AAU

Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications

Bsc. Agriculture, Elective Horti

1998

Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, Assam

MSc. Agriculture

2000

Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, Assam

Specialization: Post Harvest Technology, Horticulture

PhD Horticulture

2014

SASRD School of Agricultural Sciences and Rural Development, Medziphema, Nagaland

Specialization: Post Harvest Technology, Horticulture

Employment History

Associate Professor

01-01-2023 – Till date

College of Horticulture, Assam Agricultural University.

Jorhat

Subject Matter Specialist (Horticulture)

20-01-2016 – 13-08-2019

KVK Tinsukia, Assam Agricultural University

Tinsukia

Subject Matter Specialist (Horticulture)

31-12-2009 – 19-01-2016

KVK Lakhimpur, Assam Agricultural University

Lakhimpur

Subject Matter Specialist (Horticulture)

24-11-2008 – 30-12-2009

KVK East Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh

Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh

Research Associate

01-06-2007 – 23-11-2008

Division of Horticulture, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Barapani, Meghalaya

Umiam,Barapani, Meghalaya

Research Associate, Department of Horticulture

17-08-2001 – 17-05-2007

Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13

Jorhat-13

Associate Professor

01-01-2023 – Till date

Assam Agriculture University,

College of Horticulture & FSR, Nalbari

Research & Scholarship

Scholarly Publications 53 Total Records

BH Choudhury; Om Singh; S Alam; AK Medhi; S Choudhury (2025). Utilization of indigenous leafy vegetables as nutraceuticals by the tribal community of Jorhat District, International Journal of advanced Biochemistry Research, 9(11), 454–458 DOI: DOI: https://doi.org/10.33545/93.2025.v9.i11sf.626

Juman Das; Shahida Choudhury; Bornali Gogoi; Shristy Kashyap (2025). Enhancing shelf life and quality of Assam lemon using Carboxy Methyl Cellulose edible coatings, Archives of current Research International, 25(11), 472–483 DOI: DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/acri/2025/v25i111639

BH Choudhury; Shahida Choudhury (2024). Vitamins and antioxidant activity of some selected wld leafy vegetables used in diet by the people of Jorhat district, International Journal of advanced Biochemistry Research, 9(18), 311–317 DOI: DOI: https://doi.org/10.33545/26174693.2025.v9.ilS

Shahida Choudhury; Diplip Barman (2024). Effect of Pre-Harvest fruit bagging on the physical qualities, shelf life and yield of Litchi, Journal of Scientific Research and reports, 30(8), 114–118 DOI: DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i82230

Jhuman DAS; Shahida Choudhury (2024). Effect of edible coating in Assam Lemon Citrus limon Burm.) during stoarge, AMA Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America) , 55(1), 17101–17112

Shahida Choudhury (2024). Active Packaging for improving the shelf life and quality of Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa Duch.), International Journal of Environment and climate change Volume 14, issue 1, page 369-373 Article no. IJECC 111188, 14(1), 369–373 DOI: DOI-10.9734/IJECC/2024/v14/13842

Diplip Barman; Shahida Choudhury (2024). Studies on the Effect of Pre-harvest fruit bagging on yield and quality of Litchi (Litchi Sinensis), International Journal of Science and Research, 13(3), 878–881 DOI: DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR24312151038 8

Shahida choudhury; Manisha Kachari; Mridul Deka (2022). Physico-chemical Changes in Assam Lemon (Citrus Limon Burm.) during Fruit Development and Maturation, International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 12(6), 90–94 DOI: 10.9734/IJECC/2022/v12i630691

Shahida Choudhury; Bidyut C Deka; Akali Sema (2022). Utilization of left over peach pulp for making puree after canning of peach-halves in peach fruit juice, International Journal of plant & soil science, 34(24), Pg 173-178, 2022, Article no. IJPSS.94602 ISSN: 2320-7035, 34(24), 173–178 DOI: 10.9734/IJPSS/2022/v34i242626

Manisha Kachari; Sailen Gogoi; Shahida Choudhury (2022). Effect of growth regulators application and canopy management on seed production in cucumber, The Pharma Innovation Journal, 11(5), 1932–1935

Shahida Choudhury; Akali Sema; Bidyut C Deka (2022). Effect on colour, flavour, firmness and enzyme activities of peach (cv. TA 170) fruits harvested at different growth stages, The Pharma Innovation Journal, 11(4), 1997–2000

