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CV of Dr. Md. Sarowar Hossain

Name:

Dr. Md. Sarowar Hossain

Date of Birth:

15-01-1964

Present Address:

Department: Genetics and Plant Breeding

Faculty: Agriculture

Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University,
Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka-1207,
Bangladesh

Tel: +880-2-9144270-8 Ext 315 (office), 260 (home) (PABX),

Cell: +8801552499169 Fax: +880-2-8155800,
e-mail: sarowar2001@rediffmail.com
sarowar2005@yahoo.co.in

Area of Specialization:

i. Genetics
ii. Plant Breeding
iii. Seed Science

Education:

Educational Level	Year of Schooling	Year of passing	Division/Class obtained	Marks obtained	Board/University
B.Sc.Ag. (Hons.)	4 Years	1986	1st Class (10th position of merit list)	61.14%	Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh
C) Graduate Level
M.S. in Genetics & Plant Breeding	1.5 Years	1996	GPA 3.35	83.0%	Institute of Postgraduate Studies in Agriculture (IPSA)
D) Post-graduate Level
Ph.D. in Genetics	4 Years	2004	GPA 3.35	Above 80%	Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, India

Teaching Experiences:

Name & Address of Organization	Period of Employment	Position	Type of work
Bangladesh Agricultural Institute (BAI)	(i) August 7, 1990 to April 14, 1996	Lecture in Genetics & Plant Breeding	Teaching undergraduate students of B. Sc. Agricultural (Hons.) and M.S. students (both in theory & practical) and guided MS students as a Research Supervisor and Co-supervisor.
Bangladesh Agricultural Institute (BAI)	(ii) April 15, 1996 to September 10, 2001	Assistant Professor in Genetics & Plant Breeding
Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University	(iii) September 11, 2001 to 23 May, 2007 (iv) May 24, 2007 to till date	Associate Professor in Genetics & Plant Breeding Professor in Genetics & Plant Breeding

Research Experiences:

a) As an M.S. student: Conducted M.S. research, thesis entitled “Floral biology of ridge gourd” under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Mohammed Ali, Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, IPSA, (at present BSMRAU), Salna, Gazipur, Bangladesh.

b) As a Ph.D. scholar: Conducted Ph.D. research, thesis entitled “Development and evaluation of three-line rice hybrids using inter sub-specific (indica/japonica) derivatives” under the supervision of Dr. F. U. Zaman, Principal Scientist (Rice), Division of Genetics, IARI, New Delhi-110012, India.

c) As a research supervisor of M. S. Students:

i) Estimation of standard heterosis and cooking quality of certain rice hybrids (Oryza sativa L.) cultivated in Bangladesh. (December 2006): By Md. Shahidul Islam, Reg. No. 25225/00346

ii) Characterization and genetic diversity analysis in (Oryza sativa L.) rice. (December 2006):By Md. Abdur Rahim, Reg. No. 26195/00489

iii) Varietals characterization and yield evaluation of different hybrids grown in Bangladesh. (June 2007): By Md. Samuzzaman, Reg. No. 25290/00395

iv) Study on the phenotypic stability of some promising and advanced genotypes of Basmati rice (Oryza sativa L.). (June 2007): By Bidyaut Kumar Biswas, Reg. No. 2613/00504
v) Genetic variability, correlation and path coefficient analysis of white jute (Corchorus capsularis L.). (June 2007): By Md. Al-Mamun, Reg. No. 25179/00656

vi) Morphological characterization of lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.) germplasm. (December 2007): By Syeda Niharica Begam, Reg. No. 26250/0537

vii) Genetic divergence of Chili (Capsicum frutescens L.). (December 2007): By Nasrin Sultana, Reg. No. 27486/00680

viii) Evaluation of test crosses for isolation of maintainers, restorers and heterotic hybrids in rice. (June 2008): By Armin Bhuiyan. Reg. No. 27449/00656.

ix) Characterization and diversity of Sponge gourd (Luffa cylendrica). (June 2008). By Md. Abdul Gaffar. Reg No.01062.

