Dr. Tankeswar  Nath
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Dr. Tankeswar Nath

Assistant Professor
tankeswar.nath [at] aau.ac.in Joined: 20 Jun, 2013 Working as a Assistant coordinator, CIF and Warden of Hostel No. 15 laboratory, AAU, 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)
1993
College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
M.Sc (Agri. Biochemistry)
1995
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Specialization: Biochemistry
Ph.D
2003
Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh
Specialization: Applied Microbiology
Post Doctoral
2004
Gifu University, Japan
Specialization: Microbial Biotransformation
Other Qualifications
1996
Post graduate diploma (Environmental Science) from National Environmental Science Academy, New Delhi
Specialization: Toxicology
Employment History
Assistant Professor (Stage-III)
2013 – Till date
Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Assam Agricultural University
Jorhat
Jr. Research Assistant
1996 – 1997
State Forest Research Institute
Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
Project Assistant/JRF
1997 – 2002
Regional Research Station (now North east Institute of Science and Technology)
Jorhat, assam
Research Scientist
2002 – 2010
Jubilant Organosys Ltd. (now Jubilant Life Sciences)
Gaujraula, Uttar Pradesh
Research Associate
2011 – 2013
Assam Agricultural University
Jorhat/Gossaigaon
Research Associate
2011 – 2011
Tezpur University
Napaam, Sonitpur Assam
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 46 Total Records
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Nikunja Chandra Deka; Gayatri Kumari; Tankeswar Nath (2025). Microbial dynamics in rice ecosystem under supplementation of organic sources of nitrogen with inorganics and their concomitant impact on yield, Scientific Reports, 15(0), 0–0 DOI: DOI:org/10.1038/s1598-025-86461-6//
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Baruah Darshana; Priyanka Das; Tankeswar Nath; Borsha Neog; Manas Jyoti Borooah (2025). Processing raw rice bran to potential functional food for human consumption, Assian Journal of Diary and Food Research, 0(0), 1–6 DOI: 10.18805/ajdfr.DR-2233
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Nilakshi Talukdar; Robin Chandra Boro; Manashi Das Purkayastha; Tankeswar Nath; Sunayana Rathi (2024). Exploring banana peels as a renewable source for bioplastic development, International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research , 9(1), 22–30
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Tankeswar Nath; Lukram Kenedy Singh; Rashmi Rekha Baruah; Bishya Darphang; Bidyut Kumar Sarmah; Robin Chandra Boro; Madhumita Barooah; Basanta Kumar Borah; Pr (2024). Antibacterial activity of tulsi (Ocimum spp.) against plant pathogenic bacteria, Annals of Phytomedicine, 13(1), 744–754 DOI: 10.54085/ap.2024.13.1.78//
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Partha Pratim Sarmah; Hiranya Kumar Dev Nath; Tankeswar Nath (2023). Endophytic Bacillus spp. from native chilli cultivars and their effect against fruit rot pathogen of Bhut Jolokia (Capsicum chinense Jacq.)., Egyptian Journal of Biological Pest Control, 33(119), 0–0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s41938-023-00763-3
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Karishma Das; Purnima Das; Sahidur Rahman; Daisy Senapoty; Tankeswar Nath; Abhilisha Mudoi; Rupak Kumar Nath (2023). Impact of Climate Variables on Occurrence of Rice Earhead Bug, Leptocorisa oratorius (F.) (Hemiptera: Alydidae), International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 13(11), 3140–3145 DOI: 10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i113484
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Suchandra Bhattacharjee; Priyanka Das; Khanin Pathak; Tankeswar Nath (2022). Phytic Acid and Micronutrient Profiling of a Few Ethnic Rice Products of Assam, India, Asian Journal of Dairy and Food Research, doi-DR-1892-6089603e9087340b9bdcbb: ISSN: 0976-0563 (Print) 0971-4456 (Online): NAAS 5.75, Asian Journal of Dairy and Food Research, 10(1), 1–5 DOI: DR-1892-6089603e9087340b9bdcbb
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Suchandra Bhattacharjee; Priyanka Das; Khanin Pathak; Tankeswar Nath (2022). Phytic Acid and Micronutrient Profiling of a Few Ethnic Rice Products of Assam, India,, Asian Journal of Dairy and Food Research , 1892(10), 1–5 DOI: DR-1892-6089603e9087340b9bdcbb
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R. Devi; T. Nath; R. R. Boruah; B. Darphang; P. K. Nath; P. Das; B. K. Sarmah (2021). Antimicrobial activity of bacterial endophytes from Chirata (Swertia chirata Wall.) and Datura (Datura stramonium L.), Egypt. J. Biol. Pest Control, 31(69), 1–7 DOI: 10.1186/s41938-021-00410-9
