Dr. Md. Nuhu Alam Professor, Department of Botany
PROFILE
SHORT BIOGRAPHY
Professor Dr. Md. Nuhu Alam is now the Dean of the Faculty of Biological Sciences, Jahangirnagar University (JU). He is involved in teaching and research in Mycology, Plant Virology, Plant Pathology and Mushroom Sciences at the Department of Botany, JU.
He obtained his B. Sc (Hon’s) and M. Sc (Thesis group) from the Department of Botany, University of Rajshahi. He received M. Phil degree from Jahangirnagar University and successfully completed his Ph. D. from Incheon National University, Republic of Korea, with distinction. Dr. Alam received two post-doctoral fellowship awards from The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) and Korean Government. He was a visiting Professor of Incheon National University, Korea. At the very beginning of his career, he served Ciba Geigy (Bangladesh) Ltd. Then he joined at Jahangirnagar University as a Lecturer in the field of Mycology, Plant Pathology and Crop Protection in 1997. He has a significant contribution for the establishment of Laboratory in Mycology and Plant Pathology and several times received funds from Ministry of Science and Technology and Ministry of Education, Govt. of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.
He has published one research Book from Scholar Press and around 100 research articles in peer-reviewed national and international Journals including Phytopathology, Clinical and Experimental Pharmacology and Physiology, Mycology, Molecules, Research in Medical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Medicinal Mushrooms, Mycobiology etc. He participated in 14 International Symposia with scientific papers presentation held in various foreign countries and achieved best speaker awards several times. A good number of M. Phil and Ph. D researchers are working under his supervision.
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RESEARCH INTEREST
Mycology, Plant Virology, Plant Pathology, Plant Protection and Mushroom sciences
All Publications
Publication Peer Reviewed Journal
1. Sultana, A., Sikder, M.M., Alam N. 2023. Identification and fungal biology of post-harvest fungi associated with amla fruits and its in vitro control measures. Advances in Zoology and Botany, 11(1): 1-11. DOI: 10.13189/azb.2023.110101.
2. Sultana, S., Sikder, M.M., Neela, F.A. and Alam, N. 2022. First report of strawberry leaf blight caused by Fusarium fujikuroi species complex in Bangladesh. J. Bio-Sci., 30(1): 11-29. doi: https://doi.org/10.3329/jbs.v28i0.44705.
3. Halder, S.K., Mim, M.M., Alif, M.M.H., Shathi, J.F., Alam, N., Shil, A. and Himel, M.K. 2022. Oxa-376 and Oxa-530 variants of β-lactamase: computational study uncovers potential therapeutic targets of Acinetobacter baumannii. RSC Advances, 12(37), pp.24319-24338. https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2022/ra/d2ra02939a
4. Ahmmed, M.S., Nisha, F.A. and Alam, N. 2022. First report on rhizome rot disease of Curcuma longa caused by Fusarium solani in Bangladesh. American Journal of Plant Sciences, 13(4): 506-516. https://doi.org/10.4236/ajps.2022.134033
5. Sultana, S., Sikder, M.M., Ahmmed, S.M., Alam, N. 2022. Neopestalotiopsis Chrysea causing leaf spot disease of strawberry plants in Bangladesh. Journal of Plant Sciences, 17: 66-74. https://doi.org/10.3923/jps.2022.66.74
6. Ahmmed, S.M., Sikder, M.M., Sarker, S.R., Hossain, M.S., Shubhra, R.D., Alam, N. 2022. First report of Pseudopestalotiopsis theae causing Aloe vera leaf spot disease in Bangladesh. American Journal of Plant Sciences, 13(2): 193-204. https://doi.org/10.4236/ajps.2022.132012
7. Ahmmed, S.M., Sikder, M.M., Sultana, A., Alam, N. 2022. First Report of Leaf Spot Disease of Aloe vera caused by Nigrospora sphaerica in Bangladesh. Journal of Plant Sciences, 17 (3): 95-101. https://doi.org/10.3923/jps.2022.95.101
8. Akter, P., Khatun, S., Bhowmik, D.D., Neela, F.A. and Alam, N. 2022. Vegetative growth and molecular identification of Fusarium equiseti isolated from wilt disease of Centella asiatica L. in Bangladesh. American Journal of Plant Sciences, 13(2): 294-305. DOI: 10.4236/ajps.2022.132018
9. Shubhra, R.D., Polash, S.A., Hossain, M.M., Hamza, A., Tushar, M.M.H., Saha, T., Hasan, M.A., Sikder, M.M., Alam, N., Islam, Z., Hossain, M.S., Sarker, S.R. 2021. Investigation of the antimicrobial activity and in vivo cytotoxicity of Diospyros malabarica (Desr.) Kostel. fruit extracts. Natural Science, 13(8): 331-351. DOI: 10.4236/ns.2021.138026
10. Sultana, A., Sikder, M.M., Ahmmed, M.S., Sultana, S., Alam, N. 2021. First report of pre-harvest Amla fruit rots disease caused by Pestalotiopsis sp. in Bangladesh. Jahangirnagar University Journal of Biological Sciences, 10(1-2): 71-81.
