Profitable Stonefruit Research

Research Scientist, Fruit Quality

Horticulture Production Sciences, Agriculture Victoria Research

Tatura SmartFarm - 255 Ferguson Road, Tatura VIC 3616, Australia

Dr Muneer Rehman

muneer.rehman@agriculture.vic.gov.au

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dr-muneer-rehman-44773b99

Dr Muneer Rehman has expertise in both pre- and post-harvest physiology which allow him to understand the entire fruit production system. This experience is highly relevant to the project's goals of improving fruit quality and managing crop loads, as it allows him to integrate strategies that are important to the entire lifecycle of the fruit, from growth to market.

Relevant Experience

Dr Muneer Rehman has vast experience in pre and postharvest physiology with a focus on physiological processes involved in fruit development and maturation, which can help in predicting optimal harvest times and improving fruit quality. He also understands how pre-harvest factors (such as light, temperature, and humidity) affect fruit quality, which is crucial for optimizing growing conditions to enhance colour, size, and overall fruit quality. Dr Muneer is experienced in using techniques such as thinning and pruning in managing crop loads to balance yield and fruit quality. Moreover, Dr Muneer has substantial knowledge of the physiological changes that occur in fruits after harvest, including ripening, senescence, and responses to storage conditions. Dr Muneer has worked on different procedures such as controlled atmosphere storage, temperature management, for maintaining fruit quality after harvest. He understands the factors that lead to fruit spoilage and develops methods to slow down these processes.

Dr Muneer has presented his scientific work to the science and industry audience across the world. His recent research focus includes pre and post-harvest fruit quality improvement by adopting profitable and sustainable techniques.

  • Iqbal, S., Hayat, F., Hussain, M., Mushtaq, N., Rehman, M., Asif, A., & Shahid, M. A. (2024). Melatonin supplementation alleviates drought stress in peach (Prunus persica) seedlings by improving photosynthesis, root morphological traits, and antioxidant defense systems. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum, 46(2), 18.
  • Rehman, M., Singh, Z., Khurshid, T., Malekipoor, R., & Tokala, VJ. (2021). Preharvest spray application of methyl jasmonate promotes fruit color and regulates quality in M7 Navel orange grown in a Mediterranean climate. Australian Journal of crop sciences, 15(03): 397-393
  • Rehman, M., Singh, Z., Khurshid, T., Malekipoor, R., & Tokala, VJ. (2021). Preharvest spray application of methyl jasmonate promotes fruit color and regulates quality in M7 Navel orange grown in a Mediterranean climate. Australian Journal of crop sciences, 15(03): 397-393
  • Rehman, M., Singh, Z., & Khurshid, T. (2019). Nitric oxide fumigation alleviates chilling injury and regulates fruit quality in sweet oranges stored at different cold temperatures. Australian Journal of Crop Sciences, 13(12):1975-1982.
  • Rehman, M., Singh, Z., & Khurshid, T. (2018). Methyl jasmonate alleviates chilling injury and regulates fruit quality in Midknight Valencia orange. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 141, 58-62.
  • Rehman, M., Singh, Z., & Khurshid, T. (2018). Alleviation of chilling injury induced by cold quarantine treatment in sweet orange fruit. Australian Journal of Crop Sciences, 12 (10):1616-1625.
  • Rehman, M., Singh, Z., & Khurshid, T. (2018). Pre-harvest spray application of prohexadione-calcium and paclobutrazol regulates fruit color development and quality in early maturing M7 Navel orange. Scientia Horticulturae, 234, 87-94.
  • Rehman, M., Singh, Z., & Khurshid, T. (2018). Pre-harvest spray application of abscisic acid (S-ABA) regulates fruit color development and quality in early maturing M7 Navel orange.Scientia Horticulturae, 229, 1-9.
  • Rehman, M., Awan, A. A., Khan, O., & Haq, I. (2013). Response of olive cultivars to air-layering at various timings Pakistan Journal of Agriculture Science, 50(4), 555-558.