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Department of Agriculture

Academic Profile of Abu Bakkar Siddique

Abu Bakkar Siddique

About Abu Bakkar Siddique

I am working as an Assistant professor in the Department of Agriculture. I have completed my Bachelor's degree (Agriculture) and Master of Science (Soil Science) from Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202. Currently, I am on study leave to pursue my PhD degree at the University of Newcastle, Callaghan Campus, Australia NSW 2308.  

Publications

International Journal:

  1. Mandal, J., Bakare, W.A., Rahman, M.M., Rahman, M.A., Siddique, A.B., Oku, E., Wood, M.D., Hutchinson, S.M., Mondal, D., 2022. Varietal differences influence arsenic and lead contamination of rice grown in mining impacted agricultural fields of Zamfara State, Nigeria. Chemosphere 305, 135339.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135339 (IP: 8.943)

  2. Siddique, A.B., Rahman, M.M., Islam, M.R., Naidu, R., 2022. Influences of soil pH, iron application and rice variety on cadmium distribution in rice plant tissues. Science of The Total Environment 810, 152296. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.152296 (IP: 7.96)

  3. Siddique, A.B., Rahman, M.M., Islam, M.R., Shehzad, M.T., Nath, B., Naidu, R., 2021. Influence of Iron Plaque on Accumulation and Translocation of Cadmium by Rice Seedlings. Sustainability 13, 10307. https://doi.org/10.3390/su131810307 (IP: 3.2)

  4. Harine, I.J., Islam, M.R., Hossain, M., Afroz, H., Jahan, R., Siddique, A.B., Uddin, S., Hossain, M.A., Alamri, S., Siddiqui, M.H., Henry, R.J., 2021. Arsenic Accumulation in Rice Grain as Influenced by Water Management: Human Health Risk Assessment. Agronomy 11, 1741.https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11091741 (IP: 3.4)

  5. Siddique, A.B., Rahman, M.M., Islam, M.R., Mondal, D., Naidu, R., 2021. Response of Iron and Cadmium on Yield and Yield Components of Rice and Translocation in Grain: Health Risk Estimation. Frontiers in Environmental Science 9.https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2021.716770 (IP:4.58)

  6. Islam, M.R., Bilkis, S., Hoque, T.S., Uddin, S., Jahiruddin, M., Rahman, M.M., Siddique, A.B., Hossain, M.A., Danso Marfo, T., Danish, S., Datta, R., 2021. Mineralization of Farm Manures and Slurries under Aerobic and Anaerobic Conditions for Subsequent Release of Phosphorus and Sulphur in Soil. Sustainability 13.https://doi.org/10.3390/su13158605 (IP:3.2)

  7. Siddique, A.B., Rahman, M.M., Islam, M.R., Naidu, R., 2021. Varietal variation and formation of iron plaques on cadmium accumulation in rice seedling. Environmental Advances, 100075.doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envadv.2021.100075

  8. Rahman, M. M., Alauddin, M., Alauddin, S. T., Siddique, A. B., Islam, M. R., Agosta, G., . . . Naidu, R. (2020). Bioaccessibility and speciation of arsenic in children’s diets and health risk assessment of an endemic area in Bangladesh. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 124064. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.124064 (IP:10.58)

  9. Mondal, D., Rahman, M. M., Suman, S., Sharma, P., Siddique, A. B., Rahman, M. A., . . . Polya, D. A. (2021). Arsenic exposure from food exceeds that from drinking water in endemic area of Bihar, India. Science of The Total Environment, 754, 142082. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.142082 (IP:7.96)

  10. Mondal, D., Periche, R., Tineo, B., Bermejo, L. A., Rahman, M. M., Siddique, A. B., . . . Cruz, G. J. F. (2020). Arsenic in Peruvian rice cultivated in the major rice growing region of Tumbes river basin. Chemosphere, 241, 125070. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.125070 (IP:7.08)

  11. Suman, S., Sharma, P. K., Siddique, A. B., Rahman, M. A., Kumar, R., Rahman, M. M., . . . Mondal, D. (2020). Wheat is an emerging exposure route for arsenic in Bihar, India. Science of The Total Environment, 703, 134774. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.134774 (IP:7.96)

  12. Shaha S, Islam M R, Jahiruddin M, Akhter M T, and Siddique A B. 2018. Efficacy of Deep Placement of Nitrogen Fertilizers on N Use Efficiency and Yield of Boro Rice (cv. BRRI Dhan29). American Journal of Agricultural Research 3:21 Website: http://escipub.com/

