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Dr. Md. Abdur Rahim

Professor

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Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding
Faculty of Agriculture

Phone: +8801712107322; +88 02 44814044
E-mail: rahimgepb@sau.edu.bd, rahimgepb@gmail.com
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Dr. Md. Abdur Rahim is a Professor of Genetics and Plant Breeding at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh. He received his Bachelor degree in Agriculture (1st Class and 2nd merit position) and MS in Genetics and Plant Breeding at the Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University in 2002 and 2007, respectively. He obtained his PhD from Doctoral School of Crop Science, University of Padova, Padova, Italy in February 2014, where he studied as a CARIPARO PhD Scholar. He also worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Horticulture at the Suncheon National University, South Korea from October 2016 to October 2018 and worked on Molecular Breeding. After that he received Higher Training on Molecular Breeding focusing on Development of Molecular Markers from October 2018 to July 2019 at the Suncheon National University, South Korea. He attended a number of international and national conferences. He published 65 research articles in SCI-indexed journals including, Planta, Frontiers in Plant Sciences, Frontiers in Genetics, International Journal of Molecular Sciences (IJMS), BMC Genomics, Evolution & Development, Genome, Plants, Agronomy, PLoS ONE, Botany, Canadian Journal of Plant Science, Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Microorganisms, The Plant Pathology Journal, Horticulture, Environment, and Biotechnology, Molecular Biology Reports, Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Tree Genetics & Genomes, Acta Horticulturae etc. Besides, he contributed book chapters in different edited books.

Research Interest:

• Climate Resilient Crop Breeding • Genomics and Transcriptomics • Anthocyanin Biosynthesis • Molecular Marker Development • Conventional and Molecular Plant Breeding • Bioinformatics

Course Conducted:

At undergraduate Level:

• Cytology and Cytogenetics • Genetics • Plant Breeding

At Postgraduate Level:

• Genomics and Bioinformatics • Molecular Genetics • Breeding for Field Crops • Experimentation and Data Analysis

Degree Name Subject/Specialization Institute Passing Year Country
PhD Plant Molecular Biology University of Padova 2014 Italy
MS Genetics and Plant Breeding Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University 2007 Bangladesh
B.Sc.Ag(Hons) Agriculture Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University 2002 Bangladesh
Title Organization Location From To
Associate Director (Research) Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Research System (SAURES) Dhaka, Bangladesh 2024/09/09 Till date
Chairman Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Dhaka, Bangladesh 2021/03/19 2023/03/18
Higher Training Sunchon National University Suncheon, South Korea 2018/10/10 2019/07/31
Professor Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Dhaka, Bangladesh 2018/02/28 until now
Postdoctoral Researcher Sunchon National University Suncheon, South Korea 2016/10/10 2018/09/09
Associate Professor Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Dhaka, Bangladesh 2014/02/28 2018/02/27
Assistant Professor Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Dhaka, Bangladesh 2008/06/01 2014/02/27
Lecturer Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Dhaka, Bangladesh 2006/06/01 2008/05/31
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1 Susmi, F.A., Simi, T.I., Hasan, M.N. and Rahim, M.A.* (2024). Genome-wide identification, characterization and functional prediction of the SRS gene family in sesame (Sesamum indicum L.). Oil Crop Science. 9(2): 69-80. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocsci.2024.02.002 2024 Journal Article Link
2 Islam, M.N., Sultana, S., Rashid, M.H.U. and Rahim, M.A.* (2024). Identification of potential sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) genotypes for yield and its contributing traits. Bangladesh Journal of Agriculture. 49(1): 52–67. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjagri.v49i1.74043 2024 Journal Article Link
