Er. Arunjyoti Sonowal
Faculty Profile • AAU

Er. Arunjyoti Sonowal

Junior Scientist
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Publications
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Projects
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Degrees
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Career Milestones
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Honours & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
Bachelor of Technology in Agricultural Engineering
2009
North Eastern Regional Institute of Science & Technology (NERIST) (Deemed university), Itanagar
Master of Technology in Agricultural Engineering
2011
Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology, Bhubaneswar
Specialization: Soil and Water Conservation Engineering
Employment History
Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
12-09-2011 – 31-03-2015
Department of Agricultural and Food Engineering (AgFE), IIT Kharagpur
Kharagpur, West Midnapur, West Bengal
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
16-02-2016 – 21-10-2016
ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Research Associate (RA)
24-10-2016 – 30-09-2017
Horticultural Research Station, Kahikuchi Campus, Assam Agricultural University
Kahikuchi, near Rani gate, Guwahati
Senior Executive
02-10-2017 – 05-05-2018
Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd. (JISL)
Jalgaon, Maharashtra and Aizal, Mizoram
Agric. Engineer
12-05-2018 – Till date
AICRP for Dryland Agriculture, BNCA, Assam Agril. University
Biswanath Chariali
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 42 Total Records
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Bikram Borkotoki; P. K. Sarma; Palakshi Borah; Nikhita Kakati; Nupur Kalita; Nikhilesh Baruah; Prasanta Neog; Jayanta Kalita; Arunjyoti Sonowal; Budha Bora; Dig (2026). Long-term Assessment of Integrated Nutrient Management Strategies on Soil Health and Yield Sustainability in a Rainfed Maize-based Cropping System, Journal of soil science and plant nutrition, 0(0), 0–0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42729-026-03127-6
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Kabyasree Choudhury; Chinmoy Kumar Sarma; Barsri Baro; Pankaj Barua; Bipul Deka; Pranjit Bharali; Boishali Dutta; Arunjyoti Sonowal; Dimpi Dutta (2026). Evaluation of fertigation uniformity under a drip irrigation system and its effects on irrigation water management in garlic (Allium sativum L.)., Plant Science Today, 13(1), 1–12 DOI: https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.13172
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Suhail Alam1; Haridra Sharma1*; Ridip Ranjan Saharia1; Arunjyoti Sonowal2; Amvrin Baruah3 (2025). Extent of Farm Mechanization in North Bank Plains Zone of Assam, India, International Journal of Economic Plants, 12(1), 1–8 DOI: https://doi.org/10.23910/2/2025.5792a
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Nikhilesh Baruah; Nupur Kalita; Pallab Kumar Sarma; Jayanta Kalita; Bikram Borkotoki; Arunjyoti Sonowal; Rupam Borah; Nikhita Kakoti; Rupshree Borah; Rupsikha (2025). Performance of maize based cropping system in upland rainfed condition of Assam, International journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research, 9(9), 590–595 DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.33545/26174693.2025.v9.i9Sh
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Jayanta Kalita; H. C. Bhattacharyya; R. K. Thakuria; K. Das; Nikhilesh Baruah; Budha Bora; Arunjyoti Sonowal (2025). Productivity and Soil Carbon Sequestration of Rice-based Cropping Systems in the Brahamaputra Valley Zone, Northeast India, , 15(8), 360–371 DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i84980
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Pratyasha Jonak Boruah; Rekhashree Kalita; HC Bayan; Bikram Borkotoki; Prasanta Neog; Arunjyoti Sonowal (2025). Morpho-physiological responses of baby corn to varied irrigation and sowing strategies, International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research, 9(12), 555–558 DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.33545/26174693.2025.v9.i12S
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Rupsikha Goswami; Pallab Kr. Sarma; Rupshree Borah; Rupam Borah; Nikhilesh Baruah; Arunjyoti Sonowal; Bikram Borkotoki; Jayanta Kalita; Nupur Kalita; Liza Baru (2025). Performance of evaluation and economic analysis of Bhut Jolokia and tomato under polyhouse cultivation in NICRA adopted villages of Lakhimpur district, Assam, International Journal of research in Agronomy, 8(9), 49–53 DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.33545/2618060X.2025.v8.i9a.
