{"id":8,"date":"2016-03-01T07:30:36","date_gmt":"2016-03-01T07:30:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bsmrau.edu.bd\/enamul\/?page_id=8"},"modified":"2026-04-09T12:41:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T06:41:11","slug":"profile","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gau.edu.bd\/sharmin\/","title":{"rendered":"Profile"},"content":{"rendered":"<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"216\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-137 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/bsmrau.edu.bd\/sharmin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/334\/2021\/10\/received_10213432065171956-300x242.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"266\" height=\"214\" data-id=\"137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gau.edu.bd\/sharmin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/334\/2021\/10\/received_10213432065171956-300x242.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gau.edu.bd\/sharmin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/334\/2021\/10\/received_10213432065171956-1024x827.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gau.edu.bd\/sharmin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/334\/2021\/10\/received_10213432065171956-768x620.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gau.edu.bd\/sharmin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/334\/2021\/10\/received_10213432065171956-420x339.jpg 420w, https:\/\/gau.edu.bd\/sharmin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/334\/2021\/10\/received_10213432065171956-738x596.jpg 738w, https:\/\/gau.edu.bd\/sharmin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/334\/2021\/10\/received_10213432065171956.jpg 1206w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 266px) 100vw, 266px\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"385\">\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000080\"><strong>Dr. Shaikh Sharmin Siddique<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Gazipur Agricultural University<br \/>\nEmail: siddiquess@gau.edu.bd<br \/>\nCell: +88 01711 264618<br \/>\nWebsite: gau.edu.bd\/sharmin<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/profile\/Shaikh-Sharmin-Siddique\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/5\/5e\/ResearchGate_icon_SVG.svg\/2048px-ResearchGate_icon_SVG.svg.png\" alt=\"File:ResearchGate icon SVG.svg - Wikimedia Commons\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/citations?user=nG7vd6sAAAAJ&amp;hl=en&amp;authuser=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/img.favpng.com\/15\/23\/14\/google-scholar-academic-journal-google-logo-education-png-favpng-0uceM1mAtbc5DfsdtKmriNSDW.jpg\" alt=\"Google Scholar Academic Journal Google Logo Education, PNG, 500x500px, Google Scholar, Academic Journal, Area, Brand, Doctor\" width=\"56\" height=\"34\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080\"><strong><em>Present Position<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Associate Professor<br \/>\n<\/strong>Department of Plant Pathology<br \/>\nFaculty of Agriculture<br \/>\nGAU<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080\"><strong><em>Biography<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><em><u>Education<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>PhD, Murdoch University, Perth, Western Australia (2015-2019)<br \/>\nMS in Plant Pathology, GAU<br \/>\nBachelor of Science in Agriculture (Honours), Bangladesh Agricultural University<\/p>\n<p><strong><em><u>Awards:<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>August 2019<\/strong>:\u00a0 <strong>Roberta Cowan Prize<\/strong> for Information literacy from Murdoch University, Australia;<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>February 2014<\/strong>:\u00a0 <strong>Crest of Honor from Bangladesh Agricultural Research Development<\/strong> (BARD), Cumilla, Bangladesh<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em><u>Research interest<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">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,<\/p>\n<p><strong><em><u>Professional experiences<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Associate Professor, GAU (since 2024); Assistant Professor, GAU (2020-2024);\u00a0 Postgraduate Scholar \/ Fellow at Murdoch University, Australia\u00a0 (2015-2019);\u00a0 Senior Scientific Officer, BARI (May -August 