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mrislam@ru.ac.bd

Farming Systems Engineering Laboratory & Precision and Automated Agriculture Laboratory, Department of Agronomy and Agricultural Extension, Rajshahi University, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi - 6205, Bangladesh


DR. MD. ROBIUL ISLAM
PROFESSOR
Agronomy & Agricultural Extension


Education Summary  
M.Sc. (Raj), PhD (China Agricultural University), Post Doc. (University Putra Malaysia)

Research Interest  
Agronomy, Precision Agriculture, Crop Physiology, Dryland Farming
Level Institution Year
Doctoral
(Doctor of Agriculture)
China Agricultural University 2011
Masters
(Master of Science in Botany)
Rajshahi University, Bangladesh 1999
Bachelor/Honors
(Bachelor of Science in Botany)
Rajshahi University, Bangladesh 1998

Experience in Rajshahi University

Duration Organization/Institute Position
2018-06-27 to Agriculture Faculty PROFESSOR

Experience in other Organization/Institute

Not Available

Journal

1. Biswas, B., Khan, T. A., Momen, M. B. H., Rahman, T. M. R., Alam, A. M. S. and Islam, M. R. "Advancements in Fuzzy Expert Systems for Site-Specific Nitrogen Fertilization: Incorporating RGB Color Codes and Irrigation Schedules for Precision Maize Production in Bangladesh" Research in Agricultural Engineering, In press

Published: December 2024
2. Fahmida Sultana, Md Billal Hossain Momen, Md Robiul Islam, Md Tariful Alam Khan "Performance of Different Arbuscular Mycorrhizae Species on The Productivity of Rice Under Field Condition" International Journal for Asian Contemporary Research (2024), Volume 4, Number 2, Page 53-58

Published: September 2024
3. Rahman, S. A., Momen, B. H., Tanvir, R. R., Biswas, B., Yasmin, M. N., Khan, T. A., & Islam, M. R. "Morphological and Physiological Responses of Maize to Varying Nitrogen Sources and Stress Levels in Hydroponic Systems: a Comparative Study" Journal of Applied Life Sciences and Environment, 57 (3): 385-401

Published: August 2024
4. Salahin, M., Momen, B. H., Tanvir, R. R., Islam, M., Islam, R., & Alam, T. "Effects of Varied Phosphorus Fertilizer Rates on Yield and Nutrient Uptake of Boro Season Rice (Oryza sativa L.) in Bangladesh" American Journal of Innovative Research and Applied Sciences, 19 (2): 10-17

Published: August 2024
5. Md Tariful Alam, Md Billal H, Most Nahida U. T., Hossain S., Islam M. R. & Salahin M. "Growth and Yield of Onion (Bari Piaz4) as Influenced by Row Spacing and Organic and Inorganic Nitrogen with Micro Bio Fertilizer" Advances in Biotechnology and Microbiology, 18(2): 555983

Published: August 2024
6. Yaismin T., Momen, M. B. H. & Islam, M. R. "Growth and Yield of Wheat as Influenced by Different Moisture Conservation Methods" International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies, 10(8): 28-36

Published: August 2024
7. Islam M. M., Islam M. R., Khan M. T. A. "Comparative Study of Zinc Doses and Application Methods Ensuring Maximum Productivity of Boro Rice" International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies, 10(8): 51-57

Published: August 2024
8. Tamim, M. N. U., Biswas, B., & Islam, M. R. "Performance of Different Types and Doses of Urea on the Growth and Yield of Boro Rice" International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies. 10(7): 107-114

Published: July 2024
9. Biswas B. & Islam M. R. "Growth, Physiological Responses and Yield of Maize (Zea mays L.) to Silica Nanoparticles Application at Different Growth Stages" International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies, 10 (7): 1-10

