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Microbiology, Microbial Biotechnology
Iran

Biography

Dr. Zahra Etemadifar is an Associate Professor in the University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran. Having received her BSc degree in Microbiology from University of Isfahan in 1989, Dr. Etemadifar undertook her postgraduate training at the University of Isfahan. She became a lecturer of University of Isfahan in 2006 and obtained her PhD degree in 2008. She has been an Assistant Professor in the Microbiology Division, Department of Biology since 2008 to 2015. She was promoted to Associate Professor in the Faculty of Sciences, University of Isfahan in 2015. Her ongoing research interests are Bioremediation of pollutants and micropollutants, the study of environmental microbiome, and application of microbial metabolites. She is the Associate Editor of the Biological Journal of Microorganisms, a member of the editorial boards and a reviewer of several scientific journals, and has published more than 100 peer-reviewed articles, five books and three chapter books. Dr. Etemadifar served as the Vice Dean of the Faculty of Sciences, and Faculty of Biological Science and Technology, University of Isfahan since 2018 to 2022. Currently, she is the Dean of the Faculty of Biological Science and Technology, University of Isfahan.

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Employment (2)

University of Isfahan: Isfahan, Isfahan, IR

2008-09-01 to present | Teacher/Associated Professor (Biology Department)
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University of Isfahan: Isfahan, Isfahan, IR

1990-01-21 to 2008-09-20 | Teaching/Laboratory Expert (Biology Department)
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Education and qualifications (3)

University of Isfahan: Isfahan, Isfahan, IR

2004-09-22 to 2008-07-14 | Ph. D/Microbiology (Biology Department)
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University of Isfahan: Isfahan, Isfahan, IR

1995-09-23 to 1998-07-11 | M.Sc/Microbiology (Biology Department)
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University of Isfahan: Isfahan, Isfahan, IR

1985-09-23 to 1989-08-23 | B.Sc/Microbiology (Biology Department)
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Antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes and their management in organic wastes

Environmental Nexus Approach
2024 | Book chapter
Contributors: Shokufeh Rafieyan; Zahra Etemadifar; Reihaneh Moridshahi; Farzaneh Dianatdar; Sharareh Harirchi
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Zahra Etemadifar

Recent Advances Towards Improved Microbial Bioremediation of Heavy Metal Pollution

Earth and Environmental Sciences Library
2024 | Book chapter
Part of ISBN: 9783031536878
Part of ISBN: 9783031536885
Part of ISSN: 2730-6674
Part of ISSN: 2730-6682
Contributors: Farzaneh Dianatdar; Zahra Etemadifar
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Immobilized consortium of heterotrophic nitrifying-aerobic denitrifying bacteria on various matrices for nitrogen removal from synthetic wastewater

International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation
2024-11 | Journal article | Author
Part of ISSN: 0964-8305
Contributors: Noushan Hatami; Zahra Etemadifar; Rasoul Shafiei
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Zahra Etemadifar

Removal of amoxicillin and co-amoxiclav by newly isolated Stenotrophomonas maltophilia DF1

International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology
2024-05-26 | Journal article | Author
Part of ISSN: 1735-1472
Part of ISSN: 1735-2630
Contributors: F. Dianatdar; Zahra Etemadifar; F. Momenbeik
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Enhanced Nitrogen Removal by a Heterotrophic Nitrifying-Aerobic Denitrifying Bacterial Consortium with Potential for the Treatment of High-strength Ammonium Wastewater

Biological Journal of Microorganism
2024-01 | Journal article
Contributors: نوشان حاتمی; زهرا اعتمادی فر; رسول شفیعی
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Biosynthesis of Calcite Nanocrystal by a Novel Polyextremophile Bhargavaea cecembensis-Related Strain Isolated from Sandy Soil

Microbial Ecology
2023-02 | Journal article | Author
Part of ISSN: 0095-3628
Part of ISSN: 1432-184X
Contributors: Fatemeh Elmi; Zahra Etemadifar; Giti Emtiazi
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Enhancement of Salinivibrio Proteolyticus Strain AF-2004 Protease Thermostability Using Site Directed Mutagenesis

Cellular and Molecular Research (Iranian Journal of Biology)
2022 | Journal article
Contributors: Matia Sadat Borhani; Zahra Etemadifar
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Evaluation of phagocytosis in human neutrophils using enhanced green fluorescent protein (EGFP) expressing E. coli

Journal of Current Oncology and Medical Sciences
2022 | Journal article
Contributors: Hosaini, Hosain Aqa; Sayyed Hamid Zarkesh Esfahani; Zahra Etemadifar; Elahe Mosavi.
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Isolation and Characterization of Heavy Metal-Resistant Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) as Candidates for Simultaneous Enhancement of Plant Growth and Bioremediation of Agricultural Metal-Polluted Soils

