Dr. Mohammad Moneruzzaman Khandaker

Senior Lecturer
School of Agriculture Science & Biotechnology, Faculty of Bioresources and Food Industry, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Besut Campus, 22200 Besut, Terengganu, Malaysia


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Plant Physiology from University of Malaya, Malaysia

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Area of Interest:

Plant and Soil Sciences
Plant Physiology
Horticulture
Biochemistry
Agricultural Science

Selected Publications

  1. Tahir, D., M.K. Mohammad, J.Z. Abd and H. Mohd, 2018. Impact of organic fertilizations in improving BRIS soil conditions and growth of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus). Bulgarian J. Agric. Sci., 24: 112-118.

  2. Shafiee, M.I., B.A. Baki, M.M. Khandaker, M.S. Mispa and B.H. Bakar et al., 2018. Sbaja a novel foliar applied growth and yield enhancer in Malaysia. Biosci. J., 34: 858-867.
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  3. Majrashi, A., T. Dalorima, K. Mahmud and M.M. Khandaker, 2018. Weeds growth in valley of Leeyh, South of Taif area, Saudi Arabia. Asian J. Agric. Biol., 6: 566-575.
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  4. Khandaker, M.M., N. Liyana, A. Majrashi, T. Dalorima, N. Alias and N. Mat, 2018. Effects of kinetin on the morpho physiological and biochemical characteristics of stevia (Stevia rebaudiana). Bulg. J. Agric. Sci., 24: 638-647.
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  5. Khandaker, M.M., K. Qiamuddin, A. Majrashi, M.H. Sajili and A.B.M.S. Hossain, 2018. Bio-ethanol production from fruit and vegetable waste by using Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Biosci. Res., 15: 1703-1711.
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  6. Khandaker, M.M., H.M. Azam, J. Rosnah, D. Tahir and M. Nashriyah, 2018. The effects of application of exogenous IAA and GA3 on the physiological activities and quality of Abelmoschus esculentus (Okra) var. Singa 979. Pertanika J. Trop. Agric. Sci., 41: 209-224.
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  7. Khandaker, M.M., F.N. Amirah, A. Majrashi, M.H. Sajili, K.S. Mohd and N. Mat, 2018. Peel colour, anthocyanin, TSS content and sensory evaluation of some common fruits: A comparative study. Aust. J. Crop Sci., 12: 1788-1795.
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  8. Idris, N.S., S.Z. Ismail, N. Mat and M.M. Khandaker, 2018. Comparative physiological response of three wax apple (Syzygium samarangense) tree cultivars at flower bud development stage. Biosci. Res., 15: 402-411.
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  9. Dalorima, T.L., A.J. Zakaria, A. Majrashi, K. Mahmud, K.S. Mohd, H. Muhammad and M.M. Khandaker, 2018. Impacts of vermicomposting rates on growth, yield and qualities of red seedless watermelon. Aust. J. Crop Sci., 12: 1765-1773.
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  10. Al Afnan, M., M.H. Razali, M.H. Sajili, T.L. Dalorima, A. Majrashi and M.M. Khandaker, 2018. Design and development of controlling system for auto-sludge removal system for highland irrigation. Biosci. Res., 15: 1312-1318.
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  11. Abdurrahman, M.D., A.M. Ali, H.N.N. Fatihah, M.M. Khandaker and N. Mat, 2018. Traditional medicinal knowledge of Malays in Terengganu, Peninsular Malaysia. Malayan Nat. J., 70: 349-366.

  12. Abdulrahman, M.D., A.M. Ali, H.N.N. Fatihah, M.M. Khandaker and N. Mat, 2018. Morphological and anatomical studies of Syzygium polyanthum (Wight) Walp. (Myrtaceae). Malayan Nat. J., 70: 309-322.

  13. Saifuddin, M., M.M. Khandaker, M.A. Abdullah, K. Mahmud and M.H. Sajili, 2017. Physiological stresses and phyto-hormones: Effects on the flowering process and longevity of bougainvillea. Biosci. Res., 14: 558-565.

  14. Khandaker, M.M., N.Q. Amran and S.Z. Ismail, 2017. Effect of canopy position on growth, quality and quantity of Syzygium samarangense (wax apple var. jambu madu) fruits. Aust. J. Crop Sci., 11: 838-843.

