International agriculture professional with over 18 years of experience including consultancy roles with USAID projects. Experience includes working with organizations such as FAO, JICA, AVRDC, IPM-CRSP, and BARI on projects related to agriculture research, technology dissemination, hybrid seed production, sustainable agriculture, value chain development, organic farming, and farmer training. Holds a PhD in Horticulture from Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University.
1. RESUME OF
Dr. AKM QUAMRUZZAMAN
NAME : Dr. A.K.M. QUAMRUZZAMAN
Summary
International & National agriculture professional with 18 years experience including 2 year 7 month consultancy
with USAID funded project. Have experience of working with FAO, JICA, The World Vegetable Centre (AVRDC),
ABSP-II, Virginia Tech, IPM-CRSP, SAVERNET etc. Strong commitment to and background in agriculture research,
technology dissemination, hybrid vegetable seed production, sustainable agriculture, value chain, organic farming,
farmers training, safe horticultural crop production, post harvest managements, marketing, development
activities and extension systems, community-based natural resources management and participatory approaches
to development.
Specialties
Preparation of action plans & conduct Field demonstration, Contract farming, Organic farming in farmers field to
polarize modern technologies. Dissemination of the developed technologies to the farmers through training, field
days, rallies, audio-visual programme etc. in collaboration with a different components of supply chain. Also
responsible for developing value chain activities to support farmers and private sector partners with capacity
building and working with governments, local private sector and other related components of value chain
component like exporters, local traders. Curricula development for training & development of Training Manuals,
modules. Ensure women participation in the project activities.
DATE OF BIRTH : 30 October 1969
NATIONALITY : Bangladeshi
PRESENT SERVICE : CROP PRODUCTION CONSULTANT
BEGP-USAID Project
Ministry of Commerce
Govt. Of Bangladesh
PERSONAL ADDRESS : Senior Scientific Officer
Horticulture Research Centre
Bangladesh Agriculture Research Institute
Gazipur -1701
Ministry of Agriculture
Govt. Of Bangladesh
E-MAIL ADDRESS : akmqzs@gmail.com
TELEPHONE NO : 0088-017 54 112050
EDUCATION:
Ph.D (Horticulture) at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University (BSMRAU), Gazipur-1706,
Bangladesh, 2011 with ‘A Grade’.
M.S (Horticulture) at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh, Bangladesh, 2003 with ‘A
Grade’
B.Sc. Ag (Hons.), Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh, Bangladesh, 1990
st th
with 1 class and stood 11 position among 352 students.
2. EMPLOYMENT RECORD
POSITION : Crop Production Consultant
EMPLOYER : Bangladesh Economic Growth Programme (BEGP) -USAID PROJECT, Ministry of Commerce
FROM : 10 June 2012 to till date
Responsibilities:
Preparation & conduction of action plans field demonstration, Contract farming
Responsible for developing value chain activities to support farmers and private sector partners with capacity
building, and working with governments, local private sector, and other related components of value chain
component like exporters, local traders etc.
Responsible for organic agriculture in farmers field.
Dissemination of the developed technologies to the farmers through training, field days, rallies, audio-visual
programme etc. in collaboration with a different components of supply chain.
Curricula development & organize about 60 Demonstration Trials & 60 Contract Farming.
Development of Training Manuals
Ensure women participation in the project activities.
POSITION : SENIOR SCIENTIFIC OFFICER
EMPLOYER : Horticulture Research Centre, Bangladesh Agriculture Research Institute, Ministry of
Agriculture, Govt. of Bangladesh
FROM : 05 February 2007 to 10 June 2012
Responsibilities:
Preparation of action plans of research and development projects.
Development and execution of research program/ projects on horticultural crops.
Responsible for breeder seed and hybrid seed production of vegetable varieties & supervision of different
location activities.
Monitoring of the field level research, extension and marketing activities.
Conduction, data analysis and preparation of reports of horticultural programmes.
Preparation of scientific papers and presenting them in seminar/ workshop.
Conduction of national workshop, seminar, training, field demonstration, contract farming, field days, farmers
exchange visit etc.
Development of training materials and modules.
Liaison with Development partners, GO and NGO’s
POSITION : SCIENTIFIC OFFICER
EMPLOYER : Horticulture Research Centre, Bangladesh Agriculture Research Institute, Ministry of
Agriculture, Govt. of Bangladesh
FROM : 30 January 1995 to 04 February 2007
Responsibilities:
Same duty as Senior Scientific Officer
POSITION : VEGETABLE EXPERT
EMPLOYER : AVRDC-USAID Bangladesh Project
FROM : 31 December 1998 TO 15 October 2000
Responsibilities:
Preparation of action plans for field demonstration and contract farming programs.
Implementation of huge technology transfer, adaptive research and training activities in collaboration with a
large number [30 International and National] of partner NGOs and relevant public sector organizations.
Worked as ‘Training Coordinator’ of 05 Season Long Training programme.
Worked as Facilitator in training of trainers (TOT) course through group approach method
Development of training materials & modules.
Organize workshop, seminar, technical meeting and Annual Review programme.
Preparation of different technical and progress reports.
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3. Liaison and Net working with different GO and NGO’s
Ensure Women participation in the project activities i.e. women Development
Organized more than 10,000 farmers Field Demonstration Trials & more than 100 Field Days during
-on different vegetable varieties (15)
POSITION : PROJECT DIRECTOR
Project : Genetic improvement, hybrid variety development and year round production of
bottle gourd
FROM : 01 July 2005 to 30 June2006
Responsibilities:
Execution of research on bottle gourd such as, germplasm collection and conservation, evaluation, variety
development.
