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Abdullah Adil Ansari

Abdullah Adil Ansari

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69 Publications
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About

Professional Summary

Dr. Abdullah Adil Ansari is currently working as Research Associate for 3 years at Uttar Pradesh Land Development Corporation (World Bank Project), Lucknow in association with IRSBB, Chennai, India. He completed his Ph.D. degree in Life Science-Zoology from Madras University. He assumed a faculty position in the University of Guyana with the finding of the Faculty of Natural Sciences in Jan 2005. One of his responsibilities was to sit up a Dept. of Biology at the Faculty. At the University he has served as a Lecturer for period of three years. During this period he took up teaching assignments in the area of Vertebrate Zoology, parasitology, animal physiology and conducted research relating to application of vermitechnology in organic solid waste management and its extension in field. Then he was appointed in 2009 as the Senior Lecturer and Head of Zoology Unit in the Department Biological Sciences, Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero, Kebbi State, Nigeria and served up to period of two years and then was appointed Senior Lecturer in the Department of Biology, University of Guyana. He also served as HOD Biology from 2012 for period for one year and subsequently took over as Dean, Faculty of Natural Sciences. Since 1998 his research has focused on several issues including vermin technology, soil biology and ecology, land reclamation, organic farming, organic solid waste management, earthworm taxonomy, soil microbiology and environmental pollution. He teaches several courses in Biology at the University and is responsible for supervision of research at undergraduate, post graduate and Ph.D. levels. He has several publications in Journals of repute.

Education

Academic Background
  • Ph.D. Madras University, India Life Science, Zoology | Completed: 2002
  • M.Sc. Regional College of Education, Bhubaneshwar, India Life Sciences Ed | Completed: 1995
  • B.Sc. The New College, Chennai, India Zoology | Completed: 1993

Publications (69)

