
Department of Entomology, Patuakhali Science and Technology Deltin 7 Aviator গেম টাকা ইনকাম, Dumki, Patuakhali-8660
Dr. Mahi Imam is an expert in Insect Molecular Physiology and Insect Immunity, along with extensive research experience and notable achievements in these areas. He obtained a PhD on 'Secondary Metabolites of Xenorhabdus and Photorhabdus Suppress Insect Immunity by Inhibiting Dorsal Switch Protein 1 and Phospholipase A2' from Andong National Deltin 7 Aviator গেম টাকা ইনকাম, Republic of Korea. His PhD research focused on the molecular basis of insect immunity against entomopathogenic bacteria. During his PhD, he designed a new pathway (DSP1 pathway) required to activate the innate immunity of insects (Spodoptera exigua and Tenebrio molitor) against entomopathogenic bacteria. In addition, he purified some secondary metabolites of entomopathogenic bacteria that suppress insect immunity by inhibiting immune mediators, as well as bind to the crucial immune protein of insects, named dorsal switch protein 1 (DSP1). During his PhD tenure, Dr. Mahi Imam also investigated that bacterial metabolites also kill insects by DNA degradation, damaging the hemocyte or other immune cells. During the PhD tenure, Dr. Mahi Imam learned about gene prediction, gene editing by CRISPR/Cas9, dsRNA preparation and application for gene silencing, overexpression of genes, cloning of genes, recombinant bacteria construction, expression, extraction, and purification of recombinant protein. Dr. Mahi Imam also achieved expertise in DNA extraction, RNA extraction, gel electrophoresis, western blotting, SDS-PAGE, thin-layer chromatography, freeze drying, sonication, bacterial culture, organic extraction, rotary evaporation, insect rearing, bioassay, Cell line culture, and many other techniques. Dr. Mahi Imam’s research has also been published in many reputed journals, including PLOS Pathogens, Frontiers in Microbiology, Frontiers in Physiology, BMC Microbiology, PLOS One, Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, Heliyon, Journal of Invertebrate Pathology, Journal of Innate Immunity, Journal of Stored Product Research, Archives in Insect Biochemistry and Physiology, Journal of Natural Pesticide Research, Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology, Archives in Phytopathology and Plant Protection, etc.
Professor Dr. Md. Mahi Imam Mollah
S Khatun, N Nahar, MS Rana, MMI Mollah. 2025. . Ecology Journal 7 (2), 87-91
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MMI Mollah, M Arifuzzaman. 2025. . Journal of Patuakhali Science and Technology Deltin 7 Aviator গেম টাকা ইনকাম 14 (1&2), 98-105
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Mollah, M. M. I. 2025. Knockdown of Dorsal switch protein 1 Effect on Growth, Development, and survivability of Tenebrio molitor (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae). Journal of Invertebrate Pathology 211 (2025) 108338. .
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Mollah, M. M. I. 2025. Azadirachtin in combination with emamectin benzoate and abamectin increases efficacy against brinjal shoot and fruit borer, Leucinodes orbonalis Guenee. J. Entomol. Acarol. Res. 57: 13257.
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Mollah, M. M. I., Arifuzzaman, M. 2024. Prevalence and Abundance of Insect Pests in Transplanted Aman Rice Ecosystem. Bangladesh J. Entomol. 32(2): 147-157.
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Mollah M.M.I. (2024). Efficacy evaluation of some bio-insecticides against green leafhopper (Amrasca biguttula biguttula Ishida) infesting brinjal. Journal of Entomological and Acarological Research 56:12398.
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Mollah M.M.I., Khatun S. (2024). Exploring selected bioinsecticides for management of cotton aphids (Aphis gossypii Glover) of brinjal in Bangladesh. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research 18 (2024) 101289.
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Ahsan S.M., Injamum-Ul-Hoque, M., Das, A.K., Rahman, M.M., Mollah, M.M.I., Paul, N.C., Choi, H.W. (2024). Plant-Entomopathogenic Fungi Interaction: Recent Progress and Prospects on Endophytism-Mediated Growth Promotion and Biocontrol. Plants, 13, 1420. https://doi.org/10.339
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Khatun S., Mollah M.M.I. (2024). Analysis of black rice and some other cereal grains for protein, sugar, polyphenols, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research 16 (2024) 101121. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2024.10112
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Mollah M.M.I. (2024). Ligands of HMG-like dorsal switch protein 1 of Spodoptera exigua leads to mortality in diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella. Heliyon 10 (2024) e27090.