Execution of research on hybrid bottle gourd development
Execution of research on year round bottle gourd production
Writing scientific papers, research reports on bottle gourd.
Coordination of training programme & development of training materials, modules
Responsible for hybrid seed production of bottle gourd
POSITION : Group Leader
Project : AVRDC-USAID Project-Enhancement of vegetable productivity through BARI developed
technologies in the South-Western Region of Bangladesh
FROM : 01 September 2011 to 10 June 2012
Responsibilities:
Responsible for technology transfer of improved vegetable varieties at south-western region of Bangladesh.
Conduct Multi Location Trials
Organize training for quality, safe vegetable production programme.
Organize field days & farmers exchange visit.
Responsible for developing value chain activities to support farmers and private sector partners with capacity
building, and working with governments, local private sector, and other related players like exporters, local
traders etc.
POSITION : INVESTIGATOR
Project : ABSP-II, Virginia Tech/ USAID/ BARI (BT Eggplant) [GMO crop]
FROM : 01 July 2011 to10 June 2012
Responsibilities:
Research and development on BT vegetable crops (BT Eggplant) [GMO crop]
Conducting Multi Location Trial at different locations
Organize training programme.
Organize field days & farmers exchange visit.
POSITION : INVESTIGATOR
Project : IPM-CRSP, Virginia Tech/ USAID/ BARI, Bangladesh
FROM : 01 July 1998 to10 June 2012
Responsibilities:
Research on vegetable crops in respect of IPM approach
Organize training & development of training manuals, modules.
Responsible for grafted brinjal and tomato seedling production
Participating in the contract farmers group meeting for overcome the bacterial wilt problem
Preparation of detailed annual work plan for the IPM-CRSP programme
Monitoring & evaluation of field level research and contract farming programme.
Supervision of IPM vegetable block & demonstration
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4. POSITION : INVESTIGATOR
Project : Facilitating the development and spread of the IPM collaborative research support
programme, Bangladesh
FROM : 01 July 2005 to 10 Feb 2007
Responsibilities:
Organize training & development of training manuals, modules.
Responsible for grafted brinjal and tomato seedling production
Monitoring & evaluation of field level research and contract farming programme.
Participating in the contract farmers group meeting for overcome the bacterial wilt problem
Preparation of detailed annual work plan for the IPM-CRSP programme
Supervision of IPM vegetable block & demonstration
POSITION : INVESTIGATOR
Project : Development of hybrid eggplant project
FROM : 01 April 1997 to 31 March 2000
Responsibilities:
Execution of research on eggplant such as, germplasm collection and conservation, evaluation, variety
development.
Execution of research on hybrid eggplant development
Execution of research on year round eggplant production
Writing scientific papers, research reports on eggplant
Coordination of training programme & development of training materials, modules
Responsible for hybrid seed production of eggplant
POSITION : RESEARCHER
Project : FAO-BARI Bangladesh
FROM : 30 January 1995 to 31 December 1998
Responsibilities:
Execution of research on different vegetable crops
Writing scientific papers, research reports on different vegetable crops
Coordination of training programme & development of training materials, modules
Responsible for breeder seed production of different vegetable crops
POSITION : RESEARCHER
Project : JICA-BARI Bangladesh
FROM : 30 January 1995 to 31 December 1998
Responsibilities:
Execution of research on different solanaceous vegetable crops
Writing scientific papers, research reports on different solanaceous vegetable crops
Coordination of training programme & development of training materials, modules
Responsible for breeder seed production of different solanaceous vegetable crops
POSITION : RESEARCHER
Project : SAVERNET-BARI Bangladesh
FROM : 30 January 1995 to 31 December 1998
Responsibilities:
Execution of research on different vegetable crops
Writing scientific papers, research reports on different vegetable crops
Coordination of training programme & development of training materials, modules
Responsible for breeder seed production of different vegetable crops
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5. POSITION : INVESTIGATOR
Project : BARI Technology Village Project, Bangladesh
FROM : 01 July 2004 to10 June 2012
Responsibilities:
Preparation of action plans of on-farm demonstration
Organize training programs
Implementation of huge demonstration, adaptive research and home garden model
Intensive monitoring and evaluation of project activities
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING ATTENDED
a. TRAINING IN COUNTRY:
Sl. Subject Institution/Agency Year
No.
