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Dr. Prosanta Kumar Dash
Associate Professor

Dr. Dash began his job career serving as a Lecturer from 2012 to 2014  and Assistant Professor from 2014 to 2019 in the Agrotechnology Discipline of Life Science School at Khulna University in Bangladesh and continued as an Associate Professor from 2019 to onward. His main responsibilities are teaching and research. Dr. Dash hopes to help build the foundation for a thriving public and private small fruits industry in Bangladesh,  both to improve the lives of farmers and to increase the total GDP and thus the stability and well-being of the entire nation of Bangladesh. His dream is to be part of that by developing himself and staying apprised of all the recent developments in agricultural technology, and by setting up local and national problem-oriented research and extension.

Degree  Name

University Name

Year

Class/Position/Grade

Postdoc (Horticultural Sciences)

Mechanical Engineering Department,  Texas A&M University at Qatar, Education City, POBOX 23874, Qatar

2022- (Ongoing)

-

Ph.D. (Horticultural Sciences)

Department of Horticultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA

2015-2019

First Class

Master of Science (Horticulture)

Bangladesh Agricultural University, Department of Horticulture, Mymensingh-2202, BD

2010-2011

First Class First (3.87)

Bachelor of Science (Honours)(Agriculture)

Agrotechnology Discipline, Khulna University, Life Science School, Khulna-9208, BD

2005-2009

First Class Second (3.82)

Stress physiology, sustainable agriculture, and post-harvest management and physiology of horticultural crops, hydroponics.

Current Research Project/Collaboration

SL Title Research Role Awarded Date Completion Date Funding Agency
1 Ecofriendly Management Approaches to Minimize Thrips Infestation in Capsicum (Capsicum annuum L.) in Southwestern Bangladesh Principal Investigator 15-12-2020 30-06-2021 National
2 Development of Low-Cost Hydroponics System for Safe Vegetables Production on Roof Top Garden of Khulna City Co-Principal Investigator 2-11-2020 On-going National
3 Prolonging Shelf Life and Reducing Post-harvest Losses of Strawberry by Using Packaging Materials and Precooling Approaches Principal Investigator 8-10-2019 30-06-2021 National
4 Approach to Minimize Loss of Water Using Conatainarized Seedling and Drip Irrigation in Tomato Production Principal Investigator 8-1-2019 30-6-2021 National
5 Precooling of Strawberry by Using CoolBot as a Potential Post-harvest Management Tool in Bangladesh Principal Investigator 10-11-2019 30-06-2020 National
6 Containerized Vegetable Seedling Production Technique for Bangladesh Principal Investigator 12-12-2019 31-12-2020 International
7 Enhancing Vegetable Productivity through Effective Irrigation and Transplanting techniques Co-Principal Investigator 01-01-2017 01-03-2018 International
8 Eliminating Sprinkler Irrigation Use in Strawberry Transplants Establishment Co-Principal Investigator 15-09-2015 20-08-2018 International
9 Optimization of the Conditions for Mass In vitro Clonal Propagation of Gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii) Principal Investigator 11-12-2014 30-06-2017 National
10 Effect of In vitro microprooagation of Orchid( Dendrobium sp.) Co-Principal Investigator 12-12-2014 01-12-2015 National
11 Transmission attributes of whitefly modulating the epidemiology of Chili leaf curl virus (ChLCV) in chili across Southwestern Bangladesh Co-Principal Investigator 2-11-2020 30-06-2022 National
12 Prolonging shelf life and reducing postharvest losses of tomato using leaf extract of cannonball tree (Couroupita guianensis Aubl.) and electrolyzed oxidizing water Principal Investigator 16-11-2021 30-06-2022 National
13 Heat Stress Mitigation using Color Contrast of Container and Particle Film Technology for Capsicum Production in Rooftop as a Need for Sustainable Urban Agriculture Principal Investigator 1-11-2021 30-06-2022 National

Technical Skill

Well experienced in Tissue Culture, Physico- Chemical analysis, Stress management technology, Modern irrigation systems (drip, overhead sprinkler, micro-sprinkler etc.). Good skill in experimental design and data analysis with R, SAS, MSTAT- C, Statistix, Minitab, Origin, and SPSS, SigmaPlot, and SAS JMP programs.  Good expertise in LICOR photosynthesis machine LI 6400XT & LI 6800.

Teaching Experience

Lecturer: 2012 to 2014

Assistant Professor: 2014 to 2019

Associate Professor: 2019 to present 


Professional Responsibilities

*Course Co-ordinator: January 2020 to March 2022 (AT-20 batch, Khulna University).

