Dr. Jakaria Chowdhury Onik is a distinguished agricultural scientist and lecturer in the Department of Horticulture at Habiganj Agricultural University, Bangladesh. Dr. Onik holds a Ph.D. from the Graduate School of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences in Beijing, where his research focused on the effects of melatonin treatments on the ripening and storage of apples. Prior to his doctoral studies, he earned both his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (B.S. Agriculture) and Master of Science (M.Sc.) degrees from Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Bangladesh, where he developed a strong foundation in agricultural sciences. His research interests lie in postharvest molecular biology, emphasizing the genetic and biochemical mechanisms influencing the quality, hormonal regulation, shelf life, and stress responses of fruits and vegetables. Dr. Onik has published ten articles in esteemed scientific journals and has led significant projects, such as developing climate-resilient agriculture and promoting floating agriculture in Bangladeshi wetlands. Recipient of prestigious honors, including the Chinese Government Scholarship and the Young Scientist's Fund, Dr. Onik is well-versed in advanced genomic analysis, molecular cloning, and hydroponics. Beyond research, he is passionate about teaching and mentoring, aiming to inspire and equip future agricultural scientists. His work is a testament to his commitment to innovation, sustainability, and the practical application of agricultural research.

Research Articles

1. Siddik, M. A., Onik, J. C., Fagun, I. A., & Alam, A. M. (2024). Anomalous responses of rice yield and quality in extreme climate to predict and escape future damages. Scope, 14(1), 354-366.
2. Chadny, D. N., Onik, J. C., Sarkar, D., & Ahmed, F. (2023). Effect of Integrated Use of Poultry Manure with Fertilizer Urea for Sustainable Nitrogen Management in Rice (cv. BRRI Dhan 29) under Two Water Management Systems. International Journal of Plant & Soil Science, 35(23), 151-165. https://doi.org/10.9734/IJPSS/2023/v35i234227
3. Onik, J. C., Wai, S. C., Li, A., Lin, Q., Sun, Q., Wang, Z., & Duan, Y. (2021). Melatonin treatment reduces ethylene production and maintains fruit quality in apple during postharvest storage. Food Chemistry, 337, 127753. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.127753 (IF: 8.5)
4. Onik, J. C., Xie, Y., Duan, Y., Hu, X., Wang, Z., & Lin, Q. (2019). UV-C treatment promotes quality of early ripening apple fruit by regulating malate metabolizing genes during postharvest storage. PLoS ONE, 14(4), e0215472. (IF: 2.9) https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0215472 (IF: 2.9)
5. Onik, J. C., Hu, X., Lin, Q., & Wang, Z. (2018). Comparative transcriptomic profiling to understand pre- and post-ripening hormonal regulations and anthocyanin biosynthesis in early ripening apple fruit. Molecules, 23(1908). http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/molecules23081908 (IF: 4.2)
6. Xie, Y.#, Onik, J. C.#, Hu, X., Duan, Y., & Lin, Q. (2018). Effects of (S)-Carvone and Gibberellin on sugar accumulation in potatoes during low temperature storage. Molecules, 23(3118). http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/molecules23123118 (IF: 4.2)
7. Ali, S. M. Y., Ahiduzzaman, M., Akhter, S., Biswas, M. A. M., Iqbal, N., Onik, J. C., & Rahman, M. H. (2015). Comparative effects on storage period of varieties of pineapple fruits. Research in Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, 2(3), 395-410. https://doi.org/10.3329/ralf.v2i3.26162
8. Ali, S. M. Y., Ahiduzzaman, M., Hossain, M. M., Ali, M. A., Biswas, M. A. M., Rahman, M. H., & Onik, J. C. (2015). Physical and chemical characteristics of pineapples grown in Bangladesh. Int. J. of Business and Soc. Sci. Res, 3(4), 234-246.
9. Onik, J. C., Ali, M. A., Rahman, M. H., Ali, S. M. Y., & Iqbal, M. N. (2015). Formulation and nutritional analysis of jackfruit yogurt. International Journal of Business and Social Science Research, 3(4), 258-262.
10. Rahman, M. H., Ali, M. A., Onik, J. C., Ali, S. M. Y., & Iqbal, M. N. (2015). Formulating and analysing consumer preference of gluten-free bread. International Journal of Business and Social Science Research, 3(4), 271-276

Projects

1. Adaptation of Climate Resilient and Precision Agriculture to Develop Multi Crop Cultivation Method in Habiganj Haor Basin by Cultivating Boro Rice with French Bean as Relay Crop

• Status: Ongoing 
• Duration: Jul 2024 - Jun 2025
• Funding Agency: Southeast Bank PLC
• Role: Co- Principal Investigator (C-PI)

      2. PGR (GA3 and TIBA) mediated Parthenocarpy induction in Pointed Gourds (Trichosanthes dioica Roxb.)

• Status: Completed
• Duration: Jul 2023 – Jun 2024
• Funding Agency: University Grants Commission through Habiganj Agricultural University Research System
• Role: Principal Investigator (PI)

    3. The adoption of floating agriculture in Bangladeshi wetlands to advance climate- smart farming: Innovation transfer's successes and shortcomings

• Status: Completed
• Duration: Jul 2023 - Jun 2024
• Funding Agency: Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh
• Role: Principal Investigator (PI)