@article{vatankhah_reezi_izadi_ghasemi-varnamkhasti_torkaman_moosavi-nezhad_lastochkina_aliniaeifard_2023, title={Impact of <i>Rhizobium radiobacter</i> Inoculation on Physiological Stresses and Nutrients of Grafted Rose (<i>Rosa hybrida</i> L.) Cultivars}, volume={12}, ISSN={["1435-8107"]}, url={https://doi.org/10.1007/s00344-023-11180-z}, DOI={10.1007/s00344-023-11180-z}, journal={JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION}, author={Vatankhah, Akram and Reezi, Saeed and Izadi, Zahra and Ghasemi-Varnamkhasti, Mahdi and Torkaman, Zahra and Moosavi-Nezhad, Moein and Lastochkina, Oksana and Aliniaeifard, Sasan}, year={2023}, month={Dec} }
 @article{soltani_arouiee_salehi_nemati_moosavi-nezhad_gruda_aliniaeifard_2023, title={Morphological, Phytochemical, and Photosynthetic Performance of Grafted Tomato Seedlings in Response to Different LED Light Qualities under Protected Cultivation}, volume={9}, ISSN={["2311-7524"]}, url={https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae9040471}, DOI={10.3390/horticulturae9040471}, abstractNote={Healing and acclimatization are critical in vegetable grafting under controlled environments. Here, we investigated the impacts of LED light qualities on the morphological traits and photosynthetic performance of grafted tomato seedlings. Seeds of the tomatoes “DRW 7806 F1” and “Maxifort” (Solanum lycopersicum × Solanum habrochaites) used as scion and rootstock were planted in 104-cell plug trays into a mixture of cocopeat and perlite (volume ratio: 3 to 1). Survival ratio, above- and underground growth, photosynthetic performance, soluble carbohydrate content, pigmentation, and antioxidant enzymes activity were evaluated following 20 days of exposure to different light qualities, including white (35% B, 49% intermediate spectra, 16% R) light as control, blue, red, and a combination of red (68%) and blue with the same light intensity of 75 ± 5 µmol m−2 s−1. The lowest scion diameter, leaf area, root and shoot dry weight, SPAD value, and the highest scion length and amount of soluble carbohydrate were detected in R-exposed seedlings. Moreover, R-exposed seedlings showed leaf epinasty and reduced photosynthetic performance. On the other hand, RB-exposed seedlings showed the highest leaf area, shoot and root dry weight, plant fresh and dry weight, scion stem diameter and photosystem II efficiency. In addition, superoxide dismutase activity was increased in R-exposed seedlings, while guaiacol peroxidase activity was enhanced in seedlings grown in RB. In conclusion, a combination of R and B is suggested as the suitable light spectrum to promote plant growth and photosynthetic performance in grafted tomato seedlings.}, number={4}, journal={HORTICULTURAE}, author={Soltani, Seyedreza and Arouiee, Hossein and Salehi, Reza and Nemati, Seyed Hossein and Moosavi-Nezhad, Moein and Gruda, Nazim S. and Aliniaeifard, Sasan}, year={2023}, month={Apr} }
 @article{vatankhah_aliniaeifard_moosavi-nezhad_abdi_mokhtarpour_reezi_tsaniklidis_fanourakis_2023, title={Plants exposed to titanium dioxide nanoparticles acquired contrasting photosynthetic and morphological strategies depending on the growing light intensity: a case study in radish}, volume={13}, ISSN={["2045-2322"]}, DOI={10.1038/s41598-023-32466-y}, abstractNote={Abstract}, number={1}, journal={SCIENTIFIC REPORTS}, author={Vatankhah, Akram and Aliniaeifard, Sasan and Moosavi-Nezhad, Moein and Abdi, Sahar and Mokhtarpour, Zakieh and Reezi, Saeed and Tsaniklidis, Georgios and Fanourakis, Dimitrios}, year={2023}, month={Apr} }
