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Dr. Mousumi Phukon
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Dr. Mousumi Phukon

Associate Professor
Department of Entomology • College of Agriculture
mousumi.phukon [at] aau.ac.in Joined: 25 Nov, 2009
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Publications
7
Projects
5
Degrees
5
Career Milestones
3
Honours & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
B.Sc. (Agriculture )
2001
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
M. Sc. (Agriculture ) with specialization in Entomology
2004
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Specialization: Entomology (Insect Physiology)
Ph. D. (Agriculture)
2018
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Specialization: Entomology (Agriculture)
Other Qualifications
2004
ASRB NET, New Delhi
Specialization: Agricultural Entomology specialization in Insect Physiology
Employment History
Subject Matter Specialist (Entomology) (Stage-1)
25-11-2009 – 31-12-2015
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Jorhat, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013
Kaliapani, Teok, Jorhat-785112
Subject Matter Specialist (Entomology) (Stage-2)
01-01-2016 – 09-08-2018
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Jorhat, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013
Kaliapani, Teok, Jorhat-785112
Assistant Professor (Stage-2)
10-08-2018 – 31-12-2020
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013
Jorhat
Assistant Professor (Stage-3)
01-01-2021 – 31-12-2023
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013
Jorhat
Associate Professor
01-01-2024 – Till date
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013
Jorhat
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 56 Total Records
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Sayan Mandal; Ratul Kr. Borah; Mousumi Phukon; Anjumoni Devee; Avinash Reddy; Arundhati Borgohain; Moonmoon Basumatary; Abhilisa Mudoi (2026). Population dynamics of orange- bellied Himalayan squirrel, Dremormys lokriah under different habitats, Ecology, Environment and Conservation, 32(2), 293–298
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Inee Gogoi; Badal Bhattacharyya; Mousumi Phukon; Partha Pratim G.; Shimantini Borkataki; Priyanka Borbaruah; Biraj Kalita; Jabanika Hazarika (2025). Evaluation of insecticidal effect of four plant oils against banana leaf and fruit scarring beetle, Basilepta subcostatum (Jacoby) (Chrysomelidae: Coleoptera) under laboratory conditions, International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 45(0), 0–0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42690-025-01580-x
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Chiranjeeb S Borah; Ratul Kr. Borah; Prabal Saikia; Mousumi Phukon; B. Neog; A. Borgohain; C A. Reddy; A. Mudoi; S Mondal (2025). Depredatory birds and their damage assessment in Rice ecosystem, India, Ecology, Environment and Conservation, 31(0), 0–0 DOI: http://doi.org/10.53550/EEC.2025.v31i04s.031
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Diplina Yien; Mousumi Phukon; Ratul Kr. Borah; Popy Bora; Basanta Kr. Borah (2024). Interactions of Aulacophora foveicollis (Coleoptera:Chrysomelidae) haemocytes against entomopathogenic bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis, International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 44(0), 2757–2765 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42690-024-01326-1
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Swastika Gogoi; Mousumi Phukon (2024). Efficacy of some promising insecticides against adults of papaya mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus William and Granara de Willink (Hemiptera : Pseudococcidae) under laboratory condition), Journal of Entomological Research, 47(0), 944–949 DOI: 10.5958/0974-4576.2023.00175.5
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Bhaswati Saikia; Mousumi Phukon (2023). Compatibility study of entomopathogenic fungus (Beauveria bassiana) with promising plant oils, AMA (Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America, 54(11), 16411–16425 DOI: ISSN: 00845841
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Sravanthi Earla; Mousumi Phukon (2023). Biology of cabbage butterfly, Pieris brassicae (L.) on cabbage in Jorhat, Assam, Journal of Entomological Research, 46(suppl): 1167-1170, , 46(1), 1167–1170 DOI: Biology of cabbage butterfly, Pieris brassicae (L.
