Ugur Azizoglu

Scopus Publications

A preface of the special issue “Plant growth promoting microorganisms: harnessing unparalleled eco-friendly benefits for sustainable agricultural outputs”
Ugur Azizoglu, Hang-Wei Hu, Estibaliz Sansinenea
Plant Growth Regulation, 2026
microorganisms can play an important role in plant adaptation to climate change (Zeng et al. 2025) as well as nutrient uptake (Singh et al. 2025).This special issue provides the latest advancements in research of plant growth-promoting microorganisms applied to agriculture.It includes three review papers whose main topic is the use of plant growth-promoting microorganisms for soil and crop health and sustainable agriculture.Sethi et al. presented an extended review where they explore the mechanisms by which bacteria solubilize zinc, their ecological role in soil health, and their potential to revolutionize modern agriculture by providing an eco-friendly and sustainable alternative to conventional zinc fertilizers ( h t t p s : / / d o i .o r g / 1 0 . 1 0 0 7 / s 1 0 7 2 5 -0 2 5 -0 1 2 9 4 -7).Dubey et al. p r e s e n t e d a comprehensive description of current strategies for constructing and applying synthetic microbial communities (SynComs).It addresses novel approaches, explores underutilized tools in plant microbiome research, and discusses strategies for designing and engineering SynComs leveraging computational modelling and high-throughput sequencing to optimize microbial interactions.Additionally, case studies highlight the successful application of Syn-Coms in mitigating abiotic and biotic stresses, emphasizing their potential to transform modern agriculture ( h t t p s : / / d o i .o r g / 1 0 . 1 0 0 7 / s 1 0 7 2 5 -0 2 5 -0 1 3 8 5 -5).Tariq et al. highlighted the roles of endophytes to benefit plants, focusing on nutrient uptake, stress management, and the role of omics technologies in unraveling these complex interactions.Special emphasis is placed on molecular insights into the genetic interplay between endophytes and plants.The integration of multi-omics technologies offers new strategies for formulating effective biostimulants, bioinoculants, and biocontrol agents ( h t t p s : / / d o i .o r g / 1 0 . 1 0 0 7 / s 1 0 7 2 5 -0 2 5 -0 1 3 7 0 -y).There is a brief report made by Zhang et al.where the authors studied the application of some Bacillus and Arthrobacter strains on tobacco plants.In this study, B. velezensis enhanced stem robustness, while Arthrobacter species
Carbon Nanoparticles Enhance Drought Tolerance Through the Improvement of Morphological and Physiological Traits in Maize Hybrids
Jiovana Kamila Vilas Boas, Fábio Steiner, Gilciany Ribeiro Soares, Jorge González Aguilera, Alan Mario Zuffo, Ofelda Peñuelas-Rubio, Leandris Argentel-Martínez, Ugur Azizoglu
Plants, 2026
Drought stress severely limits maize growth and productivity worldwide. In this study, we examined the effects of foliar-applied carbon nanoparticles (CNPs) on morphological and physiological traits in maize plants exposed to drought stress for 25 days. Two maize hybrids, one drought-tolerant (LG 36745 PRO4) and one drought-sensitive (AG 8088 PRO2), were fertilized with 0 or 1.0 mL L−1 of a CNP-based nanofertilizer at the V2 growth stage and exposed to three drought levels: 0 MPa (control), −0.4 MPa (moderate stress), and −0.8 MPa (severe stress). The experiment followed a 2 × 2 × 3 factorial design (hybrid × CNP treatment × drought level) with four replicates. Results indicated that drought stress adversely affected most morphological and physiological traits, particularly in the drought-sensitive hybrid. However, foliar CNP application significantly alleviated the adverse effects of drought in maize plants under moderate and severe stress, primarily by preserving plant water status, enhancing water use efficiency, carboxylation efficiency, photosynthetic rate, and initial growth in challenging environments. These findings will provide the basis for future research on management practices adopted to control drought and ensure the development of modern and sustainable agriculture.
Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria as ecological architects of soil ecosystems; Future perspectives
Ugur Azizoglu, Estibaliz Sansinenea, Aurelio Ortiz, Leandris Argentel-Martínez, Ofelda Peñuelas-Rubio, Jae-Ho Shin
Environmental Technology and Innovation, 2026
Native Plant Growth-Promoting Microorganisms (PGPMs) Inoculation Improves Phenological Stability and Productivity in Maize Hybrids
Ugur Azizoglu, Leandris Argentel Martínez, Ofelda Peñuelas-Rubio, Lorenzo Pérez López, Jorge González Aguilera, Fabio Steiner, Harun Bektas, Jae-Ho Shin
Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, 2026
Bacillus subtilis species complex: Secondary metabolites, genomic insights, and metabolite-driven strategies for sustainable agriculture
Aurelio Ortiz, Jessica Vaca, Estibaliz Sansinenea, Leandris Argentel-Martínez, Ofelda Peñuelas-Rubio, Sook-Min Kwon, Yohannes Ebabuye Andargie, Jae-Ho Shin, Sally A. Ali, A. El-Shabasy, Ugur Azizoglu
Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2026
Engineering Plant Immunity: Genetic Strategies for Pest Resistance in Crops
Edappayil Janeeshma, Hiba Habeeb, A. M. Shackira, K. Jazeel, Debasis Mitra, Anju Rani, Uğur Azizoğlu, Hasret Güneş, Leonard Koolman, Anshuman Semwal, Solanki Bal, Periyasamy Panneerselvam, Bekri Xhemali
Advancements in Entomology Bridging Forensic Science and Sustainable Agriculture, 2026
Biogenic synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Bacillus thuringiensis and its secondary metabolites; New generation bioinsecticides, current trends and future perspectives
Ugur Azizoglu, Leandris Argentel-Martínez, Ofelda Peñuelas-Rubio, Estibaliz Sansinenea, Jae-Ho Shin
Results in Engineering, 2025
• Bt-Ag₂ONPs achieve 100 % larval mortality in Tribolium castaneum at 0.1 % dose. • LC₅₀ of Bt-Ag₂ONPs is 0.060 %, outperforming Bt (0.139 %) and commercial Ag₂ONPs. • Bt-Ag₂ONPs reduce pupal emergence to 2.22 %, enhancing pest control efficacy. • Biosynthesis with Bt chitinase ensures eco-friendly, stable AgNPs with 18.24 nm size. • Bt-Ag₂ONPs show synergistic insecticidal and antimicrobial effects for sustainable IPM.·. The growing demand for sustainable pest control solutions has propelled the development of biologically derived nanobiopesticides, with Bacillus thuringiensis ( Bt )-mediated silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) emerging as a promising innovation. Silver NPs are silver oxide dominated. This review addresses the green synthesis of Ag₂ONPs utilizing Bt and its chitinase enzyme. Here we are emphasizing the unique physicochemical and bioactive characteristics that position these nanoparticles at the forefront of next-generation biopesticides. Bt -Ag₂ONPs combine the entomopathogenic potency of Bt with the oxidative and antimicrobial properties of silver, yielding dual-action nanoconjugates that demonstrate enhanced insecticidal activity, reduced pupal emergence, and broad-spectrum efficacy against agricultural pest insects. Bt -Ag₂ONPs demonstrated significantly higher insecticidal efficacy against Tribolium castaneum compared to Bt alone or commercial Ag₂ONPs. These nanoparticles also markedly suppressed pupal emergence, underscoring their potent developmental inhibition effects. Furthermore, the biosynthesis process is environmentally benign, cost-effective, and highly tunable, allowing for control over nanoparticle size, dispersity, and stability. There are several limitations about their ecotoxicology and regulations that are discussed in this review. The review also addresses current trends in formulation science, including smart delivery systems and precision-targeted applications as well as future research directions in synthetic biology and ecotoxicological assessment. Bt -derived Ag₂ONPs represent a powerful, multifaceted tool for integrated pest management strategies, offering a compelling alternative to conventional chemical pesticides and laying the groundwork for more resilient and sustainable agroecosystems.
Effect of Treatment with Ultrasonic Pulses on the Functional Properties and Antioxidant Capacity of Dogfish (Galeorhinus galeus) Viscera Proteins
Joe Luis Arias Moscoso, Francisco Cadena, Ofelda Peñuelas-Rubio, Leandris Argentel-Martinez, UĞUR AZİZOĞLU, Aldo Fraijo-Valenzuela, Ivan de Jesus Tolano-Villaverde, María del Socorro Núñez-Ruiz
Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries, 2025
The valorization of fish by products represents a sustainable strategy forobtaining high value functional ingredients. The viscera of Galeorhinus galeuswere evaluated as a source of protein hydrolysates with nutritional andbioactive potential. The objective was to determine the impact of ultrasonicpretreatment on proximate composition, antioxidant activity, and technofunctional properties of enzymatic hydrolysates. Viscera were subjected toautohydrolysis with and without ultrasonic pulses. Proximate composition wasanalyzed, antioxidant activity was assessed by DPPH and FRAP assays, and thedegree of hydrolysis (DH) was quantified. Protein degradation was evaluated bySDS-PAGE, while foaming and emulsifying capacities were determined asindicators of functional performance. Ultrasound significantly improved proteinsolubilization, increasing DH to 28.4% compared with untreated controls.Antioxidant activity was enhanced, with ultrasound-treated hydrolysatesreaching up to 97.8% radical inhibition at acidic pH and moderate hydrolysistimes. Electrophoretic analysis confirmed progressive fragmentation into lowmolecular-weight peptides, consistent with the observed increase in DH.Techno-functional evaluation showed a marked improvement in foamingcapacity (from 24% to 97%), whereas emulsifying capacity decreased (<25%)due to disruption of amphipathic structures. These findings demonstrate thatultrasound-assisted hydrolysis enhances the nutritional, antioxidant, and technofunctional properties of shark viscera proteins. This approach provides asustainable alternative for generating protein ingredients with potentialapplications in food formulations and nutraceutical development.
Enhancement of growth and physiological performance in maize hybrids through a dual consortium of native rhizobacterial strains
Leandris Argentel-Martínez, Ofelda Peñuelas-Rubio, Lorenzo Pérez López, Joe Luis Arias Moscoso, Francisco Cadena Cadena, et al.
