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General Informations

  • Join Date: 01/03/1990
  • College: College of Agriculture
  • Department: Agronomy
  • Office Email: iswar.c.barua[at]aau.ac.in

Education Details

 
 
 
 
 
1980
B,Sc,

Gauhati University

 
 
 
 
 
1982
M.Sc.

Gauhati University

 
 
 
 
 
1993
Ph.D.

Gauhati University

Employment History

 
 
 
 
 
17-10-1988 - 28-02-1990
Lecturer in Botany

Birjhora Mahavidyalaya

 
 
 
 
 
01-03-1990 - 16-03-1999
Junior Scientist

AICRP on Weed Management, Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
17-03-1999 - 30-06-2008
Senior Scientist

AICRP on Weed Management, Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
01-07-2008 - Till date
Principal Scientist

AICRP on Weed Management, Assam Agricultural University

Publications

Ruchika Bajpai Mohanty; Amit K. Mishra; Kriti Mishra; Akhilesh K. Yadava; M. Firoze Quamar; Iswar Chandra Barua; Ratan Kar (2024) . Early onset of aridity in the past millennium: Insights from vegetation dynamics and climate change in the alpine, cold-desert region of Trans Himalaya, India, PLoS ONE, 19(1), 1-25 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0295785
Rashmi Rekha Borah; Animesh Gogoi; Iswar Chandra Barua (2024) . Weed Flora Composition in Upland Direct Seeded Rice in Brahmaputra River Ecotones and Edges in Majuli District, Assam, Indian Journal of Agricultural Research, 0(0), 1-8 , DOI : doi: 10.18805/IJARe.A-6153
Iswar Chandra Barua; Jayanta Deka; Kalpana Gogoi; Harihar Bayan; Hemen Kalita; Ranjita Bezbaruah (2022) . Spouting behaviour of weeds through mulch materials and their non-chemical management in Chili (Capsicum annuum L.), Journal of Wastes Biomass Management, 4(2), 111-115 , DOI : http://doi.org/10.26480/jwbm.02.2022.111.115
Beenita Saikia; Lipika Buragohain; Chandana Choudhury Barua; Jadav Sarma; Sarojini Mahanta Tamuli; Dhruba Jyoti Kalita; Acheenta Gohain Barua; Iswar Chandra (2022) . Evaluation of anti-amnestic effect of Conyza bonatiensis in rats, Indian Journal of Pharmacology, 54(2), 102-109 , DOI : 10.4103/ijp.ijp_201_19
Shyamalendu Nath; Kashyap J Tamuli; Barnali Gogoi; Manob Jyoti Bordoloi; Aparoop Das; Chandana C Barua; Iswar Chandra Barua (2020) . Antioxidant properties, phenolic and mineral profiling, assessment of angiotensin I converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory potential of Elsholtzia communis (Collett & Hemsl.) Diels from North East India, European Journal of Integrative Medicine, 40(101247), 1-8
Chandana Choudhury Barua; Kunjbihari Sulakhiya; Prakash Haloi; Lipika Buragohain; Beenita Saikia; Iswar Chandra Barua; Debesh Chandra Pathak; Shantanu Tamuli (2020) . Erigeron linifolius Attenuates Lipopolysachharide?Induced Depressive?Like Behavior in Mice by Impeding Neuroinflammation, Oxido?Nitrosative Stress, and Upregulation of Tropomyosin Receptor Kinase B?Derived Neurotrophic Factor and Monoaminergic Pathway in the Hippocampus, Pharmacognosy Magazine, 15(62), 92-103
Manob Jyoti Bordoloi; Prasanta K Bordoloi; Partha P Dutta; Vandana Singh; Shyamalendu Nath; Bardwi Narzary; Purnajyoti D Bhuyan; Paruchuri G Rao; Iswar Chandr (2016) . Studies on some edible herbs: Antioxidant activity, phenolic content, mineral content and antifungal properties, Journal of Functional Foods, 23(1), 220-229
Iswar Chandra Barua (2010) . The Genus Ludwigia (Onagraceae) in India, Rheedea, 20(1), 59-70
Iswar Chandra Barua (1988) . Primitive land plants (Angiosperms) and their distribution pattern in Assam, Journal of Economic Taxonomic Botany, 12(1), 81-92
Ahmed, M. and Barua, I.C.(2013). Package of Practices for Medicinal Plants of Assam. Directorate of Horticulture & F.P., Govt. of Assam, Khanapara, Guwahati, Assam