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Popy Bora; Sukanya Gogoi; M V Deshpande; pankaj Garg; R P Bhuyan; N Atlaf; N Saha; Sapna M Borah; Mousumi Phukon; N Tanti; B. Saikia; S S Ahmed; S R Borah; A Dutta (2023). Rhizospheric Bacillus spp. Exhibit Miticidal Efficacy against Oligonychus coffeae (Acari: Tetranychidae) of Tea, Microorganisms, 11(0), 0–0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/ microorganisms11112691
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Diplina Yein; Mousumi Phukon (2023). Study on haemocyte profile of red pupkin beetle (Aulacophora foveicollis), Journal of Entomological Research, 47(2), 448–453 DOI: 10.5958/0974-4576.2023.00081.6
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Sravanthi Earla; Mousumi Phukon (2022). Pathogenicity of Beauveria bassiana (Bals.) Vuill. On 5th instar larvae of Pieris brassicae (L.) in laboratory condition, Environment and Ecology , 40(3), 1606–1611
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Mousumi Phukon (2020). Population dynamics of field rodents in rice-vegetable cropping system at upper Brahmaputra valley zone of Assam, Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies., 8(1), 303–310 DOI: E-ISSN: 2320-7078P-ISSN: 2349-6800
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Mousumi Phukon (2019). Burrowing architecture and food hoarding behaviour of field rodents in rice- vegetable cropping system at upper Brahmaputra Valley Zone, Assam, Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies., 7(4), 1111–1118 DOI: E-ISSN: 2320-7078 P-ISSN: 2349-6800
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Mousumi Phukon (2019). Evaluation of Various Integrated Rodent Management Modules in Rice-Vegetable Cropping System at Upper Brahmaputra Valley Zone, Assam, Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies., 7(2), 1057–1061 DOI: E-ISSN: 2320-7078 P-ISSN: 2349-6800
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Mousumi Phukon (2019). Species composition of field rodents in rice-vegetable cropping system at upper Brahmaputra valley zone, Assam, Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies., 7(1), 961–969
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Mousumi Phukon (2014). Efficacy of Metarhiziumanisopliae, Beauveriabassiana and neem oil against tomato fruit borer, Helicoverpa armigera under field condition, Asian Journal of Bio Science, 9(2), 151–155 DOI: 10.15740/HAS/AJBS/9.2/151-155
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Mousumi Phukon (2014). Production performance of Vanaraja bird under traditional system of rearing in Assam, International Journal of Livestock Research, 4(2), 81–85 DOI: 10.5455/ijlr.20140411100021
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Mousumi Phukon (2008). Interaction of Dicladispa armigera (Coleoptera : Chrysomelidae) haemocytes with Beauveria bassiana, International Journal of Tropical insect science, 28(2), 88–97 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/S1742758408004049
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Borah, R.K.; Phukon, M. and Bhattacharya, S. (2021). Entomology Make Easy, Objective questions on Agricultural Entomology for ICAR-NET/ARS (Prilims) Examination. Entomology club, Department of Entomology, AAU, Jorhat, Department of Entomology, AAU, Jorhat-785013
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Hazarika, L.K. and Phukon, M. (2017). Immuno-depressive effects of Beauveria bassiana Vuill. on rice hispa. LAMBERT Academic publishing, LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing is a trademark of International Book Market Service Ltd., member of OmniScriptum Publishing Group, 17 Meldrum Street, , ISBN: 978-620-2-05307-5
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Phukon, M. and Borgohain, R. (2017). Dhanor onistokari kit-patanga totha rugor sinaktokaon aru pratikar(Identification of insect pest and diseases of rice, its’ management) . Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kaliapani, Jorhat, Assam, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Jorhat, Kaliapani-785112, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Phukon, M. and Sonowal, T. (2025). Patangabhuji aru janajatiyo lok-kotha, in: Phukon, M. (Ed.), Souvenir Winged Whisperers, Entomology Club, Department of Entomology, FA, AAU, Jorhat, Entomology Club, Department of Entomology, FA, AAU, Jorhat, pp 137–138.
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Phukon, M.; Saikia, B. and Sorahia, D. (2023). Pollinator diversity in North East India, in: Phukon, M.; Saikia, B. and Sorahia, D. (Eds.), Sustainable use of Bioresources in North-East India, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, Jorhat-785013, pp 149–160, ISBN: 978-81-963002-3-4 .