2020); Scientific Officer, BARI (2007-2020)<\/p>\n<p><strong><em><u>Summary of Professional Qualifications<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">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&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em><u>Course affiliation<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Postharvest plant pathology (Undergraduate level)<\/li>\n<li>Soil borne diseases (Graduate level)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Ongoing Research Project<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The impact of atmospheric cold plasma on crop disease progression, quality, and microbiota composition. (Research Management Wing, GAU, Gazipur-1706).<\/li>\n<li>Papaya postharvest anthracnose reduction and shelf life increase by biosynthesized nanoparticles. (Research Management Wing, GAU, Gazipur-1706).<\/li>\n<li>Evaluation of green synthesized nanoparticles as postharvest fruit treatment; reducing pomegranate anthracnose and ensure safe fruit. (Ministry of Agriculture).<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Completed Research Project<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>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 &amp; Statistics (BANBEIS), Secondary &amp; higher education division, Ministry Of Education)<\/li>\n<li>Control of Cercospora leaf spot of Naturally Infected Indian spinach. (Research Management Wing, GAU, Gazipur-1706)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em><u>Publications List:<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hossain, A., Akter, F., Ghosh, P., Naimul Islam, S. M., Bhuiyan, M. A. B., &amp; <strong>Siddique, S. S.<\/strong> 2026. In Vitro and In Planta Botanical Control of Banana Postharvest Disease Causing Fungi. <i>Food Science &amp; Nutrition<\/i>,\u00a0<i>14<\/i>(3), e71557. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/fsn3.71557<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Afrin, S., <strong>Siddique, S.S<\/strong>., Hossain, A*., Hossain, M.M., Islam, S.M.N., Bhuiyan, M.A.B. <em>Burkholderia contaminans<\/em>: a potential soil-borne antagonist against <em>Rhizoctonia solani<\/em> causing black scurf and stem canker in potato. Annals of Bangladesh Agriculture. 2025.https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3329\/aba.v29i1.81356<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2024<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kader, M. A., Nihad, S. A. I., Islam, S. S., Rana, J. A., <strong>Siddique, S. S.<\/strong>, Masum, M. M. I., &#8230; &amp; Khan, A. A. 2024. First report of <em>Dichotomophthora basellae<\/em> causing leaf spot of <em>Basella alba<\/em> in Bangladesh.\u00a0<em>New Disease Reports<\/em>,\u00a0<em>50<\/em>(1). DOI: 10.1002\/ndr2.12300<\/li>\n<li>Hossain, M. M., Sultana, F., Yesmin, L., Rubayet, M. T., Abdullah, H. M., <strong>Siddique, S. S<\/strong>., &#8230; &amp; Yamanaka, N. 2024. Understanding <em>Phakopsora pachyrhizi<\/em> in soybean: comprehensive insights, threats, and interventions from the Asian perspective.\u00a0<em>Frontiers in Microbiology<\/em>,\u00a0<em>14<\/em>, 1304205. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3389\/fmicb.2023.1304205\">3389\/fmicb.2023.1304205<\/a><\/li>\n<li>MM Alam, KM Alam, M. arifunnahar, R. Momotaz, and <strong>S. S. Siddique<\/strong>. 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<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2023<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Momotaz, R., Alam, K. M., Arifunnahar, M., Islam, M. N., Alam, M. M., Hossain, M. M., &amp; <strong>Siddique, S. S<sup>*<\/sup>. <\/strong>2023. <em>Colletotrichum siamense<\/em> leaf blight\/spot: Characterization of a newly identified disease on <em>Cinnamomum tamala<\/em>.\u00a0<em>Journal of Basic Microbiology<\/em>. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/jobm.202300053\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/jobm.202300053<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Momotaza, R., Alama, K. M., Alamb, M. M., Arifunnahara, M., Islamc, M. M., Alid, M. S., &#8230; &amp; <strong>Siddiquee, S. S.<\/strong> 2023. A survey on postharvest diseases of important fruits in rajshahi and khagrachari districts. Tropical Agroecosystems (TAEC) DOI: <a href=\"http:\/\/doi.org\/10.26480\/taec.02.2025.61.63\">http:\/\/doi.org\/10.26480\/taec.02.2025.61.63<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Rubayet, M. T., Chowdhury, R. H., <strong>Siddique, S. S.