Volume 26 (2024)
Issue 1 March 2024, Pages 1-212
Volume 25 (2023)
Volume 24 (2022)
Volume 23 (2021)
Volume 22 (2020)
Volume 21 (2019)
Volume 20 (2018)
Volume 19 (2017)
Volume 18 (2016)
Volume 17 (2015)
Volume 16 (2014)
Volume 15 (2013)
Volume 14 (2012)
Volume 13 (2011)
Volume 12 (2010)
Volume 11 (2009)

ISO Abbreviation: J Crop Improv

Frequency: Quarterly

Peer review policy: Double-blind peer review

Language: Persian with English Abstract

Average time to first decision: 5 Weeks

Acceptance Rate: About 21%

Open Access Journal Support

Article Processing Charges: 2,000,000 Rilas for Iranian Authors

 

      

             

The Foliar Application Effect of Bacterial Herbicides and Plants’ Aqueous Extracts on the Morphological Characteristics and Starch Content of Rice and Barnyard Grass (Echinochloa crus-galli)

musa Ebrahimpour; Pourang Kasraie; Hamidreza Larijani; Hamidreza Tohidi moghadam; Sahar Honarmand Jahromi

Volume 26, Issue 1 , March 2024, Pages 1-16

https://doi.org/10.22059/jci.2022.342810.2706

Abstract
  Objective: The purpose of this experiment was to investigate the effect of foliar spraying of bacterial herbicides and aqueous extracts of plants on the morphological characteristics and starch of barnyard grass weed and rice.Methods: This experiment was conducted as split factorial based on a randomized ...  Read More

Effect of Planting Date and Cultivar on Growth Stages, Morphological Traits and Growth Indices of Corn in Karaj City

Ayoub Jafari; MohammadReza Bihamta; Masoumeh Moghbel; Saeid Soufizadeh; Saeed Bazgeer; Mostafa Karimi

Volume 26, Issue 1 , March 2024, Pages 17-34

https://doi.org/10.22059/jci.2023.345619.2727

Abstract
  Objective: To evaluate the effect of planting date on the morphological traits, growth indices and seed corn yield of three varieties, an experiment was carried out in the research farm of University of Tehran in Karaj city in 2019. Methods: The experiment was conducted as a split-plot design based ...  Read More

Evaluation of the Effect of Different Sources of Organic and Mineral Silicate Fertilizers on the Concentration of Nutrients in Two Varieties of Rice

َAzam Sadat Yousefi; Mohammad Ali Bahmanyar; Bahi Jalili; Mahdy Ghajar

Volume 26, Issue 1 , March 2024, Pages 35-49

https://doi.org/10.22059/jci.2023.350381.2753

Abstract
  Objective: Proper nutrition program is one of the main ways to improve plant quality and has a significant role in increasing its performance.Methods: To investigate the effect of the use of organic and mineral sources containing silicon on the concentration of silicon, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium ...  Read More

The Effect of Combined Use of Nitrogen Fertilizer and Sugarcane Residue Compost on Wheat Grain Quality and Yield under Terminal Heat Stress Conditions in Ahwaz

Masoumeh Makvandi; AbdolMahdi Bakhshandeh; Ali Moshatati; Mohammad Moradi Telavat; Aydin Khodaei joghan

Volume 26, Issue 1 , March 2024, Pages 51-74

https://doi.org/10.22059/jci.2023.358472.2810

Abstract
  Objective: The effect of the combined use of nitrogen fertilizer with sugarcane residue compost and growth-promoting bacteria on wheat quality traits and yield in the heat stress conditions of the end of the season in Ahvaz was investigated.Methods: An experiment was carried out in the form of two split ...  Read More

Effect of Water Stress on Physiological and Biochemical Traits of Safflower Genotypes

Masomeh Ganji; Serolah Galeshi; Hamid Jabbari; Forough Sanjarian; Benjamin Torabi

Volume 26, Issue 1 , March 2024, Pages 75-89

https://doi.org/10.22059/jci.2023.350886.2759

Abstract
  Objective: Water stress affects the crucial processes and yield of crops. This study aimed to investigate the effect of water stress on physiological and biochemical traits of safflower genotypes.Methods: A factorial experiment was carried out as randomized complete block design in Seed and Plant Improvement ...  Read More

Effect of Foliar Application of Ca and Zn Fertilizer Sources on Seed Yield and Fatty Acids Composition of Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) Oil

Faezeh Chehrehnoorani; Rahdari Parvaneh; Marefat Mostafavi Rad; Mahmoud Asadi; Shadi Kiabi

