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Dr. Prasanna Kumar Pathak
Dr. Kishore Kumar Sharma
Dr. Gobin Chandra Bora
Dr. Akashi Sarma
Dr. Nagendra Sarma Barua
Dr. Debojit Sarma
Dr. Prasanta Kumar Goswami
Dr. Ramendra Nath Sarma
Dr. Prakash Borah
Dr. Idrish Ali Sheikh
Dr. Rupam Borgohain
Dr. Seuji Bora Neog
Dr. Sharmila Dutta Deka
Dr. Umesh Chandra Kalita
Dr. Rumjhum Phukan
Dr. Gargi Sharma
Dr. Meghali Barua
Dr. Priyanka Sharma
Mrs. Devanushi Dutta
Dr. Amrit Tamuly
Mrs. Bhaswati Sarmah
Dr. Abhilisa Mudoi
Dr. Reecha T. Das
Departments
Agricultural Biotechnology
Agricultural Economics & Farm Management
Agricultural Meteorology
Agricultural Statistics
Agronomy
Biochemistry
Crop Physiology
Entomology
Extension Education
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Nematology
Plant Breeding & Genetics
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Tea Husbandry & Technology
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College of Agriculture
Biswanath College of Agriculture
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Lakhimpur College of Veterinary Science
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College of Horticulture and Farming System Research
College of Sericulture
Extension Education Institute, NE Region
Dr. Meghali Barua
Assistant Professor
General Informations
Join Date:
31/07/2014
College:
College of Agriculture
Department:
Plant Breeding & Genetics
Office Email:
meghali.barua[at]aau.ac.in
Education Details
1996
BSc. (Agri.)
CA, Assam Agricultural University
1998
MSc.(Agri.)
Assam Agricultural University
2025
PhD. (PBG)
Assam Agricultural University
Employment History
31-07-2014 - Till date
Assistant Professor
Assam Agricultural University
Publications
Research Articles
Book
Book Chapters
Thesis
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
S.J.N. Barua; M. Barua (2003) . Ascorbic Acid content of Bird’s Eye Chilli of NE India,
Spice India
, 16(12), 36-37
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
M. Barua; P.K. Barua (2000) . Seasonal effect on seed quality and yield in green gram,
Seed Research
, 28(2), 153-157
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
Bora, P.P.; Barua*, M.; Deka, S.D.; Das, . and Barua, P.K.(9).
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Barua, P.; Chutia, J.; Borah, P. and Barua, M.(1).
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Barua, M. and Phukan, A.(2025). Seed Packaging, Selection and Effect of Packaging Materials on Seed Longevity and Handling. in :
Post Harvest Handling and Storage of Seeds
, Deka, S.D. and Sharma, P. (Eds), 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.
Barua, M.(2025). Principles and Practices of Seed Grading and its Different Grading Techniques. in :
Post Harvest Handling and Storage of Seeds
, Deka, S.D.; Sharma, P.; (Eds), 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.
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 :
Current Research Progress in Agricultural Sciences Vol. 8
, Chen, P.L.; (Ed), BP International,India and United Kingdom , pp 123-140, ISBN:ISBN 978-93-49238-06-0 (P.
Barua, P.K. and Barua, M.(2025). Horiyar Uccha Utpadan Haxam Jaat aru eyar Vyasistya. in :
Bigyan sanmat paddhatire kheti aru Assamor krishi orthonitit eyar gurutto
, Sarma, M.S. and Das, B.K. Hafiz, D.A.; Saud, D.R.K.; Neog, D.M.; Pathak, D.P.K.; (Eds), Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Darrang, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Darrang, Assam, pp 11-16, ISBN:978-93-341-2143-8.
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 :
Sustainable Green Nanotechnology Food and Agriculture Paradigm
, Mohanta, Y.K.; Chakrabartty, I.; Muthupandian, S. (Eds), 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.
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 :
Sustainable Use of Bioresources in Northeast India
, Barua, P.K.; Das, R.; Patgiri, P.; Deka, B.; Sarmah, A.K.; (Eds), College of Agriculture, Jorhat,AAU, Jorhat, pp 49-67, ISBN:978-81-963002-3-4.
Phukan, A.; Mahanta, M. and Barua, M.(2024). Artificial Intelligence for Seed Quality Control. in :
Smart Agriculture: Digital Era in Farming
, Kachari, M.; Datta, H.S. and Sarmah, R. Boro, R.C.; (Eds), 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.
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
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
Membership
Indian Society of Seed Technology
Life Member
International Society for Seed Science
Life Member
Projects
DBT sponsored project on "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", project cost Rs.425712383 Crore implemented in 2021.
BARC sponsored project on "Induced mutagenesis for early maturing plant type of Indian Mustard", implemented in 2016.
ICAR Extramural Research Projects sponsored project on "Seed tape system for vegetable production in small and hilly farms of NE India", implemented in 2016.