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Dr. Meghali Barua
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Dr. Meghali Barua

Assistant Professor
Department of Plant Breeding & Genetics • College of Agriculture
meghali.barua [at] aau.ac.in Joined: 31 Jul, 2014
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Publications
6
Projects
5
Degrees
1
Career Milestones
0
Honours & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
BSc. (Agri.)
1996
CA, Assam Agricultural University
MSc.(Agri.)
1998
Assam Agricultural University
Specialization: Plant Breeding & Genetics
PhD. (PBG)
2025
Assam Agricultural University
Specialization: Plant Breeding & Genetics
Employment History
Assistant Professor
31-07-2014 – Till date
Assam Agricultural University
Jorhat
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 36 Total Records
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Sunita Dhar; Sailen Gogoi; Manisha Kachari; Meghali Barua; Samiron Dutta; Priyanka Boruah (2025). Effect of Different Organic Manures on Green Fruit Production in Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.), International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 15(4), 439–448 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i44823
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Jahnabi Bhagat; Rumjhum Phukan; Meghali Barua; Priyanka Sharma; Akhil Ranjan Baruah; R. N. Sarma; Purna Kanta Barua (2024). Application of Morphological and Molecular Markers to Establish Distinctness in Few Genotypes of Yellow Sarson (Brassica rapa L. var. Yellow Sarson), Seed Research, 52(2), 109–119
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Sikha Barman; Bhaswati Sarmah; Meghali Barua; Purna Kanta Barua; Aradhana Phukan (2024). Assessment of Genetic Variation for Seed Yield and Quality Attributing Characters in Indian Rapeseed and Mustard, Journal of Scientific Research and Reports, 30(7), 977–986 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i72207
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P.K. Barua; J. Chutia; P. Borah; M. Barua (2024). Genotypic variation for Nitrogen-use efficiency in rapeseed-mustard, Journal of oilseed Brassica, 15(1), 70–75
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G.C. BORA*; U.C. KALITA; S. GOGOI; R.T. DAS; M. BARUA; D. RAJKHOWA AND P.P.KHARGHARIA (2023). GLIMPSES OF VEGETABLE IMPROVEMENT RESEARCH IN ASSAM AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY, INDIA, International Journal of Agriculture Sciences, 15(9), 12619–12622 DOI: https://bioinfopublication.org/pages/jouarchive.ph
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Partha Pratim Bora; Meghali Barua*; Sharmila D. Deka; Priyanka Das; Purna K. Barua (2023). Influence of Seed Storage and Priming on Naturally Aged Seeds of Aromatic Joha Rice, International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 13(11), 372–383 DOI: DOI: 10.9734/IJECC/2023/v13i113180
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Pratiksha Gogoi; Meghali Barua; Purna Kanta Barua; Sailen Gogoi; Nilay Bora (2021). Nutrient management for quality seed production of broccoli in Assam, Indian Journal of Horticulture, 78(4), 409–416 DOI: 10.5958/0974-0112.2021.00059.1
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Vidyut Kumar Saikia; Rumjhum Phukan; Hrishikesh Ojah; Purna Kanta Barua; Meghali Barua; Prakash Kalita (2019). Heterosis and Combining Ability Analysis for Seed Yield and its Attributes in Indian Mustard [Brassica juncea (L.) Czern and Coss], Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci., 8(12), 1090–1099 DOI: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2019.812.138
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Santonu Hazarika; Akashi Sarma; Meghali Barua; Badal Bhattacharyya (2019). Bio-Pesticide Application for Seed Quality Improvement of Sweet Pepper, Seed Res. J., 47(1), 29–34
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Krishna Devi; Purna K. Barua; Meghali Barua (2019). Integrated Effect of Pre-Sowing Seed Treatment, Sowing Windows and Seasons on Seed Yield and Quality of Greengram, Legume Research, 0(0), 0–0 DOI: 10.18805/LR-4174
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Arshia Debbarma; Jyotsna Devi; Meghali Barua; Debojit Sarma (2018). Germination performance of chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) and coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) as affected by seed priming treatments., Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 7(1): 2648-2652, 7(1), 2648–2652
