AAU

Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications

B. Sc.(Agril.)

1991

Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

M. Sc. (Agril.)

1993

Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Specialization: Biochemistry

Ph. D.

2000

Tocklai Experimental Station, Tea Research Association, Jorhat (Degree from AAU, Jorhat)

Specialization: Tea Biochemistry & Tea Enzymology

Other Qualifications

2019

Carleton Functional Proteomics Facility, Institute of Biochemistry and Department of Biology, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, Canada K1S 5B6

Specialization: Proteomics

Employment History

Assistant Professor

23-08-1996 – 16-10-2008

BN College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University

Chariali, Sonitpur, Assam

Associate Professor

01-07-2008 – 30-06-2014

Assam Agricultural University

Jorhat

Professor

01-07-2014 – Till date

Assam Agricultural University

Jorhat

Research & Scholarship

Scholarly Publications 69 Total Records

Rahul Sen; Ananta Madhab Baruah (2025). Unveiling the nutritional composition of dragon fruit during developmental stages using UHPLC and GC–MS/MS analysis, Journal Food Measurement and Characterization, 0(0), 1–14 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11694-025-03435-y

A Saikia; P Borah; D Borah; Ananta Madhab Baruah; M Sinha; K J Devi; S K Semmichon; G Kalsi; M Gogoi (2025). Effects of Germination on γ-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) Content and Cooking Quality of Ahu Rice Landrace, Journal of Food Science, 0(0), 1–12 DOI: 90:e70501https://doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.70501

Debanjal Borah; Sunayana Rathi; Minakshi Dutta; Priyanka Das; Ananta Madhab Baruah; Samindra Baishya (2024). Nutritional, Antioxidant and Antinutritional Quality of Millets in Comparison to Rice, Asian Journal of Dairy and Food Research, 0(0), 0–0 DOI: doi 10.18805/ajdfr.DR-2032

Sagarika Das; Monoranjan Goswami; R. N. S. Yadav; Ananta Madhab Baruah; Tanoy Bandyopadhyay (2024). Methyl jasmonate alters expression of enzymes and metabolites of terpenoid biosynthesis in tea cell culture, Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture , 159(25), 1–15 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11240-024-02881-8

Amita Beniwal; Deeptimayee Mahapatara; Mamoni Das; Sumita Acharjee; Jadav Sarmah; Arijit Shome; Ananta Madhab Baruah; Vikram Vikram (2024). A comprehensive review on the multifaceted applications of mulberry silkworm pupae: A sustainable resource, Journal of Asia-Paci????c Entomology, 27(4), 102312–0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aspen.2024.102312.

Rahul Sen; Ananta Madhab Baruah (2024). Evaluating the dynamics of physical, proximate, mineral and antioxidant compositions during dragon fruit development, Journal of Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 33(0), 590–606 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13562-024-00916-x

P Goswami; P Das; A M Baruah; S Sabhapandit; S bhagawati; M Gogoi; K Pathak; K Sarmah (2023). Unveiling the Biochemical Metamorphosis of Tea Before and After Helopeltis theivora Infestation, Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America (AMA), 54(9), 15771–15780

Surjit Moni Deka Moni Deka; Ananta Madhab Baruah; Samindra Baishya (2023). Physio-chemical changes in Khasi Mandarin (Citrus reticulata Blanco) during ripening, Pharma Innovation Journal, 12(6), 1514–1518

Amrit Dutta; Akhil R Baruah; Bhabesh Gogoi; Ananta Madhab Baruah; Surjit Sen; Sunayana Rathi (2022). Variations in Oxidative and Antioxidant Responses of Rice Plant to Arsenic Contaminated Areas of Assam, International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 12(12), 96–101 DOI: DOI: 10.9734/IJECC/2022/v12i121443

Rahul Sen; Ananta Madhab Baruah (2022). Phenolic profile and pigment stability of Hylocereus species grown in North-East India, Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 116(0), 105078–0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfca.2022.105078

K. Bordoloi; B. Bhagawati; A. M. Baruah; P. P. Neog; P. P.; U. Kurulkar (2021). Biochemical mechanism of Lantana camara leaf extracts in the management of Meloidogyne incognita on tomato, Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 10(1), 2828–2834

Rubi Gupta; A. M. Baruah; S. Acharjee; B. K. Sarmah (2020). Compositional analysis of transgenic Bt-chickpea resistant to Helicoverpa armigera, GM Crops & Food, 11(4), 262–274

P. Bharali; P. Dutta; M. C. Kalita; A. K. Das; H. Tag; H.; A. M. Baruah (2018). Evaluation of antioxidant and proximate compositions of the leaf extract of Gnetum gnemon L., Int. Res. J. Pharm. , 9(10), 101–105

