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  • Join Date: 31/12/2009
  • College: College of Horticulture and Farming System Research
  • Department: Post-Harvest Technology
  • Office Email: shahida.choudhury[at]aau.ac.in

Education Details

 
 
 
 
 
1998
Bsc. Agriculture, Elective Horti

Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, Assam

 
 
 
 
 
2000
MSc. Agriculture

Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, Assam

 
 
 
 
 
2014
PhD Horticulture

SASRD School of Agricultural Sciences and Rural Development, Medziphema, Nagaland

Employment History

 
 
 
 
 
14-08-2019 - Till date
Assistant Professor Stage 3

College of Horticulture, Assam Agricultural University.

 
 
 
 
 
20-01-2016 - 13-08-2019
Subject Matter Specialist (Horticulture)

KVK Tinsukia, Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
31-12-2009 - 19-01-2016
Subject Matter Specialist (Horticulture)

KVK Lakhimpur, Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
24-11-2008 - 30-12-2009
Subject Matter Specialist (Horticulture)

KVK East Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh

 
 
 
 
 
01-06-2007 - 23-11-2008
Research Associate

Division of Horticulture, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Barapani, Meghalaya

 
 
 
 
 
17-08-2001 - 17-05-2007
Research Associate, Department of Horticulture

Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13

 
 
 
 