  15. Khandaker, M.M., N. Hafiza, N.H.A.A. Ralmi and Z. Siti, 2017. The effect of different types of organic fertilizers on growth and yield of Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench (OKRA). Bulgarian J. Agric. Sci., 23: 119-125.

  16. Khandaker, M.M., M.Z.M. Rasdi, N.N. Naeimah and N. Mat, 2017. Effects of naphthalene acetic acid (NAA) on the plant growth and sugars effects on the cut flowers Mokara chark kuan orchid. Biosci. J., 33: 19-30.

  17. Khandaker, M.M., M.F. Nor, T. Dalorima, M.H. Sajili and N. Mat, 2017. Effect of different rates of inorganic fertilizer on physiology, growth and yield of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) cultivated on Bris soil of Terengganu, Malaysia. Aust. J. Crop Sci., 11: 880-887.

  18. Khandaker, M.M., I. Awang and S.Z. Ismail, 2017. Effects of naphthalene acetic acid and gibberellic acid on plant physiological characteristics of wax apple (Var. Jambu Madu). Bulgarian J. Agric. Sci., 23: 396-404.
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  19. Khandaker, M.M., F. Rohani, T. Dalorima and N. Mat, 2017. Effects of different organic fertilizers on growth, yield and quality of Capsicum annuum L. Var. Kulai (Red Chilli Kulai). Biosci. Biotechnol. Res. Asia, 14: 185-192.
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  20. Idris, N.S.B., M.A. Kadir and M.M. Khandaker, 2017. Synthesis, characterization and coordination chemistry of N, N'-bis (3-pyridylmethyl) benzene-1, 4-dicarboxamide with palladium and ruthenium salts. Asian J. Chem., 29: 1459-1462.

  21. Ho, L.H., M.M. Khandaker, J.B.C. Fah and T.C. Tan, 2017. Cultivation, Common Diseases and Potential Nutraceutical Values of Watermelon. In: Agricultural Research Updates, Volume 20, Gorawala, P. and S. Mandhatri (Eds.). Chapter 2, Nova Science Publishers Inc., Hauppauge, NY., USA., ISBN: 978-1-53612-216-9.

  22. Hailmi, M., W.N. Wahida, N.A. Badaluddin, M. Khandaker, S. Mohammed and J. Kadir, 2017. Influence of culture media, temperature and pH on Colletrotrichum gleosporioides, isolated from carica papaya in Besut, Terengganu, Malaysia. J. Agrobiotechnol., 8: 49-55.
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  23. Dalorima, T., M.M. Khandaker, N. Mat and A.J. Zakaria, 2017. Influence of organic matter on the physiology, growth and yield of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus): A review. Biosci. Res., 14: 504-512.

  24. Abdullah, M.A., H. Al-Yasee, Y. Al-Sudani and M.M. Khandaker, 2017. Developing weeds of agricultural crops at different levels of heights, in taif area of Saudia Arabia. Bulgarian J. Agric. Sci., 23: 762-769.
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  25. Ralmi, N.H.A.A., M.M. Khandaker and N. Mat, 2016. Occurrence and control of root knot nematode in crops: A review. Aust. J. Crop Sci., 11: 1649-1654.
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  26. Majrshi, A.A. and M.M. Khandaker, 2016. Introductory study of weeds with developing Taif Rosa crops in Al-Hada and Al-Shafa area. Adv. Environ. Biol., 10: 98-107.

  27. Khandaker, M.M., N.S. Idris, Z.I. Siti, A. Majrashi, A. Alebedi and N. Mat, 2016. Causes and prevention of fruit drop of Syzygium samarangense (wax apple): A review. Adv. Environ. Biol., 10: 112-124.
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  28. Khandaker, M.M., A. Majrashi and A.N. Boyce, 2016. Physico-chemical changes during and after ripening in Syzygium samarangense (Wax apple var. Jambu madu) Fruits: A review. Adv. Environ. Biol., 10: 69-77.

  29. Khandaker, M.M. and A.N. Boyce, 2016. Growth, distribution and physiochemical properties of wax apple (Syzygium samarangense): A review. Aust. J. Crop Sci., 11: 1640-1648.

