Dr. Md. Abdul Awal

Dr. Md. Abdul Awal


Professor
Department of Crop Botany
Faculty of Agriculture
Research Interest:    Plant Ecology
Contact No : +8801720343625
Total Publications: 70

Journal Article (70)
2025
1. Cataloguing climate-smart agricultural innovations for the ecologically fragile coastal landscapes of Bangladesh
International Journal of Environment and Climate Change

Author List: Awal, M.A.
Vol. 15, pp 452-466. 2025.
2. Water harvesting and utilization in the earth–atmosphere–biological system: from natural processes to technological innovations
Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International

Author List: Awal, M.A.
Vol. 29, pp 114-136. 2025.
3. The JapanFlux2024 dataset for eddy covariance observations covering Japan and East Asia from 1990 to 2023
Earth System Science Data

Author List: Ueyama, M., Takao, Y., Yazawa, H., Tanaka, M., Yabuki, H., Kumagai, T., Iwata, H., Awal, M.A., Du, M., Harazono, Y., et. al.
Vol. 17, pp 3807-3833. 2025.
2024
4. Zinc biofortification of mungbean cultivars through root and foliar zinc fertilization
Journal of Food and Nutrition Research

Author List: Awal, M.A., S. Karim, J.J. Khan & P.C. Dhar
Vol. 12, pp 424-430. 2024.
5. Germination and seedling performance of watermelon as affected by chemo-priming
International Journal of Plant & Soil Science

Author List: Sharmi S.Z., M.A. Awal, J.J. Khan, S. Karim, M.R.H. Riad, A. Sufian & A.K.M.G. Sarwar
Vol. 36, pp 262-269. 2024.
6. Zinc biofortification of mungbean (Vigna radiata L.) cultivars through zinc chemo-priming
Pakistan Journal of Botany

Author List: Awal, M.A., M.A. Hossain, M.A. Iqbal, W. Soufan, M. Erman, H. Ammar & A. Elsabagh
Vol. 56, pp 1781-1791. 2024.
2023
7. Exploring adaptation gaps among the stakeholders to flood shocks in haor agriculture of Bangladesh
Discovery

Author List: Awal, M.A.
Vol. 58, pp 1230-1244. 2023.
2022
8. Rain and flood characteristics, agricultural damages and coping strategies in north-eastern haor region of Bangladesh
Discovery

Author List: Awal, M.A.
Vol. 58, pp 1274-1296. 2022.
9. Scaling the pressure and release model to address climate shock hazards and disaster risk reduction approaches in northeast haor basin of Bangladesh
Discovery

Author List: Awal, M.A.
Vol. 58, pp 1213-1224. 2022.
10. Zinc biofortification of wheat grain through agronomic approaches in Bangladesh.
Discovery

Author List: Awal, M.A., T. Islam & M.H. Rahman
Vol. 58, pp 1415-1428. 2022.
2021
11. Exploring the major climate-smart agricultural practices for dry season crop production in salinity affected fallow land in the coastal areas of Bangladesh
International Journal of Environment and Climate Change

Author List: Awal, M.A.
Vol. 11, pp 182-192. 2021.
12. Effect of plant growth regulators on female flower development and productivity of watermelon plants grown during winter season with low-tech greenhouse
Journal of Global Ecology and Environment

Author List: Dhar, P.C. and Awal, M.A.
Vol. 13, pp 110-121. 2021.
13. Effect of vine clipping on flowering and sex expression in watermelon plant during winter season with ambient and elevated temperature by low-tech greenhouse
Journal of Global Ecology and Environment

Author List: Dhar, P.C. and M.A. Awal
Vol. 13, pp 90-101. 2021.
14. Morpho-physiological and vine development, flowering and sex expression of watermelon grown in winter season under low-tech greenhouse
Journal of Global Ecology and Environment

Author List: Awal, M.A. and P.C. Dhar
Vol. 13, pp 55-67. 2021.
15. Development of suitable microclimate using low-tech greenhouse for off-season production of high value crops in Bangladesh
European Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences

Author List: Awal, M.A., P.C. Dhar, and M.H.R. Pramanik
Vol. 3, pp 95-103. 2021.
16. Phenological and morpho-physiological development, sex expression and production potential of black and stripped rind varieties of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) in Bangladesh
Discovery

Author List: Awal, M.A. and P.C. Dhar
Vol. 57, pp 841-854. 2021.
2020
17. Effect of aqueous extract of grass weeds on seed germination and seedling growth of vegetable crops
Asian Journal of Research in Botany

Author List: Awal, M.A., A.K.M.A. Ahsan and M.H.R. Pramanik
Vol. 4, pp 10-Jan. 2020.
18. Effect of agronomic biofortification of sulphur and boron on the growth and yield of mustard (Brassica campestris L.) crop
Asian Soil Research Journal

Author List: Awal, M.A., M.H.O. Rashid and M.M. Rahman
Vol. 3, pp 8-Jan. 2020.
19. Study on radiation interception and use in some mustard varieties
Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports

Author List: Awal, M.A. and M.O. Gani
Vol. 9, pp 23-Nov. 2020.
20. Water logging in south-western coastal region of Bangladesh: causes and consequences and people’s response
Asian Journal of Geographical Research

Author List: Awal, M.A. and A.F.M.T. Islam
Vol. 3, pp 28-Sep. 2020.
21. Integrating traditional and modern adaptation practices towards climate-smart agriculture in Bangladesh
Discovery Agriculture

Author List: Awal, M.A.
Vol. 6, pp 113-126. 2020.
22. Global warming and sea level rising: impact on agriculture and food security in southern coastal region of Bangladesh
Asian Journal of Geographical Research

Author List: Awal, M.A. and M.A.H. Khan
Vol. 3, pp Sep-36. 2020.
2018
23. Mulches enhanced growth and yield of onion
Bangladesh Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research

Author List: Rachel, M.G., M.M.A. Mondal, M.H.R. Pramanik and M.A. Awal
Vol. 53, pp 305-310. 2018.
2017
24. Canopy characters and light-use efficiency of some modern wheat varieties in Bangladesh
Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International

Author List: Awal, M.A., M.R. Amin, M.S. Rhaman, I.J. Shelley and M.S. Rahman
Vol. 11, pp 16-Jan. 2017.
2016
25. Effects of weed extracts on germination and seedling growth of some vegetable crops
Fundamental and Applied Agriculture

Author List: Afrin, M.F.A., M.H.R. Pramanik, M.S. Rhaman, M.A. Awal
Vol. 1, pp 87-91. 2016.
26. Interception and use of solar radiation in mustard/grass pea intercropping
International Journal of Plant & Soil Science

Author List: Rhaman, M.S., M.A. Awal, I.J. Shelley
Vol. 12, pp 13-Jan. 2016.
27. Effect of mulching on microclimatic manipulation, weed suppression, and growth and yield of pea (Pisum sativum L.)
Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International

Author List: Awal, M.A., P.C. Dhar and M.S. Sultan
Vol. 8, pp 12-Jan. 2016.
28. Measuring climate change vulnerability and its adaptive capacity: policies and planning for Bangladesh
British Journal of Environment and Climate Change

Author List: Awal, M.A., M.H.A. Rashid, A.F.M.T. Islam, M.F. Imam and M.A.R. Sarker
Vol. 6, pp 279-298. 2016.
2015
29. Effect on weeding on the growth and yield of three varieties of lentil (Lens culinaris L.)
American Journal of Food Science and Nutrition Research

Author List: Awal, M.A. and A. Roy
Vol. 2, pp 26-31. 2015.
30. Effect of row spacing on the growth and yield of peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) stands
International Journal of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

Author List: Awal, M.A. and L. Aktar
Vol. 3, pp 11-Jul. 2015.
31. Scale-up potentialities of some social safety net programmes to climate change shocks in Bangladesh
International Journal of Social Sciences and Management

