2025/12/15
Mahmoud Koushesh Saba

Mahmoud Koushesh Saba

Academic rank: Associate Professor
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Education: PhD.
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Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture
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E-mail: m.saba [at] uok.ac.ir
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Education

  • PhD. in Postharvest physiology (2007 - 2012)
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  • MSc. in Horticultural Sciences (2002 - 2005)
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  • BSc. in Horticultural Sciences (1999 - 2002)
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Research activities

Journal Papers
Strategies to preserve quality and improve storage life of fresh in-hull pistachio: a review Maryam Saeedi, Seyed Hossein Mirdehghan, Mahmoud Koushesh Saba, Fatemeh Nazoori (2025)
Shading net and foliar applications of Si and K alleviates heat stress and improves pomegranate fruit quality Samira Moradi, Zabiholah Zamani, Reza Fatahi, Mahmoud Koushesh Saba, Daniela Pampinella, Giorgia Liguori, Paolo Inglese, VITO ARMANDO LAUDICINA (2025)
A multi-objective approach to optimize microwave-vacuum drying process of rosehip Hosain Darvishi, Farzad Nazari, Faiegh Akhkandi, Mahmoud Koushesh Saba (2025)
Biopolymer-enhanced nanoemulsions for controlled release of thyme: Impact on strawberry shelf life and quality Leila Heidari, Himan Nourbakhsh, Zahra Javanmardi, Mahmoud Koushesh Saba (2025)
Design of nanoemulsion systems of essential oil alongside chitosan to control gray mold spoilage in strawberries Leila Heidari, Zahra Javanmardi, Himan Nourbakhsh, Mahmoud Koushesh Saba (2025)
Microbial antagonists to biologically control postharvest decay and preserve fruit quality Ashti Hosseini, Mahmoud Koushesh Saba, Christopher B. Watkinsa (2024)
Biochemical changes of autumn daffodil (Sternbergia lutea) during bulb dormancy and flowering Sara Alipanah, Farzad Nazari, Mahmoud Koushesh Saba, Jaime Teixeira da Silva (2024)
Melatonin postharvest spray influence on white mulberry browning, storage life, and biochemical changes Soraya Kakaei, Mahmoud Koushesh Saba, Sirvan Mansouri, Hosain Darvishi (2024)
Changes in Biochemical and Bioactive Compounds in Two Red Grape Cultivars during Ripening and Cold Storage Samira Moradi, Mahmoud Koushesh Saba, Sharareh Sadegh, Paolo Inglese, Giorgia Liguori (2024)
Efficacy of aquatic yeasts to control gray mold decay, and impacts on strawberry quality during cold storage and shelf life Ashti Hosseini, Mahmoud Koushesh Saba, Morahem Ashengroph (2023) Scientia Horticulturae: 323; 112503
Exogenous melatonin delays strawberry fruit ripening by suppressing endogenous ABA signaling Sirvan Mansouri, Mahmoud Koushesh Saba, Hassan Sarikhani (2023) Scientific Reports: 13; 14209
Process parameters of microwave heating-assisted vacuum evaporation of tomato juice: quality, energy consumption, exergy performance, and kinetic processing Taher Sofizadeh, Jalal Khodaei, Hosain Darvishi, Nasser Behroozi-Khazaei, Mahmoud Koushesh Saba (2023) Journal of Microwave Power and Electromagnetic Energy: 57; 203-218
Extension of button mushroom storability by ultrasound treatment in combination with calcium lactate Ehsan Nasri, Orang Khademi, Mahmoud Koushesh Saba, Raheleh Ebrahimi (2023) Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization: 17; 54-62
Natural preservation and improving lipid oxidation inhibition of fresh walnut Asaad Habibie, Navid Yazdani, Mahmoud Koushesh Saba, Najmeh Chatrabnous, Athanassios Molassiotis, Kourosh Vahdati, Saadat Sarikhani (2023) HORTICULTURE ENVIRONMENT AND BIOTECHNOLOGY: 64; 133-142
Efficiency of nanoemulsion of essential oils to control Botrytis cinerea on strawberry surface and prolong fruit shelf life Zahra Javanmardi, Mahmoud Koushesh Saba, Himan Nourbakhsh, Jahanshir Amini (2023) INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY: 384; 109979-...