x) Morphological characterization and genetic diversity in Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Monech) (December 2008). By Md. Rezaul Karim Talukder. Reg. No. 00911

xi) Characterization and genetic diversity analysis of new plant type (indica/japonica) advanced genotypes. (January-June 2007): By Mafruha Mostary. Reg No. 03-01184.

xii) Study on genetic variability and correlation of reproductive abscission of some yield and yield contributing characters in Mungbean (Vigna radiata L.). (January-June 2007): By Mumataz Parvin. Reg No. 07-02612

xiii) Genetic diversity analysis in Mungbean (Vigna radiata L. Wilczek). (December 2008): By Most Sufura Akter Banu. Reg. No. 07-02610.

xiv) Morphological characterization, flowering behaviour and seed production potentiality of Onion: (January-June 2007): By Nilufar Yasmin. Reg No. 07-02582.

xv) Genetic variability analysis for vine and yield characteristics of Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia): (July-December 2007): By Md. Rafiqul Islam. Reg. No. 02643

xvi) (July-December 2007): By Md. Abu Syed. Reg. No. 02647

xvii) (January-June 2008). By Mahmuda Ratna. Reg. No. 08-01298

xviii) (January-June 2008). By Shahnewaz Begum. Reg. No. 08-01285

d) As a research Co-supervisor of M. S. Students:

i. Diversity analysis in Brinjal (Solanum tuberosum). (December 2006): By Md. Babul Khan, Reg. No. 01522.

ii. Development of plant regeneration protocol from the explants of mesta (Hibiscus sabdariffa). (December 2006): By Tapan Kumar Roy, Reg. No. 25221/0343.
iii. Effect of source sink manipulation on grain yield and some important sink characters in rice (T. Aman rice). (December 2006): By Md. Aktar-uz-Zaman, Reg. No. 25236/00354.

iv. Characterization and genetic diversity analysis in Lentil. (Lens culinaris L.) (December 2006): By Syed Abu Siam Zulquarnine, Reg. No. 25134/00281.

v. Genetic divergence in oleiferous Brassica. (December 2006): By Most. Ishrat Zahan, Reg. No. 26302/00580.

vi. Study on variability and genetic diversity in some Boro rice. (December 2006): By Md. Shahinul Islam, Reg. No. 25279/00384.

vii. Genetic divergence in Brinjal (Solanum melongena). (June 2007): By Mahammad Mizanur Rahman, Reg. No. 2154.

viii. Effect of different levels of NaCl, PH, vitamin, FeSO4 (iron) and surfactants on plant regeneration form the cotyledons of jute (Corchrous capsularis). (June 2007): By Shaikh Tazul Islam, Reg. No. 25281/00618.

ix. Development of a protocol of (Corchorus olitorius) for genetic transformation through Agrobacterium mediated transformation. (June 2007): Mir. Md. Shahin Aktar, Reg. No. 26189/00483.

x. Optimization of efficient plant regeneration protocol from the explants of mesta (Hibiscus sabdariffa). (June 2007): By Amena Siddika, Reg. No. 26221/00512.

xi. Variability study in F2 progenies of the inter-varietal crosses of (Brassica campestris). (June 2007): By Shahnaz Parveen, Reg. No. 00432.

xii. Heterosis and combining ability in rape seed (Brassica rapa L.). (December 2007): By Kazi Mohammad Enamul Huq, Reg. No. 27512/00695.

xiii. Gene action for yield components in rape seed (Brassica sp.). (June 2008): By Monir Hosen, Reg. No. 27437/00647.

xiv. Heterosis and combining ability analysis in Indian mustard (Brassica juncea L.). (June 2008): By Shamima Nasrin, Reg. No. 00927.

xv. Inter genotypic variability and genetic diversity analysis in F4 Lines of Brassica rapa. (June 2008): By Nasrin Jahan. Reg No. 07-02613.