Published: July 2024
10. Bhuiyan, M. F. I., Razzak, A., Shikder, M. A. M., Momen, M. B. H., & Islam, M. R. "Assessing the Impact of Tiller-Cutting and Leaf-Cutting Techniques on Rice Growth and Yield: A Comparative Study" Cognizance Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 4 (6): 224-234

Published: June 2024
11. Prapty, T. A., Biswas, S., Touhid, T. B., Biswas, B., Khan, M. T. A., Alam, A. S., & Islam, M. R. "Relative Efficiency of Prilled Urea, Urea Super Granules (USG), and Neem-Coated Urea (NCU) for Growth and Yield of Wheat" Cognizance Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 4 (5): 323-343

Published: May 2024
12. Tanvir, M. R. R., Momen, M. B. H., Rukon, A. H., Islam, M. R., & Khan, M. T. A. "Investigating Soybean Growth, Yield and Oil Traits Performance with Potassium and Sulphur Amendments" Cognizance Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 4(5): 267-282

Published: May 2024
13. Islam, R., Tanvir, M.R.R., Momen, M.B.H., Salahin, M., Islam, M.R. and Khan, M.T.A. "Strategic Replacement of Chemical Fertilizer by Organic Manure for Eco-Friendly Maize Production" International Journal for Asian Contemporary Research, 2 (4): 81-87

Published: December 2022
14. Naher, K., Khan, T. A., Razzak, A., Rai, P., Rahman, T. M. R., Islam, M.R., and Yasmin, M.N. "Synergistic Effects of Sulphur and Boron on Growth, Yield and Economics of Jute" International Journal for Asian Contemporary Research, 2 (1): 12-18, 2022

Published: October 2022
15. Momen, M.B, H., Razzak, A., Rahman,T.M.R., Yasmin, M.N., Salahin, M., Khan, T.A. and Islam, M.R. "Improvement of Leaf Chlorophyll Content and Yield of Maize Through Calibration of Optimum Basal and Top Dressing Urea" International Journal for Asian Contemporary Research, 2 (3): 80-86

Published: September 2022
16. Razzak, A., Biswas, B., Khan, T. A., Yasmin, N., Alam, A. M.S. and Islam, M. R. "Precision Nitrogen Management in Corn (Zea mays L.) Using Algorithm Based on the RGB Color Codes by Digital Imaging" International Journal for Asian Contemporary Research, 2 (2): 50-57

Published: September 2022
17. Konika, A. K., Razzak, A., Rai, P., Nilufar Y., Alam, A. M. S., Islam, M. R. and Khan T. A. "Efficacy of Basal Urea and Deep Placement of Urea Super Granules (USG) on Growth and Yield of Flooded Rice" South Asian Journal of Biological Research, 5(1): 1-14

Published: September 2022
18. Hoque, F., Razzak, A., Haque, S.J., Momen, M.B.H., Rahman, T.M.R., Alam, A.M.S., and Islam, M.R. "The Response of Banana Shoot Extract on Lentil Growth, Yield Components and Yield" International Journal for Asian Contemporary Research, 2 (2): 74-79

Published: September 2022
19. Haque, S. J., Hoque, F., Rahman, T. M. R., Rahman, S. M. A., Biswas, B., Razzak, A., Khan,T. A., and Islam, M. R. "Fibre Development of Jute (Corchorus olitorius L.) as Influenced by Row Distance and Nitrogen Fertilizer Rate" International Journal for Asian Contemporary Research, 2 (2): 66-73

Published: August 2022
20. Jannat, M.R., Bhuiya, R.A., Razzak, A., Islam, M. R., Khan, T.A. and Alam, A.M.S. "Incorporation of Inorganic Fertilizer with Poultry Manure Without Minimizing Yield of Jute" International Journal for Asian Contemporary Research, 2 (2): 43-49

Published: July 2022
21. Razzak, A., Bhuiya, R. A., Rai, P., Khan, T. A., Yasmin, N., Alam, A. M.S. and Islam, M. R. "Growth and Physiological Responses of Maize to Deficit Irrigation" International Journal for Asian Contemporary Research, 2 (2): 34-42

