My Recent Research & Publications

Biostimulants Enhance the Growth and Nutritional Quality of Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.)

M Turan, M Ekinci, E Yigider, M Aydin, M Akca, S Argin, Nİ Eken Türer, ... Horticulturae 12 (1), 75, 2026

Biostimulants have emerged as effective tools for enhancing both the productivity and quality of crops. In this study, we assessed the impact of the two commercial biostimulant products (Kiana Earth® and Kiana Climate®) on the growth, yield, and quality of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.). Eight treatments were established, comprising six different biostimulant formulations, a normal...

2026

Foliar Application of Nanoselenium Enhances Drought Tolerance in Brassica oleracea var. italica Through Antioxidant Reinforcement and Pigment Stabilization

SI Vicas, CA Rosan, D Padilla-Contreras, SD Cavalu, R Zsiros, IM Borza, ... Life 16 (1), 70, 2026

Drought stress is one of the major constraints limiting crop productivity, primarily through oxidative damage, pigment degradation, and metabolic imbalance. Nanostructured selenium particles (SeNPs) have recently attracted attention for their potential to enhance plant tolerance to abiotic stress. In this study, green-synthesized SeNPs, with a main hydrodynamic size distribution in the range of 90–100 nm,...

2026

Enhanced Salt Stress Tolerance in Maize Using Biostimulant and Biosurfactant Applications

Z Gul, M Ekinci, M Akca, M Turan, E Yigider, M Aydin, NI Eken Türer, ... Agronomy 16 (1), 100, 2025

This research was conducted to investigate effects of biostimulants containing plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria and enriched biosurfactants, which were tested individually and in combination (biostimulant + enriched biosurfactant) on plant growth parameters, physiological and biochemical properties of maize seedlings under different salinity conditions (0, 100, 200 mM NaCl). In the experiment, biostimulant (B: 0.3 g/L), enriched...

2025

Strigolactone Mitigates Nickel Toxicity by Regulating Nutrient uptake, Antioxidant Defense, Vitamins and Phytohormones Biosynthesis in Pepper Seedlings

E Yildirim, M Yuce, E Yaprak, S Ucar, M Aydin, M Turan, TK Ghosh, ... Journal of Hazardous Materials, 140955, 2025

Here, pepper plants were subjected to non-stress control, control with strigolactone (SL), Nickel (Ni)-stress and Ni + SL conditions to investigate the morpho-physiological and biochemical alterations in plant. Excess Ni produced significant negative impacts on plant’s morphology, essential nutrients, and phytohormones content as compared to control plants. However, it caused tremendous increment of hydrogen peroxide...

2025

Systematic Literature Review for Mechanisms and Costs of Plant Adaptation to Biotic and Abiotic Stresses.

MM Abed, M Aydin, E Yiğider, M Ekinci, E Yildirim Phyton (0031-9457) 94 (12), 2025

Plants are continuously exposed to abiotic and biotic stresses that threaten their growth, reproduction, and survival. Adaptation to these stresses requires complex regulatory networks that coordinate physiological, molecular, and ecological responses. However, such adaptation often incurs significant costs, including reduced growth, yield penalties, and altered ecological interactions. This review systematically synthesizes recent advances published between...

2025

Emerging trends in photo-crosslinkable polymeric biomaterials in regenerative medicine

Z Akhmetkarimova, S Mukhlis, E Yildirim, G Zhumanazarova, V Ogay, ... Materials Today Chemistry 50, 103172, 2025

The rapid development in biomedicine presents both challenges and opportunities for macromolecules and polymers development. In this regard, click chemistry emerged as a powerful platform for constructing diverse and innovative materials tailored for biomedical applications. Light (photon)-driven click reactions proceed generally under near-ultraviolet (UV), mid-UV light or visible light are known as photoclick reactions. These...

2025

Ameliorative effects of strigolactone on tolerance to lead stress on lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) plants

S Ucar, M Yuce, E Yigider, M Aydin, M Turan, M Ekinci, E Ilhan, ... Scientific Reports 15 (1), 38036, 2025

Soil contamination by heavy metals, particularly lead (Pb), which is considered the second most toxic metal, poses serious risks to plants and humans due to its accumulation from various anthropogenic activities. Strigolactones (SLs) are a novel class of terpenoid lactones that play a vital role in regulating plant growth and development, particularly under stress conditions....

2025

Biochar of hazelnut shell mitigates cadmium toxicity in forage soybean

S Severoğlu, T Karabacak, A Yazıcı, H Aktaş, N Cerit, M Ekinci, MK Güllap, ... Frontiers in Plant Science 16, 1694806, 2025

Cadmium (Cd) contamination threatens plant growth by disrupting physiological and biochemical processes, leading to reduced biomass and nutrient imbalances. Biochar, a carbon-rich byproduct of pyrolysis, has gained attention for its ability to improve soil properties and mitigate heavy metal toxicity, enhancing plant resilience. This study examines biochar’s role in alleviating Cd stress in forage soybean...

2025

Nutritional Composition, Bioactive Components and Antioxidant Activity of Garden Cress (Lepidium sativum L.) Grown Under Deficit Irrigation

E Yildirim, M Ekinci, M Turan, H Goktas, DN Budak, O Sagdic Horticulturae 11 (10), 1239, 2025

This study examined how different water restriction levels (T100%, T85%, T75%, and T55%) influence the nutritional and bioactive compounds of Bahar and Dadaş cress (Lepidium sativum L.) cultivars. The highest levels of phenolic compounds found in Dadaş and Bahar cress were quercetin (8.33 ± 0.23–9.32 ± 0.25 µg/L), ferulic acid (8.08 ± 0.18–8.42 ± 0.19...