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Khatun S., Kim T., Mollah M.M.I. (2023). Heat shock increases the anti-inflammatory and anti-obesity activity of soybean by increasing polyphenol, antioxidant and aglycon form isoflavones. Heliyon 9 (2023) e21944.
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Mollah M. M. I. (2023). Spatzle processing enzyme is required to activate dorsal switch protein 1 induced Toll immune signaling pathway in Tenebrio molitor. PLoS ONE 18(9): e0291976.
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Mollah, M. M. I., Hassan, N., Khatun, S., Rahman, M. M. (2023). Bacillus thuringiensis increases the efficacy of bio-pesticides against eggplant shoot and fruit borer, Leucinodes orbonalis Guenee. Journal of Natural Pesticide Research 6 (2023), 100055.
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Khatun S., Mollah M. M. I. (2023). Improved Soil Fertility Level Increases the Growth and Yield of Soybean by Enhancing Chlorophyll Content. Entomol Appl Sci Lett. 10(2):43-9. https://doi.org/10.51847/QKzokd8BT3
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Mollah, M. M. I., Hassan, N. (2023). Efficacy of Trichoderma harzianum, as a biological fungicide against fungal diseases of potato, late blight and early blight. Journal of Natural Pesticide Research 5, 100047.
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Mollah, M. M. I., Khatun, S. (2023). Evaluation of insecticides against bean pod borer and its larval parasitoid, Tachinid fly. Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection, 56 (7), 547-559.
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Mollah, M. M. I., Hassan, N., Khatun, S. (2022). Evaluation of Microbial Insecticides for the Management of Eggplant Shoot and Fruit Borer, Leucinodes orbonalis Guenee. Entomology and Applied Science Letters 9(4): 9-18.
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Judicious Defoliation Increases the Yield of Tomato by Controlling the Morphological Characteristics
Khatun, S., Mondal, M. M. A., Mollah, M. M. I. (2022). Judicious Defoliation Increases the Yield of Tomato by Controlling the Morphological Characteristics. Journal of Agriculture and Aquaculture 4(4). DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.7117853
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Antioxidant and Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitory Activity of Cereal Grain
Khatun, S., Lee, H., Mollah, M. M. I. (2022). Antioxidant and Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitory Activity of Cereal Grain. Food Science and Nutrition Technology 7(2): 000283. DOI: 10.23880/fsnt-16000283
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Mollah, M. M. I., Hassan, N., Khatun, S., Rahman, M. M. (2022). Sequential application of biopesticides suppress eggplant shoot and fruit borer, Leucinodes orbonalis G. infestation. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies 10(5): 140-146.
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Evaluation of Insecticides Against Bean Bug and Jute Hairy Caterpillar Infesting Country Bean
Mollah, M.M.I., Rahman, M.M., Amin, M.R., Khatun, S., Shahadat, M. K. (2022). Evaluation of Insecticides Against Bean Bug and Jute Hairy Caterpillar Infesting Country Bean. Ecology Journal 4 (1): 111-114.
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Ahmed, S., Sajjadian, S. M., Mollah, M. M. I., Kim, Y. (2022). HMGB1-Like Dorsal Switch Protein 1 Triggers a Damage Signal in Mosquito Gut to Activate Dual Oxidase via Eicosanoids. Journal of Innate Immunity 14(6):657-672.
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Mollah, M. M. I., Choi, H. W., Yeam, I., Lee, J. M., Kim, Y. (2021). Salicylic Acid, a Plant Hormone, Suppresses Phytophagous Insect Immune Response by Interrupting HMG-Like DSP1. Frontiers in Physiology. 2021. 744272.
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Mollah, M. M. I., Kim, Y. (2021). HMGB1‐like dorsal switch protein1 of the mealworm, Tenebrio molitor, acts as a damage‐associated molecular pattern. Archives of Insect Biochemistry and Physiology 2021; e21795.
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Mollah, M. M. I., Ahmed, S., Kim, Y. (2021). Immune mediation of HMG-like DSP1 via Toll Spatzle pathway and its specific inhibition by salicylic acid analogs. PLoS Pathogens. 17(3): e1009467.
