Ashish Biswas
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Genetics · Plant breeding · Crop resilience

Ashish BiswasResearching how plants
adapt, endure, and grow.

My research interests lie at the intersection of plant stress physiology, crop genetics, and sustainable agriculture. I study how crops respond to challenging environments, with a particular focus on rice and nutrient-use efficiency.

My academic work at Patuakhali Science and Technology University combines plant morphology, biochemistry, statistical analysis, and scientific writing. My thesis research focuses on identifying phosphorus-use-efficient rice genotypes through hydroponic screening.

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06Publications listed
03Conference contributions
PSTUAcademic institution
RESEARCH IN FOCUS

Phosphorus-use efficiency in rice

Identifying efficient genotypes and developing a hydroponic screening protocol.

02 / Research

Questions, methods, and
research experience.

Crop responses to nutrient limitation, salinity, and other environmental stresses.

THESIS RESEARCHSince January 2025 · as listed in CV

Rapid Identification of Phosphorus Use Efficient Rice Via Hydroponics

Research objective

Identify phosphorus-use-efficient rice genotypes and develop a protocol for screening them.

Research approach

Hydroponic screening, connecting rice genotype evaluation with nutrient-use efficiency.

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OCT 2021 – FEB 2022

Rice growth under salinity stress

Compared growth and yield of local and high-yielding rice varieties under susceptible and salt-tolerant conditions.

Rice · Salinity · Growth & yield

APR – JUL 2021

Silicon and stress management in cotton

Investigated cotton survival and yield under stress conditions, including silicon application and comparison with stress-free conditions.

Cotton · Silicon · Stress response

Research interests

Plant stress physiologySustainable agricultureFood securityNanoparticlesHeavy metalsMicroplasticsPublic health

03 / Publications

Research publications.

Six publications listed in the CV, followed by three conference contributions.

2026

Aquaporins as natural stress integrator: coordinating transport, signals, and tolerance mechanisms in plants

Alam MM, Rafi A, Rahman MA, Mitu MA, Sakib MN, Rahman MA, et al.

Plant, Cell & Environment · 2026

2025

Application of nanoparticles (NPs) to ameliorate abiotic stress in economically important crop species: A potential review

Roy TK, Islam MS, Mahiddin NA, Hossain SA, Biswas T, Antu UB, et al.

Journal of Crop Health · 77(1):1–20

2024

Plant development and heat stress: role of exogenous nutrients and phytohormones in thermotolerance

Angon PB, Das A, Roy AR, Khan JJ, Ahmad I, Biswas A, et al.

Discover Plants · 1(1):17

2024

Plant antioxidants, signaling, and genetic engineering to combat reactive oxygen species under multiple abiotic stresses

Rahman MM, Ghosh PK, Akter M, Al Noor MM, Rahman MA, Keya SS, et al.

Plant Stress · Article 100547

2023

Assessment of seedling salinity tolerance of Bangladeshi coastal rice landraces using morpho-physiological stress indices

Somaddar U, Mim SK, Dey HC, Biswas A, Sarker UK, Uddin MR, et al.

2023 · Journal details not specified in CV

2022

Role of exogenous ABA in silicon application in alleviating salinity stress in rice

Saha G, Somaddar U, Hassan Z, Khalil I, Dey HC, Biswas A.

2022 · Journal details not specified in CV

Citations follow the supplied CV; shortened author lists are retained.

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Conference contributions

04 / Education & experience

Academic foundation.
Practical experience.

Education

FROM SEPTEMBER 2024

MS in Genetics and Plant Breeding

Patuakhali Science and Technology University

GPA: 3.82 / 4.00 · 42 credits, as recorded in the CV.

Coursework: biotechnology and genetic engineering, stress breeding, genetics, data analysis and experimental design.

Thesis: Rapid Identification of Phosphorus Use Efficient Rice Via Hydroponics.

JAN 2018 – JAN 2024

BSc Agriculture (Honours)

Patuakhali Science and Technology University

180 credits. Training in agronomy, horticulture, soil science, genetics and plant breeding, plant pathology, and agricultural botany.

Practical techniques: budding, grafting, and hybridization.

Professional experience

MAR – APR 2024

Research Enumerator

Center for People and Environs · Bangladesh

Collected household and field-level data in Rajshahi and Chapai-Nawabganj.

APR – OCT 2023

Intern

British American Tobacco Bangladesh

Participated in training, meetings, and factory visits.

05 / Skills & training

Tools for research
and communication.

01

Analysis & research

Basic R / RStudio
Microsoft Excel
Experimental design coursework
Scientific report writing

02

Writing & presentation

Mendeley, Zotero & EndNote
Microsoft Word & PowerPoint
Basic Canva design
Scientific poster presentation

03

Collaboration

Teamwork and leadership
Written and verbal communication
Bengali: native language
English: B1 reading, writing, listening; A2 speaking

Training & workshops

06 / Service & recognition

Contributing beyond
the laboratory.

Leadership & volunteering

2023–2024 · UNIV

Assistant Director, Higher Education Unit

2022–2023 · IAAS BANGLADESH PSTU

Research and Program Development Officer

2021 · ASAD

Coordinator, Advocacy for Sustainability in Agricultural Development

2021–2022 · BADHAN

Publicity Editor, Central Committee (Barishal Zone), PSTU

2022–2023 · VOLUNTEER FOR BANGLADESH

Committee Member, Patuakhali District

Honours & membership

FIRST PLACE · 2023

Case Solving Program

International Conference for Youth and Agriculture · IAAS

RECOGNITION · 2022

Best Campus Ambassador

UniV

SINCE JULY 2025 · AS LISTED IN CV

Global Network of Bangladeshi Biotechnologists

Network website ↗

07 / Contact

Research starts with
a conversation.

For enquiries about my research, academic work, or potential collaboration, please get in touch.

Faridpur, BangladeshResearchGate ↗Curriculum vitae ↓