Barua, I.C. and Sharma, R.K.(2013). Roadmap of Medicinal Plants and Action Plan of National Mission of Medicinal Plants for Assam. Directorate of Horticulture & F.P., Govt. of Assam, Khanapara, Guwahati, Assam
Barooah, H. and Barua, I.C.(2010). Exploring Indigenous Fruits and Green Vegetables of Assam. Directorate of Horticulture & F.P., Govt. of Assam, Khanapara, Guwahati, Assam
Barua, I.C.(2001). Orchid Flora of Kamrup District, Assam (with illustrations). Bishen Shing Mahendra Pal Shing, Dehra Dun, India, ISBN:81-211-0196-4
Ojha, N.J.; Deka, N.C. and Barua, I.C.(1995). BIJ UTPADAN PROJUKTIVIDYA (Seed Production Technology) (in Assamese). Assam Higher Secondary Education Council, Govt. of Assam, Bamunimoidam, Guwahati, Assam
Barua, I.C.(2023). Conservation and sustainable utilization of underutilized medicinal and aromatic herbs in homestead gardens. in : Development of Quality Planting Material of Native Aromatic and Medicinal Plants for Commercialization, Deka, S.D.; Mudoi, A.; Sharma, P.; (Eds), NAHEP & AAU,Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, Assam, pp 5-9.
Barua, I.C.(2023). Biodiversity: A Promise for Natural Farming. in : Lecture Compendium of ICAR sponsored CAFT Training (Dec. 13-22, 2023) on Problems and Prospects of Natural Farming for sustainable ecological balance, Patgiri, D.; Nath, D.J.; Gayan, A.; (Eds), Department of Soil Science,Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, Assam, pp 33-39.
Barua, I.C.(2023). Ousudhi aru Sugandhi Udvidar Krishi Banijyakaran - Pratyahban aru Pratyasa (Agri-business of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants- Challenges and Prospects). in : Asomor Pathar Sashya (Field crops of Assam), Sarmah, A.K.; Pathak, K.; (Eds), Department of Agonomy,Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, Assam, pp 189-199, ISBN:978-81-963002-4-1.
Deka, J. and Barua, I.C.(2023). Weed as a bioindicator of climate change. in : Climate Change- Conservation, Biodiversity and Sustainability, Dutta, S.K. and Deka, J. Das, R.; Sarmah, A.K.; Chandrasekaran, R.; (Eds), College of Agriculture, Jorhat,Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, Assam, pp 42-58, ISBN:978-81-963002-1-0.
Barua, I.C.(2011). AXOMOR GHANH-BON (Weeds of Assam) (In Assamese). in : Asamar Prakritik Sampad, Bezbaruah, A.; Bhuyan, M.; (Eds), Assam Science Writers Association,Jorhat, Assam, pp 156-168, ISBN:978-81-922521-0-0.
Barua, I.C. and Talukdar, P.K.(2015). Assam's Plant Diversity- Conservation and Utilization. in : Agriculture in Assam (Second Edition), Bhattacharyya, A. and Sarma, D.K. Mishra, P.; (Eds), Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat-785013, Assam, pp 269-298, ISBN:978-81-929804-9-2.
Mahanta, K.; Bora, N.; Deka, J. and Barua, I.C.(2019). Herbicide Residues in Rice–Based Cropping Systems in Assam. in : Environmental Chemistry for a Sustainable World-12: Herbicide Residue Research in India, Sondhia, S.; Choudhury, P.P.; Sharma, A.R. (Eds), Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.,152 Beach Road, #21-01/04 Gateway East, Singapore 189721, Singapore , pp 305-324, ISBN:978-981-13-1037-9.
Bezbaruah, R.; Barua, C.C.; Buragohain, L.; Borah, P.; Barua, I.C. and Panigrahi, G.(2021). Ethanolic Extracts of Dysphania ambrosioides Alleviates Scopolamine-Induced Amnesia in Experimental Animals. in : Phytomedicine and Alzheimer's Disease, Bhattacharjee, A.; Ramakrishna, A.; Obulesu, M.; (Eds), Taylor & Francis Group,London, pp 247-259.