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Roy, M. C., Ahmed, S., Mollah, M. M. I., Kim, Y. (2021). Antiviral Treatment Reveals a Cooperative Pathogenicity of Baculovirus and Iflavirus in Spodoptera exigua, a Lepidopteran Insect. Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology 31(4): 529-539. https://doi.org/10.4014/jmb.20
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Mollah, M. M. I., Roy, M. C., Choi, D. Y., Hasan, M. A., Baki, M. A. A., Yeom, H. S., Kim, Y. (2020). Variations of Indole Metabolites and NRPS-PKS Loci in Two Different Virulent Strains of Xenorhabdus hominickii. Frontiers in Microbiology. 2020.583594.
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Mollah, M. M. I., Kim, Y. (2020). Virulent secondary metabolites of entomopathogenic bacteria genera, Xenorhabdus and Photorhabdus, inhibit phospholipase A2 to suppress host insect immunity. BMC Microbiology. 20:359.
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Mukta Mala, M., Baishnab, M., Mollah. M. M. I. (2020). Push-Pull Strategy: an integrated approach to manage insect-pest and weed infestation in cereal cropping systems. Journal of Bioscience and Agriculture Research. 25(02): 2122-2127. https://doi.org/10.18801/jbar.250220.25
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Mukta Mala M., Baishnab M., Mollah M. M. I. (2020). Importance of intercropping for biodiversity conservation. Journal of Science, Technology and Environment Informatics, 10(02), 709-716.
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Mollah, M. M. I., Dekebo, A., Kim, Y. (2020). Immunosuppressive Activities of Novel PLA2 Inhibitors from Xenorhabdus hominickii, an Entomopathogenic Bacterium. MDPI Insects. 2020, 11, 505;11080505.
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Mollah, M. M. I., Yeasmin, F., Kim, Y. (2020). Benzylideneacetone and other phenylethylamide bacterial metabolites induce apoptosis to kill insects. Journal of Asia Pacific Entomology. 23(2): 449-457.
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Khatun, S., Mondal, M. M. A., Khalil, M. I., Roknuzzaman, M., Mollah, M. M. I. (2020). Growth and Yield Performance of Six Aman Rice Varieties of Bangladesh. Asian Research Journal of Agriculture. 12(2): 1-7.
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Hasan M. A., Ahmed S., Mollah M. M. I., Lee D., Kim Y. (2019). Variation in pathogenicity of different strains of Xenorhabdus nematophila; Differential immunosuppressive activities and secondary metabolite production. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 166(2019) 107221.
Dr. Jewel Howlader, Professor Dr. Md. Mahi Imam Mollah, Md. Nazmul Hassan, and Md. Roman Akon
Akon, M. R.,* Ahsan, S. M., Howlader, J., Hassan, M. N. & Mollah, M. M. I. (2018). Effect of Electrical Conductivity on Growth and Yield of Strawberry Cultivated In Aeroponic System. Journal of the Patuakhali Science and Technology Deltin 7 Aviator গেম টাকা ইনকাম, 9(1 & 2), 239-250.
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. Kim Y., Kim H., Mollah M. M. I., Baki M. A. A. (2019). Geographical variation of the oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis, occurring in Taiwan. Korean Journal of Applied Entomology 58(2): 133-142. DOI:
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Khatun S., Ahmed J. U., Mollah M. M. I., Kim, T. (2018). Physiological Mechanism of Thermotolerance in Wheat (Triticum aestivum Lin.) Seedlings. American Journal of Plant Sciences, 2018, 9, 2719-2727. .
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Effect of electrical conductivity on growth and yield of strawberry cultivated in aeroponic system
Akon M. R., Ahsan S. M., Howlader J., Hassan M.N., Mollah M. M. I. (2018). Effect of electrical conductivity on growth and yield of strawberry cultivated in aeroponic system. Journal of Patuakhali Science and Technology Deltin 7 Aviator গেম টাকা ইনকাম 9 (1&2): 239-250.
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Kim Y., Mollah M. M. I., Baki M. A. A., Ahn J. J. (2018). Monitoring the Oriental Fruit Fly (Bactrocera dorsalis), the Melon Fly (B. cucurbitae), and B. tau Fruit Fly Using Wax Formation Lures. Korean Journal of Applied Entomology, 57(1): 51-52.
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Mollah M. M. I., Rahman M. M., Khatun S., Mala M., Akon M. R. (2017). Toxicity of botanical and chemical insecticides on stink bug complex (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) in lablab bean (Lablab purpureus Lin.) field. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies 5(2): 537-541.
