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Dr. Himadri Shekhar Datta
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Dr. Himadri Shekhar Datta

Associate Professor
Department of Fruit Science • College of Horticulture and Farming System Research
himadrishekhar.datta [at] aau.ac.in Joined: 23 Aug, 2011 Deputy Director of Students Welfare(i/c), College of Horticulture & FSR,AAU,Nalbari
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Publications
12
Projects
5
Degrees
3
Career Milestones
10
Honors & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
BSc(Agri)
2002
Assam Agricultural University
MSc(Agri)
2004
Assam Agricultural University
Specialization: Horticulture
PhD
2022
Assam Agricultural University
Specialization: Horticulture
Other Qualifications
2008
ICFAI University,Dehradun
Specialization: Diploma in Business Management
Employment History
Assistant Professor (Stage-II)
01-08-2018 – 31-05-2023
College of Horticulture,Assam Agricultural University
Nalbari
Subject Matter Specialist (Horticulture) in Krishi Vigyan Kendra
23-08-2011 – 31-07-2018
Assam Agricultural University
Karimganj,Sonitpur and Nalbari
Associate Professor
01-06-2023 – Till date
Assam Agricultural University
College of Horticulture and FSR,Nalbari
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 76 Total Records
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Abhijit Debnath; AK Mohanty; Pangeijam Bijaya Devi; Lipika Nath; Ashima Suklabaidya; T Esther Longkumer; Chakpram Birendrajit; Ratan Das; L Chanu Langlentombi (2026). Integrated nutrient management improves yield andfruit quality of banana (Musa sp.) cv. sabri in northernTripura, India: yield gap analysis, technologydevelopment and a (PDF) Integrated nutrient management improves yield and fruit quality of banana (Musa sp.) cv. sabri in northern Tripura, India: yield gap analysis, technology development and adoption. AvailIntegrated nutrient management improves yield and fruit quality of banana Musa sp cv Sabri in Northern Tripura India yield gap analysis tech, International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research, 10(4), 53–62 DOI: https://doi.org/10.33545/26174693.2026.v10.i4Sa.80
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Himadri Shekhar Datta; Rinumoni Buragohain; PC Barua; U Kotoky; R Das; HKD Nath; H Saikia; Bornali Gogoi; Purnima Pathak (2025). Influence of Spacing and Mulching on Economic Performance of Strawberry Cultivation, Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology , 28(11), 1103–1110 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i113304
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Abhijit Debnath; A.K. Mohanty; Pangeijam Bijaya Devi; R.K. Roshan (2025). PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF BIOFORTIFIED SWEET POTATO(IPOMOEA BATATAS L.) VARIETIES UNDER EASTERN HIMALAYAN CONDITION, Plant Archives, 26(1), 622–628 DOI: https://doi.org/10.51470/PLANTARCHIVES.2026.v26.su
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Vishwas Deep; Vinit Kumar Jaiswal; Ankit Kumar; Raveena -; Himadri Shekhar Datta; Samsher Bahadur Singh (2025). An Empirical Analysis of SocioEconomic Characteristics and Profitability of Potato Growers in Haryana, India, Journal of Experimental Agriculture International, 47(8), 435–441 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i83686
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Himadri Shekhar Datta; p C Barua; U Kotoky; R Das; H Saikia; H K Devanath (2025). Influence of Spacing and Mulching on Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa Duch.) cv. Sweet Charlie in Assam, Archives of Current Research International, 25(1), 107–112 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/acri/2025/v25i11042
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Himadri Shekhar Datta; P C Barua; U Kotoky; R Das; H Saikia; HKD Nath (2024). Effects of Hexanal Based Formulation on Shelf Life of Strawberry (Fragariax ananassaDuch.), Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology, 27(10), 847–856 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i101507
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Purnima Pathak; Priyanka Das; B K Baishya; Bornali Gogoi; Himadri Shekhar Datta; Daisy Sharma; Sristty Kashyap; Juman Das (2024). Diversity among rough lemon of Assam in accordance with tree and leaf characters, AMA,Agricultural Mechanization in Asia,Africa and Latin America, 55(3), 17321–17329
