Research Institute for Industrial Biotechnology, Iranian Academic Centre for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR)- Khorasan Razavi Branch at Horticultural Plants Biotechnology Department, Iran
Dr. Ahmad Sharifi is a dedicated faculty member at the Ornamental Plant Biotechnology Department of the Iranian Academic Center for Education, Culture & Research (ACECR). With a PhD in Agricultural Biotechnology from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (2015), Dr. Sharifi also holds an MSc (2003) and a BSc (2000) in Agricultural Sciences from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad and the Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University of Gorgan, respectively.
Profile:
Academic Qualifications:
🎓 BSc: Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, University of Gorgan, 2000
🎓 MSc: Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, 2003
🎓 PhD: Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, 2015
Areas of Expertise:
🌿 Plant Biotechnology
🌱 Plant Tissue Culture
Research Focus: Plant Biotechnology
- Plant Tissue Culture:
- Development and optimization of in vitro culture techniques for ornamental plants.
- Somatic embryogenesis and organogenesis in various plant species.
- Micropropagation protocols for large-scale production of disease-free plants.
- Genetic Engineering:
- Genetic transformation methods to enhance desirable traits in ornamental plants, such as disease resistance and improved flower quality.
- CRISPR/Cas9 and other gene-editing technologies for targeted genetic modifications.
- Molecular Biology:
- Analysis of gene expression patterns and molecular pathways involved in plant growth and development.
- Use of molecular markers for plant breeding and genetic diversity studies.
- Biotechnological Applications:
- Production of secondary metabolites and phytochemicals through biotechnological approaches.
- Application of biotechnology for sustainable agricultural practices and environmental conservation.
- Bioreactor Systems:
- Utilization of bioreactor systems for the mass propagation of ornamental plants.
- Scaling up plant tissue culture techniques for commercial applications.
Publication Top Notes:
1. Optimization of the in-vitro culture protocol of Haworthiopsis viscosa and Haworthia truncata var. truncate
- Authors: Kharrazi, M., Sargazi Moghaddam, Z., Moradian, M., Khadem, A., Sharifi, A.
- Journal: South African Journal of Botany, 2024, 169, pp. 506–514
2. Micropropagation and ex vitro rooting of three ZZ plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia Engl.) cultivars
- Authors: Kharrazi, M., Moradian, M., Moghaddam, Z.S., Khadem, A., Sharifi, A.
- Journal: In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology – Plant, 2023, 59(1), pp. 129–139
3. Role of AGAMOUS Gene in Increasing Tepals of Amaryllis
- Authors: Dastmalchi, S., Moshtaghi, N., Sharifi, A.
- Journal: Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology, 2023, 25(4), pp. 975–988
4. Auxin sensitivity improves production of rosmarinic acid in transformed hairy roots of Lavandula angustifolia
- Authors: Khadem, A., Bagheri, A., Moshtaghi, N., Akhar, F.K., Sharifi, A.
- Journal: Biological Communications, 2022, 67(3), pp. 160–167
5. In vitro propagation and callus induction of medicinal endangered plant meadow rue (Thalictrum minus L.) for producing berberine
- Authors: Moghaddam, Z.S., Moshtaghi, N., Sharifi, A., Zahedi, A., Khadem, A.
- Journal: Journal of Medicinal Plants, 2022, 21(81), pp. 92–101