Selected Scholarly Contributions
A review on diabetic foot challenges in Guyanese perspective.
Kurup, R., A.A. Ansari and J. Singh,
Diabet. Metab. Syndrome: Clin. Res. Rev., | Journal Article
10.1016/j.dsx.2018.12.010
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2019
The pathogenicity of Beauveria bassiana on Diatraea centrella larva of Sugarcane in Guyana.
Sukhu, B., G. Subramanian and A. Ansari,
Asian J. Agric. Food Sci., | Journal Article
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2019
Effect of vermicompost and other fertilizers on soil microbial population and growth parameters of F1 Mongal tomato (Solanum lycopersicum Mill.).
Arjune, Y.P., A.A. Ansari, S. Jaikishun and O. Homenauth,
Pak. J. Bot., | Journal Article
10.30848/PJB2019-5(1)
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2019
Effect of coconut oil and palm oil on blood cholesterol on rats.
Jafer, N., A. Mohammad, K.K. Kakarla and A. Ansari,
MedPulse Int. J. Biochem., | Journal Article
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2019
A study to identify bacteriological profile and other risk factors among diabetic and non-diabetic foot ulcer patients in a Guyanese hospital setting.
Kurup, R. and A.A. Ansari,
Diabet. Metabolic Syndrome: Clin. Res. Rev., | Journal Article
10.1016/j.dsx.2019.04.024
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2019
Colonial history impacts urban tree species distribution in a tropical city.
Hunte, N., A. Roopsind, A.A. Ansari and T.T. Caughlin,
Urban For. Urban Green., | Journal Article
10.1016/j.ufug.2019.04.010
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2019
Comparison of biodynamic preparation 500, tank, biodung and vermitech composting systems in compost production and its influence on the agronomy of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.).
Lowenfield, T.A., A.A. Ansari and S. Jaikishun,
Curr. Adv. Agric. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2019
Wound care knowledge, attitudes and practice among people with and without diabetes presenting with foot ulcers in Guyana.
Kurup, R., A.A. Ansari, J. Singh and A.V. Raja,
Diabet. Foot J., | Journal Article
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2019
Investigation of the occurrence of entomopathogenic fungi in soils and on insects from Corentyne Berbice, Guyana.
Pestano, F., S. Gomathinayagam, A. Ansari and P. Da Silva,
GSC Biol. Pharm. Sci., | Journal Article
10.30574/gscbps.2019.8.3.0134
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2019
Vermicomposting of different organic materials using the epigeic earthworm Eisenia foetida.
Ramnarain, Y.I., A.A. Ansari and L. Ori,
Int. J. Recycl. Org. Waste. Agric., | Journal Article
10.1007/s40093-018-0225-7
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2019
Antimicrobial potential of Azardirachta indica (neem) and Syzygium cumini (jamun) seeds against microbial pathogens from diabetic foot.
Kurup, R., A.A. Ansari, K. Sukhraj, A. Wilson and P.M. Rambaran,
Int. J. Adv. Sci. Eng. Technol., | Journal Article
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2018
Plant growth promotive effects of vermiwash and vermicompost obtained from different substrates on tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum Mill.).
Ansari, A.A., N. Hunte, S. Jiakishun and S. Gomathinayagam,
Trop. Agric.: J. Facul. Food Agric., | Journal Article
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2018
Effects of alpha cypermethrin and imidacloprid on soil bacteria in pot experiments of rice (Oryza sativa var. G 98-135) using soil collected from rice fields (Mahaica, Guyana).
Chowbay, M., S. Jaikishun and A. Ansari,
Curr. Adv. Agric. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2018
Nutrient composition of Cassia alata and Cordia curassavica derived Vermiwash and Vermicompost and their effect on hydroponically grown Pak-Choi.
Renuka, A.A. Ansari, S. Jaikishun and D. Seecharran,
Agric. Res. J., | Journal Article
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2018
An investigation into culture and propagation of edible mushrooms on different organic substrates.
Diana, S., A. Abdullah, G. Subramanian, A. Nankishore, H. Sambhu and B. Punnu,
Mushroom Res., | Journal Article
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2018
Mitigation of Mangrove forest on global climate change through its carbon storage capacity.
Jaikishun, S., A.A. Ansari, P. DaSilva and A. Hosen,
J. Indian Soc. Coastal Agric. Res., | Journal Article
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2018
Effect of vermicompost using different substrates on the growth and development of pak choi, Brassica rapa subsp Chinensis.
Chin, K., A. Ansari and S. Hamer,
Agric. Int., | Journal Article
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2018
The diversity of intestinal parasitic helminths in children of Silvercity, Linden, Guyana.
Arthur-Mckenzie, J. and A.A. Ansari,
Biodiver. J. Biol. Diver., | Journal Article
10.13057/biodiv/d190415
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2018
The effect of vermiwash and vermicompost produced from leaves of Azadirachta indica and Citrus aurantifolia on the growth parameters of celery through hydroponic system.
Raghubeer, H., A.A. Ansari, S. Jaikishun and S. Persaud,
Trop. Drylands, | Journal Article
10.13057/tropdrylands/t0300102
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2018
Quality assessment of the physicochemical properties of vermiwash produced from different sources during successive storage periods.
Jaikishun, S., S. Adonis and A.A. Ansari,
Asian J. Agric., | Journal Article
10.13057/asianjagric/g020204
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2018
Short Communication: The effects of vermicompost and vermiwash from the medicinal plants, neem (Azadirachta indica) and lime (Citrus aurantifolia), on the growth parameters of lettuce in a hydroponic system.
Jaikishun, S., A. Hoosein and A.A. Ansari,
Nasantara Biosci., | Journal Article
