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 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

Iran reports major agricultural milestones

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Iran reports major agricultural milestones Iran reports major agricultural milestones Tehran – Iranian agricultural authorities have announced a series of significant developments over the past week, including the introduction of two new drought-resistant wheat cultivars, full absorption of mechanization loans in key provinces, and the unveiling of a commemorative stamp for a national reforestation drive. Iran’s agricultural sector witnessed a range of positive developments in the

May 8 202606:38

Iranian researchers produce 98 percent of national seed varieties

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Iranian researchers produce 98 percent of national seed varieties Iranian researchers produce 98 percent of national seed varieties Tehran – Researchers at the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) have developed the primary seeds for 98 percent of Iran's crop varieties, the organization's head announced. Gholamreza Gol-Mohammadi said research stations play a key role in food security and strategic reserves. Over 99 percent of wheat varieties currently culti

Apr 27 202611:48

New wheat varieties introduced for Iran’s four climatic zones

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New wheat varieties introduced for Iran’s four climatic zones New wheat varieties introduced for Iran’s four climatic zones Tehran - Iranian agricultural officials have unveiled four new wheat varieties, each specifically bred to thrive in one of the country's distinct climatic zones. The varieties — named Almas, Shafaq, Kamel, and Zolqadr — were introduced during a visit to the Cereal Research Field of the Seed and Plant Improvement Institute. The event was attended by the Deput

Apr 27 202611:46

Iran unveils new heat-tolerant wheat

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Iran unveils new heat-tolerant wheat Iran unveils new heat-tolerant wheat Kerman – Researchers in the southeastern Kerman province have unveiled a new bread wheat variety named "Setareh" (Star), designed for delayed planting in hot, water-scarce regions. Developed by Mohammad Ali Jawaheri, associate professor at Kerman's Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Training Center, the variety (line S-92-19) offers early maturity, strong performance, and high tolerance to drought and

Apr 15 202607:18

Bojnourd introduces fast-growing poplar varieties, official says

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Bojnourd introduces fast-growing poplar varieties, official says Bojnourd introduces fast-growing poplar varieties, official says Bojnourd – After 30 years of research, seven fast-growing poplar varieties have been introduced to farmers in Bojnourd, the capital of North Khorasan province, to boost wood cultivation, an official says. Ali Bozorgmehr, a researcher at the North Khorasan Agricultural Research Center, said that out of 100 poplar cultivars studied at the Bojnourd center, 21 wer

Apr 11 202612:02

15 new seed varieties to enter Iran’s agricultural sector, official says

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15 new seed varieties to enter Iran’s agricultural sector, official says 15 new seed varieties to enter Iran’s agricultural sector, official says Golestan - The head of the Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center of Golestan northern province has announced the introduction of 15 new seed varieties, developed after years of research by scientists at the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO). Ghorban-Ali Roshani, head of the center, made the

Apr 10 202612:29

Hormozgan a major national hub for onion production, official says

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Hormozgan a major national hub for onion production, official says Hormozgan a major national hub for onion production, official says HORMOZGAN – The southern Hormozgan province has solidified its position as a key hub for winter onion production in Iran, cultivating 8,000 hectares and producing more than 400,000 tons annually, according to a provincial agricultural official. Seyed Reza Amirizadeh, Director of Crop Cultivation at the Agricultural Organization of Hormozgan, said that onio

Apr 4 202610:38

Date palm pollination covers 20,000 ha across Hormozgan

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Date palm pollination covers 20,000 ha across Hormozgan Date palm pollination covers 20,000 ha across Hormozgan Hormozgan – Date palm pollination has been completed on 20,000 hectares across southern Hormozgan Province as the region moves toward an anticipated harvest of 200,000 tons of dates this year, a senior horticulture official announced. Mohammad Reza Sheikhzadeh, director of horticulture at the province's Agricultural Organization, said the use of high-quality pollen at optimal

Mar 31 202600:13