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Dr. Rupam Borgohain
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Dr. Rupam Borgohain

Principal Scientist
Department of Directorate of Research (Agriculture) • Directorate of Research(Agri)
rupam.borgohain [at] aau.ac.in Joined: 14 Dec, 1990 Nodal Officer, APART Project, Nodal Officer, AGAG programme, Nodal office, RKVY project
100
Publications
18
Projects
7
Degrees
6
Career Milestones
2
Honours & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
B,Sc (Agri)
1988
Assam Agricultural University
M.Sc(Agri)
1990
Assam Agricultural University
Specialization: Plant Breeding and Genetics
P.hd
2003
Assam Agricultural University
Specialization: Plant Breeding and Genetics(Vegetable Breeding)
Post Doctoral
Nil
Other Qualifications
2005
Wageningen University, The Netherlands
Specialization: Conservation of Agrobiodiversity
Employment History
Principal Scientist
19-09-2018 – Till date
Assam Agricultural University
Directorate of Research, AAU, Jorhat
Principal Scientist and Head, KVK, Jorhat
22-12-2009 – 18-09-2018
Assam Agricultural University
Kaliapani, Jorhat
Principal Scientist
24-07-2009 – 21-12-2009
Assam Agricultural University
Regional Research Station, Gossaigaon
Professor
01-07-2008 – 23-07-2009
Assam Agril University
Department of PBG
Associate Professor
01-08-2002 – 30-06-2008
Assam Agricultural University
Department of PBG
Junior Breeder
14-12-1990 – 22-06-1999
Assam Agricultural University
Regional Research Station, North Lakhimpur
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 100 Total Records
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Maitrayee Dutta; Pallabi Bora; Utpal Barman; Hemanga K Kalita; Ramen K Sarma; Rupam Borgohain; Hemanta Saikia; Borsha Neog; Harindra Gogoi; Haridra Sharma; Tris (2026). Cognition level of farmers on the usage of farm machineries in selected crop cultivation: A comprehensive study in Assam, International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development, 9(5), 322–326 DOI: doi.org/10.33545/26180723.2026.v9.i5d.3592
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M Dutta; P Bora; U Barman; H K Kalita; R K Sarma; R Borgohain; H Saikia; B Neog; H Gogoi; H Sharma; T Saikia (2026). A Study of Adoption of Farm Machineries in Sali Paddy Cultivation in Assam, International Journal of Research in Agronomy, 9(5), 249–251 DOI: doi.org/10.33545/2618060X.2026.v9.i5Sc.5570
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Rupam Borgohain; Gayatree Goswami; Jutika Das; Suryakant Khandai; Neeraj Tyagi; Neha Chakrawarti (2026). Explaining grain quality trait importance and classification of traditional rice cultivars of Assam, India using SHAP-enhanced Random Forest,XGBoost, and Support Vector Machine models, Journal of Cereal Science, 129(104457), 0–0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcs.2026.104457
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I Sarma; D B Phukon; L Saikia; J Saikia; A Sarma; R Borgohain; N S Barua (2025). Heritable Variation and Trait Relatedness in Smooth Gourd(Lufa cylindica) Genetic Resource of Assam, Journal of Environmental Biology, 43(6), 779–785 DOI: doi.org/10.22438/jeb/43/6/MRN-3009
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R Borgohain; S K Chetia; D Hazarika; H Hazarika; D Kashyap; A Sarma; R Borgohain; N Borah (2025). Piglet Production unit: An approach to Sustainable Community Pig Farming in Titabor, Assam, Indian Farming, 74(11), 210–222
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Rupam Borgohain; Sudhanshu Singh; Vipin Kumar; Suryakanta Khandai; Vivek Kumar; Virendra Kumar; Malay K Bhowmick (2025). Comparative assessment of Rice production Practices in Assam, International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Biotechnology, 1(18), 13–20 DOI: DOI:10.30954/0974-1712.01.2025.3