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Vishal Thakur; Bornali Gogoi; Nilay Borah; Himadri Shekhar Datta (2024). Evaluation of Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa Duch.) under Rice Fallow as Influenced by Tillage, Stubble Mulch and Nutrient Management, International Journal of Plant and Soil Science, 36(7), 508–516 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i74759
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Himadri S Datta; P C Barua; U Kotoky; R Das; H Saikia; H KD Nath (2024). Impact of Plant Spacing and Mulch on Growth Parameters of Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa Duch.), Journal of Experimental Agriculture International, 46(5), 926–936 DOI: 10.9734/JEAI/2024/v46i52448
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HIMADRI S DATTA; P C BARUA; U KOTOKY; R DAS; H SAIKIA; H K DEVANATH (2023). Response of crop geometry and mulch on growth and yield of strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa Duch.), The Pharma Innovation, 12(11), 822–832
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Karobi Handique; Pritam Coomar Barua; Nanhe Lal Saroj; Kabita Saikia; Utpal Kotoky; Samiron Dutta; Sanjib Sharma; Bhabesh Deka; Himadri Shekhar Datta; Kaushik (2023). Influence of integrated nutrient management on growth parameters of strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa Duch.) cv. sweet Charlie under Assam condition, The Pharma Innovation, 12(12), 1783–1786
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Malin Teronpi; Aradhana Barooah; Nilay Borah; Himadri Shekhar Datta (2023). Effect of lime and zinc on quality of strawberry in rice-fallow soil of Jorhat, Assam, India, The Pharma Innovation, 12(12), 455–458
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Himadri Shekhar Datta; P C Barua; U Kotoky; R Das; H Saikia; H K Deva (2022). Effect of spacing and mulch on post harvest disease incidence and sensory evaluation in strawberry, Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension,Economics and Sociology, 40(9), 47–52
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HIMADRI SHEKHAR DATTA; P C BARUA; U KOTOKY; R DAS; H SAIKIA; H K DEVANATH (2022). EFFECT OF SPACING AND MULCHING ON QUALITY OF STRAWBERRY UNDER JORHAT CONDITION, JOURNAL OF SOILS AND CROPS, 32(2), 339–341
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Mausum Kumar Nath; Shourov Dutta; Himadri Shekhar Datta (2022). A Review on Cultivation of Hop Shoots (Humulus lupulus), International Journal of Economic Plants, 9(1), 240–244 DOI: HTTPS://DOI.ORG/10.23910/2/2022.0475
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Ritika Mehta; Bornali Gogoi; Himadri Shekhar Datta; Purnima Pathak (2022). Domestication and popularization of underutilized and wild fruits for fruit diversification :a review, J Soils and Crops, 32(1), 1–8
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M Rahman; H S Datta (2022). Microbial Seed Coating-An Emerging Strategy towards Organic Vegetable Production: A Review, Agricultural Reviews, 0(0), 1–5 DOI: 10.18805/ag.R-2272.
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HIMADRI SHEKHAR DATTA; ANJUMA GAYAN; P C DEKA (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: not available
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Karishma Borah; Himadri Shekhar Datta; Ranjit Kumar Saud; Sarat Sekhar Bora (2020). Doubling Farmers Income in Horticultural Crops in Context of Post COVID-19 Era, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 9(10), 3148–3161 DOI: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2020.910.378
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HIMADRI SHEKHAR DATTA; Gargi Sharma; Sarat Sekhar Bora (2020). Geographical Indications in Horticulture: North East India Perspective, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 9(1), 1207–1221 DOI: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2020.901.134
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HIMADRI SHEKHAR DATTA; Kartik Baruah; Sarat Sekhar Bora; Karishma Borah (2020). Effect of Sucker Weight on Growth and Yield of Banana (Musa spp.) cv. Barjahaji (AAA), International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 9(6), 456–465 DOI: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2020.906.060
