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Zeki Kaya, Ph.D. , Professor of Plant Genetics

Department of Biological Sciences, Middle East Technical University, 06531 Ankara, Turkey.

 

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Work Information

Education and awards

Research interests, current projects and graduate programs directed

Publications

Hobbies

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Work Information

Zeki Kaya, Ph.D., Professor of Plant Genetics

Department of Biological Sciences

The Middle East Technical University (METU)

ODTU, 06531, Ankara, Turkey

Phone: 90 + (312) 210-5177

Fax: 90 + (312) 210-7976

kayaz@metu.edu.tr

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A view from Middle East TechnicalUniversity Campus, Ankara

Education and awards

Education:

B. Sc., Faculty of Forestry, University of Istanbul (1978).

M. Sc., Forest Science, Oregon State University (OSU), Corvallis, Oregon , USA (1983).

Ph. D., Forest Science, OSU, Corvallis, USA (1987).

 

Awards and Memberships to the Organizations:

Chamber of Turkish Forest Engineers.

Western Forest Genetics Association, USA.

G.R.A.M. (Groupe de Recherche Agronomique Mediterraneen), Avignoon, France.

Graduated with honor in high school (as a top student).

Graduated with honor in Faculty of Forestry, Univ. of Istanbul ( as a top student).

Turkish Ministry of Forestry and Agriculture scholarship recipient, 1974-1978.

NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) scholarship recipient, 1980-1984.

Graduate Research Assistantship from Forest Science in OSU, 1984-1986.

Visiting scientist-Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Umea, Sweden, July-October, 1990.

Visiting Scientist- USDA, Forest Service, Institute of Forest Genetics, Placerville, CA, USA., July-October, 1991.

UNESCO short-term biotechnology fellowship recipient, July-October, 1992.

Visiting scientist-Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Umea, Sweden, July-October, 1993.

TUBITAK (The Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey), NATO-B2 Fellowship to USDA, Forest Service, Institute of Forest Genetics, Placerville, CA, USA., February-October, 1996.

1996 TUBITAK Junior Scientist Achievement Award.

2000-2001: Fulbright Scholar (SUNY, Syracuse, NY, USA)

2002,2004,2005, 2007 High Academic Achievement Award of Middle East Technical University, Ankara

2002 Science Award of Turkish Foresters Association

The Central Anatolian Steppes where I grew up!

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Research interests, current projects and graduate programs directed

Research interests

Molecular genetics of trees and crops (QTL mapping, genomic mapping, DNA markers).

Conservation of genetic resources of crop and tree species.

Population genetics of forest trees, genetic adaptation, ecological genetics of plants.

Breedings of forest trees.

Propagation of forest trees by tissue culture.

Graduate programs directed:

Volkan Seyrantepe (M.Sc. degree, 1990): "Organogenesis in Papaver somniferum and P. orientale in vitro conditions", Middle East Technical University , Department of Biology, Ankara.

Tolga Yildirim (M.Sc. degree, 1991): "Genetic variation in shoot growth of Pinus brutia", Middle East Technical University, Department of Biology, Ankara.

Feray Gokce (M.Sc. Degree, 1992):" In vitro regeneration of Pinus nigra var pallasiana" from excised embryos, Middle East Technical University, Department of Biology, Ankara.

F. Filiz Cicek (M.Sc. Degree, 1994): " Biology of Crocus olivieri", Middle East Technical University, Department of Biology, Ankara.

Belgin Gocmen (M. Sc. Degree, 1994): "Single tree genetic linkage mapping of Taxus brevifolia Nutt. based on random amplified polymorhpic DNA (RAPD) markers using DNA from haploid megagametophytes", Middle East Technical University, Department of Biology, Ankara.

Nesrin Hosseyni (M. Sc. Degree, 1994): " In vitro induction of adventitious bud, shoot and root formation from mature bud and cotyledonary tissues of Cedrus libani ", Middle East Technical University, Department of Biology, Ankara.

Günsu Inan (M. Sc. Degree, 1997): "Interactions between external application of polyamines and salt tolerance of crop and tree species", Middle East Technical University , Department of Biology, Ankara.

Hasan Ozer (M. Sc. Degree, 1997): "The pattern of genetic variation in Pinus brutia Ten. seed stands:Implications for in situ gene conservation", Middle East Technical University, Department of Biology,Ankara.

