Bangladesh Agricultural University Research System (BAURES)
Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202 List of Selected Research Projects: 2018
Funded by BAU, Year: July 2018 to June 2020
Faculty of Veterinary Science
SL No
Code No Title of the Project Name of PI Name of Co-PI Duration
(Year)
Budget Recommended 1 RPP-2018-033 Genetic evolution of peste des petits
ruminants virus (PPRV) in Bangladesh between 2012 and 2018
Prof. Dr. Emdadul Haque Chowdhury
Dept. of Pathology
Dr. Jahan Ara Begum Assistant Professor Dept.of of Pathology
2 800000.00
2 RPP-2018-073 Molecular characterization of antimicrobial resistance genes and Multidrug resistance gene cassettes class 1 Integron in poultry Salmonella by PCR, cloning and Sequencing.
Prof. Dr. Marzia Rahman Dept. of Microbiology and Hygiene
Dr. Md. Shafiqul Islam Associate Professor Dept. of Microbiology and Hygiene
2 800000.00
3 RPP-2018-014 Investigation of Eimeria oocyst concentrations and species composition in litter from commercial broiler farms
Prof. Dr. Mohammad Zahangir Alam
Dept. of Parasitology
Ms. Anita Rani Dey Assistant Professor Dept. of Parasitology
2 800000.00
4 RPP-2018-046 Avian liver flukes in ducks in some selected areas of Bangladesh:
Epidemiology, molecular characterization and anthelmintic sensitivity
Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Alim
Dept. of Parasitology Prof. Dr Anisuzzaman
Dept. of Parasitology 2 800000.00
5 RPP-2018-113 Optimizing first-calving targets in
heifers of commercial farms Prof. Dr. Nasrin Sultana Juyena
Dept. of Surgery & Obstetrics
Prof. Dr. Farida Yeasmin Bari
Dept. of Surgery and Obstetrics
2 800000.00
6 RPP-2018-010 Biometrical, bacteriological and pathological investigation of diseases and disorders of female reproductive systems of goats
Prof. Dr. Md. Mokbul Hossain
Dept. of Pathology Dr. Tahmina Ruba Associate Professor Dept. of Pathology
2 800000.00
7 RPP-2018-090 Epidemiology and larval bionomics of ascariasis in buffaloes and cattle in selected districts of Bangladesh.
Prof. Dr. Md. Hasanuzzaman Talukder
Dept. of Parasitology
Prof. Dr. Nurjahan Begum
Dept. of Parasitology 2 800000.00
8 RPP-2018-016 PCR-based identification of schistosome species prevalent in Bangladesh directly from naturally infected vector snails
Prof. Dr. Anisuzzaman
Dept. of Parasitology Ms. Sharmin Shahid Labony Assistant Professor
Dept. of Parasitology
2 800000.00
9 RPP-2018-096 Bovine Blood Bank for the Treatment of
Critically Ill Animals Prof. Dr. Md. Rafiqul Alam Dept. of Surgery and Obstetrics
Prof. Dr. Mirza Abul Hashim
Dept. of Surgery and Obstetrics 2 800000.00
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10 RPP-2018-085 On-Farm Welfare Assessment of Dairy Cattle in Baghabarighat Milk Shed Area of Bangladesh