Volume 26, Issue 1 , March 2024, Pages 91-108

https://doi.org/10.22059/jci.2023.353009.2777

Abstract
  Objective: In order to evaluate the foliar application of Ca and Zn fertilizers on seed and fatty acids composition of peanut oil (cv. NC2), an experiment was conducted at the Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center of Guilan Province, Rasht, Iran, during 2018 and 2019 cropping ...  Read More

The Effect of Seed Priming and Foliar Application in Conventional and Nano Forms on Quantitative and Qualitative Performance of Safflower

Basir Samadi Firozabad; mahdi ghiyasi; Reza Amirnia

Volume 26, Issue 1 , March 2024, Pages 109-124

https://doi.org/10.22059/jci.2023.358846.2827

Abstract
  Objective: After being sprayed, nano-particles easily enter the leaves through the plant's stomatal system due to their small dimensions. Moreover, the significant increase in the molecular surface area of nano materials enhances their reactivity, consequently improving the plant's ability to utilize ...  Read More

The Effect of Silicon Foliar Application on Some Agronomic Traits of Camelina under Drought Stress Conditions

Nasrin Teimoori; Mokhtar Ghobadi; Danial Kahrizi

Volume 26, Issue 1 , March 2024, Pages 125-144

https://doi.org/10.22059/jci.2023.359066.2811

Abstract
  Objective: The research aimed to investigate the effect of silicon foliar spraying in increasing drought tolerance in Camelina.Methods: The experiment was conducted as a factorial based on a randomized complete blocks design with three replications in a pot experiment. The treatments included two Camelina ...  Read More

Evaluation of Some Morphological and Physiological Characteristics of ‎Cumin by Using Magnetic Water and Superabsorbent under a Low Irrigation Regime

ali ashori; Manoochehr Gholipoor; Ahmad Gholami; Hamid Abbasdokht

Volume 26, Issue 1 , March 2024, Pages 145-159

https://doi.org/10.22059/jci.2022.342656.2704

Abstract
  Objective: The effect of magnetic and superabsorbent water was investigated on some morphophysiological traits and performance of cumin under a low irrigation regime.Methods: An experiment was conducted in the agricultural year of 1399-1400 in the research fields of the Faculty of Agriculture of Shahrood ...  Read More

Investigating the Effect of Planting Date, Irrigation, and Nutrition on Seed and Oil Yield of Niger plant (Guizotia abyssinica (L.F.) Cass) in Pakdasht Region

maryam mansouri; Gholam Akbari; elias soltani; Fatemeh Benakashani

Volume 26, Issue 1 , March 2024, Pages 161-177

https://doi.org/10.22059/jci.2023.352989.2778

Abstract
  Objective: Study of the promising plant Niger seed with the goal of oil production in PakdashtMethods: This research was carried out in the form of a split-split plot in the form of a randomized complete block design with three replications in the year 2021 in the Aburihan campus research farm located ...  Read More

The Melatonin Effects on Biochemical Parameters and Antioxidant Defense System of the Basil Plant (Ocimum basilicum L.) under Copper and Zinc Toxicity

Hakimeh Oloumi; Ali Zamani; Hosein Mozaffari; Soudabeh Nourzad

Volume 26, Issue 1 , March 2024, Pages 179-196

https://doi.org/10.22059/jci.2023.351060.2761

Abstract
  Objective: The present research was conducted with the aim of evaluating the effect of melatonin treatment on the tolerance of basil plants to the excess of copper and zinc mineral elements.Methods: The effect of melatonin treatment (at two levels of 0 and 100 micromolar) on the tolerance of basil plants ...  Read More

The Effect of Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria, Filter Cake, and Herbicide on the Photosynthetic Pigments and Growth Components of Spinach Plant

Kosar Asadzadeh; Habiballah Nadian Ghomsheh; Vahid Keshavarz-Tohid; Abdolreza Siahpoosh

Volume 26, Issue 1 , March 2024, Pages 197-212

https://doi.org/10.22059/jci.2023.352431.2772

Abstract
  Objective: In order to investigate the impact of plant growth-promoting Pseudomonads isolates and filter cake on the alterations of chlorophyll pigments and growth components in spinach plant under metribuzin herbicide stress, a factorial experiment was conducted as completely randomized blocks at the ...  Read More

A study on physiological attributes and grain yield of sesame cultivars under different soil moisture regimes

Zahra Mehrabi zadeh; Parviz Ehsan Zade

Volume 13, Issue 2 , March 2012, , Pages 75-88

Abstract
  Sesame could be an appropriate oilseed crop for water limited environments. This research was aimed at studying growth, leaf chlorophyll fluorescence, proline content, yield and yield components of sesame cultivars under different moisture regimes. A 4-replicate split plot RCBD field experiment was conducted ...  Read More

