Dr. Md. Amirul Alam
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Dr. Md. Amirul Alam

Senior Lecturer
Faculty of Sustainable Agriculture, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Sandakan Campus, Sabah, Malaysia

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Agronomy from Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia

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Area of Interest:

Agricultural Sciences
100%
Plant Breeding
62%
Plant Genetics
90%
Biodiversity
75%
Agronomy
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
2
Chapters
0
Articles
86
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Malek, M.A., R.M. Emon, M.K. Khatun, M.S.H. Bhuiyan, A.Y.M. Nevame and M.A. Alam, 2022. Binasoybean-6: A high yielding mutant soybean variety developed through sustainable mutation breeding. Legume Res., 45: 143-148.
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  2. Chong, I.Q., E.A. Azman, J.F. Ng, R. Ismail and A. Awang et al., 2022. Improving selected chemical properties of a paddy soil in sabah amended with calcium silicate: A laboratory incubation study. Sustainability, Vol. 14. 10.3390/SU142013214.
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  3. Alam, M.A., N.A. Rahmat, S. Mijin, M.S. Rahman and M.M. Hasan, 2022. Influence of palm oil mill effluent (POME) on growth and yield performance of Brazilian spinach (Alternanthera sissoo). J. Agrobiotechnol., 13: 40-49.
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  4. Alam, M.A. and E.A.B.M. Bistari, 2022. Real strong tricho acti-plus (Trichoderma koningii) for enhanced plant growth and yield of Chili. J. Agrobiotechnol., 13: 22-32.
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  5. Shafiin, W.N.S.S.W., N.L. Ablah, H.N.N. Fatihah, M.A. Alam, R. Ma’arup, M.S. Jahan, K.A. Mustafa and N. Alias, 2021. Breeding strategies for enhancing nutrient content and quality in Cucurbitaceae: A review. Int. J. Veg. Sci., 27: 415-438.
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  6. Khandaker, M.M., N.H. Ismail, U.A. Abdullahi, M.A. Alam, N.A. Badaluddin and K.S. Mohd, 2021. Tree physiology, fruit growth and nutrient elements of wax apple (Syzygium Samarangense) as affected by branch bending angle. Basrah J. Agric. Sci., 34: 206-221.
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  7. Alam, M.A., T.A. Nadirah, G.M. Mohsin, M. Saleh and K.M. Moneruzzaman et al., 2021. Antioxidant compounds, antioxidant activities, and mineral contents among underutilized vegetables. Int. J. Veg. Sci., 27: 157-166.
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  8. Alam, M.A., A.B. Kamarzaman, M.B. Jalloh and M.B.M. Lassim, 2021. Evaluation of varietal performance for yield and yield contributing attributes of local brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) germplasm collections. J. Agrobiotechnol., 12: 1-9.
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  9. Adedze, Y.M.N., X. Lu, Y. Xia, Q. Sun and C.G. Nchongboh et al., 2021. Agarose-resolvable InDel markers based on whole genome re-sequencing in cucumber. Sci. Rep., Vol. 11. 10.1038/s41598-021-83313-x.
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  10. Nevame, A.Y.M., L. Xia, Z. Wenting, C.G. Nchongboh and L. Wenhu et al., 2020. Validation of some disease-resistance molecular markers associated with multiple diseases in tomato for marker-assisted selection program. ScienceAsia, 46: 19-29.
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  11. Alam, M.A., M. Saleh, G.M. Mohsin, T.A. Nadirah and F. Aslani et al., 2020. Evaluation of phenolics, capsaicinoids, antioxidant properties, and major macro-micro minerals of some hot and sweet peppers and ginger land‐races of Malaysia. J. Food Process. Preserv., Vol. 44. 10.1111/jfpp.14483.
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  12. Alam, M.A. and N.E.A. Ismail, 2020. Screening of low bitterness bitter gourd (momordica charantia) parental lines based on low calcium contents and other morpho-physio and nutritional attributes. J. Agrobiotechnol., 11: 22-29.
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  13. Zaman, S., S. Hu, M.A. Alam, H. Du and S. Che, 2019. The accumulation of fatty acids in different organs of purslane under salt stress. Sci. Horticult., 250: 236-242.
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  14. Nevame, A.Y.M., R.M. Emon, M.A. Malek, M.M. Hasan and Md. A. Alam et al., 2018. Relationship between high temperature and formation of chalkiness and their effects on quality of rice. BioMed. Res. Int., Vol. 2018 10.1155/2018/1653721.
