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Dr. Sheriful Alam
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Dr. Sheriful Alam

Professor
Department of Horticulture • College of Agriculture
sheriful.alam [at] aau.ac.in Joined: 14 Dec, 1990 security officer of AAU,Jorhat Campus
10
Publications
1
Projects
5
Degrees
7
Career Milestones
1
Honours & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
B.Sc (Agri)
1987
School of Agricultural Sciences and Rural Development,Medziphema
M.Sc (Agri)
1999
Assam Agricultural University,Jorhat
Specialization: Horticulture
Ph.D in Food Technology
2002
Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana
Specialization: Food Technology
Employment History
Junior Agronomist
14-12-1990 – 23-06-1999
Assam Agricultural University
AICRP on Tuber Crops , Department of Horticulture
Senior Scientist
23-06-1999 – 29-11-2002
Assam Agricultural University
Department of Horticulture
Senior Scientist
29-11-2002 – 14-07-2007
Citrus Research Station
Tinsukia
Junior Microbiologist,
14-07-2007 – 08-08-2011
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
AICRP on PHT, Department of Agricultural Engineering
Associate Professor
08-08-2011 – 14-02-2012
Assam Agricultural University,
Departmrnt of Horticulture,Jorhat
Senior Scientist and P.I,AICRP on Tuber Crops
02-02-2014 – 02-12-2014
Assam Agricultural University
Department of Horticulture,Jorhat
Principal Scientist and P.I,AICRP on Tuber Crops
02-12-2014 – Till date
Assam Agricultural University
Department of Horticulture, Jorhat
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 10 Total Records
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STAR LUIKHAM; LOHIT C. BORA; SHERIFUL ALAM; JAPANI CHINIR; CHUMKI DUTTA; D. SHEPHROU HELENA; K. S. SABASTIAN; SOLEI LUIRAM (2025). Management of bacterial blight of Taro using microbe-based bio-pesticides, Journal of Biological Control, 39(2), 174–180 DOI: 10.18311/jbc/2025/49689
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STAR Luikham; Lohit C. Bora; Sheriful Alam; Somipem Luikham; Sabastian K S; Solei Luiram (2025). “Antagonistic Potential of Biocontrol Agents under in Vitro Conditions for Management of Taro Bacterial Blight”, PLANT CELL BIOTECHNOLOGY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, 26(11), 110–119 DOI: https://doi.org/10.56557/pcbmb/2025/v26i11-129990.
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Vinod Dokka Vara; Sheriful Alam; Shanjib Sharma; Nagendra Sharma Barua; Samindra Baishya (2024). Estimation of genetic variability and heritability for yield and its related components of orange fleshed sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) genotypes., International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research SP, 8(12), 1259–1263
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Star Luikham; L.C Bora; Chinir Japani; S Alam; Solei Luiram (2024). Screening Taro Germplasm Against Bacterial Blight Incited by Xanthomonas Axonopodis Pv. Dieffenbachia, Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology , 27(11), 932–943 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i111677
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Naseema Rahman; Ranjan Das; Priyanka Das; Deepa Borbora Phookan; BD Narzary; Binod Kalita; Ananta Saikia; S Alam; Bhabesh Gogoi; Rudra Narayan Borkakati; Hirany (2022). Performance of garlic (Allium sativum L.) germplasm/ varieties as affected by the planting time in North Eastern India., The Pharma Innovation Journal, 11(11), 2375–2381
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Manisha Sharma; Mamoni Das; Jadav Sarma; Alam S (2021). Efficacy Trials of Sorghum based Composite Flour Mix on the Blood Glucose Levels of Experimental Induced Hyperglycemic Rats, The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, 58(2), 244–256
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Alkozai, A. (2017). UTILIZATION OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLE WASTE IN CEREAL BASED FOOD. M.Sc(Food Technology) thesis submitted to Department of Horticulture,Food Science and Technology Programme, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Pusty, K.; Borah, M.S.; Tiwari, A. and Alam, S. (2022). Development and Sensory Evaluation of Cookies from Nutrient Rich Composite Flour, North East Research Conclave-2022: Toward Sustainable Science and Technology, IIT, Guwahati , IIT,Guwahati, Guwahati, Vol. 1(1), 225- - 240.
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Buragohain, N. and Alam, S. (2025). Mitha alur boigyanik krishi podhoti. AAU,Jorhat, Jorhat
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Buragohain, D.N.; Alam, D. and Deka, M.K. (2024). ulkochur boiganic krishi podhoti. Directorate of Research, AICRP on Tuber Crops, AAU,Jorhat
Sponsored Research
Research Projects 1 Projects
ICAR
AICRP on Tuber Crops
Implemented in 1971
Recognition & Accolades
Achievements & Honours 1 Honours
Best poster presentation award in the National Conference for Tropical Tuber Crops for the sustenance and Welfare of Tribal Communities held at ICAR-CTCRI Thiruvananthapuram during 20-22 October,2016. Organised by Indian Society of Root Crops and ICAR-CTCRI , Thiruvananthapuram-695017, Kerala, India. S.Alam, Bhoirob Gogoi, P.K. Borthakur, P. Kalita and P Dutta.Convenience food from Nol Kachu (Colocasia antiquarum var. stolonifera) and locally available fruits.
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships 2 Societies
Indian Society for Root Crops
Life Member
Indian Ecological Society(Indian Ecological State Chapters in North East State)
Associate Member
2018
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Dr. Sheriful Alam

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Department: Horticulture
AAU Joining Date: 14 Dec, 1990
Additional Charge: security officer of AAU,Jorhat Campus
Department Faculty 0
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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