B. H. Choudhury; A. M. Baruah; S. Baishya (2018). Phytochemicals and Carbohydrates Content of Some Indigenous Leafy Vegetables of Jorhat District, Asian J. Chem. , 30(6), 1252–1256

S. K. Repalli; A. M. Baruah; P. K. Dash (2018). In vitro responses of ten indica rice genotypes for callus induction, Ann. Agric. Res. New Series , 39(1), 90–95

N. Baruah; B. K. Medhi; N. Borah; A. M. Baruah; G. K. Saikia (2017). Effect of long term tea cultivation in soil quality in deep,fine loamy, well-drained soil of Jorhat district, Assam, Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, 16(4), 347–355

B. H. Choudhury; A. M. Baruah; P. Das (2017). Minerals and Arsenic composition of twenty five indigenous leafy vegetables of Jorhat district of Assam state, India, Asian J. Chem., 29(10), 2138–2142

B. H. Choudhury; A. M. Baruah; T. C. Sarmah; S. Baishya (2017). Nutritional and anti-nutritional composition of twenty five indigenous leafy vegetables of Jorhat district of Assam state, India, Asian J. Chem., 29(1), 65–68

P. Bharali; Y. Gamo; A. K. Das; H. Tag; A. M. Baruah; D. Kakati (2017). Phytochemical and biochemical study of four legume plants with detergent and anti-lice properties from the Eastern Himalayan region of India, Current Sci., 113(7), 1434–1439

A. N. Patil; R. Sarmah; A. M. Baruah (2016). Biochemical profiling of some prominent turmeric (Curcuma longa L.)cultivars of northeast India, Indian J. Agric. Res., 50(5), 421–427

S. K. Repalli; A. M. Baruah; R. Rai; P. K. Dash (2016). Isolation and cloning of cytokinin oxidase 5 gene from Arabidopsis, Ann. Agric. Res. New Series , 37(2), 115–122

P. Bharali; D. Kakati; Y. Gamo; A. K. Das; A. M. Baruah (2015). Biochemical constituents of four ethno botanically important legume plant species from Arunachal Pradesh, India, Nat. Prod. Chem. Res., 3(0), 6–0

R. K. Bhattacharyya; A. Khound; B. Saud; A. M. Baruah; R. E. Mathavan (2015). Standerization of propoagation methods for some threatened medicinal plants of North east India, Intl. J. Recent Scientific Res., 6(8), 5954–5956

P. Bharali; A. K. Das; H. Tag; D. Kakati; A. M. Baruah (2015). Ethnopharmacognosy And Nutritional Composition of Stemona tuberose Lour. : A Potential Medicinal Plant From Arunachal Pradesh, India, Journal of Bioresources, 2(1), 23–32

P. Bharali; A. Paul; P. Dutta; G. Gogoi; A. K. Das; A. K.; A. M. Baruah (2014). Ethnopharmacognosy of Stemona tuberose Lour, A potential medicinal plant species of Arunachal Pradesh, India, World J. Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 3(4), 1072–1081

C. C.Barua; S. Sen; A. S. Das; A. Talukdar; N. J. Hazarika; A. G. Barua; A. M. Baruah (2014). A comparative study of the in vitro antioxidant property of different extracts of Acorus calamus Linn, J. Nat. Prod. Plant Resour., 4(1), 8–18

S. Baishya; K. Pathak; A. M. Baruah; S. Rathi (2010). Starch and protein profile of hill rice of Assam, Oryza, 47(3), 237–242

S. Borah; A. M. Baruah; A. K. Das; J. Borah (2009). Determination of Mineral content in commonly consumed leafy vegetables, Food Anal. Method, 2(0), 226–230

A. M. Baruah; S. Borah (2009). An investigation on sources of potential minerals found in traditional vegetables of North-east India, International J. Food Sci. and Nutrition, 60(0), 111–115

S. Borah; A. K. Das; A. M. Baruah; J. Borah (2009). Ethnomedical plants used by Mishing communities for analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties in India, Ethnobotany, 21(0), 66–69

A. Basumatary; P. Das; A. M. Baruah; R. C. Borah (2006). Integrated Effect of Inorganic and Organic Sources of Sulphur on Quality characteristics of Rapeseed, Indian J. of Agril. Biochem. 19(2), 59-92, 19(2), 89–92

A. M. Baruah; P. K. Mahanta (2003). Fermentation characteristics of some Assamica clones and process optimization of black tea manufacturing, J. Agric. Food Chem., 51(22), 6578–6588