Published: June 2022
22. Razzak, A., Bhuiya, R. A., Jahan, S., Rai, P., Khan, T. A., Yasmin, N., Islam, M. R., and Alam, A. M.S. "Validation of Rice Sowing Methods Under Lowland Ecosystem" International Journal for Asian Contemporary Research, 2 (2): 34-39

Published: June 2022
23. Razzak, A., Rahman M. R.T., Rahman, P. K. M. G., Islam M. R., Yeasmin, N. "Response of Lentil Varieties on Yield and Yield Contributing Character as Influence by Deficit Irrigation" South Asian Journal of Biological Research, 4(2): 68-83

Published: January 2022
24. Sana, K., Islam, M. R., Mollah D. A., Ara, W. and Hasan M.A "Allelopathic effects of cocklebur (Xanthium strumarium L.) on growth, yield components and yield of lentil" South Asian Journal of Biological Research (SAJBR), 3(2): 98- 109

Published: March 2021
25. Hasan M. A., Tabassum, R., Razzak, A., Rai, P., Biswas, B. and Islam M. R. "Allelopathic effects of aqueous leaf extracts of datura on growth and yield of Lentil" South Asian Journal of Biological Research, 4(1): 48-57

Published: March 2021
26. Ara, W., Khan M. T. A., Salahin, M., Yasmin, N., Alam A.M. S. and Islam M. R. "Agronomic performance of rice (Oryza sativa L.) grown under alternate wetting and drying (AWD) irrigation regimes with split application of potassium fertilizer" Journal of Agricultural and Rural Research. 5 (2): 104-117

Published: February 2021
27. Ahmed, S., Shima, M. B., Yasmin, N., Alam, A. M. S. and Islam, M. R. "Effects of row distance and nitrogen rate on canopy efficiency and yield of maize." International Journal of Biosciences, 12(1): 126-135

Published: December 2018
28. Shima, M. B., Ranu, J. J., Khatun, M., Salahin, M., Yasmin, N., Alam, A. M. S. and Islam, M. R. "Regulated deficit irrigation scheduling for maize cultivation in North-western areas of Bangladesh" International Journal of Biosciences, 12 (2): 53-63

Published: February 2018
29. Yasmin, N., Kabir, G., Alam, A. M. S. and Islam, M. R. "Biochemical Differentiation and Storage Proteins Banding Pattern in Some Common Wheat Varieties of Bangladesh" Bangladesh Journal of Progressive Science & Technology, 15(2): 57-64

Published: July 2017
30. Khatun M., Biswas, B.,, Yasmin N., Alam A.M. S., Islam M. R. "Growth and yield performance of boro rice (BRRI Dhan28) to porous silica nano particles." Bangladesh journal of progressive science & technology, 15(2): 45-52

Published: July 2017
31. Yasmin, N., Kabir, G., Alam, A. M. S. and Islam, M. R. "Chromosome association and chiasma frequency of cultivated wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) in Bangladesh" Fundamental and Applied Agriculture, 2(2): 261-266

Published: June 2017
32. Ali, Z., Ahmed, S., Salahin, M., Yasmin, N., Alam, A. M. S. and Islam M. R. "Evaluation of yield potential of maize-soybean intercropping in drought-prone areas of Bangladesh" Fundamental and Applied Agriculture, 2(2): 271-276

Published: June 2017
33. Islam, M. R., Alam, A. M. S. and Yasmin, N. "Evaluation of a novel semi-automatic drip irrigation system for water management in rooftop garden" Fundamental and Applied Agriculture, 2(1): 178-182

Published: January 2017
34. Islam, M. R. "Yield potential and drought tolerance of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) to soil amendment with superabsorbent polymer." Bangladesh journal of progressive science & technology, 15(1): 7-14, 2017

