Major Research Activities

• Zubyda Mushtari Nadia, Aklima Rahman Akhi, Prosun Roy, Farhabun Binte Farhad, M. Mosharraf Hossain, Md. Abdus Salam. "Yielding of Aquaponics Using Probiotics and Biofloc Supplements to Grow Tomatoes with Tilapia." Aquaculture Reports, 2023. (In Press)

• Urmi Akter, Shaharior Hashem, Farhabun Binte Farhad, K. M. Shakil Rana, Mohammad Mahfujul Haque, M. A. Salam. "Effects of Epsom (Magnesium Sulfate) Salt on Growth Performance of Water Spinach (Ipomoea aquatica) in Nutrient Film Technique and Media-Based Aquaponics Systems." Aquaculture International, 2023. [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1007/s10499-023-01183-8)

• Farhabun Binte Farhad, Shaharior Hashem, K. M. Shakil Rana, M. A. Salam. "Growth Performance and Hematological Responses of Silver Barb (Barbonymus gonionotus) Fingerlings to Dietary Blanched Moringa Leaf Meal as a Substitute for Soybean Meal." HELIYON, 2023. [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e13552)

• Bashar Abul, Richard D. Heal, Neaz A. Hasan, Md. Abdus Salam, Mohammad Mahfujul Haque. "COVID-19 Impacts on the Bangladesh Shrimp Industry: A Sequential Survey-Based Case Study from Southwestern Bangladesh." Fisheries Science, 2022. [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1007/s12562-022-01630-0)

• Zubyda Mushtari Nadia, Prosun Roy, Jakir Hossain, Md. Foysul Hossain, Mofasser Rahman, Md. Abdus Salam, Roksana Jahan. "Fish Availability and Market Channel in Rajbari, Bangladesh." Heliyon, 8(9): e10526, 2022.

• Sultana M., SC Das, B Dey A., M. A Salam, A Afrin, T. Ahmed. "Effect of Hydroponic Wheat Sprout on Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics, and Lipid Profiles of Broilers." Brazilian Journal of Poultry Science, 24(3): 1-8, 2022. [DOI](https://doi.org/10.1590/1806-9061-2021-1583)

• Prosun Roy, Sang Duk Choi, Zubyda Mushtari Nadia, Mofasser Rahman, Md. Abdus Salam, Farhabun Binte Farhad, Newton Saha, Ashif Mahmud, Rajkumar, Mohammad Kamrujjaman, Md. Rajib Sharker. "Non-Financial and Financial Factors Influencing the Life Mode of Gher Farmers in Western Coastal Bangladesh." Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology & Fisheries, 26(2): 555–576, 2022.

• Toufica Ahmed Tumpa, M. A. Salam, K. M. Shaki Rana. "Black Soldier Fly Larvae: Prospects in Waste Management, Feed, Fertilizer, and Biofuel Industries." Journal of Fisheries, Livestock, and Veterinary Science, 2(1): 45-56, 2021.

• Prosun Roy, Zubyda Mushtari Nadia, M. Mosharraf Hossain, M. A. Salam. "Tilapia Density-Dependent Cowpea Production in Aquaponics." Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology & Fisheries, 25(2): 973–994, 2021.

• Zubyda Mushtari Nadia, Prosun Roy, Sayed Mashequl Bari, Md. Abdus Salam. "Dietary Effect of Moringa Leaf Powder on Tilapia Growth Response." Asian Journal of Medical and Biological Research, 7(2): 153-163, 2021.

• K. M. Shakil Rana, M. A. Salam, Md. Rakib Ahmmed, Al Minan Noor. "Dietary Supplementation of Wheatgrass Powder to Assess Somatic Response of Juvenile Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella)." Asian Journal of Medical and Biological Research, 2020, 6(3): 482-490. [DOI](https://doi.org/10.3329/ajmbr.v6i3.49797)

• Hossain M. R., M. T. Rahman, M. A. Salam. "Comparative Assessment of Biomass Production in Wish Pond and Aquaponics System." Journal of Agriculture, Food and Environment (JAFE), 1(3): 24-32, 2020. [DOI](http://doi.org/10.47440/JAFE.2020.1304)

• Wade N. M., M. A. Salam, M. M. Haque. "Effect of Protein Levels in Tilapia Diets on Growth Performance in Aquaponics under Semi-Greenhouse Conditions." IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science (IOSR-JAVS), 13(7): 49-56, 2020.

