Mehdi Rahimi

Mehdi Rahimi was born in Shiraz, Iran, in 1978. He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Science and High Technology and Environmental Sciences, Graduate University of Advanced Technology, Kerman, Iran. His research interests are in the areas of plant breeding (classical breeding, biometry, abiotic stress, molecular breeding, genomics, gene expression). He received his Ph.D. in plant breeding at Tarbiat Modares University during 2008-2013 and M.Sc. in plant breeding at University of Guilan during 2004-2007 and his B.Sc. in agronomy and plant breeding from Shiraz University.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor in plant breeding and agronomy, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Fars, Iran, 1997 – 2001.
• Master in plant breeding, Guilan University, Rasht, Gilan, Iran, 2004 – 2007.
MSc thesis title: Use of diallel cross for evaluating heterosis and combining ability in rice cultivars
• PhD in plant breeding, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran, 2008 – 2013.
PhD thesis title: Identification of QTLs Controlling Important Yield Related Traits of Rice in Different Irrigation Conditions
• Visiting scientist, CREA - Genomics Research Centre, Fiorenzuola d'Arda, Piacenza, Italy, December 2012 - June 2013

RESEARCH INTERESTS

1) Improvement of Crops and horticulture plants through classical and molecular genetic methods
2) Plant biotechnology
3) Molecular markers, Genetic diversity and Gene expression
4) Identify quantitative traits loci by QTL mapping and association mapping and genetic maps
5) Biometry - Genetic analys

Scopus Publications

Identification of salt-resilient cotton genotypes using integrated morpho-physiological and biochemical markers at the seedling stage
Nimra Gul, Zafran Khan, Muhammad Yousaf Shani, Barira Shoukat Hafiza, Asif Saeed, Azeem Iqbal Khan, Amir Shakeel, and Mehdi Rahimi
Springer Science and Business Media LLC



Synthesis, characterization and toxicity assessment of chlorantraniliprole nanoemulsion against Helicoverpa armigera
Geeta Devi, Lomash Kumar, Rahul Kumar Dhaka, Karuna Jain, Rahul Saini, Shubham Saini, Anil Jakhar, Sushil Ahlawat, and Mehdi Rahimi
Springer Science and Business Media LLC



Genetic analysis and heterosis breeding of seed yield and yieldattributing traits in Indian mustard (Brassica juncea (L.) Czern & Coss.)
Sanghamitra Rout, Suvendu Kumar Roy, Rupsanatan Mandal, Saurav Singla, Mehdi Rahimi, Bijaya Sur, Naderla Umamaheswar, Moumita Chakraborty, Lakshmi Hijam, Sahanob Nath,et al.
Springer Science and Business Media LLC



In-vitro antifungal potential of myco versus bacteria synthesized ZnO NPs against chickpea and apricot pathogen
Junaid Ahmed, Farhana, Ghulam Ali Manzoor, Abdul Rasheed Kaleri, Bilal Zulfiqar, Abdul Waheed, Rashid Iqbal, and Mehdi Rahimi
Springer Science and Business Media LLC



Genetic analysis of quality protein maize (QPM): a review
Rajendra Vidadala, Vinay Kumar, Sanghamitra Rout, Poulami Sil, Vinay Teja, and Mehdi Rahimi
Springer Science and Business Media LLC



Evaluation of physio-biochemical traits in bread wheat RILs for terminal heat stress
Mandeep Redhu, Vikram Singh, Anita Kumari, Renu Munjal, Somveer Nimbal, Ram Niwas, Shikha Yashveer, Swati Verma, Sonu Langaya, Suman Devi,et al.
Springer Science and Business Media LLC



Synthesis and characterization of fluorenone derivatives with electrical properties explored using density functional theory (DFT)
Muhammad Umar Farooq, Malaika Muneer, Ali Shahid, Muhammad Abdul Rehman, Khalil Ullah, Ghulam Murtaza, Rashid Iqbal, Javed Iqbal, and Mehdi Rahimi
Springer Science and Business Media LLC



Enhancing physio-biochemical characteristics in okra genotypes through seed priming with biogenic zinc oxide nanoparticles synthesized from halophytic plant extracts
Musarrat Ramzan, Misbah Parveen, Gul Naz, Hafiz Muhammad Adeel Sharif, Muhammad Nazim, Sidra Aslam, Abida Hussain, Mehdi Rahimi, and Khalid H. Alamer
Springer Science and Business Media LLC