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Pramod Chandra Dihingia; Wungshim Zimik; Ningthoujam Manda Devi; Arunjyoti Sonowal; Shadad Md Khayer; Priyam Goswami; Grace Nengzouzam (2025). Assessment of Cost Economics of Lightweight Paddy Thresher Designed and Developed for Nagaland., Journal Of Applied Bioanalysis, 11(11), 665–671 DOI: http://doi.org/10.53555/jab.v11si11.1596
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Pallab Kumar Sarma a*; Rupam Borah a; Rupshree Borah a*; G. Ravindra Chary b++; Nikhilesh Baruah a; Prasanta Neog c; Arunjyoti Sonowal a; Sobha Dutta Deka d; (2023). Climate Risk Management at Farmer’s Field through Adaptation Strategies for Resource-Poor Farmers of Assam, Northeast India, International Journal of Environment and Climate Change , 13(9), 969–987 DOI: 10.9734/IJECC/2023/v13i92319
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P.K. Sarma; N. Baruah; B. Borkotoki; J. Kalita; A. Sonowal; Rupam Borah; Rupshree Borah; N. Kalita; N. Kakati; L.B. Bharali (2022). Overview of Dryland Agriculture Research and Achievements in North Bank Plain Zone of Assam, Indian Journal of Dryland Agricultural Research and Development, 37(2), 23–30 DOI: 10.5958/2231-6701.2022.00011.2
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A. Rajkhowa; I. Barman; P.K. Das; R. Das; S.D. Deka; A. Sonowal; A. Khound; R. Paul (2020). A Study on Extent of Farm Mechanization in North Bank Plains Agro-Climatic Zone of Assam., Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci. (IJCMA) ISSN:2319-7706, 9(9), 84–90 DOI: 2020-09-01 00:00:00
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A. Rajkhowa; I. Barman; P.K. Das; S.D. Deka; A. Sonowal (2020). An Analysis of Extent of Farm Mechanization in North bank Plains Agro-Climatic Zone of Assam., Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology (AJAEES) 62478, ISSN: 2320-7027 , 38(11), 81–90 DOI: 2020-12-01 00:00:00
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R. Borah1; N. Baruah; P. K. Sarma; R. Borah2; A. Sonowal; P. Borah; R. Kalita; B. Borkotoki; P. Neog (2020). Yield and Yield Attributing Parameters of Toria (Brassica campestries) under Real Time Rainfall Situation in an Inceptisols of Assam, India., International Journal of Environment and Climate Change (IJECC) 62121, ISSN:2581-8627, 10(12), 311–321 DOI: 2020-12-01 00:00:00
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Arunjyoti Sonowal; Sirisha Adamala; Sagar Senapati (2016). A mathematical model for the selection of an economical pipe size in pressurized irrigation system., African Journal of Agricultural Research (AJAR2015.10648), 11(25), 683–692 DOI: 2016-02-01 00:00:00
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P.K. Pranav; T. Patel; M. Rathore; A.J.Sonowal; T. Tapang; Subu Laji (2012). Computer simulation for haulage performance of power tiller., IJCA(International Journal of Computer Applications)(0975-8887), 58(5), 19–25 DOI: 2012-11-01 00:00:00
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Sarma, P.K.; Prasad, J.; Borkotoki, B.; Goswami, R.; Baruah, N.; Kalita, J.; Sonowal, A.; Kalita, N.; Bora, R. and Kakat, N. (15). 20 years of dryland agricultural research, AICRPDA, Biswanath Chariali Centre. AICRPDA, Biswanath Chariali Centre © Copyright reserved by the authors, the publisher & ICAR-CRIDA, Graphica Offset, Biswanath Chariali, Assam-784176, ISBN: ISBN: 978-81-963002-7-2
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Baruah, N.; Sarma, P.; Borkotoki, B.; Sonowal, A.; Kalita, R.; Neog, P.; Borah, R.; Kalita, N.; Kakati, N.; Borah, R. and Bharali, L. (2022). Improved Agronomic Practices for Rainfed Crops in North bank Plain Zone of Assam, in: Chary, G.; Gopinath, K.; Singh, V.; Kandpal, B.; Bhaskar, S.; Rao, C.; Chaudhari, S.; (Eds.), Improved Agronomic Practices for Rainfed Crops in India, Golden Jubilee (1971-2021) an AICRPDA (All India Coordinated Research Project for Dryland Agriculture) Contribution, Central Research Institute for Dr, All India Coordinated Research Project for Dryland Agriculture, ICAR-Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture, CRIDA, Hyderabad, India, pp 46–64, ISBN: 978-93-80883-62-5.
