Dr. Yater Das
Faculty Profile • AAU

Dr. Yater Das

Junior Scientist
yater.das [at] aau.ac.in Joined: 11 Nov, 2008 Associate Scientist under APART Project
26
Publications
58
Projects
5
Degrees
5
Career Milestones
5
Honours & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
B Sc. (Agriculture)
1998
Dr. PDKV, Akola, Maharashtra
M. Sc. (Agriculture)
2000
HPKV, Palampur
Specialization: Pulse Breeding
PhD (Agriculture)
2020
Assam Agricultural University
Specialization: Rice Breeding
Post Doctoral
NA
Employment History
Part time lecturer (PBG)
06-08-2001 – 12-09-2002
College of Horticulture and Forestry, CAU
Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh
Research Associate (Technology Mission)
01-02-2008 – 05-11-2008
ICAR
AP centre, Basar, Arunachal Pradesh
Subject Matter Specialist (PBG)
11-11-2008 – 06-08-2011
Assam Agricultural University
KVK, Karimganj
Subject Matter Specialist (PBG)
07-08-2011 – 09-08-2018
Assam Agricultural University
KVK, Dhemaji
Junior Scientist (PBG)
10-08-2018 – Till date
Assam Agricultural University
RARS, North Lakhimpur
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 26 Total Records
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Mahender Anumalla; Apurva Khanna; Margaret Catolos; Joie Ramos; Ma Teresa Sta Cruz Sta Cruz; Challa Venkateshwarlu; Jaswanth Konijerla; Sharat Kumar Pradhan; (2025). Future flooding tolerant rice germplasm: Resilience afforded beyond Sub1A gene, The Plant Genome, 18(2), 1–19 DOI: 10.1002/tpg2.70040
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Manjilika Rajkhowa; Yater Das; Dharitri Borgohain (2025). Resilient Rice (Bao Dhan) for Rising Waters, Bioscene -2025 ,, ISSN: 1539-2422 (P) 2055-1583 (O) www.explorebioscene.com , 0(2), 518–529
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Dutta;  Porismita.;  Saikia;  Brishti.; Dutta;  Mouchumi.;  Dutta;  Pranjal. and Das;  Yater. (1970). Comparative Assessment of WDSR (Drum seeder operated) cultivation Technology with traditional rice growing practice in Lakhimpur district of Assam, Indian Journal of Extension Education., 57(4), 175–177 DOI: DOI: 10.5958/2454-552X.2021.00152.3
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Das, Y.K.; Saikia, P.K. and Sharna, K.K. (2026). Plant Genetic Resources: A Need for Sustainable Food Security, in: Borgohain, D.; (Ed.), Insights to Biological Sciences, Mahaveer Publications, Mahaveer Publications, Dibrugarh-786001, pp 36–48, ISBN: 978-81-993248-5-5.
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DAS, Y. (2020). Characterization of Deepwater rice of Assam for Agromorphological and biochemical traits. Doctoral thesis submitted to Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, AAU-ZRS, North Lakhimpur
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Das, Y. (2020). Characterization of Deepwater rice of Assam for Agro-morphological and Biochemical traits. Doctoral thesis submitted to Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13
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Das, Y. (2025). Performance of paddy varieties during Boro season in the district of Lakhimpur, Assam, Flora 2.0- National Seminar on “Biodiversity conservation, climate resilience and its impact on Environment”, North Lakhimpur University , Department of Botany. North Lakhimpur University, Lakhimpur, North Lakhimpur University, Lakhimpur, Vol. 1(0), 1 - 1.