 
01-01-2023 - Till date
Associate Professor

Assam Agriculture University,

Publications

Jhuman DAS; Shahida Choudhury (2024) . Effect of edible coating in Assam Lemon Citrus limon Burm.) during stoarge, AMA Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America) , 55(1), 17101-17112
Shahida Choudhury (2024) . Active Packaging for improving the shelf life and quality of Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa Duch.), International Journal of Environment and climate change Volume 14, issue 1, page 369-373 Article no. IJECC 111188, 14(1), 369-373 , DOI : DOI-10.9734/IJECC/2024/v14/13842
Diplip Barman; Shahida Choudhury (2024) . Studies on the Effect of Pre-harvest fruit bagging on yield and quality of Litchi (Litchi Sinensis), International Journal of Science and Research, 13(3), 878-881 , DOI : DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR24312151038 8
Shahida choudhury; Manisha Kachari; Mridul Deka (2022) . Physico-chemical Changes in Assam Lemon (Citrus Limon Burm.) during Fruit Development and Maturation, International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 12(6), 90-94 , DOI : 10.9734/IJECC/2022/v12i630691
Shahida Choudhury; Bidyut C Deka; Akali Sema (2022) . Utilization of left over peach pulp for making puree after canning of peach-halves in peach fruit juice, International Journal of plant & soil science, 34(24), Pg 173-178, 2022, Article no. IJPSS.94602 ISSN: 2320-7035, 34(24), 173-178 , DOI : 10.9734/IJPSS/2022/v34i242626
Manisha Kachari; Sailen Gogoi; Shahida Choudhury (2022) . Effect of growth regulators application and canopy management on seed production in cucumber, The Pharma Innovation Journal, 11(5), 1932-1935
Shahida Choudhury; Akali Sema; Bidyut C Deka (2022) . Effect on colour, flavour, firmness and enzyme activities of peach (cv. TA 170) fruits harvested at different growth stages, The Pharma Innovation Journal, 11(4), 1997-2000
Shahida Choudhury; Bidyut C Deka; Akali Sema (2021) . quality and shelf life of peach cv. TA-170 as influenced by prunning and Pre-harvest Calcium spray, Indian Journal of Agriculture and Allied Sciences, 7(2), 70-74
Shahida Choudhury; Akali Sema; Bidyut C Deka (2014) . Canning of peach-halves in fruit juice and utilization of peach pulp for making puree., Journal of Interacademicia, 18(2), 198-204
shahida choudhury; Akali Sema; Bidyut C Deka (2013) . Changes in chemical Characteristics of peach (cv.TA-170) fruits at different growth stages, International Journal of Engineering and scientific research, 1(1), 52-57
Bidyut C Deka; Shahida Choudhury; Ashok Bhattacharya (2012) . Pre-harvest treatments to minimize post harvest decay of Khasi mandarin under different storage environments., Indian Journal of Horticulture, 69(2), 253-257
Akath Singh; Amit Nath; Shahida choudhury; Bidyut C Deka (2010) . Effect of slice thickness and blanching time on quality of osmotically dehydrated papaya tooti fruiti, Acta Horticulture, 851(1), 555-563
Akath Singh; Amit Nath; R K Patel; Shahida Choudhury (2010) . Studies on Nutritive value of papaya (Carica papaya L.) fruits at different stages for their amenability to specific use., Tropical Agriculturist, 158(1), 15-23
B N Hazarika; Bidyut C Deka; Shahida Choudhury; Bhaskarjyoti Sharma (2009) . Studies in variability in physico- chemical characters of different Aonla accessions from Jorhat., Indian Journal of Horticulture, 66(2), 190-192
Bidyut C Deka; Sanjib Sharma; Shahida Choudhury; R K Pal (2008) . Development of Packaging system for long distant transportation of Kew pineapple (AnanasComosus)., Indian Journal of Agricultural Science, 78(4), 340-342
Bidyut C Deka; Sanjiv Sharma; Shahida Choudhury (2008) . Packaging system for long distant transportation of Khasi mandarin., Indian Journal of Horticulture, 65(4), 491-493
Bidyut C Deka; Shahida Choudhury; Ashok Bhattacharrya; Manoranjan Neog (2006) . post harvest treatments for shelf life extension of banana under different storage environment, Acta Horticulture, 712(1), 841-849
U Kotoky; Shahida Choudhury; R Hazarika (2005) . Productivity and water use efficiency of Assam lemon (Citrus limon) as influenced by drip irrigation, Indian Journal of Agricultural Science, 75(8), 483-484
U Kotoky; R Hazarika; Shahida Choudhury (2005) . Productivity and water use efficiency of Arecanut as influenced by drip irrigation, Research on crops, 6(3), 562-564
Choudhury, S.; Kumar, S.; Devi, C.U. and Rakesh, A.P.(2024). Food Security. Mahima Research Foundation & social welfare, BHU, Varanasi, ISBN:978-81-965883-2-3
Choudhury, S.(2023). Post Harvest Losses in Perishable crops. in : Agricultural Economics and Marketing Trend under changed climatic Scenario, Rakesh, A.P.; Sharma, Y.; Sajgotra, M.; Rao, R.K.; (Eds), Mahima Research Foundation and social welfare 194, Karaundi, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005, UP India,Varanasi-221005, UP India, pp 33-36, ISBN:978-81-943375-6-0.
Barman, D. and Choudhury, S.(2022). Studies on effect of Pre-harvest fruit bagging on yield and quality of Litchi (Litchi chinensis). in : Research Highlights in Agricultural sciences volume 6, eBook DOI: 10.9734/bpi/rhas/v6/9227F, Teodor, D.R. (Ed), BP International, Manastur Street, 400372, Cluj-Napoca, Romania., pp 163-168, ISBN:978-93-5547-979-2 (Print).