• M. A. Salam, K. M. Shakil Rana, Md. Touhidur Rahman. "Impact of Beel Encroachment on Aquatic Biodiversity and Vulnerability of Poor Fishermen in Noagaon District, Bangladesh." Asian Journal of Medical and Biological Research, 2020, 6(2): 244-254. [DOI](https://doi.org/10.3329/ajmbr.v6i2.48056)

• M. A. Salam, Tania Islam, Zubyda Mushtari Nadia. "Tilapia-Powered Aquaponics to Optimize Land and Water Use for Safe Food Production from Rooftops." International Journal of Engineering Research & Science (IJOER), 6(5): 27-36, 2020.

• K. M. S. Rana, P. Biswas, M. A. Salam. "Evaluation of Jute Leaf as a Substitute for Fish Meal in the Diet of Mrigal (Cirrhinus cirrhosus) Fingerlings." International Journal of Agricultural Research, Innovation and Technology, 10(1): 117-122, 2020. [DOI](https://doi.org/10.3329/ijarit.v10i1.48103)

• Shamima Akter, Alif Bablee, K. M. Shakil Rana, M. A. Salam. "Effects of Foliar and Root Application of Epsom Salt on Aquaponics Beetroot (Beta vulgaris) Production." Asian Journal of Medical and Biological Research, 6(1): 56-66, 2020. [DOI](https://doi.org/10.3329/ajmbr.v6i1.46479)

• Alif Layla Bablee, K. M. Shakil Rana, M. A. Salam. "Effects of Aspirin on Aquaponics Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Production in Laboratory Conditions." Asian Journal of Medical and Biological Research, 5(1): 78-86, 2019. [DOI](https://doi.org/10.3329/ajmbr.v5i1.41049)

• Rana Shakil K. M., Mymona Jahan, Zannatul Ferdous, M. A. Salam. "Production Performance of Lettuce (Lactuca sativa): Aquaponics vs. Traditional Soil." Asian Journal of Medical and Biological Research, 4(2): 149-156, 2018. [DOI](https://doi.org/10.3329/ajmbr.v4i2.38249)

• Kamrun Naher Azad, M. A. Salam, Md. Zakir Hossain. "Performance Evaluation of Different Bedding Media in Aquaponics for Okra and Tilapia Growth." International Journal of Engineering Research & Science (IJOER), 4(9): 14-25, 2018. [DOI](https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.1441224)

• Md. Khairul Islam, K. M. Shakil Rana, Rafia Afrin, Saroar Zahan, M. A. Salam. "Efficacy of Wish Pond-Aquaponics System in Mitigating Water Pollution and Safe Food Production." Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 6(2): 405-410, 2018.

• Saroar Zahan, K. M. Shakil Rana, Md. Khairul Islam, Rafia Afrin, Tania Islam, M. A. Salam. "Impact of Calcium Supplement through Eggshell on Aquaponic Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Production." International Journal of Applied Research, 4(3): 134-139, 2018.

• K. M. Shakil Rana, M. A. Salam, Md. Rakib Ahmmed, Al Minan Noor. "Dietary Supplementation of Wheatgrass Powder to Assess Somatic Response of Juvenile Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella)." Asian Journal of Medical and Biological Research, 2020, 6(3): 482-490. [DOI](https://doi.org/10.3329/ajmbr.v6i3.49797)

• Hossain M. R., M. T. Rahman, M. A. Salam. "Comparative Assessment of Biomass Production in Wish Pond and Aquaponics System." Journal of Agriculture, Food and Environment (JAFE), 1(3): 24-32, 2020. [DOI](http://doi.org/10.47440/JAFE.2020.1304)

• Wade N. M., M. A. Salam, M. M. Haque. "Effect of Protein Levels in Tilapia Diets on Growth Performance in Aquaponics under Semi-Greenhouse Conditions." IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science (IOSR-JAVS), 13(7): 49-56, 2020.