Copper mitigates salinity stress by regulating water status, photosynthetic pigments and ion homeostasis and increases the yield of Eggplant (Solanum melongena)
Shahin Imran, Prosenjit Sarker, Md. Asif Mahamud, Newton Chandra Paul, Jotirmoy Chakrobortty, Israt Jahan Harine, Md. Arifur Rahman, and Mehdi Rahimi
Springer Science and Business Media LLC



Identifying the physiological traits associated with DNA marker using genome wide association in wheat under heat stress
Adeel Khan, Munir Ahmad, Muhammad Yousaf Shani, Muhammad Kashif Riaz Khan, Mehdi Rahimi, and Daniel K. Y. Tan
Springer Science and Business Media LLC



Microsatellite marker-assisted backcross breeding for improvement of wheat salt tolerance using Kharchia 65
Kritika Sharma, Shikha Yashveer, Vikram Singh, Sudhir Sharma, Mandeep Redhu, and Mehdi Rahimi
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Abstract Background Salinity is a significant abiotic stress that affects plants from germination through all growth stages. This study was aimed to determine the morpho-physiological and genetic variations in BC1F2, BC2F1 and F3 generations resulting from the cross combination WH1105 × Kharchia 65. Results A significant reduction in germination percentage was observed under salt stress in BC1F2 and F3 seeds. Correlation, heritability in the broad sense, phenotypic coefficient of variability (PCV) and genotypic coefficient of variability (GCV) were measured for all traits. The presence of both Nax1 and Nax2 loci was confirmed in twenty-nine plants using the marker-assisted selection technique. Genetic relationships among the populations were assessed using twenty-four polymorphic SSR markers. Conclusion Cluster analysis along with two and three-dimensional PCA scaling (Principal Component Analysis) revealed the distinct nature of WH 1105 and Kharchia 65. Six plants closer to the recurrent parent (WH1105) selected through this study can serve as valuable genetic material for salt-tolerant wheat improvement programs.


Estimation of rice yield using multivariate analysis techniques based on meteorological parameters
Ajay Sharma, Joginder Kumar, Mandeep Redhu, Parveen Kumar, Mohit Godara, Pushpa Ghiyal, Pingping Fu, and Mehdi Rahimi
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
AbstractThis study aims to develop predictive models for rice yield by applying multivariate techniques. It utilizes stepwise multiple regression, discriminant function analysis and logistic regression techniques to forecast crop yield in specific districts of Haryana. The time series data on rice crop have been divided into two and three classes based on crop yield. The yearly time series data of rice yield from 1980–81 to 2020–21 have been taken from various issues of Statistical Abstracts of Haryana. The study also utilized fortnightly meteorological data sourced from the Agrometeorology Department of CCS HAU, India. For comparing various predictive models' performance, evaluation of measures like Root Mean Square Error, Predicted Error Sum of Squares, Mean Absolute Deviation and Mean Absolute Percentage Error have been used. Results of the study indicated that discriminant function analysis emerged as the most effective to predict the rice yield accurately as compared to logistic regression. Importantly, the research highlighted that the optimum time for forecasting the rice yield is 1 month prior to the crops harvesting, offering valuable insight for agricultural planning and decision-making. This approach demonstrates the fusion of weather data and advanced statistical techniques, showcasing the potential for more precise and informed agricultural practices.


Unlocking genetic insights: Evaluating wheat RILs for physiobiochemical traits under terminal heat stress conditions
Mandeep Redhu, Vikram Singh, Anita Kumari, Renu Munjal, Shikha Yashveer, Somveer Nimbal, Ram Niwas, Swati Verma, Kritika Sharma, Atul Loyal,et al.
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Abstract Background The increasing impacts of heat stress on wheat production due to climate change has entailed the development of heat-resilient crop varieties. To address this, two hundred recombinant inbred lines (RILs) derived from a cross between WH711/WH1021 were evaluated in a randomized block design (RBD) with two replications at CCSHAU, Hisar, during 2018-19 under heat stress and non-stress conditions. Heat stress was induced by altering the date of sowing so that the grain filling stage coincide with heat stress. Results Heat stress adversely affects RILs performance, as illustrated by alterations in phenotypic traits. Highest coefficients of variations were recorded for TAA, CTD 1, WUE, CTD 2, Cc and A under non-stress and heat stress conditions whereas gs, WUEi and GY under non-stress and SPAD 1, SPAD 2, GY and NDVI 2 under heat-stress conditions recorded moderate estimates of coefficient of variations. CTD 2, TAA, E, WUE and A displayed a significant occurrence of both high heritability and substantial genetic advance under non-stress. Similarly, CTD 2, NDVI 2, A, WUEi, SPAD 2, gs, E, Ci, MDA and WUE exhibited high heritability with high genetic advance under heat-stress conditions. Conclusions Complementary and duplicate types of interactions with number of controlling genes were observed for different parameters depending on the traits and environments. RILs 41, 42, 59, 74, 75, 180 and 194 were categorized as heat tolerant RILs. Selection preferably for NDVI 1, RWC, TAA, A, E and WUEi to accumulate heat tolerance favorable alleles in the selected RILs is suggested for development of heat resilient genotypes for sustainable crop improvement. The results showed that traits such as such as NDVI, RWC, TAA, A, E, and WUEi, can be effective for developing heat-resilient wheat genotypes and ensuring sustainable crop improvement.


