Bahman Khoshru

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Soil and Water Research Institute (SWRI); Agricultural Research Education and Extension Organization (AREEO)
Ph.D. in Soil Biology and BiotechnologyResearcher at Soil and Water Research Institute (SWRI); Agricultural Research Education and Extension Organization (AREEO)

Bahman Khoshru
Dr. Bahman Khoshru, born in 1988 in Tabriz, is a distinguished researcher in soil fertility management and biotechnology. He earned his BSc and MSc in Soil Science from the University of Tabriz, specializing in plant growth-promoting bacteria, and completed his Ph.D. on iron- and zinc-solubilizing bacteria for maize nutrition. His postdoctoral research at the Soil and Water Research Institute focused on phosphate-solubilizing microorganisms. Dr. Khoshru has published 26 ISI papers, 3 Scopus papers, 23 ISC papers, and 21 conference articles, along with contributing to 2 English books, translating 1 book, and authoring 20 book chapters. He has played a key role in 10 research projects and registered 13 bacterial genes (16S rRNA) in NCBI. With an h-index of 18 and 1,270 citations, he ranks fourth in biological sciences at the University of Tabriz and 205th nationally. As a reviewer for 21 international journals and an editor for 2 foreign journals, he has received multiple scientific awar

EDUCATION

• 2007-2011 B.Sc. in Agricultural Engineering-Soil Sciences, University of Tabriz
• 2012-2015 M.Sc. in Soil Biology and Biotechnology, University of Tabriz
• 2016-2022 Ph.D. Soil Biology and Biotechnology, University of Tabriz

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Soil Science, Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Environmental Science, General Agricultural and Biological Sciences
38

