AAU

Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications

B.Sc (Agriculture)

2000

Biswanath College of Agriculture (AAU)

M.Sc (Agricultural Biotechnology)

2003

Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Specialization: Agricultural Biotechnology

Ph.D

2011

Jawaharlal Nehru University

Specialization: Biotechnology

Post Doctoral

2019

University of California, Davis, USA

Specialization: Plant microbe interaction

Employment History

Assistant Professor

02-03-2010 – 30-06-2023

Assam Agricultural University

Jorhat

Associate Professor

01-07-2023 – Till date

Assam Agricultural University

Jorhat

Research & Scholarship

Scholarly Publications 70 Total Records

Kh Jivarani Devi; Shadad Md. Khayer; Madhuri Sinha; Semmichon S K; Manisha Choudhury; Robin Chandra Boro; Moloya Gogoi (2026). Process optimization and characterization of a low-sodium red rice– based instant food mix formulated with umami-rich ingredients, Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization, 0(0), 1–9 DOI: Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization

Merilin Kakoti; Dibya Jyoti Hazarika; Swati Acharjee; Sristisri Upadhyaya; Rupamoni Thakur; Debajyoti Bhuyan; Robin Chandra Boro; T. G. Devina (2026). Identification of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds in the leaf extracts of Euphorbia neriifolia Linn, Natural Product research, 0(0), 1–13 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/14786419.2026.2674719

Ginisha Kalsi; Shadad Md. Khayer; Tobiul Hussain Ahmed; Manashi Das Purkayastha; Alokesh Ghosh; Robin Chandra Boro; Mamoni Das; Luna Dutta Baruah; Moloya Gogo (2025). Optimization and quality profiling of functional mixed fruit leather fortified with κ-carrageenan, Discover Food, 5(414), 1–24 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s44187-025-00671-5

Bandana Saikia; Ashok Bhattacharyya; Robin Chandra Boro; Ajit Kumar Savani; Bhuvaneswari V (2025). Bioprospecting of bacterial endophytes from Solanum pimpinellifolium with antifungal activity against Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lycopersici causing vascular wilt., Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology, 136(102566), 1–12 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmpp.2025.102566

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

Jangila Hazowary; Gunadhya Kumar Upamanya; Anurag Kashyap; Robin Chandra Boro; Sailen Gogoi (2024). Epidemiological study of Alternaria blight of cabbage in Jorhat district of Assam, India., Environment Conservation Journal , 25(1), 33–40 DOI: Doi:https://doi.org/10.36953/ECJ.23422608

Bonti Das; Gadi Sri Harsha Vardhan; Basanta Kumar Borah; Robin Chandra Boro; Bidyut Kumar Sarmah; Aiswarya Baruah; 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, 18(4), 2875–2884 DOI: doi: 10.22207/JPAM.18.4.58

Nilakshi Talukdar; Robin Chandra Boro; Manashi Das Purkayastha; Tankeswar Nath; Sunayana Rathi; Kritideepan Sarmah (2024). Exploring banana peels as a renewable source for bioplastic development., International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research , 9(1), 22–30 DOI: DOI: https://doi.org/10.33545/26174693.2025.v9.i1a

Manjistha Baruah; Manuranjan Gogoi; Robin Chandra Boro; Madhumita Barooah (2024). Priestia aryabhattai MBM3 Mediated Enhancement of Sulphur Metabolism in Brassica campestris., Current Microbiology, 81(316), 1–15 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00284-024-03844-0

Naimisha Chowdhury; Romen Singh Naorem; Dibya Jyoti Hazarika; Gunajit Goswami; Abhisek Dasgupta; Sudipta Sankar Bora; Robin Chandra Boro; Madhumita Barooah. (2024). An oxalate decarboxylase-like cupin domain containing protein is involved in imparting acid stress tolerance in Bacillus amyloliquefaciens MBNC., World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology (2024) 40:64. , 40(64), 1–24 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11274-023-03870-3

Dibya Jyoti Hazarika; Sudipta Sankar Bora; Romen Singh Naorem; Darshana Sharma; Robin Chandra Boro; Madhumita Barooah. (2023). Genomic insights into Bacillus subtilis MBB3B9 mediated aluminium stress mitigation for enhanced rice growth., Scientific Reports, 13(16467), 1–16 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-42804-9

