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Md Islam
Sugarcane Field Station
Research Molecular Biologist

Phone: (561) 924-5227
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12990 U.S. HWY 441
CANAL POINT , FL 33438
Projects
Identification of Resistant Germplasm and Markers Associated with Resistance to Major Diseases of Sugarcane
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 432517
Development of High-Yielding, Stress Tolerant Sugarcane Cultivars Using Agronomic, Genetic, and Molecular Approaches
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 434368
Molecular Characterization of Leaf Scald Disease Resistance in Saccharum spp. for the Sugarcane Cultivar Improvement
Non-Funded Cooperative Agreement (N)
  Accession Number: 435224

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Identifying Loci Controlling Fiber Composition in Polyploid Sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) through Genome Wide Association Study -
Yang, X., Todd, J.R., Arunadale, R., Binder, J., Luo, Z., Islam, M.S., Sood, S.G., Wang, J. 2019. Identifying Loci Controlling Fiber Composition in Polyploid Sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) through Genome Wide Association Study. Industrial Crops and Products. 130, 598-605.
Whole genome sequencing of a MAGIC population identified genomic loci and candidate genes for major fiber quality traits in Upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) -
Thyssen, G.N., Jenkins, J.N., Mccarty Jr, J.C., Zeng, L., Campbell, B.T., Delhom, C.D., Islam, M.S., Jones, D.C., Condon, B.D., Fang, D.D., Li, P. 2018. Whole genome sequencing of a MAGIC population identified genomic loci and candidate genes for major fiber quality traits in Upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). Journal of Theoretical and Applied Genetics. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00122-018-3254-8.
Registration of ‘CP 10-1208’ Sugarcane -
Zhao, D., Comstock, J.C., Davidson, W.R., Gordon, V.S., McCord, P.H., Sandhu, H.S., Sood, S.G., Singh, M.P., Abbott, T., Islam, M.S., Baltazar, M., McCorkle, K.M. 2018. Registration of ‘CP 10-1208’ Sugarcane. Journal of Plant Registrations. 13(1):42-49. https://doi.org/10.3198/jpr2018.07.0050crc.
Molecular Dissection of Sugar Related Traits and it’s Attributes in Saccharum spp. hybrid -
Islam, M.S., Yang, X., Sood, S.G., Comstock, J.C., Zan, F., Wang, J. 2018. Molecular Dissection of Sugar Related Traits and it’s Attributes in Saccharum spp. hybrid. Euphytica. 214:170. doi.org/10.1007/s10681-018-2252-x.
Developing diagnostic genetic markers for orange rust resistance selection in sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) -
Yang, X., Islam, M.S., Sood, S.G., Maya, S., Hanson, E., Comstock, J.C., Wang, J. 2018. Developing diagnostic genetic markers for orange rust resistance selection in sugarcane (Saccharum spp.). American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 38, pg. 50.
Molecular characterization of genetic basis of Sugarcane Yellow Leaf Virus (SCYLV) resistance in Saccharum spp. hybrid -
Islam, M.S., Yang, X., Sood, S.G., Comstock, J.C., Wang, J. 2018. Molecular characterization of genetic basis of Sugarcane Yellow Leaf Virus (SCYLV) resistance in Saccharum spp. hybrid. Plant Breeding. 137(4):598-604. doi:org/10.1111/pbr.12614.
Identifying quantitative trait loci (QTLs) and developing diagnostic markers linked to oragne rust resistance in sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) -
Yang, X., Islam, M.S., Sood, S.G., Maya, S., Hanson, E.A., Comstock, J.C., Wang, J. 2018. Identifying quantitative trait loci (QTLs) and developing diagnostic markers linked to oragne rust resistance in sugarcane (Saccharum spp.). Frontiers in Plant Science. doi:10.1111/pbr.12614.
