Curriculum Vita
Name:
Mohammad Ali Malboobi
Associate Professor
Date of Birth: Oct. 6, 1962
Mailing Address:
Tel. No.
Fax No.
E-mail:
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National Institute for Genetic
Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB)
P.O. Box 14965/161
Tehran, I.R. Iran
Postal code 1497716316
+98-21-44580369
+98-21-44580395
[email protected]
http://www.nigeb.ac.ir
Education:
Ph.D., 1992-1996, Molecular Biology, Department of Biology,
Queen’s University, Kingston, Ont., Canada.
Thesis title: Identification of genes and DNA regulatory sequences involved
in the plant response to phosphate starvation.
M.Sc., 1990-1992, Molecular Biology, Department of Biology,
Queen’s University, Kingston, Ont. Canada.
Thesis title: Differential gene expression as a result of phosphate
Starvation in Brassica nigra suspension cells.
B.Sc., 1984-1988, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Department of
Biology, Tehran University, Tehran, Iran.
June 1 to July 15, 2002, “General Course on Intellectual Property”, WIPO
Worldwide Academy Course.
Jan. 16- Feb.16, 1998, Basic Management Course, Level-4, The Governmental
Management Education Centre.
Honours and Awards:
President of Biotechnology Society of Iran. Since 2005.
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Green Biotech Inc., CEO. Since 2004.
Member of Biotechnology Development Committee of Iran, since 2009.
The chairman of Biosafety Committee of Ministry of Science, Research and
Technology of Iran, 2006.
Member of Iranian Delegate to COP/MOP3 held in Brazil, 2006.
Participant of Workshop on Biosafty Regulations for Transgenic Crops and
the Need for Harmonizing Them in the Asia-Pacific Region, Hiadarabad,
India, 31 July to 2 Aug. 2006.
Member of coordinating Committee of National Biosafety Council, since
2005.
Organizer of Worksop on Biosafety for Media and Journalists, Held by IGS,
Karaj, Standard Institute, 2004.
Lecturer in a series of Worksop on Biosafety, Held by Department of
Environment, Theran, 2004.
Member of Coordinating Committee on Development of Iran National
Biosafety Framework, 2002-2004.
Chairman of IGS, IBS and ISB joint committees on "The Release Biosafety
Concerns of Tarom Mollaii Transgenic Rice".
Distinguished Researcher of the year 2004, Ministry of Science, Research and
Technology, Iran, 2004.
Chief editor of Modern Genetics Journal published by Iranian Genetics
Society quarterly.
Chief editor of Payam Genetic published by Iranian Genetics Society
Monthly.
Member of Research Council of Agricultural Biotechnology Research
Institute of Iran, year 2000- 2004.
Member Editorial Board of Iranian Journal of Biotechnology, Since 2001.
Iran’s Biotechnology Award, Tarbiat Modress University, 2001.
Member of National Biotechnology Committee of Iran, since 2000.
Member of Iran’s National Committee on Planning for Biotechnology
Education, since 1999.
Vice President (Research) of NIGEB, 1997-2001.
Member of the Central Advisory Council of NIGEB , Since 1997.
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Member of the Committee for Monitoring and Standardizing of Biotechnology
Products – The Biotechnology Legislation and Coordination Council of Iran,
1999-2000.
Member of National Committee for Biotechnology of Iran, 2001.
Member of the Special Committee for Biotechnology- The Higher Education
Council of Iran, 2000.
President of Iranian Genetic Society of Iran, Since 2000.
Elected Member of Biotechnology Society of Iran’s Board, Since 2000.
Elected Member of Genetic Society of Iran’s Board, Since 2000.
Member of International Society of Plant Molecular Biology, Since 1994.
Member of Canadian Society of Plant Physiology.
Member of Canadian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
Recipient of Queen’s Graduate Award, 1993.
Queen’s Dean’s Award, 1993-1996.
Tuition Bursary for the duration of my Ph.D. program.
The first rank among 1988 graduates of Department of Biology,
Tehran University, Iran.
Research Experience:
Researcher at National Research Centre for Genetic Engineering and
Biotechnology (NIGEB ), Since 1996.
Researcher at Biotechnology Studies Centre, The Iranian Presidential Bureau
of Scientific and Industrial Studies, Since 1996.
Teaching Experience:
Lecturer, Molecular Biology of stress, Graduate course, Tehran University, Tehran
Lecturer, Plant Molecular Genetics, Graduate course, Tehran and Tarbiat Modarres
Universities, Tehran
Lecturer, Bioinformatic, graduate course, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran
Lecturer, Bioinformatic, graduate course, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan
Lecturer, Biotechnology, graduate course, Tehran University
Lecturer, Genetic Engineering, graduate course, Tehran University
Lecturer, Genetics of prokaryotes, graduate course, Tehran University
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Lecturer, Principle of Genetics, undergraduate course, Tehran University
Lecturer, Genetics-1, undergraduate course, Tehran University
Lecturer, Genetics-2, undergraduate course, Tehran University
Advisor, M.Sc. Thesis, Mehdi Rahaee, Tehran University, Since 2000.
Advisor, M.Sc. Thesis, Alireza Safi, Tehran University, Since 2000.
Advisor, Ph.D. Thesis, Nasrin Moatamed, Tehran University, 2000-2002.
Advisor, Ph.D. Thesis, Ghanbar Tohid-Far, Tehran University, 1999-2002.
Advisor, M.Sc. Thesis, Poneh-Sadat Hossaini, Tehran University, 2000-2001.
Advisor, M.Sc. Thesis, Reza Moghadam, Azad University, 2000-2002.
Supervisor, Ph.D. Thesis, Ali Niazi, Tarbiat Modaress University, Since 2002.
Supervisor, Ph.D. Thesis, Parto Roshandel, Sussex University, UK, Since 2000.
Supervisor, Ph.D. Thesis, Farhad Ghavami, Tehran University, 2001-2004.
Supervisor, M.Sc. Thesis, Hamideh Hossain-Zadeh, Tehran University, 2001-2003.
Supervisor, M.Sc. Thesis, Kasra Esfahani, Tehran University, 1999-2001.
Supervisor, M.Sc. Thesis, Behbahani, Bu-AliSina University, Hamedan, 2000-2002.
Supervisor, Ph.D. Thesis, Payman Norousi, Tehran University, 1998-2002.
Supervisor, M.Sc. Thesis, Zahra Shobbar, Tarbiat Modares University,1998-2000.
Workshop organizer and lecturer, Application of Bioinformatics in Molecular
Genetics, NIGEB , Tehran, Iran, Winter 2004.
Workshop lecturer, Bioinformatics, Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute,
Karaj, Iran, 2003.
Workshop organizer and lecturer, Application of Bioinformatics in Molecular
Genetics, NIGEB , Tehran, Iran, Winter 2003.
Workshop organizer and lecturer, Application of Bioinformatics in Molecular
Genetics, NIGEB , Tehran, Iran, Summer 2002.
Participation in Technology Fair to introduce Phosphate Bio-fertilizer, Esfahan, Iran,
2001.
Workshop lecturer, Documentation of Research Results, Jahad Daneshgahi, Tehran
University, Tehran, Iran, 2000.
Workshop lecturer, DNA sequencing, Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute,
Karaj, Iran, 2000.
Workshop lecturer, Recombinant DNA, Agricultural Biotechnology Research
Institute, Karaj, Iran, 2000.
Workshop lecturer, Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), NIGEB , Tehran, Iran, 2000.
Workshop lecturer, Agricultural Biotechnology, Tabriz University, Tabriz, Iran, 2000.
Workshop lecturer, Plant transformation, Rice Research Institute, Rasht, Iran, 1999.
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Workshop lecturer, Agricultural Biotechnology, Rice Research Institute, Rasht, Iran,
1998.
Workshop lecturer, Agricultural Biotechnology, Rice Research Institute, Rasht, Iran,
1997.
Workshop demonstrator, Gene cloning and expression in prokaryotes, NIGEB ,
Tehran, Iran, 1997.
Workshop organizer, Determining priority in Biotechnology, Deputy of the Ministry
of Health of Iran, 1996.
Teaching assistant, Department of Biology, Queen's University, 1992- 1995
Research assistant, Department of Biology, Queen's University, 1995- 1996
Research Projects:
1. Production of parental transgenic sugar beet lines resistance to rhizomania
disease via gene silencing and plantibody expression. Supported by NIGEB
grant No. 102M.2012.
