Office Address
Room No. C/106; Department of Horticulture, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Dumki, Patuakhali-8602.
Personal Profile
Biography
Mr. Mehedi earned a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Hons.) from the Faculty of Agriculture and a Master of Science (MS) in Horticulture from the Department of Horticulture at Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Bangladesh, securing first place in both programs. His MS thesis was titled “Postharvest Quality Enhancement of Mango Using Antagonistic Bacteria.” He received both the Chancellor Gold Medal and the Prime Minister Gold Medal for his outstanding performance in his Bachelor’s and Master’s programs. He also received a University Grants Commission (UGC) fellowship and the Dean’s Merit Award for academic excellence in the Faculty of Agriculture during the 2009-10 session. In 2017, he began his career as a Scientific Officer in the Horticulture Division at the Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture (BINA) in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, where he was responsible for developing modern crop varieties and improved management techniques for horticultural crops through mutation breeding and advanced methods. In December 2023, he left BINA to join the Department of Horticulture at Patuakhali Science and Technology University (PSTU), Bangladesh, as a faculty member.
A research and teaching veteran with over seven years of experience, Mr. Mehedi has taught various courses in the department, including Ornamental Horticulture; Spices, Medicinal Plants and Plantation Crops; and Horticultural Seed and Postharvest Technology. His research primarily focuses on reducing postharvest losses in horticultural crops through advanced techniques, exploring the molecular biology of horticultural crops, and developing modern breeding lines using cutting-edge methods. He is passionate about pursuing a Ph.D. in Postharvest Biology and Physiology to conduct innovative research in the future. Additionally, he serves as the Assistant Hall Provost of Bijoy 24 Hall at PSTU.
Research Interest
Minimizing postharvest losses in horticultural crops through advanced techniques; Exploring the molecular biology of horticultural crops; Developing modern breeding lines of horticultural crops using advanced breeding techniquesQualifications
- MS in Agriculture, Patuakhali Science and Technology University (2016)
- B. Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture, Patuakhali Science and Technology University (2014)
- HSC, Barisal Board (2008)
- SSC, Barisal Board (2006)
Previous Positions
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2017-2024Scientific Officer Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture (BINA)
Teaching overview
- HRT 121 & 122Ornamental Horticulture
- HRT 311 & 312Spices, medicinal plants and plantation crops
- HRT 321Horticultural Seed and Postharvest Technology
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goal
Publications
Journal (26)
Afrose, R., Tabassum, T., Mohosina, F.,
Meem, H.Z., Noor, M.M.A. and Mehedi, M.N.H. (2025). Decoding
Gene Activity and Heterosis: Line Tester Analysis for Yield
Traits in Rapeseed (Brassica napus L.). Agricultural Reviews. 1-11.
Effect of Salinity Stress on Growth and Yield Component of Different Mustard Varieties in Bangladesh
Howlader, M.H.K., Shila, A., Moriom, M., Yeasmin, S. & Mehedi, M.N.H., 2025. Effect of salinity stress on growth and yield component of different mustard varieties in Bangladesh. Journal of Environmental Science and Natural Resources, 14(1&2), pp.89–95.
Impact of organic and synthetic fertilizers on chili: A growth and nutrient utilization perspective
Haque, M. E., Uddin, M. R., Khan, A. B. M. M. M., Hossain, M. K., Shanta, U. K., & Mehedi, M. N. H. (2025). Impact of organic and synthetic fertilizers on chili: A growth and nutrient utilization perspective. Archives of Agriculture and Environmental Science, 10(1), 51-58
Enhancing Garlic Productivity: Unveiling the potential of Alginate Oligosaccharides (AOS)
Shahnila Islam, Mohammad Ali, Prianka Howlader,
Md. Nazmul Hasan Mehedi, and Santosh Kumar Bose (2025).
Enhancing Garlic Productivity: Unveiling the potential of
Alginate Oligosaccharides (AOS).
Agriculture Archives: an International Journal.
Ullah, M.S., Nitu, N.J., Howlader, P., Mehedi, M.N.H. & Bose, S.K., 2025. Natural preservatives maintained postharvest quality, reduced decay percentage and increased shelf life of mango. International Journal of Horticultural Science and Technology, 12(4), pp.1261–1280.
