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Dr. Shaikh Sharmin Siddique Gazipur Agricultural University Email: siddiquess@gau.edu.bd Cell: +88 01711 264618 Website: gau.edu.bd/sharmin

Present Position

Associate Professor
Department of Plant Pathology
Faculty of Agriculture
GAU

Biography

Education

PhD, Murdoch University, Perth, Western Australia (2015-2019)
MS in Plant Pathology, GAU
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Honours), Bangladesh Agricultural University

Awards:

• August 2019:  Roberta Cowan Prize for Information literacy from Murdoch University, Australia;
• February 2014:  Crest of Honor from Bangladesh Agricultural Research Development (BARD), Cumilla, Bangladesh

Research interest

Nonthermal plasma technology for crop improvement, Postharvest crop disease management, Integrated field/vegetable/fruit disease management, Soil borne fungi, Biological/botanical crop disease management, Resistance pathology, Safe food production,

Professional experiences

Associate Professor, GAU (since 2024); Assistant Professor, GAU (2020-2024);  Postgraduate Scholar / Fellow at Murdoch University, Australia  (2015-2019);  Senior Scientific Officer, BARI (May -August 2020); Scientific Officer, BARI (2007-2020)

Summary of Professional Qualifications

Performance-driven and highly motivated experimental plant pathologist with over ninteen years of experience as an agricultural research scientist. Experienced in various research areas related to plant pathology, including fungi’s life cycle, physiology, and susceptibility to a specific disease. Authentic understanding and experienced to design and implement new screening methods and platforms for existing or emerging plant diseases. Performed or lead several cross-functional simple or complex research areas relating to plant pathology for the detection and treatments of prevailing or evolving diseases. Proven ability to multi-task and work in fast-paced environments. Critical thinker with excellent oral and written communication skills.

Course affiliation

• Postharvest plant pathology (Undergraduate level)
• Soil borne diseases (Graduate level)

Ongoing Research Project

• The impact of atmospheric cold plasma on crop disease progression, quality, and microbiota composition. (Research Management Wing, GAU, Gazipur-1706).
• Papaya postharvest anthracnose reduction and shelf life increase by biosynthesized nanoparticles. (Research Management Wing, GAU, Gazipur-1706).
• Evaluation of green synthesized nanoparticles as postharvest fruit treatment; reducing pomegranate anthracnose and ensure safe fruit. (Ministry of Agriculture). 

Completed Research Project

• Natural Coatings and Atmospheric Cold Plasma Treatment Against the Postharvest Diseases of Banana (Project ID: LS20222070; Grand for Advanced Research in Education, Bangladesh Bureau of Educational Information & Statistics (BANBEIS), Secondary & higher education division, Ministry Of Education)
• Control of Cercospora leaf spot of Naturally Infected Indian spinach. (Research Management Wing, GAU, Gazipur-1706)

Publications List:

2026

• Hossain, A., Akter, F., Ghosh, P., Naimul Islam, S. M., Bhuiyan, M. A. B., & Siddique, S. S. 2026. In Vitro and In Planta Botanical Control of Banana Postharvest Disease Causing Fungi. Food Science & Nutrition, 14(3), e71557. https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.71557

2025

• Afrin, S., Siddique, S.S., Hossain, A*., Hossain, M.M., Islam, S.M.N., Bhuiyan, M.A.B. Burkholderia contaminans: a potential soil-borne antagonist against Rhizoctonia solani causing black scurf and stem canker in potato. Annals of Bangladesh Agriculture. 2025.https://doi.org/10.3329/aba.v29i1.81356

