Professor
I am a Professor at the Dept. of Genetics and Plant Breeding of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, Bangladesh. I have completed post-doctoral research at Nanjing Normal University, China, and a Ph.D. from Chungbuk National University, South Korea. As a teacher in the Dept. of Genetics and Plant Breeding, I try to educate students on the basic principles of genetics and plant breeding to equip them to perform crop/plant improvement programs for the betterment of humankind. My research focuses on three areas: Area 1 focuses on improvement of yield, quality, biotic (bacterial and fungal disease) and abiotic (salinity, drought, temperature) stress tolerance of crops/plants through conventional and molecular plant breeding approaches. Area 2 focuses on the tissue culture approach to improve yield, quality, biotic (bacterial and fungal disease) and abiotic (salinity, drought, temperature) stress tolerance of crop/plant. Area 3 focuses on molecular microbiology to characterize (a) beneficial bacteria and fungi for using them on plant growth enhancement (biofertilizer or biopesticide) and (b) harmful disease causing bacteria and fungi for taking appropriate measures to protect crop/plant and developing tolerant crop/plant.
| Degree Name | Subject/Specialization | Institute | Passing Year | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post Doc | Molecular Microbiology | Nanjing Normal University | 2016 | China |
| PhD | Molecular Microbiology | Chungbuk National University | 2011 | South Korea |
| MS | Genetics and Plant Breeding | Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University | 2007 | Bangladesh |
| B.Sc.Ag (Hons.) | Agriculture | Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University | 2004 | Bangladesh |
| Title | Organization | Location | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Training Received | Processing, Packaging, Storing, Handling of Equiptment and Maintenance of Germplasm Bank and Seed Museum | Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University | 27/06/2016 | 29/06/2016 |
| Professor | Dept. of Genetic and Plant Breeding, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University | Dhaka, Bangladesh | 2017/06/01 | 2044/12/31 |
| Post Doc | Molecular Microbiology | Nanjing, China | 2015 | 2016 |
| Associate Professor | Dept. of Genetic and Plant Breeding, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University | Dhaka, Bangladesh | 2013/06/01 | 2017/05/31 |
| Assistant Professor | Dept. of Genetic and Plant Breeding, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University | Dhaka, Bangladesh | 2008/06/01 | 2013/05/31 |
| PhD | Mocular Microbiology | Chungbuk , South Korea | 2008 | 2011 |
| Lecturer | Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University | Dhaka, Bangladesh | 2006/06/01 | 2008/05/31 |
| Part time teacher | Dept. of Genetic and Plant Breeding, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University | Dhaka, Bangladesh | 2005 | 2006/05/31 |
| Assistant Provost | Sher-e-Bangla Hall | Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University | 15/05/2012 | 12/05/2014 |
| Associate Director | Dr. Kazi M Badruddoza Research Centre | Dhaka, Bangladesh | 11/09/2024 | till date |
| Training Received | Curriculum Development, Teaching Methods, Learning Assessment and Self Assessment Procedure | Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University | 11/04/2013 | 18/04/2013 |
| Training Received | Distinguishing Microbial Community Using Denaturation Gredient Gel Electrophoresis (DGGE) | Nanjing, China | 1/1/2017 | 01/03/2017 |
| Chairman | Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University | Dhaka, Bangladesh | 01/06/2014 | 15/01/2015 |
