Faık Kantar

Prof. Faık Kantar serves as a Professor in the Department of Agricultural Biotechnology at Akdeniz University's Faculty of Agriculture, Antalya, Turkey, a position held since 2012 with continuous active status.

His academic foundation includes:

• Doctorate in Agriculture and Horticulture from University of Nottingham, UK (1989-1992)
• Postgraduate degree in Field Crops Breeding from Atatürk University, Turkey (1984-1987)
• Undergraduate degree in Field Crops Breeding from Atatürk University, Turkey (1979-1984)

His research specializes in agricultural biotechnology with emphasis on stress physiology in field crops, particularly cold tolerance mechanisms in legumes and okra. Utilizing advanced molecular techniques including SRAP and iPBS markers, he investigates genetic diversity, cytogenetic characteristics, and biochemical adaptations in crop germplasm under abiotic stress conditions.

Recent publications (2022-2024) reveal a concentrated research trajectory examining stress-responsive biomarkers across multiple crop systems, with significant focus on Turkish landraces of okra and Phaseolus beans. His work integrates cytogenetic analysis, molecular marker profiling, and biochemical assays to develop stress-resilient crop varieties.

No scientific awards or honors are documented in the provided materials.

Prof. Kantar has supervised three graduate theses, including a 2015 postgraduate study on dry bean breeding by İ.Hakkı. He actively secures research funding, recently leading a 2019-2020 project analyzing organic acid dynamics in cold-stressed bean varieties, demonstrating sustained engagement in agriculturally relevant stress physiology research.

While specific laboratory infrastructure isn't detailed, his research collaborations span microbiology, cytogenetics, and molecular breeding domains as evidenced by co-authored publications.