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Rajkhowa, M.; Borgohain, D. and Das, Y. (2025). Deep Water Rice: Bao dhan, a miracle plant, Flora 2.0- National Seminar on “Biodiversity conservation, climate resilience and its impact on Environment”, North Lakhimpur University , Department of Botany. North Lakhimpur University, Lakhimpur, North Lakhimpur University, Lakhimpur
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Das, Y. and Saikia, P. (2025). Performance of paddy varieties during Boro season in the district of Lakhimpur, Assam, Flora 2.0- National Seminar on “Biodiversity conservation, climate resilience and its impact on Environment”, North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous), Lakhimpur , Department of Botany. North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous), Lakhimpur, Department of Botany, North Lakhimpur College, Lakhimpur, Vol. 1(2), 1 - 1.
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Rajkhowa, M.; Borgohain, D. and Das, Y. (2025). Deep Water Rice: Bao dhan, a miracle plant, Flora 2.0- National Seminar on “Biodiversity conservation, climate resilience and its impact on Environment”, North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous), Lakhimpur , Department of Botany. North Lakhimpur College, Lakhimpur, Department of Botany, North Lakhimpur College, Lakhimpur, Vol. 1(1), 87 - 87.
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Das, Y.K.; Sharna, K.K. and Saikia, P. (2025). Unravelling genetic diversity in climate resilient Baodhan (Deepwater rice) of Assam through DUS morphological characterization, International Conference on Sustainable Innovations in Agriculture, Veterinary and Allied Sciences (SIAVAS-2025), Sri Jagajyoti Basaveshwara Auditorium, UAS Raicur, Karnataka , University of Agricultural Sciences, raichur, Karnataka & National Agriculture development Cooperative Ltd (NAdCL), Baramulla, J&K, National Agriculture development Cooperative Ltd (NAdCL), Baramulla, J&K, Vol. 0(978), 604 - 604.
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Ozah, B.; Borkakoti, B.; Saikia, P.; Das, Y.; Gogoi, N.K. and Chowdhury, D. (2023). Role of Leaf Colour Chart (LCC) on Nitrogen fertilizer management in Sali paddy, National conference of the women, by the women, for the women Scientists on women scientists in plant health management for sustainable development go, Assam Agricultural University , Indian Phythopathological Society, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Vol. 1(1), 116 - 117.
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Das, Y.K.; Saikia, P.K.; Chowdhury, D.K.; Sharna, K.K. and Gogoi, N.K. (2025). High yielding varieties of Deepwater rice and Buckwheat developed at AAU- ZRS, North Lakhimpur. Assam Agricultural University, Lakhimpur
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Das, Y.K.; Gogoi, N.K. and Saikia, P. (2025). Characteristics of niger crop and its scientific cultivation in Assam. Assam Agricultural University, Lakhimpur
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Gogoi, N.K.; Das, Y.; Saikia, P. and Mondal, T.K. (2025). Baodhanar Bigyansanmat krishi Pranali. Assam Agricultural University, Lakhimpur
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Saikia, P.; Gogoi, N.K.; Das, Y.; Chowdhury, D. and Mondal, T.K. (2025). Red Bao rice of Assam. Assam Agricultural University, Lakhimpur
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Das, Y. (2024). Krishi Bipanan Buddhimata Kokh- Axom Krishi Vishwavidyalaya. Assam Agricultural University- AAU/DR/22/LL/709/2023-24, North Lakhimpur
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DAS, Y. (2023). Konidhanr Bogyanik Krishi paddhati. Chief Scientist, AAU-ZRS, North Lakhimpur, Lakhimpur
