Prof. Mohammadreza Asghari | Horticultural cropsย | Best Researcher Award.
Urmia University, Iran
Professional Profiles:
๐จโ๐ Bio Summary:
Prof. Mohammadreza Asghari is a distinguished academic figure in the field of horticulture, serving as a Professor in the Department of Horticulture at Urmia University. With a Ph.D. in Postharvest Horticulture from Tehran University, he has dedicated his career to advancing knowledge in various aspects of crop physiology, crop quality, postharvest physiology and technology, food safety, and more.
๐ Education:
Dr. Asghari earned his Ph.D. in Postharvest Horticulture from Tehran University, solidifying his expertise in the intricacies of preserving and enhancing the quality of harvested crops.
๐ Research Focus:
His research focuses on a wide array of topics, including crop physiology, crop quality maintenance, postharvest technologies, food safety measures, and the influence of plant hormones and growth regulators on crop production and quality.
๐ Honors & Awards:
Dr. Asghari’s contributions to horticulture have been recognized with numerous honors and awards, highlighting his significant impact on the field.
Professional Experience: ๐ผ
As a seasoned academic, Dr. Asghari has accumulated a wealth of professional experience, including serving as the Editor-in-Chief for the scientific journal of Pomology Research, where he continues to shape the discourse in his field.
๐ Top Noted Publications :
Impact of salicylic acid on post-harvest physiology of horticultural crops
Authors: MR Asghari, M Soleimani Aghdam
Journal: Trends in Food Science & Technology
Year: 2010
Summary: This study explores the effects of salicylic acid on the post-harvest physiology of horticultural crops, providing insights into its role in enhancing quality and reducing decay.
Effect of pre- and postharvest salicylic acid treatment on ethylene production, fungal decay and overall quality of Selva strawberry fruit
Authors: M Babalar, M Asghari, A Talaei, A Khosroshahi
Journal: Food Chemistry
Year: 2007
Summary: This research investigates the impact of salicylic acid treatments on ethylene production, fungal decay, and overall quality of Selva strawberry fruit, revealing potential benefits for fruit preservation and quality enhancement.
Impact of postharvest brassinosteroids treatment on PAL activity in tomato fruit in response to chilling stress
Authors: MS Aghdam, M Asghari, B Farmani, M Mohayeji, H Moradbeygi
Journal: Scientia Horticulturae
Year: 2012
Summary: This study examines the effects of postharvest brassinosteroids treatment on PAL (phenylalanine ammonia-lyase) activity in tomato fruit under chilling stress, indicating potential strategies to mitigate chilling-induced damage.
Alleviation of postharvest chilling injury of tomato fruit by salicylic acid treatment
Authors: MS Aghdam, M Asghari, O Khorsandi, M Mohayeji
Journal: Journal of Food Science and Technology
Year: 2014
Summary: This research demonstrates the potential of salicylic acid treatment in alleviating postharvest chilling injury of tomato fruit, highlighting its role in maintaining fruit quality during storage.
Effects of foliar applications of nitric oxide and spermidine on chlorophyll fluorescence, photosynthesis and antioxidant enzyme activities of citrus seedlings under salinity
Authors: MRAMH D. KHOSHBAKHT
Journal: Photosynthetica
Year: 2018
Summary: While not directly related to salicylic acid, this study investigates the effects of foliar applications of nitric oxide and spermidine on citrus seedlings under salinity stress, providing insights into strategies for improving plant tolerance to salinity.
Author Metrics ๐ :ย
Dr. Asghari’s impact is evident in his author metrics, with a Google Scholar h-index of 25 and an h-10 index of 35, reflecting the significant influence of his work in the academic community.
๐ Research Timeline:
Throughout his career, Dr. Asghari has maintained a consistent focus on advancing horticultural science, with a timeline marked by continuous research endeavors, impactful publications, and contributions to academia.