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Dr. Supriya Sharma

Assistant Professor
supriya.sharma [at] aau.ac.in Joined: 02 Aug, 2019
24
Publications
2
Projects
5
Degrees
1
Career Milestones
3
Honours & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
B.Sc.(Agri.)
2012
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13.
M.Sc. (Agri.)
2014
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Specialization: Plant Pathology
Ph. D (Agri.)
2019
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13
Specialization: Mycology
Employment History
Assistant Professor
02-08-2019 – Till date
Assam Agricultural University
Jorhat-13
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 24 Total Records
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Madhubrata Priyadarsini; Shimantini Borkataki; Gitashree Das; Badal Bhattacharyya; K. Sindhura Bhairavi; Kasturi Choudhury; Kaushik Das; Supriya Sharma; S. P. (2026). From waste to wealth: how rearing substrates affect growth and nutritional value of black soldier fly larvae, Frontiers in sustainable food system , 10(1780559), 0–0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2026.1780559
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Rashmita Saikia; Supriya Sharma (2025). Antifungal efficacy of Green synthesized Zinc Oxide nanoparticles against Fusarium spp. : an in vitro study, Plant Archives, 25(0), 1027–1036 DOI: https://doi.org/10.51470/PLANTARCHIVES.2025.v25.no
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Pubali Bezbaruah; Supriya Sharma (2025). In vitro efficacy of Oyster spent mushroom substrate (SMS) extract against major soil borne fungal plant pathogens, Journal of advances in biology and biotechnology, 28(5), 793–800 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i52340
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Pubali Bezbaruah; Supriya Sharma; Apurba Das; Gunadhya Kumar Upamanya; Devayani Sarmah; Darshana Sarmah (2025). Metabolic Profiling of the Oyster Spent Mushroom Substrate (SMS) Extract against Some Soil Borne Fungal Plant Pathogens, Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology, 28(6), 922–927 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i62451
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Alinaj Yasin; Anurag Kashyap; Jyotishmoi Dey; Sangita Bharali; Bharat Chandra Nath; Supriya Sharma; Parinda Barua; Palash Deb Nath (2025). A Reliable In Planta Inoculation and Antifungal Screening Protocol for Rhizoctonia solani-Induced Sheath Blight in Rice, Bio-protocol, 15(21), 0–0 DOI: 10.21769/BioProtoc.5491
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Hemen Kalita; Ranjana Chakrabarty; Priyakshi Buragohain; Goutami Kataki; Supriya Sharma; Vinod Upadhyay; Neethi Baruah (2025). Evaluation of Organic Modules for Rapeseed (Brassica rapa var. toria L.) Production, Journal of Scientific Research and Reports, 31(12), 820–834 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i123821
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Supriya Khan (2024). Study on survey and incidence of Collar rot disease in Rajma (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in Barak valley zone of Assam, International journal of research in Agronomy, 7(9), 840–845
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Pooja Bharadwaj; Bharat Chandra Nath; Rudra Narayan Borkakati; Rajashree Chetia; Swagata Saikia; Popy Bora; Pranaba Nanda Bhattacharyya; Anurag Kashyap; Supri (2024). Effects of microbial biopesticides against non-target insect pest, Annals of Plant and Soil Research, 26(3), 410–416 DOI: https://doi.org/10.47815/apsr.2024.10378
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Reshma Ahmed; Supriya Sharma (2021). Study on post harvest diseases of rabi vegetables in Jorhat district of Assam, India, Pest Management in Horticultural Ecosystems, 26(0), 1–10
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Supriya Sharma; S. Madhavan (2017). Metabolic Profiling of Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) fruits during its interaction with Toxigenic and Non-Toxigenic isolates of Aspergillus flavus based on HPLC and GC-MS., Progressive Research: An International Journal. , 12(1), 1440–1446
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Supriya Sharma; K. Kannan; V. K. Satya; N. Ragupathi; R. Velazhahan (2015). Genetic relatedness among isolates of Aspergillus flavus from Groundnut, Maize and Chilli in Tamil Nadu, India based on RAPD analysis., Biochemical and Cellular Archives, 15(2), 115–120
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Supriya Sharma; K. Kannan (2015). Evaluation of Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) Genotypes for resistance to Aspergillus flavus infection and aflatoxin production., Biochemical and Cellular Archives, 15(2), 135–139
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K. Kannan; Supriya Sharma; R. Adhithya; R. Velazhahan (2014). Aspergillus flavus and Aflatoxin Contamination of Poultry feeds in Tamil Nadu, India., International Journal of Agriculture, Environmentand Biotechnology, 7(2), 361–366
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Sharma, S.; V., B.; M., G.; Baruah, R.M.B.; S., K. and Karanwal, R. (2025). Psychotrophic Compounds from Psilocybin Mushrooms, in: Narayanan, A.S.; Dharumadurai, D.; (Eds.), Medicinal Mushrooms Springer Protocols Handbooks, Humana, New York, NY, pp 245–254, ISBN: Print ISBN- 978-1-0716-49.
