Publication of the Department - Crop Botany


  1. Rumana Islam, Md. Injamum-Ul-Hoque, Md. Ashrafuzzaman and Md. Nesar Uddin (2018). Leaf phenolics and pigments along with their antioxidative potential in some medicinal plants. Asian Australas. J. Food Saf. Secur. 2(2), 86-92. [Link]
  2. Rumana Islam, M. Nesar Uddin, M. Ashrafuzzaman, Md. Injamum-Ul-Hoque 2018. Phenolics and carotenoids contents and radical scavenging capacity of some selected solanaceous medicinal plants. Journal of Bangladesh Agricultural University 16(1): 56-61
  3. I. Hossain, M. Ahmed, M.A. Aziz, M.R. Arefin, M. Ashrafuzzaman Ashrafuzzaman, M.A. Hossain 2017. Release of clone bt19 and bt20 for poverty reduction in tea sector of bangladesh. Asian Journal For Poverty Studies 3(2): 152 - 156
  4. AKM Golam Sarwar, Sayeed Ashraf Sohel, M Amirul Islam And M Ashrafuzzaman Pollen characteristics and yield performances of rice as influenced by air temperature and relative humidity. Bangladesh J. Bot. 46(3): 947-953
  5. Khanoom, S. Mojumder, M. Nesar Uddin, M. Ashrafuzzaman, MSA Fakir 2016. Sodium exclusion by different maize genotypes under salinity in conferring salt resistance. Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. 2(4): 562-566
  6. Hossain KMM, Uddin MN, Karim MM and Ashrafuzzaman M, 2016. Morpho-physiological attributes and yield of four groundnut genotypes as influenced by different plant spacing. International Journal of Natural and Social Sciences. 3(4): 35–42
  7. I. Hossain, M.A. Aziz, M.R. Arefin, M. Ali, M.M. Rahman, M. Ashrafuzzaman and M.A. Hossain, 2015. Study of the performance of four biclonal stocks and their three parental clones as control on the yield and quality of tea. Tea Journal of Bangladesh. 44:1-8
  8. Karim MM, Ashrafuzzaman M and Hossain MA, 2015. Effect of planting time on the growth and yield of Chia ( Salvia hispanica). Asian Journal of Medical and Biological Research. 1(3): 502–507.
  9. Alamgir Hossain, M. Ashrafuzzaman, A. K. M. Zakir Hossain, Mohd. Razi Ismail, and H. Koyama (2014) Role of Accumulated Calcium in Alleviating Aluminum Injury in Wheat Plants”, The Scientific World Journal, Volume 2014 (2014), Article ID 457187, 6 pages
  10. S. Hossain, M. Ashrafuzzaman, M. A. Malek, M. M. A. Mondal, M. Y. Rafii, M. R. Ismail and M. S. Islam (2013) Evaluation and selection of tomato mutants for cultivation in summer. Res. on Crops 14(2): 546-550
  11. R. Ali, M. Ashrafuzzaman, M. A. Malek, M. M. A. Mondal, M. Y. Rafii and A. B. Puteh (2013) Defoliation and its effect on morphology, biochemical parameters, yield and yield attributes of soybean. Res. on Crops 14 (2): 500-506
  12. Alamgir Hossain, Mohd Razi Ismail, Md Kamal Uddin, M. Z. Islam and M. Ashrafuzzaman (2013) Efficacy of ascorbate-glutathione cycle for scavenging H2O2 in two contrasting rice genotypes during salinity stress. Australian J. Crop Science 7(12):1801-1808
  13. M Alam Mondol, Adam  B. Puteh,  M. Abdul Malek and M. Ashrafuzzaman (2013) Role of flowering pattern and duration on yield of mungbean - Research On Crops 14( 2): 471-477
  14. Z. Islam, M.A. Sattar, M. Ashrafuzzaman, B. Zulkerami, and A.T.M. Shamsuddoha (2013) Evaluating some  Salinity  Tolerant  Rhizobacterial  Strains  to  Lentil Production under Salinity Stress International J. Agric. Biol. 15(3):499-504