1. Maintenance Breeding and Seed Production of Vegetable Crops FAO and BARI 09-11 Sep 1995
2. Hybrid Production in solanaceous and Cucurbitaceous crops AVRDC and BARI 22-27 June 1996
3. National Training Course on Genebank Management System Software IPGRI and BARI 24-29 Aug 1996
4. Induction Training course for scientific officers BARI 9 Nov 1996-4 Jan 1997
5. Diploma certificate of France Language Alliance Francaise 1997
6. Vegetable Seed improvement training FAO and BARI 08-13 Dec 1997
7. Vegetable Breeding for Biotic Stress Resistance FAO and BARI 30 Mar-02 Apr 1998
8. Seed production & maintenance breeding in winter vegetables FAO and BARI 06-10 Dec1998
9. Summer vegetable production (at Joydevpur) AVRDC-USAID 18-20 May 1999
10. Summer vegetable production (at Jessore) AVRDC-USAID 29-31 May 1999
11. Foundation training for NARS scientist BARC and BARD 5Nov2000-18Feb 2001
12. Computer application course BARC and BARD 2001
13. Training course on Motor driving BARC and BARD 2001
14. Postharvest physiology, technology and handling of horticultural crops HRC, BARI 27 -31 May 2001
15. Vegetable seed production technology BARI-USAID 01-03 June 2003
16. Improved summer vegetable production technology BARI-USAID 24-26 June 2003
17. Improved vegetable seed production technology BARI-USAID 25-27 Jan 2004
18. Insect pest and disease management of vegetable crops BARI-USAID 20-22 March 2004
19. Insect pest and disease management of fruit crops BARI-USAID 23-25 March 2004
20. Physiological aspects of vegetable and fruit crops BARI-USAID 17-22 April 2004
21. Integrated Nutrient Management for Fruits and Vegetable crops BARI-USAID 22-27 May 2004
22. Post-Harvest Technology of Horticultural Crops BARI-USAID 24-29 June 2004
23. Statistical analysis by using computer package BARC 11-23 June 2005
24. Acquisition, Management & Dissemination of Knowledge on Agro forestry BARI/ IC-SAAKTI/ SDC 2006
25. BCA Training Workshop BARI-BCA 29-30 May 2006
26. Conservation and utilization of plant genetic resources PGRC-BARI 2007
27. Econometric analysis through different computer software BARC 2011
28. Vegetable seed processing & preservation DAE 2011
b. TRAINING IN ABROAD:
Sl. # Subject Institution/Agency Year
1. Vegetable Seed improvement training New Delhi, INDIA 06 Oct-05 Nov 1997
sponsored by FAO
WORKSHOP PARTICIPATED IN COUNTRY
The review workshop of vegetable development in Bangladesh held at Bangladesh Agricultural Research
Council Dhaka on 22-23 January 1999 organized by BARI-AVRDC-USAID
The workshop of vegetable entrepreneurship in Bangladesh held at Panda garden, Dhaka on 22-23 Nov 1999.
Organized by BARI-AVRDC-USAID.
The Workshop on Post-harvest Management of Vegetables held at Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council
Dhaka on 28-29 May, 2000 organized by BARI-AVRDC-USAID.
Workshop on " IPM-CRSP Progress Review and Programme Planning" Joydebpur, Gazipur 25-28 April 2004
organized by BARI-IPM, CRSP-USAID
Workshop on "IPM-CRSP annual workshop" Joydebpur, Gazipur 15-18 May 2005 organized by BARI-IPM, CRSP-
USAID
Workshop on "IPM-CRSP Progress Review and Programme Planning" Joydebpur, Gazipur 20-24 March 2006
organized by BARI-IPM, CRSP-USAID
Workshop on " Facilitating the Development and Spread of the IPM Collaborative Research Support Programme"
BARC, Dhaka during 30-31July 2006
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6. Workshop on " Review meeting of Facilitating the Development and Spread of the IPM Collaborative Research
Support Programme" BARC, Dhaka during 6-7 December 2006
Workshop on " Safety use of pesticide for safe production" BARC, Dhaka on 29 December 2007
Workshop on "Construction of organic agriculture network in Bangladesh” Gazipur on 27 Jul 2011
Workshop on " ABSP II approaches in Bangladesh" Westin Hotel, Dhaka during 30-31 Oct 2011
Workshop on " Quality brinjal production in Narshindi "Belabo, Narshindi on 01 Nov 2011
Workshop on "Mango production, harvesting, preservation and marketing in Bangladesh " Capainawabganj on
16 June 2012
Workshop on "Marketing of fresh fruit and vegetables in domestic and export market: Opportunities and
Challenges" Dhaka on 24 December 2012
MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:
Bangladesh Society of Horticultural Science (life Member)
Bangladesh Society of Plant Breeding and Genetics (life Member)
Bangladesh Society of Entomology (life Member)
Bangladesh Association for Advancement of Science
Bangladesh Krishibid’s Institution (a society of Agricultural Graduates) (life Member)
Agri-Science Park@ICRISAT
Agriculture & UAV
CGIAR
Consultants Network
Plant Breeders and Agents Group
PLOS (Public Library of Science)
The Plant Kingdom
Agriculture and Environment Researchers3
American Society of Plant Biologists - ASPB
Bangladesh Professionals Group
Climate change mitigation in agriculture
Crop Science Society of America
Devex - International Development
EC/EuropeAid Framework Contracts Projects
Emerging Technology Group
Food safety and quality assurance
Global Plant Health Team
International Development
Technical Assistance Consultancy Network
Postharvest Quality and Technology
Monitoring and Evaluation Professionals
Remote Sensing of Vegetation2
SAVE FOOD
The Research and Development Society
U.S. Agency for International Development/Outreach and Recruitment
United Nations Sustainable Development8
Value Chain Thinking
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: English - Excellent
Bengali - Excellent
TEACHING/ RESOURCE PERSON IN TRAINING PROGRAMME
FARMERS’ TRAINING
Name of training Organization Topic Year
Farmer’s training on integrated pest PLAN Role of integrated pest management of vegetable crops 2000
management International (2 batch’s)
Farmer’s training on integrated pest PLAN Role of integrated pest management of vegetable crops 2001
management International
Farmer’s training on summer HRC-BARI-USAID Production technology of summer cucurbits (5 2005
vegetable production batch’s)
Farmer’s training on winter HRC-BARI-USAID Production technology of winter cucurbits (5
vegetable production batch’s)
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7. Farmer’s training on improved HRC-BARI-USAID Production technology of cucurbits (5
vegetable production technology batch’s)
Farmer’s training on vegetable seed HRC-BARI-USAID Production technology of cucurbit seed production
production
Farmer’s training on winter HRC-BARI-USAID Production technology of winter cucurbits (5 2006
vegetable production batch’s)
Farmer’s training on summer HRC-BARI-USAID Production technology of summer cucurbits (5
vegetable production batch’s)
Farmer’s training on improved HRC-BARI-USAID Production technology of cucurbits (2
vegetable production technology batch’s)
Vegetable Research Field Demonstration (Every month)
TRAINERS’ TRAINING
Name of training Organization Topic Year
Production and post harvest ATDP-USAID Production and post harvest management training on 2004
management training on winter winter vegetables (2 batch’s)
vegetables
Trainers’ training on winter vegetable HRC-BARI- Improved production technology of winter cucurbits
production technology USAID
Trainers’ training on improved HRC-BARI- Production technology of cucurbits 2005
vegetable production technology USAID
Trainers’ training on improved BARI Production technology of BARI released cucurbit
vegetable production technology for varieties.