Shahida Choudhury; Bidyut C Deka; Akali Sema (2021). quality and shelf life of peach cv. TA-170 as influenced by prunning and Pre-harvest Calcium spray, Indian Journal of Agriculture and Allied Sciences, 7(2), 70–74

Shahida Choudhury; Akali Sema; Bidyut C Deka (2014). Canning of peach-halves in fruit juice and utilization of peach pulp for making puree., Journal of Interacademicia, 18(2), 198–204

shahida choudhury; Akali Sema; Bidyut C Deka (2013). Changes in chemical Characteristics of peach (cv.TA-170) fruits at different growth stages, International Journal of Engineering and scientific research, 1(1), 52–57

Bidyut C Deka; Shahida Choudhury; Ashok Bhattacharya (2012). Pre-harvest treatments to minimize post harvest decay of Khasi mandarin under different storage environments., Indian Journal of Horticulture, 69(2), 253–257

Akath Singh; Amit Nath; Shahida choudhury; Bidyut C Deka (2010). Effect of slice thickness and blanching time on quality of osmotically dehydrated papaya tooti fruiti, Acta Horticulture, 851(1), 555–563

Akath Singh; Amit Nath; R K Patel; Shahida Choudhury (2010). Studies on Nutritive value of papaya (Carica papaya L.) fruits at different stages for their amenability to specific use., Tropical Agriculturist, 158(1), 15–23

B N Hazarika; Bidyut C Deka; Shahida Choudhury; Bhaskarjyoti Sharma (2009). Studies in variability in physico- chemical characters of different Aonla accessions from Jorhat., Indian Journal of Horticulture, 66(2), 190–192

Bidyut C Deka; Sanjib Sharma; Shahida Choudhury; R K Pal (2008). Development of Packaging system for long distant transportation of Kew pineapple (AnanasComosus)., Indian Journal of Agricultural Science, 78(4), 340–342

Bidyut C Deka; Sanjiv Sharma; Shahida Choudhury (2008). Packaging system for long distant transportation of Khasi mandarin., Indian Journal of Horticulture, 65(4), 491–493

Bidyut C Deka; Shahida Choudhury; Ashok Bhattacharrya; Manoranjan Neog (2006). post harvest treatments for shelf life extension of banana under different storage environment, Acta Horticulture, 712(1), 841–849

U Kotoky; R Hazarika; Shahida Choudhury (2005). Productivity and water use efficiency of Arecanut as influenced by drip irrigation, Research on crops, 6(3), 562–564

U Kotoky; Shahida Choudhury; R Hazarika (2005). Productivity and water use efficiency of Assam lemon (Citrus limon) as influenced by drip irrigation, Indian Journal of Agricultural Science, 75(8), 483–484

Choudhury, S.; Kumar, S.; Devi, C.U. and Rakesh, A.P. (2024). Food Security. Mahima Research Foundation & social welfare, BHU, Varanasi, ISBN: 978-81-965883-2-3

Choudhury, S.; kumar, S. and Devi, C.U. (2024). Food Security. Mahima Publications, 194, Karaundi, Banaras Hindu, University, Varanasi-221 005, UP, India, ISBN: 978-81-965883

Kumar, S.; Choudhury, S. and Devi, C.U. (2024). Food Security. Mahima Publications, 194, Karaundi, Banaras Hindu, University, Varanasi-221 005, UP, India, ISBN: 978-81-965883-2-8

Pathak, B.; Saikia, S.; Kashyap, A. and Choudhury, S. (2025). Bacterial Nanocellulose as a green material for food packaging application, in: Rodriguez, A.; (Ed.), Cellulose -Biobased solutions for society, DOi10.5772/intechopen.1010655, https.www.intechopen.com/chapters/1216369, pp 1–20, ISBN: open access.

Choudhury, S. (2023). Post Harvest Losses in Perishable crops, in: Rakesh, A.P.; Sharma, Y.; Sajgotra, M.; Rao, R.K.; (Eds.), Agricultural Economics and Marketing Trend under changed climatic Scenario, Mahima Research Foundation and social welfare 194, Karaundi, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005, UP India, Varanasi-221005, UP India, pp 33–36, ISBN: 978-81-943375-6-0.

Barman, D. and Choudhury, S. (2022). Studies on effect of Pre-harvest fruit bagging on yield and quality of Litchi (Litchi chinensis), in: Teodor, D.R. (Ed.), Research Highlights in Agricultural sciences volume 6, eBook DOI: 10.9734/bpi/rhas/v6/9227F, BP International, Manastur Street, 400372, Cluj-Napoca, Romania., pp 163–168, ISBN: 978-93-5547-979-2 (Print).