  15. Muhammad Mushtaq, Bushra Sultana, Farooq Anwar, Muhammad Zargham Khan and Muhammad Ashrafuzzaman (2012) Occurrence of Aflatoxins in Selected Processed Foods from Pakistan. J. Mol. Sci. 13:8324-8337
  16. A. Hossain, M.K. Uddin, M. Razi Ismail and M. Ashrafuzzaman (2012) Responses of Glutamine Synthetase-Glutamate Synthase Cycle Enzymes in Tomato Leaves under Salinity Stress. International J. Agric. Biol. 14(4):509–515
  17. M.A. Mondal, M.A. Malek, A.B. Puteh, M.R. Ismail and M. Ashrafuzzaman (2012) Effect of foliar application of chitosan on growth and yield in okra. Australian J. Crop Science 6(5):918-921
  18. Javaria Gull, Bushra Sultana, Farooq Anwar, Rehana Naseer, Muhammad Ashraf, Ashrafuzzaman (2012) Variation in Antioxidant Attributes at Three Ripening Stages of Guava (Psidium guajava L.) Fruit from Different Geographical Regions of Pakistan. Molecules 17(3): 3165-3180.
  19. Zahurul Islam, M. A. Sattar, Md. Ashrafuzzaman and M. K. Uddin (2012) Improvement of yield potential of rice through combined application of biofertilizer and chemical nitrogen. African Journal of Microbiological Research. 6(4): 745-750
  20. Monjurul Alam Mondal, Md. Solaiman Ali Fakir, A.K.M.Azad-ud-doula Prodhan, Mohd. Razi Ismail and M. Ashrafuzzaman (2011) Effect of nodal position on rachis morphology and yield attributes in raceme of mungbean [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek]. Australian Journal of Crop Science 5(13):1685-1691
  21. B Zulkarami, M Ashrafuzzaman, M O Husni, Mohd Razi Ismail (2011)  Effect of pyroligneous acid on growth, yield and quality improvement of rockmelon in soilless culture   Australian Journal of Crop Science 5(12):1508-1514
  22. M. Shahidullah, M.M. Hanafi, M. Ashrafuzzaman, M.A. Hakim and M. R. Karim (2011) Plant stature of aromatic rice genotypes in the environments of Bangladesh.  J. Environ. Biol. 32 (6):821-829
  23. M Monjurul Alam Mondal, Md Solaiman Ali Fakir, K.M.Azad-ud-doula Prodhan, Mohd Razi Ismail and M Ashrafuzzaman (2011). Deflowering effect on vasculature and yield attributes in raceme of mungbean [Vigna radiate (L.) Wilczek]. Australian Journal of Crop Science. 5(11): 1339-1344.
  24. S.A. Fakir, M.M.A. Mondal, Mohd. Razi Ismail and M. Ashrafuzzaman (2011) Flowering pattern and reproductive efficiency in mungbean. International Journal of Agriculture and Biology. 13(6): 966-970
  25. Hossain MA, Mohd. Razi Ismail, Ashrafuzzaman and Koyama H (2011) Reduction in Al-induced oxidative damage in wheat. Australian Journal of Crop Science. 5(10): 1157-1162.
  26. M Monjurul Alam Mondal, Md Solaiman Ali Fakir, Mohd Razi Ismail and M Ashrafuzzaman (2011). Effect of defoliation on growth, reproductive characters and yield in mungbean [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek]. Australian Journal of Crop Science. 5(8): 987-992.
  27. Shabir, G., F. Anwar, B. Sultana, Z.M. Khalid, M. Afzal, Q.M. Khan, M. Ashrafuzzaman (2011) Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Attributes and Phenolics of Different Solvent Extracts from Leaves, Flowers and Bark of Gold Mohar [Delonix regia (Bojer ex Hook.) Raf.]. Molecules 16: 7302-7319.