11. Mahmuda, N., Afroj, S., Bhowmik, D.D. and Alam, N. 2021. Cultural conditions for mycelial growth and molecular identification of Mucor circinelloides based on ITS sequence. Jahangirnagar University Journal of Biological Sciences. 10(1-2): 25-30.
12. Chanda, I.J., Ara, I., Sultana, R. and Alam, N. 2021. Morphological and molecular characterization of Aspergillus elegans from small indigenous dry fish ‘Jat Puti’ Puntius sophore (Hamilton 1822) in Bangladesh. Jahangirnagar University Journal of Biological Sciences. 10(1-2): 25-30.
13. Billah, M.B., Sikder, M.M., Mallik, M.R.I., Hossain, M.K., Alam, N. 2021. Molecular characterization and vegetative growth of pathogenic seed-borne fungus Curvularia lunata of tomato and it’s in vitro control measures. International Journal of Agricultural Research Innovation and Technology, 11(2): 124-132.
14. Mallik, M.R.I., Sikder, M.M., Hossain, M.K., Billah, M.B., Alam, N. 2021. Molecular characterization and in vitro control measures of fruit rot disease of Sweet pepper. International Journal of Agricultural Research Innovation and Technology, 11(2): 108-116.
15. Ahmmed, S.M., Sikder, M.M., Sultana, A., Sultana, S., Alam, N. 2021. First report of leaf spot disease of Aloe vera caused by Fusarium oxyporum in Bangladesh. International Journal of Progressive Sciences and Technologies. 29 (2): 251-260.
16. Sikder, M. M., Ahmmed, S. M., Sultana, A., Alam, N. 2020. First report on black spot disease of Phyllanthus emblica L. fruits caused by Thielaviopsis paradoxa in Bangladesh. International Journal of Agricultural Research Innovation and Technology, 10(2):38-46.
17. Sultana, S., Sikder, M.M., Ahmmed, S.M., Sultana, A., Alam, N. 2020. Mycelial Growth and Biological Control Measures of Botrytis cinerea Isolated from Strawberry Fruit Rot Disease in Bangladesh. Universal Journal of Microbiology Research, 8(2): 13-18.
18. Ahmmed, S.M., Sikder, M.M., Sultana, A., Sultana, S., Alam, N. 2020. First report on leaf spot disease of Aloe vera caused by Alternaria alternata (Fr.) Keissler in Bangladesh. International Journal of Botany Studies, 5 (5): 164-169.
19. Ara, I., Sultana, R., Chanda, I.J. and Alam, N. 2020. The first report of fungus scopulariopsis brevicaulis from fresh water dry shrimp in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal Zoology, 48(1): 203-209.
20. Sultana, R., Ara, I., Chanda, I.J. and Alam, N. 2020. First report of Lichtheimia hyalospora from fresh water dried shrimp in Bangladesh. International Journal Fisheries and Aquaculture Studies, 8(3): 474-477.
21. Alam, N. and Singha, S.M. 2020. Effects of composition, age and sterilization techniques of mother culture on the growth and yield of Volvariella volvacea (bull.) Singer. Bangladesh Journal of Botany, 49(2): 387-393.
22. Ara, I., Sultana, R., Chanda, I.J. and Alam, N. 2020. First report on Ovatospora brasiliensis from fresh water dried shrimp and prawn in Bangladesh. International Journal of Fauna and Biological Studies, 7(3): 43-47.
23. Alam, N. and Rahman, F. 2020. Vegetative growth and genetic diversity in different strains of pleurotus salmoneastramineus based on pcr polymorphism. Bangladesh Journal of Botany, 49(1): 125-134.
24. Alam, N., Sikder, M.M., Karim, M.A. and Amin, S.M.R. 2019. Antioxidant and antityosinase activities of milky white mushroom. Bangladesh Journal of Botany, 48(4): 1065-1037.
