Dr. Shahrokh Khanizadeh is an internationally recognized plant scientist and geneticist whose research has profoundly shaped the fields of horticulture, plant breeding, and sustainable agriculture. His scientific work focuses on plant physiology, genetics, and biotechnology, emphasizing the improvement of fruit quality, stress tolerance, and disease resistance through integrated approaches combining molecular biology, bioinformatics, and classical breeding. He has led extensive breeding programs resulting in the development of numerous commercial cultivars of strawberries, apples, raspberries, and rootstocks, many of which have become benchmarks in global fruit production. Dr. Khanizadeh’s innovative use of molecular tools and bioinformatics platforms, including the development of UniBase software for managing breeding data, has contributed to more efficient and data-driven cultivar selection. His prolific research output includes over 240 peer-reviewed publications, 199 indexed works, and 2,993 citations from 2,554 documents across major scientific databases. His publications span topics such as plant physiology, cultivar evaluation, phytochemical composition, genetic diversity, and sustainable crop management, reflecting a lifelong commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and practical applications in plant science.
Featured Publications
Khanizadeh, S., et al. Evaluation of new strawberry genotypes for flavor and nutritional quality. Scientia Horticulturae, 238, 56–63 — Cited by 65
Khanizadeh, S., et al. Genetic diversity of apple cultivars using SSR markers. Journal of Plant Physiology, 177, 29–37 — Cited by 92
Khanizadeh, S., et al. Antioxidant properties of berry fruits: Comparative analysis. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 23(6), 541–547 — Cited by 240
Khanizadeh, S., et al. Breeding and selection of disease-resistant strawberry cultivars. Canadian Journal of Plant Science, 85(2), 401–410 — Cited by 130