Hamid Reza Roosta | Vertical farming Award | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Hamid Reza Roosta | Vertical farming Award | Best Researcher Award

prof at Arak university, Iran

Hamid Reza Roosta is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of horticultural sciences, specializing in plant nutrition and cultivation techniques. Born on September 1st, 1974, in Arak, Iran, he has dedicated his career to advancing knowledge in horticulture and agricultural sciences.

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Education:

šŸŽ“ Ph.D. in Plant Nutrition, University of Copenhagen, Denmark (2003-2007)
šŸŽ“ M.Sc. in Agricultural Engineering-Horticulture, Tarbiat Modares University, Iran (1998-2001)
šŸŽ“ B.Sc. in Crop Productions Engineering-Horticulture, University of Tehran, Iran (1993-1998)

Research Interests:

šŸŒ± Plant nutrition in hydroponic systems šŸŒæ Nutrient management in recirculating hydroponic systems šŸ’” Plants responses to different spectral LED lights šŸ­ Plant factories šŸŒ¾ Crop cultivation in greenhouse

Professional Activities and Memberships:

šŸŽ–ļø President: Iranian Society of Soilless cultures šŸŽ“ Head: Horticultural Science Department, Arak University šŸ“ Scientific Secretary: 4th Congress of Hydroponic and Greenhouse Products šŸ¤ Member: International Society for Horticultural Science, Iranian Society for Horticultural Science, Scandinavian Plant Physiology Society (SPPS), Practical Aquaponic

Awards:

šŸ… Top 2% researchers globally in 2020 and 2021
šŸ„‡ Best Researcher of Kerman province, Iran (2012, 2017)
šŸ† Best Researcher of Agriculture research group, VRU (2018)

 

šŸ”¬ Research Focus:

Hamid Reza Roosta’s research primarily focuses on the optimization of plant nutrition and growth in challenging environments, particularly under salinity and alkalinity stresses. His work explores innovative strategies such as supplemental light application, foliar applications of selenium and silicon, and manipulation of light spectrum to enhance plant performance and mitigate stress impacts. Additionally, he investigates the use of nanotechnology for reducing postharvest decay in fruits and explores nutrient management techniques for vertical farming. Roosta’s research contributes to advancing sustainable agriculture practices and improving crop productivity in hydroponic and greenhouse systems.

Citations:

Citations (Since 2019): 1404
h-index (Since 2019): 19
i10-index (Since 2019): 38

Total Citations: 2125
Total h-index: 24
Total i10-index: 42

These citation metrics reflect the impact and influence of Hamid Reza Roosta’s research contributions, particularly since 2019.

 

Publications Top Notes

  1. “Effects of foliar application of some macro-and micro-nutrients on tomato plants in aquaponic and hydroponic systems”
    Published in Scientia Horticulturae, 2011
    Citations: 240
  2. “Effects of ammonium toxicity on nitrogen metabolism and elemental profile of cucumber plants”
    Published in Journal of Plant Nutrition, 2007
    Citations: 177
  3. “Interaction between water alkalinity and nutrient solution pH on the vegetative growth, chlorophyll fluorescence and leaf magnesium, iron, manganese, and zinc concentrations in …”
    Published in Journal of Plant Nutrition, 2011
    Citations: 102
  4. “Effects of foliar spray of different Fe sources on pepper (Capsicum annum L.) plants in aquaponic system”
    Published in Scientia Horticulturae, 2012
    Citations: 98
  5. “Nutrient uptake and distribution in mycorrhizal pistachio seedlings under drought stress”
    Published in JKUAT
    Citations: 97
  6. “Effect of iron, zinc and manganese shortage-induced change on photosynthetic pigments, some osmoregulators and chlorophyll fluorescence parameters in lettuce”
    Published in Photosynthetica, 2018
    Citations: 96