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Research assistants

Burak Tunçbaş

Research Assistant · PhD Student

BSc · Molecular Biology and Genetics, Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University · 2012–2016
MSc · Institute of Biotechnology, Gebze Technical University · 2017–2020
Thesis title: Physiological Investigation of the Relationship Between Salinity and Boron Toxicity on Wheat
PhD · Institute of Biotechnology, Gebze Technical University · 2020–present
Thesis topic: Investigating the Effects of Lignocellulose-Based Biodegradable Superabsorbent Polymer Coated Urea on Water and Nitrogen Use Efficiency of Wheat Under Different Irrigation Regimes

Works on plant nutrition and next-generation fertilizers. His doctoral thesis examines how urea coated with a lignocellulose-based biodegradable superabsorbent polymer affects the water and nitrogen use efficiency of wheat under different irrigation regimes, a question that also belongs to the circular bioeconomy in agriculture.

For his master’s thesis he studied the relationship between salinity and boron toxicity in wheat from a physiological angle. He has presented work on plant-based protein hydrolysates applied as a seed treatment and on the protection mycorrhizae give wheat when boron toxicity and salinity occur together.

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Conference proceedings

Poster

A Novel Urea-Loaded Biodegradable Superabsorbent Polymer Improves Nitrogen Use Efficiency and Protects Wheat Yield under Leaching and Terminal Drought

Tunçbaş B.*, Menceloğlu-Zorbacı Y., Seven M.S., Soytaş S.H., Menceloğlu Y.Z., Kutman Ü.B.

6th International Symposium on Nitrogen Nutrition of Plants (Nitrogen 2026), IPK Leibniz Institute, Gatersleben, Germany · 23–27 August 2026

Poster

Investigation of the Effects of a Superabsorbent Polymer-Cellulose Material Recovered from Baby Diaper Production Waste on Soil Water Holding Capacity and Maize Growth

Mutluay E.*, Tunçbaş B., Tekin A., Yaman D., Kutman Ü.B.

37. Ulusal Kimya Kongresi (UKK2026), Atatürk Üniversitesi, Erzurum, Türkiye · 24–27 June 2026

Poster

Investigation of the Effects of a Superabsorbent Polymer-Cellulose Material Recovered from Baby Diaper Production Waste on Soil Water Holding Capacity and Maize Growth

Mutluay E.*, Tunçbaş B., Tekin A., Yaman D., Kutman Ü.B.

Graduation Project Day, Gebze Technical University, Kocaeli, Türkiye · 22 May 2026

Poster

Can Novel Lignocellulose-Based Superabsorbent Polymers Combined with Urea Enhance Wheat Growth by Improving Fertilizer Use Efficiency or Stress Resilience?

Tunçbaş B.*, Menceloğlu-Zorbacı Y., Daldal E., Seven M.S., Soytaş S.H., Kutman Ü.B.

2nd International Congress on Biotech Solutions for Sustainability (Biotech4Sus'25), Gebze Technical University, Kocaeli, Türkiye · 21–24 October 2025

Poster

Evaluation of an Innovative Lignin Derivative-Zinc Complex on Soybean (Glycine max L.)

Porsuk E.*, Tunçbaş B., Özdemir B., Soytaş S.H., Kutman Ü.B.

2nd International Congress on Biotech Solutions for Sustainability (Biotech4Sus'25), Gebze Technical University, Kocaeli, Türkiye · 21–24 October 2025

Oral

Investigating the Effects of a Novel Lignocellulose-Based Biodegradable Superabsorbent Polymer on Growth and Nitrogen Use Efficiency of Wheat Under Different Irrigation Regimes

Tunçbaş B.*, Seven S., Kutman Ü.B.

1st International Congress on Biotech Solutions for Sustainability (Biotech4Sus'24), Gebze Technical University, Kocaeli, Türkiye · 7–10 May 2024

Poster

Arbuscular Mycorrhizae Protect Wheat Against Boron Toxicity and Salinity Under Both Low and High P Conditions

Tunçbaş B.*, Kutman Ü.B.

1st International Congress on Biotech Solutions for Sustainability (Biotech4Sus'24), Gebze Technical University, Kocaeli, Türkiye · 7–10 May 2024

Oral

Symbiosis with Arbuscular Mycorrhizae Protects Bread Wheat against the Combined Impacts of Boron Toxicity and Salinity Stress

Tunçbaş B.*, Kutman Ü.B.

BIO Türkiye International Biotechnology Congress (BIO Türkiye 2023), İstanbul, Türkiye · 28–30 September 2023

Oral

Wheat (Triticum aestivum) is Protected by Arbuscular Mycorrhizae from the Combined Effects of Boron Toxicity and Salinity Stress under Low- and High-Phosphorus Conditions

Tunçbaş B.*, Kutman Ü.B.

1st International Congress on Biotech Studies (ICBIOS 2022), İstanbul, Türkiye · 9–11 November 2022

Poster

Investigation of a New Plant-Based Enzymatic Protein Hydrolysate as a Seed-Soaking Agent for Wheat Seedlings under Control and Water Deficit Conditions

Tunçbaş B.*, Kutman Ü.B.

1st International Congress on Biotech Studies (ICBIOS 2022), İstanbul, Türkiye · 9–11 November 2022

Oral

Inoculation with Arbuscular Mycorrhiza protects bread wheat (Triticum aestivum) from the combined effects of boron toxicity and salinity stress under low and high phosphorus supply conditions

Tunçbaş B.*, Kutman Ü.B.

IV. International Agricultural, Biological and Life Science Conference (AGBIOL 2022), Edirne, Türkiye · 28–31 August 2022

Poster

A Novel Plant-Based Enzymatic Protein Hydrolysate Applied as a Seed-Soaking Agent Enhances Growth of Wheat Seedlings under Control and Drought Conditions

Tunçbaş B.*, Kutman Ü.B.

IV. International Agricultural, Biological and Life Science Conference (AGBIOL 2022), Edirne, Türkiye · 28–31 August 2022

Poster

The Physiology of the Interactive Effects of Boron Toxicity and Salinity on Wheat

Tunçbaş B.*, Kutman Ü.B.

4th Graduate Research Symposium, Gebze Technical University, Kocaeli, Türkiye · 17–18 June 2019

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