| Sl | Journal Article | Year | Type | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N. Jahan, M.M.R. Sabim, M.A. Siddikee, I. Hossain, M.M.H. Zahid, T.A. Mukta, A. Al Kafi. Effect of Salinity on Growth, Yield Characteristics and Nodulation in Soybean (Glycine max L.),Journal of Agricultural Sciences and Engineering, 2025, 7(1), 1-10 | 2025 | Journal Article | Link |
| 2 | Abdullah Al Kafi, Md. Ashaduzzaman Siddikee, Dipeeka Roy, Suraiya Sharmin, Md. Esrafel, Md. Nizam Uddin Sarker, Jannatul Ferdousi and Swapan Kumar Roy. Effects of Varying Levels of Salinity Stress on the Growth Characteristics of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus). 70(2):113-120 | 2025 | Journal Article | Link |
| 3 | S. Sharmin, B. N. Shompa, S. Parveen, S. I. Islam S. N. Begum and M. A. Siddikee (2025) Assessment of genetic diversity in mungbean (Vigna radiata L.). Bangladesh J. Agri. 2025, 50(1): 149-155 | 2025 | Journal Article | Link |
| 4 | Siddikee, M. A; Zereen, M; Wu, Mei; Zhang, Wei; Dai, Chuan-Chao (2022) Phomopsis liquidambaris reduces ethylene biosynthesis in rice under salt stress via increasing the activity of 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate deaminase. Archives of Microbiology. 204. | 2022 | Journal Article | Link |
| 5 | SB Tisha, M Jony, MG Robbani, N Zeba, MA Siddikee (2020) Genetic Diversity Analysis of Chili (Capsicum spp.) Germplasm | 2020 | Journal Article | Link |
| 6 | Wei Zhang, Li-Ying Lu, Li-Yan Hu, Wei Cao, Kai Sun, Qi-Biao Sun, Ashaduzzaman Siddikee, Run-Han Shi and Chuan-Chao Dai (2018) Evidence for the Involvement of Auxin, Ethylene and ROS Signaling During Primary Root Inhibition of Arabidopsis by the Allelochemical Benzoic Acid. Plant Cell Physiol. 59(9): 1889–1904. | 2018 | Journal Article | Link |
| 7 | Most. Nur Shahi Begum, Bir Jahangir Shirazy, Md. Mostofa Mahbub, and Md. Ashaduzzaman Siddikee (2017) Performance of Brinjal (Solanum melongena) Genotypes through Genetic Variability Analysis.3(1):22-30 | 2017 | Journal Article | Link |
| 8 | Wei Zhang, Xing-Xiang Wang, Zhen Yang, Siddikee Md Ashaduzzaman, Meng-Juan Kong, Li-Ying Lu, Jing-Xuan Shen & Chuan-Chao Dai. Physiological mechanisms behind endophytic fungus Phomopsis Liquidambari mediated symbiosis enhancement of peanut in monocropping system. Plant Soil 416, 325–342 (2017). | 2017 | Journal Article | Link |
| 9 | Md Ashaduzzaman Siddikee, Mst Israt Zereen, Cai-feng Li and Chuan-Chao Dai* (2016 ) Endophytic fungus Phomopsis liquidambari and different doses of N-fertilizer alter microbial community structure and function in rhizosphere of rice. Sci. Rep. 6, 32270. | 2016 | Journal Article | Link |
| 10 | Wei Zhang, Hong-Wei Wang, Xing-Xiang Wang, Xing-Guang Xie, Md. Ashaduzzaman Siddikee, Ri-Sheng Xu, Chuan-Chao Dai. 2016. Enhanced nodulation of peanut when co-inoculated with fungal endophyte Phomopsis liquidambari and bradyrhizobium.Plant Physiol. Biochem. 98:1-11. | 2016 | Journal Article | Link |
| 11 | Wansik Shin, Md. Ashaduzzaman Siddikee, Manoharan Melvin Joe , Abitha Benson, Kiyoon Kim, Gopal Selvakumar, Yeongyeong Kang, Seonyoung Jeon, Sandipan Samaddar, Poulami Chatterjee, Denver Walitang, Mak Chanratana, and Tongmin Sa. Halotolerant plant growth promoting bacteria mediated salinity stress amelioration in plants. Korean Journal of Soil Science and Fertilizer. 49(4):355-367 | 2016 | Journal Article | Link |
| 12 | Md. Ashaduzzaman Siddikee, Subbiah Sundaram, Murugesan Chandrasekaran, Kiyoon Kim,Gopal Selvakumar, Tongmin Sa. 2015. Halotolerant bacteria with ACC deaminase activity alleviate salt stress effect in canola seed germination. J Korean Soc Appl Biol Chem. 58(2):237–241. | 2015 | Journal Article | Link |
| 13 | Wei He, Sheng Yuan, Wen-Hui Zhong, Md. Ashaduzzaman Siddikee, Chuan-Chao Dai. 2015 Application of genetically engineered microbial whole-cell biosensors for combined chemosensing. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 100: 1109–1119. | 2015 | Journal Article | Link |
| 14 | Md. Ashaduzzaman Siddikee, M. I. Zereen, M. A. Rahim, K. M. K. Huda, M. A. Z. Chowdhury and M. S. R. Bhuiyan (2015) Heterosis and genetic variability in intergenotypic crosses of oleiferous Brassica rapa L. 6(1): 65-72 | 2015 | Journal Article | Link |