Scopus Publications

2056

Scholar Citations

23

Scholar h-index

33

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

  • Potential and Limitations of Nature-based Solutions in Wastewater Treatment
    Rahul Kumar, Reetika Bagauli, Snežana Andjelković, Marika Pellegrini, Sourav Chattaraj, Arindam Ganguly, Bahman Khoshru, Anuprita Ray, Debasis Mitra
    Nature Based Solutions for Remediation of Emerging Pollutants in Wastewater, 2026
    The escalating challenges of global water pollution necessitate sustainable and effective wastewater treatments. This chapter explores the potential and limitations of nature-based solutions and emphasizes their significance in addressing contemporary wastewater treatment needs. This chapter examines various nature-based approaches, including constructed wetlands, green infrastructure, and phytoremediation, and elucidates pollutant removal mechanisms through physical, biological, and chemical processes. Successful case studies illustrate the viability of these solutions in diverse settings, highlighting their advantages such as environmental sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and social benefits. However, inherent limitations, including climate constraints, spatial requirements, and long-term maintenance considerations, are scrutinized. Regulatory and policy considerations are discussed, advocating the integration of nature-based solutions into water quality regulations and urban planning policies. The chapter concludes by outlining future research directions and emphasizing the critical role of NBS in advancing wastewater treatment.
  • Retraction notice to “Decrypting the multi-functional biological activators and inducers of defense responses against biotic stresses in plants” [Heliyon 9 2023 e13825] (Heliyon (2023) 9(3), (S2405844023010320), (10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e13825))
    Bahman Khoshru, Debasis Mitra, Kuldeep Joshi, Priyanka Adhikari, Md Shafiul Islam Rion, Ayomide Emmanuel Fadiji, Mehrdad Alizadeh, Ankita Priyadarshini, Ansuman Senapati, Mohammad Reza Sarikhani, Periyasamy Panneerselvam, Pradeep Kumar Das Mohapatra, Svetlana Sushkova, Tatiana Minkina, Chetan Keswani
    Heliyon, 2025
    [This retracts the article DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e13825.].
  • Introduction: The Landscape of Pulmonary Bioinformatics
    Rahul Kumar, Devvret Verma, Bahman Khoshru, Adeyemi Nurudeen Olatunbosun
    Next Generation Bioinformatics for Pulmonary Disease Research, 2025
    Pulmonary bioinformatics is an area that is rapidly developing as a blend of computational biology, data science, and respiratory medicine to improve the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of lung disorders. With high-throughput omics technologies and large-scale clinical datasets, bioinformatics methods have become critical for the discovery of molecular signatures of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer, and infectious diseases, such as tuberculosis and COVID-19. Using genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics, together with artificial intelligence and systems biology, pulmonary bioinformatics provides a multidimensional understanding of disease mechanisms and tailored therapeutic approaches. Public databases, biobanks, and electronic health records are important resources, although there are still issues with data integration, standardization, and ethics. Advances in precision medicine, machine learning, and multi-omics integration will revolutionize respiratory health and make pulmonary bioinformatics care.
  • Editorial: Microbial-mediated induced resistance: interactive effects for improving crop health
    Debasis Mitra, Anju Rani, Edappayil Janeeshma, Bahman Khoshru
    Frontiers in Microbiology, 2025
    The global population, currently estimated at approximately 8.06 billion, is anticipated to increase to 9.80 billion by 2050 and 11.20 billion by 2100, as reported by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (Graham, 2017; UN-DESA, 2024). To address this demographic expansion, it is imperative to prepare for the heightened demand for food. Nevertheless, the agricultural sector remains heavily dependent on chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides (Zhou et al., 2024). These practices have significant environmental repercussions, including a reduction in the diversity of soil microorganisms, which can ultimately impair food production. This challenge is exacerbated by climate change, declining soil health, and other stressors. In this context, microbial-mediated induced resistance (MIR) emerges as a promising area of research in agriculture, investigating the potential of microbes to enhance plant resistance to pathogens (Singh et al., 2024). This approach utilizes certain microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi, to trigger a systemic response in plants, thereby boosting their disease defense mechanisms (Rabari et al., 2023). The effect of MIR on crop health can be substantial, providing sustainable alternatives to traditional chemical-based disease management techniques (Manzoor et al., 2024). Progressing research into the role of microbes in sustainable agriculture will encourage the adoption of innovative methods that enhance soil health, crop yield, and fertility.Soil microorganisms play a vital role in facilitating plant nutrient absorption, inducing systemic resistance, and mitigating adverse climatic conditions through plant signaling compounds and cross-talk mechanisms (Ruparelia et al., 2022). The interactions between beneficial symbiotic microorganisms and plant roots, along with other soil microbial interactions, enhance nutrient utilization efficiency and activate plant defense mechanisms, thereby contributing to sustainable agricultural production (Alzate Zuluaga et al., 2024). This research topic aims to present the latest insights into plant-soil-microbe interactions, which play a crucial role in microbial-induced resistance (MIR). Jiang et al. reported that plant growth, crop yield, and pest & disease control are enhanced by plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR), which are beneficial microorganisms found in close symbiosis with plant roots. In this study, the efficient PGPR strain T1 was isolated and screened from tobacco inter-root soil, and its identity was confirmed through ITS sequencing technology. The soil's physical and chemical characteristics showed significant enhancement, with phosphorus availability rising by 26.26%. Additionally, there was a marked increase in the activity of essential soil enzymes like sucrase, catalase, and urease, reflecting improved soil health and fertility. This research offers valuable insights for the creation of innovative microbial fertilizers and presents strategies for the sustainable advancement of modern agriculture. The study of Zhu et al. revealed that bacterial wilt, caused by Ralstonia solanacearum, significantly hinders the healthy development of tomato seedlings. This study explored the use of biocontrol microbes to combat tomato bacterial wilt, focusing on the behavior of the Enterobacter hormaechei Rs-5 and Bacillus subtilis SL-44 composite microbial agent (EB) in the rhizosphere soil. The study also evaluated its effects on the soil's microbial community and the growth of tomato plants. EB was found to lower the incidence of tomato bacterial wilt from 77.78% to 22.22% and markedly enhance the biomass, physicochemical properties, and nutrient content of the rhizosphere soil in tomato seedlings. Additionally, there was an increase in the relative abundance of beneficial bacteria such as Massilia, Pseudomonas, Bacillus, and Enterobacter, along with an improvement in the diversity of the fungal community. Similarly, Manzar et al. examined 260 isolates of Trichoderma species, identifying the primary ones as Trichoderma koningiopsis, T. asperellum, T. caribbaeum var. caribbaeum, T. lixii, T. brevicompactum, T. atroviride, and T. erinaceum. Among these, 9% demonstrated significant potential for biocontrol and enhancing crop growth. The use of the effective Trichoderma strain TR11 for seed biopriming led to a reduction in the maydis leaf blight (MLB) disease index to 32.92 % and improved growth-promoting characteristics in maize. Additionally, treatments with the TR11 isolate resulted in a 2.5 to 4.2-fold increase in defensive enzyme activities and greater lignification following pathogen inoculation, suggesting bolstered plant defense responses. According to Manjunatha et al., bacterial blight in pomegranates, caused by Xanthomonas citri pv. punicae (Xcp), is a highly destructive disease that results in significant financial losses in pomegranate farming. The use of endophytes such as Bacillus haynesii, B. tequilensis, and B. subtilis for controlling this blight led to a 47–68% decrease in the disease index, which is notably more effective than the reduction achieved by the chemical immune modulator (2-bromo-2-nitro-1, 3-propanediol) that is currently recommended for managing the blight. Research conducted by Parvathy et al. indicates that black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) is susceptible to foot rot caused by the soil-borne oomycete pathogen Phytophthora capsici. The investigation highlighted compositional variations in the rhizobiome of two Piper species, with P. colubrinum exhibiting greater diversity and a higher number of differentially abundant genera. Predictive functional profiling of the P. colubrinum rhizobiome identified a significant enrichment of functional gene orthologs (KOs), notably chemotaxis proteins, osmoprotectants, and various transport systems that contribute to pathogen resistance. A study by Tomer et al. examined the phosphate solubilizing abilities of Lysinibacillus macroides ST-30, Pseudomonas pelleroniana N-26, and Bacillus cereus ST-6 in relation to chickpea cultivation in the Tarai region of Uttarakhand. The consistent presence of these inoculated P solubilizers throughout the experiment indicates their capability to compete with native microflora and maintain a good shelf life under field conditions, supporting their potential use as commercial fertilizers in the future. Lee et al. emphasized the role of Bacillus megaterium strains CACC109 and CACC119, isolated from a ginseng field, in enhancing drought stress tolerance through plant growth-promoting activities. They explored these mechanisms by assessing the strains' impact on rice growth and stress resilience using in vitro assays, pot experiments, and physiological and molecular analyses. The application of CACC109 and CACC119 led to increased expression of genes related to antioxidants and drought response. These strains show promise as biostimulants for boosting plant growth and providing resistance to abiotic stresses in crop production. Bao et al. found that an increase in soil Actinobacteria and Firmicutes, or a decrease in Gemmatimonadetes and Myxococcota, could create a favorable environment for the sustainable growth of medicinal plant crops in salinized soil ecosystems. Lin et al. discovered that dazomet, a soil fumigant, effectively controls soil-borne pathogens and boosts levels of total N, P, K, available ammonia nitrogen, P and K in the soil. Its fumigation also increased the relative-abundance of bacteria involved in the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites, while decreasing the relative-abundance of pathogenic fungi and reducing the incidence of soil- borne diseases. Choudaker et al. highlighted the success of using microbial antagonists, especially the B. subtilis DTBS-5, in controlling wheat PM through biocontrol, induced resistance, and improved plant growth, presenting a sustainable alternative to chemical methods. Garg et al. discussed that plant biostimulants comprise biomolecules like lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, and other secondary metabolites associated with specific nitrogen-containing compounds, terpenes, and benzene ring-conjugated compounds. These secondary metabolites, being crucial precursors, require extensive study for precise calculations of biochemical reactions occurring inside and outside the synthesized living cell. This