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Diluent effects on combustion characteristics of hydrogen/methane fuel mixtures under colorless distributed combustion regime

W Al-Rikabi, E Yildirim, O Kekul, S Karyeyen Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects 48 …, 2026

In this study, the effects of the diluents (N2, CO2, He, and Ar) on a hydrogen/methane flame under colorless distributed combustion conditions were investigated, with a focus on temperature and pollutant emission profiles. The temperature change percentage in the combustor was 51.41% under CO2 dilution, showing that CO2 was the most effective diluent for achieving...

2026

Biyostimulant uygulamalarının fasulyede fosforun yarayışlılığı ve verim üzerinde etkisi

S Aslan, M Ekinci, E Yıldırım Mustafa Kemal Üniversitesi Tarım Bilimleri Dergisi 31 (1), 14-27, 2026

Bu çalışmada farklı formda fosfor içeren gübrelerle birlikte uygulanan biyostimulantların fasulyede bitki gelişimi ve verimi üzerindeki etkileri araştırılmıştır. Çalışmada 6 farklı kombinasyondan oluşan uygulamalar [B1: Diamoyum fosfat (DAP), B2: DAP+humik asit (HA)+bakteri, enzim hormon (BEH), B3: kaya fosfat (KF), B4: KF+HA+BEH, B5: DAP+HA+BEH+salisilik asit (SA)+fulvik asit (FA) ve B6: KF+HA+BEH+SA+FA] bitki kök bölgesine topraktan uygulanmıştır....

2026

Multilevel Analysis of Glutathione-Induced Responses in Pepper Seedlings Under Water-Deficit Conditions

M Ekinci, E Yigider, M Turan, S Ors, M Aydin, E Yildirim Plants 15 (18), 2831, 2026

Drought stress is a major abiotic factor that negatively affects plant growth, physiological processes, and yield in pepper cultivation. This study evaluated the ameliorative effects of exogenous glutathione (GSH) at 50 µM and 100 µM in pepper seedlings grown under water-restricted conditions (60% field capacity), using morphological, physiological, and biochemical parameters. Water restriction significantly reduced...

2026

Humic Substances Enhance Waterlogging Tolerance in Eggplant Through Differential Regulation of Redox Homeostasis and Nutrient Acquisition

S Ors, M Ekinci, M Turan, S Hakeem, E Yigider, M Aydin, M Akca, ... Horticulturae 12 (8), 974, 2026

Highlights What are the main findings? • Humic acid and fulvic acid alleviated waterlogging-induced growth inhibition and improved nutrient acquisition in eggplant. • Humic acid enhanced waterlogging tolerance by reducing oxidative damage and restoring redox homeostasis, whereas fulvic acid promoted growth through reactive oxygen species signaling. • Humic substances improved chlorophyll content, nutrient uptake and...

2026

Methionine Enhances Growth and Stress Tolerance in Tomato Seedlings under Salinity Stress

M Aydin, SO Cirik, M Ekinci, S Ucar, E Yaprak, E Yigider, E Yildirim, ... Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, 1-24, 2026

Salinity is important abiotic stress that limits plant growth and agricultural production. Different approaches can be used to enhance plant growth and alleviate environmental stress. Exogenous application of amino acids could enhance physiological responses to salt stress. We investigated the effects of methionine application on tomato seedling leaves under salt stress at the morphological, physiological,...

2026

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

Comprehensive analysis of riverine flood impact on bridge and transportation network: Iowa case study

E Duran, Y Alabbad, J Mount, E Yildirim, I Demir International Journal of River Basin Management 24 (4), 643-656, 2026

Floods have a catastrophic impact on human life in terms of economic loss, infrastructure damage and loss of life. Understanding vulnerable transportation segments is critical to addressing potential disruptions that may be caused by a flood event. This study employs a systematic framework to analyze flood impacts by evaluating bridge inundation, waterway crossings and traffic...

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

An Automated CT Framework for SCAL Sampling Strategies and Micro-CT Sub-Plug Targeting

IO Ugurlu, HC Usdun, T Jamalbayli, A Polat, O Akbas, E Yildirim, M Çiçek SPE Europec featured at EAGE Conference and Exhibition, D021S015R004, 2026

X-ray computed tomography (CT) is widely used in the oil and gas industry as a fast, nondestructive method to evaluate core quality, internal structure, and heterogeneity at the early stages of core analysis. CT scanning is typically carried out as soon as cores arrive at the laboratory, allowing continuous whole-core images to be used for...

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

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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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