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PROF. MADYA DR. NUR AIN IZZATI BINTI MOHD ZAINUDIN
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
ainizzati@upm.edu.my
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Dr. Ain research interest is centered on mycology and phytopathology, which emphasizes on plant diseases caused by fungi. The works involve fungal pathogens particularly Aspergillus, Bipolaris, Colletotrichum, Curvularia, Fusarium and Lasidioplodia species that are causing destructive diseases on crop plants, animals, and humans. She is also interested in plant disease management study that uses biocontrol agents as an alternative to the synthetic, chemical fungicides that are presently used to control plant pathogens. Apart from the phytopathogenic fungi research project, she also conducts research on the biodiversity, antioxidant, and nutrient properties of macrofungi. Major sponsors of her research include Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) and Putra Grant.
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(Prof. Madya Dr.) NUR AIN IZZATI BINTI MOHD ZAINUDIN
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FIELD OF SUPERVISION
BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES / MICROBIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY / MICROBIOLOGY / PLANT PATHOLOGY
EDUCATION
PHD
UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA, PULAU PINANG
Graduated : 2007
BACELOR SAINS (BIOLOGY) (HONOURS)
UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA, SERDANG, SELANGOR
Graduated : 2003
DIPLOMA KESIHATAN HAIWAN DAN SAINS PETERNAKAN
UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA, SERDANG, SELANGOR
Graduated : 2000
BOOK PUBLICATION
1. Profesor Cilik Terokai Biologi
    ISPN: 9789833175031
JOURNAL PUBLICATION
1. Fusarium verticillioides from Rice in Malaysia and Indonesia: Morphological Characteristics, Nitrate Nonutilizing Mutants and Vegetative Compatibility Groups
    Journal type: Non Citation-Indexed
2. Distribution, Morphological Characterization and Pathogenicity of Fusarium sacchari Associated with Pokkah Boeng Disease of Sugarcane in Peninsular Malaysia
    Journal type: Other Abstracting / Indexing Bodies
3. Vegetative Compatibility of Fusarium oxysporum Isolated from Various Plants
    Journal type: Non Citation-Indexed
4. Genetic Variability amongst Fusarium spp. in the Section Liseola From Bakanae-Infected Rice in Malaysia and Indonesia by RAPD analysis.
    Journal type: Other Abstracting / Indexing Bodies
5. Diversity and morphological characteristics of Aspergillus species and Fusarium species isolated from cornmeal in Malaysia
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
6. Comparative genome structure, secondary metabolite and effector coding capacity across Cochliobolus pathogens
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
7. Diversity of Fusarium species isolated from soil cultivated with cucurbits within East Coast, Peninsular Malaysia
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
8. Mycotoxins Production by Fusarium and Aspergillus species isolated from cornmeal
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
9. Identification and diversity of Fusarium species isolated from tomato fruits
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
10. Distribution and Diversity of Fusarium species Associated with Grasses in Ten States throughout Peninsular Malaysia
    Journal type: Non Citation-Indexed
11. Morphological and Genetic Variabilities of Fusarium Species Isolated From Kenaf
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
12. Characterization of Filamentous Fungi Isolated From Rubber Tree
    Journal type: Non Citation-Indexed
13. Comparative chemical screening and genetic analysis reveal tentoxin as a new virulence factor in Cochliobolus miyabeanus, the causal agent of brown spot disease on rice.
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
14. Nitrate non-utilizing mutants ad vegetative cimpatibility groups of Fusarium proliferatum and F. sacchari isolated from rice in the Peninsular Malaysia and Kalimantan, Indonesia
    Journal type: Other Abstracting / Indexing Bodies
15. Bakanae disease of rice in Malaysia and Indonesia: Etiology of the causal agent based on morphological, physiological and pathogenicity characteristics.
