University of Qom | Iran
Author Profile
📄 Summary
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Parviz Malekzadeh is an Iranian plant biologist and faculty member at the Department of Biology, Qom University, since 2013. With a strong academic and research background, his focus lies in plant physiology, stress biology, and postharvest treatments. He has published multiple peer-reviewed articles and authored books in the field of plant sciences, contributing significantly to plant–microbe interactions and stress management in crops.
🎓 Education
Dr. Malekzadeh earned his Ph.D. and M.Sc. degrees in Biology from Urmia University, Iran. His doctoral thesis investigated the effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) on the yield and productivity of wheat and tomato plants. His master’s thesis focused on the role of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in mitigating copper toxicity in tomato plants. He also completed a B.Sc. in Biology at the same institution.
👨🏫 Professional Experience
He currently holds the position of Associate Professor and has been a permanent faculty member at Qom University since 2013. Over the years, he has played a key role in mentoring students, conducting applied research, and developing curriculum in plant sciences.
📚 Academic Publications & Citations
Dr. Malekzadeh has authored over a dozen peer-reviewed journal articles. Recent works include studies on arginine catabolism in broccoli, the effects of melatonin on shelf life in vegetables, and GABA-induced chilling tolerance. His research is well-cited in the fields of postharvest biology and stress physiology.
🧪 Technical Skills
He is proficient in postharvest treatment methods, greenhouse experiments, and biochemical assays for antioxidant activity. He is also skilled in data analysis using tools like SPSS and R, with extensive experience in designing plant stress physiology experiments and publishing scientific articles.
👨🏫 Teaching Experience
At Qom University, Dr. Malekzadeh teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including Plant Physiology, Environmental Stress Biology, Postharvest Technology, and Medicinal Plant Studies. His teaching integrates theory with hands-on laboratory work, reflecting his research interests.
🔬 Research Interests
His research focuses on post-harvest physiology of fruits and flowers, the symbiotic role of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, biotic and abiotic stress management in plants, and the biochemical properties of medicinal plants and their secondary metabolites.
Publications
Title: Alleviation of postharvest chilling injury in anthurium cut flowers by salicylic acid treatment
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Authors: MS Aghdam, A Jannatizadeh, M Sheikh-Assadi, P Malekzadeh
Journal: Scientia Horticulturae
Year: 2016
Title: Alleviating effects of exogenous Gamma-aminobutiric acid on tomato seedling under chilling stress
Title: Influence of exogenous application of glycinebetaine on antioxidative system and growth of salt-stressed soybean seedlings (Glycine max L.)
Title: Impact of postharvest exogenous γ-aminobutyric acid treatment on cucumber fruit in response to chilling tolerance
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Authors: P Malekzadeh, F Khosravi-Nejad, AA Hatamnia, R Sheikhakbari Mehr
Journal: Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants
Year: 2017
Title: Evaluation of the antimicrobial effects of essential oil of Reseda lutea L. on pathogenic bacteria: Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, and Escherichia coli
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Authors: A Sales, Y Bagherizadeh, P Malekzadeh, B Ahmadi, FR Bonab
Journal: Archives of Clinical Microbiology
Year: 2017