HSTU

Research on Integrated Pest management

IPM of different insects pest (specially in biological control and organic insect pest management in organic agriculture)

Ph.D. in Applied Entomology, 2010
Andong National University, Republic of Korea
MS in Entomology, 2004
Bangladesh Agricultural University
B.Sc.Ag. (Hon's), 2002
Bangladesh Agricultural University
HSC, 1994
Cantonment Public School and College, Rangpur
SSC, 1992
Chilahati Marchents High School

Chairman
Department of Entomology, HSTU, Dinajpur
December 06, 2020 to December 05, 2023
Postdoctoral Fellow
Pear Research Institute, RDA, Republic of Korea
January 04, 2016 to January 03, 2017

Journal Papers

1. Kundu, J. R., Alim, M. A., and Hossain, M. A. 2023. Temperature and density dependent efficacy of Dinarmus basalis (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae) against Callosobruchus chinensis. International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 43: 2215-2221.

2. Rashedin, M., Hasin, T., Hossain, M. A., Alim, M. A. and El Taj, H. F. 2023. Efficacy of new and conventional insecticides against aphid and whitefly of country bean. Munis Entomology & Zoology 18(Suppl.): 1918-1925

3. Raju, R. M., Arifunnahar, Mst., Mostafiz, M. M., Alim, M. A., Hossain, M. A. and Tlamas, E. 2022. Hadronotus pubescens (Motschoulsky) (Hymenoptera, Scelionidae): Redescription, biological attributes, and parasitism on eggs of Riptortus pedestris (Fab.) (Hemiptera, Alydidae). Journal of Hymenoptera Research. 94: 139-161.

4. Al-Amin, M., Hossain, M.A., El Taj, H.F., Alim, M.A. 2022. Performance of different designed pheromone traps and their placement heights in capturing Leucinodes orbonalis Guenee (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). Munis Entomology & Zoology, 17: 589–599.

5. Aysha S. A., Arifunnahar, M., , Mostafiz, M. M., Hossain,M. A., Ahmed, M., Alim, M. A. 2021. A bio-rational management strategy using insect growth regulators against Conopomorpha sinensis (Bradley) and quality assessment of litchi fruit. Journal of Kansas Entomological Society, 94: 45-58.

6. Rabbi, A., Uddin, M. N., Alim, M. A., Bachchu, M. A., Bhuyain, M. M. H., Akter, S. 2021. Efficacy of some pesticides against Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae) and their residual effects on Coccinella septempunctata (L.) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae). International Journal of Tropical Insect Science. (doi:10.1007/s42690-021-00581-w).

7. Arifunnahar, M., Khatun, M. M., Hossain, M. A., Alim, M. A. 2021. Toxicity evaluation of different chemical pesticides against Riptortus pedestris (Hemiptera: Alydidae) under laboratory condition in Bangladesh. Journal of Bangladesh Agricultural University, 19: 192-197.

8. Song, J. H., Alim, M. A., Choi, E. D., Seo, H. J. 2018. Effect of Sex Pheromone Trap and Bio-insecticides against Large Black Chafer (Holotrichia parallela) in Organic Pear Orchards. Korean Journal of Organic Agriculture, 26: 245-257.

9. Song, J. H., Alim, M. A., Choi, E. D., Choi, D. S., Seo, H. J. 2018. Screening of Essential Oil Repellents against the Organic Pear Pest Holotrichia parallela (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae). Korean Journal of Organic Agriculture, 26: 259-268.

10. Alim, M. A., Song, J., Seo, H. J. and Choi J. J. 2018. Monitoring thrips species with yellow sticky traps in astringent persimmon orchards in Korea. Applied Entomology and Zoology, 53:75-84.

11. Alim, M. A., Song, J., Lim, U. T., Choi J. J. and Hossain, M. A. 2017. Bioassay of plant extracts against Aleurodicus dispersus (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae). Florida Entomologist, 100:350-357.

12. El Taj, H.F., Hossain, K.F., Arifunnahar, M., Alim, M.A. and Bachchu, M.A.A. 2016. Effects of host plants and seasons on the biology of the two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae (Koch). African Entomology 24: 188–196.

