Associate Professor
Md Ziaur Rahman Bhuiyan
Md Ziaur Rahman Bhuiyan Ph.D is an Associate Professor of Plant Pathology at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Hons.) from Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University. He also completed Master of Science in Plant Pathology from the same university. He got his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from North Dakota State University, USA. His research focus was molecular detection of novel pathogens in sugar beet, fungicide resistance mutation (QoI and DMI), and understanding of pathogen infection mechanisms using confocal microscopy. He authored and co-authored 23 papers, 12 posters, 9 oral presentations during his PhD study. He was awarded prestigious doctoral dessertation fellowship for his PhD research at North Dakota State University. He went to North Carolina State University, USA for Postdoctoral research (2023-2024) where he worked on genomics of downy mildew of cucurbits, fungicide resistance mutations, clade detection assays of Pseudoperonospora cubensis, epidemiology etc. He received Dean’s Award for his undergraduate results and awarded Ministry of Science and Technology Fellowship for his MS research.
He received several prestigious awards, fellowship, and scholarships for his excellent research contributions during PhD program which includes Doctoral Dissertation Award, Neil C. Gudmestad Fellowship, APS North Central Division Travel Award, Graduate Student Council Research Award, Alan G. Dexter Scholarship Award for Sugar beet Research, H. Arthur Lamey Outstanding Graduate Student Scholarship etc. He is the active member of several professional organizations including American Phytopathological Society, Gamma Sigma Delta, North Dakota Chapter, Krishibid Institution of Bangladesh-KIB, and Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Alumni Association, Bangladesh. He has significantly contributed leading a number of professional organizations such as Senate of Student Government-North Dakota State University, Vice President, Gamma Sigma Delta-North Dakota Chapter, President, Plant Pathology Organization, and Bangladeshi Student Organization (BSO), NDSU.
He is teaching a number of undergraduate and MS courses includes Introduction to Plant Pathology and Microbiology (PLPA 205), Principles of Plant Pathology and Seed Pathology (PLPA 353), Diseases of Horticultural Crops and Postharvest Pathology (PLPA 457), Crop Protection Strategy-2 (PLPA 312) in undergraduate level and Mycology (PLPA 501), Phytobacteriology (PLPA 509), Clinical Plant Pathology (PLPA 505), Molecular biology of host pathogen interaction (PLPA 506).
Research Interest: Mycology, molecular detection of plant pathogens, fungicide resistance mechanism, population genetics of oomycetes, phytobacteriology, molecular biology of host-pathogen interactions, seed pathology, bio-control agents, integrated disease management, precision agriculture. Visit My Parsonal Profile
| Degree Name | Subject/Specialization | Institute | Passing Year | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Plant Pathology | North Dakota State University | 2024 | USA |
| MS in Plant Pathology | Plant Pathology | Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University | 2012 | Bangladesh |
| B Sc Ag (Hons.) | Agriculture | Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University | 2009 | Bangladesh |
| HSC | Science | Govt. Safar Ali College | 2003 | Bangladesh |
| SSC | Science | Kalagachia High School | 2001 | Bangladesh |