Professor Dr. Md. Mahi Imam Mollah, and Md. Roman Akon
Mollah, M. M. I., Rahman, M. M., Khatun, S., Mala, M. & Akon, M. R. (2017). Toxicity of botanical and chemical insecticides on stink bug complex (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) in lablab bean (Lablab purpureus Lin.) field. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 5(2), 537-541.
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Mollah M. M. I., Rahman M. M., Khatun S., Mala M. (2017). Insect pest complex of year-round country bean (Lablab purpureus L.) during the summer season. SCIREA Journal of Agriculture. 1(2), 186-196.
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Yield Loss Assessment of Mustard Owing to Parasitic Weed Orobanche
Khatun S., Roknuzzaman M., Khalil M., I., Mollah M. M. I. (2016). Yield Loss Assessment of Mustard Owing to Parasitic Weed Orobanche. International Journal of Sustainable Agricultural Technology. 12(11): 29-32.
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Impact of Morpho-Physiological Traits on Seed Yield of Lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.)
Khatun S., Mondal M. M. A., Khalil M. I., Mollah M. M. I., Kamruzzaman M. 2016. Impact of Morpho-Physiological Traits on Seed Yield of Lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.). International Journal of Agriculture Innovations and Research. 5(1):168-172.
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Interaction between parasite and vector for Malaria disease transmission-a review on Malaria
Mala M., Mollah M. M. I., Hassan M. K. (2016). Interaction between parasite and vector for Malaria disease transmission-a review on Malaria. Progressive Agriculture 27 (2): 168-174.
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Effect of salt Stress on growth and yield attributes of Mungbean
Hasan M. Z., Saha G., Miah M. A., Akon M. R., Mollah M. M. I. (2014). Effect of salt Stress on growth and yield attributes of Mungbean. Journal of Patuakhali Science and Technology Deltin 7 Aviator গেম টাকা ইনকাম. 5(2): 1-8.
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Hasan N., Mollah M. M. I., Haque D. S. (2013). Evaluation of Biomax M-A biorational pesticide in controlling Brinjal Shoot and Fruit Borer in Bangladesh. International Pest Control. 55(5): 262-264.
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Miah M. A., Ali M. R., Husna A., Mollah M. M. I. (2013). Efficacy of Some Botanicals Against Pulse Beetle, Callosobruchus maculatus (Fab.) on Stored Green Gram, Vigna radiata. Bangladesh J. entomol. 23(1): 11-20.
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Mollah M. M. I., Rahman M. M., Alam M. Z., Hossain M. M. (2013). Yield Performance of Heat Tolerant Country Bean (Lablab Purpureus Lin.) as Influenced by Insecticides During Kharif Season. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies. 1(3): 1-6.
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Efficacy of Different Insecticides Against Pod Borer, Maruca testulalis (Geyer) on Country Bean
Mollah M. M. I., Rahman M. M., Alam M. Z. (2012). Efficacy of Different Insecticides Against Pod Borer, Maruca testulalis (Geyer) on Country Bean. Bangladesh J. entomol. 22(2): 13-20.
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Mollah M. M. I., Rahman M. M., Alam M. Z. (2012). Toxic Effect of Some Insecticides on Predatory Lady Bird Beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) in Country Bean (Lablab purpureus L.) Field. World Journal of Zoology. 7 (4): 347-350.
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Mollah M. M. I., Rahman M. M. (2012). Abundance of predators in country bean field during summer. International Journal of Biosciences. 2 (9): 65-70.
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Mala M., Sarker M. R., Rahman M.H., Mollah M. M. I. (2010). Effectiveness of Pithraj Oil as Grain Protectant Against Pulse Beetle, Calosobruchus chinensis (L.) in Stored Chickpea. Bangladesh J. Seed Sci. & Tech. 14 (1&2): 45-49.
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| 1 | ENT 211 | Introduction to Entomology (Undergraduate course) | 2024-10-07 | |
| 2 | ENT 212 | Introduction to Entomology (Undergraduate course) | 2024-10-07 | |
| 3 | ENT 311 | Insect Physiology and Nutrition (Undergraduate course) | 2024-10-07 | |
| 4 | ENT 312 | Insect Physiology and Nutrition (Undergraduate course) | 2024-10-07 | |
| 5 | ENT 6108 | Insect Pathology (Graduate course) | 2024-10-07 | |
| 6 | ENT 6103 | Pesticide Management (Graduate course) | 2024-10-07 | |
| 7 | ENT 6208 | Medical Entomology (Graduate course) | 2024-10-07 |