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M. B. Gogoi; I Chetia; B. K. Sarmah; T. Nath; ; S. Bhowal; K. Dey; P. Bhorali (2020). Study of Androgenesis in (Musa balbisiana) cv. Bhimkol Banana and In-vitro Regeneration of Haploids Using Isolated Microspore Culture, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Science, 9(9), 2555–2565 DOI: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2020.909.320
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D. Upadhaya; ; B. Kumar; ; S. Kumar; ; A. K.. Sharma; ; A. Fular; ; N. Bisht; ; S. Srivastava; ; R. R. Boruah; ; G. Nagar; ; M. Shakya; ; T. Nath; ; S. P. Nandi; ; S. Karivar (2020). Characterization of acaricide resistance in Rhipicephalus microplus populations infesting cattle in northeastern India and assessment of local plant extracts for tick management. , Veterinary Parasitology, 277(109011), 1–10 DOI: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2019.109011
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S Bhattacharjee; P Das; K Pathak; T Nath; N Ojha; S Barua (2019). Carbohydrate Profiling of a Few Rice Products of Assam having Ethno-Economic Importance, International J. of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 8(12), 2902–29012 DOI: doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2019.812.337
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T Nath; M B Gogoi; P K Nath (2018). Biotransformation of Terfenadine to Fexofenadine by Absidia corymbifera ATCC 14058, International J. of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 7(7), 3127–3134 DOI: doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2018.707.365
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Rahul S. Chutia; Munu Borah; Tankeswar Nath; Rupam Kataki (2012). Biomass fast pyrolysis A Sustainable Renewable Energy Technology, International Journal of Engineering Science Research, 3(1), 534–539 DOI: 29/02/2012
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Tankeswar Nath; Manika Das; Rupam Kataki (2012). Ligno-cellulosic alcohol fermentation from bagasse, Internationational Journal of Engineering Science Research, 3(1), 638–647 DOI: 29.02.2012
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Binod Kumar Gogoi; Ritu Arambam; Tankeswar Nath; Ajit Kumar Hazarika; Jagdish Narayan Nigam; Narendra Nath Dutta (2008). A Process for the Biotransformation of Cyanohydrocarbon to corresponding Amides , PATENT No.: 216951, 1(1), 1–20 DOI: 20/03/2008
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Tankeswar Nath; Prabhat Goel; Shiv Kumar Mishra; Ashutosh Agarwal (2005). Biotransformation of Nicotinic Acid to 6-Hydroxy Nicotinic Acid , Patent, WO/2005/106006; 2004/000172, 1(1), 1–15 DOI: 10.11.2005
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P.B. Kanjilal; Rumi Kotoky; M.G. Pathak; R.S. Singh; Tankeswar Nath; E. Mazid; K. Hazarika (2001). Fatty acid composition of certain tree borne oil seeds of Leguminosae Family from North East India, Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany, 25(1), 63–67 DOI: 31.01.2001
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Tankeswar Nath; Ratul Chandra Borah (1999). Effect of application of iron on glycolic acid oxidase and nitrate reductase in rice. , Oryza , 36(2), 167–168 DOI: 20.03.1999
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Baruah, A. and Nath, T. (2023). As per CBSC Syllabus TEXT BOOK OF BIOFERTILIZERS. Kalyani Publishers, Head office: B-1/1292, Rajender Nagar, Ludhiana-141008, Punjab
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Baruah, A. and Nath, T. (2023). Textbook of Biofertilizers. Kalyani Publishers, , Kalyani Publishers, Pan Bazar, Guwahati, Assam -781001 , ISBN: 978-93-5540-319-3
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Gogoi, P.; Nath, T.; Borah, B.K.; Gogoi, M.B. and Medhi, B.K. (2024). Role of Bacterial Endophytes in Agriculture: present status and future perspectives, in: Chakraborty, A.P.; Roy, S.; Ghosh, T.; (Eds.), “Recent Advances in Research of Bacterial Endophytes and their Roles as Ameliorators of Abiotic and Biotic Stresses”, Kripa-Drishti Publications, A/ 503, Poorva Height, SNO 148/1A/1/1A, Sus Road, Pashan- 411021, Pune, Maharashtra, India., pp 17–23, ISBN: 978-93-94570-28-3.
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Gogoi, B.; Nath, T.; Kashyap, D.; Sarma, S. and Kalita, R. (2020). Sustainable agriculture, forestry and fishery for bioeconomy, in: Kataki, R.; Pandey, A.; Khanal, S.K.; Pant, D. (Eds.), Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Sustainable Bioresources for Emerging Bioec, Elsevier, Radarweg 29, PO Box 211, 1000 AE Amsterdam, Netherlands The Boulevard, Langford Lane, Kidlington, Oxford OX5 1GB, United Kingdom 50 Hampshire Street, , pp 349–371, ISBN: 978-0-444-64309-4.