Journal of Sciences, Islamic Republic of Iran
2022 | Journal article
Contributors: Zahra Etemadifar; Maryam Moradi; Mohammad Rabbani Khorasgani; Sanaz Khashei
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Microbial Biodegradation and Metagenomics in Remediation of Environmental Pollutants: Enzymes and Mechanisms

Omics Insights in Environmental Bioremediation
2022 | Book chapter
Part of ISBN: 9789811943195
Part of ISBN: 9789811943201
Contributors: Sharareh Harirchi; Shokufeh Rafieyan; Seyed Ali Nojoumi; Zahra Etemadifar
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Production optimization of canthaxanthin pigment from radioresistant Dietzia maris and evaluation of its effect on cell culture

Modares Journal of Biotechnology
2022 | Journal article
Contributors: Atefeh Salehi Bakhtiari; Zahra Etemadifar; Matia Sadat Borhani
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Zahra Etemadifar

Calcite Nanocrystal Production Using Locally Isolated Ureolytic Bacteria and Assessing Their Resistance to Extreme Conditions

Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions A: Science
2022-12 | Journal article | Author
Part of ISSN: 1028-6276
Part of ISSN: 2364-1819
Contributors: Fatemeh Elmi; Zahra Etemadifar; Giti Emtiazi
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Optimization of Degenerate PCR Conditions for Reducing Error Rates in Detection of PKS and NRPS Gene groups in Actinomycetes

Avicenna Journal of Medical Biotechnology
2022-12-20 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2008-4625
Part of ISSN: 2008-2835
Contributors: Sara Ghashghaei; Zahra Etemadifar; Manoochehr Tavassoli; Mohammad Reza Mofid
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Zahra Etemadifar

Bacillales: From Taxonomy to Biotechnological and Industrial Perspectives

Microorganisms
2022-11-28 | Journal article | Author
Part of ISSN: 2076-2607
Contributors: Sharareh Harirchi; Taner Sar; Mohaddaseh Ramezani; Habibu Aliyu; Zahra Etemadifar; seyed ali nojoumi; Fatemeh Yazdian; Mukesh Kumar Awasthi; Mohammad J. Taherzadeh
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The Effects of Low-cost Formulation of Biofertilizer Prepared from Pseudomonas Putida PT and Nutritional Supplements on Vegetative Characteristics of Basil

نشریه زیست شناسی میکروارگانیسم ها
2022-07 | Journal article
Contributors: زهرا اعتمادی فر; مریم مرادی; محمد ربانی خوراسگانی; ساناز خاشعی
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Lignocellulosic Biomass: Renewable Sources for Bioethanol Production

زیست شناسی میکروارگانیسم ها
2022-05 | Journal article
Contributors: سارا تولایی; شراره حریرچی; زهرا اعتمادی فر; محمد طاهرزاده
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Enhancement of biomass and total carotenoid content of a UV-resistant strain of Dietzia maris in response to different carbon and nitrogen sources

BioTechnologia
2021 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0860-7796
Contributors: Atefeh Salehi Bakhtiyari; Zahra Etemadifar; Matia Sadat Borhani; Narges Zamanian
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Biocompatibility and radioprotection by newly characterized melanin pigment and its production from Dietzia schimae NM3 in optimized whey medium by response surface methodology

Annals of Microbiology
2021-12 | Journal article | Author
Part of ISSN: 1590-4261
Part of ISSN: 1869-2044
Contributors: Sahar Eskandari; Zahra Etemadifar
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Melanin biopolymers from newly isolated <i>Pseudomonas koreensis</i> strain UIS 19 with potential for cosmetics application, and optimization on molasses waste medium

Journal of Applied Microbiology
2021-09 | Journal article | Author
Part of ISSN: 1364-5072
Part of ISSN: 1365-2672
Contributors: S. Eskandari; Zahra Etemadifar
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Assessment of bioremediation potential of Microcystis aeruginosa for removal of cadmium and lead ions from aqueous matrices

Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences
2020 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85090207474

Part of ISSN: 15622916
Contributors: Cheraghpour, J.; Etemadifar, Z.; Afsharzadeh, S.; Bahador, N.
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Efficacy of polyextremophilic Aeribacillus pallidus on bioprocessing of beet vinasse derived from ethanol industries

Bioresource Technology
2020 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85086574570

Part of ISSN: 18732976 09608524
Contributors: Harirchi, S.; Etemadifar, Z.; Yazdian, F.; Taherzadeh, M.J.
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Isolation and Characterization of Melanin Producing Pseudomonas Stutzeri Strain UIS2 in the Presence of l-tyrosine and Survey of Biological Properties of Its Melanin

Iranian Journal of Medical Microbiology
2020 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85100043715