* Assistant Director of Student's Affairs (ADSA) at Khulna University: March 2020 to March 2022.

*Associate Executive Editor of South Asian Journal of Agriculture (SAJA): January 2014 to present.


Training and Workshop Attended 

*1-day Training on Research Data Management (Texas A&M University, TX, USA).

*1-day Training on Research Misconduct, Authorship, Peer Review (Texas A&M University, TX, USA).

*1-day Training on Mentor/Mentee (Texas A&M University, TX, USA).

*1-day Training on Responsible Conduct of Research (Texas A&M University, TX, USA).

*1-day Training on Collaborative Research, Conflict of Interest, Conflict of Commitment (Texas A&M University, TX, USA).

*1-day Training on U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (Texas A&M University, TX, USA).

*1-day Training on Information Security Awareness (Texas A&M University, TX, USA).

*1-day Training on Reporting Fraud, Waste and Abuse (Texas A&M University, TX, USA).

*1-day Training on Ethics & Fraud Equivalent  (Texas A&M University, TX, USA).

*1-day Training on Creating a Discrimination-Free Workplace (Texas A&M University, TX, USA).

*1-day Training on Financial Conflicts of Interest in Research (Texas A&M University, TX, USA).

* 1-day Workshop on Lesson Plan and Question Moderation  (Agrotechnology Discipline, LS, Khulna University).

* 3-days’ Training on Module II: Teaching, Learning and Assessment ( CETL, Khulna University).

* 4-days’ Training on Horticulture Research for Development with Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Horticulture ( Washington DC, USA).

* 7-days’ Training on Expanding Your Role: Linking Science and Policy for BHEARD ( Washington DC, USA).

* 2-days’ Training on Curriculum and Learning Assessment ( HEQEP, Agrotechnology Discipline, Khulna University, BD).

 

* 2-days’ Training on Self-Assessment and Academic Quality ( HEQEP, Agrotechnology and Biotechnology and Genetic             Engineering Discipline, KU, BD).

* 2-days’ Training on Land Administration ( URP Discipline, KU, BD).

 

* 5-days’ Training on Teaching Methodology ( Khulna University Research Cell, KU, BD).

 



List of Presentation in Seminars/Symposium

i. Oral Presentation at the AIS center " Impact of Climate Change in Agriculture" (DD Office, Khulna, BD, June 13, 2021).

ii. Oral Presentation at the Dumuria Upazila " CoolBot-AC Technology: A Way to Construct Mini Cold Storage" (UAO, Dumuria, Khulna, BD, June 07, 2021).

iii. Oral Presentation at the International Conference on Horticulture Research for Development “Enhancing Vegetable Productivity through Effective Irrigation and Transplanting Technique” (Washington, D.C., USA, March 26, 2019).

iv. Oral Presentation at the International Conference organized by the American Society of Horticultural Sciences “A Cropping System Design for Improving Early Yield and Water Conservation and its Economic Effect” (Washington Hilton, Washington DC., 20009, USA, August 2, 2018).

v. Oral Presentation at the International collaborative Research workshop on “Drip Irrigation System: A Tool to Save Water” (University of Cape Coast, Ghana, West Africa, May 11, 2018).

vi. Oral Presentation at Central Florida Crop Nutrient and Irrigation Management Field day “Mitigating Heat Stress During Early-Season Establishment of Strawberry Pug Transplants” (GCREC, UF, Florida, USA, April 25, 2018).

vii. Oral Presentation at the International Conference organized by the American Society of Horticultural Sciences “Optimization of Heat Stress Mitigation Measures for Strawberry Plug Transplant Establishment” (Waikoloa, Hawaii, USA, September 20, 2017).


viii. Poster Presentation at the International Conference organized by the American Society of Horticultural Sciences “Abscisic acid and Kaolin for Heat Stress Mitigation during Strawberry Plug Transplant Establishment” (Atlanta, Georgia, USA, August 9, 2016).

ix. Oral Presentation at a seminar on “Methods of Alleviating Heat Stress during Early Season Establishment of Strawberry Plug Transplants” (Department of Horticultural Sciences, University of Florida, FL 32611, USA, November 12, 2015).


Professional Membership 

1. American Society of Horticultural Sciences(ASHS).

2. Member of Florida State Horticultural Society (FSHS)

3. Life Member of Krishibid (Agriculturist) Institution of Bangladesh (KIB).

4. Life Member of Agrotechnology Alumni Association (AAA)

5. Member of the University of Florida Alumni Association (UFAA)

6. Member of the University of Texas A&M.


Honors and Awards

* Khulna University Merit Scholarship, BD (2005-2009).

* Bangladesh Agricultural University Merit Scholarship, BD (2010-2011).

