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Dr. Palash Deb Nath
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Dr. Palash Deb Nath

HOD and Professor
Department of Plant Pathology • College of Agriculture
palash.debnath [at] aau.ac.in Joined: 10 Jan, 1990
94
Publications
10
Projects
8
Degrees
4
Career Milestones
9
Honours & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
B. Sc (Agri)
1987
Assam Agricultural University
M. Sc (Agri)
1989
Assam Agricultural University
Specialization: Plant Virology
Ph. D
2000
Assam Agricultural University, thesis research at International Rice Research Institute, Philippines
Specialization: Plant Virology
Post Doctoral
2012
Food and Environment Research Agency (FERA), York, UK
Specialization: Microarray Detection of Plant Viruses
Post Doctoral
2015
Agricultural University of Athens, Greece
Specialization: RNA based antiviral vaccine against Citrus Tristeza Virus
Post Doctoral
2019
Washington State University, Pullman, USA
Specialization: Plant-virus-host interactions at the bioinformatics level
Other Qualifications
1996
Ph. D thesis research at International Rice Research Institute, Philippines
Specialization: Studies on rice tungro disease with special reference to purification, serology, and molecular mapping of resistance to rice tungro spherical virus
Employment History
Junior Scientist
10-01-1990 – 29-06-1999
Regional Agricultural Research Station, Assam Agricultural University
Diphu, Karbi Anglong
Assistant Professor
30-06-1999 – 08-10-1999
Assam Agricultural University
Jorhat
Associate Professor
09-10-1999 – 30-06-2008
Assam Agricultural University
Jorhat
Professor
01-07-2008 – 06-03-2018
Assam Agricultural University
Jorhat
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 94 Total Records
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Bendangtula Walling; Pranjal Bharali; Gurpreet Kaur Bhamra; Devayani Sarmah; Munmi Borah; D Ramachandran; Viswanathan K anagasabai; ; Palash Debnath (2026). Bacterial nanocellulose-based encapsulation of Trichoderma harzianum spores for sustainable delivery of fungal biocontrol agents in agriculture., World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology , 42(6), 316–0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11274-026-04871-8
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B Hans; P Barua; N K Pandey; D Dutta; M Phukon; R Chetia; P D Nath (2026). SALICYLIC ACID DRIVEN DEFENCE: ENHANCING RICE RESISTANCE TO BACTERIAL BLIGHT, Plant Archives, 26(1), 1239–1247
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D Sarmah; M Borah; A Saikia; p D Nath; G K Routhu (2026). Development of dsRNA Targeting ChiVMV Coat Protein for Protection of Ghost Pepper (Capsicum chinense Jacq.) Against Cognate Virus, Journal of Phytopathology , 174(2), 0–0
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Munmi Borah; Bisakha Deb; Gurpreet Kaur Bhamra; Anindita Saikia; Kanuri KSK; Devayani Sarmah; Palash Debnath; Gowtham Kumar Routhu (2025). First molecular evidence of mixed infection of mungbean yellow mosaic India virus and cowpea mild mottle virus in soybean from India, Plant Science Today, 13(3), 1–8 DOI: https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.12816
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Rontung Kalita; Manoj Kumar Kalita; Palash Deb Nath (2025). The complex world of Citrus tristeza virus: A review on its impact on Citrus production and management approaches, International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research , 9(3), 164–174 DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.33545/26174693.2025.v9.i3Sc
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J Pegu; P Bora; D Kumar Sarmah; P Kumar Kaman; U Kataky; P Deb Nath (2025). Disease incidence of anthracnose, stem rot and gray blight of Dragon fruit in Assam: A new report, International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research , 9(2), 90–93 DOI: https://doi.org/10.33545/26174693.2025.v9.i2b.3733
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Gogoi J; Deka SD; Sharma P; Borah P; Das R; Gogo S; Nath PD (2025). Seed priming with nanoparticles enhances the physio-biochemical traits of Oryza sativa and reduces aflatoxins production, Seed Science and Technology , 53(1), 73–89 DOI: https://doi.org/10.15258/sst.2025.53.1.07