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Aradhana Barooah; Himadri Shekhar Datta (2020). Response of nutrient management on growth, yield and quality of strawberry: A review, Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 9(5), 3222–3228 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.22271/phyto
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Manabendra SHEKHAR Bharali; Himadri Shekhar Datta; Mayuri Bora; Manashi Chakravorty; Mridul Deka; Sonmoina Bhuyan; Arfan Ali (2019). Adoption of off Season Rabi Pumpkin in Commercial Basis in Assam, Journal of Community Mobilization and Sustainable Development , 14(1), 11–14 DOI: not available
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Mayuri Bora; M Deka; Manabendra Bharali; Sonmoina Bhuyan; Manashi Chakravarty; Arfan Ali; Himadri S Datta (2018). Attitude and Economic Motivation of Farmers towards Farming for Doubling Farm Income, Journal of Community Mobilization and Sustainable Development , 13(3), 426–430 DOI: Nil
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Bora, D.D.; Datta, D.H.S.; Saikia, D.P. and Das, B.R. (2026). Medicinal Plants of Assam Potential for Geographical Indications. Dr Devanjal Bora, CARI, Guwahati, ISBN: 978-93-5717-689-7
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Kachari, M.; Datta, H.S.; Sarmah, R. and Boro, R.C. (2023). Smart Agriculture:Digital Era in Farming. Elite Publishing House,New Delhi, H1/60,SEctor-16,Rohini,New Delhi, ISBN: 9789358996807
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Chakravarty, D.M.; Datta, D.H.S. and Sarma, D.U.J. (2026). Requisite soil conditions for the growth of medicinal plants, in: Bora, D.D.; Datta, D.H.S. and Saikia, D.P. Das, B.R.; (Eds.), Medicinal Plants of Assam Potential for Geographical Indications, Dr Devanjal Bora, CARI, Guwahati, pp 167–173, ISBN: 978-93-5717-689-7.
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Phukan, D.A.; Mahanta, D.M. and Datta, D.H.S. (2026). Bhimkol: A potential candidate for GI Registration, in: Bora, D.D.; Datta, D.H.S. and Saikia, D.P. Das, B.R.; (Eds.), Medicinal Plants of Assam Potential for Geographical Indications, Dr Devanjal Bora, CARI, Guwahati, pp 119–122, ISBN: 978-93-5717-689-7.
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Mahanta, D.M.; Phukan, D.A. and Datta, D.H.S. (2026). Prospects of Curcuma caesia for Geographical Indication tagging in Assam, in: Bora, D.D.; Datta, D.H.S. and Saikia, D.P. Das, B.R.; (Eds.), Medicinal Plants of Assam Potential for Geographical Indications, Dr Devanjal Bora, CARI, Guwahati, pp 106–111, ISBN: 978-93-5717-689-7.
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Datta, H.S. (2026). Geographical Indication tags in Horticulture for export oriented initiatives in Assam, in: Bora, D.D.; Datta, D.H.S.; Saikia, D.P.; Das, B.R.; (Eds.), Medicinal Plants of Assam Potential for Geographical Indications, Dr Devanjal Bora, CARI, Guwahati, pp 5–8, ISBN: 978-93-5717-689-7.
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Debnath, A.; Datta, H.S.; Uchoi, J.; GD, H.; Dangmei, R.; Chaurasia, R.; Pasweth, D.; Pariat, C.; Bhutia, S.; Sanga, L.; Borang, S. and Reang, E. (2025). Status of Pineapple Production in North Eastern India, in: Deb, P.; Bhowmick, N.; (Eds.), Recent Advances in Pineapple Production, Postharvest and Processing Technology, NIPA® GENX ELECTRONIC RESOURCES & SOLUTIONS P. LTD, 101,103, Vikas Surya Plaza, CU Block L.S.C. Market, Pitam Pura, New Delhi-110 034, pp 41–80, ISBN: 978-93-58872-76-7.
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Datta, H.S.; Sarmah, R.; Buragohain, R. and Saikia, B. (2025). Women Entrepreneurs: Key to Mitigating Postharvest Loss and Waste, in: Saikia, D.D.; Borah, D.K.; Hazarika, D.P.P. and Pun, D.K.B. Kakati, P.; (Eds.), Dynamic Agriculture: Problems and Way Forward; Volume - I , Integrated Publications , H. No. - 3 Pocket - H34, Sector - 3, Rohini, Delhi-110085, India , pp 95–107, ISBN: 978-93-5834-803-3 .
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Datta, H.S. (2025). Horticulture based farming system in natural farming(Assamese), in: Sarmah, D.K.; (Ed.), Natural farming, Natural Farming and Organic Agriculture Unit,College of Horticulture and FSR,AAU,Nalbari, Nalbari, pp 24–27, ISBN: 9789334229356.
