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Papers by sayyed saeed moosavi

Research paper thumbnail of Identification and Expression Analysis of Two Genes Involved in the Biosynthesis of t-Anethole in Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.) and Their Up-Regulation in Leaves in Response to Methyl Jasmonate Treatments

Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, Feb 1, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Evaluation of Diversity and Application of Agronomic, Morphological, and Physiological Traits to Improve Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) Grain Yield

Tulīd va Farāvarī-i Maḥṣūlāt-i Zirā̒ī va Bāghī, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Evaluation of Grain Yield of Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Promising Lines and Detection of Yield Related Agro-Morphological Traits under Terminal Moisture Stress

Tulīd va Farāvarī-i Maḥṣūlāt-i Zirā̒ī va Bāghī, Feb 1, 2016

Research paper thumbnail of Evaluation of Grain Yield of Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Promising Lines and Detection of Yield Related Agro-Morphological Traits under Terminal Moisture Stress

Journal of Crop production and processing, 2016

Research paper thumbnail of Pore-geometry recognition: on the importance of quantifying similarity in nanoporous materials

arXiv: Materials Science, 2017

In most applications of nanoporous materials the pore structure is as important as the chemical c... more In most applications of nanoporous materials the pore structure is as important as the chemical composition as a determinant of performance. For example, one can alter performance in applications like carbon capture or methane storage by orders of magnitude by only modifying the pore structure (1,2). For these applications it is therefore important to identify the optimal pore geometry and use this information to find similar materials. However, the mathematical language and tools to identify materials with similar pore structures, but different composition, has been lacking. Here we develop a pore recognition approach to quantify similarity of pore structures and classify them using topological data analysis (3,4). Our approach allows us to identify materials with similar pore geometries, and to screen for materials that are similar to given top-performing structures. Using methane storage as a case study, we also show that materials can be divided into topologically distinct class...

Research paper thumbnail of Responses of some common cucumber cultivars in Iran to root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita, under greenhouse conditions

Iranian Journal of Plant Pathology, 2006

Research paper thumbnail of Investigation the effect of abscisic acid on drought stress introduction in wheat seedlings

Czech Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding, 2012

Wheat as the major crop in Iran and the world has always underground drought stress. Subjection a... more Wheat as the major crop in Iran and the world has always underground drought stress. Subjection a crop in critical conditions including drought stress causes some physiological, morphological and growth alterations which most of them are controlled by abscisic acid (S�������� et al. 1999; Z���� et al. 1990; S������ et al. 1985). In fact that above alterations is mainly due to changes in transcription level of genes that eventually their final products response to drought or other environmental stress (P������� et al. 1996; Z������� et al. 1977). Most of researches on the drought resistants in crops demonstrate that ABA level is increased in drought conditions, suggestion the essential role of this plant hormone in response to drought (Z���� et al. 1989; S������ et al. 1985). Most of genes which have studied so far are affected by ABA so that genes which their expression in drought stress conditions is governed by ABA are called ABA-dependent genes (D��� et al. 1996; L�����

Research paper thumbnail of The effect of plant growth regulators on callogenesis and gametic embryogenesis from anther culture of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.)

In this study, the effect of plant growth regulators on callogenesis and gametic embryogenesis fr... more In this study, the effect of plant growth regulators on callogenesis and gametic embryogenesis from anther cultures of cucumber ( Cucumis sativus L.) was investigated. A factorial experiment based on Completely Randomized Design with three replications was used in this study. Two cultivars of cucumber (Beta Alfa and Esfahani) were used as first factor and 11 hormone treatments including: control (without hormone) , two concentrations of 2,4-D (2 and 5 µM), two concentrations of NAA (2 and 5 µM), three concentrations of BAP (0.5, 1.0 and 1.5 µM) in combination with 2,4-D (2 µM) and finally three concentrations of kinetin (0.5, 1.0 and 1.5 µM) in combination with 2,4-D (2 µM) were considered as second factor. Results showed significant differences among the various types and concentrations of plant growth regulators for callogenesis and gametic embryogenesis from anther cultures of two cucumber cultivars. Use of 2,4-D (2 �M) in combination with 1.5 �M Kinitine showed the highest callogenesis percentage in cultured anthers of Esfahani cultivar. Application of 2-4-D (2 �M) in combination with 1.0 and 0.5 �M BAP in Esfahani cultivar and also use of 2-4-D (2 �M) combined with 1.0 �M BAP and 1.5 �M Kinitine in Beta Alfa cultivar produced the highest embryogenic calli. Furthermore, the highest mean number of embryo per anther obtained with combined use of 2 �M 2-4-D and 1.0 �M BAP in both cucumber cultivars.