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Boruah B; Deka SD; Sharma P; Gogoi S; Sarmah B; Nath D P (2025). Impact of physio-biochemical responses on amelioration of short-term storage and management of post-harvest seed quality of greengram (Vigna radiata)., The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences , 94(6), 626–631
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Routhu Gowtham Kumar; Munmi Borah; KSD Siva Roopa Kumar; Lopamudra Giri; Palash Deb Nath (2025). Serological and Molecular Identification of CMV Subgroup IA Infecting Bhut Jolokia (Capsicum chinense Jacq.) in Assam, India, Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology, 28(12), 472–482
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Alinaj Yasin; Anurag Kashyap; Bhaskar Dowarah; Jyotishmoi Dey; Sangita Bharali; Bharat Chandra Nath; ; Pranaba Nanda Bhattacharyya; Supriya Sharma; Parinda Bar (2025). A Reliable In Planta Inoculation and Antifungal Screening Protocol for Rhizoctonia solani-Induced Sheath Blight in Rice, Bio-protocol, 16(21), 1–10
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Dikshita Saikia; KSD Siva Roopa Kumar; Sarat Saikia; Vinod Upadhyay; Sikha Deka; Palash Deb Nath (2025). Age-dependent epidemiological insights into Citrus tristeza virus in Assam lemon cultivation, Plant Science Today, 12(0), 9934–0 DOI: 10.14719/pst.9934
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Preetam Baruah; Munmi Borah; Phuleswar Nath; Anjumoni Devee; Palash Deb Nath (2025). Integrated Management Strategies for Viral Disease Complex in King Chilli, Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology, 28(8), 1588–1594
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Bhrigupoti Hazarika; Nilutpal Saikia; Palash Deb Nath; Ajit K Tamuli (2025). Isolation and characterization of pathogens associated with Muga silkworms using molecular tools in Sivasagar and Jorhat districts of Assam, Research Square , 0(3), 1–16 DOI: https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-6480079/v1
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Bhrigupoti Hazarika; Nilutpal Saikia; Ajit K Tamuli; Palash Deb Nath (2025). Molecular characterization of Neopestalotiopsis spp.(grey leaf spot disease) on Persea bombycine hook (Som plant) in Assam, India, Australasian Plant Pathology, 54(0), 317–320
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Bhagyudoy Gogoi; Pranjal Bharali; Palash Debnath; D Ramachandran; Bhrigupoti Hazarika; Palash Deb Nath (2025). Isolation and Characterization of an Arsenic-Resistant Bacterial Strain from Changki, Nagaland, Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, 24(4), 1–14
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Dikshita Saikia (2025). Differential expression of Citrus tristeza virus across various age groups of Assam lemon (Citrus limon Burm.): Virus expression in different age groups of Assam lemon, Indian Journal of Experimental Biology, 63(7), 598–604
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Bandana Saikia; Sikandar Ali; Shankar Gogoi; Palash Deb Nath (2024). isolation and characterization of the mycofloral diversity in traditional Assamese alcoholic fermentation from india, Asian Journal of Diary and Food Research , 43(1), 104–0 DOI: 10.18805/ajdfr.DR-1829
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Dibyasree Dutta; Manoj Kalita; Palash Deb Nath (2024). First report of Candidatus Phytoplasma trifoli (16SrVI-D) associated with little leaf disease of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis in the world, Journal of plant Pathology, 0(0), 0–0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42161-024-01635-x
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B Boruah; SD Deka; P Sarmah; S Gogoi; B Sarmah; P Deb Nath (2024). Impact of physio-biochemical responses on amelioration of short-term storage and management of post-harvest seed quality of greengram (Vigna radiata), The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 94(6), 626–631 DOI: https://doi.org/10.56093/ijas.v94i6.144484
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Bendangtula Walling; Alimpia Borah; Swapnali Hazarika; Pranjal Bharali; D Ramachandran; Viswanathan Kanagasabai; Nipu Dutta; Gobichettipalayam Balasubramania (2024). Production of bacterial nanocellulose as green adsorbent matrix using distillery wastes for dye removal: a combined approach for waste management and pollution mitigation, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 0(0), 1–1 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-024-05561-x
