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    Botany

    DR. FARISHTA YASMIN

    Associate Professor

    Specialization : Plant Ecology
    Qualification :Ph.D
    Area of Research : Phycology, Lichenology

    • farishtayasmin@nagaonuniversity.ac.in
    • 7002550620


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    Journal (10)

    1. Reena Terangpi and Farishta Yasmin, Phytomedicines used for the treatment of perineal laceration among the Karbi tribe of Assam, India.. Journal of Bioresources Vol. 11  2  Pageno: 81-86 . https://doi.org/105281/zenodo.13826769 [2024]


    2. Shyamalee Patar; Rishi Mittal; Farishta Yasmin; Balin Kumar Bhuyan; Lakhya Jyoti Borthakur, Photocatalytic degradation of antibiotics by N-doped carbon nanoflakes-nickel ferrite composite derived from algal biomass. Chemosphere  ISBN: 0045-6535 . 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142908 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142908 [2024]


    3. Reena Terangpi, Rosni Jabin, Dwimu Basumatary, Farishta Yasmin, Traditional use of Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet as an abortifacient and antifertility among Karbi tribe of Assam, North East India. Plant Science Today Vol. 11  1  ISBN: 2348-1900 . 10.14719/pst.3380 https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.3380 [2024]


    4. Rupjyoti Gogoi, Dipanjali Devi, Sanjeeva Nayaka, Farishta Yasmin, A checklist of lichens of Assam, India. Asian Journal of Conservation Biology [2022]


    5. Reena Terangpi, Farishta Yasmin, Medicinal plants used as abortifacient among Karbis of Assam, India. Journal of Natural Remedies Vol. 4  Pageno: 297–302 . 10.18311/jnr/2021/26142 https://doi.org/10.18311/jnr/2021/26142 [2021]


    6. Rossignolo N.L. et al., Farishta Yasmin, Revision of the genus Sirodotia Kylin with description of four new species. Cryptogamie, Algologie Vol. 42  8  ISBN: 0181-1568  Pageno: 93–127 . 10.5252/cryptogamie-algologie2021v42a8 https://doi.org/10.5252/cryptogamie-algologie2021v42a8 [2021]


    7. Juri Chetia, Nirmali Gogoi, Rupjyoti Gogoi, Farishta Yasmin, Impact of heavy metals on physiological health of lichens growing in differently polluted areas of central Assam. Plant Physiology Reports  ISBN: 2662-2548 . 10.1007/s40502-021-0575-3 https://doi.org/10.1007/s40502-021-0575-3 [2021]


    8. Natalia L. Rossignolo, Farishta Yasmin, John A. West, E.K. Ganesan and Orlando Necchi Junior, Molecular and morphological evidence for a new species in the genus Sirodotia (Batrachospermales, Rhodophyta) from the State of Assam, India.. Phytotaxa Vol. 437  3  ISBN: 1179-3163  Pageno: 121-134 . https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.437.3.1 [2020]


    9. Sadiqul Ahmed, Bharat Banti Buragohain, Farishta Yasmin, Study on microalgal diversity of Kolong River in Nagaon district, Assam during COVID-19 lockdown. Indian Hydrobiology Vol. 19  1  ISBN: 0971-6548  Pageno: 249–254 [2020]


    10. Rupjyoti Gogoi, Siljo Joseph, Manas Choudhury, Sanjeeva Nayaka, Farishta Yasmin, Crustose lichens new to India. Mycotaxon Vol. 135  3  ISBN: 2154-8889  Pageno: 657-663 . 10.5248/135.657 https://doi.org/10.5248/135.657 [2020]


    Conference Proceedings (2)

    1. Farishta Yasmin, Lichen study in Nagaon district, Assam: Prospects and challenges. Souvenir-cum-Abstract Book, Indian Lichenological Society  Pageno: 18–19 [2018]


    2. J. Talukder, M.C. Kalita, B.C. Goswami, F. Yasmin, Prospects of microalgae of North East India for biodiesel production. e-Proceedings of Algae Biofuel Summit, New Delhi [2008]