2. Gene expression patterns of salt-induced genes in tolerant and susceptible
cultivars of wheat. Supported by NIGEB grant No. 373. 2010-2012.
3. Global expression analysis of Arabidopsis acid phosphatase genes. Supported
by NIGEB grant No. 294. 2006-2010.
4. Functional analysis of isolated Arabidopsis acid phosphatase genes. Supported
by NIGEB grant No. 205. 2003-2006.
5. The assessment of competitiveness for some Mesorhizobium ciceri by using
reporter genes. Supported by NIGEB grant No. 167, Since 2002.
6. Isolation of salt-inducible genes from wheat. Supported by NIGEB grant No.
166, Terminated 2006.
7. Resistance to rhizomania disease in transgenic sugar beet by gene silencing.
Supported by NIGEB grant No. 165, Since 2002.
8. Identification and Salt-inducible genes from Aeluropus lagopoides. Supported
by NIGEB grant No.158, Since 2002.
9. Identification and cloning of drought-inducible genes from Aeluropus
lagopoides. The Third World Academy of Science Research Grant # 99-269
RG/BIO/AS and NIGEB grant No. 157, Terminated 2006.
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10. In vivo Analysis of psr3 promoter region. Supported by NIGEB grant No.
113, Since 1999.
11. Sequencing and expression analysis of a phosphate starvation inducible cDNA
clone, psr9, at transcriptional level. Supported by NIGEB grant No. 121,
Terminated 2000.
12. Studying and optimisation of Agrobacterium-mediated gene transfer to sugar
beet. Supported by NIGEB grant No. 128, Terminated 2002.
13. CDNA cloning of an Arabidopsis thaliana acid phosphatase gene that releases
inorganic phosphate from its insoluble compound in soil. Supported by
National Research Council of Iran Grant, Terminated 2006.
14. Introduction of suitable microorganisms increasing soluble phosphate
available to potato roots. Supported by National Research Council of Iran
Grant, Terminated 2003.
15. Project report on “ Growth and development of Bioinformatic in IranStrategic planning. January.1- April 1, NIGEB , Tehran, Iran. Terminated
2002.
16. Project report on: “Networking and Inter-institutional links: Biotechnology
status in Iran”. National Research Council, Tehran, Iran. Terminated 1999.
Technology Developed
Nitrogen Biofertilizers, Iran patent No. Leading to mass Production of
AzotoBARVAR-1 Biofertilizers, each 100-gram package replaces about 50 percent of
nitrogen chemical fertilizer needs. Since 2012.
Phosphate Biofertilizers, Iran patent No. 28867. In partnership with: Jahad
Daneshgahi of Tehran University. Leading to mass Production of BARVAR-2
Phosphate Biofertilizers, each 100-gram package replaces about 50-80 percent of
phosphate chemical fertilizer needs. Since 2003
Sugar beet transformation, 2005, Iran patent No.30138. In partnership with: National
Institute for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB)
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Publications:
Papers
1. K. Zamani, T. Lohrasebi, M. S. Sabet, M. A. Malboobi, A. Mousavi (2014)
Expression pattern and subcellular localization of Arabidopsis purple acid
phosphatase AtPAP9. Gene Exp. Patt. 14: 9-18.
2. M. A. Malboobi (2012) GM crops: The socio-economic impacts. Journal of Plant Mol
Breeding 1: 1-9.
3. P. Norouzi, M. Jafari, B, Gharahyazi, M. A. Malboobi, M.R, Rezapanah (2012)
Global status of transgenic sugar beet and its advances in Iran. Gent. Eng. &
Biosafety J. 1: 49-62
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M .S. Sabet, K. Zamani, T. Lohrasebi, M. A. Malboobi, M. Valizadeh (2012)
Functional assessments of an overexpressed Arabidopsis purple acid phosphatase
gene in tobacco plants. Progress in Biological Sciences 2: 42-57.
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Roozbeh Manshaei, PooyaSobhe Bidari, Mahdi Aliyari Shoorehdeli, Amir Feizi, Tahmineh Lohrasebi,
Mohammad Ali Malboobi, Matthew Kyan, and Javad Alirezaie (2012) Hybrid-Controlled Neurofuzzy
Networks Analysis Resulting in Genetic Regulatory Networks Reconstruction. ISRN Bioinformatics,
Article ID419419,16 pages.
6. Katayoun Zamani, Mohammad Sadegh Sabet, Tahmineh Lohrasebi, Amir Mousavi
and Mohammad Ali Malboobi (2012) Improved phosphate metabolism and biomass
production by overexpression of AtPAP18 in tobacco. Biologia 67/4:713-720.
7. H. Madani, M. A. Malboobi, K. Bakhshkelarestaghi, A. Stoklosa (2011) Biological
and Chemical Phosphorus Fertilizers Effect on Yield and P Accumulation in
Rapeseed (Brassica napus L.). Not Bot Horti Agrobo 40(2): 210-214.
8. F. Etedali , B. Baghban Kohnehrouz , M. Valizadeh , A. Gholizadeh and M.A.
Malboobi (2011) Genome wide cloning of maize meiotic recombinase Dmc1 and its
functional structure through molecular phylogeny. Genet. Mol. Res. 10 (3): 16361649.
9. M. Alijani , M. Amini Dehaghi , M.A. Malboobi M. Zahedi and S.A.M. Modares
Sanavi (2011) The effect of different levels of phosphorus fertilizer together with
phosphate Bio-fertilizer (Barvar 2) on yield, essential oil amount and chamazulene
percentage of Matricaria recutita L. Iranian Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
27: 450-459.
10. Rahaie, M., Naghavi, M.R., Alizadeh, H., Malboobi, M.A. and Dimitrov, K. (2011) A
novel DNA-based nanostructure for single molecule detection purposes, Int. J.
Nanotechnol. 8: 458 – 470.
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11. M. Gomarian, M. A. Malboobi, F. Darvish, S.A. Mohammadi, (2011) The expression
pattern of salt-responsive genes under salinity stress in wheat cultivars. New
Achievements in Agriculture, 2: 151-163.
12. P. Norouzi, M. Jafari, M. A. Malboobi, B, Gharahyazi, A. Rajabi (2011) Inhheritance
of transgene and resistance to a lepidoptran pest, Spodaptra littoralis.in transgenic
sugar beet plants harboring a synthetic cry1Ab gene. Transgenic Plant J5: 62-66.
13. Majid Basirat , Mohammad Ali Malboobi , Amir Mousavi , Ahmad Asgharzadeh ,
Saeed Samavat (2011) Effects of phosphorous supply on growth, phosphate
distribution and expression of transporter genes in tomato plants AJCS 5(5):537-543
14. Neda Yahoo, Farzaneh Sabahi, Kiana Shahzamani, Mohamad Ali Malboobi,
Hossain Jabbari Houshang Shari, Seyed Hossein Mousavi-Fard, and Shahin Merat
(2011) Mutationsinthe E2 and NS5A Regionsin Patients Infected With Hepatitis C
Virus Genotype 1a and Their Correlation With Response to Treatment. J Medical
Virology 83: 1332-1337.
15. Sarikhani M.R. , Malboobi M.A. (2010) Phytases: enzymology, molecular and
biochemical characteristic and applications. Agricultural Biotech J. 2: 13-39.
16. Mohammad Reza Sarikhani, Mohammad Ali Malboobi, Nasser Aliasgharzad, Ralf
Greiner , Bagher Yakhchali (2010) Functional screening of phosphatase-encoding
genes from bacterial sources. IJB 8 (4): 275-279.
17. F. Skouhifar, M.R. Zamani, M. Motalebi, A. Mousavi, M. A. Malboobi(2009)
Construction and functional analysis of a pathogen inducible synthetic promoter in
response to some biotic and abiotic stresses in canola. Plant Disease 45: 173-187.
18. M. Gomarian, M. A. Malboobi, F. Darvish, S.A. Mohammadi, K. Razavi, M. Rahiee,
H. Alizadeh (2009) The expression pattern of salt-responsive genes under long term
salinity stress in susceptible and tolerant wheat cultivars. Modern Genetics. 4 (1):2740.
19. M. Gomarian, M. A. Malboobi, F. Darvish, S.A. Mohammadi, K. Razavi, (2009) The
interactions of wheat cultivars (Triticum aestivum L.). Research in Agriculture J. 1:
21-31.
