Dr. Mahbuba  Siddiqua

Dr. Mahbuba Siddiqua


Professor
Department of Horticulture
Faculty of Agriculture
Research Interest:    Stress tolerance in plants, Molecular characterization, Micropropagation, Phytopathology, Sustainable agriculture, Biodiversity, Food and nutrition security 
Contact No : 01701765241
Total Publications: 30

Journal Article (29)
2017
1. Nuclear localization and transactivation by Vitis CBF transcription factors are regulated by combinations of conserved amino acid domains
Plant Physiol. Biochem.

Author List: Carlow C. E., Faultless J. T., Lee C., Siddiqua M., Edge A., Nassuth A.
Vol. 118, pp 306–319. 2017.
2016
2. RAPD analysis of Sclerotium rolfsii isolates causing collar rot of eggplant and tomato
International Journal of Agricultural Research, Innovation and Technology

Author List: Parvin, N., Bilkiss, M., Nahar, J., Siddiqua, M. K., & Meah, M. B.
Vol. 6, pp 47-57. 2016.
2014
3. Assessment of genetic diversity of brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) germplasm by RAPD markers
Research on Crops

Author List: Islam, Z., Siddiqua, M. K., Hasan, M. M., Nahar, M. A., Alam, M. D., Shamsuzzaman, S. M., Mondal, M. M. A. & Puteh, A. B.
Vol. 15, pp 416-422. 2014.
4. The development of techniques and molecular markers for interspecific breeding grape for freezing tolerance
Acta Hortic.

Author List: Nassuth, A., Martinez, T., Crapper, L., Jetha, Z., Siddiqua, M., Zandstra, J. and Fisher, H.
Vol. 1046, pp 395-402. 2014.
5. Newly developed quantitative transactivation system shows difference in activation by Vitis CBF transcription factors on DRE/CRT elements
Plant Methods

Author List: Nassuth, A., Siddiqua, M., Xiao, H., Moody, M. A., & Carlow, C. E.
Vol. 10, pp 32. 2014.
2013
6. In silico comparison of genomic regions containing genes coding for enzymes and transcription factors for the phenylpropanoid pathway in Phaseolus vulgaris L. and Glycine max L. Merr.
Frontiers in Plant Science

Author List: Reinprecht, Y., Yadegari, Z., Perry, G. E., Siddiqua, M., Wright, L. C., McClean, P. E., & Pauls, K. P.
Vol. 4, pp 317. 2013.
2012
7. Molecular characterization of Solanum melongena using RAPD marker for collar rot resistance
International Research Journal of Applied Sciences

Author List: Laila, R., Siddiqua, M.K., Khalil, I., Robin, A.H.K., and Meah, M.B.
Vol. 1, pp 38-65. 2012.
8. The applied bean genomics and biproduct project: Sequencing the bean genome
Annual report of the bean improvement cooperative

Author List: Perry, G. E., Crosby, W. L., Yu, K., Shi, C., Powers, K., Marsolais, F., Xie, W., Weersink, A., Cao, R., and Siddiqua, M.
Vol. 13 E, pp . 2012.
2011
9. RAPD analysis of Trichoderma isolates for superior selection for biopesticide preparation
Korean Journal of Crop Science

Author List: Parvin, S., Islam, A.T.M.S., Siddiqua, M.K., Uddin, M.N., and Meah, M.B.
Vol. 56, pp 35-43. 2011.
10. Vitis CBF1 and Vitis CBF4 differ in their effect on Arabidopsis abiotic stress tolerance, development and gene expression
Plant, Cell & Environment

Author List: Siddiqua, M. and Nassuth, A.
Vol. 34, pp 1345–1359. 2011.
2009
11. Promoter analysis of grape CBF genes
Acta Horticulture (ISHS)

Author List: Siddiqua, M., Xiao, H., and Nassuth, A.
Vol. 827, pp 323-326. 2009.
2008
12. CBF4 is a unique member of the CBF transcription factor family of Vitis vinifera and Vitis riparia
Plant, Cell and Environment

Author List: Xiao, H., Tattersal, E.A.R., Siddiqua, M.K., Cramer, G.R., and Nassuth, A.
Vol. 31, pp 10-Jan. 2008.
13. Complete nucleotide sequence and experimental host range of Okra mosaic virus
Virus Genes

Author List: Stephan, D., Siddiqua, M., Hoang, A.T., Engelmann, J., Winter, S., and Maiss, E.
Vol. 36, pp 231-240. 2008.
2007
14. Plant regeneration through multiple shoot formation in blackgram
Progressive Agriculture