Plant Growth Regulation, 2025
The use of plant growth-promoting microorganisms represents a viable biotechnological solution for improving the performance of staple crops. Given the high fertilizer requirements of maize, alternative strategies such as microbial promoters are essential to enhance development, increase yields, and minimize environmental and soil degradation. In this study, a dual bacterial consortium comprising Enterobacter cloacae and Priestia megaterium isolated from the rhizosphere of Parkinsonia aculeata was evaluated for its effects on maize growth. Field experiments followed a completely randomized design at the Yaqui Valley Technological Institute, using five maize hybrids. Treatments included the application of the bacterial consortium during pre-germination (T1), 15 days after emergence (T2), or no application (T3, control). Variables assessed included water absorption, germination percentage, initial and final plant height, root length and volume, maximum photosynthesis, transpiration, chlorophyll content, and NDVI, measured through the flowering stage. The bacterial consortium did not significantly affect seed water uptake capacity or germination rates compared to the control. However, it significantly improved root volume ( p < 0.05), chlorophyll content (20% increase), NDVI (0.83 vs. 0.78 in controls), and photosynthetic rates (25% higher in T1/T2). No differences were observed between pre-germination (T1) and post-emergence (T2) applications. Photosynthetic rates during flowering exceeded 45 µmol CO 2 m − 2 s − 1 in all hybrids, marking a 25% increase in T1 and T2, compared to the control. These findings highlight the dual bacterial consortium as a promising eco-friendly alternative to enhance initial maize plant growth during the vegetative stages.
Globalizing the health-promoting potential of fermented foods: A culturomics pathway to probiotics
Eskindir Getachew Fentie, Kyeongmo Lim, Yohannes Ebabuye Andargie, Ugur Azizoglu, Jae-Ho Shin
Trends in Food Science and Technology, 2025
Background Amplicon and metagenomic studies have consistently shown that traditional fermented foods (TFFs) are rich reservoirs of diverse autochthonous microorganisms with significant potential to promote human health. To harness these benefits, it is essential to preserve the complete array of live microbial communities in their most original and unmodified state. Scope and Approach This review begins by exploring the microbial diversity and health-promoting properties of TFFs. It then provides a comprehensive overview of current probiotic isolation techniques and highlights the potential of culturomics-based strategies for recovering a broader range of microbial taxa from this source. Finally, it discusses the associated health risks and importance of omics-based technologies in enabling detailed characterization of microbial isolates. Key Findings and Conclusions Although various strains of lactic acid bacteria, acetic acid bacteria, and yeasts have been isolated from TFFs, much of the microbial diversity in these foods still remains unexplored. Most commercial probiotics derived from TFFs continue to focus on a narrow range of taxa, primarily due to the widespread reliance on classical culturing methods. However, emerging studies that have adopted culturomics in the context of TFFs demonstrate a substantial improvement in the recovery of diverse microbial strains. While this approach holds great promise, its application must be undertaken with caution, particularly regarding the safety of newly isolated strains and their potential to harbor or transmit antibiotic resistance genes. Moreover, although omics-based strain profiling is gaining momentum, the majority of probiotic evaluations in the reviewed literature remain restricted to in vitro non-molecular analyses.
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus Rhizophagus irregularis enhances antioxidant system mechanisms in chickpea plants under saline conditions
Ugur Azizoglu, Leandris Argentel-Martínez, Ofelda Peñuelas-Rubio, Yanitza Meriño-Hernández, Yakelin Rodríguez-Yon, José Miguel Dell Amico-Rodríguez, Jorge González-Aguilera, Jae-Ho Shin
Plant Growth Regulation, 2025
The removal of black ink via Emericella quadrilineata as a green alternative technique to recycling ink waste papers
Mari Sumayli, Abdullah Mashraqi, A. El-Shabasy, Ugur Azizoglu, Sally A. Ali
Plos One, 2025
Natural Products Produced by the Species of Bacillus cereus Group: Recent Updates
Ugur Azizoglu, Leandris Argentel‐Martínez, Ofelda Peñuelas‐Rubio, Angélica Herrera‐Sepúlveda, Jerald Conrad Ibal, Reza Sharafi, Gholamreza Salehi Jouzani, Aurelio Ortiz, Jessica Vaca, Estibaliz Sansinenea
Journal of Basic Microbiology, 2025