xvi. Intergenotypic variability study in advanced lines of Brassica rapa. (June 2008). By Md. Abdullah Al Mahmud. Reg. No. 00870

xvii. Characterization and genetic diversity analysis of Stem Amaranth (Amaranthus oleraceus). (January-June 2007): By Syeda Ameana Sultana. Reg. No. 03-01181.

xviii. Analysis of Genetic behavour and heterosis of parental lines of some Rice Hybrids (January-June 2007): By Md. Kamal Hossain. Reg. No. 07-02621.

xix. (July-December 2007): By Md. Saifullah. Reg. No. 02642.

xx. (July-December 2007): By Md. Moniruzzaman. Reg. No. 02632.

xxi. (July-December 2007): By Md. Deluar Hossain. Reg No. 02650.

xxii. (July-December 2007): By Mohammad Abu Saleh. Reg. No. 02641.

xxiii. (January-June 2008): By Asmaul Husna. Reg. No. 08-01281.

xxiv. (January-June 2008): By Robiul Islam. Reg. No. 08-01391.

e) As a principal investigator of research projects:

i) I have successfully completed UGC Research Project on “Development and evaluation of three line rice hybrids using inter sub-specific (indica/japonica) derivatives and their quality analysis”.

ii) Actively involved in planning and execution of the SAURES Research Project on "identification and maintenance of parental lines of rice hybrids"

iii) Actively involved in planning and execution of the BARC Research Project on "Development of new plant type (NPT) rice variety for increasing the genetic yield potential and identification of parental lines of hybrids (inter sub-specific) from these lines".

Others professional experiences:

i. Acted as an Assistant Provost of Sher-e-Bangla Hall (1994-96).
ii. Acted as a Chairman, Dept. of Genetics & Plant Breeding, SAU (2005-2007)
iii. Acted as a Provost of Sher-e-Bangla Hall, SAU (2007 to 2009).
iv. Acting as a Moderator of Krishan Theater, a drama unit of SAU (2005 to till date)
v. Acting as a Moderator of Soptok, a cultural unit of SAU (2005 to till date)

Editorial activities:

Position	Journal
Editor	: Karshika (2000)- A periodical of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Teacher’s Association
Member of editorial board	: Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology
Member of editorial board	: Journal of Agricultural Education and Technology
Member of editorial board	: Journal of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University
Member of editorial board	: Korshika (2006)- A periodical of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Teacher’s Association

Reviewer	: Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology
Reviewer	: Journal of Agricultural Education and Technology
Reviewer	: Journal of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University
Reviewer	: Bangladesh Journal of Progressive Science and Technology

Training courses attended:

In country:

Name of training Course	Period	Sponsoring Organization
i. Induction Training	Two Month (From April 21 to June 19, 1991)	Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Joydebpur, Gazipur.
ii. Sponsored Public Goods Research Project Proposal Preparation	From November 23 to 24, 2008	Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC), Dhaka
Abroad:
i. Contemporary approaches to genetic resources conservation and use	From 6 April to 1st May	Wageningen University & Research, P.O. Box 88, NL-6700 AB Wagennigen The Netherlands

Workshop/conference attended:

i) Third Annual Conference, Plant Breeding and Genetic Society of Bangladesh, held on 1993 at Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI), Gazipur, Bangladesh.
ii) Fourth Annual Conference, Plant Breeding and Genetic Society of Bangladesh, held on October 24, 1996 at Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Gazipur, Bangladesh.

iii) Fifth Annual Conference, Plant Breeding and Genetic Society of Bangladesh, held on May 25, 2000 at Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Gazipur, Bangladesh.

iv) International Symposium on Rice: From Green Revolution to Gene Revolution held on October 04-06, 2004 at Hyderabad, India.

v) Diamond Jubilee Symposium on Hundred Years of Post Mendelian Genetics and Plant Breeding: Retrospect and prospects, held on November 6-9, 2001, New Delhi, India.

