This curriculum vitae summarizes the educational and professional background of Omid Askari-Khorasgani. It details his education including a PhD in plant breeding and genetics, an MSc in horticultural science, and a BSc in agronomy and plant breeding. It also lists his work experience in the Department of Horticultural Sciences at the Islamic Azad University of Isfahan, publications, honors and awards, research interests in medicinal plants, plant tissue culture and drought tolerance, and skills in research, writing, and data analysis.
A Modified Approach in Substrate Preparation Technique for Small Scale Oyster...Dr. siddhant
Aims: Cultivation of oyster mushrooms has increased vastly in a global scale during last few
decades. Contaminants and indigenous microflora present in the substrate may led to the low
productivity of mushrooms. Keeping this in mind, the present study was under-taken with slight
modification in substrate preparation technique to eliminate dust particles from the substrate and to
assure contamination free mushroom production.
Study Design: Comparative evaluation between modified approach and control beds.
Place and Duration: The study was carried out in Shri Laxman Prasad Pyare Lal Agro Products,
Ayodhya during 2017.
Methodology: The wheat straw substrate was immersed in the drum containing tap water, mixing
properly and allowed to stand for 10-15 min to settle down the dust particle in the bottom of the
drum. After that, the floating substrate was transferred to the slant surface so that the extra water
was decanted off. This substrate was put in to the steam sterilised gunny bag and steeped in the
chemical solution consisting of Formaldehyde (500 ppm) and Bovistin (75 ppm) for 18 h. For the
Short Communication
Siddhant et al.; AJAHR, 2(2): 1-5, 2018; Article no.AJAHR.44907
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control, fresh wheat straw was put in to the steam sterilised gunny bag and steeped directly in the
chemical solution as suggested above. After removal of excess water, the substrate was used for
spawning with inoculums of Pleurotus sajor-caju, Strain- Malaysia.
Results: Beds with modified approach showed a complete absence of contaminants during entire
crop cycle which showed the effectiveness of modified method while beds treated as control
showed little incidence of various contaminants viz., Alternaria alternata, Aspergillus fumigatus,
Curvularia sp., Penicillium sp., and Rhizopus stolonifer with 6.67-20.00 percent incidence.
Conclusion: The results revealed that the modified method should be considered to contamination
free mushroom production.
Endosulfan ban no clear battle lines drawnshreeramkannan
While the EU pushes to ban endosulfan over its safety concern, many in India dispute the evidence on safety, and call to resist any move to ban this chemical, Economy and Politics.
Moringa is a plantfood of high nutritional value, ecologically and economically beneficial and readily available in the countries hardest hit by the food crisis. http://miracletrees.org/ http://moringatrees.org/
A Modified Approach in Substrate Preparation Technique for Small Scale Oyster...Dr. siddhant
Aims: Cultivation of oyster mushrooms has increased vastly in a global scale during last few
decades. Contaminants and indigenous microflora present in the substrate may led to the low
productivity of mushrooms. Keeping this in mind, the present study was under-taken with slight
modification in substrate preparation technique to eliminate dust particles from the substrate and to
assure contamination free mushroom production.
Study Design: Comparative evaluation between modified approach and control beds.
Place and Duration: The study was carried out in Shri Laxman Prasad Pyare Lal Agro Products,
Ayodhya during 2017.
Methodology: The wheat straw substrate was immersed in the drum containing tap water, mixing
properly and allowed to stand for 10-15 min to settle down the dust particle in the bottom of the
drum. After that, the floating substrate was transferred to the slant surface so that the extra water
was decanted off. This substrate was put in to the steam sterilised gunny bag and steeped in the
chemical solution consisting of Formaldehyde (500 ppm) and Bovistin (75 ppm) for 18 h. For the
Short Communication
Siddhant et al.; AJAHR, 2(2): 1-5, 2018; Article no.AJAHR.44907
2
control, fresh wheat straw was put in to the steam sterilised gunny bag and steeped directly in the
chemical solution as suggested above. After removal of excess water, the substrate was used for
spawning with inoculums of Pleurotus sajor-caju, Strain- Malaysia.
Results: Beds with modified approach showed a complete absence of contaminants during entire
crop cycle which showed the effectiveness of modified method while beds treated as control
showed little incidence of various contaminants viz., Alternaria alternata, Aspergillus fumigatus,
Curvularia sp., Penicillium sp., and Rhizopus stolonifer with 6.67-20.00 percent incidence.
Conclusion: The results revealed that the modified method should be considered to contamination
free mushroom production.
Endosulfan ban no clear battle lines drawnshreeramkannan
While the EU pushes to ban endosulfan over its safety concern, many in India dispute the evidence on safety, and call to resist any move to ban this chemical, Economy and Politics.
