Publications by authors named "Raihan Ferdous"

A research investigation was conducted in the Jashore district of Bangladesh to examine diseases affecting tuberose plants. The laboratory analysis was performed at the plant disease study facility at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The study encompassed eighteen villages across four unions within the Jhikargacha upazila of the Jashore district.

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  • The study explored watermelon diseases in two distinct climatic regions of Bangladesh, Sylhet (cool and wet) and Natore (hot and dry), by surveying 40 fields and identifying 10 diseases.
  • A total of nine pathogens were identified through molecular analysis at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, including various fungi, bacteria, and a water mold, with high genetic similarity to sequences in the GenBank database.
  • The results indicated that Fusarium wilt was the most prevalent disease in Sylhet, while Angular leaf spot dominated in Natore, emphasizing the need for disease management strategies tailored to specific environmental conditions.
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This study was designed to investigate the presence of potential human pathogenic bacteria, bacterial load, and their incidence in ready-to-eat leafy greens viz., coriander, lettuce, and mint leaves sold at diverse marketplaces in Dhaka City. Multiple identification methods including cultural, morphological, biochemical, and molecular analysis were employed in the Plant Pathology Laboratory of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University to identify the human pathogenic bacteria.

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