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Popy Borah; Sanjay Kumar Chetia; Anwesha Sharma; Ashok Bhattacharyya; Rupam Borgohain (2025). Microbial Biocontrol Agents Engineer Plant Biometrics and Host Response Against Xanthomonas Oryzae Pv. Oryzae in Rice, Microbiology Research, 14(151), 2–19 DOI: DOI: 10.3390/microbiolres16070151
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Thanga Suja Srinivasan; Paneerselvam Peramaiyan; Aniara Penalver Cruz; Suryakant Khandai; Vipin Kumar; Vivek Kumar; Kalyan Pathak; Rupam Borgohain (2025). Interaction of Insect pest, disease and Sub 1 rice varieties across agroclimatic zones in Assam: insight for strengthening resilient Rice Cultivation, Frontiers in Sustainable Food System, 0(0), 0–0 DOI: DOI: 10.3389/fsufs.2025.1581572
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Neha Chakrawarti; Rupam Borgohain; R Verma (2024). Diversity studies in Assam rice genotypes for ratooning ability and perennation, Plant Genetic Resources: Characterizationa and Utilization, 22(3), 1–3 DOI: doi.org/10.1017/S1479262124000121
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Padmakumar V.; Ravi D.; Rupam Borgohain; Knwar Singh; Ram Pratim Das; Vivek Kumar; K.D. Joshi (2024). Genetic variation for grain yield and straw quality traits in 55 diverse rice varieties in Assam, Animal Nutrition andFeed Technology,, 24(1), 93–103 DOI: doi.org/10.5958/0974-181x.2024.00007.6
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P. Peramaiyan; K. Singh; R. Borgohain; S. Khandai (2024). Submergence Tolerance Rice varieties and Mechanical Transplanting for Intensification of Rice-rice Cropping System in Assam, Farming system, 2(1), 1–9
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Jami Naveen; Khegen Kurmi; Mrinal Saikia; Kalyan Pathak; Virendar Kumar; Rupam Borgohain; et. el (2024). Evaluating the Effects of Fertilizer Deep Placement on Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Nutrient Use Efficiency in Wet Direct Seeded Rice During the Wet Season in Assam, India, Agriculture (MDPI), 14(11), 1–16 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture 14112061
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Lisa Mariam Verkey; Prakashan Challattan Veettil; Kanwar Singh; Rupam Borgohain; Ashok Bhattacharyya; Sudhanshu Singh (2024). How Differential Variability and Empowerment Dynamic work to determine Agricultural Performance of Women Operated Smallholdings: Evidence from Assam, North-East India, Gender, Technology and Development, 0(0), 0–0 DOI: DOI.org/10.1080/09718524.2024.2417472
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N Borah; S K Chetia; P K Pathak; A Sarma; M Saikia; R Borgohain; Et al (2024). Soil Fertility, Crop Productivity, Cropping Intensity and livelihood Enhancement in Titabor, Assam, India: A participatory approach through the Frmrs FIRST Programme, Journal of Scientific Research and Reports, 30(12), 341–349 DOI: doi.org/10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i122678
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N Borah (2024). Soil Fertility, Crop Productivity, Cropping Intensity and Livelihood Enhancement in Titabar, Assam, India:A participatory approach through Farmer FIRST Programme., Journal of Scientific Research and Reports, 30(12), 341–349 DOI: doi.org/10.9734/jSrr/2024/v30i122678
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I Deka; R Borgohain; P Deka; M Neog; G Karirwel (2024). Sustainability of Scientific Piggery Venture as a livelihood Security Option Among the Tribal Farmers of Jorhat District, Journal of Community Mobilization and Sustainable Development, 19(0), 306–311 DOI: doi.org/
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Neha Chakrawati; Rupam Borgohain (2023). Crossability analysis of cultivated rice(oryza sativa) with O. rufipogon and o. lingistaminata and F1 Identification, Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 1(93), 94–97 DOI: https://doi.org/10.56093/ijas.v93i1.129505
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Panneerselvam Peramaiyan; Kanwar Singh; Rupam Borgohain; Suryakanta Khandai; Lisa Varkey (2023). Submergence-tolerant rice varieties and mechanical transplanting for intensification of rice-rice cropping systems in Assam, Farming System , 2(1), 1–9 DOI: 10.1016/j.farsys.2023.100068
