INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURAL, BIOLOGICAL & LIFE SCIENCE CONFERENCE Edirne, Turkey, September 2-5, 2018 www.agbiol.org About “International Agricultural, Biological and Life Science Conference” is an international scientific conference organized by Trakya University, Edirne, Turkey. The conference will be held at the Balkan Congress Center, http://www-en.trakya.edu.tr/pages/balkan-congress-venue in Edirne, Turkey on September 2-5, 2018. This conference is a premier international science, technology and business forum focusing on Agriculture, Biology and Life Science. The technical sessions will highlight invited and volunteer oral presentations. The best presentations and posters for both for academic participants and also students will be selected and awarded in three categories as Agriculture, Biology and Life Science. The students are strongly encouraged to submit an application for the student poster award also. Three student posters will be selected to receive 1st, 2nd and 3rd place monetary awards and a certificate during the conference also. The conference will be green conference basis so as much as less papers will be used and with carrying out our environment. Abstract book will be published in as electronic book in flash memory sticks which will be distributed during the conference. On the other, poster will be prepared electronically and submit via web page and will be exhibited in electronic poster panels. The attendees will have ample opportunities for learning, reconnecting, engaging and networking with colleagues in academia and industry and meet with exhibitors. Topics: -Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences -Agricultural Engineering -Aquaculture and Biosystems -Animal Science -Biomedical science -Biochemistry and Molecular Biology -Biology -Bioengineering -Biomaterials -Biomechanics -Biophysics -Bioscience -Biotechnology -Botany -Chemistry -Chemical Engineering -Earth Sciences -Environmental Science -Food Science -Forestry -Genetics and Human Genetics -Medical Science -Machinery -Pharmaceutical Sciences -Physics -Soil Science Organizing Committee Prof Dr. Yalcin KAYA Trakya University, Turkey Chair Assoc Prof Dr Semra HASANCEBI Trakya University, Turkey Co-Chair Asst Prof Dr Necmi BEŞER Trakya University, Turkey Co-Chair Asst Prof Dr Mehmet YABAŞ Trakya University, Turkey Secretary Asst Prof Dr Süleyman KÖK Trakya University, Turkey Member Asst Prof Dr Gökhan KAÇAR Trakya University, Turkey Member Asst Prof Dr Orhan Onur AŞKIN Kırklareli University, Turkey Member Scientific Committee Acad. Prof. Dr. Atanas ATANASSOV Prof. Dr. Teodora POPOVA Prof. Dr Zhao JUN Prof. Dr. Ioannis TOKATLIDIS Prof. Dr. Rishi K BEHL Prof. Dr. Mulpuri SUJATHA Prof. Dr Mohamed RAMDANI Prof. Dr Maria DUCA Prof Dr Velibor SPALEVIC Prof. Dr. Saeed RAUF Prof. Dr. Irina MITROFANOVA Prof. Dr. Dejana PANKOVIC Prof. Dr. Bulent UZUN Prof. Dr. Nedim MUTLU Prof. Dr. Ahmet ULUDAG Prof. Dr. Hulya ILBI Prof. Dr. Kamil HALILOGLU Prof. Dr. Doğanay TOLUNAY Prof. Dr. Ahu ALTINKUT UNCUOGLU Prof. Dr. Metin TUNA Prof. Dr. Sezen ARAT Prof. Dr. Mehmet Emin CALISKAN Prof. Dr. Murat YURTCAN Prof. Dr. Fatma GÜNEŞ Prof. Dr. Çiler KARTAL Prof. Dr. Ismail CAKMAK Prof. Dr. Mustafa CULHA Prof Dr Yaroslav BLUME Prof Dr Nurhan T. DUNFORD Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nooduan MUANGSAN Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ina ZIVATKAUSKIENE Asst Prof Dr Buket AŞKIN Asst Prof Dr Hayati ARDA Joint Genomic Center- Sofia, Bulgaria Institute of Animal Science- Kostinbrod, Bulgaria Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, China Trakia Democritus University, Greece CCS Haryana Agricultural University, India ICAR-Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research, India University of Mohamed V Agdal, Maroc University of National Academy of Sci., Moldova University of Montenegro, Montenegro Muhammad Nawaz Sharief Agric Univ, Pakistan Nikita Botanical Gardens, Russia Educon University, Serbia Akdeniz University, Turkey Akdeniz University, Turkey Duzce University, Turkey Ege University, Turkey Erzurum University, Turkey Forestry Faculty, Istanbul University, Turkey Marmara University, Turkey Namık Kemal University, Turkey Namık Kemal University, Turkey Omer Halisdemir University, Turkey Trakya University, Turkey Trakya University, Turkey Trakya University, Turkey Sabanci University, Turkey Yeditepe University, Turkey National Academy of Sciences, Ukraine Oklahoma State University, USA Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand University of Applied Sciences, Lithuania Kırklareli University, Turkey Trakya University, Turkey Program September 2nd 2018, Sunday 16-18 pm Registration September 3rd 2018, Monday Time Session 8-9 am Registration 9-12 am Plenary session 1-5 pm Parallel Sessions September 3rd 2018, Monday Time Session 9-12 am Parallel Sessions 1-5 pm Parallel Sessions 5.00 pm Closing Ceremony Activities A city tour on September 5th 2018, 10-14 pm will be included in the registration fee. Exhibition The exhibition area will have wireless internet access and be the hub for many networking activities including registration, dedicated poster session, lunch and coffee breaks and reception. The companies within the following categories are welcome to exhibit their products during the conference as opening their stands. Conference Sponsorship Opportunities (The amounts are including taxes) PLATINUM SPONSORSHIPS…………………..5.000 EURO Platinum Sponsors can have 5 participants at the conference free of charge and could open a large advertisement stand during the conference. The company could organize a special advertisement meeting after conference. This company also will get a full page advertisement on the back cover of conference book. GOLDEN SPONSORSHIPS…………………………..3.000 EURO Golden Sponsors can have 3 participants at the conference free of charge and could open an advertisement stand during the conference. This company also will get advertisement as full page advertisement inside of conference book. SILVER SPONSORSHIPS…..