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Munmi Borah; Palash Deb Nath; Supratik Pal Chaudhury; Kajal Kumar Biswas; Basavaprabhu L Patil; Andreas Voloudakis (2024). Topical application of dsRNAs targeting Citrus tristeza virus (CTV) reduces its titer in the CTV infected sweet orange (Citrus sinensis), European Journal of Plant Pathology, 168(2), 273–278 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10658-023-02752-6
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Mehjebin Rahman; Pradip Kumar Borah; Popy Bora; Palash Deb Nath; Bharat Chandra Nath; Swapna Mayuri Borah; Gowtham Kumar Routhu; Jahnabi Hazarika (2023). DNA bar-coding of plant growth promoting strains of Trichoderma, Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, 54(10), 15953–15966
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Kulumanali Gogoi; Munmi Borah; Ranima Mishra; Palash Deb Nath (2023). Incidence and molecular characterization of cucumber mosaic virus in Pumpkin crop from Assam, Pharma Innovation Journal, 12(10), 1531–1535
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Dhiraj Bhattacharjee; Deepa Borbora Phookan; Archita Ojah; Sailen Gogoi; Sangita Das; Palash Deb Nath (2023). Insect pest of Zucchini and their natural enemies, Indian Journal of Entomology , 0(0), 0–0 DOI: doi.no.10.55446/IJE.2023.1645
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Munmi Borah; Palash Deb Nath; Supratik Pal Chaudhury; Kajal Kumar Biswas; Basavaprabhu L. Patil; Andreas Voloudakis (2023). Topical application of dsRNAs targeting Citrus tristeza virus (CTV) reduces its titer in the CTV infected sweet orange (Citrus sinensis), European Journal of Plant Pathology, 0(0), 0–0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10658-023-02752-6
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Puja Dey; Gowtham Kumar Routhu; Munmi Borah; M K Kalita; Buddha Bora; Palash Deb Nath; Ranima Mishra (2023). Incidence and detection of cucurbit mosaic disease in Assam., The Pharma Innovation Journal , 12(2), 1723–1727 DOI: https://doi.org/10.22271/tpi.2023.v12.i2u.18652
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Munmi Borah; Gowtham Kumar Routhu; Rupsanatan Mandal; Palash Deb Nath (2023). Molecular characterization and Efficacy Study of Different Treatments Against Cucumber mosaic virus in Pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata), Biological Forum – An International Journal , 15(2), 1053–1063
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Gowtham Kumar Routhu; Munmi Borah; Sundaresha Siddappa; Palash Deb Nath (2023). Topical application of coat protein specific dsRNA molecules confers resistance against cognate Potato virus Y (PVY) infecting potato of North-East India., Gene Reports , 31(0), 0–0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.genrep.2023.101776
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Munmi Sree Dutta; Gowtham Kumar Routhu; Himashree Dutta; Palash Deb Nath (2022). Molecular characterization of chilli veinal mottle Virus infecting king chilli (capsicum chinense jacq.) of North East Indian State Assam, Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Environmental Sciences, 24(2), 275–282 DOI: http://doi.org/10.53550/AJMBES.2022.v24i02.011
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Dibya Sree Dutta; Phookan J; M K Kalita; Palash Deb Nath (2022). First report of ‘Candidatus phytoplasma Trifoli’ associated with little leaf and floral virescence disease in Solanum violaceum from the North east region of India, Plant Disease , 0(0), 0–0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-07-21-1556-PDN
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S Singh; E Mulani; U Bhattacharyya; S Palchoudhury; N Mazumdar; S Saikia; Palash D Nath; K B Pun; Kajal K Biswas (2022). Decline inducing citrus tristeza virus – VT/Kpg3 genotype occurs predominantly in citrus orchards of Northeast India, Indian Phytopathology , 75(0), 853–861
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Oladokun JO; Nagen Barua NS; Palash D Nath (2022). Genetic resistance derived from Solanum pimpinellifolium AAU2019 is monogenic recessive to tomato leaf curl virus, Plant Pathology , 71(4), 990–1000 DOI: 10.1111/ppa.13537