vi) Seminar on Biotechnology in Agriculture: Myths & Realities held on August 24, 2005 at Dhaka, Bangladesh. Organized by The Embassy of the United States of America and The Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council.

vii) Seminar on Food security situation in Bangladesh, held on 22.5.08 at SAU, organized by SAURES, Paper presented by Uttam Kumar Deb, Director CPD.

viii) Seminar on Biotechnology for Food Security, Renewable Energy and Poverty Alleviation, held on 7-8 June, 2008 at BARC, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Organized by Bangladesh Association for Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering BABGE, Paper presented by Prof. Dr. Lutfur Rahman, GPB, BAU.

ix). International Conference on Plant Breeding and Seed for food Security, held on 1-12 March, 2009, at BARC, Dhaka, Bangladesh, organized by Plant Breeding and Genetics Society of Bangladesh.

List of Publications:

AS AN ASSISTANT PROFESSOR:

SCIENTIFIC PAPERS

1. Islam M. T., M. A. K. Mian., M. A. Afzal and M. S. Hossain. 1997. Heritability and character association in mungbean (Vigna radiata L. Wilczek). Bangladesh J. Agri. Res. 22(2): 271-277.

2. Hossain, M. S., M. Ali., M. M. Rahman and M. T. Islam. 1998. Floral biology of ridge gourd. Bangladesh J. Pl. Breed. and Genet. 11(1&2): 43-50.
3. Ali, M., M. S. Hossain., M. T. Islam and M. Khalequzzaman. 1998. Possibility of developing bunchy type self-pollinated ridge gourd. Bangladesh J. Pl. Breed. and Genet. 11(1&2): 59-64.

4. Hossain, M. S., K. U. Ahamed., A. M. M. Shamusuzzaman., Z. A. Reza, and M. R. Islam. 1998. Fruit and seed setting in different sex types of ridge gourd. J. of Agric. Educ. and Technol. 1(1): 6-10.

5. Reza, Z. A., A. R. Ahmed., A. E. Haque., M. S. Hossain and M. R. Islam. 1998. Job Satisfaction of Agricultural Graduate in Bangladesh – A Case Study in Dhaka and Mymensing Regions. J. of Agric. Educ. and Technol. 1(1): 38-45.

6. Shamsuzzaman, A. M. M., M. H. Akand., M. S. Hossain and A. M. M. Khalequzzaman. 1998. Propagation of Acacia nilotica sub-sp. indica through Stem Cutting. J. of Agric. Educ.and Technol. 1(1): 46-49.

7. Khan, M. A., A. M. M. Shamsuzzaman., M. M. Rahman and M. S. Hossain. 1998. Comparative study in Drought Tolerance of Three Multipurpose Tree Species at Seedling Stage. J. of Agric. Educ. and Technol. 1(1): 50-54.

8. Rahman, M. A., M. B. Meah., M. Rafiqul Islam., M. S. Hossain and Md. A. Mahmud. 1998. Reaction of guava varieties to anthracnose. J. of Agric. Educ. and Technol. 1(2): 81-86.

9. Biswas, P. S., B. Prasad and M. S. Hossain. 1999. Yield Stability of Some Rice Genotypes. J. of Agric. Educ. and Technol. 2(1): 37-40.

10. Rahman, M. M., M. Ali, and M. S. Hossain. 2000. Floral Biology of As a Gourd. Bangladesh J. Agri. Res. 25(2): 285-292.

11. Mahmud, M. F., M. Rafiqual Islam., M. S. Hossain and N. Zeba. 2000. Effect of fungicide on grain spot development of rice. Bangladesh J. of Agril. Sci. 28(1): 145-148.

SHORT COMMUNICATION

12. Khalequzzaman, A. M. M., A. M. M. Shamsuzzaman., M. H. Akand., M. S. Hossain and K. U. Ahamed. 1998. Observations on the effect of calcium chloride and sodium chloride salt on growth and yield of sesame. J. of Agric. Educ. and Technol. 2(1): 75-76.