CARITAS-Mymensingh
Trainers’ training on improved veg. HRC-BARI- Hybrid seed production technology of cucurbits
seed production technology USAID
Trainers’ training on prodn, DAE-NCDP Improved production technology of bitter gourd (3
postharvest management & batch’s)
marketing of high value crops
Trainers’ training on prodn, DAE-NCDP Improved production technology of pumpkin (3 batch’s)
postharvest management &
marketing of high value crops
Crop seed prodn. & preservation for DAE-BRRI Techniques of seed production and preservation of bottle
SPFS target VBO members gourd and pumpkin
Crop seed prodn. & preservation for DAE-BRRI Techniques of seed production and preservation of leafy
SPFS target VBO members vegetables
Training for SSA/ SA BARI Farm level production, processing and home scale
preservation of vegetable seed
Trainers’ training on winter vegetable HRC-BARI- Improved production technology of winter cucurbits 2006
production technology USAID
Trainers’ training on summer HRC-BARI- Improved production technology of summer cucurbits
vegetable production technology USAID
Trainers’ training on improved veg. HRC-BARI- Hybrid seed production technology of cucurbits
seed production technology USAID
Trainers’ training on improved BARI Production technology of cucurbits (Gourds and Bottle
production technology of different gourd) (5 batch’s)
crops for DAE Officers
Farmers training on quality vegetable BARI-USAID- Quality production of eggplant
crops AVRDC
Quality production of bottle gourd
Farmers training on safe & quality BEGP-USAID Safe & quality production of eggplant 2012
horticultural crops Safe & quality production of tomato
Safe & quality production of chilli
Safe & quality production of bottle gourd
Safe & quality production of hyacinth bean
Safe & quality production of mango
Safe & quality production of guava
Safe & quality production of litchi
Farmers training on safe & quality BEGP-USAID Safe & quality production of tomato
horticultural crops through organic Safe & quality production of chilli
practices Safe & quality production of eggplant
Safe & quality production of bottle gourd
Safe & quality production of hyacinth bean
VARIETY DEVELOPMENT
Sl. Name of crops Name of the variety Year of release
no.
1. Eggplant BARI Begun-4 (Kazla) 1999
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8. 2. BARI Begun-5 (Nayantara) 1999
3. BARI Begun-6 2006
4. BARI Begun-7 2006
5. BARI Begun-8 2006
6. BARI Begun-9 2010
7. BARI Hybrid brinjal-4 2011
8. Tomato BARI Hybrid Tomato-3 2006
9. Cauliflower BARI Fulkopi-1(Rupa) 1999
10. BARI Fulkopi-2 2006
11. Cabbage BARI Badhakopi-2 (Agradut) 1999
12. Radish BARI Mula-2 (Pinky) 1996
13. BARI Mula-3 (Druti) 1999
14. Bottle gourd BARI Lau-2 2006
15. Bitter gourd BARI Karola-1 2006
16. Ridge gourd BARI Jhinja-1 2010
17. Pumpkin BARI Mistikumra-1 2007
18. BARI Mistikumra-2 2007
19. Lettuce BARI Lettuce-1 2007
CURRICULA DEVELOPMENT
1. Production technologies of vegetable. Demonstration and homestead gardening programme, Kharif-I Season,
1999, AVRDC-USAID Bangladesh Project, BARI
2. Production technologies of vegetable. Demonstration and homestead gardening programme, Rabi Season,
1999, AVRDC-USAID Bangladesh Project, BARI
3. Production technologies of vegetable. Demonstration and homestead gardening programme, Kharif-I Season,
2000, AVRDC-USAID Bangladesh Project, BARI
4. Production technologies of vegetable. Adaptive trial programme, Rabi Season, 1999, AVRDC-USAID
Bangladesh Project, BARI
5. Production technologies of vegetable. Adaptive trial programme, Kharif-I Season, 2000, AVRDC-USAID
Bangladesh Project, BARI
6. Production technologies of vegetable. Adaptive trial programme, Late Kharif/ Early Rabi Season, 2000,
AVRDC-USAID Bangladesh Project, BARI
SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS
LIST OF SCIENTIFIC PAPERS: 82
In International Journal: 09
In National Journal: 44
Short Communication: 01
Books: 12
Monographs: 01
Bulletins: 08
Seminar/Workshop/Symposium Proceedings: 07
LIST OF SCIENTIFIC PAPERS
1 (a). In Reputed International Journal
Principal author: (04)
1. Quamruzzaman, A.K.M. and S. Ahmad. 2010. Genetic analysis of some yield components of bottle gourd.
SAARC J. Agric. 8(1):1-9.
2. Quamruzzaman, A.K.M., M.A. Rashid, S. Ahmad, M.Mashiur Rahman and N.A. Sultana. 2007. Combining
ability estimates in nine eggplant varieties. Pak. J. Sci. Ind. Res. 50(1):55-59.