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: https://doi.org/10.56093/ijas.v93i9.136487

Subangshi Borah; Dibya Jyoti Hazarika; Manjistha Baruah; Sudipta Sankar Bora; Manuranjan Gogoi; Robin Chandra Boro; Madhumita Barooah (2022). Imidacloprid degrading efficiency of Pseudomonas plecoglossicida MBSB-12 isolated from pesticide contaminated tea garden soil of Assam., World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology , 39(59), 1–13 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11274-022-03507-x

Gunajit Goswami; Dibya Jyoti Hazarika; Naimisha Chowdhury; Sudipta Sankar Bora; Unmona Sarmah; Romen Singh Naorem; Robin Chandra Boro; Madhumita Barooah (2022). Proline confers acid stress tolerance to Bacillus megaterium G18., Scientific Reports, 12(8875), 1–15 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-12709-0

Merilin Kakoti; Samim Dullah; Dibya Jyoti Hazarika; Madhumita Barooah; Robin Chandra Boro (2022). Cinnabarinic acid from Trametes coccinea fruiting bodies exhibits antibacterial activity through inhibiting the biofilm formation., Archives of Microbiology, 204(173), 1–10 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00203-022-02782-4

Purnima Das; Binita Borah; Priyanka Saikia; Lakshmi Kanta Hazarika; K K Sharma; A Mohanasundaram; Robin Chandra Boro; Ratna Kalita; Trishnamoni Gautom (2022). Molecular characterization of an Isaria fumosorosea (Wize) native strain, and its pathogenicity on Eublemma amabilis (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)., Egyptian Journal of Biological Pest Control , 32(122), 1–13 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s41938-022-00624-5

D. J Hazarikaa; M. Kakoti; R. Kalita; T. Gautom; G. Goswami; M. Barooah; R. C Boro (2021). Prodigiosin from an Endofungal Bacterium Serratia marcescens D1 Inhibits Biofilm Formation in Gram-Positive Bacteria, Microbiology, 90(6), 829–838 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1134/S0026261722010052

Samim Dullah; Dibya Jyoti Hazarika; Gunajit Goswami; Tanushree Borgohain; Alokesh Ghosh; Madhumita Barooah; Ashok Bhattacharyya; Robin Chandra Boro (2021). Melanin production and laccase mediated oxidative stress alleviation during fungal fungal interaction among basidiomycete fungi., IMA Fungus, 12(33), 1–10 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s43008-021-00082-y

Merilin Kakoti; Dibya Jyoti Hazarika; Assma Parveen; Samim Dullah; Alokesh Ghosh; Dipankar Saha; Madhumita Barooah; Robin Chandra Boro (2021). Nutritional Properties, Antioxidant and Antihaemolytic Activities of the Dry Fruiting Bodies of Wild Edible Mushrooms Consumed by Ethnic Communities of Northeast India., Pol. J. Food Nutr. Sci., 71(4), 463–480 DOI: DOI: 10.31883/pjfns/144044

D. Das; S. Tamuly; M. Das Purkayastha; B. Dutta; C. Barman; D. J. Kalita; R. Boro; S. Agarwal (2021). Green tea leaves extract with low concentration of EGCG can provide health benefits without causing renal damage. , Acta Alimentaria , 1(1), 1–14 DOI: 066.2021.00007

Naimisha Chowdhury; Gunajit Goswami; Robin Chandra Boro; Madhumita Barooah (2021). A pH-Dependent Gene Expression Enables Bacillus amyloliquefaciens., Current Microbiology , 1(1), 1–11 DOI: s00284-021-02573-y

Samim Dullah; Dibya Jyoti Hazarika; Assma Parveen; Merilin Kakoti; Tanushree Borgohain; Trishnamoni Gautom; Ashok Bhattacharyya; Madhumita Barooah; Robin Chan (2021). Fungal interactions induce changes in hyphal morphology and enzyme production, Mycology (An International Journal on Fungal Biology), 1(1), 1–17 DOI: 21501203.2021.1932627

