Dr. Purnima Pathak
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Dr. Purnima Pathak

Assistant Professor
purnima.pathak [at] aau.ac.in Joined: 26 Jul, 2019
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Publications
2
Projects
5
Degrees
1
Career Milestones
2
Honors & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
B.Sc (Agriculture)
2013
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
M.Sc (Agriculture)
2015
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Specialization: Horticulture
Ph.D(Agriculture)
2020
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Specialization: Horticulture
Employment History
Assistant Professor
26-07-2019 – Till date
College of Horticulture, Nalbari,Assam Agricultural University
Jorhat
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 23 Total Records
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Himadri Shekhar Datta; Rinumoni Buragohain; Preetam Coomar Baruah; H K Nath; U Kotoky; R Das; H Saikia; Purnima Pathak (2025). Influence of Spacing and Mulching on Economic Performance of Strawberry Cultivation, Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology, 28(11), 1103–1110
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Purnima Pathak; Utpal Kotoky; Priyanka Das; Manashi Das Purkayastha; Bornali Gogoi; Bhupen Kumar Baishya; Abreeta Kalita (2025). Rough lemon (Citrus jambhiri Lush.),a potential rootstock with commercially high valued fruits: Characterization of rough lemon based on biochemical attributes, PLANT SCIENCE TODAY, 12(4), 1–9 DOI: https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.7733
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Srishtty Kashyap; Dr. Purnima Pathak; Joyarani Pegu; Manashi Das Purkayastha; Tonmoy Tamuli (2024). Shelf life evaluation of processed Assam lemon(C.limon Burm.) juice, AMA, Agricultural mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America, 55(2), 17329–17347
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Purnima Pathak (2024). Diversity among rough lemon of Assam in accordance with tree and leaf characters, AMA, Agricultural mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America, 55(3), 17321–17329
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Shahida Choudhury; Diplip Barman; Purnima Pathak; Bornali Gogoi (2024). Effect of Pre-Harvest Fruit Bagging on the Physical Qualities, Shelf Life and Yield of Litchi ( Litchi chinensis), Journal of Scientific Research and Report, 30(8), 114–118
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Purnima Pathak; Bhupen Kumar Baishya; Daisy Sharma (2023). Response of Rough lemon types to different method of propagation, The Pharma Innovation, 12(6), 1771–1774
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Purnima Pathak; Bhupen Kumar Baishya; Shourov Dutta (2021). Study on leaf morphology of rough lemon (C. jambhiri Lush.), Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 10(1), 1986–1987 DOI: 10.22271/phyto.2021.v10.i1ab.13641
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Shourov Dutta; Manoranjan Neog; Purnima Pathak (2019). Microbial and sensory evaluation of Kujithekera(Garcinia cowa Roxb)., International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 8(10), 2304–2308
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Purnima Pathak; Kartik Baruah; Ranjit Kumar Bhattacharyya; Bhupen Kumar Baishya (2017). Influence of Bunch Covers on Yield of banana cv. Jahaji(AAA) under High Density Planting System., International Journal of Pure and applied Bioscience, 5(6), 1488–1493
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Purnima Pathak; Kartik Baruah; Bhupen Kumar Baishya (2016). Influence of bunch covers on appearance and maturity of banana cv. Jahaji under high density planting system., Research on Crops, 17(3), 512–516
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Purnima Pathak; Kartik Baruah; Prakash Kalita; Ranjit Kumar Bhattacharyya (2016). Influence of bunch covers on Qulity of banana cv. Jahaji under high density planting system., Research on Crops, 8(3), 28143–28146
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Gogoi, B.; Baruah, U.; Bramha, S.; Boruah, P.; Pathak, P. and Sharma, R. (2026). Climate Resilience in Horticultural Crops for Higher Yield, in: Brahma, S.; Upamanya, G.; Das, K.; Pegu, L.; Sharma, P. and , Khayer, S.; Saikia, B.; (Eds.), Climate Smart Agriculture: Innovations for Next Generation Sustainable Farming,, Elite Publishing House, Elite Publishing House, Darya Ganj,Delhi , pp 47–66, ISBN: 978-93-7108-596-0.
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Pathak, P. (2025). Preparation and application of Plant Growth Regulators (PGRs) in propagation and Nursery management, in: Dutta, S.; Dolley, M.K.; Maibangsa, S.; Neog, M.; (Eds.), The essence of a commercial nursery, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Karbi Anglong, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Karbi Anglong, Assam Agricultural University, pp 152–160, ISBN: 978-93-341-7515-8.
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Gogoi, B.; Barooah, L.; Konwar, P.B.; Sharma, R. and Pathak, P. (2025). Status and Scope of Natural Farming in Horticultural Crops: Special Reference to North East Region, in: Saikia, D.D.; Borah, D.K.; Hazarika, D.P.P.; Pun, D.K.B. and Kakati, P. (Eds.), Dynamic Agriculture: Problems and Way Forward, Integrated Publications, New Delhi, Integrated Publications, New Delhi ,H. No. - 3 Pocket - H34, Sector - 3, Rohini, Delhi-110085, India Email - info@integratedpublications.in, pp 271–286, ISBN: 978-93-5834-803-3.