AS AN ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR:

SCIENTIFIC PAPERS (PUBLISHED)

13. Khalequzzaman, M. A. K. Mian., M. E. Hoque., M. S. Hossain and M. S. Ahmed. 2004. Effect of pollination methods on pollen tube growth behaviour and fruit setting in off-season tomato. Bangladesh J. Prog. Sci. & Tech. 2(2): 175-180.
14. Islam, M. T., M. O. Islam., M. M. Haque., M. A. Malek and M. S. Hossain. 2004. Genetics divergence in pumpkin. Bangladesh J. of Life Sci. 16(1): 91-96.

15. Hossain, M.S., M.E. Hoque., A.K. Singh., and F.U. Zaman. 2004. Genetics of endosperm, amylose content and alkali score in inter sub-specific (indica/japonica) hybrids of rice. J. Agric. Sci. Tech. 5(1&2): 13-17.

16. Y. Kumar, M. S. Hossain. K. U. Ahmed and M. E. Hoque. 2005. Inheritance of leaf shape and stipule size in lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.). J. Agric. Educ. Technol. 8(1&2): 69-72.

17. Hossain, M. S., M. E. Hoque and F. U. Zaman. 2005. The nature and relationship of pollen and spikelet fertility in ‘WA’ cytoplasm based rice hybrids. J. Agric. Sci. Tech. 6(1&2): 54-59.

18. Hossain, M. S., K. U. Ahmed., M. E. Hoque and M.S. Miah. 2006. Estimation and evaluation of phytic acid and mineral contents of rice varieties in Bangladesh. J. of agric. educ. and technol. 9(1&2): 69-72.

19. Hossain, M. S. and F. U. Zaman. 2006. Classification of rice hybrids developed from inter sub-specific (indica/japonica) derivatives into different maturity groups and their per day productivity and heterosis. J. Agric. Sci. Tech. 7(1&2):6-10.

20. Huda, K. M. K., M. A. Siddikee., M. S. Hossain and F. Mahmud. 2006. Effect of radiation on calli and plant regeneration from fine grain rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotype. J. Agric. Sci. Tech. 7(1&2): 31-35.

21. Rahim, M. A., A. A. Mia., M. S. Hossain., M. F. Mahmud and M. A. Siddikee. 2007. Correlation coefficient and path analysis in rice (Oryza sativa L.). Bang. J. of Prog. Sci. & Tech. 5(1): 165-168.

22. M. E. Hoque, M. S. Hossain and S. K. Mishra. 2007. Digenic inheritance of cotyledon colour and its epistatic interaction in lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.). Int. J. Sustain. Agril. Tech. 3(1): 07-11. (International)

23. M. E. Hoque, M. S. Hossain and S. K. Mishra. 2007. Inheritance and linkage of anthocyanin pigmentation in lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.). Int. J. Sustain. Agril. Tech. 3(3): 52-57. (International)

24. Rahim, M. A., M. S. Hossain., S. R Bhuiyan and A. A. Mia. 2007. Characterization and genetic diversity analysis in rice (Oryza sativa L.). Bangladesh J. Prog. Sci. & Tech. 5(2): 421-424.

SHORT COMMUNICATION PUBLISHED

25. Hossain, M. S., A. K Singh and F. U. Zaman. 2004. Heterosis and per day productivity in hybrids developed from indica/japonica derived lines. Indian J. Genet.65 (1): 41-42. (International)
EXTENDED SUMMARIES

26. Hossain, M. S., F. U. Zaman, A. K. Singh and Hari Prasad. 2004. Studies on the level of heterosis in hybrids developed from indica/japonica derived lines. In: International Symposium on Rice-Extended Summaries, October 04-06, DRR, Hyderabad, India, 1(1): 133-134. (International)

27. Hossain, M. S., F. U. Zaman and A. K. Singh. 2004. Quality characterization of some promising new plant type based hybrids developed from indica/japonica –derived lines. In: International Symposium on Rice-Extended Summaries, October 04-06, DRR, Hyderabad, India, 1(1): 55-56. (International)

AS A PROFESSOR (SCIENTIFIC PUBLISHED):

28. Islam, M. S., M. Khalequzzaman., M. S. Hossain., M. S. R. Bhuiyan and M. A. Rahim. 2007. Genetic diversity in some boro rice genotypes. Bangladesh J. Prog. Sci. & Tech. 5(2): 429-432.