Author List: Awal, M.A.
Vol. 2, pp 78-92. 2015.
32. Vulnerability to disaster: pressure and release model for climate change hazards in Bangladesh
International Journal of Environmental Monitoring and Protection

Author List: Awal, M.A.
Vol. 2, pp 15-21. 2015.
33. Vulnerable population to climate change in Bangladesh: Livelihood constraints and adaptation strategies
American Journal of Social Sciences

Author List: Awal, M.A.
Vol. 3, pp 87-95. 2015.
34. Climate changes over Bangladesh delta: II. Extreme weather events and their consequences
American Journal of Environmental Engineering and Science

Author List: Awal, M.A.
Vol. 2, pp 65-76. 2015.
35. Climate changes over Bangladesh delta: I. Slow onset courses and their consequences
American Journal of Earth Sciences

Author List: Awal, M.A.
Vol. 2, pp 179-188. 2015.
2014
36. Productivity of wheat and peanut in intercropping system
Journal of Experimental Biosciences

Author List: Uddin, M.K.B., S. Naznin, M.A. Kawochar, R.U. Choudhury and M.A. Awal
Vol. 5, pp 19-26. 2014.
37. Study on morphophysiological characters in wheat/peanut intercropping
Journal of Experimental Biosciences

Author List: Uddin, M.K.B., S. Naznin, M.A. Kawochar, R.U. Choudhury and M.A. Awal
Vol. 5, pp 49-56. 2014.
38. Effect of a single weeding on growth and yield of two Brassica species
American Journal of Biology and Life Sciences

Author List: Awal, M.A. and T. Fardous
Vol. 2, pp 166-172. 2014.
39. Issues and options for adapting social protection strategies to climate change shocks in Bangladesh
Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal

Author List: Awal, M.A.
Vol. 1, pp 57-74. 2014.
40. Energy, water, and carbon dioxide fluxes in broadleaved deciduous and evergreen mixed forests in temperate Japan
Science Postprint

Author List: Awal, M.A. and T. Ohta
Vol. 1, pp e00027. 2014.
41. Water logging in south-western coastal region of Bangladesh: Local adaptation and policy option
Science Postprint

Author List: Awal, M.A.
Vol. 1, pp e00038. 2014.
2013
42. Morpho-physiological aspects of mungbean (Vigna radiata L.) in response to water stress
International Journal of Agricultural Science & Research

Author List: Uddin, S., S. Parvin, M.A. Awal
Vol. 3, pp 137-148. 2013.
43. Interspecific competition, growth and productivity of maize and pea in intercropping mixture
International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research

Author List: Dhar, P.C., M.A. Awal, M.S. Sultan, M.M. Rana
Vol. 3, pp 12-May. 2013.
44. Social safety net, disaster risk management and climate change adaptation: examining their integration potentials in Bangladesh
International Journal of Sociology Study

Author List: Awal, M.A.
Vol. 1, pp 62-72. 2013.
2011
45. Microclimatic alteration and productivity of mustard crop as induced by indigenous mulching
International Journal of Agricultural Research

Author List: Awal, M.A., F. Sultana
Vol. 6, pp 819-829. 2011.
2010
46. Phenological development and production potentials of tomato under polyhouse climate
The Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Author List: Parvej, M.R., M.A.H. Khan, M.A. Awal
Vol. 5, pp 19-31. 2010.
47. Comparing the carbon sequestration capacity of temperate deciduous forests between urban and rural landscape in central Japan
Urban Forestry & Urban Greening

Author List: Awal, M.A., T. Ohta, K. Matsumoto, T. Toba, K. Daikoku, S. Hattori, T. Hiyama, H. Park
Vol. 9, pp 261-270. 2010.
2009
48. Effect of population density on the morpho-physiological attributes of soybean
Bangladesh Journal of Crop Science

Author List: Sarkar, M.D.H., M.S. Rahman, M.A. Awal
Vol. 20, pp 197-204. 2009.
49. Compatibility, growth and production potentials of mustard/lentil intercrops
International Journal of Botany