Kachari, M. and Choudhury, S.C. (2022). Horticulture Based agroforestry as a tool for sustainable production, in: Rout, S. and Mishra, U.N. (Eds.), Interdisciplinary approaches in Agriculture and Forestry, Taran Publication, www.taranpublication.com, New Delhi, pp 137–140, ISBN: ISBN No. 978-93-92313-22-.

Choudhury, S.C. (2022). Value addition of special Horticultural Commodities in North Eastern Region, in: Rout, S.; Mishra, U.N.; (Eds.), Interdisciplinary approaches in Agriculture and Forestry, Taran Publication, www.taranpublication.com, New Delhi, pp 198–202, ISBN: ISBN No. 978-93-92313-22-.

Choudhury, S. (2022). Harvesting, post harvest Handling and processing of turmeric and ginger, in: Rao, R.K.; (Ed.), Food security in Global challenges, Mahima Research Foundation and social welfare 194, Karaundi, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005, UP India, Varanasi, India, pp 177–182, ISBN: 978-81-95302-3-2.

Choudhury, S. and Kotoky, U. (2021). Nutritive value in Carambola (Averrhoa carambola Linn.) as influenced by Maturity stages and various Post harvest treatments, in: Nakkella, A.K. and Agarwal, S.K. Rout, S.; (Eds.), Herbal medicine – A benign and Conventional Medical system, Immortal Publications , India,Canada, Mauritius, Malaysia, Singapore, Sultanate of Oman, pp 19–26, ISBN: ISBN: 978-93-5445-167-6.

Choudhury, S. (2021). Effect of maturity and post harvest treatments on shelf-life of Carambola (Averrhoa carambola Linn.)., in: Rout, S.; Pradhan, K.; Prusty, A.K.; (Eds.), Food and Agriculture, ESN Publications, India, pp 572–578, ISBN: 978-81-950305-9-0.

Barman, D. (2022). Studies on effect of Pre-harvest fruit bagging on yield and quality of Litchi (Litchi chinensis). Master Degree thesis submitted to Department of Horticulture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013

Das, J. and Choudhury, S. (2024). Impact of edible coatings in extending the shelf -life of fruits, 3rd Indian Horticulture summit cum International Conference 2024, Rajasthan Agricultural Research Institute, Rajasthan, Jaipur , Society for Horticultural Research and Development, UP, Uttar Pradesh, Vol. 1(3), 143 - 151.

Choudhury, S. and Dutta, S.A. (2022). Active Packaging for improving the Shelf life and Quality of Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa Duch.), National Seminar on Horticulture for sustainable development Nutritional and Livelihood security, Uttar Banga Krishi VishwaVidhalya, WestBengal , Uttar Banga Krishi VishwaVidhalya,, West Bengal, Vol. 1(1), 289 - 289.

Barman, D. and Choudhury, S. (2022). Studies on effect of pre-harvest fruit bagging on yield and quality of Litchi (litchi chinensis), International Conference on Existing climate change scenario and its arising risk held at SKUAT, Sher E Kashmir University of Science and Technology, Jammu , Mahima Research Foundation & SKUAT, Jammu, Jammu, Vol. 1(1), 52 - 52.

Shahida, C.; Manisha, K. and Aradhana, B. (2021). Physico-chemical changes in Assam lemon (citrus Limon Burm.) during fruit development and maturation, International conference on Recent Advances in Agriculture, Engineering and Biotechnology for Food security, online mode , Mahima Research Foundation and social welfare 194, Karaundi, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005, Vol. 0(0), 45 - 45.

Shahida, C. and Binita, H. (2021). Physico chemical and total carotenoid variations of fresh khasi mandarin (Citrus Reticulata Blancho.) fruits of Tinsukia District, 9th Indian Horticulture Congress, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology,Kanpur UP , Indian Academy of Horticultural Science, Kanpur UP

Nath, A.; Singh, A.; Deka, B.C. and Choudhury, S. (2010). Effect of slice thickness and blanching time on quality of osmotically dehydrated papaya tootifruiti., 11nd International Symposium on Papaya, Madurai, India , ISHS (International Society of Horticultural Science), Leuven, Belgium, Vol. 851(1), 555 - 564.

