Agricultural Research & Education Organization

Two millennia of Caspian Sea level change and Hyrcanian forest dynamics: A multi-proxy record from the Anzali Lagoon, northern Iran

A multi-proxy study of a 5-m-long sediment core from the Anzali Lagoon (southwest Caspian coasts) was conducted to reconstruct Caspian Sea level fluctuations and concurrent vegetation history in the Hyrcanian forests over the past two millennia. The record reveals several major t...

Early life stress caused glucose homeostasis impairment and anxiety-like behavior along with oxidative stress in adolescent male rat offspring: Protective effect of saffron extract

Early life stress (ELS) significantly contributes to metabolic and psychological disorders by triggering oxidative stress and disrupting the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis. This research examined ELS effects on redox status, along with anxiety-like behavior, in adolesc...

Analysis of institutional governance for the development of climate-smart agriculture in Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Iran

The present study aimed to analyze the role of institutional governance in developing climate-smart agriculture (CSA) in Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Iran. Given the intensification of challenges caused by climate change and weaknesses in institutional coordination, the succe...

β‐myrcene: A nature‐identical compound for sustainable aquaculture

Abstract Sustainability is essential for the continued development of aquaculture. A key aspect of sustainable aquaculture involves using natural and organic compounds as alternatives to chemical counterparts. Herbal‐derived compounds have gained significant attention because of...

Salicylic Acid Mitigates Salinity Stress in Grapevine Cultivars by Regulating Redox Homeostasis and Morpho-Physiological Traits

Abstract Grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) is one of the world’s most economically important fruit crops, widely valued for fresh consumption, raisin and juice production, and its significant role in global horticulture. This study evaluated the morphological, physiological, and bioc...

An integrated diagnosis of agricultural groundwater over-abstraction in a Lake Urmia tributary catchment

Groundwater over-abstraction in agricultural catchments is not only a hydrological decline problem; it is also a management problem shaped by crops, wells, incentives and institutional capacity. This study develops an integrated diagnosis for the Siminehrood catchment, a major ag...

A novel strategy for controlling tomato brown rugose fruit virus and enhancing tomato growth in greenhouses: cold plasma as a non-thermal inhibitor

Abstract Background Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) is an emerging plant pathogen that has rapidly spread from the Mediterranean to almost all continents, posing a serious threat to sustainable greenhouse crop production. Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP), a low-temperature...

α-Santonin from a marine sponge exhibits anticancer activity and mechanistic effects in colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer (CRC) requires new therapeutic agents with minimal systemic toxicity. Marine-derived natural products represent a promising source of drug candidates because of their unique bioactivity. This study evaluated the anti-tumor potential and possible molecular mechan...

Advanced olive leaf area prediction using machine learning methods

Abstract Accurate leaf area estimation is essential for understanding olive tree physiology, productivity, and stress adaptationThis study developed and evaluated machine learning models for non-destructive olive leaf area prediction using linear measurements (length and width) f...

Bioinformatics approaches for deciphering molecular mechanisms of plant stress responses

Abiotic stresses are among the most important factors limiting plant growth and production worldwide. Plant responses to stresses such as salinity, drought, temperature, and metal toxicity involve a complex network of interactions and molecular, biochemical, and physiological cha...

Plant growth-promoting microorganisms enhance maize performance under salinity stress: a comprehensive meta-analysis of morphological, physiological, and biochemical responses

Salinity stress severely limits global maize ( Zea mays L.) productivity by disrupting plant growth, physiology, and yield formation. Plant growth-promoting microorganisms (PGPMs), including bacteria and mycorrhizal fungi, have been widely investigated as sustainable tools for im...

Dielectric barrier discharge cold plasma inactivation of Ephestia kuehniella and quality assessment of wheat flour

Abstract This study investigated the effectiveness of cold dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma for controlling different developmental stages of the Mediterranean flour moth ( Ephestia kuehniella) in wheat flour. Eggs, larvae, and pupae were treated under different voltage...

Effects of ammonium to nitrate ratio on vase life and stem strength of gerbera cut flowers

The postharvest quality of gerbera cut flowers a major floricultural commodity is largely limited by stem bending and abbreviated vase life. Although nitrogen form is a critical preharvest variable, the optimum ammonium‑to‑nitrate (NH₄⁺/NO₃⁻) ratio for extending postharvest longe...

Iron oxide nanoparticles mitigate salinity stress in Ziziphora clinopodioides by enhancing growth, ion homeostasis, and essential oil content

Salinity is a major environmental constraint limiting the growth, physiological performance, and productivity of medicinal plants. This study investigated the effects of iron oxide nanoparticles (Fe₂O₃-NPs) and bulk ferric oxide on growth, ionic balance, oxidative stress, photosy...

Generation Mean Analysis of Gene Action for Photosystem II Fluorescence Parameters in Two Bread Wheat Crosses

Chlorophyll fluorescence parameters are sensitive indicators of photosystem II (PSII) functionality and overall photosynthetic performance; however, their genetic architecture in wheat remains poorly understood. This study aimed to elucidate the gene action governing chlorophyll...

Linking phenotypic diversity to genomic hotspots using multi-environmental GWAS reveals genetic control of agronomic traits and drought resilience in wheat

Climate volatility demands wheat varieties with enhanced yield stability. Unraveling the genetic basis of stability, particularly genotype-by-environment (G × E) interactions, is critical in varirty development. We performed a high-resolution genetic analysis on 158 wheat recombi...

Post-polymerization synthesis of a poly(α-naphthylamine)/ninhydrin composite with enhanced surface area for efficient urea adsorption

Abstract The presence of urea in aqueous environments and industrial effluents poses significant environmental and health concerns due to its persistence and contribution to nitrogen pollution, necessitating the development of efficient and stable adsorbents. This study reports t...

Concurrent infection with Clostridium chauvoei, Clostridium septicum and Clostridium perfringens type A in cattle: a case report

Blackleg, caused by Clostridium chauvoei , is an acute, fatal infectious disease characterized by necrotizing myositis and toxemia primarily affecting cattle and sheep. Gas gangrene (malignant edema), a similar necrotizing myositis, is caused by multiple anaerobes including C. ch...

Simultaneous suppression of Polyphagotarsonemus latus and Tetranychus urticae by Neoseiulus californicus on greenhouse pepper

Greenhouse pepper is frequently attacked by two economically important mites: the broad mite Polyphagotarsonemus latus (Banks) (Acari: Tarsonemidae) and the two-spotted spider mite Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae). The release of the predatory mite Neoseiulus calif...

Brucella abortus RB51 vaccination: a comprehensive systematic review of safety, efficacy, and global field outcomes (1990–2025)

Brucella abortus strain RB51 is a live attenuated rough vaccine developed to overcome the serological interference of conventional smooth vaccines. Since replacing strain S19 in the United States (1996) and globally thereafter, RB51 has been promoted as a DIVA (Differentiating In...