Moringa is a plantfood of high nutritional value, ecologically and economically beneficial and readily available in the countries hardest hit by the food crisis. http://miracletrees.org/ http://moringatrees.org/
PHYTO-NUTRITIONAL PROFILES OF BROOM WEED (SIDA ACUTA) LEAF EXTRACTSubmissionResearchpa
Medicinal plants are abundant in phytochemicals that has significant therapeutic effects. They are relatively cheap, effective and safe in prolong use. This experiment was carried out to investigate the phyto-nutritional profile of broom weed (Sida acuta) leaf extract. Proximate analysis Sida acuta leaf indicated the presence of dry matter (91.88 %), crude protein (18.01 %), ash (9.73 %), crude fibre (6.24 %), ether extract (1.77 %) and energy (2760 Kcal/kg). Phytochemical screening of the extract revealed the presence of condensed tannins, hydrolysable tannins, flavonoids, saponins, phenols, oxalate, phytate, alkaloids, terpenoids and glycosides at 0.82 %, 2.02 %, 4.25 %, 0.20 %, 0.17 %, 0.05 %, 0.23 %, 0.22 %, 0.95 % and 0.02 % respectively and the vitamin constituents are thiamine (0.33 mg/100g), ascorbic acid (30.17 mg/100g), riboflavin (0.05 mg/100g), β-carotene (0.79 mg/100g) and niacin (0.41 mg/100g). Mineral analysis showed that it contained calcium (127.6 mg/100g), phosphorus (78.6 mg/100g), potassium (31.6 mg/100g), magnesium (102.1 mg/100g), iron (2.14 mg/100g), manganese (0.60 mg/100g), copper (0.04 mg/100g) and zinc (1.75 mg/100g). Result on amino acid composition showed that they contained lysine (2.11 mg/100g), arginine (1.77 mg/100g), aspartic acid (2.13 mg/100g), threonine (1.85 mg/100g), histidine (4.71 mg/100g), serine (2.03 mg/100g), glycine (1.05 mg/100g), alanine (3.31 mg/100g), cystine (5.06 mg/100g), valine (0.88 mg/100g), leucine (2.04 mg/100g), phenyalanine (4.72 mg/100g), tyrosine (3.51 mg/100g), isoleucine (2.84 mg/100g), methionine (0.85 mg/100g) and proline (1.05 mg/100g). It was concluded that Sida acuta leaf extract is rich in various nutrients and phytochemicals conferring it the ability to perform multiple biological activities and as a natural alternative to antibiotics. by Shittu, M. D and Alagbe, J.O 2020. PHYTO-NUTRITIONAL PROFILES OF BROOM WEED (SIDA ACUTA) LEAF EXTRACT. International Journal on Integrated Education. 3, 11 (Nov. 2020), 119-124. DOI:https://doi.org/10.31149/ijie.v3i11.845. https://journals.researchparks.org/index.php/IJIE/article/view/845/806 https://journals.researchparks.org/index.php/IJIE/article/view/845
— The study was conducted to evaluate the sensory and physicochemical properties of banana products .The tests were undertaken to ascertain the suitability of the solutions for preservation of sweet bananas as added-value foods and to reduce post-harvest losses. Prepared banana figs of both varieties were presented to a panel of judges for evaluation of organoleptic attributed. The maximum total soluble solids (22.84 and 12.30), Titratable acidity (0.0148 and 0.0403), non reducing sugar (11.250), Ash (1.1144 and 1.9346) were showed by variety giant in banana fig, whereas, the variety dwarf showed maximum pH, Vitamin C content, total sugar and reducing sugar. On other hand the maximum (24.48°Brix) total soluble solids was observed in banana figs prepared after 90 days. The maximum total sugar (20.36%), non-reducing sugar (14.08%) Ash (1.12%) were showed by the banana figs prepared after 90 days. Sensory evaluations of banana figs revealed that they exhibited significant difference in the score of all attributes among the two with exception of consistency .The results showed that the 90 days produced good results for frying and drying of banana figs.
Considering the effects of chemical herbicide application, biomarkers have
now become more widely considered for controlling weeds. Allelopathy demonstrates
the potential for this through the release of trace elements from decomposable plant
leaves, seeds, stems and strains. In order to investigate the effects of aqueous extract
of sunflower on the germination and morphological characteristics of Rumex acetosa,
Lepidium draba and Convolvulus arvensis seedlings as three common weeds in sugar
beet fields, a research experiment was carried out in the laboratory of Islamic Azad
University, Neishabour, in 2016 as a factorial in the form of completely randomized
design with four replications. The experimental treatments were aqueous extract of
sunflower (zero, 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%), the type of weed in three levels (Rumex
acetosa, Lepidium draba and Convolvulus arvensis), respectively. The results showed
that the highest percentage and rate of germination were observed in non-use of
sunflower extract (irrigation with distilled water), which in Rumex acetosa 97 and 33
percent were higher respectively, in comparison to Lepidium draba and Convolvulus
arvensis. In the study of stem fresh weight, fresh and dry weight of roots, it showed
that the field bindweed plant was more resistant compared to Rumex acetosa,
Lepidium draba. The lowest germination and seedling traits were obtained in 100% of
sunflower aqueous extract, which affected the weeds of the Ivy and Blacks, and the
sorrel was more resistant. According to the results, sunflower extract as a strong
combination for weed control can have promising results for sustainable agriculture.