Ayper Tolun (M.Sc. Degree, 1998): "Genetic structure of black pine (Pinus nigra Arn subsp. pallasiana) populations sampled from the Bolkar Mountains". Middle East Technical University, Department of Biology, Ankara.

Burcu Nazlier (M.Sc. Degree, 1998): "The pattern and magnitude of genetic variation in Pinus nigra subsp. pallasiana populations sampled in Kazdağı", Middle East Technical University, Department of Biology, Ankara.

Ugur Zeydanlı (M.Sc. Degree, 1998)."Effects of land use practices on steppe plant biodiversity: Implications for in situ conservation". Middle East Technical University, Department of Biology, Ankara.

Songul Gurel (Ph.D. Degree, 2000): In vitro growth and development of Sugar beet (Beta vulgaris) from ovules, callus, suspension cells and protoplasts. Middle East Technical University, Department of Biological Sciences, Ankara

Gogce Ceren Kayihan (M.Sc. Degree, 2000):The pattern of genetic variation in Cedrus libani seed stands in Turkey determined by RAPD markers.Middle East Technical University, Department of Biological Sciences, Ankara.

Fatma Filiz Cicek (Ph.D. Degree, 2000):Genetic variation in natural populations of Abies equitrojani in Kazdagı.Middle East Technical University, Department of Biological Sciences, Ankara.

Yildiray Lise(M.Sc. Degree, 2000):The pattern of genetic variation in Pinus brutia populations in southern Turkey determined by RAPD markers.Middle East Technical University, Department of Biological Sciences, Ankara.

Belgin Gocmen (Ph. D. Degree, 2001): Genetic characterization of F6 Durum wheat inbred lines derived from a cross between kunduru 1149 and Cham1 lines using molecular markers and economically important traits. Middle East Technical University, Department of Biological Sciences, Ankara.

Elhan Ersoz (M.Sc. Student): The pattern of genetic variation in Pinus brutia populations in southern Turkey determined by nuclear SSR markers.

Yasemin Icgen (Ph.D. Degree, 2002): "Genetic composition of Pinus brutia Ten. forests established with seeds from seed stands and orchards determined by using DNA markers". Middle East Technical University, Department of Biology, Ankara, 131p.

Gaye Eren Kandemir (Ph.D. Degree, 2002): "Genetics and physiology of cold and drought resistance in Turkish red pine (Pinus brutia Ten.) populations from southern Turkey". Middle East Technical University, Department of Biology, Ankara, 145p.

Zeynep Ahsen Ko‡er (M.Sc. Degree, 2005):"In Vitro growth and development of common juniper (Juniperus communis) from bud explants. Middle East Technical University, Dept. of Biological Sciences, Ankara, 140p.

Tolga Yildirim (Ph.D. Degree, 2005):"Induction of embryonic tissue and development of somatic embryos in Turkish red pine (Pinus brutia Ten), Middle East Technical University, Dept. of Biological Sciences, Ankara, 85p.

Burcu Cengel Nazlier (Ph. D. Degree, 2005): Genetic characterization of Pinus nirgra subsp. pallasiana varieties, natural populations (seed stands), seed orchards and plantations. Middle East Technical University, Dept. of Biological Sciences, Ankara, 115p.

Continued grduate programs

Zeynep Ozkurt (M.Sc.Student): Development of somatic embryogenesis in Pinus nigra subsp pallasiana .

Kubilay Yildirim (M.Sc. Student): Genetic control of wood-specific gravity in young half-sib Pinus brutia progenies.

Ayten Dizkirici (M.Sc.): Screening of some Turkish barley genetic resources for resistance to Rhynchosporium secalis through the use of resistance gene analogs.

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Melis Or (M.Sc.): ITS polymorphisms in of Liquidambar orientalis varieties sampled natural range of the species.

Ozge Tozkar (M.Sc.): Phylogenetic analysis of Pinus brutia and Pinus halepensis based on ribosomal DNA ITS sequence comparison.

Asl Ozdilek (M.Sc.): The phylogentic analysis of Liquidambar orientalis varieties by comparing matk region of chloroplast genome.

Evrim Yildirim (M.Sc.): Development of in vitro micropropagation techniques for some geophytes species (Crocus olivieri, Crocus sativus, Sternbergia candida.

 

A view from the Toros Mountains in southern Turkey

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Publications

Journal articles

Lise, Y.,Kaya, Z.,,Sabuncu, R., Isik, F., Kandemir, I. and Onde, S.2007.The impact of over-exploitation on gentic structure of Turkish red pine (Pinus brutia Ten) populations determined by RAPD markers. Silva Fennica 41(2) 211:220.