<\/strong>, Bhuiyan, M. K. A., &amp; Rahman, M. A. 2023. Integration of trichoderma harzianum with organic amendments in controlling major soil-borne diseases of chickpea.\u00a0<em>Egyptian Journal of Agricultural Research<\/em>. DOI:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.21608\/ejar.2023.194622.1367\">21608\/EJAR.2023.194622.1367<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Jahan R.,\u00a0<strong>Siddique S.S.<\/strong>,\u00a0Jannat R.,\u00a0Hossain, M.M. .2022. Cosmos white rot: First characterization, physiology, host range, disease resistance, and chemical control. <em>Journal of Basic Microbiology<\/em>1\u2013\u00a019.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/jobm.202200098\">DOI: 1002\/jobm.202200098<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2022<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Alam<strong>,<\/strong> M.,\u00a0Alam, K. M.,\u00a0 Momotaz, R.,\u00a0Arifunnahar, M.\u00a0Apu, M. M. R.B.,\u00a0<strong>Siddique<\/strong><strong>, S.S<\/strong><strong><sup>*<\/sup>.<\/strong> 2022. Botrytis gray mold of Lilium in Bangladesh: diagnosis, basic study and control.\u00a0<em>Heliyon<\/em>, e33165 https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.heliyon.2024.e33165<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2021<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Siddique SS,<\/strong>Hardy GES, Bayliss KL. 2021. Ultrastructural changes observed in\u00a0<em>Colletotrichum alienum<\/em>\u00a0conidia following treatment with cold plasma or plasma activated water.\u00a0<em>Plant Pathoogy<\/em>, 1\u20138. https:\/\/doi. org\/10.1111\/ppa.13422<\/li>\n<li><strong>Siddique, S. S.<\/strong>, Hardy, G. E. S. J., Bayliss, K. L .2021. \u201cPlasma\u2010activated water inhibits\u00a0<em>in vitro<\/em>conidial germination of\u00a0<em>Colletotrichum alienum<\/em>, a postharvest pathogen of avocado.\u201d\u00a0<em>Plant Pathology 70(2)<\/em>: 367-376.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2020<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>M. N. Islam<sup>1*<\/sup>,\u00a0<strong>S. S. Siddique<sup>2<\/sup><\/strong>, M. Z. H. Chowdhury<sup>1<\/sup>, and N. J. Mishu<sup>2<\/sup>. 2020. Inhibitory Effect of\u00a0<em>Trichoderma asperellum<\/em>isolate against\u00a0<em>Ralstonia solanacearum<\/em>\u00a0causing Brinjal Wilt.\u00a0\u202a<em>Annals of Bangladesh Agriculture<\/em>. 24 (2) : 107-120. doi.org\/10.3329\/aba.v24i2.55788<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Siddique, S. S.<\/strong>, Hardy, G. E. S. J., Bayliss, K. L. 2019. Cold plasma as a novel treatment to reduce the in vitro growth and germination of\u00a0<em>Colletotrichum<\/em><em>Plant Pathology. 68 (7):<\/em>\u00a01361-1368.<\/li>\n<li>Akter, M. S., Islam, R.,\u00a0<strong>Siddique, S.S.<\/strong>, Momotaz, R., Arifunnahar. M. 2019. Review on insecticide-treated bed-nets for malaria mosquito control<em>. Global Scientific Journal. 7(3).\u00a0<\/em>pp 658-669.<\/li>\n<li>Akter, M.S., Islam, M.R.,\u00a0<strong>Siddique, S. S<\/strong>., Akhi, M.A., Momotaz R., and Hossain, S. 2019. Paper on anther and microspore culture of sri tobacco.\u00a0<em>Global Scientific Journal, 7(9).<\/em>340-346.<\/li>\n<li>Islam, M.R. Akter, M.S.\u00a0<strong>Siddique S.S.<\/strong>Akhi, M.A., Momotaz, R. and Arifunnahar, M. 2019. Survey on cassava diseases in some selected areas of Bangladesh.\u00a0<em>Global Scientific Journal, 7(9).<\/em>\u00a0pp 328-339.<\/li>\n<li>Islam, M.R. Akter, M.S.\u00a0<strong>Siddique S.S.<\/strong>, Akhi, M.A., Momotaz, R. and Arifunnahar, M. 2019. Study on the association of different fungal microflora in cassava<em>. Global Scientific Journal, 7(9).<\/em>pp 318-327.<\/li>\n<li>Akter, M.S., Islam, M.R.,\u00a0<strong>Siddique, S.S.<\/strong>, Akhi M.A., Momotaz, R. and Hossain, S. 2019. Paper on tuber formation in potato (<em>Solanum tuberosum<\/em>).\u00a0<em>Global Scientific Journal, 7(9).\u00a0<\/em>313-317.<\/li>\n<li>Akter, M. S.,\u00a0<strong>Siddique, S. S.<\/strong>, 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.\u00a0<em>Journal of Agricultural Chemistry and Environment<\/em>.\u00a0<em>8<\/em>. pp. 1-13.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2018<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Siddique, S. S.<\/strong>, Hardy, G. E. S. J., Bayliss, K. L. 2018. Cold plasma: A potential new method to manage postharvest diseases caused by fungal plant pathogens.