PHYTO-NUTRITIONAL PROFILES OF BROOM WEED (SIDA ACUTA) LEAF EXTRACTSubmissionResearchpa
Medicinal plants are abundant in phytochemicals that has significant therapeutic effects. They are relatively cheap, effective and safe in prolong use. This experiment was carried out to investigate the phyto-nutritional profile of broom weed (Sida acuta) leaf extract. Proximate analysis Sida acuta leaf indicated the presence of dry matter (91.88 %), crude protein (18.01 %), ash (9.73 %), crude fibre (6.24 %), ether extract (1.77 %) and energy (2760 Kcal/kg). Phytochemical screening of the extract revealed the presence of condensed tannins, hydrolysable tannins, flavonoids, saponins, phenols, oxalate, phytate, alkaloids, terpenoids and glycosides at 0.82 %, 2.02 %, 4.25 %, 0.20 %, 0.17 %, 0.05 %, 0.23 %, 0.22 %, 0.95 % and 0.02 % respectively and the vitamin constituents are thiamine (0.33 mg/100g), ascorbic acid (30.17 mg/100g), riboflavin (0.05 mg/100g), β-carotene (0.79 mg/100g) and niacin (0.41 mg/100g). Mineral analysis showed that it contained calcium (127.6 mg/100g), phosphorus (78.6 mg/100g), potassium (31.6 mg/100g), magnesium (102.1 mg/100g), iron (2.14 mg/100g), manganese (0.60 mg/100g), copper (0.04 mg/100g) and zinc (1.75 mg/100g). Result on amino acid composition showed that they contained lysine (2.11 mg/100g), arginine (1.77 mg/100g), aspartic acid (2.13 mg/100g), threonine (1.85 mg/100g), histidine (4.71 mg/100g), serine (2.03 mg/100g), glycine (1.05 mg/100g), alanine (3.31 mg/100g), cystine (5.06 mg/100g), valine (0.88 mg/100g), leucine (2.04 mg/100g), phenyalanine (4.72 mg/100g), tyrosine (3.51 mg/100g), isoleucine (2.84 mg/100g), methionine (0.85 mg/100g) and proline (1.05 mg/100g). It was concluded that Sida acuta leaf extract is rich in various nutrients and phytochemicals conferring it the ability to perform multiple biological activities and as a natural alternative to antibiotics. by Shittu, M. D and Alagbe, J.O 2020. PHYTO-NUTRITIONAL PROFILES OF BROOM WEED (SIDA ACUTA) LEAF EXTRACT. International Journal on Integrated Education. 3, 11 (Nov. 2020), 119-124. DOI:https://doi.org/10.31149/ijie.v3i11.845. https://journals.researchparks.org/index.php/IJIE/article/view/845/806 https://journals.researchparks.org/index.php/IJIE/article/view/845
— The study was conducted to evaluate the sensory and physicochemical properties of banana products .The tests were undertaken to ascertain the suitability of the solutions for preservation of sweet bananas as added-value foods and to reduce post-harvest losses. Prepared banana figs of both varieties were presented to a panel of judges for evaluation of organoleptic attributed. The maximum total soluble solids (22.84 and 12.30), Titratable acidity (0.0148 and 0.0403), non reducing sugar (11.250), Ash (1.1144 and 1.9346) were showed by variety giant in banana fig, whereas, the variety dwarf showed maximum pH, Vitamin C content, total sugar and reducing sugar. On other hand the maximum (24.48°Brix) total soluble solids was observed in banana figs prepared after 90 days. The maximum total sugar (20.36%), non-reducing sugar (14.08%) Ash (1.12%) were showed by the banana figs prepared after 90 days. Sensory evaluations of banana figs revealed that they exhibited significant difference in the score of all attributes among the two with exception of consistency .The results showed that the 90 days produced good results for frying and drying of banana figs.
Considering the effects of chemical herbicide application, biomarkers have
now become more widely considered for controlling weeds. Allelopathy demonstrates
the potential for this through the release of trace elements from decomposable plant
leaves, seeds, stems and strains. In order to investigate the effects of aqueous extract
of sunflower on the germination and morphological characteristics of Rumex acetosa,
Lepidium draba and Convolvulus arvensis seedlings as three common weeds in sugar
beet fields, a research experiment was carried out in the laboratory of Islamic Azad
University, Neishabour, in 2016 as a factorial in the form of completely randomized
design with four replications. The experimental treatments were aqueous extract of
sunflower (zero, 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%), the type of weed in three levels (Rumex
acetosa, Lepidium draba and Convolvulus arvensis), respectively. The results showed
that the highest percentage and rate of germination were observed in non-use of
sunflower extract (irrigation with distilled water), which in Rumex acetosa 97 and 33
percent were higher respectively, in comparison to Lepidium draba and Convolvulus
arvensis. In the study of stem fresh weight, fresh and dry weight of roots, it showed
that the field bindweed plant was more resistant compared to Rumex acetosa,
Lepidium draba. The lowest germination and seedling traits were obtained in 100% of
sunflower aqueous extract, which affected the weeds of the Ivy and Blacks, and the
sorrel was more resistant. According to the results, sunflower extract as a strong
combination for weed control can have promising results for sustainable agriculture.