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DS Dutta; J Phookan; MK Kalita; Palash Deb Nath (2022). First Report of Candidatus  Phytoplasma trifolii’ Associated with Little Leaf and Floral Virescence Disease in Solanum violaceum from the North East Region of India, Plant Disease , 106(4), 1291–1291
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Mohamad H. Halabi; John O. Oladokun; Palash D. Nath (2022). Rapid detection of Potato leafroll virus and Potato virus Y by reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification method in north-east India., Journal of Virological Methods, 0(0), 0–0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jviromet.2021.114363
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Pranjal Bharali; Yasir Bashir; Anggana Ray; Nipu Dutta; Pronab Mudoi; Viphrezolie Sorhie; Vinita Vishwakarma; Palash Debnath; Bolin Kumar Konwar (2022). Bioprospecting of indigenous biosurfactant-producing oleophilic bacteria for green remediation: an eco-sustainable approach for the management of petroleum contaminated soil, 3 Biotech , 12(1), 1–18
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Dutta Ds; Kalita MK; Nath PD (2022). Detection, characterization and management of brinjal little leaf disease in Assam, Journal of Environmental Biology , 43(3), 460–467 DOI: http://doi.org/10.22438/jeb/43/3/MRN-2002
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Shaivya Singh; E Mulani; U Bhattacharyya; S Palchoudhury; N Mazumder; S Saikia; PD Nath; KB Pun; KK Biswas (2022). Decline inducing Citrus tristeza virus-VT/Kpg3 genotype occurs predominantly in citrus orchards of Northeast India., Indian Phytopathology , 0(0), 1–9
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Gowtham Kumar Routhu; Munmi Borah; Sundaresha Siddappa; PD Nath (2022). Exogenous application of coat protein-specific dsRNA inhibits cognate cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) of ghost pepper, Journal of Plant Diseases and Protection, 129(2), 293–300
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Dibya Sree Dutta; KSD Sivaroopa Kumar; Manoj Kumar kalita (2022). First report of Candidatus Phytoplasma trifolii associated with little leaf disease of Capsicum chinense from the Northeast of India, New Disease report, 46(1), 12115–12115 DOI: 10.1002/ndr2.12115
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Dipsikha Kaushik; Halabi Hussam M; Parinda Barua; Palash D Nath (2022). Real-Time loop-mediated isothermal amplification assay for rapid detection of Banana bunchy top virus in North-east India, Journal of Environmental Biology, 43(0), 873–878 DOI: http://doi.org/10.22438/jeb/43/6/MRN-2043
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Rojeet Thangjam; Veronika Kadam; Palash D Nath; R K Borah (2022). Insect Vectors Associated with Viral Diseases of King Chilli (Capsicum Chinense Jacq.) in North East India, Indian Journal of Entomology, 0(0), 0–0 DOI: 10.55446/IJE.2022.672
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Rojeet Thangjam; Veronica Kadam; RK Borah; DK Saikia; PD Nath; HR Singh (2022). Effect of IPM Modules on Major Pests and Their Natural Enemies in King Chilli Capsicum Chinense in Northeast India., The Entomological Society of India , 84(1), 105–108
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Halabi MH; Oladokun JO; Baldodiya GM; Borah BK; Nath PD (2021). Identification, prevalence and genetic diversity study of potato viruses in Northeastern states of India, Annals of Applied Biology , 0(0), 1–10 DOI: https://doi.org/10. 1111/aab.12691
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Abhilasa Kousik Borthakur; Inee Gogoi; Dilip Kr Saikia; Palash Deb Nath; Hemanta Saikia (2021). Ovipositional preference of Callosobruchus chinensis (L.) on pods of different host plants, Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies , 9(1), 345–348
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Swapnalisha Mohapatraa; Inee Gogoia; Badal Bhattacharyyaa; Palash Deb Nath; Borsha Neog (2021). Efficacy of some indigenous products against cowpea aphid, Aphis craccivora Koch, Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge , 20(3), 822–826
