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Dr. Anjuma Gayan

Assistant Professor
anjuma.gayan [at] aau.ac.in Joined: 05 Mar, 2016
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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
BSc . (Agri.)
2002
College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
MSc.(Agri.)
2005
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
Specialization: Soil science (Soil microbiology)
Ph.D(Agri.)
2016
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
Specialization: Soil science (Soil microbiology)
Employment History
SMS (Soil Science)
21-02-2014 – 04-03-2016
Assam Agricultural University
KVK Barpeta (21.02.2014) and KVK Sonitpur
Assistant Professor
05-03-2016 – 30-06-2023
College of Sericulture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
AAU, Jorhat
Assistant Professor
30-06-2023 – Till date
Department of Soil Science
Faculty of Agriculture,AAU,Jorhat
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 60 Total Records
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Mrinmoy Das; Badal Bhattacharyya; Sudhansu Bhagawati; Shimantini Borkataki; Anjuma Gayan; Dhruba Jyoti Nath (2026). Survivability of Lepidiota mansueta (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) Grubs under Different Soil Orders of Assam, India, Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology, 47(2), 61–67 DOI: UPJOZ.5701 ISSN: 0256-971X (P)
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Sagarika Kalita; Kasturi Choudhury; Anjuma Gayan; Priyanka Handique; Malabya Bhuyan; Badal Bhattacharyya (2026). Efficacy of certain insecticides against Agrotis ipsilon (Hufnagel) in cabbage and its influence on soil microbial dynamics, International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 1(0), 1–8 DOI: doi.org/10.1007/s42690-026-01874-8
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Dipankar Sonowal; Dr. Kaberi Mahanta; Dr. Anjuma Gayan; Dr. Dhruba Jyoti Nath; Dr.Khagen Kurmi; Dr. Britan Rahman; Dr. Lolesh Pegu; Dr. Sanchita Brahma (2025). EFFECT OF TILLAGE AND HERBICIDE (PRETILACHLOR) APPLICATION ON PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF SOIL IN WINTER RICE, Plant Archives, 25(1), 498–502
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Anjuma Gayan; Dhruba Jyoti Nath; Santosh Ranjan Mohanty (2025). Release kinetics and 16SrRNA gene sequencing of zinc solubilizing bacteria screened from zinc deficient paddy soils of northeast region of India N Journal of the Indian Society of Soil Science, Vol 73, No4, pp 433-441 10.5958/0974-0228.2025.00043.3 5.34 0.2 0.246, Journal of the Indian Society of Soil Science, 73(4), 433–441 DOI: 10.5958/0974-0228.2025.00043.3
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Dipankar Sonowal; Kaberi Mahanta; Anjuma Gayan; Dhruba Jyoti Nath; Britan Rahman; Lolesh Pegu; Anirban Saikia; Sanchita Brahma (2025). EFFECT OF TILLAGE AND HERBICIDE (PRETILACHLOR) APPLICATION ON SOIL BIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES IN WINTER RICE, Plant Archives, 25(2), 2168–2174 DOI: e-ISSN:2581-6063 (online), ISSN:0972-5210
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Anjuma Gayan; Sanghamitra Phukan; Ashok Bhattacharyya; Nilakhi Dutta; Dipankar Sonowal; Dhruba Jyoti Nath (2023). Leaf surface colonizing pink pigmented facultative methylotrophic bacteria harnessed for their plant growth promoting traits, Journal of the Indian Society of Soil Science, 71(3), 342–350 DOI: DOI:10.5958/0974-0228.2023.00031.2
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P Singh; A Joshi; Dhruba Jyoti Nath; Anjuma Gayan; S Sandhaya; H Saheewala; P Jain; L Gupta; S R Mohanty; D Jain (2022). Molecular characterization of Chitinase producing Bacillus thuringiensis., Journal of Environmental Biology, 43(4), 506–513 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.22438/jeb/43/4/MRN-2038
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Dutta; N.; Mahanta; K.; Gayan; A.; Nath; D.J.and Bhattacharyya; B. (2021). Harnessing the potential of native cyanobacteria for plant growth prooting substances and lipid content, Journal of Environmental Biology, 42(0), 420–427 DOI: 10.22438/jeb/42/2(SI)/SI-248