    Journal type: Other Abstracting / Indexing Bodies
16. Disease Suppression of Ganoderma-infected oil palm seedling treated with Trichoderma harzianum
    Journal type: Other Abstracting / Indexing Bodies
17. Variability of Fusarium species associated with bakanae disease of rice based on virulence, vegetative and biological compatibility
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
18. Contribution to the knowledge of Diversity of Fusarium species associated with corn in Malaysia
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
19. Sheath brown rot disease of rice caused by Pseudomonas fuscovaginae in the Peninsular Malaysia
    Journal type: Other Abstracting / Indexing Bodies
20. Secondary metabolite profiles and mating population of Fusarium species in section Liseola associated with bakanae disease of rice.
    Journal type: Other Abstracting / Indexing Bodies
21. ). Genetic diversity of Fusarium fujikuori isolated from bakanae disease of rice on the basis of vegetative compatibility.
    Journal type: Other Abstracting / Indexing Bodies
22. Isolation of Microfungi from Malay Traditional Vegetables and Secondary Metabolites Produced by Fusarium species
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
23. Tolerance and biosorption of copper (Cu) and lead (Pb) by filamentous fungi isolated from a freshwater ecosystem
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
24. Isolation and identification of Fusarium species associated with Fusarium ear rot disease of corn
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
25. Diversity of Fusarium species Associated with Post-harvest Fruit Rot Disease of Tomato
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
26. Iron, Oxidative Stress, and Virulence: Roles of Iron-Sensitive Transcription Factor Sre1 and the Redox Sensor ChAp1 in the Maize Pathogen Cochliobolus heterostrophus
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
27. The Efficacy of Trichoderma harzianum T73s as a Biocontrol Agent of Fusarium Ear Rot Disease of Maize
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
28. Susceptibility of Malaysian rice varieties to Fusarium fujikuroi and in vitro activity of Trichoderma harzianum as biocontrol agent.
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
29. Virulence, host selective toxin production, and development of three Cochliobolus phytopathogens lacking the Sfp-type 4'-phosphopantetheinyl transferase Ppt1
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
30. Morphological and Molecular Characterization of Curvularia and Related Species Associated with Leaf Spot Disease of Rice in Peninsular Malaysia
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
31. Characterization and pathogenicity of Fusarium proliferatum and Fusarium verticillioides, causal agents of Fusarium ear rot of corn
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
32. Isolation and characterisation of Ascomycetes isolated from Eurycoma longifolia Jack and traditional vegetables
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
33. Characterization of Fusarium proliferatum and Fusarium verticillioides based on species-specific gene and microsatellites analysis
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
34. Characterization of Lasiodiplodia theobromae and L. pseudotheobromae causing fruit rot on pre-harvest mango in Malaysia
    Journal type: Non Citation-Indexed
35. Isolation and diversity of Trichoderma species from cultivated crop soil in Malaysia
    Journal type: Non Citation-Indexed
36. Review of fruit rot diseases of important tropical and some temperate fruit crops
    Journal type: Non Citation-Indexed
37. Genetic diversity and pathogenicity of Fusarium species associated with fruit rot disease in banana across Peninsular Malaysia
