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Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU)

Dr. Md. Solaiman Ali  Fakir

Dr. Md. Solaiman Ali Fakir


Professor
Department of Crop Botany
Faculty of Agriculture
Research Interest:    Under Utilized plants, Stress Physiology, Food & Nutrition Security
Contact No : +880 1715523202
Total Publications: 23

Journal Article (22)
2023
1. Quinoa- A Functional Food Crop: Morphological Descriptors
J. Bangladesh Agril Univ

Author List: Sarwar AKMG, Khatun MM and Fakir MSA
Vol. 21, pp 12–22. . 2023.
2. Effect of Drought Stress on Morphological and Physiological Traits at Panicle Initiation Stage in Six Rice Genotypes (Oryza sativa L.),
Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology,

Author List: Moonmoon, S, Fakir MSA, Islam T
Vol. 11, pp 1110-1115. . 2023.
2022
3. Phytofabricated Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs) Applied in Vase Solution as a Novel Anti-Microbial Agent for Enhancing the Vase-life of Cut-Rose Flower.
Journal of Bangladesh Agricultural University,

Author List: Juthee SA, Karim MM, Polash MAS, Fakir MSA and Hossain MA
Vol. 20, pp 133–140. 2022.
2021
4. Genotypic variation of wheat (triticum aestivum l.) in grain filling and contribution of culm reserves to yield
Bangladesh

Author List: Islam MA, Fakir MSA, Hossain MA and Sathi MA
Vol. 50, pp 51-59. 2021.
5. Extraction, characterization and biochemical analysis of betacyanins derived from beetroot (Beta vulgaris),
Res on Crops.,

Author List: Jahan R, Polash MAS, Karim MA, Juthee SA, Fakir MSA and Hossain MA.
Vol. 22, pp 216-223. . 2021.
6. Influence of organic and inorganic sources of nutrients on the growth and seed yield of Chinese broccoli (Brassica oleracea L. var. alboglabra Baily), Farm
Manage.

Author List: Nahar S, Karim MM, Polash MAS, Juthee SA, Fakir MSA and Hossain MA
Vol. 6 , pp 8-14. 2021.
7. Evaluation of the Tolerance Ability of Wheat Genotypes to Drought Stress: Dissection through Culm-Reserves Contribution and Grain Filling Physiology.
Agronomy,

Author List: Islam MA, De RK, Hossain MA, Haque MS, Uddin MN, Fakir MSA, Kader MA, Dessoky ES, Attia AO, El-Hallous EI et al.
Vol. 11,, pp 1252. 2021.
8. Screening of Bio-active Pigments, Antioxidant Activity, Total Phenolic and Flavonoid Content of Some Economically Important Medicinal Plants for Ethno-botanical Uses.
Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology,

Author List: Hâkim MA, Polash MAS, Ashrafuzzaman M, Fakir MSA
Vol. 9, pp 1767-1774, . 2021.
2020
9. . Cassava Leaf Compost Influences Growth, Yield and Nutrient Uptake of Rice,
Annual Research & Review in Biology

Author List: Hawlader NH, Fakir MSA, Ahmad M, Nesa H, Rahman MM, Hasan I, Islam MM, Islam MS and Majumder MSI.
Vol. 35, pp 23-33. 2020.
10. Modulation of Morpho-Physiology in Rice at Early Tillering Stage under Drought Stress: Role of Photosynthates
FOURRAGES

Author List: Moonmoon S, Fakir MSA and Islam MT
Vol. 242, pp 19-38. 2020.
11. Assimilation of grain on yield and yield attributes of rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes under drought stress
FOURRAGES,

Author List: Moonmoon S, Fakir MSA and Islam MT
Vol. 241, pp 85-98. 2020.
12. Economically Sustainable Production Methodologies for Food Grade Colors from Bixa orellana Seed
J Bangladesh Agril Univ

Author List: Seal HP, Fakir MSA, Borman N
Vol. 18, pp 956-962. 2020.
2019
13. Comparative studies on germination and seedling growth of on-season and off-season produced jute seeds
Fundamental and Applied Agriculture,

Author List: R Islam, MSA Fakir, MA Hossain.
Vol. 4, pp 777-784. 2019.
14. Important morphological traits, nutrient composition and yield of baby corn as affected by planting density
J. Agrofor. Envir