3 Rahim, M.A.*, Hossain, A., Afrin, K.S., Ara, A.M., Islam, M.N. and Huda, K.M.K. (2024). Salinity tolerance of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.) genotypes at seed germination stage. Bangladesh Journal of Agriculture. 49(1): 117–127. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjagri.v49i1.74071 2024 Journal Article Link
4 Shahriar, S.A., Husna, A., Paul, T.T., Eaty, M.N.K., Quamruzzaman, M., Siddique, A.B., Rahim, M.A., Ahmmed, A.N.F., Uddain, J. and Siddiquee, S. (2023). Colletotrichum truncatum Causing Anthracnose of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) in Malaysia. Microorganisms, 11(1): 226. 2023 Journal Article Link
5 Tanni, S.T., Islam, M.N., Sultana, S., Rashid, M.H.U. and Rahim, M.A.* (2023). Genetic Variability Studies of ‘Flowering Chinese Cabbage (Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis var. parachinensis)’ in Bangladesh. Advances in Zoology and Botany, 11(5): 384-391. 2023 Journal Article Link
6 Yeo, S.M., Hong, J.E., Rahim, M.A., Shahriar, S.A., Choe, P., Jung, S.K. and Nou, I.U. (2023). Development of SNP Markers to Distinguish Various Watermelon Traits and Validation using Fluidigm Analysis. Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, 11(2): 141-153. 2023 Journal Article Link
7 Rahim, M.A.*, Zhang, X. and Busatto, N. (2023). Editorials: Phenylpropanoid Biosynthesis in Plants. Frontiers in Plant Science, 14: 1230664. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpls.2023.1230664/full 2023 Journal Article Link
8 Rahim, M.A.*, Misra, P. and Cairns, J.R.K. (2023). Editorials: Advances in Metabolism and Chemodiversity -Focus -Anthocyanin and Proanthocyanin: Biosynthesis, Accumulation, Regulation. Front. Plant Sci., 14: 1222082. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1222082 2023 Journal Article Link
9 Carpi, A., Rahim, M.A., Marin, A., Armellin, M., Brun, P., Miotto, G., Monte, R.D., Trainotti, L. (2023). Optimization of anthocyanins production in tobacco cells. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 24(18): 13711. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms241813711 2023 Journal Article Link
10 Shahriar, S. A., Islam, M. N., Chun, C. N. W., Kaur, P., Rahim, M. A., Islam, M. M., ... & Siddiquee, S. (2022). Microbial Metabolomics Interaction and Ecological Challenges of Trichoderma Species as Biocontrol Inoculant in Crop Rhizosphere. Agronomy, 12(4), 900. 2022 Journal Article Link
11 Wei, X., Rahim, M. A., Zhao, Y., Yang, S., Su, H., Wang, Z., ... & Zhang, X. (2022). Inheritance and Genetic Mapping of Late-Bolting to Early-Bolting Gene, BrEb-1, in Chinese Cabbage (Brassica rapa L.). Agronomy, 12(5), 1048. 2022 Journal Article Link
12 Park, J.G., Hong, J.E., Rahim, M.A. and Nou, I.S. 2022. Development of SNP Markers for Identification of Squash F1 Hybrid Cultivars Using Fluidigm-based Genotyping. Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, 10: 163-173. 2022 Journal Article Link
13 Rahim, M.A.*, Tanni, S.T., Islam, M.N. and Robbani, M.G. (2022). Genetic variability studies of a novel health promoting leafy vegetable rucola (Eruca sativa) in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Agriculture. 47(2): 53-63. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjagri.v47i2.63326 2022 Journal Article Link
14 Rahim, M.A., Afrin, K.S., Jung, H.J., Kim, H.T., Park, J.I. and Nou, I.S. 2021. Identification and characterization of carotenoid biosynthesis related genes in a novel dark skinned citrus mutant cultivar ‘Suneat’. Horticulture, Environment, and Biotechnology, 62(1): 99-111. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13580-020-00298-8 2021 Journal Article Link
15 Wei, X.#, Rahim, M.A.#, Zhao, Y., Yang, S., Wang, Z., Su, H., Li, L., Niu, L., Rashid, M.H., Yuan, Y. and Zhang, X. 2021. Comparative Transcriptome Analysis of Early- and Late-Bolting Traits in Chinese Cabbage (Brassica rapa). Frontiers in Genetics,12:590830. doi: 10.3389/fgene.2021.590830 2021 Journal Article Link