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Sarma, P.K.; Baruah, N.; Borah, R.; Borah, R.; Sonowal, A.; Kalita, R.; Neog, P.; Saikia, P. and Gogoi, N. (2022). Adaptation Strategies for Climate Variability in the High Rainfall Zone of India, Assam, in: Epule, T.E.; (Ed.), Climate Change - Recent Observations , IntechOpen, London, United Kingdom, pp 1–24.
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Shirahatti, M.S.; Patode, R.S.; Yousuf, A.; Narsimlu, B.; Halidoddi, R.R.; Sonowal, A. and Rejani, R. (2022). Farm pond: Resilient technology for higher productivity in rainfed farming, in: Malhotra, S.K.; Verma, R.; (Eds.), Indian Farming 72 (08), Indian Council of Agricultural Research, ICAR, New Delhi, pp 12–15.
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Baruah, N.; Kalita, N.; Sarma, P.K.; Borkotoki, B.; Kalita, J.; , and Sonowal, A. (2025). Studies on Maize Based Triple Cropping System under Rainfed Ecosystem of Assam, 2nd International Conference “Rainfed Agriculture: Building Pathways for Resilience & Sustainable Livelihoods” (RAINBURS-2025), ICAR-CRIDA, Santosh Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana-500059 , Indian Society of Dryland Agriculture (ISDA) in collaboration with ICAR, New Delhi, IICAR-Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (CRIDA), Santosh Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana - 500061, Vol. 0(0), 267 - 269.
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Borah, R.; Goswami, R. and Sonowal, A. (2025). Quinoa: Super food for nutritional security of dryland areas of Assam and North East India, 69th Annual Assam Science Society,2025-cum-National Seminar on Science and technology for sustainable development , Biswanath College, Biswanath Chariali-784176 , Assam science society, Biswanath Chariali in collaboration with IQAC, Biswanath College, Biswanath College, Biswanath Chariali-784176, Vol. 0(0), 90 - 90.
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Goswami, R. and Sonowal, A. (2025). Agrivoltaics: A Sustainable Solution for Food and Energy Security, 69th Annual Assam Science Society,2025-cum-National Seminar on Science and technology for sustainable development , Biswanath College, Biswanath Chariali-784176 , Assam science society, Biswanath Chariali in collaboration with IQAC, Biswanath College, Biswanath College, Biswanath Chariali-784176, Vol. 0(0), 78 - 79.
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Borkotoki, B.; Borah, R.; Goswami, R.; Sarma, P.K.; Goswami, R.K.; Borah, R.; Boruah, N.; Sonowal, A. and Kalita, J. (2025). Foliar Sprays for Mitigating Mid-Season Drought in Toria and Enhancing Productivity of Rainfed Maize-Toria Cropping System in Inceptisols, 69th Annual Assam Science Society,2025-cum-National Seminar on Science and technology for sustainable development , Biswanath College, Biswanath Chariali-784176 , Assam science society, Biswanath Chariali in collaboration with IQAC, Biswanath College, Biswanath College, Biswanath Chariali-784176, Vol. 0(0), 58 - 58.