• M. A. Salam, K. M. Shakil Rana, Md. Touhidur Rahman. "Impact of Beel Encroachment on Aquatic Biodiversity and Vulnerability of Poor Fishermen in Noagaon District, Bangladesh." Asian Journal of Medical and Biological Research, 2020, 6(2): 244-254. [DOI](https://doi.org/10.3329/ajmbr.v6i2.48056)

• M. A. Salam, Tania Islam, Zubyda Mushtari Nadia. "Tilapia-Powered Aquaponics to Optimize Land and Water Use for Safe Food Production from Rooftops." International Journal of Engineering Research & Science (IJOER), 6(5): 27-36, 2020.

• K. M. S. Rana, P. Biswas, M. A. Salam. "Evaluation of Jute Leaf as a Substitute for Fish Meal in the Diet of Mrigal (Cirrhinus cirrhosus) Fingerlings." International Journal of Agricultural Research, Innovation and Technology, 10(1): 117-122, 2020. [DOI](https://doi.org/10.3329/ijarit.v10i1.48103)

• Shamima Akter, Alif Bablee, K. M. Shakil Rana, M. A. Salam. "Effects of Foliar and Root Application of Epsom Salt on Aquaponics Beetroot (Beta vulgaris) Production." Asian Journal of Medical and Biological Research, 6(1): 56-66, 2020. [DOI](https://doi.org/10.3329/ajmbr.v6i1.46479)

• Alif Layla Bablee, K. M. Shakil Rana, M. A. Salam. "Effects of Aspirin on Aquaponics Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Production in Laboratory Conditions." Asian Journal of Medical and Biological Research, 5(1): 78-86, 2019. [DOI](https://doi.org/10.3329/ajmbr.v5i1.41049)

• Rana Shakil K. M., Mymona Jahan, Zannatul Ferdous, M. A. Salam. "Production Performance of Lettuce (Lactuca sativa): Aquaponics vs. Traditional Soil." Asian Journal of Medical and Biological Research, 4(2): 149-156, 2018. [DOI](https://doi.org/10.3329/ajmbr.v4i2.38249)

• Kamrun Naher Azad, M. A. Salam, Md. Zakir Hossain. "Performance Evaluation of Different Bedding Media in Aquaponics for Okra and Tilapia Growth." International Journal of Engineering Research & Science (IJOER), 4(9): 14-25, 2018. [DOI](https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.1441224)

• Md. Khairul Islam, K. M. Shakil Rana, Rafia Afrin, Saroar Zahan, M. A. Salam. "Efficacy of Wish Pond-Aquaponics System in Mitigating Water Pollution and Safe Food Production." Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 6(2): 405-410, 2018.

• Saroar Zahan, K. M. Shakil Rana, Md. Khairul Islam, Rafia Afrin, Tania Islam, M. A. Salam. "Impact of Calcium Supplement through Eggshell on Aquaponic Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Production." International Journal of Applied Research, 4(3): 134-139, 2018.

• Sayeed, M. A., Shaharior Hashem, M. A. Salam, M. A. R. Hossain, M. A. Wahab. "Assessment of Chalan Beel Ecosystem Diversity through Remote Sensing and GIS." International Journal of Innovation and Applied Studies, 7(1): 353-365, 2014.

• Shaharior Hashem, Taslima Akter, M. A. Salam, Md. Tawheed Hasan. "Aquaculture Planning through Remote Sensing Image Analysis and GIS Tools in Northeast Bangladesh." International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies, 1(5): 127-136, 2014.

