Siamak Shirani Bidabadi

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Visiting Scholar
Department of Horticulture

Siamak is a part of Dr. Paolo Sabbatini's research team to research canopy management strategies to improve grape specialized color metabolites synthesis and fruit quality.

Education

Ph.D. degree in Plant Biotechnology and Horticulture
Institute of Tropical Agriculture, University Putra Malaysia
Ph.D thesis: ‘In vitro mutagenesis and somaclonal variation in banana to increase drought tolerance.'

M.Sc. degree in Horticulture
University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran
M.Sc. thesis: ‘Study of tissue culture in Citrus Aurantifolia L. Mexican Lime’.

B.Sc Degree in Horticulture
Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran

Research Interests

Viticulture
Plant physiology
Sustainable Agriculture
Plant-Microbe interaction
Mutation Induction, in vitro mutagenesis (EMS) and plant transformation
Organic horticulture
Phytoremediation
Medicinal Plants
Plant transformation

Publications

Book chapters

Shirani Bidabadi S, Sharifi P, Abdel Latef AAA (2021) Antioxidant Enzymes and Salt Stress in Plants. In: Abdel Latef AAA (ed) Organic Solutes, Oxidative Stress, and Antioxidant Enzymes Under Abiotic Stressors. 1rd edn. Taylor & Francis, CRC press, Boca Raton, The USA. 20 page. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003022879