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Baishya, S.; Nath, P.K.; Sarmah, B.K.; Nath, T.; Acharjee, A. and Manohara, T.A. (2015). Essential in-vitro measures for conservation and sustainability of Aquilaria melaccansis Lamk.– an endangered and economically important plant species, in: Borkakoty, D.J.S.; (Ed.), Biodiversity: Conservation, crisis & sustainable use., Print World Print and Publication, O.C.H. Road, Jorhat, Assam-785001, pp 176–181, ISBN: 978-81-930-653-2-7.
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Gogoi, M.B.; Boruah, R.R. and Nath, T. (2019). Citrus Genetic Resources in North East India - Status, Prospects and Strategies, in: Baruah, D.A.; (Ed.), Medicinal, Aromatic and Spice Plants, -Traditional Knowledge, Chemistry and Agrotechnology, EBH Publisher an Important of Eastern Book House, Nehru Road, Panbazar, Guahati-7810001, Pp. 309-326, pp 309–326, ISBN: 97893-88881- 029.
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Boruah, R.R.; Gogoi, M.B. and Nath, T. (2019). Pharmacological Potential of an Invasive Weed Argemone mexicana L. - A Review, in: Baruah, D.A.; (Ed.), Medicinal, Aromatic and Spice Plants, -Traditional Knowledge, Chemistry and Agrotechnology, EBH Publisher an Important of Eastern Book House , Nehru Road, Panbazar, Guahati-7810001, pp 296–307, ISBN: 97893-88881-029.
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Boruah, R.R.; Gogoi, M.B. and Nath, T. (2019). Potential of Datura metel L. from folklore to modern day medicine - A review, in: Baruah, D.A.; (Ed.), Medicinal, Aromatic and Spice Plants, -Traditional Knowledge, Chemistry and Agrotechnology, EBH Publisher an Important of Eastern Book House, Nehru Road, Panbazar, Guahati-7810001, pp 217–228, ISBN: 97893-88881-029.
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kudve, R.L. (2023). Morphological and molecular characterization of Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhiza associated with legumes. M.Sc. (Agri) in Agricultural Biotechnology thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
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Mahanta, J. (2023). Preparation of starter culture for Gundruk fermentation from waste leaves of cabbage. M.Sc. (Agri) in Food Science and Technology thesis submitted to Food Science and Technology Programme, Department of Horticulture, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
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Chetia, R. (2022). Studies on phosphate solubilizing bacterial isolates from root rhizospheric soil. M.Sc. (Agri) in Agricultural Biotechnology thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
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Gogoi, P. (2022). Study on plant growth-promoting activity of endophytic and rhizospheric fungi of maize (Zea mays L.) with special emphasis on P solubilization. M.Sc. (Agri) in Agricultural Biotechnology thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
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Das, D. (2022). Study on effect of containers on production of Gundruk from “Lai sak” (B. juncea var. rugosa). Master of Science (Food Technology) thesis submitted to Food Science and Technology Programme, Department of Horticulture, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
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v, T. (2021). Studies on phosphate-solubilizing fungal isolates from root rhyzospheric soil . M.Sc. (Agri) in Agricultural Biotechnology thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Assam Agricultural University, Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Jorhat
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Borah, A. (2021). Preparation and analysis of whey based fruit beverage. Master of Science (Food Technology) thesis submitted to Food Science and Technology Programme, Department of Horticulture, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
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Goswami, M.P. (2020). Comparative evaluation of acaricidal properties of Datura stramonium and Datura metel. M.Sc. (Agri) in Agricultural Biotechnology thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
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Devi, R. (2019). Studies on biocidal activities of endophytes isolated from two important medicinal plants. . M.Sc. (Agri) in Agricultural Biotechnology thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
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Rajput, D.A. (2018). Optimization of cellulose- and hemicellulose- saccharification from sugarcane bagasse for alcohol Fermentation. M.Sc. (Agri) in Agricultural Biotechnology thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
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Singh, L.K. (2018). “Biochemical studies of Tulsi (Ocimum sp.) extract and evaluation of its antimicrobial activity on plant pathogens”. M.Sc. (Agri) in Agricultural Biotechnology thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
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Nath, T. (2003). “Studies on the Production of Acrylamide from Acrylonitrile Using Immobilized Nitrile Hydratase Containing Microbial Cells.”. PhD thesis submitted to Department of Life Sciences, Dibrugargh University, Dibrugargh University, Dibrugargh, Assam
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Nath, T. (1995). “Root Metabolism in Relation to Iron Toxicity in Rice Plant”. . M. Sc. (Agri.) in Agricultural Biochemistry thesis submitted to Department of Biochemistry and Agricultural Biochemistry, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat -13
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Banik, R.; Das, P.; Deka, N.O.; Nath, T. and Sarmah, T.C. (2018). Agribusiness potential of traditional instant rice products from Assam., Agribusiness Potential of Assam , Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat , Deptt. of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management in collaboration with association of Indian Society of Agricultural Marketing., Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam and Indian Society of Agricultural Marketing, Hyderabad, Vol. 0(0), 35 - 40.
