Shirin Parizad

With a Ph.D. in Plant Pathology and an ongoing second Ph.D. in entomology, Shirin possesses expertise in Entomology, Plant Pathology, and Molecular Biology. This interdisciplinary background uniquely positions her to tackle the challenges of vector-borne plant viruses in agricultural fields. Shirin is committed to unraveling the complex interactions among plants, viruses, and insect vectors to enhance the sustainability of agricultural systems.

2023-Present Ph. D. Student (Entomology) Virginia Tech, USA (transferred from University of Idaho)

2022 Ph. D. Student (Entomology) University of Idaho, USA

2012-2017 Ph. D. (Plant Pathology‑ Virology and Viral Diseases of Plants) University of Tehran, Iran

2009-2012 M.S. (Agricultural Engineering‑ Plant Pathology) University of Tehran, Iran

2004-2008 B.SC. (Agricultural Engineering‑ Plant Protection) Isfahan University of Technology, Iran

Shirin's current study focuses on barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) epidemiology, specifically investigating the dynamics of BYDV transmission involving the invasive aphid species Metapolophium fesucae cerealium. She is studying the role of this aphid species in BYDV spread and exploring its population genetics. Additionally, Shirin is evaluating the influence of grazing lands as reservoirs for BYDV and cereal aphids on disease incidence in Virginia croplands. Her research aims to address knowledge gaps in understanding aphid-plant-virus interactions and to provide insights for managing BYDV in agricultural settings.

Peer‑Reviewed Publications

[1] S. Parizad, E. Wenninger, A. Rashed (2024) American phytopathological society, potato compendium (under review).

[2] S. Basu, S. Bera, S. Parizad, P. Malhotra, C. L. Casteel, D. W. Crowder (2023) Virus‑encoded RNA silencing suppressor protein critical for disease development: Focus on its’ multifunctionality and co‑evolution in Solanaceous hosts. Authorea.

[3] S. Movi, A. Dizadji, S. Parizad, and S. Nourinejhad Zarghani (2021) Biological characteristics and genetic variation analyses of Saffron latent virus (SaLV) based on genomic P1‑Pro and P3 regions. European Journal of Plant Pathology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10658‑022‑02561‑3

[4] S. Parizad, and S. Bera (2021) The effect of organic farming on water reusability, sustainable ecosystem, and food toxicity. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. doi: 10.1007/s11356‑021‑15258‑7

[5] N. Moratalla Lopez*, S. Parizad*, M. Koohi Habibi, S. Winter, S. Kalantari, S. Bera, C. Lorenzo Tendero, V. García‑Rodríguez, A. Dizadji, and G. Luis Alonso Diaz‑Marta (2021) Impact of two different dehydration methods on saffron quality, concerning the prevalence of Saffron latent virus (SaLV) in Iran. Food Chemistry, 337 (2021) 127786.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.127786 (* co‑first author)

[6] S. Parizad, A. Dizadji, M. Koohi Habibi, S. Winter, S. Kalantari, S. Movi, C. Lorenzo Tendero, G. Luis Alonso Diaz‑Marta, and N. Moratalla Lopez (2019) The effects of geographical origin and virus infection on the saffron (Crocus sativus L.) quality. Food Chemistry, 295, 387‑394. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2019.05.116

[7] S. Parizad, A. Dizadji, M. Koohi Habibi, S. Winter, S. Kalantari, S. Movi, F. García‑Arenal, and M. A. Ayllón (2018) Description and genetic variation of a distinct species of Potyvirus infecting saffron (Crocus sativus L.) plants in major production regions in Iran. Annals of Applied Biology, 173, 233‑242. https://doi.org/10.1111/aab.12456

[8] S. Parizad, A. Dizadji, M. Koohi Habibi, F. García‑Arenal, S. Winter, M. A. Ayllón, and S. Kalantari (2017) Prevalence of Saffron latent virus (SaLV), a new Potyvirus species, in saffron fields of Iran. Journal of Plant Pathology, 99(3), 802. https://doi.org/10.4454/jpp.v99i3.3963

[9] S. Parizad, A. Dizadji, M. Koohi Habibi, G. Mosahebi Mohammadi, S. Kalantari, F. Izadpanah, F. García‑Arenal, and S. Winter (2017) Identification and partial characterization of the virus infecting saffron (Crocus sativus L.) in Iran. Iranian Journal of Plant Protection Science, 47, 263‑275. DOI:10.22059/ijpps.2017.215361.1006735

[10] M. Nateqi, M. Koohi Habibi, A. Dizadji, and S. Parizad (2015) Detection and molecular characterization of the Iris severe mosaic virus‑Ir isolate from Iran. Journal of Plant Protection Research, 55(3), 235‑240. DOI: 10.1515/jppr‑2015‑0032