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Amit Kumar Srivastava; Suranjana Bhaswati Borah; Payal Ghosh Dastidar; Archita Sharma; Debabrat Gogoi; Priyanuz Goswami; Giti Deka; Suryakant Khandai; Rupam B (2023). Rice-Fallow Tergeting for Cropping Intensification through Geospatial Technologies in Rice Belt of North East India, Agriculture, 13(8), 2–18 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture13081509
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A.K Srivastava; S.B Borah; P. Ghosh Dastidar; A. Sharma; D. Gogoi; P. Goswami; G. Deka; S. Khandai; R. Borgohain; S. Singh (2023). Rice-Fallow Targeting for Cropping Intensification through Geospatial Technologies in the Rice Belt of Northeast India, Agriculture (MDPI), 13(1509), 1–18 DOI: 10.3390/Agriculture13081509
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P K Pathak; K Pathak; M Saikia; R K Saud; A Sarma; R Borgohain; D Baruah (2022). Participatory Technology Assessment for Enhancing Farming System Productivity and Developing Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Livelihood, India Farming, 71(10), 0–0
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Neha Chakrawarti; Rupam Borgohain (2022). Study of inter-relationships among traits related to ratooning ability and perennation and yield in rice genotypes of assam, The Pharma Innovation Journal, 4(11), 984–988 DOI: 00
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N Chakrawarti; R Borgohain; R Verma (2022). Genetic variability studies in rice(oryza sativa)genotypes of Assam for ratooning ability and perennation, Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 11(92), 1321–1325 DOI: https://doi.org/10.56093/ijas.v92i11.122493
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Pankaj Deka; Rupam Borgohain; L. Barkalita (2016). Designe and evaluation of a low cost domestic incubator for hatching Japanese Quail eggs, International Journal of Livestock Research, 6(1), 92–97
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Mousumi Phukon; Ira Sarma; Rupam Borgohain (2016). Effect of pheromone traps and neem based pesticides in an integrated approach against brinjal shoot and fruit borer, Journal of Ecofriendly Agriculture, 11(2), 134–137
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Ira Sarma; Mousumi Phukan; Rupam Borgohain (2015). Effect of ogranic manure, vermicompost and neem cake on growth yield and profitibility of termeric variety Mehga Termeric-1, Asian Journal of Bioscience, 10(2), 133–137
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Binapani Deka; Rupam Borgohain; Digbyo Bharali (2015). Prospective herbal gardens as a new vistas of medicinal turism in North East India, Annals of Pharmacy and Pharmacuitical Sciences, 6(1), 50–53
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Mousumi Phukon; Ira Sarma; Rupam Borgohain; Bhaskar Sarma; Jogesh Goswami (2014). Efficacy of Metarhizium anisopliae, Beauveria bassiana and neem oil against tomato fruit borer, Helicoverpa armigera under field condition, Asian Journal of Bioscience, 9(2), 151–155
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Binapani Deka; Pankaj Deka; Rupam Borgohain; Manoranjan Neog (2014). Exploration of plant derived natural dyes in Assam, Asian Journal of Bioscience, 9(1), 17–20
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Ira Sarma; Mousumi Phukon; Rupam Borgohain; Jogesh Goswami; Manoranjan Neog (2014). Response of French bean(P. vulgaris) to organic manure, vermicompost and biofertilizers on growth parameters and yield, The Asian Journal of Horticulture, 9(2), 386–389
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Ira Sarma; Rupam Borgohain; Mousumi Phukan (2014). Effect of post shooting application of urea and sulphate of potash at the denavelled, distal stalk end of banana cv. Borjahaji, Asian Journal of Bioscience, 9(2), 296–298
