M. A. Islam

Publication List Details

Period

1999 - 2007

Number

35

Co-Authors

Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli isolated from patients with diarrhoea in Bangladesh (2007)

Islam, M.A., Heuvelink, A.E., Sturm, P.D., Beumer, R.R., Zwietering, M.H., ...

The prevalence of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) and its characteristics were determined among hospitalized patients with diarrhoea and children with diarrhoea in an urban slum...

Men's approval of family planning in Bangladesh (2006)

Islam, M.A., Padmadas, S.S., Smith, P.W.F.

This article attempts to evaluate men’s approval of family planning in Bangladesh using the couple data set from the recent Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey (BDHS), 1999–2000. Family...

Manufacture and Properties of Particleboard from Dhaincha (Sesbania aculeata) (2006)

M.N. Islam, A.A. Mahfuz, M.O. Hannan, M.A. Islam

A study was conducted to evaluate the feasibility of using dhaincha (Sesbania aculeata) for particleboard manufacturing. The physical and mechanical properties of dhaincha particleboard were examined...

Evaluation of immunomagnetic separation and PCR for the detection of Escherichia coli O157 in animal feces and meats (2006)

Islam, M.A., Heuvelink, A.E., Talukder, K.A., Zwietering, M.H.

Series of animal feces and meat samples artificially contaminated with strains of Escherichia coli O157 isolated from different sources were tested by both an immunomagnetic separation (IMS)-based...

Immunoconcentration of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157 from animal faeces and raw meats by using Dynabeads anti-E. coli O157 and the VIDAS system (2006)

Islam, M.A., Heuvelink, A.E., Talukder, K.A.

To identify the reservoirs and routes of transmission of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O157, sensitive detection and isolation methods are necessary. The sensitivity of traditional...

Effect of Stocking Density on the Growth and Survival Rate of Magur (Clarias batrachus) Fry in Laboratory and Nursery Ponds (2005)

M.A. Samad, M.A. Islam, M.A. Khaleque

An attempt was made to determine the effect of stocking densities on the growth of Magur (Clarias batrachus) fry (5.10.10 mg) for a period of 28 days in trays in laboratory. Clarias batrachus fry...

Food and Feeding Habits of Puntius gonionotus (Thai Sarpunti) in Rice Field (2005)

M.R. Mondol, S. Dewan, M.A Hossain, M. Asaduzzaman, M.A. Islam, U.A. Rozario

In the present experiment the fingerlings of Puntius gonionotus (Thai Sarpunti) were stocked in the experimental rice field plot of Agronomy Field Laboratory, Bangladesh Agricultural University, to...

Bacteria Killing Kinetics of the Four Plant Hormones (2005)

M.H. Morshed, M. Shamim Hossain, M. Ibrahim, M.Z. Shafique, A. Samad, ...

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the antibacterial characteristic of the four synthetic plant hormones Indoleacetic acid (IAA), 2,4- dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D), Naphthaleneacetic...

Effects of Irrigation Water Arsenic in the Rice-rice Cropping System (2004)

M.R. Islam, S. Islam, M. Jahiruddin, M.A. Islam

A pot culture experiment was carried out at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh to see the effects irrigation water arsenic (As) on Boro rice (February to June) and the residual...

Performance Evaluation of Some Garlic Genotypes in Bangladesh (2004)

M.J. Islam, M.A. Islam, S. Akter Tania, S.R. Saha, M.S. Alam, M.K. Hasan

Twenty two garlic genotypes of local and exotic origin was trailed during the period from November 27, 2000 to March 31, 2001 at SRC Bogra. The results indicated that the germplasm differed...

Study on the Qualitative Traits of Milk Collected from Different Kids Bearing and Different Lactating Black Bengal Goats (2004)

M.A. Islam, M.M. Hossain, M.M. Rahman, M.N. Islam

Milk samples from single, twin and triplet or 1st, 2nd and 3rd lactation bearing Black Bengal goat were collected to monitor the physical (organoleptic, specific gravity and pH value) and chemical...

Shoot Borer, Hypsipyla robusta Moore (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) Infestation on Chukrasia velutina Wight et Arn. in Hilly Areas of Bangladesh (2004)

M.M. Hossain, A.K. Azad, M.A. Islam

The nature and extent of damage of shoot borer, Hypsipyla robusta (Moore) Lepidoptera: Pyralidae was studied in 2-8 years old Chukrasia velutina Wight et Arn. plantations in hilly areas of...

Variability and Interrelationship of Nine Quantitative Characters in F5 Bulks of Five Wheat Crosses (2004)

D. Chandra, M.A. Islam

Variability, heritability, genetic advance and association of nine characters including yield in fifty F5 bulk lines of five wheat crosses viz. Kanchan×DSN-34 (1), Kanchan×YC-17 (2),...

Effect of Urea Molasses Multinutrient Block on the Reproductive Performance of Indigenous Cows under the Village Condition of Bangladesh (2004)

M.A. Mazed, M.S. Islam, M.M. Rahman, M.A. Islam, M.A. Kadir

In the present study urea molasses multinutrient blocks (UMMB) may be used as a catalytic feeding to the straw based diet of the indigenous cows for fertility. With that understanding, 49 indigenous...

