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General Informations

  • Join Date: 14/12/1990
  • College: Directorate of Research(Agri)
  • Department: Directorate of Research (Agriculture)
  • Office Email: rupam.borgohain[at]aau.ac.in
  • Other Charges: Nodal Officer, APART Project, Nodal Officer, AGAG programme, Nodal office, RKVY project

Education Details

 
 
 
 
 
1988
B,Sc (Agri)

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
1990
M.Sc(Agri)

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
2003
P.hd

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
Post Doctoral

Nil

 
 
 
 
 
2005
Other Qualifications

Wageningen University, The Netherlands

Employment History

 
 
 
 
 
19-09-2018 - Till date
Principal Scientist

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
22-12-2009 - 18-09-2018
Principal Scientist and Head, KVK, Jorhat

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
24-07-2009 - 21-12-2009
Principal Scientist

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
01-07-2008 - 23-07-2009
Professor

Assam Agril University

 
 
 
 
 
01-08-2002 - 30-06-2008
Associate Professor

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
14-12-1990 - 22-06-1999
Junior Breeder

Assam Agricultural University

Publications

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
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
 Ilakshy Deka1;  Rupam Borgohain;  P. Deka ;  M. Neog ;  G.Kadirwel  (2024) . Sustainability of scientific piggery venture as a livelihood security option among the tribal farmers of Jorhat district, Assam, India, Jor. Of Community Mobilization and Sustainable Development, 19(0), 306-311 , DOI : 10.5958/2231-6736.2024.00085.1
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 31 diverse rice varieties in Assam(Conference paper), Conference on "Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology", 8th Feb, 2024, ILRI, Hyderabad, 24(1), 2024-2024
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Jyostna Devi; Rupam Borgohain (2012) . Indigenous leafy vegetables of Assam: Sources of nutrition and ethnomedicine, Asian Agri History, 16(1), 83-91
Rupam Borgohain; Anjali Swargiary (2008) . Evaluation of tomato Genotypes for higher temprature tolerance, Journal of Plant Genetic Resources, 21(1), 79-81
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
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
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
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
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
Debanand Das; Nalini Kumar Sarma; Rupam Borgohain (2000) . RayadaB3-a high yielding ufra resistant deepwater rice for Assam,India, IRRN, 25(3), 17-17
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
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
Singh, K.; Borgohain, R.; Sarma, A. and al., E.(2023). GIS output atlas. AAU(Under APART), Jorhat, Assam, ISBN:00
Singh, K.; Borgohain, R. and al, E.(2023). Technologies promoted under APART for increasing productivity and profitability. AAU(Under APART), Jorhat, Assam, ISBN:00
Singh, K.; Borgohain, R. and al., E.(2023). Rice Fellow areas and its uses. AAU(Under APART), Jorhat, Assam, ISBN:00
Singh, K.; Borgohain, R. and al., E.(2023). Cropping system Approach. AAU(Under APART), Jorhat, Assam, ISBN:00
Singh, K.; Borgohain, R. and al., E.(2023). GIS and Cropping System Approach. AAU(Under APART), Jorhat, Assam, ISBN:00
Singh, K.; Borgohain, R.; Sagwal, P. and al., E.(2022). Direct Seeded Rice Production Technology. Assam Agricultural University, Borbheta, Jorhat, ISBN:00
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
Singh, K.; Borgohain, R. and Singh, S.(2022). Sustainable intensification and diversification in Rice value chain. Assam Agricultural University, Borbheta, Jorhat, ISBN:00
, K.; , .; 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
Borgohain, R.(2022). Steps to successful seed production. AAU, Borbheta, Jorhat, ISBN:00