  30. Rosnah, J., M.M. Khandaker and A.N. Boyce, 2015. Ficus deltoidea: Review on background and recent pharmacological potential. J. Agron., 14: 310-318.
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  31. Nozulaidi, M., M.S. Jahan, M. Khairi, M.M. Khandaker, M. Nashriyah and Y.M. Khanif, 2015. N-acetylcysteine increased rice yield. Turk. J. Agric. Forest., 39: 204-211.
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  32. Nasir, N.N.N.M., M.M. Khandaker and N. Mat, 2015. Bioactive compound and therapeutic value of the some Malaysia medicinal plants: A review. J. Agron., 14: 319-330.

  33. Munirah, N., M. Khairi, M. Nozulaidi and M. Jahan, 2015. The effects of zinc application on physiology and production of corn plants. Aust. J. Basic Applied Sci., 9: 362-367.

  34. Moneruzzaman, K.M., S.M. Jahan, M. Nashriyah and A.N. Boyce, 2015. Bioactive constituents, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of three cultivars of wax apple (Syzygium samarangense L.) fruits. Res. J. Biotechnol., 10: 7-16.

  35. Majrashi, A., M.M. Khandaker, B.B. Bakar and A.N. Boyce, 2015. Aerial ramet dynamics and general clonal growth patterns of Scirpus grossus in grown at different water depths and fertilizer regimes in paddy soils. J. Agron., 14: 130-138.

  36. Khandaker, M.M., R. Jamaludin, N. Nur and A.N. Boyce, 2015. The influence of gibberellic acid (GA3) and sucrose on flowering behaviour of Bougainvillea glabra under natural conditions. Aust. J. Basic Applied Sci., 9: 423-429.

  37. Khandaker, M.M., N. Osman, A.S. Hossain, G. Faruq and A.N. Boyce, 2015. Effect of 2, 4-D on growth, yield and quality of wax apple (Syzygium samarangense, [Blume] Merrill & LM Perry var. Jambu Madu) fruits. Sains Malaysiana, 44: 1431-1439.
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  38. Khandaker, M.M., N. Hafizah and A.N. Boyce, 2015. Growth, development and flowering behaviour of Bougainvillea glabra under natural conditions. Aust. J. Basic Applied Sci., 9: 737-743.

  39. Khandaker, M.M., A.S. Hossain, N. Osman, N. Mat and A.N. Boyce, 2015. Growth, yield and postharvest quality of wax apple as affected by naphthalene acetic acid application. Revista Brasileira de Fruticultura, 37: 410-422.
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  40. Khandaker, M.M., A.I. Alebidi, A.S. Hossain, N. Mat and A.N. Boyce, 2015. Physiological and biochemical properties of three cultivars of wax apple (Syzygium samarangense [Blume] Merrill & LM Perry) fruits. J. Sustainability Sci. Manage., 10: 66-75.
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  41. Khandaker, M.M., A. Majrashi and A.N. Boyce, 2015. The influence of gibberellic acid on the chlorophyll fluorescence, protein content and PAL activity of wax apple (Syzygium samarangense var. jambu madu) fruits. Aust. J. Crop Sci., 9: 1221-1227.

  42. Ismail, S.Z., M.M. Khandaker, N. Mat and A.N. Boyce, 2015. Effects of hydrogen peroxide on growth, development and quality of fruits: A review. J. Agron., 14: 331-336.
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  43. Syuhada, N., M.S. Jahan, M.M. Khandaker, M. Nashriyah, M. Khairi, M. Nozulaidi and M.H.B. Razali, 2014. Application of copper increased corn yield through enhancing physiological functions. Aust. J. Basic Appl. Sci., 8: 282-286.

  44. Saifuddin, M., P.E. Goh, W.S. Ho, K.M. Moneruzzaman and A. Fatima, 2014. Biodiesel production from waste cooking palm oil and environmental impact analysis. Bulgarian J. Agric. Sci., 20: 186-192.

  45. Saifuddin, M., M.M. Khandaker, M.S. Jahan, N.B. Mat and A.B.M.S. Hossain, 2014. Size enlargement and shorten longevity of hibiscus flower affected by gibberellic acid and aluminium sulphate using dripping technique. Biotechnology, 13: 61-67.
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  46. Mat, N., M. Razali and M.M. Khandaker, 2014. Effects of irrigation frequencies on aerial agro-morphological parameters of dioscorea hispida dennst.(dioscoreaceae). J. Appl. Sci. Res., 8: 27-37.
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  47. Majrashi, A., M.M. Khandaker, B.B. Bakar and A.N. Boyce, 2014. The Influence of fertilizer regimes and water depths on clonal growth, phenology and chlorophyll content of Scirpus grossus in paddy soil. Asian J. Biol. Sci., 7: 187-195.