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Dibya Sree Dutta; Manoj Kumar Kalita; Palash Deb Nath; Sahidur Rahman; Robin Boro (2020). Incidence, symptomatology, molecular detection and yield loss assessment of brinjal little leaf disease in Assam, India, Phytopathogenic Mollicutes , 10(2), 203–213 DOI: doi: 10.5958/2249-4677.2020.00023.7
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Jutimala Phookan; Manoj Kumar Kalita; Palash Deb Nath (2020). Incidence of sesame phyllody disease in relation to dates of sowing and meteorological parameters and its effect on sesame growth, yield and oil quality, Phytopathogenic Mollicutes , 10(2), 73–81 DOI: doi: 10.5958/2249-4677.2020.00021.3
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Palash Deb Nath (2019). Codon Usage Bias Analysis of Citrus tristeza Virus: Higher Codon Adaptation to Citrus reticulata Host., Viruses, 11(4), 331–333 DOI: 10.3390/v11040331
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Palash Deb Nath (2019). Tomato brown rugose fruit disease: current distribution, knowledge and future prospects, Plant Pathology (UK) , 68(1), 1579–1586 DOI: 10.1111/ppa.13096
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Palash Deb Nath (2019). Characterization and in silico proteomic analysis of C2 and C3 proteins of squash leaf curl China virus associated with pumpkin leaf curl disease in Assam, India, Acta virologica , 63(2), 139–148 DOI: 10.4149/av_2019_202
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Palash Deb Nath (2019). Molecular characterization and sequence analyses of Banana bunchy top virus infecting banana cultivar Jahaji (Dwarf Cavendish) in Assam, India., 3 Biotech, 9(1), 110–112 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13205-019-1636-5
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Palash Deb Nath (2018). Characterization of sugarcane grassy shoot phytoplasma and its impact on growth, yield and juice quality of old growing sugarcane varieties in North East Regions of India, International sugar journal , 120(1436), 630–638 DOI: doi/123
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Palash Deb Nath (2015). Prevalence of Citrus tristeza virus in North Eastern region of India and molecular characterization of its isolates, Indian Journal of Horticulture, 72(2), 206–211 DOI: doi/123
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Palash Deb Nath (2014). Biodiesel derived waste glycerol as an economic substrate for biosurfactant production using indigenous Pseudomonas aeruginosa, RSC Advances, 4(1), 38698–38706 DOI: doi/123
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Palash Deb Nath (2014). Carrot yellow leaf virus Is Associated with Carrot Internal Necrosis, PLoS ONE , 9(11), 139–146 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0109125
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Palash Deb Nath (2013). Use of next-generation sequencing for the identification and characterization of Maize chlorotic mottle virus and Sugarcane mosaic virus causing maize lethal necrosis in Kenya, Plant Pathology , 62(4), 741–749 DOI: doi/123
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Palash Deb Nath (2001). Inheritance of resistance to rice tungro spherical virus in a near isogenic line derived from Utri Merah and in rice cultivar TKM6, Euphytica, 122(1), 91–97 DOI: doi/123
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Palash Deb Nath (2001). Simple Serological Assays for Detecting Rice Tungro Viruses, Food and Agricultural Immunology , 12(2), 139–151 DOI: doi/123
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Borah, P.K.; Borah, M.; Nath, P.D.; Senapoty, D.; Nath, B.C. and Kashyap, A. (2024). A Handbook on Plant Pathological Techniques and Disease Management . Sabda Prakash, Jorhat, Jorhat, Assam , ISBN: 9789392529290
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Nath, P.D.; Kashyap, A. and Borah, M. (2022). Guidebook of plant pathology . Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Nath, P.D.; Borah, M.; Kashyap, A. and Barua, P. (2022). Basic Plant Virology. Jaya Publishing House, New Delhi , ISBN: 789356511712
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Borah, M.; Nath, P.D.; Bhamra, G.K.; Gayathri, M.; Bhubneswari, V. and Pradeep, R.M. (2025). Microbial-based strategies for remediation of agricultural wastes, in: M, S.; S, R.; Biswas, J.; (Eds.), Development in Waste Water Treatment Research and Processes , Elsevier, Elsevier, pp 297–321, ISBN: 978-0-323-85583-9.