16 Shahriar, S.A., Islam, M.N., Chun, C.N.W, Rahim, M.A., Paul, N.C, Uddain, J. and Siddiquee, S. 2021. Control of Plant Viral Diseases by CRISPR/Cas9: Resistance Mechanisms, Strategies and Challenges in Food Crops. Plants, 10(7), 1264; https://doi.org/10.3390/plants10071264. 2021 Journal Article Link
17 Hong, J.-E., Afrin, K.S., Rahim, M.A., Jung, H.-J. and Nou, I.-S. 2021. Inheritance of Black Rot Resistance and Development of Molecular Marker Linked to Xcc Races 6 and 7 Resistance in Cabbage. Plants, 10(9), 1940. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants10091940 2021 Journal Article Link
18 Robin, A.H.K., Saha, G., Park, J.I., Laila, R., Rahim, M.A., Bagchi, M, Kim, H.T., Jung, H.J. and Nou, I.S. (2021). In silico analysis and expression profiling revealed Rlm1′ blackleg disease-resistant genes in Chromosome 6 of Brassica oleracea. Horticulture, Environment, and Biotechnology, 62(6): 969-983. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13580-021-00370-x 2021 Journal Article Link
19 Afrin, K.S.#, Rahim, M.A.#, Rubel, M.H., Park, J.I., Jung, H.J., Kim, H.T. and Nou, I.S. 2020. Development of PCR-based molecular marker for detection of Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris race 6, the causative agent of black rot of brassicas. The Plant Pathology Journal, 36(5): 418-427. https://doi.org/10.5423/PPJ.OA.06.2020.0103 2020 Journal Article Link
20 Sultana, Z., Ahmed, N., Islam, M.S. and Rahim, M.A.* 2020. Genetic variability and yield components of yard long bean (Vigna unguiculata var. sesquipedalis L.). Agronomski Glasnik, 82(3): 107-122. https://hrcak.srce.hr/259711 2020 Journal Article Link
21 Rahim, M.A., Resentini, F., Vecchia, F.D. and Trainotti, L. 2019. Effects on plant growth and reproduction of a peach R2R3-MYB transcription factor overexpressed in tobacco. Frontiers in Plant Science. 10:1143. doi:10.3389/fpls.2019.01143. 2019 Journal Article Link
22 Hassan, M.Z., Rahim, M.A., Jung, H.J., Kim, H.T., Park, J.I. and Nou, I.S. 2019. Genome-wide characterization of nbs-encoding genes in watermelon and their potential association with gummy stem blight resistance. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 20(4): 902. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms20040902. 2019 Journal Article Link
23 Jin, S.W., Rahim, M.A., Jung, H.J., Afrin, K.S., Park, J.I., Kim, H.T., Kang, J.G. and Nou, I.S. 2019. Abscisic acid and ethylene biosynthesis-related genes are associated with anthocyanin accumulation in purple ornamental cabbage, Brassica oleracea var. acephala. Genome, https://doi.org/10.1139/gen-2019-0038. 2019 Journal Article Link
24 Yun, Y.B., Jung, H.J., Rahim, M.A., Park, J.I. and Kuk, Y.I. 2019. Molecular analysis of genes related to phenylpropanoid and ascorbate biosynthesis in salt and UV-B treated pak choi grown under LEDs. Botany, 97(9): 513-519. https://doi.org/10.1139/cjb-2018-0183 2019 Journal Article Link
25 Afrin, K.S. #, Rahim, M.A.#, Jung, H.J., Park, J.I., Kim, H.T. and Nou, I.S. 2019. Development of molecular marker through genome realignment for specific detection of Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris race 5, the pathogen of black rot disease. Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 29(5): 785–793. https://doi.org/10.4014/jmb.1901.01050. 2019 Journal Article Link
26 Rahim, M.A., Afrin, K.S., Jung, H.J., Kim, H.T., Park, J.I., Hur, Y. and Nou, I.S. 2019. Molecular analysis of anthocyanin biosynthesis-related genes and the identification of molecular markers of purple hypocotyl color in broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica L.). Genome, 62(4): 253-266 doi:10.1139/gen-2018-0173. 2019 Journal Article Link
27 Rahim, M.A., Rabbi, A.K.M.Z., Afrin, K.S., Jung, H.J., Kim, H.T., Park, J.I. and Nou, I.S. 2019. Differential expression pattern of lignin biosynthetic genes in dwarf cherry tomato (Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme). Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, 7(3):229-236. https://doi.org/10.9787/PBB.2019.7.3.229. 2019 Journal Article Link
28 Sultana, S., Harun-Ur-Rashid, M., Mahmud, F. and Rahim, M.A. 2019. Genetic variability studies for selection of elite germplasm in sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) AgronomskiGlasnik, 80(2): 87-104. https://doi.org/10.33128/ag.81.2.3 2019 Journal Article Link
