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Dr. Raaj Kumar Kakoti
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Dr. Raaj Kumar Kakoti

Chief Scientist
Department of AAU-Citrus and Plantation Crops Research Station, Tinsukia • Directorate of Research(Agri)
raaj.k.kakoti [at] aau.ac.in Joined: 10 Jan, 1990 Chief Scientist (i/c)
31
Publications
11
Projects
5
Degrees
6
Career Milestones
6
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 Pathology
Ph.D
2003
Assam Agricultural University
Specialization: Plant Pathology
Employment History
Training Asstt. in the rank of Asstt. Professor
10-01-1990 – 21-06-1999
Assam Agricultural University
Napam
Senior Scientist
22-06-1999 – 30-06-2008
Assam Agricultural University
Napam
Principal Scientist
01-07-2008 – 31-12-2020
Assam Agricultural University
Tinsukia
Chief Scientist (i/c)
01-01-2021 – 26-01-2022
Assam Agricultural University
Tinsukia
Principal Scientist
27-01-2022 – 31-01-2023
AAU-Citrus and Plantation Crops Research Station
Tinsukia
Chief Scientist
01-02-2023 – Till date
AAU-Citrus and Plantation Crops Research Station
Tinsukia
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 31 Total Records
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S Mahawar; P Pant; U B Angirekula; M Tomar; J Uchoi; S Bansal; H Bolinedi; A K Dubey; R K Kakoti; A Thirugnanavel; R Bhardwaj; S K Malik; A Riar (2025). Decoding citrus diversity: Insights from multivariate data analysis of nutritional and antioxidant profiles in diverse species and hybrids, Applied Food Research, 5(1), 1–15 DOI: https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S2772
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N Kalita; B K Saud; M Gogoi; J Hazarika; R K Kakoti (2025). Effect of Green Manuring and Nutrient Management on Soil Fertility, Growth and Yield Sustainability of Assam Lemon (Citrus limon L. Burm.) Orchards, Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition , 11(2), 225–231
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Y V Ingle; Anita Arora; R K Kakoti; Prakash Patil (2023). Eco-friendly Management of Phytophthora root rot and Gummosis in Mandarin, Indian Journal of Ecology, 50(3), 706–711 DOI: https://doi.org/10.55362/IJE/2023/3957
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Raaj Kumar Kakoti; P. Deb Nath; M. Borah; S. Borah (2022). INCIDENCE OF CITRUS GREENING DISEASE IN SOME MAJOR KHASI MANDARIN GROWING AREAS IN UPPER BRAHMAPUTRA VALLEY ZONE OF ASSAM, Journal of Plant Disease Science, 17(2), 93–100 DOI: https://doi.org/10.48165/jpds.2022.1702.02
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Sikha Deka; Mukesh Sehgal; K. S. Bairavi; Subhabrata Mazumder; Raaj Kumar Kakoti (2022). Dissemination of Integrated pest management (IPM) technology of Khasi Mandarin (Citrus reticulata Blanco) in Tinsukia district of Assam, Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, 53(8), 9567–9574
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Raaj Kumar Kakoti; Palash Deb Nath; Munmi Borah; Amit Chandra Barbora (2020). Molecular detection of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus causing Huanglongbing (HLB) in Khasi mandarin orchards (Citrus reticulata) of Assam, International Journal of Current Microbiology Applied Science, 9(3), 1057–1061 DOI: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2020.903.124
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Raaj Kumar Kakoti; Jamini Saikia; Amit Chandra Barbora; Sikha Deka; Arunima Gogoi (2019). Present Status of Khasi mandarin in Tripura State of North East India, International Journal of Chemical Studies , 7(4), 2943–2948