Determine the Efficiency of Two Different Methods Used for the Extraction of ...ijtsrd
The plant Moringa oleifera is a rich source of bioactive chemicals and antioxidants. The present study was focused to determine the efficiency of two different method used for the extraction of polyphenols present in the leaves of moringa oleifera. The attempt was made to check the efficiency of both methods used for the extraction process such as soxhlet extraction method and maceration and determined the accuracy of both methods by HP TLC, FTIR and UV Visible spectroscopy. Moringa oleifera possesses relatively higher content of polyphenols. Epidemiology research repeatedly shows that eating foods high in phytochemicals, such as fruits, vegetables, and herbs, reduces the prevalence of disease in people. The presence of polyphenolic chemicals is primarily responsible for this advantageous effect. Because of their strong ability to entrap the free radicals linked to many diseases, polyphenols have attracted a lot of attention. Neel R. Shah | Mrs. Renuka Singh "Determine the Efficiency of Two Different Methods Used for the Extraction of Polyphenols from Moringa Oleifera Leaves" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-7 | Issue-2 , April 2023, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com.com/papers/ijtsrd53890.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com.com/home-science/food-science/53890/determine-the-efficiency-of-two-different-methods-used-for-the-extraction-of-polyphenols-from-moringa-oleifera-leaves/neel-r-shah
Immunizing Image Classifiers Against Localized Adversary Attacksgerogepatton
This paper addresses the vulnerability of deep learning models, particularly convolutional neural networks
(CNN)s, to adversarial attacks and presents a proactive training technique designed to counter them. We
introduce a novel volumization algorithm, which transforms 2D images into 3D volumetric representations.
When combined with 3D convolution and deep curriculum learning optimization (CLO), itsignificantly improves
the immunity of models against localized universal attacks by up to 40%. We evaluate our proposed approach
using contemporary CNN architectures and the modified Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR-10
and CIFAR-100) and ImageNet Large Scale Visual Recognition Challenge (ILSVRC12) datasets, showcasing
accuracy improvements over previous techniques. The results indicate that the combination of the volumetric
input and curriculum learning holds significant promise for mitigating adversarial attacks without necessitating
adversary training.
Hierarchical Digital Twin of a Naval Power SystemKerry Sado
A hierarchical digital twin of a Naval DC power system has been developed and experimentally verified. Similar to other state-of-the-art digital twins, this technology creates a digital replica of the physical system executed in real-time or faster, which can modify hardware controls. However, its advantage stems from distributing computational efforts by utilizing a hierarchical structure composed of lower-level digital twin blocks and a higher-level system digital twin. Each digital twin block is associated with a physical subsystem of the hardware and communicates with a singular system digital twin, which creates a system-level response. By extracting information from each level of the hierarchy, power system controls of the hardware were reconfigured autonomously. This hierarchical digital twin development offers several advantages over other digital twins, particularly in the field of naval power systems. The hierarchical structure allows for greater computational efficiency and scalability while the ability to autonomously reconfigure hardware controls offers increased flexibility and responsiveness. The hierarchical decomposition and models utilized were well aligned with the physical twin, as indicated by the maximum deviations between the developed digital twin hierarchy and the hardware.
Final project report on grocery store management system..pdfKamal Acharya
In today’s fast-changing business environment, it’s extremely important to be able to respond to client needs in the most effective and timely manner. If your customers wish to see your business online and have instant access to your products or services.
Online Grocery Store is an e-commerce website, which retails various grocery products. This project allows viewing various products available enables registered users to purchase desired products instantly using Paytm, UPI payment processor (Instant Pay) and also can place order by using Cash on Delivery (Pay Later) option. This project provides an easy access to Administrators and Managers to view orders placed using Pay Later and Instant Pay options.
In order to develop an e-commerce website, a number of Technologies must be studied and understood. These include multi-tiered architecture, server and client-side scripting techniques, implementation technologies, programming language (such as PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and MySQL relational databases. This is a project with the objective to develop a basic website where a consumer is provided with a shopping cart website and also to know about the technologies used to develop such a website.
This document will discuss each of the underlying technologies to create and implement an e- commerce website.
Water scarcity is the lack of fresh water resources to meet the standard water demand. There are two type of water scarcity. One is physical. The other is economic water scarcity.
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Indigenized remote control interface card suitable for MAFI system CCR equipment. Compatible for IDM8000 CCR. Backplane mounted serial and TCP/Ethernet communication module for CCR remote access. IDM 8000 CCR remote control on serial and TCP protocol.
• Remote control: Parallel or serial interface.
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• Compatible with commercial and Defence aviation CCR system.
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• Indigenized local Support/presence in India.
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Technical Specifications
Indigenized remote control interface card suitable for MAFI system CCR equipment. Compatible for IDM8000 CCR. Backplane mounted serial and TCP/Ethernet communication module for CCR remote access. IDM 8000 CCR remote control on serial and TCP protocol.
Key Features
Indigenized remote control interface card suitable for MAFI system CCR equipment. Compatible for IDM8000 CCR. Backplane mounted serial and TCP/Ethernet communication module for CCR remote access. IDM 8000 CCR remote control on serial and TCP protocol.
• Remote control: Parallel or serial interface
• Compatible with MAFI CCR system
• Copatiable with IDM8000 CCR
• Compatible with Backplane mount serial communication.
• Compatible with commercial and Defence aviation CCR system.
• Remote control system for accessing CCR and allied system over serial or TCP.
• Indigenized local Support/presence in India.
Application
• Remote control: Parallel or serial interface.
• Compatible with MAFI CCR system.
• Compatible with IDM8000 CCR.
• Compatible with Backplane mount serial communication.
• Compatible with commercial and Defence aviation CCR system.
• Remote control system for accessing CCR and allied system over serial or TCP.
• Indigenized local Support/presence in India.
• Easy in configuration using DIP switches.
