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Director General
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Dr. Mojtaba Khayyam Nekouei
Director General
Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute of Iran (ABRII)
Seed and Plant Improvement Institute's Campus
P. O. Box: 31535-1897
Mahdasht Road, Karaj, Iran
Phone: +98 261 2708282
Fax: +98 261 2704539
Email: khayam@abrii.ac.ir
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Place of Birth
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Isfahan, Iran
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Current Position
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Director General of Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute of Iran
Representative of Ministry in the committee of council Biotechnology
Head of work group of the Biotechnology in the Agriculture Ministry
Head of secretarial council supreme Biosafety
Head of work group of the Biosafety in the Agriculture Ministery
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Academic Carrier
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1997-2001:
PhD in Plant Biotechnology in University Putra Malaysia
1990-1992:
M.Sc in Plant Breeding in University of Tehran, Iran
1985-1988:
B.Sc in Agronomy and Plant Breeding in Isfahan University of Technology, Iran
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Research Area
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- Development of molecular method for detection and identification of
alkaloids in tall fescue accessions
- Detection of endophytes in several grass species of Isfahan province
- Collection and evaluation of genetic diversity in several grass species
of Isfahan province
- Collection, agronomic evaluation and use of native and foreign genetic
material of sainfon
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Research experience
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- Tissue and cell culture, DNA cloning and sequencing, bioinformatics,
PCR, RT-PCR, cDNA library making
- Gel Electrophoresis (AGE, PAGE, 2D gel electrophoresis)
- DNA finger Printing (RFLP, RAPD, PFGE)
- Identification of endophytic fungi through 16S and 18S rRNA
- Supervisor or advisor of 6 M.Sc students
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Awards
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Excellent Professor in the Jihad-e Agriculture Ministry, Minister of Jihad-e Agriculture,
1991
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Patents
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Protocol for extraction and purification of Taxol (anti cancer) from Taxus baccata,
2004
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Publications
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Publications
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Khayyam Nekouei M., A.F. Mirlohi, M.N. Shahab, Sariah Meon, A. Manaf Ali, and S.
Napis, 2001
Prevalence and viability assessment of endophytic fungi in Iranian tall fescue (Festuca
arundinacea Schreb.)
Asia Pacific Journal of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology 9(1): 60-66
Khayyam Nekouei M., and A. F. Mirlohi, 2004
Glossary of plant tissue culture
Danielle, J.D., and William, E.V., Discorides Press, ABRII, Agricultural Biotechnology
Research Institute of Iran
Khayyam Nekouei M., et al., 2001
The comprehensive plan of biotechnology in Jahad-e-Sazandegi pp:70
Khayyam Nekouei M., 2001
Germplasm collection and molecular characterisation of endophytic fungi in Iranian
tall fescue
Doctoral Thesis. University Putra Malaysia (UPM), Malaysia. 144 pp
Khayyam Nekouei M., 1992
Genetic diversity and geographic distribution of Cowpea collection
Master thesis. Tehran University, Iran. 128 pp
Sabzalian, M. R., R. Mohammadi, A. F. Mirlohi, M. Khayyam Nekouei, and M. Basiri,
2004
Role of endophytic fungi in grassland ecosystem of Iran
Iranian Journal of rangelands and forests plants breeding and genetic research.
Research Institute of Forests and Rangelands. Vol. 12, No.1. 35-50
Mirlohi, A. F., M. R. Sabzalian, and M. Khayyam Nekouei, 2004
Endophytic fungi, characteristics and their potential for genetic manipulation
Iranian Journal of Biotechnology.Vol. 2, No. 2: 75-83
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Conferences and congresses
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Khayyam Nekouei M., A.F. Mirlohi, S. Napis, and M.N. Shahab
Endophyte incidence and viability in Iranian tall fescue germplasm
International Conference on Science and Technology for Managing Plant Genetic Diversity
in the 21st Century. 12-16 June 2000, Kuala Lumpur Hilton International, Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia
Khayyam Nekouei M., A.F. Mirlohi, and M.N. Shahab, A.M. Ali, S. Meon, and S. Napis
Genetic diversity of tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea)
In Saad et al., Genetic Manipulation: Challenges and Advances, Proceedings of the
4th National Congress on Genetics, 26-28 September 2000, Genting Highlands, Malaysia
Khayyam Nekouei M., B. Yazdi Samadi
A study of genetic diversity and geographic distribution of Cowopea collection in
Iran
Proceedings of the 1st National Congress on Agronomy and Plant Breeding in Iran,
1992, Faculty of Agriculture, Tehran University, Karaj, Iran
Khayyam Nekouei M., B. Yazdi Samadi
Geographic distribution and genetic diversity of Cowopea collection in Iran
Proceedings of the 1st National Congress on Iran Agronomy Science, 1992, Faculty
of Agriculture, Ferdousi University, Mashhad, Iran
Khayyam Nekouei M., A.F. Mirlohi,
The study of Neotyphodium coenphialum fungi based on PCR markers
First national congress of molecular cell biology. Chamran university of Ahvaz.
Iran. 25-26 Feb 2003
Kaboli. M. M., and M. Khayyam Nekouei., 2003
Evaluation of alfalfa population of esfahan of genebank for drought tolerance
Seventh International Conference on Development of Dry Lands. International Center
for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA). Tehran. Iran. 14-17 September
2003
Khayyam Nekouei M., and A.F. Mirlohi., 2003
Introduction of novel microbial sources for enhancement of stress tolerance in tall
fescue. Seventh International Conference on Development of Dry Lands
International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA). Tehran.