Kayihan, G.C., Kaya, Z., Kandemir, G., and Onde, S.2006.The Genetic structure of Cedrus libani A. Rich. seed stands determined by random amplified polymorphic DNA markers. Forest Genetics 12(3):181-191.

Yildirim, T., Kaya, Z., and Isik, K. 2006. Induction of embryogenic tissue and maturation of somatic embryos in Pinus brutia TEN. Plant Cell, Tissue & Organ Culture 87(1):67-76

Rogers, S.O. and Kaya, Z. 2006. DNA From Ancient Cedar Wood From King Midas Tomb, Turkey, and Al-Aksa Mosque, Israel. Silvae Genetica 55 (2):54-62.

Icgen, Y., Kaya, Z.,Cengel, B., Velioglu, E., Ozturk, H, and Onde, S. 2006. Potential impact of forest management and tree improvement on genetic diversity of Turkish red pine (Pinus brutia Ten.) plantations in Turkey. For. Ecol. Man. 225:328-336.

Cicek, F.F., Kaya, Z., Cengel,B.N. & Velioglu,E.2005.Genetic structure of four Kazdagi fir (Abies equitrojani Ascherson et Sinten) populations in Kazdagi, Turkey as assessed by adaptive seedling traits. Forest Genetics 12(1): 45-52.

Kandemir,G., Kandemir, I. and Kaya, Z.. 2004.Genetic variation in Turkish Red Pine (Pinus brutia Ten.) seed stands as determined by RAPD markers. Silvae Genetica 53 (4):169-175.

Kaya, Z., Steel, F., Temerit, A., and Vurdu, H. 2003.Genetic variation in wood specific gravity of half-sib families of Pinus nigra subsp pallasiana: Implications for early selection. Silvae Genetica 52(3-4):153-158.

Gurel, S., Gurel, E., Kaya, Z., Erdal, M. and Guler, E. 2003. Effects of antimitotic agents on haploid plant production from unpollinated ovules of sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L. Biotechnology & Biotechnological Equipment 17(2):97-101.

Gocmen, B., Keskin, S., Kaya, Z. and Taskin, V. 2003. Development of Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) markers in 150 F6 inbred durum wheat lines derived from Kunduru-1149 x Cham-1 cross. Israel Journal of Plant Sciences 51(4):245-249.

Gocmen, B. Albustan,S., Kaya, Z., Keskin,S., and Taskin, V. 2003. Response of 150 F6 inbred durum wheat lines derived from Kunduru-1149 x Cham-1 cross to yellow rust (Puccinia striiformis). Crop Protection 22:787-793.

Gurel, E., Gurel,S. and Kaya, Z. 2002. Protoplast isolation and culture in sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.). Plant Cell Biotechnology and Molecular Biology 3:11-12.

Gurel, S., Gurel, E. and Kaya, Z. 2002.Protoplast fusion in sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.). Turkish Journal of Biology 26(3): 163-170.

Gurel, S., Gurel, E. and Kaya, Z.2002. Establishment of Cell Suspension Cultures and Plant Regeneration in Sugar Beet (Beta vulgaris L.). Turkish Journal of Botany 26(4):197-206.

Ilarslan, R., Kaya, Z., Kandemir, I. and Bretting, P.K.. 2002. Genetic variability among Turkish pop, flint and dent corn (Zea mays L. spp. mays) races: agronomic traits. Euphytica 128 (2): 173-182.

Inan, G., Ozan,A., Gocmen, B., Onde, S., Eser, V. and Kaya, Z. 2001. Root growth inhibition by external application of spermine and salinity in Turkish wheat and Barley cultivars Scientia Agraria Paranaensis 1 (1):85-97.

Kaya, Z., Tolun,A. A. Çengel, B. N., Velioğlu, E., and Tolun G., 2001. The pattern of genetic variation in Pinus nigra subspecies pallasiana natural populations from the Kazdağı and Bolkar mountains, Turkey: Implications for in situ gene conservation. IN: Genetic Response of Forest Systems to Changing Environmental Conditions. (Eds. G. Müller-Starck, R. Schubert), Dordrecht, Kluwer Academic Publishers. p.293-305.