29 Rahim, M.A., Jung, H.J., Afrin, K.S., Lee, J.H. and Nou, I.S. 2018. Comparative transcriptome analysis provides insights into dwarfism in cherry tomato (Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme). PLoS ONE, 13(12): e0208770. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0208770. 2018 Journal Article Link
30 Rauf, M.A. and Rahim, M.A. 2018. Genetic variability studies among yield and its contributing traits in mustard (Brassica napus L.). Advances in Zoology and Botany, 6(4): 101-108. 2018 Journal Article Link
31 Jin, S.W., Rahim, M.A., Afrin, K.S., Park, J.I., Kang, J.G. and Nou, I.S. 2018. Transcriptome profiling of two contrasting ornamental cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. acephala) lines provides insights into purple and white inner leaf pigmentation. BMC Genomics, 19:797. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-018-5199-3 2018 Journal Article Link
32 Hassan, M.Z., Rahim, M.A., Natarajan, S., Robin, A.H.K., Kim, H.T., Park, J.I. and Nou, I.S. 2018. Gummy stem blight resistance in melon (Cucumis melo L.): Inheritance pattern and development of molecular marker. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 19(10): 2914. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms19102914. 2018 Journal Article Link
33 Hassan, M.Z., Robin, A.H.K., Rahim, M.A., Natarajan, S., Kim, H.T., Park, J.I. and Nou, I.S. 2018. Screening of melon (Cucumis melo L.) genotypes identifies gummy stem blight resistance associated with Gsb1 resistant loci. Journal of Plant Biotechnolog, 45: 217-227. 2018 Journal Article Link
34 Afrin, K.S., Rahim, M.A., Park, J.I., Natarajan, S., Kim, H.T., and Nou, I.S. 2018. Identification of NBS-encoding genes linked to black rot resistance in cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata). Molecular Biology Reports, 45(5): 773-785. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11033-018-4217-5. 2018 Journal Article Link
35 Afrin, K.S., Rahim, M.A., Rubel, M.H., Natarajan, S., Song, J.Y. Kim, H.T., Park, J.I and Nou, I.S. 2018. Development of race-specific molecular marker for Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris race 3, the causal agent of black rot of crucifers. Canadian Journal of Plant Science, 98: 1119-1125. dx.doi.org/10.1139/cjps-2018-0035. 2018 Journal Article Link
36 Kang, S.I.#, Rahim, M.A.#, Afrin, K.S., Jung, H.J., Kim, H.T., Park, J.I. and Nou, I.S. 2018. Expression of anthocyanin biosynthesis-related genes reflects the peel color in purple tomato. Horticulture, Environment, and Biotechnology, 59(3): 435-445. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13580-018-0046-7. 2018 Journal Article Link
37 Afrin, K.S., Rahim, M.A., Park, J.I., Natarajan, S., Rubel, M.H., Kim, H.T. and Nou, I.S. 2018. Screening of cabbage (Brassica oleracea L.) germplasm for resistance to black rot. Plant Breed. Biotechnol. 6(1): 30-43. 2018 Journal Article Link
38 Jin, S.W.#, Rahim, M.A.#, Kim, H.T., Park, J.I., Kang, J.G. and Nou, I.S., 2018. Molecular analysis of anthocyanin-related genes in ornamental cabbage. Genome, 61(2): 111-120. https://doi.org/10.1139/gen-2017-0098. 2018 Journal Article Link
39 Rahim, M.A., Robin, A.H.K., Natarajan, S., Jung, H.J., Lee, J., Kim, H., Kim, H.T., Park, J.I. and Nou, I.S. 2018. Identification and characterization of anthocyanin biosynthesis-related genes in kohlrabi. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 184: 1120-1141. DOI 10.1007/s12010-017-2613-2. 2018 Journal Article Link
40 Rahman, M.H., Hossain, I., Ahmad, M.U. and Rahim, M.A. 2017. Effects of boron and zinc on yield and quality of okra seed. Advances in Bioresearch, 8(1): 202-211. 2017 Journal Article Link
41 Hossin, A.Y., Harun-Ur-Rashid, M., Parveen, S., Rahman, M.S., Akter, R. and Rahim, M.A. 2016. Evaluation of Breeding Potential of Tomato Germplasm using D2 analysis. Advances in Bioresearch, 7(4): 217-222. 2016 Journal Article Link
42 Titumeer, S.M., Rahim, M.A. and Zeba, N. 2015. Genetic variability, character association and genetic divergence in mungbean (Vigna radiate L. Wilczek). Agronomski glasnik, 76(6): 305-326. 2015 Journal Article Link