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Arshia Debbarma; Jyotsna Devi; Meghali Barua (2018). Seed priming durations and concentrations influence on germination and seedling growth of bitter gourd, Vegetable Science, 45(1), 137–139
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Dhonada Doley; Meghali Barua; Debojit Sarma; Purna K. Barua (2018). Screening and enhancement of anaerobic germination of rice genotypes by pre-sowing seed treatments, Current Science, 115(0), 1185–1190
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S.N. Gogoi; M. Barua; R.K. Rajan (2010). Variability in flower and fruit traits in some diploid and tetraploidsom, Perseabombycina genotypes, Indian J. Sericulture, 49(2), 215–217
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S.N. Gogoi; M. Barua; R.K. Rajan (2010). Induced auto-octoploidy inSomPerseabombycina (King ex. Hook f.) Kost., Indian J. Forestry, 33(3), 319–322
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S.N. Gogoi; M. Barua (2009). Induced autopolyploidy in soalu, Litseapolyantha (Roxb), the primary food plant of muga silkworm, AntheraeaassamensisHelfer., Indian J. Sericulture, 48(2), 198–200
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S.N. Gogoi; M. Barua; R. Chakravorty (2009). Studies on morphological characters of induced autotetraploidSom, Perseabombycina (King ex. Hook f.) Kost., genotypes, Indian J. of Genetic & Plant Breeding, 69(2), 145–151
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S.N. Gogoi; M. Barua; R. Chakravorty (2007). Collection and characterization of Plus Trees of Perseabombycina (King ex. Hook f.) Kost., the host plant of Muga Silkworm in NE India, J. of Plant Genetic Resource, 1900(1), 70–75
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S.J.N. Barua; M. Barua (2004). Bird’s Eye Chilli-A potential foreign exchange earner for NE India, Spice India, 17(4), 40–43
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S.J.N. Barua; H.A. Rachid; M. Barua (2004). Reaction of pepper Genetic stocks to Anthracnose- A Review, Veg. Science, 31(1), 1–6
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S.J.N. Barua; M. Barua (2003). Ascorbic Acid content of Bird’s Eye Chilli of NE India, Spice India, 16(12), 36–37
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M. Barua; P.K. Barua (2001). Quality of green gram seed in ambient storage condition in Assam, J. of Agril. Science Soc., 14(2), 141–145
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M. Barua; P.K. Barua (2000). Seasonal effect on seed quality and yield in green gram, Seed Research, 28(2), 153–157
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Barua, P.K.; Barua, M. and Sharma, P. (2023). Handbook on Practical Seed Technology. Asian Press Books, "509, Saltee Plaza, 5th Floor, 1/G Khudiram Bose Sarani Jessore Road, Kolkata-700080", ISBN: 978-93-5788-383-2
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Bora, P.P.; Barua*, M.; Deka, S.D.; Das, P. and Barua, P.K. (9). . ,
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Barua, P.; Chutia, J.; Borah, P. and Barua, M. (1). . ,
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Kutum, M.; Aryan, K.; Saikia, B.; Barua, M.; Goswami, P.K. and Bora, G.C. (2025). Advances in Breeding of Cotton (Gossypium spp.): Bridging Traditional Methods and Biotechnological Advances, in: Abdel-Raheem, P.M.; (Ed.), Food Science and Agriculture: Research Highlights Vol. 3, BP International, India and United Kingdom, pp 74–95, ISBN: 978-81-990550-5-6 (Print).
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Bora, G.C.; Barua, M. and Rajkhowa, D. (2025). Recommended High-yielding Vegetable Crop Varieties for Farmers: Achievements of Vegetable Improvement Research in Assam Agricultural University, India, in: Chen, L.; (Ed.), Current Research Progress in Agricultural Sciences Vol. 8, BP International, India and United Kingdom, pp 123–140, ISBN: 978-93-49238-06-0.
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Barua, M. and Phukan, A. (2025). Seed Packaging, Selection and Effect of Packaging Materials on Seed Longevity and Handling, in: Deka, S.D. and Sharma, P. (Eds.), Post Harvest Handling and Storage of Seeds, NIPA® GENX ELECTRONIC RESOURCES & SOLUTIONS P. LTD., 101,103, Vikas Surya Plaza, CU Block L.S.C. Market, Pitam Pura, New Delhi-110 034 , pp 95–108, ISBN: Print ISBN: 978-93-58873.