Nath, A.; Deka, B.C.; Choudhury, S. and Bakshi, B. (2009). Optimization of protocols for preparation of instant ginger candy using response surface methodology, Symsac-V Harnessing the potential of North Eastern states for spices production through Technological Interventions, CIH, Medziphema , Indian Society for Spices,Directorate of Arecanut and Spices Development, Calicut, Kerela and CIH, Medziphema, CIH, Medziphema, Nagaland, Vol. 1(1), 205 - 205.

Deka, B.C.; Choudhury, S.; Bhattacharyya, A. and Neog, M. (2006). Post harvest Treatments for Shelf life Extension of Banana under Different Storage Environments, Managing quality in chains.An Integrated view on Fruits and vegetables quality, Bangkok, Thailand , International Society of horticultural science, Bangkok, Thailand, Vol. 1(0), 66 - 66.

Choudhury, S.; Deka, B.C. and Bhuyan, B. (2006). Minimal processing of pineapple for value addition, National Seminar on Value addition to Bioresources of NE India, Post Harvest Technology and Cold Chain, Department of Botany, Gauhati University , Gauhati University, Assam Science Technology and Environment Council, Guwahati, Gauhati, Assam, Vol. 1(1), 111 - 112.

Choudhury, S. (). Effect of edible coating in Assam lemon (Citrus limon Burm) during storage, Book of abastracts, 1(1), 10, Sher E kashmir university of science & Technology, Kashmir, Kashmir

Das, J. and Choudhury, S. (). Impact of Edible coatings in Extending the shelf-life of fruits, Book of Abstracts in 3rd Indian Horticultural Summit-cum International Conference 2024, 4(3), 143-151, Society for Horticultural Research and Development, UP, Jaipur, Rajasthan

Choudhury, S. (). Assamot Ada Khetir Unnoto Krishi Byabostapona, Uddyan Harothi, 22(1), 11, Assam Horticultural Society, Guwahati

Choudhury, S. (). Nimokh aru Horior Gurire Hak Pasoli Hongrokhyan Hohoj Upai, Ghare Pothare, 33(7), 2, Assam Agricultural University , Jorhat

Choudhury, S.; Gogoi, B. and Pathak, P. (2024). Practical Manual on Tropical and sub Tropical Fruits. College of Horticulture & FSR, Nalbari

Choudhury, S. and Borthakur, S. (2009). Cultivation of fruit and vegetable crops at different altitude in East Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh.. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, East Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh

Deka, B.C. and Choudhury, S. (2007). AAU low cost evaporative cool storage structure for horticultural crops.. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Deka, B.C. and Choudhury, S. (2005). Post harvest management of Khasi Mandarin. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Kotoky, U. and Choudhury, S. (2004). Drip irrigation in Assam Lemon and Arecanut. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Food Processing unit (under ELP Module 111 Processing of fruits and vegetables for value addition

Implemented in 2026

DBT Rs. 25 Lakh

‘Fabrication of bacterial nanocellulose film activated with plant essential oils for application as green edible and antimicrobial food packaging material’.

Implemented in 2022

Assam Agricultural University Rs. 10.5 Lakh

Co-PI for the project on Development of Bacterial Nanocellulose film from agro-wastes for application as green antimicrobial food packaging material

Implemented in 2022

Recognition & Accolades

Achievements & Honors 19 Honors

4..Selected by The Mahima Research Foundation and Social Welfare Committee as an Associate Editor in Indian Journal of Agriculture & Allied Sciences (IJAAS) published by Mahima Research Foundation and Social Welfare, Varanasi, on the 12th July 2021.

5.Achieved the Award of Honour and Recognition by the ESN Publications for contributing as an author for a book on 'Covid 19 and its impact' issued certificate dated 30th January 2021.

6. Selected and successfully completed 30 days Summer School on Inegrated Farming system from 01 to 30 June 2021 (online mode) organized by Plantica Institute of Agricultural Studies (PIAS), Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Also participated in the International Short Course on 'Precision Agriculture: A technology for Income Augmentation and Entrepreneurship development' organized by Multi-Testing Centre & Vocational Training Centre, CAU, Imphal during 07 to 18th July, 2020.(12days).

7.Acted as an Associate scientist for the project on 'Augmentation of Agriculture through efficient resource utilization with participatory approach'funded by Oil India Ltd. at Duliajan from 2017-2019.

8.Acted as a Team member of Project implementation committee under TSP (Tribal Sub project)at Tinsukia district from 2016-2018.

9.Acted as member (BTT) Block Technology team of Mottapung, Barekuri Development Block, Tinsukia for planning and implementation of ATMA Model from 2016 to 2019.