Ilarslan, R., Kaya, Z., Tolun, A.A.and Bretting, P.K.. 2001. Genetic variability among Turkish pop, flint and dent corn (Zea mays L. subspp. mays ) races: Enzyme Polymorphism. Euphytica 122(1):171-179.

Kaya, Z. and Raynal, D.J. 2001. Biodiversity and Conservation of Turkish Forests. Biological Conservation 97(2):131-141.

Gürel S, Gürel E, Kaya Z. 2001. Callus development and indirect shoot regeneration from seedling explants of sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) cultured in vitro. Turkish Journal of Botany, 25: 25-33.

Gurel, S., Gurel, E. and Kaya, Z. 2000.An Efficient Method for Doubled Haploid Plant Production from Unpollinated Ovules of Sugar Beet (Beta vulgaris L.). Plant Cell Reports 19(12):1155-1159.

Cengel , Burcu (Nazlier), E. Velioglu, A.A. Tolun, and Z. Kaya. 2000. Pattern and Magnitude of Genetic Diversity in Pinus nigra Arnold subspecies pallasiana Populations from Kazdagi:Implications for in situ conservation. Silvae Genetica 49(6):249-256.

Tolun, A.A., E. Velioglu, B. (Nazlier) Cengel, and Z. Kaya. 2000. Genetic Structure of Black pine (Pinus nigra Arnold subspecies pallasiana Populations Sampled from the Bolkar Mountains. Silvae Genetica 49(3):113-119.

Gürel S, Gürel E, Kaya Z. 2000. Direct root and shoot development from seedling explants of sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.). Biotechnology Journal, 24: 99-106.

Kaya, Z., M.M. Sewell, and D. B. Neale.1999. Identification of QTLs influencing the annual height and diameter increments in loblolly pine (Pinus taeda L.). Theor. and Appl. Genet. 98(3/4):586-592.

Kaya, Z. and F. Isik. 1997. The pattern of genetic variation in shoot growth of Pinus brutia Ten. populations sampled from the Toros Mountains in Turkey. Silvae Genetica 46:73-81.

Kaya, Z. and F. Gökce. 1997. In Vitro regeneration of Anatolian Black Pine (Pinus nigra subsp. pallasiana) from excised embryos Doga: Turkish Journal of Botany 21:197-202.

Fries, A. and Z. Kaya. 1997. Genetic control of rooting abilities of lodgepole pine cuttings. Forest Sci. 43(4):582-588.

Fries, A. and Z. Kaya.1996. Parameters affecting shoot production and rooting of cuttings from lodgepole pine hedges.New Forests 12:101-111.

Gocmen, B., K. D. Jermstad, D. B. Neale, and Z. Kaya. 1996. Development of random amplified polymorphic DNA markers for genetic mapping in Pacific yew (Taxus brevifoli a). Can. J. For. Res. 26: 497-503

Kaya, Z. and D.B. Neale.1995. Linkage map based on randomly amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) markers in Pinus brutia. Silvae Genetica 44:110-116.

Kaya, Z. and A.Temerit. 1994. Genetic structure of marginally located Pinus nigra var pallasiana populations in central Turkey. Silvae Genetica 43(5/6): 272-277..

Kaya, Z., W.T. Adams, and R.K. Campbell. 1995. Adaptive significance of the intermittent pattern of shoot growth in Douglas-fir seedlings from southwest Oregon. Tree Physiology 14(11):1277-1289.

Kaya, Z. and A.Temerit. 1993 The magnitude and pattern of genetic variations in Pinus nigra var pallasiana populations in Turkey.Doga-Turkish J. Agricul. and Forestry 17:267-279 (in English).

Kaya, Z. and D.B. Neale.1993. Randomly Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD)polymorphisms in Pinus nigra and Pinus brutia. Doga-Turkish J. Agricult. and Forestry 17:295-306 (in English).

Kaya, Z. 1992.The effects of test environments on estimation of genetic parameters for seedling traits in 2- year-old Douglas-fir. Scand. J. For. Res. 7:287-296.

Kaya, Z. and C. Acar. 1992. Selection of Populus nigra clones based on their general and specific combining abilities. Doga:Turkish J. Agr. and For. 16:659-667.

Kaya, Z. and D. Lindgren. 1992. The genetic variation of inter-provenance hybrids of Norway spruce (Picea abies) and possible breeding consequences. Scand. J. For. Res. 7(1): 15-26.

