Mohammad Saiful Alam
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View article: Exploring the role of chitosan in enhancing poultry production: Benefits and applications
Exploring the role of chitosan in enhancing poultry production: Benefits and applications Open
Chitosan (a chitin derived biopolymer) has gained enormous attention due to its potential uses in broiler and layer production. Chitosan is a natural, nontoxic, and biodegradable substance that has several benefits in poultry, i.e., it imp…
View article: Factors affecting adoption of organic fertilizer production among the cattle farmers in Bogura district of Bangladesh
Factors affecting adoption of organic fertilizer production among the cattle farmers in Bogura district of Bangladesh Open
Organic fertilizer production from cattle waste lessens environmental damage and improves the standard of living of cattle farmers through uncovering additional income sources. Majority of the cattle farmers in Bangladesh either are unawar…
View article: Numerical Investigation of Particle Crushing Effect on Pore Structure Evolution and Unsaturated Soil Characteristics
Numerical Investigation of Particle Crushing Effect on Pore Structure Evolution and Unsaturated Soil Characteristics Open
The behavior of soil under various conditions, including its water retention capacity and hydraulic conductivity, is crucial for understanding numerous geotechnical and environmental processes. One significant factor influencing these prop…
View article: Potassium and Organic Matter Increased Carrot Production in Acidic Terrace Soil
Potassium and Organic Matter Increased Carrot Production in Acidic Terrace Soil Open
Background: Soil acidification is a key abiotic factor that hinders plant growth and diminishes agricultural output on a worldwide scale. The purpose of this experiment was to look at how carrot growth, yield and quality on acidic terrace …
View article: Malaria a culprit of Gullian Barre Syndrome (GBS): A case report
Malaria a culprit of Gullian Barre Syndrome (GBS): A case report Open
Guillain-Barré Syndrome is an autoimmune condition that commonly develops after bacterial or viral infection. Parasitic infections including malaria can also rarely cause Guillain-Barré Syndrome especially in malaria endemic areas like Pak…
View article: Jute stick derived activated carbon electrodes for capacitive desalination and deionization of heavy metals
Jute stick derived activated carbon electrodes for capacitive desalination and deionization of heavy metals Open
Capacitive deionization (CDI) based on ion electrosorption has evolved as an environmentally friendly and low-energy important method for solving freshwater scarcity, among other water purification technologies. This study attempted water …
View article: Village level fertilizer management for increasing nitrogen use efficiency, rice yield and household income
Village level fertilizer management for increasing nitrogen use efficiency, rice yield and household income Open
Limited soil nitrogen (N) availability constrains crop growth and yield. Low N use efficiency (NUE) coupled with overuse of fertilizer-N result in environmental pollution and huge economic loss. Hence, effects of N management practices on …
View article: A participatory study on the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of poultry farmers regarding vaccine use in the northern region of Bangladesh
A participatory study on the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of poultry farmers regarding vaccine use in the northern region of Bangladesh Open
Objective: The study aimed to assess poultry farmers’ (PF) knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) about the utilization of vaccines for the prevention of infectious illnesses. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional investigation was c…
View article: SHAKESPEARE AND GHALIB : A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THEIR FIRST SONNET AND GHAZAL
SHAKESPEARE AND GHALIB : A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THEIR FIRST SONNET AND GHAZAL Open
As is said, Shakespeare unlocks his heart in Sonnets, the same is also true to that of Ghalib's ghazals. When we study and examine the quality and beauty of Sonnets and ghazals in a comparative manner, we find remarkable similarities. Let …
View article: Green technologies to enhance sustainable food production in colder regions via adoption of smart greenhouse
Green technologies to enhance sustainable food production in colder regions via adoption of smart greenhouse Open
Amidst climate change, dwindling resources, and a growing population, the farming industry has faced significant pressure. Nevertheless, rapid advancements in modern agricultural technology offer substantial potential for increasing produc…
View article: Catalytic reduction of benzaldehyde using green synthesized cuprous oxide nanoparticles
Catalytic reduction of benzaldehyde using green synthesized cuprous oxide nanoparticles Open
Green approach was utilized for the synthesis of Cu2O nanoparticles (NPs) using aqueous leaf extract of Epipremnum aureum and characterized further to understand its particle size, surface morphology, crystallinity, and associated function…
View article: EFFECTS OF ORGANIC MATTER AMENDMENTS ON PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF SOIL AND YIELD OF RAINFED RICE
EFFECTS OF ORGANIC MATTER AMENDMENTS ON PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF SOIL AND YIELD OF RAINFED RICE Open
Organic matter amendments play a pivotal role in improving the soil’s physiochemical properties and crop productivity. This study was conducted to examine the effects of various organic matters on soil physicochemical properties and the yi…
View article: Morphological and Physicochemical Characterization of Some Exotic Fig (<i>Ficus carica</i> L.) Genotypes in Bangladesh
Morphological and Physicochemical Characterization of Some Exotic Fig (<i>Ficus carica</i> L.) Genotypes in Bangladesh Open