Identifying quantitative trait loci (QTLs) and developing diagnostic markers linked to orange rust resistance in sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) -
Yang, X., Islam, M.S., Sood, S.G., Maya, S., Hanson, E.A., Comstock, J.C., Wang, J. 2018. Identifying quantitative trait loci (QTLs) and developing diagnostic markers linked to orange rust resistance in sugarcane (Saccharum spp.). Frontiers in Plant Science. 9:350. 10.3389/fpls.2018.00350.
Discovery of 100K SNP array and its utilization in sugarcane -
You, Q., Yang, X., Song, J., Islam, M.S., Comstock, J.C., Xu, L., Sood, S.G. 2018. Discovery of 100K SNP array and its utilization in sugarcane. International Conference on Sugar and Integrated Industries. ABSTRACT ONLY.
Developing 100K Affymetrix Axiom SNP Array for Polyploid Sugarcane -
You, Q., Yang, X., Song, J., Islam, M.S., Comstock, J.C., Xu, L., Wang, J. 2018. Developing 100K Affymetrix Axiom SNP Array for Polyploid Sugarcane. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. ABSTRACT ONLY.
Constructing high-density genetic maps for polypoid sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) and identifying quantitative trait loci controlling brown rust resistance -
Yang, X., Sood, S.G., Glynn, N., Islam, M.S., Comstock, J.C., Wang, J. 2017. Constructing high-density genetic maps for polypoid sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) and identifying quantitative trait loci controlling brown rust resistance. Molecular Breeding. 37:116. doi:10.1007/s11032-017-0716-7.
Constructing high-density genetic maps for polyploid sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) and identifying quantitative trait loci controlling brown rust resistance -
A MAGIC population-based genome-wide association study reveals functional association of GhRBB1_A07 gene with superior fiber quality in cotton -
Quantitative trait loci analysis for net ginning energy requirements in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) -
Bechere, E., Fang, D.D., Kebede, H.A., Hardin Iv, R.G., Islam, M.S., Li, P., Scheffler, J.A. 2017. Quantitative trait loci analysis for net ginning energy requirements in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). Euphytica. 213:160-171. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10681-017-195-z.
Unravel the genetic basis of Sugarcane Yellow Leaf Virus (SCYLV) resistance in Saccharum spp. hybrid -
Islam, M.S., Yang, X., Sood, S.G., Comstock, J.C., Wang, J. 2017. Unravel the genetic basis of Sugarcane Yellow Leaf Virus (SCYLV) resistance in Saccharum spp. hybrid. American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. ABSTRACT ONLY.
Status of Sugarcane yellow leaf virus and its impact in different progenies -
Sood, S.G., Comstock, J.C., Yang, X., Islam, M.S., Wang, J. 2017. Status of Sugarcane yellow leaf virus and its impact in different progenies. American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. abstract only.
Development and utilization of 100K SNP array in Saccharum Spp. -
You, Q., Yang, X., Song, J., Islam, M.S., Xu, L., Comstock, J.C., Wang, J. 2017. Development and utilization of 100K SNP array in Saccharum Spp.. American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. ABSTRACT ONLY.
Validation of fusarium head blight resistance QTL in US winter wheat -
Petersen, S., Lylerly, J.H., McKendry, A.L., Islam, M.S., Brown Guedira, G.L., Dong, Y., Murphy, J.P. 2017. Validation of fusarium head blight resistance QTL in US winter wheat. Crop Science. 57:1-12.
A MAGIC population-based genome-wide association study reveals functional association of GhRBB1_A07 gene with superior fiber quality in cotton -
Islam, M.S., Thyssen, G.N., Jenkins, J.N., Zeng, L., Delhom, C.D., McCarty Jr, J.C., Deng, D.D., Hinchliffe, D.J., Jones, D.C., Fang, D.D. 2016. A MAGIC population-based genome-wide association study reveals functional association of GhRBB1_A07 gene with superior fiber quality in cotton. BMC Genomics. 17:903. doi:10.1186/s12864-016-3249-2.
Unravel the key genes potentially related to high strength of cotton fiber by comparative phenotypic and genomic analyses -
Islam, M.S., Fang, D.D., Kim, H.J. 2016. Unravel the key genes potentially related to high strength of cotton fiber by comparative phenotypic and genomic analyses. Atlas of Science. Online.