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Datta; H.S.; Gayan; A.; Deka; P.C (2021). Performance of French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L) Variety Arka Anoop in the Sonitpur District of Assam, Journal of Community Mobilization and Sustainable Development , 16(1), 117–120 DOI: ISSN 2231-6736
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Shubham Chandra Modal; Nirmali Gogoi; Dhruba Jyoti Nath; Anjuma Gayan (2021). Soil amendments for improving grain quality of grass pea (Lathyrus sativus L.) under drought, JSFA Reports (Journal of science of food and agriculture) , 2(1), 1–36 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/jsf2.26
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Gayan; A.; Nath; D.J.; Bhattacharyya; B.; Dutta; N. (2020). Assessment of soil quality indicators under rice ecosystem of Assam, India, Journal of Environmental Biology, 14(0), 1655–1664 DOI: 10.22438/jeb/41/6/SI-246
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Gayan; A.; Nath; D.J.; Karamakar; R.M. (2020). Ecological Occurrences of Multitrait Azotobacter in different Crop Rhizospheres of Assam, Journal of the Indian Society of Soil Science, 68(3), 342–349 DOI: 10.5958/0974-0228.2021.00012.8
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Ojah; I.; Nath; D.J.; Gayan; A.; Buragohain; S. (2018). Influence of different levels of Phosphorus on the effectiveness of Arbuscular Mycorrhizae in rice rhizosphere, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences V 7 (07), 7(7), 1076–1085 DOI: 10.20546/ijcmas.2018.707.131
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Ao; M.; Gayan; A.; Buragohain; S.; ; Nath; D.J. (2016). Occurrences and characterization of endophytic Glucanacetobacter isolated from sugarcane tissues of North Eastern region of India, Indian Journal of Agricultural Research, 50 (4) : 287-294, 50(4), 287–294 DOI: 10.18805/ijare.v.0iOF.9362
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Nath; D. J.; Gogoi; D.; Gayan A.; Chelleng; A. (2015). Influence of chemical and biological properties of field grown pea and lentil rhizospheres on nodulation status and resident rhizobial population in acidic soils of Assam, India, Legume Research-An International Journal, 38(6), 844–850 DOI: 10.5958/0976-0571.2015.00045.4
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Nath; D.J.; Gogoi; D.; Buragohain; S.; Gayan; A.; Devi; Y.B.; Bhattacharyya; B. (2015). Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management on Soil Enzymes, Microbial Biomass Carbon and Soil Chemical Properties after Eight Years of Rice (Oryza sativa) Cultivation in an Aeric Endoaquept , Journal of the Indian Society of Soil Science, 63(4): 406-413, 63(4), 406–413
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Nath, D.J.; Borah, D.K. and Gayan, A. (2018). Prospects and Problems of Biofertilizer Uses in Assam. Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat-13, Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat-13
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Gayan, A. and Nath, D.J. (2026). Soil microbes for mitigating impact of climate change, in: Gayan, A. and Nath, D.J. (Eds.), Compendium of Lectures in ICAR sponsored 10 days training on" Promising Organic and Integrated Approaches for Sustainable Agriculture under Climate Ch, Dr Samiron Dutta, Director CAFT in Organic Farming, Department of Soil Science, AAU, Jorhat, pp 22–25.
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Gayan, D.A. and Jyoti, D.D. (2025). Nutrient Solubilizing Microorganisms Residing in crop rhizosphere, in: Jyoti, D.D. and Gayan, D.A. (Eds.), Compendium of Lectures -ICAR sponsored 10 days training on Input Production Technique for Organic and Natural Farming,18-27th February, 2025, Dr.K.N.Das, Director, CAFT in Organic Farming, Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat: 785013, Assam, pp 78–83.
