Md Amirul Alam

@ums.edu.my

Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Sustainable Agriculture (FPL) Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Sandakan Campus
Universiti Malaysia Sabah

Md Amirul Alam
Dr. Md Amirul Alam
Senior Lecturer
Faculty of Sustainable Agriculture (FPL)
Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Sandakan Campus
Locked bag no. 3, 90509 Sandakan, Sabah
Mobile: +6 0102172491
Email: amirulalam@

EDUCATION

2015: PhD in Agronomy, Universti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
2008: Master of Science (M.S.) in Genetics & Plant Breeding, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Bangladesh.
2003: (Held in 2006) B. Sc. in Agriculture, (Honours), Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Dumki, Patuakhali, Bangladesh.
1998: Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC), Cantonment College, Jessore, Bangladesh.
1996: Secondary School Certificate (SSC), Baruna Bazar P.D.C. High School, Khulna, Bangladesh.

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Agronomy and Crop Science, Horticulture, Plant Science
77

Scopus Publications

2691

Scholar Citations

28

Scholar h-index

53

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Marker‐assisted introgression of blast resistance Pi9 gene in Bangladeshi mega Rice variety Binadhan‐17
    MM Hasan, MR Ahmed, MR Hossain, MA Malek, MAK Azad, MA Latif, ...
    Annals of Applied Biology 189 (1), e70129 , 2026
    2026
  • Molecular uniqueness and phylogenetic study of Magnaporthe oryzae isolates from Bangladesh
    MM Hasan, MDT Swakshar, A Rahman, MA Malek, MAK Azad, MM Parvin, ...
    Gene Reports 38, 102103 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Morpho-molecular characterization revealed distinct diversity among rice blast ( Pyricularia oryzae) isolates
    MM Hasan, M Akter, S Saha, MA Malek, N Islam, MA Alam
    Indian Phytopathology 77 (2), 491-499 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 4
  • Combination of composted poultry manure and inorganic fertilizers enhance growth and yield of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) in a rooftop growing system
    M Rahman, M Alauddin, GM Mohsin, MA Alam, MK Rahman
    Journal of Phytology 16, 28-35 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 6
  • Development of PCR-based markers associated with powdery mildew resistance using bulked segregant analysis (BSA-seq) in melon
    YMN Adedze, X Lu, W Fan, W Zhang, X Yang, Z Deng, MA Alam, G Xu, ...
    Czech J. Genet. Plant Breed 60, 25-33 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 11
  • Análise de capacidade de combinação em cabaça-amarga ( Momordica charantia L.) para melhoria potencial da qualidade
    BC Kundu, GM Mohsin, MS Rahman, F Ahamed, AK Mahato, KM Hossain, ...
    Brazilian Journal of Biology 84, e255605 , 2024
    2024
  • Aumento no desempenho de rendimento de genótipos de soja induzidos por mutação em condições agroecológicas variadas
    MSH Bhuiyan, MA Malek, RM Emon, MK Khatun, MM Khandaker, ...
    Brazilian Journal of Biology 84, e255235 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Increased yield performance of mutation induced Soybean genotypes at varied agro-ecological conditions
    MSH Bhuiyan, MA Malek, RM Emon, MK Khatun, MM Khandaker, ...