  28. Ling Tao, Naheed Zeba, Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman and Choo Bong Hong (2011) Heavy metal stress-inducible Early Light-Inducible gene CaELIP from hot pepper (Capsicum annuum) shows broad expression patterns under various abiotic stresses and circadian rhythmicity. Environmental and Experimental Botany. 72:297-303
  29. Alamgir Hossain, M. Ashrafuzzaman and Mohd Razi Ismail (2011). Salinity triggers proline synthesis in peanut leaves. Maejo International Journal of Science and Technology. 5(01) 159-168
  30. Ashrafuzzaman, M. A. Halim, Mohd. Razi Ismail, S.M. Shahidullah and M. Alamgir Hossain (2011). Plastic mulch on growth and yield of chilli (Capsicum annuum L.). Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology. 54(2): 321-330
  31. Musabber Ali, M. Ashrafuzzaman, Mohd. Razi Ismail, S.M. Shahidullah and A.K.M.A. Prodhan (2010) Influence of foliar applied GABA on growth and yield contributing characters of white gourd (Benincasa hispida). International Journal of Agriculture and Biology. 12(3): 373-376
  32. M. Shahidullah, M.M. Hanafi, M. Ashrafuzzaman, M.K. Uddin and M. Razi Ismail (2010). Analysis of grain density and yield characters in aromatic rice genotypes Agrociencia. 44: 325-337
  33. M. Shahidullah, M.M. Hanafi, M. Ashrafuzzaman, M. Razi Ismail and M.A. Salam (2010). Biomass accumulation and energy conversation efficiency in aromatic rice genotypes. Comptes Rendus Biologies.333: 61-67
  34. Ashrafuzzaman, M.A. Haque, M. Razi Ismail, M.T. Islam and S.M. Shahidullah (2010). Genotypic and seasonal variation in plant development and yield attributes in tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) cultivars. International Journal of Botany. 6(1):41-46.
  35. Ashrafuzzaman, Mohd. Razi Ismail, K.M. Abdullah Ibna Fazal, M. K. Uddin and A.K.M.A. Prodhan (2010) Effect of GABA application on the growth and yield of bitter gourd (Momordica charantia ). International Journal of Agriculture and Biology. 12(1):129-132
  36. Zulkarami B., Ashrafuzzaman and Mohd Razi Ismail (2010) Morpho-physiological growth, yield and fruit quality of rock melon as affected by growing media and electrical conductivity. Journal of Food Agriculture and Environment. 8(1): 132-135
  37. M. Shahidullah, M.M. Hanafi, M. Ashrafuzzaman, M.A. Salam and A. Khair (2009). Flowering response and crop duration of aromatic rices in diverse environments. Comptes Rendus Biologies. 332: 909-916
  38. Wan Mohammad Zulkarnain Baharudin, Razi Ismail, M. Ashrafuzzaman, Halimi Mohd Saud and Ismail C Haroun (2009). Rice growth and yield under rain shelter house as influenced by different water regimes. International Journal of Agriculture and Biology. 11(5): 566-570.
  39. Ashrafuzzaman, M. Rafiqul Islam, M. Razi Ismail, S.M. Shahidullah. And M.M. Hanafi. (2009). Evaluation of six aromatic rice cultivars for morpho-physiological growth and yield. International Journal of Agriculture and Biology. 11(5): 616-620.
  40. M. Shahidullah, M.M. Hanafi, M. Ashrafuzzaman, M. Razi Ismail and M.A. Salam (2009) Tillering dynamics in aromatic rice genotypes. International Journal of Agriculture and Biology. 11(5): 509-514.
