goswami, R.K. and Kandali, R. (2011). Physiological and Biochemical Approaches for Crop Improvement under Submergence Stress, National Seminar on Plant Resource Management and Conservation Strategies in N.E Region, Cotton College Guwahati, Assam , UGC and ASTEC, Assam, Guwahati, Assam, India, Vol. 1(1), 130 - 140.

Kandali, R.; Goswami, R.K. and Konwar, B.K. (2010). Medicinal Plant Diversity, Conservation in North- East India- An overview, National Seminar on “Medicinal Plant and Microbe Diversityand their Pharmaceuticals” , Tezpur University, Sonitpur, Assam , Assam Science Technology Environment Council and Tezpur University , Tezpur, Sonitpur, Assam, India, Vol. 1(2), 22 - 26.

Goswami, R.K.; Hiremath, S.M.; Chetti, M.B.; Koti, R.V. and Salimath, P.M. (2009). Genotypic variation for morphological traits and dry matter partitioning in relation to seed yield in greengram, National Conference on Frontiers in Plant Physiology Towards Sustainable Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, India , Assam Agricultural University and Indian Society for Plant Physiology, AAU, Jorhat, Assam, India, Vol. 1(1), 230 - 235.

Choudhury, H.; Goswami, R.K.; Borah, S. and Das, J. (2009). The toxicity effects of lead on germination and seedling growth of tomato , National Conference on Frontiers in Plant Physiology Towards Sustainable Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, India , Assam Agricultural University and Indian Society for Plant Physiology, AAU, Jorhat, Assam, India, Vol. 1(1), 183 - 186.

Choudhury, H.; Goswami, R.K. and Sarma, M.K. (2007). Allelopathic effect of some common upland rice weed species on morpho-physiological parameters of rice , UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Recent Trends on Biological Research towards Rural Development” , Chaiduar College, Gohpur, Assam, India , UGC and Chaiduar College, Gohpur, Assam, India, Vol. 1(1), 0 - 0.

Majumdar, D.; Goswami, R.K.; Das, P.K. and Dubey, L.N. (2007). Indigenous technical knowledge in rainfed farming in Sonitpur district of Assam, UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Recent Trends on Biological Research towards Rural Development”, Chaiduar College, Gohpur, Assam, India , UGC and Chaiduar College, Gohpur, Assam, India, Vol. 1(1), 34 - 41.

Pathak, A.K.; Goswami, R.K. and Pathak, P.K. (1995). Light stress: a major constraint of rice productivity in Assam, Problems and Prospects of Agricultural Research in North – East India, AAU, Jorhat, Assam, India , Agricultural Science Society for North- East India, AAU, Jorhat, Assam, India, Vol. 1(1), 36 - 40.

Goswami, R.K. (). Career Prospects in Agriculture, Allied Sectors, The Assam Tribune, 87(277), 6, Ratan Kumar Ray Hajong on behalf of Assam Tribune Pvt. Ltd., MRD Road, Chandmari, Guwahati-781 003, Assam, India, Guwahati and Dibrugarh, Assam, India

Goswami, R.K. and Hazarika, K. (). Sweet Sorghum: Jiwa Indhanar Utsa (In Assamese), The Prantik, The Asomiya Fortnightly, 26(19), 37, Rashmi Baruah, Navagiri Road, Chanmari, Guwahati, Assam, India, PIN 781003

Goswami, R.K. (). Bijar Gajali Melar Samashya aru Paritranar Upay (Assamese), Asomiya Khabar, 29(56), 7, Frontier Publications Pvt. Ltd., Guwahati, Assam

Goswami, R.K. and Borah, R. (). Asomar Krishi Khetrat Juva Prajanmar Sahajogita (Assamese), Asomiya Khabar, 18(25), 6, Frontier Publications Pvt. Ltd., Guwahati, Assam

Goswami, R.K. and Neog, P.P. (). Asomar Krishi Unnatir Lagat Jarita Bastabsanmata Dish (Assamese), Asomiya Khabar, 39(21), 7, Frontier Publications Pvt. Ltd., Guwahati, Assam

Goswami, R.K. (). The GM Foods: The Panacea to World Hunger (English), The Assam Tribune, 75(155), 16, Assam tribune Pvt. Ltd., Guwahati, Assam

Goswami, R.K. and Hazarika, K. (). Sweet Sorghum: The Bio-Fuel Crop (English), The Assam Tribune, 82(194), 11, Assam tribune Pvt. Ltd., Guwahati, Assam

Neog, S.J.; Goswami, R.K.; Sarma, M.K.; Kalita, M.K.; Deka, D.K. and Das, R. (2015). Commercial Cultivation of Virus Free Bhut Jalokia (English). Biswanath College of Agriculture, Biswanth Chariali, Assam