* National Science and Technology (NST) Scholarship 2011, Ministry of Science and Technology, BD.

* VLIR-UOS Masters Scholarship (Molecular Biology) in Belgium (2015).

* Borlaug Higher Education for Agricultural Research and Development (BHEARD) Scholarship, USA (2015-2019).

* Travel Grant Award for ASHS Conference 2017, USA.

* Bobby F. Mcknown Scholarship for 2017-2018 Academic Year from College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS), University of Florida, USA.

* Trellis Fund Fellowship- 2018, Horticultural Innovation Lab, UC Davis, USA.

* Outstanding Academic Achievement Award- 2015, 2016 and 2017, University of Florida International Centre, USA.










* Trellis Fund Supplementary Scholarship- 2018, Horticultural Innovation Lab, UC Davis, USA.

* Best Dissertation Award 2020, Department of Horticultural Sciences, UF, USA.


Associate Executive Editor

* South Asian Journal of Agriculture (SAJA).

Journal Reviewer

* Vegetos: An International Journal of Plant Research and Biotechnology (VTOS) (Springer Nature).

* South Asian Journal of Agriculture (SAJA).


Country Visited

The USA (Florida, Georgia, Washington D.C., Hawaii, Los Angeles, Boston, New York), West Africa (Ghana), the Netherlands (Amsterdam), Qatar (Doha), Dubai, Italy, Spain (Madrid), India. 


 



 

 

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Abstracts

1. Dash, P. K., Chase, C. A., Agehara, S. and Zotarelli, L. 2020. Enhancing Strawberry Productivity using Drip Irrigation, Plastic Mulch and New Cultivars in Bangladesh. Acta Hort. Abstract nr. 310, Symposium nr. 690. 

2. Dash, P. K., Chase, C. A., Agehara, S., Zotarelli, L. and Guan, Z. 2018. A Cropping System Design for Improving Early Yield and Water Conservation and its Economic Effect. American Society of Horticultural Sciences Conference 2018, abstract, pub. August 2, 2018. 

3. Dash, P. K., Chase, C. A., Agehara, S., Zotarelli, L. and Guan, Z. 2016. Alleviating Heat Stress during Early-Season Establishment of Containerized Strawberry Transplants. American Society of Horticultural Sciences Conference 2017, abstract, pub. October 10, 2017.

4. Dash, P. K., Chase, C. A., Agehara, S., Zotarelli, L. and Guan, Z. 2016. Abscisic acid and Kaolin for Heat Stress Mitigation during Strawberry Plug Transplant Establishment. American Society of Horticultural Sciences Conference 2016, abstract, pub. August 10, 2016.

Proceeding Papers

1. Dash, P. K., Chase, C. A., Agehara, S. and Zotarelli, L. 2020. Enhancing Strawberry Productivity using Drip Irrigation, Plastic mulch, and New Cultivars in Bangladesh. Proc. Fla. State Hort. Soc. 133: 83-89.

2. Dash, P. K., Chase, C. A., Agehara, S. and Zotarelli, L. 2017. Optimization of Heat Stress Mitigation Measures for Strawberry Plug Transplant Establishment. Proc. Fla. State Hort. Soc. 130: 140-144.

Full Published Papers

1. Khatun, Z., Dash, P.K. and Mannan, A.M. 2022. Influence of Precooling Systems on Postharvest Quality and Shelf life of Dragon fruits (Hylocereus polyrhizus). Journal of the Bangladesh Agricultural University, 20(3): Accepted on 27-07-2020.


2. Roy, N., Dash, P.K., Das, S. Islam, M.M. Mannan, A.M. 2022. Genotype and Spacing Effect on Growth, Yield and Profitability of Dwarf Yardlong Bean. Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Research, 46(2); Accepted on 04-07-2022.


3. Dash, P.K., Das, S., Ray, J. and Pride, L.R. 2022. Optimization of Strawberry Precooling Temperature using CoolBot: a Potential Postharvest Management Tool Pertinent to the Subtropical Environment. International Journal of  Postharvest Technology and Innovation, 8(3): Accepted on 22-03-2022.