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Binapani Deka; Pankaj Deka; Rupam Borgohain (2014). Exploration of banana fibre as low cost eco-friendly waste management, Asian Journal Of Bioscience, 9(1), 129–130
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Pankaj Deka; Rupam Borgohain; Binapani Deka (2013). Status and constraint of backyard poultry farming amongst tribal community of Jorhat, District in assam, Asian Journal Of Animal Science, 8(2), 86–91
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Jyostna Devi; Rupam Borgohain (2012). Indigenous leafy vegetables of Assam: Sources of nutrition and ethnomedicine, Asian Agri History, 16(1), 83–91
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Rupam Borgohain; Anjali Swargiary (2008). Evaluation of tomato Genotypes for higher temprature tolerance, Journal of Plant Genetic Resources, 21(1), 79–81
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Rupam Borgohain; Dipali Mazumdar; Manoranjan Neog; Ananta Saikia (2008). Bhut Joloki_ A commercially potent chilli from North East India, Asian Agri History, 12(3), 225–229
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Rupam Borgohain; Jyostna devi (2006). Cytological Studies on Interspecific F1 hybrids involving three species of chilli, Journal of Plant Science Research, 22(1), 135–139
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Rupam Borgohain; Jyostna Devi (2006). In vitro morphogenetic responses and plant regeneration from two capsicum frutescens cultivars of north East India, Journal of Agril. Science Society, 19(0), 0–0
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Rupam Borgohain; Jyostna Devi; Ramendra Nath Sarma (2005). Intra and Interspecific genetic diversity exploration in chilli using morphological and randomly applied polymorphic DNA Markers, Indian Journal of Agril. Sciences, 75(9), 582–585
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Rupam Borgohain; Jyostna Devi (2005). Morphological Variability and identification of minimum descriptors in hot pepper based on principal component analysis, Indian Journal of Plant Genetic Resources, 18(2), 200–208
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Debanand Das; Nalini Kumar Sarma; Rupam Borgohain (2000). RayadaB3-a high yielding ufra resistant deepwater rice for Assam,India, IRRN, 25(3), 17–17
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Singh, K.; Borgohain, R.; Priyadarshi, R.; Chetia, S. and Nath, J.B. (2024). Premium Quality Rice of Assam. Joint publication by AAU and IRRI, Borbheta, Jorhat, Assam
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Kumar, V.; Borgohain, R.; Nath, J.B. and Khandai, S. (2024). Intensification of Rice-Fallows for Enhancing Agricultural Productivity and Profitability. Joint publication by AAU and IRRI, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, ISBN: 978-81-967666-3-4
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Borgohain, R. (2024). Sustainable Technologies for Rice-Based Cropping System in Assam. Joint publication by AAU and IRRI, AAU, Jorhat, ISBN: 978-81-967666-2-7
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Singh, K.; Borgohain, R.; Sarma, A. and al., E. (2023). GIS output atlas. AAU(Under APART), Jorhat, Assam, ISBN: 00
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Singh, K.; Borgohain, R. and al, E. (2023). Technologies promoted under APART for increasing productivity and profitability. AAU(Under APART), Jorhat, Assam, ISBN: 00
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Singh, K.; Borgohain, R. and al., E. (2023). Rice Fellow areas and its uses. AAU(Under APART), Jorhat, Assam, ISBN: 00
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Singh, K.; Borgohain, R. and al., E. (2023). Cropping system Approach. AAU(Under APART), Jorhat, Assam, ISBN: 00
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Singh, K.; Borgohain, R. and al., E. (2023). GIS and Cropping System Approach. AAU(Under APART), Jorhat, Assam, ISBN: 00