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Curriculum vitae
Personal information:
First Name: Omid
Last Name: Askari-Khorasgani
Birth Date: June 9th, 1981
Sex: Male
Marital Status: Single
Tel: (+98) 9132676955
Email: oaskari@ymail.com; oaskari@khuisf.ac.ir
Work Address: Arghavanieh, Jey St., Islamic Azad University of Isfahan (Khorasgan),
Isfahan, Iran. Postal Code: 81551-39998.
Affiliation:
1
Department of Horticultural sciences, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Isfahan (Khorasgan)
Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
2
Young Researchers and Elite Club, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
ORCID ID: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8956-5977 http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8956-5977
Thomson Reuters’ Researcher ID: G-6403-2015 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/G-6403-2015
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/pub/omid-askari/62/527/984
ResearchGate http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Omid_Askari-Khorasgani
ACADEMIA https://azad.academia.edu/omidaskari
Mendeley https://www.mendeley.com/profiles/omid-askari-khorasgani/
2. 2
Education:
Ph.D. (Enrolment approved) Plant Breeding and Genetics,
Department of Plant Sciences, North Dakota State University, 166
Loftsgard Hall, Fargo, ND 58105, USA
M.Sc. Horticultural Science,
Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources,
Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran, Sep,
2009 _ Sep 16, 2012.
B.Sc. Agronomy and Plant Breeding,
Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources,
Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran, Sep,
2000 _ Feb 1, 2006.
Pre University Diploma of Experimental Science
Radanipour, Isfahan, Iran
M.Sc. - GPA 4 (A+
) or 18.18 out of 20.
M.Sc. dissertation was conducted at the Department of Plant Tissue Culture, Agricultural
Biotechnology Research Institute of Central Iran (Isfahan)
Professional summary:
During M.Sc. program, I worked on tissue culture of the endangered medicinal plant Kelussia
odoratissima, in vitro breaking seed dormancy, plant micropropagation, secondary metabolites,
and its essential oil compounds. My thesis was accepted as an invention in Iran. I am trying to
improve my academic skills and increase my knowledge in the horticultural sciences field. I am
particularly interested in working on medicinal plants.
Objectives and major interests:
I have general skills in research, project management, data analysis, writing and publishing
academic papers, and the peer review process. My experiences and interests include medicinal
plant propagation, chemical composition, plant tissue culture, micropropagation, plant growth
regulators, horticultural sciences, greenhouse plants, mushroom cultivation, and also plant
preservative compounds for ornamental flowers. I am also willing to pursue big ideas, which can
3. 3
get the attention of other scientists. At this time, I am working on plant responses to drought
stress and cutting-edge biotechnology approaches for improving drought tolerance in crops to
mitigate the adverse effects of climate change.
Honors and awards:
Ranked first among more than 3000 participants in the entrance exam for M.Sc. degree
Sep, 2009.
Awarded and prized as a nominated student among 27000 graduated students in 10 years
(from 1999 to 2009) after acceptance for M.Sc. in Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic
Azad University, Isfahan, Iran.
My M.Sc. dissertation was awarded as an invention named: Micropropagtion of
medicinal plant Kelussia odoratissima (Karafs-e-koohi) using the new method of
sterilization for producing explants along with the breaking of seed dormancy
Computer skills:
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS project).
EndNote
Mendeley: Free reference manager and PDF organizer
Knowledge of research methodologies
Statistical software tools: extensive experience with SPSS and SAS.
Data and information collection
Writing and presenting reports and academic researches
Additional skills:
Full current clean driving license
Research and accomplished projects:
M. Sc. Dissertation, Micropropagation of Medicinal Plant Kelussia Odoratissima
Mozaff. Using Tissue Culture Technique, Islamic Azad University, Khorasgan (Isfahan)
Branch, Faculty of Agriculture
Accomplished project: Evaluating anticancer efficacy of Kelussia odoratissima, 16
March, 2014.
4. 4
Published articles indexed in ISI, Scopus, and/or PubMed:
1) Omid Askari-Khorasgani, Mehrdad Jafarpour*
, and Ahmad Reza Golparvar. 2015.
The effects of various casing materials on yield and quantitative indices of Agaricus
subrufescens and Agaricus bisporus. Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental
Sciences, 18 (6): 60-67. [Published on 5 June, 2015 – ISI]
2) Omid Askari-Khorasgani*
, and Forough Mortazaeinezhad. 2015. Chemical
composition of Wild Celery (Kelussia odoratissima) cultured in-vitro and from its
local habitat. Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants, 18 (2): 489-495. DOI:
10.1080/0972060X.2014.935063 [Published on 18 June, 2015 – ISI]
3) Omid Askari-Khorasgani*
, Forough Mortazaeinezhad, Ahmad Reza Golparvar, and
Ali Soleymani. 2014. In vitro bacterial decontamination of Kelussia odoratissima seed
during dormancy breaking. Journal of Research on Crops, 15 (1): 237-247.
DOI: 10.5958/j.2348-7542.15.1.034 [Published on 27 March, 2014 - Scopus]
4) Mehrdad Jafarpour*
, Ahmad Reza Golparvar, Omid Askari-Khorasgani, and Shima
Amini. 2015. Improving postharvest vase-life and quality of cut gerbera flowers using
natural and chemical preservatives. Journal of Central European Agriculture, 16 (2):
199-211. DOI: 10.5513/JCEA01/16.2.1610 [Published on 14 June, 2015 – ISI –
Scopus]
5) Davood Naderi*
, Omid Askari-Khorasgani, and Esmaeil Mahmoudi. 2016.
