Imam Khomeini International University (IKIU) was founded in 1991 as a non-profit state university in Qazvin, Iran.
Agricultural biotechnology and plant breeding departments of imam Khomeini international university (IKIU), have jointly initiated publishing a scientific grade journal, IJGPB, affirmed by the ministry of science, research and technology, twoards providing a bed for the publication of research achivements and experiences.