| 15 | Md. Ashaduzzaman Siddikee, Jong-Bae Chung, Tongmin Sa. 2010. Influence of varying degree of salinity-sodicity stress on enzymes activities and bacterial population of coastal soils of Yellow Sea, South Korea. J. Microbiol. Biotechnol. 21(4).341-346. | 2011 | Journal Article | Link |
| 16 | M. S. Islam, M. A. Siddikee, A. A. Khan and M. H. Wang. 2011. Expression patterns of an abiotic stress-inducible ethylene responsive factor-4 gene, LeDRF4, in Tomato. J. Sher-e-Bangla Agric. Univ. 5(1): 12-19. | 2011 | Journal Article | Link |
| 17 | Md. Ashaduzzaman Siddikee, P. S. Chauhan and Tongmin Sa. 2010. Regulation of ethylene biosynthesis under salt stress in red pepper (Capsicum annumm L) inoculated with 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid (ACC) deaminase-producing halotolerant bacteria. J Plant Growth Regul. 4(1):12-17. | 2010 | Journal Article | Link |
| 18 | Md. Ashaduzzaman Siddikee, Bernard R. Glick, Woo-jong Yim, Tongmin Sa. 2010. Enhancement of growth and salt tolerance of red pepper seedlings (Capsicum annuum L.) by regulating stress ethylene synthesis with halotolerant bacteria containing 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid deaminase activity. J. Plant Physiol. Biochem. 49(2011). 427-434. | 2010 | Journal Article | Link |
| 19 | Md. Ashaduzzaman Siddikee, P. S. Chauhan, R. Anandahm, Gwang-Hyun Han and Tongmin Sa. 2010. Isolation, characterization, and use for plant growth promotion under salt stress, of ACC deaminase-producing halotolerant bacteria derived from coastal soil. J. Microbiol. Biotechnol.20(11):1577-1584. | 2010 | Journal Article | Link |
| 20 | Md Ashaduzzaman Siddikee, M. Hamayun, G.H. Han and T.M. Sa. (2010) Optimization of gibberellic acid production by Methylobacterium oryzae CBMB20. Korean Journal of Soil Science and Fertilizer. 43:(3):522-527. | 2010 | Journal Article | Link |
| 21 | Woojong Yim, Silveraj Poonguzhali, Munusamy Madhaiyan, Pitchai Palaniappan, Md. Ashaduzzaman Siddikee, M. Madhaiyan, Tongmin Sa. 2009. Characterization of plant growth promoting diazotrophic bacteria isolated from field grown Chinese cabbage under different fertilization condition. The J. Microbiol. 47: 147-155. | 2009 | Journal Article | Link |
| 22 | Min-Kyoung Lee, Gil-Seung Lee, Woo-Jong Yim, In-Soo Hong, Pitchai Palaniappan, Md. Ashaduzzaman Siddikee, Hari P. Deka Boruah, Munusamy Madhaiyan, Ki-Sup Ahn, and Tongmin Sa. 2009. Inoculation effect of Methylobacterium suomiense on growth of red pepper under different levels of organic and chemical fertilizers. Korean J. Soil Sci. Fert. 42: 266-273. | 2009 | Journal Article | Link |
| 23 | M.A. Rahim, A.A. Mia, M.S. Hossain, F. Mahmud, and Md. Ashaduzzaman Siddikee. 2007. Correlation coefficient and path analysis in rice (Oryza sativa L.). Bangl. J. of Prog. Sci. and tech. 5(1):165-168. | 2007 | Journal Article | Link |
| 24 | K.M.K. Huda, Md. Ashaduzzaman Siddikee, M.S.Hossain, and F. Mahmood. 2006. Effect of radiation on calli and plant regeneration from fine grain rice (oryza sativa L.) genotype. J. of agric. Sci. and technol. 7(1&2):31-35. | 2006 | Journal Article | Link |
| 25 | Md Ashaduzzaman Siddikee, M.S.R. Bhuiyan, and M.A.Z. Chowdhury. (2006) Variability, character association and path analysis of yield and its component in oleiferous Brassica campestris L.Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology. 7(1&2): 42-48. | 2006 | Journal Article | Link |
| Student | Degree | Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umma Salma, Reg. No.: 23010017 | M.S. in Genetics and Plant Breeding | 2026 | EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT GROWTH REGULATORS ON IN VITRO MICRO-PROPAGATION OF BANANA (Musa spp.) VARIETIES G9 (GRAND NAINE) AND SAGAR THROUGH SUCKERS | Supervisor |
