Dr. Masum  Ahmad

Dr. Masum Ahmad


Professor
Department of Entomology
Faculty of Agriculture
Research Interest:    Insect Bio-Control, Insect Bio-Technology, Foraging Behaviour of Natural Enemies
Contact No : 01716665704
Total Publications: 72

Journal Article (67)
2020
1. Potassium based fertilizer potentiality reduces the incidence of sucking insects on Okra and increases marketable yield
International Research Journal of Biological Sciences

Author List: Saha, M., Ahmad, M., Das, G.
Vol. 9, pp 50-58. 2020.
2. Evaluation of some botanicals as seed protectant against Pulse Beetle (Callosobruchus chinensis L.) on stored gram seed
Acta Scientific Agriculture

Author List: N. Islam, Ahmad, M., Basunia, A.K., Saha, N.R.
Vol. 4, pp . 2020.
3. Comparative efficacy of some reduced risk insecticides in controlling sucking insect complex in Okra
J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ.

Author List: Saha, M., Ahmad, M., Das, G.
Vol. 18, pp 578-584. 2020.
4. Biopesticidal management of Pulse Beetle (Callosobruchus chinensis L.) in chickpea seeds
Agricultural Science

Author List: Jahan, I., Ahmad, M., Rahman, M.S., Talukder, F.U.
Vol. 2, pp 184-. 2020.
5. Laboratory evaluation of insect growth regulators and bacterial fermented insecticides on the mortality of papaya mealy bug
J. of Entomol. and Zool. Studies

Author List: Shoma, A., Das, G., Ahmad, M., Khatun, R.
Vol. 8, pp 1401-1405. 2020.
6. Evaluation of some botanicals as seed protectants against pulse beetle (Callosobruchus chinensis) on stored grain seed
ACTA Scientific Agriculture

Author List: N. Islam, Ahmad, M., Basunia, A.K., Saha, N.R.
Vol. 4, pp 90-97. 2020.
2019
7. Biorational management of tomato fruit borer, Helicoverpa armigera in winter under field condition of Bangladesh
Fundamental and Applied Agriculture

Author List: Biswas, M.M., Uddin, M., Ahmad, M.
Vol. 4, pp 792-797. 2019.
2018
8. Efficacy of some Bio-pesticides for the management of Red Pumpkin beetle Aulacophora foveicollis (Lucas) in cucurbits
Bangladesh J. Entomol.

Author List: Chowdhury, M., Khatun, M.R., Ahmad, M., Ullah, M.S.
Vol. 28, pp 63-72. 2018.
9. Comparative efficacy of some conventional and new generation insecticides for controlling Brinjal Shoot and fruit Borer and their impact on Ladybird beetle
Bangladesh J. Entomol.

Author List: Zehad, N., Nahar, N.N., Uddin, M.M., Khatun, M.R., Ahmad, M., Chowdhury, S.M.
Vol. 28, pp 73-84. 2018.
2017
10. Effectiveness of some IPM packages consisting of chemical and non-chemical components for suppressing pod borer and aphid in summer country bean
J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources

Author List: R.U. Meah, N. Barman, M.Z. Alam, K. Yeasmin, M. Ahmad
Vol. 10, pp 109-115. 2017.
11. Effect of fungicides and plant extracts in the management of foliar, twig and fruit diseases of Citrus (Citrus limon)
J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources

Author List: Yeasmin, M. Ahmad, M.B. Momtaz, K. Begum
Vol. 10, pp 93-100. 2017.
2016
12. Impact of Climate Change on Food Security in Bangladesh: Challenges and Solutions


Author List: Iqbal, M. Ahmad
Vol. , pp . 2016.
2010
13. Socio-Economic conditions and Agricultural Adaptations to Climate Change in selected Barind regions


Author List: Ahmad
Vol. , pp . 2010.
2009
14. Aphid incidence and its correlation with different environmental factors
J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ.

Author List: Hasan, M.R., Ahmad, M.H. Rahman, M.A. Haque
Vol. 7, pp 15-18. 2009.
2008
15. Effect of smoking on Human Health and its impact at Gangachara Upazila


Author List: Ahmad
Vol. , pp . 2008.
16. Residual and grain protection effect of some indigenous plant extracts against red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum Herbst
Bangladesh J. Seed Sci. & Tech.

