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Dr. Shimantini Borkataki
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Dr. Shimantini Borkataki

Assistant Professor
Department of Entomology • College of Agriculture
shimantini.borkataki [at] aau.ac.in Joined: 05 Aug, 2019
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Publications
3
Projects
5
Degrees
1
Career Milestones
1
Honours & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
B. Sc. (Agri.)
2012
Assam Agricultural University
M. Sc. (Agri.)
2014
Assam Agricultural University
Specialization: Entomology
Ph. D. (Agri.)
2018
Assam Agricultural University
Specialization: Entomology
Employment History
Assistant Professor
05-08-2019 – Till date
Assam Agricultural University
Jorhat
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 39 Total Records
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Partha Pratim Gyanudoy Das; Badal Bhattacharyya; Siraj Ahmed Khan; Anjumoni Devee; Jyotim Gogoi (2026). Unravelling survivorship: Physiological and biochemical insights into Jatropha seed oil toxicity against immature stages of Aedes aegypti (L.) (Diptera: Culicidae), Industrial Crops & Products, 240(0), 0–0
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Sayesta M. Begum; Badal Bhattacharyya; Shimantini Borkataki; Bikash Hazarika; Dhanalakhi Gogoi; K. Sindhura Bhairavi; Inee Gogoi (2026). Comparative volatile profiling of mango (Mangifera indica) and its role in mediating chemo ecological behaviour of mango pulp weevil (Sternochetus frigidus), Frontier in Insect Science, 6(1724749), 0–0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/finsc.2026.1724749
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P. P. G. Das; M. K. Deka; A. Das; R. Borah; M. Bharali; S. Borkataki; P. Kumar; R. Karthik; T. Kashyap; K. M. Kumaranag; S. S. Suroshe (2025). Comparative nutritional and antioxidant profiling of Assam honeys: unveiling the untapped bioactivity of stingless bee honey, Frontier in Nutrition, 12(11737497), 1–18 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2025.1737497
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Inee Gogoi; Badal Bhattacharyya; Mousumi Phukon; Partha Pratim Gyanudoy Das; Shimantini Borkataki; Priyanka Borbaruah; Biraj Kalita; Jabanika Hazarika (2025). Evaluation of insecticidal effect of four plant oils against banana leaf and fruit scarring beetle, Basilepta subcostatum (Jacoby) (Chrysomelidae: Coleoptera) under laboratory conditions, International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 45(0), 0–0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42690-025-01580-x
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M. Sai Kumar; Shimantini Borkataki; Badal Bhattacharyya; Kaushik Das; Deepika Sorahia (2025). Efficacy of Jasmonic Acid on aphid (Aphis gossypii Glover) population in chilli (Capsicum annuum L.), Indian Journal of Ecology, 52(6), 1780–1782
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P. Sri Saranya; Shimantini Borkataki; Ataur Rahman; Mukul Kumar Deka; Anjumoni Devee; Badal Bhattacharyya; Kaushik Das; S. P. Nanda; R. Boruah; K. Sindhura Bha (2025). Unveiling the stingless bee: Biological and morphometric insights into Tetragonula iridipennis (Smith) from Assam, North-East India, Journal of Environmental Biology, 47(1), 142–152
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Deepika Sorahia; Shimantini Borkataki; Badal Bhattacharyya; K. Sindhura Bhairavi; Anjumoni Devee; Kaushik Das; M. Sai Kumar (2025). Salicylic acid-mediated defence in tomato: A sustainable strategy against Helicoverpa armigera, Plant Science Today, 12(0), 1–9 DOI: https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.10480
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D. Padhy; C. R. Satapathy; S. Borkataki (2024). Pollinators diversity and pollination effects on yield attributes of sunflower (Helianthus annuus Linnaeus) in Odisha, India, Entomon, 49(1), 103–108
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S. Kathbaruah; B. Bhattacharyya; S. Borkataki; B. Gogoi; P. Hatibarua; S. Gogoi; K. S. Bhairavi; P. Dutta (2024). Termite mound soil based potting media: a better approach towards sustainable agriculture, Frontiers in Microbiology, 15(0), 1387434–0
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P Saranya; S. Borkataki; S. Sen; M. K. Deka; A. Devee; K. Das; B. Bhattacharyya; R. R. Taye (2024). Nest architecture of stingless bee, Tetragonula iridipennis Smith from Assam, North East India, Journal of Environmental Biology, 45(5), 558–564