13. Alim, M. A., and Lim, U. T. 2015. Effects of fenitrothion on Gryon japonicum (Hymenoptera: Platygastridae) parasitizing non-viable, refrigerated eggs of Riptortus pedestris (Hemiptera: Alydidae). Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology 18:181-186.

14. Hossain M.A., Alim, M.A., Ahmed, K.S. and Haque, M. A. 2014. Insecticidal potentials of plant oils against Callosobruchus chinensis (Coleoptera: bruchidae) in stored chickpeas. Journal of Entomological society of Iran 34(3).

15. Hossain M.A., Alim, M.A., Ahmed, K.S. and Haque, M. A. 2014. Biocontrol potential of Dinarmus basalis (Pteromalidae: Hymenoptera) Rondani as a parasitoid of Callosobruchus chinensis (L.) in stored pulse. African Entomology 22: 285–290.

16. Alim, M. A., and Lim, U. T. 2014. Ecotoxicological effect of insecticides on Ooencyrtus nezarae (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) reared from refrigerated and unrefrigerated Riptortus pedestris (Hemiptera: Alydidae) host. Biocontrol Science and Technology 14:133-144.

17. Alim, M. A., and Lim, U. T. 2011. Refrigerated Eggs of Riptortus pedestris (Hemiptera: Alydidae) added to Aggregation Pheromone traps Increase Field Parasitism in Soybean. Journal of Economic Entomology 104: 1833-1839.

18. Taj, H. F. E; Mahmood, S., Kabir, M. A, Hossain. M.A. and Alim, M. A. 2011. Influence of apple cultivars on the development and fecundity of the two spotted spider mite Tetranychus urticae (Koch) (Acarina: Tetranychidae). International Journal of Bio-Resource and Stress management 2: 403-408.

19. Alim, M. A., and Lim, U. T. 2011. Interspecific larval competition between two egg parasitoids on the refrigerated host eggs Riptortus clavatus Thunberg (Hemiptera: Alydidae). Biocontrol Science and Technology 21: 395-407.

20. Alim, M. A., and Lim, U. T. 2010. Biological attributes of Ooencyrtus nezarae Ishii (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) reared on refrigerated eggs of Riptortus pedestris (= clavatus) Fabricius (Heteroptera: Alydidae). Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology 13:139-143.

21. Alim, M. A., and Lim, U. T. 2009. Refrigeration of Riptortus clavatus (Hemiptera: Alydidae) eggs for the parasitization by Gryon japonicum (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae). Biocontrol Science and Technology 19:9315-325.

22. Shrestha, S., Alim, M. A., Kim, S., Kim, M., Lee and D., Kim, Y.2009. Diagnostic molecular markers of six lepidopteran insect pests infesting apples in Korea. Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology 12:107-111.

National Journal Publication:

23. Arifunnahar, M., Khatun, M. M., Hossain M. A. and Alim, M. A. 2023. Efficacy of four selected plant extracts against bean bug, Riptortus pedestris fabricius (Hemiptera: Alydidae) under laboratory condition. Bangladesh Journal of Entomology, 31: 57-72.

24. Rashedin, M., Hasin, T., Hossain, M. A., Alim, M. A. and El Taj, H. F. 2023. Efficacy of new and conventional insecticides against leaf miners and leaf folders of country bean. Bangladesh Journal of Entomology, 31: 99-110.

25. Hossain, M. A., Tithi, D. A., Uddin, M. J., Alim, M. A. and El Taj, H. F. 2022. Laboratory evaluation of novel insecticides against the grub of Epilachna dodecastigma (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae). Munis Entomology & Zoology. 17 (Suppl.): 1709-1715.

26. Arifunnahar, M., El Taj, H. F., Alim, M. A. & Hossain, M. A. 2022. Comparative efficacy of synthetic and botanical pesticides against Tetranychus urticae (Koch) (Acarina: Tetranychidae). Munis Entomology & Zoology, 17 (2): 1190- 1196.