Article

Siamak Shirani Bidabadi, Parisa Sharifi, Mohan Jain (2021) Plant breeding integrated with genomic-enabled prediction. OBM Genetics 5(3): 1- 20. https://doi:10.21926/obm.genet.2103137
Parisa Sharifi, Reza Amirnia, Mehran Torkian, Siamak Shirani Bidabadi (2021) Protective role of exogenous selenium on salinity‑stressed Stachys byzantine plants. Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42729-021-00554-5 (Q1)
Parisa Sharifi, Siamak Shirani Bidabadi, Abbu Zaid, Arafat Abdel Hamed Abdel Latef (2021) Efficacy of multi-walled carbon nanotubes in regulating growth performance, total glutathione and redox state of Calendula officinalis L. cultivated on Pb and Cd polluted soil. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety. 213: 112051. https://authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S0147-6513(21)00162-7 (Q1)
Alirezaei Z, Afazel M, Shirani Bidabadi S (2020) In vitro conservation tactics for a sweet genotype of Amygdalus scoparia, an endangered medicinally important tree species by propagation using synthetic seeds. Journal of Biosciences and Medicines. 8: 208-219. doi: 10.4236/jbm.2020.811019.
Sharifi P, Shirani Bidabadi S (2020) Protection against salinity stress in black cumin involves karrikin and calcium by improving gas exchange attributes, ascorbate–glutathione cycle and fatty acid compositions. SN Applied Sciences. 2: 2010. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-020-03843-3
Shirani Bidabadi S, Jain SM (2020) Cellular, Molecular, and Physiological Aspects of In Vitro Plant Regeneration. Plants. 9(6): 702. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants9060702 (Q1)
Shirani Bidabadi S, Sharifi P (2020) Strigolactone and methyl jasmonate –induced antioxidant defense and the composition alterations of different active compounds in Dracocephalum kitschy Boiss under drought stress. Journal of Plant Growth Regulation. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00344-020-10157-6 (Q1)
Shirani Bidabadi S, VanderWeide J, Sabbatini P (2020) Exogenous melatonin improves glutathione content, redox state and increases essential oil production in two Salvia species under drought stress. Scientific Reports-Nature. 10: 6883. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-63986-6 (Q1- Nature)
Sharifi P, Shirani Bidabadi S (2020) Strigolactone could enhances gas-exchange through augmented antioxidant defense system in Salvia nemorosa L. plants subjected to saline conditions stress. Industrial Crops and Products. 151: 112460. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2020.112460 (Q1)
Shirani Bidabadi S (2020) The role of Fe-nano particles in scarlet sage responses to heavy metals stress. International Journal of Phytoremediation. https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2020.1759507 (Q2)
Shirani Bidabadi S, Mehralian M (2020) Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi inoculation to enhance chilling stress tolerance of watermelon. Gesunde Pflazen. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10343-020-00499-2 (Q2)
Shirani Bidabadi S, Mehralian M (2019) Seed bio-priming to improve germination, seedling growth, and essential oil yield of Dracocephalum kotschyi Boiss: an endangered medicinal plant in Iran. Gesunde Pflanzen. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10343-019-00478-2 (Q2)
Shirani Bidabadi S, Sabbatini P (2019) Bioaccumulation, ionome and physiological responses to copper toxicity of Iranian grapevine rootstocks grafted with ‘Asgari’ seedless grape. International Journal of Fruit Science. https://doi.org/10.1080/15538362.2019.1652133 (Q3)
Shirani Bidabadi S, Sabbatini P (2019) Responses of grafted watermelon (Citrullus lanatus cv. "Mahbubi") onto Cucurbita pepo Tiana F1 hybrid to boron nutritional disorders. Horticultural Plant Journal, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hpj.2019.07.003 (Q1)
Shirani Bidabadi S, Zheng SJ (2018) Banana Fusarium wilt (Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense) control and resistance, in the context of developing wilt-resistant bananas within sustainable production systems. Horticultural Plant Journal. 4(5): 208- 218. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hpj.2018.08.001 (Q1)
Shirani Bidabadi S, Abolghasemi R, Zheng SJ (2018) Grafting of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus cv. Mahbubi) onto different squash rootstocks as a means to minimize cadmium toxicity. International Journal of Phytoremediation. 20(7): 730-738.(Q2)
Dehghanipoodeh S, Ghobadi C, Baninasab B, Gheysari M, Shirani Bidabadi S (2018) Effect of silicon on growth and development of strawberry under water deficit conditions. Horticultural plant Journal. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hpj.2018.09.004 (Q1)
Shirani Bidabadi S (2018) Waste management using vermicompost derived liquids in sustainable horticulture. Trends in Horticulture. doi: 10.24294/th..v1i2.175.