Novel insights into Bacillus thuringiensis: Beyond its role as a bioinsecticide
Gholamreza Salehi Jouzani, Reza Sharafi, Leandris Argentel-Martínez, Ofelda Peñuelas-Rubio, Ceyda Ozkan, Bengisu Incegul, Rana Goksu, Zehra Hayta, Deniz Yilki, Beyza Yazici, Vildan Hancer, Estibaliz Sansinenea, Jae-Ho Shin, A. El-Shabasy, Ugur Azizoglu
Research in Microbiology, 2025
Ecological and genetic diversity of plant growth-promoting genes in rhizobacteria isolated from the rhizosphere of wild flora on Mount Erciyes, Türkiye
Ugur Azizoglu
Frontiers in Plant Science, 2025
Nanomaterials Incorporated Intelligent Food Packing for the Detection and Prevention of Microbial Contamination and Spoilage
Seyma Dadi, Nimet Temur, Emine Ozdemir, Mustafa Nisari, Ugur Azizoglu, Ismail Ocsoy
Harnessing Microbes for Sustainable Food Systems, 2025
Soil microbial load modulation improves plant–microbe interactions and bioinoculant efficacy in pathogen-stressed soils
Yohannes Ebabuye Andargie, GyuDae Lee, Min-Ji Kim, Eskindir Getachew Fentie, Minsoo Jeong, Setu Bazie Tagele, Kyeongmo Lim, Ugur Azizoglu, Jae-Ho Shin
Frontiers in Plant Science, 2025
Biotechnological advances in plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria for sustainable agriculture
Leandris Argentel-Martínez, Ofelda Peñuelas-Rubio, Angélica Herrera-Sepúlveda, Jorge González-Aguilera, Surya Sudheer, Linu M. Salim, Sunaina Lal, Chittethu Kunjan Pradeep, Aurelio Ortiz, Estibaliz Sansinenea, Sandamali Harshani Kumari Hathurusinghe, Jae-Ho Shin, Olubukola Oluranti Babalola, Ugur Azizoglu
World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2025
Mitigating salinity stress on tomato growth, water regime, gas exchange, and yield with the application of QuitoMax
Leandris Argentel-Martínez, Ofelda Peñuelas-Rubio, Carlos Ávila Amador, Fábio Steiner, Jorge González Aguilera, Jae-Ho Shin, Alan Mario Zuffo, Rafael Felippe Ratke, Paulo Eduardo Teodoro, Ugur Azizoglu
Scientific Reports, 2024
Genetically modified bacteria: History, principle, and utility
Ugur Azizoglu, Pratheesh Prakasam Thanka, Sudeepa Ennara Sudarsanan, Surya Sudheer, Bhuvnesh Prasad Sharma, Ashok K. Rathoure
Handbook of Molecular Biotechnology, 2024
Rhizobacteria associated with Parkinsonia aculeata L. under semi desertic drought and saline conditions
Ofelda Peñuelas-Rubio, Leandris Argentel-Martínez, Angélica Herrera-Sepúlveda, Ignacio Eduardo Maldonado-Mendoza, Jorge González-Aguilera, Ugur Azizoglu
Biologia, 2024
Holistic Approaches to Plant Stress Alleviation: A Comprehensive Review of the Role of Organic Compounds and Beneficial Bacteria in Promoting Growth and Health
Sandamali Harshani Kumari Hathurusinghe, Ugur Azizoglu, Jae-Ho Shin
Plants, 2024
First report of Sinomonas halotolerans from Parkinsonia aculeata rhizosphere
Angélica Herrera-Sepúlveda, Leandris Argentel-Martínez, Ofelda Peñuelas-Rubio, Ugur Azizoglu
Biologia, 2024
Biotechnological advances in Bacillus thuringiensis and its toxins: Recent updates
Ugur Azizoglu, Gholamreza Salehi Jouzani, Estibaliz Sansinenea, Vincent Sanchis-Borja
Reviews in Environmental Science and Biotechnology, 2023
Molecular characterization of the chitinase genes of native Bacillus thuringiensis isolates and their antagonistic activity against three important phytopathogenic fungi
Zehra Busra Azizoglu, Semih Yilmaz, Ugur Azizoglu, Salih Karabörklü, Rıdvan Temizgul, Abdurrahman Ayvaz
Biologia, 2021
The fate of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria in soilless agriculture: future perspectives
Ugur Azizoglu, Nihat Yilmaz, Ozhan Simsek, Jerald Conrad Ibal, Setu Bazie Tagele, Jae-Ho Shin
3 Biotech, 2021
Genetically modified entomopathogenic bacteria, recent developments, benefits and impacts: A review
Ugur Azizoglu, Gholamreza Salehi Jouzani, Nihat Yilmaz, Ethem Baz, Duran Ozkok
Science of the Total Environment, 2020
Bacillus thuringiensis as a Biofertilizer and Biostimulator: a Mini-Review of the Little-Known Plant Growth-Promoting Properties of Bt
Ugur Azizoglu
Current Microbiology, 2019
The chemical composition of cyclotrichium origanifolium essential oil and its insecticidal activity against four stored-product insect pests
Salih Karabörklü, Urgur Azizoglu, Semih Yilmaz, Abdurrahman Ayvaz, Mehmet Akdeniz
Comptes Rendus De L Academie Bulgare Des Sciences, 2019
Biochemical properties of Turkish common beans and their resistance against bean weevil Acanthoscelides obtectus (Coleoptera: Bruchidae)
Ugur Azizoglu
Arthropod Plant Interactions, 2018
Recombinant entomopathogenic agents: a review of biotechnological approaches to pest insect control
Salih Karabörklü, Ugur Azizoglu, Zehra Busra Azizoglu
World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2018