 @article{moosavi-nezhad_salehi_aliniaeifard_winans_nabavi-pelesaraei_2022, title={An analysis of energy use and economic and environmental impacts in conventional tunnel and LED-equipped vertical systems in healing and acclimatization of grafted watermelon seedlings}, url={https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.132069}, DOI={10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.132069}, abstractNote={Uncertain climate changes and increasing energy and food production demands lead to food insecurity, especially for drought-prone areas like the study region, Iran. This study assesses the energy use, economic, and environmental impacts of two different healing and acclimatization systems, the conventional tunnel systems (CTS) and the LED-equipped vertical systems (LVS), for grafted watermelon seedlings in Iran. Life cycle assessment (LCA), cumulative exergy demand (CExD), and life cycle cost analysis (LCCA) approaches are used to assess the impacts of grafted watermelon seedlings. The functional unit is one million grafted watermelon seedlings (MGWS). The top findings of this study indicate that CTS increases energy consumption, damage to human health, ecosystems, and resources compared with the LVS. Further, the economic analysis revealed that the net profit in the multi-floored LVS is 24% higher than that of the CTS. In conclusion, LVS is less energy consumptive and environmentally burdensome yet more profitable than the CTS. Notably, the finding from this study supports recommendations that will be useful for industries or producers who need to develop sustainable grafted watermelon or vegetable production systems in Iran or similar regions. Top recommendations include using organic fertilizers, multi-floor LVS, and most importantly, replacing CTS with LVS to promote a sustainable agricultural production system.}, journal={Journal of Cleaner Production}, author={Moosavi-Nezhad, Moein and Salehi, Reza and Aliniaeifard, Sasan and Winans, Kiara S. and Nabavi-Pelesaraei, Ashkan}, year={2022}, month={Aug} }
 @article{moosavi-nezhad_alibeigi_estaji_gruda_aliniaeifard_2022, title={Growth, Biomass Partitioning, and Photosynthetic Performance of Chrysanthemum Cuttings in Response to Different Light Spectra}, volume={11}, ISSN={["2223-7747"]}, url={https://doi.org/10.3390/plants11233337}, DOI={10.3390/plants11233337}, abstractNote={Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium) is among the most popular ornamental plants, propagated mainly through stem cuttings. There is a lack of information regarding the impact of the lighting environment on the successful production of cuttings and underlying mechanisms. The light spectrum affects plant morphology, growth, and photosynthesis. In the present study, chrysanthemum, cv. ‘Katinka’ cuttings, were exposed to five lighting spectra, including monochromatic red (R), blue (B) lights, and multichromatic lights, including a combination of R and B (R:B), a combination of R, B, and far red (R:B:FR) and white (W), for 30 days. B light enhanced areal growth, as indicated by a higher shoot mass ratio, while R light directed the biomass towards the underground parts of the cuttings. Monochromatic R and B lights promoted the emergence of new leaves. In contrast, individual leaf area was largest under multichromatic lights. Exposing the cuttings to R light led to the accumulation of carbohydrates in the leaves. Cuttings exposed to multichromatic lights showed higher chlorophyll content than monochromatic R- and B-exposed cuttings. Conversely, carotenoid and anthocyanin contents were the highest in monochromatic R- and B-exposed plants. B-exposed cuttings showed higher photosynthetic performance, exhibited by the highest performance index on the basis of light absorption, and maximal quantum yield of PSII efficiency. Although R light increased biomass toward roots, B light improved above-ground growth, photosynthetic functionality, and the visual performance of Chrysanthemum cuttings.}, number={23}, journal={PLANTS-BASEL}, author={Moosavi-Nezhad, Moein and Alibeigi, Boshra and Estaji, Ahmad and Gruda, Nazim S. and Aliniaeifard, Sasan}, year={2022}, month={Dec} }