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Kakati, N.; Sonowal, A.; Sarmah, P.K. and Kalita, N. (2025). Enhancing crop productivity through harvested rainwater under rainfed condition, 69th Annual Assam Science Society,2025-cum-National Seminar on Science and technology for sustainable development , Biswanath College, Biswanath Chariali-784176 , Assam science society, Biswanath Chariali in collaboration with IQAC, Biswanath College, Biswanath College, Biswanath Chariali-784176, Vol. 0(0), 48 - 49.
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Sarma, P.K.; Borah, R.; Goswami, R.; Borah, R.; Baruah, N.; Borkototki, B.; Kalita, J.; Sonowal, A.; Neog, P. and Nupur, (2025). Adoption of climate resilient technologies to minimize the affect of climate change in AICRPDA-NICRA adopted villages of Lakhimpur district of Assam, 69th Annual Assam Science Society,2025-cum-National Seminar on Science and technology for sustainable development , Biswanath College, Biswanath Chariali-784176 , Assam science society, Biswanath Chariali in collaboration with IQAC, Biswanath College, Biswanath College, Biswanath Chariali-784176, Vol. 0(0), 40 - 41.
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Sonowal, A.; Ojha, B.; Saikia, P.; Goswami, R.; Baruah, N.; Borkotoki, B.; Sarma, P.K. and Kalita, J. (2025). Buckwheat: A climate resilient crop for rabi season in medium lowland., 69th Annual Assam Science Society,2025-cum-National Seminar on Science and technology for sustainable development , Biswanath College, Biswanath Chariali-784176 , Assam science society, Biswanath Chariali in collaboration with IQAC, Biswanath College, Biswanath College, Biswanath Chariali-784176, Vol. 0(0), 87 - 88.
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Kalita, N.; Baruah, N.; Sarma, P.K.; Kalita, J.; Sonowal, B.B.A. and Kakati, N. (2025). Performance of Three Horticultural Crops Grown as Intercrops Under Gmelina Arborea and Magnolea Champaca Based Agro-Forestry System in Assam, India, 2nd International Conference “Rainfed Agriculture: Building Pathways for Resilience & Sustainable Livelihoods” (RAINBURS-2025), ICAR-CRIDA, Santosh Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana-500059 , Indian Society of Dryland Agriculture (ISDA) in collaboration with ICAR, New Delhi, IICAR-Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (CRIDA), Santosh Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana - 500062, Vol. 0(0), 1253 - 1255.
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Borah, R.; Baruah, N.; Kalita, N.; Sonowal, A.; Borkotoki, B.; Sarma, P.K. and Kalita, J. (2025). Crop Productivity Enhancement in Direct Seeded ahu Rice Based Cropping System Through Harvested Rain Water in Rainfed Upland Condition of Assam, 2nd International Conference “Rainfed Agriculture: Building Pathways for Resilience & Sustainable Livelihoods” (RAINBURS-2025), ICAR-CRIDA, Santosh Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana-500059 , Indian Society of Dryland Agriculture (ISDA) in collaboration with ICAR, New Delhi, , Vol. 0(0), 751 - 753.
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Kakati, N.; Sonowal, A.; Sarma, P.K. and Kalita, N. (2025). Yield of Maize and Ahu rice based cropping sequence under rainfed and irrigated condition, 2nd International Conference “Rainfed Agriculture: Building Pathways for Resilience & Sustainable Livelihoods” (RAINBURS-2025), ICAR-CRIDA, Santosh Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana-500059 , Indian Society of Dryland Agriculture (ISDA) in collaboration with ICAR, New Delhi, , Vol. 0(0), 495 - 497.
