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Dr. Priyanka Das

Professor
priyanka.das [at] aau.ac.in Joined: 23 Aug, 1996 Coordinator, Central Instrumentation Facility Laboratory (CIFL), AAU, Jorhat, Assam
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Publications
8
Projects
5
Degrees
4
Career Milestones
6
Honours & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
BSc (Agr)
1991
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Msc (Agri)
1993
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Specialization: Agricultural Biochemistry
PhD (Agriculture)
2002
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Specialization: Biochemical and neuroendocrinilogical studies on Muga silkworm (Antheraea assama Westwood (lepidoptera: Saturniidae)
Post Doctoral
2014
Iowa State University of Science and Technology, Ames, USA
Specialization: Soybean root Proteomics
Employment History
Assistant Biochemist, All India Coordinated Research Project on Post Harvest Engineering and Technology
23-08-1996 – 10-07-2008
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Jorhat
Senior Scientist, All India Coordinated Research Project on Post Harvest Engineering and Technology
11-07-2008 – 30-06-2014
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Jorhat
Principal Scientist, All India Coordinated Research Project on Post Harvest Engineering and Technology
01-07-2014 – 26-06-2019
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Jorhat
Professor
27-06-2019 – Till date
Department of Biochemistry and Agricultural Chemistry, AAU, Jorhat
Jorhat
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 87 Total Records
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MADHUSMITA BARUAH; Priyanka Das; NILAY BORA; SUNAYANA RATHI; BORSHA NEOG (2025). Anti-oxidative enzymes in relation to iron toxicity caused by differential soil iron content in winter rice (Oryza sativa) of Assam, India, The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 95(5), 601–604 DOI: doi.org/10.56093/ijas.v95i5.140840
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Pratiksha Baruah; Priyanka Das; Deena Lyrisha Aranhaa; Tankeswar Nath; Manas Jyoti Baruah (2025). A comparative study on biochemical qualities of speciality rice of Assam during storage at ambient condition, Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, 24(11), 1055–1063 DOI: DOI: 10.56042/ijtk.v24i11.14246
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Darshana Baruah; Priyanka Das; Tankeswar Nath; Borsha Neog; Manas Jyoti Barooah (2025). Processing Raw Rice Bran to Potential Functional Food for Human Consumption, Asian Journal of Dairy and Food Research, 0(0), 0–0 DOI: doi 10.18805/ajdfr.DR-2233
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Naina Goswami; Priyanka Das; Gautam Kumar Saikia; Kritideepan Sarmah; Tankeswar Nath (2025). Prospect of managing factory tea waste as biochar, International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research 2025; 9(3): 134-139, 9(3), 134–139 DOI: DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.33545/26174693.2025.v9
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Debanjal Borah; Sunayana Rathi; Minakshi Dutta Dutta; Priyanka Das; Ananta Madhav Baruah; Samindra Baishya (2024). Nutritional, Antioxidant and Antinutritional Quality of Millets in Comparison to Rice, Asian Journal of Dairy and Food Research, 0(0), 1–6 DOI: doi: 10.18805/ajdfr.DR-2032
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Tankeswar Nath; Lukram Kenedy Singh; Rashmi Rekha Baruah; Bishya Darphang; Bidyut Kumar Sarmah; Robin Chandra Boro; Madhumita Barooah; Basanta Kumar Borah; Pr (2024). Antibacterial activity of tulsi (Ocimum spp.) against plant pathogenic bacteria, Annals of Phytomedicine , 13(1), 744–754 DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.54085/ap.2024.13.1.78
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Bonti Das; Gadi Sri harshavardhan; Basanta Kumar Bora; Robin Chandra Boro; Bidyut Kumar Sarmah; Mukul Kumar Deka; Priyanka Das (2024). Gut Bacteria Present in Greater Wax Moth (Galleria mellonella L.) Larvae Aid in Degradation of Wax and other Complex Polymers, Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 0(0), 0–0 DOI: doi: 10.22207
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Smrita Gogoi (2024). Grain iron and zinc content is independent of anthocyanin accumulation in pigmented rice genotypes of Northeast region of India, Scientifc Reports , 14(0), 4128–4143 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-53534-x
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SURBHI SAHEWALLA; Priyanka Das; DIBYA JYOTI HAZARIKA; ROBIN CHANDRA BORO (2023). Phytochemical profiling, antioxidant capacities and anthocyanin compositions of the pigmented rice (Oryza sativa) of north-east India, Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences , 93(9), 966–971 DOI: doi.org/10.56093/ijas.v93i9.136487
