Over 200 fishery research projects to be implemented this year

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Tehran - The head of the Iran Fisheries Science Research Institute announced plans to implement over 200 research projects in the fisheries sector in the current Iranian year 1405 (starting March 21, 2026). Agriculture, Mohammad Seddiq Mortazavi, referring to the institute's executive policies for the current year, stated Given the country's circumstances, the institute will carefully pursue and implement the executive policies planned for the year 1405. He added In line with the approved pr

Apr 16 202608:55

Iranian researchers identify key reproduction, migration genes in Caspian Kutum

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Tehran - Researchers at the University of Gilan in north of Iran with support from the Iran National Science Foundation (INSF), have identified genes linked to reproduction and migration in the spring- and autumn-spawning strains of the Caspian Kutum using next-generation RNA sequencing. Project leader Saman Farasti said the study, for the first time, identified 21 strain-specific genes associated with migratory function and behavior. The species’ transcriptome sequences have also been d

Feb 24 202611:27

Agricultural output rises fivefold since 1979 Islamic Revolution, AREEO head says

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Tehran - Iran’s agricultural production has increased from 25 million tons at the time of the 1979 Islamic Revolution to 135 million tons today despite climate constraints and water scarcity marking a fivefold expansion, according to the head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO). Gholamreza Golmohammadi said AREEO is pursuing a structural transformation aimed at consolidating the country’s agricultural innovation and technology system through t

Feb 23 202609:43

Presidential envoy calls for creation of integrated national vaccine ecosystem

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Tehran- Iran’s presidential envoy for the national vaccine ecosystem has called for the establishment of a unified, end-to-end governance framework for the country’s vaccine sector, positioning the Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute as a central pillar of the system. Seyed Reza Bani-Hashemi, the president’s special representative for the vaccine ecosystem and executive director of the National Vaccine Technology Tower project, made the remarks at a specialized session

Feb 20 202607:32

Official urges expanded multilateral engagement for Razi Institute

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Tehran - A senior official at Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called for expanding the regional and international engagement of the Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute through multilateral organizations, highlighting the institute’s capacity to contribute to cooperation in vaccines, antivenoms, and public health. Behzad Azarsa, Director General of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Department at the Foreign Ministry, made the remarks during a joint meeting wit

Feb 20 202607:27

Iran unveils knowledge-based fisheries products, Persian Gulf seahorse breeding project

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Tehran - Iran has unveiled four knowledge-based fisheries products alongside a biotechnology project for the breeding and cultivation of the Persian Gulf seahorse, on the sidelines of the 4th International Exhibition of Marine Industries and Maritime Affairs in the port city of Bandar Abbas in south. The unveiling ceremony was attended by the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Head of the Iran Fisheries Organization, highlighting the government’s growing emphasis on innovation and techno

Feb 1 202609:10

Technological breakthrough achieved in mushroom spawn production in Khorasan Razavi

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Khorasan Razavi - A significant technological improvement has been successfully implemented in the commercial production process of edible mushroom spawn at the Biotechnology Research Center of the Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR–Jihad-e Daneshgahi) in Khorasan Razavi Province, according to a provincial official. Citing the Ministry of Agriculture’s official website, Hayedeh Vahid-Afagh, Head of Greenhouse and Edible Mushroom Affairs at the Khorasan Razav

Jan 31 202606:07

Iranian envoy calls for stronger regional agri-tech cooperation at CGIAR meeting

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Abu Dhabi - Hassan Momeni, Director General of Scientific Communications and International Cooperation at Iran’s Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), represented Iran and the West Asia–North Africa (WANA) region at the 23rd meeting of the CGIAR System Council. The summit, held in Abu Dhabi, focused on advancing scientific and technical strategies across the world’s leading agricultural research network. During the meeting, Dr. Momeni held high-

Dec 19 202506:52

Iran unveils breakthrough method for Asian Sea Bass reproduction

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Tehran – The South Iran Aquaculture Research Institute has announced a significant advancement in artificial reproduction of Asian sea bass, achieved through the use of slow-release synthetic hormone implants. According to the institute’s director, researchers succeeded in dramatically improving breeding outcomes by applying injectable slow-release gonadotropin implants. “This new generation of hormones provides a sustained release over 72 to 96 hours, which boosts fertiliz

Nov 29 202511:32

Red sumac bears fruit for first time in Iran via tissue culture

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East Azarbaijan - For the first time in Iran, red sumac from Hurand - a city in the Central District of Hurand County, East Azarbaijan province - has successfully produced fruit using tissue culture techniques, according to a senior researcher at the Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute. Reza Mohammadi, a faculty member at the institute and head of the Tissue Culture Unit at the Northwest and West Agricultural Technology Research Center, announced the breakthrough, noting that traditi

Nov 16 202511:13