Dr. Fereshteh Abbasi | Plant Physiology | Research Excellence Award

Researcher at University of Tehran | Iran

Dr. Fereshteh Abbasi is a horticultural scientist specializing in the physiology, production, and postharvest improvement of flowers and ornamental plants, with a strong academic background including a PhD in Horticultural Sciences from the University of Tehran where she ranked among the top students and received a full scholarship. She has conducted advanced research on soilless culture systems, nutrient optimization, plant physiology, growth modeling, biotechnology applications, and greenhouse management, and her publications include works on lily response to calcium and ammonium proportions in nutrient solutions, optimization of aeroponic and ultrasonic culture systems for Lilium OT hybrids, the effects of benzyl adenine and salicylic acid on morphological and biochemical traits of Asiatic lilies, potassium and nano-potassium treatments in lilium cultivars, salicylic acid effects on cucumber physiology, and preservative solutions for extending vase life in cut flowers. Alongside her research contributions, she is an experienced consultant and producer in greenhouse horticulture, recognized for excellence in greenhouse crop management and ornamental plant production.

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