A. M. Baruah; R. C. Borah (1996). Nitrate reductase from rice varieties differing in grain yield and grain protein content, Oryza, 35(2), 17–22

R. C. Borah; A. M. Baruah (1995). Effect of light on chlorophyll, starch, protein content and grain yield in rice, Indian J. Plant Physiol. , 38(4), 320–321

A. M. Baruah; R. C. Borah (1995). Accumulation pattern of drymatter, starch and protein in the developing grains of four local rice cultivars, Oryza, 33(4), 236–238

A. M. Baruah; R. C. Borah (1995). Effect of light stress on starch, protein and grain yield of four local rice cultivars of Assam, Indian Journal .Plant Physiol., 38(4), 320–321

Baruah, A.M. and Kandali, R. (2008). Elementary Plant Biochemistry. BNCA, Assam Agricultural University, Chariali, Assam-785178

Baruah, A.M. (2007). Introduction to Chemistry of Plant Products. BNCA, Assam Agricultural University, Chariali, Assam-785178

Sarmah, A.K. and Baruah, A.M. (2007). Computer Application in Agricultural Research. BNCA, Assam Agricultural University, Chariali, Assam-785178

Baruah, A.M. (2025). Application of Advance Analytical Techniques in Food Nutrient Analysis, in: Arora, B.; Sethi, S.; Kumar, D.; (Eds.), Recent Advances in Food Processing Technologies for Agri-Horti Products, Division of FS& PHT, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi, New Delhi, pp 149–153.

Baruah, A.M. (2025). Retaining Nutritional Quality of Food during Advance Food Processing, in: Arora, B.; Sethi, S.; Kumar, D.; (Eds.), Recent Advances in Food Processing Technologies for Agri-Horti Products, Division of FS& PHT, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi, New Delhi, pp 145–148.

Baruah, A.M. and Borah, R.C. (2011). Bharatat Krishi Bigyanar Agragati, in: Saikia, N. (Ed.), Bigyan Bibhav, Assam Sahitya Sabha, Jorhat, Assam, pp 63–73.

Sen, R.; Mondal, P.; Rani, H. and Baruah, A.M. (2020). Impact of COVID-19 Crisis on Horticulture sector, in: Kaur, S.; Samota, M.K.; (Eds.), COVID-19 Outbreak and Different Shades of its Crisis, Jain Brothers, New Delhi , pp 74–81, ISBN: (13)978-8194484691.

Sen, R.; Baruah, A.M..; Mondal, P.; Rani, H..; H., and Khound, A. (2021). Confronting COVID-19 by Phytochemicals- a Promising Approach, in: Agarwal, S.K.; Nakkella, A.K.; Rout, S.; (Eds.), Herbal Medicine – A Benign and Conventional Medical System, Immortal Publications , Canada, Mauritius, Malaysia, Singapore, pp 1–18, ISBN: 978-93-5445-167-6.

Baruah, C.C.; Haloi, P.; Sen, S.; Hazarika, M.; Hazarika, J.J.; Pathak, D.C.; Baruah, A.G.; Baruah, A.M. and Baruah, I.C. (2015). Evaluation of Gastric Ulcer Protective Activity of Acoruscalamus Linn. in Laboratory Animals, in: Gupta, V.K.; Singh, G.D..; Singh, S.; Kaul, A.; (Eds.), MEDICINAL PLANTS: Phytochemistry, Pharmacologyand Therapeutics, Daya Publishing House, New Delhi , pp 455–476, ISBN: 978-93-5130-096-0 .

Sen, R. (2022). Biochemical Characterization of Major Nutritive Components in Hylocereus Costaricensis. Ph. D. thesis submitted to Biochemistry & Agricultural Chemistry, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, Assam

Dutta, U.R. (2022). Biochemical characterization of major Citrus cultivars of Assam. M. Sc. (Agril) thesis submitted to Biochemistry & Agricultural Chemistry, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, Assam

Mondal, P. (2020). Nutritional and Anti-nutritional Profile of Lentil (Lens culinaris) Cultivars of Assam and West Bengal. M. Sc. (Agril.) thesis submitted to Biochemistry and Agricultural Chemistry, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam

Deka, S.M. (2019). Biochemical Changes in Khasi Mandarin (Citrus reticulate Blanco) During Ripening. M. Sc. (Agril.) thesis submitted to Biochemistry and Agricultural Chemistry, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam

Khatter, M. (2018). Phytochemical and Diversity Analysis of Joy Weed (Alternanthera sessilis) (L) R.Br) Germplasm from Various Locations of Assam. M. Sc. (Agril.) thesis submitted to Biochemistry and Agricultural Chemistry, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam

Nandy, P.K. (2017). Phytochemical Characterization of some Ginger cultivars from Tripura. M. Sc. (Agril.) thesis submitted to Biochemistry and Agricultural Chemistry, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam

Bharali, P. (2016). Phytochemical investigation and bioactivity evaluation of some selected medicinal plants of Arunachal Pradesh ( As Co-Supervisor). Ph. D. thesis submitted to Department of Botany, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rhono Hills, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh

Natta, S. (2016). Phytochemical characterization of Acorus calamus (L.) . M. Sc. (Agril.) thesis submitted to Biochemistry and Agricultural Chemistry, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam

Choudhury, B.H. (2015). Biochemical and Molecular Characterization of Indigenous Leafy Vegetables of Jorhat district of Assam. Ph. D. thesis submitted to Biochemistry and Agricultural Chemistry, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam

Roy, P.S.D. (2013). Genetic Diversity of Amaranthus spp. from Jorhat Area using RAPD Analysis. M. Sc. (Agril.) thesis submitted to Biochemistry and Agricultural Chemistry, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam

Bora, S.; Borah, R.K. and Baruah, A.M. (2023). Biological and biochemical perspective on Agarwood (Aquilaria malaccensis Lamk.) formation: A review , International Conference on “Latest Trends on Applied Science, Management, Humanities and Information Technology”, Chhattisgarh, India , Sai College, Chhattisgarh, Chhattisgarh, Vol. 0(0), 33 - .

Sen, R. and Baruah, A.M. (2022). Physical and nutritional changes during fruit development in Dragon fruit species grown in Assam, International Conference on Advances in Agriculture & Food System Towards Sustainable Development Goals, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore , by University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore; All India Agricultural Students Association, New Delhi and Indian Council of Agricultural Research,, Bangalore, Vol. 0(0), 75 - .

Baruah, A.M. (2018). Foods for Health, National Children Science Conference, Chariali, Assam , Assam Science Society, , Vol. 0(0), 68 - 73.

Baruah, A.M. (2012). Medicinal plants of North Eastern India – Challenges and Opportunities, National Workshop on Cultivation and Conservation of Commercially Potential Plant Species in respect of Diversity and Tradition in Assam, Gohpur, Assam , Gohpur College, , Vol. 0(0), 124 - 134.

LastName, F. and Lastname, F. (2010). Conference Ttitle : Article on how to go to Andromeda Galaxy, Conference Name 1, Conference Location 1 , Organizer name 1, Organizer address 1, Vol. 3(1), 5 - 6.

Baruah, A.M. (2007). Process Optimization od Black Tea Manufacturing, National Seminar on Recent Trend on Biological Research Toward Rural Development, Gohpur, Assam , Gohpur College, , Vol. 0(0), 77 - 84.

Baruah, A.M. (2005). Nutritional and medicinal value of some traditional vegetables from North-east India, Workshops on Nutrition Research for Capacity Bulding of Young Scientists Especially for North-East Region, Shillong , ICMR, New Delhi, & NEIGRIHMS, Shillong , , Vol. 0(0), 45 - 51.

Baruah, A.M.; Mahanta, P.K. and Borah, R.C. (2003). Seasonal Changes of catechin content in young shoots and their effect on quality of North- east Indian tea, Bioprospecting of Commercially Important Plants, AAU, Jorhat , Indian Society of Agricultural Biochemist & AAU, , Vol. 0(0), 86 - 92.

Basumatary, A.; Baruah, A.M..; Borah, R.C. and Ramchia, S. (2003). Integrated effect of inorganic and organic sources of sulphur on yield and oil content of rapeseed, Bioprospecting of Commercially Important Plants, AAU, Jorhat , Indian Society of Agricultural Biochemist & AAU, , Vol. 0(0), 117 - 120.

Baruah, A.M. and Mahanta, P.K. (2001). Polyphenol and polyphenol oxidase for flavoury colour generation in black teas, Tocklai Conference on Tea Research & Development in the New Millennium, TRA, Jorhat , Tea Research Association, , Vol. 0(0), 51 - 54.