43 Lovisetto, A., Masiero, S., Rahim, M.A., Mendes, M.A.M. and Casadoro, G. 2015. Fleshy seeds form in the basal Angiosperm Magnolia grandiflora and several MADS‐box genes are expressed as fleshy seed tissues develop. Evolution & development, 17(1): 82-91. doi: 10.1111/ede.12106 2015 Journal Article Link
44 Siddikee, M.A., Zereen, M.I., Rahim, M.A., Huda, K.M.K., Chowdhury, M.A.Z., Bhuiyan, M.S.R. 2015. Heterosis and genetic variability in intergenotypic crosses of Oleiferous Brassica rapa L. J. Expt. Biosci, 6(1): 65-72. 2015 Journal Article Link
45 Rahim, M.A., Busatto, N. and Trainotti, L. 2014. Regulation of anthocyanin biosynthesis in peach fruits. Planta, 240(5): 913-929. doi:10.1007/s00425-014-2078-2. 2014 Journal Article Link
46 Bonghi, C., dal Molin, A., Avanzato, C., Ferrarini, A., Delledonne, M., Rahim, M. A., and Musacchi, S. (2014, October). Effect of cool storage duration on ripening initiation of 'ANGELYS®' pear fruit. In V International Conference Postharvest Unlimited 1079 (pp. 129-136). doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2015.1079.12. 2014 Journal Article Link
47 Jajo, A.#, Rahim#, M.A. #, Serra, S., Gagliardi, F., Jajo, N.K., Musacchi, S., Costa, G., Bonghi, C. and Trainotti, L. 2014. Impact of tree training system, branch type and position in the canopy on the ripening homogeneity of ‘AbbéFétel’ pear fruit. Tree Genetics & Genomes, 10(5): 1477-1488. doi: 10.1007/s11295-014-0777-2. 2014 Journal Article Link
48 Afrin, K.S., Mahmud, F. Bhuiyan, M.S.R. and Rahim, M.A. 2012. Genetic Divergence in Advanced Lines of Oilseed Rape (Brassica napus ssp oleifera L.). Agriculturae Conspectus Scientiicus, 77(2): 81-85. 2012 Journal Article Link
49 Afrin, K.S., Mahmud, F., Bhuiyan, M.S.R. and Rahim, M.A. 2011. Assessment of genetic variation among advanced lines of Brassica napus L. AgronomskiGlasnik, 73(4-5): 201-225. https://hrcak.srce.hr/79939. 2011 Journal Article Link
50 Islam, M., Saha, S., Akand, M.H. and Rahim, M.A. 2011. Effect of Spacing on The Growth and Yield of Sweet Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.). Journal of central European Agriculture, 12(2): 328-335. doi: 10.5513/JCEA01/12.2.917. 2011 Journal Article Link
51 Rahim, M.A.*, Mia, A.A., Mahmud, F., Zeba, N. and Afrin, K.S. 2010. Genetic Variablity, Character Association and Genetic Divergence in Mungbean (Vigna radiata L. Wilczek). Plant Omics, 3(1): 1-6. 2010 Journal Article Link
52 Sheikh, M.M.I., Islam, S., Rahman, M.A., Rahman, M.M., Rahman, M.M., Rahman, M.M., Rahim, M.A. and Alam, M.F. 2010. Control of some human pathogenic bacteria by seed extracts of cumin (Cuminum cyminum L.). Agriculturae Conspectus Scientificus (ACS), 75(1): 39-44. 2010 Journal Article Link
53 Islam, M., Saha, S., Akand, M.H. and Rahim, M.A. 2010. Effect of Sowing Date on The Growth and Yield of Sweet Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.). AgronomskiGlasnik, 72(1): 3-14. 2010 Journal Article Link
54 Mahmud, F., Rasul, M.G., Mian, M.A.K. and Rahim, M.A. 2009. Combining ability and gene action for seed yield and yield components in Brassica napus L.Int. J. Agric. Environ & Biotech.,2(3): 235-242. 2009 Journal Article Link
55 Mia, A.A., Rahim, M.A. and Mahmud, F. 2008. Genetic variability, correlation coefficient and path analysis in Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.). Bangladesh J. Prog. Sci. & Tech. 7(1): 149-152. 2008 Journal Article Link
56 Rahman, M.M., Podder, B.P., Rahim, M.A. and Karim, K.M.R. 2008. Estimates of genotypic and phenotypic variation, heritability and genetic advance under of some characters of sugarcane clones. Indian Sugar, 58(4): 31-36. 2008 Journal Article Link
57 Rahman M.M., Nahar, S.M.N., Rahim, M.A., Mahmud, F. and Tareque, H.M. 2008. Correlation and Path Analysis in Some Promising Clones of Sugarcane. Indian Sugar, 58(8): 31-36 2008 Journal Article Link
58 Mahmud, F., Rasul, M.G. and Rahim, M.A. 2008. Genetic Diversity Analysis in Some Advanced Line of Brassica napus L. ScienceAsia, 34: 432-434. doi: 10.2306/scienceasia1513-1874.2008.34.432. 2008 Journal Article Link
59 Rahim, M.A., Hossain, M.S., Bhuiyan, M.S.R. and Mia, A.A. 2007. Genetic diversity analysis in rice (Oryza sativa L.). Bangladesh J. Prog. Sci. & Tech. 5(2): 421-424. 2007 Journal Article Link