Prof Dr. M. Ariful Islam Dept. of Medicine
Prof. Dr. Syeda Hasina Akter
Dept. of Anatomy &
Histology
2 800000.00
11 RPP-2018-005 Patterns of ciprofloxacin resistance of E.
coli isolated from broiler chickens, farm workers and farm environment in Bangladesh
Mst. Sonia Parvin Assistant Professor Dept. of Medicine
Prof. Dr. Md. Taohidul Islam
Dept. of Medicine
2 800000.00
12 RPP-2018-031 Antidiabetic and reno-pancreas protective effects of spirulina platensis in streptozotocin induced diabetic mice
Prof. Dr. Kazi Rafiqul Islam Dept. of Pharmacology
Ms. Jannatul Ferdous Lecturer
Dept. of Pharmacology
2 800000.00
13 RPP-2018-087 Efficacy of alcohol based fixatives as a potential substitute to formalin for study and research in Bangladesh
Prof. Dr. Ziaul Haque Dept of Anatomy and Histology
Prof. Md. Zahirul Islam Khan
Dept of Anatomy and Histology
2 800000.00
14 RPP-2018-089 Isolation and molecular detection of antimicrobial resistant bacteria in commercial and backyard poultry with their resistance pattern and prevalence study in Mymensingh and Gazipur districts
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Tofazzal Hossain
Dept. of Microbiology and Hygiene
Prof. Mohammad Kamruj Jaman Bhuiyan
Dept. of Agricultural Statistics
2 800000.00
15 RPP-2018-034 "Surveillance and Molecular Detection of Economically Important Hatchery Borne Bacterial Diseases in Ducklings and Ducks from Various Production Systems for the Recommendation of Their Remedial Measures"
Prof. Dr. Md. Shahidur Rahman Khan
Dept. of Microbiology and Hygiene
Mr. Saifur Rahman Lecturer
Dept. of Microbiology and Hygiene
2 800000.00
16 RPP-2018-057 Molecular epidemiological study of Leishmania and sand fly vectors from kala-azar endemic areas of Bangladesh
Dr. Shirin Akter Associate Professor Dept. of Parasitology
Mr. Md. Shahadat Hossain Assistant Professor Dept. of Parasitology
2 800000.00
Faculty of Agriculture
SL No .
Code No Title of the Project Name of PI Name of Co-PI Duration
(Year)
Budget Recommended
1 RPP-2018-026 Varietal development of Garlic and onion through selection and molecular techniques with special emphasis on higher yield and allicin contents
Prof. Dr. M. A. Rahim Dept. of Horticulture
Prof. Dr. Md. Mokter Hossain
Dept. of Horticulture
2 800000.00
2 RPP-2018-075 Seed Priming Mediated Enhancement in Cold Tolerance and Weed Competitiveness of Boro Rice
Prof. Dr. Md. Parvez Anwar
Dept. of Agronomy
Dr. F. M. Jamil Uddin Assistant Professor Dept. of Agronomy
2 800000.00
3 RPP-2018-051 Effect of methods of crop establishment on the growth and yield of rice
Prof. Dr. Md. Abdus Salam Dept. of Agronomy
Prof. Dr. Md. Delwar Hossain
Dept. of Agronomy
2 800000.00
4 RPP-2018-015 Incidence, population dynamics and bio-intensive management of sucking insect complex on okra
Prof. Dr. Gopal Das Dept. of Entomology
Mst. Rokeya Khatun Lecturer
Dept. of Entomology
2 800000.00
5 RPP-2018-105 Microgreens: A homestead vegetable production option to enhance food and nutrition security in the rural-urban continuum in Bangladesh
Prof. Dr. Md. Alamgir Hossain
Dept. of Crop Botany
Mr. Md. Arif Sakil Lecturer
Dept. of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
2 800000.00
6 RPP-2018-052 Screening of high yielding antioxidant rich colored sweet potato genotypes
Prof. Dr. Md. Mokter Hossain
Dept. of Horticulture
Prof. Dr. M.A. Rahim Dept. of Horticulture
2 800000.00
7 RPP-2018-094 Comparative Role of Allelopathy and Weed Competitiveness of Major Cereals of Bangladesh in Suppressing Weeds
Dr. A K M Mominul Islam Associate Professor Dept. of Agronomy
Dr. Md. Shafiqul Islam Assistant Professor Dept. of Agronomy
2 800000.00
8 RPP-2018-030 Enriching beneficial indigenous soil microorganisms through integrated plant nutrient management and assessing their effects on soil fertility and sustainable rice production.