20. Mohammad Majdi, Ghasem Karimzadeh, Mohammad A. Malboobi, Reza Omidbaigi,
Ghader Mirzaghaderi (2010) Induction of Tetraploidy to Feverfew (Tanacetum
parthenium Schulz-Bip.): Morphological, Physiological, Cytological, and
Phytochemical Changes. Hortscience 45:16–21.
21. Nasser Zare, Mostafa Valizadeh, Masoud Tohidfar, Seyed Abolghasem Mohammadi,
Mohammad Ali Malboobi and Ali Akbar Habashi (2009) Selection of regenerative
genotypes from Iranian alfalfa cultivars. Journal of Food, Agriculture & Environment
7: 567-572
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22. M. Jafari, P. Norouzi, M. A. Malboobi, B, Gharahyazi, M. Valizadedh, S.A.
Mohammadi (2009) Transformation of cry1Ab gene to sugar beet (Beta volgaris L.)
by Agrobacterium and development of resistant plant against Spodaptra littoralis.
Journal f Sugar Beet 24: 37-56.
23. M.A. Malboobi, M. Behbahani, H. Madani,, P. Owlia, A. Deljou, B. Yakhchali, M.
Moradi, H. Hassanabadi (2009) The performance of potent phosphate solubilizing
bacteria in potato rhizosphere. World Journal of Microbiology Biotechnology 25:
1479-1484.
24. M.A. Malboobi, P. Owlia, M. Behbahani, E. Sarokhani, S. Moradi, B. Yakhchali, A.
Deljou, K. Morabbi (2009) Solubilization of organic and inorganic phosphates by
three efficient soil bacterial isolates. World Journal of Microbiology Biotechnology
25: 1471-1477.
25. Shobbar Z-S, Malboobi MA, Karimzadeh G, Jalali Javaran M, Mohammadi-Nejad G,
Bennett J (2008) Drought stress and plant hormonal impact on rice peduncle
elongation. Iranian Journal of Biology, 21: 411-420.
26. Shobbar Z-S, Malboobi MA, Jalali Javaran M, Karimzadeh G, Mohammadi-Nejad G,
Raveendran M, Bennett J (2008) Incomplete rice panicle exsertion in cytoplasmic
sterile lines and gibberellic acid effect. Iranian Journal of Agricultural Science 39: in
press.
27. Shobbar Z-S, Oane R, Gamuyao R, de Palma J, Malboobi MA, Karimzadeh G, Jalali
Javaran M, Bennett J (2008) Abscisic acid regulates gene expression in cortical fiber
cells and silica cells of rice shoots. New Phytologist. 178: 68-79.
28. T. Lohrasebi, M. A. Malboobi, K. Esfahani, A. Samiaen & V. Sanei (2007)
Identification of several differentially displayed acid phosphatases in Arabidopsis
thaliana. Iranian Journal of Biotechnology 5:130-139.
29. Rustaee M, Nazeri S, Ghadimzadeh, M, Malboobi MA (2007) Optimizing in vitro
regeneration from Iranian native dwarf rootstock of apple (Malus domestica Borkh).
International Journal of Agriculture and Biology 9: 775-778
30. Mousavi A., Malboobi M.A., Esmailzadeh N.S. (2007) Development of agricultural
biotechnology and biosafety regulations used to assess the safety of genetically
modified crops in Iran. J. AOAC Int., 90(5): 1513-1516.
31. Z. Shobbar, M. A. Malboobi, D. D. Lefebvre (2006) Characterization of an LRRprotein encoding gene responsive to environmental conditions. Iranian J
Biotechnology 3 (4): 216-224.
32. F. Ghavami, M.A. Malboobi, M.R. Ghanadha, T. Lohrasebi, B. Yazdi- Samadi, J.
Mozafari, A. Plant (2006) Increased expression of Succinate dehydrogenease and
prophbilinogen encoding genes in response to salt stress in wheat cultivar Mahouti.
Iranian J Agric. Sci. 36: 1437-1444.
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33. Gazanchian, N. A. Khosh Kholgh Sima, M. A. Malboobi, and Eslam Majidi Heravan
(2006) Relationships between Emergence and Soil Water Content for Perennial CoolSeason Grasses Native to Iran. Crop Sci. 46:544–553.
34. S. Mohsenzadeh, M. A. Malboobi S. Farrahi-Aschtiani and K. Razavi (2006)
Physiological and molecular responses of Aeluropus lagopoides (Poaceae) to water
deficit. Env. Exp. Bot. 56: 314-322.
35. Niazi A, Malboobi MA, Moeini A (2005) Propagation of Polymyxa betae on hairy
root hydroponic culture. Iranian Journal of Plant Pathology 41: 123-125.
36. Gazanchian, N. Khoshr Kholeg Sima, M.A. Malboobi, E, Majidi (2005) Survival of
perennial cool-season grasses under water stress conditions and after establishment.
Iranian Journal of Natural Resources 58: 217-230.
37. K. Razavi, M.A. Malboobi, S.F Aschtiani, F. Ghanati, S. Mohsenzadeh (2005)
Methods for propagations of two Aeluropus species in controlled environments.
Iranian J. of Biol. 18: 60-68.
38. P. Norouzi, M. A. Malboobi, K. Zamani, B. Yazdi- Samadi (2005) Using a
competent tissue for efficient transformation of sugarbeet (Beta vulgaris L.), In Vitro
Cell. Devel. Plant. 41 (1): 11-16.
39. F. Ghavami, M.A. Malboobi, M.R. Ghanadha, B. K. Razavi, S. Mohsenzadeh (2004)
Molecular mechanism of salt tolerance in plant cells. Modern Genetics 1: 9-18.
40. F. Ghavami, M.A. Malboobi, M.R. Ghanadha, B. Yazdi- Samadi, J. Mozafari, J.
Aghaei (2004) An evaluation of salt tolerance in Iranian wheat cultivars at gerniation
and seedling stages. Iranian J Agric. Sci. 35: 464-470.
41. P. Nourouzi, T. Thurau, D. Cai, B. Yazdi- Samadi, M. A. Malboobi (2004)
Agrobacerium rhizogenes transformation of sugarbeet (Beta vulgaris L.) for studying
gene expression in hairy roots. Iranian J Agric. Sci. 35: 85-92.
42. S. Kazemi-Noureini, S. Colonna-Romano, A. Ziaee, M.A. Malboobi, M. Yazdanbod,
P. Setayeshgar, B. Maresca (2004) Differential gene expression between squamous
cell carcinoma of esophagus and its normal adjacent cells; altered pattern of mal,
akr1c2 and rab11a expression. World J Gastroenterology 10: 1716 -1721.
43. H. Samizadeh, B. Yazdi- Samadi, M.R. Ghanadha, M.A. Malboobi, A.R. Taleei, G.
Rice Stringam (2003) A study of molecular marker associated with pod length trait in
canola (B. napus) double haploid population. . Iranian J Agric. Sci. 34: 871-879.
44. M. Rahai, B. E. Seyed Tabatabi, A. K. Shahnejat Boushehri, S. Abdemishani, M. A.
Malboobi (2004) Study of Genetics Diversity in Canola (Brassica napus L.) using
AFLP Teqnique, Seeds and Plants 19: 469-482.
45. M. A. Malboobi, H.R. Abdi (2003) Analysis of Biotechnology research status in Iran:
Current situation, policies and strategies. Rahyaft 28: 21-31.
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46. P. Nourouzi, D. Cai, M. A. Malboobi, B. Yazdi- Samadi (2003) Transferring OF2
and VAP genes into sugarbeet by Agrobacerium rhizogenes to study nematode
resistance. Agriculture and Natural Resource 7: 211-223.
47. P. Noroozi, B. Yazdi-Samadi, M. A. Malboobi (2002) The effect of hormonal
treatments on direct shoot regeneration rate of sugar beet explants. J. Agriculture
Science of Iran 33 (2): 233-239.
48. M. A. Malboobi (2001) Peer review methodologies in selecting research proposals.
Rahyaft 24: 138- 145.
49. M. Alavi, M. A. Malboobi (2001) The trend of production and cultivation of
transgenic plants and the prospects of future developments. Rahyaft 24: 146-158.
50. M.A. Malboobi and R. Aliyari (2000) The recent achievements in plant
biotechnology. Sharif 16 (18) 30-37.
51. M.A. Malboobi (2000) Data transfer and connections among institute. In: The status
of Biotechnology in Islamic Republic of Iran. p 111-136. Biotechnology Commission
of National Research Council of Iran.
52. M. A. Malboobi (1998) Information networking and its importance in BiotechnologyPart 2, Biotechnology Bulletin of Iran 2: 30-34.
