Publications
2026
Mirzaei, J., Moradi, M., & Mohammadi, M. (2026). Plants and arbuscular mycorrhiza fungi diversity along elevational gradient in the semi-arid forest ecosystem, west of Iran. Tropical Ecology, 67(1), 12–24. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42965-025-00399-4
Bagheri, F., Mirzaei, J., Heydari, M., & Moradi, M. (2026). Soil rehabilitation in degraded oak forest stands through afforestation with Amygdalus scoparia. Land Degradation & Development, 37(10), 5133–5145. https://doi.org/10.1002/ldr.70441
Hossein Zadeh, M. H., Moradi, M., Fazli, R. A., & Burslem, D. F. R. P. (2026). Topsoil carbon response to aspect under Neltuma juliflora afforestation: Implications for carbon sequestration in semi-arid ecosystems. Eurasian Soil Science, 59(6), Article 105. https://doi.org/10.1134/S1064229326600818
Ansari, N., Moradi, M., & Taghizadeh-Mehrjardi, R. (2026). Application of machine learning models and Euclidean distance to predict soil spatial properties. iForest—Biogeosciences and Forestry, 19(3), 186–194. https://doi.org/10.3832/ifor4758-018
Abbasi, M., Mirzaei, J., Mirab-balou, M., Karamian, M., & Moradi, M. (2026). The effect of tree canopy coverage and seasonal dynamics on soil mesofauna biodiversity in semi-arid forests. Journal of Arid Environments, 236, Article 105677. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaridenv.2026.105677
2025
Parhizkar, Z., Moradi, M., & Akbarifazli, R. (2025). Effects of recreational activities on carbon stocks in the arid riparian forest. Eurasian Soil Science, 58(10), Article 133. https://doi.org/10.1134/S1064229325601441
Skandari, F., Salehi, A., Daryaei, M. G., Moradi, M., & Burslem, D. F. R. P. (2025). Long-term effects of forest management interventions on carbon stocks and soil microbial activity in degraded semi-arid oak forests of Iran. Eurasian Soil Science, 58(13), Article 200. https://doi.org/10.1134/S1064229325603051
Arameshenia, P., Moradi, G., Moradi Dashtpagerdi, M., & Moradi, M. (2025). Assessment of Vegetation Cover Changes in Dena Protected Area Using Remote Sensing. Journal of Plant Ecosystem Conservation, 13(26), 104–118. (In Persian) https://pec.gonbad.ac.ir/article-1-994-en.html
2024
Behmanesh, S., Moradi, M., Pourrezaei, J., & Basiri, R. (2024). Does road construction have beneficial effects on vegetation biodiversity and tree regeneration in arid woodlands? Land Degradation & Development, 35(7), 2508–2517. https://doi.org/10.1002/ldr.5076
Arameshenia, P., Moradi, G., Moradi, M., & Moradi Dashtpagerdi, M. (2024) The effect of socioeconomic factors on vegetation cover changes in Dena protected area. Iranian Journal of Forest, 16(4), 437–452. (In Persian) https://doi.org/10.22034/ijf.2024.464075.1992
Azizi Kia, Y., Moradi, M., Darvishpasand, Z., & Taleshi, H. (2024). Evaluation of Some Soil Physical and Chemical Properties in Myrtus communis L. Stands in Southwest of Iran. Journal of Soil and Plant Interactions, 15, 71–87. (In Persian) http://dx.doi.org/10.47176/jspi.15.3.21391
Moradi, M., & Moradi, G. (2024). Carbon sequestration of Mediterranean tree species in the Zagros forest of Iran. Ecopersia, 12(4), 351–361. https://doi.org/10.22034/ECOPERSIA.12.4.351
Moradi, M., & Moradi, G. (2024). Carbon sequestration of Mediterranean tree species in the Zagros forest of Iran. Ecopersia, 12(4), 351–361. https://doi.org/10.22034/ECOPERSIA.12.4.351
2023
Zolfaghari Nia, M., Moradi, M., Moradi, G., & Taghizadeh-Mehrjardi, R. (2023). Machine learning models for prediction of soil properties in the riparian forests. Land, 12(1), Article 32. https://doi.org/10.3390/land12010032
Maasoumi Babaarabi, M., Basiri, R., Moradi, M., & Kiani, B. (2023). Spatial pattern studying of Populus euphratica Oliv. using K, L, G and J functions in Maroon side, Behbahan. Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 25(9), 21–35. (In Persian) https://sanad.iau.ir/en/journal/jest/Article/838764
2022
Moradi, M., Jorfi, M. R., Basiri, R., Yusef Naanaei, S., & Heydari, M. (2022). Beneficial effects of livestock exclusion on tree regeneration, understory plant diversity, and soil properties in semiarid forests in Iran. Land Degradation & Development, 33(2), 324–332. https://doi.org/10.1002/ldr.4154