review underscores sequencing techniques as a basis for generating opportunities in agricultural sustainability. Zeng et al. study demonstrated a notable rise in the presence of beneficial bacteria in the rhizosphere soil of Achyranthes bidentata when subjected to extended monoculture, as indicated by bioinformatics analysis. The functional analysis revealed a variety of plant growth-promoting characteristics among these bacteria, such as the production of indole-3-acetic acid in the range of 68.010 - 73.250 mg/L, abilities to solubilize P and K, and antagonistic effects against pathogenic fungi (21.540% − 50.810%). Malik et al. investigated the effects of biosynthesized silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) derived from Rhizoctonia solani and Cladosporium cladosporioides through a green synthesis method, assessing their antifungal activity against various pathogenic fungi. A concentration of 15 mg/mL of these AgNPs exhibited strong inhibitory effects on all tested fungal pathogens. Consequently, the findings strongly indicate that silver nanoparticles could play a significant role in managing different plant diseases caused by fungi.In conclusion, we believe that this research topic on “Microbial-Mediated Induced Resistance: Interactive Effects for Improving Crop Health” will provide significant insights into the recent advancements and benefits of using PGPR and biostimulants to achieve sustainable agricultural production. Additionally, it will highlight the role of microbial inoculants in enhancing crop yields while maintaining soil health.
  • Insight into an Effective Development of Biocontrol Agent Formulation for Commercial Production
    Swarnmala Samal, Rahul Kumar, Madhu Thapliyal, Divya Gunsola, Apaarna, Subhankar Mondal, Bahman Khoshru, Magdalena Knezevic, Ravikumar D. Dodiya, Debasis Mitra
    Bio Control Agents for Sustainable Agriculture Diversity Mechanisms and Applications, 2025
  • Multidimensional role of Pseudomonas: from biofertilizers to bioremediation and soil ecology to sustainable agriculture
    Bahman Khoshru, Alireza Fallah Nosratabad, Vahid Alah Jahandideh Mahjenabadi, Magdalena Knežević, Antonio Castellano Hinojosa, Ayomide Emmanuel Fadiji, Ben Jesuorsemwen Enagbonma, Sirvan Qaderi, Margi Patel, Eisa Mollaiy Baktash, Mona Fathi AbdEl-mowla Dawood, Debasis Mitra
    Journal of Plant Nutrition, 2025
    Pseudomonas species are a versatile group of gram-negative bacteria that thrive in diverse ecological niches including soil, water, and plant environments. Their remarkable metabolic flexibility arises from their ability to utilize a plethora of compounds as carbon or energy sources, a feature that has attracted extensive scientific research. These microbial powerhouses are equipped to degrade various pollutants and toxins, thereby positioning them as valuable allies for bioremediation. This detoxification process is not only claim for ecological fame. Pseudomonas also exhibits potent biocontrol capabilities, and acts as a guard against plant pathogens. Their control strategies includes a suite of antimicrobial substances, along with an innate ability to outcompete other microbes for nutrients and stimulate plant defense. By harnessing these natural defenders, a range of Pseudomonas-based biocontrol agents have been formulated for agriculture. This approach is of growing interest for leveraging Pseudomonas strains as biofertilizers to support sustainable farming practices. These bacterial promoters enhance plant growth by boosting nutrient assimilation and by promoting robust root systems. New-generation biofertilizers can support crop yields and fortify soil vitality, thereby offering resilience to abiotic stress. This offers dual benefit of improving agricultural productivity while attenuating the harmful environmental problems caused by chemical fertilizers. Overall, the versatility of Pseudomonas species makes them a promising resource, spanning from agricultural enhancement to environmental remediation. As research accelerates, the ambition is to unlock and refine the myriad applications of these extraordinary bacteria.
  • Strigolactone and analogues: A new generation of plant hormones with multifactorial benefits in environmental sustainability
    Edappayil Janeeshma, Hiba Habeeb, A.M. Shackira, A.K. Sinisha, P.P. Mirshad, Bahman Khoshru, Sarah González Henao, Anju Rani, Devvret Verma, Amin Fathi, Anuprita Ray, Sergio de los Santos-Villalobos, Periyasamy Panneerselvam, Debasis Mitra
    Environmental and Experimental Botany, 2024
  • An Insight into the Role of Phenolics in Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Plants: Current Perspective for Sustainable Environment
    Anuprita Ray, Somashree Kundu, Shuvendu Shekhar Mohapatra, Somya Sinha, Bahman Khoshru, Chetan Keswani, Debasis Mitra
    Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 2024
    Phenolic compounds (PCs) are a prominent class of secondary metabolites produced by plants and are essential for the natural role of the entire plant life cycle. PCs are formed in plants under both favorable and unfavorable conditions and have essential functions in signaling pathways, such as cell division, nutrient mineralization, hormone control, and reproduction. Under abiotic stress conditions, plants produce more polyphenols, which aid them in adapting to their environment. The phenylpropanoid biosynthetic pathway is activated under various environmental stress conditions, such as drought, heavy metal toxicity, salinity, and high/low temperatures, resulting in the deposition of compounds. These compounds can neutralize reactive oxygen species (ROS) produced in excessive amounts in crops under stressful conditions and adversely affect plants. It is imperative to investigate the functions of PCs in response to several abiotic stresses, as the phenylpropanoid pathway plays a crucial role in the metabolic pathway in crop plants, leading to the biosynthesis of a wide range of PCs. These compounds play various roles in plant growth, development, and response to environmental stress. Therefore, this review provides a comprehensive understanding of PCs and their exchanges with other cellular components, which is crucial for harnessing their potential to improve crop resilience to environmental stresses.
