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

New Iranian device has made date palm propagation more cost-effective

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New Iranian device has made date palm propagation more cost-effective New Iranian device has made date palm propagation more cost-effective Kerman – The head of the Kerman Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center has unveiled a pioneering device designed to cut date palm offshoots, promising to transform traditional propagation methods. According to Mr. Zohdi, the device was developed by Mohammad Javad Assari, a faculty member of the center’s Plant Protectio

May 10 202612:41

Iran identifies 40 Damask rose genotypes

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Iran identifies 40 Damask rose genotypes Iran identifies 40 Damask rose genotypes Tehran – Researchers at Iran's Forests and Rangelands Research Institute have identified 40 genotypes of damask rose across the country, which now await official registration. Mohammad Hossein Lebaschi, a faculty member at the institute, said the genotypes were collected from various provinces and studied in specialized gardens. “The research has determined which genotypes perform best in terms of q

May 9 202612:01

Iran slashes horticultural breeding cycles by 8 years

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Iran slashes horticultural breeding cycles by 8 years Iran slashes horticultural breeding cycles by 8 years Tehran – Iranian researchers have cut breeding cycles for horticultural crops by up to eight years using modern molecular techniques, including marker-assisted selection and CRISPR gene editing, to produce seedless, disease-resistant varieties, a senior scientist announced. Noushin Kazemi, Head of the Growth Center at the Horticultural Sciences Research Institute, identified marker

May 8 202606:43

Plant factories expediting production of healthy agri food in Iran

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Plant factories expediting production of healthy agri food in Iran Plant factories expediting production of healthy agri food in Iran Tehran – Iran is embracing plant factories as a groundbreaking solution for producing healthy, residue-free agricultural products, particularly leafy vegetables, a leading horticultural researcher has announced. A new frontier in Iranian agriculture is emerging from controlled-environment chambers that experts say could revolutionize how fresh produce is g

May 8 202606:41

Nitrate levels in Iran’s agricultural produce below global standards, AREEO chief says

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Nitrate levels in Iran’s agricultural produce below global standards, AREEO chief says Nitrate levels in Iran’s agricultural produce below global standards, AREEO chief says Tehran – Residual nitrate levels in Iran's agricultural produce are lower than international benchmarks, according to the head of the country's premier agricultural research body, who also stressed the critical role of public relations in a new national extension movement. Gholamreza Gol-Mohammadi, Head of the Agricu

May 8 202606:40

Dryland wheat trials show promising Genotypes

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Dryland wheat trials show promising Genotypes Dryland wheat trials show promising Genotypes Ilam – Promising dryland wheat lines and genotypes are under evaluation at research farms in Chardavol, with all fields reported free of yellow rust disease, according to a researcher from the Ilam Agricultural and Natural Resources Research Center. Mohammad Armiyoon said the genotypes are at heading to flowering stages and expected to reach physiological maturity within 30 days. “Despite re

May 5 202612:08

Iran agriculture deputies call for synergy to boost water productivity

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Iran agriculture deputies call for synergy to boost water productivity Iran agriculture deputies call for synergy to boost water productivity Tehran – In their first joint meeting, Iran's deputy ministers for crop production and water & soil agriculture emphasized water as the "central issue" of ministry policy, calling for greater synergy to implement the national cropping pattern and develop smart farms. Majid Anjafi, Deputy for Crop Production, said that despite last year's severe

May 5 202612:05

Iran’s stock exchange to trade fennel soon

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Iran’s stock exchange to trade fennel soon Iran’s stock exchange to trade fennel soon Tehran – Fennel, known locally as green gold, will soon be listed on Iran's stock exchange, according to the parliamentary representative for the counties of Razan and Dargazin in the western province of Hamedan. Seyed Abolhassan Mostafavi-Ghamam announced that the move will bring fair prices to consumers, a secure market to producers, and transparency and order to the economy. Noting that Razan count

May 4 202612:53

Iranian researchers pioneer water-smart rice farming as mechanized transplanting begins in Gilan

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Iranian researchers pioneer water-smart rice farming as mechanized transplanting begins in Gilan Iranian researchers pioneer water-smart rice farming as mechanized transplanting begins in Gilan Gilan – In a major step toward sustainable agriculture, mechanized rice transplanting has begun in the northern Gilan province, timed to coincide with the first release of agricultural water and aligned with the region's science-based cropping calendar. The initiative, led by the Iran Rice Researc

May 2 202612:43