Kachari, M. and Choudhury, S.C.(2022). Horticulture Based agroforestry as a tool for sustainable production. in : Interdisciplinary approaches in Agriculture and Forestry, Rout, S. and Mishra, U.N. (Eds), Taran Publication,www.taranpublication.com, New Delhi, pp 137-140, ISBN:ISBN No. 978-93-92313-22-.
Choudhury, S.C.(2022). Value addition of special Horticultural Commodities in North Eastern Region. in : Interdisciplinary approaches in Agriculture and Forestry, Rout, S.; Mishra, U.N.; (Eds), Taran Publication,www.taranpublication.com, New Delhi, pp 198-202, ISBN:ISBN No. 978-93-92313-22-.
Choudhury, S.(2022). Harvesting, post harvest Handling and processing of turmeric and ginger. in : Food security in Global challenges, Rao, R.K.; (Ed), Mahima Research Foundation and social welfare 194, Karaundi, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005, UP India,Varanasi, India, pp 177-182, ISBN:978-81-95302-3-2.
Choudhury, S. and Kotoky, U.(2021). Nutritive value in Carambola (Averrhoa carambola Linn.) as influenced by Maturity stages and various Post harvest treatments. in : Herbal medicine – A benign and Conventional Medical system, Nakkella, A.K. and Agarwal, S.K. Rout, S.; (Eds), Immortal Publications ,India,Canada, Mauritius, Malaysia, Singapore, Sultanate of Oman, pp 19-26, ISBN:ISBN: 978-93-5445-167-6.
Choudhury, S.(2021). Effect of maturity and post harvest treatments on shelf-life of Carambola (Averrhoa carambola Linn.).. in : Food and Agriculture, Rout, S.; Pradhan, K.; Prusty, A.K.; (Eds), ESN Publications,India, pp 572-578, ISBN:978-81-950305-9-0.
Barman, D.(2022). Studies on effect of Pre-harvest fruit bagging on yield and quality of Litchi (Litchi chinensis).Master Degree thesis submitted to Department of Horticulture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013
Das, J. and Choudhury, S.(2024). Impact of edible coatings in extending the shelf -life of fruits 3rd Indian Horticulture summit cum International Conference 2024 Rajasthan Agricultural Research Institute, Rajasthan, Jaipur ,Society for Horticultural Research and Development, UP,Uttar Pradesh, Vol. 1(3), 143 - 151.
Choudhury, S. and Dutta, S.A.(2022). Active Packaging for improving the Shelf life and Quality of Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa Duch.) National Seminar on Horticulture for sustainable development Nutritional and Livelihood security Uttar Banga Krishi VishwaVidhalya, WestBengal ,Uttar Banga Krishi VishwaVidhalya,,West Bengal, Vol. 1(1), 289 - 289.
Barman, D. and Choudhury, S.(2022). Studies on effect of pre-harvest fruit bagging on yield and quality of Litchi (litchi chinensis) International Conference on Existing climate change scenario and its arising risk held at SKUAT Sher E Kashmir University of Science and Technology, Jammu ,Mahima Research Foundation & SKUAT, Jammu,Jammu, Vol. 1(1), 52 - 52.
Shahida, C.; Manisha, K. and Aradhana, B.(2021). Physico-chemical changes in Assam lemon (citrus Limon Burm.) during fruit development and maturation International conference on Recent Advances in Agriculture, Engineering and Biotechnology for Food security online mode ,Mahima Research Foundation and social welfare 194, Karaundi, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005, 45 - 45.
Shahida, C. and Binita, H.(2021). Physico chemical and total carotenoid variations of fresh khasi mandarin (Citrus Reticulata Blancho.) fruits of Tinsukia District 9th Indian Horticulture Congress Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology,Kanpur UP ,Indian Academy of Horticultural Science,Kanpur UP
Nath, A.; Singh, A.; Deka, B.C. and Choudhury, S.(2010). Effect of slice thickness and blanching time on quality of osmotically dehydrated papaya tootifruiti. 11nd International Symposium on Papaya Madurai, India ,ISHS (International Society of Horticultural Science),Leuven, Belgium, Vol. 851(1), 555 - 564.
Nath, A.; Deka, B.C.; Choudhury, S. and Bakshi, B.(2009). Optimization of protocols for preparation of instant ginger candy using response surface methodology Symsac-V Harnessing the potential of North Eastern states for spices production through Technological Interventions CIH, Medziphema , Indian Society for Spices,Directorate of Arecanut and Spices Development, Calicut, Kerela and CIH, Medziphema,CIH, Medziphema, Nagaland, Vol. 1(1), 205 - 205.
Deka, B.C.; Choudhury, S.; Bhattacharyya, A. and Neog, M.(2006). Post harvest Treatments for Shelf life Extension of Banana under Different Storage Environments Managing quality in chains.An Integrated view on Fruits and vegetables quality Bangkok, Thailand ,International Society of horticultural science,Bangkok, Thailand, Vol. 1, 66 - 66.
Choudhury, S.; Deka, B.C. and Bhuyan, B.(2006). Minimal processing of pineapple for value addition National Seminar on Value addition to Bioresources of NE India, Post Harvest Technology and Cold Chain Department of Botany, Gauhati University , Gauhati University, Assam Science Technology and Environment Council, Guwahati,Gauhati, Assam, Vol. 1(1), 111 - 112.
Choudhury, S.()Effect of edible coating in Assam lemon (Citrus limon Burm) during storageBook of abastracts.1(1),10, Sher E kashmir university of science & Technology, Kashmir, Kashmir
Das, J. and Choudhury, S.()Impact of Edible coatings in Extending the shelf-life of fruitsBook of Abstracts in 3rd Indian Horticultural Summit-cum International Conference 2024.4(3),143-151, Society for Horticultural Research and Development, UP, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Choudhury, S.()Assamot Ada Khetir Unnoto Krishi ByabostaponaUddyan Harothi.22(1),11, Assam Horticultural Society, Guwahati