    Brazilian Journal of Biology 84, e255235 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 10
  • Fruit Set Capabilities and Yield Variability among Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) Germplasm Collections
    MDA Alam, SNM Karre, MM Hasan
    Journal Of Agrobiotechnology 14 (2), 58-70 , 2023
    2023
  • Design And Finite Element Analysis of a Solidworks-Based Solar Tracker for Enhanced Photovoltaic Efficiency in Mechanical Systems
    MM HASAN, MDS ALAM
    2023
  • Qualitative and quantitative traits associate genetic variability of soybean ( Glycine max ) mutants for expedited varietal improvement program.
    MA Alam, MSH Bhuiyan, MA Malek, RM Emon, K Khatun, H Kobir
    2023
    Citations: 4
  • Validated Molecular Marker for Downy Mildew Disease Resistance Breeding of Sunflower: A Short Review
    MHSRMAA M. S. H. Bhuiyan, M. A. Malek, Nazmul Alam Khana, Majharul Islam
    Journal of Agrobiotechnology 14 (2), 28-43 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 3
  • Microsatellite marker assisted molecular and morpho-physiological genetic diversity assessment in 38 genotypes of sesame (Sesamum indicum L.)
    MAA Reza M. Emon, Md. N. Sakib, Mst. K. Khatun, Md. A. Malek, Md. S. Haque
    Journal of Phytology 15 (2023), 43-51 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 2
  • Salinity-induced changes in the morphology and major mineral nutrient composition of purslane ( Portulaca oleracea L.) accessions (Retraction of Vol 49, art no 24 …
    MA Alam, AS Juraimi, MY Rafii, AA Hamid, F Aslani, MA Hakim
    BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH 56 (1) , 2023
    2023
  • Vermicompost induced growth and yield performance of capsicum (Capsicum annuum L.) at sustainable rooftop farming system
    MA Alam, M Alauddin, M Rahman, M Alauddin, MS Rahman, GM Mohsin, ...
    J. Phytol 15, 94-100 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 9
  • Retraction Note: Salinity-induced changes in the morphology and major mineral nutrient composition of purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) accessions
    MA Alam, AS Juraimi, MY Rafii, AA Hamid, F Aslani, MA Hakim
    Biological Research 56 , 2023
    2023
  • Improving selected chemical properties of a paddy soil in Sabah amended with calcium silicate: A Laboratory incubation study
    IQ Chong, EA Azman, JF Ng, R Ismail, A Awang, NA Hasbullah, R Murdad, ...
    Sustainability 14 (20), 13214 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 14
  • Performance of hilly and naked neck hilly chicken at Naikhongchari of Bangladesh
    MA Alam, R Khatun, MT Hasan, MRH Rakib, MA Hossain
    Bangladesh Journal of Animal Science 51 (3), 133-137 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 1
  • Moringa oleifera Seed Treated Sanitized Water Effect on Growth and Morpho-physiology of Commonly Consumed Vegetables of Malaysia
    MA Alam, SB Alias, J Gobilik, SB Mijin, MM Khandaker
    Basrah Journal of Agricultural Sciences 35 (1), 158-172 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 3
  • Effects of Indole-3-Butyric Acid (IBA) and rooting media on rooting and survival of air layered wax apple ( Syzygium samarangense ) CV Jambu Madu
    MM Khandaker, A Saidi, NA Badaluddin, N Yusoff, A Majrashi, ...
    Brazilian Journal of Biology 82, e256277 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 39