Author List: Rahman, M.M., M.A. Awal, A. Amin, M.R. Parvej
Vol. 5, pp 100-106. 2009.
2008
50. Variation in growth parameters and partitioning of dry matter in sesame varieties
Bangladesh Journal of Crop Science

Author List: Amin, A., M.A. Awal, M.R. Parvej
Vol. 19, pp 151-159. 2008.
51. Morpho-phenological development and yield of some sesame varieties
Bangladesh Journal of Crop Science

Author List: Amin, A., M.A. Awal, M.M. Rahman
Vol. 19, pp 67-76. 2008.
52. Optimization of fodder and grain production from maize/peanut intercropping
Bangladesh Journal of Progressive Science and Technology

Author List: Sinha, S.C., M.A. Awal, M.S. Haque, M.A. Karim
Vol. 6, pp 97-100. 2008.
53. Growth and yield response of maize to intercropping with peanut and straw mulching
Bangladesh Journal of Progressive Science and Technology

Author List: Awal, M.A., G.K. Das, M.S. Haque, M.A. Karim
Vol. 6, pp 81-84. 2008.
2007
54. Interspecies competition, growth and yield in barley-peanut intercropping
Asian Journal of Plant Sciences

Author List: Awal, M.A., M.H.R. Pramanik, M.A. Hossen
Vol. 6, pp 577-584. 2007.
55. Compatibility analysis of mustard and soybean stands in intercrop association
Journal of Agroforestry and Environment

Author List: Awal, M.A., M.H.R. Pramanik, M.A. Hoque
Vol. 1, pp 53-57. 2007.
56. Morphological characteristics and yield attributes of twenty three potato varieties
Journal of Agroforestry and Environment

Author List: Awal, M.A., S.K. Das, M. Dhar
Vol. 1, pp 15-19. 2007.
57. Character association and path coefficient analysis for grain yield in maize
Bangladesh Journal of Progressive Science and Technology

Author List: Awal, M.A., M.A.H. Khan
Vol. 5, pp 205-208. 2007.
58. Effect of mixed fertilizer and boron on the growth and yield of mustard
Bangladesh Journal of Crop Science

Author List: Awal, M.A., M.H.R. Pramanik, A.H.M. Kamruzzaman
Vol. 18, pp 273-280. 2007.
59. Effect of different sources of nutrients on the growth and yield of tomato
Progressive Agriculture

Author List: Awal, M.A., M.H.R. Pramanik, M.J. Hossen
Vol. 18, pp 49-57. 2007.
2006
60. Radiation interception and use by maize/peanut intercrop canopy
Agricultural and Forest Meteorology

Author List: Awal, M.A., H. Koshi and T. Ikeda
Vol. 139, pp 74-83. 2006.
2004
61. Correlation and path coefficient analysis for green fodder yield and related traits in maize (Zea mays L.)
Bangladesh Journal of Crop Science

Author List: Awal, M.A., M.A.H. Khan
Vol. , pp 5-Jan. 2004.
2003
62. Controlling canopy formation, flowering, and yield in field-grown stands of peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) with ambient and regulated soil temperature
Field Crops Research

Author List: Awal, M.A., T. Ikeda
Vol. 81, pp 121-132. 2003.
63. The effect of soil temperature on source-sink economy of peanut (Arachis hypogaea)
Environmental and Experimental Botany

Author List: Awal, M.A., R. Itoh, T. Ikeda
Vol. 50, pp 41-50. 2003.
64. Effect of elevated soil temperature on radiation-use efficiency in peanut stands
Agricultural and Forest Meteorology

Author List: Awal, M.A., T. Ikeda
Vol. 118, pp 63-74. 2003.
2002
65. Recovery strategy following the imposition of episodic soil moisture deficit in stands of peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.)
Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science

Author List: Awal, M.A., T. Ikeda
Vol. 188, pp 185-192. 2002.
66. Effects of changes in soil temperature on seedling emergence and phenological development in field-grown stands of peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.)
Environmental and Experimental Botany