| Title | Organization | Location | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Researcher | North Carolina State University | USA | Nov 2023 | Feb 2024 |
| Chairman | Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University | SAU | 2024/02/20 | 2025/04/23 |
| Associate Professor | Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University | SAU | 2020 | present |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | North Dakota State University | USA | 2018 | 2024 |
| Assistant Professor | Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University | SAU | 2013 | 2020 |
| Lecturer | Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University | SAU | 2011 | 2013 |
| NST Research Fellow | Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University | SAU | 2010 | 2011 |
| Sl | Journal Article | Year | Type | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhuiyan, M. Z. R., Lakshman, D., Ismaiel, A., Prasanta, B., Khan, M.F.R. 2024. Identification of Colletotrichum spaethianum causing sugar beet leaf spot in North Dakota, USA. Journal of Plant Protection Research | 2025 | Journal Article | Link |
| 2 | Bhuiyan, M. Z. R., Lakshman, D., Luis Del Rio Mendoza, Aiming Qi, and Khan, M.F.R. 2024. Effects of inoculum density of R. solani AG 2-2IIIB and age of plant on root rot severity in sugar beet. Journal of Plant Protection Research | 2024 | Journal Article | Link |
| 3 | Bhuiyan, M. Z. R., Solanki, S., Luis E. Del Rio Mendoza, Borowicz, P., Lakshman, D., Qi, A., Ameen, G., Khan, M. F. R. 2023. Histopathological investigations of varietal responses to Cercospora beticola infection process on sugar beet leaves. Plant Disease. doi: 10.1094/PDIS-03-23-0562-RE. | 2023 | Journal Article | Link |
| 4 | Bhuiyan, M. Z. R., Luis E. Del Rio Mendoza, Lakshman, D., Qi, A., Khan, M. F. R. 2023. Evaluation of adjuvants added to fungicides for controlling Cercospora leaf spot on sugar beet. Crop Protection. 175:106471. | 2023 | Journal Article | Link |
| 5 | Bhuiyan, M. Z. R., Luis E. Del Rio Mendoza, Lakshman, D., Qi, A., Khan, M. F. R. 2023. Efficacies of different inoculum forms of Rhizoctonia solani AG 2-2IIIB for resistance screening of sugar beet cultivars. Journal of Plant Pathology. doi.org/10.1007/s42161-023-01485-z | 2023 | Journal Article | Link |
| 6 | Bhuiyan, M. Z. R., Lakshman, D., Luis E. Del Rio Mendoza, Ismaiel, A., Khan, M. F. R. 2023. Identification and characterization of Pythium deliense causing sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) root rot in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Plant Health Progress. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHP-06-23-0058-RS | 2023 | Journal Article | Link |
| 7 | Khan, M. F. R., M. Z. R. Bhuiyan, Lakshman, D., Luis E. Del Rio Mendoza, Abdolbaset Azizi. 2023. Fusarium clavum causes sugar beet seedling root rot in Wyoming, USA. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology | 2023 | Journal Article | Link |
| 8 | Khan, M. F. R., M. Z. R. Bhuiyan, Lakshman, D., Luis E. Del Rio Mendoza, Abdolbaset Azizi. 2023. First report of Phytophthora inundata causing sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) root rot in Wyoming, USA. Plant Disease | 2023 | Journal Article | Link |
| 9 | Khan, M. F. R., Bhuiyan, M. Z. R., Luis E. Del Rio Mendoza, Lakshman, D., Ismaiel, A., Abdolbaset, A. and Ameen, G. 2023. First report of Fusarium solani (Mart.) Sacc. causing sugar beet seedling rot in Minnesota, USA. Journal of Plant Pathology. doi.org/10.1007/s42161-023-01518-7 | 2023 | Journal Article | Link |