Kaya, Z.. 1993. Genetic variations in shoot growth components their correlations in Pseudotsuga menziesii seedlings. Scand. J. For. Res. 8:1-7.

Isik, K. and Z. Kaya. 1990. Environmental sensitivities of plant populations and their practical importance. I: A case study on Pinus brutia Ten.. Doga -Turkish J. Agric. & For. 14: 67-77 (in Turkish, with Englishabstract).

Kaya, Z., R.K. Campbell, and W.T. Adams.1989. Correlated responses of height increment and components of increment in 2-year-old Douglas-fir. Can.J.For. Res.19:1124-1130.

Kaya, Z., K. K. Ching, and S. G. Stafford. 1985. A statistical karyotypic analysisof Pinus nigra Arn. from different sources. Silvae Genetica 34 (3): 146-152.

Articles published in professional journals

Kaya, Z.1993. Conservation, management and use of forest gene resources. I. Ormancilik Surasi, 1:488-504 (in Turkish).

Kaya. Z. 1992. Environmental problems threatening our plant genetic resources. Orman Dergisi 6:38-41.

Kaya, Z. 1990. Forest gene resources: a national inheritance. Fidan 28:2-6. (in Turkish).

Isik, K. and Z. Kaya. 1989. Three-needled Black pine (Pinus nigra Arn.) which are native in Akseki-Beysehir-Manavgat forest districts. Fidan 21;2-5 (in Turkish).

Isik, K.and Z. Kaya. 1989. Three-needled Black Pines :Common group in interior Taurus Mountains. Fidan 23:2-3 (in Turkish).

Kaya, Z..1989. Environmental factors effecting the growth and development of seedlings. Fidan 24:11-18 (in Turkish).

Kaya, Z. 1989. Genetic adaptation, seed source and seed transfers. Fidan 17:3-8 (in Turkish).

Kaya, Z. 1988. The place of tissue culture in tree improvement programs. Orman Muhendisligi 25 (5):12-19 (in Turkish).

Kaya, Z. and K. Isik. 1988. The place and potential of biotechnology in forestry. Orman Muhendisligi 25 (9):2-7 (in Turkish).

Papers presented or published in congress proceedings

Kaya, Z.1998. Current status of forest genetic resourcesin Turkey. IN: The proceedings of International Symposium on in situ Conservation of Plant Genetic Diversity (Edited by N. Zencirci, Z.Kaya, Y. Aniks ter and W.T Adams), Central Research Institute for Field Crops Publication, Ankara, pp 17-31.

Kaya, Z., E. Kun, and A. Guner. 1998. National Plan for in situ conservation of Plant Genetic diversity in Turkey.IN: The proceedings of International Symposium on in situ Conservation of Plant Genetic Diversity( Edited by N. Zencirci, Z.Kaya, Y. Anikster and W.T Adams), Central Research Institute for Field Crops Publication, Ankara, pp. 33-47.

Hosseyni, N., A.Ozan and Z. Kaya. 1998. Basal Nutrient and Hormonal requirements for direct organogenesis of Cedrus libani A. Rich. IX International Congress on Plant Tissue and Cell Culture, June 14-19,1998, Jerusalem, Israel. P.13 (abstract).

Hosseyni, N., A.Ozan and Z. Kaya. 1998. Influence of culture medium composition and explant source on callus and adventitious bud-shoot formation of Cedrus libani A. Rich . IX International Congress on Plant Tissue and Cell Culture, June 14-19,1998, Jerusalem, Israel. P.98 (abstract).

Gurel, S., E.Gurel and Z. Kaya. 1998. Ovule culture in Sugar Beet (Beta vulgaris L.) Breeding Lines. The Second International Kızılırmak Science Congress, May 20-22, 1998 , Kırıkkale, Turkey, pp236-251.

Kaya, Z. 1997. Quantitative trait loci (QTL) mapping in forest trees. IN:Forest Tree Genome Workshop, July 29-August 1, 1997, Institute of Forest Genetics, USDA Forest Service, Placerville California, 1-33 pp.

Kaya, Z. and D.B. Neale. 1997. Quantitative trait loci (QTL) mapping in Forest trees. Forest Biotechnology Symposium, August 3, 1997, University of California, Berkeley , California, page 4 (abstract).

Kaya, Z., A. Skaggs, and D.B. Neale. 1997. Genetic differentiation of Abies equitrojani populations from Kazdag in Turkey and genetic similarities between Turkish firs belonging to the Abies nordmanniana fir complex. Western Forest Genetics Association Annual Meeting, August 4-7, 1997, Univeristy of California, Berkeley, page 12. (abstract).