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Devee, A.; Borah, M.; Nath, P.D. and Nath, B.C. (2025). Management of important insect pest and diseases of soybean. in : Soybean farming and its importance in Assam , in: M, B.; I, S.; (Eds.), AICRP on Soybean, Directorate of Research, AAU,AICRP on Soybean, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat , pp 43–55, ISBN: 978-81-979611-5-1.
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Borah, M.; Nath, P.D.; Bhamra, G.K.; Gayithri, M.; Bhuveneswari, V. and Mohanapradeep, R.K. (2025). Microbial based strategies for remediation of agricultural wastes, in: Cuoto, S.R.; Shah, M.P.; Biswas, J.K.; (Eds.), Development in waste water treatment research and processes , Elsevier, Raderweg, Amsterdam, Netherland , pp 279–321, ISBN: 9780323855839.
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Nath, P.D. (1999). Tungro screen kits for extension agents and plant breeders, in: Chancellor, T.; Azzam, O.; Heong, K.L.; (Eds.), Rice tungro disease management, IRRI, Philipines, pp 77–81, ISBN: 9712200310.
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Nath, P.D.; Sivasankarreddy, K.; Kumar, K.S.D.S.R. and Sarmah, P. (2020). Searching of Soil Microbiome for Sustainable Soil Health Through Metagenomics. , in: Kumar, R.; Kumar, R.; Vakada, M. and Rajendran, G. Lal, M.; (Eds.), Soil Health Management: Principles and Practices, Parmar Publisher, Dhanbad, Jharkhand, pp 41–59, ISBN: 9788194253785.
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Nath, P.D.; Baldodiya, G.M.; Sen, P. and Borah, B.K. (2020). Host-Parasite Interaction During Development of Major Seed-Transmitted Viral Diseases, in: Kumar, R.; Gupta, A.; (Eds.), Seed-Borne Diseases of Agricultural Crops: Detection, Diagnosis and Management, Springer, Singapore, pp 265–289, ISBN: 978-981-32-9045-7.