Haque, M.M., Das, G.C., Faysal, M.M., Hossain, M.A., Haque, M., Miah, S., Farthouse, J., Rahman, M. & Mehedi, M.N.H., 2025. PCR-based detection technique and gamma irradiation strategies for managing Ralstonia solanacearum-induced brown rot of potato. International Journal of
Md. Nazmul Hasan Mehedi, and Dr. Prianka Howlader
Enhancing Garlic Productivity: Unveiling the potential of Alginate Oligosaccharides (AOS)
Shahnila Islam , Mohammad Ali , Prianka Howlader , Md. Nazmul Hasan Mehedi , Santosh Kumar Bose
Screening of Rice Genotypes for Salinity Tolerance at Seedling Stage Through SSR Marker
S. Razia, M. H. Rubel, M. N. H. Mehedi, S. R. Ghosh, F. Ahmed, K. M. E. Nabi, and N. Hossain, 2025. Screening of rice genotypes for salinity tolerance at seedling stage through SSR marker. Res. Agric. Livest. Fish. 12(1): 137-147.
Dr. Santosh Kumar Bose, Md. Nazmul Hasan Mehedi, and Dr. Prianka Howlader
SK Ullah, NJ Nitu, P Howlader, NH Mehedi, SK Bose
International Journal of Horticultural Science and Technology 12 (4), 1261-1280
Ghosh Shompa Rani, Hossain Md. Mokter, Islam Md. Rofiqul, Md. Nazmul Hasan Mehedi (2024). Impact of Different Doses of Gamma
Irradiation and Ethyl Methane Sulphonate (Ems) on Plant Growth and Bulb Yield of Onion (Allium cepa L.). Acta Scientifica Malaysia, 8(1): 05-10.
Dr. Santosh Kumar Bose, Habiba Zannat Meem, Md. Nazmul Hasan Mehedi, and Dr. Prianka Howlader
Chitosan oligosaccharides maintained postharvest quality and increased shelf life of mango
NJ Nitu, MS Ullah, P Howlader, MNH Mehedi, HZ Meem, SK Bose
Journal of Horticulture and Postharvest Research 8 (1), 43-66
Chitosan oligosaccharides maintained postharvest quality and increased shelf life of mango
Nitu, N.J., Ullah, M.S., Howlader, P., Mehedi, M.N.H., Meem, H.Z. & Bose, S.K., 2025. Chitosan oligosaccharides maintained postharvest quality and increased shelf life of mango. Journal of Horticulture and Postharvest Research, 8(1), pp.43–66.
Akter, R., Rajib, M.M.R., Kayesh, E., Rahman, M.M. & Mehedi, M.N.H., 2024. Hormonal efficiency and net return of BARI Tomato-4 enhanced under polytunnels during rainy summer season. Archives of Agriculture and Environmental Science, 9(4), pp.717–721.
Effect of Different Sources of Organic Manures on Growth and Yield of Broccoli
Meem H. Z., M. Ali. M. N. H. Mehedi, M. D. Hossain and P. Howlader, 2024. Effect of different sources of organic manures on growth and yield of Broccoli. Res. Agric. Livest. Fish. 11(2): 197-204.
Mohammad Mahbubul Haque, Md. Nazmul Hasan Mehedi, Jannatul Farthouse, Afruza Sultana, Ismat Ara and Sushmita Dey; 2024. Detection of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus using molecular techniques in citrus mutants from Bangladesh. Bioscience research, 21(1):143-149
Uddin, M.J., Mehedi, M.N.H., Robbani, M., Hasan, M.F. & Islam, S.M.A., 2023. Influence of post-harvest application of Stenotrophomonas rhizophila on quality of mango cv. BARI Aam-3. Bangladesh Journal of Agriculture, 48(2), pp.13–29
Plant Growth Regulators Influence The Contents Of Bioactive Compounds In Tomato
Akter, R., Rajib, M.M.R., Kayesh, E., Saikat, M.M.H., Rahman, S.M.M. & Mehedi, M.N.H., 2023. Plant growth regulators influence the contents of bioactive compounds in tomato. IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science (IOSR-JAVS), 16(8, Ser. I), pp.1–8
Uddin, M. J., Robbani, M., Hasan, M. F., Rahman, H., Mehedi, M. N. H., & Islam, S. M. A. (2022). Isolation, screening and molecular identification of antagonistic bacteria against Colletotrichum gloeosporioides in mango. Archives of Agriculture and Environmental Science, 7(3)
Binamorich 2: A new high yielding Chilli variety of Bangladesh
Mehedi, M. N. H., Islam, M. R., Alam, M. S., & Tasmin, S. (2021). Binamorich-2: A new high yielding Chilli variety of Bangladesh. Archives of Agriculture and Environmental Science, 6(3), 329-333
Genetic diversity of commercially cultivated watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) hybrids in Bangladesh.