Published: January 2017
35. Awang, N. A., Ismail, M. R., Omar, D. and Islam M. R. "Comparative Study of the Application of Jasmonic acid and Pesticide in Chilli: Effects on Physiological Activities, Yield and Viruses Control. " Bioscience Journal, 31(3):672-681,

Published: June 2015
36. Misratia, K. M., Islam, M. R., Ismail, M. R., Oad, F. C., Hanafi, M. M., Puteh, A. "Interactive effects of gibberellic acid (GA3) and salt stress on growth, biochemical parameters and ion accumulation of two rice (Oryza sativa L.) varieties differing in salt tolerance." Journal of Food Agriculture and Environment, 13 (1): 66-70

Published: April 2015
37. Fen, L. L., Ismail, M. R., Zulkarami, B., Rahman, M. S. A., Islam, M. R. "Physiological and Molecular Characterization of Drought Responses and Screening of Drought Tolerant Rice Varieties" Bioscience Journal, 31(3):709-718

Published: January 2015
38. Zain, N. A., Ismail, M. R., Puteh, A., Mahmood, M., Islam, M. R. "Impact of cyclic water stress on growth, physiological responses and yield of rice (Oryza sativa L.) grown in tropical environment" Ciência Rural, 44(12): 2136-2141

Published: December 2014
39. Zain, N. A., Ismail, M. R., Puteh, A., Mahmood, M., Islam, M. R. "Drought tolerance and ion accumulation of rice following application of additional potassium fertilizer" 45(19): 2502-2514

Published: October 2014
40. Naher, L., Yusuf, U. K., Tan, S. G., Siddiquee, S., Islam, M. R. "In vitro and in vivo bio control performance of Trichoderma harzianum Rifai on Ganoderma boninense Pat. related to pathogenicity on oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.)." 8 (2):973-978

Published: April 2014
41. Zulkarami, B., Ismail, M. R., Halimi, M. S., Mondal, M. A., Panhwar, Q. A., Islam, M. R. "Effectiveness of different phytohormones on grain filling and yield of rice (Oryza sativa L.) under drought stress" 12(2):697-700

Published: April 2014
42. Zulkarami B., Panhwar, Q. A., Ismail, M. R., Halimi M. S., Mondal, M. M. A., Naher, U. A., Islam, M. R. "Rice yield improvement by foliar application of phytohormone" 12(2):399-404. 2014

Published: April 2014
43. Islam, M. R., Ismail, M. R., Naher, L., Hu Y. G. "Nitrate retention and yield of maize (Zea mays L.) following soil amendment with superabsorbent polymers" 12(1):398-402

Published: January 2014
44. Awang, N. A., Islam, M. R., Ismaila, M. R., Zulkarami, B., Omar, D. "Effectiveness of Different Elicitors in Inducing Resistance in Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) Against Pathogen Infection" 164:461-465

Published: December 2013
45. Eneji, A. E., Islam, M. R., An, P., Amalu, U. C "Nitrate Retention and Physiological Adjustment of Maize to Soil Amendment with Superabsorbent Polymers" 52: 474–480

Published: August 2013
46. 毛思帅, [M Robiul Islam, 贾鹏飞, 薛绪掌, 曾昭海, 胡跃高 "保水剂和施肥量对沙地燕麦生产的影响" 31 (2): 308 – 313

Published: December 2011
47. Al-Mamun, M. A., Alam, A. M. S., Khatun, M. R. and Islam M. R. "Varietal response of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) to different levels of irrigation." 8 (1&2): 69-74

Published: December 2011
48. ; Islam, M. R., Mao, S., Alam, A. M. S., Eneji, A. E., Hu, Y. G. and Xue, X. Z. "A lysimeter study for leaching losses, sustainable fertilization, and growth responses of corn (Zea mays L.) following soil amendment with a water-saving superabsorbent polymer." 27 (5): 757-764