60 Mia, A.A., Rahim, M.A., Mahmud, F., Akter, A. and Habiba, U. 2007. Genetic Divergence in Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.). Journal of Science and Technology, 5: 89-92. 2007 Journal Article Link
61 Islam, M.S., Khalequzzaman, M., Hossain, M.S., Bhuiyan, M.S.R. and Rahim, M.A. 2007. Genetic diversity in some boro rice genotypes. Bangladesh J. Prog. Sci. & Tech. 5(2): 429-432. 2007 Journal Article Link
62 Rahim, M.A., Mia, A.A., Hossain, M.S., Mahmud, F. and Siddikee, M.A. 2007. Correlation and path analysis in rice (Oryza sativa L.). Bangladesh J. Prog. Sci. & Tech. 5(1): 165-168. 2007 Journal Article Link
63 Mahmud, F., Ullah, M.Z., Huda, K.M.K. Hossain, A.K.M.S. and Rahim, M.A. 2006. Genetic variability and characters association of yield components in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L). Bangladesh J. Pl. Breed. Genet. 19(2): 53-56. 2006 Journal Article Link
64 Mahmud, F., Huda, K.M.K., Ullah, M.Z., M.A. Rahim and Bhadra, A.K. 2006. Stability Analysis of Seed yield in Chickpea. J. agric. educ. technol.9(1&2): 59-62. 2006 Journal Article Link
65 Mahmud, F., Ullah, M.Z., Huda, K.M.K and Rahim, M.A. 2005. Genetic divergence analysis in chickpea. J. agric. sci. technol. 6(1&2): 7-10 2005 Journal Article Link
Sl Conferences Year Type Link
1 Hassan, M.Z., Rahim, M.A., Kim, H.T., Park, J.I. and Nou, I.S. 2018. Gummy stem blight resistance in melon: screening, inheritance pattern and development of molecular markers. Cucurbitaceae 2018. 12 – 15 November 2018 • UC Davis, California USA. p. 58. 2018 Conference Link
2 Afrin, K.S., Rahim, M.A., Kim, H.T., Park, J.I. and Nou, I.S. 2018. Development of molecular marker for specific to Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris race 5, the pathogen of black rot disease of Brassica crops. 2018 Annual Autumn Conference of the Korean Society for Horticultural Science. October 17-20, 2018 / Yeosu Expo Convention Center, Jeollanam-do, Korea. Hortic. Sci. Tech. 36(suppl. II) October 2018: 2018 Conference Link
3 Hassan, M.Z., Robin, A.H.K., Rahim, M.A., Natarajan, S., Kim, H.T., Park, J.I. and Nou, I.S. 2018. Gummy stem blight resistance in melon: Inheritance pattern and development of molecular markers. 2018 Annual Autumn Conference of the Korean Society for Horticultural Science. October 17-20, 2018 / Yeosu Expo Convention Center, Jeollanam-do, Korea. Hortic. Sci. Tech. 36(suppl. II) October 2018: p. 57. 2018 Conference Link
4 Rahim, M.A., Jung, H.J., Afrin, K.S. and Nou, I.S. 2018. Transcriptome analysis provides insights into dwarfism in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum). 15th Solanaceae Conference. September 30-October 4, 2018, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 2018 Conference Link
5 Song-I, K. Rahim, M.A., Jung, H.J., Kim, H.T., Park, J.I. and Nou I.S. 2017. Anthocyanin-related genes enlighten the purple peel color in tomato advanced lines. The XIV Solanaceae and III Cucurbitaceae Genomics Joint Conference, 3-16 September, 2017, Valencia, Spain. p.77. 2017 Conference Link
6 Rahim, M.A., Robin, A.H.K., Natarajan, S., Jung, H.J., Lee, J., Kim, H., Kim, H.T., Park, J.I. and Nou, I.S. 2017. Regulation of anthocyanin biosynthesis in kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes L.). PAG Asia 2017, Plant and Animal Genome Confereance. May 29-31, 2017. Seoul, South Korea. 2017 Conference Link
7 Rahim Md. A., Busatto N., Trainotti L. 2013. The regulation of anthocyanin biosynthesis in peach (Prunus persica L.). 7th International Workshop on Anthocyanins, 9-11 September, 2013, at the Faculty of Science, University Porto, Porto, Portugal. p. 58. 2013 Conference Link
8 Rahim Md. A., Busatto N., Trainotti L. 2012. Functional analysis of R2R3MYB and bHLH TFs in respect of anthocyanin pigment accumulation during peach fruit ripening. Biologia Cellulare e Molecolare” & “Biotecnologie e differenziamento” Abano Terme - Padova, 18 - 20 Giugno 2012 organized by University of Padova & Società Botanica Italiana.. 2012 Conference Link
9 Rahim Md. A., A. Jajo, Serra S., Musacchi S., Bonghi C., Trainotti L. 2012.Impact of tree training system, branch type and position in the canopy on the ripening homogeneity of Abate pear fruit. 6th Rosaceous Genomics Conference, 30th September to 4th October 2012. Mezzocorona, Italy. 2012 Conference Link
