Education Information
2012 - 2018
2012 - 2018Doctorate
Istanbul University, Institute of Graduate Studies In Sciences, Biyoloji/ Botanik , Turkey
2009 - 2012
2009 - 2012Postgraduate
Istanbul University, Institute of Graduate Studies In Sciences, Biyoloji/ Botanik , Turkey
2005 - 2009
2005 - 2009Undergraduate
Istanbul University, Faculty Of Science, Biyoloji , Turkey
Dissertations
2018
2018Doctorate
Thlaspi L. (Brassicaceae) CİNSİNİN Apterygium LEDEB., Carpoceras DC., Syrenopsis (JAUB.&SPACH) HEDGE SEKSİYONLARININ BAZI TAKSONLARINDA SİSTEMATİK ARAŞTIRMALAR
Istanbul University, Faculty Of Science, Depertment of Biology
2012
2012Postgraduate
Türkiye'deki Sinirotu (Plantago L.) Taksonlarının Çiçek Durumu ve Tohumları Üzerine Mikromorfolojik Çalışmalar
Istanbul University, Faculty of Science, Biyoloji/ Botanik
Foreign Languages
C1 Advanced
C1 AdvancedEnglish
A1 Beginner
A1 BeginnerGerman
Certificates, Courses and Trainings
2017
2017IV. Taksonomi Yaz Okulu: Yaşam Tarihine Güncel Bakış
Vocational Training
Mersin Üniversitesi
2015
2015Tübitak proje yazma eğitimi
Vocational Training
Manisa Celal Bayar Üniversitesi
2015
2015Flow Sitometri kurs programı
Vocational Training
Tekirdağ Namık Kemal Üniversitesi
2014
2014Florasan mikoskobi tekniklerinin bitkilerdeki uygulama alanları ile ilgili uygulamalı eğitim
Vocational Training
Tekirdağ Namık Kemal Üniversitesi
Research Areas
Life Sciences
Plant Biology
Plant Anatomy
Systematic Botany
Natural Sciences
Academic Titles / Tasks
2014 - Continues
2014 - ContinuesResearch Assistant
Istanbul University, Faculty of Science, Depertment of Biology
Managerial Experience
Non Academic Experience
2012 - Continues
2012 - ContinuesTercüman
Serbest Çevirmen
2013 - 2014
2013 - 2014Eğitmen
Eğlen Bilim
Published journal articles indexed by SCI, SSCI, and AHCI
2024
2024A new autumn-flowering Crocus (Iridaceae) from Türkiye: C. rifatozdemiri sp. nov.
Şik L., Yazici C., Mollman R. R., Harpke D., Kaleli B. S., Çiftçi A., et al.
PHYTOTAXA
, vol.665, no.1, pp.13-24, 2024 (SCI-Expanded)
2024
2024Diversity of <i>Crocus gargaricus</i> s.l.: resolving longstanding debates and discovering a new species
Yazici C., ÇİFTÇİ A., Mollman R., Harpke D., EROL O.
PLANT SYSTEMATICS AND EVOLUTION
, vol.310, no.4, 2024 (SCI-Expanded)
2023
2023Teasing out elevational trends in infraspecific Prunus taxa: A vein analysis approach
Mollman R., Çiftçi A., Kaleli B. S., Erol O.
Microscopy Research and Technique
, vol.86, no.12, pp.1699-1711, 2023 (SCI-Expanded)
2023
2023Towards a better understanding of Prunus (Rosaceae): molecular and morphological notes on Prunus subgenus Cerasus in Turkey
ÇİFTÇİ A., GERÇEK Y. C., Mollman R., Ordu P. I. B., Yazici C., YAPRAK A. E., et al.
BOTANICAL JOURNAL OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY
, 2023 (SCI-Expanded)
2023
2023Cypsela micro-macromorphological characteristics of selected taxa of <i>Centaurea</i> L. from Turkey and their systematic importance
BONA M., Çiftçi A., Ekşi G.
ADANSONIA
, vol.45, no.2, pp.27-39, 2023 (SCI-Expanded)
2022
2022Variable leaf shape on short and long shoots: an elliptic Fourier analysis of Prunus microcarpa C.A.Mey
Mollman R. R., Çiftçi A., Erol O.
REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE BOTANICA , vol.46, no.1, pp.1-14, 2022 (SCI-Expanded)
2022
2022Anatomical and micromorphological study on some understudied taxa of Thlaspi L. s. lat. (Brassicaceae)
Çiftçi A., Mollman R. R., Erol O.
BRITTONIA
, vol.4, pp.1-14, 2022 (SCI-Expanded)
2022
2022Genome skimming approach reveals the gene arrangements in the chloroplast genomes of the highly endangered Crocus L. species: Crocus istanbulensis (B.Mathew) Rukans
Cay S. B., Cinar Y. U., Kuralay S. C., Inal B., Zararsiz G., Ciftci A., et al.
PLOS ONE
, vol.17, no.6, 2022 (SCI-Expanded)
2021
2021Foliar anatomy of some Prunus L. subgen. Cerasus Mill. (Rosaceae) taxa
Bostanci Ordu P. I., Çiftçi A., Mollman R., Yazıcı C., Abudurusuli A., Şık L., et al.
NORDIC JOURNAL OF BOTANY
, vol.39, no.6, 2021 (SCI-Expanded)
2020
2020Notes on Crocus L. Series Flavi Mathew (Iridaceae) and a new species with unique corm structure
ÇİFTÇİ A., Harpke D., Mollman R., YILDIRIM H., EROL O.
PHYTOTAXA
, vol.438, no.2, pp.65-79, 2020 (SCI-Expanded)
2019
2019A new autumn flowering Crocus (Iridaceae) from SW Turkey: C. terzioghluii
Ciftci A., Harpke D., Erol O.
PHYTOTAXA
, vol.420, no.3, pp.224-232, 2019 (SCI-Expanded)
2019
2019Saffron (Crocus sativus) is an autotriploid that evolved in Attica (Greece) from wild Crocus cartwrightianus
Nemati Z., Harpke D., Gemicioglu A., Kerndorff H., Blattner F. R.
MOLECULAR PHYLOGENETICS AND EVOLUTION
, vol.136, pp.14-20, 2019 (SCI-Expanded)
2018
2018The Seed Structure of Some Taxa of Genus Crocus L. (Iridaceae) Series Crocus
KARAİSMAİLOĞLU M. C., ŞIK L., GEMİCİOĞLU A., EROL O.
TURKISH JOURNAL OF BOTANY
, vol.42, no.6, pp.1-11, 2018 (SCI-Expanded)
2018
2018Seed structure of some taxa of the genus Crocus L. (Iridaceae) series Crocus
Karaismailoglu M. C., ŞIK L., Ciftci A., Erol O.
TURKISH JOURNAL OF BOTANY
, vol.42, no.6, pp.722-731, 2018 (SCI-Expanded)
2017
2017Crocus heilbronniorum, a new Turkish species of Series Lyciotauri (Iridaceae)
Erol O., Harpke D., Ciftci A.
PHYTOTAXA
, vol.298, no.2, pp.173-180, 2017 (SCI-Expanded)
Articles Published in Other Journals
2023
2023Teaching Old Collections New Tricks: Initial Findings of the ISTF Herbarium Digitization Project
Çiftçi A., Mollman R., Kaleli B. S., Çapar A., Erol O.
Herbarium Turcicum
, vol.1, pp.26-33, 2023 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
2021
2021Observations on Some Lost Crocus Taxa of Turkey and Some Thoughts on Conservation of Wild Species
Çiftçi A., Mollman R., Yıldırım H., Erol O.
Bağbahçe Bilim Dergisi , vol.8, no.3, pp.47-52, 2021 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
2020
2020Micromorphological studies on inflorescence and seeds of some plantain (Plantago L.) taxa in Turkey
Çiftçi A., Erol O.
Biologica Nyssana
, vol.11, no.2, pp.85-91, 2020 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
Refereed Congress / Symposium Publications in Proceedings
2023
2023The End of a Mythical Chromosome Story: Karyomorphology of Crocus mathewii Kerndorff &Pasche
Çiftçi A., Şik L., Tuna M., Erol O.