 @article{ashrostaghi_aliniaeifard_shomali_azizinia_koohpalekani_moosavi-nezhad_gruda_2022, title={Light Intensity: The Role Player in Cucumber Response to Cold Stress}, url={https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy12010201}, DOI={10.3390/agronomy12010201}, abstractNote={Low temperatures are a substantial limitation in the geographic distribution of warm-season crops such as cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.). Tolerance to low temperatures varies among different plant species and genotypes when changes in environmental cues occur. Therefore, biochemical and biophysical events should be coordinated to form a physiological response and cope with low temperatures. We examined how light intensity influences the effects of low temperature on photosynthesis and some biochemical traits. We used chlorophyll fluorescence imaging and polyphasic fluorescence transient to analyze cold stress damage by 4 °C. Photosynthetic Photon Flux Densities (PPFDs) of 0, 300, and 600 μmol m−2 s−1, in four accessions of cucumber, were investigated. The results show that the negative effects of cold stress are PPFD-dependent. The adverse effect of cold stress on the electron transport chain is more pronounced in plants exposed to 600 μmol m−2 s−1 than the control and dark-exposed plants, indicated by a disturbance in the electron transport chain and higher energy dissipation. Moreover, biochemical traits, including the H2O2 content, ascorbate peroxidase activity, electrolyte leakage, and water-soluble carbohydrate, increased under low temperature by increasing the PPFD. In contrast, chlorophyll and carotenoid contents decreased under low temperature through PPFD elevation. Low temperature induced a H2O2 accumulation via suppressing ascorbate peroxidase activity in a PPFD-dependent manner. In conclusion, high PPFDs exacerbate the adverse effects of low temperature on the cucumber seedlings.}, journal={Agronomy}, author={Ashrostaghi, Tahereh and Aliniaeifard, Sasan and Shomali, Aida and Azizinia, Shiva and Koohpalekani, Jahangir Abbasi and Moosavi-Nezhad, Moein and Gruda, Nazim S.}, year={2022}, month={Jan} }
 @article{kamrani_shomali_aliniaeifard_lastochkina_moosavi-nezhad_hajinajaf_talar_2022, title={Regulatory Role of Circadian Clocks on ABA Production and Signaling, Stomatal Responses, and Water-Use Efficiency under Water-Deficit Conditions}, volume={11}, url={https://doi.org/10.3390/cells11071154}, DOI={10.3390/cells11071154}, abstractNote={Plants deploy molecular, physiological, and anatomical adaptations to cope with long-term water-deficit exposure, and some of these processes are controlled by circadian clocks. Circadian clocks are endogenous timekeepers that autonomously modulate biological systems over the course of the day–night cycle. Plants’ responses to water deficiency vary with the time of the day. Opening and closing of stomata, which control water loss from plants, have diurnal responses based on the humidity level in the rhizosphere and the air surrounding the leaves. Abscisic acid (ABA), the main phytohormone modulating the stomatal response to water availability, is regulated by circadian clocks. The molecular mechanism of the plant’s circadian clock for regulating stress responses is composed not only of transcriptional but also posttranscriptional regulatory networks. Despite the importance of regulatory impact of circadian clock systems on ABA production and signaling, which is reflected in stomatal responses and as a consequence influences the drought tolerance response of the plants, the interrelationship between circadian clock, ABA homeostasis, and signaling and water-deficit responses has to date not been clearly described. In this review, we hypothesized that the circadian clock through ABA directs plants to modulate their responses and feedback mechanisms to ensure survival and to enhance their fitness under drought conditions. Different regulatory pathways and challenges in circadian-based rhythms and the possible adaptive advantage through them are also discussed.}, number={7}, journal={Cells}, publisher={MDPI AG}, author={Kamrani, Yousef Yari and Shomali, Aida and Aliniaeifard, Sasan and Lastochkina, Oksana and Moosavi-Nezhad, Moein and Hajinajaf, Nima and Talar, Urszula}, year={2022}, month={Mar}, pages={1154} }