Part of ISSN: 23454342 17358612
Contributors: Eskandari, S.; Etemadifar, Z.
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Zahra Etemadifar via Scopus - Elsevier

Mussel inspired bacterial denitrification of water using fractal patterns of polydopamine

Journal of Water Process Engineering
2020 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85076834375

Part of ISSN: 22147144
Contributors: Boroumand, Y.; Razmjou, A.; Moazzam, P.; Mohagheghian, F.; Eshaghi, G.; Etemadifar, Z.; Asadnia, M.; Shafiei, R.
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The Effect of Calcium/Magnesium Ratio on the Biomass Production of a Novel Thermoalkaliphilic Aeribacillus pallidus Strain with Highly Heat-Resistant Spores

Current Microbiology
2020 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85085140937

Part of ISSN: 14320991 03438651
Contributors: Harirchi, S.; Etemadifar, Z.; Mahboubi, A.; Yazdian, F.; Taherzadeh, M.J.
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Use of response surface methodology to enhance carotenoid pigment production from Cellulosimicrobium strain AZ

SN applied sciences
2020-11-28 | Journal article
Contributors: Atefeh Salehi Bakhtiyari; Zahra Etemadifar; Matia Sadat Borhani
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Zahra Etemadifar via Deutsche Nationalbibliothek (DNB)

A Novel Approach for Bioleaching of Sulfur, Iron, and Silica Impurities from Coal by Growing and Resting Cells of Rhodococcus spp

Geomicrobiology Journal
2019 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85055594543

Part of ISSN: 15210529 01490451
Contributors: Etemadifar, Z.; Etemadzadeh, S.S.; Emtiazi, G.
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Zahra Etemadifar via Scopus - Elsevier

An ancient plant for the synthesis of a novel carbon dot and its applications as an antibacterial agent and probe for sensing of an anti-cancer drug

Materials Science and Engineering C
2019 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85059966143

Part of ISSN: 18730191 09284931
Contributors: Shahshahanipour, M.; Rezaei, B.; Ensafi, A.A.; Etemadifar, Z.
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Zahra Etemadifar via Scopus - Elsevier

A Statistical Approach for Production Improvement of a Neutral Protease From a Newly Isolated Strain of Aeromonas Hydrophila

Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transaction A: Science
2018 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85055589785

Part of ISSN: 23641819 10286276
Contributors: Borhani, M.S.; Etemadifar, Z.; Emtiazi, G.; Jorjani, E.
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Comparative survey of the effects of chemical preservatives and natural fermentation on microbial quality and igg antibodies in order to increase shelf life of bovine colostrum

Journal of Veterinary Research
2018 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85053723897

Part of ISSN: 22516190 20082525
Contributors: Sotudeh, Sh.; Rabbani Khorasgani, M.; Etemadifar, Z.; Zarkesh Esfahani, S.H.
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Effects of spray-drying, freeze-drying and pasteurization on microbiological quality and IgG level of bovine colostrum

Journal of Food Quality and Hazards Control
2018 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85049054576

Part of ISSN: 23456825 2345685X
Contributors: Sotudeh, S.; Rabbani Khorasgani, M.; Etemadifar, Z.; Zarkesh-Esfahani, S.H.
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Immobilization of Pseudomonas putida PT in resistant matrices to environmental stresses: a strategy for continuous removal of heavy metals under extreme conditions

Annals of Microbiology
2018 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85056671241

Part of ISSN: 18692044 15904261
Contributors: Khashei, S.; Etemadifar, Z.; Rahmani, H.R.
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Studies on the Kinetics of Antibacterial Agent Production in Two Actinomycete Strains, F9 and Is5, Isolated from Soil Samples, Iran

Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transaction A: Science
2018 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85051230474

Part of ISSN: 23641819 10286276
Contributors: Ghashghaei, S.; Etemadifar, Z.; Mofid, M.R.
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Heavy metal removal by phosphate solubilizing Acinetobacter calcoaceticus isolated from rhizosphere

Journal of Biology and Today's World
2017 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85040083589

Part of ISSN: 23223308 24765376
Contributors: Ghoreishi, F.; Etemadifar, Z.
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Zahra Etemadifar via Scopus - Elsevier

Microbial diversity in the hypersaline Lake Meyghan, Iran

Scientific Reports
2017 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85029492415

Part of ISSN: 20452322
Contributors: Naghoni, A.; Emtiazi, G.; Amoozegar, M.A.; Cretoiu, M.S.; Stal, L.J.; Etemadifar, Z.; Shahzadeh Fazeli, S.A.; Bolhuis, H.
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Natronoarchaeum persicum sp. Nov., a haloarchaeon isolated from a hypersaline lake

International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology
2017 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85029582668

Part of ISSN: 14665026
Contributors: Naghoni, A.; Emtiazi, G.; Amoozegar, M.A.; Rasooli, M.; Etemadifar, Z.; Fazeli, S.A.S.; Minegishi, H.; Ventosa, A.
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Zahra Etemadifar via Scopus - Elsevier

Efficient Media for High Lipase Production: One Variable at a Time Approach.