Exogenous application of salicylic acid ameliorates salinity stress in barley (Hordeum vulgare L.)
Shazia Hanif, Athar Mahmood, Talha Javed, Safura Bibi, Muhammad Anjum Zia, Saima Asghar, Zunaira Naeem, Sezai Ercisli, Mehdi Rahimi, and Baber Ali
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
AbstractBarley (Hordeum vulgare L.) is a significant cereal crop belonging to Poaceae that is essential for human food and animal feeding. The production of barley grains was around 142.37 million tons in 2017/2018. However, the growth of barley was influenced by salinity which was enhanced by applying a foliar spray of salicylic acid. The current study investigated to evaluated the potential effect of SA on the barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) plants under salinity stress and its possible effects on physiological, biochemical, and growth responses. The experiment was conducted at Postgraduate Research Station (PARS), University of Agriculture; Faisalabad to assess the influence of salicylic acid on barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) under highly saline conditions. The experiment was conducted in a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with 3 replicates. In plastic pots containing 8 kg of properly cleaned sand, two different types of barley (Sultan and Jau-17) were planted. The plants were then watered with a half-strength solution of Hoagland’s nutritional solution. After the establishment of seedlings, two salt treatments (0 mM and 120 mM NaCl) were applied in combining three levels of exogenously applied salicylic acid (SA) (0, 0.5, and 1 mg L-1). Data about morphological, physiological, and biochemical attributes was recorded using standard procedure after three weeks of treatment. The morpho-physiological fresh weight of the shoot and root (48%), the dry mass of the shoot and root (66%), the plant height (18%), the chlorophyll a (30%), the chlorophyll b (22%), and the carotenoids (22%), all showed significant decreases. Salinity also decreased yield parameters and the chl. ratio (both at 29% and 26% of the total chl. leaf area index). Compared to the control parameters, the following data was recorded under salt stress: spike length, number of spikes, number of spikelets, number of tillers, biological yield, and harvest index. Salicylic acid was used as a foliar spray to lessen the effects of salinity stress, and 1 mg L-1 of salicylic acid proved more effective than 0.5 mg L-1. Both varieties show better growth by applying salicylic acid (0 mg L-1) as a control, showing normal growth. By increasing its level to (0.5 mg L-1), it shows better growth but maximized growth occurred at a higher level (1 mg L-1). Barley sultan (Hordeum vulgare L.) is the best variety as compared to Jau-17 performs more growth to mitigate salt stress (0mM and 120mM NaCl) by improving morpho-physiological parameters by enhancing plan height, Root and shoot fresh and dry weights, as well as root and shoot lengths, photosynthetic pigments, area of the leaves and their index, and yield attributes and reduce sodium ions.