Author List: R Yesmin, A Mefuj, MM Karim and MSA Fakir
Vol. 13, pp 17-21. 2019.
15. . Drying and nutrient elements investigation in young seedling and seeds of Lignosus bean
J. Agrofor. Envir

Author List: Jhumur ST, MM Karim and MSA Fakir
Vol. 13, pp 55-59. 2019.
2018
16. Flower morphology and fruit maturity of four minor fruits (Diospyros peregrina, D. discolor, Muntingia calabura and Careya arborea) of Tropics and subtropics
International Journal of Minor Fruits, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants

Author List: MSA Fakir, MM Rahman, MM Hasan, S Moonmoon and MM Rahman
Vol. 4, pp 18-27. 2018.
2017
17. Light and temperature effects on sprout yield and its proximate composition and vitamin C content in Lignosus and Mung beans
J Bangladesh Agril Univ

Author List: Islam MJ, Hassan MK, Sarker SR, Rahman AB and Fakir MSA.
Vol. 15, pp 248-254. 2017.
18. Drought and salinity affect leaf and root anatomical structures in three maize genotypes.
J. Bangladesh Agril Univ.

Author List: Injamum-Ul-Hoque M, Uddin MN, Fakir MSA and Rasel M.
Vol. 16, pp 47-55. 2017.
19. Effect of Drought Stress on Grain Dry Weight, Photosynthesis and Chlorophyll in Six Rice Genotypes
Scholars Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences.

Author List: Moonmoon S, Fakir MSA and Islam MT
Vol. 4, pp 13-17. 2017.
2016
20. Uptake and distribution of Na+ in Rice genotypes under salinity condition
SAARC J. Agri.,

Author List: Sultana MA, Hossain MA, Tareq MZ, Sarker MDH, Mojakkir AM and Fakir MSA.
Vol. 14, pp 141-144. 2016.
21. Effect of salt stress on germination and seedling growth in four maize genotypes.
Intl. J. Nat. Soc. Sci.,

Author List: Sultana R, Uddin MN, Rahim MA, Fakir MSA.
Vol. 3, pp 20-27. 2016.
2015
22. Biodiversity of Medicinal plants in Bangladesh: Prospects and problems of conservation and utilization
Intl. J. Minor Fruits Medicinal Aromatic Plants,

Author List: Fakir MSA and Rahman MM 2015. Biodiversity of Medicinal plants in Bangladesh: Prospects and problems of conservation and utilization.
Vol. 1, pp 1-9. 2015.
Conference Proceedings (1)
2017
1. Farmers’ knowledge, attitude and practices of moringa as nutritional and medicinal food in ‘Mymensingh’ region of Bangladesh,


Author List: Fakir MSA, Islam MR, Sagar A, Kashem MA and Rahim MA.
Vol. , pp 41. 2017.
PhD    - 1997
University of the West Indies, St. Augustine
Trinidad & Tobago
B. Sc. Ag. (Hons)    - 1981
Bangladesh Agricultural University
Bangladesh
M. Sc. Ag.     - 1982
Bangladesh Agricultural University
Bangladesh
Total Number: 38
SL Role Project No Title Funded By Duration
1 Growth & Development of Soybean (Glycine max L. Merril) as affected by N fertilizer
2 Growth & Development of Soybean (Glycine max L. Merril) as affected by N fertilizer
3 Fruit setting enhancement in teasle gourd (Momodica dioica)
4 Fruit setting enhancement in teasle gourd (Momodica dioica)
5 Selection of pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan L. Millsp.) accession for vegetable in the Caribbean Region
6 Selection of pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan L. Millsp.) accession for vegetable in the Caribbean Region
7 A study of floral abscission and its relationship with yield in Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan)
8 A study of floral abscission and its relationship with yield in Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan)
9 A study of floral abscission and its relationship with yield in Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata)
10 A study of floral abscission and its relationship with yield in Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata)
11 Screening of pigeonpea strain based on flower and pod production in vegetable Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan)
12 Screening of pigeonpea strain based on flower and pod production in vegetable Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan)
13 Lignosus bean: A potential new grain legume in Bangladesh
14 Lignosus bean: A potential new grain legume in Bangladesh
15 Selection criteria related to high biomass production in Indigofera spp
16 Selection criteria related to high biomass production in Indigofera spp
17 Source-Sink relationships in Munbean
18 Source-Sink relationships in Munbean
19 Morphological selection criteria related to salinity tolerance in rice
20 Morphological selection criteria related to salinity tolerance in rice
21 Food security in Bangladesh: A study of a selection of Cassava (Manihot esculenta) genotypes based on tuber HCN toxicity and growth
22 Food security in Bangladesh: A study of a selection of Cassava (Manihot esculenta) genotypes based on tuber HCN toxicity and growth
23 Food Security in Bangladesh: Processing techniques to reduce the toxicity of Cassava strains for use as a potential human and animal food in Bangladesh
24 Food Security in Bangladesh: Processing techniques to reduce the toxicity of Cassava strains for use as a potential human and animal food in Bangladesh
25 Physiological maturity index and nutritional value of edible green seeds of Lignosus bean
26 Physiological maturity index and nutritional value of edible green seeds of Lignosus bean
27 Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Leaf Compost as an Alternative to Urea in Rice production
28 Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Leaf Compost as an Alternative to Urea in Rice production
29 Sodium exclusion by different maize genotypes under salinity in conferring salt resistance
30 Sodium exclusion by different maize genotypes under salinity in conferring salt resistance
31 Bean sprouts are a rich source of protein for the human diet
32 Bean sprouts are a rich source of protein for the human diet
33 Processing of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) leaf for protein-rich vegetable and animal feed
34 Processing of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) leaf for protein-rich vegetable and animal feed
35 Upscaling of Rice-Bean Cropping System for increased yield, Nutrients and Soil Productivity
36 Upscaling of Rice-Bean Cropping System for increased yield, Nutrients and Soil Productivity
37 Collection and Evaluation of Coloured Rice germplasm for yield, quality and phytonutrients of health benefit
38 Collection and Evaluation of Coloured Rice germplasm for yield, quality and phytonutrients of health benefit