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Singh, K.; Borgohain, R. and Singh, S. (2022). Sustainable intensification and diversification in Rice value chain. Assam Agricultural University, Borbheta, Jorhat, ISBN: 00
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Singh, K.; Borgohain, R.; Priyadarshi, R.; Kumar, V.; Nath, J.B. and Bhattacharyya, A. (2022). Steps to Successful Seed production of Rice. Joint publication by AAU and IRRI, Borbheta, Jorhat, Assam
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Singh, K.; Borgohain, R.; Borah, S.B.; Srivastava, A. and el., E. (2022). Geospatial Technologies for Transforming Agricultural Scenario of Assam. Assam Agricultural University, Borbheta, Jorhat, ISBN: 00
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Singh, K.; Borgohain, R.; Sagwal, P. and al., E. (2022). Direct Seeded Rice Production Technology. Assam Agricultural University, Borbheta, Jorhat, ISBN: 00
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Kanwar, ; , ; Singh, ; Borgohain, R.; Kumar, V. and el., E. (2022). BMP for Boro and Early Ahu rice and Sali rice . Assam Agricultural University, Borbheta, Jorhat, ISBN: 00
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Borgohain, R. (2022). Sustainable Intensification and Diversification in Rice Value Chain. AAU, Borbheta, Jorhat, ISBN: 0
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Singh, K.; Borgohain, R.; Khandai, S. and Nath, J.B. (2021). Rice production Manual. IRRI & AAU, Khanapara, Guwahati , ISBN: 0
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Bhattacharyya, A.; Borgohain, R.; Pathak, K. and Goswami, G. (2019). Package of Practices for selected crops of Assam. AAU, Borbhata, Jorhat
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Singh, K.; Khandai, S.; Nath, J.B. and Pathak, K. (2019). Climate Resilient Technologies and rice Value Chain. IRRI & AAU, Nayantara Building,Khanapar, , ISBN: 0
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Bhattacharyya, H.C.; Neog, M. and Borgohain, R. (2018). AAU Initiative on Flagship Programmes of Govt. of India. AAU, Barbheta, Jorhat, ISBN: 0
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Bordoloi, R. (2017). Technology Inventory for Northeast India. ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute, , Umiam, Meghalaya, ISBN: 0
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Deka, P.; Borgohain, R. and Kalita, D. (2014). Byabsayik Bhttit Gahori Palon. KVK, Jorhat, Kaliapani, Teok, ISBN: 0
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Borgohain, R. and Pathak, P.K. (2008). Promoting Conservation and Sustainable use of agrobiodiversity in North east India. AAU, Barbheta, Jorhat, ISBN: 0
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Tyagi, N.K.; Nayak, S.; Khandai, S.; Kumar, V.; Borgohain, R.; Nath, A. and Kumar, V. (2026). Strengthening Seed System of Submergancea and Drough Toterant Rice Varieties for Sustainable Production in Assam, in: Singh, B.; Dubey, S.K.; Nath, A.; Gupta, P.K.; (Eds.), Innovation and Challenges in Water and Sustainable Agriculture, Water Scence and Technology Library , Springer, Chambridge, pp 219–233, ISBN: Print ISBN: 978-3-032-108.
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Borgohain, R. (2024). Sustainable Agriculture: Principles and Practices, in: Singh, S.; Borgohain, R.; (Eds.), Sustainable Technologies for Rice-Based Cropping System in Assam, AAU & IRRI, AAU, Jorhat, Assam, pp 11–35, ISBN: 978-81-967666-2-7.
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Pathak, P.K. (2008). Participatory Variety Selection- a lesson learnt, in: Borgohain, R.; Pathak, P.K.; (Eds.), Promoting Conservation and Sustainable use of agrobiodiversity in North east India, AAU, Barbheta, Jorhat, pp 163–167, ISBN: 0.
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Borgohain, R. (2013). Conservation of Agrobiodiversity and Indigenous Knowledge, in: Barua, P.K.; (Ed.), Proceeding of Protection of Palnt Varieties and Farmer' Rights, AAU, Barbheta, Jorhat, pp 70–79, ISBN: 0.
