MS Alam

Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute

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Eva Schlecht

University of Kassel

Kazuaki Takehara

Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology

Dany Shoham

Bar-Ilan University

Natthanan Sangsriratanakul

Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology

M. V. Silpa

Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute

Miyuki Komura

Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology

Sven König

University of Giessen

Mayuko Suzuki

Hokkaido University

Mari OTA

Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology

Masashi Yamada

Osaka University

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Bangladesh Agricultural University

Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute

Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology

Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute

University of Rajshahi

Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University

Département Santé Animale

Patuakhali Science and Technology University

Khulna University

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Analysis of Genetic Diversity in Bangladeshi Chicken using RAPD Markers

Biotechnology(Faisalabad) (2009)

Md. Bazlur Rahman Mollah Fazila Islam Md. Shahidul Islam Mohammed Athal Muhammad Ali MS Alam

10.3923/biotech.2009.462.467

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Virucidal Properties of Bioceramic Derived from Chicken Feces pH 13 and its Stability in Harsh Environments

Avian Diseases (2016)

Chanathip Thammakarn Natthanan Sangsriratanakul Yuki Ishida Atsushi Suguro Masashi Yamada

Bioceramic derived from chicken feces (BCX) is a material produced by a sintering process for the purpose of use in animal farms to control livestock infectious diseases. In the present study, BCX at pH 13 was evaluated for the durability of its virucidal activity in simulated field conditions. First it was shown that BCX had activity toward Newcastle disease virus, infectious bursal disease virus, and goose parvovirus within 3 min and toward avian influenza virus (AIV) within 1 hr. BCX was further tested by keeping it under simulated harsh environmental conditions with sunlight for several weeks as well as by repeatedly soaking it with water and drying under sunlight many times. After sampling every 2 consecutive weeks and every 2 (of 9) consecutive resuspensions, BCX was evaluated for its efficacy against AIV. Evaluation under the harsh conditions illustrated that BCX could retain its satisfactory efficacy toward AIV throughout 7 wk and through 9 resuspensions. It is hence concluded that BCX is an excellent material for applying in livestock farming as a trapping disinfectant, due to its efficacy to inactivate various viruses, and that this efficacy is prolonged even under harsh environmental conditions.

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Newcastle Disease

Infectious bursal disease

10.1637/11358-122415-reg.1

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Effect of supplemented dietary protein on certain haematological values and meat yield characteristics of broiler birds

Bangladesh Journal of Veterinary Medicine (1970)

MS Alam A. Noraziah Mohammad Alam Miah Rafiqul Islam

The effect of different levels of supplemented dietary protein on body weight, certain haematological values and meat yield characteristics in 20 "Shaver Star Bro" broilers was studied during the period from 02 March to 12 April 2002. The broilers were randomly assigned to four equal groups (A to D) each consisting of 5 birds. Group A was considered as control, fed only with commercial ration and other three groups were treated with extra dietary protein supplement @ 5%, 10% and 15% as group B, C and D respectively. Increased body weight was recorded in group B and the body weight decreases as the level of protein increased from 5% to 10% and 15% and the decrease was linear. No differences in haematological values were observed among the groups but the TEC varied significantly (p < 0.05). The mean weight of breast meat, drum stick meat varied significantly (p < 0.01). The shank weight varied significantly (p < 0.05) but there was no significant difference among the mean weight of thigh meat and wing meat corresponding to the different levels of supplemented dietary protein. It can be concluded that 5% supplemented dietary protein with commercial ration gives better result in respect to body weight gain, haematological values and meat yield characteristics.Key words: dietary protein; haematological values; meat yield; broiler birdsdoi: 10.3329/bjvm.v2i2.2543Bangl. J. Vet. Med. (2004). 2 (2): 121-123

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10.3329/bjvm.v2i2.2543

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Effect of Wrapping Papers on Physiological Changes and Shelf-life of Mango cv. Langra

Journal of Environmental Science and Natural Resources (2012)

R Roy MA Rahim MS Alam

Effect of different wrapping postharvest treatments viz. T0 (control treatment), T1 (White paper), T2 (Brown paper), T3 (Tissue paper) and T4 (News paper) on physical changes of mango var. Langra were analyzed. Among, the treatments, the maximum 5.25 days was required for ripening in Langra which was kept in white paper and minimum 3.573 days for ripening was recorded in control fruits of mango. The highest total soluble solid (18.60% Brix) was found at over-ripe in brown paper treated fruits and weight loss (16.07%) was occurred in controlled fruits of Langra whereas and the lowest (7.235 and 2.735%, respectively) was in recorded in tissue paper treated fruit at pre-ripe and 3 days after storage, respectively. The maximum shelf life 11.50 days was observed from the mango variety cv. Langra which was treated in brown paper and minimum 7.833 days was found in controlled fruits of Langra.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jesnr.v4i2.10152J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources, 4(2): 99-103, 2011

10.3329/jesnr.v4i2.10152

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Energy Perspective of Climate Change: The Case of Bangladesh

Strategic Planning for Energy and the Environment (2014)

B. K. Bala MS Alam Nipa Debnath

Previous efforts on modeling energy, the environment, and climate change perspectives are critically examined, and the structure of energy and an environment system model is described. Focus is on sustainable development using Bangladesh as an illustrative example. The model projects energy supply and demand and its contribution to global warming. Simulated results show that the demand for electric energy is increasing, and there is a shortage of electric power. Electricity generation capacity can increase by either transition to nuclear or renewable energy resources or both. However, generation capacity needs to be increased for sustainable development, with gradual transition to renewable energy resources. Mini-grids are advocated for supply of energy, information and communication for rural development and economic growth in isolated areas such as islands. Bangladesh is responsible for a small fraction of the total anthropogenic contribution of CO2 but could be seriously affected by climatic change. Energy security aspects are also addressed. Regional economic cooperation and sustainable peaceful resolution of long-standing disputes may help the regional entities to enhance their individual and collective energy security.

