Personal website of Prof. Mirza Hasanuzzaman

In our laboratory, our aim is to utilize the potential of biostimulants or phytoprotectants in to tackle yet unresolved stress tolerance mechanisms in crop plants. In our inclusive research, we procure scientific knowledge leading to effective and eco-friendly approaches and technologies with broad applicability, which can extend to field application for higher yield under stress. We provide a diligent and cooperative research environment with the goal of nurturing research students and associates so they are brimming with innovation and global-mindedness.

Our research work is emphasized agronomy and crop physiology. Our studies are focused on plant stress responses and tolerance. Our main task is to screen crop genotypes for stress tolerance and to investigate underlying physiological and molecular mechanisms of oxidative stress tolerance. We aim at enhancing the antioxidant defense system in crop plants. We have a net house suitable for physiological and agronomic investigations as well as varietal screening.

We have Plant Physiology and Crop Science laboratory where we can investigate different plant physiological parameters, enzyme and metabolite assay, as well as anatomical study. Although we have limited funding, we publish at least 5 research articles in Q1/Q2 journals every year. 

Our lab intakes research students (Master and Ph.D.) every Semester (in January and July) and the majority of them do the best academic performance and publish high-quality papers. Last year (2020), 6 students among 10 secured GPA 4.0 in a scale of 4.0 in their theses. A couple of students got the best oral and poster presentation award at the international conference.