Prof. Dr. Md. Abul Hashem Dept. of Soil Science
Prof. Dr. Tahsina Sharmin Hoque Dept. of Soil Science
2 800000.00
9 RPP-2018-003 Germplasm enhancement and genetic purity for biotic resistance and short duration in rapeseed and mustard
Prof. Dr. A.B.M. Arif Hasan Khan Robin
Dept. of Genetics and Plant Breeding
Ms. Setu Rani Saha Lecturer
Dept. of Genetics and Plant Breeding
2 800000.00
10 RPP-2018-001 Identification of Training Need and Capacity Building of Farmers on Organic Vegetable Cultivation: an
Prof. Dr. Mohammad Golam Farouque Dept. of Agricultural
Most. Shamsia Kowsari Assistant Professor Dept. of Agricultural
2 800000.00
empirical study Extension Education Extension Education 11 RPP-2018-022 Effect of Phosphorus, Boron and
Potassium on the growth and yield of French bean
Dr. F.M Jamil Uddin Assistant Professor Dept. of Agronomy
Dr. Harun-Or-Rashid Associate Professor Dept. of Agronomy
2 800000.00
12 RPP-2018-050 Salt stress mitigation in wheat by arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in the southwest coastal region of Bangladesh
Dr. Md. Harun Or Rashid Associate Professor Dept. of Agronomy
Mr. Shubroto Kumar Sarkar
Lecturer
Dept. of Agronomy
2 800000.00
13 RPP-2018-037 Suitability Assessment of Some Hilly Black Rice Cultivars in Plain Land Ecosystem
Dr. Md. Rashedur Rahman Associate Professor Dept. of Agronomy
Mr.Uttam Kumer Sarker Assistant Professor Dept. of Agronomy
2 800000.00
14 RPP-2018-086 Capacity Strengthening of Resource Poor Haor People in Resource Management for their Livelihood Improvement
Prof. Dr. Mohammed Nasir Uddin
Dept. of Agricultural Extension Education
Prof. Dr .Md. Abdul Momen Miah
Dept. of Agricultural Extension Education
2 800000.00
15 RPP-2018-107 Screening for Aphid Resistance in Country Bean (Lablab purpureus L.) through Morpho-molecular markers
Prof. Dr. Md. Shahidul Haque
Dept. of Biotechnology
Mr. Sumitra Saha Assistant Professor Dept. of Biotechnology
2 800000.00
16 RPP-2018-097 Impact of Organic Amendment on Carbon Sequestration in Soils if Two Different Land Uses
Dr. Sabina Yeasmin Associate Professor Dept. of Agronomy
Ms. Fahmida Akter Lecturer
Dept. of Agronomy
2 800000.00
17 RPP-2018-028 Induction of Flowering, Fruit Setting and Seedless Fruit in Watermelon
Prof. Dr. Md. Rezaul Karim Dept. of Horticulture
Mr. Md. Mehedi Hasan Hafiz
Lecturer
Dept. of Horticulture
2 800000.00
18 RPP-2018-124 Physicochemical investigation of important minor indigenous fruits of Bangladesh: A defensive shield for combating ‘Hidden Hunger’ and nutrition security
Prof. Dr. Md. Solaiman Ali Fakir
Dept. of Crop Botany
Mr. Md. Masudul Karim Assistant Professor Dept. of Crop Botany
2 800000.00
19 RPP-2018-125 Bio-fortification of potato tubers with zinc through soil and foliar
Prof. Dr. Md. Ashraful Islam
Prof. Dr. Md. Mahmud Hossain Sumon
2 800000.00
20 RPP-2018-044 Efficacy of the naturally derived safe insecticide, Spinosad against aphids
Prof. Dr. Masum Ahmad Dept. of Entomology
Ms. Arjina Akter Lecturer
Dept. of Plant Pathology
2 800000.00
21 RPP-2018-127 Bio-formulation with multifunctional rhizobacteria for crop improvement
Prof. Dr. Quazi Forhad Quadir
Dept. of Agricultural Chemistry
Mr. Imran Ahammad Siddique
Lecturer
Dept. of Soil Science
2 800000.00