  41. Ashrafuzzaman, M. Nasrul Millat, M. Razi Ismail, and S.M. Shahidullah (2009). Influence of paclobutrazol and bulb sizes on seed yield and yield attributing traits of onion (Allium cepa L) cv Taherpuri. Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science. 55(6):609-621
  42. M. Shahidullah1, M.M. Hanafi, M. Ashrafuzzaman, M. Razi Ismail and M. A. Salam (2009) Phenological characters and genetic divergence in aromatic rices. African Journal of Biotechnology. 8(14): 3199-3207
  43. M. Shahidullah, M.M. Hanafi, M. Ashrafuzzaman, M.K. Uddin and Sariah Meon (2009): Analysis of lodging parameters in aromatic rices. Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science. 55(5):525-533
  44. Wan Mohammad Zulkarnain Baharudin, M. Razi Ismail, Ashrafuzzaman, Halimi Mohd Saud and Ismail C Haroun (2009). Growth, Physiological and Biochemical Responses of Malaysian Rice Cultivars to Water Stress. Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science. 32(2):323-333
  45. Ashrafuzzaman, A.K.M. Kamruzzaman, M. Razi Ismail, S.M. Shahidullah and S. A. Fakir (2009). Substrate affects growth and yield of shiitake mushroom. African Journal of Biotechnology. 8(13): 2999-3006
  46. Ashrafuzzaman, M. Nasrul Millat, M. Razi Ismail, M. K. Uddin, S. M. Shahidullah and Sariah Meon (2009). Paclobutrazol and bulb size effect on onion seed production. International Journal of Agriculture and Biology. 11(3): 245-250.
  47. M. Shahidullah, M.M. Hanafi, M. Ashrafuzzaman, M. Razi Ismail and A. Khair. (2009). Genetic diversity in grain quality and nutrition of aromatic rices. African Journal of Biotechnology. 8(7):1238-1246
  48. Ashrafuzzaman, Farid Akhtar Hossen, M. Razi Ismail, Md. Anamul Hoque, M. Zahurul Islam, S. M. Shahidullah and Sariah Meon. (2009). Efficiency of plant-growth promoting rhizobacteria for the enhancement of rice growth. African Journal of Biotechnology. 8(7):1247-1252
  49. Ashrafuzzaman, M. M. Hossain, M. Razi Ismail, M. Shahidul Haque, S. M. Shahidullah and Shahin-uz-zaman. (2009). Regeneration potential of seedling explants of chilli (Capsicum annuum) African Journal of Biotechnology. 8(4): 591-596
  50. Anisuzzaman, M. Ashrafuzzaman, Mohd. Razi Ismail, M. K. Uddin and M. A. Rahim (2009) Planting time and mulching effect on onion development and seed production. African Journal of Biotechnology. 8(3):412-416
  51. Monirul Islam, Mohd. Razi Ismail,M. Ashrafuzzaman, K. M. Shamsuzzaman and M. M. Islam (2008). Evaluation of chickpea lines/mutants for high growth and yield attributes. International Journal of Agriculture and Biology. 10(5): 493-498
  52. Shahin-uz-zaman, M. Ashrafuzzaman, M. Shahidul Haque and Lutfun Nahar Luna. 2008. In vitro clonal propagation of the neem tree (Azadirachta indica A. Juss.) African Journal of Biotechnology. 7(4):386-391
  53. S. Alam, M. Ashrafuzzaman, M. T. Islam and M.S. Haque (2008). Study on yield performance of ten mungbean genotypes. Bangladesh J. Prog. Sci. & Tech. 6(1): 13-16.
  54. G. Murshed, M.A. Hossain, M.Z. Tareq and M. Ashrafuzzaman (2008). Short-term effects of salinity on seedling growth of rice. Bangladesh J. Environ. Sci. 14(1): 66-70.
  55. M. Sharif, M. Ashrafuzzaman and M. A. H. Khan (2007). Residual mulching effects on the morpho-physiological development and yield of rice. Progress. Agric. 18(2): 93-105
  56. Yunus Ali, M. Ashrafuzzaman, A.K.M.A. Prodhan and M. A. Rahim (2007). Effect of seedling age on growth and production of onion. Bangladesh J. Crop Science.18(2):317-322
  57. Yunus Ali, M. Ashrafuzzaman, A.K.M.A. Prodhan and M.A. Rahim (2007). Growth and yield performances of onion as influenced by different mulches. J. Bangladesh Soc. Agric. Sci.Technol. 4(3&4):75-78.