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Poljeet Goswami; Priyanka Das; Ananta Madhav Baruah; S. Sobhapondit; S. Bhagawati; M. Gogoi; K. pathak; K. Sarmah (2023). Unveiling the Biochemical Metamorphosis of Tea Before and After Helopeltis theivora Infestation, Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa, and Latin America , 54(9), 15771–15780 DOI: ISSN00845841
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Partha Pratim Bora (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: 10.9734/IJECC/2023/v13i113180
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Hiramani Barman; Nagendra Sarma Barua; Priyanka Das; Akhil Ranjan Baruah; Prakash Kalita; Kishore Kumar Sharma (2023). Study the Nutritional Performance of Original and S1 Progeny of Local Maize Germplasm of North East India, Environment and Ecology , 41(4), 2637–2642 DOI: DOI: https://doi.org/10.60151/envec/TJEG3005
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Madhusmita Baruah; Priyanka Das; Niloy Borah; Sanjay Kumar Chetia; Borsha Neog (2022). Biofortification of iron in rice (Oryza sativa) grown in acid soil of Assam, India, Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 92(11), 1399–1401 DOI: doi.org/10.56093/ijas.v92i11.124589
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Bandana Chaudhury; Khanin Pathak; Priyanka Das; Akhil Ranjan Baruah; Hemen Kalita; Samindra Baishya (2022). Nutritional Evaluation of Few Grass Pea (Lathyrus sativus L.) Genotypes of Assam, Indian Journal of Agricultural Biochemistry, 35(2), 155–158 DOI: 10.5958/0974-4479.2022.00023.5
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Nikita Kaman; Nayanjyoti Ojha; Rinjumoni Dutta; Anjali Basumatary; Ranjan Das; Priyanka Das (2022). Effect of graded levels of fertilizer on growth and yield of niger varieties under rainfed condition of Assam, Eco. Env. & Cons., 0(0), 0–0 DOI: DOI No.: http://doi.org/10.53550/EEC.2023.v29i01.0
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Suchandra Bhattacharjee; Priyanka Das; Khanin Pathak; Tangkeswar Nath (2022). Phytic Acid and Micronutrient Profiling of a Few Ethnic Rice Products of Assam, India, Asian Journal of Dairy and Food Research, 0(0), 0–0 DOI: 10.18805/ajdfr.DR-1892
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Feifei Wang; Priyanka Das; Narinder Pal; Ruchika Bhawal; Sheng Zhang; Madan Kumar Bhattacharyya (2022). A Phosphoproteomics Study of the Soybean root necrosis 1 Mutant Revealed Type II Metacaspases, Frontiers in Plant science, 0(0), 0–0 DOI: doi: 10.3389/fpls.2022.882561
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Utpal Barua; R P Das; R K Bhattacharjyy; P Das; R Sarmah; K Das; B Gogoi (2021). Characterization of Nutritional and Physico-chemical Properties of Parameria polyneura Hk.f., International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences., 10(1), 2162–2173
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Sangeeta Mahanta; Madhumita Chaudhury Talukdar; Sreelekha Nath; Priyanka Das; R. Saikia; H. Hazarika; D. Hazarika (2021). Effect Of Addition Of Marigold Petals In Poultry Feed To Increase The Carotenoids Content In Egg Yolk And To Enhance Yolk Colour In Laying Hens, Eco. Env. & Cons., 0(0), 0–0 DOI: DOI No.: http://doi.org/10.53550/EEC.2022.v28i01.0
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Sangeeta Mahanta; Madhumita Chaudhury Talukdar; Pranob Talukdar; Priyanka Das (2021). Effect of drying methods and packaging on retention of carotenoid pigment in dried petals of marigold cv. seracole, International Journal of Agricultural Sciences , 0(0), 0–0 DOI: DOI:10.15740/HAS/IJAS/17.2/522-527
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M Neog; Priyanka Das; Gautam K Saikia (2020). Changes in Phytochemicals during Processing of Green Tea., International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences., 9(1), 414–415
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H Thengal; S Baishya; P Das; P Bharali; K Pathak (2020). Assessment of Nutritional Quality of Few Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) Genotypes of Assam., Indian Journal of Agricultural Biochemistry (2020), 33: (1): 56-60, 33(1), 56–60
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S Bhattacharjee; Priyanka Das; K Pathak; T Nath; N Deka; S Baruah (2019). Carbohydrate Profiling of a Few Rice Products of Assam having Ethno-Economic Importance, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences., 8(12), 2902–2912
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K Sarmah; Priyanka Das (2019). Protein profiles at Developmental stages of Oleaginous tea (Camellia spp) seed., Bulletin of Environment and Pharmacology and Life Sciences., 8(8), 97–101
