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Mahabuba Mostafa

Department of Plant Pathology, Gazipur Agricultural University, Gazipur, Bangladesh

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Review ArticleOpen accessStrigolactones in Plant Stress Adaptation: Mechanisms and Agricultural PotentialHumayra Ferdus, Mahabuba Mostafa, Md. Motaher HossainAbiotic stresses have significant negative effects on the growth, development, and productivity of crop plants, which are critical to global agricultural production and ecosystem stability. Strigolactones (SLs), a family of carotenoid-derived plant phytohormones, have been identified as playing key roles in plant development and adaptive responses to environmental stimuli. Initially recognized as signaling molecules in host-parasite interactions and as symbiotic … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 26, Issue 4 · 3 Oct 2026 · 559 accessesView PDF Cite

Review ArticleOpen accessDecoding Late Blight of Potato and Tomato: Insights into Pathogen Dynamics, Host Interactions and Emerging SolutionsHumayra Ferdus, Mahabuba Mostafa, Dodi Al Sharif, Md. Motaher HossainThe oomycete Phytophthora infestans is the source of late blight, a devastating disease that significantly impacts on tomato and potato cultivation worldwide, threatening food security and causing considerable economic losses. This review explores the epidemiological dynamics of late blight, focusing on the pathogen's life cycle, reproductive strategies, and molecular pathogenesis. Traditional management strategies, including cultural practices, host resistance, and biocontrol … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 25, Issue 4 · 5 Feb 2026 · 2,530 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessThe Impact of Climate Factors on the Epidemiology and Management of Potato virus YMahabuba Mostafa, Md. Motaher HossainPlant viruses give rise to potential loss to global crop production and have the potential to cause widespread damage. Potato virus Y (PVY) is a plant virus that belongs to the genus Potyvirus and the family Potyviridae and it is considered a major concern, particularly for solanaceous crops such as potatoes. PVY represents the largest cluster of plant viruses, encompassing … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 24, Issue 4 · 31 Aug 2024 · 4,758 accessesView PDF Cite

Review ArticleOpen accessVegetable Beans: Comprehensive Insights into Diversity, Production, Nutritional Benefits, Sustainable Cultivation and Future ProspectsSayed Shahidul Islam, Shanta Adhikary, Mahabuba Mostafa, Motaher HossainVegetable beans, members of the Fabaceae family, have a rich historical significance as a source of plant-based proteins and nutrients. They have been cultivated worldwide for centuries, enriching the nutritional landscape and constituting a crucial component of human nutrition. The wide array of beans, including common bean, lima bean, tepary bean, mung bean, yard long bean, moth bean, adzuki bean, … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 24, Issue 3 · 29 Apr 2024 · 5,826 accessesView PDF Cite