Diversity and distribution of cry genes in native bacillus thuringiensis strains isolated from wild ecological areas of East-Mediterranean region of Turkey
Tropical Ecology, 2017
Cloning and expression of cry2Aa from native Bacillus thuringiensis strain SY49-1 and its insecticidal activity against Culex pipiens (Diptera: Culicidae)
Semih Yilmaz, Ugur Azizoglu, Abdurrahman Ayvaz, Ridvan Temizgul, Zehra Büşra Atciyurt, Salih Karabörklü
Microbial Pathogenesis, 2017
Mosquitocidal potential of native Bacillus thuringiensis strain SY49-1 against disease vector, Culex pipiens (Diptera: Culicidae)
Tropical Biomedicine, 2017
Expression of cry1Ab gene from a novel Bacillus thuringiensis strain SY49-1 active on pest insects
Ugur Azizoglu, Abdurrahman Ayvaz, Semih Yılmaz, Salih Karabörklü, Rıdvan Temizgul
Brazilian Journal of Microbiology, 2016
The synergic and antagonistic activity of Cry1Ab and Cry2Aa proteins against lepidopteran pests
U. Azizoglu, A. Ayvaz, S. Yılmaz, R. Temizgul
Journal of Applied Entomology, 2016
Phylogenetic relationships of insect-associated free-living rhabditid nematodes from eastern mediterranean region of Turkey
U. AZIZOGLU
Applied Ecology and Environmental Research, 2016
Molecular screening and bioactivity of native Bacillus thuringiensis Isolates
Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology, 2015
Effects of bacillus thuringiensis subsp. Kurstaki hd1 spore-crystal mixture on the adults of egg parasitoid trichogramma evanescens (hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae)
Ugur Azizoglu, Semih Yılmaz, Abdurrahman Ayvaz, Salih Karabörklü
Biotechnology and Biotechnological Equipment, 2015
Native entomopathogenic nematodes isolated from Turkey and their effectiveness on pine processionary moth, Thaumetopoea wilkinsoni Tams
S. Karabörklü, A. Ayvaz, S. Yilmaz, U. Azizoglu, M. Akbulut
International Journal of Pest Management, 2015
Fungi associated with free-living soil nematodes in Turkey
Salih Karabörklü, Abdurrahman Ayvaz, Semih Yilmaz, Ugur Azizoglu
Archives of Biological Sciences, 2015
Toxicity of native Bacillus thuringiensis isolates on the larval stages of pine processionary moth Thaumetopoea wilkinsoni at different temperatures
S. Yilmaz, S. Karabörklü, Uğur Azizoğlu
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry, 2013
A novel Bacillus thuringiensis strain and its pathogenicity against three important pest insects
Semih Yılmaz, Abdurrahman Ayvaz, Mikail Akbulut, Ugur Azizoglu, Salih Karabörklü
Journal of Stored Products Research, 2012
Ovicidal activity of microwave and UV radiations on mediterranean flour moth Ephestia kuehniella Zeller, 1879 (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)
Turkiye Entomoloji Dergisi, 2011

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

A preface of the special issue “Plant growth promoting microorganisms: harnessing unparalleled eco-friendly benefits for sustainable agricultural outputs”
U Azizoglu, HW Hu, E Sansinenea
Plant Growth Regulation 106 (1), 36 , 2026
2026
Carbon Nanoparticles Enhance Drought Tolerance Through the Improvement of Morphological and Physiological Traits in Maize Hybrids
JK Vilas Boas, F Steiner, GR Soares, JG Aguilera, AM Zuffo, ...
Plants 15 (8), 1185 , 2026
2026
Native Plant Growth-Promoting Microorganisms (PGPMs) Inoculation Improves Phenological Stability and Productivity in Maize Hybrids
U Azizoglu, LA Martínez, O Peñuelas-Rubio, LP López, JG Aguilera, ...
Journal of Plant Growth Regulation 45 (3), 1949-1961 , 2026
2026
Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria as ecological architects of soil ecosystems; Future perspectives
U Azizoglu, E Sansinenea, A Ortiz, LA Martínez, OP Rubio, JH Shin
Environmental Technology & Innovation, 104759 , 2026
2026
Citations: 1
Engineering Plant Immunity: Genetic Strategies for Pest Resistance in Crops
E Janeeshma, H Habeeb, AM Shackira, K Jazeel, D Mitra, A Rani, ...
Advancements in Entomology: Bridging Forensic Science and Sustainable … , 2026
2026
Bacillus subtilis species complex: Secondary metabolites, genomic insights, and metabolite-driven strategies for sustainable agriculture
A Ortiz, J Vaca, E Sansinenea, L Argentel-Martínez, O Peñuelas-Rubio, ...
Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 120631 , 2025
2025
Citations: 1
Soil microbial load modulation improves plant–microbe interactions and bioinoculant efficacy in pathogen-stressed soils
YE Andargie, GD Lee, MJ Kim, EG Fentie, M Jeong, SB Tagele, K Lim, ...
Frontiers in Plant Science 16, 1712997 , 2025
2025
Citations: 1
Effect of Treatment with Ultrasonic Pulses on the Functional Properties and Antioxidant Capacity of Dogfish (Galeorhinus galeus) Viscera Proteins
JL Arias Moscoso, F Cadena, O Peñuelas-Rubio, L Argentel-Martinez, ...
Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries 29 (6), 269-286 , 2025
2025
Enhancement of growth and physiological performance in maize hybrids through a dual consortium of native rhizobacterial strains
L Argentel-Martínez, O Peñuelas-Rubio, LP López, JLA Moscoso, ...
Plant Growth Regulation 105 (5), 1559-1574 , 2025
2025
Citations: 3
Biogenic synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Bacillus thuringiensis and its secondary metabolites; New generation bioinsecticides, current trends and future perspectives
U Azizoglu, L Argentel-Martínez, O Peñuelas-Rubio, E Sansinenea, ...
Results in Engineering, 107156 , 2025
2025
Citations: 2
Ecological and genetic diversity of plant growth-promoting genes in rhizobacteria isolated from the rhizosphere of wild flora on Mount Erciyes, Türkiye
U Azizoglu
Frontiers in Plant Science 16, 1657785 , 2025
2025
Globalizing the health-promoting potential of fermented foods: A culturomics pathway to probiotics
EG Fentie, K Lim, YE Andargie, U Azizoglu, JH Shin
Trends in Food Science & Technology 163, 105119 , 2025
2025
Citations: 15
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus Rhizophagus irregularis enhances antioxidant system mechanisms in chickpea plants under saline conditions
U Azizoglu, L Argentel-Martínez, O Peñuelas-Rubio, Y Meriño-Hernández, ...
Plant Growth Regulation 105 (4), 883-894 , 2025
2025
Citations: 6
The removal of black ink via Emericella quadrilineata as a green alternative technique to recycling ink waste papers
M Sumayli, A Mashraqi, A El-Shabasy, U Azizoglu, SA Ali
PLoS One 20 (5), e0324022 , 2025
2025
Citations: 3
Tarım Alanlarından İzole Edilen Bacillus spp., Suşlarının Ürettiği İnsektisidal Proteinlerinin Alan Emisyonlu Taramalı Elektron Mikroskobu ile Karaterizasyonu
U AZİZOĞLU
ISPEC Journal of Agricultural Sciences 9 (1), 65-73 , 2025
2025
Novel insights into Bacillus thuringiensis: Beyond its role as a bioinsecticide
GS Jouzani, R Sharafi, L Argentel-Martínez, O Peñuelas-Rubio, C Ozkan, ...
Research in Microbiology 176 (3-4), 104264 , 2025
2025
Citations: 6
Natural Products Produced by the Species of Bacillus cereus Group: Recent Updates
U Azizoglu, L Argentel‐Martínez, O Peñuelas‐Rubio, ...
Journal of Basic Microbiology 65 (3), e2400666 , 2025
2025
Citations: 10
Nanomaterials-Incorporated Intelligent Food Packing for the Detection and Prevention of Microbial Contamination and Spoilage
S Dadi, N Temur, E Ozdemir, M Nisari, U Azizoglu, I Ocsoy
Harnessing Microbes for Sustainable Food Systems, 368-380 , 2025
2025
Biotechnological advances in plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria for sustainable agriculture
L Argentel-Martínez, O Peñuelas-Rubio, A Herrera-Sepúlveda, ...
World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology 41 (1), 21 , 2025
2025
Citations: 28
Mitigating salinity stress on tomato growth, water regime, gas exchange, and yield with the application of QuitoMax
L Argentel-Martínez, O Peñuelas-Rubio, CÁ Amador, F Steiner, ...
Scientific Reports 14 (1), 31755 , 2024
2024
Citations: 6

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

Bacillus thuringiensis as a Biofertilizer and Biostimulator: a Mini-Review of the Little-Known Plant Growth-Promoting Properties of Bt
U Azizoglu
Current microbiology, 1-7 , 2019
2019
Citations: 149
Recombinant entomopathogenic agents: a review of biotechnological approaches to pest insect control
S Karabörklü, U Azizoglu, ZB Azizoglu
World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology 34 (1), 14 , 2018
2018
Citations: 95
Genetically modified entomopathogenic bacteria, recent developments, benefits and impacts: A review
U Azizoglu, GS Jouzani, N Yilmaz, E Baz, D Ozkok
Science of The Total Environment 734, 139169 , 2020
2020
Citations: 70
Biotechnological advances in Bacillus thuringiensis and its toxins: Recent updates
U Azizoglu, G Salehi Jouzani, E Sansinenea, V Sanchis-Borja
Reviews in Environmental Science and Bio/Technology 22 (2), 319-348 , 2023
2023
Citations: 59
The fate of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria in soilless agriculture: Future perspectives
U Azizoglu, N Yilmaz, O Simsek, JC Ibal, SB Tagele, JH Shin
3 Biotech 11 (8), 382 , 2021
2021
Citations: 56
Ovicidal activity of microwave and UV radiations on Mediterranean flour moth Ephestia kuehniella Zeller, 1879 (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)
U Azizoglu, S Yilmaz, S Karabörklü, A Ayvaz
Turkish Journal of Entomology 35 (3), 437-446 , 2011
2011
Citations: 55
A novel Bacillus thuringiensis strain and its pathogenicity against three important pest insects
S Yılmaz, A Ayvaz, M Akbulut, U Azizoglu, S Karabörklü
Journal of Stored Products Research 51, 33-40 , 2012
2012
Citations: 42
Toxicity of native Bacillus thuringiensis isolates on the larval stages of pine processionary moth Thaumetopoea wilkinsoni at different temperatures
S Yilmaz, S KARABÖRKLÜ, U AZİZOĞLU, A Ayvaz, M Akbulut, M Yildiz
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry 37 (2), 163-172 , 2013
2013
Citations: 30
Biotechnological advances in plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria for sustainable agriculture
L Argentel-Martínez, O Peñuelas-Rubio, A Herrera-Sepúlveda, ...
