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Miss Puja Basumatary
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Miss Puja Basumatary

Subject Matter Specialist
Department of AAU-KVK, Kokrajhar • Directorate of Extension Education
puja.basumatary [at] aau.ac.in Joined: 16 Oct, 2015
48
Publications
5
Projects
5
Degrees
4
Career Milestones
2
Honours & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
B.Sc. (Agri)
2009
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
M.Sc. (Agri)
2011
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Specialization: Horticulture (Vegetable Science)
Other Qualifications
2014
ICAR NET
Specialization: Vegetable Science
Employment History
Project Associate
06-12-2011 – 28-02-2012
PRADAN, Bongaigaon
Bongaigaon
Research Associate, HMNEH (MM-I)
16-03-2012 – 27-10-2014
RARS, Diphu
Diphu, Karbi Anglong
Research Associate,GKMS
09-03-2015 – 16-10-2015
RARS, Diphu
Diphu, Karbi Anglong
Subject Matter Specialist (Horticulture)
16-10-2015 – Till date
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kokrajhar
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kokrajhar
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 48 Total Records
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Bhoirab Gogoi; Shourov Dutta; Puja Basumatary; Sanjoy Barthakur (2025). Study on morpho-physico traits of strawberry (Fragaria ananasa Duch.) cultivars under open and protected condition, International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development , 8(4), 157–163 DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.33545/26180723.2025.v8.i4c.
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Dr. Sanchita Brahma; Barnali Saikia; Dr. Pranamika Sharma; Karishma Das; Puja Basumatary; Lolesh Pegu (2024). Assessment of integrated organic and inorganic nutrient management practices for enhancing yield and economics of khasi mandarin (Citrus reticulata L. Blanco) compared to farmer’s practice, International Journal of Research in Agronomy, 7(10), 786–789 DOI: https://doi.org/10.33545/2618060X.2024.v7.i10k.189
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Puja Basumatary; Shourov Dutta; Parkey Gogoi; Dr. Bhoirab Gogoi; Dr. Manoranjan Neog (2024). Morphological Evaluation of Locally Available Cultivated Taro (Colocasia esculenta) Cultivars for Growth and Yield Attributes in Kokrajhar, Assam, India, Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology, 27(9), 1089–1095 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i91380
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Porna Sarmah; Puja Basumatary; Palash Debnath (2023). Livelihood security of rural youth through traditional and scientific method of eri silk worm rearing in Kokrajhar district of Assam, The Pharma Innovation Journal, 12(2), 3241–3251
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Porna Sarmah; Dipanker Saikia (2022). Na Gwran: A traditionally prepared smoke dried fish of among tribal community in Kokrajhar district of Assam: Problems and prospects, The Pharma Innovation Journal, 11(10), 1031–1037
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Puja Basumatary; Shourov Dutta; Manoj Kumar Bhuyan; Manoranjan Neog (2022). Evaluation of tomato hybrids for yield and attributing traits under agroclimatic conditions of Kokrajhar district, Assam, Indian Journal of Hill Farming , 35(2022), 129–133 DOI: 10.56678/iahf-spl2022.15
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Sudeshna Baruah; Subhashree Dihingia; Juli Sharma; Sukanya Gogoi; Angana Sarmah; Pooja Basumatary; Shourov Dutta; Monoranjan Neog; Prasanna Kumar Pathak (2022). Performance evaluation of French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) varieties Arka Komal and Arka Sukomal in different agro-climatic zones of Assam, The Pharma Innovation Journal, 11(7), 2664–2667
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Porna Sarmah; Puja Basumatary (2021). Incredible Health Benefits of Emperor’s Rice: The Black Rice, Agriculture & Food: e-Newsletter, 3(2), 522–525
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Puja Basumatary (2021). Varietal performance of chilli variety Arka Meghana in agro-climatic condition of Kokrajhar district, The Pharma Innovation Journal, 11(1), 405–407
