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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehdi Rahimi |Ā  Plant breeding | Best Researcher Award

Associate prof. of Plant Breeding at Graduate University of Advanced Technology, Iran

Mehdi Rahimi, born in 1978 in Shiraz, Iran, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at the Graduate University of Advanced Technology, Kerman, Iran. šŸŒ±šŸ“Š His expertise spans plant breeding, genomics, gene expression, and stress tolerance. šŸŒ¾šŸ”¬ He earned his Ph.D. in Plant Breeding from Tarbiat Modares University (2013), M.Sc. from Guilan University (2007), and B.Sc. from Shiraz University (2001). šŸŽ“šŸ“– Dr. Rahimi has contributed significantly to crop improvement through classical and molecular breeding and has published widely in these areas. šŸ“‘šŸŒ His dedication to agricultural research has earned him numerous accolades, positioning him as a leading figure in plant biotechnology. šŸ…šŸŒŸ

Publication Profile

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EducationĀ  šŸŽ“šŸ“œ

B.Sc. in Agronomy & Plant Breeding (1997-2001) šŸŒ±šŸŒ¾, Shiraz University, Iran.M.Sc. in Plant Breeding (2004-2007) šŸŒ¾šŸ“ˆ, Guilan University, Iran.Thesis: Diallel Cross for Evaluating Heterosis & Combining Ability in Rice Cultivars. šŸššŸ”¬Ph.D. in Plant Breeding (2008-2013) šŸŒ¾šŸ§¬, Tarbiat Modares University, Iran.Thesis: Identification of QTLs for Yield Traits in Different Irrigation Conditions. šŸ’§šŸŒ¾Visiting Scientist (2012-2013) šŸ‡®šŸ‡¹šŸ§¬, CREA – Genomics Research Centre, Italy.

Experience šŸ‘Øā€šŸ«šŸ”¬

Associate Professor šŸŒ¾šŸ“š, Graduate University of Advanced Technology, Kerman, Iran.Visiting Scientist šŸ‡®šŸ‡¹šŸ§¬, CREA – Genomics Research Centre, Italy (2012-2013).Researcher & Educator šŸŒšŸ“Š, specializing in plant breeding, molecular genetics, and QTL mapping.

Awards & HonorsĀ  šŸ†šŸŒŸ

Top M.Sc. Student šŸŽ“šŸ„‡, Guilan University, GPA: 18.71/20.Best Researcher (Agriculture) šŸŒ¾šŸ…, Kerman Province, 2019.Top Educational Professor šŸ‘Øā€šŸ«šŸŒŸ, Graduate University of Advanced Technology, 2020.Best Agricultural Researcher šŸŒ±šŸ†, Graduate University of Advanced Technology, 2021.Top Researcher šŸ…šŸŒ, Institute of Environmental Sciences, 2022.

Research FocusĀ  šŸ”¬šŸŒ¾

Crop & Horticulture Improvement šŸŒ±šŸ§¬ using classical & molecular genetics.Plant Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering šŸ§¬šŸ”¬.Molecular Markers & Genetic Diversity šŸŒæšŸ§Ŗ.QTL Mapping & Association Studies šŸ“ŠšŸ§¬.Biometry & Statistical Genetic Analysis šŸ“ˆšŸ“‰.Plant Stress Resistance šŸŒ¦ļøšŸ¦  (Abiotic & Biotic).

PublicationĀ  Top Notes

 

“Combining ability and heterosis in rice cultivars” (JAST, 2010) šŸŒ¾

“Salinity stress and antioxidant responses in Moringa oleifera” (Scientific Reports, 2023) šŸŒæ

“Molecular markers in plants” (Genet. 3rd Millenn, 2015) šŸ§¬

“Genetic diversity in wild hops” (Euphytica, 2020) šŸƒ

“QTL mapping for drought tolerance in rice” (IJACS, 2013) šŸ’§

Conclusion

Mehdi Rahimi is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his significant contributions to plant breeding and biotechnology, a diverse research portfolio, and a proven track record of excellence. Enhancing his international collaboration and outreach efforts could further solidify his candidacy and position him as a global leader in agricultural research. Overall, his innovative work and dedication to advancing plant science make him well-suited for this prestigious recognition.

Mehdi Rahimi | Plant breeding | Best Researcher Award

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