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
38. Vegetative Compatibility Groups within Fusarium species isolates from Tomato in Selangor, Malaysia
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
39. Efficacy of Allium sativum extract as post-harvest treatment of fruit rot of mango
    Journal type: Non Citation-Indexed
40. Microfungal Community in Sandy Beaches Located in Kedah, Pahang and Sabah, Malaysia
    Journal type: Non Citation-Indexed
41. First Report of Bipolaris cactivora Causing Brown Leaf Spot in Rice in Malaysia
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
42. Characterization and pathogenicity of Fusarium species associated with wilt disease of cucumber
    Journal type: Non Citation-Indexed
43. Characterization and Pathogenicity of Fusarium species Isolated from Luffa (Luffa acutangula L. Roxb.).
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
44. Suppression of Fusarium wilt of banana with an application of Trichoderma asperellum inoculants
    Journal type: Other Abstracting / Indexing Bodies
45. Volatile organic compounds profiles emitted by Cochliobolus miyabeanus, a causal agent of brown spot disease of rice
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
46. Characterization and pathological diversity of Colletotrichum species associated with anthracnose disease on mango in Peninsular Malaysia
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
47. Effects of Entomopathogenic Fungi on Natural Enemies: A Systematic Review of Their Use in Biological Control
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
48. Antifungal activity of Aegle marmelos (L.) Corrêa and Cassia alata L. extracts against Candida krusei and Candida parapsilosis
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
49. Biocontrol efficacy of Trichoderma asperellum-enriched coconut fibre against Fusarium wilts of cherry tomato
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
50. Fusarium Species Associated with Bakanae Disease of Rice in Bangladesh
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
51. Morphological, phylogenetic and pathogenicity characterisation of Fusarium species associated with wilt disease of pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo Linnaeus)
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
52. Fumonisin B1 Production by Fusarium Species and Mycotoxigenic Effect on Larval Zebrafish
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
53. Evaluation of agro-based waste substrates for micropropagule formation in biocontrol fungi, Trichoderma asperellum and T. harzianum
    Journal type: Non Citation-Indexed
54. Isolation and identification of microfungi from soils in Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
    Journal type: Non Citation-Indexed
55. Antifungal Activity of Aqueous Plant Extracts and Effects on Morphological and Germination of Fusarium Fruit Rot Pathogens
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
56. Evaluation of Trichoderma asperellum for inhibiting growth of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici and enhancing growth of tomato and fruit quality
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - ERA
57. Evaluation of Trichoderma asperellum B1902 in Controlling Fusarium Wilt of Cavendish Banana Cultivar
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
58. Morphological and molecular characterization of Trichoderma species isolated from different rhizosphere soils in Malaysia
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
59. Micrograph analysis of morphological alteration and cellular damage of fruit rot fungal pathogens treated with Averrhoa bilimbi fruit and Garcinia mangostana pericarp ethanolic extracts
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
60. First report of Aspergillus niger causing fruit rot of bilimbi in Malaysia.
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
61. Growth and photosynthetic performance of Fusarium solani infected Cucumis sativus L. treated with Trichoderma asperellum
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
62. In Vitro and In Vivo Assays of Selected Plant Extracts against Fruit Rot Fungi
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
63. Identification and Characterization of Fungi Associated with Leaf Spot Disease of Rubber Trees (Hevea brasiliensis) in Pahang, Malaysia
    Journal type: Non Citation-Indexed
64. DIVERSITY OF ENDOPHYTIC FUNGI ASSOCIATED WITH FRUITS AND LEAVES OF TAMARIND (Tamarindusindica L.) BASED O N ITS RIBOSOMAL DNA SEQUENCES