10 A. Jajo, Rahim Md. A., Serra S., Musacchi S., Trainotti L., Bonghi C. 2012. Effect of cool storage duration on ripening initiation of Angelys® pear fruit. 6thRosaceous Genomics Conference, 30th September to 4th October 2012. Mezzocorona, Italy. 2012 Conference Link
11 Md. Abdur Rahim, Nicola Busatto and Livio Trainotti. 2012. Functional analysis of R2R3MYB and bHLH TFs in respect of anthocyanin pigment accumulation during peach fruit ripening.Plant Biology Congress Freiburg 2012, Freiburg, Germany. 2012 Conference Link
12 Kim, Y.C., Yeon, S.M., and Rahim, A. (2009). Characterization of Plasmids pHEN2 and pHEN3 from Sphingobium chungbukense DJ77. International Meeting of the Microbiological Society of Korea, May 2009. p.277. 2009 Conference Link
13 Rahim, M. A., M. S. Hossain, M. S. R. Bhuiyan. 2007. Characterization and Genetic diversity analysis in rice (Oryza sativa L.). Plant Breeding and Genetics Society of Bangladesh, 7th Biennial Conference May 26, 2007. Bangladesh Rice Research Institute, Joydebpur, Gazipur, Bangladesh. p.50. 2007 Conference Link
Sl Book Chapter Year Type Link
1 Rahim, M.A. and Trainotti, L. 2013. Recent advances in temperate fruit crops: an omics perspective. In: Debmalya Barh(ed) OMICSapplications in Crop Science. Taylor & Francis Group LLC, USA. 2013 Book Chapter Link
2 Busatto, N., Rahim, M.A. and Trainotti, L. 2013. Peach ripening transcriptomics unveils new and unexpected targets for the improvement of drupe quality. In: Poltronieri P, Burbulis N, Fogher C (ed) From plant genomics to plant biotechnology.Woodhead Publishing Limited, 80 High Street, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3HJ, UK. 2013 Book Chapter Link
Sl Others Year Type
1 Md. Abdur Rahim. 2016. Rucola—a wonder medicinal plant! dailysun (a Daily English Newspaper in Bangladesh). Published on 23th February 2016. Dhaka, Bangladesh. (https://www.daily-sun.com/arcprint/details/115862/Rucola%E2%80%94a-wonder-medicinal-plant/2016-02-23). 2016 Others
2 Rahim, M.A. (2016). Plant anthocyanin: A powerful antioxidant (উদ্ভিজ্জ অ্যান্থোসায়ানিন : উচ্চক্ষমতাসম্পন্ন প্রাকৃতিক অ্যান্টিঅক্সিডেন্ট). Krishikotha (A monthly agricultural magazine), Agricultural Information Service (AIS), Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), Khamarbari, Farmgate, Dhaka. Jaistho-1423 (জ্যৈষ্ঠ ১৪২৩). http://www.ais.gov.bd/site/view/krishi_kotha_details/ 2016 Others
3 Rahim, M.A. (2016). Vejosh Gune Somriddho Rucola (ভেষজগুণে সমৃদ্ধ শাক-রুকোলা). Krishikotha (A monthly agricultural magazine), Agricultural Information Service (AIS), Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), Khamarbari, Farmgate, Dhaka. Choitra-1422 (চৈত্র ১৪২২). http://www.ais.gov.bd/site/view/krishi_kotha_details/ 2016 Others
4 Md. Abdur Rahim. 2010. Global Warming and Priorities of Plant Breeding. The Daily Star (a Daily English Newspaper in Bangladesh). Published on 3rd June 2010. Dhaka, Bangladesh. (http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/print_news.php?nid=145077) 2010 Others
5 Md. Abdur Rahim. 2010. Science Advancing with Synthetic Biology. The Independent (a Daily English Newspaper in Bangladesh). Published on 26th May 2010. Dhaka, Bangladesh. (http://www.theindependentdigital.com/index.php?opt=view&page=13&date=2010-05-26) 2010 Others

Reserach/Project

Title Source of Fund Year URL Status
Selection of potential sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) genotypes for yield and its contributing traits for hybridization program (PI) Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh 2022 On-going
Screening of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) germplasm for salinity tolerance (PI) SAURES, Dhaka 2022 On-going
Morphogenetic characterization of a health promoting new leafy vegetable rucola (Eruca sativa) (PI) Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh 2021 Completed
Morphogenetic Characterization of ‘Flowering Chinese Cabbage (Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis var. parachinensis)’ in Bangladesh (PI) SAURES, Dhaka 2021 Completed