Research paper thumbnail of Seed dormancy-breaking and germination requirements ofDrosera anglica, an insectivorous species of the Northern Hemisphere

Acta Oecologica, 2001

Dormancy breaking and germination requirements were investigated in seeds of Ferula ovina and Fer... more Dormancy breaking and germination requirements were investigated in seeds of Ferula ovina and Ferula gummosa. Seeds of rather species were collected from north and eastern-north rangelands of Iran. Seeds of each of the species were subjected to different treatments including various levels of GA3, chilling and combination of GA3 and chilling (GA-chilling). In contrast to treated seeds, non-treated seeds did not germinate. Germination of both species increased at higher concentration of GA3. In the case of Ferula ovina the highest germination percentage was obtained when the seeds were treated with 1000 ppm GA-chilling with 76% of germination. For Ferula gummosa seeds, the highest germination percentage was found when exposed to 1500 ppm GA-chilling with 53% germination. Both species well responded to different periods of cold stratification (30/60 days), especially F. ovina with 36% and 55% germination, respectively. The results suggest that F. gummosa has deeper dormancy. For both species, germination rate was positively correlated with germination percentage.

Research paper thumbnail of Alginate encapsulation of micro-cuttings in endangered Satureja khuzistanica species: a promising method for obtaining genetically stable plants with high rosmarinic acid content

Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture (PCTOC)

Research paper thumbnail of Reinvestigation of the Two-step Synthesis of Sevoflurane

Iranian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research : IJPR, 2015

Improvements in the two-step synthesis of 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-2- (fluoromehoxy)propane (Sevofl... more Improvements in the two-step synthesis of 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-2- (fluoromehoxy)propane (Sevoflurane) that result in the product cost reduction, safety level enhancement and positive environmental impacts are described. This process consists of chloromethylation reaction of 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-2-propanol (HFIP) followed by a halogen-exchange fluorination. This is the first synthesis of Sevoflurane in Iran which was successfully scaled up. During this work, several improvements have been achieved by optimization of the reaction time, the amount of consumed starting materials and solvents and work up procedure while keeping the yield and purity intact. The reaction time of the first step (24 h) was diminished to 4 h. 19F NMR spectroscopy was used to investigate the rate of the reaction in the first step and to evaluate the influence of different parameters mentioned on the achieved improvements.

Research paper thumbnail of Genetic analysis of yield, yield-components and related phenological traits of maize (Zea mays L.) to breed under moisture stress conditions

Desert, 2018

Improved drought-tolerant maize hybrids would significantly reduce water consumption and increase... more Improved drought-tolerant maize hybrids would significantly reduce water consumption and increase yield in arid environments. Our knowledge about genetic parameters is very essential before starting a successful breeding program. The present research was carried out throughout three successive years between 2013-15 to reveal the pattern of inheritance in yield, yield-components and related phenological traits under moisture stress conditions. There was a positive and significant heterosis for grain yield/plant (GY), ear biomass/plant (EB), ear length (EL), grain number/row (GN) and plant height (pH). Inadequacy of additive-dominance model for the majority of the traits, indicate the role of epistatic in governing inheritance of those traits. There was a big-difference between dominance and additive effects for some traits, showing complete dominance and over dominance control the traits. Although dominance variation was greater than additive effect for phenological traits, however, ...

Research paper thumbnail of Construction of predictive model to determine the risk factors of mental disorders following traumatic brain injury

Background: Organic brain damage can predispose individuals to mental disorders. This study aimed... more Background: Organic brain damage can predispose individuals to mental disorders. This study aimed to design a predictive model to determine the risk factors of mental disorders following traumatic brain injury (TBI).‎ Materials and Methods: In this descriptive-longitudinal study, 238 patients (43 women and 195 men) with TBI referred to Poursina hospital (Rasht, Iran) were selected by the non-probability and consecutive sampling from March to February 2010. Neurosurgical and psychological examinations were performed on all patients. After 4-month follow-up, 65.1% (155 cases) of the patients referred to a psychiatrist to determine the nature of mental disorder due to TBI using a structured clinical interview based on the DSM-IV diagnostic criteria. Data were analyzed using logistic regression. Results: Findings showed that 117 post-injury cases (75.48%) of mental disorders‎ were secondary to TBI. Logistic regression results indicated the severity of TBI (OR‏=‏3.497, ‎95% CI 1.259-9.712‎), presence of subcranial injury (OR‏=‏‎2.834, ‎95% CI 1.022-7.857‎) and falling levels of general compatibility after trauma, as it was measured by the modified version for GHQ-28 (OR‏=‏1.072, ‎95% CI 1.035-1.111), are associated with increased risk of mental disorders. Conclusion: There is a close relationship between the development of post-TBI mental disorders and organic brain pathology (TBI severity and subcranial injury), but the role of the effective psychological factors such as the level of general compatibility post-trauma should not be neglected. Moreover, to predict those who have been considered to be at high risk of the mental disorders after TBI, the model presented in this study can be effective.

