Iran launches backup for national gene bank, home to 8,000 plant species

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Iran launches backup for national gene bank, home to 8,000 plant species Iran launches backup for national gene bank, home to 8,000 plant species Tehran - Iran's Ministry of Agriculture has launched a backup version of the National Natural Resources Gene Bank to safeguard the country's plant genetic heritage, according to an official. Mohammad Mahmoudi, head of the Gene Bank group, stated that the backup ensures the preservation of genetic resources in the event of natural disasters or conflic

May 16 202612:24

Iranian researchers develop commercial hybrid eggplant varieties

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Iranian researchers develop commercial hybrid eggplant varieties Iranian researchers develop commercial hybrid eggplant varieties Tehran – Iranian researchers have successfully developed commercial hybrid eggplant varieties, marking a major advancement in vegetable breeding. The Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) led the project through its Seed and Plant Improvement Institute, using a diallel cross method—a first for eggplant breeding in the countr

May 10 202612:42

Iran successfully breeds Persian sturgeon in Golestan for first time

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Iran successfully breeds Persian sturgeon in Golestan for first time Iran successfully breeds Persian sturgeon in Golestan for first time Golestan – For the first time ever, the Qarah Burun sturgeon (Persian sturgeon) has been successfully bred at the Shahid Marjani Center for the Restoration and Conservation of Sturgeon Genetic Resources in the northern Golestan province, an official announced. Esmaeil Jabbari, Director General of Fisheries in Golestan province, made the announcement du

May 5 202612:03

Rare ’Irish Bellflower’ successfully revived in Iran

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Rare ’Irish Bellflower’ successfully revived in Iran Rare ’Irish Bellflower’ successfully revived in Iran Tehran - Researchers in Iran have launched a conservation program to revive the rare Irish bellflower (Moluccella laevis), a species native to Turkey, Syria, and Afghanistan. Scientists at the Zarabad Medicinal Plants Research Station - affiliated with the Qazvin Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center - located surviving plants in western Alamut and collected the

May 1 202612:04

Sumac orchards expand in Hurand to preserve genetic resources, official says

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Sumac orchards expand in Hurand to preserve genetic resources, official says Sumac orchards expand in Hurand to preserve genetic resources, official says Hurand – A program to plant tissue-cultured sumac saplings has begun in Hurand, a city in the Central District of Hurand County, East Azarbaijan province, as part of a push for sustainable agriculture and genetic resource protection, according to a provincial official. Masoud Jafarinejad, director of horticulture at the provincial agric

Apr 25 202612:16

SCO agriculture ministers issue joint statement, endorse Iran’s proposals

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SCO agriculture ministers issue joint statement, endorse Iran’s proposals SCO agriculture ministers issue joint statement, endorse Iran’s proposals Bishkek – The 11th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting of agriculture ministers concluded in Kyrgyzstan with a joint statement emphasizing food security, sustainable development, and regional cooperation. Ministers stressed the need for bilateral and multilateral collaboration in agriculture, trade, science, and technology. Key pr

Apr 17 202610:16

Over 200 fishery research projects to be implemented this year

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Over 200 fishery research projects to be implemented this year Over 200 fishery research projects to be implemented this year 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 institut

Apr 16 202608:55

8,000 plant specimens registered in Semnan Genetic Bank

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8,000 plant specimens registered in Semnan Genetic Bank 8,000 plant specimens registered in Semnan Genetic Bank Semnan – The genetic bank of Semnan's Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Training Center has documented over 8,000 plant samples from 700 species, becoming a reference hub for genetic resources in eastern Iran. "The herbarium is the result of years of field monitoring across diverse ecosystems. Each sample includes habitat data, growth traits, and chemical composit

Apr 15 202607:06

AREEO says working on basic rice seed varieties

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AREEO says working on basic rice seed varieties AREEO says working on basic rice seed varieties Tehran – The head of Iran’s Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) said the center is complementing a process aimed at preparing basic rice seed varieties. “In order to improve the quality of rice seeds and boost sustainable development across the country, AREEO has successfully complemented the process of preparing basic rice seed varieties,” the

Mar 18 202603:15

AREEO chief visits key seed bank in push for self-sufficiency

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AREEO chief visits key seed bank in push for self-sufficiency AREEO chief visits key seed bank in push for self-sufficiency Karaj - The head of Iran’s Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) toured the country's elite sugar beet seed bank and associated facilities in Karaj, the capital of the north-central Iranian province of Alborz, assessing progress in native variety development and seed production. Gholamreza Gol-Mohammadi visited the elite sugar beet seed

Mar 13 202611:17