Senior Scientist Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute Bangladesh
Dr. Md. Abdul Quddus is a distinguished Senior Scientific Officer at the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), specializing in Soil and Water Management. With over 26 years of experience, he has significantly contributed to the development of innovative soil and fertilizer management technologies, enhancing crop quality, productivity, and nutrient use efficiency. His research has led to the development of over 10 technologies for various crops, now widely adopted by farmers.
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Education 🎓
Dr. Quddus has a strong academic background in Soil Science, earning his degrees from Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh:
- Ph.D. (2014) – Specialization in Soil Science
- M.S. (1997) – Major in Soil Science with minors in Soil Chemistry, Soil Survey, Soil Physics, Soil Biology, Statistics, and Biometrics
Experience 🏆
With a career spanning 26 years, Dr. Quddus has worked in multiple sectors, including BARI (18 years), Department of Agricultural Extension (2 years), and NGOs (6 years). His expertise includes:
âś… Identifying nutrient deficiencies and providing solutions
âś… Developing fertilizer management technologies for various crops
âś… Conducting research on soil and water management
âś… Training government officials, NGO personnel, and farmers
âś… Designing training modules and research-based interventions
Research Interests 🔬
His research focuses on:
🌱 Soil and plant nutrition – Enhancing nutrient uptake and use efficiency
💧 Water management – Ensuring sustainable crop production
📊 Soil conservation and cropping systems – Maintaining soil health and productivity
🍎 Crop quality assessment – Improving nutrient content in food crops
🛠Technology development – Innovating fertilizer management practices
Awards 🏅
Dr. Quddus has received several prestigious recognitions for his contributions to soil science and agricultural research. His work in nutrient management and sustainable soil practices has led to the development of technologies that benefit farmers and boost agricultural productivity.
Publications Top Notes: đź“š
Dr. Quddus has published 78 research articles in national and international journals, with 28 in international and 50 in national journals. Below are some of his key publications:
Rhizobium Inoculation and Micronutrient Addition Influence the Growth, Yield, Quality and Nutrient Uptake of Garden Peas (Pisum sativum L.) (2024) – Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany
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Improvement of Productivity, Quality and Nutrient Use Efficiency of Indian Spinach (Basella Alba L.) by Organic and Inorganic Nutrition (2024) – J Soil Sci Plant Nutr
Modification of Nutrient Requirements for a Four Crop-Based Cropping System to Increase System Productivity, Maintain Soil Fertility, and Achieve Sustainable Intensification (2022) – Sustainability
Influence of Boron and Zinc on Yield, Nutrient Uptake and Quality of Strawberry (2022) – Journal of Plant Nutrition
Magnesium Influences Growth, Yield, Nutrient Uptake, and Fruit Quality of Tomato (2022) – International Journal of Vegetable Science
Impact of Zinc, Boron, and Molybdenum Addition in Soil on Mungbean Productivity, Nutrient Uptake and Economics (2020) – Journal of Agricultural Science (Canada)
Impact of Zero Tillage and Tillage Practice in Chickpea Production (2020) – Journal of Agricultural Science (Canada)
Impact of Foliar Application of Zinc and Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles on Growth, Yield, Nutrient Uptake and Quality of Tomato (2023) – Horticulturae
Evaluation of 10 Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) Genotypes for Development of Cultivars Suitable for Short-Term Waterlogged Conditions (2023) – Gesunde Pflanzen
Salinity-Induced Physiological Changes in Pea (Pisum sativum L.): Germination Rate, Biomass Accumulation, Relative Water Content, Seedling Vigor and Salt Tolerance Index (2022) – Plants