Research paper thumbnail of Designing a predictive model to determine the risk factors of mental disorders following traumatic brain injury

Research paper thumbnail of Introduction of new indices to identify relative drought tolerance and resistance in wheat genotypes

Desert, 2007

Three new indices namely: abiotic-stress tolerance index (ATI) (Abiotic-stress Tolerance Index), ... more Three new indices namely: abiotic-stress tolerance index (ATI) (Abiotic-stress Tolerance Index), stress susceptibility percentage index (SSPI) (Stress Susceptibility Percentage Index) and stress non-stress production index (SNPI) were introduced to identify relatively tolerant (through ATI and SSPI) and resistant (through SNPI) genotypes under nonirrigated and irrigated conditions. Sixteen bread wheat genotypes (in 2004, under a moderate stress with SI = 0.31) and twenty durum wheat genotypes (2004 and 2005 under a severe stress with SI = 0.57) were studied in field experiments under non-irrigated and irrigated conditions. Yield changes in non-irrigated and irrigated conditions for different genotypes, the primary selection of genotypes for relative drought tolerance or resistance and a comparison between new indices and previous ones were studied. In this paper, “relative tolerance and resistance” phrases are used instead of “tolerance and resistance” because we believe that, gener...

Research paper thumbnail of Alginate encapsulation of micro-cuttings in endangered Satureja khuzistanica species: a promising method for obtaining genetically stable plants with high rosmarinic acid content

Synthetic seed production is a suitable method for the rapid, mass, and uniform proliferation of ... more Synthetic seed production is a suitable method for the rapid, mass, and uniform proliferation of Satureja khuzistanica Jamzad, a valuable medicinal plant of the Lamiaceae family. In this study, the encapsulation of micro-cuttings of S. khuzistanica was investigated using sodium alginate (SA). In order to determine the best conditions for encapsulation in the S. khuzistanica plant, different concentrations of SA and CaCl2.2H2O, different types of explant and matrix culture media, different types and concentrations of plant growth regulator, and different cold storage conditions of synthetic seeds were tested. Also, the genetic stability of regenerated plants from synthetic seeds using the ISSR molecular marker as well as the content of rosmarinic acid in synthetic seed derived plants were evaluated in this study. The use of 3% SA and 100 mM CaCl2.2H2O was found to be the best composition for gel complexation. Encapsulation of nodal segments with 1/2 MS medium containing 2.5 µM BAP re...

Research paper thumbnail of Effect of physical and chemical treatments on breaking seed dormancy of datura (Datura stramonium L.)

Iranian Journal of Seed Science and Technology, Feb 19, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of Production of doubled haploid plants from anther cultures of borage (Borago officinalis L.) by the application of chemical and physical stress

Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture (PCTOC), 2017

Production of doubled haploid plants from anther cultures of borage (Borago officinalis L.) by th... more Production of doubled haploid plants from anther cultures of borage (Borago officinalis L.) by the application of chemical and physical stress. Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture (PCTOC). 130(2):369-378.

Research paper thumbnail of Optimization of the conditions for production of synthetic seeds by encapsulation of axillary buds derived from minituber sprouts in potato (Solanum tuberosum)

Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture (PCTOC), 2016

Optimization of the conditions for production of synthetic seeds by encapsulation of axillary bud... more Optimization of the conditions for production of synthetic seeds by encapsulation of axillary buds derived from minituber sprouts in potato (Solanum tuberosum). Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture (PCTOC). 126(3):449-458.

Research paper thumbnail of Induction of androgenesis and production of haploid embryos in anther cultures of borage (Borago officinalis L.)

Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture (PCTOC), 2015

Induction of androgenesis and production of haploid embryos in anther cultures of borage (Borago ... more Induction of androgenesis and production of haploid embryos in anther cultures of borage (Borago officinalis L.