53. M. A. Malboobi (1998) Information networking and its importance in BiotechnologyPart 1, Biotechnology Bulletin of Iran 1: 20-27.
54. M. A. Malboobi and D. D. Lefebvre (1997) A phosphate-starvation inducible-betaglucosidase gene (psr3.2) isolated from Arabidopsis thaliana is a member of a distinct
subfamily of the BGA family. Plant Mol Biol 34: 57-68.
55. M. A. Malboobi, L. Tremblay, D. D. Lefebvre (1996) Identification and nucleotide
sequences of cDNA clones of phosphate-starvation inducible -glucosidase genes
from Brassicaceae (Accession Nos. U72153 and U72154). Plant Physiol. 112 (3):
11399.
56. M. A. Malboobi and D. D. Lefebvre (1995) Analysis and cDNA cloning of genes with
altered gene expression levels in phosphate starved- Brassica nigra suspension cells.
Plant Mol. Biol. 28: 859-870.
Patents
1. M. A. Malboobi, Sarikhani R. Griner R. (2013) Recombinant APases nucleic acid
sequences, US Patent No. 8,361,956 .
2. P. Owlia, M/R. Nosrati M. A. Malboobi (2013) Azotophosphate biofertilizers. Iran
patent No..
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3. K. Zamani, M. A. Malboobi, T. Lohrasebi, K Esfahani (2008) Expression vectors for
productiona and purification of plant recombinant proteins. Iran patent No. 64775.
4. M. A. Malboobi, P Norouzi, K Zamani (2004) The Application of tissue-cultured leaf
and shoot base for transformation of sugarbeet. Iran patent No. 30138.
5. M. A. Malboobi, T. Lohrasebi (2004) Novel genes encoding acid phosphatases
induced by phosphate starvation. Iran patent No. 29900.
6. M. A. Malboobi, P. Olia, H. Madani (2003) Phosphate biofertilizers. Iran patent No.
28867.
7. M.A. Malboobi and D. D. Lefebvre (2000) Phosphate starvation induced proteins. US
patent No. 6,096, 545.
8. M.A. Malboobi and D. D. Lefebvre (1999) Phosphate deficiency inducible promoter.
a. US patent No. 5,922,564.
Books
1. P. Nourozi, A. Rajabi, M. A. Malboobi (2013) Practical Skills in Biomolecular
Sciences. (Translated to Persian). Press, Tehran, Iran. Agriculture Education and
Research Press, Tehran, Iran.
2. M. A. Malboobi, A. Samaeian, S. Sabet, T. Lohrasebi (2012) Plant Phosphate
Nutrition and Environmental Challenges. In: Plant Science Book. Edited by Nabin
Kumar Dhal, InTech Press. Croatia. Page 1-33.
3. M. A. Malboobi, A. Feizi. T. Lohrasebi (2011) Practical Guide to Bioinformatics and
Genome Projects (Persian). Malboobi Press, Tehran, Iran.
4. M.R. Naghavi, M. A. Malboobi, S. Rashidi-Monfared (2009) Bioinformatics
(Persian). Tehran University Press, Tehran, Iran.
5. M. A. Malboobi, M. Houshmand, M. Omidi, A. Mirzae, M. Tavalai, H Hashemi Sohi,
D., Shabaz-Zadeh, S. Sardari, A. Mosavi, N. Smailzadeh (2005) A case study:
Investigating the release of transgenic rice resistance to pests, var. Molai. Iranian
Biotechnology Society, Iranian Genetic Society, and Iranian Biosafety Society Joint
Committee.
6. T. Lohrasebi, M.A. Malboobi, (2002) A practical guide to Bioinformatics. Written in
English, Bargozideh Press, Tehran, Iran.
7. M Izadi, Bagheri, M.A. Malboobi (2001) Methods in Plant Molecular Biology,
Translation, Mashhad University Press, Mashad, Iran.
8. M. Alavi, M. Soltani, M.A. Malboobi, A-R Zorodi-Pour (2001) of Principle of
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Genome Analysis. Translation,, NIGEB Press, Tehran, Iran.
9. M. A. Malboobi, A. Hannoufa, L. Tremblay, D. D. Lefebvre (1998) Toward an
understanding of gene expression during the phosphate-starvation response. In;
Phosphorus in Plant Biology: Regulatory roles in Molecular, Cellular, Organismic and
Ecosystem Processes, J.P. Lynch, J. Deikaman. Eds. American Society of Plant
Physiology Press.
Presentations
1. H. Mardani Mehrabad, F.Moshiri, B. Zare, N. Pajoom Shariati, M. A. Malboobi, A.
R.Golnaraghi, P.Norouzi (2011) Molecular confirmation of the stable inheritance of a
plantibody-encoding gene from T0 to F1 generations in hybrid transgenic sugar beet
plants resistant to rhizomania disease. The 7th National Biotechnology Congress of
I.R. Iran, Tehran, Iran.
2. Khoshnami, M., , Zare, B., Mardani-Mehrabad H., Aghelpasand H. Rakhshanderoo,
F. Malboobi, M.A. (2011) Evaluation of co-viral infections of transgenic sugarbeet
plants on the resistance to rhizomania due to RNA silencing mechanism. The 7th
National Biotechnology Congress of I.R. Iran, Tehran, Iran.
1. Karimzad-sharifi,N., Azizinezhad R., Malboobi, M.A. (2011) The feasibility of onspot induction of gene silencing conferring resistance to Beet necrotic yellow vein
virus. The 7th National Biotechnology Congress of I.R. Iran, Tehran, Iran.
2. M.S. Sabet, K. Zamani, T. Lohrasebi, M. A. Malboobi (2011) Functional Analysis of
AtPAP26 in tobacco. The 7th National Biotechnology Congress of I.R. Iran, Tehran,
Iran.
3. T. Lohrasebi, S. Shojai, P. Sobhe Bidari, R.Manshaei, , M. A. Malboobi (2011)
Functional clustering of Arabidopsis thaliana phosphatase encoding genes based on
time series gene expression patterns in plants treated with various phosphate levels.
The 7th National Biotechnology Congress of I.R. Iran, Tehran, Iran.
4. K. Zamani, T. Lohrasebi, M.S. Sabet, A. Mousavi, M. A. Malboobi (2011) The
analysis of pap9 promoter in Arabidopsis thaliana. The 7th National Biotechnology
Congress of I.R. Iran, Tehran, Iran.
5. T. Lohrasebi, K. Zamani, M.S. Sabet, P. Sobhe Bidari, R. Manshaei, M. A.
Malboobi, Zare B. (2011) Maintainig phosphate homoestatic level by the use of
compensation network among Arabidopsis thaliana phosphatase encoding genes. The
7th National Biotechnology Congress of I.R. Iran, Tehran, Iran.
6. T. Lohrasebi, K. Zamani, M.S. Sabet, P. Sobhe Bidari, M. A. Malboobi, (2011) The
role of PHR1 and WRKY75 in the regulation of Arabidopsis thaliana phosphatase
encoding genes. The 7th National Biotechnology Congress of I.R. Iran, Tehran, Iran.
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7. M.S. Sabet, T. Lohrasebi, K. Zamani, M. A. Malboobi (2011) Changes in rowth rate
and expression profile of atpap26 mutants of Arabidopsis thaliana. The 7th National
Biotechnology Congress of I.R. Iran, Tehran, Iran.
8. H. Mardani Mehrabad, F.Moshiri, M. Khoshnami, M. A. Malboobi, A. R.Golnaraghi,
P.Norouzi (2011) The effect of co-viral infections on the resistance of transgenic
sugar beet plants expressing ScFV-encoding gene against Beet necrotic yellow vein
virus coat protein. The 7th National Biotechnology Congress of I.R. Iran, Tehran,
Iran.
9. H. Mardani Mehrabad, F.Moshiri, M. A. Malboobi, A. R.Golnaraghi, P.Norouzi
(2011) The specificity of plantibody-based resistance in transgenic sugar beet plants
to BNYVV in co-infected with BCTV. BIT’s 1st Annual World Congress of
Microbes, Beijing, China.
10. H. Mardani Mehrabad, B. Zare, F.Moshiri, N. Pajoom Shariati, M. A. Malboobi, A.
R.Golnaraghi, P.Norouzi (2010) The stable inheritance of a plantibody-encoding gene
in transgenic sugar beets resistant to rhizomania. The 11th Gentics Congress of Iran.
Tehran, Iran.