3. Quamruzzaman, A.K.M., M.M. Rahman, M. Nazim Uddin, M. A. Siddiky and M.D.H. Prodhan. 2007. Genetic
diversity in cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L. var. botrytis). Indian J. Hort. 64(1):50-52.
4. Quamruzzaman, A.K.M., M. Nazim Uddin, M. Mashiur Rahman, M.A. Salam and M.K. Jamil. 2006. Genetic
architecture of yield in eggplant. Pak. J. Sci. Ind. Res. 49(2):134-139.
Co-author: (05)
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9. 1. S. Ahmad, M.M. Rahman, A.K.M. Quamruzzaman and M. N. Uddin. 2010. Genetic analysis of quantitative
characters of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.). J. Innov. Dev. Strategy. 4(1): 27-33.
2. S. Ahmad, A.K.M. Quamruzzaman and M. Nazim Uddin. 2009. Combining ability estimates of tomato
(Solanum lycopersicum L.) genotypes in late summer. SAARC J. Agric. 7(1): 43-55.
3. Nazim Uddin, M., M.M. Hossain, M.M. Rahman, S. Ahmad and A.K.M. Quamruzzaman. 2009. Combining
ability and gene action in cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.). SAARC J. Agric. 7(1): 63-71.
4. A.K Eusuf Zai1, D. Khanam, M.H. Ullah, M.A.H. Bhuiyan and A.K.M Quamruzzaman. 2004. Effect of
Rhizobium Inoculation on Garden Pea (Pisum sativum) in Noncalcareous Grey Floodplain Soil of
Bangladesh. Thai Journal of Agricultural Science. 37(4): 299-304.
5. Hossain, M. S., M. Obaidulla Kaiser, M. Nazim Uddin, S. Akter and A.K.M Quamruzzaman. 2002. Evaluation
of integrated Management Practices against Fruit Fly on Cucumber. Pakistan Journal of Biological
Sciences. 5(9):919-922.
1 (b). In International and National Journal:
Principal Author: (16)
1. Quamruzzaman, A.K.M., S. Ahmad, M. Moniruzzaman, M.A. Z. Chowdhury, and M.A.H. Mollah. 2010.
Genetic architecture of yield in bottle gourd [Lagenaria siceraria (Mol.) Standl.]. Bangladesh J. Agri.,
35(2):101-107.
2. Quamruzzaman, A.K.M., M.A. Rashid, M.A.T. Masud and M. Nazim Uddin. 2009. Heterosis in bottle gourd
[Lagenaria siceraria (Mol.) Standl.)]. Bangladesh J. Agril. Res., 34(3):465-472.
3. Quamruzzaman, A.K.M., M.J. Chawdhury, L. Akhter, M.A. Rashid and S. Ahmad. 2009. Genetic divergence
study in eggplant (Solanum melongena L.), Bangladesh J. Agri., 34(1):87-92.
4. Quamruzzaman, A.K.M., M.A. Rashid, S. Ahmad and M. Moniruzzaman. 2009. Genetic divergence analysis
in eggplant (Solanum melongena L.), Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 34(4): 705-712.
5. Quamruzzaman, A.K.M., M.A. Rashid, S. Ahmad, M.M. Rahman and M.A.H. Talukder. 2008. Multivariate
genetic analysis on the quantitative characters of bottle gourd [Lagenaria siceraria (Mol.) Standl.],
Bangladesh J. Agri., 33(1):9-14.
6. Quamruzzaman, A.K.M., S. Ahmad and M. Moniruzzaman. 2008. Gene action for yield components in
eggplant (Solanum melongena L.). Ann Bangladesh Agric. 12(2): 93-96.
7. Quamruzzaman, A.K.M., A.N.M. Mamun, M.N. Uddin, S.M.L. Rahman and M.H. Rahman. 2008. Field
performance of some eggplant genotypes. Bangladesh J. Prog. Sci. & Tech. 6(1):237-240.
8. Quamruzzaman, A.K.M., M. A. Rashid, M.M. Ali, A.K.M. M. Alam and M. Mashiur Rahman. 2008. Genetic
diversity in bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.). Bangladesh J. Agril. Res., 33(1):129-134.
9. Quamruzzaman, A.K.M., M. H.Rahman, Md. Nazrul Islam, S.M. L. Rahman and B.C. Sarker. 2008. Genetic
diversity in land races of ridge gourd, Bangladesh Research Publications Journal, 1(1): 5-12.
10. Quamruzzaman, A.K.M., M. H.Rahman, A.N.M. Mamun, S.M. L. Rahman and Md. Nazrul Islam. 2008.
Multivariate analysis in french bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). Bangladesh J. Prog. Sci. & Tech. 6(2):491-494.
11. Quamruzzaman, A.K.M., M. A. Rahim, A.M. Farooque, S. Ahmad and M.Y. Ali. 2006. Studies on heterosis in
eggplant. Bangladesh J. Agri. 31(1&2):69-74.
12. Quamruzzaman, A.K.M., M.S. Hossain , A.K. Eusuf Zai and M.R. Ali. 2004. Genetics of individual fruit weight
in eggplant (Solanum melongena L.). The Agriculturiss. 2(1): 90-95.
13. Quamruzzaman, A.K.M., M.A. Rashid, M.N. Uddin, A.N.M. Mamun and H.S. Jasmine. 2004. Hybrid
performance in eggplant (Solanum melongena L.). The Agriculturists, 2(2): 8-12.
14. Quamruzzaman, A.K.M., S. Ahmad, B. Ahmed, B.C. Sarker and S.M.A. Shiblee. 2004. Genetic component of
fruit number per plant in eggplant (Solanum melongena L.). J. Subtrop. Agric. Res. Dev. 2(2): 53-58.