29. M. I. Zahan., M. S. R. Bhuiyan and M. S. Hossain. 2008. Genetic divergence in oleiferous Brassica species. J. Sher-e-Bangla Agric. Univ. 1(2):1-6.

SCIENTIFIC PAPERS (ACCEPTED)

30.. Rahman, M. M., S. R. Bhuiyan and M. S. Hossain. 2007. Genetic divergence in Brinjal (Solanum melongena L.). J. Agric. Sci. Tech. 8( ):

31. Roy, T. K., A. Khatun., M. S Hossain., and R. Mondal. 2008. In Vitro plant regeneration protocol from the explants of mesta (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.). J. Sher-e-Bangla Agric. Univ. 2(1):

32. Parveen, S., S. R. Bhuiyan and M. S. Hossain. 2008. Variability study in F2 progenies of the inter-varietal crosses of Brassica rapa. J. Sher-e-Bangla Agric. Univ. 2(1):

33. Hossain, M. S., A. K. Singh and F. U. Zaman. 2004. Genetics of fertility restoration using new plant type restorers. Indian Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Ref. No. 2004/262. (International).

34. M. S. Hossain, A. K. Singh and F. U. Zaman. 2009. Cooking and eating characteristics of some newly identified new plant type based inter sub-specific (indica/japonica) rice hybrids. Journal of Science Asia, Thailand. Code 2009-0059, pass word tyb4mx. (International).

35. M. S. Hossain, A. K. Singh and F. U. Zaman. 2009. Milling properties, grain dimension and appearance of newly identified some new plant type based inter sub-specific (indica/japonica) hybrids. ILAEB, New Delhi Publishers, India (International).
ABSTRACTS

36. Hossain, M. S., M. E. Hoque and F. U. Zaman. 2007. The nature and relationship of pollen and spikelet fertility in ‘WA’ cytoplasm based rice hybrids. In: Souvenir of 7th Biennial Conference, Plant Breeding & Genetics Society of Bangladesh, May 26, BRRI, Gazipur, Bangladesh. 7: 47.

37. Rahim, M. A., M. S. Hossain and M. S. R. Bhuiyan. 2007. Characterization and genetic diversity in rice (Oryza sativa L.). In: Souvenir of 7th Biennial Conference, Plant Breeding & Genetics Society of Bangladesh, May 26, BRRI, Gazipur, Bangladesh. 7: 50.

38. Roy, T. K., A. Khatun and M. S. Hossain. 2007. Development of plant regeneration protocol from the explants of mesta (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.). In: Souvenir of 7th Biennial Conference, Plant Breeding & Genetics Society of Bangladesh, May 26, BRRI, Gazipur, Bangladesh. 7:65.

39. Hossain, M. S., F. U. Zaman and A. K. Singh. 2007. Genetics of fertility restoration of ‘WA’ based cytoplasmic male sterility system in rice (Oryza sativa L.) using new plant type (indica/japonica) derivatives restorer. In: Souvenir of 7th Biennial Conference, Plant Breeding & Genetics Society of Bangladesh, May 26, BRRI, Gazipur, Bangladesh. 7:72.

40. Islam, S. T., M. E. Hoque., M. S. Hossain and A. Khatun. 2008. Genetic Transformation in white jute (Corchorus capsularies). In: Souvenir of Plant Tissue Culture and Biotechnology Conference, April 11-13, Dept. of Botany, University of Dhaka. Organized by BAPTC&B, Abstract No. 60.