Posters and Oral Presentations

[1] S. Parizad, S. Adhikari, S. D. Eigenbrode, A. Rashed (2024) Evaluating the potential impact of the invasive aphid species, Metopolophium festucae cerealium, on wheat production in the USA. Invasive Species Symposium. Blacksburg, VA, USA

[2] S. Parizad, and A. Rashed (2024) The interface between crop and grazing lands: Can cereal aphid and barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) spread be influenced by different types of tall fescue forage crops? International Insect Science Event (ICE). Kyoto, Japan

[3] A. Nikoukar, H. Farrokhzadeh, M. Vahidi, S. Parizad, U. Panta, S. Shafian, A. Rashed (2024) Precision Agriculture in Early Pest Detection. 51st Tobacco Workers’ Conference. Knoxville, TN, USA

[4] S. Parizad (2024) Cereal aphids and barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) in small grains. Northern Neck Crops Conference. Warsaw, VA, USA

[5] S. Parizad (2023) Cultivar screening and evaluating a new biological control approach to managing tobacco aphid pests. Southern Piedmont Field Day. Blackstone, VA, USA

[6] S. Parizad, A. Rashed, S. Adhikari, S. D. Eigenbrode (2023) Cereal aphids in wheat and natural vegetation: implications for barley yellow dwarf virus spread. The Entomological Society of America (ESA), Annual Meeting, Symposium section. Maryland, USA

[7] A. Dizadji, S. Parizad, and S. Movi (2022) The importance of saffron viral infections. Proceedings of 24 Iranian Plant Protection Congress. Tehran, Iran

[8] S. Movi, A. Dizadji, S. Parizad, and S. Nourinejhad Zarghani (2022) Transmissibility and Transmission efficacy of Saffron latent virus (SaLV) by three aphid species under greenhouse conditions. Proceedings of 24th Iranian Plant Protection Congress. Tehran, Iran

[9] S. Movi, A. Dizadji, S. Parizad, and S. Nourinejhad Zarghani (2022) Host‑range studies of SaLV under greenhouse conditions. Proceedings of 24th Iranian Plant Protection Congress. Tehran, Iran

[10] S. Movi, A. Dizadji, S. Parizad, and S. Nourinejhad Zarghani (2018) Genetic variation of Saffron latent virus (SaLV) based on CP and P1 genomic regions in Iran. 3rd international and 15th Iranian genetics congress. Tehran, Iran

[11] S. Parizad, A. Dizadji, M. Koohi Habibi, F. García‑ Arenal Rodríguez, S. Kalantari, and F. Izadpanah (2016) Dispersion of infecting saffron (Crocus sativus L.) in dominant cultivated areas in Iran. Proceedings of 22nd Iranian Plant Protection Congress. Tehran, Iran

[12] M. Nateqi, M. Koohi Habibi, A. Dizadji, and S. Parizad (2014) First report of Iris severe mosaic virus (ISMV) on Iris spp. in Iran. 21st Iranian plant protection Congress. Urmia, Iran

[13] S. Parizad, M. Koohi Habibi, G. Mosahebi Mohammadi, and A. Dizadji (2012) Identification and characterization of virus infecting saffron (Crocus sativus L.) in dominants production regions of it’s in Iran. 6th Iranian Congress of Virology. Tehran, Iran

[14] S. Parizad, M. Koohi Habibi, G. Mosahebi Mohammadi and A. Dizadji. (2012) Transmissibility of saffron infecting potyvirus in Iran by different aphid species. 24^th International Congress of Entomology. Daegu, South Korea

[15] S. Sabze, M. Koohi Habibi, S. Kalantari, A. Dizadji, and S. Parizad (2012) Effect of thermotherapy on virus elimination from saffron corms infected by Potyvirus. 6th Iranian Congress of Virology. Tehran, Iran

[16] Y. Moghaddassi, A. Ashouri, and S. Parizad (2012) Investigation the effect of storage of wheat and corn on Mediterranean flour moth based on an age‑stage, two‑sex life table. 24th International Congress of Entomology. Daegu, South Korea

GENBANK Submission

[1] S. Parizad, A. Dizadji, M. Koohi Habibi, S. Winter, S. Kalantari, F. García‑Arenal, and M. A. Ayllón (2018). Characterization of the full genome of a novel Potyvirus, Saffron latent virus (SaLV‑Ir‑Kh1), and submission of the nucleotide sequence of the full genome in NCBI (Accession no. KY562565). (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/nuccore/KY562565)