Baruah, A.M. (). Challenges of Implementation of NEP-2000 in Agricultural Education, SeujBeeksha, 1(1), 53, Assam Agricultural University Teachers Association (faculty of Agriculture), AAU, Jorhat

Baruah, A.M. (). Challenges of Emerging Climate on Food Nutritional Security, Souvenir, National Conference on Frontier Technologies for Weather and Climate Based Decision in Agriculture and Allied Sector, 1(1), 132, AAU, Jorhat, Jorhat

Bhattacharyya, R.K.; Soud, B.; Baruah, A.M.; Baruah, I.C.; Baruah, B. and Khound, A. (2016). Axomor Kaibidhman Luptapri Owshodhi Udbhidor Utpadon Aru Sonrakhan Pradhati. Assam Agricultural university, Jorhat

Bhattacharyya, R.K.; Soud, B.; Baruah, A.M.; Baruah, I.C. and Khound, A. (2015). Technical Bulletin on Four Endangered Medicinal Plants of NE Region. Assam Agricultural university, Jorhat

Biochemical Characterization of Traditional Medicinal Plants used against Jaundice caused by Hepatitis virus

Implemented in 2001

ICAR, New Delhi

Sulphur Fertilization for Increased yield and quality of Rapeseed- Rice in Assam

Implemented in 2001

DBT, GoI

Biotech Intervention on Selected Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAP) of NER for their Effective Utilization

Implemented in 2011

DBT, GoI

In Vitro and Ex Situ Conservation, Eco Restoration and Genetic Pro-filling for selection of Elite Genotypes of Threatened Medicinal Plants of North East India

Implemented in 2012

National Medicinal Plant Board (NMPB) Govt. of India

Occurrence of Major Pests and their Management in Selected Medicinal Plants, Impact of Pest Damage of the Active Fraction

Implemented in 2014

DBT, GoI

Management of low temperature and soil moisture deficit stress in banana grown in North Eastern India

Implemented in 2018

DBT, GoI

Genetic improvement of chickpea using gene technology for resistance to insect pests

Implemented in 2011

DBT, GoI, New Delhi Rs. 147.90640 Lakh

Phytochemical characterization and nutritional profiling of germplasm diversity of Citrus species existing in North East Region

Implemented in 2021

ICAR, New Delhi Rs. 129.60 Lakh

Network Project, on Transgenics in Crops (NPTC), Sub Project: ICAR–NPTC-3088

Implemented in 2015

DBT, GoI Rs. 68.22 Lakh

Root-specific Reduction of Cytokinin to enhance Root Biomass and Seed Yield in Rapeseed (Brassica camprestris)

Implemented in 2013

Recognition & Accolades

Achievements & Honours 2 Honours

a) National Scholarship, 1986
b) Assam Agricultural University Merit Scholarship, Grade–I (1987–1991)
c) Junior Fellowship of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi, in Biochemistry (1991–1993).
d) Research Fellowship of Trade & Industry Global Ltd. (1993)
e) Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi. (1994–1996)
f) Fellow of Indian Society of Agricultural Biochemist, 2010, in International conference on Role of Biomolecules in
Food Security and Health improvement, The Indian Society of Agricultural Biochemists, Feb. 17–20,2010,
Varnasi, India.
g) Visiting Professor, Tezpur University ( A Central University), Tezpur, Assam,
h) Adjunct Faculty, Uttar Banga Krishi Viswabidyalaya (UBKB), (One Agricultural University), West Bengal. India
i) Fellowship: NAHEP, ICAR, New Delhi, 2019, Training on Proteomics in the Carleton Functional Proteomics
Facility, Institute of Biochemistry and Department of Biology, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa,
ON, Canada Oct.15 to Sept.16, 2019
j) Dr. APJ ABDUL KALAM AWARD FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE -2017, Marina Labs, Research& Development,
Chennai, Nerkundram, Chennai-600107
k) Venus International Research Award-2019- Distinguished Scientist (Biochemistry)
l) The Dewang Mehta National Education Awards- “Best Professor in Biochemistry Studies” , 26 February, 2020
organized by the Business School Affairs & Dewang Mehta National Education Awards, India
m) Member, Research Advisory Group (RAG), Rain Forest Research Institute (RFRI), Jorhat, under Indian Council
of Forestry Research and Education (ICFR)
n) Member, Editorial Advisory Board, Journal of Intellectuals (JoI)

Academic Excellence Award 2024, Institute of Researcher (www.inres.in) , Kerela

Learned Societies

Professional Memberships 6 Societies

Indian Society of Agricultural Science, New Delhi

Life Member

Indian Society of Agricultural Biochemist, IARI

Life Member

Society for Biological Chemist, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

Life Member

Assam Science Society

Life Member

Biological Science Society of North East India, Jorhat

Life Member

Institute of Researcher, Kerela

Life Member

Dr. Ananta Madhab Baruah

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Department: Biochemistry

AAU Joining Date: 23 Aug, 1996