Ali Khadivi

Exogenous soluble sugars modulate disease severity and physiological and biochemical responses in olive (Olea europaea L.) trees infected with Verticillium dahliae Kleb.

Verticillium wilt, caused by Verticillium dahliae Kleb., is a soil-borne disease limiting olive ( Olea europaea L.) production, and its management remains challenging. This study evaluated the effects of soluble sugars, applied alone or in combination with fungicide and Trichoder...

Fruit development and quality traits of breadnut (Artocarpus camansi Blanco) and breadfruit (A. altilis (Parkinson) Fosberg): a comparative study

A comprehensive comparative assessment was conducted to characterize the morphological, physicochemical, cooking, biochemical, antioxidant, and mineral composition of breadnut ( Artocarpus camansi Blanco) and breadfruit ( A. altilis (Parkinson) Fosberg) at four fruit developmenta...

Diversified pomegranate-based intercropping systems to enhance productivity, profitability, and soil fertility in semi-arid ecosystems

Diversified intercropping is increasingly recognized as a strategy to enhance the productivity and the sustainability in orchard-based agroecosystems, particularly in water-limited environments. A five-year field experiment (2016–2020) was conducted under semi-arid conditions of...

Thermal regulation of phenological development in karonda (Carissa carandas L.) based on an extended BBCH scale

This study provides the first integrated phenological and thermal time framework for karonda ( Carissa carandas L.) using the extended BBCH scale. Karonda is an underutilized evergreen fruit crop valued for its adaptability to marginal environments; however, standardized informat...