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Dr. Sangita Mahanta
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Dr. Sangita Mahanta

Associate Professor
Department of Horticulture • College of Agriculture
sangita.mahanta [at] aau.ac.in Joined: 06 Nov, 2008 Programme Officer, NSS, College of Agriculture, Jorhat
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Publications
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Projects
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Degrees
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Career Milestones
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Honours & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
B.Sc (Agri)
1997
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat,Assam
M.Sc (Agri)
2000
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat,Assam
Specialization: Floriculture
Ph.D(Agri)
2018
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat,Assam
Specialization: Floriculture and Landscaping
Other Qualifications
2004
ICAR NET
Specialization: Horticulture - Floriculture
Employment History
Subject Matter Specialist (Equivalent to Assistant professor)
06-11-2008 – 04-04-2018
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat,Assam
Krishi Vigyan Kendra,Golaghat
Assistant Professor (stage-III)
05-04-2018 – 31-12-2022
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat,Assam
Department of Horticulture, Jorhat
Associate Professor
01-01-2023 – Till date
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat,Assam
Department of Horticulture, Jorhat
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 60 Total Records
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Anisha Thakur; Sangita Mahanta; Sudeshna Baruah; Kankana Deka; Bikash Hazarika (2026). Exploring Edible Flowers in Nutraceutical Science: From Phytochemical Diversity and Bioactive Functions to Advanced Processing Technologies and Emerging Applications, Ecological, Environment and conservation, 32(3), 967–973 DOI: http//doi.org/10.53550/EEC.2026.v32i03.016
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Priya Biswas; Sangita Mahanta; Kankana Deka; Bikash Hazarika; Bhaskarjyoti Sarma (2025). Influence of NPK Fertilization on Physiology of Rose, Archives of Current Research International, 25(8), 682–689 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/acri/2025/v25i81450
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Lairingdi Bodo; Sanjib Sharma; Kankana Deka; Sangita Mahanta; Bhaskar Jyoti Sarma; Rupak Kumar Nath; Nilay Bora; kaushik Das (2025). Physico-chemical studies of rose in different growing media, International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research, 9(3), 23–0 DOI: 10.33545/26174693.2025.v9.i3a.3883
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Nilay Borah; Sanjay Kumar Chetia; Prasanna K Pathak; Akashi Sarma; Mrinal Saikia; Kalyan Pathak; Rupam Borgohain; Utpal Kotoky; Rumjhum Phukan; Sangita Mahanta (2024). Soil Fertility,Crop Productivity,cropping Intensity and Livelihood Enhancement in Titabor,Assa, India: A participatory Approach hrough Farmer FIRST Programme, Journal of Scientific Research and Reports, 30(12), 341–349 DOI: 10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i122678
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Bikash Hazarika; Manha Bathari; Bhabesh Deka; Sangita Mahanta; Kankana Deka; Romit Rabha; Mukesh Kumar Sahu (2024). Effect of different organic nutrients and growing conditions on morphological characteristics of papaya (Carica papaya L.), International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research, 8(9), 511–0 DOI: 10.33545/26174693.2024.v8.i9g.2203
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Lairingdi Bodo; Sanjib Sharma; Kankana Deka; Sangita Mahanta; Bhaskar Jyoti Sarma; Rupak Kumar Nath; Nilay Bora; Kaushik Das (2024). Determining the effect of growing media on growth and flowering of Rose, Journal of Experimental Agriculture International, 46(9), 985–0 DOI: 10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i92895
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Priya Biswas; Sangita Mahanta; Kankana Deka; Sunita Dhar (2024). Growth, Yield and Quality of Rose (Rosa hybrida) as Influenced by Fertilizer Doses under Polyhouse, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences , 13(6), 85–89 DOI: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2024.1306.009
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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(1), 37–43 DOI: 10.54986/irjee/2024/jan-mar/37-43
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Kamir Taropi; Sangita Mahanta; Madhumita Choudhury Talukdar; Nilay Borah; Prakash Kalita (2023). Influence of organic amendments on the growth and flowering of African Marigold (Tagetes erecta) cv. Seracole, The Pharma Innovation, 12(3), 1264–1267
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R Amin; S Mahanta; B Sarma; R K Nath; S Sharma (2023). Influence of growing media and pot size on roof top gardening of Petunia, The Pharma Innovation, 12(12), 2691–2696