10.13057/nusbiosci/n100205
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2018
Effect of the use of vermicompost on the plant growth parameters of pak choi (Brassica rapa var. chinensis) and on the soil structure in suriname.
Ramnarain, Y.I., L. Ori and A.A. Ansari,
J. Global Agric. Ecol., | Journal Article
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2018
The effect of urea on epigeic earthworm species (Eisenia foetida).
Long, W., A. Ansari and D. Seecharran,
Cell Biol. Dev., | Journal Article
10.13057/cellbioldev/v010202
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2017
A comparison of the effects of mangrove ecosystems (disturbed and undisturbed) on the populations of birds and fishes at Hope Beach, East Coast Demerara, region 4, Guyana.
Dookram, K., S. Jaikishun, A.A. Ansari and D. Seecharran,
Int. J. Agric. Technol., | Journal Article
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2017
Growth and bioremediation properties of oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) using gold and bauxite mining soils in Guyana.
Jaikaran, S., D. Seecharran and A.A. Ansari,
Mushroom Res., | Journal Article
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2017
Carbon storage potential of mangrove forest in Guyana.
Jaikishun, S., A.A. Ansari, P. DaSilva and A. Hosen,
Bonorowo Wetlands, | Journal Article
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2017
Investigating the degrading properties of three different strains of fungi on commonly used pesticides in Guyana.
Fareed, R., A. Ansari, D. Seecharran and L. Munroe,
Bio Farmasi (Rumphius J. Nat. Prod. Biochem.), | Journal Article
10.13057/biofar/f150102
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2017
Tropical rainforest and human-modified landscapes support unique butterfly communities that differ in abundance and diversity.
Sambhu, H., T. Northfield, A. Ansari and S. Turton,
Environ. Entomol., | Journal Article
10.1093/ee/nvx129
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2017
Malaria trend and effect of rainfall and temperature within Regions 7 and 8, Guyana.
Kurup, R., G. Deonarine and A.A. Ansari,
Int. J. Mosquito Res., | Journal Article
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2017
Evaluation of the use of vermicompost on the crop production of 2 varieties of Pak choi (Brassica rapa var. chinensis) and on the soil structure in Suriname.
Ramnarain, Y.I., L. Ori and A.A. Ansari,
Asian J. Agric., | Journal Article
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2017
Effect of Vermiwash (as potential fungicide) produced using medicinal plants against the Alternaria alernata (Fr.) Keissl. affecting cucumber (Cucumis sativis L.) in Guyana.
Ansari, A.A., S. Rambarran and S. Jaikishun,
J. Global Agric. Ecol., | Journal Article
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2016
Effect of earthworm (Perionyx excavates) powder on selected bacteria and fungi.
Govindra, P.P., A. Ansari, S. Jaikishun and D. Seecharran,
J. Adv. Biol. Biotechnol., | Journal Article
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2016
Research report on one local earthworm species in Suriname.
Ramnarain, Y.I., A.A. Ansari and L. Ori,
J. Biol. Nat., | Journal Article
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2016
Assessment of physico-chemical quality of water in Aliero Dam (Kebbi State, Nigeria).
Godwin, A.E. and A.A. Ansari,
Int. J. Climate Res., | Journal Article
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2016
An investigation into the preferential palatability of earthworms (Eisenia fetida) on leaves of Terminalia catappa, Blighia sapida and Hibiscus rosasinensis.
Ansari, A.A. and L. Humphrey,
Res. J. Soil Biol., | Journal Article
10.3923/rjsb.2015.21.27
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2015
Antibacterial and physico-chemical properties of local honey in Guyana.
N’dejelekulu, A.D., R. Kurup and A.A. Ansari,
Br. J. Med. Res., | Journal Article
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2015
Antimicrobial properties of Ocimum sanctum and Calotropis gigantean leaves.
Bansavatar, C.S., R. Kurup and A.A. Ansari,
Br. Microbiol. J., | Journal Article
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2015
Prevalence and association of parasitic helminths among the cross section of male and female gender groups at University of Guyana, Georgetown, Guyana.
Wrights, J., A.A. Ansari and K. Sukhraj,
Res. J. Parasitol., | Journal Article
10.3923/jp.2015.50.57
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2015
Antimicrobial properties of the fruit pulp of three local fruits: Morinda citrifolia, Persea Americana and Musa sapientum in Guyana.
Nedd, G., R. Kurup, A.A. Ansari and K. Holder,
J. Biol. Nat., | Journal Article
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2015
Taxonomy of earthworm species collected from East Coast of Guyana.
Jaikishun, S., A. Ansari, P.P. Govindra and D. Seecharran,
Annu. Res. Rev. Biol., | Journal Article
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2015
Microbial quality of three fresh water fish species from two local markets in Region 6, (Corentyne, East Berbice) Guyana.
Giddings, C.D., A.A. Ansari and P. DaSilva,
Asian J. Applied Microbiol., | Journal Article
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2015
The bacterial flora of wounds suffered by diabetic patients in Guyana.
Persaud, R., K. Sukhraj, A. Ansari and R. Ali,
Int. J. Innov. Res. Sci. Eng. Technol., | Journal Article
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2015
Microbial degradation of organic waste through vermicomposting.
Ansari, A. and A. Hanief,
Int. J. Sustainable Agric., | Journal Article
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2015
Wastewater management using an aquatic and Semi-aquatic Plant species, Cattail (Typha domingensis) and duckweed (Spirodela polyrhiza L.).
Bryne, C.A., A. Nankishore and A.A. Ansari,
J. Agric. Ecol. Res. Int., | Journal Article
10.9734/JAERI/2015/15583