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
65. Species diversity and ecological roles of macrofungi in Lentang Forest Reserve, Pahang, Malaysia
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
66. Unveiling the Diversity and Ecological Roles of Macrofungi in Ayer Hitam Forest Reserve, Selangor, Malaysia
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
67. Insects Induced Mango Fruit Rot: Unraveling the Culprits.
    Journal type: Non Citation-Indexed
68. Application of Trichoderma asperellum as a biofertilizer to optimize plant growth in wick hydroponic systems
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
2010
Postdoctoral (2010-2012) - Cornell University, USA
2007
PhD in Plant Pathology (2007) - Universiti Sains Malaysia
2003
BSc. (Hon.) Biology (2003) - Universiti Putra Malaysia
WORKING EXPERIENCE
2018
Associate Professor, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia
2010
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Department of Plant Pathology, Cornell University
2009
Senior Lecturer, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia
2007
Lecturer, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia
2004
Tutor, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia
AWARD AND ACHIEVEMENT
2016
Research University Award (Impact Factor Journal Publication 2015 Category), Universiti Putra Malaysia
2016
Best Poster Award Category Genetics, Malaysia International Biology Symposium 2016, Putrajaya
2014
Best Poster Award Category Biodiversity, Malaysia International Biology Symposium 2014, Putrajaya
2012
Anugerah Adi Saintis Muda 2012 (Peringkat Jabatan Biologi), Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia
2011
Pameran Rekacipta, Penyelidikan dan Inovasi (PRPI) 2011, Universiti Putra Malaysia, won 1 silver and 1 bronze awards
2010
Pameran Rekacipta, Penyelidikan dan Inovasi (PRPI) 2010, Universiti Putra Malaysia, won 2 silver awards
2010
Best Poster Presenter Category Biodiversity and Conservation, 9th International Annual Symposium on Sustainability Science and Management
2010
Anugerah Adi Saintis Muda 2010, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia
2009
Pameran Rekacipta, Penyelidikan dan Inovasi (PRPI) 2009, Universiti Putra Malaysia, won 1 Gold and 1 Silver awards
2008
Anugerah Saintis Muda 2008, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia
2003
ICI Dulux Award (The best research project, BSc.)
2003
Biology Project Award
2003
Pahang Foundation Award (Academic Achievement Award)
2003
Gold Award of Pak Rashid Foundation, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 4/09/2003
2003
ICI Dulux Award (Academic Achievement Award, Faculty of Science)
RESEARCH INTEREST
Mycology and Plant Pathology
PUBLICATION
2025
Application of Trichoderma asperellum as a biofertilizer to optimize plant growth in wick hydroponic systems
2024
Unveiling the Diversity and Ecological Roles of Macrofungi in Ayer Hitam Forest Reserve, Selangor, Malaysia
2024
Species diversity and ecological roles of macrofungi in Lentang Forest Reserve, Pahang, Malaysia
2023
In Vitro and In Vivo Assays of Selected Plant Extracts against Fruit Rot Fungi
2023
Growth and photosynthetic performance of Fusarium solani infected Cucumis sativus L. treated with Trichoderma asperellum
2022
First report of Aspergillus niger causing fruit rot of bilimbi in Malaysia.
2022
Micrograph analysis of morphological alteration and cellular damage of fruit rot fungal pathogens treated with Averrhoa bilimbi fruit and Garcinia mangostana pericarp ethanolic extracts
2021
Morphological and molecular characterization of Trichoderma species isolated from different rhizosphere soils in Malaysia
2021
Evaluation of Trichoderma asperellum B1902 in Controlling Fusarium Wilt of Cavendish Banana Cultivar
2021
DIVERSITY OF ENDOPHYTIC FUNGI ASSOCIATED WITH FRUITS AND LEAVES OF TAMARIND (Tamarindusindica L.) BASED O N ITS RIBOSOMAL DNA SEQUENCES
2021
Evaluation of Trichoderma asperellum for inhibiting growth of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici and enhancing growth of tomato and fruit quality
2021
Antifungal Activity of Aqueous Plant Extracts and Effects on Morphological and Germination of Fusarium Fruit Rot Pathogens
2020
Morphological, phylogenetic and pathogenicity characterisation of Fusarium species associated with wilt disease of pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo Linnaeus)
2020
Fumonisin B1 Production by Fusarium Species and Mycotoxigenic Effect on Larval Zebrafish
2020
Biocontrol efficacy of Trichoderma asperellum-enriched coconut fibre against Fusarium wilts of cherry tomato
2019
First Report of Bipolaris cactivora Causing Brown Leaf Spot in Rice in Malaysia
2019
Characterization and pathological diversity of Colletotrichum species associated with anthracnose disease on mango in Peninsular Malaysia
2019
Volatile organic compounds profiles emitted by Cochliobolus miyabeanus, a causal agent of brown spot disease of rice
2018
Characterization and Pathogenicity of Fusarium species Isolated from Luffa (Luffa acutangula L. Roxb.).