This study investigated the diversity among five introduced fig ( Ficus carica L.) germplasm in Bangladesh, focusing on their morphological and physicochemical characteristics. The primary goal was to assess morphological variations, inclu…
View article: Response of Irrigation and Nitrogen Fertilization on Uptake of Primary Nutrients by Maize
Response of Irrigation and Nitrogen Fertilization on Uptake of Primary Nutrients by Maize Open
A field experiment was accomplished from November 2018 to April 2019 at the site for agricultural research of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur, Bangladesh to assess the effect of irrigation and nitrogen ap…
View article: Geospatial Visualization and Ecological Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in Rice Soil of a Newly Developed Industrial Zone in Bangladesh
Geospatial Visualization and Ecological Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in Rice Soil of a Newly Developed Industrial Zone in Bangladesh Open
With rapid industrialization in Gazipur areas of Bangladesh, untreated industrial effluents have been polluting rice soils which could exert potential ecological risk. Therefore, four different types of industries including chemical (SL), …
View article: Environment-friendly nitrogen management practices in wetland paddy cultivation
Environment-friendly nitrogen management practices in wetland paddy cultivation Open
A large amount of nitrogen (N) fertilizer is required for paddy cultivation, but nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) in paddy farming is low (20–40%). Much of the unutilized N potentially degrades the quality of soil, water, and air and disinteg…
View article: Growth and breeding performance of broodfish and larval growth of Heteropneustes fossilis with feeds
Growth and breeding performance of broodfish and larval growth of Heteropneustes fossilis with feeds Open
A 63-day long indoor experiment was carried out to determine the effects of four different diets of: live tubificid worms (T1), live tubificid worms with formulated feed (T2), shrimp with formulated feed (T3) and formulated feed (T4) on br…
View article: Isolation and characterization of salt tolerant bacteria from saline soils of Bangladesh
Isolation and characterization of salt tolerant bacteria from saline soils of Bangladesh Open
Salinity is an important abiotic stress that limits the productivity of crops growing on the salt affected areas because excess salt concentration in the soil has detrimental effect on growth and development of plants. Beneficial microorga…
View article: Effect of Plant Growth Promoting Bacteria on Growth and Nutrient Content of Rice
Effect of Plant Growth Promoting Bacteria on Growth and Nutrient Content of Rice Open
Aims: The application of a huge number of chemical fertilizers for crop production alters the sustainability of the environment and creates pollution. This problem can be minimized by the application of Plant Growth Promoting Bacteria (PGP…
View article: Effect of Organic Manures and Mineral Fertilizers on Soil Properties and Yield of Sweet Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.)
Effect of Organic Manures and Mineral Fertilizers on Soil Properties and Yield of Sweet Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) Open
Aims: Under the intensive agriculture system, it is crucial to maintain the soil fertility for the sustainability of crop production. Therefore, the study was conducted in the experimental field of the Department of Soil Science of Bangaba…
View article: Effect of Foliar Application of Boron on the Yield And Quality of Potato
Effect of Foliar Application of Boron on the Yield And Quality of Potato Open
Foliar application of boron on the yield and storability of potato was evaluated at Breeder Seed Production Centre, Debiganj during two consecutive years 2013-14 and 2014-15. Six different concentration of boron such as: 0 ppm B (T1), 70 p…
View article: Efficacy of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on Growth, Yield and Nutrient Uptake of Cauliflower in Acidic Soil of Bangladesh
Efficacy of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on Growth, Yield and Nutrient Uptake of Cauliflower in Acidic Soil of Bangladesh Open
Soil acidity is considered as one of the limiting factors in agricultural production because it affects plant growth and development by reducing the availability of essential nutrients. Therefore, a field trial was carried out at the exper…
View article: Effects of Organic Amendments on Soil Aggregate Stability, Carbon Sequestration, and Energy Use Efficiency in Wetland Paddy Cultivation
Effects of Organic Amendments on Soil Aggregate Stability, Carbon Sequestration, and Energy Use Efficiency in Wetland Paddy Cultivation Open
A study was conducted to assess the effects of organic amendments on soil aggregates, carbon (C) sequestration, and energy use efficiency (EUE) during five consecutive Boro and Transplanted Aman rice seasons in Bangladesh during 2018–2020.…
View article: Organic Amendments Influence the Yield of Vegetables and Soil Properties at Charlands in Bangladesh
Organic Amendments Influence the Yield of Vegetables and Soil Properties at Charlands in Bangladesh Open
The field experiment was conducted in the Charlands of Bangladesh during November 2021 to March 2022 to find the crop production and soil properties status. A randomized complete block design was followed with six treatments and three repl…
View article: Effect of Nitrogen Fertilizer and Biochar on Organic Matter Mineralization and Carbon Accretion in Soil
Effect of Nitrogen Fertilizer and Biochar on Organic Matter Mineralization and Carbon Accretion in Soil Open
Soil carbon (C) mineralization was studied in an incubation experiment comprised of two factors having six organic materials and three nitrogen (N) rates. Cow dung (CD), rice straw (RS), wood ash (WA), cow dung biochar (CB), rice straw bio…