| 10 | Khan, M. F. R., Bhuiyan, M. Z. R., Luis E. Del Rio Mendoza, Lakshman, D., Abdolbaset, A., Ameen, G., Arslan, S. 2023. First report of leaf spot of sugar beet caused by Stemphylium vesicarium in Minnesota, USA. Plant Disease. doi: 10.1094/PDIS-02-23-0256-PDN | 2023 | Journal Article | Link |
| 11 | Liu, Y., Luis E. Del Rio Mendoza, Qi, A., Lakshman, D., Bhuiyan, M. Z. R. and Khan, M. F. R. 2023. Resistance to QoI and DMI fungicides do not reduce virulence of C. beticola isolates in North Central USA. Plant Disease. 107(9):2825-2829. | 2023 | Journal Article | Link |
| 12 | Khan, M. F. R., Bhuiyan, M. Z. R., Lakshman, D. Liu, Y., Mosher, P., Peters, D. 2023. First report of damping off and seedling rot of hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) caused by Fusarium solani (Mart.) Sacc. in North Dakota, USA. Plant Disease. 107 (1): 232. | 2022 | Journal Article | Link |
| 13 | Bhuiyan, M. Z. R., Lakshman, D., Luis Del Rio Mendoza and Khan, M. F. R. 2021. Comparison of crown and root inoculation method for evaluating the reaction of sugar beet cultivars to Rhizoctonia solani AG 2-2 IIIB. Crop Protection. 163: 106120. | 2021 | Journal Article | Link |
| 14 | Bhuiyan, M. Z. R., Lakshman, D, Mosher, P. and Khan, M. F. R. 2021. Identification of Rhizopus arrhizus (Fisher) causing root rot in sugar beet in North Dakota and Minnesota, USA. Journal of Plant Pathology. 104:357-362. | 2021 | Journal Article | Link |
| 15 | Bhuiyan, M. Z. R., Lakshman, D., Luis Del Rio Mendoza, Mosher, P. and Khan, M. F. R. 2021. Sclerotinia sclerotiorum (Lib) deBary causes root rot and necrosis on sugar beet in Moorhead, MN, USA. Journal of Plant Protection Research. 61(4):384-391. | 2021 | Journal Article | Link |
| 16 | Khan, M. F. R., Bhuiyan, M. Z. R., Lakshman, D., Mosher, P., Cymbaluk, T. and Peters, D. 2021. Morphological and molecular characterization of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum on sugar beet in Montana, USA. Plant Health Progress. 22(4). doi.org/10.1094/PHP-11-21-0137-BR | 2021 | Journal Article | Link |
| 17 | Khan, M. F. R., Yangxi, L., Bhuiyan, M. Z. R., Lakshman, D., Zhaohui, L., Zhong, S. 2021. First Report of Fusarium equiseti causing seedling death on sugar beet in Minnesota, U.S.A. Plant Disease. doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-10-20-2102-PDN 3359951 | 2021 | Journal Article | Link |
| 18 | Khan, M. F. R., Haque, M. E., Hakk, P., Bhuiyan, M. Z. R., Liu, Y., Johnson, J., Peters, D. 2021. First report of Pythium ultimum causing damping-off of sugar beet (Beta vulgaris) in Montana, U.S.A. Plant Disease. 10.1094/PDIS-10-20-2108-PDN 33225812 | 2021 | Journal Article | Link |
| 19 | Khan, M. F. R., Bhuiyan, M. Z. R., Liu, Y., Lakshman, D. and Bloomquist, M. 2020. First report of leaf blight of sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) caused by Sclerotinia sclerotiorum in Minnesota, U.S.A. Plant Health Progress. 22:149-150. | 2020 | Journal Article | Link |
| 20 | Yangxi, L., Qi, A., Haque., M. E., Bhuiyan, M. Z. R., Khan, M. F. R. 2020. Combining penthiopyrad with azoxystrobin is an effective alternative to control seedling damping-off caused by Rhizoctonia solani on sugar beet. Crop Protection. 139: 105374 | 2020 | Journal Article | Link |
| 21 | Khan, M. F. R., Bhuiyan, M. Z. R., Chittem, K., Shahoveisi, F., Haque, M. E., Yangxi, L., Hakk, P., Solanki, S., Luis del Rio Mendoza, and LaPlante, G. 2019. First report of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum causing leaf blight in sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) in North Dakota, USA. Plant Disease. 104(4):1258. | 2019 | Journal Article | Link |