  • Exploring the landscape of biofertilizers containing plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria in Iran: Progress and research prospects
    Houshang Khosravi, Bahman Khoshru, Alireza Fallah Nosratabad, Debasis Mitra
    Current Research in Microbial Sciences, 2024
    The use of chemical fertilizers in agriculture, while effective for plant nutrition, poses environmental pollution risks due to their overuse and imbalance. Sustainable agricultural solutions are required to reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers. Biofertilizers, which harness the potential of beneficial soil microorganisms, are a promising alternative. Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) are beneficial soil bacteria for the preparing of biofertilizers, as they enhance plant growth through various mechanisms, such as nitrogen fixation, hormone production, and nutrient solubilization. Although significant results have been achieved in laboratory and greenhouse experiments, field studies are relatively limited. In the last three decades, research has been conducted on PGPR in Iran but The Soil and Water Research Institute (SWRI) has been a focal point for concentrated and continuous research on PGPR biofertilizers, resulting in the development of various biofertilizers containing Azotobacter, Pseudomonas, and Bacillus strains. In any case, biofertilizers still do not have a significant place in Iran's agriculture compared to chemical fertilizers. Challenges to the research, development, and adoption of PGPR biofertilizers in Iran include reliance on chemical fertilizers, low soil organic matter, and limited coordination among research, production, and extension efforts. However, there are opportunities for growth, including skilled professionals, technical knowledge, and existing infrastructure in the private sector, as well as an increasing demand for organic and sustainable products. To further develop PGPR biofertilizers in Iran, it is recommended to increase soil organic matter, conduct molecular research to enhance PGPR efficiency, establish research extension farms, and promote the benefits of biofertilizer use. These measures could contribute to broader adoption of biofertilizers and sustainable agricultural practices in Iran.
  • A sustainable approach to increase the bioavailability of iron in plants: The potential of iron-solubilizing microbes
    Biofertilizers Agricultural Uses Management and Environmental Effects, 2023
  • Zinc solubilizing bacteria: An emerging biofertilizer for sustainable agriculture
    Biofertilizers Agricultural Uses Management and Environmental Effects, 2023
  • Enhancing Manganese Availability for Plants through Microbial Potential: A Sustainable Approach for Improving Soil Health and Food Security
    Bahman Khoshru, Debasis Mitra, Alireza Fallah Nosratabad, Adel Reyhanitabar, Labani Mandal, Beatrice Farda, Rihab Djebaili, Marika Pellegrini, Beatriz Elena Guerra-Sierra, Ansuman Senapati, Periyasamy Panneerselvam, Pradeep Kumar Das Mohapatra
    Bacteria, 2023
  • Evaluation of the Potential of Rhizobacteria in Supplying Nutrients of Zea mays L. Plant with a Focus on Zinc
    Bahman Khoshru, Mohammad Reza Sarikhani, Adel Reyhanitabar, Shahin Oustan, Mohammad Ali Malboobi
    Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2023
  • Rock Phosphate Solubilizing Potential of Soil Microorganisms: Advances in Sustainable Crop Production
    Bahman Khoshru, Alireza Fallah Nosratabad, Debasis Mitra, Manju Chaithra, Younes Rezaee Danesh, Gökhan Boyno, Sourav Chattaraj, Ankita Priyadarshini, Snežana Anđelković, Marika Pellegrini, Beatriz Elena Guerra-Sierra, Somya Sinha
    Bacteria, 2023
  • Rice (Oryza sativa L.) plant protection using dual biological control and plant growth-promoting agents: Current scenarios and future prospects
    Debasis MITRA, Sergio DE LOS SANTOS-VILLALOBOS, Fannie Isela PARRA-COTA, Ana María Garcia MONTELONGO, Erika Lorena BLANCO, Vanessa L. LIRA, Adeyemi N. OLATUNBOSUN, Bahman KHOSHRU, Rittick MONDAL, Parameswaran CHIDAMBARANATHAN, Periyasamy PANNEERSELVAM, Pradeep K. DAS MOHAPATRA
    Pedosphere, 2023
  • Decrypting the multi-functional biological activators and inducers of defense responses against biotic stresses in plants
    Bahman Khoshru, Debasis Mitra, Kuldeep Joshi, Priyanka Adhikari, Md Shafiul Islam Rion, Ayomide Emmanuel Fadiji, Mehrdad Alizadeh, Ankita Priyadarshini, Ansuman Senapati, Mohammad Reza Sarikhani, Periyasamy Panneerselvam, Pradeep Kumar Das Mohapatra, Svetlana Sushkova, Tatiana Minkina, Chetan Keswani
    Heliyon, 2023
  • Biosynthesis and characterization of nanoparticles, its advantages, various aspects and risk assessment to maintain the sustainable agriculture: Emerging technology in modern era science
    Debasis Mitra, Priyanka Adhikari, Rihab Djebaili, Pooja Thathola, Kuldeep Joshi, Marika Pellegrini, Nurudeen O. Adeyemi, Bahman Khoshru, Kamaljit Kaur, Ankita Priyadarshini, Ansuman Senapati, Maddalena Del Gallo, Pradeep K. Das Mohapatra, Amaresh Kumar Nayak, Vijayakumar Shanmugam, Periyasamy Panneerselvam
    Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, 2023
  • The Beneficial Role of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and Their Associated Bacteria for Plant Growth Promotion and Nutrient Management in Rice Cultivation
    Bahman Khoshru, Debasis Mitra
    Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi for Nutrient Abiotic and Biotic Stress Management in Rice, 2023
  • Metagenomics to Explore Mycorrhizal Diversity in Rice Ecosystem
    Shokufeh Moradi, Bahman Khoshru, Debasis Mitra
    Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi for Nutrient Abiotic and Biotic Stress Management in Rice, 2023
  • Spatial prediction of winter wheat yield gap: agro-climatic model and machine learning approaches
    Seyed Rohollah Mousavi, Vahid Alah Jahandideh Mahjenabadi, Bahman Khoshru, Meisam Rezaei
    Frontiers in Plant Science, 2023
