Approved Core Research Projects under Research Grant of BARC 2011-12

SL. NO. Name of the project Project Investigator (PI)
Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI)
1 Improvement of gladiolus quality and its adaptation Dr. Kabita Anzu-Man-Ara Senior Scientific Officer Floriculture Division, HRC Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Joydebpur, Gazipur-1701 Cell phone: 01552442665 E-mail: dr.kabita_2009@yahoo.com
2 Development of technology for production of seedless fruits of guava and lemon (Mini Elachi Lebu) in off season Dr. Md. Nazirul Islam, Principal Scientific Officer (Additional Charge) and Head, Physiology Section, Horticulture Research Centre (HRC), Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Gazipur-1701. Cell Phone No. 01715855239, Email- nazirhrc@yahoo.co.in
3 Evaluation of short duration high yielding rapeseed- mustard varieties/lines for cultivation between T.Aman and Boro rice Dr. Md. Manjurul Kadir Senior Scientific Officer Plant Breeding Division Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Regional Agricultural Research Station, Jamalpur Email: mkadirbari@yahoo.com Phone: 01717-05412
4 Integrated Management of Banana Diseases caused by Fungi and Nematode Dr. Md. Abdur Rahman, Principal Scientific Officer, Plant Pathology Section, Horticulture Research Centre (HRC), BARI, Gazipur 1701. Cell: 01712392483; E-mail: arahman_bari@yahoo.com
5 Adaptation of Matured Technologies on Crop Variety in Southern Char Lands of Bangladesh Dr. Md. Shahidul Islam Khan, Senior Scientific Officer, On-Farm Research Division, Regional Agricultural Research Station, BARI, Rahmatpur, Barisal, 01716145752, shahidul050169@yahoo.com
6 Up Scaling of Summer Onion Bulb and Seed Production Technology at Farm Level M.M. Kamrozzaman Senior Scientific Officer OFRD, BARI, Faridpur Ph: 0631-63542 (off) 01718731793 (Mob) E-mail: mm.kamruzzaman@yahoo.com
7 Development and dissemination of a low cost power tiller operated potato planter Dr. Md. Israil Hossain, Principal Scientific Officer (Agric. Engineer), regional Wheat Research Centre, BARI, Shyampur, Rajshahi. Ph: 0721-750462 (Off) Cell: 01713363630 E-mail: mdisrail@gmail.com
8 Development of packages for fruits (mango, banana) and vegetables (yard long bean, pointed gourd, okra) Mr. Mohammad Mizanur Rahman, Scientific Officer, Postharvest Technology Division Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute Joydebpur, Gazipur-1701, Phone: 02-9261501-5/5566 Cell phone: 01720-117251, Email: milon343@yahoo.com
9 Study on rural households’ food security in coastal region of Bangladesh Moniruzzaman Scientific Officer, Agricultural Economics Division, BARI, Gazipur, Mobile: 01716-621398 Email: monirecon44@yahoo.com
10 Impact of Agricultural Cash Subsidy System on the Rural Farm Economy of Bangladesh Tanvir M.B. Hossain SO, Ag. Economics Division BARI, Gazipur
11 Economic Impact of Climate Change on Crop Production in Southern Zone of Bangladesh Dr. Md. Rezaul Karim PSO, Ag. Economics Division BARI, Gazipur
Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI)
12 Hybrid Rice Technology and Its Sustainability at the Farm Level: A Study on Food Security for Farm Households Md. Abdus Salam Ag. Economics Division BRRI, Gazipur
Bangladesh Jute Research Institute (BJRI)
13 Improvement of jute based cropping pattern and jute seed production techniques in southern areas of Bangladesh Mohammad Hussain, Chief Scientific Officer, Jute farming Systems Division, Bangladesh Jute Research Institute, Telephone: 8120742, Cell phone: 01552380852. Fax: 880-2-9118415, E-mail: mohammadhussain _02@yahoo.com
Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture(BINA)
14 On Farm Validation of Pulse Variety Binamoog-8 and Binamasur-5 in Natore, Bogra and Bhola Districts Dr. Mohammad Ashraful Islam Senior Scientific Officer Training, Communication and Publication Div. BINA, Mymensingh-2202
15 Development of short duration high yielding and high yielding boro rice varieties through induced mutation Dr. Md. Abul Kalam Azad, Principal Scientific Officer, Plant Breeding Div, BINA, Mymensigh-2202
16 Soil Water and Nitrogen Management for Sustainable Crop Production Using Tracer Technique in Drought Prone Areas of Bangladesh Hafez Md. Ekram ul Haque Principal Scientific Officer, Soil Science Division, Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture, BAU campus, Mymensingh, Tele. 54401-02 Ext. 201, E-mail: ekrambina@yahoo.com Mobile-01922793320
Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU)
17 Development of short duration high yielding rice varieties Professor Dr. Lutful Hassan Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-02202. Cell. .01715091096 Email Address: lutfulhassan@yahoo.co.uk