Author List: Mamun, M.S.A., M. Shajahan, Ahmad
Vol. 12, pp 239-242. 2008.
17. Host preference of rice hispa, Dicladipa armigera Olivier on some rice varieties/ mutants
Bangladesh J. Seed Sci. & Tech.

Author List: Ali, M.H., Most. M. Ferdous, Ahmad, M.A. Parvez
Vol. 12, pp 239-242. 2008.
2007
18. Effect of solar heating of seeds in the management of stored rice pests
Bangladesh J. Seed Sci. & Tech.

Author List: K.R., K.S. Ahmed, M.A. Haque, M. Ahmad
Vol. 11, pp 10-Jul. 2007.
19. Evaluation of morphological and biochemical characters for the resistance of several country bean genotypes against bean aphid Aphis craccioira Koch
Bangladesh J. Prog. Sci. & Tech.

Author List: Faruqe, M.G., S.N. Reza, M.S. Ullah, Ahmad
Vol. 5, pp 245-248. 2007.
20. Effect of nitrogenous fertilizer on the incidence and extent of damage by small rice grasshopper, Oxya velox F. in T. Aman rice
J. Bangladesh Soc. Agric. Sci. Technol.

Author List: Ali, M.H., Ahmad, M. Hossain, M.S. Islam
Vol. 4, pp 235-238. 2007.
21. Efficacy of two plant extracts on rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzae L.
J. Agrof. and Env.

Author List: Hasnat, A.B.M.S., S.N. Reza, M.S. Ullah, Ahmad
Vol. 1, pp 127-132. 2007.
22. Prevalence of insects influenced by tree litter and N-fertilizer on BR-11
J. Agrof. and Env.

Author List: Uddin, M.J., Ahmad, M. Asaduzzaman
Vol. 1, pp 87-89. 2007.
2006
23. Varietal susceptibility, nature of damage and seasonal abundance of mango leaf cutting weevil Deporaus marginatus Pascoe
Bangladesh j. entomol.

Author List: Asaduzzaman, M., Ahmad
Vol. 16, pp 67-74. 2006.
24. Abundance of citrus aphids Toxoptera citricola and Toxoptera aurantii and their associated ants in different citrus varieties
Bangladesh j. entomol.

Author List: Mostofa, M.G., M.S. Ullah, Ahmad
Vol. 16, pp 49-56. 2006.
25. Studies on the control of Spodoptera exigua (Hubner) by biorational insecticides, using feeding experiments
(Submitted)

Author List: Basedow, Thies, Betre Tadesse, Ahmad
Vol. , pp . 2006.
26. Efficacy of Neem oil on the biology and food consumption of Epilachna beetle, Epilachna dodecastigma (Weid.)
J Agric. Rural Dev.

Author List: Anam, M., Ahmad, M.A. Haque
Vol. 4, pp 83-88. 2006.
2005
27. Evaluation of the abundance of mustard aphid, Lipaphis erysimi Kalt. on different growth stages of mustard plant
J. Subtrop. Agric. Res. Dev.

Author List: Hossain, M.S., M.A. Haque, Ahmad, M.M. Khatun
Vol. 3, pp 19-21. 2005.
28. Interaction of mustard aphid, Lipaphis erysimi with different colour traps and prevailing environment
Bangladesh J. Environ. Sci.

Author List: Hossain, M.S., Masum Ahmad, M.A. Haque, M.S. Ullah
Vol. 11, pp 33-37. 2005.
29. Life cycle, reproduction and food consumption of Spodoptera littoralis (Boisduval) on cotton leaf
Progressive Agriculturist

Author List: Sharower, M.G., Sardar, M.A., Ahmad
Vol. 16, pp 93-99. 2005.
30. Influence of various food materials on the biology of Corcyra cephalonica (Lepidoptera: Galleriidae)
Agric. Rural Dev.