Moradi, G., Operajuneghani, E., Dehghan Benadkuki, F., Ghanbari, S., & Moradi, M. (2022). The Effect of Green Spaces on Housing Prices Using Hedonic Method in Iran]. Environmental Resources Research, 10(2), 279–290. (In Persian) https://doi.org/10.22069/ijerr.2023.20465.1383
Kaybondori, K., Moradi, M., Taleshi, H., & Basiri, R. (2022). Evaluation of different seed sowing methods on survival and establishment of Quercus brantii Lindl. seedlings in the semi-arid forest of Tange Alamdar in Behbahan. Journal of Wood and Forest Science and Technology, 29(4), 25–41. (In Persian) https://doi.org/10.22069/jwfst.2023.20672.1985
Zolfaghari, Z., Moradi, M., Basiri, R., & Ghasemi, A. (2022). Evaluation of Tecomella undulata R. spatial distribution pattern in Bushehr province. Environmental Science and Technology, 24(3), 131–143. (In Persian) https://sanad.iau.ir/en/Article/833687
2021
Moradi, M., Ghasemi, A. (2021). Carbon stock estimation of Avicennia marina (Forssk.) forest soil in Bushehr province. Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 23(3), 183–193. (In Persian) https://sanad.iau.ir/en/Journal/jest/Article/838146
Darsanj, M., Basiri, R., & Moradi, M. (2021). Intraspecific interaction comparison in Populus euphratica stands using Mark correlation function in Behbahan Chaharasyab area. Journal of Wood and Forest Science and Technology, 27(4), 81–95. (In Persian) https://doi.org/10.22069/jwfst.2021.18198.1880
Barazionnezhad, Z., Moradi, M., Jahantab, E., & Moradi, G. (2021). Phytoremediation of contaminated soils to sludge of oil reservoirs using Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC. Environmental Journal of Rainwater Catchment Systems, 7(4), 657–667. (In Persian) https://doi.org/10.22034/jewe.2021.279242.1537
2020
Forogh Nasab, M., Moradi, M., Moradi, G., & Taghizadeh-Mehrjardi, R. (2020). Topsoil carbon stock and soil physicochemical properties in riparian forests and agricultural lands of southwestern Iran. Eurasian Soil Science, 53(10), 1389–1395. https://doi.org/10.1134/S1064229320100075
Mirzaei, J., Heydari, M., Moradi, M., & Daniel, C. D. (2020). Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi as a Bio-Indicator for Monitoring Soil Attributes in Zagros Semi-Arid Woodlands. Ecopersia, 8(1), 23–31. https://dor.isc.ac/dor/20.1001.1.23222700.2020.8.1.4.3
Parnian Kalayeh, S., Moradi, M., Sefidi, K., & Basiri, R. (2020). Coarse and fine woody debris and mortality rate of Persian Oak estimation in relation to some environmental factors in Zagros Oak forest (Case study: Tange Alamdar, Behbahan). Iranian Journal of Forest, 11(4), 519–532. (In Persian) https://www.ijf-isaforestry.ir/article_102961.html?lang=en&lang=en&lang=en&lang=en
Skandari, F., Basiri, R., & Moradi, M. (2020). Effect of Quercus brantii Lindl. and Cupressus sempervirens L. var. horizontalis on soil physical and chemical properties in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad. Journal of Plant Research, 33(4), 770–780. (In Persian) https://dor.isc.ac/dor/20.1001.1.23832592.1399.33.4.12.8
2019
Avazpoor, Z., Moradi, M., Basiri, R., Mirzaei, J., Taghizadeh-Mehrjardi, R., & Kerry, R. (2019). Soil enzyme activity variations in riparian forests in relation to plant species and soil depth. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 12(23), Article 708. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-019-4910-2
Changizi, R., Moradi, M., Basiri, R., et al. (2019). Interception of pure Populus euphratica stand in Maroon riparian forest of Behbahan. Forest Research and Development, 5(3), 469–481. https://jfrd.urmia.ac.ir/article_120788.html?lang=en
Ebrahimi, A., [Askari, A.,] Moradi, M., Basiri, R., & Mirzaei, J. (2019). Evaluation of soil physicochemical properties and regeneration of Prosopis cineraria (L.) Druce stands in southern Iran. Iranian Journal of Forest, 11(2), 255–267. (In Persian) https://www.ijf-isaforestry.ir/article_93407_en.html
Joukar, Z., Moradi, M., & Basiri, R. (2019). Distribution of rain fall in pure Tamarix arceuthoides stand in the riparian forests. Forest Research and Development, 4(4), 501–513. (In Persian) https://jfrd.urmia.ac.ir/article_120657.html?lang=en