22 RPP-2018-041 Evaluation of nitrogen use efficiency in modern Wheat cultivars
Mr. Uttam Kumer Sarker Assistant Professor Dept. of Agronomy
Prof. Dr. Md. Romij Uddin
Dept. of Agronomy
2 800000.00
23 RPP-2018-043 Genetic profiling of the indigenous Beauveria bassiana isolates of Bangladesh through RAPD-PCR technique
Prof. Dr. Mohammad Tofazzal Hossain Howlader Dept. of Entomology
Mr. Tarikul Islam Assistant Professor Dept. of Entomology
2 800000.00
24 RPP-2018-098 Capacity Development of Rural Women for Household Food and Nutrition Security: A Field Level Investigation in Kishoreganj Haor Areas
Prof. Dr. Shonia Sheheli Dept. of Agricultural Extension Education
Prof. Dr. M Zulfikar Rahman
Dept. of Agricultural Extension Education
2 800000.00
25 RPP-2018-063 Screening of sunflower genotypes for salt tolerance and their suitability at farmers’ field in the coastal region of Bangladesh
Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Awal Dept. of Crop Botany
Prof. Dr. Md. Shahidur Rahman
Dept. of Crop Botany
2 800000.00
26 RPP-2018-076 Biomonitoring of Wetland Ecosystems Using Benthic Macro- Invertebrates
Dr. Md. Badiuzzaman Khan Associate Professor
Dept. of Environmental Science
Mr. Imran Ahammad Siddique
Lecturer
Dept. of Soil Science
2 800000.00
27 RPP-2018-104 Screening Waterlogging Tolerant Brinjal Genotypes Through Induced Mutation and Advanced Techniques
Dr. Muhammad Humayun Kabir
Assistant Professor Dept. of Seed Science &
Technology
Mr. Md. Atik Us Saieed Assistant Professor Dept. of Seed Science &
Technology
2 800000.00
28 RPP-2018-049 Collection, screening and characterization of rice varieties in relation to salt tolerance and quality parameters using
Dr. Aleya Ferdausi Associate Professor Dept. of Genetics and Plant
Mr. Md. Rasel Lecturer
Dept. of Genetics and Plant
2 800000.00
morphological, molecular and biochemical
analyses Breeding Breeding
Faculty of Animal Husbandry
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Code No Title of the Project Name of PI Name of Co-PI Duration
(Year)
Budget Recommended
1 RPP-2018-112 Maintenance of reproductive
biotechnology laboratory and in vitro production of embryo
Prof. Dr. M A M Yahia Khandoker Dept. of Animal Breeding and Genetics
Mr. Md. Rafikul Islam Lecturer
Dept. of Animal Breeding and Genetics
2 800000.00
2 RPP-2018-119 Feeding and management package for improved productive and reproductive performance of lactating dairy animals under farm condition – a pilot study
Dr. Mohammad Ashiqul Islam Associate Professor
Dept. of Dairy Science
Mr. Abid Hasan Sarker Lecturer
Dept. of Dairy Science
2 800000.00
3 RPP-2018-111 Profitable Dairying by High Yielding Fodder Cultivation through Maximum Utilization of Land in Bangladesh
Prof. Dr. Md. Harun-ur-Rashid
Dept. of Dairy Science Prof. Dr. Mohammad Shohel Rana Siddiki Dairy Science
2 800000.00
4 RPP-2018-078 Quality and safety assurance of broiler meat production under small and medium farming in Bangladesh
Prof. Dr. Shubash Chandra Das
Dept. of Poultry Science Prof. Dr. Sukumar Saha Dept. of Microbiology and Hygiene
2 800000.00
5 RPP-2018-053 Development of cost effective feed formula for sustainable rabbit farming in Bangladesh
Prof. Dr. Md. Ruhul Amin
Dept. of Animal Science Prof. Dr. AKM Ahsan Kabir Dept. of Animal Science