Barua, I.C. and Deka, J.(2016). Weed Invasion and Management. in : Weed Science and Management, Yaduraju, N.T. and Sharma, A.R. Das, T.K.; (Eds), Indian Soc. Weed SCi., Jabalpur and Indian Soc. Agronomy, New Delhi,ICAR-Directorate of Reed Research, Jabalpur-482004, pp 271-292, ISBN:13:978-81-931978-9-9.
Hazarika, A.D.(2012). Study on Genetic Diversities among the Leguminous members of undivided Sibsagar district of Assam.Ph.D. thesis submitted to Life Sciences, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, Assam
Begum, S.(2012). A Systematic Study on the Genus Ficus Linn. In the Brahmaputra Valley, Assam.Ph.D. thesis submitted to Life Sciences, Sinhania University, Rajasthan
Goswami, T.(2007). Systematic Study of the Exotic Dicotylenous Flora of Assam.Ph.D. thesis submitted to Life Sciences, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, Assam
Barua, P.; Das, B.C.; Barua, I.C. and Chetia, S.K.(2023). Evaluation of rice germplasm, assessment the sclerotial viability and estimation of the host range of Sclerotium oryzae causing Stem Rot disease in Ri International Conference on Next-Gen Preparedness for Food Security and Environmental Sustainability AAU-Assam Rice Research Institute, Titabar ,AAU-Assam Rice Research Institute, Titabar,Titabar, Jorhat, Assam, p-251 - .
Deka, J.; Barua, I.C. and Borah, N.(2022). Biology, invasiveness and management od Panicum repens Linn. (Family: Poaceae) 3rd International Weed Conference "Weed problems and management challenges: Future perspective" Anand Agricultural University, Anand, Gujarat ,ISWS, Anand AU, ICAR-DWR & ICAR,Anand, India, 38 - .
Barua, I.C.; Deka, J. and Gogoi, K.(2022). Managing weeds with competitive varieties in upland direct-seeded autumn rice in Assam 3rd International Weed Conference "Weed problems and management challenges: Future perspective" Anand Agricultural University, Anand, Gujarat ,ISWS, Anand AU, ICAR-DWR & ICAR,Anand, India, 95 - .
Senapati, N.; Kuyrmi, K. and Barua, I.C.(2022). Performance of potato under different weed management practices 3rd International Weed Conference "Weed problems and management challenges: Future perspective" Anand Agricultural University, Anand, Gujarat ,ISWS, Anand AU, ICAR-DWR & ICAR,Anand, India, 326 - .
Barua, I.C. and Deka, J.(2020). Threshold density of certain weeds in transplanted rice ISWS Biennial Conference ICAR-CCARI, Goa, India ,ISWS, ICAR-CCARI, DWR & ICAR, India ,Goa, India, 43 - .
Konwar, M.J. and Barua, I.C.(2020). Weed management for conservation agriculture-A study ISWS Biennial Conference ICAR-CCARI, Goa, India ,ISWS, ICAR-CCARI, DWR & ICAR, India ,Goa, India, 29 - .
Baruah, A.; Barua, I.C. and Pal, S.(2019). Effect of organic manuring in Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri (L.) Wettst) cultivation under different spacing International Seminar on Agriskills for Convergence in Research, Industry & Livelihood (SCRIL) Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Kalyani, West Bengal ,Crop and Weed Science Society, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Kalyani, West Bengal,Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Kalyani, West Bengal
Barua, I.C.; Deka, J. and Mahanta, K.(2018). A taxonomic assessment of asteracean weed Acmella in India. ISWS Golden Jubilee International Conference on “Weed and Society : Challenges and Opportunities” Directorate of Weed Research, Jabalpur, M.P. ,Indian Society of Weed Science,Jabalpur, 30 - 30.
Barua, I.C.; Deka, J.; Mahanta, K.; Devi, M. and Sharma, R.(2015). Characterizing weed flora, shifts and nesting capacity of habitats in deep water rice areas of Assam. 25th Asian-Pacific Weed Science Society Conference on “Weed Science for Sustainable Agriculture, Environment and Biodiversity” Hyderabad, India ,Indian Society of Weed Science & Asian-Pacific Weed Science Society,Hyderabad, India, Vol. 2, 70 - 70.