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  15. Nevame, A.Y.M., L. Xia, C.G. Nchongboh, M.M. Hasan and M.A. Alam et al., 2018. Development of a new molecular marker for the resistance to tomato yellow leaf curl virus. BioMed. Res. Int., Vol. 2018 10.1155/2018/8120281 .
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  16. Hasan, M.M., M.Y. Rafii, M.R. Ismail, M. Mahmood and H.A. Rahim et al., 2018. Genetic analysis of the resistance to rice blast in the BC2F1 population derived from MR263 × Pongsu Seribu 1. Biotechnol. Biotechnol. Equip., 32: 1134-1140.
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  17. Hakim, M.A., A.S. Juraimi, N.B. Khalid, F. Aslani and M.A. Alam et al., 2018. Evaluation of bioherbicide for controlling weedy rice and enhancing the yield of rice in Malaysia. J. Environ. Biol., 39: 677-683.
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  18. Alam, M.A., N.F. Syazwanie, N.H. Mahmod, N.A. Badaluddin and K.A. Mustafa et al. 2018. Evaluation of antioxidant compounds, antioxidant activities and capsaicinoid compounds of Chili (Capsicum sp.) germplasms available in Malaysia. J. Applied res. Med. Aromatic plants, 9: 46-54.
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  19. Alam, M.A., M.A. Hakim, A.S. Juraimi, M.Y. Rafii, M.M. Hasan and F. Aslani, 2018. Potential allelopathic effects of rice plant aqueous extracts on germination and seedling growth of some rice field common weeds. Italian J. Agron., 13: 134-140.
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  20. Sakimin, S.Z., S.S. Patrie, A.S. Juraimi, M.A. Alam and F. Aslani, 2017. Growth performance of roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) in response to oil palm by-product media and controlled release fertilizer. Bangladesh J. Bot., 46: 427-431.
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  21. Sakimin, S.Z., S.S. Patrie, A.S. Juraimi, M.A. Alam and F. Aslani, 2017. Application of ascorbic acid in maintenance of minimally processed product quality of jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.). Bangladesh J. Bot., 46: 413-418.
  22. Sakimin, S.Z., N.S.A. Nahar, A.S. Juraimi, M.A. Alam and F. Aslani, 2017. Growth, physiology and fruit quality of Hibiscus sabdariffa in response to regulated deficit irrigation. Bangladesh J. Bot., 46: 517-525.
  23. Sakimin, S.Z., N.A.A. Rahim, A.S. Juraimi, M.A. Alam and F. Aslani, 2017. Effects of indigenous microorganism and system of rice intensification formulation on growth, physiology, nutrient uptake and rice yield. Bangladesh J. Bot., 46: 433-438.
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  24. Sakimin, S.Z., N.A.A. Rahim, A.S. Juraimi, M.A. Alam and F. Aslani, 2017. Effects of fermented plant juice and fruit juice on growth and yield of tomato for sustainable practices. Bangladesh J. Bot., 46: 405-412.
  25. Sakimin, S.Z., M.N.G.A. Samah, A.S. Juraimi, M.A. Alam and F. Aslani, 2017. Effects of different type of fertilizers on growth and physiology of MD2 pineapple. Bangladesh J. Bot., 46: 489-495.
  26. Nudin, N.F.H., A.M. Ali, N. Ngah, N.Z. Mazlan and N. Mat et al., 2017. ISSR marker-assisted genetic diversity analysis of Dioscorea hispida and selection of the best variety for sustainable production. Comptes Rendus Biol., 340: 359-366.
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  27. Mazlan, N., M. Ahmed, F.M. Muharam and M.A. Alam, 2017. Status of persistent organic pesticide residues in water and food and their effects on environment and farmers: A comprehensive review in Nigeria. Semina: Ciencias Agrarias, 38: 2221-2236.
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  28. Kek, T.Z., S.Z. Sakimin, M. Nazrin, A.S. Juraimi, M.A. Alam and F. Aslani, 2017. Regulation of fruit colour development, quality and storage life of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. as influenced by plant growth regulators. Bangladesh J. Bot., 46: 419-426.
  29. Ibrahim, M.B., A.S. Juraimi, M.A. Hakim, F. Aslani, S.M. Karim and M.A. Alam, 2017. Residual effect of imidazolinone herbicide used in Clearfield® rice on non-clearfield rice. Bangladesh J. Bot., 46: 335-341.
