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Dr. Kusum Kumar Deka
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Dr. Kusum Kumar Deka

Principal Scientist
Department of AAU-Horticulture Research Station, Kahikuchi • Directorate of Research(Agri)
kusum.deka [at] aau.ac.in Joined: 03 Jan, 1991 In charge, Vehicle HRS, Kahikuchi, Member, Farm Working Group, Member Campus Security, member, purch
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Publications
9
Projects
5
Degrees
6
Career Milestones
1
Honours & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
BSc(Agri)
1988
College of Agriculture,AAU,Jorhat
MSc(Hort)
1990
Assam Agriculture University
Specialization: Horticulture with specialization in Floriculture
PhD
2004
Assam Agriculture University
Specialization: Floriculture
Employment History
Teaching Associate
01-02-1990 – 31-12-1990
College of Agriculture, Biswanath Chariali
Biswanath Chariali
Jr.scientist
03-01-1991 – 16-06-2003
HRS,AAUKahikuchi
Kahikuchi,Guwahati
Jr. Scientist
17-06-2003 – 14-09-2004
RARS,Diphu,
Diphu
SMS(Hort)
15-09-2004 – 29-11-2008
KVK, Bongaigaon
Bongaigaon
Sr..Scientist
30-11-2008 – 30-06-2017
HRS,AAU
Kahikuchi, Guwahati
Pr. Scientist
01-07-2017 – Till date
HRS,AAU,Kahikuchi
Kahikuchi,Guwahati
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 21 Total Records
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Anjan Borah; Utpal Kotoky; Sarat Saikia; Salen Gogoi; Pradip Mahanta; Samiran Pathak; Kusum Kumar Deka (2023). Growth, flowering and fruiting behaviour of Guava under ultra hoigh density orcharding system in north eastern India, Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, 54(11), 16307–16318
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J C Nath; Kusum Kumar Deka; H P Maheswarappa; S Sumita (2019). System productivity enhancement in coconut (Cocos nucifera) garden by intercropping with flower crops in Assam, Indian Jr. of Agricultural Science, 89(11), 90–93
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J C Nath; Kusum Kumar Deka; B K Saud; H P Maheswarappa (2017). Performance of coconut hybrid MYD X WCT in the Brahmaputra valley region of Assam, Indian Jr. of Horticulture, 74(2), 173–177
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Kusum Kumar Deka (2016). Performance of different varieties and hybrids of black pepper (Piper nigrum) as mixed crop in arecanut garden of Assam, Agric. Sci. Digest, 4418(3), 1–5
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J C Nath; Kusum Kumar Deka; H P MMaheswarappa (2016). Effect of fertigation on the productivity of coconut (Cocos nucifera) in Brahmaputra valley region of Assam, Indian Jr. of Agronomy, 61(4), 501–505
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Kusum Kumar Deka (2015). Effect of sowing dates and spacing on growth and yield of cluster bean (Cyamposis tetragonoloba) in sub tropical climate of Assam, Indian Jr. Agric. Res., 49(3), 250–254
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Ksum Kumar Deka (2015). Intercropping of medicinal and aromatic crops in adult coconut garden under Brahmaputra valley region of Assam, Journal of Plantation Crops, 43(1), 17–22
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Dhiren Chowdhury; Nalini Kumar Sarma; Kusum Kumar Deka (2015). Stability of certain coconut varieties and hybrids for yield components, Jr. of Science and Environment Today, 1(1), 51–56
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Ahmed, D.A.; Barua, D.J.P.; Pathak, D.S. and Deka, D.K.K. (2023). Thirty five years of Agroforestry research in Assam. AICRP on Agroforestry, ICAR and AAU-Horticulture Research Station,Kahikuchi, AICRP on Agroforestry, ICAR, Jhansi and AAU-HRS, Kahikuchi, Guwahati, Assam
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Bezbaruah, M.R.; Mahanta, D.K.; Deka, D.K.K. and Saikia, D.S. (2023). Agroforestry System of Hill Zones, Upper and Central Brahmaputra Zones of Assam-A Pictorial Treatise. AICRP on Agroforestry, ICAR and AAU-Horticulture Research Station,Kahikuchi, AICRP on Agroforestry, ICAR, Jhansi and AAU-HRS, Kahikuchi, Guwahati, Assam
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Mahantyya, K.K.; Deka, K.K.; Bhagowati, S.; Pathak, S.; Hussain, M. and Pathak, D. (2025). Agroforest ry : Enhancing Resilience and Ensuring Food Security under Changing Climate, in: Singh, S.P.; (Ed.), Global Research Initiatives for Sustainable Agriculture & Allied Sciences (GRISAAS-An Edited Book) Vol. 5, Astha Foundation, Meerut, Suman Villa, 85, Phool Bagh Colony, Main Road, Meerut-250002, Astha Foundation, Meerut, Suman Villa, 85, Phool Bagh Colony, Main Road, Meerut-250002, pp 22–29, ISBN: ISBN No.: 978-81-981486-6.
