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Mitigation of Bensulfuron-methyl Induced Multiple Stress Responses in Cucumis sativus L. by Biostimulants: A Comprehensive Metabolic and Molecular Docking Approach

MY Er, G Karadayi, Y Gulsahin, M Karadayi, M Turan, E Yildirim, G Agar, ... Journal of Hazardous Materials, 142962, 2026

Sulfonylurea herbicides, such as bensulfuron-methyl (BM), are widely used around the world, but they pose a severe risk of phytotoxicity to crop plants that are not the herbicide's target, disrupting their physiological and metabolic homeostasis. Although biostimulants (BS) are increasingly recognised for alleviating abiotic stress, the mechanisms by which they mitigate herbicide toxicity across multiple...

2026

Effects of dopamine on reducing salt stress damage in pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) at morphological, physiological, biochemical, and molecular levels

S Ucar, E Yaprak, M Ekinci, M Yuce, M Aydin, M Turan, E Yigider, G Agar, ... Annals of Applied Biology 189 (1), e70118, 2026

Salt stress is a major environmental challenge that significantly reduces agricultural productivity, particularly in arid and semi‐arid regions. Excessive sodium chloride (NaCl) accumulation in soil negatively affects plant growth, physiological functions, and biological processes. Dopamine, a catecholamine neurotransmitter, has emerged as a potential regulator of plant stress responses. This study aimed to investigate the effects...

2026

Roles of Biostimulants in Alleviating Salt Stress in Plants

S Ucar, E Yigider, E Yaprak, AG Kasapoglu, M Ekinci, E Ilhan, M Aydin, ... Salt-Affected Soils and Plant Resilience, 143-209, 2026

Abiotic stress remains a significant threat to global crop productivity, with soil salinity emerging as one of the most pressing challenges due to widespread irrigation practices and inadequate drainage systems. This chapter addresses the definition, underlying causes, and global impact of salt stress on agricultural systems. In response to the increasing salinity, plant biostimulants have...

2026

Cold Plasma Treatment as a Strategy to Mitigate Salt Stress in Cucumber Germination

M Ekinci, S Ors, E Yildirim, T Akan, JFS Ferreira New Zealand Journal of Crop and Horticultural Science 54 (2), e70186, 2026

Cold plasma technology has become widely used in agriculture, either alone or integrated with other technologies. It offers numerous advantages, particularly in agricultural production, where it is especially popular for seed treatments. In this study, the effects of cold plasma treatment on germination characteristics of cucumber seeds under salt stress were examined. To assess these...

2026

Acetylcholine as a shield: enhancing growth and salt tolerance in pepper through ionic homeostasis, hormonal regulation, antioxidant defence and gene expression

E Yaprak, S Ucar, O Araz, E Yildirim, M Ekinci, M Aydin, E Yigider, ... Protoplasma, 1-18, 2026

Acetylcholine (ACh), a potential neurotransmitter, shows growth and stress responses in plants. Despite, the underlying mechanisms of how ACh mitigates salt toxicity in pepper plants remains to be fully elucidated. Here, pepper plants pre-treated with different concentrations of ACh (0, 50 and 100 µM) were subjected to salinity stress (150 mM NaCl) to investigate their...

2026

Humic substances mitigate physiological and biochemical responses to waterlogging stress in snake cucumber (Cucumis melo var. flexuosus)

M Ekinci, S Ors, M Turan, M Aydin, E Yigider, M Akca, A Cangönül, ... Frontiers in Plant Science 17, 1830185, 2026

Introduction Extreme rainfall events driven by climate change increasingly cause waterlogging stress in horticultural crops, leading to severe growth inhibition, nutrient imbalances, and oxidative damage. The hypothesis of this study was that humic (HA) and fulvic (FA) acids alleviate waterlogging-induced stress, as reflected in changes in oxidative stress indicators and nutrient dynamics in snake cucumber...

2026

Effects of Foliar-Applied Potassium Iodate and Hydrogen Sulphide on Growth and Physiology of Lettuce Under Greenhouse Conditions

M Aydin, K Yildirim, M Ekinci, E Yigider, M Turan, M Akca, E Yildirim Horticulturae 12 (5), 581, 2026

Agronomic biofortification offers an environmentally friendly way to improve crop nutrition. The biofortification of vegetables with iodine has attracted increasing attention due to its significance for human health. Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) is a gaseous signalling molecule that affects many physiological and biochemical processes in plants. Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) plants were cultivated under controlled greenhouse...

2026

Introductory Chapter: The Scientific and Agricultural Importance of Cucurbitaceae

E Yildirim Cucurbitaceae Crops-Breeding, Production, Current Research and Developments, 2026

The Cucurbitaceae family is among the most economically, nutritionally, and scientifically important plant families globally because it accounts for a large share of agriculture. Cucurbits, including cucumber, melon, watermelon, squash, pumpkin, and bottle gourd, are among the most widely cultivated vegetable and fruit crops in the world, with around 118 genera and almost 1000 species...

2026

Humic Substances Enhance Waterlogging Tolerance in Cabbage Seedling via Antioxidant Activation and Hormonal Reprogramming

M Ekinci, SO Cirik, E Yildirim, M Turan, M Aydin, E Yigider, A Cangönül Horticulturae 12 (3), 310, 2026

As climate change continues to alter rainfall patterns and precipitation regimes across the globe, waterlogging is emerging as a widespread and pressing issue that threatens agricultural productivity and food security. In this study, we investigated the potential of humic substances to mitigate waterlogging stress in cabbage (Brassica oleracea L.) seedlings. Specifically, humic acid and fulvic...

2026

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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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