Cefotaxime and benzyladenine improve melon regeneration. Iranian Journal of
Biotechnology, 14, (1): 56-60. DOI: 10.15171/ijb.1077 (Short paper) [Accepted on 5
January, 2016; published on first April, 2016 – ISI – Scopus]
6) Omid Askari-Khorasgani*
, and Forough Mortazaeinezhad. 2016. Improving quality
and quantity indices of Rosa ‘Yellow Finesse’ using methyl jasmonate and benzyl
adenine. Journal of Central European Agriculture, 17(2): 369-378. DOI:
10.5513/JCEA01/17.2.1717 [Accepted on 24 November, 2015; published on 1 June,
2016 – ISI – Scopus]
7) Mohammad Mehdi Hadad, Mehrdad Jafarpour*
, and Omid Askari-Khorasgani.
2016. Performance of European pear ‘Shahmiveh’ grafted onto different rootstocks.
Revista Chapingo Serie Horticultura, 22 (1): 59-68. DOI:
5. 5
10.5154/r.rchsh.2015.09.022 [Received on 28 September, 2015; Accepted on 8
February, 2016; published on 1 May, 2016 – ISI – Scopus]
8) Forough Farokhian, Mehrdad Jafarpour*
, Mohammad Goli, and Omid Askari-
Khorasgani. 2016. Quality preservation of air-dried sliced button mushroom
(Agaricus bisporus) by lavender (Lavendula angustifolia Mill.) essential oil. Journal
of Food Process Engineering, 40 (3): 1-10. DOI: 10.1111/jfpe.12432 [Accepted on 20
May, 2016; Published on 7 June, 2016 – ISI – Scopus]
9) Aida Motamedi, Mehrdad Jafarpour, Omid Askari-Khorasgani, and Mohammad
Pessarakli*
. 2016. Assessing the potential of pomegranate meal and potato waste as
new organic amendments for vermicompost. Communications in Soil Science and
Plant Analysis, 47 (16): 1771-1781. DOI: 10.1080/00103624.2016.1206924
[Accepted on 25 March 2016; published on 19 July, 2016 – ISI – Scopus – PubMed]
10) Omid Askari-Khorasgani, Forough Mortazaienezhad, Safura Emadi, and
Mohammad Pessarakli*
. 2017. Differential responses of three chamomile genotypes to
salinity stress with respect to physiological, morphological, and phytochemical
characteristics. Journal of Plant Nutrition, 40 (18): 2619-2630. DOI:
10.1080/01904167.2017.1381123 [Receievd on 14 Mar, 2016, Accepted on 4 Aug,
2016, Published online on 21 Sep, 2017 – ISI – Scopus]
11) Omid Askari-Khorasgani, Forough Mortazaienezhad, Hossein Zeinali, and
Mohammad Pessarakli*
. 2017. Interactive effect of salt stress and genotypes on
mineral nutrients of three Iranian Matricaria recutita L. genotypes. Journal of Plant
Nutrition, 41 (1), 41-49. DOI: 10.1080/01904167.2017.1381720 [Received on 9 Apr,
2016, Accepted on 4 Aug, 2016, Published online on 21 Sep, 2017 – ISI – Scopus]
12) Somayeh Jan ahmadi, Forough Mortazaeinezhad*
, Hossein Zeinali, and Omid
Askari-Khorasgani. 2017. Study of genetic diversity in Rosa damascene based on
morphological traits using multivariate statistical methods. Ecology, Environment and
Conservation. [Accepted on 21 October, 2016 – ISI – Scopus]
13) Omid Askari-Khorasgani*
, Forough Mortazaienezhad, and Parastoo Rafiee. 2017.
Variations in the growth, oil quantity and quality, and mineral nutrients of chamomile
genotypes under salinity stress. Journal of Central European Agriculture, 18 (1): 150-
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169. DOI: 10.5513/JCEA01/18.1.1874 [Accepted on 17 November, 2016, Published
on 21 March, 2017 – ISI – Scopus]
14) Amir Abbas Momtazi-borojeni*
, Omid Askari-Khorasgani, Elham Abdollahi, Hojjat
Sadeghi-aliabadi, Forough Mortazaeinezhad and Amir Hosein Sahebkar. 2017.
Phytochemical analysis and cytotoxicity evaluation of Kelussia odoratissima Mozaff.
Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies. DOI: 10.1016/j.jams.2017.02.002
[Accepted on 17 Februrary, 2017; published online 20 Februrary, 2017 – PubMed –
Scopus]
15) Omid Askari-Khorasgani, Mehrdad Jafarpour and Mohammad-Mehdi Hadad, and
Mohammad Pessarakli*
. 2016. Fruit yield and quality characteristics of ‘Shahmiveh’
pear cultivar grafted on different rootstocks. Journal of Plant Nutrition [Accepted on
15 Februrary, 2018 – ISI – Scopus]
Other published articles:
16) Omid Askari-Khorasgani*
, Forough Mortazaeinezhad, Mahmoud Otroshy, and
Ahmad Reza Golparvar. 2013. Direct regeneration of an endangered medicinal plant
Kelussia odoratissima. International Journal of Agriculture and Crop Sciences, 5 (17):
1969-1974.
