Assoc.Prof.Dr, EGE UNIVERSITY, Turkey
🌱 Doç. Dr. Gülcan Demiroğlu Topçu is an esteemed Associate Professor in the Department of Field Crops at Ege University’s Faculty of Agriculture. With over two decades of research experience, she specializes in the cultivation and breeding of forage crops, focusing on species like bluegrass, orchard grass, and leguminous plants. Known for her contributions to agricultural sciences, she’s dedicated to enhancing sustainable farming practices and has published in internationally renowned journals.
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Education
🎓 Dr. Demiroğlu Topçu holds a Ph.D. in Field Crops from Ege University, completed in 2006, where she also earned her Master’s in Field Crops in 2000 and Bachelor’s in Agricultural Sciences in 1995. Her education at Ege University has paved the way for her specialized research in forage crop adaptation and breeding in Mediterranean climates.
Experience
👩🏫 As an Associate Professor at Ege University since 2015, Dr. Demiroğlu Topçu has served in multiple academic roles, including as a Research Assistant since 1997. Her administrative experience includes committee memberships and department leadership roles, significantly contributing to Ege University’s academic standards and evaluation processes.
Research Focus
🔬 Dr. Demiroğlu Topçu’s research focuses on forage crops, particularly the breeding and adaptation of legumes and grasses to Mediterranean conditions. Her work includes exploring the agronomic properties of wheat and leguminous forage plants, aiming to optimize their yield and quality in variable climates. She also studies environmental impacts on forage quality, water retention, and plant resilience, advancing knowledge in sustainable agriculture.
Awards and Honours
🏅 Dr. Demiroğlu Topçu has received recognition for her academic contributions through prestigious roles, including memberships in academic committees at Ege University. Her research impact, particularly in forage crops and breeding, has also been acknowledged through various accolades in Turkish agricultural research circles.
Publication Top Notes
📚 Dr. Demiroğlu Topçu has published influential research articles, including studies on forage crop yield, water stress tolerance, and mineral uptake in challenging climates. Her work appears in high-impact journals such as Sustainability, Turkish Journal of Field Crops, and Agronomy, where she explores innovative strategies for improving forage crop resilience and quality.
Publications with Hyperlinks
The Relationship Standardized Precipitation Evapotranspiration Index (SPEI) and Forage Value of Rubus Species Collected from Türkiye’s Flora | Sustainability, 2024 | Cited by: 4 articles
Effect of Different Plant Density on the Forage Yield and Some Forage Quality Characteristics of Moringa (Moringa oleifera Lam.) | Turkish Journal of Field Crops, 2024 | Cited by: 3 articles
Macro-Mineral Uptake, Relative Water Content, Retention Capability, and Tolerance Index of Sunn Hemp (Crotalaria juncea L.) under Salinity Stress at Early Seedling | Agronomy, 2024 | Cited by: 5 articles
Bornova Koşullarında Yetiştirilen Bazı Bakla (Vicia faba L.) Çeşitlerinin Hasıl Verimi ve Bazı Yem Kalite Özelliklerinin Belirlenmesi | MAS Journal of Applied Sciences, 2022 | Cited by: 6 articles