Sarma, P.K. and Goswami, R.K. (2012). Paribesh Surakhyat Kesu Sarar Bhumika (In Assamese). Biswanath College of Agriculture, Biswanth Chariali, Assam

Goswami, R.K. and Sarma, M.K. (2010). Tisi Khetir Hatputhi (in Assamese). Biswanath College of Agriculture, Biswanth Chariali, Assam

Goswami, R.K.; Choudhury, H.; Sarma, D.; Bhuyan, J. and Gautam, B.P. (2008). Unnata Padhatire Tisi Kheti (Assamese). Biswanath College of Agriculture, Biswanth Chariali, Assam

Bhuyan, J.; Baruah, N.; Goswami, R.K. and Sarma, M.K. (2005). Soyabeanar Krishi Paddhati aru Iyar Byabahar (Assamese). Biswanath College of Agriculture , Biswanth Chariali, Assam

Bhuyan, J. and Goswami, R.K. (2001). Til aru Iyar Krishi Paddhati (Assamese). Biswanath College of Agriculture, Biswanth Chariali, Assam

Goswami, R.K. and Bhuyan, J. (2001). Bij Sinaktakaran aru Iyar Sangrakhyan (Assamese). Biswanath College of Agriculture, Biswanth Chariali, Assam

Title: DBT- NER Advance level Institutional Bio Tech Hub at B. N. College of Agriculture, AAU, Biswanath, Assam (Phase-II)

Implemented in 2023

Assam Agricultural University under Faculty Research Project Rs. 4.00 Lakh

Studies on Seed Germination, Dormancy and Seed Health in Medicinal Plants.

Implemented in 2013

DST, Govt. Of India Rs. 37.30 Lakh

Impact of modified microclimate on growth, yield and pest disease dynamics in ginger.

Implemented in 2016

NMPB, AYUSH Rs. 36 Lakh

Development, Standardization and Dissemination of Cultivation Package for Medicinal Plants of Commercial Importance in the Foot Hill Region of Eastern India

Implemented in 2017

NMPB, AYUSH Rs. 30 Lakh

Establishment of Field Gene Bank and Micro Propagation Unit for Medicinal Plants Genetic Resources of North East India.

Implemented in 2017

Recognition & Accolades

Achievements & Honours 1 Honours

Received UAS GOLD MEDAL for securing the highest CGPA (Crop Physiology) in Ph. D programme from the University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, Karnataka, India in 2000.

Received the GOLD MEDAL and Certificate for adjudged as BEST PAPER for Prof. S. Venkatraman Best Paper Award for the Research Paper entitled 'Response of modified microclimate on growth, yield and incidence of rhizome rot disease of ginger in Assam, India' authored by Prasanta Neog, R. K. Goswami, D. Saikia, N. Gogoi and M. K. Kalita, published in International Journal of Biometeorology, 66:719-730, 2022, presented in the International Conference on climate change and Agro-ecosystems: Threats, Opportunities and Solutions(AGMET-2024), held at BHU, Varanasi during 8-10 February, 2024, organized by Association of Agro-Meteorologists.

Received the BEST PAPER AWARD for the Research Paper on 'Management of Rhizome Rot Disease in Ginger in Assam' by Dr. P. Neog, D. Saikia, Dr. R. K. Goswami and Ms. R. R. Changmai in the International Symposium on 'Advances in Agrometeorology for Managing Climatic Risk of Farmers' held at JNU, New Delhi on 11-13 February, 2019.

Associated as PI and Co-PI with 5 Externally Funded and 2 Internal (Faculty Research Projects) Ad-Hoc Research Projects Funded by DBT- NER, DST, AYUSH, NEC and AAU.

Published 45 Nos Research Papers, 15 Abstracts, 6 Book Chapters, 15 Popular Articles related to Agriculture, 6 Bulletins, 5 teaching manuals.

Successfully Associated (Ongoing/completed) the Additional Responsibilities as In charge , BNCA Library, DDSW, Hostel Warden, I/c, Security Cell, I/c, IPR Cells, Programme Supervisor of RAWEP and such other assignments related to overall welfare of BNCA, AAU.

Learned Societies

Professional Memberships 5 Societies

Indian Society of Plant Physiology

Life Member

Assam Science Society

Life Member

Forum for Plant Physiologists

Life Member

Indian Society of Dryland Agriculture

Life Member

Red Cross Society of India

Life Member

Dr. Ratna Kinkor Goswami

(i/c) HOD and Professor

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College: Biswanath College of Agriculture

Department: Plant Physiology

AAU Joining Date: 09 Dec, 1991

Additional Charge: Prof i/c Library, DDSW, Member of Academic Council, Hostel Warden, Member of Anti Ragging Committee