  48. Majrashi, A., B.B. Bakar, B.A. Nasrulhaq, K.M. Moneruzzaman and M. Sarwar, 2014. Modeling of biomass ramets growth patterns using fractal topography analysis of Scirpus grossus L. on peat and paddy soils. Res. J. Biotechnol., 9: 48-55.

  49. Khandaker, M.M., M. Saifuddin, M.S. Jahan, N.B. Mat, A.B.M. Sharif Hossain and A.N. Boyce, 2014. Bioethanol production from Mango Waste (Mangifera indica L. cv chokanan): Biomass as renewable energy. Aust. J. Basic Applied Sci., 8: 229-237.

  50. Khandaker, M.M. and M.S. Jahan, 2014. Quantitative growth patterns of Scirpus grossus under fertilized and unfertilized peat soils. Aust. J. Basic Applied Sci., 8: 328-335.

  51. Jahan, M.S., M. Nozulaidi, M.M. Khandaker, A. Afifah and N. Husna, 2014. Control of plant growth and water loss by a lack of light-harvesting complexes in photosystem II in Arabidopsis thaliana ch1-1 mutant. Acta Physiol. Plant., 36: 1627-1635.
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  52. Jahan, M.S., I. Muslianie and M.M. Khandaker, 2014. Effects of soil amendments on BRIS soil health, crop physiology and production. Int. J. Res. Innov. Earth Sci., 1: 6-9.
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  53. Haq, I., A.S. Hossain, M. Moneruzzaman, K. Amir and F. Merican et al., 2014. Antioxidant and antibacterial activities of different extracts and fractions of a mangrove plant Sonneratia alba. Int. J. Agric. Biol., 16: 707-717.

  54. Shafiee, M.I., A.N. Boyce, M.M. Khandaker, J.M. Saad and T.A. Aziz, 2013. Pilot studies on rice. Yield enhancement with foliar application of SBAJA in Sungai Besar, Selangor, Malaysia. Life Sci. J., 10: 329-335.

  55. Majrashi, A., B.B. Bakar, M.M. Khandaker, A.N. Boyce and S.V. Muniandy, 2013. Fractal analysis of rhizome growth patterns of Scirpus grossus L. on peat and paddy soils. Bulgarian J. Agric. Sci., 19: 1319-1326.
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  56. Khandaker, M.M., G. Faruq, M.M. Rahman, M. Sofian-Azirun and A.N. Boyce, 2013. The influence of 1-triacontanol on the growth, flowering, and quality of potted Bougainvillea plants (Bougainvillea glabra var. Elizabeth Angus) under natural conditions. Sci. World J., Vol. 2013. 10.1155/2013/308651.
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  57. Khandaker, M.M., A.N. Boyce, N. Osman, F. Golam, M.M. Rahman and M. Sofian-Azirun, 2013. Fruit development, pigmentation and biochemical properties of wax apple as affected by localized Application of GA3 under field conditions. Braz. Arch. Biol. Technol., 56: 11-20.
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  58. Moneruzzaman, K.M., O. Normaniza, A.B.M.S. Hossain and A.N. Boyce, 2012. The effect of the phloemic stress on the growth, development and quality of wax jambu (Syzygium samarangense) var. Jambu madu. Sains Malaysiana, 41: 553-560.

  59. Moneruzzaman, K.M., A.N. Boyce, O. Normaniza and A.B.M.S. Hossain, 2012. Physiochemical and phytochemical properties of wax apple (Syzygium samarangense [Blume] Merrill & L.M. Perry) as affected by growth regulator application under field conditions. Sci. World J., Vol. 2012. 10.1100/2012/728613.
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  60. Moneruzzaman, K.M., A.I. Alebidi and A.M. Al-Saif, 2012. Assessment of genetic diversity in three cultivars of Syzygium samarangense grown in Malaysia by using morphological and physiological parameters. Res. J. Biotechnol., 7: 16-22.

  61. Majrashi, A., A.N. Boyce, A.M. Jaafar, M.M. Khandaker and B. Baki, 2012. Structural demography, modular dynamics and growth patterns of above-ground populations of Scirpus grossus L. on paddy field. Bulgarian J. Agric. Sci., 19: 536-543.

