Bangladesh Agricultural University| Profile Details

Dr. A. B. M. Arif Hasan Khan Robin

Professor	Contact No : +8801714239469
Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding	Email : gpb21bau@bau.edu.bd
Faculty of Agriculture	ResearchGate Google Scholar

Research Interest: Breeding field crops for challenging environments. Investigation of adaptive mechanism of plant root system under abiotic stresses.

Postdoc - 2017
Sunchon National University
South Korea

PhD - 2011
Massey University
New Zealand

MS - 2005
Bangladesh Agricultural University
Bangladesh

Total Number: 5

1. Germplasm enhancement and genetic purity of rapeseed and mustard varieties in Bangladesh

2. Mapping for Blackleg disease resistance in Brassica species

3. Molecular marker development for wheat blast disease resistance

4. Molecular marker development for Alternaria disease resistance in Brassica species

5. Modellig root growth and development of major crops in Bangladesh

Total Number: 7

4–5 Sep 2011	Manawatu Microscopy and Imaging Center, Massey University	Basic Microscopy Course (Confocal, Fluorescence and Electron Microscopy)
29 – 30 Jun 2011	Massey University	Knowledge Management in Research (The Scholarly Internet, Advanced Endnote, Make Your Research Count)
09 – 13 Dec 2006	Bangladesh Agricultural University	Web Page Design and Hosting
06 –18 May 2006	Bangladesh Agricultural University	Basics of MS Office and Data Analysis
26 – 31 Dec 2005	Bangladesh Agricultural University	Project Cycle Management and Technical Assistance in Project Preparation
04 – 09 Jun 2005	Bangladesh Agricultural University	Scientific Report Writing
12 – 26 Feb 2005	Bangladesh Agricultural University	Teaching Methods and Techniques

Professor
25 Sep, 2015 -
Bangladesh Agricultural University

Total Number: 60

Arif, M.R.; Islam, M.T.; Robin, A.H.K. (2019). Salinity Stress Alters Root Morphology and Root Hair Traits in Brassica napus. Plants, 8, 192. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants8070192

Islam, M., Arif, M., & Robin, A.H.K. (2019). Characterization of blast resistance related protein domains in wheat for molecular marker development. Journal of the Bangladesh Agricultural University, 17(2), 161-171. https://doi.org/10.3329/jbau.v17i2.41939

Islam, M., Arif, M., Hassan, L., & Robin, Robin, A.H.K. (2019). Wheat blast disease: Bangladesh and global perspectives of blast resistance. Journal of the Bangladesh Agricultural University, 17(2), 122-132. https://doi.org/10.3329/jbau.v17i2.41934

Robin, A.H.K., Hossain, M.R., Kim, H.T, Nou, I.S., Park. J.I. (2019). Role of Cytokinins in Clubroot Disease Development. Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, 7:73-82. https://doi.org/10.9787/PBB.2019.7.2.73

Laila, R., Park, J. I., Robin, A. H. K., Natarajan, S., Vijayakumar, H., Shirasawa, K., ... & Nou, I. S. (2019). Mapping of a novel clubroot resistance QTL using ddRAD-seq in Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa L.). BMC Plant Biology, 19(1), 13. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-018-1615-8

Robin, A. H. K., Irving, L., Khaembah, E., & Matthew, C. (2018). Modelling Carbon Fluxes as an Aid to Understanding Perennial Ryegrass (Lolium perenne) Root Dynamics. Agronomy, 8(11), 236. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy8110236

Jeong, J. Y., Robin, A. H. K., Sathishkumar Natarajan, R. L., Kim, H. T., Park, J. I., & Nou, I. S. (2018). Race-and Isolate-specific Molecular Marker Development through Genome-Realignment Enables Detection of Korean Plasmodiophora brassicae Isolates, Causal agents of Clubroot Disease. The Plant Pathology Journal, 34(6), 506. 10.5423/PPJ.OA.12.2017.0266

Lee^†, J.H., Robin^†, A.H.K., Natarajan, S., Jung, H.J. and Nou, I.S., 2018. Varietal Identification of Open-Pollinated Onion Cultivars Using a Nanofluidic Array of Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) Markers. Agronomy, 8(9), p.179. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy8090179

Abuyusuf, M., Robin, A.H.K., Lee, J. H., Jung, H. J., Kim, H. T., Park, J. I., & Nou, I. S. (2018). Glucosinolate Profiling and Expression Analysis of Glucosinolate Biosynthesis Genes Differentiate White Mold Resistant and Susceptible Cabbage Lines. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 19(12), 4037. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms19124037

