Mitochondrial DNA Diversity and Origin of Red Chittagong Cattle

Bhuiyan, M.S.A.,Bhuiyan, A.K.F.H.,Yoon, D.H.,Jeon, J.T.,Park, C.S.,Lee, J.H. Asian Australasian Association of Animal Productio 2007 Animal Bioscience Vol.20 No.10

To determine the origin and genetic diversity of Red Chittagong (RC) cattle in Bangladesh, we analyzed mitochondrial DNA displacement loop (D-loop) sequences of 48 samples along with 22 previously published sequences from Bos indicus and Bos taurus breeds. Twenty five haplotypes were identified in RC cattle that were defined by 44 polymorphic sites and nucleotide diversity was $0.0055{\pm}0.0026$. The estimated sequence divergence times between RC and other zebu cattle breeds studied ranged between 22,700-26,900 years before present (YBP) which, it is suggested, predate domestication of RC cattle. Furthermore, it is assumed that introgressions have occurred in this breed mainly from Indian zebu breeds in the recent millennia. The phylogenetic studies showed RC cattle clustered with Bos indicus lineage with two distinct haplogroups representing high genetic variability of this breed. These findings can be used for designing proper breeding and conservation strategies for RC cattle in Bangladesh.

Mitochondrial DNA Diversity and Origin of Red Chittagong Cattle

Bhuiyan, M.S.A.,Bhuiyan, A.K.F.H.,Yoon, D.H.,Jeon, J.T.,Park, C.S.,Lee, J.H. 충남대학교 형질전환복제돼지연구센터 2007 논문집 Vol. No.10

To determine the origin and genetic diversity of Red Chittagong (RC) cattle in Bangladesh, we analyzed mitochondrial DNA displacement loop (D-loop) sequences of 48 samples along with 22 previously published sequences from Bos indicus and Bos taurus breeds. Twenty five haplotypes were identified in RC cattle that were defined by 44 polymorphic sites and nucleotide diversity was 0.0055±0.0026. The estimated sequence divergence times between RC and other zebu cattle breeds studied ranged between 22,700-26,900 years before present (YBP) which, it is suggested, predate domestication of RC cattle. Furthermore, it is assumed that introgressions have occurred in this breed mainly from Indian zebu breeds in the recent millennia. The phylogenetic studies showed RC cattle clustered with Bos indicus lineage with two distinct haplogroups representing high genetic variability of this breed. These findings can be used for designing proper breeding and conservation strategies for RC cattle in Bangladesh.

Total-Ionizing-Dose Responses of GaN-Based HEMTs With Different Channel Thicknesses and MOSHEMTs With Epitaxial MgCaO as Gate Dielectric

Bhuiyan, Maruf A.,Zhou, Hong,Chang, Sung-Jae,Lou, Xiabing,Gong, Xian,Jiang, Rong,Gong, Huiqi,Zhang, En Xia,Won, Chul-Ho,Lim, Jong-Won,Lee, Jung-Hee,Gordon, Roy G.,Reed, Robert A.,Fleetwood, Daniel M. Professional Technical Group on Nuclear Science 2018 IEEE transactions on nuclear science Vol.65 No.1

<P>The radiation hardness of AlGaN/GaN high-electron-mobility transistors (HEMTs) is found to improve with increasing GaN channel thickness. Epitaxial MgCaO shows promise as a radiation-tolerant gate dielectric, with only small shifts in operating parameters of metal–oxide–semiconductor HEMTs observed at doses up to 1 Mrad(SiO<SUB><I>2</I></SUB>). Bias-induced electron trapping and radiation-induced-hole trapping can occur in the MgCaO, depending on the applied bias during stress and/or irradiation. AC transconductance measurements are used to help understand charge trapping in these devices.</P>

Effects of Biofertilizer on Growth and Yield of Rice

Bhuiyan Mohammad Kamrul Islam,Rico Cyren M.,Mintah Lemuel O.,Kim Man-Keun,Shon Tae-Kwon,Chung Il-Kyung,Lee Sang-Chul The Korean Society of Crop Science 2006 Korean journal of crop science Vol.51 No.4