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DAS, Y.; Ozah, B. and Saikia, P. (2023). Til khetir bogyanik krishi Pranali. Chief Scientist, AAU-ZRS, North Lakhimpur, Lakhimpur
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DAS, Y.; PATHAK, P.; OZAH, B. and SAIKIA, P. (2023). Yantrikikaranar Joriyate Boro dhanar Labhajanak Kheti. Chief Scientist, AAU-ZRS, North Lakhimpur, Lakhimpur
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Gogoi, N.K.; Saikia, P.; Chowdhury, D.; Das, Y. and Ozah, B. (2023). Biodiversity at AAU-Zonal Research Station, North Lakhimpur- Green Audit. Chief Scientist, AAU-ZRS, North Lakhimpur, Lakhimpur
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Das, Y.; Pathak, P.; Saikia, P.; Ozah, B.; Phukan, B.; Gogoi, N.K. and Chowdhury, D. (2023). Enhancing Livelihood Through Agribusiness- An initiative of APART in Lakhimpur District. Assam Agricultural University- AAU/DR/BL/700/2023-24, North Lakhimpur
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Ozah, B.; Saikia, K.; Das, Y. and Saikia, P. (2023). Char Anchalat Karibo Pora Kebidhman Chasyar Krishi Pranali. Assam Agricultural University- AAU/DR/23/TM/696/2023-24, North Lakhimpur
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Dutta, P.; Das, Y. and Saikia, P. (2021). Ful kabir Boigyanik Krishi Pranali. Chief Scientist, AAU-ZRS, North Lakhimpur, Lakhimpur
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Das, Y. (2016). Production Technology of water melon. AAU, AAU
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Das, Y. (2015). Praticool batarat pariprekshitat bikalpa shasya aru pashudhan pratipaalanar parikalpana. KVK, Dhemaji, AAU, KVK, Dhemaji, Silapathar
Sponsored Research
Research Projects 58 Projects
AAU Rs. 0.145 Lakh
OFT on brinjal varieties
Implemented in 2025
AAU Rs. 0.052 Lakh
OFT on French bean varieties
Implemented in 2025
AAU Rs. 0.05 Lakh
OFT on public sector tomato hybrids
Implemented in 2025
AAU Rs. 0.045 Lakh
OFT on garden pea
Implemented in 2025
AAU Rs. 0.049 Lakh
OFT on Horsegram
Implemented in 2025
AAU Rs. 0.0553 Lakh
OFT on Finger millet
Implemented in 2025
NIPB, New Delhi Rs. 15.567 Lakh
Quality Seed production of Deep water rice to support livelihood of resource poor farmers of flood prone Lakhimpur, Dhemaji and Majuli district of Assam” supported by ICAR—NIPB, New Delhi, NEH General Grant
Implemented in 2025
AAU
Niger Improvement programme
Implemented in 2025
AAU
Development of medium duration rice for pre-flood situation
Implemented in 2024
AAU- DBT
Genetic Improvement of Deepwater rice for higher yield
Implemented in 2025
AAU Rs. 0.108 Lakh
MLT on toria varieties: i0 TS 36, ii) TS 46, iii) TS 67 and iv) TS 38 (Ch)
Implemented in 2025
AAU Rs. 0.21 Lakh
Adaptive trial on toria varieties: Bhawari, T-9, Uttara, PT-508, RAUDT14-9, RAUTS-17, TS-38, PT-303 (NC), and TS-67 (LC)
Implemented in 2025
AAU Rs. 0.7954 Lakh
MLT on garden pea
Implemented in 2025
AAU
MLT on hybrid Boro paddy (company trial) varieties : ADV 8010, ADV 8283, ADV 8343, 8336 NBC, DBR 9148, TMRH 5535, TMRH 2156, TMRH 5513, Debang +
Implemented in 2025
AAU
MLT on hybrid kharif maize varieties: Bahubali (VMH-1695) and Vasudha 1675
Implemented in 2025
AAU
MLT on hybrid sali variety Shrishti and Astha (company trial)
Implemented in 2025
AAU Rs. 0.14318 Lakh
MLT on sponge gourd entries
Implemented in 2024
AAU Rs. 0.08 Lakh
MLT on high yielding boro paddy lines TTB-2017-15-2-2-1, TTB 2017-8-18-2-1, TTB 2017 -8-18-4-1 and TTB 2032 -82-1-3-1
Implemented in 2025
AAU
Breeding for medium duration Sali paddy for post flood situtaion
Implemented in 2023
AAU
Breeding higher yielding Sali rice for medium lowland
Implemented in 2018
AAU
Breeding for high yielding Bao rice- white kernelled ( Rangadhar Kekuwa X Ranjit – F 10 generation)
Implemented in 2016
DR (Agri.)