Borgohain, R.(2022). Sustainable Intensification and Diversification in Rice Value Chain. AAU, Borbheta, Jorhat, ISBN:0
Singh, K.; Borgohain, R.; Khandai, S. and Nath, J.B.(2021). Rice production Manual. IRRI & AAU, Khanapara, Guwahati , ISBN:0
Bhattacharyya, A.; Borgohain, R.; Pathak, K. and Goswami, G.(2019). Package of Practices for selected crops of Assam. AAU, Borbhata, Jorhat
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
Bhattacharyya, H.C.; Neog, M. and Borgohain, R.(2018). AAU Initiative on Flagship Programmes of Govt. of India. AAU, Barbheta, Jorhat, ISBN:0
Bordoloi, R.(2017). Technology Inventory for Northeast India. ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute, , Umiam, Meghalaya, ISBN:0
Deka, P.; Borgohain, R. and Kalita, D.(2014). Byabsayik Bhttit Gahori Palon. KVK, Jorhat, Kaliapani, Teok, ISBN:0
Borgohain, R. and Pathak, P.K.(2008). Promoting Conservation and Sustainable use of agrobiodiversity in North east India. AAU, Barbheta, Jorhat, ISBN:0
Borgohain, R.(2024). Sustainable Agriculture: Principles and Practices. in : Sustainable Technologies for Rice-Based Cropping System in Assam, Singh, S.; Borgohain, R.; (Eds), AAU & IRRI,AAU, Jorhat, Assam, pp 11-35, ISBN:978-81-967666-2-7.
Pathak, P.K.(2008). Participatory Variety Selection- a lesson learnt. in : Promoting Conservation and Sustainable use of agrobiodiversity in North east India, Borgohain, R.; Pathak, P.K.; (Eds), AAU,Barbheta, Jorhat, pp 163-167, ISBN:0.
Borgohain, R.(2013). Conservation of Agrobiodiversity and Indigenous Knowledge. in : Proceeding of Protection of Palnt Varieties and Farmer' Rights, Barua, P.K.; (Ed), AAU,Barbheta, Jorhat, pp 70-79, ISBN:0.
Pathak, P.K. and Borgohain, R.(2008). Agricultural Biodiversity of Assam. in : Promoting Conservation and sustainable use of agrobiodiversity in North east India, Pathak, P.K. and Borgohain, R. (Eds), AAU,Barbheta, Jorhat, pp 119-133, ISBN:0.
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
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
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
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
Borgohain, R. and Devi, J.(2006). Diversity of Capsicum species in North East India National Conference on Agrobiodiversity Chennai ,National Biodiversity Authority,Chennai, 106 - 107.
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, 64 - 65.
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, 16 - 16.
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, 64 - 65.
Borgohain, R.()Success story of Vietnam's economy and its white goldFasal.1(1),120-125, Department of Agriculture, Govt. of Assam, Guwahati
Barua, N.S. and Borgohain, R.()Babycorn utpadonor hahaj padhatiDainik Janambhumi.0(435),4, Janambhomi group op publishers, Jorhat
Barua, N.S.; Borgohain, R. and Chakravorty, A.()Babycorno hobo pare krishokor swabolonor pothDainik Janambhumi.0(355),4, Janambhomi group og publisers, Jorhat
Deka, B. and Borgohain, R.(2016). Shisur Bridhi aru Bikashat Uddipakor Prayojaniota. KVK, Jorhat, Kaliapani, Teok, Jorhat
Deka, B. and Borgohain, R.(2016). Thalua Pholmulor Mulya Sangjojan. KVK, Jorhat, Kaliapani, Teok, Jorhat
Phukon, M. and Borgohain, R.(2016). Grishma Kalin Sayshyat kit-patanga,roog aru eiar pratikar. KVK, Jorhat, Kaliapani, Teok, Jorhat
Deka, B.; Sarma, I.; Borah, S.R. and Borgohain, R.(2015). Metekar Mulya Sanjujan- swabalambanar dishat ek natun khooj. KVK, Jorhat, Kaliapani, Teok, Jorhat
Sarma, B.B.; Borgohain, R.; Deka, B. and Bhattacharyya, S.(2015). Sanmilita gahori-Mas palon aru ier lavalav. KVK, Jorhat, Kaliapani, Teok, Jorhat
Sarmah, B.K. and Borgohain, R.(2014). Masar roog Nirupon aru eiar pratikar. KVK, Jorhat, Kaliapani, Teok, Jorhat
Phukon, M. and Borgohain, R.(2014). Trichoderma-Abidh Joibik Bhekurnasok. KVK, Jorhat, Kaliapani, Teok, Jorhat
Deka, B. and Borgohain, R.(2014). Khady Sansadhan aru Sangrakshyan-eiar banijyakasmbhaboniota. KVK, Jorhat, Kaliapani, Teok, Jorhat
Sarma, B.; Deka, B.; Sarma, B.; Sarma, I. and Borgohain, R.(2014). Sangmisrita meen palanar sashitra kajypanji. KVK, Jorhat, Kaliapani, Teok, Jorhat