Avicenna journal of medical biotechnology
2017-04 | Journal article
Contributors: Soleymani S; Alizadeh H; Mohammadian H; Rabbani E; Moazen F; MirMohammad Sadeghi H; Shariat ZS; Etemadifar Z; Rabbani M
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Zahra Etemadifar via Europe PubMed Central

Antimicrobial Effect of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles on Some Oral Bacteria and Candida Species.

Journal of dental biomaterials
2017-03 | Journal article
Contributors: Amiri M; Etemadifar Z; Daneshkazemi A; Nateghi M
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Zahra Etemadifar via Europe PubMed Central

Assessment of the antimicrobial activity of Melissa officinalis and Lawsonia inermis extracts against some bacterial pathogens

Comparative Clinical Pathology
2016 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84953838401

Contributors: Rabbani, M.; Etemadifar, Z.; Karamifard, F.; Borhani, M.S.
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Zahra Etemadifar via Scopus - Elsevier
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Enhancement of production and activity of alkaline zinc metalloprotease from Salinivibrio proteolyticus using low intensity direct electric current and zinc nanoparticles

Biotechnology Letters
2016 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84981509458

Contributors: Borhani, M.S.; Etemadifar, Z.; Emtiazi, G.
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Heterotrophic Bioleaching of Sulfur, Iron, and Silicon Impurities from Coal by Fusarium oxysporum FE and Exophiala spinifera FM with Growing and Resting Cells

Current Microbiology
2016 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84958750461

Contributors: Etemadzadeh, S.S.; Emtiazi, G.; Etemadifar, Z.
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UV-Resistant Bacteria with Multiple-Stress Tolerance Isolated from Desert Areas in Iran

Geomicrobiology Journal
2016 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84959244189

Contributors: Etemadifar, Z.; Gholami, M.; Derikvand, P.
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A novel metabolite (1,3-benzenediol, 5-hexyl) production by Exophiala spinifera strain FM through dibenzothiophene desulfurization

World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84939959853

Contributors: Elmi, F.; Etemadifar, Z.; Emtiazi, G.
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Zahra Etemadifar via Scopus - Elsevier

Erratum: Identification of thermophilic and mesophilic bacteria and fungi in Esfahan (Iran) municipal solid waste compost (Waste Management and Research (2001) 19 (257-261) DOI: 10.1177/0734242X0101900307)

Waste Management and Research
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84925658507

Contributors: Etemadifar, Z.
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Isolation a new strain of Kocuria rosea capable of tolerating extreme conditions

Journal of Environmental Radioactivity
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84925957052

Contributors: Gholami, M.; Etemadifar, Z.; Bouzari, M.
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Zahra Etemadifar via Scopus - Elsevier

Isolation and characterization of a new Thermoalkalophilic lipase from soil bacteria

Iranian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84931090837

Contributors: Rabbani, M.; Shafiee, F.; Shayegh, Z.; Sadeghia, H.M.M.; Shariat, Z.S.; Etemadifa, Z.; Moazena, F.
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Zahra Etemadifar via Scopus - Elsevier

Isolation and characterization of a novel strain of genus Dietzia capable of multiple-extreme resistance

Microbiology (Russian Federation)
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84930660875

Contributors: Gholami, M.; Etemadifar, Z.
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Zahra Etemadifar via Scopus - Elsevier

Isolation of dickeya dadantii strains from potato disease and biocontrol by their bacteriophages

Brazilian Journal of Microbiology
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84939476948

Contributors: Soleimani-Delfan, A.; Etemadifar, Z.; Emtiazi, G.; Bouzari, M.
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Zahra Etemadifar via Scopus - Elsevier

Response to letter to the editor from SMJ Mortazavi

Journal of Environmental Radioactivity
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84937164585

Contributors: Etemadifar, Z.
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Zahra Etemadifar via Scopus - Elsevier

RSM optimization of dibenzothiophene biodesulfurization by newly isolated strain of Rhodococcus erythropolis PD1 in aqueous and biphasic systems

Microbiology (Russian Federation)
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84924986278

Contributors: Derikvand, P.; Etemadifar, Z.; Biria, D.
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Zahra Etemadifar via Scopus - Elsevier

Sulfur removal from dibenzothiophene by newly isolated paenibacillus validus strain PD2 and process optimization in aqueous and biphasic (Model-Oil) systems

Polish Journal of Microbiology
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84926377716

Contributors: Derikvand, P.; Etemadifar, Z.; Saber, H.
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