Correction to: Cucumber grafting on indigenous cucurbit landraces confers salt tolerance and improves fruit yield by enhancing morpho-physio-biochemical and ionic attributes (Scientific Reports, (2023), 13, 1, (21697), 10.1038/s41598-023-48947-z)
Fazal Abbas, Hafiz Nazar Faried, Gulzar Akhtar, Sami Ullah, Talha Javed, Muhammad Asif Shehzad, Khurram Ziaf, Kashif Razzaq, Muhammad Amin, Fahad Masoud Wattoo,et al.
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The biochemical and growth-associated traits of basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) affected by silver nanoparticles and silver
Shahla Hashemi Shahraki, Tayebeh Ahmadi, Babak Jamali, and Mehdi Rahimi
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Abstract Background The biochemical and growth changes resulting from exposure of basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) seedlings to silver nanoparticles and silver were investigated. Over a two-week period, seedlings were exposed to different concentrations (0, 40, and 80 ppm) of silver nanoparticles and silver. Results Our findings revealed that at concentrations of 40 and 80 ppm, both silver nanoparticles and silver nitrate led to decreased weight, root and shoot length, as well as chlorophyll a and b content. Conversely, these treatments triggered an increase in key biochemical properties, such as total phenols, carotenoids and anthocyanins, with silver nanoparticles showing a more pronounced effect compared to silver nitrate. Moreover, the levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) rose proportionally with treatment concentration, with the nanoparticle treatment exhibiting a more substantial increase. Silver content showed a significant upswing in both roots and leaves as treatment concentrations increased. Conclusions Application of varying concentrations of silver nanoparticles and silver nitrate on basil plants resulted in reduced growth and lower chlorophyll content, while simultaneously boosting the production of antioxidant compounds. Notably, anthocyanin, carotenoid, and total phenol increased significantly. However, despite this increase in antioxidant activity, the plant remained unable to fully mitigate the oxidative stress induced by silver and silver nanoparticles.


Nanomaterials for Plant Resilience: A Green Approach to Combating Biotic Stress
Fozia Abasi, Naveed Iqbal Raja, Zia-ur-Rehman Mashwani, Habib Ali, Ansar Mehmood, and Mehdi Rahimi
Springer Science and Business Media LLC



Using regression to investigate the relationship between SCoT molecular markers and agronomic and physiological traits of basil under drought stress conditions




Unveiling the Genetic Dynamics of Heat Stress Responses in Wheat RILs for Identifying Heat-Tolerant Genotypes
Mandeep Redhu, Vikram Singh, Somveer Nimbal, Ram Niwas, Atul Loyal, Chetan Singh, and Mehdi Rahimi
Springer Science and Business Media LLC



Root Traits: A Key for Breeding Climate-Smart Wheat (Triticum aestivum)
Rajamani Nirmalaruban, Rajbir Yadav, Sugumar S., Alekya Meda, Prashanth Babu, Manjeet Kumar, Kiran B. Gaikwad, Naresh Kumar Bainsla, Shiv Kumar Singh, Suvitha R.,et al.
Wiley
ABSTRACTClimate change poses a serious threat to global food security by introducing uncertainty in production condition including water availability to growing crops. Technological intervention like improved crop adaptation and higher yield potential through breeding are immediately needed to ensure better availability of food to still growing low‐ and middle‐income societies like South Asia. Root traits, such as root system architecture, root biomass, root angle, xylem diameter, root hairs, root length and root hydraulics, are crucial for plant adaptation to variable environments, but they are often overlooked in the most of crop improvement programme because of difficulty in scoring these traits. Water banking by optimization hydraulic efficiency of vascular system through reduced root density and reduced xylem diameter can play important role for adaptation for reduced water availability. The challenges of nondestructive screening in the segregating generation hampers the genetic progress Recent advances in high‐throughput phenotyping facilities and identification of molecular markers has made the selection in breeding population feasible. This review explores how root morphology and anatomy influence water and nutrient uptake and how high‐throughput phenotyping and genotyping can facilitate the identification of root traits associated with climate resilience. As outcome of the study, we propose an ideal wheat ideotype with deep roots, narrow root angles and low axial hydraulic conductance combined with high xylem hydraulic safety in pursuit of climate‐smart wheat crops thriving under decreasing water availability throughout the growing season. In this review, we have also discussed the root‐related quantitative trait loci/genes in wheat and its related species to facilitate comparative genomic analyses and their subsequent integration in the breeding programme. The review thus highlights the potential importance of optimization of metaxylem vessel size, root biomass, root length, roots hairs and understanding soil microbiota and its interaction with different root phenes in designing the better wheat ideotypes, which can offer the potential solution to climate change in the future.


