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Faculty Agriculture Genetics and Plant Breeding Faculty Members Dr. Fakhrul Islam Monshi

Dr. Fakhrul Islam Monshi

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JSPS Postdoctoral Research Fellow, The University of Tokyo; PhD in Plant Molecular Biology, Kyoto University, Japan; MS in Biotechnology and B.Sc.Ag. (Hons.), Bangladesh Agricultural University.

Research interests: Plant genomics and proteomics, Stress physiology, Plant nutrients uptake mechanisms

monshifi.gpb@sau.ac.bd

fakhrulmonshi@yahoo.com
+8801818376087
Dept. of Genetics and Plant Breeding

Publication Profile

  • Adu BG, AYS Argete, FI Monshi, Y Ohmori, A Shimizu, H Hayashi and T Fujiwara. 2026. QTL-Seq and pyramiding of yield contributing loci from wild rice (Oryza rufipogon L.) introgression lines under nutrient deficient conditions. Molecular Breeding, 46: 39.
  • Monshi, MH, MM Mouri, FI Monshi, AK Hasan, MS Hossain, J Hassan and R Tabassum. 2026. Assessing horticultural crop production and profitability: A comparative economic evaluation of four promising fruits cultivated in medium lowland areas of Bangladesh. Sarhad Journal of Agriculture, 42(2): 689-705.
  • Mouri MH, MH Monshi, AK Hasan, J Hassan, R Tabassum, MS Hossain and FI Monshi. 2026. Unraveling wheat yields dynamics under variable sowing dates and irrigation schedules: A multivariate and agronomic trait perspective. Egyptian Journal of Agronomy, 48(2): 615-629.
  • Mouri MH, MH Monshi, R Tabassum, BG Adu, H Mehraj, MS Hossain, J Hassan, AK Hasan and FI Monshi. 2026. Strategic irrigation management enhances growth, phenological development, and grain yield in bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Sarhad Journal of Agriculture, 42 (2): 584-600.
  • Monshi MH, MH Mouri, H Mehraj, MS Hossain, R Tabassum, FI Monshi and AK Hasan. 2026. Time-series modeling and forecasting of maize production in Bangladesh: An ARIMA approach for sustainable agriculture. Egyptian Journal of Agronomy, 48(1): 439-454.
  • Mouri MH, MH Monshi, J Hassan, AK Hasan, R Tabassum, MS Hossain and FI Monshi 2026. Optimizing sowing time for enhanced phenological development and yield components in bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Egyptian Journal of Agronomy, 48(1): 425-438.
  • Roy R, T Sarker, FI Monshi and J Wang. 2026. Optimizing water and nutrient application for Caragana korshinskii-based vegetation restoration in coal-mine-degraded arid lands. International Soil and Water Conservation Research, 14 (1): 100574.
  • Das A, S Debnath, S Pramanik, FI Monshi and M Rahimi. 2025. Bio-digital feedback loop systems: a synergistic integration of predictive genomics, genome editing, and AI-driven phenomic synthesis for next-generation edible and medicinal mushroom breeding. Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, 118: 168.
  • Hossain MS, J Li, C Wang, FI Monshi, R Tabassum, MA Islam, M Faruquee, MA Muktadir, MS Mia, AKMM Islam, AK Hasan, A Sikdar and B Feng. 2024. Enhanced antioxidant activity and secondary metabolite production in Tartary buckwheat under polyethylene glycol (PEG)-induced drought stress during germination. Agronomy, 14: 619.
  • Tabassum R, FI Monshi, MS Hossain, R Roy, MH Monshi, AK Hasan. 2023. Comparative assessment of selected exotic hybrid rice (Oryza sativa L.) based on quantitative traits analysis. Agriculture and Forestry, 69(3): 45-59.
  • Okada T, FI Monshi, S Kudo and T Katsube-Tanaka. 2023. Insertion of ten amino acids into 13S globulin zero-repeat subunit improves trypsin digestibility in common buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench) seeds. Food Chemistry: Molecular Sciences, 6: 100159.
  • Monshi FI and T Katsube-Tanaka. 2022. 2S albumin g13 polypeptide, less related to Fag e 2, can be eliminated in common buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench) seeds. Food Chemistry: Molecular Sciences, 5: 100138.