Genetic Variation and Heritability of Excised-leaf Water Loss and its Relationship with Yield and Yield Components of F5 Bulks in Five Wheat Crosses (2003)

D. Chandra, M.A. Islam

Excised-leaf water loss was studied in 50 F5 bulk lines in five wheat crosses including their common parent. A wide range of variability for excised-leaf water loss recorded as 5.47 to 18.81% and...

Subacute Toxicity Study of Malic Acid Propane 1,2-diol Copolyester (2003)

M.A. Bakar, M.A. Islam, S. Khatun, G. Sadik

The sub-acute toxicity study of malic acid-propane 1,2-diol copolyester (MPC) was carried out in rats. The polymer was administered intraperitoneally to the rats at a dose of 300 F g rat G 1 day G 1...

Cultural Sensitivity of Septic Wound in Animals (2003)

M.M. Rahman, D.B. Biswas, M.M. Rahman, M.M. Islam, M.A. Islam

Bacteriological examination of septic wounds in animals was conducted in the Veterinary Clinic, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh during the period of January 2001 to July...

Poultry Products Processing and Marketing System in Bangladesh (2003)

M.A. Islam

This study has been discussed about the existing Poultry products processing and marketing system, its problems and its potential solutions in Bangladesh. Traditionally chickens are sold alive till...

Determination of Optimum Stocking Density of Macrobrachium rosenbergii in Carp Polyculture in Earthen Pond (2003)

M.M. Haque, N.T. Narejo, M.A. Salam, S.M. Rahmatullah, M.A. Islam

A four month long experiment was conducted in earthen ponds (each of 81 m2 in size) during the month from August to November, 2001 to observe suitable stocking density of Macrobrachium rosenbergii in...

Heterosis on Productive and Reproductive Performance of Crossbreds from Jamunapuri and Black Bengal Goat Crosses (2002)

M. R. Zaman, M. Y. Ali, M. A. Islam

The experiment was carried out by crossing Jamunapuri male with Black Bengal female goat to assess the heterosis of productive and reproductive traits of F1 and F2. F1 and F2 for birth weight, live...

Correlation and Regression Analysis for Heading Date, Yield and Yield Contributing Characters in Wheat under Water and Phosphorus Stress (2002)

Shahanaz Sultana, M. A. Islam, M. R. Islam, M. M. Morshed

Data on heading date, biomass, yield and yield components were collected to study the correlation coefficient and simple regression under water and phosphorus stress conditions. Yield per plant and...

Fertility of Cow in Using Locally Produced Chilled and Imported Frozen Semen (2002)

A. K. Das, M. Y. Ali, M. A. Islam, A. K. Hira, S. Z. Ali

The experiment was carried out at Central Cattle Breeding Station and Dairy farm, Savar, Dhaka, and 3 sub- station and 9 points of Chandpur District in Bangladesh to evaluate the quality and...

Quality of Yogurt (Dahi) Made in Laboratory and Available in the Market of Mymensingh Town in Bangladesh (2002)

M. Y. Ali, M. A. Islam, M. J. Alam, M. N. Islam

Yogurt samples from ten different shops of Mymensingh Town and Laboratory made in 3 batches were analyzed in the Dairy Technology Laboratory, Department of Dairy Science, Bangladesh Agricultural...

Performance of Direct Seeded Rice under Various Planting Distances of Dhaincha (Sesbania aculeata L.) (2002)

M.A. Islam, S.M. Asaduzzaman, S.M. Zaman, A. Karim, M. Khatun

The on-farm trial was carried out to know the effect of inter-cropping Dhanicha (Sesbania aculeata L.) with direct seeded upland rice for two consecutive years. Sole aus rice with four various...

Egg Quality of Different Chicken Genotypes in Summer and Winter (2001)

M. A. Islam, S. M. Bulbul, G. Seeland

External and internal quality of 54 fresh eggs from Desi full feathered (d), Desi naked neck (n) and Shaver redbro ( r ) in summer and winter were tested to compare the genotypes, and to select the...

Evaluation of Urea Super Granule as a Source of Nitrogen in Transplant Aman Rice (2000)

M. A. Islam, M. A. Kader, M. P. Anwar

A field experiment was conducted during the Kharif season (June to November) of 1998 at the Agronomy Field Laboratory, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh to study the effect of point...

Preparation and Stability Study of Diclofenac Sodium Suppositories (2000)

M. Ahmed,R. Jalil, M. A. Islam, S. M. Shaheen

The investigation was carried out by the addition of variable percentages (0, 2, 4, 8 and 12% ) of either Aluminum Stearate (AS) or Dioctyl Sodium Sulphosuccinate (DOSS) in Glycerol Monostearate...

Purification and Partial Characterization of a Protease from Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) (1999)

M.R. Karim, M.A. Islam, N. Absar, F. Hashinaga

A protease from tomato flesh was purified to homogeneity by (NH4)2SO4 precipitation followed by Sephadex G-75 and DEAE-cellulose column chromatography. Molecular weight of the enzyme was estimated to...