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Pathak, P.K. and Borgohain, R. (2008). Agricultural Biodiversity of Assam, in: Pathak, P.K. and Borgohain, R. (Eds.), Promoting Conservation and sustainable use of agrobiodiversity in North east India, AAU, Barbheta, Jorhat, pp 119–133, ISBN: 0.
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Goswami, R. (2018). Morphological, biochemical and molecular characterization of bhut jolokia(C. chinense) of North East India. P.Hd thesis submitted to Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Borbhata, Jorhat, Assam
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Dutta, R.K. (2009). Genetic Variation and Combining abilty studies for yield and quality traits in tomato( L. esculentum). M.Sc(Agri) thesis submitted to Department of plant Breeding and Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Borbhata, Jorhat, Assam
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Swargiary, A. (2005). Evaluation of tomato genotypes for higher temperature tolerance. M.Sc(Agri) thesis submitted to Department of plant Breeding and Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Borbhata, Jorhat, Assam
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Srivastava, A.; Borah, S.; Dastidar, P.G.; Goswami, P.; Borgohain, R. and el., E. (2024). Genetic variation for grain yield and straw quality traits in 31 diverse rice varieties in Assam(Conference paper), Conference on "Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology", 8th Feb, 2024, ILRI, Hyderabad, Hyderabad , ILRI, Hyderabad
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Varkey, L.M.; Veettil, P.C.; K, S.; Borgohain, R.; Bhattacharyya, A. and Singh, S. (2023). Investigating Women's Agency and achievements in Agriculture: Insights from APART, Assam, CGIAR GENDER Conference' From Research to Impact:Towards Just and Resilient Agri-Food Systems, New Delhi , International Rice Research Institute, New Delhi, Vol. 12(2), 144 - 152.
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Borgohain, R. and Devi, J. (2006). Diversity of Capsicum species in North East India, National Conference on Agrobiodiversity, Chennai , National Biodiversity Authority, Chennai, Vol. 0(0), 106 - 107.
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Borgohain, R. and Devi, J. (2005). Invitro Morphogenetic responses and plant regeneration from two Capsicum frutescens cultivars of North East India, 92nd Science Congress, Ahmedabad , Nirma University, Ahmedabad, Ahmedabad, Vol. 0(0), 64 - 65.
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Borgohain, R. and Devi, J. (2005). Cytological studies on interspecific F1 hybrids of chilli involving three species, Current trends of research in science and technology, Guwahati University , Assam Science Society, Guwahati, Vol. 14(0), 16 - 16.
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Talukdar, P.K. and Borgohain, R. (2005). Performance of tomato parental lines and hybrids for heat tolerance and other economic traits under plastic house, International Conference of plasticulture and precession farming, The Ashok, New delhi , ICPPF, New delhi, Vol. 191(0), 64 - 65.
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Borgohain, R. (). Success story of Vietnam's economy and its white gold, Fasal, 1(1), 120-125, Department of Agriculture, Govt. of Assam, Guwahati
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Barua, N.S. and Borgohain, R. (). Babycorn utpadonor hahaj padhati, Dainik Janambhumi, 0(435), 4, Janambhomi group op publishers, Jorhat
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Barua, N.S.; Borgohain, R. and Chakravorty, A. (). Babycorno hobo pare krishokor swabolonor poth, Dainik Janambhumi, 0(355), 4, Janambhomi group og publisers, Jorhat
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Deka, B. and Borgohain, R. (2016). Shisur Bridhi aru Bikashat Uddipakor Prayojaniota. KVK, Jorhat, Kaliapani, Teok, Jorhat