Author List: Roy, S.K., Haque M.S., Siddiqua, M.K.
Vol. 18, pp 16-Nov. 2007.
2006
15. Effect of bavistin 50wp on phomopsis blight of eggplant
Progressive Agriculture

Author List: Asaduzzaman, A.R., Khatun, F., Siddiqua, M.K., Meah, M.B.
Vol. 17, pp 37-43. 2006.
16. Three grape CBF/DREB1 genes respond to low temperature, drought and ABA
Plant Cell and Environment

Author List: Xiao, H., Siddiqua, M., Braybrook, S., and Nassuth, A.
Vol. 29, pp 1410-1421. 2006.
2005
17. Screening of sunflower varieties against collar rot disease
Bangladesh J Plant Patholo

Author List: Babar, H.M., Siddiqua, M.K., Islam, A.T.M.S., Islam, M.M., Meah, M.B.
Vol. 21, pp 39-42. 2005.
2002
18. Response of ten brinjal varieties to foot rot caused by Sclerotium rolfsii
Bangladesh Journal of Plant Pathology

Author List: Siddique, M.A.B., Meah, M.B., Siddiqua, M.K., Rashid, M.A., Haque, M.M.
Vol. 18, pp 77-81. 2002.
19. Control of foot rot of brinjal using fungicide and organic amendment
Bangladesh Journal of Plant Pathology

Author List: Siddique, M.A.B., Meah, M.B., Siddiqua, M.K., Haque, M.M., Babar, H.M.
Vol. 18, pp 61-64. 2002.
20. Effect of Nitrogen and Spacing on the Growth and Yield of Gimakalmi
Journal of Biological Sciences

Author List: Nashrin, S.A., Farooque, A.M., Siddiqua, M.K., Rahman, M.M., Khanam, M.R.
Vol. 2, pp 170-174. 2002.
21. Relationship between disease parameters of Alternaria blight (Alternaria brassicae) and yield of mustard
Journal of Plant Diseases Protection

Author List: Meah, M.B., Hau, B., and Siddiqua, M.K.
Vol. 109, pp 243-251. 2002.
1999
22. Effect of seed treatment with Bavistin and Rhizobium on foot and root rot of lentil
Bangladesh Journal of Plant Pathology

Author List: Hossain, M.D., Meah, M.B., Siddiqua, M.K.
Vol. 15, pp 4-Jan. 1999.
23. Effect of sowing date, irrigation and fungicides on Alternaria blight of sunflower
Bangladesh Journal of Plant Pathology

Author List: Mondal, S.M.N., Meah, M.B., Siddiqua, M.K., Hossain, M.D., Islam, K.M.M.
Vol. 15, pp 35-38. 1999.
1998
24. Screening Brinjal varieties and fungicides against Phomopsis Rot
Bangladesh Journal of Plant Pathology

Author List: Meah, M.B., Das, B.H., Siddiqua, M.K., Nasir, M.
Vol. 14, pp 25-27. 1998.
1997
25. Effect of fertilizer, soil amendment and fungicide on wilting of guava plants
Bangladesh Horticulture

Author List: Hamiduzzaman, M.M., Meah, M.B., Siddiqua, M.K.
Vol. 25, pp 12-Sep. 1997.
1996
26. Effect of starter and naphthalene acetic acid on growth and yield of tomato
Bangladesh Horticulture

Author List: Mohiuddin, A.B.M., Farooque, A.M., Siddiqua, M.K.
Vol. 25, pp 41-45. 1996.
1994
27. Determination of sex type in papaya by phenotypic characters of seeds and seedling
Progressive Agriculture

Author List: Siddiqua, M.K., Farooque, A.M.
Vol. 5, pp 25-30. 1994.
1992
28. Chemical control of papaya (Carica papaya) anthracnose
Progress. Agric.

