AQUATIC
​MICROBIAL ECOLOGY
& BIOTECHNOLOGY
LABORATORY
Our research focuses on the biotechnological applications of algae.
We also study the molecular ecology of harmful algae and cyanobacteria.
Principal Investigator
Mete YILMAZ, Professor
PhD- University of Florida, 2007
MSc- Ege University, 2002
BSc- Ege University, 1999
Research
Algal Biotechnology
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Algal strain isolation and characterization for aquaculture, biofuels, pigment production, and fatty acids.
Molecular ecology of HABs
Algal/cyanobacterial toxins
Algal/Cyanobacterial phylogenetics
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Funding Sources
PRIMA – Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area
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The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
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Bursa Technical University
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About
Aquatic Microbial Ecology and Biotechnology Laboratory is under the supervision of Prof. Mete Yilmaz. The lab is located in the Bioengineering Department of Bursa Technical University in Bursa, Turkey.
Postal Adress: Bursa Technical University, Department of Bioengineering, Mimar Sinan Mahallesi, Mimar Sinan Bulvarı Eflak Caddesi No:177 16310 Yıldırım/BURSA-TURKEY
Tel: +90 224 300 3416
e-mail: mete.yilmaz(at)btu.edu.tr
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