دکتر مهدی زارعی

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

First name: Mehdi

Surname: Zarei Mohamadabad

Date of birth: 05/06/1984

Place of birth: Sabzevar, Khorasan Razavi Province, Iran.

Marital status: Married

Nationality: Iranian

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Academic Address: Department of Crop Production, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Gonbad Kavous University, Gonbad-e-Kavous, Iran.

P.O. Box: 4971799151

Phone: +98 17 3344995

Call: +98 9112769252

Fax: +98 17 2224060

Email: mehdizarei@gonbad.ac.ir & m_zarei_63@yahoo.com

EDUCATION:

B. Sc.                   Horticultural Science,

Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan, Golestan Province, Iran, 2003-2007.

M. Sc.                  Horticultural Science,

Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Khorasan Razavi Province, Iran, 2007-2010.

Thesis Title:      Investigation of Physicochemical Properties, Bioactive Compounds and Antioxidant Activity of Different Fruit Parts of Six Pomgranate Cultivars During Development.

Ph. D.                  Horticultural Science,

Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Khorasan Razavi Province, Iran, 2010-2014.

Thesis Title:      Investigation of Morpho-Physiological Properties and Kaolin Treatment in Relation to Hull Cracking and Aflatoxin Content of Some of Pistachio Cultivars During Growth.

PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS:

2014-Now: Assistant Professor, Department of Crop Production, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Gonbad Kavous University.

2016-Now: Farm Manager; Research & Education Farm in Gonbad Kavous University.

2016-Now: Green Space Manager in Gonbad Kavous University.

2016-Now: Administrative Manager in Journal of Applied Research of Plant Ecophysiology in Gonbad Kavous University.

2016-Now: Committee Member of Agricultural in Gonbad Kavous University.

2019-Now: Committee Member of Landscape in Gonbad Kavous University.

2016-2018: Head of Laboratories in Gonbad Kavous University.

2015-2017: Research Expert in Gonbad Kavous University.

I like to research about artificial intelligence systems (neural networks), image processing and molecular markers.

I am so eager to learn more about technical in laboratories.

I'm very interested in genetics and biotechnology engineering.