  • Katsube-Tanaka T and FI Monshi. 2022. Characterization of 2S albumin allergenic proteins for anaphylaxis in common buckwheat. Food Chemistry: Molecular Sciences, 5: 100127.
  • Sarker KK, AP Chowdhury, FI Monshi, HJ Sonom and N Nusrat. 2022. Factors affecting high frequency in vitro regeneration of hybrid squash (Cucurbita pepo L.) cv. First Runner. Fundamental and Applied Agriculture, 7(3): 189-198.
  • Sajid MB, KK Sarker, FI Monshi, S Sultana, MA Monika and MSU Bhuiyan. 2022. Assessing the genetic diversity of squash (Cucurbita pepo L.) genotypes based on agro-morphological traits and genetic analysis. Journal of Horticultural Sciences, 17(1): 54-65.
  • Islam MH, M Salim, AK Hasan, R Tabassum, FK Ousro, I Hosen, MMA Dina and FI Monshi. 2022. Evaluation of rapeseed-mustard genotypes in different sowing regimes and their genetic variabilities. Journal of Tropical Crop Science, 9(3): 199-213.
  • Sumi FN, AFMS Islam, MM Hasan, R Tabassum and FI Monshi. 2022. Morphological characterization and yield performance of exotic okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) genotypes at Sylhet Sadar, Bangladesh. Tropical Agricultural Research & Extension, 25(3): 241-253.
  • Chy HM., AFMS Islam, JK Saha, R Tabassum, MA Aziz and FI Monshi. 2022. Evaluation of morphological traits and biochemical parameters of tea (Camellia sinensis) genotypes for the quality and yields. Tropical Agricultural Research & Extension, 25(2): 120-131.
  • Sarker S, AFMS Islam, MA Maleque, R Tabassum and FI Monshi. 2022. Screening of onion (Allium cepa L.) genotypes for acid tolerance based on morpho-physiological and yield associated traits. Journal of Tropical Crop Science, 9(2): 87-95.
  • Yesmin MA, M Salim, FI Monshi, AK Hasan, A Hannan, SS Islam and R Tabassum. 2022. Morpho-physiological and genetic characterization of transplanted Aman rice varieties under old Brahmaputra flood plain (AEZ-9) in Bangladesh. Tropical Agricultural Research & Extension, 25(1): 71-84.
  • Tabassum R, MA Malek and FI Monshi. 2021. Assessment of M6 sesame mutants based on growth parameters and genetic evaluation for yield and yield attributing traits. World Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 17(6): 526-531.
  • Paul SR, AFMS Islam, MA Maleque, R Tabassum and FI Monshi. 2021. Growth parameters and yield evaluation of tropical and temperate originated sweet potato genotypes under acid soil conditions. Journal of Food and Agriculture, 14(2): 32-49.
  • Sarkar S, FI Monshi, MR Uddin, R Tabassum, MJ Sarkar and AK Hasan. 2021. Source-sink manipulation influences the grain-filling characteristics associated with the grain weight of rice. Journal of Innovative Agriculture, 8(4): 20-29.
  • Bhuiyan MMR, FI Monshi, M Begum, R Tabassum, M Hoque, SS Islam and AK Hasan. 2021. Maize-chickpea intercropping under diverse tillage systems enhance the productivity and economic returns. World Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 17(6): 509-520.
  • Monshi FI, N Khan, K Kimura, S Suzuki, Y Yamamoto and T Katsube-Tanaka. 2020. Structure and diversity of 13S globulin zero-repeat subunit, the trypsin-resistant storage protein of common buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum M.) seeds. Breeding Science, 70: 118-127.
  • Atikunnaher M, FI Monshi, MS Hossain, M Asaduzzaman, S Reja-e-mahmud and R Tabassum. 2017. Genetic analysis of yield and yield attributing traits in Brassica napus using F2 progenies of diallel crosses. International Journal of Plant Breeding and Genetics, 11: 71-83.
  • Hossain MS, FI Monshi and R Tabassum. 2017. Assessment of genetic variability of some exotic hybrid varieties of rice (Oryza sativa) in Bangladesh. Journal of Plant Science, 12(1): 22-29.
  • Kishore KS, FI Monshi, S Sultana, D Akhter and MSU Bhuiyan. 2016. Development of an efficient plant regeneration system of field mustard (Brassica campestris). British Biotechnology Journal, 10(2): 1-10.
