Dr. Mayurakshee Mahanta
Faculty Profile • AAU

Dr. Mayurakshee Mahanta

Assistant Professor
mayurakshee.mahanta [at] aau.ac.in Joined: 26 Jun, 2023 Incharge, Social Service, RHWEP Monitoring team member
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Publications
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Projects
5
Degrees
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Career Milestones
3
Honors & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
B.Sc. (Agri.)
2016
Assam Agricultural University
M.Sc. (Agri.)
2018
Assam Agricultural University
Specialization: Plant Breeding and Genetics
Ph.D
2022
Central Agricultural University
Specialization: Plant Breeding and Genetics
Employment History
Assistant Professor
26-06-2023 – Till date
Department of Basic Science, College of Horticulture & Farming System Research, AAU
Nalbari
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 18 Total Records
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SMD Basid Ali; Mayurakshee Mahanta (2025). Validation of Median Lethal Dose (LD50) Estimates for EMS and SA in M1 Populations of Mungbean (Vigna radiata L. Wilczek), Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology, 28(12), 96–102 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i123367
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Urmila Maibam; Mayank Rai; Abhilash Behera; Nimitha K; Yengkhom Linthoingambi Devi; Bipasha Datta; Malemnganbi Keisham; Mayurakshee Mahanta; Shelly Sanasam (2024). Exploring agro-morphological traits for yield attributing factors in rice landraces, Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin Africa, 55(1), 16937–16945
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Mayurakshee Mahanta; Noren SINGH Konjengbam; Reginah Pheirim; Andrean Allwin Lyngdoh (2024). Screening lentil (Lens culinaris) RIL population for high yield and aluminium toxicity tolerance under acidic field and hydroponic conditions, Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 94(6), 589–594 DOI: https://doi.org/10.56093/ijas.v94i6.132449
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Mayurakshee Mahanta; Noren Singh Konjengbam; Reginah Pheirim; Andrean Allwin Lyngdoh; S.MD. Basid Ali (2024). Screening and Identification of Aluminium Toxicity Tolerant Lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.) RILs based on Root Growth Studies and Organic Acid Exudation under Hydroponics, Legume Research- An International Journal, 47(11), 1843–1850 DOI: 10.18805/LR-5359
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Reginah Pheirim; Konhengbam Noren Singh; T Rajesh; Mayurakshee Mahanta; Samuthirapandi S; Andrean Allwin Lyngdoh; Themmeichon Chamroy (2023). Genetic variability and association study of SSR markers for yield and powdery mildew disease in pea (Pisum sativum), Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 94(3), 258–262
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Mayurakshee Mahanta; Noren Singh Konjengbam; Reginah Pheirim; Andrean Allwin Lyngdoh (2023). Assessment of Genetic Variability and Trait Association in Lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.) for Yield and Attributing Traits, International Journal of Bio-resource and Stress Management, 14(2), 322–331 DOI: HTTPS://DOI.ORG/10.23910/1.2023.3369a
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Kaur, J.; Mahanta, M.; Lenka, B.; M.S., A. and Srivastava, S. (2023). Plant Genetics Redefined: Edited Perspectives on Transformative Breeding (Volume -1). Bright Sky Publications, Rohini, Delhi-110085, ISBN: 978-93-92804-87-8
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Mahanta, M. (2023). Recent Approaches in Agriculture Vol. 2. Elite Publisshing House, Elite Publishing House, Rohini, New Delhi-110089, ISBN: 978-93-58995-97-8
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Phukan, A.; Sarma, G.; Mahanta, M. and Dutta, H.S. (2026). Bhimkol: A potential candidate for GI registration, in: Bora, D.; (Ed.), Medicinal Plants of Assam Potential for Geographical Indications, D.K. Graphics, M.R.D. Road, Bamunimaidamm, Guwahati, Assam, 781021, pp 119–122, ISBN: 978-93-5717-689-7.
