معرفی
Rüstem Üstün serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Field Crops at Akdeniz University's Faculty of Agriculture since 2021, following seven years as Research Assistant (2013-2021). His academic foundation spans undergraduate to doctoral studies entirely within Akdeniz University's agricultural programs.
His educational trajectory includes:
- Doctorate in Field Crops (2014-2020): Focused on drought-tolerant soybean development via molecular markers and EMS mutagenesis
- Postgraduate in Field Crops (2011-2014): Investigated sesame resistance to phytoplasma disease
- Undergraduate in Agricultural Engineering (2004-2009)
Research centers on oilseed crop enhancement through integrated approaches: molecular genetics for disease resistance (particularly phytoplasma in sesame and fungal pathogens in soybean), mutation breeding for herbicide tolerance, and oil quality optimization. His work bridges field phenotyping with computational biology to address Mediterranean agricultural challenges, emphasizing sustainable solutions for abiotic and biotic stressors.
Analysis of his 11 journal articles reveals consistent focus on legume and oilseed improvement, with increasing sophistication from diagnostic methods (2013-2016) toward molecular engineering (2023-2025). Key thematic clusters include phytoplasma resistance mechanisms, herbicide-tolerant mutant development, and climate-resilient crop traits.
Scientific recognition includes:
- TUBITAK 2219 International Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship (2021-2022)
He participated as collaborator in two major projects: phytoplasma resistance screening in sesame (2018-2020) and chlorsulfuron-resistant soybean development via EMS mutagenesis (2018-2020). While formal advisees aren't documented, his collaborative publications indicate active mentorship within Akdeniz University's crop science teams.
His research infrastructure leverages the Department of Field Crops' molecular laboratories and field stations, contributing to Turkey's agricultural innovation in oilseed production systems.