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Marker-assisted backcrossing: a useful method for rice improvement
    MM Hasan, MY Rafii, MR Ismail, M Mahmood, HA Rahim, MA Alam, ...
    Biotechnology & Biotechnological Equipment 29 (2), 237-254 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 328
  • Evaluation of Antioxidant Compounds, Antioxidant Activities, and Mineral Composition of 13 Collected Purslane ( Portulaca oleracea L.) Accessions
    MA Alam, AS Juraimi, MY Rafii, A Abdul Hamid, F Aslani, MM Hasan, ...
    BioMed research international 2014 (1), 296063 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 216
  • Effects of salinity and salinity-induced augmented bioactive compounds in purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) for possible economical use
    MA Alam, AS Juraimi, MY Rafii, AA Hamid, F Aslani, MZ Alam
    Food Chemistry 169, 439-447 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 138
  • Relationship between high temperature and formation of chalkiness and their effects on quality of rice
    AYM Nevame, RM Emon, MA Malek, MM Hasan, MA Alam, FM Muharam, ...
    BioMed research international 2018 (1), 1653721 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 136
  • [Retracted] Effect of Salinity on Biomass Yield and Physiological and Stem‐Root Anatomical Characteristics of Purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) Accessions
    MA Alam, AS Juraimi, MY Rafii, A Abdul Hamid
    BioMed research international 2015 (1), 105695 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 125
  • Genetic improvement of Purslane ( Portulaca oleracea L.) and its future prospects
    M Amirul Alam, AS Juraimi, MY Rafii, AA Hamid, M Kamal Uddin, ...
    Molecular biology reports 41 (11), 7395-7411 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 100
  • Evaluation of antioxidant compounds, antioxidant activities and capsaicinoid compounds of Chili (Capsicum sp.) germplasms available in Malaysia
    MA Alam, NF Syazwanie, NH Mahmod, NA Badaluddin, KA Mustafa, ...
    Journal of applied research on medicinal and aromatic plants 9, 46-54 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 73
  • The role of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in plant invasion trajectory
    F Aslani, AS Juraimi, MS Ahmad-Hamdani, MA Alam, MM Hasan, ...
    Plant and Soil 441 (1), 1-14 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 66
  • Evaluation of growth and yield attributing characteristics of indigenous Boro rice varieties
    SK Roy, MY Ali, MS Jahan, UK Saha, MS Ahmad-Hamdani, MM Hasan, ...
    Life Science Journal 11 (4), 122-126 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 65
  • Effect of salinity on proximate mineral composition of purslane ('Portulca oleracea'L.)
    MK Uddin, AS Juraimi, F Anwar, MA Hossain, MA Alam
    Australian journal of crop Science 6 (12), 1732-1736 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 64
  • Screening of Purslane ( Portulaca oleracea L.) Accessions for High Salt Tolerance
    MA Alam, AS Juraimi, MY Rafii, A Abdul Hamid, F Aslani
    The Scientific World Journal 2014 (1), 627916 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 60
  • Status of persistent organic pesticide residues in water and food and their effects on environment and farmers: A comprehensive review in Nigeria
    N Mazlan, M Ahmed, FM Muharam, MA Alam
    Semina: Ciências Agrárias 38 (4), 2221-2236 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 52
  • Salinity-induced changes in the morphology and major mineral nutrient composition of purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) accessions
    MA Alam, AS Juraimi, MY Rafii, AA Hamid, F Aslani, MA Hakim
    Biological research 49, 1-19 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 50
  • Allelopathic effect of methanol extracts from Tinospora tuberculata on selected crops and rice weeds
    F Aslani, AS Juraimi, MS Ahmad-Hamdani, D Omar, MA Alam, ...
    Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica, Section B–Soil & Plant Science 64 (2), 165-177 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 50
  • Competitive ability of cultivated rice against weedy rice biotypes: A review
    B Olajumoke, AS Juraimi, MK Uddin, MHA Husni, MA Alam
    Chilean journal of agricultural research 76 (2), 243-252 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 45
  • Genetic diversity analysis among collected purslane ( Portulaca oleracea L.) accessions using ISSR markers
    MA Alam, AS Juraimi, MY Rafii, AA Hamid, IW Arolu, MA Latif
    Comptes Rendus. Biologies 338 (1), 1-11 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 40
  • Effects of Indole-3-Butyric Acid (IBA) and rooting media on rooting and survival of air layered wax apple ( Syzygium samarangense ) CV Jambu Madu
    MM Khandaker, A Saidi, NA Badaluddin, N Yusoff, A Majrashi, ...
    Brazilian Journal of Biology 82, e256277 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 39
  • Agarose-resolvable InDel markers based on whole genome re-sequencing in cucumber
    YMN Adedze, X Lu, Y Xia, Q Sun, CG Nchongboh, MA Alam, M Liu, ...
    Scientific Reports 11 (1), 3872 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 38
  • Development of a New Molecular Marker for the Resistance to Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus
    SL Adedze Yawo Mawunyo Nevame ,Lu Xia, Chofong Gilbert Nchongboh, Muhammad ...
    Biomed Research International 2018 (2018), 1-11 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 37
  • Morpho-physiological and mineral nutrient characterization of 45 collected Purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) accessions
    A Alam, AS Juraimi, MR Yusop, AA Hamid, A Hakim
    Bragantia 73, 426-437 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 36