10.Acted as a Co -PI for the Project on 'Biotechnology Led Organic Farming for North Eastern Region' from 2011-2015 for Lakhimpur District and contributed in the awareness, certification and expansion of Organic Cultivation of Fruits and vegetables.

11.Acted as Member in Action Research project on Scientific Muga cocoon production in Lakhimpur District from 2010-2014.

12.Acted as Co scientist in AICRP on Tuber crops AAU, Jorhat for Lakhimpur district for the year 2013 & 2014.

13.Oral Paper Presented at an International Conference 'Chemistry for sustainable Development and Innovations 'held by NIT (National Institute of Technology) Jalandhar, Punjab on the topic 'Canning of peach-halves in fruit juice and utilization of peach pulp for making puree.' on 10-12 September 2012.

14.Received the Best Poster Award at 2nd Indian Horticulture Congress, by the Horticultural society of India in 2007 on 'Packaging system for long distant transportation of Khasi mandarin.' organized by the Horticultural Society of India at ICAR,for NEH Region,Barapani , Meghalaya.

15.Acted as a Resource person Horticulture for farmers & extension functionaries in collaboration with various organizations such as DAO, RKVY, Cent-Rseti, NGO"s, Assam Horticultural Society, SBI, KASS NASS, Spice Boards, ASRLM,CSS ATMA, IIPM centre Jorhat, EEI centre Jorhat, NBSS &LUP, Radio Cenres, SBI and acted as evaluator in the Assam Childrens science Congress while serving at KVK's.

1.Oration lecture on the topic 'Active Packaging for improving the Shelf life and Quality of Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa Duch.)' on the Theme area –Post Harvest Management and Value addition in the National Seminar for 'Horticulture for sustainable development,Nutritional and livelihood security' held at Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidhyalaya , west Begal, on 26th-27th May 2022.

2.Oration lecture in the 9th Indian Horticulture Congress held at Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and technology Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh from November 18th to 21st, 2021 on the topic physicochemical and total carotenoid variations of fresh khasi Mandarin (citrus reticulta Blanco.) fruits of Tinsukia district.

3.Oration lecture in the International Conference on Recent advances in Agriculture, Engineering and Biotechnology for food security on 25th -26th September 2021 held by Mahima Research Foundation and social welfare on the topic physico cemical changes in Assam lemon (citrus limon Burm.) during fruit development and maturation.

1.Acted as resource person/Lecturer in a training organized by EEI (NER), AAU, Joraht-13, on the topic Propagation techniques in fruit Crops on 16.9.2021.

2. Acted as resource person in a training conducted by EEI, AAU, Joraht-13, on the topic value addition of specialty horticultural commodities of NE region on 24.2.2021.

3.Acted as resource person in a training organized by EEI (NER), AAU, Joraht-13, on the topic Selection of crops (fruits, Vegetables, Flowers etc) as per season and Containers for Terrace Gardening on 09.03.2022 , 4.Processing of ginger and Jack fruit on 21.07.22

5.Selection of crops (fruits, vegetables, flowers etc) as per season and containers for terrace gardening on 09.03.22

Acted as a lecturer in National Bureau of soil survey and Land use Planning, Regional Centre Joraht-13, on the topic Post harvest, food processing and value addition of Horticultural crops on 27.2.2021

5.Received the Mahima Innovative Scientist award in 2022 at Sher E Kashmir University of Agricultural science and technology at the International Conference on o Existing climate change scenario and its arising risk held at SKUAT Jammu on 21-22nd October 2022

Oration Lecture in International Conference on Existing climate change scenario and its arising risk held at SKUAT Jammu on 21-22nd October 2022 on the topic’ Studies on effect of pre-harvest fruit bagging on yield and quality of Litchi (litchi chinensis)

Learned Societies

Professional Memberships 6 Societies

HSI (Horticultural Society of India), Since 2012

Life Member

Society for community mobilization for sustainable development, New Delhi, Since 2017

Life Member

Assam Science Society, AAU Branch

Annual Member

2021

Indian Journal of Agriculture and Allied sciences (ISSN 2395-1109) e-ISSN 2455-9709, since 2021

Life Member

Member of Teachers Association AAUTA (Agri), AAU, Jorhat since 2010

Life Member

Life Member for Mahima Research Foundation and Social welfare, Varanasi

Life Member

Dr. Shahida Choudhury

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College: College of Horticulture and Farming System Research

Department: Post-Harvest Technology

AAU Joining Date: 31 Dec, 2009