Student, Potsdam University, Germany
Fatemeh Izadpanah is an accomplished researcher and PhD student in Nutrition Science at the University of Potsdam, Germany. With a background in Horticultural Sciences from the University of Tehran and University of Mazandaran, Iran, she specializes in food chemistry and plant physiology. Fatemeh has garnered extensive research experience in the analysis of secondary metabolites, plant growth under various environmental conditions, and the effects of water management on vegetable crops. Her work has been recognized internationally, and she has contributed to various scientific journals and conferences, particularly on the topics of plant nutrition, stress responses, and pigment compositions. Fatemeh currently works as a Scientific Coordination Production Planner at LGC Standards in Luckenwalde, Germany, following her previous role as a Research Scientist at the Leibniz Institute of Vegetable and Ornamental Crops (IGZ) in Germany.
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Education
Fatemeh Izadpanah holds a PhD in Nutrition Science from the University of Potsdam, Germany (Oct. 2018 – Present), focusing on food chemistry and biochemistry. She also earned her Master’s degree in Horticultural Sciences from the University of Tehran, Iran (Oct. 2007 – Feb. 2010), where she specialized in the physiology and breeding of medicinal plants. Additionally, she completed a Bachelor’s degree in Horticultural Sciences at the University of Mazandaran, Iran (Oct. 2002 – Sep. 2006). Her academic journey has been complemented by various conferences and symposia such as the Medicinal Plant Congress (Tehran, 2003) and the International Symposium on Saffron (Kozani, Greece, 2009), where she presented her research. Throughout her career, Fatemeh has continuously expanded her expertise in plant biochemistry, secondary metabolite analysis, and agricultural sustainability.
Experience
Fatemeh Izadpanah’s career spans both academic research and industry experience. She currently works as a Scientific Coordination Production Planner at LGC Standards, Germany, since March 2024, focusing on planning and coordinating scientific production efforts. From March to May 2024, she also interned at KWS Company, Petkus, Germany, as a Data Analyst. Prior to this, Fatemeh served as a Research Scientist at the Leibniz Institute of Vegetable and Ornamental Crops (IGZ), Germany (Jun. 2018 – May 2022), where she worked on the CarCauli project, funded by the Federal Office of Agriculture and Food (BLE), and contributed to research on plant pigments, secondary metabolites, and environmental stress factors. Her early career also includes an internship at the Boalli Research Center of Medical University, Mashhad, Iran, where she managed a medicinal plant garden. This diverse range of experiences positions her as a leader in plant science research.
Research Focus
Fatemeh Izadpanah’s research primarily focuses on the growth, pigmentation, and stress responses of plants. Her most notable research includes the study of carotenoids and chlorophylls in various vegetable cultivars, particularly colored cauliflowers, and the impact of environmental factors such as water management and shading on plant growth and pigment composition. Her work extends into secondary metabolite analysis and molecular biology, including laboratory techniques like PCR, qRT-PCR, and HPLC. Fatemeh is also deeply involved in drought stress research and its effects on plant traits in crops like broccoli and cauliflower. She has a strong interest in sustainable agriculture and the impact of environmental management on crop quality and resilience. Her research helps optimize cultivation techniques to ensure better plant performance and nutritional value under varying environmental stress conditions.
Publication Top Notes
- Impact of Water Management on Growth and Pigment Composition of Cauliflower and Broccoli 🌱💧 (Feb. 2025)
- Comparison of carotenoid, chlorophyll concentrations and their biosynthetic transcript levels in different coloured cauliflower 🥦🟠 (May. 2024)
- Impact of Drought Stress on Growth Traits of Cauliflowers and Broccoli 🌾☀️ (Sep. 2021)
- Effects of Shading on Plant Growth, Chlorophylls, and Carotenoids in Florets of Differently Colored Cauliflowers 🌿🌞 (Mar. 2021)
- Carotenoid accumulation mechanisms in colored cauliflower 🌈🥬 (Nov. 2019)
- Carotenoids and Chlorophylls in colored cauliflower 🌽🟢 (Sep. 2018)
- Molecular and morphological variation in some Iranian saffron accessions 🌸🔬 (Jan. 2015)
- Variation in Saffron accessions and Crocus wild species by RAPD analysis 🌸🧬 (Oct. 2014)
- Evaluation of the effects of Saffron corm extract on growing indices of Malva sylvestris 🌿🌸 (Jul. 2009)
- Evaluation of the effects of Saffron corm extract on growing indices of Cucurbita prop var. styrica 🎃🌼 (May. 2009)