The effect of biofertilizer (compound of microbial inoculants or groups of micro-organisms) on growth and yield of rice was investigated. The experiment was carried out in a randomized complete block design with 3 replications and 7 treatments namely: $RF=N-P_2O_{5-}K_2O$ (11-5.5-4.8 kg $10a^{-1}$); half of the recommended fertilizer rate, $HRF=N-P_2O_5-K_2O$ (5.5-2.75-2.4 kg $10a^{-1}$); HRF+Bio 250=HRF combined with 250 kg biofertilizer $10a^{-1}$; HRF+Bio 500=HRF combined with 500 kg biofertilizer $10a^{-1}$; Bio 250=250 kg biofertilizer $10a^{-1}$; Bio 500=500 kg biofertilizer $10a^{-1}$; and NF = No Fertilizer. Results showed that the recorded values of plant height, tiller number and chlorophyll content at 40 to 60 days after transplanting (DAT) in HRF+Bio 500 were significantly higher than those recorded in the RF treatment. Similar observations between these two treatments were only recorded from 60 DAT onwards. Yield components were also superior in HRF+Bio 500 treatment and comparable to that of RF. The highest grain yield obtained in HRF+Bio 500 treatment (785.8 kg $10a^{-1}$) was statistically similar to that of RF (739.8 kg $10a^{-1}$) but significantly higher than that of NF (506.7 kg $10a^{-1}$). Finally, head grain recovery (90.9) was low while chalkiness (0.03) was high at HRF+Bio 500 treatment as compared with RF, which were (96.1) and (0.3), respectively. Results showed that combined treatment of HRF and 500 kg biofertilizer $10a^{-1}$ has similar effects on the growth and yield of rice with that of RF.

An improved method for <i>Agrobacterium</i>-mediated genetic transformation from cotyledon explants of <i>Brassica juncea</i>

Bhuiyan, Mohammed Shafi Ullah,Min, Sung Ran,Jeong, Won Joong,Sultana, Sayeda,Choi, Kwan Sam,Lim, Yong Pyo,Song, Won Yong,Lee, Youngsook,Liu, Jang R. Japanese Society for Plant Cell and Molecular Biol 2011 Plant biotechnology Vol.28 No.1

<P>An efficient <I>Agrobacterium</I>-mediated genetic transformation method was established for <I>Brassica juncea</I> by investigating several factors responsible for successful gene transfer. Four-day-old cotyledon explants from <I>in vitro</I> grown seedlings were co-cultivated with <I>Agrobacterium</I> strain GV3101 harboring the binary vector EnPCAMBIA1302-YCF1, which contained the hygromycin phosphotransferase (<I>HPT</I>) gene as a selectable marker and the yeast cadmium factor 1 (<I>YCF1</I>) gene. Two days co-cultivation period on shoot induction medium (MS medium supplemented with 0.1 mg l<SUP>−1</SUP> α-naphthaleneacetic acid, 1.0 mg l<SUP>−1</SUP> 6-benzyladenine, and 2.0 mg l<SUP>−1</SUP> silver nitrate) containing 20 mg l<SUP>−1</SUP> acetosyringone and five days delaying exposure of explants to selective agent enhanced transformation efficiency significantly. A three-step selection strategy was developed to select hygromycin resistant shoots. Hygromycin-resistant shoots were subsequently rooted on root induction medium. Rooted plantlets were transferred to pot-soil, hardened, and grown in a greenhouse until maturity. Using the optimized transformation procedure, transformation efficiency reached at 16.2% in this study. Southern blot analysis was performed to confirm that transgenes (<I>HPT</I> and <I>YCF1</I>) were stably integrated into the plant genome. All transgenic plants showed single-copy of transgene integration in the host genome. Segregation analysis of T<SUB>1</SUB> progeny showed that the transgenes were stably integrated and transmitted to the progeny in a Mendelian fashion.</P>

Factors for high frequency plant regeneration in tissue cultures of Indian mustard (Brassica juncea L.)