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Raaj Kumar Kakoti (2019). Present Status of Khasi mandarin in Manipur State of North East India, International Journal of Current Microbiology Applied Science, 8(6), 2157–2165 DOI: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2019.806.256
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Subrata Bora; Shankar Hemanta Gogoi; Jutimala Phookon; Raaj Kumar Kakoti; Palash Deb Nath (2019). Phloem limited bacteria : a threat to Khasi mandarin cultivation in Assam, India, Phytopathogenic mollicutes, 9(1), 145–146 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5958/2249-4677.2019.00073.2
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Borsha Rani Baruah; Raaj Kumar Kakoti; Amit Chandra Barbora; S Singh; S Saikia; Palash Deb Nath (2019). Citrus tristeza Virus in Khasi mandarin (Citrus reticulata), International Journal of Current Microbiology Applied Science, 8(9), 749–757 DOI: https://doi.org/10.2054/ijcmas.2019.809.090
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deka, S.; barbora, A.C.; kakoti, R.K. and ahuja, D. (2018). Major Pests of Pummelo (Citrus grandis) in Northeastern Region of India. (Monograph). . Citrus Research Station, Assam Agricultural University, Tinsukia., , Citrus Research Station, Assam Agricultural University, Gelapukhuri Road, Tinsukia, Assam
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s, D.; barbora, A.C.; ahuja, D. and kakoti, R.K. (2017). Major Insect, mite and mollusc pests of Khasi mandarin (Citrus reticulata Blanco). (Monograph).. Citrus Research Station, Assam Agricultural University, Tinsukia., , Citrus Research Station, Assam Agricultural University, Gelapukhuri Road, Tinsukia, Assam
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deka, S.; amrit, B.; ahuja, D.B. and kakoti, R.K. (2016). Insect, mite andInsect, mite and mollusk pests of Assam lemon in Northeastern Region of India. (Monograph). mollusk pests of Assam lemon in Northeast. Citrus Research Station, Assam Agricultural University, Tinsukia., , Citrus Research Station, Assam Agricultural University, Tinsukia.
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Kakoti, R.K. (2005). Commercial Mushroom cultivation (Assamese. Kaustubh Prakashan & Printers, Dibrugarh-3
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Bora, S. (2019). Assay of volatile organic compounds in citrus greening disease infected Khasi mandarin (Citrus reticulata). M.Sc. Agri thesis submitted to Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Barbora, A.C. (2020). Challenges & opportunities of Citrus industry in North East India, Proceedings of National Citrus Meet , Biswanath , Biswanath College of Agriculture , Biswanath, Vol. 0(0), 0 - 0.
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Barbora, A.C.; Deka, S.; Gogoi, A.; Kakoti, R.K. and Hazarika, G.N. (2015). Citrus Biodiversity of North Eastern India with special reference to Lemons (Citrus limon), National Symposium on Sustainable Citrus Production: Way For, Nagpur , CCRI, Nagpur, Vol. 0(0), 365 - 377.
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Kakoti, R.K. (2015). Traditional knowledge-Its Value and Conservation, Traditional knowledge-Its Value and Conservation, Tinsukia College , Dept. of Zoology, Tinsukia College, Tinsukia, Vol. 0(0), 0 - 0.
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Gopal, K.; Samual, D. and Kakoti, R.K. (2012). Recent trends in diagnosis and management of bacterial disease of Citrus., National Dialogue on Citrus improvement, Production & Utilization , Nagpur , Indian Society of Citriculture & NRCC, Nagpur, Vol. 0(0), 209 - 218.