| 22 | Khan, M. F. R., Haque, M. E., Bloomquist, M., Bhuiyan, M. Z. R., Brueggeman, R., Zhong, S., Poudel, R. S., Gross, T., Hakk, P. Leng, Y. and Liu. Y. 2019. First report of Alternaria leaf spot caused by Alternaria tenuissima on sugar beet (Beta vulgaris) in Minnesota, USA. Plant Disease. 104(2): 580. | 2019 | Journal Article | Link |
| 23 | Khan, M. F. R., Haque, M. E., Brueggeman, R., Zhong, S., Bhuiyan, M. Z. R. Poudel, R. S., Gross, T., Hakk, P. and Liu. Y. 2019. First report of Geotrichum candidum causing postharvest rot of sugar beet (Beta vulgaris) roots in Minnesota and North Dakota. Plant Disease. 103(12):3278. | 2019 | Journal Article | Link |
| 24 | A. M. Sarker, N. Sultana, M. R. Islam, M. Rashid and Bhuiyan, M. Z. R. 2013. Efficacy of some rhizosphere microorganisms in controlling Fusarium wilt of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum). The Agriculturists. 11(2):96-103. | 2013 | Journal Article | Link |
| Sl | Conferences | Year | Type | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M. Z. R. Bhuiyan, Kimberly D'Arcangelo and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo. 2023. Populations of Pseudoperonospora cubensis Causing Downy Mildew in Squash and Cucumbers are Structured by Host Genotype. APS Plant Health. August 12-16, Denver, Colorado, USA. | 2023 | Conference | Link |
| 2 | M. Z. R. Bhuiyan and M. F. R. Khan. 2023. Survey, identification, and characterization of storage pathogens of sugar beet in the Red River Valley of North Dakota and Minnesota. 53rd Annual Sugar beet Research Reporting Session. January 10, 2023. https://www.sbreb.org/ | 2023 | Conference | Link |
| 3 | M. Z. R. Bhuiyan, Dilip K. Lakshman, Luis E. del Río Mendoza, Aiming Qi and M. F. R. Khan. 2022. Identification and characterization of Alternaria spp. in sugar beet in the USA. NDSU Extensionand REC Fall Conference. November 1-3, Holiday Inn-West Acres, North Dakota, USA. | 2022 | Conference | Link |
| 4 | Sunil Bhandari, Ravi Kiran Yellavajjala, Luis E. del Río Mendoza, M. Z. R. Bhuiyan and M. F. R. Khan. 2022. Multispectral image analysis techniques for detection and quantification of Cercospora Leaf Spot (CLS) in sugar beet. NDSU Extension and REC Fall Conference. November 1-3, Holiday Inn-West Acres, North Dakota, USA. | 2022 | Conference | Link |
| 5 | M. Z. R. Bhuiyan, Luis E. del Río Mendoza, Dilip K. Lakshman, Aiming Qi and M. F. R. Khan. 2022. In vitro evaluation of sensitivity of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum to fungicides commonly used on sugar beet in North Dakota. APS North Central Division Meeting, Lincoln, Nebraska. | 2022 | Conference | Link |
| 6 | Sunil Bhandari, M. Z. R. Bhuiyan, Luis E. del Río Mendoza, Ravi Kiron, Dilip K. Lakshman, and M. F. R. Khan. 2022. Early detection and quantification of Cercospora Leaf Spot disease in sugar beet. APS North Central Division Meeting, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA. | 2022 | Conference | Link |
| 7 | M. Z. R. Bhuiyan, Dilip K. Lakshman, Luis E. del Rio Mendoza, Aiming Qi, M. F. R. Khan. 2022. Sclerotinia sclerotiorum in Sugar beet: Identification, pathogenicity, and sensitivity to fungicides. Annual meeting, North Dakota Academy of Science, USA. | 2022 | Conference | Link |