2 800000.00
6 RPP-2018-128 Productivity and Profitability of Indigenous Chickens for Meat Yield as Affected by Flock Size and Rural Environment
Prof. Dr. Sachchidananda Das Chowdhury
Dept. of Poultry Science
Dr. Bapon Dey Associate Professor Dept. of Poultry Science
2 800000.00
7 RPP-2018-029 Aging effects on behavioral taste sensitivities of broiler and layer type chickens
Dr. Bapon Dey Associate Professor Dept. of Poultry Science
Mr. Hasan Mohammad Murshed
Assistant Professor Dept. of Animal Science
2 800000.00
8 RPP-2018-092 Development of Bioactive Peptides for Poultry
Prof. Dr. Md. Bazlur Rahman Mollah
Dept. of Poultry Science
Md. Safiqur Rahaman Shishir
Assistant Professor Dept. of Animal Nutrition
2 800000.00
9 RPP-2018-023 Population genomic analysis of genetic differentiation and selection sweeps in Asian Water buffaloes
Prof. Dr. Md. Omar Faruque Dept. of Animal Breeding and Genetics
Mr. Shuvra Debnath Assistant Professor Dept. of Animal Breeding and Genetics
2 800000.00
10 RPP-2018-101 Introducing novel blends of locally available feed additives towards longer
Dr. Md. Shahidur Rahman
Associate Professor Prof. Dr. Quazi Forhad Quadir
2 800000.00
life hen Dept. of Poultry Science Dept. of Agricultural Chemistry
11 RPP-2018-121 Development of cost-effective technology for making flavored stirred yogurt.
Prof. Dr. Raihan Habib
Dept. of Dairy Science Prof. Dr. Abdul Wadud Dept. of Dairy Science
2 800000.00
12 RPP-2018-070 Fermented Rice in Cost Effective Healthy Beef Production
Prof. Dr. Md. Rokibul Islam Khan
Dept. of Animal Science Prof. Hasan Mohammad Murshed
Dept. of Animal Science
2 800000.00
Faculty of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology
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Code No Title of the Project Name of PI Name of Co-PI Duration
(Year)
Budget Recommended 1 RPP-2018-002 Value Chain Analysis of Honey in
Bangladesh: Production Practices and Livelihood Status Perspective
Prof. Dr. Md. Taj Uddin Dept. of Agricultural Economics
Dr. Shamima Akhter Associate Professor Dept. of Agricultural Economics
2 800000.00 1
2 RPP-2018-032 Impacts of Haor Agriculture on Farmers’ Livelihood and Rural Markets Development in Netrokona District of Bangladesh
Prof. Dr. Mohammd Ismail Hossain
Dept. of Agribusiness and Marketing
Mr. A
. K. M. Abdullah Al AminAssistant Professor Dept. of Agricultural Economics
2 800000.00 2
3 RPP-2018-007 Use of Biogas Plant in Bangladesh:
Impact, Financial Viability and Future Prospects
Dr. Mohammad Ataur Rahman Associate Professor
Dept. of Agricultural Finance
Miss. Mezamun-Ara Mukta Lecturer
Dept. of Agricultural Finance
2 800000.00 3
4 RPP-2018-055 Value chain Analysis of Fish Seed Farms in some selected areas of Mymensingh Division
Prof. Dr. Nazia Tabassum Dept. of Agribusiness and Marketing
Ms. Dilshad Zahan Ethen Assistant Professor Dept. of Agribusiness and Marketing
2 800000.00 4
Faculty of Agricultural Engineering & Technology
SLNo
Code No Title of the Project Name of PI Name of Co-PI Duration
(Year)
Budget Recommended 1 RPP-2018-025 Water Governance and Management
Assessment to Improve the Production Potential in G-K Irrigation Project
Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Mojid Dept. of Irrigation and Water Management
Prof.