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R Amin; S Mahanta; B Sarma; R K Natha; S Sharma; S Saha; D Bordoloi (2023). Physico-chemical characteristics of rooftop grown Petunia in different growing media, International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research, 8(1), 421–423 DOI: 10.33545/26174693.2024.v8.i1f.464
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Bhaskar Jyoti Sarma; S Mahanta; R k Nath; M Choudhury; J Moshahary; S Saha (2023). Assessment of organic management and farmer’s practices in ginger cultivation, Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America (AMA), 54(5), 13445–13451
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Kamir Taropi; Sangita Mahanta; Madhumita Choudhury Talukdar; Priyakshi Saikia; Niloy Bora (2022). Effect of Organic Fertilizers on the soil properties and bacterial communities of marigold rhizosphere soil, International Journal of plant and soil science, 34(20), 76–86 DOI: DOI: 10.9734/IJPSS/2022/v34i2031130
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Preeti Hatibarua; Madhumita Choudhury Talukdar; Sangita Mahanta; Ruby Sarmah; Kankana Deka; Jugabrata Das (2022). Effect of different wet packaging methods on flower quality of Anthurium for long distance transportation, The Pharma Innovation, 11(9), 1785–1787
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Sangita Mahanta; Madhumita Choudhury Talukdar; Srilekha Nath; Priyanka Das; Reema saikia; Hemanjali Hazarika; Dhruva 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, Ecology, Environment and Conservation, 28(1), 385–389 DOI: 10.53550/EEC.2022.v28i0.0581.
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Sangita Mahanta; Madhumita Choudhury Talukdar; Pronab 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, 17(2), 522–527 DOI: 10.15740/HAS/IJAS/17.2/522-527
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Sangita Mahanta; Madhumita Choudhury Talukdar; Pronab t (2020). Evaluation of marigold varieties for growth, flowering, yield and carotenoid content under Assam condition, Journal of Soils and Crops, 30(2), 231–235 DOI: -
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Manisha Kachari; Sangita Mahanta (2020). Popularization of marigold cv. Seracole for income generation through front line demonstration in Assam, International Journal of Chemical Studies, 8(5), 894–896 DOI: 1022271/chemi.2020.v8.i5m.10409
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Sangita Mahanta; Madhumita Choudhury Talukdar; Pranob Talukdar (2019). Stability analysis in marigold, Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 9(1), 1732–1734 DOI: -
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Horindra Gogoi; Arunima Bharali; Rekhashree Kalita; Sangita Mahanta; Sukriti Hazarika; R C Neog; F A Ahmed; Bhairab Gogoi; T Saikia (2019). Economic Analysis of Performance of cluster Front line demonstrations on lentil in Golaghat District of Assam, Interational Journal of Marketing and Technology, 9(9), 13–21 DOI: -
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Sangita Mahanta; Madhumita Choudhury Talukdar; Pranab Talukdar (2019). Genetic Divergence studies in marigold (Tagetes erecta), International Journal of current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 8(5), 8–12 DOI: 10.20546/ijcmas.2019.805.002
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Madhumita Choudhury Talukdar; Sangita Mahanta; Bhaskarjyoti Sarma (2006). Evaluation of standard chrysanthemum (Dendranthema grandiflora Tzvelve) cultivars under polyhouse cum rainshelter and open field conditions, Journal of Ornamental Horticulture, 9(2), 110–113 DOI: NA
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Madhumita Choudhury Talukdar; Bhaskarjyoti Sarma; Sangita Das; Sangita Mahanta (2004). Effect of pulsing on postharvest quality of chrysanthemum (Dendranthema grandiflora Tzvelve) under different storage condition, Journal of Ornamental Horticulture, 7(2), 133–140 DOI: NA
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Madhumita Choudhury Talukdar; Sangita Mahanta; Bhaskarjyoti Sharma; Sangita Das (2003). Extent of genetic variation for growth and floral characters in chrysanthemum cultivars under Assam condition, Journal of Ornamental Horticulture, 6(3), 207–211 DOI: NA
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Sangita Mahanta; Laljit Paswan (2001). In vitro propagation of Anthurium from Axillary Buds, Journal of Ornamental Horticulture, 4(1), 17–21 DOI: NA
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Sangita Mahanta; Laljit Paswan (2001). Effect of growth regulators on germination of Anthurium (Anthurium andreanum Lind.) seeds under in vitro conditions, Journal of the Agricultural Science Society of North-East India, 14(2), 274–277 DOI: NA
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Taropi, K.; Mahanta, S.; Sarma, I. and Bharadwaj, E. (2024). Market Intelligence in Agripreneurship, in: Boruah, R.; Dutta, J.K.; Kalita, H.K. and Deka, C.R. Barman, S.; (Eds.), Modernizing Agriculture in New Millennium, Elite Publishing House, H1/60, Sector - 16, Rohini, New Delhi - 110089, pp 166–177, ISBN: 978-93-5899-484-1.