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Nath, P.K.; Nath, T.; Baishya, S.; Boro, R.; Gogoi, B.K.; Nath, D.J. and Gogoi, B.K. (2014). Studies on isolation and characterization of Xylinase from selected strains of fungi, Recent trends of research in science and technology, Cotton College State University, Guwahati , Assam Science Society, Jawahar Nagar, Khanapara, Guwahati , Vol. 15(0), 324 - 332.
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Nath, T.; Kataki, R. and Das, M. (2010). Ethanol production from lignocellulosic biomass, New Renewable Energy Meet 2010 , The Institute of Engineers (India), Meghalaya State Centre, Barik Point, Shillong – 793001 , The Institute of Engineers (India), Meghalaya, Meghalaya State Centre, Barik Point, Shillong – 79300, Vol. 0(0), 96 - 104.
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Kataki, R.; Nath, T. and Das, M. (2010). Prospects of renewable energy in India, New Renewable Energy Meet 2010 , Meghalaya State Centre, Barik Point, Shillong – 793001 , -, Shillong, Meghalaya, Vol. 0(0), 86 - 93.
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Nath, T. (). Joiba Prajuktibidya aaru schooliya pathyakramat eyar antarbhuktir prayojaneeyata, Souvenir of 29th Jorhat Teachers' Meet, 1(1), 51-52, 29th Jorhat Teachers' Meet, Jorhat
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Nath, T. and Nath, T. (). HIA and its impact on society, Shyamoli, Souvenir, of 30th General Conference, Assam Agricultural Service Officers' Association , 1(1), 39-41, Assam Agricultural Service Officers' Association , Guwahati
Sponsored Research
Research Projects 6 Projects
AAU, Jorhat Rs. 1008000.00 Lakh
Functional Food for human consumption from rice bran
Implemented in 2022
DBT, Govt of India
IV-A (Biofertilizer) of DBT-NECAB-Phase-III
Implemented in 2023
Department of Biotechnology, Government of India Rs. 252.36968 Lakh
Utilization of citrus microbiome in rejuvenating Khasi Mandarin plants affected by important citrus diseases
Implemented in 2021
DBT, Govt. of India Rs. 82.95 Lakh
“Efficacy evaluation of encapsulated fungal formulation for improving crop phosphorus nutrition”
Implemented in 2018
DBT, Govt of India Rs. 8295000 Lakh
“Efficacy evaluation of encapsulated fungal formulation for improving crop phosphorus nutrition”
Implemented in 2018
DBT, Govt. of India Rs. 14446000 Lakh
“Studies on role of endophytes in variation of acaricidal properties of two acaricide producing plant species NBA22/F1 and NBA18/D1 from North Eastern States”
Implemented in 2017
Recognition & Accolades
Achievements & Honours 7 Honours
− ICAR-NET for Lectureship/ Assistant Professorship, 1998
− ICAR-SRF, 1998
- CSIR-SRF, 2001
- Oversea Fellowship from Jubilant Life Sciences, India, Visited Gifu University, Japan, 2004-2005
-Fellowship for 4weeks workshop under “AdaptNet” programme of Erasmus+ “Strengthening education, research and innovation for climate smart crops in India” from 20th – 25th Jan., 2020 at University of Milano, Italy; 27th Jan.-1st Feb., 2020 at Polytechnic University of Marche, Italy, 3rd-8th Feb.,2020 at Agricultural University of Athens, Greece and 10th -15th Feb., ICRISAT, Hyderabad, India,2020
-Fellowship for 15 days training under faculty development programme of NAHEP, at NIBIO, Norway (19th September, 2023 to 3rd October, 2023)
-6days capacity building and training on entrepreneurship at Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, Ahmedabad; 23rd-28th January, 2023
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships 1 Societies
Indian Society of Agricultural Biochemists
Life Member
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Dr. Tankeswar Nath

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AAU Joining Date: 20 Jun, 2013
Additional Charge: Working as a Assistant coordinator, CIF and Warden of Hostel No. 15 laboratory, AAU, Jorhat