25. Sikder, M.M., Mallik, M.R.I. and Alam, N. 2019. Identification and in vitro growth characteristics of Entomopathogenic fungus - Aschersonia sp. in Bangladesh. Advances in Zoology and Botany, 7(1):11-18.
26. Mondal. R., Polash, S.A., Saha, T., Islam, Z., Sikder, M.M., Alam, N., Hossain, M.S., S.R. Sarker 2017. Investigation of the Phytoconstituents and Bioactivity of Various Parts of Wild Type and Cultivated Phyllanthus emblica L. Advances in Bioscience and Biotechnology, 8: 211-227.
27. Nushrat, S., Alam, N., Choudhury, M.B.K., Kanon, A.J., Amin, R. and Sarker, N.C. 2014. Relationship among cultivated strains of Pleurotus florida based on RAPD. Bangladesh J. Mushroom, 8(1): 33-41.
28. Afsary, Z., Alam, N., Sarker, N.C., Choudhury, M.B.K. and Kanon, A.J. 2014. Comparative classical taxonomy of cultivated Pleurotus cystidiosus, Pleurotus djamor and Pleurotus eryngii in Bangladesh. Bangladesh J. Mushroom. 8(1): 7-13.
29. Singha, S.M., Alam, N., Sarker, N.C. and Shaheen, M. 2013. Influence physicochemical conditions culture medium on in vitro mycelial growth in different strains of Volvariella volvaceae. Bangladesh J. Mushroom, 7(2): 59-66.
30. Afsary, Z., Alam, N., Choudhury, M.B.K., Shaheen, M., Mujib, T.B. and Sarker, N.C. 2013. Nutrient and mineral content of different species of oyster mushrooms. Bangladesh J. Mushroom. 7(2): 53-58.
31. Afsary, Z., Alam, N., Sarker, N.C., Amin, R. and Kanon, A.J. 2013. Morphological characterization of commercially cultivated oyster mushrooms in Bangladesh. Bangladesh J. Mushroom. 7(2): 29-36.
32. Sanjuti, S.A., Alam, N., Sarker, N.C. Amin, R. and Kanon, A.J. 2013. Cultural conditions for vegetative growth and random amplification of polymorphic DNA in different Strains of Pleurotus sajor-caju. Bangladesh J. Mushroom. 7(2): 21-28.
33. Singha, S.M., Sarker, N.C., Rahman, T., Moonmoon, M., Hoque, M.M. and Alam, N. 2013. Study on mycelial growth, yield and yield attributes in different strains of Volvariella volvacea. Bangladesh J. Mushroom, 7(1): 41-48.
34. Cha, Y.J., Alam, N., Lee, J.S., Lee, K.R., Shim, M.J., Lee, M.W., Kim, H.Y., Shin, P.G., Cheong, J.C., Yoo, Y.B. and Lee, T.S. 2012. Anticancer and immunopotentiating activities of crude polysaccharides from Pleurotus nebrodensis on mouse sarcoma 180. Mycobiology, 40(4): 236-243.
35. Yoon, K.N., Alam, N., Shim, M.J. and Lee, T.S. 2012. Hypolipidemic and antiatherogenesis effect of culinary-medicinal pink oyster mushroom, Pleurotus salmoneostramineus L. Vass. (Higher Basidiomycetes), in hypercholesterolemic rats. International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms, 14(1): 27-36.
36. Alam, N., Yoon, K.N., Lee, J.S., Cho, H.J. and Lee, T.S. 2012. Consequence of the antioxidant activities and tyrosinase inhibitory effects of various extracts from the fruiting bodies of Pleurotus ferulae. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences, 19: 111-118.
37. Sarker, N.C., Singha, S.M., Moonmoon, M., Rahman, T. and Alam, N. 2012. Performance of different sterilization techniques of rice straw substrate on yield of Volvariella volvacea. Bangladesh J. Mushroom, 6(1): 31-36.
38. Sarker, N.C., Amin, M.R., Rahman, T., Alam, N. and Hossain, M.A. 2012. Genetic diversity in five commercially cultivated mushrooms of NAMDEC through RAPD. Bangladesh J. Mushroom, 6(1): 9-16.
39. Yoon, K.N., Lee, J.S., Kim, H.Y., Lee, K.R., Shin, P.G., Cheong, J.C., Yoo, Y.B., Alam, N., Ha, T.M. and Lee, T.S. 2011. Appraisal of antihyperlipidemic activities of Lentinus lepideus in hypercholesterolemic rats. Mycobiology, 39(4): 283-289.
