Dr. Rumjhum Phukan
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Dr. Rumjhum Phukan

Associate Professor
rumjhum.goswami [at] aau.ac.in Joined: 06 Nov, 2008 Professor in charge Canteen
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Publications
6
Projects
5
Degrees
5
Career Milestones
1
Honours & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
B.Sc (Agriculture)
1996
College of Agriculture, Jorhat, AAU
M.Sc ( Agriculture)
1998
Assam Agricultural University
Specialization: Plant Breeding & Genetics
PhD
2018
Assam Agricultural University
Specialization: Plant Breeding & Genetics
Employment History
Subject Matter Specialist (PBG)
06-11-2008 – 11-08-2011
KVK Sivasagar/ AAU Jorhat
Rohdoi pukhuri
Subject Matter Specialist (PBG)
12-08-2011 – 11-08-2014
KVK Jorhat/AAU Jorhat
Koliapani, Teok
Assistant Professor(Stage II)
12-08-2014 – 31-12-2019
College of Agriculture/AAU Jorhat
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Assistant Professor (Stage III)
01-01-2020 – 31-12-2022
College of Agriculture/ AAU Jorhat
Assam Agricultural University Jorhat
Associate Professor
01-01-2023 – Till date
College of Agriculture/ AAU Jorhat
Assam Agricultural University Jorhat
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 45 Total Records
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Gayatree Hazarika; Rumjhum Phukan; Ramendra Nath Sarma; Sharmila Dutta Deka (2025). Elucidating performance of chilli germplasm belonging to three capsicum species through principal component analysis and selection of heterotic interspecific hybrid, Plant Archives, 25(2), 231–241 DOI: doi.org/10.51470/PLANTARCHIVES.2025.v25.no.2.319
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S. Barman; N. Borah; S. Kalita; A. Das; R. Phukan; S. Mahanta; B. Deka (2024). Impact of Mushroom Cultivation on Farm Women under Farmer FIRST Programme Implemented in Jorhat District of Assam, Indian Research Journal of Extension Education, 24(0), 37–43 DOI: doi: 10.54986/ irjee/2024/jan_mar/37 43
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Hrishikesh Ojah; Pranab Talukdar; Rumjhum Phukan; Debojit Sarma; Nabajyoti Bhuyan; Shazmira Zaman (2024). Generation mean analysis in physio-morphic traits of Aerobic Rice in Assam, India, Archives of current research International, 0(11), 305–316 DOI: doi.org/10.9734/acri/2024/v24i11972
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Jahnabi Bhagat; Rumjhum Phukan; Meghali Barua; Priyanka Sharma; Akhil Ranjan Baruah; Ramendra Nath SARMA; Purna Kanta Barua (2024). Application of Morphological & Molecular markers to establish distinctness in few genotypes of yellow sarson ( Brassica rapa var. Yellow sarson), Seed Research, 52(2), 109–119
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Nilay Borah; Sanjay Kumar Chetia; Prasanna Kumar Pathak; Akashi Sarma; Mrinal Saikia; Utpal Kotoky; Rumjhum Phukan; Sangita Mahanta; Sundar Barman (2024). Soil Fertility, Crop Productivity, Cropping Intensity and Livelihood Enhancement in Titabar, Assam, India: A Participatory Approach through Farmer FIRST Programme, Journal of Scientific Research and Reports, 30(12), 341–349 DOI: doi.org/10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i122678
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Gayatree Hazarika*; Rumjhum Phukan; Debojit Sarma; Ramendra Nath Sarma; Sharmila Dutta Deka; Borsha Neog; Akashi Sarma; Sailen Gogoi; Reecha T. Das; Hrishikesh (2023). Genetic relatedness among interspecific hybrids in the genus Capsicum and their implications in breeding King chilli, South African Journal of Botany, 163(0), 744–755 DOI: doi.org/10.1016/sajb2023.11.006
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Raj Kumar Goswami; Dr. Rumjhum Phukan; Dikshita Gogoi; Dr. PK Barua; Dr. Priyabrata Sen; Dr. Sharmila Dutta (2023). Study of genetic variability and inheritance of foot length in Indian mustard [Brassica juncea L. (Czern and Coss.)] populations through NCD III, The Pharma Innovation Journal 2023; 12(8): 294-302, 12(0), 294–302 DOI: the pharmajournal.com