Combination effects of preharvest tree net-shading and postharvest fruit treatments with salicylic acid or hot water on attributes of pomegranate fruit Samira Moradi, Zabiholah Zamani, Mohammad-Reza Fatahi Moghadam, Mahmoud Koushesh Saba (2022) SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE: 304; 111257-...
Application of Nanoemulsions of Thyme and Peppermint Essential Oils with Carboxymethyl Cellulose Coating on Postharvest Longevity of Strawberry (1401) مهندسي بيوسيستم ايران (علوم كشاورزي ايران سابق) - پرديس كشاورزي و منابع طبيعي دانشگاه تهران: 53; 155-175
TomatoScan: An Android-based application for quality evaluation and ripening determination of tomato fruit Avin Sherafati, Kaveh Mollazade, Mahmoud Koushesh Saba, Farshad Vesali (2022) Computers and Electronics in Agriculture: 200; 107214
Antifungal effects of volatile compounds produced by Tetrapisispora sp. strain 111ANL1 as a new biocontrol agent on the strawberry grey mold disease Saman Bagheri, Jahanshir Amini, Morahem Ashengroph, Mahmoud Koushesh Saba (2022) CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY: 68; 12-23
Sun and convective mild air curing impact on Persian shallot quality changes and sprouting during postharvest storage Heyam Bahadorzade, Mahmoud Koushesh Saba, Hosain Darvishi (2022) INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY: 57; 4638-4645
Inhibition of browning via aqueous gel solution of Aloe vera: a new method for preserving fresh fruits as a case study on fresh kernels of Persian walnut Asaad Habibie, Navid Yazdani, Najmeh Chatrabnous, Mahmoud Koushesh Saba, Kourosh Vahdati (2022) JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE: 59; 2784–2793
Impact of calcium and γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) on qualitative attributes and shelf life characteristics of fresh in-hull pistachio during cold storage Maryam Saeedi, Seyed Hossein Mirdehghan, Fatemeh Nazoori, Majid Esmaeilizadeh, Mahmoud Koushesh Saba (2022) POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY: 187; 111863-...
The influence of Ohmic‐vacuum heating on phenol, ascorbic acid and engineering factors of kiwifruit juice concentration process Hosain Darvishi, Nasser Behroozi-Khazaei, Mahmoud Koushesh Saba, Zakaria Alimohammadi, Himan Nourbakhsh (2021) INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY: 56; 4789-4798
Pre-harvest chelated or nano-chelated zinc treatment impact on enzymatic browning in apple Masoud Rasouli, Mahmoud Koushesh Saba (2021) Acta Horticulturae: 1315; 633-638
Limitation of access to oxygen for inhibition of browning in fresh walnut kernels Asaad Habibie, Navid Yazdani, Mahmoud Koushesh Saba, Kourosh Vahdati (2021) Acta Horticulturae: 1318; 137-140
Ascorbic acid preserved phenolic compounds of cold stressed fresh walnut kernels Asaad Habibie, Navid Yazdani, Mahmoud Koushesh Saba, Kourosh Vahdati (2021) Acta Horticulturae: 1315; 665-668
Processing kinetics, quality and thermodynamic evaluation of mulberry juice concentration process using Ohmic heating Hosain Darvishi, Payman Salami, ali fadavi, Mahmoud Koushesh Saba (2020) FOOD AND BIOPRODUCTS PROCESSING: 123; 102-110
Preharvest and Postharvest Application of Garlic and Rosemary Essential Oils for Controlling Anthracnose and Quality Assessment of Strawberry Fruit During Cold Storage hosaini somayeh, Jahanshir Amini, Mahmoud Koushesh Saba, Kayvan Karimi, Ilaria Pertot (2020) Frontiers in Microbiology: 11; 1-15
Preharvest application of sodium nitroprusside improves tomato fruit quality and alleviates chilling injury during cold storage Shadieh Ahmadi, Yavar Vafaee, Mahmoud Koushesh Saba (2020) International Journal of Vegetable Science: 26; 364-378