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A A Lyngdoh; S B Neog; A sarmah; K Das; P Das (2019). Heterosis and combining ability studies in a diallel cross of grass peaLathyrus sativus L.)genotypes for green forage yield and its component traits., Forage Research, 45(3), 183–188
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J Saikia; N S Barua; D B Phookan; P Das (2019). Heterosis for Morpho-biochemical traits in Brinjal(Solanum melangena L) during kharif season, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences., 8(6), 2808–2818
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K D sarmah; Priyanka Das; G K Saikia; T C Sarmah (2018). Biochemical characterization of tea (Camellia spp) seed oil cake., Bulletin of Environment and Pharmacology and Life Sciences., 7(9), 45–49
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K D Sarmah; Priyanka Das (2018). Biochemical characteristics, fatty acid profiles and antioxidant activities of tea seed oil., CURRENT SCIENCE, 114(12), 2549–2554
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Priyanka Das; A S Dutta; K Goswami; K Sarmah (2018). Detection of Nutritionally Significant Indigenous Rice Varieties from Assam, India., Bulletin of Environment and Pharmacology and Life Sciences.Vol 7 [4] : 59-64, 7(4), 59–64
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I Nongthombam; Priyanka Das; J Devi (2018). Evaluation of antioxidant activity of Phlogacanthus thyrsiflorus Nees: A medicinal plant., Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies 2018; 6(6): 242-244, 6(6), 242–244
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T Mudoi; Priyanka Das (2018). Nutritional Composition of Traditional colored rice cultivars of Assam, India., Bulletin of Environment and Pharmacology and Life Sciences., 7(7), 10–14
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Kriti D Sarmah; Priyanka Das; a s Dutta; R C Boro; T C Sarmah (2017). Evaluation of tapioca starch films for biodegradability and food storing., Asian Journal of Chemistry, 29(1), 157–160
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B H Chaudhury; A M Barua; Priyanka Das (2017). Minerals and Arsenic composition of twenty five indigenous leafy vegetables of Jorhat district of Assam state India. 29(10): 2138-2142, Asian Jurnal of Chemistry, 29(10), 2138–2142
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Rinku Bharali; R K Bhattacharjyya; P Das (2017). Bioactive compounds and total antioxidant activity of pummelo (Citrus grandis L.) ecotypes of Assam. Vol 6 Special issue [1]: 342-347., Bulletin of Environment and Pharmacology and Life Sciences., 6(1), 342–347
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Rinku Bharali; R K Bhattacharyya; P Das (2017). Comparison of fruit quality parameters among white, pink and red pulp pummelos of Assam., Bulletin of Environment and Pharmacology and Life Sciences., 6(1), 26–28
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Hadi Ud zaman; Priyanka Das; Pranati Das; N K Sahu (2017). Analysis of Physicochemical, Nutritional and Antioxidant Properties of Fresh and Dried Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn.) Calyces, International Journal of Pure and Applied Bioscience. , 5(1), 261–267
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Punam saikia; Madhumita C Talukdar; Priyanka Das (2016). Response of Rhynchostylis retusa L. to mineral nutrients in different growing supports, Reserch on Crops) , 17(3), 595–598
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Priyanka Das; N Goswami; P Bora (2015). Development of low cost ecofriendly ‘holi’ powder., International Journal of Agricultre Innovations and Research., 4(3), 466–468
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R Devi; Priyanka Das; A S Dutta; M Barooah; T C Sarmah (2015). Nutritional and antioxidant activities of value added products prepared from Syzygium cumunii L., Asian Jurnal of Chemistry, 27(11), 4059–4062
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G Handique; P Das (2012). Loss in total soluble protein in four major pulses after Azuki bean weevil, Callosobruchus chinensis infestation., Insect Environment17(4): 173, 17(4), 173–175
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Anjali Basumatary; Priyanka Das; A M Barua; R C Borah (2006). Integrated effect of organic and inorganic sources of sulphur on quality characteristics of rapeseed., Indian Journal of Agricultural Biochemistry. , 19(2), 59–62
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Priyanka Das; Sashi Kanta Sarmah (2005). Post harvest management of ginger in North East India: Prospect for value added products., Spice India, 18(5), 35–37
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Priyanka Das; B G Unni; P C Deka (2004). Acetylcholinesterase activity in the head of semi-domesticated tropical silkworm Antheraea assama., Indian Journal of Sericulture, 43(1), 66–70