Phukon, M. and Borgohain, R.(2013). Joibik padhatire bhut jolokiar khetit roog aru kit patang niantranar bebyastha. KVK, Jorhat, Kaliapani, Teok, Jorhat
Sarma, I.; Borgohain, R. and Deka, B.(2013). Capsicumr unnata krishi Pranali. KVK, Jorhat, Kaliapani, Teok, Jorhat
Phukon, M. and Borgohain, R.(2013). Kathphula khetir hatputhi. KVK, Jorhat, Kaliapani, Teok, Jorhat
Sarma, I. and Borgohain, R.(2013). Unnata Padhatire Broccolir Kheti. KVK, Jorhat, Kaliapani, Teok, Jorhat
Barua, P. and Borgohain, R.(2012). Participatory Tools for Agricultural Water Management-a guide for farmers. AAU, Barbheta, Jorhat
Deka, B.; Goswami, U. and Borgohain, R.(2012). Krishirota Mahilar babe Saririk Kosto Laghabar Ahila. KVK, Jorhat, Kaliapani, Teok, Jorhat
Sarma, I.; Phukon, M. and Borgohain, R.(2011). Joibik padhatire French Beanr Kheti. KVK, Jorhat, Kaliapani, Teok, Jorhat
Phukon, M.; Sarma, I. and Borgohain, R.(2011). Joibik Padhatire Haladhi Khetit kit-patanga aru roog niyantran. KVK, Jorhat, Kaliapani, Teok, Jorhat
Ojha, B.; Phukon, R. and Borgohain, R.(2011). Bhoot Jolokiar khetit plastik ashadanar beyahar. KVK, Jorhat, Kaliapani, Teok, Jorhat
Phukon, R.; Ojha, B. and Borgohain, R.(2011). Dhanar Probolikaran padhati. KVK, Jorhat, Kaliapani, Teok, Jorhat
Borgohain, R.(2010). KVK, Jorhat Newsletter. KVK, Jorhat, Kaliapani, Teok, Jorhat
Borgohain, R. and Devi, J.(2007).The hottest chilli-A new horizon in agri-entrepreneurshiphttps://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
Achievements
  • 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
Projects
  • Department of Agriculture, Govt. of Assam sponsored project on "Application of drone technology for crop monitoring and spraying", project cost Rs.50 Lakh implemented in 2022.
  • Department of Agriculture, Govt. of Assam sponsored project on "Amar Gaon Amar Gaurav", project cost Rs.15 Lakh implemented in 2021.
  • World Bank sponsored project on "Assam Agribusiness and Rural Transformation Project", project cost Rs.100 Crore implemented in 2018.
  • ICAR sponsored project on "FARMERS first Project", project cost Rs.80.0 Lakh implemented in 2017.
  • ICAR sponsored project on "Establisment of Pulse Seed Hub in KVKs", project cost Rs.1.20 Crore implemented in 2016.
  • GOI under TSP sponsored project on "Promotion of scientific Goat Farming for livelihood support of marginal farmers of Jorhat District", project cost Rs.10.0 Lakh implemented in 2016.
  • UA-AIDs through Sathguru Consultancy sponsored project on "AIP mobile solution Application and TDIIA", project cost Rs.2.0 Lakh implemented in 2013.
  • GOI, TSP sponsored project on "Promotion of Agriculture Centric Sustainable Livelihood Security for Tribal farmers of Assam", project cost Rs.80.0 Lakh implemented in 2013.
  • National Horticultural Board sponsored project on "Establishment of mother plant nurseries for high pedigree planting materials of fruit crops", project cost Rs.80.0 Lakh implemented in 2012.
  • ICAR sponsored project on "Farmers participatory Action Research Project, Phase-II", project cost Rs.1.5 Lakh implemented in 2011.
  • Department of Biotechnology, GOI sponsored project on "Biotechnology led organic farming in NER", project cost Rs.5.0 Lakh implemented in 2011.
  • NABARD sponsored project on "Establishment of ICT based Rural Knowledge Center", project cost Rs.1.8 Lakh implemented in 2011.
  • NUFFIC, Govt. of Netherlands sponsored project on "Participatory approaches in conservation of Agrobiodiversity in Assam", project cost Rs.2.0 Crore implemented in 2007.
  • One time grant by the World Bank sponsored project on "Medium Term Conservation of Plant Genetic Resources of North east India", project cost Rs.1.0 Crore implemented in 2005.
  • NOVOD sponsored project on "National Network on Integrated Development of Jatropha", project cost Rs.15.0 Lakh implemented in 2005.
  • AAU sponsored project on "Development of tomato hybrids for of season cultivation", project cost Rs.0.5 Lakh implemented in 2005.