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Pathak, P.; Khatun, A.; Gogoi, B.; Konwar, P.B.; , ; Baishya, B.K.; Barooah, L. and Das, U. (2025). Geospatial Insights in Horticulture: Basics of GIS and Remote Sensing and its Application, in: Saikia, D.D.; Borah, D.K.; Hazarika, D.P.P.; Pun, D.K.B.; Kakati, P.; (Eds.), Dynamic Agriculture: Problems and Way Forward, Integrated Publications , Integrated Publications H. No. - 3 Pocket - H34, Sector - 3, Rohini, Delhi-110085, India Email - info@integratedpublications.in, pp 185–197, ISBN: 978-93-5834-803-3.
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Pathak, P.; Das, U. and Kumar, S.R. (2024). Ecology,Soil and Climate, in: Das, U.; Prasad, S.S. and Kumar, S.R. (Eds.), BER: A potential crop of livelihood in Arid Region, Brillion Publishing, 22 B/5, Ground Floor, Desh Bandhu Gupta Road, Karol Bagh, New Delhi-110005, pp 37–40, ISBN: 978-81-976033-8-9.
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Kashyap, S.; Pathak, P. and Gogoi, B. (2024). Assam Lemon- A commercially potent Citrus Fruit and its post harvest management, in: Rangare, N.; Lal, N. (Eds.), Post harvest management and value addition in horticultural crops, Scripown Publication, 2nd Floor, 304 and 305, Pocket -4, Sector-22, Rohini, North-West Delhi, 110086,India, pp 1–14, ISBN: 978-81-19915-06-4.
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Barooah, A.; Chakravarty, M.; Gogoi, B.; Kalita, R. and Pathak, P. (2024). Smart Irrigation: A Tool for Smart Agriculture, in: Kachari, M.; Sarmah, R.; Datta, H.S.; Boro, R.C. (Eds.), Smart Agriculture: Digital Era in Farming, Elite Publishing house, Elite Publishing House H1/60, Sector - 16, Rohini, New Delhi - 110089 Tele Info: 9289051518, 9289051519 Email: ephinternational@gmail.com, ephpublishe, pp 226–231, ISBN: 978-93-58996-80-7.
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Kachari, M.; Pathak, P. and Baishya, B.K. (2024). Agro Eco Tourism: A New Venture for Sustainable Farming, in: Boruah, R.; Dutta, J.K. and Kalita, H.K. Deka, C.R.; Barman, S.; (Eds.), Modernizing Agriculture in New Millennium, Elite Publishing house, Elite Publishing House H1/60, Sector - 16, Rohini, New Delhi - 110089 Tele Info: 9289051518, 9289051519 Email: ephinternational@gmail.com, ephpublishe, pp 38–45, ISBN: 978-93-5899-484-1.
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Sharma, R.; Kachari, M.; Datta, H.S.; Gogoi, B. and Pathak, P. (2024). ADOPTION OF PLASTIC MULCHES AS CROP MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES, in: Pradeepa, K.N.; Ranjith, D.M.; Thanga, D.A.; Subash, D.A. (Eds.), Advances in Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences II, STAC PUBLISHERS, STAC PUBLISHERS S. THANGAPAZHAM AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE, VASUDEVANALLUR – 627 758., pp 127–139, ISBN: 978-81-969972-6-7.
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Pathak, P.; Kachari, M.; Gogoi, B.; Baishya, B.K.; Sharma, R. and Das, J. (2024). Smart Packaging – An Abridgment on Active and Intelligent Packaging, in: Kachari, M.; Sharma, R.; Dutta, H.S.; Boro, R.C.; (Eds.), Smart Agriculture: Digital Era in Farming, Elite Publishing house, Elite Publishing House H1/60, Sector - 16, Rohini, New Delhi - 110089 Tele Info: 9289051518, 9289051519 Email: ephinternational@gmail.com, ephpublishe, pp 30–40, ISBN: 978-93-58996-80-7.
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Baishya, B.K.; Sarma, A.C.; Rajbongshi, A.; Mazumdar, H.; Das, N.; Ali, N.F. and Pathak, P. (2026). Soil Sampling and Soil Health Card. KVK,Nalbari, Nalbari
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Baishya, B.K.; Sarma, A.C.; Rajbongshi, A.; Mazumdar, H.; Das, N.; Ali, N.F. and Pathak, P. (2026). Drone application in sustainable agriculture. KVK,Nalbari, Nalbari
Sponsored Research
Research Projects 2 Projects
Assam Agricultural University Rs. 15 Lakh
Bitterness oriented germplasm screening and preservation of Assam lemon(Citrus limon burmf.) juice.
Implemented in 2023
Assam State Biodiversity Board Rs. 4.95 Lakh
Assessment of Citrus species of Assam with special emphasis on genetic diversity and conservation of Rough lemon (Citrus jambhiri Lush.) of Agro-climatic zones
Implemented in 2021
Recognition & Accolades
Achievements & Honors 2 Honors
2nd Best presenter at Indian Phytopathological society national conference on "Response of Rough lemon germplasm to transient waterlogging condition"
2nd Best Poster at 3rd Indian Horticultural Summit-cum-International Conference 2024 on "Assam lemons' Journey: From farm orchard ...delight"
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships 2 Societies
Assam Science Society
Annual Member
2021
Assam Horticulture Society
Life Member