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Sharma, S. (2025). Rhizobiome microbials in the protection of plants from biotic stress , in: Mathur, P.; (Ed.), Plant Microbiome and Biological Control, Springer Nature , Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland, pp 141–170, ISBN: 978-3-031-75845-4 (eBook).
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Sharma, S.; Borah, B. and Baruah, R.M.B. (2023). Startups for Agriculture: An Esteemed Component in Indian Economy, in: Boruah, R.; Dutta, J.K. and Kalita, H.K. Deka, C.R.; Barman, S.; (Eds.), The Agripreneurs Path: Navigating Success in Business World, Elite Publishing House, H1/60, Sector - 16, Rohini, New Delhi - 110089, pp 135–150, ISBN: 978-93-58998-64-1.
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Sharma, S.; V, B.; Saikia, B.; R, K.; B, R.; P, S.N. and Gayithri, M. (2023). Multitrophic Reciprocity of AMF with Plants and Other Soil Microbes in Relation to Biotic Stress, in: Mathur, P.; Kapoor, R.; Roy, S.; (Eds.), Microbial Symbionts and Plant Health: Trends and Applications for Changing Climate, Springer Nature, Singapore, pp 329–366, ISBN: eBook ISBN 978-981-99-003.
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Kumari, N. (2025). Host pathogen interaction study of Rhizoctonia solani causing sheath blight disease in rice (Oryzae sativa L.). Masters thesis submitted to Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013
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Buzarbaruah, R.M. (2025). Evaluation of different substrates for artificial cultivation of Auricularia sp.. Masters thesis submitted to Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013
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Haloi, D. (2023). Bioprospecting of wild edible mushroom flora of Assam for nutraceutical and pharmaceutical properties. M. Sc. (Agri.) in Plant Pathology thesis submitted to Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013
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Bezbaruah, P. (2023). Efficacy of Oyster Spent Mushroom Substrate against major soil borne fungal plant pathogens. M. Sc. (Agri.) in Plant Pathology thesis submitted to Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013
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Saikia, R. (2022). EFFICACY OF GREEN SYNTHESIZED ZINC OXIDE NANOPARTICLES (ZnO NPs) AGAINST DIFFERENT Fusarium spp.. M.Sc. (Agri.) in Plant Pathology thesis submitted to Dept. of Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13
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R.K, M.P. (2021). Cultural, morphological and molecular variability among isolates of Rhizoctonia solani causing web blight of Green gram (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek). M.Sc. (Agri.) in Plant Pathology thesis submitted to Dept. of Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13
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Das, A.; Deka, B. and Sharma, S. (2023). Value added product preparation from mushroom . Directorate of Research (Agri.), AAU, Jorhat-13, Jorhat
Sponsored Research
Research Projects 2 Projects
Bayer Crop Science Ltd. Rs. 690000.00 Lakh
Bio-efficacy and phyto-toxicity of the fungicide Tebuconazole 430 g/L SC (Buonos) on the crop Banana against Sigatoka leaf spot disease
Implemented in 2023
AAU Rs. 325000.00 Lakh
Bioprospecting of wild edible and cultivated mushroom flora of Assam for nutraceutical and pharmaceutical properties
Implemented in 2022
Recognition & Accolades
Achievements & Honours 3 Honours
1st Position in Oral Presentation (Technical session -V) on the topic “Harnessing therapeutic properties of artificially induced Cordyceps bassiana from Beauveria bassiana”, in IPS-NEZ symposium and National Conference on “Re-framing Futuristic Plant Health Safeguards” held at Dept. of Plant Pathology, AAU, Jorhat-13 from 24th – 25th of Nov., 2022.
3rd Position in Oral Presentation (Technical session -Mushroom Technology) on the topic “Bioprospecting of wild edible mushroom flora of Assam for nutraceutical properties”, in the National Conference on “Women Scientists in plant health management for sustainable development goals” organized by Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat and Indian Phytopathological Society, New Delhi, during 22nd to 23rd December, 2023
Young Academic Scientist Award- In recognition of outstanding achievement, excellence, and distinguished contribution to the academic and professional community. The award is presented during the International Conference on Environment, Agriculture, Horticulture & Life Sciences (ICEAHLS) organized by International Association for Innovation and Scientific Research (IAISR) in association with Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore held on 27 and 28 August 2026 at Agricultural College and Research Institute, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India as a hybrid conference.
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships 2 Societies
Indian Phytopathological Society
Life Member
Association for advancement of pest management in horticultural ecosystems (AAPMHE)
Life Member