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Jyoti, D.D. and Gayan, D. (2025). Synthesis of Microbial consortia and their application for plant growth promotion, in: Gayan, D. and Nath, D.D.J. (Eds.), Compendium of Lectures -ICAR sponsored 10 days training on Input Production Technique for Organic and Natural Farming,18-27th February, 2025, Dr.K.N.Das,Director, CAFT in Organic Farming, Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat: 785013, Assam, pp 49–53.
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Jyoti, D.D.; Gayan, D.A. and Kumar, D.M. (2024). Biofertilizers: An Effective Strategy for Sustainable Rice Based Cropping Systems of Assam, in: Kumar, V.; Yahaya, R. (Eds.), Sustainable Technologies for Rice Based Cropping System in Assam, APART and Copy righted by AAU and IRRI, APART, Khanapara, Assam, pp 238–263, ISBN: ISBN: 978-81-967666-2-7.
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Gayan, A.; Borah, P.; Nath, D.J. and Kataki, R. (2023). Soil microbial diversity, soil health and agricultural sustainability, in: Farooq, M.; Gogoi, N.; Pisante, M. (Eds.), Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment, Nikki Levy, Academic Press is an imprint of Elsevier25 London Wall, London EC2Y 5AS, United Kingdom 525 B Street, Suite 1650, San Diego, CA 92101, United States 5, pp 107–120, ISBN: ISBN: 978-0-323-90500-8.
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Gayan, A. and Nath, D.J. (2024). Jivanuxar: Prakar aru Krixit proyog (Biofertilizer types and application in Agriculture), in: Bhattacharyya, B. (Ed.), Compendium on-Farm Level Biopesticide Production and Promotion of IPM" for "Progressive Farm Women of Majuli" Under the aegies of ICAR-NCIPM, NEH Sche, Dr.Badal Bhattacharyya, Department of Entomology, Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat-13,ICAR-NCIPM, NEH Scheme of AAU, Jorhat., Department of Entomology,Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat-13,ICAR-NCIPM, NEH Scheme of AAU, Jorhat., pp 29–33.
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Gayan, A. and Nath, D.J. (2024). Retrofitting good microbiological practices and long-term preservation of soil microbes, in: Bora, P. (Ed.), Compendium on-ICAR sponsored 10 days short course on “Value chain management pf phytomicrobiome for sustaining crop health’, organized by Department o, Dr.Popy Bora, Department of Plant Pathology,Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat-13, Dr.Popy Bora, Department of Plant Pathology,Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat-13, pp 24–26.
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Gayan, A. and Nath, D.J. (2024). Biofertilizers: types, mass scale production and application in agriculture, in: Borah, R. (Ed.), Compendium on- Entrepreneurship Development through production of Bio-inputs, Dr Rupjyoti Borah, Directorate of Extension Education, AAU, Jorhat and Extension Education Institute (NER), Khanapara, Guwahati, pp 15–24.
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Gayan, A. and Nath, D.J. (2023). Soil microbiological properties under natural farming, in: Gayan, A. (Ed.), Compendium on-ICAR sponsored 10 days training on- Problem and prospects of natural farming for sustainable ecological balance Organized by in Organic , Dr. D.K. Patgiri, Professor & Head Department of Soil Science, AAU and Director, CAFT, Dr. D.K. Patgiri, Professor & Head Department of Soil Science, AAU and Director, CAFT, pp 17–25.
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Kumari, A. and Gayan, A. (2023). Soil microbiome:A target area for food security and cimate resilience, in: Deka, S. and Gayan, A. Saikia, H.; Sarmah, A.; Chandrasekharan, C.; Das, R.; (Eds.), Souvenir: Conference book published in"International Conference on Biodiversity,food security,sustainability and climate change-ICBFSCC-2023,held at A, ICBFSCC-2023, College of Agriculture, Jorhat, Assam Agricultural University Jorhat-785013, Assam, India, pp 44–49.