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Deka, B. and Borgohain, R. (2016). Thalua Pholmulor Mulya Sangjojan. KVK, Jorhat, Kaliapani, Teok, Jorhat
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Phukon, M. and Borgohain, R. (2016). Grishma Kalin Sayshyat kit-patanga,roog aru eiar pratikar. KVK, Jorhat, Kaliapani, Teok, Jorhat
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Deka, B.; Sarma, I.; Borah, S.R. and Borgohain, R. (2015). Metekar Mulya Sanjujan- swabalambanar dishat ek natun khooj. KVK, Jorhat, Kaliapani, Teok, Jorhat
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Sarma, B.B.; Borgohain, R.; Deka, B. and Bhattacharyya, S. (2015). Sanmilita gahori-Mas palon aru ier lavalav. KVK, Jorhat, Kaliapani, Teok, Jorhat
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Sarmah, B.K. and Borgohain, R. (2014). Masar roog Nirupon aru eiar pratikar. KVK, Jorhat, Kaliapani, Teok, Jorhat
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Phukon, M. and Borgohain, R. (2014). Trichoderma-Abidh Joibik Bhekurnasok. KVK, Jorhat, Kaliapani, Teok, Jorhat
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Deka, B. and Borgohain, R. (2014). Khady Sansadhan aru Sangrakshyan-eiar banijyakasmbhaboniota. KVK, Jorhat, Kaliapani, Teok, Jorhat
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Sarma, B.; Deka, B.; Sarma, B.; Sarma, I. and Borgohain, R. (2014). Sangmisrita meen palanar sashitra kajypanji. KVK, Jorhat, Kaliapani, Teok, Jorhat
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Phukon, M. and Borgohain, R. (2013). Joibik padhatire bhut jolokiar khetit roog aru kit patang niantranar bebyastha. KVK, Jorhat, Kaliapani, Teok, Jorhat
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Sarma, I.; Borgohain, R. and Deka, B. (2013). Capsicumr unnata krishi Pranali. KVK, Jorhat, Kaliapani, Teok, Jorhat
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Phukon, M. and Borgohain, R. (2013). Kathphula khetir hatputhi. KVK, Jorhat, Kaliapani, Teok, Jorhat
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Sarma, I. and Borgohain, R. (2013). Unnata Padhatire Broccolir Kheti. KVK, Jorhat, Kaliapani, Teok, Jorhat
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Barua, P. and Borgohain, R. (2012). Participatory Tools for Agricultural Water Management-a guide for farmers. AAU, Barbheta, Jorhat
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Deka, B.; Goswami, U. and Borgohain, R. (2012). Krishirota Mahilar babe Saririk Kosto Laghabar Ahila. KVK, Jorhat, Kaliapani, Teok, Jorhat
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Sarma, I.; Phukon, M. and Borgohain, R. (2011). Joibik padhatire French Beanr Kheti. KVK, Jorhat, Kaliapani, Teok, Jorhat
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Phukon, M.; Sarma, I. and Borgohain, R. (2011). Joibik Padhatire Haladhi Khetit kit-patanga aru roog niyantran. KVK, Jorhat, Kaliapani, Teok, Jorhat
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Ojha, B.; Phukon, R. and Borgohain, R. (2011). Bhoot Jolokiar khetit plastik ashadanar beyahar. KVK, Jorhat, Kaliapani, Teok, Jorhat
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Phukon, R.; Ojha, B. and Borgohain, R. (2011). Dhanar Probolikaran padhati. KVK, Jorhat, Kaliapani, Teok, Jorhat
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Borgohain, R. (2010). KVK, Jorhat Newsletter. KVK, Jorhat, Kaliapani, Teok, Jorhat
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Borgohain, R. and Devi, J. (2007). The hottest chilli-A new horizon in agri-entrepreneurship https://www.researchgate.net/publication/263759947_In_vitro_plantlet_regeneration_of_Capsicum_chinense_Jacq_cv_%27Bhut_jalakia%27_Hottest_chili_of_northeastern_India browsed on 02-07-2007
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ICAR Rs. 90 Lakh
AICRP on Soybean
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BARC Rs. 50 Lakh
Field trials of Trombay Mutant, Radiation based Improvement of Crops and Testing of BARC Agrotechnologies