2018
Basiri, R., Moradi, M., Kiani, B., & Maasumi Babaarabi, M. (2018). Evaluation of distance methods for estimating population density in Populus euphratica Olivier natural stands (case study: Maroon riparian forests, Iran). Journal of Forest Science, 64(5), 230–244. https://doi.org/10.17221/146/2017-JFS
Jafareiyan, N., Mirzaei, J., Heydari, M., & Moradi, M. (2018). Comparison of Soil Characteristics and Diversity of Mycorrhizal Arbuscular Fungi Associated with Cercis griffithii, Boiss In natural and Plantation Sites. Journal of Soil Biology, 6(1), 15–29. (In Persian) https://doi.org/10.22092/sbj.2018.117144
Jafareiyan, N., Mirzaei, J., Moradi, M., & Heydari, M. (2018). Biodiversity and colonization of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi with some species of Zagros forest. Forest and Wood Products, 71(1), 35–47. (In Persian) https://doi.org/10.22059/jfwp.2018.245316.875
Maasoumi Babaarabi, M., Basiri, R., Moradi, M., & Kiani, B. (2018). Spatial pattern of Populus euphratica in pure and mixed stands of Maroon, Behbahan. Journal of Plant Research, 30(4), 927–939. (In Persian) https://dor.isc.ac/dor/20.1001.1.23832592.1396.30.4.18.3
Zolfaghari, Z., Moradi, M., Basiri, R., & Ghasemi, A. (2018). Evaluation of Tecomella undulata R. stands in Bushehr province. Forest and Wood Products, 70(2), 273–280. (In Persian) https://sanad.iau.ir/en/Article/839222
Zolfaghari, Z., Moradi, M., Basiri, R., & Ghasemi, A. (2018). Evaluation of Tecomella undulata R. stands structure in Bushehr province. Environmental Science and Technology, 19(4), 49–64. (In Persian) https://sanad.iau.ir/en/Article/839222
Alboebadi, H., Moradi, M., & Jahantab, E. (2018). The effect of biochar and municipal waste compost on phytoremediation of heavy metals and total petroleum hydrocarbons by Ziziphus spina-christi (L.) Willd. Journal of Plant Ecosystem Conservation, 6(12), 261–277. (In Persian) https://pec.gonbad.ac.ir/article-1-362-en.html
2017
Moradi, M., Naji, H. R., Imani, F., Moradi Behbahani, S., & Ahmadi, M. T. (2017). Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi changes by afforestation in sand dunes. Journal of Arid Environments, 140, 14–19. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaridenv.2017.01.006
Mirzaei, J., & Moradi, M. (2017). Biodiversity of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in Amygdalus scoparia Spach plantations and a natural stand. Journal of Forestry Research, 28(6), 1209–1217. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11676-017-0392-9
Moradi, M., Imani, F., Naji, H. R., Moradi Behbahani, S., & Ahmadi, M. T. (2017). Variation in soil carbon stock and nutrient content in sand dunes after afforestation by Prosopis juliflora in the Khuzestan province (Iran). iForest—Biogeosciences and Forestry, 10(3), 585–589. https://doi.org/10.3832/ifor2137-010
Mirzaei, J., & Moradi, M. (2017). Relationships between flora biodiversity, soil physiochemical properties, and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) diversity in a semi-arid forest. Plant Ecology and Evolution, 150(2), 151–159. https://doi.org/10.5091/plecevo.2017.1249
Moradi Behbahani, S., Moradi, M., Basiri, R., & Mirzaei, J. (2017). Sand mining disturbances and their effects on the diversity of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in a riparian forest of Iran. Journal of Arid Land, 9(6), 837–849. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40333-017-0028-0
Poursartip, L., Naseri Karimvand, S., Moradi, M., & Susani, J. (2017). Comparing the impact of climate variables on healthy and declined masses of oak (Quercus brantti Lindl) in the “Khorram Abad” city. Iranian Journal of Wood and Paper Industries, 7(4), 591-600 (In Persian) https://dor.isc.ac/dor/20.1001.1.20089066.1395.7.4.9.1
Mirzaei, J., Dostcami, S., & Moradi, M. (2017). Identification of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi associated with plant species in the Manesht and Ghalarang protected area. Forest and Wood Products, 70(4), 549–557. (In Persian) https://doi.org/10.22059/jfwp.2018.126715.639