  58. N.M. Masudul Haque Talukder, M. Ashrafuzzaman, M. A. Rahim and A.K.M.A. Prodhan (2006). Effect of polythene mulch and size of planting material on growth and yield of garlic. Bangladesh J. Crop Sci. 17(1): 61-68
  59. Nuruzzaman, M. Ashrafuzzaman and M. Z. Islam. (2005). Effect of biofertilizers on the yield and yield contributing characters of Okra. Progress. Agric. 16(2): 23-28.
  60. Zeba, M. Ashrafuzzaman, and Choo Bong Hong (2006). Molecular Characterization of the Capsicum annuum RING Zinc Finger Protein 1 (CaRZFP1) Gene Induced by Abiotic Stresses. Journal of Plant Biology.49(6):484-490
  61. Ashrafuzzaman, S. June Oh, and Choo Bong Hong, 2005. Low expression profiles of heat stress-related genes in Capsicum annuum. Journal of Plant Biology 48(1): 85-95.
  62. M. Rabbani, M. Ashrafuzzaman, M. A. Hoque and M. Abdul Karim. 2004. Responses of soybean genotypes to different levels of irrigation. Korean Journal of Crop Science. 49(2): 131-135.
  63. Nuruzzaman, M. Ashrafuzzaman, M. Zahurul Islam and M. Rafiqul Islam. 2003. Field efficiency of biofertilizers on the growth of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus[(L) Moench] ). Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science. 166(6): 764-770.
  64. Mosaddek Hossain, M. Ashrafuzzaman, M. Shahidul Hoque, and M. A. Hoque, 2003. Effect of seed clove size and spacing on growth performance of garlic, MUARIK BULLETIN, 6: 65-74.
  65. Ashrafuzzaman, M. A. Halim Khan and S. M. Shahidullah, 2003. Response of vegetative growth of maize (Zea mays) to a range of salinity. Online Journal of Biological Sciences.  3(2): 253-258
  66. M. Bahadur, M. Ashrafuzaman, M. A. Kabir, M. F. Chowdhury and D. A. N. Majumder. 2002. Response of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) varieties to different levels of phosphorus. Crop Research. 23(2): 293-299
  67. Ashrafuzzaman, M. M. Rahman, S. M. Shahidullah and M. S. Rahman. 2000. Effect of Salinity on the Chlorophyll, yield and yield components of Quality Protein Maize (QPM) cv. Nutricta. Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences. 3(1): 43-46.
  68. S. Rahman, M. A. H. Khan, M. M. Rahman and M. Ashrafuzzaman. 1999. Mulching effect on growth attributes in onion. Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences. 2(3): 619-622.
  69. M. Bahadur, M. Ashrafuzzaman, M. F. Chowdhury and S. M. Shahidullah. 1999. Growth and yield component responses of maize as affected by population density. Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences. 2(4): 1092-1095.
  70. S. Alam, M. A. Latif, S. M. Shahidullah, M. Ashrafuzzaman. (1998). Effect of Sulphur, Zinc, Boron and Molybdenum on Grain yield and Protein Content of Wheat. Progressive Agriculture. 9(1&2): 247-250.
  71. Ashrafuzzaman, M.A.H. Khan, M.H.R. Pramanik and M. A. Ali (1997). Germination and growth response of maize under different salinity levels. Bangladesh J. Agric. Sci. 24(1): 117-122.
  72. C. Sarker, M. Ashrafuzzaman and P. M. Das (1996). Comparative adaptability and biological value of Quality Protein Maize (QPM) cv. Nutricta. Bangladesh J. Agric. Sci. 23(1): 53-56.
  73. Ashrafuzzaman and S. C. Sarker. (1995). Effect of GA3 and CCC on Chlorophyll, yield and yield components of two cultivars of Maize, Bangladesh J. Agric. Sci. 22(2): 333-338.