2018
Vegetative Compatibility Groups within Fusarium species isolates from Tomato in Selangor, Malaysia
2017
Characterization of Fusarium proliferatum and Fusarium verticillioides based on species-specific gene and microsatellites analysis
2017
Isolation and characterisation of Ascomycetes isolated from Eurycoma longifolia Jack and traditional vegetables
2017
Genetic diversity and pathogenicity of Fusarium species associated with fruit rot disease in banana across Peninsular Malaysia
2017
Characterization and pathogenicity of Fusarium proliferatum and Fusarium verticillioides, causal agents of Fusarium ear rot of corn
2016
Comparative chemical screening and genetic analysis reveal tentoxin as a new virulence factor in Cochliobolus miyabeanus, the causal agent of brown spot disease on rice.
2016
Identification and diversity of Fusarium species isolated from tomato fruits
2016
Morphological and Molecular Characterization of Curvularia and Related Species Associated with Leaf Spot Disease of Rice in Peninsular Malaysia
2015
Virulence, host selective toxin production, and development of three Cochliobolus phytopathogens lacking the Sfp-type 4'-phosphopantetheinyl transferase Ppt1
2015
Susceptibility of Malaysian rice varieties to Fusarium fujikuroi and in vitro activity of Trichoderma harzianum as biocontrol agent.
2015
Mycotoxins Production by Fusarium and Aspergillus species isolated from cornmeal
2014
Morphological and Genetic Variabilities of Fusarium Species Isolated From Kenaf
2014
Mycotoxins Production by Fusarium and Aspergillus species isolated from cornmeal
2013
Comparative genome structure, secondary metabolite and effector coding capacity across Cochliobolus pathogens
2013
Diversity of Fusarium species Associated with Post-harvest Fruit Rot Disease of Tomato
2013
The Efficacy of Trichoderma harzianum T73s as a Biocontrol Agent of Fusarium Ear Rot Disease of Maize
2013
Iron, Oxidative Stress, and Virulence: Roles of Iron-Sensitive Transcription Factor Sre1 and the Redox Sensor ChAp1 in the Maize Pathogen Cochliobolus heterostrophus
2012
Diversity of Fusarium species isolated from soil cultivated with cucurbits within East Coast, Peninsular Malaysia
2012
Diversity and morphological characteristics of Aspergillus species and Fusarium species isolated from cornmeal in Malaysia
2011
Contribution to the knowledge of Diversity of Fusarium species associated with corn in Malaysia
2011
Isolation of Microfungi from Malay Traditional Vegetables and Secondary Metabolites Produced by Fusarium species
2011
Isolation and identification of Fusarium species associated with Fusarium ear rot disease of corn
2010
Variability of Fusarium species associated with bakanae disease of rice based on virulence, vegetative and biological compatibility
2009
Genetic Variability amongst Fusarium spp. in the Section Liseola From Bakanae-Infected Rice in Malaysia and Indonesia by RAPD analysis.
2009
Nitrate non-utilizing mutants ad vegetative cimpatibility groups of Fusarium proliferatum and F. sacchari isolated from rice in the Peninsular Malaysia and Kalimantan, Indonesia
2009
Sheath brown rot disease of rice caused by Pseudomonas fuscovaginae in the Peninsular Malaysia
2008
Secondary metabolite profiles and mating population of Fusarium species in section Liseola associated with bakanae disease of rice.
2008
Distribution, Morphological Characterization and Pathogenicity of Fusarium sacchari Associated with Pokkah Boeng Disease of Sugarcane in Peninsular Malaysia
2008
). Genetic diversity of Fusarium fujikuori isolated from bakanae disease of rice on the basis of vegetative compatibility.
2008
Bakanae disease of rice in Malaysia and Indonesia: Etiology of the causal agent based on morphological, physiological and pathogenicity characteristics.
2008
Disease Suppression of Ganoderma-infected oil palm seedling treated with Trichoderma harzianum