41. Aktar, M. M. S., M. E. Hoque., M. S. Hossain and A. Khatun. 2008. In vitro regeneration and genetic transformation in Corchorus olitorious. In: Souvenir of International Biotechnology Conference- Biotechnology for Food, Renewable Energy and Poverty Alleviation, June 7-8, BARC, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Abstract No. PTC.14, pp7. Organized by Bangladesh Association for Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering BABGE.

42. Hossain, M. S., A. K. Singh and F. U. Zaman. 2009. Development and evaluation of three-line rice hybrids using inter sub-specific (indica/japonica) derivatives. In: Souvenir and Abstract of International conference on plant breeding and seed for food security, March 10-12, BARC, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Abstract No. MPB 3.11, pp18.

43. Sultana, N., M.S. Hossain and M.S.R. Bhuiyan. 2009. Genetic divergence of Chili (Capsicum frutescens L.). In: Souvenir and Abstract of International conference on plant breeding and seed for food security, March 10-12, BARC, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Abstract No. PBB 4.9, pp 32.

44. Biswas, B. K., M. S. Hossain and M. Khalequzaman. 2009. Phenotypic performance of some promising basmati advanced lines (Oryza sativa L.) at different environment. In: Souvenir and Abstract of International conference on plant breeding and seed for food security, March 10-12, BARC, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Abstract No. PPB 4.15, pp 35.

45. Mamun, M.M., R. Khatun and M. S. Hossain. 2009. Genetic variability, correlation and path coefficient analysis of white jute (Corchorus capsularies L.). In: Souvenir and Abstract of International conference on plant breeding and seed for food security, March 10-12, BARC, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Abstract No. PPB 4.16, pp 36.

46. Samsuzzaman, M., M. S. Hossain and M.S.R. Bhuiyan. 2009. Varietal characterization and yield evaluation of six rice hybrids (Oryza sativa L.) grown in Bangladesh. In: Souvenir and Abstract of International conference on plant breeding and seed for food security, March 10-12, BARC, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Abstract No. PPB 4.22, pp39.

47. Bhuiya, A., M. S. Hossain and M.S.R. Bhuiyan. 2009. Isolation and characterization of maintainers and restorers from inter sub-specific (indica x japonica) derivative lines of rice. In: Souvenir and Abstract of International conference on plant breeding and seed for food security, March 10-12, BARC, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Abstract No. PPB 4.34, pp45.

48. Rahman, M.M., M.S.R. Bhuiyan and M.S. Hossain. 2009. Genetic divergence of in Brinjal ( Solanum melongena L.). In: Souvenir and Abstract of International conference on plant breeding and seed for food security, March 10-12, BARC, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Abstract No. PPB 4.36, pp 46.

49. Hosen, M., M.S.R. Bhuiyan and M.S. Hossain. 2009. Variability, correlation and path analysis in F3 materials of Brassica rapa. In: Souvenir and Abstract of International conference on plant breeding and seed for food security, March 10-12, BARC, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Abstract No. PPB 4.38, pp 47.

50. Islam, M.S., M. S. Hossain and M.S.R. Bhuiyan. 2009. Estimation of standard heterosis and grain quality of rice hybrids (Oryza sativa L.) cultivated in Bangladesh. In: Souvenir and Abstract of International conference on plant breeding and seed for food security, March 10-12, BARC, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Abstract No. PPB 4.40, pp 48.

51. Nasrin, S., M.S.R. Bhuiyan and M. S. Hossain. 2009. Heterosis and combining ability analysis in Indian Mustard (Brassica juncia L.). In: Souvenir and Abstract of International conference on plant breeding and seed for food security, March 10-12, BARC, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Abstract No. PPB 4.41, pp 49.

52. Al Mahmud, M. A., M.S.R. Bhuiyan and M. S. Hossain. 2009. Inter genotypic variability study in advanced lines of Brassica rapa. In: Souvenir and Abstract of International conference on plant breeding and seed for food security, March 10-12, BARC, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Abstract No. PPB 4.42, pp 49.