Improving quality and quantity attributes of grape juice concentrate (molasses) using ohmic heating Hosain Darvishi, Mahmoud Koushesh Saba, Nasser Behroozi-Khazaei, Himan Nourbakhsh (2020) JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE: 57; 1362-1370
Quality preservation of orange concentrate by using hybrid ohmic – vacuum heating Hosain Darvishi, pedram Mohammadi, ali fadavi, Mahmoud Koushesh Saba, Nasser Behroozi-Khazaei (2019) FOOD CHEMISTRY: 289; 292-298
Inhibitory effect of salicylic acid and Aloe vera gel edible coating on microbial load and chilling injury of orange fruit Masoud Rasouli, Mahmoud Koushesh Saba, Asghar Ramezanian (2019) SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE: 247; 27-34
Ascorbic acid incorporated with walnut green husk extract for preserving the postharvest quality of cold storage fresh walnut kernels Asaad Habibie, Navid Yazdani, Mahmoud Koushesh Saba, Kourosh Vahdati (2019) SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE: 245; 193-199
Preharvest methyl jasmonate’s impact on postharvest chilling sensitivity, antioxidant activity, and pomegranate fruit quality Mahmoud Koushesh Saba, Lolav Zarei (2019) JOURNAL OF FOOD BIOCHEMISTRY: 43(3); e12763
Pre-harvest zinc spray impact on enzymatic browning and fruit flesh color changes in two apple cultivars Masoud Rasouli, Mahmoud Koushesh Saba (2018) SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE: 240; 318-325
Nano-ZnO/carboxymethyl cellulose-based active coating impact on ready-to-use pomegranate during cold storage Mahmoud Koushesh Saba, Rasoul Amini (2017) FOOD CHEMISTRY: 232; 721-726
Physical and biochemical changes of some Iranian quince (Cydonia oblonga Mill) genotypes during cold storage Samira Moradi, Mahmoud Koushesh Saba, Ali akbar Mozafari, Hamid Abdolahi (2017) Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology: 19; 377-388
Sodium nitroprusside (SNP) spray to maintain fruit quality and alleviate postharvest chilling injury of peach fruit Mahmoud Koushesh Saba, Samira Moradi (2017) SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE: 216; 193–199
Genetic relationship of Iranian pear genotypes with European and Asian pears as revealed by Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA markers Mahmoud Koushesh Saba, Kazem Arzani, Mousa Rasouli (2017) International Journal of Fruit Science: 17(1); 82-92
Impact of Postharvest Calcium Treatments on Storage Life, Biochemical Attributes and Chilling Injury of Apricot Mahmoud Koushesh Saba, Kazem Arzani, Mohsen Barzegar (2016) Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology: 18; 1355-1366
Antioxidant bioactive compounds changes in fruit of quince genotypes over cold storage Samira Moradi, Mahmoud Koushesh Saba, Ali akbar Mozafari, Hamid Abdolahi (2016) JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE: 81; 1833-1839
Influence of nano-ZnO on microbial growth, bioactive content and postharvest quality of strawberries during storage Aomolbanin Sogvar, Mahmoud Koushesh Saba, Aryou EmamiFar, Rahman Hallaj (2016) Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies: 35; 168-176
Aloe vera and ascorbic acid coatings maintain postharvest quality and reduce microbial load of strawberry fruit Aomolbanin Sogvar, Mahmoud Koushesh Saba, Aryou EmamiFar (2016) POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY: 114; 29-35
Internal browning disorder of eight pear cultivars affected by bioactive constituents and enzyme activity Mahmoud Koushesh Saba, Samira Moradi (2016) FOOD CHEMISTRY: 205; 257-263
Combination of carboxymethyl cellulose-based coatings with calcium and ascorbic acid impacts in browning and quality of fresh-cut apples Mahmoud Koushesh Saba, Aomolbanin Sogvar (2016) LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY: 66; 165-171