4. Das, S., Rahman, M., Dash, P.K., Mitra, A. and Kamal, M.M. 2022. Transmission Attributes of Asian I Silverleaf Whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) Modulating the Spread of Chili Leaf Curl Virus Disease in Chili (Capsicum spp.). Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection, DOI: 10.1080/03235408.2022.2040698


5. Das, S., Rahman, M., Sarker, S., Dash, P.K., Poter, L., Kamal, M.M. 2022. Characterization of Hostplant Innate Immunity from Kharif-II Rice Cultivars against Rice Leaf Folder (Cnaphalocrocis medinalis Guen.) via in-situ Screening and Physicochemical Assays.   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aspen.2021.101860

6. Dash, P. K., Chase, C. A., Agehara, S. and Zotarelli, L. 2022. Alleviating Heat Stress during Early-season Establishment of Containerized Strawberry Transplants. Journal of Berry Research. 12(1): 19-40. https://doi.org/10.3233/jbr-210702

7. Dash, P.K., Das, S., Mannan, M.A. and  Jahan, M. 2021. Comparative Evaluation of Onion Germplasm (Allium cepa L.) in Bangladesh on Physical and Antioxidant Properties. SAARC Journal of Agriculture. 19(1): 113-123. https://doi.org/10.3329/sja.v19i1.54783

8. Sultana, R., Dash, P.K., Das, S., Mannan, M.A. and Gomasta, J. 2021. Feasibility of Growing Vegetables in Hanging sac with Different Levels of Manure. Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Research. 46(1): 35-42.

9. Dash, P.K., Das, S., Ray, J. and Mukherjee, S. 2020. Containerized Soil-less Vegetable Seedlings Production Techniques and Profitability for Bangladesh. International Journal of Bioscience, 17(3): 144-153.

10. Das, S., Rahman, M., Dash, P.K. and Kamal, M.M. 2020. Suppression of Chili Leaf Curl Virus (ChLCV) Incidence in Chili (Capsicum annuum L.) Across Bangladesh via Manipulated Planting Date and Spacing. Journal of Plant Diseases and Protection. 127(6): 1-14. 10.1007/s41348-020-00397-9 

11. Dash, P. K., Chase, C. A., Agehara, S. and Zotarelli, L. 2020. Heat Stress Mitigation Effects of Kaolin and s-Abscisic acid during the Establishment of Strawberry Plug Transplants. Scientia Horticulturae, 267: 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2020.109276 

12. S. M. Noor-Ullah, Dash, P. K. and Mannan, M. A. 2018. Effect of Salinity Stress on the Germination, Growth and Development of Beet Roots. Bangladesh Journal of Agriculture and Environment, 14(1): 1-8.

13. Das, A., Dash, P. K. and Mannan, M. A. 2018. Performance of Indian Spinach under Different Combinations of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers. Bangladesh Journal of Agriculture and Environment, 14(1): 19-28.

14. Islam, M. M, Mamun, A. A.,  Dash, P. K. and   Jahan, S. I. 2017. An In Vitro Protocol for High Frequency Plant Regeneration from Cotyledonary Nodes of Gerbera jamesonii L. American Journal of Engineering & Natural Sciences, 1(3):1-5.

15. Islam, M. M.,  Mamun, A. A., Dash, P. K.,  Islam, M. R. and Khanam, S. 2017. A Protocol for Rapid Multiplication of Gerbera jamesonii L.- A Popular Cut Flower through Organogenesis. IJRDO-Journal of Agriculture and Research 3(8): 51-56.

16. Islam, M. M., Mamun, A. A., Dash, P. K., Kundu, R. R. and Akter J. 2017. A Sustainable Technique of Rapid Multiplication of Gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii L.)- Using In Vitro Seed Culture. International Journal of Current Research, 9(8): 55326-55329.

17. Talukder, M. I., Dash, P. K. and Mannan, M. A. 2015. Physico-chemical Characteristic and Antioxidant Assay of Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) Germplasm Available in the Southwestern Region of Bangladesh. International Journal of Bioscience, 6(9): 26-33.

18. Biswas, A. K., Mannan, M. A. and Dash, P. K. 2016. Germination, Growth, and Yield Response of Kholrabi, Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes L. to NaCl Induced Salinity Stress. Journal of Bioscience and Biocommunications, 2(1): 81-89.

19. Adhikary, B., Dash, P. K., Sajib, K., and Mannan, M. A. 2016. Yield Response of Tomato under Different Combinations of Manures and Fertilizers. Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science, 9(1): 6-16.

20. Dash, P. K., Zohra, F. T. and Mannan, M. A. 2015. Evaluation of Some Indigenous Leafy Vegetables of Bangladesh by Physico-Chemical Characterization. South Asian Journal of Agriculture, 6(1&2): 177-185.

21. Sarker, S., Dash, P. K. and Mannan, M. A. 2015. Physical Characteristic and Antioxidant Assay of Bael (Aegle marmelose) Germplasm Available in the Southwestern Region of Bangladesh. Journal of Biodiversity and environmental Sciences, 6(2): 390-397.

