Strawberry Breeding and Agronomy Research Center

Complete Introduction to the Management
​​​​​​​ The Strawberry Breeding and Agronomy Research Center is located at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Kurdistan. A primary objective of this center is to contribute to the quantitative and qualitative development of strawberry production in the Kurdistan province. Accordingly, various research activities concerning the effects of nutrition and different biotic and abiotic stresses on the quantity and quality of strawberries are conducted at this center. The facility includes a 300-square-meter research greenhouse, a 50-square-meter research laboratory, a 10-square-meter growth chamber, and a collection of diverse strawberry cultivars (comprising 12 different varieties). Furthermore, the center is equipped with amenities such as a refrigerator, freezer, oven, spectrophotometer, centrifuge, rotary evaporator, water bath, and a range of laboratory glassware.
 Introduction of the Director and Key Experts
Director: Dr. Jalal Khorshidi, Faculty Member of the Department of Horticultural Sciences and Engineering
Telephone: +98 87 3366 4600 - Extension 3220
Email: j.khorshidi@uok.ac.ir
Experts: Dr. Jalal Khorshidi holds a Ph.D. in Physiology and Breeding of Medicinal Plants from the University of Tehran and has been a faculty member in the Department of Horticultural Sciences and Engineering at the University of Kurdistan since 2016.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities of the Management
  • ​​​​​​​ Assisting with student research projects and theses related to strawberries.
  • Organizing lectures and training workshops on the subject of strawberries.
  • Holding scientific conferences related to strawberries.
  • Participating in provincial working groups concerning strawberries.
  • Maintaining and expanding the collection of strawberry cultivars.
  • Providing consultation to clients and stakeholders.
Research Outputs (Articles, Books, etc.)
Procedures for Affairs and Services
Individuals interested in collaborating with the center or utilizing its facilities must submit their request via email to the center's director. Submitted requests will be reviewed by the director and responded to accordingly.
Full Contact Information of the Management
Address: Strawberry Breeding and Agronomy Research Center, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Kurdistan
Name:​​​​​​​ Jalal Khorshidi
Postal Code: 66177-15175 Mobile: +98 914 816 5105 Email:j.khorshidi@uok.ac.ir
Office Hours: Official administrative hours
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