Prof. Dr. Ertan Yıldırım

Prof. Dr. Ertan Yıldırım

Welcome to the official website of Prof. Dr. Ertan Yıldırım, a distinguished scholar in the field of Horticulture. With a prolific academic career and significant contributions to agricultural sciences, Prof. Yıldırım is renowned for his expertise in vegetable growing and breeding, as well as plant physiology.

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About Prof. Dr. Ertan Yıldırım

Prof. Yıldırım completed his undergraduate studies in the Department of Horticulture at Atatürk University from 1987 to 1991. He pursued his master’s degree at Süleyman Demirel University between 1994 and 1996, focusing on wild plants consumed as vegetables in the Isparta region. He earned his Ph.D. from Atatürk University from 1997 to 2003, with a dissertation examining the effects of various intercropping systems on plant growth and yield in certain vegetable species.

Academic Achievements

Prof. Yıldırım has an extensive publication record, with 360+ publications to his name. His work has garnered significant recognition, reflected in his citation metrics:

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According to the AD Scientific Index 2025, Prof. Yıldırım holds notable rankings:
  • Atatürk University: Ranked 10th among 1,298 scientists
  • Türkiye: Ranked 538th among 79,679 scientists
  • Europe: Ranked 39,805th among 781,572 scientists
  • World: Ranked 111,320th among 2,393,014 scientists

Research Interests

Prof. Yıldırım’s research primarily focuses on:

  • Vegetable growing and breeding
  • Plant physiology
  • Enhancing plant growth under stress conditions

His studies have significantly contributed to understanding how various treatments, such as foliar salicylic acid applications, can mitigate the adverse effects of environmental stresses on plant growth and yield.

Professional Experience

Throughout his career, Prof. Yıldırım has been affiliated with Atatürk University, serving in various academic and administrative roles. He has also been involved in numerous projects, with 40 projects listed in his academic profile.

Jury Memberships and Academic Appointments

  • Doctorate Jury Memberships at Atatürk University
    November 2022, September 2022 (multiple), August 2022, May 2022, April 2022, November 2021 (multiple), September 2021

  • Postgraduate Jury Memberships at Atatürk University
    May 2022, November 2021, June 2021, January 2021, September 2020 (multiple)

  • Doctorate Jury Membership at Van Yüzüncü Yıl University
    August 2021, May 2020

  • Postgraduate Jury Membership at Yeditepe University
    August 2020

  • Postgraduate Jury Membership at Iğdır University
    August 2020

  • Academic Staff Appointments

    • Assistant Professorship, Selçuk University, December 2021
    • Professorship, Erciyes University, December 2021
    • Professorship, Atatürk University, September 2021
    • Assistant Professorship, Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, December 2020
    • Assistant Professorship, Atatürk University, July 2020
    • Assistant Professorship, Selçuk University, February 2020
    • Assistant Professorship, Ege University, January 2020
    • Assistant Professorship, Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, January 2020

Patents and Trademarks

  • Patent: RAZİ-YE
    Inventor: Yıldırım E.
    Registration Number: 2005-04-06
    Standard Registration, 2023

  • Patent: ERTANFASÜLYE ÇEŞİDİ
    Inventor: Yıldırım E.
    Registration Number: TG/12/9 Rev.2
    Standard Registration, 2023

  • Patent: HUMAFASÜLYE ÇEŞİDİ
    Inventor: Yıldırım E.
    Registration Number: TG/12/9
    Standard Registration, 2023

  • Patent: EYİCEFASÜLYE ÇEŞİDİ
    Inventor: Yıldırım E.
    Registration Number: 233544
    Standard Registration, 2022

  • Trademark: DADAŞTERETOHUM TESCİLİ
    Inventor: Yıldırım E.
    Registration Number: 4568
    Standard Registration, 2012

 

Activities in Scientific Journals

  • Plant Abiotic Stress – Editor (2022 – Ongoing)
  • HELIYON – Committee Member (2022 – Ongoing)
  • Frontiers in Horticulture – Editor (2022 – Ongoing)
  • Sustainability – Special Issue Editor (2020 – Ongoing)
  • Global Journal of Botanical Science – First Editor (2017 – Ongoing)
  • ACTA Scientific Agriculture – Editorial Board Committee Member (2016 – Ongoing)
  • Research Journal of Agronomy – Committee Member (2010 – Ongoing)
  • Research Journal of Biological Sciences – Committee Member (2010 – Ongoing)
  • Research & Reviews in BioSciences – Committee Member (2008 – Ongoing)

Memberships / Tasks in Scientific Organizations

  • Ulusal Bahçe Bitkileri Derneği (National Horticultural Association) – Member (2010 – Ongoing), Turkey
  • TOVAG Danışma Kurulu Üyesi (Member of Advisory Board) – Member (2018 – 2021), Turkey
  • ISHS (International Society for Horticultural Science) – Member (2017 – 2019), Belgium
  • ASHS (American Society for Horticultural Science) – Member (2014 – 2016), United States of America

Scientific Consultations

  • Agriverts – Project Consultancy
    Atatürk University, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Horticulture, Turkey (2022 – Ongoing)

  • FİDE DEPOSU – Scientific Consultancy
    Atatürk University, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Horticulture, Turkey (2020 – Ongoing)

Awards

  • YAYIN TEŞVİK (Publication Incentive)
    Tübitak, August 2021

  • YAYIN TEŞVİK (Publication Incentive)
    Tübitak, September 2020

Non-Academic Experience

  • TÜBİTAK (The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey)
  • TOVAG (Technology and Innovation Funding Programme)
  • University of Kaposvár – Hungary
  • University of Padova – Italy
  • Cornell University – United States