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10.1080/10485236.2014.10781518

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Correlation and path coefficient analysis in fat and fatty acids of rapeseed and mustard

Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Research (1970)

Md Soriful Islam Lutfur Rahman MS Alam

Twenty-two genotypes of Brassica (B. rapa, B. juncea, and B. napus) were studied for correlation co-efficient between major fatty acids and path co-efficient analysis to partition the cause and effect relationship into direct and indirect components. Correlation coefficient of major fatty acids revealed that significant and positive correlation was between palmitic and oleic acids, palmitic and linoleic acids, palmitic and cicosenoic acids, oleic and eicosenoic acids, linoleic and linolenic acids and eicosenoic and erucic acids, while significant and negative correlation was observed between palmitic and erucic acids, stearic and linolenic acids and oleic and erucic acids. Path coefficient revealed that direct effect of all fatty acids except palmitic acid on oil content was positive. Indirect effect of erucic acid through all other fatty acids except palmitic acid on oil content was negative, Indirect effect of palmitic acid via all other fatty acids except erucic acid was positive. Key Words: Fat and fatty acids; Rapeseed; mustard. DOI: 10.3329/bjar.v34i2.5796Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 34(2): 247-253, June 2009

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10.3329/bjar.v34i2.5796

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Effect of weather parameters on progression of fruit rot disease of chilli caused by Colletotrichum capsici in West Bengal.

JOURNAL OF MYCOLOGY AND PLANT PATHOLOGY (2016)

MS Alam Vikas Kumar Ravat Amitava Basu

West bengal

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Colletotrichum capsici

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Capsicum annuum

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Cows in the city: How consumer demands sustain urban dairying in the IT capital of India

Urban Agriculture & Regional Food Systems (2024)

Neda Yousefian MS Alam K. B. Ramappa Eva Schlecht Christoph Dittrich

Abstract Spurred by rising incomes and urbanization, the “nutrition transition” in India has led to many dietary changes, including an increase in per capita milk consumption, which has quadrupled since 1970. We examine how changing preferences for milk are shaping consumer demand and the rise in dairy consumption. We focus on urban dairying and milk alternative food networks (AFNs), in which farmers sell directly to consumers. To better understand milk AFNs, we interviewed consumers ( n = 95) and dairy farmers ( n = 62) in urban (within 15 km) and peri‐urban (15–30 km) areas of the south Indian megacity Bengaluru. Consumers were grouped by location and the type of milk they purchase. Dairy farmers were grouped based on their farm distance to the city center and the breed of cattle they rear: indigenous ( Bos indicus ) or crossbred ( Bos indicus × Bos taurus ). We found that demand for farm‐fresh milk is driven by concerns for freshness, quality, and health. In our sample, urban dairy farmers are producing more milk and more frequently cite dairying as their sole or primary source of income compared to peri‐urban farmers. The role of milk AFNs is thus two‐fold: they allow consumers to know the origins of their milk, and they provide a marketing channel for farmers in the absence of urban dairy cooperatives. While urbanization tends to push dairying to peri‐urban and rural areas, the consumer demand for farm‐fresh milk, as well as the cultural and religious significance of the cow in India, is prolonging their presence in Indian cities.

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10.1002/uar2.20070

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Farmers awareness on environmental degradation nearby the brickfield areas

Journal of the Bangladesh Agricultural University (2013)

MB Hasan MA Ali MS Alam MAS Bhuyian

This study was undertaken at Trishal upazila of Mymensingh, Bangladesh to investigate the farmers awareness on environmental degradation nearby the brickfield areas and to explore the relationship between the selected characteristics of the farmers (i.e. independent variables) with their awareness on environmental degradation (i.e. dependent variable). Thirty five farmers were selected randomly from a total of 175 farmers under Amiandangori village of Balipara union and thirty farmers were selected randomly from a total of 150 farmers under Dauaniabari village of Boilor union of Trishal upazila in Mymensingh district. Personal interview schedule was used for collecting data. Simple and direct questions and different scales were used to obtain desired information. Co-efficient of correlation (r) was computed in order to explore the relationships between the dependent and independent variables. The findings revealed that majority (47.70 percent) of the farmers had medium level of awareness on environmental degradation nearby the brickfield areas. Farmers characteristics like academic qualification, farm size, annual income, extension media contact, and knowledge on environmental degradation had significant (p <0.05) positive relationship with their awareness on environmental degradation. Besides, the findings revealed that majority (57 percent) of the respondents expressed their opinion towards medium vulnerability, 15 percent low vulnerability and 28 percent high vulnerability of environmental degradation nearby the brickfield areas. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbau.v10i2.14716 J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 10(2): 229-233, 2012

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10.3329/jbau.v10i2.14716

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Pedaling out of poverty: Social impact of a manual irrigation technology in South Asia

RePEc: Research Papers in Economics (2000)

Tushaar Shah MS Alam M.Dinesh Kumar R. K. Nagar M. Wewerinke Singh

An assessment of the social impact of treadle pump technology for manual irrigation in eastern India, the Nepal Terai, and Bangladesh, South Asia's so-called square. Treadle pump technology can be a powerful tool for poverty reduction in this region. It self-selects the poor, and puts to productive use the region's vast surplus family labor. It is claimed that the treadle pump could raise the annual net household income by US$100, on the average.

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