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Khaba, C.I. (2022). Molecular epidemiology of viral disease complex of Capsicum chinense Jacq in North Eastern Region of India . Doctor of Philosophy thesis submitted to Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
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Barua, P. (2022). Diversity of bacteriophages infecting Ralstonia solanacearum and their application as bio control agents . Doctor of Philosophy thesis submitted to Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
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Gogoi, S.H. (2021). Biochemical, histopathological and molecular characterization of sesamum phyllody disease in Assam . Doctor of Philosophy thesis submitted to Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
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Kaushik, D. (2021). Development of RNAi construct and optimization of in vitro regeneration and transformation protocol against Banana Bunchy top virus. Doctor of Philosophy thesis submitted to Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
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Oladokun, J.O. (2021). Development of Mapping Population and Use of SSR markers for Breeding Disease Resistance Against Tomato leaf curl virus. Doctor of Philosophy thesis submitted to Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
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Halabi, M.H. (2020). Molecular characterization of Potato viruses from North-East region of India. PhD thesis submitted to Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Borbheta, Jorhat-13, Assam, India
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Paul, A. (2020). Molecular screening of citrus germplasm for simultaneous detection of Candidatus Liberibacter species associated with citrus greening disease. MSc thesis submitted to Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Borbheta, Jorhat-13, Assam, India
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Baruah, B.R. (2019). Evaluation of protective strains for cross-protection against Citrus Tristeza virus disease. PhD thesis submitted to Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Borbheta, Jorhat-13, Assam, India
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Baldod, G.M. (2018). Study and characterization of the DNA virus diseases in few important crops of Assam. PhD thesis submitted to Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Borbheta, Jorhat-13, Assam, India
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Mishra, R. (2018). Purification, antisera production and development of diagnostic kit against Potato virus Y. PhD thesis submitted to Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Borbheta, Jorhat-13, Assam, India
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Baruah, P. (2017). Molecular characterization of Bacteriophages of Pseudomonas savastanai pv. savastanai . MSc thesis submitted to Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Borbheta, Jorhat-13, Assam, India
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Barua, N. (2017). Biological control of plant viruses . M Sc (Agri) thesis submitted to Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
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Kakati, N. (2017). Genetic diversity of banana bunchy top virus (BBTV) prevalent in Assam and its sustainable management strategy. Doctor of Philosophy thesis submitted to Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
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Barthakur, U. (2017). Characterization of suppressor genes and development of gene construct against Citrus tristeza virus. M Sc (Agri) thesis submitted to Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
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Borah, M. (2016). Development of RNA based vaccine against Cucumber mosaic virus infecting Bhut Jolokia (Capsicum chinense Jacq.) crop and Citrus tristeza virus infecti. PhD thesis submitted to Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Borbheta, Jorhat-13, Assam, India
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Kumar, A.P. (2015). Development of PCR based detection technique and screening of Bhut Jolokia germplasm against leaf curl virus disease. M Sc (Agri) thesis submitted to Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
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Talukdar, D. (2015). Pathogenic variability and epidemiology of Alternaria blight of rapeseed and mustard. Doctor of Philosophy thesis submitted to Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
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Mishra, R. (2014). Incidence and management of severe mosaic of potato caused by Potato virus Y. M Sc (Agri) thesis submitted to Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
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Barua, B.R. (2014). Viral disease complex of Bhut Jolokia: a chilli pepper. M Sc (Agri) thesis submitted to Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
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Paul, M. (2013). Identification and characterization of Citrus Greening Disease of Assam . M Sc (Agri) thesis submitted to Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
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Kashyap, A. (2012). Molecular characterization of Citrus Tristeza Virus of North Eastern Region. M Sc (Agri) thesis submitted to Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
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Borah, M. (2011). Biological and serological detection of Citrus tristeza virus on different citrus species of Assam. M Sc (Agri) thesis submitted to Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
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Thakuria, B. (2010). Biological and Molecular Characterization of Tomato Leaf Curl Virus . M Sc (Agri) thesis submitted to Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
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Nath, P.D. (2019). Mixed infection among phytoplasmas, Potato virus Y and Cucumber mosaic virus in Xanthosoma plants in Assam, India. , 4th International Phytoplasmologist Working Group (IPWG) meeting, Valencia, Spain , International Phytoplasmologist Working Group , New Delhi, Vol. 9(1), 151 - 152.
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Nath, P.D. (2018). Emerging viral disease of crop plants of North Eastern Region of India, 70th Annual Meeting IPS, National Symposium on Plant Health Management, Embracing eco sustainable Paradigm , Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam , Indian Phytopathological Society, AAU, Jorhat , Vol. 0(0), 0 - 0.
