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Dr. Hironya Kumar Borah
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Dr. Hironya Kumar Borah

Principal Scientist
Department of AAU-Zonal Research Station, Shillongani • Directorate of Research(Agri)
hironya.k.borah [at] aau.ac.in Joined: 30 Mar, 1987
39
Publications
1
Projects
5
Degrees
10
Career Milestones
13
Honours & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
B.Sc(Agri)
1985
CA,Assam Agricultural University
M.Sc(Agri)
1987
Assam Agricultural University
Specialization: Plant Breeding and Genetics
PhD(Agri)
1997
Tamilnadu Agricultural University,Coimbatore
Specialization: Plant Breeding and Genetics
Employment History
Junior Research Assistant(JRA)
30-03-1987 – 31-03-1988
Assam Agricultural University
RARS,AAU,Karimganj
Assistant Pulse Breeder
01-04-1988 – 18-05-1988
AAU
RARS,Shillongani
Junior Scientist(PB),AICRP on Pulses
19-05-1989 – 24-06-1994
AAU
RARS,Shillongani
Study leave
25-06-1994 – 22-04-1997
TNAU, Coimbatore
Coimbatore
Jr.Scientist(PB),Jute Res.Scheme
23-04-1997 – 28-12-1997
AAU
RARS,Shillongani
Sr.Scientist(PB),Jute Res.Scheme
29-12-1997 – 31-05-1999
AAU
RARS,Shillongani
Sr.Scientist(PB),AICRP on MULLaRP
01-06-1999 – 19-05-2001
AAU
RARS,Shillongani
Sr.Scientist(PB),AICRP on Chickpea
20-05-2001 – 30-06-2006
AAU
RARS,Shillongani
Pr.Scientist(PB),AICRP on Chickpea
01-07-2006 – 26-06-2012
AAU
RARS,Shillongani
Pr.Scientist(PB),AICRP on MULLaRP
27-06-2012 – Till date
AAU
RARS,Shillongani
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 39 Total Records
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R N Borkakoti; H K Borah (2026). Habitat manipulation strategies for sustainable management of mustard aphid, Journal of Oilseed Brassica, 17(1), 53–57
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Rudra Narayan Borkakati; Hironya Kumar Borah (2026). Field Evaluation of BIPM Module for Insect pest managementin Green Gram(Vigna radiata L.) in Assam, Legume Research, 0(0), 0–0 DOI: 10.18805/LR-5586
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Arunima Gogoi; H K Borah (2025). Effect of integrated nutrient management on growth,yield and soil fertility of horse gram(Macrotyloma Uniflorum L.) in Assam,India, Plant Archives, 26(0), 954–959 DOI: DOI URL:https://doi.org/10.51470/PLANTARCHIVES.202
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A M Deka; H K Borah (2025). Effect of post-emergence herbicides on growth and yield of chickpea(Cicer arietinum L.), Journal of Food Legumes , 38(4), 77–83 DOI: 10.53550/jfl.v38.i4.306
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Anjumala Deka; H K Borah (2025). Effect of Zn and Fe fortification through agronomic intervention on growth and yield of chickpea( Cicer arietinum L.), Journal of Food Legumes., 38(38), 49–55
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Ashok Kumar Parihar; Hironya Kumar Borah (2025). Environmental adaptation of small-seeded lentils( Lens culinaris) in Indian climates: Insights into crop-environment interactions, mega-environments, and breeding approaches., Crop Science, 2025(2025), 1–20 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.70090
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Ashok Kumar Pariihar; Hironya Kumar Borah (2025). Eco-phenological drivers of blackgram (Vigna mungo (L) Hepper) productivity in divers environments and their implications for crop improvement, Field Crops Research, 322(2025), 1–13 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fcr.2025.109756
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Ashok Kumar Parihar; Hironya Kumar Borah (2025). Spatial variation and adaptive responses of tall-type field Peas(Pisum sativum L.) across Indian sub continent., Plant Cell & Environment, 2025(1), 1–17 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/pce.15450
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A M Deka; H Kalita; R Chakrabarty; J Hazarika; Narendra Kumar; H K Borah (2023). Effect of Sali rice-relay system on growth and yield of succeeding fodder maize+greengram intercropping system in sali rice- fallows of Assam, Journal of Food legumes, 36(4), 262–267 DOI: 10.59797/jfl.v36.i4.161
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Birinchi Kumar Borah (2022). Population fluctuation of black cutworm, Agrotis ipsilon(Hufnagel) in chickpea, The Pharma Innovation, 11(12), 5589–5592