2024

• Kader, M. A., Nihad, S. A. I., Islam, S. S., Rana, J. A., Siddique, S. S., Masum, M. M. I., … & Khan, A. A. 2024. First report of Dichotomophthora basellae causing leaf spot of Basella alba in Bangladesh. New Disease Reports, 50(1). DOI: 10.1002/ndr2.12300
• Hossain, M. M., Sultana, F., Yesmin, L., Rubayet, M. T., Abdullah, H. M., Siddique, S. S., … & Yamanaka, N. 2024. Understanding Phakopsora pachyrhizi in soybean: comprehensive insights, threats, and interventions from the Asian perspective. Frontiers in Microbiology, 14, 1304205. 3389/fmicb.2023.1304205
• MM Alam, KM Alam, M. arifunnahar, R. Momotaz, and S. S. Siddique. 2024. Fungi associated with watermelon seed and evaluation of watermelon germplasm against Fusarium wilt disease. Journal of Agricultural Innovation and Development. 2 (2): 55-65

2023

• Momotaz, R., Alam, K. M., Arifunnahar, M., Islam, M. N., Alam, M. M., Hossain, M. M., & Siddique, S. S^*. 2023. Colletotrichum siamense leaf blight/spot: Characterization of a newly identified disease on Cinnamomum tamala. Journal of Basic Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.1002/jobm.202300053
• Momotaza, R., Alama, K. M., Alamb, M. M., Arifunnahara, M., Islamc, M. M., Alid, M. S., … & Siddiquee, S. S. 2023. A survey on postharvest diseases of important fruits in rajshahi and khagrachari districts. Tropical Agroecosystems (TAEC) DOI: http://doi.org/10.26480/taec.02.2025.61.63
• Rubayet, M. T., Chowdhury, R. H., Siddique, S. S., Bhuiyan, M. K. A., & Rahman, M. A. 2023. Integration of trichoderma harzianum with organic amendments in controlling major soil-borne diseases of chickpea. Egyptian Journal of Agricultural Research. DOI: 21608/EJAR.2023.194622.1367
• Jahan R., Siddique S.S., Jannat R., Hossain, M.M. .2022. Cosmos white rot: First characterization, physiology, host range, disease resistance, and chemical control. Journal of Basic Microbiology1– 19. DOI: 1002/jobm.202200098

2022

• Alam, M., Alam, K. M.,  Momotaz, R., Arifunnahar, M. Apu, M. M. R.B., Siddique, S.S^*. 2022. Botrytis gray mold of Lilium in Bangladesh: diagnosis, basic study and control. Heliyon, e33165 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e33165

2021

• Siddique SS,Hardy GES, Bayliss KL. 2021. Ultrastructural changes observed in Colletotrichum alienum conidia following treatment with cold plasma or plasma activated water. Plant Pathoogy, 1–8. https://doi. org/10.1111/ppa.13422
• Siddique, S. S., Hardy, G. E. S. J., Bayliss, K. L .2021. “Plasma‐activated water inhibits in vitroconidial germination of Colletotrichum alienum, a postharvest pathogen of avocado.” Plant Pathology 70(2): 367-376.

2020

• M. N. Islam^1*, S. S. Siddique², M. Z. H. Chowdhury¹, and N. J. Mishu². 2020. Inhibitory Effect of Trichoderma asperellumisolate against Ralstonia solanacearum causing Brinjal Wilt. ‪Annals of Bangladesh Agriculture. 24 (2) : 107-120. doi.org/10.3329/aba.v24i2.55788