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kakoti, R.K. (2026). Bohonkhyam Sasya Utpadonor Babe Prakritrik Krishi Poddhoti (AAU/DR/26/BU/963/2025-26). AAU-CPCRS, Tinsukia, Tinsukia
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Kakoti, R.K. and Gogoi, M. (2025). Elite candidate plants of Khasi mandarin and Sweet orange with superior horticultural traits selection of the NE Region . AAU-CPCRS, Tinsukia, Tinsukia
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Kakoti, R.K.; Baruah, K.; Borgohain, A.; Gogoi, M. and Chetia, S.K. (2024). Major Pests of Citrus and its management in North Eastern Region of India . AAU-CPCRS, Tinsukia
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Kakoti, R.K.; Gogoi, M.; Kalita, N. and Saud, B.K. (2023). Tenga Jatio Sasyar Anistokari keet Potongo Aru Rogar Niyantran Kaushal (Assamese). . AAU-CPCRS, Tinsukia
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Kalita, N.; Kakoti, R.K.; Saud, B.K. and Gogoi, M. (2023). XumthiraTengabarir Pusti Byobosthapona (Assamese). AAU-Citrus and Plantation Crops Research Station, Tinsukia, Tinsukia
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kakoti, R.K.; Saud, B.K.; Gogoi, M. and Kalita, N. (2023). Technology Inventory under AICRP (F) AAU/DR/23/BU/689/2023-24. AAU-Citrus and Plantation Crops Research Station, Tinsukia, Tinsukia
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Saud, B.K.; Kalita, N.; Dutta, J.P. and Kakoti, R.K. (2022). Komola kheti kori Swabalombi hau ahok. AAU-CPCRS, Tinsukia, Tinsukia
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Kakoti, R.K. (2021). Sumothira tenga gaasor roog aru pratikar samuh (In vernacular language). (Diseases of Khasi mandarin and their management). CRS, Tinsukia, Tinsukia
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Kakoti, R.K. and Deka, S. (2019). Tenga gosor bibhinna roog aru eyar pratikar. CRS, Tinsukia, Tinsukia
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Kakoti, R.K.; Barbora, A.C.; Deka, S. and Gogoi, A. (2016). Citrus Research Station- an Introduction. CRS, Tinsukia, Tinsukia
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Deka, S. and Kakoti, R.K. (2016). Integrated Pest Management in Khasi mandarin. CRS, Tinsukia, Tinsukia
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Kakoti, R.K. (2014). Citrus Diseases and their management. CRS, Tinsukia, Tinsukia
Sponsored Research
Research Projects 11 Projects
MIDH, DCCD Rs. 13.80 Lakh
Establishment of Polyclonal Seed Garden of Cocoa and Cashewnut, Farmers Training Programme on Cashew and District level seminar on Cashew
Implemented in 2024
DBT Rs. 100 Lakh
Collection, Conservation and Morpho-Phenological Characterization of Citrus Germplasm of NE India
Implemented in 2021
Govt. of Assam Rs. 42.70 Lakh
Establishment of Natural farming and Organic Agriculture under R & D
Implemented in 2023
University Receipts, GIA-32 Rs. 200000 Lakh
Establishment of Plantation crops viz. Arecanut, Coconut, Coffee, Cocoa, Cashewnut & Cinnamon at AAU-CPCRS, Tinsukia
Implemented in 2023
ICAR-DRMR, Bharatpur, Rajasthan Rs. 285000 Lakh
Mega Project on rapeseed-Mustard Value Chain Development Through Promotion of Scientific Cultivation in Assam
Implemented in 2023
DBT, MST, GoI Rs. 53.13 Lakh
Exploiting chemical ecology for IPM: Deciphering the phyto-semiochemicals involved in insect-plant interactions of major crop pests of NER-India
Implemented in 2021
DBT, MST, GoI
Development of Citrus Diagnostics and Certification Centre in NER
Implemented in 2021
DBT, MST, GoI Rs. 31.75920 Lakh
Phytochemical characterization and nutrient profiling of germplasm diversity of Citrus species existing in North East Region
Implemented in 2021
DBT, MST, GoI Rs. 103271872 Lakh
Network Project for Establishment of disease free elite Khasi mandarin and Sweet Orange genetic stocks through shoot tip grafting (STG) and mass production of quality planting material for Northeastern states of India.
Implemented in 2021
AICRP-Cashew, ICAR-DCR, Puttur, Karnataka Rs. 405054 Lakh
AICRP-Cashew_NEH Schme "Cashew Awareness Campaigns, Area Expansion programmes and distribution of small inputs to farmers
Implemented in 2024
ICAR Rs. 41700000 Lakh
AICRP on Fruits (CRS, Tinsukia)
Implemented in 1976
Recognition & Accolades
Achievements & Honours 6 Honours
Received the best paper award (poster session) for the paper entitled “Effect of different methods of propagation on vegetative characters of Assam lemon (Citrus limon L.) selections” authored by Saikia, J., Barbora,A.C, Kakoti, R. K., Deka, S. and Gogoi, A. in National Citrus Meet-2020 organised by ICAR-CCRI, Nagpur in collaboration with AAU, Jorhat, CAU, Imphal and ICAR-RC for NEH region held at Biswanath College of Agriculture, Assam during January 10-12, 2020.