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Parihar AK Borah (2022). Multi-location evaluation of mungbean (Vigna radiata L.) in Indian climates: Ecophenological dynamics, yield relation, and characterization of locations., Frontiers in Plant Science, 13(13), 1–17 DOI: doi: 10.3389/fpls.2022.984912
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N Anthony Baite; Hironya Kumar Borah (2022). Response of Greengram(V.radiata L.) to different levels of phosphorus and pottasium., Indian Journal of current Microbiology and Applied. Sci, 11(4), 65–72 DOI: doi:https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcjms.2022./104.010
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Supriyo Chakraborty; Hironya Kumar Borah et al (2010). Genetic parameters and combining ability effects of parents for seed yield and other quantitative traits in black gram( Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper), Notulae Scientia Biologicae, 2(2), 121–126 DOI: ISSN 2067-3205; Electronic 2067-3264
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H K Borah; A K Fazlullah Khan (2000). Variability, heritability and genetic advance in fodder cowpea, The Madras Agricultural Journal, 87(1), 165–166 DOI: March,2001
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H K Borah; A K Fazlullah (0). Electrophoretic studies on seed protein profile of Vigna spp., Legume Research, 30(3), 227–228 DOI: September, 2007
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H K Borah; A K Fazlullah (0). Correlation and path analysis in fodder cowpea, Crop Reseaech, 18(2), 278–282 DOI: Sept., 1999
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H K Borah; A K Fazlullah (0). Genetic divergence in fodder cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata (L.) walp), The Madras Agricultural Journal , 88(10), 625–628 DOI: Oct-Dec, 2001
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H K Borah (0). Studies on combining ability and heterosis in field pea (Pisum Sativum L.), Legume Research, 32(4), 255–259 DOI: Dec, 2009
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N Talukdar; H K Borah; R N Sarma (0). Genetic variability of traits related to synchronous maturity in greengram (Vigna radiata (L.) wilczek), International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 9(1), 1120–1133 DOI: January, 2020
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H K Borah; K D Singha; B K Borah (0). Studies on interrelationships among yield and yield contributing traits and stability analysis of yield in some promising Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) varieties in Assam soils under rain fed situation, International Journal of Applied research, 6(5), 302–305 DOI: May, 2020
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L Pegu; P Kalita; H K Borah; M J Konwar (0). Analysis of greengram genotypes based on morpho-physiological ,biochemical attributes and seed yield in relation to growing season, Legume Research, 41(3), 342–348 DOI: June,2018
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H K Borah; P K Debchoudhury; I A Sheikh; B Barman (0). Genetic parameters, correlations and path analysis among yield and yield characters in ricebean (Vigna umbellata(Thunb.) Ohwi and Ohasi, Madras Agricultural Journal, 88(10), 629–632 DOI: Oct-Dec 2001
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Borah, H.K. (2022). Pulses (MULLaRP), in: Hazarika, D.; (Ed.), Twenty years of research achievements and strategies(2000-2020), AAU-ZRS, Shillongani (AAU publication No.AAU/DR/22/BL/463/2021-22), AAU-ZRS, Shillongani, Nagaon,Assam, pp 34–49.
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Borah, H.K.; Kalita, H.; Borah, B.K.; Singha, K.D. and Chakrabarty, R. (2022). Pulses (MULLaRP), in: Hazarika, D.; Saikia, T.P.; (Eds.), Twenty years of Research: Achievements and Strategies(2000-2020), RARS,Shillongani, Nagaon, Assam, RARS, Shillongani, Nagaon-782 002, Assam, pp 34–49, ISBN: AAU publication No.AAU/DR.
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Kalita, H. and Borah, H.K. (2020). Paharia anchalat mah jatio sachyar unnat krishi pathdhotti, in: Hazarika, D. and Saikia, T.P. (Eds.), Axomor paharia anchalar krikhokor babe prokhikhon hatputhi, RARS, AAU, Shillongani, Shillongani, Nagaon-782 002, Assam, pp 49–54, ISBN: 978-93-85310-76-8.
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Borah, H.K. (2020). "Bejia Mah" Ebidh elagi mah sachya, in: Hazarika, D.; Saikia, T.P.; (Eds.), Axomor paharia anchalar krikhokor babe prokhikonor hatputhi, RARS,Shillongani, Nagaon-782 002, Assam, Shillongani, Nagaon-782 002, Assam, pp 55–57, ISBN: 978-93-85310-76-8.