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Gayan, A. and Nath, D.J. (2023). Potentialities of Beneficial Soil Microbes Explored from North East Region of India, in: Das, D. and Patgiri, D. Deka, D.B.; Sarmah, D.A.K.; (Eds.), Sustainable Use of Bioresources in North East India, Assam Agricultural University, College of Agriculture, Jorhat, Assam Agricultural University Jorhat-785013, Assam, India, pp 307–315, ISBN: 978-81-963002-3-4.
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Nath, D.J. and Gayan, A. (2022). Restoration of Microbial Diversity through Natural Farming, in: Gayan, A. and Nath, D.J. (Eds.), Compendium of lectures: Natural farming way forward for sustainable farming and ecological balance,Dec13-22nd,2022, Dr. D.K. Patgiri, Professor & Head Department of Soil Science, AAU and Director, CAFT, Department of Soil Science Assam Agricultural University Jorhat 785013, pp 9–16.
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Gayan, A.; Nath, D.J. and Sonowal, D. (2022). Soil microbiological properties under natural farming, in: Gayan, A.; Gayan, D. (Eds.), Compendium of lectures: Natural farming way forward for sustainable farming and ecological balance, Dec13-22nd,2022, Dr. D.K. Patgiri, Professor & Head Department of Soil Science, AAU and Director, CAFT, Department of Soil Science Assam Agricultural University Jorhat 785013, pp 41–47.
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Dutta, N.; G, S.; Nath, D.J.; Gayan, A. and Bora, P. (2022). Microbial Community in the Rhizosphere for Agricultural Sustainability, in: Porte, S.S.; (Ed.), Latest Trends in Soil Science , Integrated Publications , H. No. - 3 Pocket - H34, Sector - 3, Rohini, Delhi-110085, India, pp 65–92, ISBN: 978-93-93502-67-4.
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Nath, D.J. and Gayan, A. (2022). Nutrient management in organic farming, in: Borah, N. and Deka, B. (Eds.), Souvenir: Regional Agriculture Fair 2022 (Fair for region, care for billion), Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat-13, Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat-13, pp 71–78.
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Karmakar, R.M.; Bhattacharyya, D.; Patgiri, D.K.; Dutta, S.; Borah, N.; Dutta, M.; Gayan, A. and Goswami, G. (2020). Soil science , in: Deka, J.; Bora, A.; Sarma, R.N.; Saud, R.K.; Ray, B.K.; (Eds.), Guide Book ICAR AIEEA Examination , Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, AAU, Jorhat , Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat-13, pp 325–344.
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Nath, D.J. and Gayan, A. (2018). Biofertilizer based Organic inputs in Agriculture, in: Neog, M. and Pathak, P.K. Sarmah, M.K.; Borah, R.J.; (Eds.), Integrated Farming Systems for Sustainable Agriculture, Directorate of Extension Education,AAU,Jorhat, Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat-13, pp 129–143.
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Bania, K. (2025). Assessment of organic inputs in winter rice. MSc(Agri.) thesis submitted to Soil Science, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat, Borbheta, Assam,PIN-785013
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Kumari, A. (2023). Ecosystem services of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in Citrus reticulata. MSc(Agri.) thesis submitted to Soil Science, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13
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Bora, R.S. (2022). Bioconversion of municipal solid waste into fortified compost using microbial mediators. MSc.(Agri.) thesis submitted to Soil Science, Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat-13, Assam Agricultural University, Barbheta, Jorhat-13
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Saikia, B. (2022). Characterization of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) from Rhizosphere Microbiome of Tezpur Litchi growing areas of Assam. MSc(Agri.) thesis submitted to Soil Science, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, Assam Agricultural University. Jorhat, Borbheta, Assam, PIN-785013
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Phukan, S. (2019). Ecological Occurrences of Methylotrophs in Phyllosphere of crops (2017-AMJ-123). MSc.(Agri.) thesis submitted to Soil Science, Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat-13, Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat-13
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Gayan, A.; Nath, D.J. and Sonowal, D. (2025). Synthesis of Microbial Consortia Using Bacterial Endophytes and Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria Inhabiting Khasi Mandarin Microbiome, National Seminar on New Paradigms of Plant Health Management: Mitigating the Impacts of Climate Change on Food Security & IPS-NEZ Annual Meeting,7-9,2, College of Agriculture, Central Agricultural University (Imphal), Pasighat (Arunachal Pradesh) , College of Agriculture, Central Agricultural University (Imphal), Pasighat (Arunachal Pradesh), In association with Indian Phytopathological Society (, College of Agriculture, Central Agricultural University, Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh, Vol. 1(1), 145 - .