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Mahanta, K. (2025). Agroforestry: Eco-friendly solutions in addressing and adjusting to climate change, in: Bhagawati, S.; (Ed.), Environmental Sustainability: Emerging Perspectives and Practices Volume II, Bhumi Publishing - a publishing unit of Bhumi Gramin Vikas Sanstha, Bhumi Publishing - a publishing unit of Bhumi Gramin Vikas Sanstha, pp 22–30, ISBN: (ISBN: 978-93-48620-51-4).
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deka, K.K. (2001). Machalajatiya siashya(Spices crop), in: Mohan, N.K.; Bora, N.K.; (Eds.), Traditional Assamese Homestead Garden, Udyan Prakash, HRS,Kahikuchi Guwahati781017, pp 66–70, ISBN: nil.
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saikia, S.; Gogoi, S.; Mahanta, P. and Deka, K.K. (2016). Horticultural Diversification in Assam-The needs, Determinants, Policy Implications, National Seminar on Integrated Development of Horticulture in Sub-Tropical and Hill Region, HRS,AAU,Kahikuchi , CIH,Nagaland, HRS,AAU,Kahikuchi, Vol. 0(0), 80 - 95.
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Deka, K.K.; Bora, P. and Das, M.R. (). Chadar Uparat Bagisha(Roof Top Gardening), Amar Asom, 18(273), 7, Amar Asom Group,Guwahati, Guwahati
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Nath, J.C.; Deka, K.K. and Maheswarappa, H.P. (2014). Coconut Based Cropping System for Assam. di, Guwahati
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Deka, K.K. and Bora, P. (2014). Grafting of Black Pepper. AICRP on Spices, HRS, Kahikuchi, Guwahati
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Deka, K.K. (2014). Rapid multiplication of Black Pepper. AICRP on Spices, HRS, Kahikuchi, Guwahati
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Nath, J.C.; Deka, K.K. and Maheswarappa, H.P. (2012). Cultivation practices of Coconut. HMNEH(MM-1), HRS, Kahikuchi, Guwahati
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Nath, J.C.; Deka, K.K. and Bhagawati, M. (2012). Production of Quality planting materials of coconut, assam lemon and cashewnut. HMNEH(MM-1), HRS, Kahikuchi, Guwahati
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Nath, J.C.; Deka, K.K. and Bhagawati, M.B. (2012). Cultivation Practices of Assam Lemon. HMNEH(MM-1), HRS, Kahikuchi, Guwahati
Sponsored Research
Research Projects 9 Projects
AICRP on Spices,ICAR Rs. 100000 Lakh
TSP,Training and visit of farmers
Implemented in 2023
AICRP on Agroforestry and Spices Rs. 2.0 Lakh
TSP
Implemented in 2023
AAU
Evaluation of grafting performance in citrus
Implemented in 2017
AAU, Jorhat
State Project on Performance evaluation of ber varieties in Assam
Implemented in 2017
ICAR Rs. 44070000 Lakh
AICRP on Agro-Forestry
Implemented in 1984
ICAR
AICRP FLORICULTURE AS CO-PI
Implemented in 2017
ICAR
AICRP SPICES,AS PI SINCE INCEPECTION OF THE PROJECT
Implemented in 2014
DBT Rs. 12960000 Lakh
DBT Turmeric Mission Project (Integrated Development of Turmeric Sector ………………… under Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Organic Production Systems)
Implemented in 2019
ICAR Rs. 1740000 Lakh
AICRP on Spices
Implemented in 2015
Recognition & Accolades
Achievements & Honours 1 Honours
The Best AICRP(Palms) Center Award for the year 2013-14 ,Appreciation Letter from IRM, Guwahati for conducting ten numbers Women Skill Development Training in Agriculture, Associated Scientist in development of coconut variety Kamrupa for NER,2001, associated Scientist in development of coconut hybrid variety Kaipa Samrudhi for NER in 2009, Development of coconut based multistoried cropping models for Assam (Already in Package), standardization of nutri tional requirement of hybrid coconut for Assam(Already in Package), Development of grafting technology in black pepper against Phytophthora root wilt, recommendation of two additional varieties of black pepper viz., Panniyur-1 and Subhakara for the agro climatic conditions of Assam in 2020 , recommendation of time of taking cuttings for bush pepper in Assam, recommendation of standard potting mixture for growing bush pepper in pots, recommendation of best flower and medicinal crops as intercrop in coconut in Assam , recommendation of fertigation technology in coconut of Assam standardization of grafting technology in Assam lemon, developed grafting technology in Apple ber
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships 2 Societies
Jr of spice crops
Annual Member
2020
Indian Jr. of plantation crops
Annual Member
2019
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AAU Joining Date: 03 Jan, 1991
Additional Charge: In charge, Vehicle HRS, Kahikuchi, Member, Farm Working Group, Member Campus Security, member, purch
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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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