  • Monshi FI, MSU Bhuiyan and R Tabassum. 2015. Adaptability of litchi germplasm in hilly areas of Sylhet Agricultural University and screening their genetic variation by using RAPD markers. International Journal of Plant Breeding and Genetics, 9(4): 218-227.
  • Tabassum R, MA Malek and FI Monshi. 2015. Assessment of genetic diversity of rapeseed mutants in diverse environments. Asian Journal of Agricultural Science, 9(6): 325-333.
  • Tabassum R, AFMS Islam, MM Rahman and FI Monshi. 2015. Morpho-physiological features and yield attributes of soybean genotypes in acid soil. Research Journal of Agriculture and Biological Science, 11(1): 11-20.
  • Monshi FI, MA Malek and R Tabassum. 2014. Growth dynamics of some selected germplasm of soybean in two planting seasons of Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Progressive Science & Technology, 12(2): 189-194.
  • Monshi FI and MA Malek. 2013. Evaluation of twelve mutants of rapeseed for earliness, seed yield and response to changing environments in M6 generation. Bangladesh Journal of Crop Science, 24: 123-130.
  • Monshi FI and MA Malek. 2012. Evaluation of some selected promising AVRDC germplasm of soybean in two different locations of Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Progressive Science & Technology, 10(2): 159-162.
  • Malek MA, MR Ismail, FI Monshi, MMA Mondal and MN Alam. 2012. Selection of promising rapeseed mutants through multi-location trials. Bangladesh Journal of Botany, 41(1): 111-114.
  • Malek MA, FI Monshi and L Rahman and MA Hakim. 2010. Evaluation and selection of promising soybean lines in diverse environments. Journal of Bangladesh Agriculture University, 8(2): 187-190.
  • Malek MA and FI Monshi. 2010. Performance of some promising M5 sesame mutant lines. Journal of Agroforestry & Environment, 4(1): 85-88.
  • Hossain MS, FI Monshi, AMA Kamal and MF Miah. 2009. Grain yield and protein content of transplant Aman rice as influenced by variety and rate of nitrogen. Journal of Agroforestry & Environment, 3(2): 235-238.
  • Malek MA and FI Monshi. 2009. Performance evaluation of rapeseed mutants. Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 36(1): 81-84.
  • Malek MA and FI Monshi. 2009. Evaluation of two promising rapeseed mutant under on station and on-farm trials. Journal of Agroforestry & Environment, 3(2): 197-200.
  • Manir MR, MA Samad, FI Monshi and MF Islam. 2009. In vitro callus Initiation and plantlet regeneration of potato as influenced by growth regulators. Bangladesh Journal of Crop Science, 20(1): 35-42.
  • Miah MF, FI Monshi and KM Nasiruddin. 2009. Molecular characterization of BARI released sweet potato varieties using RAPD markers. Bangladesh Journal Agricultural Sciences, 36(1): 47-54.
  • Malek MA and FI Monshi. 2009. Yield trials with promising lines of soybean. Bangladesh Journal of Progressive Science & Technology, 7(1): 77-80.
  • Malek MA and FI Monshi. 2009. Performance of two promising mutants of sesame under some on-station and on-farm environments. Journal of Bangladesh Agricultural University, 7(1):19-22.
  • Manir MR, FI Monshi, MA Samad and A Bari. 2009. Effect of 2,4-D and kinetin on in vitro callus initiation of potato. Bangladesh Journal of Progressive Science & Technology, 7(1): 1-4.
  • Hasan MM, AU Sarker, FI Monshi and MA Bashar. 2008. Effect of planting method and variety on yield of transplant Aman rice. Bangladesh Journal of Crop Science, 19(2): 209-215.
  • Akhtar MS, R Prasad, FI Monshi and EH Chowdhury. 2008. Detection of recombinant DNA fragments from genetically modified BT-11 maize. International Journal of Bioresearch, 4(3): 39-43.
  • Monshi FI, KM Nasiruddin, MF Miah and MS Akhtar. 2008. Molecular characterization of different varieties of chickpea by RAPD markers. Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 35(1): 89-96.