Kaya, Z. 1996. Current Status of Forest Genetic Resources in Turkey.IN:International Symposium on in situ conservation of plant Genetic Diversity, November 4-8, 1996, Antalya.

Kaya, Z. , E. Kün and A.Güner.1996. National Plan for in situ Conservation of plant Genetic Resources in Turkey.IN:I nternational Symposium on in situ conservation of plant Genetic Diversity, November 4-8, 1996, Antalya.

Kaya, Z., Sewell, M., Huber, D.A., Wheeler, N.C. and Neale, D.B. 1996. Indentification of QTLs of influencing the annual height and diameter increments in loblolly pine ( Pinus taeda). WFGA Annual Meeting, July 29-August 1, 1996, Newport, Oregon, USA.

Kaya, Z., Sewell, M., Huber, D.A., Wheeler, N.C. and Neale, D.B. 1996. Determining of QTLs influencing the annual height increment in loblolly pine ( Pinus taeda). SRIEG Conference, June 23-26, 1996, Houston, Texas, USA.

Kaya, Z. and F. Gokce. 1994. In vitro regeneration of Anatolian blackpine (Pinus nigra subsp pallasiana) from excised embryos. Biologia Plantarum 36: 06/19 (Abstract)

Kavakli, I.H., S.R. Allakhverdiev and Z. Kaya.1994. The effects of polystimulin A-6 on the germination of Helianthus annuus and Brassica napus seeds under saline conditions. Biologia Plantarum 36:08/13.

Isik, F. and Z.Kaya.1993. Genetic variation in Tukish red pine (Pinus brutia Ten.) populations sampled from the south to north transect of the Taurus mountains. International Turkish red pine symposium, October 18-23, 1993, Marmaris, Turkey, pp.243-253. (in Turkish with English abstract).

Kaya, Z. and D.B. Neale.1992. Randomly Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD)polymorphisms in Pinus nigra and Pinus brutia. WFGA Annual meeting, July 1992, Boulder Colorado, USA (Abstract in English).

Kaya, Z. 1993. Randomly Amplified Polymorphic DNA polymorphisms and their genomic organizations in Pinus brutia. The fifth Finnish-International Plant Genetics Symposium: Evolution and Plant Breeding, Sept. 27-28, 1993, Dept. of Genetics, Univ. of Oulu, Oulu, Finland.

Kaya, Z. 1993. New Approaches in production of plant biochemicals by In Vitro conditions. IN: The Biotechnology Revolution, February 2-8, 1993, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey. (in English).

Seyrantepe, V. and Z. Kaya.1992. In vitro callus induction and organogenesis in Papaver somniferum and P. orientale. Physiologia Plantarum 85(3/2):280 (FESPP congress abstracts).

Kaya, Z. and A.Temerit. 1991. Genetic differentiation of European black pine (Pinus nigra) populations in Turkey.Proccedings of WFGA annual meeting, Vernon, Canada, p.15(abstract).

Isik, K., Z. Kaya, and C.H.Tung.1990. Environmental sensitivity values of Pinus brutia population for two growth traits. Northwest Science, 64:98 (abstract).

Kaya, Z., V. Seyrantepe, and B. Gocmen.1990. The effects of plant hormone on induction of adventitious buds, needles and fine roots in tissue cultured Cedrus libani A.Rich., Turkish Forest Service,Forest Res. Inst., Miscellaneous Publ. (Ankara), 59:334-341.

Kaya, Z.. 1990. The effects of water stress on expression of genetic variation in seedling traits of 2-year-old Douglasfir. Physiologia Plantarum79(2/2):637 (FESPP congress abstracts).

Kaya, Z. and W.T. Adams. 1985. Genetic variation in shoot growth patterns of Douglas-fir from southwestern Oregon.WFGA Annual Meeting, August, 1985, Missoula, Montana(Abstract).

Kaya, Z. 1982. Karyotypic analysis of Pinus nigra Arn.. Western Forest Genetic Association (WFGA) annual meeting August,1982, Corvallis, Oregon (Abstract).

Kaya, Z. 1988. Genetic control of diameter growth of two years-old Douglas-fir seedlings.IX.Turkish National Biology Congress , September 21-23, 1988, Cumhuriyet Universitesi,Sivas, Turkey (with English abstract).

