Publications by authors named "S M F Rabbi"

Agriculture greatly impacts Bangladesh's economy, and vegetable cultivation plays a significant role in Agriculture by providing nourishment, and food security as well as improving the economy. The necessity of food production is growing similarly to the population growth. The farmers of Bangladesh are working hard to meet this need for food production and to gain yields.

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Bangladesh's agricultural landscape is significantly influenced by vegetable cultivation, which substantially enhances nutrition, the economy, and food security in the nation. Millions of people rely on vegetable production for their daily sustenance, generating considerable income for numerous farmers. However, leaf diseases frequently compromise the yield and quality of vegetable crops.

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  • The study aimed to compare how effectively two methods test colistin susceptibility in extensive drug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria from ICU patients in a military hospital in Pakistan.
  • A total of 100 clinical samples were analyzed using agar dilution and broth microdilution methods, showing a 90% correlation in results for minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs).
  • The findings indicated that 89 out of 100 isolates were susceptible to colistin, with the agar dilution method being reliable for screening and detecting heteroresistance.
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Women in coastal areas are particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts due to existing gender inequality and socio-cultural norms in Bangladesh. This research aims to explore the vulnerability of women to climate change-induced natural hazards, the challenges they face due to the chain impacts of climate change, and the resulting violation of women's rights. Quantitative and qualitative data were used in this study, where 260 structured questionnaire surveys and 15 Focus Group Discussions were performed at Mongla and Shyamnagar Upazilas in Bagerhat and Satkhira districts, respectively.

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Oryza coarctata (2n = 4X = 48, KKLL) is an allotetraploid, undomesticated relative of rice and the only species in the genus Oryza with tolerance to high salinity and submergence. Therefore, it contains important stress and tolerance genes/factors for rice. The initial draft genome published was limited by data and technical restrictions, leading to an incomplete and highly fragmented assembly.

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