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Priyanka Das; B G Unni; P C Deka; P R Bhattacharyya (2004). Consumption and utilization of food Persea bombycina) in relation to larval development and silk protein biosynthesis by semidomesticated muga silkworm, Antheraea assama., Indian Journal of Sericulture, 43(1), 57–65
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Priyanka Das; B G Unni; P R Bhattacharyya; P C Deka (2002). Seasonal changes in food consumption and utilization pattern of semi-domesticated muga silkworm, Antheraea assama Westwood (Lepidoptera: Saurniidae)., Journal of Entomological Research, 26(4), 277–284
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Priyanka Das; I Borua (2000). Changes in the activities of polyphenol oxidase, acid phosphatase and phenol content in developing chilli varieties susceptible and resistance to Colletotrichum capsici., Crop Research, 19(2), 230–234
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Priyanka Das; I Borua; C R Sarkar; A K Phookan (1996). Changes in mineral elements and capsaicin content of chilli (Capsicum annum L and Capsicum frutescens L) fruits during development., Journal of Agricultural Society of Northe East India, 9(1), 104–106
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Priyanka Das; I Borua; C R Sarkar; A K Phookan (1996). Proximate composition of three chilli ( Capsicum annum L and Capsicum frutescens L) varieties at different stages of fruit development., Journal of Agricultural Society of Northe East India, 9(1), 100–103
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Priyanka Das; Sashi Kanta Sarmah (0). Drying of ginger using solar cabinet dryer., Journal of Food Science and Technology, 38(6), 619–621
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Rituraj Dev; L C Bora; P Das (0). Microbial Bioformulations for Suppression of Major Insect Pests and Diseases and Enhanced Biochemical Properties of Tea Crop., International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences., 6(5), 1872–1879
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Priyanka Das; A S Dutta (0). A comparative study on drying of ber., Journal of Agricultural Engineering, 50(1), 34–38
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k D Sarmah; Priyanka Das; D Das Borah; T C Sarmah (0). Evaluation of Biodegradable Films from Tapioca Starch., Journal of Agricultural Engineering, 52(3), 51–57
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Priyanka Das; R Devi; A S Dutta; R C Boro; T C Sarmah (0). Studies on nutritional components, antioxidant activities and microbial load in simple processed product developed from banana., Asian Jurnal of Chemistry, 28(1), 47–50
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B H Chaudhury; Priyanka Das; M U Basumatary (0). Study on nutritional and anti-nutritional profile of value added products made from tapioca tubers from Assam, India., Asian Jurnal of Chemistry, 28(9), 2073–2076
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R Banik; Priyanka Das; N Deka; T C Sarmah (0). Ready to Use Ethnic Rice Products of Assam, India: Potential source of Resistant Starch, Bulletin of Environment and Pharmacology and Life Sciences., 7(4), 55–58
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M Neog; Priyanka Das; G K Saikia; T C Sarmah; D D Borah (0). Documentation of processing methods and Biochemical quality study of Green Tea manufactured by small tea growers of Assam,India., Bulletin of Environment and Pharmacology and Life Sciences., 7(11), 51–57
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T Mudoi; Priyanka Das (0). A Study on Phytochemicals and Mineral Content of Indigenous Red Rice of Assam, India, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences., 8(4), 1–12
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T Mudoi; Priyanka Das (0). Biochemical Composition and Morphological Characters of Cooked Indigenous Colored Rice Grown in Assam, India ., International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences.9(5): 402-414, 9(5), 402–414
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S Bhattacharjee; Priyanka Das (0). Changes in Proximate Composition during Processing of a Few Rice Products of Assam having Ethno-Economic Importance. 9(4): 713-725, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences., 9(4), 713–725
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R Devi; T Nath; R R Barua; B Darphang; P K Nath; P Das; B K Sarmah (0). Antimicrobial activity of bacterial endophytes from Chirata (Swertia chirata Wall.) and Datura (Datura stramonium L.)., Egyptian Journal of Biological Pest Control, 31(69), 1–7
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Borkakati, R.N.; Deka, M.K. and Das, P. (2023). Biochemistry and Application of Pheromone , in: Deka, M.K.; (Ed.), Applied Entomology and Zoology Volume - 13, AkiNik Publications , 169, C-11, Sector - 3, Rohini, Delhi-110085, India, pp 1–33, ISBN: 978-93-5570-956-1.