Dr. Md. Atikur RahmanDept. of Irrigation and Water Management
2 800000.00
2 RPP-2018-047 Rice yield, water productivity and nutrient loss as affected by integrated water-soil-waste management:
Experimental and modeling approach
Prof. Dr. M G Mostofa Amin Dept. of Irrigation and Water Management
Mr. Khalid Mahmud Assistant Professor Dept. of Irrigation and Water Management
2 800000.00
3 RPP-2018-117 Modeling groundwater pollution potential from agrochemicals in rice
Prof. Dr. Atikur Rahman Dept. of Irrigation and Water
Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Mojid
Dept. of Irrigation and 2 800000.00
cultivation Management Water Management 4 RPP-2018-095 Effect of soil texture on the performance
of different conserving irrigation techniques for rice cultivation
Prof. Dr. A.K.M. Adham Dept. of Irrigation and Water Management
Mr. Md. Touhidul Islam Lecturer
Dept. of Irrigation and Water Management
2 800000.00
5 RPP-2018-109 Machine Vision Technique for
Identification and Classification of Plant Diseases
Dr. Md. Hamidul Islam Associate Professor Dept. of Farm Power and Machinery
Mr. Rajesh Nandi Assistant Professor Dept. of Farm Power and Machinery
2 800000.00
6 RPP-2018-012 Detection of pesticide residues used on vegetables at local market in
Mymensingh
Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Alim Dept. of Food Technology and Rural Industries
Mr. Md. Ahmadul Islam Lecturer
Dept. of Food Technology and Rural Industries
2 800000.00
7 RPP-2018-126 Design, construction and application of
porous concrete for slope protection Dr. Mohammad Raihanul Islam Associate Professor
Dept. of Farm Structure and Environmental Engineering
Prof. Md. Zillur Rahman Dept. of Farm Structure and Environmental Engineering
2 800000.00
Faculty of Fisheries
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Code No Title of the Project Name of PI Name of Co-PI Duration
(Year)
Budget Recommended 1 RPP-2018-019 Consumer risk assessment of pesticides
in dry fish in Bangladesh Prof. Dr. A K M Nowsad Alam
Dept. of Fisheries Technology Dr. Md. Mehedi Hasan Assistant Professor Dept. of Fisheries Technology
2 800000.00
2 RPP-2018-084 Effects of pesticides on human health and freshwater ecosystems in Mymensingh district, Bangladesh
Mr. Kizar Ahmed Sumon Assistant Professor
Dept. of Fisheries Management
Mr. Md. Al-Emran Lecturer
Dept. of Fisheries Management
2 800000.00
3 RPP-2018-100 Effects of exogenous multi-enzyme supplementation to wheat-based diets on growth performance, nutrient utilization and intestinal histology of Ompok pabda
Prof. Dr. Mohammad Matiur Rahman
Dept. of Fisheries Biology and Genetics
Prof. Dr. Zakir Hossain Dept. of Fisheries Biology and Genetics
2 800000.00
4 RPP-2018-013 Development of Biosecurity Protocol
for Commercial Aquaculture Prof. Dr. Md. Ali Reza Faruk
Dept. of Aquaculture Mr. K.M. Shakil Rana Assistant Professor Dept. of Aquaculture
2 800000.00
5 RPP-2018-129 Utilization of Pangas (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) fish and fish industrial waste: Development of value added fish
Prof. Dr. Md. Ismail Hossain
Dept. of Fisheries Technology Dr. Md. Nurul Haider Associate Professor Dept. of Fisheries
2 800000.00
products and quality assessment of the products for human consumption
Technology 6 RPP-2018-061 Growth, survival and physiological
response of freshwater pearl mussel lamellidens marginalis exposed to hypoxia
Prof. Dr. Harunur Rashid
Dept. of Fisheries Management Mr. Md. Helal Uddin Lecturer
Dept. of Fisheries Management
2 800000.00
7 RPP-2018-035 Molecular marker based
characterization of different line of Bhagna, Labeo ariza populations for quality seed production
Dr. A. K. Shakur Ahammad Associate Professor
Dept. of Fisheries Biology and Genetics
Prof. Dr. Md. Samsul Alam
Dept. of Fisheries Biology and Genetics
2 800000.00