Published: December 2011
49. Mao, S., Islam, M.R., Xue, X.Z., Yang, X., Zhao, X. and Hu, Y.G. ". Evaluation of a water-saving superabsorbent polymer for corn (Zea mays L.) production in arid regions of Northern China." 6 (17): 4108-4115

Published: November 2011
50. Islam, M. R., Zeng, Z., Mao, J., Eneji, A. E., Xue, X. Z. and Hu, Y.G. "Feasibility of summer corn (Zea mays L.) production in drought affected areas of northern China using water-saving superabsorbent polymer." 57 (6): 279–285

Published: November 2011
51. Islam, M. R., Eneji, A. E., Xue, X. Z., Zeng, Z., Qian, X. and Hu, Y. G. "Fertilizer use efficiency of drought-stressed oat (Avena sativa L.) following soil amendment with a water-saving superabsorbent polymer" 61 (8): 721-729

Published: November 2011
52. Alam, A. M. S., Kabir, G. and Islam, M. R. "Effect of water stress on pollen grain abnormality and sterility in 21 near isogenic lines of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)" 8 (1&2): 99-104

Published: November 2011
53. Islam, M. R., Xue, X. Z., Li, S., Ren, C. Z., Eneji, A. E. and Hu, Y. G. "Effectiveness of water-saving superabsorbent polymer in soil water conservation for oat based on eco-physiological parameters" 42 (19): 2322-2333

Published: October 2011
54. ; Mao, S., Islam, M. R., Hu, Y. G., Qian, X., Chen, F. and Xue, X. Z. "Antioxidant enzyme activities and lipid peroxidation in corn (Zea mays L.) following soil application of superabsorbent polymer at different fertilizer regimes" 10 (49): 10000-10008

Published: August 2011
55. Islam, M. R., Mao, S., Xue, X. Z., Eneji, A. E., Zhao, X. and Hu, Y. G. "A lysimeter study of nitrate leaching, optimum fertilisation rate and growth responses of corn (Zea mays L.) following soil amendment with a water-saving super-absorbent polymer." 91 (11): 1990- 1997

Published: August 2011
56. ; Islam, M. R., Hu, Y. G., Mao, S., Mao, J., Eneji, A. E. and Xue, X. Z. "Effectiveness of water-saving super-absorbent polymer in soil water conservation for corn (Zea mays L.) based on eco-physiological parameters" 91 (11):1998-2005

Published: August 2011
57. 毛思帅, M Robiul Islam, 薛绪掌, 曾昭海, 胡跃高 "保水剂和负压供水对玉米生理生长及水分利用效率的影响" 27 (7): 82-88

Published: July 2011
58. Islam, M. R., Xue, X. Z., Mao, S., Zhao, X., Eneji, A. E. and Hu, Y. G. "Superabsorbent polymers (SAP) enhance efficient and eco-friendly production of corn in drought-affected areas of northern China" 10 (24): 4887-4894

Published: June 2011
59. Kumar, K., Alam, A. M. S., Khatun, M. R. and Islam M. R. "Effects of varieties and nitrogen application levels on the yield and yield components of wheat." 8 (1&2): 87-92

Published: June 2011
60. Islam, M. R., Alam, A. M. S., Eneji, A. E., Ren, C. Z., Song, W. and Hu, Y. G. "Evaluation of a water-saving superabsorbent polymer for forage oat (Avena sativa L.) production in arid regions of northern China." 9 (2): 514-518

Published: April 2011
61. Islam, M. R., Xue, X. Z., Mao, S., Ren, C. Z., Eneji, A. E. and Hu, Y. G. "Effects of water-saving superabsorbent polymer on antioxidant enzyme activities and lipid peroxidation in oat (Avena sativa L.) under drought stress" 91 (4): 680–686