Evaluation of medium duration lines for delayed sowing under lowland situation
Implemented in 2023
DR (Agri.)
Breeding for intermittent drought and submergence tolerant sali- rice
Implemented in 2022
DR(Agri.)
Exploitation of AG gene in local rice germplasm for rice improvement programme
Implemented in 2021
DR (Agri.)
Breeding for high yielding scented variety ( Kalizeera X Ranjit)
Implemented in 2020
DR (Agri.)- APART Rs. 0.16344 Lakh
MLT on Rajmah varieties
Implemented in 2024
DR (Agri.), AAU Rs. 0.75 Lakh
Aamar Gaon Aamar Gaurav
Implemented in 2024
DRMR, Bharatpur & DR (Agri.), AAU Rs. 0.184 Lakh
Promotion of double cropping in Assam- An initiative of AAU
Implemented in 2024
DR (Agri.) Rs. 4.0 Lakh
MLT on hybrid maize var. PPS 4255, ADV 785, TMMH 2855, SV 4455 Special, KMH 4210, KMH 8333, KMH 8322, RS 114, Super King 4455, Super King 4455 (+), RMH 3499, BD 8055, BDM Gold and Victor
Implemented in 2024
DR (Agri) Rs. 4.0 Lakh
MLT on Hybrid boro paddy var., Kaveri 9090, BD-28, BD-238 Gold, BD-680, Red Astha, Madhu, TMRH 5535, TMRH- 5513, BD-29, KPH-471, ADV-8343, ADV-8300, ADV-8283
Implemented in 2024
DR (Agri.), AAU, Jorhat Rs. 0.29168 Lakh
MLT on selected 9 Foxtail millets varieties/ Lines
Implemented in 2025
Dr (Agri.), AAU, Jorhat Rs. 0.16344 Lakh
MLT on three foxtail milllets
Implemented in 2024
DR (Agri.), AAU, Jorhat Rs. 0.25 Lakh
MLT on early/ medium maturing Trombay paddy lines,2024
Implemented in 2024
DR (Agri.) Rs. 0.4 Lakh
MLT on Evaluation and Assessment of two farmers varieties URGA 2019 and URGA 2020
Implemented in 2024
AAU-ZRS, Gossaigaon Rs. 0.03266 Lakh
MLT on Horsegram
Implemented in 2024
APART, AAU, Jorhat Rs. 0.17796 Lakh
MLT on finger millets
Implemented in 2024
APART, AAU, Jorhat Rs. 0.22344 Lakh
Crop Cafeteria on Finger millets
Implemented in 2024
DRMR, Bharatpur Rs. 7.20 Lakh
Collaborative project on Assessment and transfer of improved production technology of rapeseed - mustard in Assam through Frontline demonstration s
Implemented in 2024
OPIU APART, Jorhat Rs. 0.742 Lakh
Demonstration on rain shelter
Implemented in 2023
DR (Agri.), AAU, Jorhat
MLT on company mustard variety ADV 423
Implemented in 2023
AAU, Jorhat
Demonstration on multiple cropping in rice fallow
Implemented in 2021
DR (Agri), AAU, Jorhat
MLT on company hybrid boro paddy ( Ayush- 2432, TMRH-5513, ADV-8343, ADV-8100, ADV-8383, ADV-8300, GMS-2693, Indam-100 012)
Implemented in 2024
DR (Agri), AAU, Jorhat
MLT on company hybrid corn variety ( LG34.05, LG 34.04, NK 7806, NK 7804, TMMH 2655, Rasi 3499, MM 2050)
Implemented in 2023
OPIU, APART, Jorhat Rs. 0.24950 Lakh
MLT on world veg. tomato lines, APART,2023
Implemented in 2023
OPIU, APART, Jorhat Rs. 0.29907 Lakh
MLT on group 2 clones of potato under APART ( world veg.)