Choudhury, S.()Nimokh aru Horior Gurire Hak Pasoli Hongrokhyan Hohoj UpaiGhare Pothare.33(7),2, Assam Agricultural University , Jorhat
Choudhury, S.; Gogoi, B. and Pathak, P.(2024). Practical Manual on Tropical and sub Tropical Fruits. College of Horticulture & FSR, Nalbari
Choudhury, S. and Borthakur, S.(2009). Cultivation of fruit and vegetable crops at different altitude in East Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh.. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, East Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh
Deka, B.C. and Choudhury, S.(2007). AAU low cost evaporative cool storage structure for horticultural crops.. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Deka, B.C. and Choudhury, S.(2005). Post harvest management of Khasi Mandarin. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Kotoky, U. and Choudhury, S.(2004). Drip irrigation in Assam Lemon and Arecanut. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Achievements
  • 4..Selected by The Mahima Research Foundation and Social Welfare Committee as an Associate Editor in Indian Journal of Agriculture & Allied Sciences (IJAAS) published by Mahima Research Foundation and Social Welfare, Varanasi, on the 12th July 2021.
  • 5.Achieved the Award of Honour and Recognition by the ESN Publications for contributing as an author for a book on 'Covid 19 and its impact' issued certificate dated 30th January 2021.
  • 6. Selected and successfully completed 30 days Summer School on Inegrated Farming system from 01 to 30 June 2021 (online mode) organized by Plantica Institute of Agricultural Studies (PIAS), Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Also participated in the International Short Course on 'Precision Agriculture: A technology for Income Augmentation and Entrepreneurship development' organized by Multi-Testing Centre & Vocational Training Centre, CAU, Imphal during 07 to 18th July, 2020.(12days).
  • 7.Acted as an Associate scientist for the project on 'Augmentation of Agriculture through efficient resource utilization with participatory approach'funded by Oil India Ltd. at Duliajan from 2017-2019.
  • 8.Acted as a Team member of Project implementation committee under TSP (Tribal Sub project)at Tinsukia district from 2016-2018.
  • 9.Acted as member (BTT) Block Technology team of Mottapung, Barekuri Development Block, Tinsukia for planning and implementation of ATMA Model from 2016 to 2019.
  • 10.Acted as a Co -PI for the Project on 'Biotechnology Led Organic Farming for North Eastern Region' from 2011-2015 for Lakhimpur District and contributed in the awareness, certification and expansion of Organic Cultivation of Fruits and vegetables.
  • 11.Acted as Member in Action Research project on Scientific Muga cocoon production in Lakhimpur District from 2010-2014.
  • 12.Acted as Co scientist in AICRP on Tuber crops AAU, Jorhat for Lakhimpur district for the year 2013 & 2014.
  • 13.Oral Paper Presented at an International Conference 'Chemistry for sustainable Development and Innovations 'held by NIT (National Institute of Technology) Jalandhar, Punjab on the topic 'Canning of peach-halves in fruit juice and utilization of peach pulp for making puree.' on 10-12 September 2012.
  • 14.Received the Best Poster Award at 2nd Indian Horticulture Congress, by the Horticultural society of India in 2007 on 'Packaging system for long distant transportation of Khasi mandarin.' organized by the Horticultural Society of India at ICAR,for NEH Region,Barapani , Meghalaya.
  • 15.Acted as a Resource person Horticulture for farmers & extension functionaries in collaboration with various organizations such as DAO, RKVY, Cent-Rseti, NGO"s, Assam Horticultural Society, SBI, KASS NASS, Spice Boards, ASRLM,CSS ATMA, IIPM centre Jorhat, EEI centre Jorhat, NBSS &LUP, Radio Cenres, SBI and acted as evaluator in the Assam Childrens science Congress while serving at KVK's.
  • 1.Oration lecture on the topic 'Active Packaging for improving the Shelf life and Quality of Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa Duch.)' on the Theme area –Post Harvest Management and Value addition in the National Seminar for 'Horticulture for sustainable development,Nutritional and livelihood security' held at Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidhyalaya , west Begal, on 26th-27th May 2022.
  • 2.Oration lecture in the 9th Indian Horticulture Congress held at Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and technology Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh from November 18th to 21st, 2021 on the topic physicochemical and total carotenoid variations of fresh khasi Mandarin (citrus reticulta Blanco.) fruits of Tinsukia district.
  • 3.Oration lecture in the International Conference on Recent advances in Agriculture, Engineering and Biotechnology for food security on 25th -26th September 2021 held by Mahima Research Foundation and social welfare on the topic physico cemical changes in Assam lemon (citrus limon Burm.) during fruit development and maturation.
  • 1.Acted as resource person/Lecturer in a training organized by EEI (NER), AAU, Joraht-13, on the topic Propagation techniques in fruit Crops on 16.9.2021.