Iran. 14-17 September 2003
Esmaeili. M., and M. Khayyam Nekouei., 2003
Stand establishment of Agropyron species in arid and semi-arid regions of Isfahan
province, Iran
Seventh International Conference on Development of Dry Lands. International Center
for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA). Tehran. Iran. 14-17 September
2003
Khayyam Nekouei, M., Mirlohi, A. F., and M. R. Sabzalian, 2003
Optimization of a protocol for simultaneous isolation of endophytic fungi and preparation
of sterile plant for molecular experiments in tall fescue
The 3rd national congress of biotechnology. Mashhad. Iran. 2003
Kaboli. M. M., and M. Khayyam Nekouei., 2003
Evaluation of genetic potential of wild sainfoin (Onobrychis sintenisii)
The 8th Iranian genetic congress. May 20-22, 2003
Mirlohi, A. F., M. R. Sabzalian, R. Mohammadi, M. Khayyam Nekouei, and B. Sharifnabi.
2004
Detection and isolation of Neotyphodium endophytic fungi from brome grass, Bromus
tomentellus. The 16th Iranian Plant Protection Congress. September, 2004
Moderes Hashemi. S. M., M. R. Rahiminezhad, and M. Khayyam Nekouei. 2002
Identification of Pistachio genus population in Iran using isozyme marker
The first conference of Science and Plant biodiversity of Iran. Tehran, Iran. September,
9-12, 2002
Behbahani. M., and M. Khayyam Nekouei. 2004
Study of influence of phosphate solubilzing bacteria in potato yield in greenhouse
condition
Proceeding of 3rd national conference on the development in the application of biological
products & optimum utilization of chemical fertilizer & pesticides in agriculture.
Karaj, Iran. February, 20-22, 2004
Khayyam Nekouei M. 2003
Evaluation of Iraninan tall fescue germplasm regard to breeding aspects
The first native knowledge and agricultural and natural resource germplasm Zahedan,Iran.
October, 13-14, 2003
Khayyam Nekouei M. and A.F. Mirlohi. 2003
Collection and introduce tall fescue germplasm of Isfahan genebank
The first native knowledge and agricultural and natural resource germplasm. Zahedan,Iran.
October, 13-14, 2003
Khayyam Nekouei, M., A.F. Mirlohi., R. Mohammadi., and M.R. Sabzalian. 2005
Collection and evaluation of Iranian Festuca ovina accessions for the presence of
endophytic fungi
XX International Grassland Congress. University College Dublin, Ireland. 26 June
- 1 July, 2005
Parsaeian, M., M. Khayyam-Nekouei., A.F. Mirlohi., and R. Mohammadi. 2005
Endophyte induced cold tolerance mechanisms in two festuca species
XX International Grassland Congress. University College Dublin, Ireland. 26 June
- 1 July, 2005
Khayyam Nekouei, M., R. Mohammadi., and A.F. Mirlohi. 2005
Influence of endophyte on feeding and survival of root mealybug (Rhizoecus spp.)
on Iranian tall fescue
1st International Conference on Plant-Microbe Interactions, Endophytes and Biocontrol
Agents. Saariselkä, Lapland, Finland. April 18 - 22. 2005
R. Mohammadi., M. Khayyam-Nekouei., and A.F. Mirlohi. 2005
Effects of endophytic fungi on improvement of phenotypic characteristics in Iranian
meadow fescue
1st International Conference on Plant-Microbe Interactions, Endophytes and Biocontrol
Agents. Saariselkä, Lapland, Finland. April 18 - 22. 2005
Sabzalian, M. R., A.F. Mirlohi, M. Khayyam-Nekouei, B. Sharifnabi 2005
Distribution of Iranian palatable Bromus tomentellus Boiss. Harboring novel Neotyphodium
fungal endophytes
1st International Conference on Plant-Microbe Interactions, Endophytes and Biocontrol
Agents. Saariselkä, Lapland, Finland. April 18 - 22. 2005
Mohammadi, R., A. F. Mirlohi, M. Khayyam-Nekoei, and Kh, Razmjoo. 2005
Evaluation of genetic variation, heritability and relationships among the traits
in Bromus inermis Leyss
First national forage crops congress of Iran. University of Tehran. College of Agronomy
and Animal Sciences. August 9-11. 2005
Mohammadi, R., M. Khayyam-Nekoei., A. F. Mirlohi, and Kh. Razmjoo. 2005
Study of Genetic Variation, Heritability and Relationships Among the Traits in Dactylis
glomerata L.
First national forage crops congress of Iran. University of Tehran. College of Agronomy
and Animal Sciences. August 9-11. 2005
Mohammadi, R., M. Khayyam-Nekoei, A. F. Mirlohi, and Kh, Razmjoo. 2005
Evaluation of Genetic Variation, Heritability and Relationships Among the Traits
in Agropyron elongatum (Host) Beauv
First national forage crops congress of Iran. University of Tehran. College of Agronomy
and Animal Sciences. August 9-11. 2005
Sabzalian, M. R., A.F. Mirlohi, M. Khayyam-Nekouei, B. Sharifnabi. 2005
The presence and effect of endophytic fungi in Forage plants, Festuca arundinacea
Schreb. and Festuca pratensis Huds
First national forage crops congress of Iran. University of Tehran. College of Agronomy
and Animal Sciences. August 9-11. 2005
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Books
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National strategy of plant biotechnology, Study of international sector, 2002
National strategy of plant biotechnology, Study of national sector, 2002
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Translation of books
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Glossary of plant tissue culture, 2004
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