معرفی
Çiler KARTAL is a Professor in the Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Trakya University, Türkiye. Since completing her PhD in 2002, she has focused on plant reproductive biology, embryology, and ethnobotanical studies of Turkish endemic flora.
Education
- PhD, Trakya University, Institute of Science (2002)
- MSc, Trakya University, Institute of Science (1994)
- BSc, Trakya University, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology (1987)
- High School Diploma, Edirne Trade High School (1983)
Research Focus
Her research explores angiosperm embryology, palynology, and reproductive biology of endemic and threatened species, especially within Liliaceae, Asteraceae, and Caryophyllaceae. She combines classical histology with modern conservation approaches, aiming to understand developmental pathways and improve conservation strategies for rare Turkish plants. Ethnobotanical studies document traditional uses of medicinal plants in Thrace, linking cultural heritage to pharmacological potential.
Recent publications reveal a consistent emphasis on gametophyte development, pollen biology, and in vitro germination techniques. The trend toward integrating anatomical, embryological, and biochemical data underlines a holistic approach to plant biodiversity conservation.
Grants & Projects
- Principal Investigator, TUBAP-2022/69: Embryological investigations on Peucedanum obtusifolium (2022–2023)
- Principal Investigator, TUBAP-2019/152: Embryology of Silene muradica (2019–2020)
- Principal Investigator, TUBAP-2019/27: Female gametophyte development in Gladiolus italicus (2019)
- Principal Investigator, TUBAP-2018/167: Male gametophyte development in Gladiolus italicus (2018–2019)
- Principal Investigator, TUBAP-2014/72: Cytoembryology of Centaurea kilaea (2014–2017)
- Principal Investigator, TUBAP-2015/26: Palynological studies on Vicia L. taxa in Thrace (2015–2017)
- Researcher, DPT-2011K120390: Technological Development Framework of Thrace Region (2011–2014)
Master’s Theses Supervised
- İ. Yalçın – Palynological studies on Vicia L. taxa (2018)
- S.G. Taşıoğlu – Biological activity of Aster squamatus (2014)
- A. Soykan – Morphological, anatomical and karyological investigations on Silene L. taxa (2011)
- H. Öztürk – Antioxidant and antibacterial activity of Jurinea consanguinea (2009)
She actively collaborates with national and international colleagues, serves on scientific committees of major botanical congresses, and leads projects that bridge fundamental plant science and conservation applications.