    2. Acted as resource person in a training conducted by EEI, AAU, Joraht-13, on the topic value addition of specialty horticultural commodities of NE region on 24.2.2021.

    3.Acted as resource person in a training organized by EEI (NER), AAU, Joraht-13, on the topic Selection of crops (fruits, Vegetables, Flowers etc) as per season and Containers for Terrace Gardening on 09.03.2022 , 4.Processing of ginger and Jack fruit on 21.07.22

    5.Selection of crops (fruits, vegetables, flowers etc) as per season and containers for terrace gardening on 09.03.22
  • Acted as a lecturer in National Bureau of soil survey and Land use Planning, Regional Centre Joraht-13, on the topic Post harvest, food processing and value addition of Horticultural crops on 27.2.2021
  • 5.Received the Mahima Innovative Scientist award in 2022 at Sher E Kashmir University of Agricultural science and technology at the International Conference on o Existing climate change scenario and its arising risk held at SKUAT Jammu on 21-22nd October 2022
  • Oration Lecture in International Conference on Existing climate change scenario and its arising risk held at SKUAT Jammu on 21-22nd October 2022 on the topic’ Studies on effect of pre-harvest fruit bagging on yield and quality of Litchi (litchi chinensis)
Membership
  • HSI (Horticultural Society of India), Since 2012
    Life Member
  • Society for community mobilization for sustainable development, New Delhi, Since 2017
    Life Member
  • Assam Science Society, AAU Branch
    Annual Member
    2021
  • Indian Journal of Agriculture and Allied sciences (ISSN 2395-1109) e-ISSN 2455-9709, since 2021
    Life Member
  • Member of Teachers Association AAUTA (Agri), AAU, Jorhat since 2010
    Life Member
  • Life Member for Mahima Research Foundation and Social welfare, Varanasi
    Life Member
Projects
  • DBT sponsored project on "‘Fabrication of bacterial nanocellulose film activated with plant essential oils for application as green edible and antimicrobial food packaging material’.", project cost Rs.25 Lakh implemented in 2022.
  • Assam Agricultural University sponsored project on "Co-PI for the project on Development of Bacterial Nanocellulose film from agro-wastes for application as green antimicrobial food packaging material", project cost Rs.10.5 Lakh implemented in 2022.