Author List: Ara, Ismat, Mst., Masum Ahmad, M.A. Haque, M.A. Taleb
Vol. 3, pp 107-110. 2005.
2004
31. Biological activities of celaflor against Epilachna beetle, Epilachna dodecastigma (Weid.)
Bangladesh J. Environ. Sci.

Author List: Ahmmed, Motasim, K.S. Ahmed, Md. Zakir Hossain, M. Ahmad, M.A. Haque
Vol. 10, pp 417-422. 2004.
32. Lethal and sub-lethal effects of Bacillus thuringiensis ssp. Kurstaki on jute hairy caterpillar
J. Agric. Rural Dev.

Author List: Alam, M.N., M.A. Haque, Ahmad, M.T.H. Howlader
Vol. 2, pp 59-65. 2004.
2003
33. Laboratory evaluation of some plant seed oils against lesser meal worm, Alphitobius diaperinus
J. Asiat. Soc. Bangladesh, Sci.

Author List: Rahman, M.A., M. Ahmad, M. Shajahan, Ahmad
Vol. 29, pp 18-Nov. 2003.
34. Effects of neem-treated aphids as food/hosts on their predators and parasitoids
J. Appl. Ent.

Author List: M., H.R. Ossiewatsch, T. Basedow
Vol. 127, pp 458-464. 2003.
35. Toxicity of Limper, a synthetic pyrethroid, against different stages of Jute hairy caterpillar
J. Agric. Rur. Dev.

Author List: Uddin, M., M.A. Haque, M. Ahmad, A.B. Khan
Vol. 1, pp 55-60. 2003.
2002
36. Relative abundance of rice green leaf hoppers, Nephotettix spp. (Cicadellidae: Homoptera)
Bangladesh J. Agril. Sci.

Author List: Rahman, H.M., M.H. Rahman, Ahmad
Vol. 29, pp 291-297. 2002.
37. Biology of Menochilus sexmaculatus on different foods
Bangladesh J. Agril. Res.

Author List: Monim, M.A., M.A. Taleb, and Ahmad
Vol. 27, pp 401-411. 2002.
38. Reaction of pulse beetle (Callosobruchus chinensis L.) to various genotypes of pulses
Bangladesh J. Seed & Tech.

Author List: Ahmed, S., M.A. Haque, and Ahmad
Vol. 6, pp 55-59. 2002.
39. Residual period of some commonly used insecticides and their effects on the searching behaviour of Aphidius colemani
Agricultura Tropica et Subtropica

Author List: Ahmad, M. and C.J. Hodgson
Vol. 35, pp 85-92. 2002.
2001
40. Evaluation of insecticides for Micraspis discolor (Fab.), a predator of Lipaphis erysimi Kalt.
Bangladesh J. Sci. & Tech.

Author List: Akhtaruzzaman, M., Ahmad, M.A. Taleb, and B.C. Pal
Vol. 3, pp 219-223. 2001.
1999
41. Varietal and planting time factors influencing pest abundance and pod damage of bean
Hort.

Author List: Ahmad, M., M.R.U. Miah, and M. A. Monim
Vol. 27, pp 12-Sep. 1999.
42. Efficacy of insecticides and germicide against two termite species
Pak. J. Agrcl Res.

Author List: Alim, A. and Ahmad
Vol. 37, pp 265-273. 1999.
43. Influence of host plants on the biology of jute hairy caterpillar, Spilosoma obliqua
Bang. J. Agril. Sci.

Author List: Barman, J.C. and Ahmad
Vol. 26, pp 201-204. 1999.
44. Oviposition behaviour of Meteorus sp. (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) on Spilarctia (= Spilosoma) obliqua (Walker) (Lepidoptera: Arctiidae)
Trop. Agril. Res. Extn.

Author List: Salam, M.A., Ahmad, M.A. Taleb
Vol. 2, pp 95-100. 1999.
45. Biology and parasitism of Meteorus sp. (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) in Spilarctia obliqua (Walker)
Indian J. Ent.

Author List: Pal, B.C., Ahmad, M.A. Haque, A. Quddus
Vol. 61, pp 205-212. 1999.
1998
46. The handling time, interference constant, quest and area of discovery of coccinellid predators
Thai J. Agric. Sci.