  13. Akhter M T, Islam M R, Islam M R, Shehzad M T, and Siddique A B. 2018 Response of Growth and Yield of Potato to Neb-26 as a Source of Nitrogen. American Journal of Agricultural Research 3:21 Website: http://escipub.com/
  14. Siddique A B, Islam M R, Hoque M A, Hasan M M, Rahman M T, and Uddin M M. 2015. Mitigation of Salt Stress by Foliar Application Proline in Rice. Universal Journal of Agricultural Research 3(3): 81-88.
  15. Jahan N, Islam M R, Siddique A B, Hasan M M,  Shamsuzzaman S M and Samsuri A W. 2014. Effects of Integrated Use of Prilled Urea, Urea Super Granule and Poultry Manure on Yield of Transplant Aus Rice and Field Water Quality. Life Science Journal. 11(8): 101-108.
  16. Islam M R, Hossain M B, Siddique A B, Rahman M T, and Malika M. 2014. Contribution of Green Manure Incorporation in Combination with Nitrogen Fertilizer in Rice Production. SAARC J. Agri., 12(2): 134-142.
  17. Rubel M H, Boby F B, Siddique A B, Hossen K, and Sultana M S. 2014. Effect of Mulching on the Seed Production of Onion. Int. J. Sustain. Agril. Tech. 10(11): 08-14.
  18. Rahman M M, Moslehuddin A Z M, Hasan M M, Siddique A B, Shamsuzzaman S M and Samsuri A W. 2014. Response of Potato to Ash as an Alternative Source of Potassic Fertilizer. Life Science Journal. 11(11): 14-19.

National Journal:

  1. Islam M R, Karim M S, Siddique A B, Rubel M H and Rahman M T. 2014. Yield Maximization of Aman Rice (cv. BRRI dhan49) through Integrated Use of Manures and Fertilizer. Bangladesh Journal of Progressive Science and Technology, 12(1): 055-058.
  2. Islam M R, Rashid M B, Siddique A B and Afroz H. 2014. Integrated Effects of Manures and Fertilizers on the Yield and Nutrient Uptake by BRRI dhan 49. J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 12(1): 67-72.
  3. Islam M R, Shaikh M S, Siddique A B and Sumon M H. 2014. Yield and Nutrient Uptake by Wheat as Influenced by Integrated Use of Manures and Fertilizers. J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 12(1): 73-78.
  4. Hoque A, Islam M R, Shaikh M S, Siddique A B, Afroz H and Yeasmen N. 2014. Integrated Use of Manures and Fertilizers for Maximizing the Growth and Yield of Boro Rice (cv BRRI dhan28). J. Soil Nature 7(2): 7-11.

Experiences and Activities

Teaching Experience

  • 26 May 2015 to till date

           Assistant Professor, Department of Agriculture

           Noakhali Science and Technology University, Bangladesh

  • 26 May 2013 to 25 May 2015

           Lecturer,  Department of Agriculture

           Noakhali Science and Technology University, Bangladesh

Research Experience

  • January, 2011 to March, 2013

            Research fellow, Green House Gas Emission Project founded by IFDC running in the Department of Soil Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh.

            Research Topic: Soil Environment

  • January, 2011 to June, 2012

           Master’s course student, Department of Soil Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh

           Research Topic: Soil Environment

  • May 26, 2013 to May 25, 2015

           Lecturer,  Department of Agriculture, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Bangladesh

           Research topic: Soil fertility and plant nutrition

  • May 26, 2015 to till date

          Assistant Professor, Department of Agriculture, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Bangladesh

          Research topic: Soil fertility and plant nutrition

  • July 05, 2017 to till date

           PhD researcher, GCER, School of Engineering, Science and Environment, University of Newcastle, Australia, Callaghan NSW 2308

           Research topic: Cadmium contamination in rice, management practice to combat cadmium uptake by rice plant as well as estimate potential risks to human health caused by cadmium ingestion from rice.

Administrative Responsibility

  • Course co-ordinator: From May, 2014 to June 2017
  • Assistant Provost: From May, 2014 to January, 2016

Achievement

  • Awarded with the University Gold Medal for securing A+ (CGPA 4.00 out of 4.00) in Master of Science (M.S) in Soil Science and Excellency in MS research.
  •  National Science and Technology (NST) Fellowship 2011-2012 (AUD 1200/-) for Excellency in MS research offered by Ministry of National Science and Technology, Government Republic of Bangladesh, Bangladesh.
  • Awarded with UNIPRS and UNRS Scholarship (Tuition Fees AUD 20384/- per annum and Living allowance AUD 26,682/-) for pursuing PhD degree, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia.
  • Merit-based scholarship founded by Bangladesh Agricultural University throughout my graduation and post-graduation study.
  • Awarded conference scholarship (AUD 1000/-) to present PhD research in CleanUp 2019 - the 8th International Contaminated Site Remediation Conference, 8-12 September, Adelaide Australia.
  • Awarded conference scholarship (AUD 1000/-) to present PhD research in CleanUp 2019 - the 7th International Contaminated Site Remediation Conference, 10-14 September, Melbourne Australia.