Biography of Dr. Ali Asghar Masoumi

	Biography of Dr. Ali Asghar Masoumi "An Iranian botanist who identified Astragalus species in Iran"
طبیعت ایران
Article 13, Volume 6, Issue 4 - Serial Number 29, September and October 2021, Pages 151-158 PDF (518.14 K)
Document Type: Iranian Scientists
DOI: 10.22092/irn.2021.355177.1376
Author
Mehdi Zohdi^*
Member of High Council of FRWO
Abstract
Botanists have played a very important role in identifying the country's natural ecosystems and biodiversity by introducing plants and preparing the flora of each region. Dr. Ali Asghar Massoumi, with her in-depth study of Astragalus in 4 decades of her precious life, has a special role and position. Dear Professor, Dr. Ali Asghar Masoumi (Retired) Professor of Botany Research, Department of Forests and Rangelands Research Institute, in addition to identifying many species, has conducted numerous research projects and for many years has been the director of Botany Research and management of National Botanical Garden of Iran.The result of her scientific efforts is five volumes of Iranian species books, three volumes of Iranian species flora and numerous scientific articles in foreign and domestic journals. This article tries to express some of their professional and scientific activities in the last five decades to be a beacon for young people and seekers of science and knowledge in the country.
Keywords
Astragalus; Biodiversity; Botany; Massoumi

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Biography of Dr. Ali Asghar Masoumi "An Iranian botanist who identified Astragalus species in Iran"