2026-12-07, 14:15–14:30 (Europe/Athens), Amphitheater III
Humulus lupulus L. (HOPs) that is used in the pharmaceutical and industrial area, grow out only in Pazaryeri /Bilecik at Turkey. The aim of this study is to monitor the sustainable health of the HOP agricultural ecosystem through soil and plant microfungal indicators. For this purpose, microfungal biodiversity in soils where HOPs plants are grown and in HOPs plants themselves has been monitored since 2022 in the Pazaryeri/Bilecik region of Türkiye. In this monitoring system, the method followed for soil and plant is as follows: soil samples are taken annually and/or seasonally, while plant samples are taken during the months of March-August, covering the growth and harvest period of HOPs. In determining microfungal biodiversity, Rose Bengal-added Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA-RB), Speziel Nahrstoffarmer agar (SNA), and Selective Fusarium Agar (SFA) + Rose Bengal media were used. The obtained isolates were identified using molecular and morphological methods based on multi-gene region sequencing. In conclusion, Dematiaceous organisms, primarily Aspergillus, Paecilomyces, Penicillium and Taloromyces, Fusarium genera, were recorded in the soil, along with mildew and powdery mildew on plants. This study aimed to reveal the agroecosystem health of HOP by establishing a calendar of this biodiversity over the year and providing findings on how climate variables affect the process. Living Lab applications on this subject are ongoing; steps are being taken to understand the ecological conditions and their consequences through training and working processes with local authorities and farmers.
I am a scientific project coordinator and university-level educator based in Türkiye, with expertise in soil fungal biodiversity, agricultural ecosystems, and plant pathogenic fungi. I have extensive experience in Horizon Europe proposal design, consortium building, and curriculum development. My research interests focus on biodiversity conservation, molecular ecology, and the integration of AI into ecological monitoring. I am passionate about fostering international collaborations across Europe to advance sustainable agriculture and environmental protection
My name is Seda Öztaş Tarı, and I am an Industrial Microbiologist and researcher specializing in soil microbiology, microbial ecology, and sustainable agricultural biotechnology. I hold an MSc degree in Fundamental and Industrial Microbiology, where my research focused on the investigation of Fusarium species associated with Humulus lupulus L. and agricultural soils. Currently, I work in R&D and laboratory management at a biotechnology company developing innovative microbial biofertilizers for sustainable agriculture and climate resilience. My research interests include soil health, plant–microbe interactions, microbial diversity, biocontrol strategies, and the development of environmentally friendly agricultural solutions that enhance soil fertility and crop productivity.
This proposal will be presented by Rasime Demirel. I am a senior-year student in the Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, at Eskişehir Technical University, and I contributed to the studies on the microfungi associated with hop (Humulus lupulus) plants within this research.
I hereby confirm my approval for Ms. Rasime Demirel to deliver the presentation of this proposal.
This proposal will be presented by Rasime Demirel. I am a senior-year student in the Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, at Eskişehir Technical University, and I contributed to the studies on the microfungi associated with hop (Humulus lupulus) plants within this research.
I hereby confirm my approval for Ms. Rasime Demirel to deliver the presentation of this proposal.