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B. Bhattacharyya; P. P. G. Das; S. Borkataki; K. S. Bhairavi (2024). Molluscophagy in North East India: Assessment of Nutritive Value of Four Edible Freshwater Molluscs, Journal of Aquatic Food Product Technology, 0(0), 0–0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/10498850.2024.2371818
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Ramalakshmi V.; C. R. Satapathy; S. Borkataki; S. Ray; D. Gaikward (2024). Efficacy of natural products against lesser grain borer Rhyzopertha dominica (F.) in stored paddy, Indian Journal of Entomology, 86(2), 599–602
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Ramalakshmi V.; C. R. Satapathy; S. Borkataki; S. Ray (2023). Physical attributes of wheat varieties in relation to infestation by Rhyzopertha dominica (F.), Indian Journal of Entomology, 86(3), 920–924 DOI: 10.55446/IJE.2024.1666
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S. Sen; S. Borkataki (2023). Foraging sources, floral cycle and foraging activities of stingless bee, Tetragonula iridipennis Smith in Jorhat, Assam, Journal of Entomological Research, 47(4), 762–769
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S. Sen; S. Borkataki (2023). Pollination efficiency of stingless bee, Tetragonula iridipennis (Smith) on greenhouse cucumber, Cucumis sativus (Linnaeus), Current Science, 125(8), 865–870
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Badal Bhattacharyya; Gautam Handique; Shimantini Borkataki; Ratan Boruah (2023). Surviving submergence in larval stage: a strategy of Lepidiota mansueta Burmeister (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) living on flood plains of Majuli river island, International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 43(0), 719–726 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42690-023-00978-9
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S. Borkataki; B. Bhattacharyya; B. K. Medhi; S. Bhagawati (2021). Impact of water quality parameters on aquatic insect fauna of Majuli river island, Assam, India., Journal of Environmental Biology, 42(2), 333–342
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S. Borkataki; B. Bhattacharyya; S. Sen; R. R. Taye; M. D. Reddy; S. P. Nanda (2021). Torpor in Insects, Current Science, 120(11), 692–697
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S. Borkataki; M. D. Reddy; S. P. Nanda; R. R. Taye (2019). Climate change and its possible impact on the existence of insect pests, Ecology, Environment and Conservation, 26(2), 279–285
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S. Borkataki; P. Das; R. L. Deka; K. Das; S. Hazarika (2017). Occurrence of Aphis craccivora on Clerodendrum indicum – A new record from North East India., Research on Crops, 17(1), 169–171
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S. Borkataki; P. Das; R. L. Deka; I. C. Borua; A. Sarma; B. K. Saud (2017). Influence of weather factors on incidence and intensity of Black inch worm (Hyposidra talaca walker) on Clerodendrum indicum (L.) Kuntze at Jorhat., Journal of Agrometeorology, 20(1), 98–101
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S. Borkataki; P. Das; I. C. Borua; A. Sarma (2016). New record of Aulacophora foveicollis on Clerodendrum indicum (L.) Kuntze from North East India., Indian Journal of Agricultural Research, 50(6), 639–641
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Tulasi, B.; Shashank, P.R.; Bhattacharyya, B.; Rahman, S.; Bhagawati, S. and Suroshe, S.S. (2025). Book of Abstracts - Entomology Students Conclave, 2025. The Entomological Society of India, New Delhi
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Pathak, P.K.; Borkataki, S. and Bhagawati, S. (2025). Agri-Alumni: Soaring beyond the flocks. Rathore Academic Research Publications, New Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-49454-60-6
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Bhattacharyya, B.; Borkataki, S. and Bhairavi, K.S. (2024). The Mango Weevil: Bioecology and Management. RAR Publications, New Delhi, ISBN: 978-81-962913-9-6
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Sen, S.; Borkataki, S. and Taye, R.R. (2022). Ecological Engineering - A Sustainable Way of Pest Management, in: Kumar, D.R.; R., D.N. and Chaurasia, D.N.K. Biswas, D.A.; (Eds.), Innovative Approaches in Agriculture, New Delhi Publishers, New Delhi, pp 58–79.