15. Quamruzzaman, A.K.M., S. Ahmad, M.A. Goffar, M.A. Alam and M.S. Hossain. 2004. Performance of exotic
vegetable soybean in summer. J. Subtrop. Agric. Res. Dev. 2(3): 6-9.
16. Quamruzzaman, A.K.M., M.G. Shaha, M. Nazim Uddin, M.A. Salam and H.S. Jasmine. 2004. Genetic analysis
for early flowering in eggplant. J. agric. educ. technol. 7(1&2):29-32.
Co-author: (28)
1. S. Ahmad, A.K.M. Quamruzzaman and M. R. Islam. 2011. Estimate of heterosis in tomato (Solanum
lycopersicum L.), Bangladesh J. Agril. Res., 36(3):521-527.
2. M. Moniruzzaman and A.K.M. Quamruzzaman. 2011.Performance of bilati dhonia (Eryngium foetidum L.)
under the canopy of different tree, Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 36(1): 255-262.
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10. 3. M. N. Islam, M.M. Rohman, A.K.M. Quamruzzaman, M.A. Patwary and M.Z. Uddin. Eco-friendly Agril. J.
4(05): 605-613.
4. S. Ahmad, M. Mizanur Rahman, M. Mofazzal Hossain, A.K.M. Quamruzzaman and M. Nazim Uddin. 2010.
Genetic diversity of heat tolerant tomato (Solanum lycopersicum). Bangladesh J. Agri., 35(2):1-6.
5. Chowdhury, M.J., S. Ahmad, M. Nazim Uddin, A.K.M. Quamruzzaman, M.M.A. Patwary. 2010. Expression of
heterosis for productive traits in F1 brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) hybrids. The Agriculturist. 8(2):8-13.
6. M. Moniruzzaman, J. Hasan, N. U. Ahmed, Z.A. Firoz and A.K.M. Quamruzzaman. 2010. Effect of date of
planting and spacing on the yield attributes and yield of different varieties of country bean [Lablab
purpureus L. (Sweet)], Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 35(4): 573-584.
7. S. Ahmad, A.K.M. Quamruzzaman and M. Nazim Uddin. 2010. Gene action for yield and its components in
heat tolerant tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.), Bangladesh J. Agril. Res., 35(4):643-648.
8. S. Ahmad, M.S.I. Chowdhury, A.K.M. Quamruzzaman and M. Nazim Uddin. 2010. Genetic divergence
analysis in eggplant (Solanum melongena L.). The Agriculturist. 8 (1): 85-89.
9. M. Moniruzzaman and A.K.M. Quamruzzaman. 2009. Effect of nitrogen levels and picking of green fruits
on the fruit and seed production of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench). J. Agric. Rural Dev.,
7(1&2): 99-106.
10. S. Ahmad, A.K.M. Quamruzzaman, M. Nazim Uddin and M.J. Chowdhury. 2009. Genetic diversity in tomato
(Solanum lycopersicum L.) genotypes, Banjladesh J. Pl. Breed. Genet, 22(1):31-36.
11. S. Ahmad, A.K.M. Quamruzzaman and M. Nazim Uddin. 2009. Combining ability estimates in heat tolerant
tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) genotypes. The Agriculturist. 7 (1&2): 113-120.
12. Halder, N.K., Z.Islam, M.A. Siddiky, R. Ahmed and A.K.M Quamruzzaman. 2008. Response of bottle gourd
to boron and zinc fertilization. Intl. J. BioRes. 4(5): 1-5.
13. M. Moniruzzaman, S.N. Mojumder, J. Hassan and A.K.M. Quamruzzaman. 2008. Effect of nitrogen level
and frequency of foliage cutting on the production of foliage and seed of kangkong. Ann. Bangladesh Agric.
12(1): 85-93.
14. Rahman, M. M., M. A. Rahim, K. M. Nashiruddin, A.K.M. Quamruzzaman and S.R. Saha. 2006. Performance
of some guava genotypes at Mymensingh. The Agriculturists. 4(1&2):75-82.
15. Alam, M. A., M. S. Islam, M. Z. Uddin, J. C. Barman and A. K. M. Quamruzzaman. 2006. Effect of Age of
Seedling and Variety of Scion in Stone Grafting of Mango. Int. J. Sustain. Crop Prod. 1(2): 27-32.
16. Jamil, M.K., M.M. Hossain, S.N. Mozumder, K.M. Khalequzzaman and A.K.M. Quamruzzaman. 2006.
Growth analysis and yield of garden pea as influenced by variety and sowing date. Int. J. Sustain. Agril.
Tech. 2(1): 32-41.
17. Sarker, B.C., M.A. Salam and A.K.M. Quamruzzaman. 2005. Effect of ethrel on flowering and fruiting of
pineapple. J. Bangladesh Soc. Agric. Sci. Technol., 2(2&3): 105-107.
18. Prodhan, M.D.H., M. Shahajahan, A.K.M. Quamruzzaman, M.A. Rahman. 2006. Chlorophyll content of
brinjal leaf in relation to tolerance for shoot and fruit borer. Bangladesh J. Agril. Res., 31(2):291-300.
19. Rahman, M. M., M. A. Rahim, K. M. Nashiruddin, A.K.M. Quamruzzaman. 2005. Path analysis of yield and
yield contributing character in guava. Bangladesh J. Agri. 29 & 30: 1-7.
20. Shiblee, S.M.A., Md. Alamgir Hossain, A.K.M. Quamruzzaman, Md. Khalid Jamil and M.M.K. Zaman. 2005.
Market research and market link-up of ber and tamarind products for the producers of Gazipur area. J.