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Gogoi, B.; Sarmah, R.; Mahanta, S. and Dutta, H.S. (2024). Bestowing Organichood in North eastern region of India through underutilized horticultural crops, in: Brahma, S.; Upadhyay, V.; Nath, R.K. and Sarma, R. Devi, E.P.; (Eds.), Advances in Organic Farming, crop Production and management, Apple Academic Press, 1265 Goldenrod Circle NE. Palm Bay. FL 32905 USA, pp 405–436, ISBN: 9781774917558.
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Sarma, I.; Mahanta, S.; Phukan, R. and Barooah, A. (2024). Organic Seed Production of major vegetable seeds, in: Brahma, S.; Upadhayay, V.; Nath, R.K. and Sarma, R. Devi, E.P.; (Eds.), Advances in Organic Farming, crop Production and management, Apple Academic Press, 1265 Goldenrod Circle NE. Palm Bay. FL 32905 USA, pp 327–358, ISBN: 9781774917558.
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Barooah, A.; Sarma, I. and Mahanta, S. (2024). Biofertilizer and vermicompost: Sources of Nutrient management in Organic Agriculture, in: Brahma, S.; Upadhyay, V. and Nath, R.K. Sarma, R.; Devi, E.P.; (Eds.), Advances in Organic Farming, crop Production and management, Apple Academic Press, 1265 Goldenrod Circle NE. Palm Bay. FL 32905 USA, pp 247–262, ISBN: 9781774917558.
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Taropi, K.; Mahanta, S.; Sarma, I. and Bhardwaj, E. (0). Market Intelligence in Agripreneurship, in: Boruah, R.; Dutta, J.K.; Kalita, H.K. and Deka, C.R. Barman, S.; (Eds.), Modernizing Agriculture in New Millennium, Elite Publishing House, H1/60, Sector - 16, Rohini, New Delhi - 110089, pp 166–177, ISBN: ISBN : 978-93-5899-484-1.
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Kachari, M.; Mahnata, S.; Paul, S. and Sarmah, A.K. (2022). Quality Parameter of Spices, in: Yessimbekov, D.Z.; (Ed.), Advances in Agricultural and Life Sciences, Weser Books,, Weser Books, No. 79737 Äussere Weberstr. 57 02763 Zittau, Germany, pp 17–28, ISBN: 978-3-96492-383-7.
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Mahanta, S. and Sarmah, R. (2021). Phool khetir projukti kaushal, in: Pathak, P.K. and Neog, M. Saud, R.K.; Sarma, M.K.; Nath, P.; Bora, R.; (Eds.), Krishi Samagri beyasayir prohikhyan kajyahusir hatputhi, Sampraharon Sikshya Sansaloyok, Ahom krishi vishyabidyaloy, Jorhat, pp 162–166.
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Sarma, I.; Barooah, A. and Mahanta, S. (2021). Advances in hybrid development in cucurbitaceous vegetables, in: Rout, S.; Mishra, U.N. and Jena, R. (Eds.), Interdisciplinary Approaches in Agriculture and Forestry, Taran Publication, 79, Vashisht Nagar, Ambala Cantt, Haryana Delhi Office : 70, Om Vihar, Uttam Nagar West, New Delhi, pp 98–103, ISBN: 978-93-92313-22-6.