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Panda, S.; Borkataki, S.; Panigrahi, S. and Taye, R.R. (2018). Resistance evolution in insect pests and pathogen, in: Chandel, D.B.S.; (Ed.), Applied Entomology and Zoology, Akinik Publications, 169, C-11, Sector - 3, Rohini, New Delhi, pp 71–94, ISBN: 978-93-5335-021-5.
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Bhattacharyya, B.; Borkataki, S.; Das, P.P.G. and Bhairavi, K.S. (2024). Good Agricultural practices (GAP). Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, AAU, Jorhat
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Phukon, M.; Bhattacharyya, B.; Gogoi, I.; Borkataki, S. and Bhairavi, K.S. (2024). Organic management of insect pests of king chilli. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, AAU, Jorhat
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Phukon, M.; Bhattacharyya, B.; Choudhury, K.; Borkataki, S. and Bhairavi, K.S. (2024). Sashyar keet potongo niyontronot phand projuktir bybohar. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, AAU, Jorhat
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Taye, R.R.; Bathari, M.; Borkataki, S.; Zaman, A.S.N.; Choudhury, M.R. and Khan, P. (2023). Familiarization with enemies of honey bees and their management. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Taye, R.R.; Bathari, M.; Borkataki, S.; N., A.S.; Choudhury, M.R. and Khan, P. (2023). Beekeeping equipment. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Taye, R.R.; Bathari, M.; Borkataki, S.; N., A.S.; Choudhury, M.R. and Khan, P. (2023). Bee hive products. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Taye, R.R.; Bathari, M.; Borkataki, S.; Zaman, A.S.N.; Choudhury, M.R. and Khan, P. (2023). Familiarization with diseases of honey bees and their management. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Bhattacharyya, B.; Sehgal, M.; Malik, M.; Devee, A.; Choudhury, K.; Borkataki, S. and Chander, S. (2022). Exploration of Plant Essential oils for Insect Pest Management. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat and ICAR-National Research Centre for Integrated Pest Management, New Delhi
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Bhattacharyya, B.; Sehgal, M.; Malik, M.; Devee, A.; Choudhury, K. and Borkataki, S. (2022). Safety Tips To Operators In Pesticide Application. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat and ICAR-National Research Centre for Integrated Pest Management, New Delhi
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Hazarika, L.K.; Das, P.; Borkataki, S. and Hazarika, S. (2015). Kerria lacca -The Indian Lac Insect . Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Hazarika, L.K.; Das, P.; Borkataki, S. and Hazarika, S. (2015). Upokari La Patanga . Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Hazarika, L.K.; Das, P.; Borkataki, S. and Hazarika, S. (2015). Lac – A Natural Resin. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Sponsored Research
Research Projects 3 Projects
ICAR-NRIIPM, New Delhi Rs. 20 Lakh
Establishment of Crop-Based Model IPM Villages for Promotion of Integrated Pest Technologies in NEH Region of India
Implemented in 2025
DBT Rs. 185 Lakh
Exploiting chemical ecology for IPM: Deciphering the phyto-semiochemicals involved in insect plant interactions of major crop pests of North East Region, India
Implemented in 2022
DBT-Govt of India Rs. 185 Lakh
Exploiting chemical ecology for IPM: Deciphering the phyto- semiochemicals involved in Insect-Plant interactions of major crop pests of North East Region-India
Implemented in 2021
Recognition & Accolades
Achievements & Honours 1 Honours
Prof. Md. Sharifullah Memorial Gold Medal
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships 1 Societies
Society for Advancement of Natural Resins and Gums (SANRAG), ICAR-IINRG, Namkum, Ranchi
Annual Member
2022
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Dr. Shimantini Borkataki

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Department: Entomology
AAU Joining Date: 05 Aug, 2019
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