………………………....2.000 EURO Silver Sponsors can have 2 participants at the conference free of charge and could open an advertisement table during the conference. This company also will get advertisement as half page advertisement inside of conference book. BRONZE SPONSORSHIPS…………………………….1.000 EURO Bronze Sponsors can have one participants at the conference free of charge and could open an advertisement table during the conference. SYMPOSUUM DINNER SPONSORSHIPS…...3000 EURO Dinner Sponsors can have 5 participants at the conference free of charge and could open an advertisement table during the conference. This company also will get advertisement as half page advertisement inside of conference book. LUNCH SPONSORSHIPS…… 2.000 EURO Lunch Sponsors can have one participant at the conference free of charge and could open an advertisement table during the conference. COFFEE BREAKS SPONSORSHIPS……500 EURO Coffee Breaks Sponsors could join can have one participant at the conference free of charge. BAG SPONSORSHIPS……………..2.000 EURO Conference bag sponsor can have 2 participants at the conference free of charge and could open an advertisement table during the conference. CONFERENCE NECK STRAP SPONSORSHIPS… 1.000 EURO Neck strap should be worn by all attendees and will have company logo on it. Sponsor can have one participants at the conference free of charge and could open an advertisement table during the conference. Registration Regular Registration Late Registration (after July 1, 2018) Participant 150 Euro 200 Euro Students 100 Euro 125 Euro Accompanying Guest(s) Two Days of Activities 50 Euro Including Gala Dinner * Registration Fee covers attending of all conference sessions, conference materials (bag, flash memory, etc.), coffee breaks, lunches, transfers between the congress center and hotels during the conference (September 3th – 4th), city excursion in September 5th and gala dinner on September 4th. Abstracts Deadline: July 1, 2018 Abstract guidelines Maximum 300 words typed using Times New Roman type font, size 12. Include names of all the authors and highlight presenter name and affiliation of the contributors. Contact information for the presenting author must be included. The author shall register for conference in following 15 days after his/her paper’s acceptance. Otherwise, the papers will not be included in the program. Corresponding author should indicate whether wants to present his/her paper as oral or poster. The author shall register for conference in following 15 days after his/her paper’s acceptance. Otherwise, the papers will not be included in the program. Poster Submission All posters will be submitted as jpeg format by e mail and then will be exhibited in electronic poster panels during the conference. Review of the Abstracts Abstracts will be reviewed by the members of the Scientific Committee. If the author has already made a selection between oral or poster, it will be considered by the reviewers. If submissions are not accepted as oral presentation, the corresponding author will have the opportunity either to accept poster presentation or withdraw his/her submission. All reviewing process will take almost two weeks. Maximum two papers are allowed per participant. Full Papers Submission Full papers should be sent until September 1st, 2018. Full papers could be until 10 pages. All accepted papers will be published in these journals; The International Journal of Innovative Approaches in Agricultural Research (IJIAAR) which is a peer reviewed and indexed journal in agricultural research. http://ijiaar.penpublishing.net/ The International Journal of Innovative Approaches in Science Research (IJIASR) is a peer reviewed and indexed journal in the field of scientific research. http://ijiasr.penpublishing.net/ About Turkey Turkey, exotic, colorful, many - faceted, romantic, ever old,and ever new is the gateway and to the fabled east. Turkey is a country located at a point where the three continents of the old world, Asia, Africa and Europe, are closest to each other and where Asia and Europe meet because of its geographical location, Anatolia has always been important throughout history and is the birth place of many great civilizations. Turkey is not only a passageway from which the ancient Asian Turkish Culture is transmitted to the Europe, but also counted as a window of Western Culture opening to meet the Eastern Culture. Turkey is major destination for tourists and business travellers combining leisure with business attending conferences, trade exhibitions or fairs. For information on travel and visa requirements for foreigners you can check the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (http://www.mfa.gov.tr/default.en.mfa) whereas for tourism the site of the Turkish Ministry of Tourism and Culture (http://goturkey.kulturturizm.gov.tr). Climate