11. M. Ghaderi, M.A. Malboobi, M. Irani, S. Gharahvasi, V. Rezipoor, M.M.
Negharehchi (2009) The effect of two phosphate solublizing bacteria as probiotic on
tibia minerals, serum phosphate and alkaline phosphatase in broiler chickens. The 6th
National Biotechnology Congress of I.R. Iran, Tehran, Iran.
12. P. Norouzi, M. Jafari, M.A. Malboobi, B. Ghareyazie (2009) Expression of cry1Ab
gene and resistance to prodenia pest in progenies of transgenic sugar beet plants. The
6th National Biotechnology Congress of I.R. Iran, Tehran, Iran.
13. P. Norouzi, M. Jafari, M.A. Malboobi, B. Ghareyazie (2009) Inheritance of cry1Ab
gene in progenies of transgenic sugar beet plants. The 6th National Biotechnology
Congress of I.R. Iran, Tehran, Iran.
14. K. Zamani, T. Lohrasebi, M.S. Sabet, M. A. Malboobi (2009) The Arabidopsis
thaliana pap9 Gene Encodes Two Splice Forms. The 6th National Biotechnology
Congress of I.R. Iran, Tehran, Iran.
15. A. Abbasi Kejani, M. R. Mofid, K. Alami-saeid, M.A. Malboobi, S. Kadkhodaei
(2009) Identification, amplification and investigation of the phenylalanine amino
mutase gene from Taxus baccata L., involved in the biosynthesis of the anti-tumor
drug, Taxol. The 6th National Biotechnology Congress of I.R. Iran, Tehran, Iran.
16. N. Zare, M. Valizadeh, M. Tohidfar, S. A. Mohammadi, M. A. Malboobi, A. A.
Habashi (2009) Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of alfalfa with cry3A gene
and production of alfalfa weevil resistant alfalfa. The 6th National Biotechnology
Congress of I.R. Iran, Tehran, Iran.
17. M. Jafari, P. Norouzi, M.A. Malboobi, B. Ghareyazie, B. Abdoullahi Mandolakani
(2009) Construction of pCAPEPcry recombinant vector containing cry1Ab gene
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under the control of green tissue-specific promoter and determination of proper
concentration of phosphinotricin usable for sugar beet transformation. The 6th
National Biotechnology Congress of I.R. Iran, Tehran, Iran.
18. M. Gomarian, M. A. Malboobi, F. Darvish, S.A. Mohammadi, K. Razavi, M. Rahiee,
H. Alizadeh (2009) The comparesion gene expression patterns of inducible genes
under long term salinity stress in susceptible and tolerant wheat cultivars. The 6th
National Biotechnology Congress of I.R. Iran, Tehran, Iran.
19. M. Majdi, G. Karimzadeh, M.A. Malboobi, R. Omidbaigi, G. Mirzaghaderi (2009)
Morphological, Physiological, Cytological and Phytochemical Changes by
Tetraploidy Induction to Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium Schulz. Bip). The 6th
National Biotechnology Congress of I.R. Iran, Tehran, Iran.
20. M. Jafari, M. Valizadeh P. Norouzi, M.A. Malboobi, B. Ghareyazie, B. (2009) Tissue
specific-expression of the cry1Ab gene in transgenic sugar beet plants and Enhanced
resistance to a lepidopteran pest Spodoptera littoralis. The 6th National Biotechnology
Congress of I.R. Iran, Tehran, Iran.
21. M.A. Malboobi (2009) Biotechnolgy at the edge of a huge change. The 6th National
Biotechnology Congress of I.R. Iran, Tehran, Iran.
22. Sobhe Bidari, P., Manshaei, R., Lohrasebi, T., Faizi, A., Malboobi, M.A., Alirezaie,
J., 2008. Time series gene expression data clustering and pattern extraction in
Arabidopsis thaliana phosphatase encoding genes. Full paper in Proceeding of 8th IEEE
International conference on Bioinformatics and Bioengineering, Athens, Greece.
23. Alizadeh Z, Roshani Yassaghi E, Malboobi MA, Razavi K, Ghanati F, Lohrasbi T,
Kashaninia A, Hedayati V (2007) Comparison of gene P5CS expression in halophyte
plant Aeluropus lagopoiedes and wheat under salt stress. The 5th National
Biotechnology Congress of Iran, 24-26 Nov, 2007, Summit Meeting Conference Hall,
Tehran- Iran.
24. Roshani E2, Malboobi MA, Alizade Z, Kashaninia A, Hedayati V, Haghnazari A
,Razavi K (2007) Wheat sdhII expression pattern analyzing under salt stress. The 5th
National Biotechnology Congress of Iran, 24-26 Nov, 2007, Summit Meeting
Conference Hall, Tehran- Iran.
25. Jafari1 M, Valizadeh M, Malboobi MA, Ghareyazie B, Mohammadi SA, Mosavi M,
Norouzi P (2007) Agrobacterium -mediated transformation of Sugar beet ( Beta
vulgaris L.) with cry1Ab gene and development of resistant sugar beet plants against
lepidopteran pests. The 5th National Biotechnology Congress of Iran, 24-26 Nov,
2007, Summit Meeting Conference Hall, Tehran- Iran.
26. Feizi A, Malboobi MA, Lohrasebi T, Kazempoor-Osalo S (2007) Phylogenetic
analysis of plant acid phosphatases: classifications and annotations. The 5th National
Biotechnology Congress of Iran, 24-26 Nov, 2007, Summit Meeting Conference Hall,
Tehran- Iran.
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27. Ghadim Zadeh M, Roustaii M, Nazeri S, Malboobi MA (2007) The effect of tissue
type and Kanamycin concentrations on survival and regeneration of invitro culture of
apple, Almasi cultivar. The 5th National Biotechnology Congress of Iran, 24-26 Nov,
2007, Summit Meeting Conference Hall, Tehran- Iran.
28. Samaian A, Lohrasebi T, Shojai S, Malboobi M A, Zargar SJ (2007) Analysis a novel
Arabidopsis acid phosphatase with DNase activity in prokaryotic and eukaryotic
systems. The 5th National Biotechnology Congress of Iran, 24-26 Nov, 2007, Summit
Meeting Conference Hall, Tehran- Iran.
29. Zamani K, Lohrasebi T, Sabet MS, Sarikhani MR, Malboobi MA (2007) Functional
analysis of PAP18 gene encoding purple acid phosphatase in Arabidopsis thaliana.
The 5th National Biotechnology Congress of Iran, 24-26 Nov, 2007, Summit Meeting
Conference Hall, Tehran- Iran.
30. Shobbar Z-S, Malboobi MA, Jalali Javaran1 M, Karimzadeh G, Bennett J (2007)
OsPP2C5, an ABA and drought stress inducible protein phosphatase 2C in rice. The
5th National Biotechnology Congress of Iran, 24-26 Nov, 2007, Summit Meeting
Conference Hall, Tehran- Iran.
31. Malboobi MA, Owlia P, Sarokhani E, Behbahani M, Deljou A, Madani H, Radkish
Saki M, Hoseinzadeh H (2007) The isolation of phosphate solubilizing bacteria
tolerant to salt, various pH and high temperature from Iranian soils. The 5th National
Biotechnology Congress of Iran, 24-26 Nov, 2007, Summit Meeting Conference Hall,
Tehran- Iran.
32. P. Norouzi, M.A. Malboobi, N. Yavari (2006) Optimization of transformation of
haploid embryo tissue in sugar beet. The 9th Iranian Crop Science Congress, Karaj,
Iran.
33. T. Lohrasebi, M.A. Malboobi, P. Yazdanbakhsh (2005) Expression analysis of
Arabidopsis acid phosphatases. 13th Iranian and the First International Conference of
Biology, 23-25 Aug., Guilan University, Rasht, Iran.
34. A. Niazi, M.A. Malboobi, T. Lohrasebi (2005) Analysis of BNYVV virus resistance
by transient expression of constructs induced gene silencing in Chenopodium quinoa.
13th Iranian and the First International Conference of Biology, 23-25 Aug., Guilan
University, Rasht, Iran.
35. K. Razavi, M.A. Malboobi, S. FrahiAschtiani, F Ghanati (2005) Different
physiological responses of two Aeluropus species toward salt stress. 13th Iranian and
the First International Conference of Biology, 23-25 Aug., Guilan University, Rasht,
Iran.