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Saikia, B. (2023). Compatibility of botanicals with entomopathogenic fungus (Beauveria bassiana) against cabbage butterfly, Pieris brassicae. Master of Science (Agriculture) thesis submitted to Entomology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013
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Gogoi, S. (2022). Evaluation of new generation insecticides against papaya mealy bug, Paracoccus marginatus Williams and Granara De Willink. M.Sc. (Agriculture) in Entomology thesis submitted to Entomology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Jorhat, India-785013
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Yein, D. (2021). Interactions of cellular immunocytes in red pumpkin beetle, Aulacophora foveicollis (Coleoptera : Chrysomelidae) against entomopathogenic bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis. M.Sc. (Agriculture) in Entomology thesis submitted to Entomology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Jorhat, India-785013
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Erla, S. (2020). Haemocyte Morphology and Cellular Immune Response in Cabbage butterfly, Pieris brassicae(L.) against Beauveria bassiana (Bals.) Vuill.. M.Sc. (Agriculture) thesis submitted to Entomology, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013
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Phukon, M. (2018). Bio-ecology and management of field rodents in rice-vegetable cropping in upper Brahmaputra valley zone. Ph.D. (Agriculture) in Entomology thesis submitted to Entomology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Jorhat, India-785013
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Borgohain, A. and Phukon, M. (2025). Exploring Plant Secondary metabolites for sustainable pest management, National seminar on Sustainable Livelihoods in Agri-food systems : Enhancing rural prosperity, College of Agriculture, Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh , College of Agriculture, CAU(I), Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh, COA,CAU, Arunachal Pradesh, Vol. 0(0), 143 - 144.
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Bhattacharyya, B.; Phukon, M.; Gogoi, I.; Choudhury, K. and Borkataki, S. (2026). Baanpanir dhwara aakranto xashydora potonga nyantron bebosthapona. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Bhattacharyya, B.; Phukon, M.; Gogoi, I.; Choudhury, K. and Borkataki, S. (2026). Xilabristi : karon, khyoti aru xilabristir pasot uddyan aru dhan khetit puk patangar bebosthapona. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Bhattacharyya, B.; Phukon, M.; Gogoi, I.; Choudhury, K. and Borkataki, S. (2026). Panchagavya : Jaivya Krishit iyar gurutto. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Bhattacharyya, B.; Phukon, M.; Gogoi, I.; Choudhury, K.; Borkataki, S. and Mudoi, A. (2026). Post harvest management of stored grain insect pests. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Bhattacharyya, B.; Phukon, M.; Gogoi, I.; Choudhury, K.; Borkataki, S. and Mudoi, A. (2026). Stored grain insect pests of paddy. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Bhattacharyya, B.; Phukon, M.; Gogoi, I.; Choudhuri, K. and Borkataki, S. (2026). Pollination efficiency of stingless bees in agricultural crops. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Bhattacharyya, B.; Phukon, M.; Gogoi, I.; Choudhuri, K. and Borkataki, S. (2026). Important Pollinators in Agriculture : Their role in crop productivity and biodiversity conservation. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Bhattacharyya, B.; Phukon, M.; Gogoi, I.; Choudhuri, K. and Borkataki, S. (2026). Grismakalin xak Pacholit xu-xammannita patanga niyantran bebosthapona. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Bhattacharyya, B.; Phukon, M.; Gogoi, I.; Choudhuri, K. and Borkataki, S. (2026). Jaibik Padhatire xan pacholit patanga niyantran bebosthapona. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Bhattacharyya, B.; Phukon, M.; Gogoi, I.; Choudhuri, K. and Borkataki, S. (2026). Boro dhanot Xu-Xammannita kit Patanga niyantran bebosthapona (Assamese). Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Sarma, S.; Saikia, H.; Phukon, M. and Bora, D.K. (2024). Natural farming. KVK, Dibrugarh, Dibrugarh
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Phukon, M.; Bhattacharyya, B.; Choudhuri, K.; Barkataki, S. and Hazarika, S. (2024). Xashyar Kit Patanga niyantranot phund projuktir bebohar (Use of Trap technology in pest management). NCIPM, New Delhi and Department of Entomology, AAU, Jorhat, Jorhat
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Phukon, M. and Bhattacharyya, B. (2024). Organic management of king chilli. NCIPM, New Delhi and Department of Entomology, AAU, Jorhat, Jorhat
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Sarma, S.; Saikia, H.; Phukon, M. and Saikia, S.B. (2024). Indigenous Technical Knowledge. KVK, Dibrugarh, Dibrugarh
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Phukon, M. (2017). Kit-patanga niyantronot mokorar bhumika aru iyar samuhia utpadon. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Jorhat, Kaliapani-785112, Jorhat
