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Dr. Nazmoon Naher Tonu

Professor

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Department of Plant Pathology
Faculty of Agriculture

Phone: 01929659269
E-mail: tonu717@yahoo.co.in, tonu717@yahoo.co.in
Blood Group: AB+

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Professor Nazmoon Naher Tonu (PhD) I joined Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University in 2006 and have since become a pivotal figure in the academic community. With a specialization in plant pathology, molecular resistance, mycology, and bacteriology, I have significantly contributed to the advancement of agricultural sciences. Throughout my career, I have been recognized for my dedication and excellence in research. I have received several prestigious awards, including the Monbukagakusho Scholarship from the Japanese Government (2010) and the Asian Youth Fellowship Program (2009). These accolades highlight my commitment to academic excellence and international collaboration. I have also participated in various training programs to enhance my teaching and research skills. Notably, I have completed training on curriculum development and teaching-learning assessment, as well as specialized courses on seed technology and mushroom cultivation. With over 15 publications to my name, I have made substantial contributions to the field of plant pathology and beyond. My research projects have focused on innovative solutions for disease management in crops, which have had a significant impact on both local and international agricultural practices. As a dedicated educator and mentor, I continue to inspire the next generation of agricultural scientists. My work at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University not only enhances the institution’s academic reputation but also contributes to the sustainable development of agriculture in Bangladesh and beyond.

Degree Name Subject/Specialization Institute Passing Year Country
Post Doctoral Fellowship Molecular Plant Pathology Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 2018 Canada
Doctoral fellowship Plant Pathology Niigata University 2013 Japan
MS in Plant Pathology Plant Pathology Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University 2007 Bangladesh
B.Sc. Ag (hons.) Agriculture Bangladesh Agricultural University 2004 Bangladesh
Title Organization Location From To
Professor Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Dhaka, Bangladesh 2017/11/05 Present
Associate Professor Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Dhaka, Bangladesh 2013/11/05 2017/11/05
Research student Niigata University Japan 2010 2013
Assistant Professor Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Dhaka, Bangladesh 2009/11/05 2013/11/05
Lecturer Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Dhaka, Bangladesh 2006/11/05 2009/11/05
Sl Journal Article Year Type Link
1 Canola with Stacked Genes Shows Moderate Resistance and Resilience against a Field Population of Plasmodiophora brassicae (Clubroot) Pathotype X. Plants 2023 Journal Article Link
2 Quantification of Plasmodiophora brassicae Resting Spores in Soils Using Droplet Digital PCR (ddPCR) 2020 Journal Article Link
3 An LTR retrotransposon insertion was the cause of world’s first low erucic acid Brassica rapa oilseed cultivar 2019 Journal Article Link
4 The Production and characterization of a BoFLC2 introgressed Brassica rapa by repeated backcrossing to an F1 2018 Journal Article Link
5 Quality and Health Status of Farmer Saved Wheat Seed in Bangladesh 2017 Journal Article Link
6 Morphological and physiological variation among different isolates of Alternaria spp. from Rapeseed- Mustard 2017 Journal Article Link
7 Field Survey on Papaya Viral Diseases in Major Papaya Growing Districts in Bangladesh 2017 Journal Article Link
8 Intercropping empower reduces insect pests and increases biodiversity in agro-ecosystem 2017 Journal Article Link
9 Marker-assisted selection of low erucic acid quantity in short duration Brassica rapa 2016 Journal Article Link
10 Production of high yield short duration Brassica napus by interspecinc hybridization between Brassica oleracea and B. rapa 2014 Journal Article Link
11 Comparison of Positions of QTLs Conferring Resistance to Xanthomonas campestris pv.campestris in Brassica oleracea 2013 Journal Article Link

Reserach/Project

Title Source of Fund Year URL Status
Prevalence of fungal and bacterial diseases in Exotic floral plants in northern region of Bangladesh University Grants Commission (UGC) 2023 Completed
Identification of physiological races of Alternaria brassicae and Alternaria brassicicola on farmer saved mustard seed in Bangladesh. SAURES 2023 On-going
Student Degree Year Title Role
Mahbuba Khanam MS in Plant Pathology 2020 Study on occurrence of pathogenic diseases associated with gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii l.) in and around Dhaka Supervisor
Rufaida Monowara MS in Plant Pathology 2017 Identification Of Physiological Races Of Alternaria brassicae from Mustard Leaf Co-Supervisor
Sl Professional Type From To
1 Bangladesh Phytopathological Society, Life member Professional 2013 present
Sl Achievements Type Year
1 Monbukagakusho Scholarship, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japanese Government, Japan. Scholarship 2010
2 Asian Youth Fellowship (AYF), The Japan Foundation Japanese – Language Institution, Kansai, Osaka, Japan. Fellowship 2009
Others
1 10th Biennial Conference, Bangladesh Phytopathological Society. Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, Bangladesh on 10th June, 2023.
2 Attended 5th Young Scientist Congress organized by Bangladesh Academy of Science on 25-27 November, 2022.
3 1. Training on ‘Curriculum Development and Teaching-Learning Assessment’ , “CP2502: Improvement of Teaching-Learning Quality of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Studies of Faculty of Agriculture” sub-project (under HEQEP), Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka-1207, 17-21 December,2013.
4 MS word, MS-Excel, Power Point, AutoCAD Training Home (ATH), Farmgate, Dhaka. 1st October to 31st December, 2005.
5 Post-Graduate Certificate Course on Seed Technology’, Seed Pathology Centre, financial support from SID/Danida, Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of the Peoples’ Republic of Bangladesh. 25th March to 25th June, 2006.
6 ‘Mushroom Cultivation’, Mushroom Centre Development Project, Sobhanbag, Savar, Dhaka 21th to 25th May, 2006.
7 Participated in a day-long conference on “9th Biennial Conference of Bangladesh Phytopathological Society” at Kazi Badruddoza Auditorium, BARI, Gazipur, Bangladesh at February 19, 2016.