2025

In Vitro Applications in Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.)

S Ucar, E Yigider, E Yaprak, AG Kasapoglu, M Ekinci, E Yildirim, M Aydin IntechOpen, 2025

Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.), a vital horticultural crop in the Cucurbitaceae family, has been widely studied for its physiological, developmental, and genetic traits. In vitro culture techniques have played a critical role in facilitating genetic improvement, trait selection, and propagation of elite lines. This review comprehensively discusses the major in vitro techniques applied in cucumber...

2025

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Ucar, Sumeyra; Aldaif, Muhammed; Yaprak, Esra; Yigider, Esma; Aydin, Murat; Ilhan, Emre; Ciltas, Abdulkadir; Yildirim, Ertan

Optimizing In Vitro Regeneration of Wheat via Somatic Embryogenesis Using Endosperm-Supported Mature Embryos Journal Article

In: Phyton, vol. 94, no. 8, pp. 2461–2477, 2025, ISSN: 1851-5657.

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METIN Turan ERTAN Yildirim, M Figen Donmez

Mitigation of salt stress in radish (Raphanus Sativus l.) by plant growth promoting rhizobacteria Journal Article

In: Studies in Science of Science, vol. 40, iss. 8, pp. 40, 2022, ISSN: 1003-2053.

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Ors, Selda; Ekinci, Melek; Yildirim, Ertan; Sahin, Ustun; Turan, Metin; Dursun, Atilla

Interactive effects of salinity and drought stress on photosynthetic characteristics and physiology of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L.) seedlings Journal Article

In: South African Journal of Botany, vol. 137, pp. 335–339, 2021, ISSN: 0254-6299.

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Sahin, Ustun; Ekinci, Melek; Ors, Selda; Turan, Metin; Yildiz, Suzan; Yildirim, Ertan

Effects of individual and combined effects of salinity and drought on physiological, nutritional and biochemical properties of cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) Journal Article

In: Scientia Horticulturae, vol. 240, pp. 196–204, 2018, ISSN: 0304-4238.

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TURAN, Metin; EKİNCİ, Melek; YILDIRIM, Ertan; GÜNEŞ, Adem; KARAGÖZ, Kenan; KOTAN, Recep; DURSUN, Atilla

Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria improved growth, nutrient, and hormone content of cabbage (Brassica oleracea) seedlings Journal Article

In: Turk J Agric For, vol. 38, pp. 327–333, 2014, ISSN: 1303-6173.

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Karlidag, Huseyin; Yildirim, Ertan; Turan, Metin; Pehluvan, Mucahit; Donmez, Figen

Plant Growth-promoting Rhizobacteria Mitigate Deleterious Effects of Salt Stress on Strawberry Plants (Fragaria ×ananassa) Journal Article

In: horts, vol. 48, no. 5, pp. 563–567, 2013, ISSN: 2327-9834.

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Yildirim, Ertan; Karlidag, Huseyin; Turan, Metin; Dursun, Atilla; Goktepe, Fahrettin

Growth, Nutrient Uptake, and Yield Promotion of Broccoli by Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria with Manure Journal Article

In: horts, vol. 46, no. 6, pp. 932–936, 2011, ISSN: 2327-9834.

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Yildirim, E.; Karlidag, H.; Turan, M.

Mitigation of salt stress in strawberry by foliar K, Ca and Mg nutrient supply Journal Article

In: Plant Soil Environ., vol. 55, no. 5, pp. 213–221, 2009, ISSN: 1805-9368.

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Karlidag, Huseyin; Yildirim, Ertan; Turan, Metin

Salicylic acid ameliorates the adverse effect of salt stress on strawberry Journal Article

In: Sci. agric. (Piracicaba, Braz.), vol. 66, no. 2, pp. 180–187, 2009, ISSN: 0103-9016.

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Yildirim, Ertan; Turan, Metin; Guvenc, Ismail

Effect of Foliar Salicylic Acid Applications on Growth, Chlorophyll, and Mineral Content of Cucumber Grown Under Salt Stress Journal Article

In: Journal of Plant Nutrition, vol. 31, no. 3, pp. 593–612, 2008, ISSN: 1532-4087.

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Yildirim, Ertan

Foliar and soil fertilization of humic acid affect productivity and quality of tomato Journal Article

In: Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica, Section B - Soil & Plant Science, vol. 57, no. 2, pp. 182–186, 2007, ISSN: 1651-1913.

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Yildirim, E.; Guvenc, I.; Turan, M.; Karatas, A.

Effect of foliar urea application on quality, growth, mineral uptake and yield of broccoli (Brassica oleracea L., var. italica) Journal Article

In: Plant Soil Environ., vol. 53, no. 3, pp. 120–128, 2007, ISSN: 1805-9368.

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Yildirim, E.; Taylor, A. G.; Spittler, T. D.

Ameliorative effects of biological treatments on growth of squash plants under salt stress Journal Article

In: Scientia Horticulturae, vol. 111, no. 1, pp. 1–6, 2006, ISSN: 0304-4238.

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Yildirim, Ertan; Guvenc, Ismail

Intercropping based on cauliflower: more productive, profitable and highly sustainable Journal Article

In: European Journal of Agronomy, vol. 22, no. 1, pp. 11–18, 2005, ISSN: 1161-0301.

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E YILDIRIM, DURSUN; TURAN, M

Determination of the Nutrition Contents of the Wild Plants Used as Vegetables in Upper Çoruh Valley Journal Article

In: Turkish Journal of Botany, vol. 25, iss. 6, no. 1, pp. 367, 2001, ISSN: 1300-008X.

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