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Borah, H.K. (). Dr. M S. Swaminathan aru ek natun 'chiro seuj' biplab., Bijnan Jeuti, 43(2008), 3-6, Assam Science society, Guwahati
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Borah, H.K. (). Anto ginio sachya: Krishi bibartanar natun path, Bijnan Jeuti, 43(2008), 3-6, Assam Science society, Guwahati
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Borah, H.K. (). Sachya bohumukhikorone dekhuabo pare saphalotar bat, Dainik Janambhumi, 35(2007), 8, Janambhumi press pvt. ltd., Guwahati
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Borah, H.K. (). Krishikhetrat Asom swabolombi hobo paribone, Amar Axom, 8(2004), 6, GL Publications, Guwahati
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Kotoki, G. and Borah, H.K. (2026). Adorxo poripusti bagisa aru eyar proyojoniota. AAU-ZRS,Shillongani, Nagaon
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Devnath, H.K. and Borah, H.K. (2026). Boyganik bhittit nemu kheti. AAU-ZRS,Shillongani, Nagaon
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Borah, H.K. (2025). Glimpses of Research Achievements. AAU-ZRS, Shillongani, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani
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Borah, H.K. (2025). Nutrient deficiency symptoms in wheat ( Triticum aestivum). AAU-ZRS, Shillongani, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani
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Borah, H. (2025). Bishakto Apotrin Parthenium aru iar niyantron koushal. AAU-ZRS, Shillongani, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani
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Borah, H.K. (2025). Asomot Toilobeej Xachya Tichir Abosthiti. AAU-ZRS, Shillongani, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani
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Gogoi, S. and Borah, H.K. (2025). Axomot bigyansanmata pronalire bhot jolokiar kheti. AAU-ZRS, Shillongani, Nagaon
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Borah, H.K. (2023). Mati mahor khetit boga makhir niyontron babosthapona. AAU- ZRS, Shillongani (AAU/DDR/DR/22?BU/532/2022-23), AAU-ZRS,Shillongani, Nagaon, Assam
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Borah, H.K.; Kalita, H.; Borah, B.K.; Singha, K.D. and Sarma, K.K. (2018). Research achievements and recommendation of pulses in Assam. RARS, AAU, Shillongani, Shillongani, Nagaon- 782 002, Assam
Sponsored Research
Research Projects 1 Projects
ICAR Rs. 6753300 Lakh
AICRP On MuLLaRP
Implemented in 2002
Recognition & Accolades
Achievements & Honours 13 Honours
1. Developed 4 greengram , 5 blackgram and three fieldpea varieties till date
2. Recommended 9 different pulse varieties from national pool for cultivation in Assam
3. Developed the Chickpea package for Assam
4. Several breeding materials of different pulse crops are in the pipeline for recommendation
5. Successfully conducted the Annual group meet on rabi pulses under AICRP on MULLaRP on Sept.14-15, 2018 as Organizing Secretary.
6. Actively involved in seed production of pulses under Seed-hub programme.
7. Developed the Rajmash package of practices
8. Blackgram variety AAU SBC 40 (Shyamal) notified by 88th meeting of CVRC meeting held on 17-06-2022 at New Delhi
9. Greengram variety AAU SGC 16 (Rupohi) notified by 88th meeting of CVRC meeting held on 17-06-2022 at New Delhi
10 .Blackgram variety AAU SBC 47 (AAU -SHN Urd 02)-Pabhoi notified by 90th meeting of CVRC meeting held on 02-05-2023 at New Delhi
11. Greengram variety AAU SGC 20 ( AAU -SHN Mung 02)-Buroi notified by 90th meeting of CVRC meeting held on 02-05-2023 at New Delhi
12. Field pea variety AAU SPC 101 (AAU -SHN Motor 01)-Xeuti notified by 90th meeting of CVRC meeting held on 02-05-2023 at New Delhi
Till now 4 greengram,5 blackgram and 3 fieldpea and two rajmah varieties have been developed. From the AICRP system 9 varieties of different pulses have been recommended for cultivation in Assam . Chickpea and Rajmah package have been developed. Conducted the AGM of MULLaRP(Rabi) successfullly during 2018. Have been involved in large scale seed production programmes of different pulses under Seed-Hub project.
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships 2 Societies
Indian Society of Pulses Research and Development(ISPRD)
Life Member
Assam Horticultural Society
Life Member
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Dr. Hironya Kumar Borah

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AAU Joining Date: 30 Mar, 1987
Department Faculty 21
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
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