40. Alam, N., Yoon, K.N., Lee, J.S., Cho, H.J., Shim, M.J. and Lee, T.S. 2011. Dietary effect of Pleurotus eryngii on biochemical function and histology in hypercholesterolemic rats. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences, 18: 403-409.
41. Alam, N., Yoon, K.N. and Lee, T.S. 2011. Antihyperlipidemic activities of Pleurotus ferulae on biochemical and histological function in hypercholesterolemic rats. Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 16(6): 776-786.
42. Yoon, K.N., Alam, N., Lee, J.S., Cho, H.J., Kim, H.Y., Shim, M.J., Lee, M.W. and Lee, T.S. 2011. Antihyperlipidemic effects of Lentinus edodes on plasma, feces, and hepatic tissues in hypercholesterolemic rats. Mycobiology, 39(2): 96-102.
43. Alam, N., Yoon, K.N. Lee, J.S., Lee, M.W. and Lee, T.S. 2011. Pleurotus nebrodensis ameliorates atherogenic lipid and histological function in hypercholesterolemic rats. International Journal of Pharmacology, 7(4): 455-462.
44. Alam, N., Yoon, K.N., Lee, J.S., Lee, M.W. and Lee, T.S. 2011. Evaluation of biochemical and histological effectiveness of Pleurotus citrinopileatus on plasma, feces and liver in hypercholesterolemic rats. Advances in Environmental Biology, 5(6): 1095-1103.
45. Alam, N., Yoon, K.N., Lee, K.R., Lee, J.S. and Lee, T.S. 2011. Phenolic compounds concentration and appraisal of antioxidant and antityrosinase activities from the fruiting bodies of Pleurotus eryngii. Advances in Environmental Biology, 5(6): 1104-1113.
46. Yoon, K.N., Alam, N., Lee, J.S., Lee, K.R. and Lee, T.S. 2011. Detection of phenolic compounds concentration and evaluation of antioxidant and antityrosinase activities of various extracts from the fruiting bodies of Lentinus edodes. World Applied Sciences Journal, 12(10): 1851-1859.
47. Yoon, K.N., Alam, N., Lee, K.R., Shin, P.G., Cheong, J.C., Yoo, Y.B. and Lee, T.S. 2011. Antioxidant and antityrosinase activities of various extracts from the fruiting bodies of Lentinus lepideus. Molecules, 16: 2334-2347.
48. Alam, N., Yoon, K.N. and Lee, T.S. 2011. Evaluation of the antioxidant and antityrosinase activities of three extracts from Pleurotus nebrodensis fruiting bodies. African Journal of Biotechnology, 10(11): 2978-2986.
49. Alam, N., Ki Nam Yoon, Lee, T.S. and U Youn Lee. 2011. Hypolipidemic activities of dietary Pleurotus ostreatus in hypercholesterolemic rats. Mycobiology, 39 (1): 45-51.
50. Alam, N., Yoon, K.N., Lee, K.R., Kim, H.Y., Shin, P.G., Cheong, J.C., Yoo, Y.B., Shim, M.J., Lee, M.W. and Lee, T.S. 2011. Assessment of antioxidant, phenolic compound concentration, xanthine oxidase and tyrosinase inhibitory properties of different extracts from Pleurotus citrinopileatus fruiting bodies. Mycobiology, 39(1): 12-19.
51. Alam, N., Yoon, K.N., Cha, Y.J., Kim, J.H., Lee, K.R. and Lee, T.S. 2011. Appraisal of the antioxidant, phenolic compounds concentration, xanthine oxidase and tyrosinase inhibitory activities of Pleurotus salmoneostramineus. African Journal of Agricultural Research, 6(6): 1555-1563.
52. Alam, N., Yoon, K.N., Shin, P.G., Cheong, J.C., Yoo, Y.B. and Lee, T.S. 2011. Antioxidant, phenolic compounds concentration, xanthine oxidase and tyrosinase inhibitory activities of Pleurotus cornucopiae. Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 5(3): 229-239.
53. Alam, N., Yoon, K.N., Lee, K.R., Shin, P.G., Cheong, J.C., Yoo, Y.B., Shim, M.J., Lee, M.W., Lee, U.Y. and Lee, T.S. 2010. Antioxidant activities and tyrosinase inhibitory effects of different extracts from Pleurotus ostreatus fruiting bodies. Mycobiology, 38(4): 295-301.
54. Cho, H.J., Lee, J.S., Yoon, K.N., Alam, N., Lee, K.L., Shim, M.J., Lee, M.W., Cheong, J.C., Shin, P.G., Yoo, Y.B., Lee, U.Y. and Lee, T.S. 2010. Comparative molecular phylogenetic relationships in different strains of Pleurotus spp. Korean Journal of Mycology, 38(2): 112-119.