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Das, P. and Sarmah, K. (2024). Kolakhar: A Traditional Assamese Food Additive, in: Lata, D.C. and Barman, D.P. (Eds.), Svastik Stories INDIAN TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE THROUGH THE LENS OF SCIENCE Volume II , CSIR-NIScPR New Delhi - 110012 | www.niscpr.res.in, New Delhi - 110012, pp 62–66, ISBN: 9 7 8 - 8 1 -967612-1-9.
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Das, P. (2011). . “Asamat Udyan sachyar sangrakhayan, udyugmukhitar keitaman babyaharik dish”., in: Mishra, P.; (Ed.), Adhunik Krishi kotha, Aank Baak, Guwahati, pp 657–662.
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Unni, B.G.; Das, P. and Ghosh, A.C. (2000). Silk glands and the Biosynthesis of silk by silkworms. , in: Agarwal, H.O.; Seth, M.K. (Eds.), Sericulture in India. , B. Singh and M.P. Singh, Dehradun, India, pp 251–269.
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Barua, P. (2023). Study on biochemical qualities of speciality rice of Assam during storage at ambient condition. MSc thesis submitted to Biochemistry and Agricultural Chemistry, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, PIN: 785013, Assam
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baruah, D. (2023). Processing of rice bran for human consumption. MSc thesis submitted to Biochemistry and Agricultural Chemistry, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, PIN:785013, Assam
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Gujjar, D.D. (2022). Assessment of quality parameters of speciality teas produced in Assam. MSc thesis submitted to Biochemistry and Agricultural Chemistry, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, PIN : 785013, Assam
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Sahewalla, S. (2021). Studies on profile of phenolic compounds in a few pigmented rice varieties of Assam. MSc thesis submitted to Biochemistry and Agricultural Chemistry, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, PIN:785013, Assam
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Gowsami, N. (2021). Alternative use of waste of tea gardens as potential source of biomolecules and biochar. MSc thesis submitted to Biochemistry and Agricultural Chemistry, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, PIN:785013, Assam
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Baruah, M. (2020). Studies on metabolism of iron in rice. MSc thesis submitted to Biochemistry and Agricultural Chemistry, Asssam Agricultural University, Jorhat: 785013, Assam, India
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Bhattacharjee, S. (2019). Carbohydrate and micro nutrient profiling of a few indigenous rice varieties of Assam and their products.. MSc thesis submitted to Biochemistry and Agricultural Chemistry, Asssam Agricultural University, Jorhat: 785013, Assam, India
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Neog, M. (2018). Biochemical characterization of Green Tea manufactured in Assam.. MSc thesis submitted to Biochemistry and Agricultural Chemistry, Asssam Agricultural University, Jorhat: 785013, Assam, India
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Sarmah, K.D. (2017). Biochemical characterization of Tea (Camellia spp) Seed oil.. PhD thesis submitted to Biochemistry and Agricultural Chemistry, Asssam Agricultural University, Jorhat: 785013, Assam, India
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Banik, R. (2017). Biochemical study on Traditional Rice products of Assam with special reference to Resistant Starch. MSc thesis submitted to Biochemistry and Agricultural Chemistry, Asssam Agricultural University, Jorhat: 785013, Assam, India
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Sarmah, K. (2013). A Study on Biodegradable Films Prepared from Tapioca Starch . MSc thesis submitted to Biochemistry and Agricultural Chemistry, Asssam Agricultural University, Jorhat: 785013, Assam, India
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Devi, R. (2012). Biochemical Evaluation of Beverages prepared from ‘Bhimkol’ and ‘Jamun’ during different periods of storage.. MSc thesis submitted to Biochemistry and Agricultural Chemistry, Asssam Agricultural University, Jorhat: 785013, Assam, India
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Mudoi, T. (2006). DNA Finger Printing of Few Ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc) Germplasm . MSc thesis submitted to Biochemistry and Agricultural Chemistry, Asssam Agricultural University, Jorhat: 785013, Assam, India