Study of indole butyric acid (IBA) effects on cutting rooting improving some of wild genotypes of damask roses (Rosa damascena Mill.) Fardin Nasri, Arsalan Fadakar, Mahmoud Koushesh Saba, Bayzid Yousefi (2015) Journal of Agricultural Sciences: 60(3); 263-275
The effect of postharvest treatments and storage methods on leafy vegetable decay Mahmoud Koushesh Saba, Samira Moradi, Ali Gouran (2014) Journal of Middle East Applied Science and Technology: 6; 153-156
The effect of Fructose on regeneration and Proliferation of grape cultivars Sabah Zaheri, Ali akbar Mozafari, Mahmoud Koushesh Saba, Ali Gouran (2014) Journal of Middle East Applied Science and Technology: 4; 157-160
IMPROVING GERMINATION AND DORMANCY BREAKING IN ALSTROMERIA LIGTU HYBRID SEEDS Fardin Nasri, Mahmoud Koushesh Saba, Nasser Ghaderi, Ali akbar Mozafari, Taimoor javadi (2014) Trakia Journal of Sciences: 1; 38-46
The Effect of Gibberellic Acid and Stratification on Germination of Alstroemeria (Alstroemeria ligtu hybrid) Seed Under In Vitro and In Vivo Conditions Fardin Nasri, Nasser Ghaderi, Jaafar Mohammadi, Seyed Najmedin Mortazavi, Mahmoud Koushesh Saba (2013) Journal of Ornamental Plants: 3(4); 221-228
Control of orange postharvest decay fungi using Zenian and Eucalyptus essential oils Mahmoud Koushesh Saba, Navid Yazdani (2013) Kurdistan Academic Journal: special Isuue; 125-130
Postharvest Polyamine Application Alleviates Chilling Injury and Affects Apricot Storage Ability Mahmoud Koushesh Saba, Kazem Arzani, Mohsen Barzegar (2012) Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry: 60; 8947−8953
Harvest Date and Post Harvest Alkaline Treatment Effects on Quantity and Quality of Kashmar, Iran, Green Raisin Kazem Arzani, Abdolhamid Sherafaty, Mahmoud Koushesh Saba (2009) Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology: 11; 449-456
Evaluation of Incompatibility in Five European Pears (Pyrus communis L.) Cultivars Using PCR Mahmoud Koushesh Saba, Kazem Arzani, Mokhtar Jalalijavaran (2007) Acta Horticulture: 763; 39-42
Enhancement of Sultana grape (Vitis vinifera L.) maturity by pre-veraison ethanol and methanol spray Kazem Arzani, Mahmoud Koushesh Saba (2005) INDIAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES: 75; 670-672
Study on compatibility and pollen tube growth of some Asian pear (Pyrus serotina Rehd.) cultivars. Kazem Arzani, Mahmoud Koushesh Saba, Faezeh Ghanati (2005) Acta Horticulture: 671; 159-163
Conference Papers
The evaluation of harvest date and post harvest treatment on Iranian raisin quality Mahmoud Koushesh Saba, Kazem Arzani, Abdolhamid Sherafaty (2009)
Evaluation of Five European Pear Cultivars (Pyrus communis L.) Incompatibility Using PCR Method Mahmoud Koushesh Saba, Kazem Arzani, Mokhtar Jalalijavaran (2006)
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Research interests

  • ّFruit and vegetables bio-active constituents
  • Physiological responses to postharvest biotic and abiotic stress
  • Fruit packaging and storage technology
  • The effect of pre-harvest and postharvest management on fruit quality
  • Postharvest physiological disorders
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Students

  • آشتی حسینی
    Name: Ashti Hoseini
    AcademicLevel: Master
    Field: Postharvest Physiology and Technology of Horticultural crops
    Thesis: Yeast application to control microbial population and postharvest storability of strawberry
  • مهتاب ذوالنوری
    Name: Mahtab Zonouri
    AcademicLevel: Master
    Field: Fruit tree physiology and breeding
    Thesis: Effect of foliar application of ascorbic acid on Some vegetative physiological and biochemical characteristics of grape under drrought stress
  • چیمن تاشان
    Name: Chiman Tashan
    AcademicLevel: Master
    Field: Engineering Plant Production
    Thesis: Effects of calcium spray and edible coatings treatment on shelf-life of strawberry (Fragaria vesca L.)