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Mahanta, M.; Phukan, A. and Dutta, H.S. (2026). Prospects of Curcuma caesia for Geographical Indication (GI) Tagging in Assam, in: Bora, D.; (Ed.), Medicinal Plants of Assam Potential for Geographical Indications, D.K. Graphics, M.R.D. Road, Bamunimaidamm, Guwahati, Assam, 781021, pp 106–111, ISBN: 978-93-5717-689-7.
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Mahanta, M. and Phukan, A. (2025). Seed Storage and Longevity Mechanisms, in: Rajkumari, B. and S., M. (Eds.), Plant Genetics & Seed Science : A Legacy from Mendel to CRISPR Volume 1, Stella International Publications, 1781-3, U.E., Kurukshetra, Haryana 136118 (India), pp 199–217, ISBN: 978-93-48909-20-6.
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Phukan, A. and Mahanta, M. (2025). Seed Structure and Embryo Development, in: Rajkumari, B. and Pothula, S. (Eds.), Plant Genetics & Seed Science : A Legacy from Mendel to CRISPR Volume 2, Stella International Publications, 1781-3, U.E., Kurukshetra, Haryana 136118 (India), pp 251–261, ISBN: 978-93-48909-63-3.
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Mahanta, M. and Phukan, A. (2026). Genetic Control of Plant Architecture, in: G, A.D. and Bharathi, K.S.V. (Eds.), Photosynthesis and Beyond: The Science of Plant Life, Stella International Publications, 1781-3, U.E., Kurukshetra, Haryana 136118 (India), pp 161–185, ISBN: 978-93-48909-62-6.
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Phukan, A. and Mahanta, M. (2025). Rapeseed and Mustard, in: Pujar, D.M. and Payasi, D.K. (Eds.), Cultivating resilience: Breeding for stress tolerance in oilseed crops, SR edu publications, 12-51/d/13/a, Kalyan Nagar, Kalwakurthy, Telangana-509324, pp 283–292, ISBN: 978-93-92941-64-1.
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Barooah, L. and Mahanta, M. (2025). Greenhouse and Protected Cultivation, in: Bishnoi, M. and Chandradhar, P. (Eds.), Essentials of Horticulture: Science, Practice and Sustainability, Stella International Publications, 1781-3, U.E., Kurukshetra, Haryana 136118 (India), pp 70–80, ISBN: 978-93-48906-22-0.
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Mahanta, M.; Phukan, A.; Boruah, P. and Barooah, L. (2025). Breeding and Variety Improvement, in: Bishnoi, M.; Chakradhar, P.; (Eds.), Essentials of Horticulture: Science, Practice and Sustainability, Stella International Publications, 1781-3, U.E., Kurukshetra, Haryana 136118 (India), pp 231–249, ISBN: 978-93-48906-22-0.
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Phukan, A.; Mahanta, M.; Barooah, A. and Kumar, P. (2024). Molecular Approaches for Protecting Crops against Biotic Stress, in: Bhavana, S.; Bisen, P.; (Eds.), Molecular Aspects of Crop Plants to Biotic and Abiotic Stresses Voliume-2, SR edu publications, Kalwakurthy, Hyderabad, Telangana- 509324, pp 69–84, ISBN: 978-93-92941-39-9.
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Phukan, A.; Mahanta, M. and Barua, M. (2023). Artificial Intelligence for Seed Quality Control, in: Kachari, M.; Datta, H.S. and Sarmah, R. Boro, R.C.; (Eds.), Smart Agriculture: Digital Era in Farming, Elite Publisshing House, Elite Publishing House, Rohini, New Delhi-110089, pp 216–225, ISBN: 978-93-58996-80-7.
Recognition & Accolades
Achievements & Honors 3 Honors
DST INSPIRE FELLOWSHIP
ICAR-ASRB NET in Genetics and Plant Breeding
CSIR NET in Life Sciences
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships 2 Societies
Indian Society of Genetics and Plant Breeding
Life Member
International Journal of Bio-resource and Stress Management
Life Member