Effect of cadmium on concentration of copper, iron, manganese and zinc in shoot of different cultivars of wheat

Iman Javad-zarrin; Babak Moteshare zade

Volume 17, Issue 1 , April 2015, , Pages 27-41

https://doi.org/10.22059/jci.2015.54786

Abstract
  The aim of this research was to evaluate the average concentrations of micronutrients including: Copper (Cu), Iron (Fe), Manganese (Mn) and Zinc (Zn) in the shoots of different cultivars of wheat in stem elongation stage in a soil contaminated with cadmium (Cd). The treatments consisted of three levels ...  Read More

Effect of some chemical treatments on postharvest quality and vase life of gerbera cut flowers (Gerbera jamesonii cv. Good Timing)

Elham Danaie; Younes Mostofi; Pejman Moradi; Reza Azizi nejad

Volume 13, Issue 1 , August 2011, , Pages 21-29

Abstract
  The effect of gibberelic acid (GA3) and ethanol on the postharvest quality and vase life of gerbera cut flowers was investigated. Freshly cut flower stems of gerbera cultivar ‘Good timing’, were put in vases containing zero, 50, 100, 150, 200 or 300 mgL-1 GA3 for 48 hr and then held in vases ...  Read More

Evaluation of Seed Yield and Oil Content of 40 Camelina (Camelina sativa L.) Doubled Haploid Lines

Marjanossadat Hosseinifard; Majid Ghorbani Javid; Elias Soltani; Iraj Allah dadi; Danial Kahrizi

Volume 24, Issue 2 , June 2022, , Pages 497-509

https://doi.org/10.22059/jci.2021.331945.2622

Abstract
  In order to evaluate the yield components, seed yield, and oil content of Camelina doubled haploid lines, an experiment has been conducted based on a randomized complete block design with 40 doubled haploid lines (as treatments) and three replications in the research farm of College of Aburaihan- the ...  Read More

Phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity of some Iranian and commercial apple varieties in West Azarbaijan province

Maryam Rafiee; Lotfali Naseri; Davoud Bakhshi; Asad Alizadeh

Volume 14, Issue 2 , February 2013, , Pages 43-55

https://doi.org/10.22059/jci.2013.29500

Abstract
  In this study, the amount of total phenol, chlorogenic acid, catechin, quercetin, phloridzin, cyanidin and antioxidant activity of apple (Malus domestica) skin and flesh of six Iranian cultivars, including: ‘Golab Kohanz’, ‘Sib Torsh Dirras’, ‘Ghara Yapragh’, ‘Torkman’, ...  Read More

Influence of inoculation method of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and rhizobacteria on maize under different fertilization conditions

Raheleh Ghale Ghafi; Hossein HajiAbaee; Fathieh Nabhani; Salvia Mohammadpour; Zahra Ardanji Kalate Siyahdasht

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 05 November 2022

https://doi.org/10.22059/jci.2022.320438.2529

Abstract
  This study was carried out to investigate the effect of mycorrhizal fungi (Rhizophagus irigularis) and rhizobacteria (Pseudomonas fluorescens) on maize under different fertilization conditions as greenhouse research in the Jalin region of Gorgan in 2018 during two separate experiments. The aim of the ...  Read More

The effect of Cobalt, Molybdenum, and Nitrogen on morphophysiological characteristics of Phaseolus vulgaris in soilless culture

Nader Khadem Moghadam Igdelou; Ahmad Golchin; Khadije Farhadi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 17 November 2022

https://doi.org/10.22059/jci.2022.292101.2292

Abstract
  In order to study the effect of Cobalt, Molybdenum, and Nitrogen on the growth of Phaseolus vulgaris in soilless culture, a pot experiment was conducted in 2015-16 and in July, at 25˚C and light intensity of 40,000 lux as a factorial based on a CRD with 36 treatments and three replications in the greenhouse ...  Read More

Investigation of the effects of nitrogen levels & strees on agronomic & morphological traits of rice (Oryza sativa L.) Var. Tarom local

majid moslemi; hamidreza mobasser; nematollah sedaghat; eiman eshghi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 17 November 2022

https://doi.org/10.22059/jci.2022.322399.2540

Abstract
  Optimizing the rate of nitrogen fertilizer application is one of the important management strategies for yield improvement. In order to investigate the effects of nitrogen levels & stress during two years on morphological characteristics & agronomic traits of rice, an experiment was conducted ...  Read More

Determining the critical period of weed damage on yield and yield components of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.)