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Department of Agriculture, Govt. of Assam Rs. 50 Lakh
Application of drone technology for crop monitoring and spraying
Implemented in 2022
Department of Agriculture, Govt. of Assam Rs. 15 Lakh
Amar Gaon Amar Gaurav
Implemented in 2021
World Bank Rs. 100 Crore
Assam Agribusiness and Rural Transformation Project
Implemented in 2018
ICAR Rs. 80.0 Lakh
FARMERS first Project
Implemented in 2017
ICAR Rs. 1.20 Crore
Establisment of Pulse Seed Hub in KVKs
Implemented in 2016
GOI under TSP Rs. 10.0 Lakh
Promotion of scientific Goat Farming for livelihood support of marginal farmers of Jorhat District
Implemented in 2016
UA-AIDs through Sathguru Consultancy Rs. 2.0 Lakh
AIP mobile solution Application and TDIIA
Implemented in 2013
GOI, TSP Rs. 80.0 Lakh
Promotion of Agriculture Centric Sustainable Livelihood Security for Tribal farmers of Assam
Implemented in 2013
National Horticultural Board Rs. 80.0 Lakh
Establishment of mother plant nurseries for high pedigree planting materials of fruit crops
Implemented in 2012
ICAR Rs. 1.5 Lakh
Farmers participatory Action Research Project, Phase-II
Implemented in 2011
Department of Biotechnology, GOI Rs. 5.0 Lakh
Biotechnology led organic farming in NER
Implemented in 2011
NABARD Rs. 1.8 Lakh
Establishment of ICT based Rural Knowledge Center
Implemented in 2011
NUFFIC, Govt. of Netherlands Rs. 2.0 Crore
Participatory approaches in conservation of Agrobiodiversity in Assam
Implemented in 2007
One time grant by the World Bank Rs. 1.0 Crore
Medium Term Conservation of Plant Genetic Resources of North east India
Implemented in 2005
NOVOD Rs. 15.0 Lakh
National Network on Integrated Development of Jatropha
Implemented in 2005
AAU Rs. 0.5 Lakh
Development of tomato hybrids for of season cultivation
Implemented in 2005
Recognition & Accolades
Achievements & Honours 2 Honours
1. Acting as the Nodal Officer for the World Bank funded " Assam Agibusiness and Rural Transformation Project(APART) for the period 2018-2023

2. Acting as Nodal in "Amar Gaon Amar Gaurav" -a flagship programm of AAU

3.Received Atal Krishi Protsuhan Puraskar(National Award) from ICAR in 2016 on adjudging KVK, Jorhat as the best KVK in Zone-III

4. Received Best Extension Personnel Award in 2016 conferred by Assam Agricultural University

5. Received FOCARS-FET Coordinator award

6. Served the university as the teachers representative to the BOM from 2012-1017

7. Received International fellowship from NUFFIC, Govt of Netherlands in 2010 to attend training on Biodiversity conservation in Chang Rai, Thailand

8. Received competitive International Project on" Participatory Approaches in Conservation of Agrobiodiversity in Assam" from NUFFIC, Govt of Netherland in 2007

9. Received International Fellowship in 2005 from Netherland Govt, to attend three month training in Wageningen University, Netherlands

10. Handled more than 15 projects on various subjects

11. Published more than 20 research papers , 5 books, 4 book chapters, 50 bulletins etc. Participated in numerous seminars , workshops etc. Participated in more than 20 radio and TV programme

12. Guided 5 M.sc students, 2 P.hd students
13. Received International Fellowship from NUFFIC, Netherlands to attend 1 month training on agrobiodiversity conservation in Chiang Rai, Thailand April 2009 14. Attended 10days training in IRRI, Philippines under APART on rice mechanization and STRVs, Nov, 2019 14. Visited Vietnam under APART project to study rice based agril. production system, Feb 2022
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Dr. Rupam Borgohain

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AAU Joining Date: 14 Dec, 1990
Additional Charge: Nodal Officer, APART Project, Nodal Officer, AGAG programme, Nodal office, RKVY project
Department Faculty 5
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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