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Puja Basumatary (2021). Challenges faced by small and marginal farm holders of Kokrajhar district during COVID-19 lockdown, The Pharma Innovation Journal, 10(7), 698–701
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Puja Basumatary; Manoj Kumar Bhuyan; Porna Sarmah; Dipanker Saikia (2021). Eco-friendly Holi using Natural Dye and Low Cost Filler Base, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 10(0), 1067–1075 DOI: 10.20546/ijcmas.2021.1002.126
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Porna Sarmah; Puja Basumatary (2020). Low Cost Storage of Tomatoes Through Air Hanging Stalks, Agriculture & Food: e-Newsletter, 2(12), 279–280
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Puja Basumatary; Shourov Dutta (2020). Stevia: A Highly Remunerative Crop and a Boon for Diabetic People, Agriculture & Food: e-Newsletter, 2(10), 519–521
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Porna Sarmah; Puja Basumatary (2020). Health Benefits of Jujube (Ziziphus jujube), Agriculture & Food: e-Newsletter, 2(0), 224–246
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Puja Basumatary; Porna Sarmah (2020). Growing strawberry in hanging system: A small way to Grow Strawberry in Small Area’s, Agriculture & Food: e-Newsletter, 2(11), 156–158
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Porna Sarmah; Manoj Kumar Bhuyan; Puja Basumatary; Manoranjan Neog (2020). Ethnomedicinal Plants and their Traditional use for Treatment of Diabetes in Kokrajhar District of Assam, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 10(0), 464–477 DOI: 10.20546/ijcmas.2021.1001.057
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Puja Basumatary; G.C Bora; U.C. kalita; L. saikia (2014). Variability and Correlation studies in Spine Gourd (Momordica dioca Roxb.), Direct Research Journal of Agriculture and Food Science (DRJAFS), 2(7), 77–81
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Puja Basumatary; G.C Bora; U.C. kalita; L. saikia (2014). Categorization of spine gourd (Momordica dioica Roxb.) germplasm of Assam based of Assam based on DUS test guidelines, Vegetable Science, 41(1), 63–65
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Puja Basumatary; G.C Bora; U.C. kalita; L. saikia (2014). Evaluation and characterization of spine gourd germplasm of Assam, Vegetable Science, 41(2), 202–207
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Basumatary, P. (2023). Plans and Scheme for Promotion of Agriculture, in: Islam, D.M.; Paul, D.S.K.; Neog, D.M.; Saud, D.R.K.; Borah, D.R.; (Eds.), Resource Inventory of Kokrajhar District, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kokrajhar, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kokrajhar, pp 76–84, ISBN: 978-93-6076-507-1.
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Basumatary, P. (2023). Market Infrastructure. , in: Islam, D.M.; Paul, D.S.K.; Neog, D.M.; Saud, D.R.; Borah, D.R.; (Eds.), Resource Inventory of Kokrajhar District, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kokrajhar, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kokrajhar, pp 63–67, ISBN: 978-93-6076-507-1.
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Basumatary, P. (2023). Plantation crop Scenario of the District, District inventory of Kokrajhar district. , in: Islam, D.M.; Paul, D.S.K.; Neog, D.M.; Saud, D.R.K.; Borah, D.R.; (Eds.), Resource Inventory of Kokrajhar District, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kokrajhar, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kokrajhar, pp 48–48, ISBN: 978-93-6076-507-1.
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Borah, P. and Basumatary, P. (2023). Agricultural Scenario of the District, in: Islam, D.M. and Paul, D.S.K. Neog, D.M.; Saud, D.R.K.; Borah, D.R.; (Eds.), Resource Inventory of Kokrajhar District, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kokrajhar, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kokrajhar, Gossaigaon, Assam Agricultural University, pp 25–33, ISBN: 978-93-6076-507-1.