Author List: Awal, M.A., T. Ikeda
Vol. 47, pp 101-113. 2002.
2001
67. Effect of eyes number in cut seed tuber and different levels of nitrogen on growth, yield and grading of tuber size in potato (Solanum tuberosum L.)
Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences

Author List: Shakh, M.N.U., M.A. Awal, S.U. Ahmed, M.A. Baten
Vol. 4, pp 1184-1187. 2001.
2000
68. Mulch induced eco-physiological growth and yield of maize
Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences

Author List: Awal, M.A., M.A.H. Khan
Vol. 3, pp 61-64. 2000.
1999
69. Alteration of soil temperature and moisture through mulching on the morpho-physiological differentiation in maize
Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences

Author List: Awal, M.A., M.A.H. Khan
Vol. 2, pp 1164-1167. 1999.
70. Effect of different set sizes, spacings and nitrogen levels on the growth and bulb yield of onion
Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences

Author List: Islam, M.K., M.A. Awal, S.U. Ahmed, M.A. Baten
Vol. 2, pp 1143-1146. 1999.
Postdoctorate    - 2006
Nagoya University
Japan
Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Niigata University
Japan
Master Of Science (M.S.)
Bangladesh Agricultural University
Bangladesh
Bachelor Of Science In Agriculture (B. Sc. Ag.)
Bangladesh Agricultural University
Bangladesh
Secondary School Certificate (SSC)
Mirzapur S.K. High School, Dhaka Board
Bangladesh
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
Mirzapur College, Dhaka Board
Bangladesh
Total Number: 26
SL Role Project No Title Funded By Duration
1 PI Biofortification of wheat grain with zinc through foliar and root application Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh July 2021 - June 2022
2 PI Biofortification of wheat grain with zinc through foliar and root application Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh July 2021 - June 2022
3 PI Biofortification of mungbean (Vigna radiata) grain with zinc for improved nutrition to malnourished people of Bangladesh Bangladesh Agricultural University Research System (BAURES), BAU, Mymensingh July 2021 - Present
4 PI Biofortification of mungbean (Vigna radiata) grain with zinc for improved nutrition to malnourished people of Bangladesh Bangladesh Agricultural University Research System (BAURES), BAU, Mymensingh July 2021 - Present
5 PI Biofortification of wheat with zinc through zinc fertilization University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh November 2020 - October 2021
6 PI Biofortification of wheat with zinc through zinc fertilization University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh November 2020 - October 2021
7 Co-PI Meeting the Undernutrition Challenge (MUCH) project on ‘Survey on consumer awareness of nutrition, food safety and hygiene’ Collaborator with James P Grant School of Public Health, Brac University, supported by FAO with financial support from EU and USAID January 2020 - July 2021
8 Co-PI Meeting the Undernutrition Challenge (MUCH) project on ‘Survey on consumer awareness of nutrition, food safety and hygiene’ Collaborator with James P Grant School of Public Health, Brac University, supported by FAO with financial support from EU and USAID January 2020 - July 2021
9 PI Measurement of adaptation gaps among the stakeholders to climate change shocks in Haor agriculture Bangladesh Bureau of Educational Information and Statistics (BANBIES), Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh July 2018 - June 2021
10 PI Measurement of adaptation gaps among the stakeholders to climate change shocks in Haor agriculture Bangladesh Bureau of Educational Information and Statistics (BANBIES), Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh July 2018 - June 2021
11 PI Screening of salt tolerant sunflower genotypes for cultivation in the coastal region of Bangladesh Bangladesh Agricultural University Research System (BAURES), BAU, Mymensingh January 2019 - December 2020
12 PI Screening of salt tolerant sunflower genotypes for cultivation in the coastal region of Bangladesh Bangladesh Agricultural University Research System (BAURES), BAU, Mymensingh January 2019 - December 2020