Research paper thumbnail of Identification and Expression Analysis of Two Genes Involved in the Biosynthesis of t-Anethole in Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.) and Their Up-Regulation in Leaves in Response to Methyl Jasmonate Treatments

Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, Feb 1, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Evaluation of Diversity and Application of Agronomic, Morphological, and Physiological Traits to Improve Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) Grain Yield

Tulīd va Farāvarī-i Maḥṣūlāt-i Zirā̒ī va Bāghī, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Evaluation of Grain Yield of Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Promising Lines and Detection of Yield Related Agro-Morphological Traits under Terminal Moisture Stress

Tulīd va Farāvarī-i Maḥṣūlāt-i Zirā̒ī va Bāghī, Feb 1, 2016

Research paper thumbnail of Evaluation of Grain Yield of Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Promising Lines and Detection of Yield Related Agro-Morphological Traits under Terminal Moisture Stress

Journal of Crop production and processing, 2016

Research paper thumbnail of Pore-geometry recognition: on the importance of quantifying similarity in nanoporous materials

arXiv: Materials Science, 2017

In most applications of nanoporous materials the pore structure is as important as the chemical c... more In most applications of nanoporous materials the pore structure is as important as the chemical composition as a determinant of performance. For example, one can alter performance in applications like carbon capture or methane storage by orders of magnitude by only modifying the pore structure (1,2). For these applications it is therefore important to identify the optimal pore geometry and use this information to find similar materials. However, the mathematical language and tools to identify materials with similar pore structures, but different composition, has been lacking. Here we develop a pore recognition approach to quantify similarity of pore structures and classify them using topological data analysis (3,4). Our approach allows us to identify materials with similar pore geometries, and to screen for materials that are similar to given top-performing structures. Using methane storage as a case study, we also show that materials can be divided into topologically distinct class...

Research paper thumbnail of Responses of some common cucumber cultivars in Iran to root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita, under greenhouse conditions

Iranian Journal of Plant Pathology, 2006

Research paper thumbnail of Investigation the effect of abscisic acid on drought stress introduction in wheat seedlings

Czech Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding, 2012

Wheat as the major crop in Iran and the world has always underground drought stress. Subjection a... more Wheat as the major crop in Iran and the world has always underground drought stress. Subjection a crop in critical conditions including drought stress causes some physiological, morphological and growth alterations which most of them are controlled by abscisic acid (S�������� et al. 1999; Z���� et al. 1990; S������ et al. 1985). In fact that above alterations is mainly due to changes in transcription level of genes that eventually their final products response to drought or other environmental stress (P������� et al. 1996; Z������� et al. 1977). Most of researches on the drought resistants in crops demonstrate that ABA level is increased in drought conditions, suggestion the essential role of this plant hormone in response to drought (Z���� et al. 1989; S������ et al. 1985). Most of genes which have studied so far are affected by ABA so that genes which their expression in drought stress conditions is governed by ABA are called ABA-dependent genes (D��� et al. 1996; L�����

Research paper thumbnail of The effect of plant growth regulators on callogenesis and gametic embryogenesis from anther culture of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.)

In this study, the effect of plant growth regulators on callogenesis and gametic embryogenesis fr... more In this study, the effect of plant growth regulators on callogenesis and gametic embryogenesis from anther cultures of cucumber ( Cucumis sativus L.) was investigated. A factorial experiment based on Completely Randomized Design with three replications was used in this study. Two cultivars of cucumber (Beta Alfa and Esfahani) were used as first factor and 11 hormone treatments including: control (without hormone) , two concentrations of 2,4-D (2 and 5 µM), two concentrations of NAA (2 and 5 µM), three concentrations of BAP (0.5, 1.0 and 1.5 µM) in combination with 2,4-D (2 µM) and finally three concentrations of kinetin (0.5, 1.0 and 1.5 µM) in combination with 2,4-D (2 µM) were considered as second factor. Results showed significant differences among the various types and concentrations of plant growth regulators for callogenesis and gametic embryogenesis from anther cultures of two cucumber cultivars. Use of 2,4-D (2 �M) in combination with 1.5 �M Kinitine showed the highest callogenesis percentage in cultured anthers of Esfahani cultivar. Application of 2-4-D (2 �M) in combination with 1.0 and 0.5 �M BAP in Esfahani cultivar and also use of 2-4-D (2 �M) combined with 1.0 �M BAP and 1.5 �M Kinitine in Beta Alfa cultivar produced the highest embryogenic calli. Furthermore, the highest mean number of embryo per anther obtained with combined use of 2 �M 2-4-D and 1.0 �M BAP in both cucumber cultivars.