"Introduction of an exotic species tomatillo (Physalis ixocarpa Brot.)as a new vegetable in Bangladesh and its comparative genetic analysis with tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) based on their agromorphogenic and nutritional traits" (Co investigator) Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh 2015 Completed
“Characterization and DNA fingerprinting in Lentil” (Co investigator) Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh 2008 Completed
“Adapting Agriculture to Climate change Vulnerability: A case of Aman Rice in Northwest Bangladesh” (Co investigator) Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh 2014 Completed
Student Degree Year Title Role
Afia Anjum MS in Genetics and Plant Breeding 2021 Genetic diversity studies in pumpkin Supervisor
Zakia Sultana MS in Genetics and Plant Breeding 2016 Genetic diversity and character association for yield and yield contributing traits in yard long bean (Vigna unguiculata L.) Supervisor
Sabrin Sultana MS in Genetics and Plant Breeding 2016 Character association and genetic diversity analysis of sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) Supervisor
Md. Abdur Rauf MS in Genetics and Plant Breeding 2016 Genetic variability and character association among yield and its contributing traits in mustard (Brassica napus L.) Supervisor
G. M. Runa Laila MS in Genetics and Plant Breeding 2015 Multivariate analysis of chilli (Capsicum frutescence L.) Supervisor
Md. Asadur Rahman MS in Genetics and Plant Breeding 2015 Genetic diversity, correlation, path co-efficient analysis for yield of commercial maize varieties (Zea mays L.) Co-Supervisor
Helena Aktar Happy MS in Genetics and Plant Breeding 2015 Variability and interrelationship among various traits of aromatic rice land races Co-Supervisor
Shakila Sultana MS in Genetics and Plant Breeding 2015 Genetic variability, correlation and path co-efficient analysis of yield and yield contributing characters in mungbean ( Vigna radiata L. Wilczek) Co-Supervisor
Jubayer Ahmed MS in Genetics and Plant Breeding 2015 Genetic variability, character association and diversity in kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus) Co-Supervisor
Sharif Muhammad Titumeer MS in Genetics and Plant Breeding 2011 Multivariate analysis for yield and its contributing traits in mungbean (Vigna radiata L. Wilczek) Co-Supervisor
Sl Editorial Board Type From To
1 Guest Associate Editor, Research Topic "Phynylpropanoid Biosynthesis in Plants", Frontiers in Plant Science Editorial Board 2022 until now
2 Guest Associate Editor, Research Topic "Anthocyanin and Proanthocyanin: Biosynthesis, Accumulation, Regulation", Frontiers in Plant Science Editorial Board 2022 until now
3 Member, Editorial Board, Genomics & Gene Therapy International Journal Editorial Board 2020 until now
4 Member, Editorial Board, Advances in Zoology and Botany Editorial Board 2014 until now
Sl Professional Type From To
1 Life Member, Plant Breeding and Genetics Society of Bangladesh Professional 2014 until now
2 Member, University of Padova Alumni Association, Italy Professional 2014 until now
3 Member, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Teacher’s Association Professional 2006 until now
4 Member, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Alumni Association Professional 2005 until now
5 Member, Krishibid Institution of Bangladesh Professional 2005 until now
Sl Achievements Type Year
1 Fellowship, Advanced Training on Development of Molecular Marker, Golden Seed Project (GSP), Sunchon National University, Suncheon, South Korea, Fellowship 2018
2 Postdoctoral Fellowship, Golden Seed Project (GSP), Sunchon National University, Suncheon, South Korea Fellowship 2016
3 CARIPARO PhD Scholarship, University of Padova, Padova, Veneto, Italy Scholarship 2011
4 Merit Scholarship, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, Bangladesh Scholarship 1999
Others
1 Peer Review Activities: I have served as a reviewer for different SCI indexed peer reviewed journals, including BMC Plant Biology, Frontiers in Plant Science, Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, Scientific Reports, Gene, Plant Gene, Plant Biotechnology Reports, Evolutionary Bioinformatics, Advances in Zoology and Botany etc.