Alireza Hamdami; Hashem Hadi; Amir Rahimi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 28 November 2022

https://doi.org/10.22059/jci.2022.320153.2526

Abstract
  In order to investigate the effect of different periods of weed control and interference on yield and yield components of fenugreek, an experiment was done with two series of treatments including weed control from emergence to the third true leaf, to the sixth true leaf , to the first flowering branch, ...  Read More

Improvement of photosynthetic and biochemical characteristics and cold tolerance in winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus L. Var napus) via selenium nanoparticles application in the rosette stage

Parisa Sheikhzadeh; Gholam Behzad; Nasser Zare; Mitra Rostami

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 06 December 2022

https://doi.org/10.22059/jci.2022.340264.2692

Abstract
  To investigate the effects of selenium nanoparticles application on photosynthetic and biochemical characteristics and cold tolerance of oilseed rape, an experiment was carried out based on a randomized complete blocks design with three replications in the research farm station of the University of Mohaghegh ...  Read More

Effect of soil application of nitroxin and vermicompost on morphological and biochemical traits of blackberry (Rubus sp.)

Roya Mousavi; Vida Chalavi; Kamran Ghasemi; Mehdi Hadadinejad

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 03 February 2023

https://doi.org/10.22059/jci.2023.343045.2708

Abstract
  To investigate the effect of nitroxin and vermicompost on the qualitative and functional characteristics of blackberry, a factorial experiment was conducted in a completely randomized design with four replications in pots. The first factor was the percentage of vermicompost at five levels (0, 10, 20, ...  Read More

The effect of drought stress, growth regulator and spraying of zinc and magnesium nanoparticles on morphological and biochemical traits on periwinkle herb (Catharanthus roseus (L.) G.DON)

Babak Sepehri; Hami dreza tohidi Moghadam; Farshad Ghooshchi; Meysam Oveysi; Pourang Kasraie

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 04 April 2023

https://doi.org/10.22059/jci.2023.349779.2749

Abstract
  Periwinkle herb with the scientific name (Catharanthus roseus) is one of the most important medicinal plants in the world which in addition to haring leaves beautiful flowers and decorative application, it also has different applications in pharmaceutical industries cosmetics and hygienic. This plant, ...  Read More

Seed Coating of Lateral buds of Sugarcane stem and Selecting the Suitable Combination for Producing Single-bud Sugarcane Seeds.

zahra ajribzadeh; salim farzaneh; Mahmoud Shomili; Hamid Reza Balouchi; aziz Ker Mullah Chaab; Raouf Seyed Sharifi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 15 April 2023

https://doi.org/10.22059/jci.2023.343312.2713

Abstract
  This study was performed to investigate the effect of four types of binders at different levels: carboxymethylcellulose (40, 60 and 80 g/l), arabic gum (50, 100 and 150 g/l), tragacanth (30, 60 and 90 g/l) and starch (45, 60 and 75 g/l) as the first test and four types of nutrients with different levels: ...  Read More

The effect of mycorrhiza and phosphorus application on growth and physiological characteristics of maize and quinoa in intercropping by substitution method

tayebe rostami; hamid abbasdokht; hassan makarian; Manoochehr Gholipoor; khalil karimzadehasl

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 10 February 2024

https://doi.org/10.22059/jci.2023.357310.2806

Abstract
  This study aimed to assess the effects of mycorrhiza and phosphorus fertilizer on morphophysiological traits and yield of quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa willd) and maize (Zea mays. L) In an intercropping system using the replacement method. A complete randomized block design with three replications was implemented ...  Read More

Investigating the genetic diversity of different wheat genotypes using multivariate ‎statistical methods

Ali Hadi Almamouri; Mohsen Ebrahimi; Khalil ZeinaliNejad

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 10 February 2024

https://doi.org/10.22059/jci.2024.364192.2841

Abstract
  Objective: Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is the first grain in the world in terms of its importance and amount of production. The aim of this research is to find the genetic diversity among the spring wheat genotypes. Methods: In this study, the genetic diversity of 32 spring wheat genotypes cultivated ...  Read More

Comparison of some morphophytochemical traits of two species of Ziziphora cultivated and wildling in Razavi, North and South Khorasan provinces.

Zeinab Alipoor; khodayar Hemmati; Khalil Zaynalinezhad; Mohammad Kheyrkhah

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 13 February 2024

https://doi.org/10.22059/jci.2024.360938.2828

Abstract
  Objective: Comparison of morphological and phytochemical characteristics of annual and perennial wild and cultivated Kakuti in Razavi, North and South Khorasan provinces. Methods: In this study, Ziziohora tenuior and Ziziphora clinopodioides was studied in sex region in Razavi, North and South Khorasan ...  Read More

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