• Tanushri Deb Nath, Shaharior Hashem, M. A. Salam. "Asian Catfish Fry (Clarias batrachus) Rearing with Wheatgrass Powder Mixed Feed." International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies, 1(5): 162-168, 2014.

• Haque, M. M., M. S. Monira, M. A. Salam, A. P. Shinn, D. C. Little. "Use of Pangasius Pond Sediment for Rooftop Bag Gardening: Potential for Integrated Aquaculture-Horticulture." Aquaculture Asia, 18(4): 19-23, 2014.

• M. A. Salam, M. Asadujjaman, M. S. Rahman. "Aquaponics for Improving High-Density Fish Pond Water Quality via Raft and Rack Vegetable Production." World Journal of Fish and Marine Science, 5(3): 251-256, 2013.

• Mithun Roy, M. A. Salam, M. Belal Hossain, M. Shamsuddin. "Feasibility of Aquaponics in Polyculture Pond." World Applied Sciences Journal, 23(5): 588-592, 2013.

• M. A. Salam, S. M. M. Islam, Jianbang Gan, L. G. Ross. "Crab Culture Potential in Southwestern Bangladesh: Alternative to Shrimp for Climate Adaptation." IRJALS, 1(4): 15-31, 2012.

• Akter, T., S. Hashem, M. A. Salam. "Enhancing Fish Production through RS and GIS Techniques in Mymensingh." IRJALS, 1(3): 14–26, 2012.

• Mollah, M. B. R., M. A. Hasan, M. A. Salam, M. A. Ali. "Digital Image Analysis to Estimate Live Weight of Broilers." Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 72: 48–52, 2010.

• Ferdous, J., M. A. Salam. "Feasibility of Fresh Water Prawn Hatchery in Faridpur Using GIS." Journal of Environmental Science & Natural Resources, 2(2): 95-102, 2009.

• Molla, M. A. G., M. R. Islam, S. Islam, M. A. Salam. "Socio-economic Status of Crab Collectors and Fatteners in Bangladesh's Southwest Region." Journal of Bangladesh Agricultural University, 7(2): 411–419, 2009.

• Alam, M. S., F. A. Flowra, M. A. Salam, A. K. M. A. Kabir, M. H. Rahman. "Ecological Factors and Fisheries Fauna of Basantapur Beel, Natore." Bangladesh Journal of Agriculturist, 2(1): 21-28, 2009.

• Alam, M. S., F. A. Flowra, M. A. Salam, A. K. M. A. Kabir, H. Ali. "Fishing Gears, Marketing, and Livelihood of Fishermen around Basantapur Beel." Journal of Agroforestry and Environment, 3(1): 173-177, 2009.

• Alam, M. S., M. A. Salam, I. C. Sarker, H. Ali, M. O. U. Mollah. "Water Loading for Live Fish Transportation and Socio-economic Status of Station Owners." Journal of Agroforestry and Environment, 2009.

• Bashar, M. A., M. A. Salam, M. M. Kamal, M. A. B. Siddique, M. S. Mofasshalin. "Biodiversity of Freshwater Catfishes at the Barnai River, Rajshahi." Journal of Environmental Science & Natural Resources, 2(1): 77-82, 2009.

• Ali, M. H., M. A. Salam, M. H. Rashid, A. C. Barman, M. A. Bashar. "Fish Culture in Ponds Using Biogas Slurry and Raw Cow Dung in Carp Polyculture." Journal of Agroforestry and Environment, 2008.

• Bashar, M. A., M. H. Ali, M. A. Salam, M. E. Ahsan, S. Islam. "Status of Pond Fishery Resources and Socio-Economic Condition of Fish Farmers in Paba Upazila, Rajshahi." Journal of Bangladesh Society of Agricultural Science and Technology, 5(1 & 2): 97-100, 2008.

• Asaduzzaman, M., M. A. Wahab, M.C.J. Verdegem, S. Huque, M. A. Salam, M.E. Azim. "C/N Ratio Control and Substrate Addition for Periphyton Development to Enhance Freshwater Prawn Production." Aquaculture, 280: 117-123, 2008.