55. Lee, J.S., Cho, H.J., Yoon, K.N., Alam, N., Lee, K.L., Shim, M.J., Lee, M.W., Lee, Y.H., Jang, M.J., Ju, Y.C., Cheong, J.C., Shin, P.G., Yoo, Y.B., Lee, U.Y. and Lee, T.S. 2010. Genetic diversity and phylogenetic relationship in Korean strains of Lentinus lepideus based on PCR polymorphism. Korean Journal of Mycology, 38(2): 105-111.
56. Alam, N., Amin, R., Khair, A. and Lee, T.S. 2010. Influence of different supplements on the commercial cultivation of milky white mushroom. Mycobiology, 38(3): 184-188.
57. Alam, N., Lee, J.S. and Lee, T.S. 2010. Mycelial growth conditions and molecular phylogenetic relationships of Pleurotus ostreatus. World Applied Sciences Journal, 9(8): 928-937.
58. Alam, N., Kim, J.H., Shim, M.J., Lee, U.Y. and Lee, T.S. 2010. Mycelial propagation and molecular phylogenetic relationships of commercially cultivated Agrocybe cylindracea based on ITS sequences and RAPD. Mycobiology, 38(2): 89-96.
59. Amin, R., Khair, A., Alam, N. and Lee, T.S. 2010. Effect of different substrates and casing materials on growth and yield of Calocybe indica. Mycobiology, 38(2): 97-101.
60. Alam, N., Cha, Y.J., Shim, M.J., Lee, T.S. and Lee, U.Y. 2010. Cultural conditions for mycelial growth and molecular phylogenetic relationship in different wild strains of Schizophyllum commune. Mycobiology, 38(1): 17-25.
61. Alam, N., Shim, M.J., Lee, M.W., Shin, P.G., Yoo, Y.B. and Lee, T.S. 2009. Vegetative growth and phylogenetic relationship of commercial cultivated strains of Pleurotus eryngii based on ITS sequence and RAPD. Mycobiology, 37(4): 258-266.
62. Alam, N., Shim, M.J., Lee, M.W., Shin, P.G., Yoo, Y.B. and Lee, T.S. 2009. Phylogenetic relationship in different commercial strains of Pleurotus nebrodensis based on ITS sequence and RAPD. Mycobiology, 37(3): 183-188.
63. Alam, N., Amin, R., Khan, A., Ara, I., Shim, M.J., Lee, M.W., Lee, U.Y. and Lee, T.S. 2009. Comparative effects of oyster mushrooms on lipid profile, liver and kidney function related parameters of hypercholesterolemic rats. Mycobiology. 37(1): 37-42.
64. Alam, N., Jaysinghe, C., Jeong, C.Y., Hwa, K.J. and Lee, T.S. 2008. Study on favorable vegetative growth of edible wild strains of Flammulina velutipes. Bulletin of Life & Environmental Science, 2: 95-103.
65. Alam, N., Jaysinghe, C., Jeong, C.Y., Hwa, K.J. and Lee, T.S. 2008. Screening of suitable conditions for mycelial growth of wild strains of Pholiota adiposa. Bulletin of Life & Environmental Science, 2: 105-112.
66. Alam, N., Amin, R., Khan, A., Ara, I., Shim, M.J., Lee, M.W. and Lee, T.S. 2008. Nutritional analysis of cultivated mushrooms in Bangladesh-Pleurotus ostreatus, Pleurotus sajor-caju, Pleurotus florida and Calocybe indica. Mycobiology, 36(4): 228-232.
67. Khan, M.A., Amin, S.M.R., Uddin, M.N., Tania, M. and Alam, N. 2008. Comparative study of the nutritional composition of oyster mushrooms cultivated in Bangladesh. Bangladesh J. Mushroom. 2(1): 9-14.
68. S.M. Ruhul Amin, Alam, N., Nirod Chandra Sarker, Kamal Hossain and Md. Nazim Uddin. 2008. Influence of different amount of rice straw per packet and rate of inocula on the growth and yield of oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus). Bangladesh J. Mushroom. 2(1): 15-20.
69. Mahbuba Moonmoon, S.M. Ruhul Amin, Nirod Chandra Sarker, Jebunnahar Khandakar and Alam, N. 2008. Performance of different substrate on the growth and yield of Volvariella volvacea (Bull. ex. Fr.) Sing. Bangladesh J. Mushroom, 2(1): 47-51.