Socio. Res. Ded. 2(1): 5-11.
21. Kamrozzaman, M.M., M. A. Siddiky, S. Ahmed, K.U. Ahmed and A.K.M. Quamruzzaman. 2005. Integrated
fertilizer management with inorganic fertilizer and organic manures for boro-T. aman rice cropping
pattern. J. Agric. Educ. Technol. 8(1& 2): 61-64.
22. Salam, M.A., H.C. Mohanta, A.K.M. Quamruzzaman, S.R. Saha and M.T. Rahman. 2004. Seed yield of
cauliflower as influenced by plant growth regulators. J. Subtrop. Agric. Res. Dev. 2(2): 30-33.
23. Eusuf Zai, A.K., H.C Mohanta, A.K.M. Habibur Rahman, A.K.M. Quamruzzaman and A.T.M. Farid. 2004.
Response of gardenpea (Pisum sativum) to Rhizobium inoculation in old himalayan piedmont plain soil,
Bangladesh J. Environ. Sci. Vol. 10, 156-160.
24. Sarker, B.C., Md. Atiqur Rahman and A.K.M. Quamruzzaman. 2004. Effect of leaf retention and watering
on the success and subsequent growth of litchi layer. The Agriculturist. 2(1): 96-103.
25. Rahman, M.A., M. Ahmad, M. Shahajan, M. R. Ali and A.K.M. Quamruzzaman. 2001. Laboratory evaluation
of some plant leaf dust for controlling the lesser meal worm, Alphitobius diaperinus (Panzar) (Coleoptera:
tenebrionidae). J. Agric. Educ.Technol. 4(1& 2): 79-86.
26. Nazim Uddin, M., M. Sayedur Rahaman, M. M. Islam, M. Saifullah and A.K.M.Quamruzzaman 2000. Effect
of row spacing on the yield and yield contributing characters of different rice varieties/ mutants.
Bangladesh J. Environ. Sci. 6(2):515-519.
27. Nazim Uddin, M., K.Yasmin, M. Z. Hossain. A.K.M. Quamruzzaman and A.K.M.A. Habib. 2000. Study on
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11. Flowering Type, Fruiting And Yield Potentiality Of Seven Brinjal (Solanum Melongena L.) Germplasm.
Bangladesh J. Environ. Sci. 6(2):509-514.
28. Ali, M. R., M. M. Rahman, M. M. Rahman, M. Ali and A.K.M. Quamruzzaman. 1999. Studies on the host
performance of pulse beetle to different pulses. J. Agric. Educ.Technol. 2(2): 139-144.
2. Short Communication: (01)
1. Quamruzzaman, A.K.M., S.Ahmad, A.K.M. S.R. Mallik, A.K. Eusuf Zai and M.R. Ali. 2004. Performance of 23 Genotypes of
Vegetable Soybean. J. Subtrop. Agric. Res. Dev. 2(1):73-75.
3. Books
Principal author: (09)
1. Quamruzzaman, A.K.M. 2006. Integrated quality production of cucurbitaceous crops. In: Farmers training
on Integrated quality vegetable production, pp. 16-20.
2. Quamruzzaman, A.K.M. 2005. Improved seed production technology of cucurbits. In: Farmers training
manual of vegetable seed production, pp. 18-26.
3. Quamruzzaman, A.K.M. 2005. Hybrid seed production of cucurbits. In: Trainers training on vegetable seed
production technology, pp. 42-51.
4. Quamruzzaman, A.K.M., 2000. Production technologies of vegetable. Demonstration and homestead
gardening programme, Kharif-I Season, AVRDC-USAID Bangladesh Project, BARI.
5. Quamruzzaman, A.K.M., 2000. Production technologies of vegetable. Adaptive trial programme, Kharif-I
Season, AVRDC-USAID Bangladesh Project, BARI.
6. Quamruzzaman, A.K.M., 2000. Production technologies of vegetable. Adaptive trial programme, Late
Kharif/ Early Rabi Season, AVRDC-USAID Bangladesh Project, BARI.
7. Quamruzzaman, A.K.M., 1999. Production technologies of vegetable. Demonstration and homestead
gardening programme, Kharif-I Season, AVRDC-USAID Bangladesh Project, BARI.
8. Quamruzzaman, A.K.M., 1999. Production technologies of vegetable. Demonstration and homestead
gardening programme, Rabi Season, AVRDC-USAID Bangladesh Project, BARI.
9. Quamruzzaman, A.K.M., 1999. Production technologies of vegetable. Adaptive trial programme, Rabi
Season, AVRDC-USAID Bangladesh Project, BARI.
Co-author: (03)
1. Dr. Sahabuddin Ahmad, A.K.M. Quamruzzaman, Dr. G.M.A. Halim and Dr. M.A. Rashid. 2008. Summer
hybrid tomato varieties and production technology (Grismokalin hybrid tomator jat o Utpadon
Kolakaushal).
2. Dr. M.A. Rashid, Dr. S. Ahmad….. A.K.M. Quamruzzaman. 2006 Improved production technologies of
vegetables (Sabji Utpadaner Unnato Kalakushal).
3. Dr. G.M.A. Halim, Dr. Sahabuddin Ahmad,A.K.M. Quamruzzaman, Dr. M.A. Rashid. 2006. Seedling raising
technology (Sabji chara utpadon Kolakaushal).
4. Monographs
Principal author: (01)
1. Quamruzzaman, A.K.M. and Dr. S. Ahmad. 2006. Genetic improvement, hybrid variety development and
year round production of bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria). A Project report of Ministry of Science and
Information & Communication Technology.