Bhuiyan, Mohammed Shafi Ullah,Min, Sung-Ran,Choi, Kwan-Sam,Lim, Yong-Pyo,Liu, Jang-Ryol The Korean Society of Plant Biotechnology 2009 식물생명공학회지 Vol.36 No.2

An efficient system for high frequency plant regeneration was established through investigating various factors such as plant growth regulator combinations, explant types and ages, and addition of $AgNO_3$ influenced on shoot regeneration in Brassica juncea L. cv. BARI sarisha-10. Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium supplemented with 0.1 mg/L NAA (1-naphthaleneacetic acid) and 1 mg/L BA (6-benzyladenine) showed the maximum shoot regeneration frequency (56.67%) among the different combinations of NAA and BA. Explant type, explant age, and addition of $AgNO_3$ also significantly affected shoot regeneration. Of the four type of explants (cotyledon, hypocotyl, root, and leaf explants)- cotyledon explants produced the highest shoot regeneration frequency and hypocotyls explants produced the highest number of shoots per explant, whereas root explants did not produce any shoot. The cotyledonary explants from Four-day-old seedlings showed the maximum shoot regeneration frequency and number of shoots per explant. Shoot regeneration frequency increased significantly by adding $AgNO_3$ to the medium. Two mg/L $AgNO_3$ appeared to be the best for shoot regeneration with the highest shoot regeneration frequency (86.67%) and number of shoots per explant (7.5 shoots). Considerable variation in shoot regeneration from cotyledonay explants was observed within the B. juncea L. genotypes. The shoot regeneration frequency ranged from 47.78% for cv. Shambol to 91.11% for cv. Rai-5. In terms of the number of shoots produced per explant, B. juncea L. cv. Daulot showed the maximum efficiency. MS medium supplemented with 0.1 mg/L NAA showed the highest frequency of rooting. The regenerated plantlets were transferred to pot soil and grown to maturity in the greenhouse. All plants were fertile and morphologically identical with the source plants.

Fostering spirituality and psychosocial health through mind-body practices in underserved populations

Bhuiyan Nishat,McNeill Lorna H.,Bopp Melissa,Downs Danielle Symons,Mama Scherezade K. 한국한의학연구원 2022 Integrative Medicine Research Vol.11 No.1

Background: This study examined changes in spirituality and psychosocial outcomes among African American and rural adults participating in a culturally-adapted mind-body intervention. Methods: African American (n = 22) and rural (n = 38) adults in Harmony & Health attended mind-body sessions twice a week for eight weeks and completed questionnaires on spirituality and psychosocial distress at baseline and post-intervention. Linear regression and repeated measures analyses were used to examine associations between intervention attendance and spirituality. Results: Attendance was significantly associated with increased spirituality (β=0.168, p = 013). Repeated measures analyses revealed a significant three-way interaction between attendance, spirituality, and study site (F(9,31)=2.891, p = 013). Urban African American participants who attended ≥75% of sessions reported greater increases in spirituality. Conclusion: Findings suggest that mind-body practices may foster spirituality in urban African American adults. Additional adaptations are needed to strengthen spirituality in rural residents and to improve psychosocial health and wellbeing in this underserved population. Background: This study examined changes in spirituality and psychosocial outcomes among African American and rural adults participating in a culturally-adapted mind-body intervention. Methods: African American (n = 22) and rural (n = 38) adults in Harmony & Health attended mind-body sessions twice a week for eight weeks and completed questionnaires on spirituality and psychosocial distress at baseline and post-intervention. Linear regression and repeated measures analyses were used to examine associations between intervention attendance and spirituality. Results: Attendance was significantly associated with increased spirituality (β=0.168, p = 013). Repeated measures analyses revealed a significant three-way interaction between attendance, spirituality, and study site (F(9,31)=2.891, p = 013). Urban African American participants who attended ≥75% of sessions reported greater increases in spirituality. Conclusion: Findings suggest that mind-body practices may foster spirituality in urban African American adults. Additional adaptations are needed to strengthen spirituality in rural residents and to improve psychosocial health and wellbeing in this underserved population.

