Tajamul Hussain

Postdoctoral Scholar
hussaita [at] oregonstate.edu

Hermiston Exp Sta

Hermiston Ag Res & Ext Ctr 2121 South 1st Street

Hermiston Ag Res & Ext Ctr

2121 South 1st Street

Hermiston, OR 97838

Agronomy, Soil Science, Precision Agriculture, Agroecosystem Modeling

Research Interests

Measurement and modeling (DSSAT, EPIC, APSIM) crop yield, soil water, and nitrogen losses to groundwater under different cropping systems and irrigation management practices
Assessment of genotype, environment, and management (G×E×M) interactions for sustainability
Evaluation of alternative management strategies for improving resource use efficiency, crop yields and soil health
Precision agriculture: Site-specific crop and nutrient management
Improving nutrient and water use efficiency
Plant breeding, biotic and abiotic stress tolerance

Extension Interests

On farm research
Precision agriculture for crop management
Increasing farmer’s profitability by optimizing fertilizer inputs
Digital agriculture: sensors and real time irrigation management and nutrient diagnosis for efficient water and nutrient application and utilization

At OSU

Affiliated with:

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Career Links:

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Department of Crop and Soil Science

Professional Accomplishments

Professional Affiliations:

The Potato Association of America (https://potatoassociation.org/)

American Society of Agronomy (https://www.agronomy.org/)

Education:

Doctor of Philosophy 2022 - Plant Science, Agronomy. Faculty of Natural Resources, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand

Dissertation: Assessment of Genotype × Management Interaction to Enhance Rice Productivity in Southern Thailand

Master of Science 2017 - Plant Science, Crop Modeling. Faculty of Natural Resources, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand

Dissertation: Modeling Upland Rice for Drought Tolerance Using DSSAT

Bachelor of Science 2015 - Agronomy, Crop modeling. PMAS–Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan

Project: Nitrogen dynamics in wheat and maize

My Awards

Honors and Awards:

2022 - Postdoctoral Fellowship and Research award from Research & Development Office, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand.

2020 - CLIFF GRADS Award 2020 for research collaboration with Soil and Water Conservation Research Unit, USA at United States Department of Agriculture–USDA–USA.

2019 - Scholarship support for training on “Transformative Changes in Agriculture and Food Systems” held at SEARCA Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines, 9–27 September, 2019

2019 - Scholarship grant to for training on “Smart Integrated Farming for Sustainable Agriculture” held at Agrotechnology Innovation Center, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Yogyakarta, Indonesia, 15–24 July, 2019.

2018–2022 - Scholarship award for Ph.D. studies from Thailand’s Education Hub (TEH–AC) at Department of Plant Science, Faculty of Natural Resources, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand

2015–2017 - Scholarship award for Master studies from Thailand’s Education Hub (TEH–AC) at Department of Plant Science, Faculty of Natural Resources, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand

2011–2015 - HEC scholarship for four years, funded by Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan at Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Crop and Food Sciences, PMAS–Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Pakistan

2012 - Awarded a laptop by the Chief Minister of Punjab (Pakistan) under Youth Initiative Program.

My Publications

Proceedings and Conference Presentations:

Hussain, T. and Qin, R. 2024. Effect of the Application of Biochar, Organic Manure and Inorganic Fertilizers on Potato Productivity and Soil Quality. [Abstract]. 108th Annual Meeting of The Potato Association of America, Portland Oregon. https://amr.swoogo.com/2024paaannual/scheduleataglance.
Torabian, S., Qin, R., Sathuvalli, V., Hussain, T. 2024. Tuber Yield and Quality of Rainier Russet and Russet Burbank Cultivars in Response to Different Nitrogen Rates. [Abstract]. 108th Annual Meeting of The Potato Association of America, Portland Oregon. https://amr.swoogo.com/2024paaannual/scheduleataglance.
Attended Washington–Oregon Potato Conference. Three Rives Convention and Toyota Center, Kennewick, Washington, United States (23–25 January 2024).
Qin, R. and Hussain, T. 2023. Updates on Nitrogen Fertilization for Potatoes. 50th Hermiston Farm Fair Seminars at Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center, Hermiston, Oregon, United States (29–30 November 2023).
Hussain, T., Gollany, H.T., Mulla, D.J., Qin, R., Hussain, N., and Duangpan, S. 2023. Modeling to Optimize Nitrogen Fertilization and Sowing Windows to Enhance Productivity and Profitability of Upland Rice [Abstract]. ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO. https://scisoc.confex.com/scisoc/2023am/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/152959.
Hussain, T., Gollany, H.T., Mulla, D.J., Qin, R., Tahir, M., Hussain, N., and Duangpan, S. 2023. Epic Model Assessment and Application in Simulating Upland Rice Yield, Soil Water, and Nitrogen Dynamics [Abstract]. ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO. https://scisoc.confex.com/scisoc/2023am/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/152545.
Qin, R., Lyu, H., Torabian, S. and Hussain, T. 2023. Potato Soil Health as Affected by Soil Fumigation and Cover Crops. 50th Hermiston Farm Fair Seminars at Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center, Hermiston, Oregon, United States (29–30 November 2023).
Attended annual Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association (PNVA) Conference and Trade Show. Three Rives Convention Center, Kennewick, Washington, United States (15–16 November 2023).
Hussain, T. 2022. Synchronizing Nitrogen Fertilization and Planting Date to Improve Resource Use Efficiency, Productivity, and Profitability of Upland Rice. Presented at the 2nd International Youth Exchange Conference on Crop and Biology Interaction. Yan’an University, Yan’an, China (15–17 October 2022).
Hussain, T., Anothai, J., Nualsri, C., Junsawang, N. Soonsuwon, W. 2017. Yield assessment of Dawk Pa–yawm under different water regimes. Presented at the 4th Plant Science Symposium at Department of Plant Science, Faculty of Natural Resources, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Thailand, (17–18 August 2017).
Aslam, M.A., Ahmed, M., Hassan, F.U., and Hussain, T. Optimization of physiology and yield of rainfed wheat under changing climate through nitrogen management. International conference on Agriculture, Food Security and Climate Change. Faculty of Agriculture, the University of Poonch Rawalakot AJ&K, (9–11 Sep 2014)
Khan, S., Ahmed, M., Hassan, F.U., Shabbir, G., Aslam, M.A. and Hussain, T. Root signaling of wheat under different water regimes. International Conference on Agriculture, Food Security and Climate Change. Faculty of Agriculture, the University of Poonch Rawalakot AJ&K, (9–11 Sep 2014)

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