1. Amirkolaei, F., H. Sabouri, L. Ahangar, M. Zarei, H. Hosseini Moghadam. 2021. Detection of gene loci related to drought tolerance in Iranian rice recombinant inbred lines. Applied Biology, 10 (40): 53-70. (Persian with English Abstract).
2. Davoodi, S.H., A. Biabani, A. Rahemi Karizaki, A.M. Modares Sanavi, E. Gholamalipor Alamdari, M. Zarei. 2020. Effect of iron and zinc nano chelates on yield and yield components of black cumin medicinal plant (Nigella sativa L.). Iranian Journal of Field Crops Research, 18 (3): 267-278. (Persian with English Abstract).
3. Davoodi, S.H., A. Biabani, A. Rahemi Karizaki, A.M. Modares Sanavi, E. Gholamalipor Alamdari, M. Zarei. 2020. Effects of nano and common forms of iron and zinc chelates on some characteristics of medicinal plant black cumin (Nigella sativa L.). Iranian Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research, 36 (3): 448-465. (Persian with English Abstract).
4. Khormali, K., E. Gholamalipour Alamdari, M. Zarei, Z. Avarseji, L. Ahangar. 2020. Floristic study of weeds of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) fields in Cheshmesaran district in Azadshar. Saffron Agronomy and Technology, 8 (2): 185-209. (Persian with English Abstract).
5. Tatari, M., E. Gholamalipour Alamdari, Z. Avarseji, M. Zarei. 2020. Aqueous extract effect of different organs of Malva sylvestris weed on germination characteristics and photosynthetic pigments of Echinochloa crus-galli. Iranian Journal of Seed Research, 6 (2): 151-161. (Persian with English Abstract).
6. Tatari, M., E. Gholamalipour Alamdari, Z. Avarseji, M. Zarei. 2020. Investigating hetrotoxicity potential of aqueous extract of various organs of Malva sylvestrisa L. on Cichorium intybus L. and Echinochloa crus-galli L. Journal of Plant Ecosystem Conservation. 7 (15): 107-123. (Persian with English Abstract).
7. Fakhar, F., A. Biabani, M. Zarei, A. Nakhzari Moghadam. 2019. The effect of different planting patterns and cultivars on yield and yield components of garlic (Allium sativum L.). Italian Journal of Agronomy, 14 (1303): 108-113. (English).
8. Balapour, Z., H. Hosseini Moghaddam, M. Zarei, M. Mollashahi. 2019. Micro propagation of penta rootstock (Prunus domestica) in the two culture media (MS and B5). Plant Productions, 42 (4): 441-454. (Persian with English Abstract).
9. Valinezhad, Z., A. Gholizadeh, M. Naeemi, E. Gholamalalipour Alamdari, M. Zarei. 2019. Effects of vermicompost and mycorrhizal fungus on quantitative and qualitative traits of medicinal plant Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni. Iranian Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, 35 (3): 484-500. (Persian with English Abstract).
10. Fakhar, F., A. Biabani, M. Zarei, A. Nakhzari Moghadam. 2018. Effect of planting pattern on agronomic characteristics and phenol content of two cultivars of garlic. Applied Research of Plant Ecophysiology, 5 (1): 106-116. (Persian with English Abstract).
11.  Jangdoust, M.R., M. Zarei, G. Nora. 2017. Evaluation of drought tolerance of different wheat cultivars (Triticum aestivum L.) in rainfed conditions and supplemental irrigation. Applied Research of Plant Ecophysiology, 4 (1): 73-90. (Persian with English Abstract).
12. Biabani, A., M. Zarei, S. Sanchulli, A. Romani. 2017. Effect of temperature and duration of seed placement at different temperatures on seed germination characteristics of barley. Applied Research of Plant Ecophysiology, 4 (1): 173-186. (Persian with English Abstract).
13. Ahmadkhansari, V., H. Sabori, A. Biabani, A. Gholizade, Gh. Falahi, M. Zarei. 2016. Study of correlation and path analysis of agronomic traits in wheat-wheat and sugar beet-wheat rotations. Applied Research of Plant Ecophysiology, 2 (2): 145-156. (Persian with English Abstract).
14. Davarynejad, Gh., S. Shirbani, M. Zarei. 2015. Effects of deficient irrigation on some of the morpho-physiological characteristics of four fig cultivars. Journal of Horticultural Science, 29 (4): 501-517. (Persian with English Abstract).
