Specialization: Fruit Science (Post Harvest Technology)
Other Qualifications
2014
Master of Mass Communication (MMC) from KKHSOU, Guwahati, Assam
Specialization: Role of Print Media in Disseminating Agricultural Information in Assam
Employment History
Agricultural Development Officer (ADO)
27-08-2004 – 11-09-2014
Government of Arunachal Pradesh
Seppa, East Kameng District
Assistant Professor
19-09-2014 – Till date
Assam Agricultural University
Jorhat, Assam
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications
19 Total Records
1
Anil Paraswal; Mamoni Das; Manisha Sharma; Soumitra Goswami; Borsha Neog; Priyanka Nath(2026).Assamese Pithas: Traditional rice-based preparations,Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge ,
25(5), 510–516
DOI: 10.56042/ijtk.v25i5.22135
2
Manuranjan Gogoi; Gautam Kr. Saikia; Bidisha Hazarika; Tapan Senchowa; Soumitra Goswami; Madhumita Barooah(2026).Bioactive Compounds in Camellia sinensis Tea and Herbal Infusions: A Critical Review of Health Evidence and Functional Applications,Journal of Experimental Agriculture International,
48(8), 782–804
DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i84428
3
Dristi Barman; Sheriful Alam; Dipom Saikia; Tanishka Saikia; Munmi Bora; Soumitra Goswami; Rinku Moni; Ira Sharma; Nayanmoni Buragohain; Reemashree Das(2026).Effect of bio-control agents and harvesting time on storage quality of Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott cormels,PLANT SCIENCE TODAY,
13(0), 1–9
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.12351
4
Rinku Moni Phukan; Manoranjan Neog; Bhabesh Deka; Soumitra Gosami; Tanishka Saikia; Dipom Saikia; Dristi Barman; Newton Brahma(2026).FLOWERING PHENOLOGY AND POLLEN BIOLOGY OF LOW-CHILLING APPLE CULTIVARS UNDER WARM HUMID CONDITIONS OF ASSAM INDIA,Plant Archives,
26(1), 2409–2414
DOI: https://doi.org/10.51470/PLANTARCHIVES.2026.v26.no
5
Ankita Borkotoky; Supriya Langthasa; Dhruba Krishna Deka; Tanishka Saikia; Santana Saikia; Rosalind Rajkhowa; Soumitra Goswami; Jitendra Saikia; Konjengbam Ra(2026).Impact of duration of storage and maturity stages on the nutrient composition of dehydrated elephant apple (Dillenia Indica L),International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research,
0(10), 1119–1126
DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.33545/26174693.2026.v10.i10
6
Madhusmita Malakar; Pratikshya Dutta; Ananta Saikia; Soumitra Goswami; Madhuri Sinha; Mriganka Shekhar Borah(2025).Assesment of quality parameters and sensory profiles of vinegar produced from black rice of Assam with herbal incorporation,International Journal Of Advanced Biochemistry Research ,
9(4), 998–1003
DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.33545/26174693.2025.v9.i41.
7
Mriganka Borah; Samindra Baishya; Ajita Tiwari; Madhusmita Malakar; Soumitra Goswami(2025).Effects of pre-treatments on chemical composition of sweet potato flour using different drying methods,International Journal Of Advanced Biochemistry Research ,
9(4), 723–732
DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.33545/26174693.2025.v9.i4i.
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Tanishka Saikia; Barsha Nath; Dipom Saikia; Nilakshi Bordoloi; Dristi Barman; Manoj HM; Sanjib Sharma; Soumitra Goswami; Newton Brahma(2025).Proximate composition of Musa balbisiana cv. Bhimkal pseudostem, an indigenous banana cultivar of Assam,International Journal Of Advanced Biochemistry Research ,
9(4), 278–282
DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.33545/26174693.2025.v9.i4d.