| Jannatul Ferdous Rupa Reg. No: 18-08500 | M.S. in Genetics and Plant Breeding | 2026 | EFFECTS OF GENTOTYPES AND DIFFERENT GROWTH REGULATORS ON SUCCESSFUL IN VITRO REGENERATION OF POTATO (Solanum tuberosum L.) | Supervisor |
| Afia Anzum | M.S. in Genetics and Plant Breeding | 2023 | Molecular Characterization Of N2 Fixing Prokaryotes; In Situ Study of Their Nitrogenase Enzyme and Their In Vitro Evaluation | Supervisor |
| Mir Shah Alam | M.S. in Genetics and Plant Breeding | 2023 | RESPONSE OF DIFFERENT EXPLANTS OF HYBRID AND OPEN POLLINATED VARIETY AND MEDIA COMPOSITION ON IN VITRO REGENERATION OF BELL PEPPER (Capsicum annum L.) | Supervisor |
| Md. Mehedi Haider | M.S. in Genetics and Plant Breeding | 2023 | Genetic Diversity And Interrelationship Among Yield Contributing Traits Of Different Pumpkin Genotypes | Supervisor |
| Tabassum Islam | M.S. in Genetics and Plant Breeding | 2023 | Effect of drought stress on Chilli (Capsicum spp.) genotypes based on morpho-physiological traits. | Co-Supervisor |
| Nusrat Jahan | M.S. in Genetics and Plant Breeding | 2023 | Genetic Variability and Character Association in F6 Populations of Tomatillo (Physalis sp.) | Co-Supervisor |
| Md. Daraj Uddin Prodhan | M.S. in Genetics and Plant Breeding | 2023 | Screening of salt tolerant chili (Capsicum annuum L.) genotypes based on morpho-physiological traits | Co-Supervisor |
| Sharmina Naznin, ID. NO: 19309003 | BS. Ag | 2023 | Characters association among some tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) genotypes | Supervisor |
| Kamruzzaman, ID No: 19209036 | BS. Ag | 2023 | Genetic Variability Studies among Some Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum L.) Genotypes. | Supervisor |
| Auditi Nasir | BS. Ag | 2022 | Study of variability and Growth characteristics of Soybean | Supervisor |
| Shirazum Munira Binu | M.S. in Genetics and Plant Breeding | 2022 | Evaluation of F2 Populations of Tomato through Assesment of Heritability and Character Associations | Co-Supervisor |
| Sumaiya Akter | M.S. in Genetics and Plant Breeding | 2021 | Characterization and Genetic Diversity Analysis of Different Genotypes of Soybean (Glycine max L))(Capsicum spp.) | Supervisor |
| Sadia Sharmin | M.S. in Genetics and Plant Breeding | 2021 | Assessment of Genetic Variability and Character Association in Mungbean (Vigna radiata L.) Genotypes | Supervisor |
| Abdullah Al Kafi | BS. Ag | 2021 | Effect of Salinity on Growth and Yield Characteristics of Okra | Supervisor |
| Nusrat Jahan | BS. Ag | 2021 | Effect of Salinity on growth characteristics and Nudulation of Soybean | Supervisor |
| Kazi Mehedi Hasan | M.S. in Genetics and Plant Breeding | 2021 | Genetic Variability and Inter Relationship Among Yield and its Contributing Traits of Sweet Gourd (Cucurbita maxima L.) | Co-Supervisor |
| Md. Shafiqul Islam | M.S. in Genetics and Plant Breeding | 2021 | Genetic Diversity Analysis of Red Amaranth | Co-Supervisor |
| Niloy Gain | M.S. in Genetics and Plant Breeding | 2021 | Fatty Acid Compositions Analysis of F1 Populations Derived from 7x7 Diallel Cross in Mustard (Brassica juncea L.) | Co-Supervisor |
| Md. Ashiqur Rahman | M.S. in Genetics and Plant Breeding | 2020 | Characterization and Variability Analysis of Several Advanced lines of Boro Rice (Oryza sativa L.) | Co-Supervisor |
| Most Arina Tasmin Tinni | M.S. in Genetics and Plant Breeding | 2020 | Characterization and Evaluation of Ten Advanced Boro Rice Lines | Co-Supervisor |
| Md. Abu Ibne Anas Samim | M.S. in Genetics and Plant Breeding | 2020 | Screening of Yield Contributing Traits of Chilli (Capsicum sp.) Genotypes Against Salinity | Co-Supervisor |
| Mst. Aklima Khanam | M.S. in Genetics and Plant Breeding | 2020 | Genetic Diversity and Interrelationship Between Yeild Contributing Characters in F6 Populations of Brassica napus L. | Co-Supervisor |