Abuyusuf, M., Robin, A.H.K., Kim, H. T., Islam, M., Park, J. I., & Nou, I. S. (2018). Altered Glucosinolate Profiles and Expression of Glucosinolate Biosynthesis Genes in Ringspot-Resistant and Susceptible Cabbage Lines. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 19(9), 2833. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms19092833

Hassan, M. Z., Robin, A. H. K., Rahim, M. A., Natarajan, S., Kim, H. T., Park, J. I., & Nou, I. S. (2018). Screening of melon genotypes identifies gummy stem blight resistance associated with Gsb1 resistant loci. Journal of Plant Biotechnology, 45(3), 217-227. https://doi.org/10.5010/JPB.2018.45.3.217

Hassan, M.Z.; Rahim, M.A.; Natarajan, S.; Robin, A.H.K.; Kim, H.-T.; Park, J.-I.; Nou, I.-S (2018). Gummy Stem Blight Resistance in Melon: Inheritance Pattern and Development of Molecular Markers. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 19(10), 2914. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms19102914

Rahim, M. A., Robin, A. H. K., Natarajan, S., Jung, H. J., Lee, J., Kim, H., ... & Nou, I. S. (2018). Identification and characterization of anthocyanin biosynthesis-related genes in kohlrabi. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 1-22. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12010-017-2613-2

Robin, A.H.K., Yi, G-E, Laila, R, Hossain, M.R., Park, J-I, Kim, H.R. and Nou, I-S (2017) Leptosphaeria maculans Alters Glucosinolate Profiles in Blackleg Disease–Resistant and -Susceptible Cabbage Lines. Frontiers in Plant Science 8:1769. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2017.01769 https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2017.01769

Robin, A.H.K., Hossain, M.R., Park, J-I, Kim, H.R. and Nou, I-S (2017) Glucosinolate Proﬁles in Cabbage Genotypes Inﬂuence the Preferential Feeding of Diamondback Moth (Plutella xylostella). Frontiers in Plant Science 8, 1244. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2017.01244

Robin, A.H.K., Larkan, N.J., Laila, R., Park, J.-I, Ahmed, N.U., Borhan, H., Parkin, I.A.P. and Nou, I.-S. (2017). Korean Brassica oleracea germplasm offers a novel source of qualitative resistance to blackleg disease. European Journal of Plant Pathology 149(3), 611-623. doi:10.1007/s10658-017-1210-0. doi: 10.1007/s10658-017-1210-0

Rubel, M.H.; Robin, A.H.K.; Natarajan, S.; Vicente, J.G.; Kim, H.-T.; Park, J.-I.; Nou, I.-S. (2017) Whole-genome re-alignment facilitates development of specific molecular markers for races 1 and 4 of Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris, the cause of black rot Disease in Brassica oleracea. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 18, 2523. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms18122523

Shanmugam, A., Robin, A. H. K.,Thamilarasan, S.K., Vijayakumar, H., Natarajan, S., Kim, H-T, Park, J.I. and Nou, I-S (2017) Genome-wide characterization and stress-responsive expression profiling of MCM genes in Brassica oleracea and Brassica rapa. Journal of Plant Biology (2017) 60:472-484. 10.1007/s12374-017-0105-0

Laila^†, R., Robin^†, A.H.K., Yang^†, K., Park J.-I., Suh, M.C., Kim, J. and Nou I.-S. (2017) Developmental and genotypic variation in leaf wax content and composition, and in expression of wax biosynthetic genes in Brassica oleracea var. capitata. Frontiers in Plant Science 7:1972. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2016.01972

Laila, R., Park, J. I., Robin, A. H. K., Yang, K., Choi, G. J., & Nou, I. S. (2017). Reply to the Letter to the Editor by A. Schwelm and S. Neuhauser: “Detection of Ribosomal DNA Sequence Polymorphisms in the Protist Plasmodiophorabrassicae for the Identification of Geographical Isolates”. International Journal of Molecular Sciences18, 1455. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms18071455

Laila, R.; Robin, A.H.K.; Yang, K.; Choi, G.J.; Park, J.-I.; Nou, I.-S. (2017) Detection of ribosomal DNA sequence polymorphisms in the protest Plasmodiophora brassicae for the identification of geographical isolates. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 18, 84. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms18010084

Howlader, J., Park, J. I., Robin, A. H. K., Sumi, K. R., & Nou, I. S. (2017). Identification, characterization and expression profiling of stress-related genes in Easter Lily (Lilium formolongi). Genes 8, 172. doi:10.3390/genes8070172