Author List: Meah, M.B., Siddiqua, M.K., Farooque, A.M., Siddique, A.
Vol. 3, pp 27-32. 1992.
1991
29. Effect of date of planting and nitrogen level on the storability and incidence of disease of onion
Bangladesh Horticulture

Author List: Siddiqua, M.K., Farooque, A.M., Meah, M.B.
Vol. 19, pp 31-35. 1991.
Book Chapter (1)
2009
1. Regulation of Stress-responsive Signalling Pathways by Eudicot CBF/DREB1 genes


Author List: Nassuth, A., Siddiqua, M.
Vol. , pp 131-139. 2009.
Postdoc    - 2010
University of Guelph
Canada
PhD    - 2007
University of Guelph
Canada
MSc In Horticulture    - 2001
University of Hanover
Germany
MSc In Horticulture    - 1992
Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh
Bangladesh
BSc In Agriculture (Honours)    - 1988
Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh
Bangladesh
Total Number:  3
 

Research Projects:

 

Principal Investigator: Research project: ‘Molecular characterization of salt and drought tolerant vegetables grown in Bangladesh’, under special allocation for Science & Technology for the financial Year 2019-2020, Donor: Ministry of Science and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Co- Investigator: Research project: ‘Applied bean genomics and bioproducts’. 2010. Donor:  Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. Canada

Co- Investigator: Research project: ‘Freezing tolerance in grapevines’. 2009. Donor: Chateau des Charmes Wineries, St. Catherine, Ontario, Canada and the Food Science Biotechnology Centre at the University of Guelph, Canada

 

Total Number: 5
SL Title Duration Organizing Institute Details
1 Data analysis for next generation sequencing 2010 University of Guelph, Canada
2 Workplace hazardous materials information system (WHMIS) 2002 University of Guelph, Canada
3 Insecticidal Endotoxins December, 1998 International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), New Delhi, India
4 Micropropagation and related techniques for the conservation and use of plant genetic resources January - May, 1998 Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, Federal Republic of Germany
5 Teaching Methodology April, 1994 Graduate Training Institute, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
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Total Number:  12
 

Conferences/workshops attended :

Siddiqua, M., Yadegari, Z. and Pauls, P. 2012.Characterization of Dihydroflavonol 4-Reductase  (DFR) Gene Paralogs in Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris). Canadian Pulse Research Workshop, Niagara, Canada, November 2012 (Oral presentation).

Siddiqua, M., Yadegari, Z. and Pauls, P. 2012. Characterization of Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) Dihydroflavonol 4-Reductase  (DFR) Gene Paralogs. Plant Biology Conference, Austin, USA, July 2012 (Poster presentation).

Siddiqua, M., Yadegari, Z., and Pauls, P. 2012. Characterization of Dihydroflavonol 4-Reductase  (DFR) Gene Paralogs in Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris). 8th Canadian Plant Biotechnology Conference, University of Guelph, Canada, May 2012 (Oral presentation).

Siddiqua, M., Yadegari, Z., and Pauls, P. 2011. Characterization of Dihydroflavonol 4-Reductase  (DFR) Gene Paralogs in Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris). Plant Canada Conference, Halifax, Canada, July 2011 (poster presentation).

Siddiqua, M. 2010. VitisCBF1 and CBF4 Have a Role in Abiotic and Biotic Stress Tolerance. Plant Biology seminar series, 2010, Molecular and Cellular Biology Department, CBS, University of Guelph (Oral presentation).

Siddiqua, M. and Nassuth, A. 2010. Vitis CBF1 and CBF4 have unique functions in stress tolerance and plant development. Plant Biology Conference, Montreal, Canada, August 2010 (Poster presentation).

Siddiqua, M. and Nassuth, A. 2009. Functional analysis of grape CBF genes. Canadian Society of Plant Physiology Eastern Regional Meeting and Plant Development Workshop. Guelph, December 2009 (poster presentation).

Siddiqua, M., and Nassuth, A. 2006. Grape CBF genes. Plant Biology Conference. Boston, Massachusetts, USA, August 2006 (poster presentation).

Siddiqua, M., Xiao, H., and Nassuth, A. 2005. Promoter analysis of Grape CBF genes. International Grape Genomic Symposium, St. Louis, Missouri, USA, July 2005 (poster presentation).

Roy, Y., Siddiqua, M., and Nassuth, A. 2005. Detection of plant DNA, plant RNA and RNA virus from tissue prints on FTA paper, Joint North Central APS Division and Ontario CPS Region Meeting, 2005, Windsor, Ontario (poster presentation).

Siddiqua,  M., Xiao, H., and Nassuth, A. 2005. Promoter analysis of Grape CBF genes, 1st Annual Graduate Student Symposium, 2005, University of Guelph, Canada (poster presentation).

Nassuth, A., Siddiqua, M. K., Al-Daoud, F., and Higham, J. 2003. Pepino mosaic virus in Ontario greenhouse tomatoes, CPS regional meeting, 2003, Guelph, Canada  (poster presentation).

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