| 8 | M. Z. R. Bhuiyan, Luis E. del Rio Mendoza, Dilip K. Lakshman, Aiming Qi, M. F. R. Khan. 2022. Efficacy of fungicides for controlling Sclerotinia leaf blight (Sclerotinia sclerotiorum) in Sugar beet. APS Plant Health. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. | 2022 | Conference | Link |
| 9 | M. Z. R. Bhuiyan, Luis E. del Río Mendoza, Dilip K. Lakshman, Aiming Qi and M. F. R. Khan. 2022. Effect of incubation temperature on severity of Sclerotinia leaf blight of sugar beet. APS North Central Division Meeting, Lincoln, Nebraska. | 2022 | Conference | Link |
| 10 | M. F. R. Khan and M. Z. R. Bhuiyan. 2022. SDHI-fungicides have the potential to reduce storage rot in sugar beet caused by Botrytis cinerea in USA. 16th Congress of the Mediterranean Phytopathological Union. 4-8 April 2022. Limassol, Cyprus. | 2022 | Conference | Link |
| 11 | M. Z. R. Bhuiyan, Luis E. del Río Mendoza, Dilip K. Lakshman, Aiming Qi, M. F. R. Khan. 2022. Effect of inoculum density of Rhizoctonia solani AG 2-2 IIIB and plant age to resistance response of Sugar beet. APS Plant Health. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. | 2022 | Conference | Link |
| 12 | M. Z. R. Bhuiyan and Khan, M. F. R. 2022. Role adjuvants for improving the effectiveness of different modes of action of fungicides for controlling Cercospora leaf spot of Sugar beet. 52nd Annual Sugar beet Research Reporting Session. January 11, 2022. https://www.sbreb.org/ | 2022 | Conference | Link |
| 13 | M. Z. R. Bhuiyan, Shyam Solanki, Gazala Ameen, Robert S. Brueggeman, Pawel Borowicz, M. F. R. Khan. 2021. Understanding the infection mechanism of Cercospora beticola of sugar beet using advanced staining technique and confocal laser scanning microscopy. APS Plant Health, Aug 4-5. | 2021 | Conference | Link |
| 14 | M. Z. R. Bhuiyan, Aiming Qi, Dilip Lakshman, and M. F. R. Khan. 2021. A good inoculation method to be used in the disease assay of Rhizoctonia solani in sugar beet. APS Plant Health, Aug 4-5. | 2021 | Conference | Link |
| 15 | M. Z. R. Bhuiyan and Khan, M. F. R. 2021. Role of adjuvants to improve the efficacy of fungicidesunder simulated rainfall condition for controlling Cercospora leaf spot of Sugar beet. 51st Annual Sugar beet Research Reporting Session. January 10, 2021. https://www.sbreb.org/ | 2021 | Conference | Link |
| 16 | M. Z. R. Bhuiyan and Khan, M. F. R. 2020. Effect of adjuvants mixed with fungicides for controlling Cercospora leaf spot of Sugar beet. 50th Annual Sugar beet Research Reporting Session. January 14, 2020. Holiday Inn, Fargo, ND. https://www.sbreb.org/ | 2021 | Conference | Link |
| 17 | M. Z. R. Bhuiyan, Shyam Solanki, Gazala Ameen, Robert S. Brueggeman, Pawel Borowicz, M. F. R. Khan. 2020. Proliferation success of Cercospora beticola on sugar beet is associated with an early penetration and nutrient acquisition. Journal of American Society of Sugar Beet Technology, 2020. | 2020 | Conference | Link |
| 18 | M. E. Haque, M. F. R. Khan, M. Z. R. Bhuiyan, R. S. Brueggeman, Z. Liu, S. Zhong, T. Gross, P.Hakk, J. D. Eide. 2019. Pathogenesis study of Rhizoctonia solani, sclerotia in Sugar beet. APS Annual Meeting Plant Health, 3-7 August 2019. Cleveland, Ohio, USA. | 2019 | Conference | Link |
| 19 | M. E. Haque, M. F. R. Khan, M. Z. R. Bhuiyan, Robert S. Brueggeman, Zhaohui Liu, Shaobin Zhong, Thomas Gross, Peter Hakk and John D. Eide. 2019. Morphological and Genomic Diversities of Rhizoctonia solani on Sugar beet in the USA. APS Annual Meeting Plant Health, 3-7 August 2019. Cleveland, Ohio, USA. | 2019 | Conference | Link |
