معرفی
Merve Saglam is a Researcher affiliated with the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences at Texas A&M University. Her work focuses on gene editing for drought tolerance in cowpea, with prior research on terpene synthase genes in aromatic plants. She holds a Ph.D. in Plant Breeding and has degrees from Bilecik Seyh Edebali University (B.S., Molecular Biology and Genetics) and Eskisehir Technical University (M.S., Biotechnology).
- Education:
- B.S., Molecular Biology and Genetics, Bilecik Seyh Edebali University (2016)
- M.S., Biotechnology, Eskisehir Technical University (2020)
- Ph.D., Plant Breeding, Texas A&M University (in progress/completed)
Research Interests: Merve’s research integrates molecular biology and biotechnology to enhance crop resilience. Her current focus on cowpea drought tolerance addresses critical agricultural challenges, while her earlier work on terpene synthase genes in Origanum onites explores plant secondary metabolite production. This dual focus bridges foundational genetics with applied crop improvement strategies.
Publications: Her 2017 study on terpene synthase-6 gene cloning highlights expertise in plant genomics and enzyme characterization, foundational to her broader work in plant stress adaptation.
Affiliations: Merve contributes to Texas A&M AgriLife Research and collaborates with global teams, including under the supervision of Prof. Endang Septiningsih. Her office is located at HPCT 343A.