  • Soil moisture–mediated changes in microorganism biomass and bioavailability of nutrients in paddy soil
    Bahman Khoshru, Elaheh Khoshmanzar, Behnam Asgari Lajayer, Mansour Ghorbanpour
    Plant Stress Mitigators Types Techniques and Functions, 2023
  • Seed priming with microbial inoculants for enhanced crop yield
    Debasis Mitra, Marika Pellegrini, Adeyemi Nurudeen Olatunbosun, Rittick Mondal, Maddalena Del Gallo, Sourav Chattaraj, Debolina Chakroborty, Ankita Priyadarshini, Bahman Khoshru, B.E. Guerra Sierra, Sergio de los Santos-Villalobos, Ansuman Senapati, Rihab Djebaili, Pradeep K. Das Mohapatra, Periyasamy Panneerselvam
    Microbial Inoculants Recent Progress and Applications, 2023
  • Actinobacteria-enhanced plant growth, nutrient acquisition, and crop protection: Advances in soil, plant, and microbial multifactorial interactions
    Debasis MITRA, Rittick MONDAL, Bahman KHOSHRU, Ansuman SENAPATI, T.K. RADHA, Bhaswatimayee MAHAKUR, Navendra UNIYAL, Ei Mon MYO, Hanane BOUTAJ, Beatriz Elena GUERRA SIERRA, Periyasamy PANNEERSELVAM, Arakalagud Nanjundaiah GANESHAMURTHY, Snežana ANĐJ ELKOVIĆ, Tanja VASIĆ, Anju RANI, Subhadeep DUTTA, Pradeep K. DAS MOHAPATRA
    Pedosphere, 2022
  • Evaluation of the Ability of Rhizobacterial Isolates to Solubilize Sparingly Soluble Iron Under In-vitro Conditions
    Bahman Khoshru, Mohammad Reza Sarikhani, Adel Reyhanitabar, Shahin Oustan, Mohammad Ali Malboobi
    Geomicrobiology Journal, 2022
  • Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal association boosted the arsenic resistance in crops with special responsiveness to rice plant
    Debasis Mitra, Boya Saritha, Edappayil Janeeshma, Poonam Gusain, Bahman Khoshru, Fatma A. Abo Nouh, Anju Rani, Adeyemi N. Olatunbosun, Janki Ruparelia, Aniruddh Rabari, Lyda P. Mosquera-Sánchez, Rittick Mondal, Devvret Verma, Periyasamy Panneerselvam, Pradeep K. Das Mohapatra, Guerra Sierra B.E.
    Environmental and Experimental Botany, 2022
  • Rhizobacteria mediated seed bio-priming triggers the resistance and plant growth for sustainable crop production
    Debasis Mitra, Rittick Mondal, Bahman Khoshru, Smriti Shadangi, Pradeep K. Das Mohapatra, Periyasamy Panneerselvam
    Current Research in Microbial Sciences, 2021
  • Amelioration of thermal stress in crops by plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria
    Debasis Mitra, Alondra M. Díaz Rodríguez, Fannie I. Parra Cota, Bahman Khoshru, Periyasamy Panneerselvam, Shokufeh Moradi, Mahapatra Smruthi Sagarika, Snežana Anđelković, Sergio de los Santos-Villalobos, Pradeep K. Das Mohapatra
    Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology, 2021
  • Bioinformatics’ role in studying microbe-mediated biotic and abiotic stress tolerance
    Debasis Mitra, Priya Chaudhary, Devvret Verma, Bahman Khoshru, Ansuman Senapati, Bhaswatimayee Mahakur, Periyasamy Panneerselvam, Pradeep K. Das Mohapatra, Snežana Anđelković
    Microbial Management of Plant Stresses Current Trends Application and Challenges, 2021
  • Arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis: plant growth improvement and induction of resistance under stressful conditions
    Debasis Mitra, Rihab Djebaili, Marika Pellegrini, Bhaswatimayee Mahakur, Aniruddha Sarker, Priya Chaudhary, Bahman Khoshru, Maddalena Del Gallo, Mahmoud Kitouni, Durga P. Barik, Periyasamy Panneerselvam, Pradeep K. Das Mohapatra
    Journal of Plant Nutrition, 2021
  • Impacts of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi on Rice Growth, Development, and Stress Management With a Particular Emphasis on Strigolactone Effects on Root Development
    Debasis Mitra, Guerra Sierra B. E., Bahman Khoshru, Sergio De Los Santos Villalobos, Claudia Belz, Priya Chaudhary, Faride Noroozi Shahri, Rihab Djebaili, Nurudeen Olatunbosun Adeyemi, Enas M. El-Ballat, Mohamed A. El-Esawi, Shokufeh Moradi, Rittick Mondal, Ansuman Senapati, Periyasamy Panneerselvam, Pradeep K. Das Mohapatra
    Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 2021
  • Plant microbiome and its important in stressful agriculture
    Bahman Khoshru, Sajjad Moharramnejad, Nahid Hosseinzadeh Gharajeh, Behnam Asgari Lajayer, Mansour Ghorbanpour
    Plant Microbiome Paradigm, 2020
  • Current scenario and future prospects of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria: an economic valuable resource for the agriculture revival under stressful conditions
    Bahman Khoshru, Debasis Mitra, Elaheh Khoshmanzar, Ei Mon Myo, Navendra Uniyal, Bhaswatimayee Mahakur, Pradeep Kumar Das Mohapatra, Periyasamy Panneerselvam, Hanane Boutaj, Mehrdad Alizadeh, Martha Viviana Torres Cely, Ansuman Senapati, Anju Rani
    Journal of Plant Nutrition, 2020
  • P Solubilizing Potential of Some Plant Growth Promoting Bacteria Used as Ingredient in Phosphatic Biofertilizers with Emphasis on Growth Promotion of Zea mays L.
    Mohammad Reza Sarikhani, Nasser Aliasgharzad, Bahman Khoshru
    Geomicrobiology Journal, 2020
  • Effects of Trichoderma isolates on tomato growth and inducing its tolerance to water-deficit stress
    E. Khoshmanzar, N. Aliasgharzad, M. R. Neyshabouri, B. Khoshru, M. Arzanlou, B. Asgari Lajayer
    International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 2020
  • Molecular Mechanisms of Heavy Metal Tolerance in Plants
    Nasser Delangiz, Bahman Khoshru, Behnam Asgari Lajayer, Mansour Ghorbanpour, Solmaz Kazemalilou
    Nanotechnology in the Life Sciences, 2020
  • Bio-removal of Zn from contaminated water by using green algae isolates
    Azam Heidarpour, Nasser Aliasgharzad, Elaheh Khoshmanzar, Bahman khoshru, Behnam Asgari Lajayer
    Environmental Technology and Innovation, 2019
  • Isolation and identification of temperature tolerant phosphate solubilizing bacteria as a potential microbial fertilizer
    Mohammad Reza Sarikhani, Bahman Khoshru, Ralf Greiner
    World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2019
  • Efficiency of Some Bacterial Strains in Potassium Release from Mica and Phosphate Solubilization under In Vitro Conditions
    Mohammad R. Sarikhani, Bahman Khoshru, Shahin Oustan
    Geomicrobiology Journal, 2016