Merilin kakoti; D J Nath; A Kumar; M Barooah; M K Modi; A Bhattacharyya; R C Boro (2021). Genetic Diversity and DNA Barcoding of Wild Mushrooms from Northeast India. , Iran J Sci Technol Trans Sci. , 1(1), 1–1 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40995-021-01067-7

Dibya Jyoti Hazarika; Trishnamoni Gautom; Assma Parveen; Gunajit Goswami; Madhumita Barooah; Mahendra Kumar Modi; Robin Chandra Boro (2020). Mechanism of interaction of an endofungal bacterium Serratia marcescens D1 with its host and non-host fungi, PLoS ONE, 15(4), 1–10 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0224051

T Gautom; D J Hazarika; G Goswami; M Barooah; M C Kalita; R C Boro (2020). Exploring the genetic diversity and recombination analysis of Citrus tristeza virus isolates prevalent in Northeast India, Indian Phytopathology, 73(1), 145–153 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42360-020-00199-x

D J Hazarika; G Goswami; T Gautom; A Parveen; P Das; M Barooah; R C Boro (2019). Lipopeptide mediated biocontrol activity of endophytic Bacillus subtilis against fungal phytopathogens, BMC Microbiology, 19(71), 1–2 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-019-1440-8

T Borgohain; D J Hazarika; T Gautom; A Parveen; M Kakoti; S Dullah; M Barooah; R C Boro (2019). An insight into the potential macrofungal laccase producers of north east, India, International Journal of Microbiology Research, 11(4), 1550–1556 DOI: 0975-5276 & E-ISSN: 0975-9174

T. Borgohain; D. J Hazarika; T. Gautom; A Parveen; M. Kakoti; S Dullah; M Barooah; R C Boro (2019). An insight into the potential macrofungal laccase producers of north east, India, International Journal of Microbiology Research, 11(4), 1550–1556 DOI: 0975-5276 & E-ISSN: 0975-9174

D. J. Hazarika; G. Goswami; T. Gautom; A. Parveen; P. Das; M. Barooah; R. C. Boro (2019). Lipopeptide mediated biocontrol activity of endophytic Bacillus subtilis against fungal phytopathogens. , BMC Microbiology, 19(1), 71–71 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-019-1440-8

P. Deka; G. Goswami; P. Das; T. Gautom; N. Chowdhury; R. C. Boro; M. Barooah (2019). Bacterial exopolysaccharide promotes acid tolerance in Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and improves soil aggregation , Molecular Biology Reports , 1(1), 1–1 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11033-018-4566-0

G. Goswami; D. Panda; R. Samanta; R. C. Boro; M. K. Modi; K. M. Bujarbaruah; M. Barooah (2018). Bacillus megaterium adapts to acid stress condition through a network of genes: Insight from a genome-wide transcriptome analysis:, Scientific Reports, 8(1), 16105–16105 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-34221-0

R. Mishra; P. D. Nath; B. Raigond; R. C. Boro; S. H. Gogoi; J. Phookan (2018). Purification of Potato Virus Y for Polyclonal Antisera Production and Assessment of Antisera Specificity through DAS-ELISA. , Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci. , 7(8), 1311–1316 DOI: -

F. Jaiba; G Goswami; S. S Bora; S. S Pathak; R. C Boro; M Barooah (2018). “Doi”, a naturally fermented milk product of Assam containing indigenous Lactobacillus spp. with probiotic attributes, Research Journal Biotechnology, 13(7), 1–15 DOI: -

S. Aier; P. K. Borthakur; R. C. Boro; H. Boruah; G. Goswami; L. Ram (2017). Improvement in post-harvest quality of cut flowers of Rosa hybrida cv. 21 'First Red' using biologically synthesized silver nanoparticles. , Journal of Ornamental Horticulture., 20(1), 21–33 DOI: -

A. Parveen; L. Khataniar; G. Goswami; D. J. Hazarika; P. Das; T. Gautom; M. Barooah; R. C. Boro (2017). A study on the diversity and habitat specificity of macrofungi of Assam, India, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences , 6(12), 275–297 DOI: -