Howlader, J., Park, J. I., Kim, H. T., Ahmed, N. U., Robin, A. H. K., Sumi, K. R., ... & Nou, I. S. (2017). Differential Expression under Podosphaera xanthii and Abiotic Stresses Reveals Candidate MLO Family Genes in Cucumis melo L. Tropical Plant Biology, 10(4), 151-168. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12042-017-9194-7

Howlader, J., Kim, H. T., Park, J. I., Ahmed, N. U., Robin, A. H. K., Jung, H. J., & Nou, I. S. (2016). Expression Profiling of MLO Family Genes under Podosphaera xanthii Infection and Exogenous Application of Phytohormones in Cucumis melo L. Journal of Life Science, 26(4), 419-430.http://dx.doi.org/10.5352/JLS.2016.26.4.419

Howlader, J., Sumi, K. R., Kim, H. T., Robin, A. H. K., Park, J. I., Chung, M. Y., & Nou, I. S. (2016). Characterization and Expression Analysis of Peroxidases and Glucan Synthase Like Genes in Cucumis melo L. Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, 4(2), 212-224. https://doi.org/10.9787/PBB.2016.4.2.212

Khatun, K., Nath, U. K., Robin, A. H. K., Park, J. I., Lee, D. J., Kim, M. B., ...& Chung, M. Y. (2017). Genome-wide analysis and expression profiling of zinc finger homeodomain (ZHD) family genes reveal likely roles in organ development and stress responses in tomato. BMC Genomics, 18(1), 695. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-017-4082-y

Khatun, K.; Robin, A.H.K.; Park, J.-I.; Nath, U.K.; Kim, C.K.; Lim, K.-B.; Nou, I.S.; Chung, M.-Y. (2017) Molecular characterization and expression profiling of tomato GRF transcription factor family genes in response to abiotic stresses and phytohormones. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 18, 1056. doi:10.3390/ijms18051056

Khatun, K., Robin, A. H. K., Park, J. I., Ahmed, N. U., Kim, C. K., Lim, K. B., ... & Chung, M. Y. (2016). Genome-wide identification, characterization and expression profiling of LIM family genes in Solanum lycopersicum L. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry 108, 177-190. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plaphy.2016.07.006

Khatun, K., Robin, A. H. K., Park, J. I., Kim, C. K., Lim, K. B., Kim, M. B., ... & Chung, M. Y. (2016). Genome-wide identification, characterization and expression profiling of ADF family genes in Solanum lycopersicum L. Genes 7 (10), 79. doi:10.3390/genes7100079

Kim, H. T., Park, J. I., Robin, A. H. K., Ishikawa, T., Kuzuya, M., Horii, M., ... & Nou, I. S. (2016). Identification of a new race and development of DNA markers associated with powdery mildew in melon. Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, 4(2), 225-233. https://doi.org/10.9787/PBB.2016.4.2.225

Kim, H. T., Robin, A. H. K., & Nou, I. S. (2016). Parentage Confirmation of Korean Bred Pear Cultivars by Simple Sequence Repeat SSR Genotyping and S-Genotypes Analysis. Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, 4(2), 198-211. https://doi.org/10.9787/PBB.2016.4.2.198

Robin, A.H.K.; Yi, G.E; Laila, R.; Yang, K.; Park, J.I.; Kim, H.R.; Nou, I.S. (2016) Expression profiling of glucosinolate biosynthetic genes in Brassica oleracea L. var. capitata inbred lines reveals their association with glucosinolate content. Molecules 21,787; doi:10.3390/molecules21060787

Yi^†, G.-E.; Robin^†, A.H.K.; Yang^†, K.; Park, J.-I.; Hwang, B.H.; Nou, I.-S. (2016) Exogenous methyl jasmonate and salicylic acid induce subspecies-specific patterns of glucosinolate accumulation and gene expression in Brassica oleracea L. Molecules 21, 1417; doi:10.3390/molecules21101417 doi:10.3390/molecules21101417

Yang, K., Yi, G.E., Robin, A. H. K., Jeong. N, Lee, Y. H., L., Park, J.I., ...& Nou, I.S. (2016). Development of molecular markers for varietal identification of Brassica juncea on the basis of the polymorphic sequence of ITS regions and MITE families. Korean Journal of Horticultural Science & Technology 34(2), 305-313. https://www.cabdirect.org/cabdirect/abstract/20163201757

Paul P.R., Robin A.H.K., Hossain M.R. (2016) Optimizing the initial steps of immature endosperm culture of seeded banana (Musa sapientum L.) cultivar Bhutia of Bangladesh. Journal of Applied Horticulture 18: 34-38. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/301737349