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • The Effect of Seed Coating with Biostimulants on Yield and Yield Components of Canola (Brassica napus L.)
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  • The impact of soil moisture on the bioremediation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) by bacterial strains
    Reza Mohammadikia, Alireza Fallah Nosratabad, Bahman Khoshru
    10.22092/sbj.2025.370068.282 , 2025
    2025
  • Effect of biopriming with plant growth-promoting bacteria on seed germination indices of kavir wheat under salinity stress
    A Asgharzadeh, K Saghafi, B Khoshru
    Journal of Sol Biology 13 (1), 1-17 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Impact of bio-priming with a PGPR consortium on germination and early seedling growth of a salt-sensitive wheat cultivar (Qods) under salinity stress
    A Asgharzadeh, K Saghafi, B Khoshru, MA Baghery
    Iranian Journal of Seed Sciences and Research 12 (2), 51-68 , 2025
    2025
  • Increasing the bioavailability of phosphorus through phosphate solubilizing bacteria to improve organic farming systems
    A Fallah Nosratabad, B Khoshru, H Khosravi
    Applied Soil Research 13 (1), 93-113 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Microbial-mediated induced resistance: interactive effects for improving crop health
    D Mitra, A Rani, E Janeeshma, B Khoshru
    Frontiers in Microbiology 16, 1614435 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • Effect of biopriming with plant growth-promoting bacteria on seed germination indices of wheat under salinity stress
    Ahmad Asgharzadeh, Kobra Saghafi and Bahman Khoshru
    Journal of Soil Biology 12 (3) , 2025
    2025
  • Enhancing agricultural productivity using PGPR and nanoparticles: mechanisms, challenges, and future directions
    Bahman Khoshru, Alireza Fallah Nosratabad, Houshang Khosravi, Ahmad ...
    Soil Biology Journal 12 (2), 279-313 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 10
  • Insight into an effective development of biocontrol agent formulation for commercial production
    S Samal, R Kumar, M Thapliyal, D Gunsola, Apaarna, S Mondal, ...
    Bio-control Agents for Sustainable Agriculture: Diversity, Mechanisms and … , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 5
  • Phosphate-Solubilizing Bacteria: Isolation, Purification, Evaluation, and Identification (the technical manual)
    Bahman Khoshru, Alireza Fallah Nosratabad, Khadijeh Arbabi, Ashraf Esmaeilizadeh
    Soil and Water Research Institute , 2025
    2025
  • Multidimensional role of Pseudomonas: from biofertilizers to bioremediation and soil ecology to sustainable agriculture
    B. Khoshru, A. Fallah Nosratabad, V. Alah Jahandideh Mahjenabadi, M ...
    Journal of Plant Nutrition 47 (20), 1-27 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 28
  • Potentials and challenges of biofertilizers in sustainable agriculture
    A Fallah Nosratabad, B Khoshru
    Journal of Sol Biology 12 (1), 19-63 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 16
  • Exploring the landscape of biofertilizers containing plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria in Iran: progress and research prospects
    Houshang Khosravi, Bahman Khoshru, Alireza Fallah Nosratabad, Debasis Mitra
    Current Research in Microbial Sciences , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 35
  • Strigolactone and analogues: A new generation of plant hormones with multifactorial benefits in environmental sustainability
    E Janeeshma, H Habeeb, AM Shackira, AK Sinisha, PP Mirshad, ...
    Environmental and Experimental Botany 223, 105775 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 13
  • An Insight into the Role of Phenolics in Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Plants: Current Perspective for Sustainable Environment.
    A Ray, S Kundu, SS Mohapatra, S Sinha, B Khoshru, C Keswani, D Mitra
    Journal of Pure & Applied Microbiology 18 (1) , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 35
  • Spatial prediction of winter wheat yield gap: agro-climatic model and machine learning approaches
    Seyed Roohollah Mousavi, Vahid Alah Jahandideh, Bahman Khoshru, Meisam Rezaei
    Frontiers in Plant Science 12 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 29
  • A Sustainable Approach to Increase the Bio-availability of Iron in Plants: the Potential of Iron-Solubilizing Microbes
    Bahman Khoshru, Mohammad Reza Sarikhani
    Biofertilizers, Agricultural Uses, Management and Environmental Effects, 140-157 , 2023
    2023
  • Zinc Solubilizing Bacteria: An Emerging Biofertilizer for Sustainable Agriculture
    Mohammad Reza Sarikhani, Bahman Khoshru, Md Shafiul Islam Rion
    Biofertilizers, Agricultural Uses, Management and Environmental Effects, 34-61 , 2023
    2023