    Book Chapter (10)

    1. Farishta Yasmin, Rosni Jabin, Physiology of Lichen. Chemistry, Biology and Pharmacology of Lichen  Pageno: 71-77 [2024]


    2. Reena Terangpi, Priyanka Kouli, Farishta Yasmin, Plant species used in preparation of fermented foods of ethnic communities in Assam, Northeast India. Microbes-Fermented Foods and Human Health  ISBN: 978-93-90627-15-8 [2021]


    3. Farishta Yasmin, Reena Terangpi, Women in dissemination of traditional knowledge of biomedicine with special reference to Karbi tribe. Interface: Language, Ecology & Gender in North East India  ISBN: 78-93-907462-55 [2021]


    4. Rupjyoti Gogoi, Sadiqul Islam, Chidananda Nath, Farishta Yasmin, Floristic assessment of lichens in Suang Reserve Forest of Nagaon district, Assam. The Herbal Wealth of North East India  ISBN: 978-81-94747-51-2  Pageno: 66–71 [2021]


    5. Farishta Yasmin, Amar Poribekh aru Guta Aborjona. Bidyarthir Sarathi  ISBN: 978-93-85310-62-1  Pageno: 4-6 [2019]


    6. Farishta Yasmin, Aquatic algae of Kaziranga National Park and their sustainability in nutrient management. Biodiversity and its Conservation: Issues and Cases  ISBN: 978-81-940053-8-4  Pageno: 15-23 [2019]


    7. Karishma Islam, Bhaswati Sarma, Farishta Yasmin, Diversity and socio-economic importance of macrophytes of Morikolong Beel, Nagaon, Assam. Bioresources for Sustaining Life and Livelihoods in North-East India  ISBN: 978-93-85310-48-5  Pageno: 29–43 [2019]


    8. Reena Terangpi, Farishta Yasmin, Quantitative ethnobotany of some medicinal plants utilized among indigenous people of Assam. Convergence  ISBN: 978-93-88593-33-5  Pageno: 157–163 [2019]


    9. Farishta Yasmin, Algal diversity of Assam. A Glimpse of Biodiversity in India  ISBN: 978-93-8315  Pageno: 14-18 [2016]


    10. Farishta Yasmin, S. Sultana, An approach to dynamism of biological science curriculum through the application of basic tools and techniques. Biological Science Education (Expansion and Issues in North East India)  ISBN: 978-81-924066-1-9  Pageno: 79–82 [2015]


    Book(Authored) (3)

    1. Bhuban Chandra Chutia, Farishta Yasmin, Handbook of Eri Silkworm Rearing and Silk Production. Nowgong College  ISBN: 978-81-924066-8-8 [2018]


    2. Farishta Yasmin & Saurav Kumar Baruah, Green Urban Biodiversity. Nowgong College  ISBN: 978-81-924066-5-7 [2016]


    3. Farishta Yasmin, Helai. Nowgong College [2011]


    Book(Edited) (3)

    1. Farishta Yasmin, Sugandhi. Nowgong College [2019]


    2. Krishnakanta Medhi, Farishta Yasmin, Biological Science Education. Nowgong College  ISBN: 978-81-924066-1-9 [2015]


    3. Balin Kumar Bhuyan, Farishta Yasmin, Spectrum. Nowgong Collge  ISBN: 978-81-924066-2-6 [2015]


    Workshop:

    • Online 4 credit course on Intellectual Property, Swayam (July – December, 2024)
    • Short-term course on Remote Sensing & GIS Applications, NESAC, Meghalaya (2019)
    • Workshop on Molecular Systematics of Lichens, CSIR-NBRI, Lucknow (2018)
    • STEM Teacher Training on Pedagogical Tools, Central University, Tezpur (2017)
    • Training on Lichen Taxonomy, CSRI-NBRI, Lucknow (2015)
    • Training course on Gene Cloning, Protein Biochemistry, Structural Biology & Bioinformatics, ACTREC, Navi Mumbai (2015)
    • Training on Freshwater Algal Identification, Durham University, UK (2010)