Proceeding Papers

  • Monshi FI and MSU Bhuiyan. Adaptability of litchi germplasm in hilly areas of Sylhet Agricultural University and screening their genetic variation. Sylhet Agricultural University Research Progress Report. Volume No.: 02. Dated: 26th January, 2015. Page No.: 1-6.

Conference Proceedings

  • Monshi MH, MH Mouri, FI Monshi, AK Hasan and R Tabassum. Time-series forecasting of maize production in Bangladesh: integrating ARIMA models with diagnostic validation. Proceedings of the 3rd International Online Conference on Agriculture, 22–24 October 2025, MDPI: Basel, Switzerland.
  • Mouri MH, MH Monshi, AK Hasan, R Tabassum and FI Monshi. Optimizing irrigation strategies to enhance growth, phenology, and yield in bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Proceedings of the 3rd International Online Conference on Agriculture, 22–24 October 2025, MDPI: Basel, Switzerland.
  • Hasan A, MH Monshi MH Mouri, FI Monshi and R Tabassum. Genetic variability and trait association in Oleiferous brassica for identifying potential genotypes fit for T-Aman and Boro rice cropping window. Proceedings of the 3rd International Online Conference on Agriculture, 22–24 October 2025, MDPI: Basel, Switzerland.
  • Monshi MH, MH Mouri, FI Monshi and R Tabassum. Unlocking the potential of dragon fruit (Hylocereus spp.): A comprehensive assessment of yield traits and biochemical adaptation in medium lowland agriculture. Proceedings of the 2nd International Electronic Conference on Horticulturae. 27-29 May 2025. Page no. 74.
  • Shaheenuzzamn M, MS Alam, R Tabassum, FI Monshi*. Deciphering the performance of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) genotypes in acidic soil: insights from morphological and genetic analysis. Proceedings of the 2nd International Electronic Conference on Horticulturae. 27-29 May 2025. Page no. 36.
  • Mouri, MH, MH Monshi, R Tabassum, S Debnath and FI Monshi*. Genetic diversity of jujube (Ziziphus mauritiana): identifying superior genotypes for yield and biochemical content in medium lowland agroecosystems. Proceedings of the 2nd International Electronic Conference on Horticulturae. 27-29 May 2025. Page no. 69.
  • Perveen K, AA Al-Huqail, S Debnath, AT Alfagham, F Khan, FI Monshi (2024). Enhancing soybean drought resilience with natural compounds: How curcumin and lupenone influence Heme Oxygenase-1. The 5th International Electronic Conference on Foods. 28-30 October 2024.
  • Okada T, FI Monshi, S Kudo, S Suzuki and T Katsube-Tanaka. Trypsin digestibility of novel zero-repeat subunit with 10 amino acids in buckwheat 13S globulin. The 250th Meeting of CSSJ. The Crop Science Society of Japan. 3-4 September, 2020. Page no. 57.
  • Monshi FI and T Katsube-Tanaka. Identification of null-allele candidates for 2S albumin g13 and g28 in common buckwheat. Abstracts of the 247th Meeting of CSSJ, Crop Science Society of Japan. 28-29 March, 2019, Tsukuba, Japan. Page no. 99.
  • Katsube-Tanaka T and FI Monshi. Diversity of the major allergen 2S albumin in common buckwheat. Abstracts of the 244th Meeting of CSSJ, Crop Science Society of Japan. 14-15 September, 2017, Gifu, Japan. Page no. 43.
  • Monshi FI and MSU Bhuiyan. Adaptability of litchi germplasm in hilly areas of Sylhet Agricultural University and screening their genetic variation. Sylhet Agricultural University Research Progress Report. Volume No.: 02. Dated: 26th January, 2015. Page no. 1-6.
  • Monshi FI* and T Katsube-Tanaka. Phenotypic evaluation of g13_null homozygous plant for development of hypoallergenic common buckwheat. The 249th Meeting of CSSJ. The Crop Science Society of Japan. 26-27 March 2020. Page no. 164.