Received the third best paper award (poster session) for the paper entitled “Field biology, behaviour and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) of fruit flies (Tephritidae: Diptera) on Khasi mandarin (Citrus reticulata Blanco) in North East India” authored by Deka S., Sehgal M., Kakoti R.K. and Barbora A.C. in International Conference on Climate Change, Biodiversity and Sustainable Agriculture (ICCBSA-2018), 13-16 December, Jorhat, Assam.
Earned two DBT ad-hoc project in 2021, as project Coordinator having HUB and spoke model with project cost ₹ 1031.20 and 1032.71 Lakh respectively. (Details in 'Project" head).
Received one DBT ad-hoc project in 2021 as Principal Investigator with project cost ₹ 31.75lakh. (Details in 'Project" head).
Developed 14 number of production and protection technology of citrus.
All the Assam lemon growers of Hahkhati-Dirak area were organized into a cooperative society and registered the society in the name of “ CRS-Naa-Dihing Nemu Tenga Unnayan Samity” (Registration No. 26210304/1645 dated 26.07.2017 and under the supervision of all scientists of CRS, the Assam lemon farmers were guided and assisted and linked with IPR cell of AAU, Jorhat and Dept. of Horticulture, AAU, Jorhat applying for Geographical Indication (GI) for Assam lemon to NBPGR, New Delhi and recently, GI for Assam lemon is announced for the benefits of the farmers.
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships 2 Societies
Indian Phytopathological Society
Life Member
Indian Society of Citriculture
Life Member
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Dr. Raaj Kumar Kakoti

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AAU Joining Date: 10 Jan, 1990
Additional Charge: Chief Scientist (i/c)
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Research Stations 57
AAU-Zonal Research Station, Diphu AAU-Zonal Research Station, Shillongani AAU-Zonal Research Station, North Lakhimpur AAU-Zonal Research Station, Gossaigaon AAU-Assam Rice Research Institute, Titabar AAU-Zonal Research Station, Sribhumi AAU-Horticulture Research Station, Kahikuchi AAU-Citrus and Plantation Crops Research Station, Tinsukia AAU-Sugarcane, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research Station, Buralikson Directorate of Research (Agriculture) Advanced Centre for Integrated Farming Systems Research, AICRP on IFS, AAU AICRP on Irrigation Water Management, AAU, Jorhat AICRP Dry Land Agriculture AICRP on Women In Agriculture, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Agro Forestry, AAU-HRS, Kahikuchi AICRP on Agro Meteorology, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Biological Control, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Rabi Pulses, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani AICRP on Fruits, AAU-CPCRS, Tinsukia AICRP on Fruits, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Farm Implements & Machinery, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Floriculture, AAU-HRS, Kahikuchi AICRP on Forage Crops, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on GM crops (Banana), AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Honey Bees and Pollinators AICRP on Integrated Farming System, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Linseed, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani AICRP on Kharif Pulses, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani AICRP on Medicinal & Aromatic Plants (Betelvine), AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Mushroom, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Maize, AAU-ZRS, Gossaigaon AICRP on Micro & Secondary Nutrients and Pollutant Elements in Soils and Plants, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Nematode, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Seed (Crops), AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Potato, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Palm, AAU-HRS, Kahikuchi AICRP on Post Harvest Engineering Technology, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Rice, AAU-ARRI, Titabar AICRP on Rapeseed Mustard, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani AICRP on Soybean, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Sugarcane, AAU-SMAPRS, Buralikson AICRP on Spices, AAU-HRS, Kahikuchi AICRP on Small Millets, AAU-ZRS, Gossaigaon AICRP on Tuber Crops, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Vegetable, AAU, Jorhat AICRP on Wheat, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani AICRP on Weed control, AAU, Jorhat AINP on Agricultural Acarology, AAU, Jorhat AINP on Bio-fertilizer, AAU, Jorhat AINP on Economic Ornithology (VPM), AAU-ZRS, North Lakhimpur AINP on Jute and Allied Fibres, AAU-ZRS, Shillongani AICRP on Soil Test Crop Response, AAU, Jorhat AINP on PFDC, AAU-HRS, Kahikuchi AINP on Rodent Control (VPM) , AAU, Jorhat AINP on Soil Arthropod Pests, AAU, Jorhat ICR Farm AAU Horticulture Orchard
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