• M. A. Salam, N. A. Khatun, B. G. Paul. "Evaluation of Land Suitability for Prawn Hatchery Establishment in Barhatta Upazilla: A GIS Approach." Bangladesh Journal of Fisheries, 25(1-2): 11-22, 2002.

• M. A. Salam, M. A. Taher, M. A. R. Hossain, M. R. Amin, M. M. Haque. "Density-Dependent Growth of Freshwater Prawn in Static and Recirculating Systems." Progressive Agriculture, 13(1-2): 99-107, 2002.

• Haque, M. M., N. T. Narejo, M. A. Salam, S. M. Rahmatullah, M. A. Islam. "Optimum Stocking Density for Macrobrachium Rosenbergii in Carp Polyculture in Earthen Ponds." Pakistani Journal of Biological Sciences, 6(10): 898-891, 2003.

• M. A. Salam, Lindsay, G. Ross, C. M. C. Malcolm. "Eco-tourism for the Protection of Sundarbans Mangrove Forest and its Biodiversity." Anatolia, 11(1): 56-66, 2000.

• Scott, P. C., M. A. Salam. "Bangladesh's Progress in Macrobrachium Rosenbergii Culture." Panorama da Aquicultura, 9(52): 25-31, 1999. (Portuguese)

• Das, A. C., M. A. Islam, S. M. Rahmatullah, M. A. Salam. "Larval Development and Survival of Bullfrog Fry (Rana tigrina)." Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 25(1): 69-75, 1998.

• Islam, M. A., S. M. Rahmatullah, M. A. Salam. "Effect of Food and Stocking Density on Rearing Shingi Fry (Heteropneustes fossilis)." Bangladesh Journal of Animal Science, 25(1-2): 73-78, 1996.

• M. A. Salam, M. A. Islam, S. M. Rahmatullah, S. R. Gubhagu. "Hybridization Between Magur and Shingi Fish Species." Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 23(2): 147-152, 1995.

• Rahmatullah, S.M., M. Nurunnabi, M. A. Salam. "Food Habits of Freshwater Cyprinid (Amblipharyngodon mola)." Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 24(2): 81-86, 1995.

• Sarkar, R., M. H. Ali, M. A. Hossain, M. A. Salam, F. Ahmed. "Species Composition, Fishing Gears, and Socio-Economic Status of Fishermen at Mokash Beel, Gazipur." Journal of Agroforestry and Environment, 2(1): 49-54, 2008.

• M. A. Salam. "Environmental and Socio-Economic Impacts of Farakka Barrage in Bangladesh: A Remote Sensing and GIS Evaluation." Journal of Agroforestry and Environment, 1(2): 119-125, 2007.

• M. A. Salam, L. G. Ross, C. M. C. Beveridge. "Classification of Sundarbans Mangrove Vegetation Using GIS and Remote Sensing." Journal of Agroforestry and Environment, 1(1): 7-15, 2007.

• M. A. Salam, B. G. Paul, N. A. Khatun. "Prawn Farming Potential at Muktagachha Upazila Using GIS." Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Science, 34(2): 99-107, 2007.

• Mahaboob, M.G., G. M. M. Rahman, M. J. Islam, M. A. Salam. "Estimating Agroforestry Area in Madhupur Sal Forest Using Remote Sensing." Journal of Agroforestry and Environment, 1(1): 95-101, 2007.

• Asaduzzaman, M., M. A. Salam, M. A. Wahab, M. Kunda, M. B. Rahman. "Effect of C/N Ratio Control on Freshwater Prawn Pond Ecology." Bangladesh Journal of Fishery Research, 10(2): 121-130, 2007.

• M. A. Salam, N. A. Khatun, B. G. Paul. "Carp Hatchery Establishment in Barhatta Upazilla Using GIS." Progressive Agriculture, 17(1): 157-166, 2006.