| Sima Akter | M.S. in Genetics and Plant Breeding | 2020 | Estimation of Genetic Variability and Interrelationship Between Yield and Yield contributing Characters of BC1F7 Population in Brassica napus L | Co-Supervisor |
| Sharmin Sultana | M.S. in Genetics and Plant Breeding | 2018 | Evaluation of Tomatillo (Physalis ixocarpa Brot.) Genotypes Against Drought | Supervisor |
| Sadia Belayet Tisha | M.S. in Genetics and Plant Breeding | 2018 | Characterization and Genetic Variability in Chilli (Capsicum spp.) | Supervisor |
| Atikur Rahman | M.S. in Genetics and Plant Breeding | 2018 | Screening of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Genotypes for Drought Tolerance Using Combination of Morpho-Physiological and Biochemical Traits | Co-Supervisor |
| Goutom Roy | M.S. in Genetics and Plant Breeding | 2018 | Genetic Diversity, Correlation and Path Co-efficient Analysis of White Maize (Zea Mays L.) | Co-Supervisor |
| Labiba Jahan | M.S. in Genetics and Plant Breeding | 2018 | Genetic Variability and Character Association of Yield and Yield Contributing Characters in Maize (Zea Mays L.)) | Co-Supervisor |
| Md. Nazul Huda | M.S. in Genetics and Plant Breeding | 2015 | Character Association and Genetic Diversity analysis of Maize (Zea mays L.) Varieties in Bangladesh | Supervisor |
| Most. Tazmira Akter | M.S. in Genetics and Plant Breeding | 2015 | Character Association and Diversity analysis of Different Genotypes of Mustard (Brassica spp.) Varieties in Bangladesh | Supervisor |
| Jahanara Pervin | M.S. in Genetics and Plant Breeding | 2015 | Cell Compatibility Analysis of Pomato | Co-Supervisor |
| Ruhul Amin | M.S. in Genetics and Plant Breeding | 2014 | Morphogenetic Diversity in Natural Population of Chilli (Capsicum spp.) | Supervisor |
| Most. Nur Shahi Begum | M.S. in Genetics and Plant Breeding | 2014 | Genetic diversity in brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) genotypes of Bangladesh | Supervisor |
| Md. Shajedur Hossain | M.S. in Genetics and Plant Breeding | 2013 | Genetic Variation in Local Aman Rice Genotypes (Oryza sativa L.) | Co-Supervisor |
| Sl | Professional | Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Member, Nanjing Normal University Alumni Association, Nanjing, China | Professional | 20016 | till date |
| 2 | Member of Academic Council, SAU | Professional | 2013 | till date |
| 3 | Member, Chungbuk National University Alumni Association, South Korea | Professional | 2011 | till date |
| 4 | Life Member, Plant Breeding and Genetic Society of Bangladesh (PBGSB) | Professional | 2010 | till date |
| 5 | Member, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Teacher’s Association | Professional | 2006 | till date |
| 6 | Life Member, Alumni Association, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka | Professional | 2004 | till date |
| 7 | Life Member, Krishibid Institution Bangladesh | Professional | 2004 | till date |
| Sl | Achievements | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Awarded 'Post-Doctoral Fellowship, 2015' by Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, China | Fellowship | 2015 |
| 2 | Awarded Doctoral Fellowship, Brain Korea-21: BEST-CBNU (Bring Excellent Student to Chungbuk National University), South Korea | Fellowship | 2008 |
| 3 | Obtained Merit Scholarship in B. Sc. Ag. (Hons.) (From First year to Final year) | Scholarship | 1997 |
| Others | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Optimize protocol on in vitro regeneration of banana (Musa sp) |
| 2 | Optimize protocol on in vitro regeneration of potato (Solanum tuberosum) |
| 3 | Optimize protocol on in vitro regeneration of Bell Pepper (Capsicum annumm) |
| 4 | Ten N2 fixing bacteria were isolated, characterized, and identified from tomato plant and submitted to NCBI for getting an accession number. |
| 5 | Eight N2 fixing bacteria were isolated, characterized, and identified from Rice and submitted to NCBI for getting an accession number. |
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