World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology 41 (1), 21 , 2025
2025
Citations: 28
Expression of cry1Ab gene from a novel Bacillus thuringiensis strain SY49-1 active on pest insects
U Azizoglu, A Ayvaz, S Yılmaz, S Karabörklü, R Temizgul
brazilian journal of microbiology 47, 597-602 , 2016
2016
Citations: 28
Native entomopathogenic nematodes isolated from Turkey and their effectiveness on pine processionary moth, Thaumetopoea wilkinsoni Tams
S Karabörklü, A Ayvaz, S Yilmaz, U Azizoglu, M Akbulut
International journal of pest management 61 (1), 3-8 , 2015
2015
Citations: 27
Effects of Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki HD1 spore-crystal mixture on the adults of egg parasitoid Trichogramma evanescens (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae)
U Azizoglu, S Yılmaz, A Ayvaz, S Karabörklü
Biotechnology & Biotechnological Equipment 29 (4), 653-658 , 2015
2015
Citations: 24
Characterization of local Bacillus thuringiensis isolates and their toxicity to Ephestia kuehniella (Zeller) and Plodia interpunctella (Hübner) larvae.
U Azizoglu, S Yılmaz, A Ayvaz, S Karabörklü, M Akbulut
2011
Citations: 23
Molecular characterization of the chitinase genes of native Bacillus thuringiensis isolates and their antagonistic activity against three important phytopathogenic fungi
ZB Azizoglu, S Yilmaz, U Azizoglu, S Karabörklü, R Temizgul, A Ayvaz
Biologia 76 (9), 2745-2755 , 2021
2021
Citations: 20
Phylogenetic relationships of insect-associated free-living rhabditid nematodes from eastern Mediterranean region of Turkey
U AZİZOĞLU, S Karaborklu, A AYVAZ, S YILMAZ
Applied Ecology and Environmental Research 14 (3) , 2016
2016
Citations: 20
Organik tarımda biyolojik mücadele; entomopatojen biyoinsektisitler
AZİZOĞLU Uğur, BULUT Sancar, YILMAZ Semih
Erciyes Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi 28 (5), 375-381 , 2012
2012
Citations: 17
Globalizing the health-promoting potential of fermented foods: A culturomics pathway to probiotics
EG Fentie, K Lim, YE Andargie, U Azizoglu, JH Shin
Trends in Food Science & Technology 163, 105119 , 2025
2025
Citations: 15
Cloning and expression of cry2Aa from native Bacillus thuringiensis strain SY49-1 and its insecticidal activity against Culex pipiens (Diptera: Culicidae)
S Yilmaz, U Azizoglu, A Ayvaz, R Temizgul, ZB Atciyurt, S Karabörklü
Microbial pathogenesis 105, 81-85 , 2017
2017
Citations: 14
Molecular screening and bioactivity of native Bacillus thuringiensis isolates
S Unalmis, A Ayvaz, S Yilmaz, U Azizoglu
JKUAT , 2018
2018
Citations: 13
Mosquitocidal potential of native Bacillus thuringiensis strain SY49-1 against disease vector, Culex pipiens (Diptera: Culicidae).
U Azİzoglu, S Yİlmaz, A Ayvaz, S Karabörklü, ZB Atciyurt
2017
Citations: 12

Publications

1. Azizoglu U., Yilmaz N., Simsek O., Ibal JC., Tagele SB., Shin JH., 2020. The fate of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria in soilless agriculture: Future perspectives. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, (Under Review).
2. Azizoglu Z.B., Yilmaz S., Azizoglu U., Karabörklü S., Temizgul R., Ayvaz A. 2020. The Antagonistic activity of native Bacillus thuringiensis isolates against three important fungal plant pathogens. TROPICAL PLANT PATHOLOGY, (Under Review)
3. Azizoglu U., Jouzani GS., Yılmaz N., Baz E., Özkök D., 2020. Genetically modified entomopathogenic bacteria, recent developments, benefits and impacts: A Review. SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT, , 1-15.
4. Azizoglu U., 2019. Bacillus thuringiensis as a biofertilizer and biostimulator: a mini-review of the little-known plant growth-promoting properties of Bt, CURRENT MICROBIOLOGY, 76:1379–1385.
