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School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences

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Dr. Shahidul Islam

Professor, Graduate Coordinator / Director, USDA Regulatory Science Center of Excellence
Department of Agriculture 
RM 148
Woodard Hall
1200 N. University Drive
Mail Slot 4913
Pine Bluff, AR 71601

Phone: (870) 575-7239
Additional phone: (870) 718-3837
Fax: (870) 575-4692
Email: islams@uapb.edu
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AGRI-2310 Plant Pathology
AGRI-3314 Ornamental Horticulture
AGRI- 4307 Postharvest Physiology
AGRI-1421 Plant Science
AGRI-3313 Vegetable Production
GAGRI-6408 Postharvest Physiology
GAGRI-6102 Ethical Concepts
GAGRI-6280 Scientific Writing / Editing

Current Research/Extension Activities
-Nutraceutical science
-Antioxidants and drugs reported being anti-mutagenic and anti-diabetic
-Plant products that contain bioactive compounds that can prevent cancer and occurrence of other cardiovascular diseases
-Carbohydrate metabolism in crops and purification of its enzymes
-Herbs and medicinal plants with the emphasis on human health and nutrition
-Designing and leading collaborative research and training programs and projects, including interdisciplinary, inter-institutional and inter-country programs
-Training research technicians and associates in the areas of plant biochemistry, agriculture and related fields