8. Asia-pasific Chromosome Colloqium, Tekirdağ, Turkey, 17 - 21 October 2023
2022
2022An Updated Protocol For Fast and Simple Venation Analysis Of Small and Difficult to Image Leaves
Mollman R., ÇİFTÇİ A., EROL O.
3rd International Congress on Plant Biology, Rize, Turkey, 21 September 2022
2022
2022Crocus pallasii Goldb. complex in Turkey Revisited: Comparative Leaf Anatomy and Its Taxonomic Implications
EROL O., Kaleli B. S., ŞIK L., ÇİFTÇİ A.
3rd International Congress on Plant Biology, 21 September 2022
2022
2022On the Hunt for Characters: Seperating Crocus balansae J.Gay ex Maw from Its Close Relatives
ÇİFTÇİ A., Mollman R., ŞIK L., EROL O.
3rd International Congress on Plant Biology, Rize, Turkey, 21 September 2022
2022
2022A peek into the private life of a rare endemic: initial results of a pollination study on Crocus balansae J.Gay ex Maw
Çiftçi A.
8th Balkan Botanical Congress, Athens, Greece, 4 - 08 July 2022, pp.33
2022
2022Testing techniques and usefulness of Elliptic Fourier Analysis on Anatomical Sections
Çiftçi A.
14th Symposium on the Flora of Southeastern Serbia and Neighboring Regions , Kraljevo, Serbia, 26 - 29 June 2022, pp.12
2022
2022Crocus pallasii Goldb. from North to South of Turkey: Just a Phenotypic Variation or Speciation?
Erol O., Abudurusuli A., Çiftçi A.
Symposium on the Flora of Southeastern Serbia and Neighboring Regions , Kraljevo, Serbia, 26 - 29 June 2022, pp.13
2018
2018Phytochemical Analysis of Turkish Prunus L., Subgenus Cerasus (Mill.) Focke Taxa
Gerçek Y. C., Özyurt D., Morgil Gerçek H., Çiftçi A., Erol O., Öz G., et al.
11th Aegean Analytical Chemistry Days (AACD2018),, Hania, Greece, 25 - 29 September 2018, pp.1-2
2018
2018A Preliminary Molecular Sysyematic Study on Turkish Prunus L., subgenus Cerasus (Mill.) Focke
ÇİFTÇİ A., GERÇEK Y. C., HARPKE D., MORGİL H., EROL O.
VII Balkan Botanical Congress, Novi-Sad, Serbia, 10 - 14 September 2018, vol.42
2017
2017On Sekizinci Yüzyıldan Günümüze Bitkiyi Fotoğraflamak
EROL O., ŞIK L., GEMİCİOĞLU A.
Uluslararası ve Disiplinler Arası Çevre ve Edebiyat Sempozyumu, Manisa, Turkey, 1 - 03 November 2017, pp.39
2017
2017Phytoremediation: Remove of Toxic Metals from the Environment Using Plants
Gerçek Y. C., MORGİL H., EROL O., GEMİCİOĞLU A., ŞIK L., EROL Ç., et al.
Uluslararası ve Disiplinler Arası Çevre ve Edebiyat Sempozyumu, Manisa, Turkey, 1 - 03 November 2017, pp.56
2017
2017Phytoremediation: Remove of Toxic Metals from the Environment Using Plants
GERÇEK Y. C., MORGİL H., EROL O., ÇİFTÇİ A., ŞIK L., EROL Ç., et al.
International and Interdisciplinary Environment and Literature Symposium, 1 - 03 October 2017
2017
2017Bitkilerin Klasik Türk Şiirine Yansımaları
GERÇEK Y. C., MORGİL H., EROL Ç., ÇİFTÇİ A., ŞIK L., ÇALIŞKAN M., et al.
International and Interdisciplinary Environment and Literature Symposium, 1 - 03 October 2017
2017
2017Phytoremediation: Remove of Toxic Metals from the Environment Using Plants.
GERÇEK Y. C., MORGİL H., EROL O., ÇİFTÇİ A., ŞIK L., EROL Ç., et al.
International and Interdisciplinary Environment and Literature Symposium, 2017, 5 - 08 August 2017
2012
2012Micromorphological Studies on Inflorescence and Seeds of some Plantago L. (Plantaginaceae) Taxa in Turkey
ÇİFTÇİ A., EROL O., Wissemann V.
