TAGRA 2024

Water scarcity is one of the main negative impacts of global climate change. Water scarcity is a growing problem in many countries around the world, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions. Accordingly, rationalization of irrigation water has become a necessity for these countries to achieve their sustainable development goals. Constrained irrigation practices in agricultural production...

The presence of lead in the environment poses a serious threat to ecosystems. This heavy metal is an inorganic pollutant that is non-biodegradable and toxic. The adverse health outcomes associated with lead poisoning are numerous and include kidney damage, nerve damage, liver damage, infertility, miscarriages and neonatal deaths. Due to their large specific surface area, high reactivity, and...

In this study, laccase enzyme production potentials of Caldibacillus pasinlerensis isolated within the borders of Pasinler district of Erzurum were investigated in the culture medium consisting of medlar and hawthorn seeds. Medlar (Mespilus germanica) and hawthorn (Crataegus sp.) seeds were used as natural substrates. These seeds are in terms of biologically active substances such as...

Enzymes are stable and specific biocatalysts. In recent years, their use in environmentally-friendly biotechnological approaches for various industrial innovations has become increasingly common. For this reason, identifying enzymes and enzyme units with potential applications in different processes is of both economic and environmental significance. Among the biomass waste generated in the...

Fermented foods are formed by the action of various microorganisms and support our immune system. Examples of fermented foods are yoghurt, kimchi, pickles, kefir, beer and wine. Fermented foods contain probiotics, organic acids, ethanol or antimicrobial compounds that help balance the gut microbiome. Today, in the production of foods, great importance is attached to the use of microorganisms...