F.M. Safiul Azam

Science Practitioner I
Faculty @ Neijiang Normal University l PhD @ CAAS I YPARD l Genomics & breeding, Climate Change, Biodiversity, Nutrition, Youth l

[F.M. Safiul Azam @Azam_fms]

Wild #hillraspberry (#Rubus niveus Thunb.) — literally everywhere you look in Neijiang, Sichuan. Nature's candy on every hill. 🌿🍒

[F.M. Safiul Azam @Azam_fms]

We assembled the mitochondrial genome of Eriobotrya seguinii (Rosaceae).
Highlights:
🧬 372,899 bp; GC 46%
🔬 71 genes
📊 High-Pi variable regions
🌳 Phylogeny supports Eriobotrya monophyly
New insight into Rosaceae mitogenome evolution.
Full article: https://t.co/XV7GUPWjGE

[F.M. Safiul Azam @Azam_fms]

We present the first complete cp genome of Bergenia crassifolia 🌿
🔬 156,378 bp | 128 genes | 84 PCGs
🌳 Sister to B. purpurascens & B. scopulosa
Valuable insights into Bergenia evolution
#ChloroplastGenome #Phylogenomics

Further reading: https://t.co/ybNTarhKuA

[F.M. Safiul Azam @Azam_fms]

Our latest study covers NPK fertilization, disease-free ginger seed rhizomes from tissue-cultured plantlets, grown in a soilless medium to scale up pre-basic to basic seed production. 🌿

Further reading: https://t.co/aITT2O7Clb

#TissueCulture #Ginger #NPK #SustainableFarming

[F.M. Safiul Azam @Azam_fms]

Sweet aroma of osmanthus flowers is fading away! Autumn passes!

[F.M. Safiul Azam @Azam_fms]

A wild Melastoma sp. — also known as Straits Rhododendron, Indian Rhododendron, or Pink Tibouchina — captured in the serene landscapes of Weiyuan County, Neijiang, Sichuan Province, China.
🌺🌄

[F.M. Safiul Azam @Azam_fms]

We report the first chloroplast genome of the bioenergy alga Desmodesmus spinosus (167,203 bp, 104 genes), revealing its sister relationship with D. abundans, and offering insights into Scenedesmaceae evolution and taxonomic status.🦠🧪🧬
Further reading: https://t.co/HMgSZIg6Bg

[F.M. Safiul Azam @Azam_fms]

Fascinating variation in #cladodes of #Asparagus sp. collected across #Sichuan Province, China 🌿
Revealing insights into the adaptive diversity within the genus.
📍sites: Yibin, Neijiang, Liangshan, Luzhou, Bijie, Zunyi
Further reading: 10.11829/j.issn.1001-0629.2024-0522

[F.M. Safiul Azam @Azam_fms]

A visit to golden Camelia flower exhibition at Fengchenggang, Guangxi, China!
Worth of learning about this unique tea and medicinal plant hotspot!

[F.M. Safiul Azam @Azam_fms]

@136Division So wonderful! Watched it today so many times! Instrumental at the beginning was from a famous Bengali song #'Coffee House', by the great #Manna Dey. Who composed it in this clip? The transformation of uniforms is a unique video. This video is melodiously and lovely. 🥰

[F.M. Safiul Azam @Azam_fms]

Nature’s architecture at its finest!
Microscopic view of Asparagus cochinchinensis pollen grains, captured during ongoing studies on the diversity of this potential medicinal herb, known as Tian-men-dong in China.
A small world with big beauty!🌿🔬

[F.M. Safiul Azam @Azam_fms]

@multicellgenome Seems a wonderful expedition to dive into past science! Inspired!

[F.M. Safiul Azam @Azam_fms]

@UgaZaku Hello, Professor! An incredible method to speed up root research for hundreds of researchers. Congrats to your team!

[F.M. Safiul Azam @Azam_fms]

@marianattestad Hello! Worthy to listen. Thank you!

[F.M. Safiul Azam @Azam_fms]

@HannahRaeThomas Hello, Professor! How would you prefer to the receive files? I shall be glad to share.

[F.M. Safiul Azam @Azam_fms]

@SpokespersonCHN Great progress in rural development!

[F.M. Safiul Azam @Azam_fms]

Let's join us at Zoom to hear the stories of Africa's sustainable Development! ✌

[YPARD Asia & Pacific @YPARD_AP]

.@YPARD is partnering this year's Africa Week in #China which is on Tuesday, July 21st, 15:00 to 18:00 (GMT +8:00).
One of the panelists is Kofi K. Acquaye, @YpardAfrica Coordinator who will talk on Recommendations for climate-smart agriculture. Register: https://t.co/czOzBN8qIq

[YPARD Asia & Pacific @YPARD_AP]

After a long gap due to #COVID19, we're resuming our regular meeting of Maize Youth Task Force. Very soon, we'll bring some big announcements with focus on young professionals in🌽 research, farming, extension & business sectors in Asia & Pacific region. #MYTF #CGIARMaize #YPARD

[F.M. Safiul Azam @Azam_fms]

Think...What is your food and what it should be?
Then, where the youth should be fitted?
#FoodSystem #FixingFoodNow

[FutureFoodInstitute @Ffoodinstitute]

#FixingFoodNow: "People now understand the importance of food, thinking about the importance of #foodchain, how fragile could it be and how important is creating disruption in a positive way" -
@DaniNierenberg, @foodtank

[Fondazione Barilla @FondBarilla]

How to fix the #FoodSystem from farm to fork? The webinar about the opportunity to create a resilient food system in a post-#Covid_19 era is live now!

Watch the streaming https://t.co/GGmFiRCY8M

#FixingFoodNow