Validation of Fusarium Head Blight resistance QTL in US winter wheat -
Petersen, S., Lyerly, J.H., McKendry, A.L., Islam, M.S., Brown Guedira, G.L., Cowger, C., Dong, Y., Murphy, P.J. 2017. Validation of Fusarium Head Blight resistance QTL in US winter wheat. Crop Science. 57:1-12. doi:10.2135cropsci2015.07.0415.
Comparative fiber property and transcriptome analyses reveal key genes potentially related to high fiber strength in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) line MD52ne -
Islam, M.S., Fang, D.D., Thyssen, G.N., Delhom, C.D., Liu, Y., Kim, H.J. 2016. Comparative fiber property and transcriptome analyses reveal key genes potentially related to high fiber strength in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) line MD52ne. Biomed Central (BMC) Plant Biology. 16:36.
Mapping by sequencing in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) line MD52ne identified candidate genes for fiber strength and its related quality attributes -
Islam, M.S., Zeng, L., Thyssen, G.N., Delhom, C.D., Kim, H.J., Li, P., Fang, D.D. 2016. Mapping by sequencing in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) line MD52ne identified candidate genes for fiber strength and its related quality attributes. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 129:1071-1086.
Development of a 63K SNP array for Gossypium and high-density mapping of intra- and inter-specific populations of cotton (G. hirsutum L.) -
Hulse-Kemp, A.M., Lemm, J., Plieske, J., Ashrafi, H., Buyyarapu, R., Fang, D.D., Frelichowski, J.E., Giband, M., Hague, S., Hinze, L.L., Kochan, K., Riggs, R., Scheffler, J.A., Udall, J.A., Ulloa, M., Wang, S., Zhu, Q., Bag, S.K., Bhardwaj, A., Burke, J.J., Byers, R.L., Claverie, M., Gore, M.A., Harker, D.B., Islam, M.S., Jenkins, J.N., Jones, D.C., Lacape, J., Llewellyn, D.J., Percy, R.G., Pepper, A.E., Poland, J.A., Rai, K., Sawant, S.V., Singh, S., Spriggs, A., Taylor, J.M., Wang, F., Yourstone, S.M., Zheng, X., Lawley, C.T., Ganal, M.W., Van Deynze, A., Wilson, L.W., Stelly, D.M. 2015. Development of a 63K SNP array for Gossypium and high-density mapping of intra- and inter-specific populations of cotton (G. hirsutum L.). Genes, Genomes, Genetics. 5:1187-1209. doi:10.1534/g3.115.018416.
Ginning efficiency - research progress -
Bechere, E., Boykin Jr, J.C., Hardin Iv, R.G., Fang, D.D., Islam, M.S. 2015. Ginning efficiency - research progress. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. January 2-5, 2015.
Detection, validation and application of genotyping-by-sequencing based single nucleotide polymorphisms in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). -
Islam, M.S., Thyssen, G.N., Jenkins, J.N., Fang, D.D. 2014. Detection, Validation and Application of Genotyping-by-Sequencing Based Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in Upland Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). The Plant Genome. 8(1):1-10.
Ginning efficiency in upland cotton - a value-added trait in cotton improvement -
Bechere, E., Boykin Jr, J.C., Hardin Iv, R.G., Fang, D.D., Islam, M.S. 2014. Ginning efficiency in upland cotton - a value-added trait in cotton improvement. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. November 2 - 5, 2014.
Identification of cotton fiber quality quantitative trait loci using intraspecific crosses derived from two near-isogenic lines differing in fiber bundle strength. Reprint Icon -
Islam, M.S., Zeng, L., Delhom, C.D., Song, X., Kim, H.J., Li, P., Fang, D.D. 2014. Identification of cotton fiber quality quantitative trait loci using intraspecific crosses derived from two near-isogenic lines differing in fiber bundle strength. Molecular Breeding. 34:373-384.