IRFAN NAZLI

Our research team at Çukurova University, Türkiye, specialises in the agronomy and breeding of forage and bioenergy crops, with a focus on agroecology and sustainable biomass production under semi-arid Mediterranean conditions.

We have extensive experience in crop diversification, intercropping, crop rotation, green manuring and organic fertilisation, including the use of compost and biogas digestate. We investigate how these practices can improve crop productivity, resource use efficiency and soil health while reducing dependence on external inputs. Our work also covers genotype evaluation, adaptation to drought and salinity, harvest management, forage quality, and biomass characterisation for bioethanol, biogas and solid biofuels.

We maintain diverse germplasm collections, particularly sorghum, guar and perennial grasses, providing opportunities to explore underutilised crops and identify promising genetic resources for climate-resilient farming systems. We can contribute field trials under Mediterranean conditions, combining agronomic evaluation with assessments of crop quality and biomass valorisation potential.

We are interested in joining Horizon Europe consortia addressing agroecological transitions, biodiversity-friendly farming, sustainable forage and biomass supply, and the circular bioeconomy. Potential contributions include testing diversified cropping systems, recycling organic residues through agricultural use, evaluating crops for marginal and salt-affected lands, and developing integrated approaches that connect crop production with multiple end uses.