Research paper thumbnail of Seed dormancy-breaking and germination requirements ofDrosera anglica, an insectivorous species of the Northern Hemisphere

Acta Oecologica, 2001

Dormancy breaking and germination requirements were investigated in seeds of Ferula ovina and Fer... more Dormancy breaking and germination requirements were investigated in seeds of Ferula ovina and Ferula gummosa. Seeds of rather species were collected from north and eastern-north rangelands of Iran. Seeds of each of the species were subjected to different treatments including various levels of GA3, chilling and combination of GA3 and chilling (GA-chilling). In contrast to treated seeds, non-treated seeds did not germinate. Germination of both species increased at higher concentration of GA3. In the case of Ferula ovina the highest germination percentage was obtained when the seeds were treated with 1000 ppm GA-chilling with 76% of germination. For Ferula gummosa seeds, the highest germination percentage was found when exposed to 1500 ppm GA-chilling with 53% germination. Both species well responded to different periods of cold stratification (30/60 days), especially F. ovina with 36% and 55% germination, respectively. The results suggest that F. gummosa has deeper dormancy. For both species, germination rate was positively correlated with germination percentage.

Research paper thumbnail of Alginate encapsulation of micro-cuttings in endangered Satureja khuzistanica species: a promising method for obtaining genetically stable plants with high rosmarinic acid content

Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture (PCTOC)

Research paper thumbnail of Reinvestigation of the Two-step Synthesis of Sevoflurane

Iranian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research : IJPR, 2015

Improvements in the two-step synthesis of 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-2- (fluoromehoxy)propane (Sevofl... more Improvements in the two-step synthesis of 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-2- (fluoromehoxy)propane (Sevoflurane) that result in the product cost reduction, safety level enhancement and positive environmental impacts are described. This process consists of chloromethylation reaction of 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-2-propanol (HFIP) followed by a halogen-exchange fluorination. This is the first synthesis of Sevoflurane in Iran which was successfully scaled up. During this work, several improvements have been achieved by optimization of the reaction time, the amount of consumed starting materials and solvents and work up procedure while keeping the yield and purity intact. The reaction time of the first step (24 h) was diminished to 4 h. 19F NMR spectroscopy was used to investigate the rate of the reaction in the first step and to evaluate the influence of different parameters mentioned on the achieved improvements.

Research paper thumbnail of Genetic analysis of yield, yield-components and related phenological traits of maize (Zea mays L.) to breed under moisture stress conditions

Desert, 2018

Improved drought-tolerant maize hybrids would significantly reduce water consumption and increase... more Improved drought-tolerant maize hybrids would significantly reduce water consumption and increase yield in arid environments. Our knowledge about genetic parameters is very essential before starting a successful breeding program. The present research was carried out throughout three successive years between 2013-15 to reveal the pattern of inheritance in yield, yield-components and related phenological traits under moisture stress conditions. There was a positive and significant heterosis for grain yield/plant (GY), ear biomass/plant (EB), ear length (EL), grain number/row (GN) and plant height (pH). Inadequacy of additive-dominance model for the majority of the traits, indicate the role of epistatic in governing inheritance of those traits. There was a big-difference between dominance and additive effects for some traits, showing complete dominance and over dominance control the traits. Although dominance variation was greater than additive effect for phenological traits, however, ...

Research paper thumbnail of Construction of predictive model to determine the risk factors of mental disorders following traumatic brain injury

Background: Organic brain damage can predispose individuals to mental disorders. This study aimed... more Background: Organic brain damage can predispose individuals to mental disorders. This study aimed to design a predictive model to determine the risk factors of mental disorders following traumatic brain injury (TBI).‎ Materials and Methods: In this descriptive-longitudinal study, 238 patients (43 women and 195 men) with TBI referred to Poursina hospital (Rasht, Iran) were selected by the non-probability and consecutive sampling from March to February 2010. Neurosurgical and psychological examinations were performed on all patients. After 4-month follow-up, 65.1% (155 cases) of the patients referred to a psychiatrist to determine the nature of mental disorder due to TBI using a structured clinical interview based on the DSM-IV diagnostic criteria. Data were analyzed using logistic regression. Results: Findings showed that 117 post-injury cases (75.48%) of mental disorders‎ were secondary to TBI. Logistic regression results indicated the severity of TBI (OR‏=‏3.497, ‎95% CI 1.259-9.712‎), presence of subcranial injury (OR‏=‏‎2.834, ‎95% CI 1.022-7.857‎) and falling levels of general compatibility after trauma, as it was measured by the modified version for GHQ-28 (OR‏=‏1.072, ‎95% CI 1.035-1.111), are associated with increased risk of mental disorders. Conclusion: There is a close relationship between the development of post-TBI mental disorders and organic brain pathology (TBI severity and subcranial injury), but the role of the effective psychological factors such as the level of general compatibility post-trauma should not be neglected. Moreover, to predict those who have been considered to be at high risk of the mental disorders after TBI, the model presented in this study can be effective.