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Professor
25 Oct, 2002 -
BAU
Associate Professor
09 Nov, 1997 - 24 Oct, 2002
BAU
Assistant Professor
01 Jan, 1988 - 10 Oct, 1997
BAU
Lecturer
15 Aug, 1983 - 31 Dec, 1987
BAU
Total Number: 21
SL Name Title Organizer Duration Location
1 Akhter M, Uddin MN, Fakir MSA Nutrient Composition and antioxidant capacity of seven minor fruits of Bangladesh Intl. Symp. Minor Fruits, Medicinal & Aromatic Plants 4-6 Sept., 2019 Univ. Colombo, Weligatta, Hambantota, Sri Lanka
2 MSA Fakir, Rahman AB, Abdullah MR The native Zingiberaceae in Bangladesh: A review of their dietary and medicinal properties 8th International Zingiberales Symposium 23-27 July, 2018 Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore
3 MSA Fakir, MM Hasan, MM Rahman, S Moonmoon, MM Rahman Growth and Proximate Composition of Three Minor Fruits (Dellinia indica L., Carea arborea Roxb., Mutinga calabura L.) in Bangladesh 4th Intl. Symp. ‘Minor Fruits, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants’ 5-6 Dec., 2017 College of Horticulture and Forestry, Central Agricultural University, Pasighat, India
4 MSA Fakir, MG Mostafa, H Seal, MA Rahim A decade of research on cassava towards using as potential supplementary food, feed and raw materials for industry in Bangladesh World Congress on Root and Tuber Crops Jan 18-22, 2016 Nanning, Guangxi, China
5 Fakir MSA, Islam MR, Sagar A, Kashem MA, Rahim MA Farmers’ Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Moringa as Nutritional and Medicinal Food in Bangladesh First Intl. Symp. “Moringa: A Decade of Advances in Research and Development” 15-18 Nov., 2015 Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria Hotel, Manila, Philippines
6 Fakir MSA, Rahman MM, Rahman MM, Hasan MM, Moonmoon S Flower and fruit morphology of four minor fruits (Diospyros peregrina, D. discolour, Muntingia calabura and Careya arborea) 3rd Intl. Symp ‘Minor Fruits, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants for better health and environment 20-21 May, 2015 Bangladesh Agricultural Univ. Campus, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
7 Fakir MSA, Mostafa MG, Seal HP, Rahim MA, Prodhan AKMA Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz.) is a potential food security crop under changing climate in Bangladesh 5th International Conf. “Agriculture, Food Security & Climate Change” 9-11 Sept., 2014 Univ. Poonch Rawala Kot, Pakistan
8 Fakir MSA, Rahim MA Improving the value chain and linking the market for mango growers in Bangladesh World Mango Conference June 24-25, 2014 Univ. College Agric. Envir. Sci. The Islamic Univ. Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan
9 Fakir MSA, Mostafa MG, Seal H, Prodhan AKMA, Rahim MA Selection of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) accessions and processing of leaf for use as a protein rich vegetable in Bangladesh Regional Symp. on sustainable small scale vegetable production and marketing system 25-27 February, 2014 SEAVEG 2104: Families, Farm Food. 2014, Bangkok, Thailand