36. S. Partow, M. Bahar, M.A. Malboobi, M. Kohi, P. Horanzadeh (2005)Detection and
isolation of microsatellites in pistachio (Pistachia vera L.) for evaluation of Iranian
varieties. 4th National Biotechnology Congress, 15-17 Aug., Kerman, Iran.
37. A. Niazi, M.A. Malboobi, A. Moini, M. Jalali Javaran, T. Lohrasebi (2005) Transient
expression of constructs inducing gene silencing in sugar beet leading to viral
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resistance to BNYVV. 4th National Biotechnology Congress, 15-17 Aug., Kerman,
Iran.
38. N. Pajoum Shariaty, M.A. Malboobi, M. Arababi, T. Lohrasebi, K. Zamani (2005)
Transfer of single-chain antibody fragment (ScFv) specific for beet necrotic yellow
vein virus coat protein to sugar beet. 4th National Biotechnology Congress, 15-17
Aug., Kerman, Iran.
39. T. Lohrasebi, A. Samaeian, V. Sanei, M.A. Malboobi (2005) Identification of a transspliced acid phosphatase in Arabidopsis thaliana. 4th National Biotechnology
Congress, 15-17 Aug., Kerman, Iran.
40. K. Razavi, M.A. Malboobi, S. Mohsenzadeh (2005) Identification and
characterization of mRNA transcripts differentially expressed in response to high
salinity using DD_AFLP in Aeluropus lagopoides. 4th National Biotechnology
Congress, 15-17 Aug., Kerman, Iran.
41. S. Kazemi-Noureini, S. Colonna-Romano, A. Ziaee, M.A. Malboobi, M. Yazdanbod,
P. Setayeshgar, B. Maresca (2003) Gene expression pattern analysis of squamous cell
carcinoma of esophagus Genomics and Cancer: Integrating Genomics ad Clinical
Reseach. May 25-28, Heidelberg, Germany.
42. S. Kazemi-Noureini, S. Colonna-Romano, A. Ziaee, M.A. Malboobi, M. Yazdanbod,
P. Setayeshgar, B. Maresca (2003) Aldo-keto reductase up-regulation in squamous
cell carcinoma of tissue of esophagus. The first Iranian Congress of Cancer Genetics.
Dec. 13-16, Tehran, Iran.
43. K. Razavi, Mohsenzadeh S., Malboobi M. A (2003) Methods for aseptic Aeluropus
lagopoides plant culture. The Third National Biotechnology Congress of Iran, Sept. 911, Mashhad, Iran.
44. F. Ghavami, T. Lohrasebi, M.A. Malboobi, M.R. Ghanadha (2003) Up-regulation of
succinate dehydrogenase and prophobilinogen deaminase in response to high
saltconcentration in wheat. The Third National Biotechnology Congress of Iran, Sept.
9-11, Mashhad, Iran.
45. M.A. Malboobi (2003) Genomic era: New approaches in research and development in
Biotechnolog. The Third National Biotechnology Congress of Iran, Sept. 9-11,
Mashhad, Iran.
46. T. Lohrasebi, M.A. Malboobi, K. Esfahani, V. Saneii (2003) Isolation of phosphate
induced acid phosphatase genes from Arabidopsis thaliana. June 22-28, 7th
International Congress of Plant Molecular Biology, Barcelona, Spain.
47. F. Ghavami, M. A. Malboobi, A. Plant, M. R. Ghanadha (2003) Identification of
differentially expressed genes responsive to salinity from salt tolerant wheat cultivar.
June 22-28, 7th International Congress of Plant Molecular Biology, Barcelona, Spain.
48. T. Lohrasebi, R. Ali-Yari, M. Malboobi, D. Lefebvre (2003) Promoter analysis of a
phosphate inducible gene in various organisms. June 22-28, 7th International
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Congress of Plant Molecular Biology, Barcelona, Spain.
49. M Maleki, H Hashemi Sohi, M.A Malboobi, H.R Zamani Zadeh (2003) Expression of
the Iranian coat protein gene (P21) of beet necrotic yellow vein virus (BNYVV) in
tansgenic sugar beet plants. June 22-28, 7th International Congress of Plant Molecular
Biology, Barcelona, Spain.
50. M Maleki, H Hashemi Sohi, M.A Malboobi, M. Mesbah, H.R Zamani Zadeh (2003)
Transfer coat protein gene (P21) of beet necrotic yellow vein virus (BNYVV) in
transgenic sugar beet plants. May 20-22, 8th Iranian Congress of Genetics, Tehran,
Iran.
51. K. Esfahani, M. A. Malboobi (2003) Over expression of an acid phosphatase gene
under cold stress condition in Arabidopsis thaliana. May 20-22, 8th Iranian Congress
of Genetics, Tehran, Iran.
52. S. Mohsenzadeh, K. Razavi, M. A. Malboobi and S. F. Aschtiani (2003) Genetic
potential of Aeluropus lagopoides in response to water deficit and high salt
concentration. May 20-22, 8th Iranian Congress of Genetics, Tehran, Iran.
53. T. Lohrasebi, R. Aliyari, R. Sohrabi, M. A. Malboobi, D. D. Lefebvre (2003) Analysis
of the activity of psr3 promoter in Arabidopsis and tobacco plants May 20-22, 8th
Iranian Congress of Genetics, Tehran, Iran.
54. F. Ghavami, M.A. Malboobi, A.L. Plant, M.R. Ghannadha (2003) Isolation of saltinduced genes from an Iranian salt-tolerant wheat cultivar. May 20-22, 8th Iranian
Congress of Genetics, Tehran, Iran.
55. M. Rahaie, A.A.S. Bushehri, B.E.S. Tabatabaie, C. Abd-mishani, M.A. Malboobi
(2003) The utility of AFLP technique for assessing Genetic diversity of canola
(Brassica napus L.). May 20-22, 8th Iranian Congress of Genetics, Tehran, Iran.
56. M. A. Malboobi (2003) Genome projects and applications for developing countries.
May 20-22, 8th Iranian Congress of Genetics, Tehran, Iran.
57. M.A. Mlboobi, H. Madani, M. Moradi, S.B. Moradi, P. Olia (2002) Application of
phosphate solubilizing bacteria for potato cultivation. 24-26 Aug. The 7th Congress of
Iranian Crop Sciences Congress, Karaj, Iran.
58. M. Behbahani, M.A. Mlboobi, A. Deljou, P. Olia (2002) The interaction of phosphate
solubilizing bacteria and their effect on the yield of potato. 24-26 Aug. The 7th
Congress of Iranian Crop Sciences Congress, Karaj, Iran.
59. P. Norouzi, T. Toura, Y.Y. Tain D. Cai, B. Yazdei-Samadi, M.A. Malboobi, B.
Gharah-Yazi, S.Y. Sadeghian, M. Mesbah (2002) Transformation of sugar beet
mediated by Agrobacterium rhizogenes for studying the gene expression in hairy
roots. 24-26 Aug. The 7th Congress of Iranian Crop Sciences Congress, Karaj, Iran.
60. P. Norouzi, K. Zamani, B. Yazdei-Samadi, M.A. Malboobi, B. Gharah-Yazi, S.Y.
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Sadeghian, M. Mesbah (2002) Investigation of sugar beet transformation methods
mediated by Agrobacterium tumaficiens. 24-26 Aug. The 7th Congress of Iranian
Crop Sciences Congress, Karaj, Iran.
61. M. A. Malboobi, T. Lohrasebi (2002) New frontiers for genome projects and Muslim
scientists. Seminar on Human Genome Diversity, 7-8 May. NIGEB , Tehran, Iran.
62. M. A. Malboobi (2001) Promoting Biotechnology and Bioindustry in developing
countries: problems and solutions. International Conference on Economic Growth: the
involvement of Biotechnology and Modern Bioindustry. 10-11 Nov., Beirut, Lebanon.
63. M. H. Sanati, M. A. Malboobi (2001) Human genome project and applications of the
results in studying of human genome diversity.15th Iranian Congress of Physiology
and Pharmacology. Nov. 5-8, Shiraz, Iran.
64. Z. Shobbar, M. A. Malboobi (2001) The expression pattern of psr9 gene in response
to environmental stresses and its evolutionary conservation among plant species. The
Second National Congress of Biotechnology, Karaj, Iran.
65. M. Behbahani, M. A. Malboobi, P. Olia (2001) The effect of environmental
conditions on growth rate of phosphate solubilizing capabilities of three bacterial
species isolated from Iranian soils. The Second National Congress of Biotechnology,
Karaj, Iran.