Deka, J.; Barua, I.C.; Bora, N. and Deka, N.C.(2013). Weed flora and their management in aquatic environments of Assam, India. 24th Asian-Pacific Weed Science Society Conference Bandung, Indonesia ,Asian-Pacific Weed Science Society,Bandung, Indonesia, 227 - 234.
Barua, I.C.; Deka, J. and Devi, M.(2013). Invasive weeds and vegetation dynamics in Assam. 24th Asian-Pacific Weed Science Society Conference Bandung, Indonesia ,Asian-Pacific Weed Science Society,Bandung, Indonesia, 166 - 170.
Barua, I.C.; Deka, J.; Deka, N.C. and Bora, N.(2010). Echinochloa in the Brahmaputra valley, Assam. ISWS Biennial Conference on Recent Advances in Weed Science Research IGKVV, Raipur ,Indian Society of Weed Science,ISWS, Jabalpur, Inida, 44 - 44.
Barua, I.C.()Karbi Paharot Amritbrikhya aru Gorolor Sandhanat (In search of Devine tree and Poisons in Karbi hills)-[an Assamse article on Gnetum gnemon and PartheMeerjangchik (Journal of Diphu Sahitya Sabha- 2020-22: Ed. Dr. Kadambini Terangpi).22(1),28-30, Diphu Sahitya Sabha, Karbi Anglong, Assam, India, Diphu, Karbi Anglong, Assam, India
Barua, I.C.; Konwar, M.J. and Gogoi, K.(2019). Weed Control Recommendations for Crop Production in Assam Agricultual University. AICRP on Weed Management, AAU-Jorhat Centre, Jorhat
Barua, I.C.; Konwar, M.J.; Sarmah, R. and Gogoi, K.(2019). Axom Krishi Vishwavidyalae Udvaban Kora Xashya Utpadonor babe Opotrin Niyantranar Anumudita Prayukti Xomuh (Weed Control Recommendations for Crop Prod. AICRP on Weed Management, AAU-Jorhat Centre, Jorhat
Bora, N.; Deka, J.; Deka, N.C. and Barua, I.C.(2011). Impact of salient weed management technologies. AICRP on Weed Management, AAU-Jorhat Centre, Jorhat
Deka, J.; Deka, N.C.; Barua, I.C. and Bora, N.(2007). Parthenium and Its Management. AICRP on Weed Management, AAU-Jorhat Centre, Jorhat
Rajkhowa, D.J.; Bhuyan, R.P.; Barua, I.C. and Yaduraju, N.T.(2005). Weed Management in Tea. National Research Centre for Weed Science, Jabalpur
Achievements
  • Fellow, Indian Society of Weed Science in 2012
  • Awarded Patent In the name of AAU on a wound healing drug under Indian Patent Act (No. 270519 dated 29.12.2015)
  • Recognition Award for Weed Taxonomy Works, given by the Directorate of Weed Research, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, in 2019
  • Received Felicitation from ICAR-DWR & AICRPWM for my contribution to Weed Science, at OUAT, Bhubaseswar, at XXXI Annual Review Meeting of AICRP on Weed Management during 19-21 June, 2024.
Membership
  • Indian Society of Weed Science
    Life Member
  • Assam Science Society
    Life Member
  • Society for Ethnopharmacology
    Life Member
  • Indian Association of Angiosperm Taxonomy
    Life Member
  • Asian-Pacific Weed Science Society
    Associate Member
    2013
Projects
  • GoI-DBT sponsored project on "Biotech Interventions on Selected Medicinal & Aromatic Plants (MAP) of NER for their effective utilization (Twining project): Component A.: Taxonomy Works & Component B: GAP, Mass multiplication & Postharvest management (Twining Project)", project cost Rs.150.11 Lakh implemented in 2011.
  • GoI-ICAR(NASF) sponsored project on "Study on domestication traits of two weed species (Twining)", project cost Rs.12.0 Lakh implemented in 2013.
  • GOI-DBT sponsored project on "Bio-prospecting of some indigenous medicinal plants of N.E region of India special reference to Anti-inflammatory properties (Twining)", project cost Rs.1792600 Lakh implemented in 2018.
  • NMPB sponsored project on "Regional Cum Facilitation Centre (RCFC) on Medicinal Plants", project cost Rs.89.76 Lakh implemented in 2018.