27. Hasan, M. I., Arifunnahar, M., Alim, M.A., Sarkar M. A., Hossain, M.A., 2022. Potential of four botanical oils against the red pumpkin beetle attacking sweet gourd. Bangladesh Journal of Entomology 30: 39-49.

28. Hossain, M. A., Hassan, M. I., Ali, M. K., Alim, M.A. 2021. Bioactivity of indigenous botanical oils against red pumpkin beetle. Journal of Experimental Biosciences, 12: 75-80.

29. Tithi, D. A., Alim M. A., H. F. El Taj, Hossain, M. A., Islam, A. T. M. S. 2021. Potency of natural oils against the grub of epilachna beetle on bitter gourd. Bangladesh Journal of Ecology. 3: 81-85.

30. Hossain, M. A., Yasmin, M. S., Bachchu, M. A. A., Alim, M. A. 2021. Potency of three botanical oils against the Aphis craccivora Koch (Homoptera: Aaphididae) nymphs under laboratory conditions. SAARC Journal of Agriculture.

31. Arifunnahar, M., Ahmed, M.B.U., Hossain, M.A., Alim, M.A. 2019. Varietal susceptibility of mungbean to pod borer (Maruca vitrata), bean bug (Riptortus pedestris) and epilachna beetle (Epilachna dodecastigma). Bangladesh Journal of Entomology 29: 49-58.

32. Nahar, M.A., Raju, M.R., Hossain, M.A., Alim, M.A. 2018. Varietal screening of mungbean (Vigna radiata) against sucking insect pests under field conditions. Bangladesh Open University Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development 10: 43-49.

33. Rahman, M.S., Nahar, M.A., Alim, M.A. Hossain, M.A. 2018. Effect of some leaf powders and doses of tobacco leaf powder to protect chickpea in storage against Callosobruchus chinensis. Bangladesh Open University Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development 10: 35-42.

34. Alam, M. J., Alim, M. A., Bachchu, M. A. A. and Hossain, M. A. 2017. Biology and predation efficiency of Menchilus sexmaculatus (F.) (Cleoptera: Coccinellidae) on three species of aphid. Bangladesh Journal of Entomology 27:35-46.

35. Arifunnahar, M., Razu, K. A. K., Hossain, M. A. and Alim, M. A. 2017. Effectiveness of botanical oils against, Callosobruchus maculatus (Bruchidae: Coleoptera). Bangladesh Journal of Entomology 27:47-60.

36. Arifunnahar, M., Ferdous, Z., Alim, M. A., Hossain, M. A. 2016. Incidence of spiraling whiteflies Aleurodicus dispersus Russell (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) and its natural enemies on guava orchards. Journal of Bio-Science 24: 67-74.

37. Alim, M. A., Hossain, M. A., Rahman, F., Arifunnahar, M., Sabir, A. A. and Mostafiz, M. 2015. Evaluation of synthetic pesticides against spiraling whitefly, Aleurodicus dispersus (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae). Bangladesh Journal of Entomology 25:1-12.

38. Sarkar, A., Alim, M. A., Uddin, M. N., and Hossain, M. A. 2015. Insecticidal potency of non-edible oils in stored green gram seeds against Callosobruchus chinensis (Coleoptera: Bruchidae). Bangladesh Journal of Entomology 25:85-98.

39. Alim, M. A., Hossain, A. A. and Rahman, F. 2014. Population dynamics of spiraling whitefly on ornamental plants and its natural enemies in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Entomology 24:47-55.

40. Hossain, K.F. Alim, M. A., El Taj, H.F. and Hossain, A. A. 2014. Biological activity of botanical oils against Callosobruchus maculates (F.) in stored blackgram seed. Bangladesh Journal of Entomology 24:57-74.

41. Bhuyain, M. M. H., Uddin, M. N., Alim, M. A. and Bachchu, M. A. A. 2010. Insecticidal effect of Biskatali plant, Polygonum hydropiper L. extract on bean aphid, Aphis craccivora Koch. Bangladesh Journal of Crop Science 21: 81-89.