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Barua, M. (2025). Principles and Practices of Seed Grading and its Different Grading Techniques, in: Deka, S.D.; Sharma, P.; (Eds.), Post Harvest Handling and Storage of Seeds, NIPA® GENX ELECTRONIC RESOURCES & SOLUTIONS P. LTD., 101,103, Vikas Surya Plaza, CU Block L.S.C. Market, Pitam Pura, New Delhi-110 034 , pp 33–44, ISBN: Print ISBN: 978-93-58873.
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Barua, P.K. and Barua, M. (2026). Horiyar Uccha Utpadan Haxam Jaat aru eyar Vyasistya, in: Sarma, M.S. and Das, B.K. Hafiz, D.A.; Kumar, D.R.; Neog, D.M.; Kumar, D.P.; (Eds.), Bigyan sanmat paddhatire kheti aru Assamor krishi orthonitit eyar gurutto, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Darrang, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Darrang, Assam, pp 11–16, ISBN: 978-93-341-2143-8.
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Sarmah, B.; Barua, M.; Widiastuti, M.L. and Baruah, V.J. (2025). Nano Seed Priming: A Sustainable and Innovative Technology for Seed Quality Enhancement, in: Mohanta, Y.K.; Chakrabartty, I.; Muthupandian, S. (Eds.), Sustainable Green Nanotechnology Food and Agriculture Paradigm, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, CRC Press, 2385 NW Executive Center Drive, Suite 320, Boca Raton FL 33431 and 4 Park Square, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 4RN, pp 250–264, ISBN: ISBN: 9781032485072 (hbk.
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Barua, P.K.; Barua, M.; Phukan, R.; Roy, A.; Talukdar, A.; Taku, M. and Bhorali, P. (2023). "Biodiversity of Oilseed Crops in the North-East Region: Problems and Prospects of Production", in: Barua, P.K.; Das, R.; Patgiri, P.; Deka, B.; Sarmah, A.K.; (Eds.), Sustainable Use of Bioresources in Northeast India, College of Agriculture, Jorhat, AAU, Jorhat, pp 49–67, ISBN: 978-81-963002-3-4.
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Phukan, A.; Mahanta, M. and Barua, M. (2024). 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 Publishing House, "H1/60, Sector - 16, Rohini, New Delhi - 110089 Tele Info: 9289051518, 9289051519 Email: ephinternational@gmail.com, ephpublishers@gmail.com Website: , pp 216–225, ISBN: 978-93-58996-80-7.
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Bora, P.P. (2020). Influence of seed priming on aged seed. M.Sc.(Agri.) specialization in Seed Science and Technology thesis submitted to Plant Breeding and Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Dept. of Plant Breeding & Genetics (Seed Sc. & Tech.), Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam. Pin-785013
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Gogoi, P. (2019). Nutrient management for Broccoli quality seed production in Assam . M.Sc.(Agri.) specialization in Seed Science and Technology thesis submitted to Plant Breeding and Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Dept. of Plant Breeding & Genetics (Seed Sc. & Tech.), Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam. Pin-785013
Sponsored Research
Research Projects 6 Projects
AAU Rs. 0.25 Lakh
Nucleus seed production of Yellow sarson- AAYJYS-15-2 (Bhogdoi)
Implemented in 2024
AAU Rs. 0.25 Lakh
Nucleus seed production of yellow sarson- AAUJYS-14-2 (Mukhtar)
Implemented in 2024
AAU Rs. 0.25 Lakh
Nucleus Seed production of Jeuti
Implemented in 2023
DBT Rs. 425712383 Crore
Catalyzing complementary olericulture in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh & Nagaland for livelihood security by provisioning quality seed and seedling of indigenous and commercial vegetables generated through Hi Tech Mini Plug Nursery & conventional means an
Implemented in 2021
BARC
Induced mutagenesis for early maturing plant type of Indian Mustard
Implemented in 2016
ICAR Extramural Research Projects
Seed tape system for vegetable production in small and hilly farms of NE India
Implemented in 2016
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships 2 Societies
Indian Society of Seed Technology
Life Member
International Society for Seed Science
Life Member
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Dr. Meghali Barua

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