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Nath, P.D. (2017). Molecular characterization and diversity analysis of some important viral disease of crop plants of North Eastern region of India. , National symposium on “Emerging and re emerging Plant Diseases in North East India:Challenges and Strategies”, Imphal, Manipur , Indian Phytopathological Society, ICAR, Imphal, Vol. 0(0), 0 - 0.
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Research Projects 10 Projects
Department of Biotechnology Rs. 56.23 Lakh
Development of mild strain cross protected khasi mandarin planting material for management of citrus decline caused by citrus tristeza virus in Northeast India
Implemented in 2026
SITA, Govt of Assam Rs. 29 Lakh
An approach for enhancement of Muga silkworm production in Assam
Implemented in 2021
ICAR Rs. 12 Lakh
Image capturing of pests/ diseases in crop/ livestock for purpose of developing artificial intelligence (AI) based Mobile APP
Implemented in 2020
RKVY Rs. 7000000 Lakh
Molecular diagnostic laboratory for detection and certification of major viral diseases of horticultural crops of Assam
Implemented in 2016
AAU Rs. 2878000 Lakh
Identification, characterization and diagnosis of some important muga silkworm diseases
Implemented in 2006
DRDO Rs. 420000 Lakh
Digital database of crop pest and diseases of Assam
Implemented in 2011
DRDO Rs. 9.90 Lakh
Exploration of phytopathogenic microorganisms from major crops of North eastern States
Implemented in 2016
RKVY-GoA Rs. 800000 Lakh
RKVY Project on Mild strain identification and cross protection against citrus tristeza and greening diseases for suitable management of citrus die back
Implemented in 2017
GOI-DBT Rs. 1581000 Lakh
Biotechnological intervention through RNAi approach for management of Banana Bunchy Top Virus (BBTV) in North Eastern region of India
Implemented in 2018
GoI-DBT Rs. 2980000 Lakh
Development of Citrus Tristeza virus(CTV) resistant elite mandarin genotypes through RNAi approach to revive citrus industry in Northeast India
Implemented in 2018
Recognition & Accolades
Achievements & Honours 9 Honours
2024: Conferred "Best Teacher Award 2023 of the Indian Phytopathological Society, New Delhi during the 76th Annual Meeting of the Society held at Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research on 1-3 February, 2024
2023: Awarded Fellow of the Indian Phytopathological Society, New Delhi during the 75th Annual Meeting of the Society held at University of Mysuru, Karnataka on 2-4 February, 2023
2019: NAHEP Faculty Training: National Agricultural Higher Education Project (NAHEP) fellowship for visiting scientist at Washington State University, Pullman, United States of America from 18-11-2019 to 17-12-2019
2016: Best Teacher Award: Faculty of Agriculture, AAU Best Teacher Award, 2016 for the Faculty of Agriculture, by the Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat on 1st April, 2016
2015: Erasmus Mundus fellowship: Erasmus Mundus fellowship for visiting scientist at Agricultural University of Athens, Greece awarded by European commission from 15 November 2014 to 14 January, 2015
2012: DBT overseas Associateship: Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India overseas fellowship for Post Doctoral research on “Microarray Detection of Plant Viruses” at Food and Environment Research Agency, Sand Hutton, York, United Kingdom from 01-04-2012 to 30-09-2012
1999-2000: 4. Three Months training on “Molecular detection of plant viruses at the International rice Research Institute, Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines, November, 1999 to January 2000
1999: Outstanding Ph. D. Thesis award: ‘Outstanding Ph. D. Thesis research award’ for the research topic entitled “Studies on rice tungro disease with special reference to purification, serology, and molecular mapping of resistance to rice tungro spherical virus” at the International rice Research Institute, Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines, December 1999
1996: IRRI Fellowship (Ph D research): Ph. D thesis research fellowship by the International rice Research Institute, Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines from August 1996 to April, 1999
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships 2 Societies
Indian Phytopathological Society
Life Member
Indian Virological Society
Life Member
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Department: Plant Pathology
AAU Joining Date: 10 Jan, 1990
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