66. K. Esphani, T. Lohrase bi, Z. Shobbar, M. A. Malboobi, A-A Shahnejat-Bousheri
(2001) The effect of phosphate deficiency on expression of an Arabidopsis thaliana
acid phosphatase gene. 10th Congress of Biology, Shiraz, Iran.
67. K Razavi, S. Mohsen-Zadeh, M. A. Malboobi, (2001) Molecular aspects of osmotic
stresses. Prospects of Saline Agriculture in the GCC Countries. 18-20 March, Dubai,
UAE.
68. K. Esphani, T. Lohrasbi, Z. Shobbar, M. A. Malboobi, A-A Shahnejat-Bousheri
(2001) Expression analysis an Arabidopsis thaliana acid phosphatase gene in plants
grown under various environmental conditions. The Second National Congress of
Biotechnology, Karaj, Iran.
69. R. Aliyari, T. Lohrasebi, M. A. Malboobi (2001) In vivo analysis of psr3 promoter
region in transgenic tobacco plants. The Second National Congress of Biotechnology,
Karaj, Iran.
70. Z. Shobbar, M. A. Malboobi, M. R. Nouri-Daloee, D. D. Lefebver (2001) Sequence
and expression pattern analysis of psr9 gene encoding a putative Leucine-Rich-Repeat
protein involved in phosphate starvation response in plant. Seminar on: Genetics and
Molecular Biology of Stress Tolerance in Plants, 19-22 Feb. 2001, Istanboul, Turkey.
71. E. Saaroukhani, P. Oliaa, B. Yakhchali, M. A. Malboobi (2000) The isolation of
phosphate solubilzing bacteria from various regions of Iran. 6th Iranian Congress of
Crop Production and Plant Breeding Sept. 3-6, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar,
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Iran.
72. P. Noroozi, B. Yazdi-Samadi, S.Y. Sadeghian, M. Mesbah, B. Garahyazi, M. A.
Malboobi (2000) Studying the regeneration rate of various sugar beet explants using
cultured tissues. 6th Iranian Congress of Crop Production and Plant Breeding Sept. 36, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran.
73. Z. Shobbar, M. R. Nouri-Daloee, D. D. Lefebver, M. A. Malboobi (2000) Structural
and expression analysis of psr9 gene in Arabidopsis thaliana plants. 9th Congress of
Biology of Iran, Aug. 25-17, Tehran University, Iran.
74. Z. Shobbar, M. A. Malboobi, M. R. Nouri-Daloee, D. D. Lefebver (2000) Isolation
and characterization of a cDNA clone encoding a putative leucine-rich-repeat protein
involved in the phosphate-starvation response in plants. 6th International Congress of
Plant Molecular Biology, Quebec, Canada, June 18-24, 2000.
75. M. A. Malboobi, R. Aliyari, T. Lohrasebi, Z. Shobbar, D.D. Lefebvre (2000)
Conservation of bacterial vir box in a plant phosphate-starvation inducible promoter.
6th International Congress of Plant Molecular Biology, Quebec, Canada, June 18-24,
2000.
76. M. Rahimi, S-Z Abul-Maali, M. A. Malboobi, M. N. Sarbolouki (2000) Using
anchored-ligation-mediated PCR method for investigation of chromatin structural
alterations in the promoter regions. 6th International Congress of Plant Molecular
Biology, Quebec, Canada, June 18-24, 2000.
77. M. A. Malboobi, A. Mowjoodi, H. Hashemi, S. Shojaee, V. Sanei (2000) Illustration
of the expression of plant acid phosphotase genes by differential display technique.
The First National Congress of Biotechnology, Feb.22-24, Tehran, Iran.
78. M. A. Malboobi, T. Lohrasebi (2000) Engineering plant rhizospher: Strategies and
problems. The First National Congress of Biotechnology, Feb.22-24, Tehran, Iran.
79. P. Noroozi, B. Yazdi-Samadi, S.Y. Sadeghian, M. Mesbah, B. Garahyazi, M. A.
Malboobi (2000) Comparison of explants and hormonal treatments effective on direct
shoot regeneration from sugar beet tissue culture. The First National Congress of
Biotechnology, Feb.22-24, Tehran, Iran.
80. M. A. Malboobi, A. Akhavan-Sepahy (2000) Biotechnology status in Islamic republic
of Iran. Biotechnology for Development Seminar, Jan. 25-27, COMSTEC, Islamabad,
Pakistan.
81. Z. Shobbar, D. D. Lefebver, M. R. Nouri-Daloee, M. A. Malboobi (1999) Evidence
for the involvement of adenylate cyclases in plant response to phosphate starvation.
First ICGEB Symposium on Plant Signal Transduction, Oct. 4-6, New Delhi, India.
82. M. Rahimi, M. N. Sarbolouki, M. A. Malboobi (1999) Development of anchored-LM
PCR method for amplification of genomic DNA fragments with unknown ends. 18th
Congress of Biology of Iran, Aug. 31- Sept. 2, Kermanshah, Iran.
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83. Z. Shobbar, D. D. Lefebver, M. R. Nouri-Daloee, M. A. Malboobi (1999) Isolation of
a phosphate starvation responsive gene, psr9, which encodes an adenylate cyclase.
18th Congress of Biology of Iran, to be held on Aug. 31- Sept. 2, Kermanshah, Iran.
84. M. A. Malboobi, M. Alavi, B. Gharahyazi (1999) An analysis of past, present and
future of the cultivation of transgenic plants in the world. Agricultural Biotechnology
and Development, Aug. 23-27, Tehran, Iran.
85. M. A. Malboobi (1999) Re-examination of peer review methods of research
proposals. The First Scientific Conference of Research Issues in Iran, Apr. 15-16,
Tehran, Iran.
86. M. A. Malboobi (1998) Technology Transfer, Regional Meeting of Iranian
Biotechnologist, Tehran, Iran.
87. M. A. Malboobi, R. Aliyari (1998) Molecular Biology of plant response to
environmental conditions, Fifth Congress of Plant Breeding of Iran, Aug. 31- Sept. 4,
Karaj, Iran.
88. M. A. Malboobi, R. Aliyari, M. Rahimi and D.D. Lefebvre (1998) Fine tuning of gene
expression during plant growth in various concentrations of phosphate. Oral
presentation, 18th International Congress of Genetics, Aug.10-15, 1998, Beijing,
China.
89. M. A. Malboobi, A. Hannoufa, and D.D. Lefebvre (1997) Regulation of phosphate
starvation response in Arabidopsis. Oral Presentation, Canadian Society of Plant
Physiologist -Eastern Regional Meeting, Ottawa, Ont. Canada.
90. M. A. Malboobi and D.D. Lefebvre (1997) Cis-elements involved in plant response to
phosphate starvation. Oral presentation, 5th International Congress of Plant Molecular
Biology, Sept 21-27, Singapore.
91. M. A. Malboobi and D.D. Lefebvre (1996) Fine tuning of gene expression during
plant growth in various concentrations of phosphate, 18th International Congress of
Genetics, Benign, China.
92. M. A. Malboobi and D.D. Lefebvre (1996) Identification of a genomic and a cDNA
clone carrying a -glucosidase gene that is preferentially expressed in
phosphate-starved Arabidopsis thaliana roots. Oral presentation, Joint Annual
Meeting of The Canadian Society of Plant Physiologist and Canadian Society of
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
93. M. A. Malboobi and D.D. Lefebvre (1995) Isolation of an Arabidopsis thaliana
genomic clone carrying a phosphate inducible -glucosidase (psr3) gene. Oral
presentation, The Canadian Society of Plant Physiologist -1995 Eastern Regional
Meeting, Toronto, Ont., Canada.
94. M. A. Malboobi and D.D. Lefebvre (1994) Regulation of the expression of a
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-glucosidase gene in response to phosphate starvation in Brassica nigra suspension
cells. Oral presentation, The Canadian Society of Plant Physiologist- 1994 Eastern
Regional Meeting. Hamilton, Ont., Canada.
95. M.A. Malboobi and D. D. Lefebvre (1994) Analysis and cDNA cloning of mRNA
with altered gene expression levels in phosphate starved-Brassica nigra suspension
cells. Oral Presentation, Forth International Congress of Plant Molecular Biology.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
96. M. A. Malboobi and D.D. Lefebvre (1993) Differential gene expression at the
transcriptional level in response to phosphate starvation in Brassica nigra suspension
cells. Oral Presentation, 1993 Joint Annual Meeting of American Society of Plant
Physiology and The Canadian Society of Plant Physiologist. Minnesota, USA.