70. Alam, N. and M.A. Gafur. 2008. Lichen flora in Chandra sal forest: occurrence, distribution and abundance. Bangladesh J. Bot, 37(1): 61-65.
71. Alam, N., Khan, A., Hossain, S., Amin, S.M.R. and Khan, L.A. 2007. Nutritional analysis of dietary mushroom- Pleurotus floridaEger and Pleurotus sajor-caju (Fr.) Singer. Bangladesh J. Mushroom, 1(2): 1-7.
72. Basunia, M.A., Khalil, I., Alam, N. and Rahman, A. 2007. Effect of polar non polar extracts of oyster mushrooms on the growth of human pathogenic and non-pathogenic fungi. Bangladesh J. Mushroom, 1(2): 27-31.
73. Amin, S.M.R., Sarker, N.C., Khair, A. and Alam, N. 2007. Detection of novel supplements of paddy straw substrate on oyster mushroom cultivation. Bangladesh J. Mushroom. 1(2): 33-37.
74. Md. Shahdat Hossain, Alam, N., S.M. Ruhul Amin, M.A. Basunia and Azizur Rahman. 2007. Essential fatty acid contents of Pleurotus ostreatus, Ganoderma lucidum and Agaricus bisporus. Bangladesh J. Mushroom, 1(1): 1-7.
75. Alam, N., Amin, S.M.R. and Sarker, N.C. 2007. Efficacy of five different growth regulators on the yield and yield contributing attributes of Pleurotus ostreatus (Jacquin ex Fr.) Kummer. Bangladesh J. Mushroom, 1(1): 51-55.
76. Amin, S.M.R., Sarker, N.C., Rahman, F., Alam, N. and Khair, A. 2007. Influence of the amount of compost on the growth, yield and yield attributes of Agaricus bisporus (Lange) Singer. Bangladesh J. Mushroom, 1(1): 23-27.
77. Sarker, N.C., Amin, S.M.R. Alam, N., Shahin, M. and Luna, L. 2007. Effect of molasses and wheat bran on the growth and yield of oyster mushroom. (Pleurotus ostreatus (Jacquin ex Fr.) Kummer). Bangladesh J. Mushroom, 1(1): 39-44.
78. Amin, S.M.R., Sarker, N.C., Alam, N., Yesmin, S. and Mukur, K.H.B. 2007. Cultivation of oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus (Jacquin ex Fr.) Kummer) on sugarcane bagasse supplemented with wheat bran and wheat flour. Bangladesh J. Mushroom, 1(1): 45-49.
79. Alam, N., Hossain, M.S., Khair, A., Amin, S.M.R. and Khan, A. 2007. Comparative effects of oyster mushrooms on plasma lipid profile of hypercholesterolaemic rats. Bangladesh J. Mushroom, 1(1): 15-22.
80. Amin, S.M.R., Sarker, N.C., Alam, N., Jebunnahar K. and Khan, K. 2007. Performance of different supplements to sawdust substrate and their levels on the growth and yield of Pleurotus ostreatus (Jacquin ex Fr.) Kummer. Bangladesh J. Mushroom, 1(1): 63-69.
81. Khalil, M.I. and Alam, N. 2006. Antibacterial activity of oyster mushroom against pathogenic bacteria. Bangladesh J. Life Sci, 18(1): 79-83.
82. Khair, A., Alam, N. and Islam, A.B.M. 2003. Activity of some biological products against seed borne fungi of rice. Bangladesh J. Life Sci., 15(2): 29-34.
83. Alam, N., Ahmed, F.A., Hossain, M.K. and Alam, N. 2003. Effect of gibberellic acid treatment on yield and viral disease of chilli (Capsicum frutescens L.). Bangladesh J. Life Sci., 15(2): 53-57.
84. Hossain, S., Hasimoto, M., Choudhury, E.K., Alam, N., Hasan, M., Choudhury, S.K. and Mahmud, I. 2003. Dietary mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) ameliorates atherogenic lipid in hypercholesterolaemic rats. Clinical and Experimental Pharmacology and Physiology, 30 (7): 470- 475.
85. A.B.M. Mahmodul Islam, Alam, N. and Abul Khair. 2003. Fungi associated with ungerminated seeds, dead seedling, milky and mature rice grain in Boro cropping season. Bangladesh J. Life Sci., 15(1): 47- 53.
86. Siddique, A.B.M., Agrawal, G.K., Alam, N. and Reddy, M.K. 2001. Electron microscopy and molecular characterization of phytoplasmas associated with little leaf disease of brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) and periwinkle (Catharunthus roseus) in Bangladesh. Journal of Phytopathology, 149: 237-244.
