Dr. Iman Mirmazloum - MATE Research
Overview
Dr. Iman Mirmazloum is a plant biologist who delves into the physiological and molecular networks of various agronomic and horticultural crops. With his expertise in medicinal plant biotechnology, he is exploring novel approaches for enhancing bio-active secondary metabolites through bio-engineering or the application of exogenous stimulants in controlled and in vivo systems.
Dr. Mirmazloum also conducts research on plant stress physiology, scrutinizing the distinct responses of horticultural crops to abiotic stresses while studying the molecular mechanisms underlying plant stress tolerance.
Currently, he serves as a research fellow in the Plant Physiology and Plant Ecology department at the Institute of Agronomy, actively contributing to academic education and training by supervising MSc and PhD students.
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Publications
Biostimulants and Abiotic Stress in Sensitive Horticultural Crops
https://doi.org/10.1002/nzc2.70030
Calcium‐EDTA, Saline‐Water‐Irrigated Garlic Plants
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.stress.2023.100324
Gr-24 Treatment, Foliar Application, Antioxidant genes, Phytohormone, Wheat
https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae9020228
Melatonin, Proline, Salt stress, POD Activity, Buttercup
Medicinal Plants and Mushrooms
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11240-025-03254-5
Exogenous Phenylalanine, Ultrasound Treatments, Taxol Biosynthesis, Hazelnut, Cell Culture
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms252312682
Specialized metabolites, Hairy roots, Rhizobium rhizogenes, Elicitation, Metabolic engineering, CRISPR/CAS9, Bioreactors
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.09.177
Prebiotic, β-Glucan, Calcium Lactate, CLMS Double Layer Coat, Probiotic Protection
Priming and plant stress adaptation
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-18801-5
Hydrogen sulfide, Pretreatment, Salinity stress, Carob
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00344-025-11787-4
NAC Transcription Factors, Plant Response to Metal Stress
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00344-024-11335-6
Biochar, Mitigation of Metal/Metalloid Stress in Plants
Rhodiola Rosea (The Golden Root) and Novel metabolites
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11240-019-01659-7
Cinnamyl Alcohol Glycosides, Biotransformation, Callus
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.06.086
Salidroside, UDP-glycosyltransferase, Heterologous expression, Rhodiola
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11101-016-9453-5
From golden Root to Green Cell Factories, Rhodiola rosea L.
Projects
Project no. 1.: Utilizing Biostimulants to enhance the productivity of Sensitive Horticultural Crops performance under Abiotic Stress Conditions
Global warming exacerbates crop production stress by altering temperature and precipitation patterns, leading to reduced yields. This project explores the Biostimulants with potential capacity to modulate crop physiology and biochemistry, improving nutrient use efficiency and increasing tolerance against abiotic stresses.
Project no. 2.: Nitrate metabolism in cucumber plants under flooding condition
In this project we explore the effect of nitrate>nitrite>NO on stress mitigation mechanism of cucumber plants. Physiological and molecular studies in this project would reveal the role of nitrate ant its derivatives on oxidative stress pathways and tolerance.
Project no. 3.: Nano/microplastics in soil and their interaction with plants
With an annual production exceeding 360 million tons, plastic pollution is a pressing global issue, impacting gardens, farms, and water resources worldwide. Objectives of this research is to study the extent of Micro/Nano plastic contamination in soil and to find out the absorption rate and internal transport of these particles in model plants.
