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Dr. Jyoti Lekha Borah
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Dr. Jyoti Lekha Borah

Junior Scientist
Department of AAU-Assam Rice Research Institute, Titabar • Directorate of Research(Agri)
jyoti.borah [at] aau.ac.in Joined: 05 Aug, 2019
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Publications
12
Projects
5
Degrees
2
Career Milestones
0
Honours & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
BSc. Agriculture
2001
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
MSc. Agriculture
2004
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Specialization: Plant Breeding and Genetics
Doctorate
2018
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Specialization: Plant Breeding and Genetics
Employment History
Scientist
05-08-2019 – Till date
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
AAU-Assam Rice Research Institute, Titabar
Woman Scientist Scheme A
29-09-2014 – 28-09-2018
Indian Agricultural Research Institute
New Delhi
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 12 Total Records
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Jyoti ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Lekha Borah; Soibam Tampha; Robinson C Jose; Sushil K Chaudhary; Sanjay Kumar Chetia; Amrit Tamuly; Nanaocha Sharma; Pulok Kumar Mukher (2025). A Validated Method for Identification and Quantification of Anthocyanins in Different Black Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Varieties Using High-Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography (HPTLC), Phytochemical Analysis, 0(0), 0–0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/pca.3510
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Partha Pratim Behera; Avinash Singode; B. Venkatesh Bhat; Venkateswarlu Ronda; Nayanmoni Borah; Harendra Verma; Labhya Rani Gogoi; Jyoti Lekha Borah; Prasanta (2024). Genetic gains in forage sorghum for adaptive traits for non - conventional area through multi-trait-based stability selection methods, Frontiers in Plant Science, 15(0), 0–0 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2024.1248663
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Partha Pratim Behera; Avinash Singode; B Vankatesh Bhat; Venkateswarlu Ronda; Nayanmoni Borah; Haiwang Yue; Harendra Varma; Jyoti Lekha Borah; Prasanta Kumar (2024). WAASB-based stability analysis and simultaneous selection of forage sorghum for forage yield traits, Euphytica, 220(9), 145–0
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Parinda Barua; Munmi Phukon; Sunita Munda; Vipin Ranga; R Sruthi; Jyoti Lekha Borah; Janardan Das; Pompi Dutta; Ashok Bhattacharyya; Mahendra Kumar Modi; Sanjay (2024). Identification of significant SNPs and candidate loci for blast disease resistance via GWAS and population structure analysis in ARC panel of Oryza sativa, Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants , 30(10), 1673–1689
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Sanjib Ranjan Borah; Pompi Dutta Dutta; Sameeron Bhattarcharjya; Milan Jyoti Konwar; Mayuri Baruah; Arunima Bharali; Rituraj Saikia; Jyoti Lekha Borah; Sanjay (2022). Inclusion of Seed Production in Rice Cropping Sequence as a Means for doubling farmers income, Biological Forum , 15(1), 237–242
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Harendra Verma; Jyoti Lekha Borah; Ramendra Nath Sarma (2019). Variability Assessment for Root and Drought Tolerance Traits and Genetic Diversity Analysis of Rice Germplasm using SSR Markers, Scientific Reports, 9(1), 16513–16532
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Jyoti Lekha Borah; Avinash Singode; Akshay Talukdar; Raju R Yadav; Ramendra Nath Sarma (2019). Genome-wide association studies(GWAS) reveal candidate genes for plant height and number of primary branches in soybean [ Glycine max(L.) Merrill], Indian Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding, 78(4), 460–469 DOI: DOI: 10.31742/IJGPB.78.4.8
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Srinivasa N.; T. Prameela Devi; Sudhir kumar S.; Deeba Kamil; Jyoti Lekha Borah; Prabhakaran N. (2014). Bioefficacy of Trichoderma isolates against soil borne pathogens, African Journal of Microbiology Research, 8(28), 2710–2723
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Das, P.; Pathak, P.K.; Borah, P.J.; Saikia, P.; Borah, J.L. and Saikia, A. (0). Mutation Breeding and its importance in the field of agriculture, in: Pradeepa, K.N.; Bose, S.C.; Murugesan, N.; Malar, A.T.; (Eds.), Advances in insect science, STAC Publisher, S. Thangapazham Agricultural College, Vasudevanallur, pp 16–39, ISBN: 978-81-961520-0-0.