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Sarmah, R.; Kachari, M.; Datta, H.S.; Gogoi, B. and Pathak, P. (2024). Adoption of plastic mulches as crop management strategies, in: Pradeepa, K.N.; Ranjith, M.; Malar, A.T.; Bose, A.S.C. (Eds.), RECENT TRENDS IN AGRICULTURALAND HORTICULTURAL SCIENCES II, STAC Publishers, Tenkasi District – 627 760,Tamil Nadu, India, pp 127–139, ISBN: 978-81-969972-6-7.
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Gogoi, B.; Sarmah, R.; Mahanta, S. and Datta, H.S. (2024). Bestowing Organichood in North Eastern Region of India through Underutilized Horticultural Crops, in: Brahma, S.; Upadhyay, V.; Nath, R.K. and Sarma, R. Devi, E.P.; (Eds.), Advances in Organic farming, Apple Academic Press, Burlington,ON L7N 0A4,Canada, pp 405–436, ISBN: 978-1-00350-271-5.
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Datta, H.S.; Gogoi, B.; Barooah, L.; Pegu, J. and Pathak, P. (2023). Minor and Underutilized Fruits of Northeast India, in: Barua, P.K.; Das, R.; Patgiri, P.; Deka, B. and Sarmah, A.K. (Eds.), Sustainable Use of Bioresources in North East India, College of Agriculture,Jorhat, Assam Agricultural University, pp 242–258, ISBN: 9788196300234.
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HAZARIKA, B.; BARUAH, A.; DATTA, H.S.; GOSWAMI, S.; KOTOKY, U. and KHONGIA, U. (2023). SUSTAINABLE NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT IN CITRUS, in: CHAKRABORTY, K.; (Ed.), HANDBOOK OF HORTICULTURE, SHRIYANSHI PRAKASHAN, AGRA, pp 107–120, ISBN: 9789381247204.
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DATTA, H.S.; Barua, P.C.; Kotoky, U.; Das, R.; Saikia, H. and Nath, H. (2023). Crop Geometry and Mulch onStrawberry Postharvest Quality, in: Kafkas, P.N.E.Y.; (Ed.), Edible Berries - New Insights, Intech Open, CY - Rijeka, pp 1–13.
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Datta, H.S.; Bora, D.; Purkayastha, M.D.; Choudhury, M. and Neog, M. (2022). Murraya koenigii (L.) Spreng., in: Belwal, T.; Bhatt, I.; Devkota, H.; (Eds.), Himalayan Fruits and Berries, Academic Press, United Kingdom, pp 271–287, ISBN: 9780323855914.
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Sarmah, R.; Mahanta, S. and Datta, H.S. (2022). Dry Flowers And Floral Craft: A Viable Business Model for Self-Employment, in: Singh, D.; Devappa, V. and Jahagirdar, S. Gautam, H.; Aggarwal, R.; (Eds.), Management of Postharvest Diseases and Value Addition of Horticultural Crops. , Today and Tomorrow’s Printers and Publishers, New Delhi. pp 388, pp 349–353, ISBN: 9789391734008.
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Datta, H.S. (2022). Prospects of Commercial flower cultivation in Assam(Assamese), in: Saharia, R.R.; (Ed.), Self employment through Agri and allied sectors(Assamese), Krishi Vigyan Kendra,Darrang,Assam Agricultural University, Darrang,Assam, pp 4–7.
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KAMAN, P.K.; DEVA, H.K.; SENAPOTI, D. and DATTA, H.S. (2022). ORGANIC APPROACHES FOR DISEASE MANAGEMENT IN VEGETABLE CROPS, in: KUMAR, N.; (Ed.), ORGANIC FARMING, SHRIYANSHI PRAKASHAN, 8 GANDHI NAGAR,AGRA-282003,UTTAR PRADESH,INDIA, pp 95–106, ISBN: 9789381247143.
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Boruah, R.; Datta, H.S.; Boruah, R. and Phukan, S. (2022). Bestowing Organic Climate Smart Agriculture, in: Kalita, D.R.; Singha, T.A.; (Eds.), Climate Smart Agriculture Technologies: Challenges and Prospects, VITAL BIOTECH PUBLICATION, 772, Basant Vihar, Kota, Rajasthan-324009 India Visit us at: http://www.vitalbiotech.org, pp 59–70, ISBN: 978-93-92953-16-3.
