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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 (17)

    1. Bhargov Mudhukailya Shyamalee Patar Lakhya Jyoti Borthakur Farishta Yasmin, Photocatalytic degradation of synthetic organic dyes by algae mediated iron-based hydronium jarosite nanoparticles (AFeNPs). Journal of Water Process Engineering Vol. 85  ISBN: 2214-7144 . https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2026.109810 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2214714426003685 [2026]


    2. Soumyajit Das Shivaleela Biradar Rosni Jabin Sutapa Datta Farishta Yasmin Babu RL Arnab Sen, In silico inquest reveal the efficacy of Usnea longissima ach. A tropical lichen against ovarian cancer. In Silico Pharmacology Vol. 13  2  ISBN: 2193-9616  Pageno: 116 . 10.1007/s40203-025-00408-3 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/394457324_In-silico_inquest_reveal_the_efficacy_of_Usnea_longissima_ach_A_tropical_Lichen_against_ovarian_cancer/citations [2025]


    3. Mridula Mazumder Farishta Yasmin, A Study on Aquatic Macrophytes and Their Role as an Indicator of Water Pollution in Darrang District, Assam, North East India. International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research Vol. 7  3 [2025]


    4. Reena Terangpi Sangeeta Agarwal Kolom Sing Engti Partha Chakdar Dwimu Basumatary Farishta Yasmin, Musa balbisiana Colla, an Ethnomedicinal Plant use as Abortifacient among Karbi Tribe of Assam, North East India: An In Silico Characterization. Journal of Natural Remedies https://www.researchgate.net/publication/396278475_Musa_balbisiana_Colla_an_Ethnomedicinal_Plant_use_as_Abortifacient_among_Karbi_Tribe_of_Assam_North_East_India_An_In_Silico_Characterization [2025]


    5. Reena Terangpi Farishta Yasmin, Exploring abortifacient perspectives on the use of Achyranthes aspera L. and Dendrocalamus hamiltonii Nees & Arn. ex Munro among Karbi tribe of Assam, Northeast India. Journal of Medicinal Plants Vol. 23  91  Pageno: 28-41 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/391756943_Exploring_abortifacient_perspectives_on_the_use_of_Achyranthes_aspera_L_and_Dendrocalamus_hamiltonii_Nees_Arn_ex_Munro_among_Karbi_tribe_of_Assam_Northeast_India [2024]


    6. 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]


    7. 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]


    8. 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]


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


    10. 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]


    11. 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]


    12. 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]


    13. 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]


    14. Sadiqul Ahmed, Subham Roy, Kumananda Tayung, Farishta Yasmin, Assessment of antibacterial potential of different solvent extract of foliose lichens against human pathogenic bacteria. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science Vol. 10  10  ISBN: 2231-3354 . 10.7324/JAPS.2020.10108 https://www.japsonline.com/abstract.php?article_id=3220&sts=2 [2020]


    15. 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]


    16. 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]


    17. Rupjyoti Gogoi, Siljo Joseph, Sanjeeva Nayaka & Farishta Yasmin, Additions to the lichen biota of Assam State, India. Journal of Threatened Taxa Vol. 11  6  ISBN: 0974-7907  Pageno: 13765–13781 . 10.11609/jott.4642.11.6.13765-13781 https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/c8c5/1dc47f074a81ffa6891d1c27fc4ebe32fcc8.pdf [2019]


    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 (13)

    1. Rosni Jabin, Nitesh Das, Bhargov Mudhukailya and Farishta Yasmin, Influence of Mikania micrantha Kunth on fruit yield of Lemon Citrus limon (L.) Osbeck orchard. Deep Science Publishing Vol. 1  1  ISBN: 978-93-7185-322-4  Pageno: 1-7 . https://doi.org/10.70593/978-93-7185-068-1_1 https://deepscienceresearch.com/dsr/catalog/book/537/chapter/1528 [2026]


    2. Terangpi R., Jabin R., Basumatary D. and Yasmin F. , Abortifacient potential and drug likeness of Paederia foetida L. A study among the Karbi tribe of Assam, North east India. Biological Spectrum of Northeast India (Annual Bioscience Communication)  ISBN: 978 93 48106 [2025]


    3. Basumatary D., Terangpi R., and Yasmin F, Ethnomedicinal plants use in the treatment of malaria in Assam, Northeast India: A mini review. Horizon, a multidisciplinary Research Oriented Book, Mittal Publication  ISBN: 978-93-5999-578-6 [2024]


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


    5. 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]


    6. 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]


    7. 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]


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


    9. 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]


    10. 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]


    11. 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]


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


    13. 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]