  30. Hisyam, B., M.A. Alam, N. Naimah and M.S. Jahan, 2017. Roles of glycinebetaine on antioxidants and gene function in rice plants under water stress. Asian J. Plant Sci., 16: 132-140.
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  31. Olajumoke, B., A.S. Juraimi, M. Uddin, M.H. Husni and M. Alam, 2016. Competitive ability of cultivated rice against weedy rice biotypes: A review. Chilean J. Agric. Res., 76: 243-252.
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  32. Hasan, M.M., M.Y. Rafii, M.R. Ismail, M. Mahmood and M.A. Alam et al., 2016. Introgression of blast resistance genes into the elite rice variety MR263 through marker-assisted backcrossing. J. Sci. Food Agric., 96: 1297-1305.
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  33. Engku, A.K., M. Norida, A.S. Juraimi, M.Y. Rafii, S.N.A. Abdullah and M.A. Alam, 2016. Gene flow from Clearfield® rice to weedy rice under field conditions. Plant Soil Environ., 62: 16-22.
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  34. Baharun, A.M.A.H.B., J.A. Shukor, Y.M. Rafii, H.A. Rahim, M. Kamaluddin and A.M. Amirul, 2016. Morphological traits alteration of mutant common turf grass (Cynodon dactylon) induced by gamma ray irradiation. Res. J. Biotechnol., 11: 93-105.
  35. Aslani, F., A.S. Juraimi, M.S. Ahmad-Hamdani, F.S.G. Hashemi, M.A. Alam, M.A. Hakim and M.K. Uddin, 2016. Effects of Tinospora tuberculata leaf methanol extract on seedling growth of rice and associated weed species in hydroponic culture. J. Integr. Agric., 15: 1521-1531.
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  36. Aslani, F., A.S. Juraimi, M.S. Ahmad-Hamdani, F.S.G. Hashemi and M.A. Alam et al., 2016. Variation in the phytotoxic activity of Tinospora tuberculata extracts as influenced by solvent type and chemical profile. Curr. Sci., 110: 228-234.
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  37. Aslani, F., A.S. Juraimi, M.S. Ahmad-Hamdani, F.S. Hashemi and M. Alam, 2016. Control of weeds in glasshouse and rice field conditions by phytotoxic effects of Tinospora crispa (L.) Hook. f. & Thomson leaves. Chilean J. Agric. Res., 76: 432-440.
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  38. Alam, M.A., A.S. Juraimi, M.Y. Rafii, A.A. Hamid, F. Aslani and M.A. Hakim, 2016. Salinity-induced changes in the morphology and major mineral nutrient composition of purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) accessions. Biol. Res., Vol. 49. 10.1186/s40659-016-0084-5.
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  39. Sunyob, N.B., A.S. Juraimi, M.A. Hakim, A. Man, A. Selamat and M.A. Alam, 2015. Competitive ability of some selected rice varieties against weed under aerobic condition. Int. J. Agric. Biol., 17: 61-70.
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  40. Hasan, M.M., M.Y. Rafii, M.R. Ismail, M. Mahmood and H.A. Rahim et al., 2015. Marker-assisted backcrossing: A useful method for rice improvement. Biotechnol. Biotechnol. Equip., 29: 237-254.
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  41. Aslani, F., A.S. Juraimi, M.S. Ahmad-Hamdani, M.A. Alam and F.G. Hashemi et al., 2015. Phytotoxic interference of volatile organic compounds and water extracts of Tinospora tuberculata Beumee on growth of weeds in rice fields. S. Afr. J. Bot., 100: 132-140.
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  42. Alam, M.A., A.S. Juraimi, M.Y. Rafii, A.A. Hamid, I.W. Arolu and M.A. Latif, 2015. Genetic diversity analysis among collected purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) accessions using ISSR markers. Comptes Rendus Biol., 338: 1-11.
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  43. Alam, M.A., A.S. Juraimi, M.Y. Rafii, A.A. Hamid, I.W. Arolu and M.A. Latif, 2015. Application of EST-SSR marker in detection of genetic variation among purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) accessions. Braz. J. Bot., 38: 119-129.
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  44. Alam, M.A., A.S. Juraimi, M.Y. Rafii, A.A. Hamid, F. Aslani and M.Z. Alam, 2015. Effects of salinity and salinity-induced augmented bioactive compounds in purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) for possible economical use. Food Chem., 169: 439-447.