42. Alim, M. A., Jahan, M., Islam, K. S., Bhuyain, M. H. H. and Uddin, M. N. 2007. Judicious use of insecticide to control rice leaf folder and conservation of the predator Ophionea indica (Thunberg). Bangladesh Journal of Progressive Science and Technology 5: 213-216.

43. Bhuyain, M. M. H., Uddin, M. N., Alim, M. A. and Husain, M. 2006. Screening of mutants of jute for resistance to jute yellow mite. Journal of the Bangladesh Society for Agricultural Science and Technology 3: 77-80.

Conference Papers:

1. Occurrence and development of Riptortus pedestris on five mungbean varieties. The 62th Annual meeting of the Applied Entomological Society of Japan, March 25-27, 2018. Kagoshima, Japan.

2. Effects of fenitrothion on parasitization of refrigerated Riptortus clavatus (Hemiptera: Alydidae) eggs by Gryon japonicum ((Hymenoptera: Scelionidae). Biannual Meeting of Korean Society of Applied Entomology, May 14-15, 2009.

3. Evaluation of refrigerated eggs of Riptortus clavatus for the parasitization by Ooencyrtus nezarae. Biannual Meeting of Korean Society of Applied Entomology, May 5-10, 2008.

4. Effect of Sex Pheromone Trap and Bio-insecticides Against Large Black Chafer (Holotrichia parallela) in Organic Pear Orchards. Biannual Meeting of Korean Society of Organic Agriculture, November 21-23, 2016.

5. Ecotoxicological effect of insecticides on Ooencyrtus nezarae (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) an encyrtid parasitoid of Riptortus pedestris (Hemiptera: Alydidae). The 58th Annual meeting of the Entomological Society of America, December, 2010. Sandiago, California USA (Virtual poster).

6. Aggregation pheromone traps installed with refrigerated eggs of Riptortus clavatus (Hemiptera: Alydidae) increase egg parasitism in soybean field. The 57th Annual meeting of the Entomological Society of America, December 13-16, 2009. Indianapolis, Indiana.

7. Interspecific larval competition between two egg parasitoids on the refrigerated host eggs of Riptortus clavatus (Hemiptera: Alydidae). The 56th Annual meeting of the Entomological Society of America, November 16-19, 2008. Reno, Nevada.

8. Evaluation of cold storage of Riptortus clavatus (Hemiptera: Alydidae) eggs on the behavior of a parasitoid Gryon japonicum (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae). Biannual Meeting of Korean Society of Applied Entomology, May 17-19, 2007.

Dissertation Titles:

Alim, M. A. 2010. Biological attributes of two egg parasitoids on refrigerated eggs of Riptortus clavatus Thunberg (Hemiptera: Alydidae) and release of the refrigerated eggs to enhance field parasitism. Dissertation submitted to the Department of Bioresource Sciences, Andong National University, Andong, Republic of Korea for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.

Alim, M. A. 2004. Eco-friendly strategies for the management of rice leaf folder, Cnaphalocrocis medinalis Guenee. Thesis submitted to Department of Entomology, Bangladesh Agricultural University for the degree of Master of Science.

Brain Korea 21
Funded by: Government of Republic of Korea

Whiteflies on guava and ornamental plants in Bangladesh and their natural enemies
Funded by: IRT, HSTU, Dinajpur

Position: Principal Investigator

Description: 2011-2012
Ecotoxicological effect of insecticides on spiraling whitefly, Aleurodicus dispersus Russell (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae)
Funded by: IRT, HSTU, Dinajpur

Position: Principal Investigator

Description: 2012-2013
Toxicity evaluation of aqueous and ethanolic extracts from Azadirachta indica on spiraling whitefly, Aleurodicus dispersus Russell (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae)
Funded by: IRT, HSTU, Dinajpur

Position: Principal Investigator

Description: 2013-2014
Efficacy of plant extracts against the spiraling whitefly, Aleurodicus dispersus Russell (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae)
Funded by: Ministry of Science and Technology

Position: Principal Investigator

Description: 2013-2014
Studies on seasonal abundance of Riptotus pedestris (Hemiptera: Alydidae) of mungbean and their egg parasitoids
Funded by: IRT, HSTU, Dinajpur