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Hrishikesh Ojah; Pranab Talukdar; Rumjhum Phukan (2020). Correlation and path analysis for grain yield and adaptive characters in rice under aerobic condition, International Journal of Plant Sciences, 15(1), 24–28 DOI: DOI: 10.15740/HAS/IJPS/ 15.1/24-28
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Khirud Panging; Debojit Sarma; Rumjhum Phukan; Larbeen Teronpi (2020). Correlation Coefficient Analysis for Yield and its Components in Joha Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Genotypes of Assam in Response to Organic and Inorganic Condition, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 9(11), 3057–3062 DOI: doi: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2020.911.371
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Khirud Panging; Debojit Sarma; Rumjhum Goswami Phukan; Santanu Das (2019). Trait expression studies of indigenous Joha rice of Assam under organic and inorganic culture, Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry , 8(3), 4290–4295
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Hrishikesh Ojha; Pranab Talukdar; Debojit Sarma; Rumjhum Goswami (2019). Genetic Variability for Yield and Yield Contributing Traits of Rice under Aerobic Condition in Assam, India, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 8(7), 1530–1537
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Vidyut Kumar Saikia; Rumjhum Phukan; Hrishikesh Ojah; Purna Kanta Barua; Meghali Barua; Prakash Kalita (2019). Heterosis and Combining Ability Analysis for Seed Yield and its Attributes in Indian Mustard [Brassica juncea (L.) Czern and Coss], Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci., 8(12), 1090–1099 DOI: doi: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2019.812.138
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Gitanjali Devi; Rumjhum Goswami Phukan; Kailash Hazarika; P Das; Pranjal Bhuyan (2016). Screening of king chilli (Capsicum chinense) cultivars against root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita, Indian Journal of Nematology, 46(2), 160–161
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Rumjhum Goswami; Jyotsna Devi (2002). Intergeneric hybridization of indian mustard (Brassica juncea) with taramira (Eruca saliva)., Indian journal of agricultural science, 72(7), 436–438
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Sarma, I.; Mahanta, S.; Phukan, R. and Barooah, A. (2025). Organic seed production of Major vegetable crops, in: Brahma, S.; Upadhyay, V.; Nath, R.K. and Sarma, R. Premabati, E.; (Eds.), Advances in organic farming: Crop production & management, Apple Academic Press, Palm Bay FL32905 USA, pp 327–358, ISBN: ISBN 9781774917558 (Soft .
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Aryan, K. (2025). New Breeding Paradigms to Enhance Jute (Corchorus spp.) Production and Their Achievements, in: Saikia, B.; (Ed.), Agricultural Sciences: Techniques and Innovations , B P International, India, United Kingdom, pp 44–59, ISBN: ISBN 978-93-88417-79-2 (P.
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Phukan, R. and Gogoi, D. (2025). Drought & waterlogging tolerance in Soybean, in: Bora, M. and Sheikh, I.A. (Eds.), Soybean Farming & its importance in Assam, S M Press, S M Press, Shastripith, Choladhara Road, Jorhat Assam, pp 101–106, ISBN: 978-81-979611-5-1.
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Ojah, H. (2024). Micro-RNA -its role in crop improvement, in: Singh, Y.V.; (Ed.), Emerging trends in Agriculture Sciences-Vol 18, Integrated Publications, Integrated Publications, Head office: H-34/3 Sector 3 Rohini Delhi, pp 33–53, ISBN: 978-93-5834-563-6.
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Barua, P.K.; Barua, M.; Phukan, R.; Roy, A.; Talukdar, A.; Bharali, P. and Taku, M. (2023). Biodiversity of oilseed crops in North East Region: Problem & prospect of production, in: Barua, P.K.; Das, R.; Patgiri, P.; Deka, B.; Sarmah, A.K.; (Eds.), Sustainable use of bioresources in North east India, College of agriculture AAU Jorhat, Graph Advertizement, Bokakhat, pp 49–87, ISBN: 978-81-963002-3-4.
