Dr. Shaikh Sharmin Siddique

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University
Email: siddiquess@bsmrau.edu.bd
Cell: +88 01711 264618
Website: bsmrau.edu.bd/sharmin

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Present Position

Assistant Professor
Department of Plant Pathology
Faculty of Agriculture
BSMRAU

Biography

Education

PhD, Murdoch University, Perth, Western Australia (2015-2019)
MS in Plant Pathology, BSMRAU
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Honours), Bangladesh Agricultural University

Awards:

  • August 2019:  Roberta Cowan Prize for Information literacy from Murdoch University, Australia;
  • February 2014:  Crest of Honor from Bangladesh Agricultural Research Development (BARD), Cumilla, Bangladesh

 

Research interest

Postharvest crop disease management, Integrated field/vegetable/fruit disease management, Soil borne fungi, Biological/botanical crop disease management, Resistance pathology, Safe food production, Cold plasma technology for crop improvement.

Professional experiences

Assistant Professor, BSMRAU, (since 2020);  Postgraduate Scholar /Fellow at Murdoch University, Australia  (2015-2019);  Scientific Officer, BARI (2007-2020)

Summary of Professional Qualifications

Performance-driven and highly motivated experimental plant pathologist with over twelve years of experience as an agricultural research scientist. Experienced in various research areas related to plant pathology, including fungi’s life cycle, physiology, and susceptibility to a specific disease. Authentic understanding and experienced to design and implement new screening methods and platforms for existing or emerging plant diseases. Performed or lead several cross-functional simple or complex research areas relating to plant pathology for the detection and treatments of prevailing or evolving diseases. Proven ability to multi-task and work in fast-paced environments. Critical thinker with excellent oral and written communication skills.

Course affiliation

  • Postharvest plant pathology (Undergraduate level)
  • Soil borne diseases (Graduate level)

Publications List:

  1. Siddique SS, Hardy GES, Bayliss KL. 2021. Ultrastructural changes observed in Colletotrichum alienum conidia following treatment with cold plasma or plasma activated water. Plant Pathoogy, 1–8. https://doi. org/10.1111/ppa.13422
  2. Siddique, S. S., Hardy, G. E. S. J., Bayliss, K. L .2021. “Plasma‐activated water inhibits in vitro conidial germination of Colletotrichum alienum, a postharvest pathogen of avocado.” Plant Pathology 70(2): 367-376.
  3. Siddique, S. S., Hardy, G. E. S. J., Bayliss, K. L. 2019. Cold plasma as a novel treatment to reduce the in vitro growth and germination of Colletotrichum Plant Pathology. 68 (7): 1361-1368.
  4. Siddique, S. S., Hardy, G. E. S. J., Bayliss, K. L. 2018. Cold plasma: A potential new method to manage postharvest diseases caused by fungal plant pathogens. Plant Pathology. 67: pp. 1011– 21.
  5. Siddique, S. S., Hardy, G. E. S. J., Bayliss, K. L. 2018. Advanced technologies for controlling postharvest diseases of fruit. Acta Hortic. 1194. Proc. VIII International Postharvest Symposium: Enhancing Supply Chain and Consumer Benefits – Ethical and Technological Issues 2018: International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS), Leuven, Belgium, 193-200.
  6. Siddique, S. S., Bhuiyan, M. K. A., Momotaz, R., Bari, G. M. M. and Rahman, M. H. 2014. Cultural characteristics, virulence and in-vitro chemical control of Fusarium oxysporum sp. phaseoli of bush bean (Phaseolus vulgaris ). The Agriculturists. 12(1): pp. 103-110.
  7. Siddique, S. S., Khatun, F., Khalequzzaman, K. M., and Momotaz, R. 2013. Integrated disease management of wilt in chickpea by organic amendment. International Journal of Sustainable Crop Production. 8 (1): pp. 5-10.
  8. Siddique, S. S., Ahmed, A. U., Begum, M. S., Islam, M. M. and Mian. I. H. 2013. First report on Botrytis bligh (Botrytis gladiolorum) of Gladiolus, from Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Plant Pathology. 29 (1&2): pp. 5-10.
  9. Siddique, S. S., Bhuiyan, K. A., Uddin, M. R. and Anwar, M. B. 2012. Influence of some growth factors on in vitro growth of Fusarium oxysporum sp. phaseoli causing seedling mortality of bush bean. Bangladesh Journal of Plant Pathology. 28(1&2): pp 13-18.
  10. Siddique, S. S., Khatun, F., Rahman, M. H., Mahmud, J. A. and Anwar, M. B. 2012. Study on the disease development of Alternaria blight on different mustard varieties. Eco friendly Agriculture Journal. 5(03): pp. 22-25.
  11. S. M. N. Islam1*, S. S. Siddique2, M. Z. H. Chowdhury1, and N. J. Mishu2. 2020. Inhibitory Effect of Trichoderma asperellum isolate against Ralstonia solanacearum causing Brinjal Wilt. ‪Annals of Bangladesh Agriculture. 24 (2) : 107-120. doi.org/10.3329/aba.v24i2.55788
  12. Akter, M. S., Islam, R., Siddique, S.S., Momotaz, R., Arifunnahar. M. 2019. Review on insecticide-treated bed-nets for malaria mosquito control. Global Scientific Journal. 7(3). pp 658-669.
  13. Akter, M.S., Islam, M.R., Siddique, S. S., Akhi, M.A., Momotaz R., and Hossain, S. 2019. Paper on anther and microspore culture of sri tobacco. Global Scientific Journal, 7(9). 340-346.
  14. Islam, M.R. Akter, M.S. Siddique S.S. Akhi, M.A., Momotaz, R. and Arifunnahar, M. 2019. Survey on cassava diseases in some selected areas of Bangladesh. Global Scientific Journal, 7(9). pp 328-339.
  15. Islam, M.R. Akter, M.S. Siddique S.S., Akhi, M.A., Momotaz, R. and Arifunnahar, M. 2019. Study on the association of different fungal microflora in cassava. Global Scientific Journal, 7(9). pp 318-327.
  16. Akter, M.S., Islam, M.R., Siddique, S.S., Akhi M.A., Momotaz, R. and Hossain, S. 2019. Paper on tuber formation in potato (Solanum tuberosum). Global Scientific Journal, 7(9). 313-317.
  17. Akter, M. S., Siddique, S. S., Momotaz, R., Arifunnahar, M., Alam, K. M., Mohiuddin, S. J., Poelman, E. 2019. Biological control of insect pests of agricultural crops through habitat management was discussed. Journal of Agricultural Chemistry and Environment. 8. pp. 1-13.
  18. Momotaz, R., Arifunnahar, M., Siddique, S. S., Sarker, S., and Chakma, R. 2016. Integrated management of foot rot disease of Ground nut with seed and soil treatment. International Journal of Applied Research. 2(3): pp. 127-133.
  19. Momotaz, R., Islam, R., Ali, M. E., and Siddique, S. S. 2012. Application of organic ammendment and furadan 5G for the management of root-knot nematode of cucumber. Bangladesh Journal of Plant Pathology. 28(1&2): pp. 19-24.
  20. Khatun, F., Hossain, M. A., Quddus, M. A., Kohinoor and Siddique, S.S. 2011. Effect of sowing time on the performance of mustard varieties in the southeast region of Bangladesh. Eco friendly Agriculture Journal. 4(03): 566-573.
  21. Hossain, M. F., Ahmed, M. T., Mondal, M. R. H., Siddique, S. S. and Matin, M. Q. I. 2009. Effect of nitrozen and potassium on the growth and yield of carrot. International Journal of Biological Research. 6(2): 13-19.