| 20 | M. Z. R. Bhuiyan and Khan, M. F. R., Haque, Md Ehsanul and Liu, Yangxi. 2019. Alternaria alternata is becoming an emerging problem of Sugar beet. 49th Annual Sugar beet Research Reporting Session. January 8, 2019. Holiday Inn, Fargo, ND. https://www.sbreb.org/ | 2019 | Conference | Link |
| 21 | M. F. R. Khan, M. E. Haque, and M. Z. R. Bhuiyan. 2018. Aphanomyces root rot contributed to significant sugar beet yield loss in 2018 in Southern Minnesota. December 4-6, 2018; Islamorada, Florida, USA. | 2018 | Conference | Link |
| Student | Degree | Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tajmery Khan Jebin | MS in Plant Pathology | 2024 | Management of fungal and bacterial wilt complex in summer Tomato through organic soil amendment | Co-Supervisor |
| Suraiya Jitu | MS in Plant Pathology | 2018 | Effect of time of sowing on disease incidence of Okra Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus (OYVMV) and its management through selected insecticides and light reflectiing colored mulches | Co-Supervisor |
| Shahrin Mahbuba Tanni | MS in Plant Pathology | 2014 | Isolation and identification of bacteria associated with rotten potatoes in selected cold storage of Comilla | Co-Supervisor |
| Sl | Professional | Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Member, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Academic Council | Professional | 2024 | Present |
| 2 | Member, Postdoctoral Association, NC State University | Professional | 2023 | 2024 |
| 3 | Vice President, Gamma Sigma Delta, North Dakota Chapter | Professional | 2022 | 2023 |
| 4 | Gamma Sigma Delta, North Dakota Chapter | Professional | 2021 | Present |
| 5 | Senate of Student Government, NDSU | Professional | 2021 | 2022 |
| 6 | President, Plant Pathology Organization, NDSU | Professional | 2021 | 2022 |
| 7 | Congress of Student Organization (CSO), NDSU | Professional | 2021 | 2022 |
| 8 | Treasure, Plant Pathology Student Organization, NDSU | Professional | 2020 | 2021 |
| 9 | President, Bangladeshi Student Organization (BSO), NDSU | Professional | 2020 | 2021 |
| 10 | American Phytopathological Society | Professional | 2019 | Present |
| 11 | Krishibid Institution of Bangladesh-KIB | Professional | 2009 | Present |
| 12 | Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Alumni Association, Bangladesh | Professional | 2009 | Present |
| Sl | Achievements | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doctoral Dissertation Award-North Dakota State University (NDSU) | Award | 2022 |
| 2 | Neil C. Gudmestad Fellowship-Department of Plant Pathology (NDSU) | Fellowship | 2022 |
| 3 | APS North Central Division Student Travel Award | Award | 2022 |
| 4 | Graduate Student Council Research Award-North Dakota State University (NDSU) | Award | 2022 |
| 5 | Alan G. Dexter Scholarship Award-Sugar beet Research and Education Board (SbREB) | Award | 2021 |
| 6 | H. Arthur Lamey Plant Pathology Graduate Student Scholarship (NDSU) | Award | 2020 |
| 7 | Dean's Award, Faculty of Agriculture, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU) | Award | 2019 |
| 8 | Ministry of Science and Technology-MS Research Scholarship-Bangladesh | Fellowship | 2010 |
| Others | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Workshop on Professional Profile Updating for SAU Faculty Members on SAU Website-2025 |
| 2 | Theory courses (Undergraduate) Crop Protection Strategy-II, PLPA 312 |
| 3 | Practical Courses (Undergraduate-Agribusiness Faculty) Crop Protection Strategy-II, PLPA 325 Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU) |
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