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Basumatary, P. (2011). EVALUATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF SPINE GOURD (Momordica dioica Roxb.) GERMPLASM OF ASSAM. M.Sc in Agriculture thesis submitted to Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University Jorhat-785 013 (Assam), Assam Agricultural University Jorhat-785 013 (Assam), Assam Agricultural University Jorhat-785 013 (Assam)
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Basumatary, P.; Neog, D.M. and Bora, P. (2023). Morphological evaluation of locally available taro (Colocasia esculenta L.) cultivars of Kokrajhar district for growth and yield potential. , 10th Indian Horticulture Congress-2023, College of Veterinary Science Campus, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati , Indian Academy of Horticultural Science (IAHS), New Delhi and Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, College of Veterinary Science Campus, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati, Vol. 0(0), 203 - 204.
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Bora, P.; Basumatary, P. and Neog, M. (2023). Performance of no-till garden pea (Pisum sativum) under rice fallow areas of Kokrajhar. , 10th Indian Horticulture Congress-2023, College of Veterinary Science Campus, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati , Indian Academy of Horticultural Science (IAHS), New Delhi and Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, College of Veterinary Science Campus, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati, Vol. 0(0), 195 - 195.
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Dutta, S.; Neog, M.; Gogoi, B.; Basumatary, P.; Gogoi, P. and Dihingia, S. (2023). Exploration of some potential wild edible fruits of the North-Eastern India. , 10th Indian Horticulture Congress-2023, College of Veterinary Science Campus, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati , Indian Academy of Horticultural Science (IAHS), New Delhi and Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, College of Veterinary Science Campus, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati, Vol. 0(0), 201 - 201.
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Basumatary, P.; Dutta, S. and Gogoi, B. (). Farmers Friendly, Efficient, Reliable and Rapid Method for Mass Production of Black Pepper Cuttings , Agriculture and Food: E- Newsletter, 7(1), 169-171, Agriculture and Food: E- Newsletter, Online
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Kumawat, P.; Chamuah, S.; Gonmei, G. and Basumatary, P. (). Nanopore Sequencing Technology, Agriculture and Food: E- Newsletter, 7(1), 82-83, Agriculture and Food: E- Newsletter, Online
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Gogoi, B.; Dutta, S.; Baruah, P.; Basumatary, P.; Borthakur, S. and Neog, M. (). BIOFORTIFICATION OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES: A SUSTAINABLE PATH TO NUTRITION SECURITY IN INDIA , Agri-India TODAY, 4(12), 31-35, Agri-India TODAY , Online
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Gogoi, B.; Dutta, S. and Basumatary, P. (). Inarching: A Traditional Grafting Technique , Agri Articles, 4(6), 232-234, Agri Articles, Online
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Dutta, S.; Basumatary, P. and Gogoi, B. (). BONSAI: AN ANCIENT ART FORM WITH MODERN APPEAL, Agri-India TODAY , 4(11), 43-46, Agri-India TODAY , Online
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Dutta, S.; Gogoi, D.B. and Basumatary, P. (). Vegetable Forcing: A Time-Honoured Technique for year round Cultivation , Agri Articles, 4(5), 571-573, AkiNik Publications, New Delhi, India., Online
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Basumatary, P. (). Restructuring of Existing Bari System and Development of Sustainable Multistoried Cropping System Models, Agriculture & Food: e-Newsletter. , 5(10), 369-370, Agriculture & Food: e-Newsletter. , Online
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Basumatary, P. (). Indigenous Technological Knowledge Practices by Farmers of Kokrajhar District, Agriculture & Food: e-Newsletter. , 5(10), 51-53, Agriculture & Food: e-Newsletter. , Online
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Sarmah, P. and Basumatary, P. (). Ash Gourd-Nutri-Fact, Health Benefit, Traditional Cuisine and value Addition, Agriculture & Food: e-Newsletter. , 4(10), 214-217, Agriculture & Food: e-Newsletter. , Online