87. Kader, K.A., Muqit, A. and Alam, N. 2001. Effect of organic amendments on sclerotial germination, virulence and secondary sclerotia production of Sclerotium rolfsii. Bangladesh J. Life Sci.,11 (1&2): 19-25.
88. Akanda, A.M., Alam, N., Khair, A. and Muqit, A. 1999. Altered metabolism of tomato leaves due to cucumber mosaic virus (CMV). Bangladesh J. Sci. Res., 16(1): 1-6.
89. Alam, N., Akanda, A.M. and Khair, A. 1996. Biochemical changes of tomato due to purple vein virus. Bangladesh J. Bot., 25(1): 25-30.
90. Alam, N. and Alam, M.S. 1995. Post infection changes in chlorophyll, sugar and ascorbic acid content in panama diseased banana plants. Bangladesh j. Life Sci., 7(1&2): 199-124.
91. Alam, N. and Alam, M.S. 1995. Field investigation of panama disease infected banana plants of ‘sabri’ variety in an around Rajshahi. Bangladesh j. Life Sci., 7(1&2): 105-109.
92. Alam, N., Khair, A. and Akanda, A.M. 1994. Bio-chemical alteration due to infection of yellow leaf curl virus in tomato. Bangladesh J. Life Sci., 6(2): 15-22.
93. Alam, M.S., Alam, S., Islam, S. and Alam, N. 1993. Bio-chemical changes in banana fruits in response to Crown rot pathogens. Bangladesh J. Bot., 22(2): 143-148.
94. Alam, M.S., Alam, N. and Alam, M.S. 1992. Changes in free amino acids and L-ascorbic acid (vitamin-c) content in Banana fruits during pathogenesis. Rajshahi University studies, XX (B): 123-130.
95. Ali, R., Alam, N., Qaiyyum, M.A., Alam, S. and Alam, M.S. 1992. Estimation of Chlorophyll of Mulberry leaf infected by Cercospora moricola cooke leaf spot disease. Bull. Sericult. Res., 3: 77-78.
96. Ali, R., Alam, N., Qaiyyum, M.A., Alam, S. and Alam, M.S. 1992. Estimation of Vitamin-C (Ascorbic acid) Content in Mulberry leaf during pathogenesis with Cercospora moricola cooke. Bull. Sericult. Res., 3: 79
Conference Paper
Sultana, S., Sikder, M.M., Neela, F.A., and. Alam, N. 2021. First report of strawberry leaf blight caused by Fusarium fuzikuroi species complex in Bangladesh. Annual Botanical Conference, 30-31 March, 2021. Rajshahi University, Bangladesh, p. 90.
Ahmmed, M.S., Sikder, M.M. and Alam, N. 2020. Molecular characterization of endophytic fungi Daldinia eschscholtzii from Aloe vera plants in Bangladesh. Annual Botanical Conference, 18 January, 2020. Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh, p. 46.
Ahmmed, M.S., Sikder, M.M. and Alam, N. 2020. First report of leaf spot disease of Aloe vera by Alternaria alternata in Bangladesh. Annual Botanical Conference, 18 January, 2020. Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh, p. 74.
Sultana, S. Sikder, M.M. and Alam, N. 2020. Mycelial growth and in vitro control measures of Botrytis cinerea isolated from strawberry fruit rot disease in Bangladesh. Annual Botanical Conference, 18 January, 2020. Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh, p. 74.
Sultana, A., Sikder, M.M. and Alam, N. 2020. First report of pre-harvest fruit rots disease of Amla caused by Pestalotiopsis sp. in Bangladesh. Annual Botanical Conference, 18 January, 2020. Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh, p. 75.
Alam, N. 2020. Vegetative growth and genetic diversity in different strains of Pleurotus salmoneastramineus based on PCR polymorphism. International conference, February 16-18, 2020, University of Ruhuna, Srilanka.
