Elham Nouri at Research Institute of Forests and Rangelands of Iran
Elham Nouri is a distinguished researcher specializing in soil biology, chemistry, and physics, with a particular focus on Arbuscular Mycorrhizae (AM) symbiosis. She has led and collaborated on numerous national projects, developed expertise in DNA extraction and molecular identification of fungi, and excelled in laboratory troubleshooting and quality control. Her research has been recognized with multiple publications and international conference participations, including a 6-month study stint in the Czech Republic.
Profile:
Education:
- Ph.D. in Natural Resources Engineering – Combat with Desertification, Semnan University, Iran (2014-2019)
- Thesis: Soil biological indicators and mycorrhizal establishment in Salsola laricina
- M.Sc. in Natural Resources Engineering – Combat with Desertification, Semnan University, Iran (2012-2014)
- Thesis: Oak wilt and heavy metal biomonitoring
- B.Sc. in Rangeland and Watershed Management, University of Malayer, Iran (2007-2011)
- Thesis: Drought characteristics in Ilam province
Research Interests:
- Arbuscular mycorrhizae symbiosis
- Soil organic carbon and nitrogen dynamics
- DNA extraction and molecular identification of AM fungi
- Soil enzymes and microbial activity
- Soil and plant properties
Skills:
- Proficient in R, SPSS, Excel, Photoshop, Canoco5, DIVA-GIS, Maxent, GPS
- Experienced in laboratory procedures for plant and soil analysis
Publication Top Notes:
- Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Benefits in Drought-Stressed Plants
- Impact of Fire and Seasonal Changes on Soil Properties
- Effect of Wild Pistachio Trees on Soil Quality
- Soil Carbon Sequestration and Soil Properties
- Effect of Spate Irrigation and Tree Planting on Soil Quality
- Grazing Effects on Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Diversity
- Symbiosis of Mycorrhizal Fungi and Salsola laricina
- Heavy Metals in Dusts and Their Absorption by Oak
- Flood Spreading and Vegetation Type on Soil Indices
- Leaf Nutrients in Healthy vs. Withered Trees
- Grazing Management and Mycorrhizal Symbiosis
- Mycorrhiza and Soil Enzymatic Activities Modulated by Grazing
- Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Soil in Forests
- Prosopis Species Effect on Soil Quality
- Diversity and Symbiosis of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi
- Improving Juniperus Excelsa Seedling Growth with Mycorrhizal Fungi