Research & Development
Planter & Harvester: Our Harbingers for Farm Mechanization in Potato Farming
Bangladesh is the 7th largest producer of potato. The average yield of potato is 19.06-20.82 tones/ha (2011 -2020) and annual production (local and high yield varieties) is 96.05 Lac Tones (2019-2020) (Source: BBS).
Lumpy Skin Disease: Economic Importance and Its Control Measures
Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is considered as a major economically important disease of cattle, with substantial impacts on livelihoods and food security, particularly among smallholders. It is a viral disease of cattle caused by the lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV). Morbidity rates vary between 10 to 20% with a 1-5% mortality rate (DLS, Situation Report, LSD 2019).
Sequencing Crop Genomes: A Gateway to Improve Tropical Agriculture
Agricultural development in the tropics lags behind development in the temperate latitudes due to the lack of advanced technology, and various biotic and abiotic factors. To cope with the increasing demand for food and other plant-based products, improved crop varieties have to be developed. To breed improved varieties, a better understanding of crop genetics is necessary.
The Significance of Onion Tissue Culture in Bangladesh
Tissue culture, a method of biological research in which fragments of small pieces or tissues from a plant are transferred to an artificial environment in which they can continue to survive and function.
Role of Reporters and Media for Agricultural Transformation in Bangladesh
The media have played an instrumental role in agricultural transformation of Bangladesh in last 50 years. Starting with the state-owned TV channel and radio in the early days, reporters now use both print and electronic media to shape the agricultural sphere of the country. We now have 34 electronic media including 4 state-owned channels
Next-Generation Sequencing: A Breakthrough to Unexplored Genomics
Next-generation sequencing (NGS) is a massively parallel sequencing technology that offers ultra-high throughput, scalability, and speed. The technology is used to determine the order of nucleotides in entire genomes or targeted regions of DNA or RNA.