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Basumatary, P. and Paul, D.S.K. (2023). Scientific production technology of Oyster Mushroom. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Assam Agricultural University, Kokrajhar, KVK, Kokrajhar
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Basumatary, P. and Paul, D.S.K. (2023). Scientific cultivation of Bio fortified sweet potato for nutritional security. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Assam Agricultural University, Kokrajhar, KVK, Kokrajhar
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Basumatary, P. (2012). Disease and Insect Pests of Cucurbits. RARS, Diphu, Karbi Anglong, RARS, Diphu, Karbi Anglong
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Basumatary, P.; Dutta, S. and Gogoi, B. (2025). Farmers Friendly, Efficient, Reliable and Rapid Method for Mass Production of Black Pepper Cuttings http://www.agrifoodmagazine.co.in/ browsed on 01-01-2025
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Kumawat, P.; Chamuah, S.; Gonmei, G. and Basumatary, P. (2025). Nanopore Sequencing Technology http://www.agrifoodmagazine.co.in/ browsed on 01-01-2025
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Gogoi, B.; Dutta, S. and Basumatary, P. (2024). Inarching: A Traditional Grafting Technique http://www.agriarticles.com browsed on 31-12-2024
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Dutta, S.; Basumatary, P. and Gogoi, B. (2024). Vegetable Forcing: A Time-Honoured Technique for year round Cultivation http://www.agriarticles.com browsed on 31-10-2024
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Dutta, S.; Basumatary, P. and Gogoi, B. (2024). BONSAI: AN ANCIENT ART FORM WITH MODERN APPEAL https://www.agriindiatoday.in/Volume-04-Issue-11-November-2024.pdf browsed on 01-11-2024
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Basumatary, P. (2023). Indigenous Technological Knowledge Practices by Farmers of Kokrajhar District http://www.agrifoodmagazine.co.in/ browsed on 01-07-2023
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Basumatary, P. (2023). Restructuring of Existing Bari System and Development of Sustainable Multistoried Cropping System Models http://www.agrifoodmagazine.co.in/ browsed on 01-10-2023
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Sarmah, P. and Basumatary, P. (2022). Ash Gourd-Nutri-Fact, Health Benefit, Traditional Cuisine and value Addition http://www.agrifoodmagazine.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Volume-04-Issue-10-October-2022.pdf browsed on 01-10-2022
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Dutta, S.; Basumatary, P. and Gogoi, P. (2021). Agriculture &Food e-newsletter http://www.agrifoodmagazine.co.in/ browsed on 01-06-2021
Sponsored Research
Research Projects 5 Projects
ICAR Rs. 6.02505 Lakh
Attracting and Retaining Youth in Agriculture (ARYA)
Implemented in 2018
Funded Project Rs. 23.31750 Lakh
Promotion of technology led agriculture to build on Tribal Farmer's resources and wisdom to sustainability enhance their farm productivity, income and livelihood
Implemented in 2023
ICAR-CPCRI Rs. 6.2 Lakh
Large scale demonstration of Ganoderma disease management in Arecanut
Implemented in 2023
DBT Biotech KISAN, TERI, Guwahati Rs. 5.0 Lakh
Biotech-Krishi Innovation Science Application Network (Biotech-KISAN) programme in Assam and Meghalaya”
Implemented in 2022
Bodoland University Rs. 5.0 Lakh
Biotech Krishi innovation science Application network for up-liftment of cultivation of basic mushroom, value added mushroom products and spawn production for rural entrepreneurs of Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baska, and Udalguri Districts of Assam for livel
Implemented in 2022
Recognition & Accolades
Achievements & Honours 2 Honours
Best article award for article "Growing strawberry in hanging system: A small way to Grow Strawberry in Small Area’s" published on Agriculture & Food: e-Newsletter Volume 02, issue 11 p: 156-158
Patent on Design to Plant Disease and Nutrient Scanner Device dated 27/12/2024 along with other Associated Scientists
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships 4 Societies
Mobilization Society for Community Mobilization for Sustainable Development, IARI, New Delhi
Life Member
Journal of Krishi Vigyan
Annual Member
2020
Indian Journal of Hill Farming
Annual Member
2022
Farm Management Committee, KVK, Kokrajhar
Associate Member
2022
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Miss Puja Basumatary

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