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2015
Effect of vermiwash obtained from different sources (Neem, Rice Straw and Bagasse) and standardised hydroponics solution on the growth of Colocasia esculenta (Australian Poi) in Guyana.
Ansari, A.A., M. Pereira and S. Jaikishun,
Am. J. Exp. Agric., | Journal Article
10.9734/AJEA/2015/16386
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2015
Effect of vermiwash from different sources (Bagasse, neem, paddy straw, in different combinations) in controlling fungal diseases and growth of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) fruits in Guyana.
Jaikishun, S., N. Hunte, A.A. Ansari and S. Gomathinayagam,
J. Biol. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2014
Infection of acanthocephalan parasite Neochinorhynchus agilis species in Grey mullet (Mugil cephalus)-A candidate species from Corentyne Coast, Berbice, Guyana.
Rajeshkumar, S., S. Gomathinayagam, A. Ansari and N. Munuswamy,
Int. J. Curr. Res. Rev., | Journal Article
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2013
Management of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) and grass clippings through biodung mediated vermicomposting.
Ansari, A.A. and J. Rajpersaud,
Res. J. Environ. Sci., | Journal Article
10.3923/rjes.2012.36.44
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2012
Vermitech: An innovation in organic solid waste management.
Ansari, A.A.,
J. Sustainable Dev. Environ. Prot., | Journal Article
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2011
Identification and classification of earthworm species in Guyana.
Ansari, A.A. and P. Saywack,
Int. J. Zool. Res., | Journal Article
10.3923/ijzr.2011.93.99
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2011
Worm powered environmental biotechnology in organic waste management.
Ansari, A.A.,
Int. J. Soil Sci., | Journal Article
10.3923/ijss.2011.25.30
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2011
Vermicomposting of sugarcane bagasse and rice straw and its impact on the cultivation of Phaseolus vulgaris L. in Guyana, South America.
Ansari, A.A. and S. Jaikishun,
J. Agric. Technol., | Journal Article
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2011
An investigation into the anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties of earthworm powder obtained from Eisenia fetida.
Ansari, A.A. and S. Kaminie,
Int. J. Microbiol. Res., | Journal Article
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2010
Effect of vermiwash and vermicompost on soil parameters and productivity of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) in Guyana.
Ansari, A.A. and K. Sukhraj,
Afr. J. Agric. Res., | Journal Article
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2010
An investigation into the vermicomposting of sugarcane bagasse and rice straw and its subsequent utilization in the cultivation of Phaseolus vulgaris L. in Guyana.
Ansari, A.A. and S.P. Jaikishun,
Am. Eurasian J. Agric Environ. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2010
Effect of vermiwash and vermicompost on soil parameters and productivity of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) in Guyana.
Ansari, A.A. and S. Kumar,
Curr. Adv. Agric. Sci. (Int. J.), | Journal Article
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2010
Indigenous approach in organic solid waste management in Guyana (South America).
Ansari, A.A.,
Kathmandu Univ. J. Sci. Eng. Technol., | Journal Article
10.3126/kuset.v6i2.4012
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2010
Effect of natural honey (Produced by African sculata in Guyana) against bacteria (Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus) and Fungus (Candida albicans).
Ansari, A.A. and C. Alexander,
World J. Dairy Food Sci., | Journal Article
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2009
Effect of agricultural chemicals on aquatic ecosystem in Guyana.
Ansari, A.A. and B.B. Waleema,
Global J. Environ. Res., | Journal Article
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2009
Indigenous approach in organic solid waste management in guyana (South America).
Ansari, A.A.,
Global J. Environ. Res., | Journal Article
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2009
Biodynamic management in sodic soils.
Ansari, A.A. and S.A. Ismail,
J. Soil Nat., | Journal Article
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2008
Paddy cultivation in sodic soils through vermitech.
Ansari, A.A. and S.A. Ismail,
Int. J. Sustainable Crop Prod., | Journal Article
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2008
Study on the mangrove ecosystem in maldives.
Shazura, A., S. Rasheed and A.A. Ansari,
J. Innovation Dev. Strategy, | Journal Article
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2008
Reclamation of sodic soils through vermitechnology.
Ansari, A.A. and S.A. Ismail,
Pak. J. Agric. Res., | Journal Article
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2008
Effect of vermicompost on the productivity of potato (Solanum tuberosum), spinach (Spinacia oleracea) and turnip (Brassica campestris).
Ansari, A.A.,
World J. Agric. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2008
Effect of vermicompost and vermiwash on the productivity of spinach (Spinacia oleracea), onion (Allium cepa) and potato (Solanum tuberosum).
Ansari, A.A.,
World J. Agric. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2008
Soil profile studies during bioremediation of sodic soils through the application of organic amendments (Vermiwash, tillage, green manure, mulch, earthworms and vermicompost).
Ansari, A.A.,
World J. Agric. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2008
A case study on organic farming in Uttar Pradesh.
Ansari, A.A. and S.A. Ismail,
J. Soil Biol. Ecol., | Journal Article
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2001
Vermitechnology in organic solid waste management.
Ansari, A.A. and S.A. Ismail,
J. Soil Biol. Ecol., | Journal Article
Self Abdullah Adil Ansari
2001