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Tabibul Islam

Assistant Professor | Plant Sciences

Specialization: CEA/Protected Fruit Crop Physiology

Overview

Dr. Islam's research is focused on the physiological, biochemical, and molecular aspects of fruit production in controlled or protected environments (CEA). His research program is at the forefront, exploring biological phenomena at the levels of plants, organs, genes, proteins, and metabolites. The goal is not just to accumulate knowledge but also to translate this knowledge into practical strategies that will revolutionize the productivity and quality of fruit crops grown in CEA systems. Dr. Islam uses cutting-edge methodologies to achieve these goals, including advanced molecular and synthetic biology techniques, integrative multi-omics approaches, and functional genomics techniques. His research covers various aspects of CEA fruit production and physiology, such as the interactions between the plant and its environment, source-sink relationships, flowering, fruit growth and development, fruit quality and nutritional properties, environmental stress responses and tolerance, and plant-microbe interactions.

Research Questions
  • Physiological, biochemical, and molecular regulations of strawberry growth, flowering, and fruit development.
  • Environmental control of flowering in strawberry: Photoperiod and temperature interaction.
  • Development of RNA-based plant trait delivery.
  • Biostimulants: Role for plant stress mitigation and improved resources-use-efficiency.
  • Efficacy and mode of actions of RNAi-biopesticides.
  • The physical, chemical, and microbial properties of a soil-less substrate determine its sustainability.
Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
PLSC 426 - Plant Biochemistry and Stress Physiology
3 credit hour(s)

Fundamental aspects of plant biochemistry and stress physiology. Overview of primary and secondary metabolism; phytohormone biosynthesis and signal transduction pathways; insight into the biochemical reactions triggered by the diverse stresses encountered by plants throughout their life cycles, and their association with stress tolerance mechanisms. Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both PLSC 426 and PLSC 526
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : BIOL 113 or BIOL 114 or consent of instructor.
Recommended Background: PLSC 333 or BCMB 321 Comments: Offered fall semester

Other Instructors: Redoy, Mahadi Hasan

Semesters Offered: Fall
PLSC 433 - Fruit Crops and Viticulture
3 credit hour(s)

Fundamental principles of biology and culture of small fruits, deciduous tree fruits, and grape vines, including morphology, physiology, distribution, utilization, propagation, production systems, harvesting, storage and processing.

Contact Hour Distribution: 2-hour lecture and one 2-hour lab
Recommended Background: PLSC 210, or working familiarity with general principles and practices of horticulture Comments: Offered spring semester

Semesters Offered: Spring
PLSC 526 - Plant Biochemistry & Stress Physiology
3 credit hour(s)

Fundamental aspects of plant biochemistry and stress physiology. Overview of primary and secondary metabolism; phytohormone biosynthesis and signal transduction pathways; insight into the biochemical reactions triggered by the diverse stresses encountered by plants throughout their life cycles, and their association with stress tolerance mechanisms. Credit Restriction(s): Students may not receive credit for both PLSC 426 and PLSC 526. Comments: Typically offered Fall semester.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level - graduate.

Other Instructors: Redoy, Mahadi Hasan

Semesters Offered: Fall
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865-974-8596

islamt@tennessee.edu

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ORCID: 0000-0002-7466-397X
Plant Biotechnology Building
2505 E J Chapman Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4500
Education and Training
  • PhD, Agriculture, General, Chonnam Natl University, South Korea, 2019
Lab Members
Ethan Worthen Darby

Tabibul Islam

Assistant Professor | Plant Sciences
Picture of Tabibul Islam image

865-974-8596

islamt@tennessee.edu

Google Scholar
ORCID: 0000-0002-7466-397X
Plant Biotechnology Building
2505 E J Chapman Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4500
Education and Training
  • PhD, Agriculture, General, Chonnam Natl University, South Korea, 2019
Overview

Dr. Islam's research is focused on the physiological, biochemical, and molecular aspects of fruit production in controlled or protected environments (CEA). His research program is at the forefront, exploring biological phenomena at the levels of plants, organs, genes, proteins, and metabolites. The goal is not just to accumulate knowledge but also to translate this knowledge into practical strategies that will revolutionize the productivity and quality of fruit crops grown in CEA systems. Dr. Islam uses cutting-edge methodologies to achieve these goals, including advanced molecular and synthetic biology techniques, integrative multi-omics approaches, and functional genomics techniques. His research covers various aspects of CEA fruit production and physiology, such as the interactions between the plant and its environment, source-sink relationships, flowering, fruit growth and development, fruit quality and nutritional properties, environmental stress responses and tolerance, and plant-microbe interactions.

Research Questions
  • Physiological, biochemical, and molecular regulations of strawberry growth, flowering, and fruit development.
  • Environmental control of flowering in strawberry: Photoperiod and temperature interaction.
  • Development of RNA-based plant trait delivery.
  • Biostimulants: Role for plant stress mitigation and improved resources-use-efficiency.
  • Efficacy and mode of actions of RNAi-biopesticides.
  • The physical, chemical, and microbial properties of a soil-less substrate determine its sustainability.
Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
PLSC 426 - Plant Biochemistry and Stress Physiology
3 credit hour(s)

Fundamental aspects of plant biochemistry and stress physiology. Overview of primary and secondary metabolism; phytohormone biosynthesis and signal transduction pathways; insight into the biochemical reactions triggered by the diverse stresses encountered by plants throughout their life cycles, and their association with stress tolerance mechanisms. Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both PLSC 426 and PLSC 526
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : BIOL 113 or BIOL 114 or consent of instructor.
Recommended Background: PLSC 333 or BCMB 321 Comments: Offered fall semester

Other Instructors: Redoy, Mahadi Hasan

Semesters Offered: Fall
PLSC 433 - Fruit Crops and Viticulture
3 credit hour(s)

Fundamental principles of biology and culture of small fruits, deciduous tree fruits, and grape vines, including morphology, physiology, distribution, utilization, propagation, production systems, harvesting, storage and processing.

Contact Hour Distribution: 2-hour lecture and one 2-hour lab
Recommended Background: PLSC 210, or working familiarity with general principles and practices of horticulture Comments: Offered spring semester

Semesters Offered: Spring
PLSC 526 - Plant Biochemistry & Stress Physiology
3 credit hour(s)

Fundamental aspects of plant biochemistry and stress physiology. Overview of primary and secondary metabolism; phytohormone biosynthesis and signal transduction pathways; insight into the biochemical reactions triggered by the diverse stresses encountered by plants throughout their life cycles, and their association with stress tolerance mechanisms. Credit Restriction(s): Students may not receive credit for both PLSC 426 and PLSC 526. Comments: Typically offered Fall semester.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level - graduate.

Other Instructors: Redoy, Mahadi Hasan

Semesters Offered: Fall
Lab Members
Ethan Worthen Darby