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2026

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Environmental Sciences

D-Index
90
Citations
42477
World Ranking
574
National Ranking
260

Plant Science and Agronomy

D-Index
89
Citations
41547
World Ranking
289
National Ranking
102

M. A. Tabatabai publication distribution in Plant Science and Agronomy in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Plant Science and Agronomy in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where M. A. Tabatabai sits on this spectrum.

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36 publications 467+

This scientist: 219 publications — 82nd percentile

82% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 467 publications or more.

M. A. Tabatabai D-index placement in Plant Science and Agronomy in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Plant Science and Agronomy scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where M. A. Tabatabai sits on this spectrum.

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30 D-Index 109+

This scientist: 89 D-Index — 96th percentile

96% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Plant Science and Agronomy in United States Leader Award

Overview

M. A. Tabatabai is affiliated with Iowa State University in the United States, contributing to research primarily in the fields of Medicine and Agricultural and Biological Sciences. Their work spans multiple specialized areas, including Rheumatology, Plant Science, and Oncology.

The scientist's recent publications are focused on topics such as Folate and B Vitamins Research, Plant nutrient uptake and metabolism, and Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research. These areas highlight a multidisciplinary approach combining biological sciences and medical research.

One recent paper authored by Tabatabai is titled "Alkaline Hydrolyzable Organic Nitrogen as an Index of Nitrogen Mineralization in Soils: Relationship with Activities of Arylamidase and Amidohydrolases", published in 2020 in the journal Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. This publication has been cited nine times, indicating engagement within the scientific community.

Tabatabai collaborates with other researchers and has notably co-authored work with Daniel E. Dodor. This collaboration is aligned with their contributions to soil science and plant analysis research.

The primary publication venue for this scientist includes:

  • Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis

Frequent co-authors include:

  • Daniel E. Dodor

The scientist's research topics cover:

  • Folate and B Vitamins Research
  • Plant nutrient uptake and metabolism
  • Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research

Main fields of study are:

  • Medicine
  • Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Subfields of study relevant to their work include:

  • Rheumatology
  • Plant Science
  • Oncology

Best Publications

  • Use of p-nitrophenyl phosphate for assay of soil phosphatase activity

    M.A. Tabatabai;J.M. Bremner

  • Methods of soil analysis. Part 3 - chemical methods.

    D. L. Sparks;A. L. Page;P. A. Helmke;R. H. Loeppert

  • Glucosidases and galactosidases in soils

    F. Eivazi;M.A. Tabatabai

  • Phosphatases in soils

    F. Eivazi;M.A. Tabatabai

  • Assay of urease activity in soils

    M.A. Tabatabai;J.M. Bremner

  • Soil microbial biomass carbon and nitrogen as affected by cropping systems

    J. M. Moore;S. Klose;M. A. Tabatabai

  • Arylsulfatase Activity of Soils1

    Unknown

  • A Rapid Method for Determination of Sulfate in Water Samples

    Tabatabai

  • Enzyme activities in a limed agricultural soil

    V. Acosta-Martínez;M. A. Tabatabai

  • Significance and potential uses of soil enzymes.

    W. A. Dick;M. A. Tabatabai;F. B. Metting

  • Effect of Organic Acids on Release of Phosphorus from Phosphate ROCKS1

    K. Kpomblekou-A;M. A. Tabatabai

  • Handbook of Reference Methods for Plant Analysis

    Unknown

  • Decomposition of different organic materials in soils

    H. A. Ajwa;M. A. Tabatabai

  • Effect of tillage and residue management on enzyme activities in soils: III. Phosphatases and arylsulfatase

    S. P. Deng;M. A. Tabatabai

  • Determination of Orthophosphate in Aqueous Solutions Containing Labile Organic and Inorganic Phosphorus Compounds

    W. A. Dick;M. A. Tabatabai

  • Effects of trace elements on urease activity in soils

    M.A. Tabatabai

  • Cellulase activity of soils

    S.P. Deng;M.A. Tabatabai

  • Mineralization of Nitrogen in Soils Amended with Organic Wastes

    Y. M. Chae;M. A. Tabatabai

  • Soil Enzymes

    Unknown

  • EFFECT OF CROPPING SYSTEMS ON ADSORPTION OF METALS BY SOILS: II. EFFECT OF pH

    N T Basta;M A Tabatabai

  • A Simple Turbidimetric Method of Determining Total Sulfur in Plant Materials1

    M. A. Tabatabai;J. M. Bremner

  • Use of an ammonia electrode for determination of ammonium in Kjeldahl analysis of soils

    J. M. Bremner;M. A. Tabatabai

  • Factors affecting glucosidase and galactosidase activities in soils

    F. Eivazi;M.A. Tabatabai

  • Soil Enzymes 1

    Unknown

  • Soil Organic Matter: Analysis and Interpretation

    Fred Magdoff;M. A. Tabatabai;Edward A. Hanlon

  • Radon and Its Decay Products in Indoor Air

    M. A. Tabatabai

Frequent Co-Authors

J. M. Bremner
J. M. Bremner Iowa State University
Warren A. Dick
Warren A. Dick The Ohio State University
Nicholas T. Basta
Nicholas T. Basta The Ohio State University
Richard P. Dick
Richard P. Dick The Ohio State University
Donald L. Sparks
Donald L. Sparks University of Delaware
Andrew N. Sharpley
Andrew N. Sharpley University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
John E. Sawyer
John E. Sawyer Iowa State University
Domy C. Adriano
Domy C. Adriano University of Georgia
Daniel C. Olk
Daniel C. Olk US Department of Agriculture
Cliff T. Johnston
Cliff T. Johnston Purdue University West Lafayette

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