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Phukon, M. (2017). Trichogrammar utpadon pranali. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Jorhat, Kaliapani-785112, Jorhat
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Phukon, M. (2017). Kal khetit hu-sammanta paddhatire kit-patanga aru rug niyantron. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Jorhat, Kaliapani-785112, Jorhat
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Phukon, M. (2017). Matimahor khetit onistokari patangar pratikar bebostha Aru mulya sangjujan . Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Jorhat, Kaliapani-785112, Jorhat
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Phukon, M. (2017). Trichoderma-Abidh jaibik bhekurnakhok. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Jorhat, Kaliapani-785112, Jorhat
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Phukon, M. (2016). Hoishyakhetrot pheromome trapor bebohar. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Jorhat, Kaliapani-785112, Jorhat
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Phukon, M. (2016). Kathfula khetir haatputhi. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Jorhat, Kaliapani-785112, Jorhat
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Phukon, M. (2016). Grismakalin saysot kit patongo, rog aru iar protikar . Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Jorhat, Kaliapani-785112, Jorhat
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Phukon, M. (2015). Jaibik poddhatire Jalukar Khetit rug aru kit patanga nyantran bebostha :M. Phukon. I. Sarma, , R. Borgohain. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Jorhat, Kaliapani-785112, Jorhat
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Phukon, M. (2015). Jaibik poddhatire Halodhi Khetit rug aru kit patanga nyantran bebostha. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Jorhat, Kaliapani-785112, Jorhat
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Phukon, M. (2014). Joibik poddhatire Mati kothalor Kheti . Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Jorhat, Kaliapani-785112, Jorhat
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Phukon, M. (2013). Joibik poddhatire French Beanor Kheti . Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Jorhat, Kaliapani-785112, Jorhat
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Phukon, M. (2013). Rasayanic oushadh prayogar samayat lobo loga sabadhanata . Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Jorhat, Kaliapani-785112, Jorhat
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Phukon, M. and Borgohain, R. (2012). Dhan khetit hu-sanghata kit- patanga nyantran bebostha. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Jorhat, Kaliapani-785112, Jorhat
Sponsored Research
Research Projects 7 Projects
ICAR, NRIIPM, New Delhi Rs. 20 Lakh
ICAR (NRIIPM), New Delhi funded project on NEH Scheme on the “Establishment of Crop- based Model IPM Village of NEH region of India”
Implemented in 2025
Funded Project
AICRP-Micro and Secondary Nutrients and Pollutant Elements in Soil and Plants (AICRP-MSEP)
Implemented in 2024
ICAR
AICRP on Soybean
Implemented in 2018
NCIPM
NCIPM-NEH Scheme on "Validation and Promotion of IPM in Rice and Horticultural crops of NEH of India
Implemented in 2022
DBT, Govt. of India
Development of sustainable agriculture practices for for biotic and abiotic stress management in conventional and organic tea plantations
Implemented in 2021
Department of Bio-Technology, Govt. of India, New Delhi
"Biotechnology Led Organic Farming in NER" As Co-PI
Implemented in 2010
National Horticulture Board
"Establishment of High Tech Nursery at Assam Agricultural University " As Co-PI
Implemented in 2012
Recognition & Accolades
Achievements & Honours 3 Honours
Bagged first position in poster presentation in “Indian Phytopathological Society(NEZ) Zonal Symposium and National Conference on Re-framing Futuristic Planth Health Safeguards” held on 24th -25th November, 2022 organized by Department of Plant Pathology, AAU, Jorhat.
Bagged first position in poster presentation in National Conference on “Women scientists in plant health management for sustainable development goals” held on 22nd-23rd December, 2023 organized by Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Bagged second position in oral presentation in National Conference on “Women scientists in plant health management for sustainable development goals” held on 22nd-23rd December, 2023 organized by Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships 4 Societies
Academy for Advancement of Agricultural Sciences, kalyani, West Bengal
Life Member
Society for Environment and Development, New Delhi
Life Member
Society for Horticultural Research and Development, UP
Life Member
MOBILIZATION(Journal of Community Mobilization and Sustainable Development), New Delhi
Life Member
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Dr. Mousumi Phukon

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Department: Entomology
AAU Joining Date: 25 Nov, 2009
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