\u00a0<em>Plant Pathology.<\/em>67: pp. 1011\u2013 21.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Siddique, S. S.<\/strong>, 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 \u2013 Ethical and Technological Issues 2018:\u00a0<em>International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS), Leuven, Belgium<\/em>, 193-200.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2009-17<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Siddique, S. S.<\/strong>, Bhuiyan, M. K. A., Momotaz, R., Bari, G. M. M. and Rahman, M. H. 2014. Cultural characteristics, virulence and\u00a0<em>in-vitro\u00a0<\/em>chemical control of\u00a0<em>Fusarium oxysporum\u00a0<\/em>sp<em>. phaseoli\u00a0<\/em>of bush bean (<em>Phaseolus vulgaris\u00a0<\/em>).\u00a0<em>The Agriculturists. 12(1):<\/em> 103-110.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Siddique, S. S.<\/strong>, Khatun, F., Khalequzzaman, K. M., and Momotaz, R. 2013. Integrated disease management of wilt in chickpea by organic amendment.\u00a0<em>International Journal of Sustainable Crop Production. 8 (1)<\/em>: pp. 5-10.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Siddique, S. S.<\/strong>, Ahmed, A. U., Begum, M. S., Islam, M. M. and Mian. I. H. 2013. First report on\u00a0<em>Botrytis<\/em>bligh (<em>Botrytis gladiolorum<\/em>) of Gladiolus, from Bangladesh.\u00a0<em>Bangladesh Journal of Plant Pathology. 29 (1&amp;2<\/em>): pp. 5-10.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Siddique, S. S.<\/strong>, Bhuiyan, K. A., Uddin, M. R. and Anwar, M. B. 2012. Influence of some growth factors on in vitro growth of\u00a0<em>Fusarium oxysporum<\/em><em>phaseoli<\/em>\u00a0causing seedling mortality of bush bean. Bangladesh Journal of Plant Pathology. 28(1&amp;2): pp 13-18.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Siddique, S. S.<\/strong>, Khatun, F., Rahman, M. H., Mahmud, J. A. and Anwar, M. B. 2012. Study on the disease development of\u00a0<em>Alternaria<\/em>blight on different mustard varieties.\u00a0<em>Eco friendly Agriculture Journal. 5(03)<\/em>: pp. 22-25.<\/li>\n<li>Momotaz, R., Arifunnahar, M.,\u00a0<strong>Siddique, S. S.<\/strong>, Sarker, S., and Chakma, R. 2016. Integrated management of foot rot disease of Ground nut with seed and soil treatment<em>. International Journal of Applied Research. 2(3)<\/em>: pp. 127-133.<\/li>\n<li>Momotaz, R., Islam, R., Ali, M. E., and\u00a0<strong>Siddique, S. S.<\/strong> 2012. Application of organic ammendment and furadan 5G for the management of root-knot nematode of cucumber<em>. Bangladesh Journal of Plant Pathology<\/em>.\u00a0<em>28(1&amp;2)<\/em>: pp. 19-24.<\/li>\n<li>Khatun, F., Hossain, M. A., Quddus, M. A., Kohinoor and\u00a0<strong>Siddique, S.S.<\/strong> 2011. Effect of sowing time on the performance of mustard varieties in the southeast region of Bangladesh. <em>Eco friendly Agriculture Journal. 4(03):\u00a0<\/em>566-573<em>.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Hossain, M. F., Ahmed, M. T., Mondal, M. R. H.,\u00a0<strong>Siddique, S. S.<\/strong>and Matin, M. Q. I. 2009. Effect of nitrozen and potassium on the growth and yield of carrot.\u00a0<em>International Journal of Biological Research. 6(2):<\/em>\u00a013-19.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dr. Shaikh Sharmin Siddique Gazipur Agricultural University Email: siddiquess@gau.edu.bd Cell: +88 01711 264618 Website: gau.edu.bd\/sharmin \u00a0 &nbsp; 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:\u00a0 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":786185,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gau.edu.bd\/sharmin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gau.edu.bd\/sharmin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gau.edu.bd\/sharmin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gau.edu.bd\/sharmin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/786185"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gau.edu.bd\/sharmin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8"}],"version-history":[{"count":43,"href":"https:\/\/gau.edu.bd\/sharmin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":255,"href":"https:\/\/gau.edu.bd\/sharmin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8\/revisions\/255"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gau.edu.bd\/sharmin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}