18 Production of somaclone in vitro for Drought Stress Tolerant Plantlet Selection in potato. Dr. M. Obaidul Islam Professor Department of Crop Botany BAU, Mymensingh
19 An Integrated Approach for the Management of Wilts and Foot Rot/Collar Rot of Important Vegetables Dr. M Bahadur Meah Professor, IPM Lab Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh Cell: 1711667234, E-mail: bmeah@yahoo.com
20 Organic amendments for mitigating soil salinity in rice-maize cropping system Dr. Md. Anamul Hoque, Associate Professor Department of Soil Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202 Tel. No. 880-91-62714 Extn. 2016 (Off), Fax: 880-91- 61510, Cell No.: 01741-390715 E-mail: anamul71@yahoo.com
21 Biological Nitrification Inhibition is a novel approach for enhancing nitrogen use efficiency in cereal production Dr. A.K.M. Zakir Hossain, Professor, Department of Crop Botany, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh. Cell No. +8801713113559; E-mail: Zakirh14@yahoo.com
22 Remote Controlled Guti Urea Applicator Dr. A.T.M. Ziauddin, Professor, Department of Farm Power and Machinery Bangladesh Agricultural University Mymensing Cell phone: 01711192664 e-mail : ziauddin_atm@yahoo.com
23 Collection of some targeted threatened plant species of Sylhet forests for sustainable management and curation Professor Md. Mustafizur Rahman Department of Crop Botany Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh Phone: 2099 (Off), 4506 (Res.) Cell:01552450425, Email:mrahman_cbot@yahoo.com
24 Epidemiological Investigation of Anthrax and Determination of Efficacy of Local Anthrax Vaccine in Bangladesh Dr. K.H.M. Nazmul Hussain Nazir, Associate Professor, Dept. of Microbiology and Hygiene, BAU. Cell: 01712620151 E-mail: nazirbau@gmail.com
25 Study on Fish Disease and Health Management in Rural Aquaculture Dr Md. Ali Reza Faruk, Professor and Head, Department of Aquaculture BangladeshAgricultural University Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh E-mail: hasin96@yahoo.com
26 Study of reproductive endocrinology of mud eel Monopterus cuchia for artificial propagation Dr. Harunur Rashid, Associate Professor Department of Fisheries Management Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202 Mobile No. 01912442997 Email: rashidh19@gmail.com
27 Production of genetically male tilapia by identification of YY supermales using microsatellite DNA markers Dr. Md. Samsul Alam, Professor, Department of Fisheries Biology & Genetics Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202 e-mail: samsul_bau@yahoo.com Cell: 01727163054
28 Development of breeding and fry rearing techniques of endangered Tengra, Mystus vittatus and Gulsha, Mystus cavasius Dr. Md. Mukhlesur Rahman Khan Professor Department of Fisheries Biology and Genetics Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202 Mobile: +8801711407359 E-mail: mmrkhan_bau@yahoo.com
Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU)
29 Evaluation of New Plant Type (NPT) advanced lines of rice for Amon season as high yielding varieties Dr. Md. Sarowar Hossain Position: Professor Address: Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding Sher-e- Bangla Agricultural University Dhaka-1207 Cell: 01552499169 E-mail: sarowar2001@rediffmail.com
30 Influence of fertilizer, manure and water management on soil fertility, nutrient availability and productivity under Rice-Rice cropping system. Dr. Md. Asaduzzaman Khan, Professor Department of Soil Science SAU, Shr-e-Bangla Nagarm, Dhaka-1207
Soil Resource Development Institute(SRDI)
31 Organic amendments for upland crops under light textured soils in char Dr. Md. Abdul Bari Principal Scientific Officer Upazila Nirdeshika Cell Soil Resource Development Institute, Farmgate, Dhaka Cell phone: 01712019944 Land phone: 02-9115432 E-mail: barimona@yahoo.com
32 Effect of Different Hedge Species on Soil Erosion and Crop Yield at Different Hill Slopes of Chittagong Hill Tract. S.M. Zubair Al Arman Scientific Officer and Officer in Charge Soil Conservation and Watershed Management Centre, Soil Resource Development Institute, Bandarban-4600 Phone: 0361-62412 (Office) Cell: 01552347506 E-mail: zalarman_srdi@yahoo.com
Sylhet Agricultural University(Syl-AU)
33 Development of artificial breeding techniques of Sperata aor Dr. Mohammed Mahbub Iqbal, Assistant Professor, Department of Fisheries Biology and Genetics Faculty of Fisheries Sylhet Agricultural University Tilagor Sylhet-3100 Cell No: 01714-021213 E-mail: mmiqbal5@yahoo.com
34 Adaptation of heat tolerant tomato and photo insensitive country bean variety during summer season in Sylhet region Dr. Md. Shahidul Islam, Associate Professor, Department of Horticulture, Sylhet Agricultural University, Tilagor Sylhet-3100