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Sarmah, R.; Mahanta, S. and Datta, H.S. (2021). Processing and Value addition of Flowers: An Overview, in: Lodhi, D.S.K.; Kumar, V. (Eds.), Advances in Horticulture.Vol 20, Akinik Publications, Sector 3,Rohini,Delhi-110085, pp 47–71, ISBN: 9789391538880.
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Baruah, R. and Datta, H.S. (2022). Prospects of Entrepreneurship Development in Horticulture in Assam, in: Gogoi, S. and Gogoi, N. (Eds.), Role of Sustainable Development goals in Nation Building, Upanayan Publications, 772,Street no 6,B block,Baba colony,Burari,Delhi-110084, pp 87–95, ISBN: 9789391467067.
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Datta, H.S. (2014). Mosola Jatio Sashyor Kheti(Assamese), in: Neog, D.M.; Sarmah, D.M.K.; Bhattacharyya, D.H.C.; (Eds.), Krishi khondot Atmonijukti: Projukti Koushal, Directorate of Extension Education,Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat, Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat, pp 91–95.
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KACHARI, M. and DATTA, H.S. (2021). Use of Mobile app in Agriculture Development, in: RAO, R.K. (Ed.), Recent Approaches in Sustainable Agriculture Development and Food Security, Crop Management, Forestry, Food Technology and Environmentally Balanced Pr, MAHIMA PUBLICATIONS, Varanasi., pp 176–182, ISBN: 978-81-943375-4-6.
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KACHARI, M.; BAROOAH, A. and DATTA, H.S. (2020). Horticultural sector towards doubling Farm Income:KVK interventions , in: RAO, R.K.; (Ed.), Agriculture Development and Economic Transformation in Global Scenario. Part II, MAHIMA PUBLICATIONS, VARANASI, pp 146–152, ISBN: 978-81-943375-3-9.
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Sarmah, R.; Mahanta, S. and Datta, H.S. (2021). Dry flowers and floral craft : A viable business model for self employment (Abstract published in Souvenir and Abstracts), International e-Conference on Postharvest Disease Management and Value Addition of Horticultural crops,, ICAR- IARI, New Delhi, India , Division of Plant Pathology, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, India, ICAR- IARI, New Delhi, India , Vol. 0(0), 152 - 153.
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Datta, H.S. (). Use of plastic as soil mulch(Assamese), Ghare Pathare, 46(4), 3, Directorate of Extension Education,Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Datta, H.S. (). Influence of climate change in agriculture and some issues, Ghare Pathare, 45(3), 2,4, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Datta, H.S. (). Geographical Indication tags in Horticulture for export oriented initiatives in Assam, Krishikalpa,Souvenir of 8th Assam International Agri-Horti Show,2023, 8(8), 143-145, Souvenir Sub Committee, 8th Assam International Agri-Horti Show,2023, Khanapara,Guwahati
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DATTA, H.S. (). Some Aspects of Horticulture Nursery, Ghare Pathare(Assamese), 44(6), 3,4, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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DATTA, H.S. (). Impact of climate change on Agriculture, Ghare Pathare (Assamese), 43(22), 3,4, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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DATTA, H.S. (). Cultivation of Early Cauliflower and Cabbage, Ghare Pathare (Assamese), 43(14), 2, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Datta, H.S. (). Tholua joibik xaar prostutkoronor pronali(Assamese), Poyubhora (Assamese), 4(3), 49,50,53, Publication Division,Ministry of I & B,New Delhi, Guwahati
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Datta, H.S. (). Bebohayik bhittit kol kheti(Assamese), Krishi Bikhon, 2(1), 17,18,19, Agricultural Information Organisation,Biswanath Chariali, Biswanath Chariali
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Deka, S.S.; Datta, H.S.; Chakravarty, M.; Pegu, J.; Sharma, D.K. and Buragohain, R. (2026). Insect pest management in Natural farming. College of Horticulture and FSR,AAU,Nalbari, Nalbari
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Chakravarty, M. (2026). Crop nutrient management in Natural farming(Assamese). College of Horticulture and FSR,AAU,Nalbari, Nalbari