17) Omid Askari-Khorasgani*
, Forough Mortazaeinezhad, Mahmoud Otroshy, and
Ahmad Reza Golparvar. 2013. Breaking seed dormancy of endangered medicinal
plant kelussia odoratissima using zygotic embryo culture technique. Technical Journal
of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 3 (15): 1712-1718.
18) Omid Askari-Khorasgani, Mohammad Pessarakli*
. 2018. Safety assessment of
genetically modified crops for yield increase and resistance to both biotic and abiotic
stresses and their impact on human and environment. Advances in Plants &
Agriculture Research, 8 (2):109-112. DOI: 10.15406/apar.2018.08.00300
19) Omid Askari-Khorasgani*
. 2018. Regulation of trehalose/sucrose-non-fermenting-
related protein kinase1 and its signaling pathways involved in drought stress
responses. MOJ Cell Science & Report. 5 (3): 39-40. DOI:
10.15406/mojcsr.2018.05.00111
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Submitted articles:
20) Davood Naderi*
, Omid Askari-Khorasgani, and Esmaeil Mahmoudi. 2016. In vitro
regeneration of Iranian melon (Cucumis melo L. ‘Samsoori’) using antibiotic and
benzyl adenine
21) Mehrdad Jafarpour*
, Omid Askari-Khorasgani, Ahmad Reza Golparvar, Zohrab
Salahshouri, and Elnaz Zeidi. 2015. Effects of casing materials on the nutrient
composition and yield of Agaricus bisporus and Agaricus subrufescens.
22) Davood Naderi*
, and Omid Askari-Khorasgani. 2015. Effects of explant types and
plant growth regulators on Cucumis melo ”var. Gorgab”. [Language persian]
23) Davood Naderi, Amir Mousavi*
, and Omid Askari-Khorasgani. 2016. Genetic
transformation of Persian melon (Cucumis melo L.) via Agrobacterium
Articles in preparation:
24) Morphological and physiological responses to drought stress
25) Drought stress sensing-signaling pathways
26) Signaling pathways involved in stomatal movement under drought stress conditions
27) Genetic engineering approaches to improve drought tolerance
28) Plant osmotic adjustment under drought stress
29) Plant nutrient homeostasis and antioxidant defence under drought stress
30) Plant-environment-biostimulants relationship under low temperatures
31) Breeding for improved plant-symbiont thermotolerance and symbiotic performance by
regulating heat-shock proteins, RNA-binding proteins, and chaperones
32) Manipulation of plant methylglyoxal metabolic and signaling pathways for improving
tolerance to drought stress
Book chapters:
33) Askari-Khorasgani, O., Pessarakli, M. 2018. Phytohormone Homeostasis and
Crosstalk Effects in Response to Drought Stress, In: Pessarakli, M. (Ed.), Handbook
of Plant and Crop Stress, 4th Edition, Revised and Expanded. CRC Press, Taylor &
Francis Publishing Group, Boca Raton, Florida, USA. (In preparation).
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34) Askari-Khorasgani, O., Pessarakli, M. 2018. Drought-Induced Gene Expression
Reprogramming Associated with Metabolic Alternations and Adaptation, In:
Pessarakli, M. (Ed.), Handbook of Plant and Crop Stress, 4th Edition, Revised and
Expanded. CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Publishing Group, Boca Raton, Florida,
USA. (In preparation).
Conference papers:
35) Omid Askari-Khorasgani, Amir abbas Momtazi-borojeni*
, Hojjat Sadeghi-aliabadi,
Forogh Mortazaeinezhad. 2014. Antiproliferative Activity and Apoptosis Induction of
Kelussia Odoratissima Crude Extract against Various Human Cancer Cell Lines. The
First International Conference on New Idea in Agriculture. 26-27 Jan, Isfahan, Iran.
Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University.
http://www.civilica.com/EnPaper-NIAC01-NIAC01_200.html
36) Omid Askari-Khorasgani*
, Mehrdad Jafarpour, Haana Mosadegh. 2014. Effects of
Preservative Solutions on Improving Vase Life of Cut Carnation Flower. The First
International Conference on New Idea in Agriculture. 26-27 Jan, Isfahan, Iran. Isfahan
(Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University.
http://www.khuisf.ac.ir/dorsapax/userfiles/file/pazhohesh/ideha92/291.pdf
http://www.gyn.ir/EnPaper--NIAC01_058.html
Attendance at conference:
1) The First International Conference on New Idea in Agriculture. 26-27 Jan. 2014,
Isfahan, Iran. Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University.
2) International Congress on Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture (CROWA).
Isfahan, Iran, 26-27 Apr. 2012, Organized by Islamic Azad University, Khorasgan
(Isfahan) Branch.
Invention certificate (Patent):
Micropropagtion of medicinal plant Kelussia odoratissima (Karafs-e-koohi) using a new
method of sterilization for producing explants along with the breaking of seed
dormancy
Other educational training certifications:
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1) Reviewer certificate. International Journal of Agriculture Sciences. Publisher: Bioinfo
Publications. ISSN: 0975-3710 (Print) E-ISSN: 0975-9107 (Online). Subject: Agriculture
Sciences Membership Id: 06201D751D. Date: 18 Jun 2015.
http://bioinfopublication.org/ets/modules/mainmenu.php?form=certify&mode=list
2) Reviewer certificate. International Journal of Agriculture. Publisher: Acta Scientifica.