5. Karabörklü S., Azizoglu U., Yilmaz S., Ayvaz A., 2019. The chemical composition of Cyclotrichium origanifolium essential oil and its insecticidal activity against four stored-product pest insects, COMPTES RENDUS DE L'ACADÉMIE BULGARE DES SCIENCES, (6): pp., 841-850.
6. Azizoglu U., 2018. Biochemical properties of Turkish common beans and their resistance against bean weevil Acanthoscelides obtectus (Coleoptera: Bruchidae)” ARTHROPOD-PLANT INTERACTIONS, vol. 12(1): pp., 283-290.
7. Karabörklü S., Azizoglu U., Azizoglu Z.B., 2018. Recombinant entomopathogenic agents: A review of biotechnological approaches to pest insect control, WORLD JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, , .
8. Azizoglu U., Yilmaz S., Ayvaz A., Atcıyurt Z.B., Karaborklu S., 2017. Mosquitocidal Potential of Native Bacillus thuringiensis Strain SY49-1 against Disease Vector, Culex pipiens (Diptera:Culicidae). TROPICAL BIOMEDICINE, 32 (2): 256-262.
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9. Yilmaz S., Ayvaz A., Azizoglu U., 2017. Diversity and distribution of cry genes in native Bacillus thuringiensis strains isolated from wild ecological areas of East-Mediterranean region of Turkey ", TROPICAL ECOLOGY, , no.3, .
10. Yilmaz S., Azizoglu U., Ayvaz A., Temizgül R., Atcıyurt Z.B., Karaborklu S., 2017. Cloning and Expression of cry2Aa from Native Bacillus thuringiensis Strain SY49.1 and Its Insecticidal Activity against Culex pipiens (Diptera: Culicidae MICROBIAL PATHOGENESIS, 105:81-85.
11. Azizoglu U., Ayvaz A., Yilmaz S., Karaborklu S., Temizgül R., 2016 . Expression of cry1Ab gene from a novel Bacillus thuringiensis strain SY49-1 active on pest insects. BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY, , no.3, pp. 597-602.
12. Azizoğlu U., Ayvaz A., Yilmaz S., Temizgül R., 2016. The synergic and antagonistic activity of Cry1Ab and Cry2Aa proteins against lepidopteran pests, JOURNAL OF APPLIED ENTOMOLOGY, , .
13. Azizoglu U., Karabörklü S., Ayvaz A., Yilmaz S., 2016. Phylogenetic relationships of insect-associated free-living Rhabditid nematodes from Eastern Mediterranean Region of Turkey. APPLIED ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH, , no.3, .
14. Ünalmiş S., Ayvaz A., Yilmaz S., Azizoglu U., 2015. Molecular Screening and Bioactivity of Native Bacillus thuringiensis Isolates, JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, , .
15. Karabörklü S., Ayvaz A., Yilmaz S., Azizoglu U., 2015. Fungi associated with free-living soil nematodes in Turkey. ARCHIVES OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, , .
16. Azizoglu U., Yilmaz S., Ayvaz A., Karabörklü S., 2015. Effects of Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki HD1 Spore-Crystal Mixture on The Adults of Egg Parasitoid Trichogramma evanescens (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae). BIOTECHNOLOGY&BIOTECHNOLOGICAL EQUIPMENT, , .
17. Karabörklü S., Ayvaz A., Yilmaz S., Azizoglu U., Akbulut M., 2015. Native Entomopathogenic Nematodes Isolated from Turkey and Their Effectiveness on Pine Processionary Moth, Thaumetopoea wilkinsoni Tams. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEST MANAGEMENT, , .
18. Yilmaz S., Karabörklü S., Azizoglu U., Ayvaz A., Akbulut M., Yildiz M., 2013. Toxicity of Native Bacillus thuringiensis Isolates on The Larval Stages Of Pine Processionary Moth Thaumetopoea wilkinsoni at Different Temperatures, TURKISH JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY, , .
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19. Yilmaz S., Ayvaz A., Akbulut M., Azizoglu U., Karabörklü S., 2012. A Novel Bacillus thuringiensis Strain and Its Pathogenicity against Three Important Pest Insects", JOURNAL OF STORED PRODUCTS RESEARCH, , .
20. Azizoglu U., Yilmaz S., Ayvaz A., Karabörklü S., Akbulut M., 2011. Characterization of Local Bacillus thuringiensis Isolates and Their Toxicity to Ephestia kuehniella (Zeller) And Plodia interpunctella (Hubner) Larvae. EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL PEST CONTROL, , .
21. Azizoglu U., Yilmaz S., Karabörklü S., Ayvaz A., 2011. Ovicidal Activity of Microwave and UV Radiations on Mediterranean Flour Moth Ephestia kuehniella Zeller, 1879(Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). TURKISH JOURNAL OF ENTOMOLOGY, , .
22. Yilmaz S., Demirezen N., Azizoglu U., Karabörklü S., Ayvaz A., Akbulut M., Tekin S., 2011. Identification of Some cry1 Genes and Toxicity Determination in Bacillus thuringiensis Isolates Obtained from Mills and Warehouses in Turkey", EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL PEST CONTROL, , .

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