Published: March 2011
62. Islam, M. R., Hu, Y. G., Mao, S., Jia, P., Eneji, A. E. and Xue, X. Z. "Effects of water-saving superabsorbent polymer on antioxidant enzyme activities and lipid peroxidation in corn (Zea mays L.) under drought stress" 91 (5): 813–819

Published: March 2011
63. Islam, M. R., Eneji, A. E., Ren, C. Z, Li, J. and Hu, Y. G. ". Impact of water-saving superabsorbent polymer on oat (Avena spp.) yield and quality in an arid sandy soil." 6 (4): 720-728

Published: February 2011
64. Islam, M. R., Hu, Y.G., Fei, C., Qian, X., Eneji, A. E. and Xue, X. Z. "Application of superabsorbent polymer: A new approach for wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) production in drought-affected areas of northern China" 9 (1): 304–309

Published: January 2011
65. M Robiul Islam, Weijuan Zhang, Sishuai Mao, A Egrinya Eneji, Yuegao Hu "Status of land degradation and desertification in Bangladesh and the role of agro forestry in their control" M Robiul Islam, Weijuan Zhang, Sishuai Mao, A Egrinya Eneji, Yuegao Hu

Published: December 2010
66. Islam, M. R., Eneji, A. E., Ren, C. Z., Hu, Y. G., Chen, G. and Xue, X. Z. "Oat-based cropping system for sustainable agricultural development in arid regions of northern China." 3 (3): 1-8,

Published: November 2010
67. M. Abdul Alim Al-Bari, M. Faruk Hossen, Alam Khan, M. Robiul Islam, M. Kudrat-E-Zahan, M. Ashik Mosaddik, Choudhury M. Zakaria and M. Anwar Ul Islam "In vitro Antimicrobial and Cytotoxic Activities of Ferrocene Derivative Compounds" Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences, 10 (15): 2423-2429.

Published: September 2007
68. M. Abdul Alim Al-Bari, Alam Khan, M. Robiul Islam, M. Kudrat-E-Zahan, M.M. Sazedur Rahman, M. Anwar Ul Islam and M. Ashik Mosaddik "Isolation and in vitro Antimicrobial Activities of Ethyl acetate Extract from Streptomyces bangladeshiensis" Research Journal of Microbiology, 2 (3): 272-277.

Published: March 2007
69. M. Abdul Alim Al-Bari, M. Abu Sayeed, Alam Khan, M. Robiul Islam, Proma Khondokar, M. M. Sazedur Rahman and M. Anwar Ul Islam, "In vitro Antimicrobial Activities and Cytotoxicity of Ethyl Acetate Extract from Streptomyces maritimus" Biotechnology, 6 (1) : 81-85.

Published: January 2007

Conference

1. M. Robiul Islam,. Anthony Egrinya Eneji,YG Hu and J Li "Evaluation of a water-saving superabsorbent polymer for forage oat (Avena sativa L.) production in an arid sandy soil" Proceedings of InterDrought-III conference, At: Shanghai, PR China

Published: October 2009
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I am Dr. Md Robiul Islam, a Professor in the Department of Agronomy and Agricultural Extension at the University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. With over 20 years of experience in academia and research, I have dedicated my career to advancing the fields of Agronomy, Precision Agriculture, and Crop Physiology.

My research focuses on developing innovative practices and technologies that enhance crop productivity and sustainability. I am particularly interested in how precision agriculture can be applied to optimize resource use and improve crop performance in varying environmental conditions. Throughout my career, I have led numerous research projects, resulting in publications in esteemed journals and contributions to various conferences, where I share insights and findings with the global academic community.

In addition to my research work, I am passionate about mentoring students and young researchers, guiding them to navigate the complexities of agricultural science and fostering their professional development. I also collaborate with local and international institutions to promote knowledge exchange and practical applications of research outcomes in the agricultural sector.

I remain committed to addressing the challenges faced by modern agriculture and contributing to the sustainable development of global agricultural practices.

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