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Saikia, B.; Gayan, D.A. and Nath, D.D.J. (2024). Soil Microbial Diversity under long term organic and conventional farming: A review (BS24-084), 4th Biotic Science Congress’2024. International Conference on Climate Smart Farming: Adoption, Impacts and Implications for Sustainable Development , College of Agriculture, Kyrdemkulai, Ri Bhoi, Meghalaya , College of Agriculture, Central Agricultural University (Imphal), Kyrdemkulai, Meghalaya., College of Agriculture, Central Agricultural University (Imphal), Kyrdemkulai, Meghalaya., Vol. 0(0), 52 - 52.
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Gayan, A. and Nath, D. (2023). Plant growth promotion by beneficial bacteria screened from rhizosphere and phyllosphere of horticultural crops of Assam, INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE Next-Gen Preparedness for Food Security and Environmental Sustainability November 22 to 24, 2023 , Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat-13 , ARRI,Titabar, Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat, Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat-13
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Gayan, A.; Dutta, N. and Nath, D.J. (2021). Potentiality of native potassium solubilizing bacteria for reduction of inorganic potassic fertilizers under paddy cultivation in Inceptisol of Assam, 2nd ASIAN WEB CONFERENCE Managing Hill Resources and Diversities for Zero Hunger and Climate Resilience, School of Natural Resource Management, College of Post Graduate Studies in Agricultural Sciences (CPGS-AS), Central Agricultural University, Barapani , Soil Conservation Society of India (SCSI), New Delhi in collaboration with Central Agricultural University, Imphal, Soil Conservation Society of India (SCSI), Meghalaya Chapter, Barapani, Meghalaya, Vol. 0(0), 9 - 0.
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Gayan, A. and Nath, D.J. (2018). Assessment of Soil quality indicators under rice ecosystem of Assam, 27th National Conference of Soil Conservation Society of India, New Delhi, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat , Soil Conservation Society of India, Assam Chapter, Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat, Vol. 0(0), 94 - 0.
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Buragohain, S.; Nath, D.J.; Gayan, A.; Devi, Y.B. and Ojah, I. (2017). Assessment of Soil Quality Index, Sustainable Yield Index and Carbon Management Index in a Long-term Integrated Nutrient Management on Rice in an Ince, 82nd Annual Convention and National Seminar on Developments in Soil Science: 2017, Amity University of Kolkata, New Town , Indian Society of Soil Science, Kolkata Chapter, Indian Society of Soil Science,Kolkata, Vol. 0(0), 105 - 0.
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Ojah, I.; Nath, D.J.; Gayan, A. and Buragohain, S. (2017). Isolation and Characterization of Arbuscular Mycorrhizae from Rice Rhizosphere in Acid Soils, 82nd Annual Convention and National Seminar on Developments in Soil Science: 2017, Amity University of Kolkata, New Town , Indian Society of Soil Science, Kolkata Chapter, Indian Society of Soil Science, Kolkata, Vol. 0(0), 150 - 0.
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Ojah, I.; Nath, D.J.; Gayan, A. and Buragohain, S. (2017). Isolation and Characterization of Arbuscular Mycorrhizae from Rice Rhizosphere in Acid Soils, 82nd Annual Convention and National Seminar on Developments in Soil Science: 2017, Amity University of Kolkata, New Town , Indian Society of Soil Science, Kolkata Chapter, Indian Society of Soil Science,Kolkata, Vol. 0(0), 150 - 0.