Robin A.H.K., Matthew C., Uddin M.J., Bayazid K.N. 2016. Salinity-induced reduction in root surface area and changes in major root and shoot traits at the phytomer level in wheat. Journal of Experimental Botany 67(12): 3719–3729 https://doi.org/10.1093/jxb/erw064

Robin A.H.K., Uddin M.J., Bayazid K.N. (2015) Polyethylene glycol (PEG)-treated hydroponic culture reduces length and diameter of root hairs of wheat varieties. Agronomy 5:506-518. doi:10.3390/agronomy5040506

Yang^† K., Robin^† A. H. K., Yi G. E., Lee J., Chung M. Y., Yang T. J. & Nou I. S. (2015). Diversity and inheritance of intergenic spacer sequences of 45S ribosomal DNA among accessions of Brassica oleracea L. var. capitata. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 16(12), 28783-28799; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms161226125

Yi^†, G.-E., Robin^†, A.H.K., Yang^†, K., Park, J.-I., Kang, J.-G., Yang, T.-J. & Nou, I.-S. (2015). Identification and expression analysis of glucosinolate biosynthetic genes and estimation of glucosinolate contents in edible organs of Brassica oleracea subspecies. Molecules 20:13089-13111. doi:10.3390/molecules200713089

Rubel, M.H., Hassan, L., Islam, M.M., Robin, A.H.K., Alam, M.J. 2014. Evaluation of rice genotypes under salt stress at the seedling and reproductive stages using phenotypic and molecular markers. Pakistan Journal of Botany 46:423-432. https://www.pakbs.org/pjbot/PDFs/46(2)/03.pdf

Zisan S., Robin A. H. K., Hoque A. & Hossain, M. R. (2015). In vitro callus induction and plantlet regeneration is influenced by the maturity status of embryos of Brassica rapa varieties. Journal of Bioscience and Agriculture Research 6:518-529. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Arif_Robin/publication/287206413

Uddin, M. J., Robin, A. H. K., Raffi, S., Afrin, S. 2015. Somatic embryo formation from co-cultivated protoplasts of Brassica rapa & B. juncea. American Journal of Experimental Agriculture. 8: 342-349. https://doi.org/10.9734/AJEA/2015/17696

Hoque, A., Begum, S. N., Robin, A. H. K., Hassan, L. 2015. Partitioning of rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes based on morphometric diversity. American Journal of Experimental Agriculture 7: 242-250. https://doi.org/10.9734/AJEA/2015/15687

Robin, A.H.K., Uddin M.J., Afrin, S., Paul, P. R. 2014. Genotypic variations in root traits of wheat varieties at phytomer level. Journal of the Bangladesh Agricultural University 12: 45-54. https://doi.org/10.3329/jbau.v12i1.21238

Shahriar, M. H., Robin, A. H. K., Begum, S. N., Hoque, A. 2014. Diversity analysis of some selected rice genotypes through SSR-based molecular markers. Journal of the Bangladesh Agricultural University 12:307-311. https://doi.org/10.3329/jbau.v12i2.28689

Shahriar, M. H., Robin, A. H. K., & Hoque, A. 2014. Diversity assessment of yield, yield contributing traits, and earliness of advanced T-aman rice (Oryza sativa L.) lines. Journal of Bioscience and Agriculture Research. 1: 102-112. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ahasanul_Hoque/publication/266026417

Laila, R., Siddiqua, M. K., Khalil, I., Robin, A.H.K. and Meah, B. 2012. Molecular characterization of Solanum melongena using RAPD marker for collar rot resistance. International Journal of Applied Life Sciences 1: 38-65. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Arif_Robin/publication/259850187

Robin, A.H.K., Matthew, C., Crush, J.R. 2010. Time course of root initiation and development. Proceedings of the New Zealand Grassland Association 72: 233–240. https://mro.massey.ac.nz/handle/10179/7655

Khan M. M., Robin A.H.K., Nazim-ud-Dowla M.A.N., Talukder S. K. and Hassan L. 2009. Agrobacterium-mediated genetic transformation of two varieties of Brassica: optimization of protocol. Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Research 34: 287–301. doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v34i2.5802

Rahman, R., Bhuyan, M.A.A., Sultana, A., Robin, A.H.K. and Hassan, L. 2007. Filament culture of oilseed Brassica in B5 media. Bangladesh Journal of Crop Science 18: 301–306.

Bhuyan M.A.A., Rahman, R., Robin, A.H.K. and L. Hassan. 2007. In vitro regeneration of three oilseed Brassica species through filament culture. Bangladesh Journal of Crop Science 18: 295-300.

Datta, A.K., Hossain, M.A., Robin, A.H.K., Raffi S.A. and Hossain. M.A. 2006. Screening of soybean genotypes for salinity tolerance at seedling stage. Bangladesh Journal of Crop Science 17:155–161.