    1. Online 4 credit course on Intellectual Property, Swayam (July – December, 2024)
    2. National Level Virtual Faculty Development Programme on Nanotechnology from 29/06/2020 to 03/07/2020 organised by Saveetha Engineering College, Chennai, India.
    3. Short-term course on Remote Sensing and GIS Applications in Forestry and    Ecology conducted at North Eastern Space Applications Centre, Meghalaya      from 21st– 25th October 2019.
    4. Workshop on ICT in Management of Education organised by Teaching Learning Centre, Central University, Tezpur on May 22 & 30, 2019.
    5. Workshop on Molecular Systematics of Lichens at CSIR- National Botanical         Research Institute, Lucknow 0n 26th January 2018.
    6. STEM Teacher Training Workshop on Research Based Pedagogical Tools at           Central University, Tezpur from 27th to 30th January 2017.
    7. Training on Lichens at CSRI-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow from 24th to 29th July 2015.
    8. Training course on “Gene Cloning, Protein Biochemistry, Structural Biology &Bioinformatics” at Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer” from 29th June to 7th July 2015.
    9. Training Programme on Gender Teaching: Pedagogical practices at Central University, Tezpur on 16th March 2015 organised by Centre for Women studies.
    10. Workshop on Capacity Building in Effective Management of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) in Biotechnology by Universities and Research Institutes in Assam at College of Veterinary Science, Guwahati, Assam from 16th to 17th October 2014 organised by Biotech Consortium India Limited, New Delhi.

    11. Short-term Training Programme on Analytical Instruments and its Applications (Mass Spectrometry – GCMS & LCMS and Spectrophotometry–   FTIR, UV-Vis &Fluorescence) at Guwahati Biotech Park, Guwahati, Assam         from 22nd to 24th July 2013.

    12. Training Course on Creation and Management of Biological databases at Bioinformatics Infrastructural Facility, College of Veterinary Science, Guwahati, Assam from 9th to 11th February 2011.

    13. Training on Molecular Taxonomy and Barcoding of Microalgae at        Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappally from 11th to 19th October 2010.

    14. International Training on Freshwater Algal Identification at Durham University, UK from 4th to 9th July 2010.

    15. Training on Blue Green Algae at Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, India from 18thApril - 8th May 2009.

    16. Workshop cum Training Programme on Recent advances in Microbial Biotechnology & Molecular Biology at North Eastern Regional Institute of Science & Technology, Arunachal Pradesh, India from 6th–10th October 2008.

    17. UGC capacity building workshop on Women Managers in Higher Education organised by Gauhati University, Assam from 27th to 31st March 2007.

    18. Workshop on Taxonomy of Algae at University of Madras, Chennai, India from 22nd -28th February, 2007.

    19. Human Resource Development Training Course on Biofertilizer Technology for Rice based cropping system at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Tamil Nadu, India from 22nd August to 11th September, 2003.

    20. Training course in Blue Green Algae & Azolla Biofertilizer for Rice at Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, India from 25th to 31st May, 2001.

     

     

    • 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 Botanist
    • Natural member, East Himalayan Society for Spermatophyte Taxonomy
    • Life member, Assam Science Society

    • 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. Exploration of algae for natural dye with reference to application in textile fabrics, under Advanced Institutional Biotech Hub

    Funding Agency : Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India
    Principal Investigator: Dr. Farishta Yasmin
    Co-investigator: Dr. BC Chutia, Dr. N Brahma, Dr. LM Gogoi
    Status: Ongoing
    Year: 2023
    Duration: 3 Years

    2. 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

    3. 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

    4. Star College Scheme Service

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

    5. 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

    6. Establishment of Institutional Biotech Hub, DBT, Govt. of India

    Funding Agency : Department of Biotechnology
    Principal Investigator: Dr. Farishta Yasmin
    Co-investigator: Dr. Balin Kumar Bhuyan
    Status: Completed
    Year: 2009
    Duration: 10 years

    7. Evaluation of biofertilizer potentiality of nitrogen-fixing cyanobacteria of Morigaon district, Assam

    Funding Agency : University Grant Commission
    Principal Investigator: Dr. Farishta Yasmin
    Co-investigator: None
    Status: Completed
    Year: 2001
    Duration: 2 years

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    1. Mr. Nitesh Das, Ongoing

    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, Ongoing

    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, Ongoing

    Ph.D Research Scholar

    Area of Research : Phycology, Phyconanoremediation and Environmental Chemistry
    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. Awarded

    Ph.D Research Scholar

    Area of Research : Lichen Taxonomy
    Full-Time

    5. Dr. Reena Terangpi, Ph.D. Awarded

    Ph.D Research Scholar

    Area of Research : Ethnobotany- Traditinal Medicine
    Full-Time

    6. Dr. Bharat Banti Buragohain, Ph.D. Awarded

    Ph.D Research Scholar

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