• Aktaruzzaman, M., M. A. Salam, M. J. Alam, H. Demaine, K. G. Uddin. "GNAEP Pro-Poor Intervention for Women's Livelihood Improvement in Noakhali." Progressive Agriculture, 17(1): 325-338, 2006.

• M. A. Salam, T. A. Mukta, N. A., M. A. Rahman. "GIS-Based Site Selection for Tilapia Culture in Sribardi Upazila." Progressive Agriculture, 17(2): 133-142, 2006.

• M. A. Salam, N. A. Khatun, M. M. Ali. "GIS Evaluation of Carp Farming Potential in Barhatta Upazila." Aquaculture, 245(1-4): 75-86, 2005.

• M. A. Salam, Momotazunnesa. "GIS-Based Carp Culture Potential in Mymensingh Sadar." Progressive Agriculture, 16(1): 167-176, 2005.

• M. A. Salam, A. Karmokar. "Integrating ES, MCDM, and GIS for Carp Hatchery Site Selection in Shariatpur." Bangladesh Journal of Fisheries, 29(1-2): 33-42, 2005.

• M. A. Salam, M. K. Hossain, M. A. Hossain. "Assessment of Cage Culture Potential in Bhaluka Upazila Using GIS." Bangladesh Journal of Fisheries, 28(1-2): 127-135, 2004.

• M. A. Salam, L. G. Ross, C. M. C. Malcolm. "Comparing Crab and Shrimp Aquaculture Potential in Southwestern Bangladesh Using GIS." Aquaculture, 220(1-4): 477-494, 2003.

• M. A. Salam, N. A. Khatun, B. G. Paul. "Evaluation of Land Suitability for Prawn Hatchery Establishment in Barhatta Upazilla: A GIS Approach." Bangladesh Journal of Fisheries, 25(1-2): 11-22, 2002

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• M. A. Salam, M. A. Taher, M. A. R. Hossain, M. R. Amin, M. M. Haque. "Density-Dependent Growth of Freshwater Prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) in Static and Recirculating Systems." Progressive Agriculture, 13(1-2): 99-107, 2002. [Link](https://www.banglajol.info/index.php/PA)

• Haque, M. M., N. T. Narejo, M. A. Salam, S. M. Rahmatullah, M. A. Islam. "Determination of Optimum Stocking Density of Macrobrachium rosenbergii in Carp Polyculture." Pakistani Journal of Biological Sciences, 6(10): 898-891, 2003. [Link](https://scialert.net/jindex.php?issn=1028-8880)

• M. A. Salam, G. Ross, C. M. C. Malcolm. "Eco-Tourism to Protect Sundarbans Mangrove Forests and its Biodiversity." Anatolia, 11(1): 56-66, 2000. [Link](https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/rana20/current)

• Scott, P. C., M. A. Salam. "Bangladesh Prosperity Through Macrobrachium rosenbergii Culture." Panorama da Aquicultura, 9(52): 25-31, 1999. (Portuguese)

• Das, A. C., M. A. Islam, S. M. Rahmatullah, M. A. Salam. "Larval Development and Survival of Bullfrog Fry (Rana tigrina)." Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 25(1): 69-75, 1998.

• Islam, M. A., S. M. Rahmatullah, M. A. Salam. "Effect of Food and Stocking Density on the Rearing of Shingi (Heteropneustes fossilis) Fry." Bangladesh Journal of Animal Science, 25(1-2): 73-78, 1996. [Link](https://www.banglajol.info/index.php/BJAS)

• M. A. Salam, M. A. Islam, S. M. Rahmatullah, S. R. Gubhagu. "Hybridization Between Magur (Clarias batrachus) and Shingi (Heteropneustes fossilis)." Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 23(2): 147-152, 1995.

• Rahmatullah, S. M., M. Nurunnabi, M. A. Salam. "Food and Feeding Habits of Young Freshwater Cyprinid (Amblipharyngodon mola)." Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 24(2): 81-86, 1995.

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