Mirzaei, J., Mohammadi, M., Moradi, M., & Naji, H. R. (2017). Soil physicochemical properties of Tamarisk (Tamarix ramosissima Ledeb.) sites in Ilam province. Iranian Journal of Forest and Poplar Research, 25(3), 419–430. (In Persian) https://doi.org/10.22092/ijfpr.2017.112876
Moradi Behbahani, S., Moradi, M., Basiri, R., & Mirzaei, J. (2017). Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi symbiosis with Populus euphratica Oliv. in riparian forest and its correlation with soil physicochemical properties. Journal of Wood and Forest Science and Technology, 24(1), 17–28. https://doi.org/10.22069/jwfst.2017.11361.1597
Moradi Behbahani, S., Moradi, M., Basiri, R., & Mirzaei, J. (2017). The effect of distance from river on soil physicochemical properties, root colonization and spore density of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi associated with salt cedar. Journal of Water and Soil Science, 20(78), 67–76. (In Persian) http://dx.doi.org/10.18869/acadpub.jstnar.20.78.67
Mirzaei, J., Jafarian, N., Moradi, M., & Heydari, M. (2017). Environmental characteristics and ordination of woody plant species and their relation with environmental factors in Ilam forest. Journal of Wood and Forest Science and Technology, 24(3), 81–94. (In Persian) https://doi.org/10.22069/jwfst.2017.13123.1673
2016
Mirzaei, J., & Moradi, M. (2016). Single and dual arbuscular mycorrhiza fungi inoculum effects on growth, nutrient absorption and antioxidant enzyme activity in Ziziphus spina-christi seedlings under salinity stress. Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology, 18, 1845–1857. https://dor.isc.ac/dor/20.1001.1.16807073.2016.18.7.9.9
Moradi, M., Matinizadeh, M., Naji, H. R., Shirvany, A., Etemad, V., Abdul-Hamid, H., & Nazerian, E. (2016). Diversity of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi spores associated with Sorbus torminalis (L.) Crantz. Caspian Journal of Environmental Sciences, 14, 363–371. https://cjes.guilan.ac.ir/article_2078.html
Alinejadi, S., Basiri, R., Tahmasebi Kohyani, P., Askari, Y., & Moradi, M. (2016). Estimation of biomass and carbon sequestration in various forms of Quercus brantii Lindl. stands in Balout Boland, Dehdez. Iranian Journal of Forest. Iranian Journal of Forest, 8(2), 129–139. (In Persian) https://www.ijf-isaforestry.ir/article_38823_en.html
Imani, F., Moradi, M., & Basiri, R. (2016). The effect of Prosopis juliflora afforestation on soil physicochemical properties in sand dunes (case study: Magran Shush). Journal of Water and Soil Science, 20(77), 173–184. (In Persian) https://doi.org/10.18869/acadpub.jstnar.20.77.173
Mirzaei, J., Moradi, M., & Seyedi, F. (2016). Carbon Sequestration in the Leaf, Litter and Soil of Eucalyptus camaldulensis, Prosopis juliflora and Ziziphus spina-christi Species. Ecopersia, 4(3), 1481–1491. https://dor.isc.ac/dor/20.1001.1.23222700.2016.4.3.7.2
Sajadinia, S., Basiri, R., Fayyaz, P., & Moradi, M. (2016). Morphological and physiological impacts of cement kiln particle on Ziziphus spina-christi L. Iranian Journal of Forest, 8(1), 79–89. (In Persian) https://www.ijf-isaforestry.ir/article_15540_en.html?amp;lang=en&lang=en&lang=en&lang=fa
2015
Moradi, M., Shirvany, A., Matinizadeh, M., Etemad, V., Naji, H. R., Abdul-Hamid, H., & Sayah, S. (2015). Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal symbiosis with Sorbus torminalis does not vary with soil nutrients and enzyme activities across different sites. iForest—Biogeosciences and Forestry, 8(3), 308–313. https://doi.org/10.3832/ifor1236-008
Nazerian, E., Naji, H. R., Abdul-Hamid, H., & Moradi, M. (2015). Phenotypic and molecular characterization of Neofusicoccum mangiferae, the causal agent of black locust decline. Journal of Plant Pathology & Microbiology, 6(1), Article 250. https://doi.org/10.4172/2157-7471.1000250
2012
Moradi, M., Marvie Mohadjer, M. R., Sefidi, K., Zobiri, M., & Omidi, A. (2012). Over-mature beech trees (Fagus orientalis Lipsky) and close-to-nature forestry in northern Iran. Journal of Forestry Research, 23(2), 289–294. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11676-012-0254-4
Book
2025
Moradi, M. (2025). Riparian forests: Characteristics and challenges. Behbahan Khatam Alanbia University of Technology.