  • آرزو بیژنی
    Name: Arezoo Bijani
    AcademicLevel: Master
    Field: Postharvest Technology
    Thesis: Chilling injury detection in apple fruit using laser light backscattering imaging and artificial neural networks
  • زهرا قبادی پور
    Name: Zahra Ghobadi Pour
    AcademicLevel: Master
    Field: Fruit tree physiology and breeding
    Thesis: Effect of Osmotic stress and exogenous application of Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid on morpho-physiological traits of strawberry cv. Queen Elisa
  • محمد جیرانی
    Name: Mohammad Jirani
    AcademicLevel: Master
    Field: Fruit tree physiology and breeding
    Thesis: Effect of sodium nitroprusside (SNP) on in vitro proliferation of grape (Vitis Vinifera)
  • حسن مرادیان
    Name: Hassan Moradian
    AcademicLevel: Master
    Field: Fruit tree physiology and breeding
    Thesis: Effect of biofertilizer and humic acid on some morpho-physiological characteristics of strawberry under mulch application
  • سیده سمیه ابراهیمی
    Name: Somayeh Ebrahimi
    AcademicLevel: Master
    Field: Postharvest Physiology and Technology of Horticultural crops
    Thesis: Effect of ultrasonic, Aloe vera gel and nano-zinc oxide on storability and control of microbial load in fresh-cut apple
  • شادیه احمدی سلیمانیه
    Name: Shadi Ahmadi
    AcademicLevel: Master
    Field: Postharvest Physiology and Technology of Horticultural crops
    Thesis: Effect of sodium nitroprusside and salicylic acid foliar application on morpho-physiological characters and postharvest quality of tomato under salinity stress
  • سمیرا احمدی
    Name: Samira Ahmadi
    AcademicLevel: Master
    Field: Postharvest Physiology and Technology of Horticultural crops
    Thesis: The evaluation of Aloe vera edible coating, heat treatment and ultrasonic on the shelf life of fresh walnut kernel
  • مسعود رسولی
    Name: Masoud Rasouli
    AcademicLevel: Master
    Field: Postharvest Physiology and Technology of Horticultural crops
    Thesis: Quality changes and postharvest-losses of strawberry fruit packed with different polyethylene films in combination with ultraviolet_C irradiation
  • لولاو زارعی
    Name: Lolav Zarei
    AcademicLevel: Master
    Field: Postharvest Physiology and Technology
    Thesis: Effect of gamma-amino-butyric acid and methyl jasmonate foliar application on physiological characters and postharvest quality of tomato under salinity stress
  • رسول امینی
    Name: Rasoul Amini
    AcademicLevel: Master
    Field: Fruit tree physiology and breeding
    Thesis: The application of Aloe vera gel, carboxymethyle cellulose, cinnamon essential oil and nano zinc on storability and quality of pomegranate arils
  • دلشاد مرادی
    Name: Delshad Moradi
    AcademicLevel: Master
    Field: Fruit tree physiology and breeding
    Thesis: Evaluation of browning disorder of some apple cultivars during cold storage
  • ام البنین سوگوار
    Name: Ommol Banin Sogvar
    AcademicLevel: Master
    Field: Fruit tree physiology and breeding
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  • سمیرا مرادی
    Name: Samira Moradi
    AcademicLevel: Master
    Field: Fruit tree physiology and breeding
    Thesis: The evaluation of bio-physical and bio-chemical characteristics of some quince genotypes during cold storage
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Executive activities

  • Research Center of Strawberry Breeding and Improvement (1397 - 1399)
  • Head of horticultural science department (1397 - 1399)
  • Executive Secretary of 8 th Congress on Advances in Agricultural Research (1393 - 1394)
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