Prof. Dr. Kourosh Vahdati | Horticulture & Floriculture| Research Excellence Award
Professor of Horticultural Science | University of Tehran | Iran
Prof. Kourosh Vahdati is a distinguished researcher specializing in horticulture, plant tissue culture, and biotechnology, with a strong emphasis on walnut science and nut tree improvement. His research focuses on abiotic stress physiology, walnut breeding and genetics, micropropagation, orchard management, and rootstock development, integrating molecular, physiological, and agronomic approaches to enhance stress tolerance and productivity in perennial crops. He serves as a Professor of Horticulture and has held key academic leadership roles, contributing extensively to international research collaborations. Prof. Vahdati’s major contributions include advances in walnut micropropagation protocols, identification of physiological and genetic indicators of drought and salinity tolerance, and the development of improved breeding and rootstock strategies for nut trees. His work has informed sustainable orchard practices and breeding programs worldwide. His impact vision centers on translating plant stress biology into resilient horticultural systems that support climate-smart agriculture, food security, and long-term sustainability in nut crop production
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Antioxidant and anticancer activities of walnut (Juglans regia L.) protein hydrolysates using different proteases
– Plant Foods for Human Nutrition, 2016