5. Bulletins
Principal author: (01)
1. Quamruzzaman, A.K.M., M.A.T. Masud, Dr. S. Ahmad, and M. Nazim Uddin. 2007 Improved bitter gourd
varietiy and production technologies (Karolar Unnoto Jat & Utpadon Projukti).
Co-author: (07)
1. Dr. M.A. Rashid, Dr. S. Ahmad, A.K.M. Quamruzzaman and M. Nazim Uddin. 2007 Improved eggplant
varieties and production technologies (Beguner Unnoto Jat & Utpadon Projukti).
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12. 2. Dr. S. Ahmad, Dr. M.A. Rashid and A.K.M. Quamruzzaman. 2007 Improved cauliflower varieties and
production technologies (Fulkopir Unnoto Jat & Utpadon Projukti).
3. M.A.T. Masud, A.K.M. Quamruzzaman, Dr. M. Jasim Uddin and Dr. M. A. Rashid. 2007 Improved bottle
gourd varieties and production technologies (Lauer Unnoto Jat & Utpadon Projukti).
4. Dr. G.M.A. Halim, A.K.M. Quamruzzaman, M.A. Goffar, Dr. M.A. Rahman. 2007. Data Utpadon Unnato
Kolakaushal.
5. Dr. Sahabuddin Ahmad, A.K.M. Quamruzzaman, Dr. G.M.A. Halim and M.A. Goffar 2006. Summer hybrid
tomato production technology (Grismokalin hybrid tomato Utpadon Kolakaushal)
6. Dr. Sahabuddin Ahmad, Dr. G.M.A. Halim, M.A. Goffar and A.K.M. Quamruzzaman. 2004 Summer hybrid
tomato (Grismokalin hybrid tomato)
7. M. A. Rashid, Shahabuddin Ahmad, A.K.M. Quamruzzaman, H.S. Jesmine, Nazneen A. Sultana, G. Luther.
2002. Development of eggplant hybrids resistant to bacterial wilt, fruit and shoot borer and root knot
nematode, Ninth annual report, IPM CRSP, Virginia Tech. Pp. 133-134.
6. Seminar/Workshop/Symposium Proceedings:
Principal author: (01)
1. Quamruzzaman, A.K.M., S. Ahmad and M.Nazim Uddin. 2004. Variabilities in bitter gourd (Momordica
carantia) genotypes. Souvenir-Annual Bangladesh Botanical Conference, P: 49.
Co-author: (06)
1. Shahabuddin Ahmad and A.K.M. Quamruzzaman. 2005. Income generation and poverty alleviation of
farmers by cultivation of summer tomato. Income generation and poverty alleviation of farmers by using
BARI released technologies. BARI, Joydebpur, Gazipur, Bangladesh. Pp: 140-48.
2. M. Nazim Uddin, A.K.M.A. Hbib, A.K.M. Quamruzzaman and M. Saifullah. 2004. Response of brinjal
(Solanum melongena) germplasm under moisture stress situation. Souvenir-Annual Bangladesh Botanical
Conference, P: 48.
3. M. Nazim Uddin, A.K.M.A. Hbib, A.K.M. Quamruzzaman and A.K.M.M. Rahman. 2004. Effect of plant
growth regulators (PGR) on parthenocarpic fruit on tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) during summer
season. Souvenir-Annual Bangladesh Botanical Conference, P: 48.
4. Masud, M.A.T., A.K.M. Quamruzzaman, M.A. Rashid and M.Nazim Uddin. 2004. Field performance of
sweet gourd hybrids. Souvenir-Annual Bangladesh Botanical Conference, P: 49.
5. Masud, M.A.T., A.K.M. Quamruzzaman, M.A. Rashid and M.Nazim Uddin. 2004. Performance of bottle
gourd advanced lines. Souvenir-Annual Bangladesh Botanical Conference, P: 49.
6. Haridas Mohanta, M. M. H. Molla, A.K.M. Quamruzzaman, M. A. Goffar and M. A. Rashid. 2001. Adaptive
trial of cabbage (var. Provati) seed production on farmers field at Thakugaon. Proceedings on SAVERNET II
workshop 3-8 June 2001 Bangkok, Thailand.
Referees
I) Dr. D.P. Singh
Ex. Senior Horticulturist
AVRDC-USAID Bangladesh Project (Year: 1988-2000)
Email: dpsingh45@yahoo.com
II) Dr. M. Mustaque Ahmad
Ex. Program Coordinator
AVRDC-USAID Bangladesh Project
And
Training and Communication Expert
PIU, NATP, DAE
Phone: +88-01746 404134
Email: mustaquea@hotmail.com
III) Dr. M. Mizanur Rahman
Professor, Dept of Horticulture &
Dean, Graduate Studies, BSMRAU, Gazipur, Bangladesh
Phone: +88-01552 479519
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13. Email: mizanur@bsmrau.edu.com
deangraduatestudies@bsmrau.edu.com
Pallabi1@yahoo.com
iv) Dr. Shahabuddin Ahmad
Vegetable Sector Leader
AVRDC-USAID
Phone: +88-01757 3912
Email: sahmad56@gmail.com
v) Dr. M. Abdul Jalil Bhuyan
Director (S&S)
BARI
Phone: +88-01552 491457
Email: dir.ss@bari.gov.bd
CERTIFICATION
I, the undersigned, certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, this bio data correctly describes me, my
qualifications, and my experience. I understand that any willful misstatement described herein may lead to my
disqualification or dismissal, if engaged.
Dr. AKM QUAMRUZZAMAN
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