97. P.L. Budicky; M A. Malboobi and D.D. Lefebvre (1993) Identification of a putative
phosphate starvation inducible protein kinase from Brassica nigra. Poster, 1993 Joint
Annual Meeting of American Society of Plant Physiology and The Canadian Society
of Plant Physiologist. Minnesota, USA.
98. P.L. Budicky, M. A. Malboobi and D.D. Lefebvre (1993) Identification of a putative
phosphate starvation inducible trans-membrane protein. Poster, Annual Meeting of
The Canadian Society of Plant Physiologist, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
99. M A. Malboobi and D.D. Lefebvre (1991) Differential gene expression at the
transcriptional level in response to phosphate starvation in Brassica nigra suspension
cells. Poster, Annual Meeting of The Genetic Society of Canada. Kingston, Ont.,
Canada.
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Reports
101.
M.A. Malboobi and 8 others (2005) A case study: the release of transgenic
rice resistant to pests. Iranian Genetics Society, Prepared for Iranian Biotechnology
Society and Iranian Biosafety Society, Tehran, Iran
102.
F. Ghavami, M A. Malboobi, M.R. Ghanadha, A. Plant (2003) CA9D3-10
Triticum aestivum cv. Mahouti Differential display method Triticum aestivum cDNA
clone CA9D3-10 3' End, MRNA sequence. EST Accession No. gi|38629064|
gb|CK136984.1.
103.
F. Ghavami, M A. Malboobi, M.R. Ghanadha, A. Plant (2003) CA4D1-2
Triticum aestivum cv. Mahouti Differential display method Triticum aestivum cDNA
clone CA4D1-2 3' End, MRNA sequence. EST Accession
No.gi|38629063|gb|CK136983.1.
104.
F. Ghavami, M A. Malboobi, M.R. Ghanadha, A. Plant (2003) CG12D1-6
Triticum aestivum cv. Mahouti Differential display method Triticum aestivum cDNA
clone CG12D1-6 3' End similar to Nucleic acid binding protein, MRNA sequence.
EST Accession No. gi|38629062|gb|CK136982.1|.
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105.
F. Ghavami, M A. Malboobi, M.R. Ghanadha, A. Plant (2003) AC4D2-6
Triticum aestivum cv. Mahouti Differential display method Triticum aestivum cDNA
clone AC4D2-6 3' End, MRNA sequence. EST Accession No. gi|38629061|
gb|CK136981.1.
106.
F. Ghavami, M A. Malboobi, M.R. Ghanadha, A. Plant (2003) CG15U1-1
Triticum aestivum cv. Mahouti Differential display method Triticum aestivum cDNA
clone CG15U1-1 3' End similar to Beta- amyrin synthase, MRNA sequence. EST
Accession No. gi|38629060|gb|CK136980.1.
107.
F. Ghavami, M A. Malboobi, M.R. Ghanadha, A. Plant (2003) CG15U2-1
Triticum aestivum cv. Mahouti Differential display method Triticum aestivum cDNA
clone CG15U2-1 3' End, MRNA sequence. EST Accession No. gi|38629059|
gb|CK136979.1.
108.
F. Ghavami, M A. Malboobi, M.R. Ghanadha, A. Plant (2003) GC11D2-3
Triticum aestivum cv. Mahouti Differential display method Triticum aestivum cDNA
clone GC11D2-3 3' End, MRNA sequence. EST Accession No. gi|38629058|n
gb|CK136978.1.
109.
F. Ghavami, M A. Malboobi, M.R. Ghanadha, A. Plant (2003) GC11D1-5
Triticum aestivum cv. Mahouti Differential display method Triticum aestivum cDNA
clone GC11D1-5 3' End, MRNA sequence. EST Accession No. gi|38629057|
gb|CK136977.1.
110.
F. Ghavami, M A. Malboobi, M.R. Ghanadha, A. Plant (2003) CA9D3-2
Triticum aestivum cv. Mahouti Differential display method Triticum aestivum cDNA
clone CA9D3-2 3' End similar to 9-cis-epoxycartenoid dioxygenase (NCED), MRNA
sequence. EST Accession No. gi|38629056|gb|CK136976.1.
111.
F. Ghavami, M A. Malboobi, M.R. Ghanadha, A. Plant (2003) AC4D1-1
Triticum aestivum cv. Mahouti Differential display method Triticum aestivum cDNA
clone AC4D1-1 3' End similar to Prophobilinogen deaminase, MRNA sequence. EST
Accession No.gi|38629055|gb|CK136975.1.
112.
F. Ghavami, M A. Malboobi, M.R. Ghanadha, A. Plant (2003) CA4U1-3
Triticum aestivum cv. Mahouti Differential display method Triticum aestivum cDNA
clone CA4U1-3 3' End similar to Iron-Sulfur subunit of succinate dehydrogenase,
MRNA sequence. EST Accession No.gi|38629054|gb|CK136974.1.
113.
T. Lohrasebi, M A. Malboobi (2003) Arabidopsis thaliana secreted acid
phosphatase IIIB mRNA, partial cds. Accession No.gi|32423020|gb|AY297747.1.
114.
T. Lohrasebi, M A. Malboobi (2003) Arabidopsis thaliana secreted acid
phosphatase PAP12 mRNA, partial cds. Accession No.gi|32423014|gb|AY297746.1.
115.
T. Lohrasebi, M A. Malboobi (2003) Arabidopsis thaliana secreted acid
phosphatase PAP11 mRNA, partial cds. Accession No.gi|32423004|gb|AY297745.1.
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116.
T. Lohrasebi, M A. Malboobi (2003) Arabidopsis thaliana secreted acid
phosphatase PAP5 mRNA, partial cds. Accession No.gi|32423000|gb|AY297744.1.
117.
T. Lohrasebi, M A. Malboobi (2003) Arabidopsis thaliana secreted acid
phosphatase PAP9 mRNA, partial cds. Accession No.gi|32422994|gb|AY297743.1.
118.
T. Lohrasebi, M A. Malboobi (2003) Arabidopsis thaliana secreted acid
phosphatase PAP30 mRNA, partial cds. Accession No.gi|32422986|gb|AY297742.1.
119.
M.A. Malboobi (2002) Project report on “ Growth and development of
Bioinformatic in Iran- Strategic planning. January.1- April 1, NIGEB , Tehran, Iran.
120.
Z.-S. Shobbar, M.A Malboobi, D.D. Lefebvre (2002) Brassica nigra PSR9
(psr9) mRNA, partial cds. GenBak Accession No.AY090611.
121.
M.A. Malboobi and M. Alavi (1999) A review on transgenic plant release to
the feild, a 30-page booklet, Biotechnology Studies Centre, The Presidential Bureau
for Technology Cooperations, Tehran, Iran.
122.
M.A. Malboobi (1999) Project report on: “Networking and Inter-institutional
links: Biotechnology status in Iran”. National Research Council, Tehran, Iran.
123.
M.A. Malboobi and D. D. Lefebvre (1997) Arabidopsis thaliana glucosidase (psr3.2) gene, Complete cds. Sequence submission to GenBank,
Accession No. U72155.
124.
M.A. Malboobi (1997) Improving research and development infrastructure, a
33-page booklet, Biotechnology Studies Centre, The Presidential Bureau for
Technology Cooperations, Tehran, Iran.
125.
M.A. Malboobi (1997) Networking and its necessity in Biotechnology, a 30page booklet Biotechnology Studies Centre, The Presidential Bureau for Technology
Cooperations, Tehran, Iran.
126.
M.A. Malboobi and D. D. Lefebvre (1996) Brassica nigra -glucosidase
(psr3.1) mRNA, Complete cds. Sequence submission to GenBank, Accession No.
U72154.
127.
M.A. Malboobi and D. D. Lefebvre (1996) Arabidopsis thaliana glucosidase (psr3.2) mRNA, Complete cds. Sequence submission to GenBank,
Accession No. U72153.
128.
M.A. Malboobi (1998) Gene isolation techniques. Course Pamphlet,
Agricultural Biotechnology Workshop, Rice Research Institute, Rasht, Iran.
129.
M.A. Malboobi (1998) Gene manipulation techniques. Course Pamphlet,
Agricultural Biotechnology Workshop, Rice Research Institute, Rasht, Iran.
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130.
M.A. Malboobi (1997) Gene transfer to plants. A course Pamphlet,
Agricultural Biotechnology Workshop, Rice Research Institute, Rasht, Iran.
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