2019

• Siddique, S. S., Hardy, G. E. S. J., Bayliss, K. L. 2019. Cold plasma as a novel treatment to reduce the in vitro growth and germination of ColletotrichumPlant Pathology. 68 (7): 1361-1368.
• Akter, M. S., Islam, R., Siddique, S.S., Momotaz, R., Arifunnahar. M. 2019. Review on insecticide-treated bed-nets for malaria mosquito control. Global Scientific Journal. 7(3). pp 658-669.
• Akter, M.S., Islam, M.R., Siddique, S. S., Akhi, M.A., Momotaz R., and Hossain, S. 2019. Paper on anther and microspore culture of sri tobacco. Global Scientific Journal, 7(9).340-346.
• Islam, M.R. Akter, M.S. Siddique S.S.Akhi, M.A., Momotaz, R. and Arifunnahar, M. 2019. Survey on cassava diseases in some selected areas of Bangladesh. Global Scientific Journal, 7(9). pp 328-339.
• Islam, M.R. Akter, M.S. Siddique S.S., Akhi, M.A., Momotaz, R. and Arifunnahar, M. 2019. Study on the association of different fungal microflora in cassava. Global Scientific Journal, 7(9).pp 318-327.
• Akter, M.S., Islam, M.R., Siddique, S.S., Akhi M.A., Momotaz, R. and Hossain, S. 2019. Paper on tuber formation in potato (Solanum tuberosum). Global Scientific Journal, 7(9). 313-317.
• Akter, M. S., Siddique, S. S., Momotaz, R., Arifunnahar, M., Alam, K. M., Mohiuddin, S. J., Poelman, E. 2019. Biological control of insect pests of agricultural crops through habitat management was discussed. Journal of Agricultural Chemistry and Environment. 8. pp. 1-13.

2018

• Siddique, S. S., Hardy, G. E. S. J., Bayliss, K. L. 2018. Cold plasma: A potential new method to manage postharvest diseases caused by fungal plant pathogens. Plant Pathology.67: pp. 1011– 21.
• Siddique, S. S., Hardy, G. E. S. J., Bayliss, K. L. 2018. Advanced technologies for controlling postharvest diseases of fruit. Acta Hortic. 1194. Proc. VIII International Postharvest Symposium: Enhancing Supply Chain and Consumer Benefits – Ethical and Technological Issues 2018: International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS), Leuven, Belgium, 193-200.

2009-17

• Siddique, S. S., Bhuiyan, M. K. A., Momotaz, R., Bari, G. M. M. and Rahman, M. H. 2014. Cultural characteristics, virulence and in-vitro chemical control of Fusarium oxysporum sp. phaseoli of bush bean (Phaseolus vulgaris ). The Agriculturists. 12(1): 103-110.
• Siddique, S. S., Khatun, F., Khalequzzaman, K. M., and Momotaz, R. 2013. Integrated disease management of wilt in chickpea by organic amendment. International Journal of Sustainable Crop Production. 8 (1): pp. 5-10.
• Siddique, S. S., Ahmed, A. U., Begum, M. S., Islam, M. M. and Mian. I. H. 2013. First report on Botrytisbligh (Botrytis gladiolorum) of Gladiolus, from Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Plant Pathology. 29 (1&2): pp. 5-10.
• Siddique, S. S., Bhuiyan, K. A., Uddin, M. R. and Anwar, M. B. 2012. Influence of some growth factors on in vitro growth of Fusarium oxysporumphaseoli causing seedling mortality of bush bean. Bangladesh Journal of Plant Pathology. 28(1&2): pp 13-18.
• Siddique, S. S., Khatun, F., Rahman, M. H., Mahmud, J. A. and Anwar, M. B. 2012. Study on the disease development of Alternariablight on different mustard varieties. Eco friendly Agriculture Journal. 5(03): pp. 22-25.
• Momotaz, R., Arifunnahar, M., Siddique, S. S., Sarker, S., and Chakma, R. 2016. Integrated management of foot rot disease of Ground nut with seed and soil treatment. International Journal of Applied Research. 2(3): pp. 127-133.
• Momotaz, R., Islam, R., Ali, M. E., and Siddique, S. S. 2012. Application of organic ammendment and furadan 5G for the management of root-knot nematode of cucumber. Bangladesh Journal of Plant Pathology. 28(1&2): pp. 19-24.
• Khatun, F., Hossain, M. A., Quddus, M. A., Kohinoor and Siddique, S.S. 2011. Effect of sowing time on the performance of mustard varieties in the southeast region of Bangladesh. Eco friendly Agriculture Journal. 4(03): 566-573.
• Hossain, M. F., Ahmed, M. T., Mondal, M. R. H., Siddique, S. S.and Matin, M. Q. I. 2009. Effect of nitrozen and potassium on the growth and yield of carrot. International Journal of Biological Research. 6(2): 13-19.