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Kalita, H.; Bhattacharyya, P. and Das, R.T. (2022). Breeding for improved quality and neutraceutical traits in vegetable crops, in: Singh, S.C.; Awasthi, P. and Soni, S. (Eds.), Recent Developments in Agriculture, Shriyanshi Prakashan, Shriyanshi Prakashan, Agra, pp 67–78.
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Mahanta, S.; Kalita, S. and Phukan, R. (2021). Post Harvest Management of Fruit and Vegetables in Context to Doubling Farmers’ Income , in: Rao, R.K.; (Ed.), RECENT APPROACHES in Sustainable Agriculture Development and Food Security, Crop Management, Forestry, Food Technology and Environmentally Balanced Pr, Mahima Research Foundation and Social Welfare , Mahima Research Foundation and Social Welfare 194, Karaundi, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221 005, UP, India Reg. # 643/2007-2008, www.mrfsw.org, pp 219–228, ISBN: 978-81-943375-4-6.
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Kalita, S.; Mahanta, S.; Phukan, R. and Barman, S. (2020). Organic Agriculture in India-Challenges and Opportunities, in: Rao, R.K.; (Ed.), Agriculture Development and Economic Transformation in Global Scenario -Part II, Mahima Research Foundation and Social Welfare , Mahima Research Foundation and Social Welfare 194, Karaundi, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221 005, UP, India Reg. # 643/2007-2008, www.mrfsw.org, pp 134–144, ISBN: 978-81-943375-3-9 .
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Rana, P. (2025). Comparitive study of crossing techniques and characterization of Soybean genotypes [(Glycine max (L) Merill.]. M.Sc thesis submitted to Plant Breeding & Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Ullah, M.F. (2023). Genetic variability analysis in F3 populations derived through interspecific hybridisation in oilseed Brassica. M.Sc thesis submitted to Plant Breeding & Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Maisnam, G. (2022). Genetic variability analysis in F2 populations of Indian Mustard ( Brassica juncea (L) Czern & Coss). M.Sc thesis submitted to Plant Breeding & Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Bhattacharyya, P. (2021). Combining ability for yield and yield attributes in Indian Mustard ( Brassica juncea(L) Czern & Coss. M.Sc thesis submitted to Plant Breeding & Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Hazarika, G. (2020). INTERSPECIFIC HYBRIDIZATION IN THE GENUS CAPSICUM AND MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF F1 HYBRIDS . M.sc( Agri) thesis submitted to Plant Breeding & Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Borbheta, Jorhat-785013
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Lenka, D.D. (2020). ASSESSMENT OF GENETIC VARIABILITY FOR GLUCOSINOLATE IN A SET OF INDIAN MUSTARD (Brassica juncea L. Czern and Coss.) GENOTYPES AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP W. M.sc( Agri) thesis submitted to Plant Breeding & Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Borbheta, Jorhat-785013
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Mohanty, D. (2019). Performance evaluation and genetic analysis in Indian mustard [Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. & Coss.]. M.sc( Agri) thesis submitted to Plant Breeding & Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Borbheta, Jorhat-785013
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Saikia, V.K. (2018). Performance evaluation and combining ability in Indian mustard [Brassica juncea (L.) Czern & Coss]. M.sc( Agri) thesis submitted to Plant Breeding & Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Borbheta, Jorhat-785013
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Goswami, R.K. (2017). GENETIC VARIABILITY IN F2 POPULATIONS AND INHERITANCE OF FOOT LENGTH IN INDIAN MUSTARD [BRASSICA JUNCEA (L.) CZERN. & COSS.]. M.sc( Agri) thesis submitted to Plant Breeding & Genetics, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Borbheta, Jorhat-785013
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Barman, S. and Phukan, R. (2024). Boigyanik Bhitit kumura kheti. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Talukdar, L.; Barman, S.; Hazarika, H.; Deka, B.; Das, R.T.; Mahanta, S.; Phukan, R.; Das, A.; Sarma, A.; Bora, N. and San, (2024). Samanit paam padhati- Krishakor uparjan briddhi ek upai. Directorate of Research, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Phukan, R.; Mahanta, S.; Kalita, S. and Bora, N. (2022). Unnat poddhotire nemu tengar kheti. Assam Agricultural University, Aayan's World, Jorhat