9
Deeptimayee Mahapatra; Amita Beniwal; Jadav Sharma; Arijit Shome; Soumitra Goswami; Mamoni Das(2025).Evaluation of the anti-diabatic potency of Tinospora cordifolia stem against streptozotocin and high-fat diet-induced diabatic rats,Frontiers in Natural Products,
4(0), 1–11
DOI: 10.3389/fntpr.2025.1689287
10
Bhabesh Deka; Jahnabi Hazarika; Pritom Kumar Borthakur; Utpal Kotoky; Ananta Saikia; Prakash Kalita; Bhabesh Gogoi; Soumitra Goswami; Bikash Hazarika; Karobi H(2024).Influence of crop geometry, fruit thinning and nutrient management on yield-related attributes of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus Thub.),International Journal of Environment and Climat Change,
14(1), 443–452
DOI: 10.9734/IJECC/2024/V14i13854
11
N. Sushma Devi; Preeti Hatibarua; Karobi Handique; N. Bijaya Devi; Soumitra Goswami; Kaushik Das(2024).Standardization of packagingtechniquesfor the distant marketingof Rhynchostylis retusa,Environment Conservation Journal,
25(2), 581–587
DOI: 10.36953/ECJ.24892678
12
Bhabesh Deka; Karobi Handique; Pritom Kumar Borthakur; Utpal Kotoky; Ananta Saikia; Prakash Kalita; Bhabesh Gogoi; Soumitra Goswami; Bikash Hazarika; Jahnabi H(2023).Effect of crop geometry, fruit thinning and nutrient management on growth parameters of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus Thumb.),International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research,
8(1), 101–106
DOI: 10.33545/26174693.2024.v8.i1Sb.294
13
N. Sushma Devi; Preeti Hatibarua; Tadar Janja; N. Bijaya Devi; Karobi Handique; Pranjal Kumar Kaman; Soumitra Goswami; Kaushik Das(2023).Effect of nano-particls and sucrose on enhancing the vase life of Rhynchostylis retusa,Agricultural Mechanization in Asia,
54(10), 15941–15952
14
A. Das; A. Saikia; S. Goswami; S. Sharma(2019).Bhut Jolokia: A Potential Spice Crop of North East India.. , 21(3): 36-40,Indian Journal of Arecanut, Spices & Medicinal Plants,
21(3), 36–40
DOI: DASD, Calicut
15
Soumitra Goswami; Ananta Saikia; Samindra Baishya; Abhijit Borah; Bidyut C Deka(2008)."Low Cost Storage Structures for Shelf-life Extension of Horticultural Products" published in 45(1), 70-74, 2008 by AFSTI, Mysore, India.,Journal of Food Science and Technology,
45(1), 70–74
DOI: AFSTI, Mysuru
1
Saikia, T.; Sharma, S. and Goswami, S. (). Physiology of flowers in Avocado, The Agriculture Magazine, 4(8), 52,53,54,55, The Agriculture Publication, Jaipur, Jaipur, Rajasthan
1
Sharma, S.; Goswami, S. and Das, A. (2019). Axamar Pradhan Masala Khasya-khamuhar Unnat Krishi Paddhati. Directorate of Research, AAU, Jorhat, Jorhat
2
Sharma, S.; Goswami, S. and Pathak, P.K. (2016). Sharma, S.; Goswami, S. and Pathak, P.K.(2016). Uddyan Sashyar Adhunik Krishi Prajukti. AAU, Jorhat. Directorate of Research, AAU, Jorhat, Jorhat
3
Sharma, S.; Goswami, S. and Pathak, P.K. (2016). Adar jaibik Krishi Paddhati. Directorate of Research, AAU, Jorhat, Jorhat
Sponsored Research
Research Projects
4 Projects
NEDFi, Assam
Rs. 5.00 Lakh
Empowering Agro-based entrepreurship in Assam: A value Chain approach to Dehydrated Fruits and Vegetables
Implemented in 2025
Bayer Crop Science Limited, Kolkata
Rs. 9.00 Lakh
Bio-efficacy evaluation of Fluopicolide 62.5 g/L + Propamocarb Hydrochloride 625 g/L against Phythopthora foot rot disease in Black pepper in consecutive seasons 2025-26 and 2026-27
Implemented in 2025
Indian Institute of Soybean Research
Rs. 2500000.00 Lakh
Popularization ad commercialization of the soybean crop in NEH region
Implemented in 2022
DASD, Calicut, Kerala
Rs. 1.50 Crore
Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) as PI from 2015-2018 and as Co-PI from 2020 till date
Implemented in 2014
Recognition & Accolades
Achievements & Honours
1 Honours
Conferred with Best Paper Award under the category Food Engineering for Research Paper "Low Cost Storage Structures for Shelf-life Extension of Horticultural Products" published in Journal of Food Science and Technology 45(1), 70-74, 2008 by AFSTI, Mysore, India.
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships
2 Societies
Assam Science Society
Life Member
Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India), Mysuru