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Chetia, S.K.; Dutta, P. and Borah, J.L. (2023). Specialty Rice of North East India & its genetic improvement, in: Mohapatra, S.D.; Samantaray, S. and Dash, S.K. Mohanty, S.; Hanjagi, P.S.; Saha, S.; Nayak, A.K.; (Eds.), Recent Innovations and Emerging Technologies for Transforming Rice Farming, Secretary, Association of Rice Research Workers, ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack, ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack-753006, Orissa, pp 60–94, ISBN: 81-88409-05-7.
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Kamil, D.; Devi, T.P.; N., P. and Borah, J.L. (2012). DNA Barcoding: A Modern Tool to Explore Microbial Diversity, in: Sinha, A.; Sharma, B.K.; Srivastava, M. (Eds.), Modern trends in Microbial Biodiversity of Natural Ecosystem, Biotech Books, 4762-63/23, Ansari Road, Darya Ganj, New Delhi - 110 002, pp 11–21, ISBN: 978-81-7622-.
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Borah, J.L. (2018). Genome wide association studies (GWAS) for identification of candidate SNP markers for drought tolerance in soybean. Ph.D. thesis submitted to Plant Breeding and Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University
Sponsored Research
Research Projects 12 Projects
AAU, Jorhat Rs. 30 Lakh
Production of quality seeds of some popular AAU developed varieties of Rice and their marketing in PPP mode
Implemented in 2023
NABARD Rs. 11.75112 Lakh
Fostering Na-Kuhipaat into a self sustainable FPC through commercialisation of purple rice variety Labanya in Titabor block of Jorhat district of Assam
Implemented in 2024
DBT Govt. of India Rs. 180 Lakh
DBT-NECAB Programme on Genetic Improvement of Rice
Implemented in 2023
ICAR-IIRR
AICRIP on Hybrid Rice
Implemented in 2002
DBT Rs. 79 Lakh
Generating high-depth genomics information for the Himalaya rice cultivars for improving nutritional quality and stress tolerance
Implemented in 2022
Private organization
Evaluation of rice variety developed from a private organization
Implemented in 2006
DBT-GoI Rs. 119.91280 Lakh
Development of high yielding, non-lodging and biotic resistant varieties of Black scented rice of Manipur and Joha rice of Assam through Biotechnological intervention
Implemented in 2023
BRNS Rs. 21.814 Lakh
Development of shorter duration mega variety Ranjit with the help of mutation and breeding and marker aided selection
Implemented in 2016
AAU, Jorhat Rs. 25 Lakh
Development of varieties suitable for direct seeded condition of Assam
Implemented in 2022
SERB, GOI Rs. 29.94 Lakh
Genome wide association studies for agronomic and nutritional traits using Multi Parent Advance Generation InterCross (MAGIC) population developed from Assam Rice
Implemented in 2021
DBT, India Rs. 70.9432 Lakh
Mainstreaming rice landraces diversity in varietal development through genomic prediction: A model for large scale utilization of gene bank collections of rice
Implemented in 2020
DBT Rs. 156.9892 Lakh
IRRI Collaborative project Development of superior haplotype based near isogenic lines (Haplo-NILs) for enhanced genetic gain in rice
Implemented in 2020
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships 1 Societies
Indian Society of Genetics and Plant Breeding
Life Member
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Dr. Jyoti Lekha Borah

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AAU Joining Date: 05 Aug, 2019
Department Faculty 12
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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