Implemented in 2023
OPIU, APART, Jorhat Rs. 0.037936 Lakh
MLT on pumpkin lines under APART ( world veg.)
Implemented in 2023
AAU-ZRS, Shillongani Rs. 0.03905 Lakh
MLT on kharif greengram and blackgram
Implemented in 2023
OPIU, APART, Jorhat Rs. 2.0 Lakh
Varietal crop cafeteria under APART, 2023
Implemented in 2023
OPIU, AAU, Jorhat Rs. 1.5 Lakh
MLT on sali paddy under APART, 2023
Implemented in 2023
AAU
MLT on two hybrid sali variety INH 18071 and INH 16019 and one scented variety Indam 100012
Implemented in 2023
State funded
Observational trial on submergence and flash flood tolerant lines for yield and yield attributing traits
Implemented in 2023
State funded
Station trial on submergence tolerant sali paddy lines
Implemented in 2022
DR (Agri) Rs. 0.75 Lakh
Promotion of millets through R & D activities, AAU, Jorhat-13
Implemented in 2022
AAU Rs. 0.80 Lakh
MLT on Maize hybrid evaluation programme
Implemented in 2023
ICAR DRMR-AAU Project Rs. 1.78 Lakh
Mega Project on Rapeseed-Mustard Value Chain Development through Promotion of Scientific Cultivation in Assam
Implemented in 2025
IRRI - India Rs. 9.96 Lakh
AGGRI Alliance ( One IRRI Breeding Network- (TLaSF-R)
Implemented in 2021
Govt. of Assam Rs. 179 Lakh
GIS Mapping of Char areas of Assam using Geospatial Techniques for planning strategies of crop management and improving livelihood security
Implemented in 2021
World Bank
APART
Implemented in 2018
Recognition & Accolades
Achievements & Honours 5 Honours
A total of 42 and 102 nos. of OFTs and FLDs, 131 training programmes have been organized and conducted as Course Director, 237 (Two hundred thirty seven) nos. of lectures delivered and was course coordinator for 38 (thirty eight) nos. of training programmes.
Conducted and participated in Kisan Mela- 10; Exhibition- 16; Field Day -49;Farmer’s Scientist interaction- 16; Awareness camp – 16; Radio talk- 1; PRA- 12; Health camp – 6; Group discussion - 5; Method demonstration - 12; Ex trainee sanmellan- 1; Diagnostic visit - 140; field visits - 615; 2389 nos. of consultancy services were provided; Exposure visit- 5; Celebration of important days - 16; Associated with soil health card distribution. Coordinator of CFLD programme on NMOOP 2016-17 &2017-18.
Coordinator of Technology showcasing programmes rabi,2012-13 and kharif 2013-14, rabi 2013-14; Associated as Plant Breeder in the community nursery raising; Tribal Sub Plan Project conducted at Jalakiasuti under AICRP on Dryland Agriculture, BNCA, Technology showcasing programmes kharif ,2012-13; TSP Co – coordinator in Action Research Project on piggery sponsored by SIRD under BRGF; Coordinator in “IRRI –National Food Security Mission. Coordinator of CFLD ( NMOOP), 2016-17, 2017-18.
Co-coordinator in TSP Sericulture component 2014-15; Coordinator of Tribal sub Plan Project on “Promotion of Agriculture Centric Sustainable Livelihood Security for Tribals Farmers of Assam” 2015-16
Lead Scientist in Certified seed production of sali rice variety Bahadur sub 1 at Mothadang, Dhemaji.
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships 1 Societies
Assam Agricultural University Teachers Association
Annual Member
2025
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AAU Joining Date: 11 Nov, 2008
Additional Charge: Associate Scientist under APART Project
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