Author List: Akhtaruzzaman, M. and Ahmad
Vol. 31, pp 342-351. 1998.
47. The searching efficiency of Aphidius colemani Viereck after visiting insecticide treated plants at different time intervals


Author List: Ahmad, M. and C.J. Hodgson
Vol. 23, pp 185-189. 1998.
1997
48. Growth indices of jute hairy caterpillar, Spilarctia (=Spilosoma) obliqua (Walker) on host plant spectrum
Bangladesh j. entomol.

Author List: Tabel, M.A., M.A. Sardar, Ahmad, M.A. Salam, N. Ahmed
Vol. 7, pp 111-119. 1997.
49. Host discrimination between parasitized and unparasitized aphids by Aphidius colemani Viereck (Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae)
Bangladesh entomol.

Author List: Ahmad, M. and C.J. Hodgson
Vol. 7, pp 61-66. 1997.
50. Life table study of Aphidius colemani Viereck (Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae) on Aphis fabae Scopoli at five constant temperatures
Bangladesh entomol.

Author List: Ahmad, M. and C.J. Hodgson
Vol. 7, pp 12-Jul. 1997.
1994
51. Influence of sowing time on the incidence of pod borer Helicoverpa armigera Hb. in mungbean
Bang. J. Agril. Sci.

Author List: Miah, R.U., M.D. Mia and Ahmad
Vol. 21, pp 403-404. 1994.
52. Study of the foraging behaviour of Aphidius matricariae Haliday (Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae)
Mysore Agric. Sci.

Author List: Ahmad, M.
Vol. 28, pp 127-131. 1994.
53. Effect of three insecticides on the distribution of foraging parasitoids, Aphidius matricariae Haliday (Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae)
J. Trop. Agric.

Author List: Ahmad, M.
Vol. 5, pp 60-63. 1994.
54. Integrated control of bean aphid Aphis medicaginis using predator and insecticide
Legume Res.

Author List: Ahmad, M. and M.M.A. Sardar
Vol. 17, pp 4-Jan. 1994.
1993
55. Searching behaviour of the aphid parasitoid Aphidius matricariae Haliday (Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae)
of Entomol.

Author List: Ahmad, M.
Vol. 34, pp 121-123. 1993.
56. Potash and sulphur fertilizer influencing insect infestation to onion
J. Agril. Sci.

Author List: Ahmad, M. and K.M. Nasiruddin
Vol. 20, pp 125-129. 1993.
57. Attack of Callosobruchus chinensis L. to legumes, its effects on seed and ovicidal action of insecticides
BAU Res. Prog.

Author List: Sardar, M.M.A. and Ahmad
Vol. 7, pp 281-286. 1993.
1992
58. Screening of some promising varieties of chickpea against pod borer
Indian J. Ent.

Author List: Miah, M.R.U., M.D. Mia and Ahmad
Vol. 54, pp 222-224. 1992.
59. Genotype-pest relationship on lentil and bean in field and storage
BAU Res. Prog.

Author List: Sardar, M.M.A. and Ahmad
Vol. 6, pp 170-175. 1992.
60. Screening of potato varieties against potato cutworm Agrotis ipsilon Hfn.
Bang. J. Hort.

Author List: Miah, M.R.U., M. Elias and Ahmad
Vol. 20, pp 113-115. 1992.
61. Effectiveness of some indigenous plant materials against Callosobruchus chinensis on cowpea and Khesari
Bangladesh j. entomol.

Author List: Miah, M.R.U., Ahmad, M. Elias and S.M.K. Alam
Vol. 2, pp 65-67. 1992.
1991
62. A new host plant record for the mango defoliator, Cricula trifnestrata Helfer, from Mymensingh, Bangladesh
Bangladesh j. entomol.

Author List: Ahmad, M. and Ahmad
Vol. 1, pp 89. 1991.
1990
63. Notes on a weevil pest of China rose
Bang. Hort.

Author List: Islam, M.A., M. Ahmad and Ahmad
Vol. 18, pp 69-70. 1990.
64. Efficacy of some insecticides for the control of red ants Dorylus orientalis West-Wood in potato
Bang. Hort.