 @article{moradi_kafi_aliniaeifard_salami_shokrpour_pedersen_moosavi-nezhad_wróbel_kalaji_2021, title={Blue Light Improves Photosynthetic Performance and Biomass Partitioning toward Harvestable Organs in Saffron (Crocus sativus L.)}, volume={10}, url={https://doi.org/10.3390/cells10081994}, DOI={10.3390/cells10081994}, abstractNote={Saffron is a valuable plant and one of the most expensive spices worldwide. Nowadays, there is a tendency to produce this crop in indoor plant production systems. However, the production of saffron is restricted by the need for the reproduction of high-quality corms. In this study, we investigated the effect of different ratios of red (R) and blue (B) light spectra (including 100% B (monochromatic B), 75%, 50%, 40%, 25% B, and 0% B (monochromatic R) on the photosynthetic performance and biomass partitioning as well as morphological and biochemical characteristics of saffron. The growth of flower, root, and corm was improved by increasing the proportion of B to R light. B-grown plants were characterized by the highest photosynthetic functionality with efficient electron transport and lower energy dissipation when compared to R-grown plants. B light directed biomass toward the corms and floral organs, while R light directed it toward the leaves. In saffron, the weight of a daughter corm is of great importance since it determines the yield of the next year. As the ratio of B to R light increased, the daughter corms also became heavier, at the cost of reducing their number, though increasing the proportion of B-enhanced antioxidant capacity as well as the activity of ascorbate peroxidase and catalase while superoxide dismutase activity was enhanced in R-grown plants. In conclusion, B light increased the production of high-quality daughter corms and altered biomass partitioning towards harvestable organs (corms and flowers) in saffron plants.}, number={8}, journal={Cells}, publisher={MDPI AG}, author={Moradi, Shirin and Kafi, Mohsen and Aliniaeifard, Sasan and Salami, Seyed Alireza and Shokrpour, Majid and Pedersen, Carsten and Moosavi-Nezhad, Moein and Wróbel, Jacek and Kalaji, Hazem M.}, year={2021}, month={Aug}, pages={1994} }
 @article{moosavi-nezhad_salehi_aliniaeifard_tsaniklidis_woltering_fanourakis_żuk-gołaszewska_kalaji_2021, title={Blue Light Improves Photosynthetic Performance during Healing and Acclimatization of Grafted Watermelon Seedlings}, volume={22}, url={https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms22158043}, DOI={10.3390/ijms22158043}, abstractNote={To investigate the importance of light on healing and acclimatization, in the present study, grafted watermelon seedlings were exposed to darkness (D) or light, provided by blue (B), red (R), a mixture of R (68%) and B (RB), or white (W; 35% B, 49% intermediate spectra, 16% R) LEDs for 12 days. Survival ratio, root and shoot growth, soluble carbohydrate content, photosynthetic pigments content, and photosynthetic performance were evaluated. Seedling survival was not only strongly limited in D but the survived seedlings had an inferior shoot and root development, reduced chlorophyll content, and attenuated photosynthetic efficiency. RB-exposed seedlings had a less-developed root system. R-exposed seedlings showed leaf epinasty, and had the smallest leaf area, reduced chlorophyll content, and suppressed photosynthetic apparatus performance. The R-exposed seedlings contained the highest amount of soluble carbohydrate and together with D-exposed seedlings the lowest amount of chlorophyll in their scions. B-exposed seedlings showed the highest chlorophyll content and improved overall PSII photosynthetic functioning. W-exposed seedling had the largest leaf area, and closely resembled the photosynthetic properties of RB-exposed seedlings. We assume that, during healing of grafted seedlings monochromatic R light should be avoided. Instead, W and monochromatic B light may be willingly adopted due to their promoting effect on shoot, pigments content, and photosynthetic efficiency.}, number={15}, journal={International Journal of Molecular Sciences}, publisher={MDPI AG}, author={Moosavi-Nezhad, Moein and Salehi, Reza and Aliniaeifard, Sasan and Tsaniklidis, Georgios and Woltering, Ernst J. and Fanourakis, Dimitrios and Żuk-Gołaszewska, Krystyna and Kalaji, Hazem M.}, year={2021}, month={Jul}, pages={8043} }