    • Fellow, Indian Lichenological Society, 2025
    • ICMGP-2024 Travel Grant, South Africa (2024)
    • Late Dulal Chandra Goswami Memorial Research Award (2023)
    • Recognition by Dept. of Higher Education, Govt. of Assam (2016)
    • National Merit Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies, 1990–1992
    • Fellow of the International Society for Conservation of Natural Resources, India

    • Life Member, UNESCO Association
    • Fellow, Lichenological Society of India
    • Fellow, International Society for Natural Resources
    • Life Member, Botanical Society of Assam
    • Life Member, North East Biotechnological Association
    • Life Member, International Society of Environmental Botanists

    • Exploration of Algae & Lichen and their potential application, Bristol University, UK (2025)
    • Citizen’s Perception of E-waste Management, ICMGP, Cape Town, South Africa (2024)
    • Freshwater Red Algae of North Eastern Region of India. Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu (2023)
    • Fascinating World of Lichens, Biswa Bangla Genome Center, North Bengal University (2023)
    • Algae Research & IPR, Sikkim State Council of Science & Technology, Sikkim (2023)

    • Academic Registrar (i/c), Nagaon University, 2025-present
    • Member Secretary, Academic Council, Nowgong College (Autonomous), since 2021
    • Coordinator, Institutional Biotech Hub (DBT, Govt. of India), 2009–2019, 2023–Present
    • Coordinator, Star College Scheme (DBT, Govt. of India), 2012–2016
    • Member BoS,  Botany Department, Rabindranath Tagore University, Assam since 2023
    • Superintendent, SPP Girls’ Hostel, Nowgong College, Assam, 2014

    1. Field data collection of invasive species from identified from sampling point locations in Nagaon district, Assam

    Funding Agency : NESAC
    Principal Investigator: Dr. Farishta Yasmin
    Co-investigator: Dr. Kamini Kanta Sarma
    Status: Completed
    Year: 2016
    Duration: 3 years

    2. Documentation of Lichen Flora of Nagaon District, Assam

    Funding Agency : UGC
    Principal Investigator: Dr. Farishta Yasmin
    Co-investigator: Dr. Sanjeeva Nayaka
    Status: Completed
    Year: 2016
    Duration: 3 years

    3. Star College Scheme Service

    Funding Agency : Department of Biotechnology
    Principal Investigator: Farishta Yasmin
    Co-investigator: None
    Status: Completed
    Year: 2012
    Duration: 5 Years

    4. Algal flora from different habitats of central Assam and conservation of collected strains

    Funding Agency : MoEF
    Principal Investigator: Dr. Farishta Yasmin
    Co-investigator: None
    Status: Completed
    Year: 2009
    Duration: 3 years

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    1. Mr. Nitesh Das

    Ph.D Research Scholar

    Area of Research : Phycology and Biogeochemistry
    Enrollment No: NC/Ph.D./2023/01
    Email id : niteshdas@nowgongcollege.edu.in
    Date of Joining : 2023-06-23
    Full-Time

    2. Ms. Rosni Jabin

    Ph.D Research Scholar

    Area of Research : Lichenology
    Enrollment No: NC/Ph.D./01/22
    Email id : rosnijabin@nowgongcollege.edu.in
    Date of Joining : 2022-05-12
    Full-Time

    3. Mr. Bhargov Mudhukailya

    Ph.D Research Scholar

    Area of Research : Phycology & Bioremediation.
    Enrollment No: NC/Ph.D./02/22
    Email id : bhargovmudhukailya@nowgongcollege.edu.in
    Date of Joining : 2022-05-12
    Full-Time

    4. Dr. Rupjyoti Gogoi

    Ph.D Research Scholar

    Area of Research : Lichen Taxonomy
    Full-Time

    5. Dr. Reena Terangpi

    Ph.D Research Scholar

    Area of Research : Ethnobotany- Traditinal Medicine
    Full-Time

    6. Dr. Bharat Banti Buragohain

    Ph.D Research Scholar

    Area of Research : Algal Taxonomy and Water Pollution
    Full-Time