Author List: Miah, R.U., Ahmad and M. Elias
Vol. 18, pp 61-63. 1990.
65. A bibliography of Diacrisia obliqua Walker (Lepidoptera: Arctiidae)
Univ. J. Zool. Rajshahi Univ.

Author List: Ahmad, M. and Ahmad
Vol. 8, pp 87-91. 1990.
66. Population dynamics of Menochilus sexmaculatus Fab in different vegetable fields and its predation efficacy on Aphis gossypii Gl.
Prog. Agric.

Author List: Ahmad, M., M. Afsaruzzaman, M.A. Sardar, A. Haque
Vol. 1, pp 83-86. 1990.
1989
67. Screening of insecticides for the control of mustard aphid, Lipaphis pseudobrassicae Dav.
Indian J. Ent.

Author List: Ahmad, M. and R.U. Miah
Vol. 51, pp 366-368. 1989.
Book (1)
2016
1. Impact of Climate Change on Agricultural sector of Bangladesh: an overview


Author List: M.N. Haque, M.M. Islam, Ahmad
Vol. , pp 7-Jan. 2016.
Book Chapter (4)
2016
1. Estimating storage losses of rice and its prevention at farmer’s level for addressing food security


Author List: Z. Abedin, M. Ahmad
Vol. , pp 47-59. 2016.
2. Climate Change and its impact on the insect pests


Author List: M. Uddin, M. Ahmad
Vol. , pp 40-46. 2016.
3. Climate Change impacts on Agriculture and Food Security in the Southern Coastal regions of Bangladesh


Author List: A. Farukh, M. Ahmad
Vol. , pp 13-20. 2016.
2012
4. Climate change impacts on Food Security of Bangladesh


Author List: Ahmad
Vol. , pp 123-128. 2012.
B.Sc.Ag. (Hons.)    - 1984
Bangladesh Agricultural University
Bangladesh
M.Sc.(Ag.) In Entomology    - 1985
Bangladesh Agricultural University
Bangladesh
Postdoc    - 2002
Liebig University, Giessen
Germany
PhD    - 1996
University of London
United Kingdom
Total Number: 2
SL Role Project No Title Funded By Duration
1 Risk assessment of indiscriminate pesticide application in controlling brown planthopper Nilaparvata lugens BAURES July 2015 - June 2016
2 Risk assessment of indiscriminate pesticide application in controlling brown planthopper Nilaparvata lugens BAURES July 2015 - June 2016

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Total Number:  9
 

Workshop and seminar attended:

     1. Humboldt kolleg on “Ecotourism its impact on socio- economic, heritage and wild life  conservation. 18th to 20th January, 2005, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India.
  1. One day workshop on “An economic analysis of domestic and international biosafety and marketing regulations for agricultural biotechnology in India and Bangladesh.” 18th July 2005 at BINA, Mymensingh.
  1. Journalists- Scientists discussion meeting and workshop on communication of biotech issue. 22nd Sept. 2005 at BINA, Mymensingh.
  1. One day workshop on Bangladesh Country Almanac.29th 2005. BAU, Mymensingh.
  1. Agricultural Ergonomics Development Conference. 26 -29 November 2007. Kualumpur,  Malaysia.
  1. First Humboldt Kolleg--- International Conference in Dhaka from 19-21 November  2009
  1. DAAD Alumni Workshop. Researches in Agriculture and Challenges. 15-16 March  2010.
  1. Katmandu Humboldt Kolleg 2010, Collaborative research works as an Integrated tool for the development of Science and Technology in South Asian Countries., Katmandu, Nepal, From 15th to 18th November 2010.
  1. Indonesian Humboldt Kolleg 2017. Impact of Urban Agriculture on Urban economy of Banagladesh.  24-26 July, 2017, Jakarta, Indonesia.
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Title Institution Subject Receipt Date
National Science and Technology Fellowship, Ministry of Science, Gov. of Bangladesh BAU Agriculture 1985
Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship AvH Foundation Germany Zoology 2002
Common Wealth Scholarship Commonwealth Scholarship Commission Entomology 1992
Membership Type Organization
Life Member BD Entomological Society; BD Seed Science Society
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