SELECTION FOR PROLIFICACY IN ROMNEY SHEEP I. DIRECT RESPONSE TO SELECTION

Bhuiyan, A.K.F.H.,Curran, M.K. Asian Australasian Association of Animal Productio 1995 Animal Bioscience Vol.8 No.1

A selection experiment with Romney Marsh sheep was used to evaluate direct responses to selection. Two flocks were maintained; a) the selection line formed in 1979 by the Romney Group Breeders to select for high prolificacy, defined as the number of live lambs born per ewe joined per year and b) a control line, established in 1982, where flock replacements were chosen at random. Predicted responses per year of birth female group and per year respectively were 0.033 and 0.027 live lambs. The rate of predicted response per year was within the theoretical expected range from 0.01 to 0.03 of the mean. The rates of realized response in prolificacy per year of birth female group and per year respectively were 0.026 and 0.021. These estimates of realized responses represented between 0.01 and 0.02 of the control line mean per year.

Systems Approach to Change Management for Sustainable Tourism Development in Bangladesh

Bhuiyan, Bashir Ahmed,Alam, Md. Jahangir KNU The Institute of Management Economy Research 2014 Asia-Pacific Journal of Business Vol.5 No.2

Tourism has been considered as the largest industry in the world, which is contributing towards employment generation, wealth creation and pursuing social benefits. Growing concern about the impact of human activities upon the environment, increased awareness of and concern for global environment have intensified the demand for sustainable tourism and their focus on balancing of: profit-driven motives, preserving and enhancing the social as well as ecological balance. Based on secondary materials and content analysis present study evaluated existing status of sustainable tourism development and explored important change strategies for future improvement of tourism sector in Bangladesh. The study recognized different views of change management and various strategies for obtaining sustainability in tourism industry. The present study identified the institutional networks, challenges in the way of applying systems approach to change management for sustainable tourism development and suggested important options for overcoming the impediments to operate through the proposed strategic framework in Bangladesh.

Involvement of Ceramide in Ischemic Tolerance Induced by Preconditioning with Sublethal Oxygen-Glucose Deprivation in Primary Cultured Cortical Neurons of Rats

Bhuiyan, Mohammad Iqbal Hossain,Islam, Mohammad Nurul,Jung, Seo Yun,Yoo, Hye Hyun,Lee, Yong Sup,Jin, Changbae Pharmaceutical Society of Japan 2010 Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin Vol.33 No.1

<P>The complex molecular cascades of ischemic tolerance in brain cells remain unclear. Recently, sphingolipid-related metabolite ceramide has been implicated as a second messenger in many biological functions, including neuronal survival and death. The present study, therefore, examined the roles of ceramide (Cer) in ischemic tolerance induced by preconditioning with sublethal oxygen-glucose deprivation (OGD) using primary cultured cortical neurons of rats. Preconditioning of the neurons with sublethal 1-h OGD produced robust neuroprotection against cell death induced by lethal 3-h OGD imposed 12 h after preconditioning when measured by the MTT assay. Analysis of sphingolipids using LC-MS/MS showed that the ischemic preconditioning resulted in significant increases in the levels of C<SUB>16 : 0</SUB> Cer, C<SUB>18 : 0</SUB> Cer, C<SUB>20 : 0</SUB> Cer, C<SUB>24 : 0</SUB> Cer, C<SUB>24 : 1</SUB> Cer and the total ceramide contents compared with the sham-washed control group. However, sphingomyelin contents were not significantly changed by the ischemic preconditioning, suggesting that ceramides were increased through the <I>de novo</I> synthetic pathway. In the case of severe OGD paradigm, levels of ceramide and sphingomyelin in the lethal OGD group were not significantly different from those of the control group or the lethal OGD group with preconditioning at any time points studied. Treatment with an inhibitor of <I>de novo</I> ceramide synthesis, fumonisin B<SUB>1</SUB>, during the ischemic preconditioning period completely blocked preconditioning-induced ischemic tolerance. Moreover, application of a non-cytotoxic concentration of exogenous cell-permeable ceramide produced neuroprotection against lethal OGD. The results suggest that ceramides increased by sublethal OGD preconditioning play an important role in induction of ischemic tolerance.</P>