13 Principal Investigator (PI) Off-season production potentials of watermelon in winter through polytunnel technology Bangladesh Agricultural University Research System (BAURES) January 2016 - December 2017
14 Principal Investigator (PI) Off-season production potentials of watermelon in winter through polytunnel technology Bangladesh Agricultural University Research System (BAURES) January 2016 - December 2017
15 Associate Sub-Project Manager (ASPM) Strengthening postgraduate research capability and adaptation of climate resilient cropping system in vulnerable coastal region World Bank (WB) under HEQEP March 2012 - June 2014
16 Associate Sub-Project Manager (ASPM) Strengthening postgraduate research capability and adaptation of climate resilient cropping system in vulnerable coastal region World Bank (WB) under HEQEP March 2012 - June 2014
17 Alternate Sub-Project Manager (SPM) Strengthening postgraduate research capability and adaptation of climate resilient cropping system in vulnerable coastal region World Bank (WB) under HEQEP July 2014 - December 2015
18 Alternate Sub-Project Manager (SPM) Strengthening postgraduate research capability and adaptation of climate resilient cropping system in vulnerable coastal region World Bank (WB) under HEQEP July 2014 - December 2015
19 Principal Investigator (PI) Adapting social safety net programs to climate change shocks: issues and options for Bangladesh FAO, EU, USAID November 2011 - June 2013
20 Principal Investigator (PI) Adapting social safety net programs to climate change shocks: issues and options for Bangladesh FAO, EU, USAID November 2011 - June 2013
21 Co-Investigator (CI) Global warming and sea level rising: impact on Bangladesh agriculture and food security FAO, EU, USAID December 2007 - February 2009
22 Co-Investigator (CI) Global warming and sea level rising: impact on Bangladesh agriculture and food security FAO, EU, USAID December 2007 - February 2009
23 Co-Investigator (CI) Evaluation of conservation tillage under organic mulches on production potentials of Quality Protein Maize (QPM) Ministry of Science and ICT FY 2007 - 2008
24 Co-Investigator (CI) Evaluation of conservation tillage under organic mulches on production potentials of Quality Protein Maize (QPM) Ministry of Science and ICT FY 2007 - 2008
25 Co-Investigator (CI) Microclimatic manipulation and adaptation of Quality Protein Maize (QPM) under dry land conditions ARMP 1998 - 2000
26 Co-Investigator (CI) Microclimatic manipulation and adaptation of Quality Protein Maize (QPM) under dry land conditions ARMP 1998 - 2000
Total Number: 4
SL Title Duration Organizing Institute Details
1 The Essential Electronic Agricultural Library April 17–18, 2016 TEEAL Project and Sathguru Train the Trainer Program on TEEAL
2 Resource management through GIS and RS July 20–23, 2009 Department of Aquaculture, Bangladesh Agricultural University Training on GIS and Remote Sensing for resource management
3 AsiaFlux Training Course 2006 on Micrometeorology (Theory and Practice of CO2 Flux Measurements) August 21–30, 2006 National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Tsukuba, Japan Training on micrometeorology and CO2 flux measurements
4 Application of GIS in Agricultural Developmental Planning August 10–11, 1999 Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC) Workshop on GIS application in agricultural planning
Professor
06 Jul, 2009 -
Bangladesh Agricultural University
Associate Professor
22 Sep, 2004 - 05 Jul, 2009
Bangladesh Agricultural University
Assistant Professor
06 May, 2000 - 21 Sep, 2004
Bangladesh Agricultural University
Lecturer
06 Jul, 1997 - 05 May, 2000
Bangladesh Agricultural University
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Membership Type Organization
Memebr AsiaFLUXnet (http://www.asiaflux.net), Japan from 2005 till to date
Member Japan Crop Science Society, Japan from 2001 to 2002
Member Japanese Forestry Society, Japan from 2005 to 2006
Member The Society of Agricultural Meteorology of Japan from 2005 to 2006
Full member American Meteorological Society (AMS), USA from 2005 to 2008
Life Member Japanese Universities Alumni Association in Bangladesh (JUAAB) (https://www.juaab-bd.org/)
Life Member Bangladesh JSPS Alumni Association (BJSPSAA) (http://www.bjspsaa.org/)
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