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Gayan, A. and Nath, D.J. (2016). Screening of Azotobacter Isolated from crop rhizospheres of Assam for their Plant Growth Promoting traits, National Seminar on- Facilitating a shift from chemo- centric to organic mode of plant health management in the North East , Department of Plant Pathology, AAU,Jorhat , Zonal chapter, North East Zone, Indian Phytopatholoical Society & Department of Plant Pathology, AAU, Jorhat, NE Zonal Meeting,2016 Indian Phytopathological Society, Vol. 0(0), 83 - 0.
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Ojah, I.; Devi, Y.B.; Buragohain, S.; Gayan, A. and Nath, D.J. (2016). Occurrences and Characterization of Arbuscular Mycorrhizae in Wetland rice of Assam, International Conference on Emerging Trends in Science, Technology, Agriculture & Management-2016 and National Workshop on Soft Computing Modeling –Fo, College of Agricultural Engineering & Post Harvest Technology, CAU, Ranipool, Gangtok, Sikkim , College of Agricultural Engineering & Post Harvest Technology, CAU, Ranipool, Gangtok, Sikkim, College of Agricultural Engineering & Post Harvest Technology, CAU, Ranipool, Gangtok, Sikkim, Vol. 0(0), 5 - 0.
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Buragohain, S.; Devi, Y.B.; Ojah, I.; Gayan, A. and Nath, D.J. (2016). Molecular characterization of potash solubilizing bacteria isolated from crops rhizosphere of North Eastern region of India , International Conference on Emerging Trends in Science, Technology, Agriculture & Management-2016 and National Workshop on Soft Computing Modeling –Fo, College of Agricultural Engineering & Post Harvest Technology, CAU, Ranipool, Gangtok, Sikkim , College of Agricultural Engineering & Post Harvest Technology, CAU, Ranipool, Gangtok, Sikkim, College of Agricultural Engineering & Post Harvest Technology, CAU, Ranipool, Gangtok, Sikkim, Vol. 0(0), 4 - 0.
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Devi, Y.B.; Buragohain, S.; Ojah, I.; Gayan, A. and Nath, D.J. (2016). Molecular Characterization and Screening of Native Bacillus thuringiensis for its efficacy as Biopesticides , International Conference on Emerging Trends in Science, Technology, Agriculture & Management-2016 and National Workshop on Soft Computing Modeling –Fo, College of Agricultural Engineering & Post Harvest Technology, CAU, Ranipool, Gangtok, Sikkim , College of Agricultural Engineering & Post Harvest Technology, CAU, Ranipool, Gangtok, Sikkim, College of Agricultural Engineering & Post Harvest Technology, CAU, Ranipool, Gangtok, Sikkim, Vol. 0(0), 4 - 0.
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Gayan, A. and Gayan, D.D.J. (). Microbial Consortia: Multifaceted Role in Plant Growth Promotion and their Application, Souvenir; Regional Agri Fair, AAU, Jorhat, 4-6th January, 2025, 0(0), 96-98, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat-13
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Nath, D.J.; Gayan, A.; Dutta, N. and Mohanty, S.R. (2020). Phosphate Solubilising Biofertilizer for North East Region of India (AINP SBB/NEH/AAU/2020/06). ICAR- All India Network Project on Soil Biodiversity –Biofertilizers Directorate of Research (Agri.), AAU,Jorhat-13,Assam, Directorate of Research, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Nath, D.J.; Gayan, A.; Dutta, N. and Mohanty, S.R. (2020). Rhizobium Biofertilizer for North East Region of India (AINP SBB/NEH/AAU/2020/04). ICAR- All India Network Project on Soil Biodiversity –Biofertilizers Directorate of Research (Agri.), AAU,Jorhat-13,Assam, Directorate of Research, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Nath, D.J.; Baruah, R.; Gayan, A. and Mohanty, S.R. (2020). Microbial Enriched Compost Production and Application for North East Region of India (AINP SBB/NEH/AAU/2020/01). ICAR- All India Network Project on Soil Biodiversity –Biofertilizers Directorate of Research (Agri.), AAU,Jorhat-13,Assam, Directorate of Research, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Nath, D.J.; Baruah, R.; Gayan, A. and Mohanty, S.R. (2020). Techniques of Azolla Mass production and Agricultural application