15. Davarynejad, Gh., S. Arefkhani, M. azizi, M. Zarei. 2014. Evaluation of salicylic acid and calcium chloride effect on shelf life, quality properties and antioxidant activity of peach fruit cv. Amesden after harvest. Journal of Horticultural Science, 28 (4): 464-478. (Persian with English Abstract).
16. Tehranifar, A., M. Zarei, B. Esfandiyari, Z. Nemati. 2014. Study of physical properties, phenolics compounds and antioxidant activity of thirty different Iranian cultivars of pomegranates peels. Journal of Horticultural Science, 28 (3): 312-318. (Persian with English Abstract).
17. Zarei, M., Gh. Davarynejad, B. Aabedi, M. Kafi, and A. Biabani. 2014. Changes in physical properties, chemical composition and antioxidant activity of four pistachio cultivars at ten maturity stages. Advances in Environmental Biology, 8 (10): 106-115. (English)
18. Davarynejad, Gh., M. Zarei, M. E. Nasrabadi, and E. Ardakani. 2013. Effects of salicylic acid and putrescine on storability, quality attributes and antioxidant activity of plum cv. ‘Santa Rosa’. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 6 (3): 373-383. (English).
19. Davarynejad, Gh., M. Zarei, J. Nyéki, Z. Szabó, and P. Tamas-Nagy. 2013. Identification and quantification of heavy metals concentration in Pistacia. Notulae Scientia Biologicae, 5 (4): 438-444. (English).
20. Davarynejad, Gh, M. Zarei, E. Ardakani and M. E. Nasrabadi. 2013. Influence of putrescine application on storability, postharvest quality and antioxidant activity of two Iranian apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) cultivars. Notulae Scientia Biologicae, 5 (2): 1-8. (English).
21. Khayyat, M., A. Tehranifar, M. Zarei, Z. Karimian, M.H. Aminifard, M.R. Vazifeshenas, S. Amini, and Y.Noori. 2012. Effects of potassium nitrate spraying on fruit characteristics of ‘Malas Yazdi’ pomegranate. Journal of Plant Nutrition, 35: 1387-1393. (English).
22. Amiryousefi, M.R., M. Zarei, M. Azizi, and M. Mohebbi. 2012. Modelling of some physical characteristics of pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) fruit during ripening using artificial neural network. Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology, 14 (3): 857-867. (English).
23. Zarei, M., M. Azizi, and Z. Bahiri-Sadr. 2011. Evaluation of physico-chemical characteristics of pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) fruit during ripening. Journal of Fruits, 66 (2): 1-10. (English).
24. Zarei, M., M. Azizi. 2011. Evaluation of some physicochemical characteristics of six Iranian pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) cultivars fruit at ripening stage. Journal of Horticultural Science, 24 (2): 175-183. (Persian with English Abstract).
25. Tehranifar, A., M. Zarei, B. Esfandiyari, and Z. Nemati. 2010. Physicochemical properties and antioxidant activity of pomegranate fruit (Punica granatum L.) of different cultivars grown in Iran. Horticulture, Environment and Biotechnology, 51 (6): 573-579. (English).
26. Tehranifar, A., M. Zarei, Z. Nemati, B. Esfandiyari and M.R. Vazifeshenas. 2010. Investigation of physico-chemical properties and antioxidant activity of twenty Iranian pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) cultivars. Scientia Horticulturae, 126: 180-185. (English).
27. Zarei, M., M. Azizi, and Z. Bahiri-Sadr. 2010. Studies on physico-chemical properties and bioactive compounds of six pomegranate cultivars grown in Iran. Journal of Food Technology, 8 (3): 112-117. (English).
28. Agangar, L., M. Zarei, E. Gholamalipour Alamdari, Z. Avarseji, R. Kouhestani. (Submitted). Allelopathic effect of Rapistrum rugosum L. on growth, physiological and biochemical parameters of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. (English).
29. Davoodi, S.H., A. Biyabani, A. Rahemi Karizaki, A.M. Modares Sanavi, E. Gholamalipor Alamdari, M. Zarei. (Submitted). Nano iron chelate and nano zinc chelates, characteristics of black cumin. (English).