10 Akhter S, Fakir MSA, Hossain AKMZ, Saieed MAU, Moonmoon S Cassava leaf compost is a substitute to urea for growth and yield of ‘boro’ rice Bangladesh Soc. Agron., 12th Annual Conf. 20 Sept., 2013 BARC Auditorium, Farm Gate, Dhaka, Bangladesh
11 Rahman MM, Fakir MSA Medicinal plant biodiversity in Bangladesh: Prospects & Problems of conservation and utilization 2nd Intl. Symp. Minor Fruits Medicinal Plants 20 Dec. 2013 Fac. Agric. Univ. Ruhuna, Mapalana, Kamburupitiya, Sri Lanka
12 Fakir MSA, Mostafa MG, Seal H, Prodhan AKMA Food security in Bangladesh: Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) could be a potential supplementary crop to rice and wheat Int. Conf. Biotechnol. 25-26 May, 2013 The Westin, Ghulshan, Dhaka, Bangladesh
13 Fakir MSA, Rahim MA Jackfruit vegetable yield and proximate composition at three growth stages First Intl. Symposium on Jackfruit and other Moraceae 18-20 Nov., 2012 ASPADA Conf. room and Bangladesh Agric. Univ. Campus, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
14 Fakir MSA, MS Rahman, MM Islam Seed yield and yield attributes in rice as affected by salinity stress Intl. Seed Conf., ‘Quality seed and food security under changing climate’ 8-10 Feb., 2012 Bangladesh Agric. Univ., Mymensingh, Bangladesh
15 Fakir MSA, F Akter, MG Mostafa, M Jannat, AKMZ Hossain Morphological and growth descriptor for characterization of seven cassava accessions Seed Sci Soc. Bangladesh, Bangladesh Agric. Univ. 8-10 Feb., 2012 Mymensingh, Bangladesh
16 Fakir MSA, Mostafa MG, Prodhan AKMA, Seal HP Food security in Bangladesh: Performance of Cassava based on nutrient content, cyanide reduction and yield Int. Soc. Trop. Root Crops, Federal Univ. Agric. Abeokota 23-28 Sept., 2012 Abeokota, Nigeria
17 MSA Fakir, M.G. Mostafa, M. Jannat, F. Islam, H.P. Seal Dry mass content of plant parts, flour extraction and nutrient contents of tuber of cassava accessions Seed Sci Soc. Bangladesh, Bangladesh Agric. Univ. 8-10 Feb., 2012 Mymensingh, Bangladesh
18 Fakir, MSA, Mostafa, MG, Seal, HP, Prodhan, AKMA Food Security in Bangladesh: Hydrogen cyanide toxicity and proximate composition of Cassava tuber - 6-7 February, 2011 Bangladesh Agricultural University
19 MS Rahman, MSA Fakir, MM Islam, L Hassan, MG Mostafa Sustainable Rice Production in Coastal Areas of Bangladesh: Screening of Rice Genotypes Indian Soc. Coastal Agric. Res. 27-30 Oct., 2010 Calangute, Goa, India
20 Fakir MSA, MG Mostafa, HP Seal Food security in Bangladesh: Evaluation of cassava morphotypes based on hydrogen cyanide toxicity and protein content Assoc. Advan. Plant protection, BCKV 17-19 Dec., 2009 Kalyani, India
21 MSA Fakir Pulses in Bangladesh: Constraints and prospects Agroforestry Soc. Bangladesh, Fruit Sci. Soc. Bangladesh, Seed Sci. Soc. Bangladesh 17-19 Feb., 2009 Mymensingh, Bangladesh
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Membership Type Organization
Secretary Seed Science Society of Bangladesh
Life Member Bangladesh Botanical Society
Life Member Krishibid Institution
Life Member Krishibid Institution
Treasurer Agro-forestry Society of Bangladesh
Life Member Indian Soc. Plant Physiology
President (2021-'23) Bangladesh Soc. Plant Sci. Technology
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