G. Goswami; H. Boruah; T. Gautom; D. J. Hazarika; M. Barooah; R. C. Boro (2017). Chemically Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles as Cell Lysis Agent for Bacterial Genomic DNA Isolation., dv. Nat. Sci.: Nanosci. Nanotechnol, 4(8), 1–6 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1088/2043-6254/aa92ba

G. Goswami; S. S. Bora; A. Parveen; R. C. Boro; M. Barooah (2017). Identification and functional properties of dominant lactic acid bacteria isolated from Kahudi, a traditional rapeseed fermented food product of Assam, India, Journal of Ethnic Foods, 4(3), 187–197 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jef.2017.08.008

M. Borah; P. Das; S. S. Pathak; R. C Boro; M. Barooah (2017). Phosphate Solubilization by Endophytic Bacteria isolated from Oryza sativa., Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci, 6(10), 2713–2721 DOI: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2017.610.319

G Goswami; Priyadarshini Deka; Pompi Das; S S Bora; R Samanta; R C Boro; M Barooah (2017). Diversity and functional properties of acid-tolerant bacteria isolated from tea plantation soil of Assam. , 3 Biotech, 7(3), 229–244 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-017-0864-9

A Parveen; A Deka; G Goswami; M Barooah; R C Boro (2016). Cellulase Producing Thermophilic Bacteria from Hot Spring of Assam. , International Journal of Microbiology Research. , 8(8), 776–780 DOI: 2016

A Deka; Bhusan Subhash Chougule; Assma Parveen; Jyoti Prasad Lahan; M Barooah; R C Boro (2015). Natural pigment betacyanin as tracking dye for gel electrophoresis., Indian Journal of Natural Products and Resources., 6(1), 23–26 DOI: 2014

H Boruah; Binita Talukdar; Assma Parveen; Gunajit Goswami; M barooah; R C Boro (2015). Biological Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles using Colocasia Extract and their antimicrobial activity. , Research Journal of Biotechnology, 10(2), 22–27 DOI: 2015

J P Lahan; R Kalita; S S Bora; A Deka; R C Boro; M Barooah (2012). Isolation and identification of algae from Dhemaji district of Assam, India. , Trends in Biosciences , 5(3), 60–61 DOI: 2012

R C Boro; J Kaushal; C R Suri (2011). Gold nanoparticles catalyzed chemiluminescence immunoassay for detection of herbicide 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid. , Analyst, 136(10), 2125–2130 DOI: 10.1039/c0an00810a

I P Wijaya; T J Nie; S Gandhi; R Boro; A Palaniappan; G W Hau; I Rodriguez; C R Suri; S G Mhaisalkar (2010). Femto Molar Detection of 2, 4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid Herbicides via Competitive Immunoassays and Microfluidic Carbon Nanotubes Liquid Gated Transistors. , Lab on a chip, 10(5), 634–638 DOI: 10.1039/B918566F

Robin Chandra Boro; K V Singh; C R Suri (2009). Characterization of hapten-protein conjugates: Antibody generation and immunoassay development for pesticides monitoring. , JAOAC Int , 92(6), 1773–1779 DOI: 2009

C R Suri; Robin C Boro; Y Nangia; S Gandhi; P Sharma; N Wangoo; K Rajesh; G S Shekhawat (2008). Immunoanalytical techniques for analyzing pesticides in the environment. , Trends in Analytical Chemistry, 28(1), 29–39 DOI: 31 October 2008

N Wangoo; K K Bhasin; R C Boro; C R Suri (2008). Facile synthesis and functionalization of water-soluble gold nanoparticles for a bioprobe. , Analytica Chimica Acta. , 610(1), 142–148 DOI: 19 January 2008

J Kaur; R C Boro; N Wangoo; K R Singh; C R Suri (2008). Direct hapten coated immunoassay format for the detection of atrazine and 2, 4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid herbicides. , Analytica Chimica Acta., 607(1), 92–99 DOI: 21 January 2008

J Kaur; V Singh; R C Boro; K R Thampi; M Raje; V C Varshney; C R Suri (2007). Immunochromatographic Dipstick Assay Format Using Gold Nanoparticles Labeled Protein-Hapten Conjugate for the Detection of Atrazine. , Environ. Sci. Technol., 41(14), 5028–5036 DOI: June 12, 2007