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Mahanta, S.; Kalita, S. and Phukan, R. (2022). Plastic grihat abotoria bilahi aru tiyoh kheti. Assam Agricultural University, Aayan's World, Jorhat
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Kalita, S.; Phukan, R. and Mahanta, S. (2022). Baigyanik bhittit Bhut Jolokia kheti. Assam Agricultural University, Aayan's World, Jorhat
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Phukan, R.; Barman, S.; Pathak, P.K. and Barua, D.J. (2017). Bhut Jolokia Kheti- Krishakor arthik uppajonor ek upai. KVK, Jorhat, AAU, Jorhat
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Phukan, R.; ojah, B.; Borgohain, R.; Sarma, I. and Phukan, M. (2011). Kol khetit tupal jalsinshan poddhotir byabohar. KVK, Jorhat, AAU, Jorhat
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Saharia, P.K.; Deka, P.; Phukan, R.; Borgohain, R. and Deka, B. (2011). Samannit Poddhotire Hah- Mas Palon. KVK, Jorhat, AAU, Jorhat
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Deka, P.; Borgohain, R.; Saharia, P.; Deka, B.; Phukan, R.; Ojah, B. and Phukan, M. (2011). Hah Palon-swaniyojanor ek Madhyam. KVK, Jorhat, AAU, Jorhat
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Phukan, R.; Ojah, B.; Borgohain, R.; Phukan, M.; Sarma, I. and Deka, B. (2011). Dhanor Prabolikoron Poddhotire. KVK, Jorhat, AAU, Jorhat
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Sarma, I.; Phukan, M.; Borgohain, R.; Phukan, R. and Deka, B. (2011). Jaibik Poddhotire Frenchbeanor Kheti. KVK, Jorhat, AAU, Jorhat
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Sarma, I.; Phukan, M.; Borgohain, R.; Phukan, R. and Deka, B. (2011). Jaibik Poddhotire Matikothal kheti. KVK, Jorhat, AAU, Jorhat
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Sarma, I.; Borgohain, R.; Phukan, R. and Ojah, B. (2011). Jaibik Poddhotire Jalukor khetiit kit potongo aru rug niyontron byabostha . KVK, Jorhat, AAU, Jorhat
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Sarma, I.; Borgohain, R.; Phukan, R. and Ojah, B. (2011). Jaibik Poddhotire Halodhi khetit Kit potongo aru rug niyontron byobostha. KVK, Jorhat, AAU, Jorhat
Sponsored Research
Research Projects 6 Projects
BARC-AAU Mou
Induction of mutations in Bhutjolokia ( C.chinense) for resistance against White fly (bemisia tabaci)
Implemented in 2022
Govt. of India Rs. 45 Lakh
Participatory technology assessment for enhancing farming system productivity and developing entrepreneurship for sustainable rural livelihood.
Implemented in 2016
Funded Project
AICRP on Soybean
Implemented in 2023
Funded Project
AICRP on Soybean
Implemented in 2020
BARC
Induced mutagenesis for development of early maturing plant type in Indian mustard as Co-PI
Implemented in 2016
ICAR
Farmer FIRST Programme- Participatory technology assessment for enhancing farming system productivity and developing entrepreneurship for sustainable livelihood as Co- PI
Implemented in 2016
Recognition & Accolades
Achievements & Honours 1 Honours
Awarded the Agricultural Service Recruitment Board-National Eligibility Test for lectureship/ Assistant Professorship at College/ University (2004) During my tenure as subject Matter Specialist in Krishi Vigyan Kendra Sivasagar & Jorhat. I was associated with the KVK mandatory activities such as conducting training, OFT & FLDs. Besides that, I was the team leader for schemes such as Technology Showcasing, Tribal Sub Plan. As an Assistant professor ( Stage III), in the department of Plant Breeding & Genetics, I am presently associated with teaching UG & PG courses at College of Agriculture, AAU, Jorhat. In the research front, I have successfully guided the research activities as Major Advisor of 8 M.Sc. students.
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships 3 Societies
Indian Society of Genetics & Plant Breeding
Life Member
Indian Society of Seed Technology
Annual Member
2025
Society of Krishi vigyan
Life Member
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Dr. Rumjhum Phukan

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AAU Joining Date: 06 Nov, 2008
Additional Charge: Professor in charge Canteen