Shirani Bidabadi S, Masoumian M (2018) Arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis improves growth and antioxidative response of Stevia rebaudiana (Bert.) under salt stress. Trends in Horticulture. doi:10.24294/th.v1i2.549
Shirani Bidabadi S, Afazel M, Sabbatini P (2017) Iranian grapevine rootstocks and hormonal effects on graft union, growth and antioxidant responses of Asgari seedless grape. Horticultural Plant Journal. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hpj.2017.11.002 (Q1)
Shirani Bidabadi S, Dehghanipoodeh S, Wright GC (2017) Vermicompost leachate reduces some negative effects of salt stress in pomegranate. International Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture. DOI 10.1007/s40093-017-0173-7 (Q2)
Shirani Bidabadi S, Afazel M, Dehghani Poodeh S (2016) The effect of vermicompost leachate on morphological, physiological and biochemical indices of Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni in a soilless culture system. International Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture, 5(3): 251- 262. DOI: 10.1007/s40093-016-0135-5 (Q2)
Dehghani Poodeh S, Ghobadi C, Baninasab B, Gheysari M and Shirani Bidabadi S (2015) Effects of potassium silicate and nanosilica on quantitative and qualitative characteristics of a commercial strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa cv.‘Camarosa’), Journal of Plant Nutrition, 39(4): 502- 507. DOI: 10.1080/01904167.2015.1086789 (Q2)
Rezai R, Orojloo M, Shirani Bidabadi S, Soleimanzadeh M (2013) Possible role of methyl Jasmonate in protection to NaCl – Induced salt stress in pepper cv. Green Hashemi. International Journal of Agriculture and Crop Sciences, 6(17): 1235 – 1238.
Shirani Bidabadi S, Ashrafi N, Haghighi M, Boroomand A, Jafari M (2013) The possibility of applying effluent in tomato soilless culture. International Journal of Agriculture and Crop Sciences, 5(23): 2858 – 2862.
Shirani Bidabadi S, Mehri H, Ghobadi C, , Baninasab B, Afazel M, Boroomand A (2013) Morphological, physiological and antioxidant responses of some Iranian grapevine cultivars to methyl jasmonate application. Journal of Crop Science and Biotechnology, 16(4): 277 – 283. (Q3)
Shahgholi M, Naderi D, Etemadi N, Eghbalsaid S, Shirani Bidabadi S (2013) Salycylic acid and trinexapac – ethyl afecet on chlorophyll content and shoot properties of Lolium perenne cv. Speedy Green. International Journal of Agriculture and Crop Sciences, 6(16): 1123 – 1126.
Maziah M, Shirani Bidabadi S*, Ghobadi C, Gray DJ. 2012. Effect of methyl jasmonate treatments on alleviation of polyethylene glycol -mediated water stress in banana (Musa acuminata cv. ‘Berangan’, AAA) shoot tip cultures. Plant Growth Regulation, 68: 161 – 169. (Q1)
Shirani Bidabadi S, Sariah M, Zakaria W, Subramaniam S, Maziah M (2012) In vitro selection and characterization of water stress tolerant lines among ethyl methanesulphonate (EMS) induced variants of banana (Musa spp., with AAA genome). Australian Journal of Crop Science, 6(3): 567 – 575. (Q3)
Shirani Bidabadi S, Sariah M, Zakaria W, Subramaniam S, Maziah M (2012) Induced mutations for enhancing variability of banana (Musa spp.) shoot tip cultures using ethyl methanesulphonate (EMS). Australian Journal of Crop Science, 6(3): 391 – 401.(Q3)
Shirani Bidabadi S, Maziah M, Baninasab B, Ghobadi C (2012) Influence of salicylic acid on morphological and physiological responses of banana (Musa acuminata cv. ‘Berangan’, AAA) shoot tips to in vitro water stress induced by polyethylene glycol. Plant Omics, 5(1): 33 – 39 (Q3)
Shirani Bidabadi S, Maziah M, Sariah M, Zakaria W, Ghobadi S (2011) Evaluation of in vitro water stress tolerance among EMS – induced variants of banana (Musa spp., AAA), using morphological, physiological and molecular traits. Journal of Crop Science and Biotechnology, 14(4): 255 – 263. (Q3)
Shirani S, Sariah M, Zakaria W, Maziah M (2010) Scalp induction rate responses to cytokinins on proliferating shoot- tips of banana cultivars (Musa spp.). American Journal of Agricultural and biological sciences, 5(2): 128 – 134. https://doi.org/10.3844/ajabssp.2010.128.134 (Q4)
Shirani Bidabadi S, Sariah M, Zakaria W, Maziah M (2010) Study of genetic and phenotypic variability among somaclones induced by BAP and TDZ in micropropagated shoot tips of banana (Musa spp.) cultivars using RAPD markers. Journal of Agricultural Science, 2(3): 49 – 60.(Q2)
Shirani S, Mahdavi F, Maziah M (2009) Morphological abnormality among regenerated shoots of banana and plantain (Musa spp.) after in vitro multiplication with TDZ and BAP from excised shoot tips. African Journal of Biotechnology, 8(21):5755 – 5761.
Ghazvini R, Shirani S (2002) Study of the effects of somatic embryogenesis of unfertilized ovules from Mexican Lime (Citrus aurantifolia L) on different media. Journal of Science. and Technology of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 6(2): 44 – 52