Deate: 27 July 2015. http://actascientifica.com/agriculture-review-panel.php
3) Reviewer certificate. Journal of Environmental and Agricultural Sciences. ISSN: 2313-
8629. Sep. 2015. http://agropub.com/Journals/index.php/JEAS.
4) Reviewer certificate. Current Traditional Medicine. ISSN: 2215-0846 (Online) ISSN:
2215-0838 (Print). Aug. 2017. http://bsp-cms.eurekaselect.com/index.php/CTM/index
5) Making sense of science stories. Certificate of Completion. Elsevier Publishing Campus.
Tuesday 23 June, 2015.
6) Peer review in Asia: special tips for Reviewers. Certificate of Completion. Elsevier
Publishing Campus. Tuesday 23 June, 2015
7) The reviewing process. Certificate of Completion. Elsevier Publishing Campus. Tuesday
23 June, 2015.
8) Why get involved in peer review? Certificate of Completion. Elsevier Publishing
Campus. Tuesday 23 June, 2015.
9) How to get published: preparing your manuscript. Certificate of Completion. Elsevier
Publishing Campus. Thursday 18 June, 2015.
10) How to get published: structuring your article. Certificate of Completion. Elsevier
Publishing Campus. Thursday 18 June, 2015.
11) How to get published: using proper scientific language. Certificate of Completion.
Elsevier Publishing Campus. Thursday 18 June, 2015.
12) How to review a manuscript. Certificate of Completion. Elsevier Publishing Campus.
Thursday 18 June, 2015.
13) Successful grant applications: getting it right. Certificate of Completion. Elsevier
Publishing Campus. Thursday 2 July, 2015.
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14) SPSS training workshop (16 hours). Education and Research Development Center.
(Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran (Lecturer: Dr. Ahmad Reza
Golparvar). October, 2012.
15) SAS training workshop (16 hours). Education and Research Development Center.
(Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran (Lecturer: Dr. Ahmad Reza
Golparvar). October, 2012.
16) Knowledge of research methods (8 hours). Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad
University, Isfahan, Iran. May, 2012.
17) Quail and turkey grower (24 hours). Iranian Ministry of Jahad Agriculture. July, 2007.
18) Edible mushroom grower (250 hours). Iran Technical and Vocational Training
Organization (TVTO) affiliated to Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (MOLSA). June,
2002.
19) Greenhouse cultivation (360 hours). Iran Technical and Vocational Training
Organization (TVTO) affiliated to Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (MOLSA).
20) Plant essential oil trainee (208 hours). Iran Technical and Vocational Training
Organization (TVTO) affiliated to Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (MOLSA).
February, 2014.
21) Saffron grower (115 hours). Iran Technical and Vocational Training Organization
(TVTO) affiliated to Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (MOLSA). December, 2013.
22) Outdoor flower grower (157 hour). Iran Technical and Vocational Training
Organization (TVTO) affiliated to Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (MOLSA).
December, 2013.
Volunteer experience:
Volunteer teaching experience: sterilization methods, tissue culture and zygotic embryo
culture in laboratory.
Extracurricular activities:
Reading books of different kinds.
Member of the Japanese Society for Horticultural Science (2015).
Languages:
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Persian: Native Language English: Fluent
Professional in writing English academic paper
Academic tests:
TOEFL iBT
GRE
References:
1) Ahmad Reza Golparvar, Ph.D.
Associated Professor
Department of Agronomy and Plant Breeding, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural
Resources, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
Emails: dragolparvar@gmail.com
ahmadgolparvar@yahoo.com
Phone: (+98) 9131816002
2) Forough Mortazaeinezhad, Ph.D.
Associated Professor
Dean of the Agricultural and Natural Resources College
Department of Horticultural Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources,
Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
Email: mortazaeinezhad@khuisf.ac.ir
Phone: (+98) 9132196647 Fax: (+98) 311- 5354038
3) Ali Soleymani, Ph.D.
Associated Professor
Department of Agronomy and Plant Breeding, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural
Resources, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
Email: a_soleymani@khuisf.ac.ir
Phone: (+98) 9131254437
4) Seyed Mostafa Pirseyedi, Ph.D.
US Postdoctoral scholar, Assistant Professor
Department of Plant Sciences, North Dakota State University, 166 Loftsgard Hall, Fargo,
ND 58105, USA
Email: seyed.pirseyedi@ndsu.edu
Phone: 001-701-231-6236
Phone: 001-701-200-2778
5) Mohammad Pessarakli, Prof.
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Full Professor
Email: pessarak@email.arizona.edu
School of Plant Sciences, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, The University
of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, 85721, USA
6) Francisco Borja Flores Pardo, Prof.
CEBAS – CSIC, Department of Stress Biology and Plant Biology, Campus Espinardo,
P.O. Box 164, E-30100 Espinardo – Murcia, Spain
Email: borjaflores@cebas.csic.es
Tel. +34 968 39 62 00 Ext. 6378
Fax +34 968 39 62 13
Please do not hesitate to contact me for further information regarding this resume.
Yours sincerely,
Omid Askari-Khorasgani
Email: oaskari@khuisf.ac.ir; oaskari@ymail.com