Somatic Embryogenesis of Tuberose (Agave amica L.) was Improved by Milk as a Potential Biostimulant in Plant Tissue Culture

Ali Pourkhaloee; Morteza Khosh-Khui; Rodrigo Barba-Gonzalez

Volume 10, Issue 3 , July 2023, , Pages 257-268

https://doi.org/10.22059/ijhst.2022.330660.504

Abstract
  In this study, an efficient in vitro method was established for indirect somatic embryogenesis of tuberose from pedicel-derived calluses on MS medium. The effects of 2,4-D, NAA, BAP, and ABA on callus induction, callus growth, embryogenic callus formation, embryo maturation, and plantlet regeneration ...  Read More

Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Iranian Tulips Revealed by EST-SSR and NBS-LRR Markers

Ali Pourkhaloee; Morteza Khosh-Khui; Paul Arens; Hassan Salehi; Hooman Razi; Ali Niazi; Alireza Afsharifar; Jaap Van Tuyl

Volume 4, Issue 2 , December 2017, , Pages 167-182

https://doi.org/10.22059/ijhst.2018.252004.217

Abstract
  The genus Tulipa L. (Liliaceae) comprises about 100 species and Iran is considered as one of the main origins of tulips. In this research, genetic diversity and population structure of 27 wild populations of tulips collected from Iran were studied by 15 highly polymorphic and reproducible expressed sequenced ...  Read More

Seasonal Changes in some Physiological and Biochemical Responses of Six Groundcover Plants

Somayeh Esmaeili; Hassan Salehi; Morteza Khosh-Khui

Volume 4, Issue 1 , June 2017, , Pages 105-116

https://doi.org/10.22059/ijhst.2018.216412.151

Abstract
  Landscape groundcover plants are a diverse group of trailing or spreading species that naturally form continuous soil coverage.Ground cover plants that were used in this study consisted of vegetative propagules of: Vinca minor L. ٬Variegatum’, Vinca minor L. ٬Green’, Oxalis brasiliensis ...  Read More

Promoted Growth and Improved Quality of Gerbera jamesonni L. Flowers Using Exogenous Application of Amino Acids

Nafiseh Geshnizjani; Morteza Khosh-khui

Volume 3, Issue 2 , December 2016, , Pages 155-166

https://doi.org/10.22059/ijhst.2016.62915

Abstract
  Commercially available amino acids mixtures have several advantages such as enhancing assimilation of fertilizer, facilitating uptake of water and nutrients and improving photosynthesis of plants. To investigate the response of gerbera (Gerbera jamesonni L.) flowers ‘Saltino’ to foliar application ...  Read More

Efficacy of Spraying a Mixture of Amino Acids on the Physiological and Morphological Characteristics of Tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa L.)

Zahra Afifipour; Morteza Khosh-Khui

Volume 2, Issue 2 , December 2015, , Pages 199-204

https://doi.org/10.22059/ijhst.2015.56436

Abstract
  Tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa L.) is one of the most important cut flowers in Iran. This research was conducted to investigate the effects of spraying a mixture of amino acids on the physiological and morphological characteristics of tuberose. The experiment was carried out in two successive years (2009 ...  Read More

Improvement in Vase Life of Cut Rose cv. “Dolce Vita” by Preharvest Foliar Application of Calcium Chloride and Salicylic Acid

Mehdi Abdolmaleki; Morteza Khosh-Khui; Saeid Eshghi; Asghar Ramezanian

Volume 2, Issue 1 , June 2015, , Pages 55-66

https://doi.org/10.22059/ijhst.2015.54264

Abstract
  Rosa hybrida L. is an important commercial cut flower. Salicylic acid (SA) and calcium chloride (CaCl2) act as endogenous signal molecules responsible for growth parameters in plants. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of preharvest SA and CaCl2 treatments in extending the vase life of ...  Read More

Pupae are Excellent Explants with Low Microbial Contamination and High Regeneration Frequency for Micropropagation of Freesia ×hybrida Bailey 'Argenta'

Ali Pourkhaloee; Morteza Khosh-Khui

Volume 2, Issue 1 , June 2015, , Pages 97-109

https://doi.org/10.22059/ijhst.2015.54268

Abstract
  Two separate factorial experiments were conducted to study the effects of explant sources, plant growth regulators, sucrose concentrations, and light conditions on in vitro cormlet formation of freesia (Freesia ×hybrida Bailey 'Argenta'). Interestingly, it was observed that the pupae had lower ...  Read More

Postharvest Life of Cut Gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii) as Affected by Nano-silver Particles and Calcium Chloride

Nafiseh Geshnizjany; Asghar Ramezanian; Morteza Khosh-Khui

Volume 1, Issue 2 , December 2014, , Pages 171-180

https://doi.org/10.22059/ijhst.2014.52790

Abstract
  The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of Nano-silver (NS), calcium chloride (CaCl2) and their combinations on Gerbera jamesonii ‘Carambole’ cut flowers. The experiment was conducted as a completely randomized design (CRD) with 10 treatments and four replications, with three ...  Read More

Biotechnology of Scented Roses: A Review

Morteza Khosh-Khui

Volume 1, Issue 1 , June 2014, , Pages 1-20

https://doi.org/10.22059/ijhst.2014.50515

Abstract
  Scented rose species are very important in the genus Rosa due to their use in highly-prized essential oil production and as garden roses. The fragrance of the rose flower (attar) captured by extraction is one of the most valuable flavor and fragrance products. A comprehensive study of the papers published ...  Read More