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  45. Alam, M.A., A.S. Juraimi, M.Y. Rafii and A.A. Hamid, 2015. Effect of salinity on biomass yield and physiological and stem-root anatomical characteristics of purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) accessions. BioMed Res. Int., Vol. 4. 10.1155/2015/105695.
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  46. Alam, M.A. and A.S. Juraimi, 2015. Purslane Diversity, Morpho-Physiological Attributes and Salt Tolerance. Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, ISBN: 978-3-659-69619-0, Pages: 236.
  47. Shyan, Y.S., A.S. Juraimi, M.Y. Rafii, M. Shabanimofrad, M.A. Alam and M. Kamal, 2014. Genetic divergence of bermudagrass (Cynodon spp.) population using ISSR markers. Life Sci. J., 11: 425-430.
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  48. Roy, S.K., M.Y. Ali, M.S. Jahan, U.K. Saha, M.S. Ahmad-Hamdani, M.M. Hasan and M.A. Alam, 2014. Evaluation of growth and yield attributing characteristics of indigenous Boro rice varieties. Life Sci. J., 11: 122-126.
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  49. Roy, S.K., M.Y. Ali, M.A. Hakim, M.M. Hanafi and A.S. Juraimi et al., 2014. Evaluation of growth and yield potentialities of local boro rice varieties in South-West region of Bangladesh. Life Sci. J., 11: 277-281.
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  50. Mia, M.S., A.K. Patwary, L. Hassan, M.M. Hasan and M.A. Alam et al., 2014. Genetic diversity analysis of ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe.) genotypes using RAPD markers. Life Sci. J., 11: 90-94.
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  51. Liza, M.M.J., M.R. Islam, M. Jahiruddin, M.M. Hasan, M.A. Alam, S.M. Shamsuzzaman and A.W. Samsuri, 2014. Residual effects of organic manures with different levels of chemical fertilizers on rice. Life Sci. J., 11: 6-12.
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  52. Islam, Z., M.K. Siddiqua, M.M. Hasan, M.A. Nahar and M.D. Alam et al., 2014. Assessment of genetic diversity of brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) germplasm by RAPD markers. Res. Crops, 15: 416-422.
  53. Hasan, M.M., M.A. Alam, M.M.A. Mondal and A.B. Puteh, 2014. Varietal performance and effect of planting method on yield and yield contributing characteristics of rice. Life Sci. J., 11: 9-13.
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  54. Aslani, F., A.S. Juraimi, M.S. Ahmad-Hamdani, D. Omar and M.A. Alam et al., 2014. Allelopathic effect of methanol extracts from Tinospora tuberculata on selected crops and rice weeds. Acta Agric. Scand. Sect. B: Soil Plant Sci., 64: 165-177.
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  55. Alam, M.A., A.S. Juraimi, M.Y. Rafii, A.A. Hamid, M.K. Uddin, M.Z. Alam and M.A. Latif, 2014. Genetic improvement of Purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) and its future prospects. Mol. Biol. Rep., 41: 7395-7411.
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  56. Alam, M.A., A.S. Juraimi, M.Y. Rafii, A.A. Hamid, F. Aslani and G.M. Mohsin, 2014. A comparison of yield potential and cultivar performance of 20 collected purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) accessions employing seeds vs. stem cuttings. J. Agric. Sci. Technol., 16: 1633-1648.
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  57. Alam, M.A., A.S. Juraimi, M.Y. Rafii, A.A. Hamid and F. Aslani, 2014. Screening of purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) accessions for high salt tolerance. Scient. World J. 10.1155/2014/627916.
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  58. Alam, M.A., A.S. Juraimi, M.Y. Rafii, A.A. Hamid and F. Aslani, 2014. Collection and identification of different purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) accessions available in Western Peninsular Malaysia. Life Sci. J., 11: 431-437.
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  59. Alam, M.A., A.S. Juraimi, M.Y. Rafii, A.A. Hamid and F. Aslani et al., 2014. Evaluation of antioxidant compounds, antioxidant activities and mineral composition of 13 collected purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) accessions. BioMed Res. Int. 10.1155/2014/296063.
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  60. Alam, A., A.S. Juraimi, M.R. Yusop, A.A. Hamid and A. Hakim, 2014. Morpho-physiological and mineral nutrient characterization of 45 collected purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) accessions. Bragantia, 73: 426-437.