1. Kouhestani, R., L. Ahangar, M. Zarei, E. Gholamalalipour Alamdari, Z. Avarsaji. 2019. Allelopathic effects of Rapistrum rugosum weed on Nigella sativa L. seedling. 8th Iranian Weed Science Congress, 27-29 August, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Pp: 280-283. (Persian with English Abstract).
2. Qushaii Qojoq, J., M. Mollashahi, M. Zarei, Z. Avarsaji, E. Gholamalalipour Alamdari. 2019. Investigation of post-emergence herbicides on weed density in chickpea field in Gonbad Kavous region. 8th Iranian Weed Science Congress, 27-29 August, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Pp: 833-837. (Persian with English Abstract).
3. Kouhestani, R., L. Ahangar, M. Zarei, E. Gholamalalipour Alamdari, Z. Avarsaji. 2019. Allelopathic effects of Rapistrum rugosum weed on germination and growth of Hibiscus sabariffa L. 8th Iranian Weed Science Congress, 27-29 August, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Pp: 1103-1106. (Persian with English Abstract).
4. Sheikhi, E., H. Hosseini Moghadam, M. Zarei, A. Daneshvar. 2018. Investigation of Kin and Adni hormones on proliferation of pear In vitro culture. The First National Conference on Novel Ideas in Agriculture and Natural Resources, November, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Pp: 575-578. (Persian with English Abstract).
5. Hajhassani, N., H. Hosseini Moghadam, H. Sabouri, M. Zarei. 2018. Evaluation of growth regulators on proliferation of Juglans regia In vitro culture. The First National Conference on Novel Ideas in Agriculture and Natural Resources, November, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Pp: 530-533. (Persian with English Abstract).
6. Afrouzian, A., H. Hosseini Moghadam, M. Zarei, A. Rahemi. 2018. Investigation of proliferation of Prunus emeyrean3 In vitro culture. The First National Conference on Novel Ideas in Agriculture and Natural Resources, November, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Pp: 838-841. (Persian with English Abstract).
7. Sheikhi, E., H. Hosseini Moghadam, M. Zarei, A. Daneshvar. 2018. Evaluation of NAA and IBA hormones on rooting of pear In vitro culture. The First National Conference on Novel Ideas in Agriculture and Natural Resources, November, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Pp: 579-582. (Persian with English Abstract).
8. Afrouzian, A., H. Hosseini Moghadam, M. Zarei, A. Rahemi. 2018. Effect of culture medium and hormone on rooting of Prunus emeyrean3. The First National Conference on Novel Ideas in Agriculture and Natural Resources, November, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Pp: 1039-1042. (Persian with English Abstract).
9. Hajhassani, N., H. Hosseini Moghadam, H. Sabouri, M. Zarei. 2018. Effect of culture medium on proliferation of walnut In vitro culture. The First National Conference on Novel Ideas in Agriculture and Natural Resources, November, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Pp: 534-537. (Persian with English Abstract).
10. Zarei, M., M. Azizi, Z. Bahiri-Sadr. 2010. Evaluation of polyphenols content and antioxidant activity of six different cultivars of pomegranates peels, a by-product of the commercial juice industry. 28th International Horticultural Congress, 22-27 August, Lisbon, Portugal, Abstract, p. 504. (English).
11. Zarei, M., M. Azizi, Z. Bahiri-Sadr. 2010. Investigation of compositional changes during development of two commercial pomegranate cultivars of Iran. 28th International Horticultural Congress, 22-27 August, Lisbon, Portugal, Abstract, p. 541. (English).
12. Tehranifar, A., M. Zarei, B. Esfandiyari, Z. Nemati. 2010. Composition of chemical and antioxidant properties of pomegranate juices from eight Iranian cultivars. 28th International Horticultural Congress, 22-27 August, Lisbon, Portugal, Abstract, p. 203. (English).

I was official colleague in “Evaluation of Hydrotermal and Hydrotimes in Salvia Hispanica and chenopodium quinoa” Project. (2021).

I was official researcher in “Effects of Sucrose Carbon Source on Morphological Characteristics and Bioactive Compounds of Stevia” Project. (2018).

I was official researcher in “Investigation of Salicylic Acid and Putrescine on Shelf Life, Quality Properties and Antioxidant Activity of Peach Fruit After Harvest” Project. (2016).

I was official colleague in “Effect of Different Concentrations of Putrescine, Salicylic Acid and Calcium Chloride on Shelf Life, Some of Physicochemical Properties and Antioxidant Activity of Plum Fruit cv. Santarosa” Project. (2012).

I was official colleague in “Evaluation of Pre and Post-Harvest Putrescine Treatments on Some Physicochemical Properties and Antioxidant Activity of Two Apricot Cultivars” Project. (2011).

Biochemistry,

Botany,

Plant Physiology,

General Horticulture,

Medicinal Plant and …