Cucumber grafting on indigenous cucurbit landraces confers salt tolerance and improves fruit yield by enhancing morpho-physio-biochemical and ionic attributes
Fazal Abbas, Hafiz Nazar Faried, Gulzar Akhtar, Sami Ullah, Talha Javed, Muhammad Asif Shehzad, Khurram Ziaf, Kashif Razzaq, Muhammad Amin, Fahad Masoud Wattoo,et al.
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
AbstractPakistan is the 8th most climate-affected country in the globe along with a semi-arid to arid climate, thereby the crops require higher irrigation from underground water. Moreover,  ~ 70% of pumped groundwater in irrigated agriculture is brackish and a major cause of secondary salinization. Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) is an important vegetable crop with an annual growth rate of about 3.3% in Pakistan. However, it is a relatively salt-sensitive crop. Therefore, a dire need for an alternate environment-friendly technology like grafting for managing salinity stress in cucumber by utilizing the indigenous cucurbit landraces. In this regard, a non-perforated pot-based study was carried out in a lath house to explore indigenous cucurbit landraces; bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) (cv. Faisalabad Round), pumpkin (Cucurbit pepo. L) (cv. Local Desi Special), sponge gourd (Luffa aegyptiaca) (cv. Local) and ridge gourd (Luffa acutangula) (cv. Desi Special) as rootstocks for inducing salinity tolerance in cucumber (cv. Yahla F1). Four different salts (NaCl) treatments; T0 Control (2.4 dSm–1), T1 (4 dSm–1), T2 (6 dSm–1) and T3 (8 dSm–1) were applied. The grafted cucumber plants were transplanted into the already-induced salinity pots (12-inch). Different morpho-physio-biochemical, antioxidants, ionic, and yield attributes were recorded. The results illustrate that increasing salinity negatively affected the growing cucumber plants. However, grafted cucumber plants showed higher salt tolerance relative to non-grafted ones. Indigenous bottle gourd landrace (cv. Faisalabad Round) exhibited higher salt tolerance compared to non-grafted cucumber plants due to higher up-regulation of morpho-physio-biochemical, ionic, and yield attributes that was also confirmed by principal component analysis (PCA). Shoot and root biomass, chlorophylls contents (a and b), activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and peroxidase (POX) enzymes, antioxidants scavenging activity (ASA), ionic (↑ K and Ca, ↓ Na), and yield-related attributes were found maximum in cucumber plants grafted onto indigenous bottle gourd landrace. Hence, the indigenous bottle gourd landrace ‘cv. Faisalabad round’ may be utilized as a rootstock for cucumber under a mild pot-based saline environment. However, indigenous bottle gourd landrace ‘cv. Faisalabad round’ may further be evaluated as rootstocks in moderate saline field conditions for possible developing hybrid rootstock and, subsequently, sustainable cucumber production.


Estimating optimum and base selection indices in plant and animal breeding programs by development new and simple SAS and R codes
Mehdi Rahimi and Sandip Debnath
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
AbstractSelection of desirable genotypes or progenies is perhaps the most important practical method in plant and animal breeding programs. The selection index method is the most useful method to choose superior genotypes based on using simultaneous several traits. The optimum and base selection indices are the two indicators that are most used in plant and animal breeding. In this paper, a simple and practical code was developed for the analysis of optimum, base, and Pesek and Baker selection indices. Four different criteria were used to evaluate the selection index, and the phenotypic and genotypic variance–covariance matrix of traits was obtained based on statistical or genetical design. Moreover, an index that was more efficient on these coefficients was used for the breeding program. The results showed that simultaneous selection for the important traits desired by the breeder through economic values such as heritability, genetic, or phenotypic correlation is the most effective method for selecting the best genotypes. Therefore, the best progeny or genotype can be selected to use in breeding programs. This program provides detailed information on selection indices of segregation and natural populations involving any number of individuals or genotypes. These codes are much easier and simpler than other programs and provide more information than other programs. This code is easy to execute in both R and SAS programs.