Conferences and Presentations

National conference proceedings

Shirani Bidabadi S, Mehralian M (2019) Seed Bio-priming to Improve Germination, Seedling Growth, and Essential Oil Yield of Dracocephalum kotschyi Boiss: an Endangered Medicinal Plant in Iran. 8th National Congress on Medicinal Plants. 24 and 25 April 2019. Page 308.
Rezai S, Orojloo M, Shirani S, Soleimanzadeh M (2014) Possible role of methyl jasmonate in protection to NaCl induced salt stress in pepper cv. Green Hashemi. First National Conference on Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. WWW.CNF.IR
Shirani S, Sariah M, Zakaria W, Maziah M (2011) Improved plant production by scalp formation in tissue cultured bananas. 22nd Pacific Science Congress. Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Shirani S, Sariah M, Zakaria W, Maziah M (2010) Optimal dosage and LD50 estimation of ethyl-methanesulphonate (EMS) on shoot tips of banana cultivars (Musa spp.) for in vitro mutation induction. The 11th Symposium of Malaysian Society of Applied Biology. Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Shirani S (2009) Phenotypic and genetic aspects of abnormality in micropropagated banana cultivars (Musa spp.) treated with BAP and TDZ. Plant Biotechnology Postgraduate Symposium. Main Lecture Hall, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University Putra Malaysia

International conference proceedings

Shirani Bidabadi S (2020) In vitro conservation tactics for a sweet genotype of Amygdalus scoparia, an endangered medicinally important tree species by propagation using synthetic seeds. As a keynote speaker. The 7th Conference on Botany (CB 2020), December 5- 7 – 2020, Sanya, China.
Shirani Bidabadi S (2018) Waste management using vermicompost derived liquids in agriculture. As an Invited speaker. The 6th International Agricultural Science and Food Engineering Conference. (ASFE 2018), Aug. 21- 23 – 2018, Kunming, China.
Shirani Bidabadi S (2017) Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus inoculation improves photosynthetic efficiency and antioxidant responses of Stevia rebaudiana (Bert.) under salt stress. As an Invited speech. International Symposium on Environment and Sustainable Agriculture Development. (ESAD 2017), November 28- 30 – 2017, Sanya, China.
Shafieizargar A, Awang Y, Pishdar M, Shirani Bidabadi S, Davoudvandi A (2012) Effect of citrus rootstocks on shelf life and quality of two tangelo cultivars. The 7th International Postharvest Symposium, IPS. 25 – 29 June, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Shirani S, Maziah M, Sariah M, Zakaria WB, Mahdavi F (2009) Effects of cytokinins on proliferation rate and abnormality index of banana (Musa spp.) cultivars from excised shoot tips. ISHS/ProMusa banana symposium Global Perspectives on Asian Challenges, Phoenix City Hotel, Guangzhou, China, p 172.
Mahdavi F, Maziah M, Sariah M, Puad MP, Shirani S (2009) The effect of different cytokinins on plant regeneration from male flowers of banana. ISHS/ProMusa banana symposium Global Perspectives on Asian Challenges, Phoenix City Hotel, Guangzhou, China. p 172.
Maziah M, Mahdavi F, Sariah M, Puad MP, Shirani S (2009) Effect of cytokinins on the proliferation rate of banana (Musa spp.) plantlets. ISHS/ProMusa banana symposium Global Perspectives on Asian Challenges, Phoenix City Hotel, Guangzhou, China. p 17

Awards

Award of gold medal presented to, Maziah Mahmood, Fatemeh Mahdavi, Siamak Shirani, Sariah Meon and Zakaria Wahab (2009) Reducing the rate of abnormality index in tissue - cultured banana cultivars.PRPI09, University Putra Malaysia, u-events.upm.my/prpi/download/keputusan/Ag.pdf
Award of gold medal presented to, Maziah Mahmood, Siamak Shirani, Sariah Meon and Zakaria Wahab (2010) Improved plant production by scalp formation in tissue cultured bananas. PRPI10, University Putra Malaysia, u-events.upm.my/prpi/download/keputusan/Ag.pdf