Position: Principal Investigator

Description: 2014-2015
Varietal susceptibility of Riptortus pedestris (Hemiptera: Alydidae)
Funded by: IRT, HSTU, Dinajpur

Position: Principal Investigator

Description: 2015-2016
Varietal resistance of mungbean against jassid (Amrasca devastans Dist.) and thrips (Megalurothrips distalis Karny)
Funded by: IRT, HSTU, Dinajpur

Position: Principal Investigator

Description: 2016-2017
Evaluation of different chemical pesticides against Riptortus pedestris Fabricious (Hemiptera: Alydidae)
Funded by: IRT, HSTU, Dinajpur

Position: Principal Investigator

Description: 2017-2018
Toxicity evaluation of aqueous and ethanolic extract from Momordica charantia on spiraling whitefly, Aleurodicus dispersus (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae).
Funded by: IRT, HSTU, Dinajpur

Position: Principal Investigator

Description: 2017-2018
Evaluation of bio-rational approaches against litchi fruit borer (Conopomorpha sinensis)
Funded by: UGC, Bangladesh

Position: Principal Investigator

Description: 2018-2019
Bio-efficacy of several plants extracts against Riptortus pedestris Fab. (Hemiptera: Alydidae)
Funded by: Ministry of Science and Technology

Position: Principal Investigator

Description: 2018-2019
Environmentally safe bean production using egg parasitoids, Ooencyrtus sp. against bean bug, Riptortus pedestris (Hemiptera: Alydidae) under laboratory
Funded by: Ministry of Science and Technology

Position: Principal Investigator

Description: 2019-2020
Bio-rational management of major pests of litchi (Litchi chinensis)
Funded by: BANBEIS, Ministry of Education

Position: Principal Investigator

Description: 2019-2022
Bio-efficacy and economics of insect growth regulators for the management of litchi fruit borer (Conomorpha sinensis)
Funded by: UGC, Bangladesh

Position: Principal Investigator

Description: 2019-2020
Occurrence and development of fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on three maize variety
Funded by: IRT, HSTU, Dinajpur

Position: Principal Investigator

Description: 2019-2020
Suitability of egg parasitoids, Gryon nigricorne to bean bug, Riptortus pedestris (Hemiptera: Alydidae) for the environmentally safe bean production
Funded by: Ministry of Science and Technology

Position: Principal Investigator

Description: 2020-2021
Studies on panicle bagging for the management of litchi fruit borer, Conopomorpha sinensis
Funded by: IRT, HSTU, Dinajpur

Position: Principal Investigator

Description: 2020-2021
Management of litchi fruit borer using different bagging materials in an organic system
Funded by: IRT, HSTU, Dinajpur

Position: Principal Investigator

Description: 2021-2022
Progeny quality of Gryon hogenakalensis (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae) reared on stored eggs of Riptortus pedestris (Hemiptera: Alydidae) for safe environment
Funded by: Ministry of Science and Technology

Position: Principal Investigator

Description: 2021-2022
Survival and larval development of the invasive fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) fed on different hosts of economic importance in Bangladesh
Funded by: Ministry of Science and Technology

Position: Principal Investigator

Description: 2022-2023
Impact of fruit bagging with different coloured non-woven fabric bags against litchi fruit borer, Conopomorpha sinensis management and quality of litchi
Funded by: UGC, Bangladesh

Position: Principal Investigator

Description: 2022-2023
Feeding, oviposition preference and fitness of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) fed on major fodder crops in Bangladesh
Funded by: Ministry of Science and Technology

Position: Principal Investigator

Description: 2023-2024
Management of litchi fruit borer, Conopomorpha sinensis using environmentally safe bio pesticides
Funded by: IRT, HSTU, Dinajpur

Position: Principal Investigator

Description: 2023-2024
Bio-rational management of Fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda, an invasive pest in Bangladesh
Funded by: BAS-USDA

Position: Principal Investigator

Description: 2023-2026
Bio-rational management of litchi fruit borer, Conopomorpha sinensis
Funded by: KGF, Bangladesh

Position: Principal Investigator

Description: 2024-2027

Dr. Md. Abdul Alim

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