F. Mohosina, M.N.H. Mehedi, E. Mahmud, M.K. hasan, M.M.A. Noor, M.H.S. rahman and A.K. Chowdhury, 2020. Genetic diversity of commercially cultivated watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) hybrids in Bangladesh. SABRAO Journal of Breeding and Genetics, 52 (4)
Hossain, M.I., Ali, M., Mehedi, M.N.H., Hasan, M., Sarkar, M.J. and Toma, N.I. (2020). Effect of variety and nutrient sources on growth and yield of broccoli in southern belt of Bangladesh. Archives of Agriculture and Environmental Science, 5(3): 313-319
Md. Nazmul Hasan Mehedi, Avijit Halder, Md. Fakhrul Hasan, Nowrin Islam Toma, Md. Abdur Rouf, Jannatul Farthouse and Md. Aktarul Islam; 2020. Influence of Edible Starch and Sodium Bicarbonate on Postharvest Quality of Minimally Processed Carrot and Potato. Asian Journal of Agric
Molecular Diversity Analysis of Indigenous Potato Cultivars Using RAPD Markers
Naznin, F., Haque, M.A., Rahman, M.H.S., Rahman, M.H.A. & Mehedi, M.N.H., 2020. Molecular diversity analysis of indigenous potato cultivars using RAPD markers. Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, 6(1), pp.43–48
Impact of Different Explants and Growth Regulators on In vitro Regeneration of Chrysanthemum
Md. Nazmul Hasan Mehedi, Nurunnahar Mitu, Mahbub Robbani, Kazi Foyjun Nesa Sukhi, Hasan Sofiur Rahman and Mahmud Al Noor; 2020. Impact of Different Explants and Growth Regulators on In vitro Regeneration of Chrysanthemum. Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecula bio
Md. Nazmul Hasan Mehedi, Narayon Chandra Bepari, Mahbub Robbani, Kazi Tahmina Akter, Mehedi Hasan and Fakhrul Hasan; 2020. Lemon grass oil: effect on physico-chemical properties and postharvest life of banana cv. Amritasagor. Asian Journal of Crop, Soil Science and Plant Nutritio
Biodiversity of Indigenous Jujube Germplasm Available in Dumki Upazila
Bhattacherjee, T.N., Robbani, M., Ali, M. & Mehedi, M.N.H., 2019. Biodiversity of indigenous jujube germplasm available in Dumki Upazila. Asian Journal of Plant Science and Research, 9(1), pp.22–31.
Grants
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Shelf life extension of Mango through integrated approach of surface coating and gamma irradiation
(R & D, Ministry of science and technology, Bangladesh)
(01/07/2023 → 30/06/2024)
One year project
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Enhancing shelf life of litchi (Litchi chinensis) fruit through integrated approach of surface coating and gamma irradiation”
R & D, Ministry of science and technology, Bangladesh
(01/07/2022 → 30/06/2023)
One year project
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Extending the shelf life of Tomato and Mango through Integrated Approach of Gamma Irradiation, Edible coating and Heat treatment with Improved Packaging
Ministry of science and technology, Bangladesh
(01/07/2021 → 30/06/2022)
One year project
Supervision
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Award
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2020
Chancellor Gold Medal Award
Md. Nazmul Hasan Mehedi (Recipient), 2020
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2019
Director General Gold Medal Award
Md. Nazmul Hasan Mehedi (Recipient), 2019
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2017
Prime Minister Gold Medal Award
Md. Nazmul Hasan Mehedi (Recipient), 2017
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2013
University Grant Commission fellowship
Md. Nazmul Hasan Mehedi (Recipient), 2013
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2010
Dean Merit Award
Md. Nazmul Hasan Mehedi (Recipient), 2010
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| SL | Code | Title | File Uploaded Date | File Download Link |
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| 1 | HRT 121 & 122 | Ornamental Horticulture | 2024-10-20 | |
| 2 | HRT 311 & 312 | Spices, medicinal plants and plantation crops | 2024-10-20 | |
| 3 | HRT 321 | Horticultural Seed and Postharvest Technology | 2024-10-20 |