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Chakravarty, M.; Datta, H.S.; Deka, S.; Pegu, J.; Sarmah, D.K.; Buragohain, R. and Sarkar, L. (2026). Application of Green manure in Natural farming(Assamese). College of Horticulture and FSR,AAU,Nalbari, Nalbari
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Choudhury, B.H.; Datta, H.S.; Baruah, S.; Medhi, A.K.; Mishra, P. and Kalita, T.C. (2025). Improved production technology of Assam Lemon(Assamese) under Amar Gaon Amar Gaurav. College of Horticulture and FSR,AAU,Nalbari, Nalbari
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Pathak, K.; Kalita, S.; Sarmah, A.K.; Saikia, M.; Sarma, D.K.; Datta, H.S.; Chakravarty, M.; Sarkar, L. and Peg, J. (2025). Guidelines for Natural Farming in Assam. Directorate of Research(Agri),AAU,Jorhat, Jorhat
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Choudhury, B.H.; Baruah, S.; Mishra, P.; Datta, H.S.; Medhi, A.K. and Kalita, T.C. (2025). Improved production technology of Toria(Assamese) under Amar Gaon Amar Gaurav. College of Horticulture and FSR,AAU,Nalbari, Nalbari
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Deka, S.; Pathak, P.; Gogoi, B.; Choudhury, S.; Datta, H.S. and Sharma, S. (2024). Use of bagging in fruit crops(Assamese). College of Horticulture and FSR,AAU,Nalbari, Nalbari
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Medhi, B.K.; Boruah, R.; Mahanta, S.; Hussain, T.; Das, A.; Gogoi, S.; Datta, H.S.; Phukan, B.; Neog, P.P. and Aditya, (2024). NSS Bulletin. Directorate of Students' Welfare,AAU,Jorhat, Jorhat
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Deka, S.; Datta, H.S.; Pathak, P. and Sehgal, M. (2024). Entrepreneurship development through horticultural nursery(Assamese). ICAR-National Centre for Integrated Pest Management, New Delhi
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Deka, S.; Datta, H.S.; Pathak, P. and Sehgal, M. (2024). Use of plastic mulch in Agriculture(Assamese). ICAR-National Centre for Integrated Pest Management, New Delhi
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Bora, M.; Datta, H.S. and Borgohain, S. (2023). Udyan Sahyor jugedi Udyomitar biksh(Entrepreneurship development through Horticulture). AICRP on Women in Agriculture,Assam Agricultural University vide AAU/DR/23/FL/621/2023-24, Jorhat
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HAFIZ, A.; DATTA, H.S. and SAHA, S. (2019). Improved production technology of Colocasia (Bengali). KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA,KARIMGANJ, KARIMGANJ,ASSAM
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Datta, H.S.; Bharali, M.; Deka, D.M. and Mazumdar, H. (2019). Unnoto Podhotire Tormujor Kheti (Assamese). Krishi Vigyan Kendra,Nalbari, Nalbari
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HAFIZ, A.; DATTA, H.S. and SAHA, S. (2019). Income generation through Coconut cultivation (Bengali). KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA,KARIMGANJ, KARIMGANJ,ASSAM
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Datta, H.S. (2014). Neera-the Non Alcoholic Health Drink from Coconut. Frontier Farming,Jorhat, Jorhat
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Datta, H.S. (2013). Large Cardamom,the Heritage crop of Sikkim. Frontier Farming,Jorhat, Jorhat
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Datta, H.S.; Das, B.K. and Devanath, H.K. (2013). Kola sasher Bigyansonmotto Krishi Pronali (Bengali). Krishi Vigyan Kendra,Karimganj, Karimganj
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Nath, M.K. and Datta, H.S. (2022). Advances in Indian Floriculture with Focus on the North-East Region. Research Biotica 4(3): 108-112. 10.54083/ResBio/4.3.2022/108-112 browsed on 22-09-2022
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Datta, H.S. (2020). Mati dhakoni hisabe plastic r bebohar (Assamese) in http://www.khiriki.com/ http://www.khiriki.com/%e0%a6%ae%e0%a6%be%e0%a6%9f%e0%a6%bf-%e0%a6%a2%e0%a6%be%e0%a6%95%e0%a6%a8%e0%a6%bf-%e0%a6%b9%e0%a6%bf%e0%a6%9a%e0%a6%be%e0%a6%aa%e0%a7%87-%e0%a6%aa%e0%a7%8d%e0%a6%b2%e0%a6%be%e0%a6%b7%e0%a7%8d/ browsed on 11-07-2021
Sponsored Research
Research Projects 12 Projects
Servier India Pvt Ltd Rs. 7.24500 Lakh
Exploring the present status of citrus cultivation and prospects of aborted citrus fruits in Assam