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Kalita, J.; Bharali, L.B.; Sonowal, A.; Borkotoki, B.; Baruah, N. and Sarma, P.K. (2025). Intensification of Traditional Rainfed Integrated Farming System (IFS) for Small and Marginal Farm Holdings, 2nd International Conference “Rainfed Agriculture: Building Pathways for Resilience & Sustainable Livelihoods” (RAINBURS-2025), ICAR-CRIDA, Santosh Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana-500059 , Indian Society of Dryland Agriculture (ISDA) in collaboration with ICAR, New Delhi, IICAR-Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (CRIDA), Santosh Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana - 500060, Vol. 0(0), 159 - 161.
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Borkotoki, B.; Borah, R.; Sarma, P.K.; Sonowal, A.; Baruah, N.; Kalita, J.; Bora, D.; Singh, R. and Sarmah, A. (2025). Application of Resource Conservation Technologies (RCTs) for Rainfed Rice-Toria Cropping System in Medium Land Situations of Assam, 2nd International Conference “Rainfed Agriculture: Building Pathways for Resilience & Sustainable Livelihoods” (RAINBURS-2025), ICAR-CRIDA, Santosh Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana-500059 , Indian Society of Dryland Agriculture (ISDA) in collaboration with ICAR, New Delhi, , Vol. 0(0), 26 - 29.
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Sonowal, A.; Borah, R.; Sarma, P.K.; Baruah, N.; Borkotoki, B. and Kalita, J. (2025). Energy requirement for the pre-kharif and kharif crops for upland situation of North Bank Plain Zone (NBPZ) of Assam., 2nd International Conference “Rainfed Agriculture: Building Pathways for Resilience & Sustainable Livelihoods” (RAINBURS-2025), ICAR-CRIDA, Santosh Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana-500059 , Indian Society of Dryland Agriculture (ISDA) in collaboration with ICAR, New Delhi, IICAR-Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (CRIDA), Santosh Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana - 500059 , Vol. 0(0), 1285 - 1288.
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Sonowal, A.; Borah, R.; Sarma, P.K.; Chary, G.R. and Narsimlu, B. (2023). Water harvesting structure: Redesigning the traditional farm ponds for increasing the productivity of the farming systems of North Bank plains Zone of, International Conference on “BIODIVERSITY, FOOD SECURITY, SUSTAINABILITY & CLIMATE CHANGE” (ICBFSCC), 2023, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, India , Prof. H.S. Srivastava Foundation for Science and Society, Lucknow (PHSSF), and Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat (AAU), Jorhat, Assam, India
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Srivastava, R.K.; Sonowal, A.; Panda, R.K. and Chakraborty, A. (2023). Effect of varying Nitrogen and sowing dates on leaching under irrigated and rainfed maize crop, International Conference on “BIODIVERSITY, FOOD SECURITY, SUSTAINABILITY & CLIMATE CHANGE” (ICBFSCC), 2023, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, India , Prof. H.S. Srivastava Foundation for Science and Society, Lucknow (PHSSF), and Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat (AAU), Jorhat, Assam, India
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Sarma, P.K.; Sonowal, A.; Borah, R.; Borah, R.; Neog, P.; Baruah, N.; Borkotoki, B. and Kalita, R. (2022). Adaptation strategies for mitigating long term winter dry spell for small and marginal farmers of Assam, India, 7th Congress on plant production in water-limited environment - Interdrought VII, 2022, Dakar, Senegal, Africa , SENEGALESE INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH (ISRA)/ Centre d’Etudes Régional pour l’Amélioration de l’Adaptation à la Sécheresse (CERAAS), French Ag, Dakar, Senegal, Africa
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Sonowal, A.; Ozah, B.; Borkotoki, B.; Sarma, P.K.; Baruah, N.; Kalita, R.; Saikia, P. and Chary, R. (2022). Increasing the productivity of rainfed rice-based double cropping system through supplemental irrigation under medium lowland situation of North Bank , International Conference on Reimagining Rainfed Agro-ecosystems- Challenges & Opportunities 2022, ICAR-CRIDA, Hyderabad, Telangana , Indian Society of Dryland Agriculture, ICAR-Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture, ICAR-Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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Sarma, P.K.; Neog, P.; Borah, R.; Sonowal, A.; Sarma, D.; Sarma, M.; Borah, P. and Dutta, S. (2020). Climate resilient Cropping systems for water-limited environments in an acidic Inceptisols of North Bank Plains Zone (NBPZ) of Assam, North East India, Interdrought 2020, The sixth International Congress (IDVI), 2020, Mexico City, Mexico , CIMMYT (International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center), Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico, Vol. 0(0), 67 - 68.