Evaluation of basil (Ocimum basilicum) accessions under different drought conditions based on yield and physio-biochemical traits
Mehdi Rahimi, Mojtaba Mortazavi, Ameneh Mianabadi, and Sandip Debnath
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Abstract Background Basil is one of the most famous herbs, which has broad usage as a fresh vegetable and therapeutic and pharmaceutical services. The main abiotic stress limiting basil production globally is drought. As a result, appropriate drought screening-which effectively separates high-yielding but drought-sensitive genotypes from drought-tolerant genotypes-is necessary for the optimal selection of high-yielding basil cultivars under drought stress conditions. So, a split plot experiment with three replications based on a completely randomized design were carried out in a pot under field conditions for this investigation. Water levels (full irrigation or control, moderate stress, and severe stress) were assigned as main plots, while 22 basil accessions were given as sub-plots. In this study, leaf yield as well as physio-biochemical traits had measured on accessions. Results Our results revealed large variation in yield, essential oil (%), protein, proline, chlorophyll, total phenol and flavonoids traits across the 22 accessions. The percentage of leaf yield reduction in moderate drought stress than normal conditions showed that G1 (−6.5%), G17 (−7.05%), G20 (−9.01%), and G12 (−10.9%) accessions had the least changes, respectively. Although in severe drought stress than normal conditions, the G1 (−32.01%), G12 (−33.12%), G4 (−33.24%), G7 (−34.11%), and G17 (−34.93%) accessions had the least amount of change in plant leaf yield, respectively. Furthermore, the highest yield reduction occurred in moderate and severe stress conditions in G18 (−25.36%) and G8 (−42.98%) accessions, respectively. Cluster analysis based on the ward method in both conditions (moderate and severe drought conditions) placed the accessions in three groups, and accessions were identified as tolerant, whose average traits in that group were higher than the total average. The principal component analysis also showed that in moderate drought conditions, the first two components explained about 95.28% of the total variation, while in severe drought conditions, these two components explained about 96.37% of the total variation. Conclusions The different multivariate analyses (cluster analysis, PCA, mean comparison) were used to identify tolerant and sensitive accessions based on all traits. The accessions G3, G4, G6, and G7 were found to be tolerant to stress, while G10, G15, G16, and G20 were found to be sensitive to drought. These accessions are a useful step in producing drought-tolerant, high-yielding accessions and can be utilized in breeding programs for basil.


Correction to: Aconitum lycoctonum L. (Ranunculaceae) mediated biogenic synthesis of silver nanoparticles as potential antioxidant, anti-infammatory, antimicrobial and antidiabetic agents (BMC Chemistry, (2023), 17, 1, (128), 10.1186/s13065-023-01047-5)
Zia ur Rehman Khan, Nasir Assad, Muhammad Naeem-ul-Hassan, Muhammad Sher, Fatema Suliman Alatawi, Mohsen Suliman Alatawi, Awatif M.E. Omran, Rasha M.A. Jame, Muhammad Adnan, Muhammad Nauman Khan,et al.
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Aconitum lycoctonum L. (Ranunculaceae) mediated biogenic synthesis of silver nanoparticles as potential antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antidiabetic agents
Zia ur Rehman Khan, Nasir Assad, Muhammad Naeem-ul-Hassan, Muhammad Sher, Fatema Suliman Alatawi, Mohsen Suliman Alatawi, Awatif M. E. Omran, Rasha M. A. Jame, Muhammad Adnan, Muhammad Nauman Khan,et al.
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
AbstractIn this study, a polar extract of Aconitum lycoctonum L. was used for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), followed by their characterization using different techniques and evaluation of their potential as antioxidants, amylase inhibitors, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial agents. The formation of AgNPs was detected by a color change, from transparent to dark brown, within 15 min and a surface resonance peak at 460 nm in the UV–visible spectrum. The FTIR spectra confirmed the involvement of various biomolecules in the synthesis of AgNPs. The average diameter of these spherical AgNPs was 67 nm, as shown by the scanning electron micrograph. The inhibition zones showed that the synthesized nanoparticles inhibited the growth of Gram-positive and negative bacteria. FRAP and DPPH assays were used to demonstrate the antioxidant potential of AgNPs. The highest value of FRAP (50.47% AAE/mL) was detected at a concentration of 90 ppm and a DPPH scavenging activity of 69.63% GAE was detected at a concentration of 20 µg/mL of the synthesized AgNPs. 500 µg/mL of the synthesized AgNPs were quite efficient in causing 91.78% denaturation of ovalbumin. The AgNPs mediated by A. lycoctonum also showed an inhibitory effect on α-amylase. Therefore, AgNPs synthesized from A. lycoctonum may serve as potential candidates for antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antidiabetic agents.