22. Talukder, M. I., Dash, P. K. and Mannan, M. A. 2015. Physico-chemical Characteristic and Antioxidant Assay of Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) Germplasm Available in the Southwestern Region of Bangladesh. International Journal of Bioscience, 6(9): 26-33.

23. Sahib, K., Dash, P. K., Adhikary, B. and Mannan, M. A. Yield Performance of Cabbage under Different Combinations of Manures and Fertilizers. World Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 11(6): 411-422.







24. Dash, P. K., Akhtar, A. and Mannan, M. A. 2014. Physico-chemical Characterization and Product Development from Turmeric (Curcuma longa) Germplasm Available in the Southwestern Region of Bangladesh. International Journal of Bioscience, 4(1): 484-494.

25. Dash, P. K., Sharmin, A. and Mannan, M. A. 2015. Assessment of Physical Characteristics and Antioxidant Content of Carrot Available in the Southwestern Region of Bangladesh. South Asian Journal of Agriculture, 6(1&2): 111-116.

26. Dash, P. K., Jahan M. and Mannan M. A. 2015. Physico-Chemical Characterization of Potato (Solanum tuberosum) Germplasm Available in the Southwestern Region of Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Agriculture and Environment, 11(2): 1-6.

27. Ali, M. H., Dash, P. K., Islam, M. M., Ahmed, M. and Mondal, T. 2014. Effect of NPK Spray Formulation on Growth of Two Cultivars of Orchid (Mokora sp.). Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science, 7(5): 31-42.

28. Mondal, T., Dash, P. K., Ahmed, M. Islam, M. M. and Ali, M. H. 2014. Growth Performance of Orchid as Influenced by Different NPK Concentration (Dendrobium sp.). International Journal of Bioscience, 4(7): 15-27.

29. Goash, P., Dash, P. K., Sarker, R. and Mannan, M. A. 2014. Effect of Salinity on Germination, Growth and Yield of Radish (Raphanus sativus L.) Varieties. International Journal of Bioscience, 5(1): 37-48.

30. Akther, J. Kabir, M. Y., Dash, P. K. and Mannan, M. A. 2014. Physico-chemical Characterization of Drumstick (Moringa oleifera) Germplasm Available in the Southwestern Region of Bangladesh. Journal of Biodiversity and environmental Sciences, 5(4): 287-300.

31. Islam, M. S., Das, S., Islam, K. S., Rahaman, A., Huda, M. N. and Dash, P. K. 2013. Evaluation of Different Insecticides and Botanical Extracts Against Yellow Stem Borer, Scirpophaga incertulas in Rice Field. International Journal of Bioscience, 3(10): 117-125.

32. Akhtar, A., Dash, P. K. and Mannan, M. A. 2013. Physico-chemical Characterization and Product Development from Giner (Zingiber officinalis) Germplasm Available in the southwestern Region of Bangladesh. IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science, 5(6): 53-62.

33. Dash, P. K., Rabanni, M. G. and Mondal, F. M. 2013. Effect of Variety and Planting Date on the Growth and Yield of Okra.  International Journal of Bioscience, 3(9): 123-131.











34. Dash, P. K., Das, S., Das, B. and Mannan, M. A.   2013. Performance of High Yielding Rice Varieties of Bangladesh. Khulna University Studies. 11 (1& 2) and 12 (1& 2): 95-102. 

35. Dash, P. K., Das, S., Rabanni, M. G. and Mondal, F. M. 2013. Effect of Variety and Spacing on the Growth and Yield of Okra.  Bangladesh Journal of Agriculture and Environment, 9(2): 07-13.

36. Das, S., Dash, P. K., Ali, M. R. and Mannan, M. A. 2013. Infestation Patterns of the Coconut Mite (Eriophyes guerreronis keifer) and Resulting Yield Loss in the Southwestern Region of Bangladesh. International Journal of Bioscience, 3(7): 132-147.

37. B. Roy, Dash, P. K., Mannan, M. A. and Sultana, S. 2012. Physico-chemical Characterization of Some Selected Hilly Citrus (Citrus spp.) Fruits of Bangladesh. South Asian Journal of Agriculture, 5(1&2): 135-142.

Booklets

1. Kumi, F., Dash, P. K., Von, F. A. and Inkoom, E. W. 2018. Training Manual on the Drip Irrigation System. Horticulture Innovation Lab., UC Davis, USA, University of Cape Coast, Ghana, 1-4.

2. Kumi, F., Dash, P. K., Von, F. A. and Inkoom, E. W. 2018. Training Manual on the Seedlings Production System in Cell Tray. Horticulture Innovation Lab., UC Davis, USA, University of Cape Coast, Ghana, 1-5.
















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