Implemented in 2025
Servier India Pvt Ltd,Mumbai Rs. 724500 Lakh
Exploring the present status of citrus cultivation and prospects of aborted citrus fruits in Assam
Implemented in 2025
ICAR-Indian Institute of Farming System Research Rs. 0.45 Lakh
Natural Farming Model Farm
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ICAR-Indian Institute of Farming System Research Rs. 0.45 Lakh
Natural Farming Model Farm
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NABARD Rs. 17.61407 Lakh
Good quality potato seeds and tubers production using Aeroponic technology under low cost polyhouse
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Servier India Pvt Ltd
Exploring the present status of citrus cultivation and prospects of aborted citrus fruits in Assam
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Directorate of Economics and Statistics,Govt of Assam
Survey of area, productivity and income under permanent and semi permanent horticultural crops in assam
Implemented in 2025
NABARD Rs. 12.86873 Lakh
Vegetable and spices cultivation on floating bed
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TERI
Developing a voluntary carbon market project for agroforestry plantations and regenerative agriculture in the state of Assam
Implemented in 2023
Govt of Assam Rs. 25 Lakh
Establishment of Natural Farming and Organic Agriculture under R & D,sponsored by Govt. of Assam,
Implemented in 2022
DBT,GOVT OF INDIA Rs. 2957120 Lakh
Harnessing Endophytes and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi from Citrus Microbiome for Plant and Soil Health Management in North East India as Co-PI
Implemented in 2021
SAVE THE CHILDREN,GUWAHATI Rs. 329000 Lakh
Moving towards a Sustainable Private Sector by creating responsible Business Behaviour in Tea Industry in Assam as Co-PI
Implemented in 2019
Recognition & Accolades
Achievements & Honors 10 Honors
Member,Honorary Advisory Panel, Agri startup STARTUP-GAPL,Guwahati
Joint Organizing Secretary of International webinar on “Horticulture Industry under Covid 19 pandemic held during August 27-28,2020 at AAU,Jorhat and Organizing Secretary,33rd Annual Horticultural Show and Competition, Assam Agricultural University,2021
Teaching: Involved as Course Leader in UG Courses and Course Instructors in PG Courses and in preparation of Practical Manuals. Teacher Incharge of Library, College of Horticulture; Member, RHWEP Monitoring Team
Extension: Involvement in conduct of extension trainings for practising farmers, field functionaries and rural youths , entrepreneurship development as Course Director and Resource Person. Effort towards dissemination of Horticultural Technology in the farmers field as Supervising Scientists of Front Line Demonstrations and On Farm Trials and through other Extension activities.
Research: Acting as Co-PI of DBT,GOVT OF INDIA sponsored project on "Harnessing Endophytes and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi from Citrus Microbiome for Plant and Soil Health Management in North East India.
Convenor, Social Media Platform, College of Horticulture, AAU, Nalbari
Invited Guest Speaker in online Guest Lecture series organized by Sherubtse College,Royal University of Bhutan
Participation in Krishi Darshan programme of Doordarshan Kendra,Guwahati ,Prasar Bharati
Feature prominently in web article on Strawberry revolution in North east India by Dolly Kikon and Dixita Deka dated June 1,2022

https://raiot.in/strawberry-farms-new-crops-in-northeast-india/
Invited Speaker on New Vistas of Hortipreneurship at Assam Downtown University,Guwahati on 17th May,2024
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships 3 Societies
Assam Science Society-AAU Branch
Annual Member
2021
Society for Community Mobilization for Sustainable Development(Mobilization),IARI, New Delhi
Life Member
Society of Extension Education Advance Research & Management Centre of Rural Environment,Agra
Life Member
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Dr. Himadri Shekhar Datta

Associate Professor

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Department: Fruit Science
AAU Joining Date: 23 Aug, 2011
Additional Charge: Deputy Director of Students Welfare(i/c), College of Horticulture & FSR,AAU,Nalbari
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