P C Pandey; B Singh; R C boro; c r Suri (2007). Chemically sensitized ormosil-modified electrodes—Studies on the enhancement of selectivity in electrochemical oxidation of hydrogen peroxide., Sensors and Actuators B., 122(1), 30–41 DOI: 8 March 2007

R C Boro; C Goswami; D Thakuria; M K Modi; N C Talikdar (2004). Molecular and functional characteristics, growth promoting effect and persistence of selected parent isolates and streptomycin resistant derivatives of rice rhizobacteria., Indian Journal of Experimental Biology, 42(12), 1186–1194 DOI: 25-11-04

D Thakuria; N C Talukdar; S Hazarika; R C Boro; M R Khan (2004). Characterization and screening of bacteria from rhizosphere of rice grown in acidic soils of Assam., Current Science, 86(7), 978–985 DOI: 10 April 2004

Borgohain, T.; Kakoti, M.; Hazarika, D.J.; Kalita, R.; Upadhyay, V.; Devina, T.G. and Boro, R.C. (2025). Metabolic Engineering of Fungi for Enhanced Production of Lignocellulolytic Enzymes, in: Kapoor, R.K.; Rajan, K.; (Eds.), Lignocellulosic Biomass and Enzymes Fundamentals, Emerging Technologies and Applications, Springer, Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2025, pp 591–613, ISBN: 978-981-96-3036-3 .

Kalita, R.; Bhorali, P. and Boro, R.C. (2024). Advances in cotton genomics and genetic improvement, in: Gogoi, N.; Bhuyan, S. and Boruah, S. Kalita, B.B.; (Eds.), The Cotton Path: From Farm to Wardrobe. , Department of Textiles & Apparel Designing, Department of Textiles & Apparel Designing, AAU, Jorhar, pp 103–115, ISBN: 978-81- 959422-9-9,.

Borgohain, T.; Saikia, R.; Borah, M.P.; Ghosh, A.; Sharma, M.R.; Boro, R.C. and Borah, B.K. (2023). Role of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in response to Plant -Virus Interactions in the context of Climate Change, in: Dutta, S.K.; Deka, J.; Das, R.; Sarmah, A.K.; Chandrasekaran, R.; (Eds.), Climate Change-Conservation, Biodiversity & Sustainability, College of Agriculture, AAU, College of Agriculture, AAU, pp 371–388.

Gautom, T.; Hazarika, D.J.; Deka, P.; Boro, R.C. and Kalita, M.C. (2021). An Insight into Citrus Pathology Agrobios Research, in: Nehra, S.; (Ed.), Plant Pathogen, Pathogenesis and Management, Agrobios Research, Agrobios Research: An Imprint of Agrobios (India), Jodhpur , pp 331–372.

Hazarika, D.J.; Kakoti, M.; Bhattacharyya, A. and Boro, R.C. (2022). Biocontrol applications of microbial metabolites., in: K, R.E.; Kumar, A.; R, A. (Eds.), Biocontrol Mechanisms of Endophytic Microorganisms., Elsevier Wordmark, Elsevier Wordmark, pp 181–200, ISBN: 9780323884785.

Borgohain, T. (2026). A study on Dissecting the Bioactivity of Selected Microbial Secondary Metabolites (Prodigiosin, Melanin and Cinnabarinic acid) Using Caenorhabditis elegans as a Model. PhD thesis submitted to Department of Ahricultural Biotechnology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam

Kakoti, M. (2023). Nutritional and medicinal properties of wild mushrooms from North-East India.. PhD thesis submitted to Department of Bioengineering and Technology, GU, Gauhati University, Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam

Dullah, S. (2022). Morphogenetic, Metabolic and Molecular Dynamics during Mycelial Interactions among Fungal species. PhD thesis submitted to Agricultural Biotechnology, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, 785013

Gautom, T. (2020). Identification of Citrus Tristeza Virus from North East India and development of immunological techniques for CTV detection. Ph.D thesis submitted to Department of Biotechnology, Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam

Hazarika, D.J. (2019). A Study on the Role of Bacterial–Fungal Interaction in the Production of Secondary Metabolites. Ph.D thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Assam Agricultural University, Borbheta, Jorhat-13, Assam, India

Borgohain, T. (2019). Characterization of Laccase Produced By Macrofungal Species of North East India. M.Sc thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Assam Agricultural University, Borbheta, Jorhat-13, Assam, India

Saha, D. (2019). Characterization of Xylanase Enzyme from Fungal Strains of North-Eastern Region of India. M.Sc thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Assam Agricultural University, Borbheta, Jorhat, Assam. PIN-785013

Devi, H. (2018). Study on nutritional and biochemical properties of Stevia rebaudiana. M.Sc thesis submitted to Food Science and Technology Programme, Department of Horticulture, Assam Agricultural University, Borbheta, Jorhat-13, Assam, India

Khataniar, L. (2015). Identification and characterization of Edible Wild Mushrooms of North East India. M.Sc thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Assam Agricultural University, Borbheta, Jorhat-13, Assam, India

Das, P. (2014). Isolation and characterization of Acid soil Bacteria. M.Sc thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Assam Agricultural University, Borbheta, Jorhat-13, Assam, India

Parveen, A. (2013). A STUDY ON CELLULASES PRODUCING THERMOPHILIC BACTERIA ISOLATED FROM HOT SPRING OF ASSAM. M.Sc thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Assam Agricultural University, Borbheta, Jorhat-13, Assam, India

Hazarika, D.J.; Amao, J.; Boro, R.C. and Venturella, G. (). Editorial: Mushrooms as functional foods and nutraceuticals, Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 9(2025), 1-2, Frontiers, 30 May 2025

Validation of nutritive properties, evaluation of safety, ethanomedicinal claims of Peruyyan, its value addition and assessment of demand for and supply of Peruyyan products in local and regional markets.

Implemented in 2025

Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences Rs. 21.84 Lakh

Phytochemical, molecular characterization and In vitro propagation of two plants of Ashtavarga (Polygonatum verticillatum and Polygonatum cirrhifolium) from Eastern Himalayan Region

Implemented in 2024

DST

Integrated Approaches towards addressing sustainable agriculture among the SC/ST population with special reference to jhum cultivators of Karbi Anglong district of Assam

Implemented in 2021

DBT

Exploitation chemical ecology for IPM: Deciphering the phyto semiochemicals involved in Insect-Plant interactions of major crop pest of North East Region-India

Implemented in 2021

AAU, Jorhat Rs. 24.7 Lakh

Development of Prodigiosin Encapsulated particles For Agricultural Disease Management

Implemented in 2022

DBT Rs. 106.0 Lakh

Elucidating the role of bacterial endosymbionts in phytopathogenic fungi for toxin production and pathogenesis.

Implemented in 2016

DBT Rs. 34.0 Lakh

Gold nanoparticles-based dipstick system for quick detection of mushroom toxins

Implemented in 2013

DST Rs. 29.0 Lakh

Rapid On-Field Detection of Citrus Tristeza Virus by Gold Nanoparticle-Based Dipstick Method

Implemented in 2013

DST Rs. 22.0 Lakh

Rapid on-field detection of Ratoon stunting disease of sugarcane by gold nanoparticle-based dipstick method

Implemented in 2013

DBT Rs. 50 Lakh

Detection of a mushroom toxin using nanoparticle-based sensor

Implemented in 2020

SERB/DST Rs. 3988400 Lakh

Wild mushroom from ne india.....medicinal properties

Implemented in 2017

Recognition & Accolades

Achievements & Honours 2 Honours

National Agricultural Higher Education Project (NAHEP) fellowship for 3 months training at University of California, Davis, USA, 2019

Got selected for Raman Fellowships for Post-Doctoral Research for Indian Scholars in United States for the year 2013-14, awarded by UGC.

Learned Societies

Professional Memberships 2 Societies

Mumbai Immunological Group

Life Member

Assam Science Society

Life Member

Dr. Robin Chandra Boro

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College: College of Agriculture

Department: Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

AAU Joining Date: 02 Mar, 2010

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