Research paper thumbnail of Designing a predictive model to determine the risk factors of mental disorders following traumatic brain injury

Research paper thumbnail of Introduction of new indices to identify relative drought tolerance and resistance in wheat genotypes

Desert, 2007

Three new indices namely: abiotic-stress tolerance index (ATI) (Abiotic-stress Tolerance Index), ... more Three new indices namely: abiotic-stress tolerance index (ATI) (Abiotic-stress Tolerance Index), stress susceptibility percentage index (SSPI) (Stress Susceptibility Percentage Index) and stress non-stress production index (SNPI) were introduced to identify relatively tolerant (through ATI and SSPI) and resistant (through SNPI) genotypes under nonirrigated and irrigated conditions. Sixteen bread wheat genotypes (in 2004, under a moderate stress with SI = 0.31) and twenty durum wheat genotypes (2004 and 2005 under a severe stress with SI = 0.57) were studied in field experiments under non-irrigated and irrigated conditions. Yield changes in non-irrigated and irrigated conditions for different genotypes, the primary selection of genotypes for relative drought tolerance or resistance and a comparison between new indices and previous ones were studied. In this paper, “relative tolerance and resistance” phrases are used instead of “tolerance and resistance” because we believe that, gener...

Research paper thumbnail of Alginate encapsulation of micro-cuttings in endangered Satureja khuzistanica species: a promising method for obtaining genetically stable plants with high rosmarinic acid content

Synthetic seed production is a suitable method for the rapid, mass, and uniform proliferation of ... more Synthetic seed production is a suitable method for the rapid, mass, and uniform proliferation of Satureja khuzistanica Jamzad, a valuable medicinal plant of the Lamiaceae family. In this study, the encapsulation of micro-cuttings of S. khuzistanica was investigated using sodium alginate (SA). In order to determine the best conditions for encapsulation in the S. khuzistanica plant, different concentrations of SA and CaCl2.2H2O, different types of explant and matrix culture media, different types and concentrations of plant growth regulator, and different cold storage conditions of synthetic seeds were tested. Also, the genetic stability of regenerated plants from synthetic seeds using the ISSR molecular marker as well as the content of rosmarinic acid in synthetic seed derived plants were evaluated in this study. The use of 3% SA and 100 mM CaCl2.2H2O was found to be the best composition for gel complexation. Encapsulation of nodal segments with 1/2 MS medium containing 2.5 µM BAP re...

Research paper thumbnail of Effect of physical and chemical treatments on breaking seed dormancy of datura (Datura stramonium L.)

Iranian Journal of Seed Science and Technology, Feb 19, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of Production of doubled haploid plants from anther cultures of borage (Borago officinalis L.) by the application of chemical and physical stress

Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture (PCTOC), 2017

Production of doubled haploid plants from anther cultures of borage (Borago officinalis L.) by th... more Production of doubled haploid plants from anther cultures of borage (Borago officinalis L.) by the application of chemical and physical stress. Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture (PCTOC). 130(2):369-378.

Research paper thumbnail of Optimization of the conditions for production of synthetic seeds by encapsulation of axillary buds derived from minituber sprouts in potato (Solanum tuberosum)

Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture (PCTOC), 2016

Optimization of the conditions for production of synthetic seeds by encapsulation of axillary bud... more Optimization of the conditions for production of synthetic seeds by encapsulation of axillary buds derived from minituber sprouts in potato (Solanum tuberosum). Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture (PCTOC). 126(3):449-458.

Research paper thumbnail of Induction of androgenesis and production of haploid embryos in anther cultures of borage (Borago officinalis L.)

Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture (PCTOC), 2015

Induction of androgenesis and production of haploid embryos in anther cultures of borage (Borago ... more Induction of androgenesis and production of haploid embryos in anther cultures of borage (Borago officinalis L.