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Das, P. and Sonowal, P. (). Axomia pormporagata khdyar unnata padhyatit sangrakhyan: Banijyikikaranar natun path, Pantik, 10(1), 32-33, Pradip Baruah, Chandmari, Guwahati
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Baruah, P.C.; Neog, M. and Das, P. (2023). Standard operating procedure (SOP) of post harvest operations of important medicinal crops of Assam. AAU, Jorhat, Jorhat
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Baruah, P.C.; Neog, M. and Das, P. (2023). Axaomor kichu gurutwapurna aushadhi gachar sachya chapowar uttar kalin projukti. AAU, Jorhat, Jorhat
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Das, P. (2011). “Safe and low cost method of value addition of tapioca”. . All India coordinated Research Project on Post harvest technology. AAU, Jorhat
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Das, P. (2011). “Simalu Alur Mulya Sanjojon”. . All India coordinated Research Project on Post harvest technology. AAU, Jorhat
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Borah, A.; Patgiri, P. and Das, P. (2010). “Technical bulletin”. All India coordinated Research Project on Post harvest technology.. All India coordinated Research Project on Post harvest technology. AAU, Jorhat
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Das, P. (2005). “Ada sanrakhyanar saral pranalee”. . All India coordinated Research Project on Post harvest technology., AAU, Jorhat
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Das, P. (2005). “Value added products from ginger”. . All India coordinated Research Project on Post harvest technology. AAU, Jorhat
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Das, P. (2005). ‘Sajib Rupat ada sangrakhyan”. . All India coordinated Research Project on Post harvest technology. AAU, Jorhat
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Das, P. (2003). ‘Ada Bhittik Khudra Uddyog’. In Collection of economic projects, . Jorhat District Students’ Union , Jorhat
Sponsored Research
Research Projects 8 Projects
AAU Rs. 9.78 Lakh
"Functional food for human consumption from rice bran"
Implemented in 2023
North east centre for Technology Application and Reach, New Delhi Rs. 20.90 Lakh
Augmentation of income of small tea growers of Assam through production, processing and marketing of speciality tea.
Implemented in 2021
CSB, Bangalore Rs. 11.26 Lakh
Standardization of processing and production of a consumable beverage from mulberry leaves and blending with green tea.( Collaborative Programmes with CSB and TTRI, Jorhat)
Implemented in 2020
NMPB, Govt of India Rs. 27.66 Lakh
“Post-harvest loss assessment and SOPs of post-harvest management of some important medicinal plants of Assam”
Implemented in 2017
CSB, Bangalore Rs. 11.26 Lakh
Standardization of processing and production of a consumable beverage from mulberry leaves and blending with green tea.( Collaborative Programmes with CSB and TTRI, Jorhat)
Implemented in 2020
DST (Govt of India) Rs. 1 Lakh
“Biochemical Study on indigenous colored rice varieties grown in Assam.” (DBT RA program, for which I was supervisor)
Implemented in 2013
DBT (Govt of India) Rs. 20.03754 Lakh
“Development of entrepreneurship among back-ward population of tapioca growing areas of Assam through post harvest management of tapioca.”
Implemented in 2011
DBT (Govt of India) Rs. 8.07 Lakh
‘Entrepreneurship development of backward population of ginger growing areas of Assam through post harvest management of ginger’
Implemented in 2008
Recognition & Accolades
Achievements & Honours 6 Honours
Assam Agricultural University Grade I merit scholarship during entire UG and PG studies
Placed among top five at the National level Training at Central Institute of Research on Cotton Technology (ICAR), Mumbai on “Nanocellulose and its composites in Agriculture.” (Oct10-24, 2011) (Declared in 2012)
Department of Biotechnology (DBT) (Govt of India) overseas fellowship for scientists of North Eastern states, 2014-15
Member of the Steering committee on biotechnology based program for societal development, DBT, Govt of India (BT/SPD/Steering committee /societal development/2018 Dated 5-12-2018) for three years
Granted Patent : 01 [Lead Inventor: Dr. Priyanka Das] Patent No. 374103 (09-08-2021) "A Novel Method For Storing Of Healthy Whole Green Gram (Vigna radiata) Seed To
Completely Protect It From The Infestation Of Storage Insect-Pest Azuki Bean Weevil,
Callosobruchus chinensis At Room Temperature".
Editorial Board Member of Indian Society of Agricultural Biochemists since 2023
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships 2 Societies
Indian Society of Agricultural Biochemists
Life Member
Society for Biological Chemists
Life Member