in North East Region of India (AINP SBB/NEH/AAU/2020/02). ICAR- All India Network Project on Soil Biodiversity –Biofertilizers Directorate of Research (Agri.), AAU,Jorhat-13,Assam, Directorate of Research, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Nath, D.J.; Gayan, A.; Dutta, N. and Mohanty, S.R. (2020). Azospirillum Biofertilizer Technology for North East Region of India (AINP SBB/NEH/AAU/2020/03). ICAR- All India Network Project on Soil Biodiversity –Biofertilizers Directorate of Research (Agri.), AAU,Jorhat-13,Assam, Directorate of Research, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Nath, D.J.; Gayan, A.; Dutta, N. and Mohanty, S.R. (2020). Azotobacter Biofertilizer Technology for North East Region of India (AINP SBB/NEH/AAU/2020/05). ICAR- All India Network Project on Soil Biodiversity –Biofertilizers Directorate of Research (Agri.), AAU,Jorhat-13,Assam, Directorate of Research, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Nath, D.J.; Gayan, A.; Dutta, N. and Mohanty, S.R. (2020). Zinc Biofertilizer Technology for North East Region of India (AINP SBB/NEH/AAU/2020/07). ICAR- All India Network Project on Soil Biodiversity –Biofertilizers Directorate of Research (Agri.), AAU,Jorhat-13,Assam, Directorate of Research, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Gayan, D.A.; Jyoti, D.D.; Kalita, D.K. and Thakuria, D.K. (0). Biofertilizers and their Production Technology (AAU-ODL/07/2024-25). Directorate of Open and Distance Learning, Assam Agricultural University,Khanapara,Ghy-22, Directorate of Open and Distance Learning, AAU, Khanapara, EEI campus, Guwahati-781022,Assam
Sponsored Research
Research Projects 4 Projects
DBT
Bridging Tradition and Innovation: Nano Biotechnological Interventions for Preserving Apong's Authenticity and Enhancing Shelf Life
Implemented in 2026
Ministry of Agriculture &FW, Department of Agriculture & FW, GoI,New Delhi Rs. 105 Lakh
Oil Palm cultivation and its future prospects in Assam under National mission on edible oils-oil palm (NMEO-OP)
Implemented in 2025
DBT,GoI Rs. 29.57 Lakh
Harnessing Endophytes and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi from Citrus Microbiome for Plant and Soil Health Management in North East India DR (Agri) 2021 Ongoing Edit
Implemented in 2021
DBT,GOI Rs. 29.57 Lakh
Harnessing Endophytes and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi from Citrus Microbiome for Plant and Soil Health Management in North East India
Implemented in 2021
Recognition & Accolades
Achievements & Honours 4 Honours
Best poster award in 27th National Conference of Soil Conservation Society of India, New Delhi, 25-27,2018, organized by SCSI Jorhat Chapter, held at Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
Best Paper Award in International Web Conference on "Resource Management and Biodiversity Conservation to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals" organized online,11-12 September, 2020 by Academy of Natural Resource conservation and management (ANRCM), Lucknow, UP
Received Grant from DBT,GOI for adhoc project entitled "Harnessing Endophytes and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi from Citrus Microbiome for Plant and Soil Health Management in North East India" as PI (period 2021-2024)
Best Paper Award in National Seminar on New Paradigms of Plant Health Management: Mitigating the Impacts of Climate Change on Food Security & IPS-NEZ Annual Meeting,7-9,2025, Organized by College of Agriculture, Central Agricultural University(Imphal), Pasighat (Arunachal Pradesh), In association with Indian Phytopathological Society (IPS), New Delhi, Paper title: Synthesis of Microbial Consortia Using Bacterial Endophytes and Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria Inhabiting Khasi Mandarin Microbiome (ISBN 978-81-7622-647-9)
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships 2 Societies
Soil Conservation Society of India
Life Member
Journal of Indian Society of Soil Science
Annual Member
2023
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Department: Soil Science
AAU Joining Date: 05 Mar, 2016
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