  62. Khandaker, M.M., A.N. Boyce and N. Osman, 2012. The influence of hydrogen peroxide on the growth, development and quality of wax apple (Syzygium samarangense, [Blume] Merrill & L.M. Perry var. jambu madu) fruits. Plant Physiol. Biochem., 53: 101-110.
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  63. Moneruzzaman, K.M., A.M. Al-Saif, A.I. Alebidi, A.B.M.S. Hossain, O. Normaniza and A.N. Boyce, 2011. An evaluation of the nutritional quality evaluation of three cultivars of Syzygium samarangense under Malaysian conditions. Afr. J. Agric. Res., 6: 545-552.
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  64. Moneruzzaman, K.M., A.B.M.S. Hossain, O. Normaniza and A.N. Boyce, 2011. Growth, yield and quality responses to gibberellic acid (GA3) of wax apple Syzygium samarangense var. Jambu air madu fruits grown under field conditions. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 10: 11911-11918.
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  65. Khandaker, M.M., A.S. Hossain, N. Osman and A.N. Boyce, 2011. Application of girdling for improved fruit retention, yield and fruit quality in water apple (Syzygium samarangense) under field conditions. Int. J. Agric. Biol., 13: 18-24.
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  66. Haq, M.I., W. Sani, A.B.M.S. Hossain, R.M. Taha and K.M. Monneruzzaman, 2011. Total phenolic contents, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of Bruguiera gymnorrhiza. J. Med. Plants Res., 5: 4112-4118.
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  67. Al-Saif, A.M., A.S. Hossain, R.M. Taha and K.M. Moneruzzaman, 2011. Photosynthetic yield, fruit ripening and quality characteristics of cultivars of Syzygium samarangense. Afr. J. Agric. Res., 6: 3623-3630.
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  68. Saifuddin, M., A.B.M.S. Hossain, O. Normaniza, A.M.A. Sattar, K.M. Moneruzzaman and M.I. Jahirul, 2010. Pruning impacts on root-shoot growth, biochemical and physiological changes of Bougainvillea glabra. Aust. J. Crop Sci., 4: 500-507.

  69. Moneruzzaman, K.M., A.B.M.S. Hossain, O. Normaniza, M. Saifudin, W. Sani and N.B. Amru, 2010. Effects of removal of young leaves and cytokinin on inflorescence development and bract enlargement in Bougainvillea glabra var. Elizabeth Angus. Aust. J. Crop Sci., 4: 467-473.

  70. Moneruzzaman, K.M., A.B.M.S. Hossain, N.B. Amru, M. Saifudin, H. Imdadul and S. Wirakarnain, 2010. Effect of sucrose and kinetin on the quality and vase life of Bougainvillea glabra var. Elizabeth angus bracts at different temperature. Aust. J. Crop Sci., 4: 474-479.
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  71. Saifuddin, M., A.B.M.S. Hossain, O. Normaniza, B.A. Nasrulhaq and K.M. Moneruzzaman, 2009. The effects of naphthaleneacetic acid and gibberellic acid in prolonging bract longevity and delaying discoloration of Bougainvillea spectabilis. Biotechnology, 8: 343-350.
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  72. Saifuddin, M., A.B.M.S. Hossain, N. Osman and M.M. Khandaker, 2009. Bract size enlargement and longevity of Bougainvillea spectabilis as affected by GA3 and phloemic stress. Asian J. Plant Sci., 8: 212-217.
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  73. Moneruzzaman, K.M., A.B.M.S. Hossain, W. Sani, M. Saifuddin and M. Alenazi, 2009. Effect of harvesting and storage conditions on the post harvest quality of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) cv. Roma VF. Aust. J. Crop Sci., 3: 113-121.
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  74. Moneruzzaman, K.M., A.B.M.S. Hossain, W. Sani and M. Saifuddin, 2008. Effect of stages of maturity and ripening conditions on the physical characteristics of tomato. Am. J. Biochem. Biotehcnol., 4: 329-335.
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  75. Moneruzzaman, K.M., A.B.M.S. Hossain, W. Sani and M. Saifuddin, 2008. Effect of stages of maturity and ripening conditions on the biochemical characteristics of tomato. Am. J. Biochem. Biotechnol., 4: 336-344.
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