Monna, M. N. A., Robin, A.H.K. and Rabbani, M. G. 2005. Genetic variability, correlation and path analysis of cucumber (Cucumis sativus l.). Bangladesh Journal of Crop Science 33: 81–84.

Hossain M.A., Robin, A.H.K., Hossain, M. A. and Raffi, S.A. 2007. Screening of oilseed Brassica varieties for drought tolerance at the early stages of plant growth. Journal of the Bangladesh Agricultural University 5: 23–29. https://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/276579?ln=en

Sayem, A.S.M., Robin, A.H.K., Raffi, S. A. and Hassan, L. 2006. In vitro regeneration of four oilseed Brassica varieties of different species through leaf segment culture. Bangladesh Journal of Crop Science 17:169–173.

Islam, M. M., Robin, A.H.K. and Hassan, L. 2006. In vitro callus induction and plant regeneration in tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) from leaf discs. Progressive Agriculture 17:21–28.

Islam M. M., Robin, A.H.K. and Hassan, L. 2006. Regeneration potentiality of hypocotyl explants of five tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) genotypes. Bangladesh Journal of Progressive Science & Technology 4: 7–12.

Robin, A.H.K., Nazim-Ud-Dowla, M. A. N., Khan, M.M.A. and Hassan, L. 2005. In vitro plant regeneration from anther derived calli of oilseed Brassica. Bangladesh Journal of Progressive Science & Technology 3: 155–158.

Robin, A.H.K., Hassan, L. and Quddus, M. A. 2005. Effect of hormones and response of oilseed Brassica varieties on callus induction ability through anther culture. Bangladesh Society of Agriculture Science & Technology 2: 29–32.

Nazim-Ud-Dowla, M. A. N., Robin, A.H.K. and Hassan, L. 2005. In vitro regeneration response of three Indica rice genotypes in different combinations of hormones and vitamins. Bangladesh Journal of Progressive Science & Technology 3:77–80 .

1. Abuyusuf, M., Robin, A.H.K., Kim, H. T., Islam, M., Park, J. I., & Nou, I. S. (2018). Altered Glucosinolate Profiles and Expression of Glucosinolate Biosynthesis Genes in Ringspot-Resistant and Susceptible Cabbage Lines. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 19(9), 2833. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms19092833

Total Number: 16

1) 5th International Rice Congress 2018, Organized by International Rice Research Institute. Marina Bay, Singapore, 15-17 Oct 2018.

2) International Seminar 2018, Organized by Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Bangladesh Agricultural University on 7 January 2018 (Oral presentation).

3) Brassica 2016 conference attended at Crown Promonde Hotel in Melbourne, Australia, 2-6 October 2016.

4) Annual Spring Conference of the Korean Society of Horticultural Science December 2015, Yeosu, South Korea. (Oral presentation)

5) ‘Roots Down Under’ the International Society of Root Research 9th Symposium 6-9 October, Canberra, Australia.

6) Seminar on Big data in structural biomedicine and agriculture 24 September 2015, National Academy of Agricultural Science (RDA), Jeonju, South Korea

7) The Korean Society of Breeding Science Symposium, Bexco Convention Centre, Busan, South Korea 1-3 July 2015. (Oral presentation)

8) Annual Spring Conference of the Korean Society of Horticultural Science 21-22 May 2015, Jeonju, South Korea. (Poster presentation)

9) Golden Seed Project (GSP) conference 11-12 December 2014, Hotel Interciti, Daejeon, South Korea.

10) Natural capital and ecosystem services- new science for better land & water policy, New Zealand Institute of Agricultural and Horticultural Science Inc. Forum, Wednesday 16 July 2014, Russell Room, Wharerata, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand

11) 8th Biennial Conference of Plant Breeding and Genetics Society of Bangladesh on 10 December 2011 at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

12) Carbon – The Science and Sense: A one day forum at the Institute of Natural Resources at Massey University, New Zealand on 28 June 2011.

13) New Zealand Grassland Association Conference 15–18 November 2010, Lincoln University, New Zealand. (Oral presentation)

14) 18th Biennial Meeting for the New Zealand Branch of the International Association of Plant Biotechnology and 2009 Metabolomics Workshop, 16–19 February 2009, Napier, New Zealand.

15) Fertilizer and Lime Research Conference 13–14 February 2008, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand.

16) New Zealand Grassland Association Conference 13–15 November 2007, Wairakei, Taupo, New Zealand. 17) Fifth International Plant Tissue Culture and Biotechnology Conference, held in Dhaka, Bangladesh from 4–6 December 2004.

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