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Sarma, P.K.; Borah, P.; Paul, R.; Sonowal, A.; Neog, P. and Sarma, D. (2019). Studies on effectiveness of different lining materials on rainwater storage in farm pond in an Entisols of North Bank Plains zone of Eastern Himalayan, The 13th International Conference on Dryland Development (ICDD), with the theme “Converting Dryland Areas from Grey into Green” 2019, Jodhpur, India , IDDC (International Dryland Development Commission) and AZRAI (Arid Zone Research Association of India), CAZRI, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, Vol. 0(0), 0 - 0.
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Varma, M.; Ghosh, J.; GL, M.; Adhikary, A.; Sonowal, A.; Banerjee, S.; Raghuwanshi, N.S. and Biswas, K. (2016). Design, development and performance study of a polymer coated capacitive sensor for measuring moisture content of soil., International Conference on Innovations in Engineering and Technology, (ICET) 2016, Singapore , The Inventive Research Organization, TKP Conference Centre, Raffles Place, Singapore, Vol. 0(0), 0 - 0.
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Sonowal, A.; Sarma, P.K.; Kakati, N.; Boini, N.; Baruah, N.; Borah, R.; Kalita, N.; Neog, P.; Borkotoki, B. and Ka, J. (2026). Optimum size of farm pond to maximize the productivity in North Bank Plain Zone of Assam . AAU Jorhat, AAU Jorhat
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Sarma, P.K.; Baruah, N. and Sonowal, A. (2019). Socio economic upliftment of Tribal Community through adoption of Climate Resilient Technologies under TSP Programme at Jalakiasuti village of Dhemaji. Assam Agricultural University, Assam
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Sonowal, A.; Baruah, N. and Sarma, P.K. (2021). Peculiar Features of Flowering and Seed Formation in Groundnut http://www.agrospheresmagazine.com//vol2-iss6.php browsed on 08-06-2021
Sponsored Research
Research Projects 1 Projects
ICAR CRIDA
AICRPDA (All India Coordinated Research Project for Dryland Agriculture)-NICRA (National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture) ICAR CRIDA
Implemented in 2011
Recognition & Accolades
Achievements & Honours 5 Honours
Secured All India Rank 85 in GATE 2012 (Agricultural Engineering)
Qualified the ICAR’s 14th AIEEA-PG-2009 (All India Entrance Examination for Admission to Post-Graduate)
NCC-“C” Certificate holder.
Qualified I.C.A.R National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by ASRB on 23-08-2021 in the Discipline of AGRONOMY and Qualified on 27-10-2021
Secured 1st position in ORAL presentation under the "Theme: Water and Meteorology" during the International Conference on “BIODIVERSITY, FOOD SECURITY, SUSTAINABILITY & CLIMATE CHANGE” (ICBFSCC-2023) held from April 25-28, 2023, at AAU, Jorhat, Assam, India
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships 4 Societies
IASWC (Indian Association of Soil and Water Conservationists), CSWCRTI, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India (No. LM 2083)
Life Member
Assam Agricultural University Teachers’ Association
Associate Member
2020
Indian Society of Dryland (ISDA), ICAR- CRIDA, Hyderabad, Telangana, India (Membership No. LM/ISDA/723)
Life Member
ISAE (Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers) (LM-12405)
Life Member