Isik, K. and Z. Kaya. 1988. Environmental sensitivities of Pinus brutia Ten.populations. IX. Turkish Nat ional Biology Congress, September 21-23, 1988, Cumhuriyet Universitesi, Sivas, Turkey (with English abstract).

Reports, Plans and Books

Kaya,Z.2002. Conservation of Biodiversity, functions of species, and importance of keystone species. The Report Submitted to the Ministry of Forestry, Forest Planning and Management Section, Ankara, Turkey, 12p. (in Turkish).

Isik, F., Keskin,S., Sabuncu,R., Sahin,M., Bas, N., and Kaya, Z.2002. Effects of water stress on the adaptive traits of different Pinus brutia natural populations and families in a nursery trial. Turkish Ministry of Forestry, General Directorate of Forestry, Publication # 72 (Southwest Anatolia Forest Research Institute, Technical Bulletin #15), Antalya, 41p. (In Turkish with English Summary)

Velioglu, E., Cengel, B., and Kaya, Z. 1999.Genetic variation in natural black pine (Pinus nigra Arnold subsp pallasiana (Lamb.) Holmboe) populations sampled from Kazdaglari. Turkish Ministry of Forestry, General Directorate of Forestry, Publication # 72 (Forest Tree Seeds and Tree Breeding Research Directorate Technical Bulletin #1), Ankara, 31p. (In Turkish with English Summary)

Velioglu, E., Tolun, A.A. Cengel, B., and Kaya, Z.. 1999. Isozyme variation in natural Black pine (Pinus nigra Arnold subsp pallasiana (Lamb.) Holmboe) populations sampled from the Bolkar Mountains. Turkish Ministry of Forestry, General Directorate of Forestry, Publication # 73 (Forest Tree Seeds and Tree Breeding Research Directorate Technical Bulletin #2), Ankara, 31p. (In Turkish with English Summary)

Velioglu, E., Cicek, F.F., Kaya, Z. and Cengel, B.. 1999.Genetic variation in natural Kazdagi-fir (Abies equitrojani Aschers et. Sint) populations sampled from Kazdağları. Turkish Ministry of Forestry, General Directorate of Forestry, Publication # 74 (Forest Tree Seeds and Tree Breeding Research Directorate Technical Bulletin #3), Ankara, 31p. (In Turkish with English Summary)

Velioglu, E., Cengel, B. and Kaya, Z.1999.Isozyme variation in natural Black pine (Pinus nigra Arnold subsp pallasiana (Lamb.) Holmboe) populations sampled from Kazdağları. Turkish Ministry of Forestry, General Directorate of Forestry, Publication # 75 (Forest Tree Seeds and Tree Breeding Research Directorate Technical Bulletin #4), Ankara, 35p. (In Turkish with English Summary)

Zencirci, N., Z.Kaya, Y. Anikster, and W.T. Adams (eds.).1998. The proceedings of International Symposium on in situ Conservation of Plant Genetic Diversity. Central Research Institute for Field Crops Publication, Ankara, 391p.

Kaya, Z. U. Zeydanli, B. Nazlier, T. Yılmaz 1998. Field guide : Wild flowers of METU Campus, Dönmez ofset, Ankara, 622 p.. (In English and Turkish)

Kaya, Z., Kun, E. and Guner, A.1997. National Plan for in situ Conservation of plant genetic diversity in Turkey. Milli Egitim Basimevi, Istanbul, 125p.  

Kaya, Z., Kun, E. and Guner, A.1997. National Plan for in situ Conservation of plant Genetic diversity in Turkey. Milli Egitim Basimevi, Istanbul, 123p. (in Turkis h).  

Isik. K. , Z. Kaya, and I. Atalay. 1995. Biodiversity Action Plan for Turkey: Forest Ecosystems. The Report Submitted to the World Bank, Ankara, 114 p. (in Turkish). &nbs p;

Isik. K. , Z. Kaya, and I. Atalay. 1995. Biodiversity Action Plan for Turkey: Forest Ecosystems. The Report Submitted to the World Bank, Ankara, 117 p.

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Hobbies

Hiking and Camping in nature

Riding bikes

Nature photography

   Gentiana Sp. from The Kackar Mountains in NE Turkey

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http://www.metu.edu.tr/~kayaz/genkay.html (In Situ Conservation of Plant Genetic Diversity in Turkey)

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