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Actinobacteria-enhanced plant growth, nutrient acquisition, and crop protection: Advances in soil, plant, and microbial multifactorial interactions
    D Mitra, R Mondal, B Khoshru, A Senapati, TK Radha, B Mahakur, ...
    Pedosphere 32 (1), 149-170 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 294
  • Current scenario and future prospects of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria: an economic valuable resource for the agriculture revival under stressful conditions
    Bahman Khoshru, Debasis Mitra, Elaheh Khoshmanzar, Ei Mon Myo, Navendra ...
    Journal of Plant Nutrition , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 200
  • Arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis: plant growth improvement and induction of resistance under stressful conditions
    D Mitra, R Djebaili, M Pellegrini, B Mahakur, A Sarker, P Chaudhary, ...
    Journal of Plant Nutrition 44 (13), 1993-2028 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 143
  • Rhizobacteria mediated seed bio-priming triggers the resistance and plant growth for sustainable crop production
    D Mitra, R Mondal, B Khoshru, S Shadangi, PKD Mohapatra, ...
    Current Research in Microbial Sciences 2, 100071 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 124
  • Effects of Trichoderma isolates on tomato growth and inducing its tolerance to water-deficit stress
    E Khoshmanzar, N Aliasgharzad, MR Neyshabouri, B Khoshru, ...
    International journal of environmental science and technology 17 (2), 869-878 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 100
  • Enhancing Manganese Availability for Plants through Microbial Potential: A Sustainable Approach for Improving Soil Health and Food Security
    Bahman Khoshru, Debasis Mitra, Alireza Fallah Nosratabad, Adel Reyhanitabar ...
    Bacteria 2 (3), 129–141 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 86
  • Impacts of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi on rice growth, development, and stress management with a particular emphasis on strigolactone effects on root development
    D Mitra, GS BE, B Khoshru, S De Los Santos Villalobos, C Belz, ...
    Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis 52 (14), 1591-1621 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 85
  • Isolation and identification of temperature tolerant phosphate solubilizing bacteria as a potential microbial fertilizer
    MR Sarikhani, B Khoshru, R Greiner
    World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology 35 (8), 126 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 83
  • Decrypting the multi-functional biological activators and inducers of defense responses against biotic stresses in plants
    B Khoshru, D Mitra, K Joshi, P Adhikari, MSI Rion, AE Fadiji, M Alizadeh, ...
    Heliyon 9 (3) , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 74
  • Amelioration of thermal stress in crops by plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria
    D Mitra, AMD Rodriguez, FIP Cota, B Khoshru, P Panneerselvam, ...
    Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology 115, 101679 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 69
  • Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal association boosted the arsenic resistance in crops with special responsiveness to rice plant
    D Mitra, B Saritha, E Janeeshma, P Gusain, B Khoshru, FAA Nouh, A Rani, ...
    Environmental and Experimental Botany 193, 104681 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 55
  • Biosynthesis and characterization of nanoparticles, its advantages, various aspects and risk assessment to maintain the sustainable agriculture: emerging technology in modern …
    D Mitra, P Adhikari, R Djebaili, P Thathola, K Joshi, M Pellegrini, ...
    Plant Physiology and Biochemistry 196, 103-120 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 51
  • Efficiency of some bacterial strains in potassium release from mica and phosphate solubilization under in vitro conditions
    MR Sarikhani, B Khoshru, S Oustan
    Geomicrobiology journal 33 (9), 832-838 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 51
  • Bio-removal of Zn from contaminated water by using green algae isolates
    A Heidarpour, N Aliasgharzad, E Khoshmanzar, BA Lajayer
    Environmental Technology & Innovation 16, 100464 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 49
  • P Solubilizing Potential of Some Plant Growth Promoting Bacteria Used as Ingredient in Phosphatic Biofertilizers with Emphasis on Growth Promotion of Zea mays L.
    MR Sarikhani, N Aliasgharzad, B Khoshru
    Geomicrobiology Journal 37 (4), 327-335 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 48
  • Rock Phosphate Solubilizing Potential of Soil Microorganisms: Advances in Sustainable Crop Production
    Bahman Khoshru, Alireza Fallah Nosratabad, Debasis Mitra, Manju Chaithra ...
    bacteria (MDPI) 2 (2), 98-115 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 38
  • Exploring the landscape of biofertilizers containing plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria in Iran: progress and research prospects
    Houshang Khosravi, Bahman Khoshru, Alireza Fallah Nosratabad, Debasis Mitra
    Current Research in Microbial Sciences , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 35
  • An Insight into the Role of Phenolics in Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Plants: Current Perspective for Sustainable Environment.
    A Ray, S Kundu, SS Mohapatra, S Sinha, B Khoshru, C Keswani, D Mitra
    Journal of Pure & Applied Microbiology 18 (1) , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 35
  • Plant microbiome and its important in stressful agriculture
    B Khoshru, S Moharramnejad, NH Gharajeh, B Asgari Lajayer, ...
    Plant microbiome paradigm, 13-48 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 33
  • Rice (Oryza sativa L.) plant protection using dual biological control and plant growth-promoting agents: Current scenarios and future prospects
    D MITRA, S DE LOS SANTOS-VILLALOBOS, FI PARRA-COTA, ...
    Pedosphere 33 (2), 268-286 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 31