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Development of EST-SSR Markers and Genetic Diversity Analysis Among Wild Pistachio Species
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PeerJ 11, e15722 2023



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Combining ability and heterosis in rice (Oryza sativa L.) cultivars
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JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (JAST) 12 (2), 223-231 2010
Citations: 161



Salinity stress improves antioxidant potential by modulating physio-biochemical responses in Moringa oleifera Lam.
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Scientific Reports 13 (1), 2895 2023
Citations: 140



Molecular markers in plants: concepts and applications
M Kordrostami, M Rahimi
Genet. 3rd Millenn 13, 4024-4031 2015
Citations: 88



Changes in growth, biochemical, and chemical characteristics and alteration of the antioxidant defense system in the leaves of tea clones (Camellia sinensis L.) under drought
SS Chaeikar, S Marzvan, SJ Khiavi, M Rahimi
Scientia Horticulturae 265, 109257 2020
Citations: 42



[Retracted] Contextualization of Trait Nexus and Gene Action for Quantitative and Qualitative Characteristics in Indian Mustard
SP Chand, S Debnath, M Rahimi, MS Ashraf, P Bhatt, SA Rahin
Journal of Food Quality 2022 (1), 4387318 2022
Citations: 38



Evaluating genetic diversity and structure of a wild hop (Humulus lupulus L.) germplasm using morphological and molecular characteristics
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Euphytica 216, 1-19 2020
Citations: 38



Evaluation of tea (Camellia sinensis L.) biochemical traits in normal and drought stress conditions to identify drought tolerant clones
M Rahimi, M Kordrostami, M Mortezavi
Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants, 1-11 2018
Citations: 37



SCoT marker diversity among Iranian Plantago ecotypes and their possible association with agronomic traits
M Rahimi, L Nazari, M Kordrostami, P Safari
Scientia Horticulturae 233, 302-309 2018
Citations: 36



Allelic variation at Fr-H1/Vrn-H1 and Fr-H2 loci is the main determinant of frost tolerance in spring barley
A Tondelli, D Pagani, IN Ghafoori, M Rahimi, R Ataei, F Rizza, AJ Flavell, ...
Environmental and experimental botany 106, 148-155 2014
Citations: 34



Determining the most effective traits to improve saffron (Crocus sativus L.) yield
M Bayat, M Rahimi, M Ramezani
Physiology and molecular biology of plants 22, 153-161 2016
Citations: 32



Growth response and mycoremediation of heavy metals by fungus Pleurotus sp.
F Mohamadhasani, M Rahimi
Scientific Reports 12 (1), 19947 2022
Citations: 31



Evaluation of rice segregating population based on drought tolerance criteria and biplot analysis
M Rahimi, H Dehghani, B Rabiei, AR Tarang
International journal of agriculture and crop sciences 5 (3), 194 2013
Citations: 30



Antioxidant gene expression analysis and evaluation of total phenol content and oxygen-scavenging system in tea accessions under normal and drought stress conditions
M Rahimi, M Kordrostami, F Mohamadhasani, SS Chaeikar
BMC Plant Biology 21, 494 /10.1186/s12870-021-03275-0 2021
Citations: 28



Effect of Zinc and Magnesium Fertilizers on the Yield and Some Characteristics of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Seeds in Two Years
F Sadeghi, A Rezeizad, M Rahimi
International Journal of Agronomy 2021 (1), 8857222 2021
Citations: 27



Aconitum lycoctonum L. (Ranunculaceae) mediated biogenic synthesis of silver nanoparticles as potential antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and
ZR Khan, N Assad, M Naeem-ul-Hassan, M Sher, FS Alatawi, MS Alatawi, ...
BMC chemistry 17 (1), 128 2023
Citations: 22



Alkaline and acidic soil constraints on iron accumulation by Rice cultivars in relation to several physio-biochemical parameters
A Saleem, A Zulfiqar, MZ Saleem, B Ali, MH Saleem, S Ali, ED Tufekci, ...
BMC Plant Biology 23 (1), 397 2023
Citations: 20



Comprehensive approaches of nanoparticles for growth performance and health benefits in poultry: an update on the current scenario
I Ahmad, ZUR Mashwani, NI Raja, A Kazmi, A Wahab, A Ali, Z Younas, ...
BioMed research international 2022 (1), 9539908 2022
Citations: 19



Graduate University of Advanced Technology
M Rahimi
Iran
Citations: 19



Shattering and yield expression of sesame (Sesamum indicum L) genotypes influenced by paclobutrazol concentration under rainfed conditions of Pothwar
J Ahmed, G Qadir, M Ansar, FM Wattoo, T Javed, B Ali, RA Marc, ...
BMC Plant Biology 23 (1), 137 2023
Citations: 18



Assessment of peppermint, clove, cumin essential oils and silver nano particles on biochemical and shelf life of Citrus limon (L.)
SA Tavakoli, S Mirzaei, M Rahimi, I Tavassolian
NISCAIR-CSIR, India 2019
Citations: 18