Hossein Riahi

Prof., Faculty of Biosciences, Shahid Beheshti University, G.C., Tehran, Iran ([email protected])

[ 1 ] - A taxonomic study of blue-green algae based on morphological, physiological and molecular characterization in Yazd province terrestrial ecosystems (Iran)

Based on the limited resources available to algal flora in Yazd province in the center of Iran, cultivation, purification and identification of soil algae from seven sites was performed in summer 2013. The soil samples were processed for analysis of Cd, Pb contents. The present paper attempts to analyze survey of soil blue-green algal identification in different types of stations, using morphol...

[ 2 ] - Investigation on Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF) associated with Crocus sativus in Khorasan Razavi and Southern Khorasan provinces (north east of Iran)

Iran is the largest producer of saffron (Crocus sativus) in the world. More than 80% of higher plant species have a mutual relationship with mycorrhizal fungi, which enhances the plant growth and its productivity. With identification of native arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and their application, it could be possible to expand saffron cultivated area and increase the performance of arable lands. ...