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GENETIC DIVERSITY AND ITS ROLE IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE

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Himashree Devi*1, Palki Priya Khargharia2, Parinita Khargharia3 1Ph.D scholar Department of Genetics and Plant breeding School of Crop Improvement CPGS-AS, Umiam, Meghalaya, CAU (I), 793103 2Ph.D scholar Department of Plant breeding and Genetics Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat - 785013 3MSc student Department of Genetics and Plant breeding School of Crop Improvement CPGS-AS, Umiam, Meghalaya, CAU (I), 793103 Abstract Genetic diversity is the basis

Exploring market dynamics and species composition – A study of the Jagiroad dry fish market, Assam

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Angshuman Saikia, Preety Sarmah, Habiba Easmin, Aishwarjyarani Saikia, Dr. Sarifuddin Ahmed Department of Fish Processing Technology College of Fisheries, Assam Agricultural University, Raha Corresponding author: preetysarmah5@gmail.com Abstract Drying is one of the most commonly practiced methods of fish preservation in Assam and also one of the world’s oldest known preservation methods. Dried fish is a

Veterinary Telemedicine: Future of Animal Healthcare

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Pubaleem Deka1 and Gunajit Das2 1Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Medicine, IVSAH, SOA (deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha 2Scientist, AAU- Zonal Livestock Research Station, Mandira, Kamrup, Assam Corresponding author email: pubaleemdeka2@gmail.com Abstract Veterinary medicine and animal husbandry are rapidly evolving, with the use of telemedicine systems becoming increasingly important. These systems, which include computers,

Vitamin K and Its importance

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Vitamin K is a crucial fat-soluble vitamin that plays a vital role in the synthesis of proteins necessary for blood coagulation and bone metabolism. In animal nutrition, understanding the role of vitamin K is essential for maintaining the health and productivity of animals. Vitamin K was discovered in 1935 to

AI: The Future of Plant Health in India

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Anwesha Sharma1 and Popy Bora2 1Ph.D Scholar, Department of Plant Pathology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam 2Senior Scientist, AAU-ARRI, Titabor, Jorhat, Assam Corresponding author: anweshakashyap97@gmail.com Abstract: In India, where agriculture is the backbone of economy, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing plant health management, promising substantial improvements in crop productivity and sustainability. This

Safeguarding India’s Pork Industry: Insights into prevention and socio- economic implications of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Northeast India

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Anshuman Roy 3rd year B.V.Sc. and A.H. student College of Veterinary Science, Khanapara, Guwahati-22 The Indian pork industry has recently faced a significant threat in the form of African Swine Fever (ASF), a highly contagious and often fatal viral disease that affects domestic and wild pigs. This disease, which has ravaged pork industries

ADDRESSING ZOONOTIC RISKS FROM SMALL RUMINANTS: A GUIDE TO PREVENTION AND CONTROL

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Dr. Prerona Patowary1, Dr. Dipak Bhuyan2 and Dr. Manoj Kr. Kalita3 1Scientist, AAU-Goat Research Station, Burnihat, Assam-23 2Chief Scientist, AAU-Goat Research Station, Burnihat, Assam-23 3Assistant Professor, LCVSc, AAU, Joyhing, North Lakhimpur, Assam-51 Email: preronapatowary@gmail.com Diseases which are inter-transmissible between man and animals are called Zoonoses. Rudolf Virchow Coined the term “Zoonoses” stating that “Between animal

ROLE OF POULTRY IN NATION BUILDING: A deeper look into the Indian poultry sector

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Subhalakshmi Gogoi 4th year, BVSc and AH College of Veterinary Science, AAU Khanapara, Guwahati ABSTRACT There has been a rapid development in the poultry sector since the last decade. Backyard rearing of poultry was most prominent in India, although poultry industry culture is more in trend now. Every household used to traditionally rear local breeds

THE ROLE OF ZOONOTIC DISEASES IN ANIMAL REPRODUCTION: IMPACTS AND IMPLICATIONS

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Dr. Manoj Kumar Kalita1, Dr. Himangshu Baruah2 and Dr. Prerona Patowary3 1Assistant Professor, Lakhimpur College of Veterinary Science, AAU, Joyhing, NLP-51 2Associate Professor, Lakhimpur College of Veterinary Science, AAU, Joyhing, NLP-51 3Scientist, AAU-Goat Research Station, Burnihat- 23 Introduction Zoonoses are infectious diseases transmitted between species, either from animals to humans or vice versa. Of the

Sustainable Solutions for Mitigating Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Northeast India: A Comprehensive Analysis

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Dipjyoti Bharali Ph.D. Research Scholar, Dept. of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013 Corresponding e-mail: bharali.dipjyoti93@gmail.com ABSTRACT Agriculture and forestry are significant contributors to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, particularly CO2, CH4, and N2O, which exacerbate global warming (Rehman et al., 2020). Northeast India, comprising states like Assam, Meghalaya, and