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Sarmah, R.; Mahanta, S. and Datta, H.S. (2022). Dry Flowers and Floral Craft: A Viable Business Model for Self-employment, in: Singh, D.; Devappa, V. and Jahagirdhar, S. Gautam, H.R.; Aggarwal, R.; (Eds.), Management of Post harvest Disease and value addition of Horticultural crops, Today and Tomorrow’s Printers and Publishers, 4436/7, Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi - 110 002 (India), pp 349–353, ISBN: 9789391734008.
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Sarmah, R.; Mahant, S. and Datta, H.S. (2021). Processing and value addition of flowers: An Overview, in: Lodhi, S.K.; Kumar, V. (Eds.), Advances in Horticulture, Akinik Publications, 169, C-11,sector-3 Rohini, Delhi- 110085, pp 47–71, ISBN: 978-93-91538-88-0.
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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 Publication, 194,Karaundi, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005,UP,India, 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, Mahima Publication, 194,Karaundi, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005, pp 134–145, ISBN: 978-81-943375-3-9.
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Talukdar, M. and Mahanta, S. (2014). Banijik bhitit phoolor kheti, in: Neog, M. and Sarma, M.K. Bhattacharyya, H.C.; (Eds.), Krishikhondat Atmonijukti: Projukti kaushal, Directorate of Extension Education,AAU,Jorhat, Jorhat, pp 87–90, ISBN: -.
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Mahanta, S. and Begum, K.H. (2011). King Chilli-Current Scenario and future prospects in North Eastern India, in: Sharma, P.K. and Dwivedi, S. (Eds.), Hill Agriculture Economics and Sustainibility, New India Publishing Agency, New Delhi-110034, pp 195–210, ISBN: 978-93-81450-87-1.
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Biswas, P. (2023). Growth, yield and quality of Rose (Rosa hybrida) as influenced by fertilizer doses under polyhouse. M.Sc (Agri) thesis submitted to Department of Horticulture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Amin, R. (2022). Standardization of growing media and pot size for roof top gardening of Salvia and Petunia. M.Sc (Agri) thesis submitted to Department of Horticulture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Taropi, K. (2021). Performance of African marigold (Tagetes erecta) as influenced by organic inputs. M.Sc (Agri) thesis submitted to Department of Horticulture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Medhi, B.K.; Barua, R.; Mahanta, S.; Hussain, T.; Das, A.; Gogoi, S.; Datta, H.S.; Phukan, B.; Neog, P.P. and Adity, (2024). NSS Bulletin 2023/24 . Assam Agricultural University (AAU/DSW/NSS/2024-25/1296)), Jorhat
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Hazarika, B.; Bathari, M.; Gogoi, S.; Mahanta, S. and Deka, K. (2024). Management of major insect pest of Assam Lemon. Assam Agricultural University (AAU/DR/24/LL/800/2024-25), Jorhat
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barman, S.; Phukan, R.; Kalita, S.; Mahanta, S.; Bora, N.; Pathak, P.K.; Chetia, S.K.; Saikia, M.; Saud, R.K. and Utpal, (2023). Baigyanik bhitit kumura kheti. Assam Agricultural University (AAU/DR/24/BU/736/2023-24), Jorhat
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Phukan, R.; Mahanta, S. and Kalita, S. (2022). Unnoto Podhotire nemu tengar kheti. AAU,Jorhat, AAU,Jorhat
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Mahanta, S.; Kalita, S. and Phukan, R. (2022). Plastic grihot abotoriya bilahi aru tiyohor kheti. AAU,Jorhat, AAU,Jorhat
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Kalita, S.; Phukan, R.; Mahanta, S.; Bora, N.; Pathak, P.K.; Saikia, M.; Saud, R.K.; Kotoky, U.; Sarma, A. and Borgohai, R. (2022). Baigyanik Bhitit Bhut Jalakiar kheti. AAU,Jorhat, AAU,Jorhat
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Mahanta, S. (2016). Gerbera pholor krishi pronali. Krishi vigyan kendra, AAU,Jorhat, Golaghat
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Mahanta, S. (2016). Rajonigondha pholor krishi pronali. Krishi vigyan kendra, AAU,Jorhat, Golaghat