13. Jahrestagung der Gesellschaft für Biologische Systematik (GfBS), Bonn, Germany, 23 - 25 February 2012, pp.23
Books & Book Chapters
Supported Projects
2022 - Continues
2022 - ContinuesISTF Herbaryumunun Dijitalleşmesi Ekolojik Belleğin Gelenekselden Dijitale Evrimi
Project Supported by Higher Education Institutions
EROL O. (Executive), ÇİFTÇİ A.
2021 - Continues
2021 - ContinuesCrocus pallasii Goldb Crocus Serisi Iridaceae Tür Kompleksi Üzerinde Biyosistematik Araştırmalar
Project Supported by Higher Education Institutions
EROL O. (Executive), TUNA M., YAZICI C., ÇİFTÇİ A., KALELİ B. S., ŞIK L., et al.
2021 - Continues
2021 - ContinuesBir model koruma biyolojisi çalışması Crocus balansae JGay ex Maw
Project Supported by Higher Education Institutions
ÇİFTÇİ A. (Executive), EROL O., TUNA M., YILDIRIM H., ŞIK L.
2023 - 2026
2023 - 2026A Comprehensive Study on the Systematics and Rhizosphere Biome of Crocus chrysanthus Herb. complex
TUBITAK Project
(Project Abstract)
Erol O. (Executive), Çiftçi A., Tulum I., Şık L., Tuna M., BOZTAŞ K.
2023 - 2024
2023 - 2024A Study on Crocus gargaricus Herb. Complex in Izmir and Kutahya
TUBITAK Project
Çiftçi A., Erol O. (Executive)
2020 - 2023
2020 - 2023Crocus mathewii Kerndorf & Pasche (Iridaceae) popülasyonları üzerinde biyosistematik çalışmalar
Project Supported by Higher Education Institutions
ÇİFTÇİ A. (Executive), TUNA M., EROL O., ŞIK L.
2018 - 2022
2018 - 2022Çalı ve ağaçsı Cerasus sensu Browicz taksonlarının RADSeq yöntemiyle genom düzeyinde SNP profiline dayalı olarak genotiplendirilmesi ve filogenetik analizleri
Project Supported by Higher Education Institutions
EROL O. (Executive), ELDEM V., ÖZ G., GERÇEK Y. C., GEMİCİOĞLU A., MORGİL H.
2019 - 2020
2019 - 2020Crocus Cinsinde Uluslararası Araştırma ve İşbirliği Çalışmaları
Project Supported by Higher Education Institutions
EROL O. (Executive), GERÇEK Y. C., GEMİCİOĞLU A.
2016 - 2020
2016 - 2020Türkiye’de Yayılış Gösteren Cerasus L. (Rosaceae) Cinsi Taksonları Üzerinde Moleküler Sistematik ve Fitokimyasal Çalışmalar
TUBITAK Project
Erol O.(Executive), Öz G., Öztürk B., Çalışkan M., Yaprak A. E., Şık L., et al.
2015 - 2018
2015 - 2018Thlaspi L. (Brassicaceae) Cinsinin Apterygium Ledeb., Carpoceras DC., Syrenopsis (Jaub.&Spach) Hedge Seksiyonlarının Bazı Taksonlarında Sistematik Araştırmalar
Project Supported by Higher Education Institutions
EROL O. (Executive), ÇİFTÇİ A.
2016 - 2017
2016 - 2017Crocus L. (Iridaceae) cinsi Crocus Serisi Taksonları Üzerinde Taksonomik Çalışmalar
Project Supported by Higher Education Institutions
EROL O. (Executive), GERÇEK Y. C., ÇİFTÇİ A.
Memberships / Tasks in Scientific Organizations
2021 - Continues
2021 - ContinuesFlora Araştırmaları Derneği
Member
Scientific Refereeing
January 2023
January 2023FLORA MORPHOLOGY, DISTRIBUTION, FUNCTIONAL ECOLOGY OF PLANTS
Journal Indexed in SCI-E
October 2022
October 2022NORDIC JOURNAL OF BOTANY
Journal Indexed in SCI-E
Congress and Symposium Activities
01 February 2012 - 01 February 2012
01 February 2012 - 01 February 2012