Research

Research Projects

RESEARCH PROJECTS CONDUCTED BY DEPARTMENT FACULTY MEMBERS

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TUBITAK AND INTERNATIONALLY SUPPORTED PROJECTS

• "Effects of Biofertilizer Applied with Deficit Irrigation Regimes on Yield, Quality, and Some Biochemical Properties of Bush Bean." TUBITAK 1002 Project (123O057), Completed.
  Project Leader: Prof. Dr. Halil DEMIR

• "Development of Intermediate Breeding Materials Resistant to Fusarium Wilt (Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. melonis) and Powdery Mildew (Podosphaera xanthii) in Kırkağaç Melon Using Molecular Techniques." TUBITAK 1002 Project (223O444), Completed.
  Project Consultant: Prof. Dr. Halil DEMIR

• "Investigation of Different Soilless Culture Systems for the Development of Strawberry Cultivation in Turkey." TUBITAK-1004 Project, Ongoing.
  Project Leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nafiye UNAL

• "Effects of Different Pot Sizes and Colors on Plant Growth, Earliness, Yield, and Quality in Soilless Blueberry Cultivation." TUBITAK-1002 Project, Completed.
  Project Leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nafiye UNAL

• "Development of Biotechnology-Assisted Domestic Hybrid Ornamental Sunflower Lines." TUBITAK-1001 Project (122R004), Ongoing.
  Project Leader: Prof. Dr. Songul SEVER MUTLU

• "Development of Drought-Tolerant Hybrid Zoysia Grass." TUBITAK-1004 Project, Ongoing.
  Project Leader: Prof. Dr. Songul SEVER MUTLU

• "Transcriptome Profiling to Identify Genes Associated with Sensitivity to Low Oxygen Levels in Different Tomato Types Post-Harvest." EU-Supported Project (219O042), Ongoing.
  Project Leader: Prof. Dr. Mustafa ERKAN

• "Smart Agriculture Optimization to Climate Change Adaptation (CICLICA)." PRIMA, Ongoing.
  Project Leader: Prof. Dr. Hamide GUBBUK

• "QTL Mapping of Resistance to Botrytis cinerea in Grape F1 Population." TUBITAK - COST Project (120O273), Ongoing.
  Project Leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ilknur POLAT

• "Identification of SNP Markers Associated with Resistance Loci to Downy Mildew (Plasmopara viticola) in Grape F1 Population." TUBITAK 1002 Project (123O092), Ongoing.
  Project Leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ilknur POLAT

• "Platform for Sustainable Agricultural Technologies Compatible with Global Climate Change in Turkish Agricultural Production (S-ATP)." TUBITAK 1004 - Center of Excellence Program, Ongoing.
  Researcher: Asst. Prof. Dr. Sevinç ŞENER

• "Determination of the Effects of Deficit Irrigation and Some Nanoparticle Applications on Yield, Morphological, Physiological, Biochemical, and Metabolomic Properties of Blackberry." 3501 - Career Program, Ongoing.
  Project Leader: Asst. Prof. Dr. Sevinç ŞENER

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PROJECTS SUPPORTED BY OTHER PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS

• "Breeding of Zoysia Grass (Zoysia japonica x Z. matrella)." Supported by Other Public Institutions, TAGEM-17/AG-GE/15, Ongoing.
  Project Leader: Prof. Dr. Songul SEVER MUTLU

• "Western Antalya Tropical Fruit Production and Dissemination Center Project." BAKA, Ongoing.
  Project Leader: Prof. Dr. Hamide GUBBUK

• "Microgreen Cultivation in Container Using LED-Supported Natural Light." Akdeniz University Technopark.
  Project Consultant: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nafiye UNAL

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PROJECTS SUPPORTED BY AKDENIZ UNIVERSITY SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PROJECTS COORDINATION UNIT (BAP)

• "Effects of Selenium and Amino Acid Applications on Yield, Growth Characteristics, and Selenium Biofortification in Different Lettuce Varieties." BAP Project (FBA-2023-6450), Ongoing.
  Researcher: Prof. Dr. Halil DEMIR

• "Effects of Beneficial Bacteria Applications on Yield and Quality in Agaricus bisporus Cultivation." BAP Project (FYL-2020-5455), Completed.
  Project Leader: Prof. Dr. Halil DEMIR

• "Development of Qualified Intermediate Breeding Materials Resistant to Fusarium Wilt and Powdery Mildew in Kırkağaç Melon Using Classical and Molecular Techniques." BAP Project (FDK-2023-6167), Ongoing.
  Project Leader: Prof. Dr. Halil DEMIR

• "A Study on the Development of Qualified Lines in Melon (Cucumis melo L.)." BAP Project (FYL-2020-5296), Completed.
  Project Leader: Prof. Dr. Halil DEMIR

• "Effects of Microbiological Fertilizer Use on Yield, Quality, and Plant Nutrient Uptake in Tomato." BAP Project (FKA-2019-4622), Completed.
  Project Leader: Prof. Dr. Halil DEMIR

• "Investigation of Physiological and Biochemical Characteristics Determining Drought Tolerance in Strawberry under In Vitro and In Vivo Conditions." BAP-A Type Project, Completed.
  Project Leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nafiye UNAL

• "Investigation of Salt Tolerance Mechanisms in Strawberry Grown under Soilless Culture Conditions from Physiological and Agricultural Perspectives." BAP-A Type Project, Completed.
  Project Leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nafiye UNAL

• "Effects of Different Polyamine Applications on Salt Stress in Strawberry under In Vitro Conditions." BAP Project, Completed.
  Project Leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nafiye UNAL

• "Effects of Different Bioregulators on Salt Tolerance Levels in Strawberry Grown under Soilless Culture Conditions." BAP Project, Completed.
  Project Leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nafiye UNAL

• "Effects of Some Plant Growth Regulator Applications on Yield and Quality Components in Soilless Blueberry Cultivation." BAP Project, Ongoing.
  Project Leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nafiye UNAL

• "Determining the Effectiveness of Deficit Irrigation and Nano Silicon Dioxide Applications in Greenhouse Strawberry Cultivation." NAP Project, Ongoing.
  Project Leader: Asst. Prof. Dr. Sevinç ŞENER

• "Selection of Elite Genotypes in Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) by Multi-Disciplinary Breeding Approaches and Establishment of a Sustainable Breeding Program." NAP Project, Ongoing.
  Project Leader: Dr. Tuğçe ÖZSAN KILIÇ

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TUBITAK 2209-A - UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH PROJECTS

• "Development of Breeding Lines Resistant to PMMoV (L3) in Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) Using Modern Technologies." 2022 / Term 1.
  Project Leader: Ayşe IBILOGLU, Advisor: Prof. Dr. A. Naci ONUS

• "Effects of Different Polyamine Applications on Content in Artichoke [Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus (L.)] Callus Culture In Vitro." 2022 / Term 1.
  Project Leader: Durkadin Tuğçe MERMER, Advisor: Dr. Tuğçe ÖZSAN KILIÇ

• "Effects of In Vivo Polyamine Applications on Growth and Some Bioactive Compounds in Artichoke [Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus (L.)]." 2022 / Term 1.
  Project Leader: Evrim KARAHAN, Advisor: Dr. Tuğçe ÖZSAN KILIÇ

• "Research on Salt and Drought Stress in Artichoke [Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus (L.)]." 2022 / Term 1.
  Project Leader: Selcen Başak KAPLAN, Advisor: Dr. Tuğçe ÖZSAN KILIÇ