Mallik, M.R.I., Sikder, M.M., Sultana, A. and Alam, N. 2017. Fruit rot disease of sweet pepper: molecular characterization and eco-friendly management approaches. 7th International Botanical Conference 2017, December 2-3, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Sikder, M.M. and Alam, N. 2017. Nematode diversity in different host plant and habitat at Jahangirnagar University Campus. 7th International Botanical Conference-2017, December 2-3, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Sikder, M.M., Ahmmed, M.S., Sultana, A., Sultana, S. and Alam, N. 2017. Leaf spot disease of Aloe vera: Molecular Characterization & in vitro control measures. 7th International Botanical Conference 2017, December 2-3, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Kamal, M.M., Sikder, M.M., Mallik, M.R.I. and Alam, N. 2017. Studies on mycelial growth and molecular characterization of pathogenic seed-borne fungus Fusarium solani f.sp. melongenae and its control measures. 7th International Botanical Conference 2017, December 2-3, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Billah, M.B., Sikder, M.M., Mallik, M.R.I., Sultana, A. and Alam, N. 2017. Studies on vegetative growth and molecular characterization of pathogenic seed-borne fungus (Curvularia lunata) of tomato and it’s control measures. 7th International Botanical Conference 2017, December 2-3, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Alam, N. and Lee, T.S. 2011. Wetlands diversity in Bangladesh: management, issues and strategy. International wetland conference, February 16-18, 2011, Daegu, Republic of Korea.
Alam, N. and Lee, T.S. 2010. Effects of oyster mushrooms on lipid profile, liver and kidney function related parameters of hypercholesterolemic rats. The 6th Meeting of East Asia for Mushroom Science. November 12-15, 2010, Gyeongju, Republic of Korea.
Alam, N. and Lee, T.S. 2009. Physicochemical conditions and phylogenetic relationships of commercially cultivated strains of Pleurotuseryngii. Asian Mycologyical Congress &the 11th International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium. November 15-19, 2009, Taichung, Taiwan.
Alam, N. 2007. Pleurotusostreatus mushroom ameliorates atherogenic lipid in hypercholesterolaemic rats. 16th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Lipid Nutrition August 31st to September 1st, 2007. School of Medicine, Shimane University, Izumo, Shimane 693-8501, Japan.
Alam, N. 2006. Prospect of medicinal mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) cultivation in Bangladesh. National Seminar on Medicinal Mushroom. 18-19th, September, 2006, Taian City, Shandong, China.
Alam, N. 2004. Survey and Identification of Tomato Viruses in Bangladesh. National Conference on Plants Microbes and Environment: Issues and Challenges. March, 20-21st, 2004, Department of Botany, University of Burdwan, West Bengal-713-104, India.
Teaching
| Course Code | Course Title | Semester/Year |
|---|---|---|
| Botl.110 (2 credit) | Practical, Part: Mycology | Year |
| Botl.102 (3 credit) | Mycology | Year |
| Botl.512 (4 credit) | Advanced Mycology and Mushroom Science | Year |
| Botl.603 (4 credit) | Plant Pathology-I | Year |
| Botl.604 (4 credit) | Plant Pathology-II | Year |
Academic Info
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Degree |
Subject |
University/Board |
Country |
Year of Graduation |
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Post-Doctoral |
Biological Science |
Incheon National University |
Korea |
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Post-Doctoral |
Plant Protection |
University of Putra Malaysia |
Malaysia |
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Ph.D |
Biological Science |
Incheon National University |
Korea |
2011 |
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M. Phil |
Plant Virology |
Jahangirnagar University |
Bangladesh |
1996 |
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M. Sc (Thesis) |
Botany |
University of Rajshahi |
Bangladesh |
1987 held in 1991 |
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B. Sc (Hon’s) |
Botany |
University of Rajshahi |
Bangladesh |
1986 held in 1989 |
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H.S.C |
Science |
Govt. S.S. College, Dhaka |
Bangladesh |
1983 |
|
S.S.C |
Science |
Naogaon Zilla School, Rajshahi |
Bangladesh |
1981 |
Experience
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Dates (from to date) |
Name and address of organization |
Position |
Nature of duties |
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17-09-2012 |
To date |
Dept. of Botany, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342 |
Professor |
Teaching and research |
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8-11-2003 |
16-09-2012 |
Dept. of Botany, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342 |
Associate Professor |
Teaching and research |
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15-07-2000 |
07-112003 |
Dept. of Botany, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342 |
Assistant Professor |
Teaching and research |
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19-11-1997 |
14-07-2000 |
Dept. of Botany, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342 |
Lecturer |
Teaching and research |
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01-07-1994 |
18-11-1997 |
Dept. of Botany, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342 |
Research Fellow |
Research |
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01-07-1992 |
30-06-1994 |
Crop Protection Sector, Ciba-Geigy (Bangladesh) Ltd., Dhaka |
Researcher |
Research |
Contact
Dr. Md. Nuhu Alam
Professor
Department of Botany
Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342, Bangladesh.
Cell Phone: +8801711462417
Email: mnabotju@juniv.edu
, mnabotju@yahoo.com
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