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  61. Rosidi, N.A.B., A.S. Juraimi, M.K. Uddin and M.A. Alam, 2013. The influence of trinexapac-ethyl on growth and quality of bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon cv. Satiri). J. Food Agric. Environ., 11: 1498-1502.
  62. Hakim, M.A., M.A. Alam, M.M. Hanafi, S.M.A. Rouf, M.A. Alam and M.Z.I. Sarker, 2013. Formulation and substantiation of homemade complementary baby food by selective feeding trial. J. Food Agric. Environ., 11: 346-353.
  63. Aslani, F., A.S. Juraimi, M.S. Ahmad-Hamdani, D. Omar, M.A. Alam, M.A. Hakim and M.K. Uddin, 2013. Allelopathic effects of Batawali (Tinospora tuberculata) on germination and seedling growth of plants. Res. Crops, 14: 1222-1231.
  64. Uddin, M.K., A.S. Juraimi, M.R. Ismail and M.A. Alam, 2012. The effect of salinity on growth and ion accumulation in six turfgrass species. Plant Omics J., 5: 244-252.
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  65. Uddin, M.K., A.S. Juraimi, F. Anwar, M.A. Hossain and M.A. Alam, 2012. Effect of salinity on proximate mineral composition of purslane (Portulca oleracea L.). Aust. J. Crop Sci., 6: 1732-1736.
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  66. Rahim, H.B.A., A.S. Juraimi, M.K. Uddin, U.A. Naher and M.A. Alam, 2012. Application of silica to suppress the disease infestation of Phytium ultimum and increase growth of Bermudagrass cv Satiri. Afr. J. Microbiol. Res., 6: 2079-2084.
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  67. Alam, M.A., A.K. Patwary and A.B.M.A.H.K. Robin, 2011. Anther and Filament Culture in Oilseed Brassica Species. Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, ISBN: 978-3-8465-0082-8, Pages: 156.
  68. Rahman, M.A., M.A. Alam, M.R. Hossain, A. Hossain and R. Afroz, 2010. In vitro regeneration of popular tobacco varieties of Bangladesh from leaf disc. Bangladesh J. Agric. Res., 35: 125-134.
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  69. Rahman, M.A., M.A. Alam, M.F. Wahid, M.A. Mondal and L. Hassan, 2009. In vitro regeneration of popular tobacco varieties of bangladesh from stem segment. Int. J. BioRes., 7: 19-26.
  70. Alam, M.A., M.A. Haque, M.R. Hossain, S.C. Sarker and R. Afroz, 2009. Haploid plantlet regeneration through anther culture in oilseed Brassica species. Bangladesh J. Agric. Res., 34: 693-703.
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  71. Pervin, N., M.A. Alam, A.H.M. Kamal, M.A. Haque and L. Hassan, 2008. Standardization of high frequency regeneration of existing genotypes of jute (Corchorus olitorius) in Bangladesh. J. Agrofor. Environ., 2: 83-86.
  72. Kamal, A.H.M., M.A. Alam, N. Pervin, S.K. Paul and M.A.A. Bari, 2008. Effects of abscisic acid on callus induction and regeneration of some wheat cultivars in Bangladesh. Bangladesh J. Progr. Sci. Technol., 6: 65-68.
  73. Kamal, A.H.M., M.A. Alam, N. Pervin, M.A. Prodhan and A.K Patwary, 2008. Varietal responses in different concentration of plant growth regulators for callus induction and regeneration of wheat. Int. J. BioRes., 4: 26-32.
  74. Bosak, S., M.A. Alam, S. Sultana, M.A. Prodhan, R.C. Dey and L. Hassan, 2008. Studies on callus induction and plant regeneration potentialities of indica rice varieties. Int. J. BioRes., 4: 128-134.
  75. Alam, M.A., M.R. Hossain, S.K. Paul, S. Sarker and M.A. Haque, 2008. Optimization of callus induction and plantlet regeneration through filament culture of five oilseed Brassica species. Bangladesh J. Agrofor. Environ., 2: 91-94.
  76. Alam, M.A., A.H.M. Kamal, N. Pervin, S. Khatun and M.A. Prodhan, 2008. In vitro plantlet regeneration through anther and filament culture in oilseed Brassica species. Int. J. BioRes., 4: 12-18.