Mrs. Shirin  Akhter

Mrs. Shirin Akhter


Assistant Professor
Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding
Faculty of Agriculture
Research Interest:    Breeding for abiotic stress tolerance of plants, Intensive Root study under salinity stress condition, Stress physiology in plants, Plant Biochemistry, Molecular Genetics, Bioinformatics
Contact No : +8801738235308
Total Publications: 5

Journal Article (5)
2024
1. Genetic diversity of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) genotypes with grain zinc and iron content for yield and its attributing traits
Journal of Phytology

Author List: Sharna, S. K., Anwar, M. T., Akhter, S., Mohiuddin, K. M., Sagor, G. H. M.
Vol. 16, pp 137–146. 2024.
2. Genetic variability, correlation and path analysis of yield and yield contributing characters in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) under normal and terminal heat stress condition
Fundamental and Applied Agriculture

Author List: Das, A., Muntaha, S., Akhter, S., Sagor, G. H. M.
Vol. 9, pp 65–71. 2024.
3. Advances in DNA methylation and its role in cytoplasmic male sterility in higher plants
Journal of Integrative Agriculture

Author List: Rahman, A., Rahman, M. H. S., Uddin, M. S., Sultana, N., Akhter, S., Nath, U. K., Hossain, A.
Vol. 23, pp 19-Jan. 2024.
2021
4. Melatonin Modulates Plant Tolerance to Heavy Metal Stress: Morphological Responses to Molecular Mechanisms
International Journal of Molecular Sciences

Author List: Hoque, M., Tahjib-Ul-Arif, M., Hannan, A., Sultana, N., Akhter, S., Hasanuzzaman, M., Brestič, M.
Vol. 22, pp 11445. 2021.
5. Response of morphological and biochemical traits of maize genotypes under waterlogging stress
Journal of Phytology

Author List: Asha, S. N., Sultana, N., Hassan, L., Akhter, S., Robin, A. H. K.
Vol. 13, pp 0108-0121. 2021.
MS In Genetics And Plant Breeding    - 2020
Bangladesh Agricultural University
Bangladesh
B. Sc. Ag. (Hons.) With CGPA 3.943 (out Of 4.00) And Secured 6th Position Among 304 Students    - 2018
Bangladesh Agricultural University
Bangladesh
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) With GPA 5.00 ( More Than 80% Marks)    - 2012
M.C. College, Sylhet
Bangladesh
Secondary School Certificate (SSC) With GPA 5.00 ( More Than 80% Marks)    - 2010
Natural Gas Fertilizer Factory School, Fenchuganj, Sylhet
Bangladesh
Total Number: 2
SL Role Project No Title Funded By Duration
1 oot Morphological Plasticity and Response of Biochemical Traits in Salinity Tolerant and Susceptible Rice Genotypes Under Salinity Stress
2 oot Morphological Plasticity and Response of Biochemical Traits in Salinity Tolerant and Susceptible Rice Genotypes Under Salinity Stress
Total Number: 5
SL Title Duration Organizing Institute Details
1 Seed Quality and Health Testing 5 March, 2019 Professor Golam Ali Fakir Seed Pathology Centre A day-long training for Post-graduate students
2 Statistical Package for Postgraduates in Agriculture 03-18 February, 2019 Faculty of Agriculture, Bangladesh Agricultural University A statistical course for postgraduates in agriculture
3 Basics of MS Office 29 July to 09 August, 2018 Graduate Training Institute, Bangladesh Agricultural University A course on basic MS Office skills
4 Extension Field Trip 30 July to 04 August, 2017 Department of Extension Education, Bangladesh Agricultural University A week-long field trip at Ullapara, Sirajganj
5 Communicative English November-December, 2016 Department of Languages, Bangladesh Agricultural University An advanced course on Communicative English
Assistant Professor
01 Mar, 2022 - 05 Apr, 2024
Dept Of Genetics And Plant Breeding
Total Number: 7
SL Name Title Organizer Duration Location
1 International Conference on “Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development: Road to SDGs” Bangladesh Agricultural Extension Society, Sylhet Agricultural University 23-24 January, 2020 Sylhet Agricultural University
2 11th Biennial Conference on “Plant Breeding to Face the Challenges in Agriculture” Plant Breeding and Genetics Society of Bangladesh 28-29 December, 2020 ACI Centre, Dhaka
3 Workshop on “Developing Global Connections through Language Skill” BAULC, Bangladesh September 26, 2019 Bangladesh
4 Day-long Workshop on “Agricultural Environment: Road to Redemption” Bangladesh Agricultural University 03 May, 2019 Bangladesh Agricultural University
5 International Conference on “Youth Leadership Summit 2019” Bangladesh Youth Leadership Centre 11-13 July, 2019 Bangabandhu International Conference Centre, Dhaka
6 Agri Leaders Summit-2018 Rotaract Club of Agri-Varsity 05 October, 2018 Bangladesh Agricultural University
7 Workshop on “Influence of Language Practice on Higher Education and Professional Life” BAULC, Bangladesh August 4, 2018 Bangladesh
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Primary Govt. Scholarship Natural Gas Fertilizer Factory School Got merit position in competitive scholarship examination 2005
National Science and Technology Fellowship Ministry of Science and Technology Research Grant 2019
Dean's Merit Award Bangladesh Agricultural University Secured 6th position in B.Sc.Ag. (Hons.) 2019
Junior Govt. Scholarship Natural Gas Fertilizer Factory School Got merit position in competitive scholarship examination 2008
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