Bio
Dr. Md. Nazirul Islam is a Chief Scientific Officer at the Plant Genetic Resources Centre (PGRC) of the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI) in Gazipur, Bangladesh. With a strong focus on agricultural science and plant genetic resources conservation and utilization, Dr. Islam has made significant contributions to the field. He has published 18 works, which have been cited 44 times, reflecting his impact on agricultural research. His notable work includes the study 'Morphological Diversity in Indigenous Cucumber Genotypes of Bangladesh,' highlighting his dedication to understanding and preserving plant diversity. Dr. Islam's research interests span production and management of horticultural crops, as well as plant genetic resources conservation and utilization. He has supervised 6 scholars and led 5 research projects, demonstrating his leadership in advancing agricultural science in Bangladesh.
Educational Journey
Bangladesh Agricultural University
Chief Scientific Officer
Experience
Plant Genetic Resource Centre, Bangladesh Agricultural eseach Institute
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2019 -Research
Morphological Diversity in Indigenous Cucumber Genotypes of Bangladesh
A study was conducted to assess the genetic diversity of locally collected cucumber germplasm by using morphological markers at the Plant Genetic Resources Centre of the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Gazipur, Bangladesh during March to August 2017. Quantification of variability for each character was done by using Shannon Weaver Diversity Index (SWDI). Characterization data were further subjected to Principal Component Analysis (PCA). The collection exhibited medium to high variations for both the qualitative and quantitative characters as reflected by mean diversity indices 0.62 and 0.63 respectively. Two phonological characters viz. days to harvest and days to pistilate flower respectively showed the weakest indices 0.26 and 0.32. First four principal components accounted for 80% of the observed variations. Analysis of the factor loading of component characters showed that fruit characters to be the major attributes of variation. Cluster analysis performed on the germplasm gave 3 distinct clusters. Genotypes AMA-406and Ac-207 in cluster I found to be potential for breeding purpose.