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Mahanta, S.; Borkakoti, R.N. and Shyam, N.N. (2012). Jaibik podhotire bhut jolokiyar kheti . Krishi vigyan kendra, AAU,Jorhat, Golaghat
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Shyam, N.N.; Mahanta, S. and Borkakoti, R.N. (2012). Jaibik podhotire halodhir kheti . Krishi vigyan kendra, AAU,Jorhat, Golaghat
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Shyam, N.N.; Mahanta, S. and Borkakoti, R.N. (2012). Jaibik podhotit Adar kheti . Krishi vigyan kendra, AAU,Jorhat, Golaghat
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Borkakoti, R.N.; Shyam, N.N. and Mahanta, S. (2012). Jaibik Krishi: kaibidhman jaibik har aru kitnahok. Krishi vigyan kendra, AAU,Jorhat, Golaghat
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Mahanta, S.; Kalita, S. and Shyam, N.N. (2010). Baigyanik bhitit bilahi kheti. Krishi vigyan kendra, AAU,Jorhat, Golaghat
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Das, P.; Shyam, N.N.; Mahanta, S. and Talukdar, S. (2010). Unnoto podhotire bengena kheti aru bijtolir prostuti. Krishi vigyan kendra, AAU,Jorhat, Golaghat
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Shyam, N.N.; Mahanta, S. and Das, P. (2010). Jaibik podhotit jolokiyar kheti . Krishi vigyan kendra, AAU,Jorhat, Golaghat
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Shyam, N.N. and Mahanta, S. (2010). Nohorur krishi pranali. Krishi vigyan kendra, AAU,Jorhat, Golaghat
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Medhi, B.K.; Hazarika, R.; Mahanta, S.; Hussain, T.; Das, A.; Gogoi, S.; Datta, H.S.; Phukan, B.; Neog, P.P. and Ad, (0). NSS Bulletin 2023/24 . Assam Agricultural University (AAU/DR/24/BU/736/2023-24), Jorhat
Sponsored Research
Research Projects 3 Projects
ICAR,New Delhi
Participatory technology assessment for enhancing farming system productivity and developing entrepreneurship for sustainable rural livelihood under Farmers' FIRST project as Co-PI
Implemented in 2016
ICAR, New Delhi
ICAR sponsored project on Tribal sub plan project on " Promotion of Agriculture Centric Livelihood Security for Tribal Farmers of Assam as Co-PI
Implemented in 2014
DBT
DBT sponsored project on Biotech led organic farming in India as Co-PI
Implemented in 2010
Recognition & Accolades
Achievements & Honours 7 Honours
Working as Incharge Programme Coordinator in Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Golaghat w.e.f 01.10.2014 to 15.10.2015
Acted as External Question paper setter course FLS-111:2(1+) under Central Agricultural University, Imphal


Acted as External Question paper setter course 102 (Introduction to Forestry) Hort-304 (Protected Cultivation), HOR-204 9Landscaping) under NU,SASRD


Acted as External Question paper setter course Sacs.1208 Principles of horticultural crops and Plant Protection under KAU,Thrissur
External Examiner for M.Sc (Ag) Thesis Evaluation, Department of Horticulture, Medziphema Campus, SASRD, Nagaland University .



Also Appointed as external subject expert for selection for the post of Senior Project Associate and Project Assistant at CSIR-NEIST, Jorhat
Acted as NSS Programme officer, College of Agriculture, AAU, Jorhat w.e.f August 2022
Acted as Co PI Farmers FIRST Project Participatory technology assessment for enhancing farming system productivity and developing entrepreneurship for sustainable rural livelihood
Acted as External Evaluator for Gunotsav 2022
Acted as Course Director of ODL programme for short term course (1 month) on "Production technology of High value Horticultural Crops".
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships 3 Societies
Society for Community Mobilization for Sustainable development
Life Member
Assam Science Society ,AAU, Branch
Annual Member
2020
Indian Academy of Horticultural Sciences (IAHS)
Life Member
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Dr. Sangita Mahanta

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Department: Horticulture
AAU Joining Date: 06 Nov, 2008
Additional Charge: Programme Officer, NSS, College of Agriculture, Jorhat
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