The Mediterranean and Aegean shores of Turkey experience long, hot summers and mild, rainy winters. Istanbul averages 0°C (32°F) in January and 23°C (73°F) in July. Average annual precipitation totals 697 millimeters (27.4 inches), most of which falls in December and January. Along the central Anatolian plateau, a continental climate prevails, with hot summers and colder winters. The plateau receives only about half as much precipitation, but it is more evenly distributed throughout the year. The eastern highlands experience even longer and colder winters. Along the Black Sea, the climate is mild and rainy. Southeast Anatolia records the country's highest summer temperatures, averaging more than 30°C (86°F) in July and August. About Edirne Edirne is a gateway of Turkey opening to western world in Trakya, the first stopover for newcomers from Europe. Situated between the Greek, Bulgarian and Turkish borders, this beautiful city is famed for its many mosques, the elegant domes and minarets which dominate the panoramic appearance of the province. It was the capital of the Ottoman Empire from 1416 until the conquest of Istanbul by Mehmet II in 1453. One of the most important monuments in this ancient province is the Selimiye Mosque, built in the 16th century by the Turkey's greatest architect, Mimar Sinan. Carrying the name of the sultan reigning in that era, this mosque magnificently represents Turkish marble handicrafts and architecture, and it is covered with valuable tiles and fine paintings. In June 2011 the Selimiye Mosque Complex has been accepted under the list of UNESCO's World Heritage List. The Yildirim Mosque and the Eski Mosque, dating back to the 14th and 15th centuries respectively, are other spectacular sights while the Muradiye Mosque and the Üç Serefeli Mosque are also among the oldest and most impressive buildings. Last to be mentioned is the Bayezid II Mosque, a great monument with its complex construction comprising many facilities used in those times. Bayezid II mosque was built by Ottoman sultan Bayezid in 1484. It is a large complex consisting of a mosque, a medicine school, and a hospital (Darussifa) in which they used to cure mentally ill people of the period using various tecniques, such as the sound music, water, pleasant smells and occupation. Today, the complex is housing the Health Museum displaying many tools, drawings, and rappresentations from its past. The complex was converted into a fine museum in 1997 and was awarded the Council of Europe Museum Prize for the year 2004. Besides the fascinating mosques, there are different sites to be visited in Edirne, all reflecting its rich past. There are attractive palaces, the most prominent one being the Edirne Palace, which was the "Palace of the Empire" built during the reign of sultan Murat II. There are amazing caravansaries, like the Rüstem Pasha and Ekmekcioglu Ahmet Pasha caravansaries, which were designed to host travelers, in the 16th century. The lively bazaars of "Bedesten" and "Arasta" make the province colorful and bring back the ancient times. Several bridges exist which have stood for centuries, adorning the land with their old but fine appearances. A specialty of Edirne is to be a center for grease-wrestling (yağlı güreş in Turkish), which is the national sport of Turkey. The championships are held here every year between the end of June and the beginning of July, for more than 400 years on Kirkpinar island, a forested area between the Meriç and Tunca rivers. These traditional occasions compromise many entertaining activities, and the province is filled with spectators Travel to Edirne By plane Of the nearby airports, the most convenient is Atatürk International in Istanbul, which has flights from all inhabited continents and a metro line providing an easy connection to main bus station (otogar). By bus The easiest way to reach Edirne is by bus from Istanbul. Departures are at various times with a fare of 45 Turkish Lira (10 €) and a duration of 2h 40m, pp. The bus station in Edirne is located way out of the city but free service midibuses will take you to the city center (final stop is near selimiye mosque where city offices of the bus companies are located). Busses and dolmus also driving to the otogar. There are direct buses to Bulgarian and Greek cities from Istanbul even some other Balkan cities too so they pass over from Edirne too. However, possible to take a taxi to Kapikule, Andreevo (20 km to Edirne city) and Hamzabeyli (40 km to Edirne city) on the Bulgarian border and Pazarkule from Greek border (5 km to Edirne city). By train There are two daily trains from Istanbul’s Sirkeci station (one at 8:30AM in the morning, and the other at 3:50PM in the afternoon. Both arrives in Edirne about four hours later). Trains from Europe to Istanbul also call at the station. There are also European train too. The main station (signed as Edirne Gar on the station building) lies about 4 km east of downtown, close to the main avenue heading eastern suburbs of the city (which is also the main highway to Istanbul). However, all trains to Edirne drive onward west to Kapıkule (main borderpost on Bulgarian border) and call at Edirne Şehir station on the way, too, which is little more than a platform next to the rail tracks, lying less than a kilometre away from downtown to southwest, on the edge of the old quarter (Kaleiçi) and close to the banks of Tunca. By car The city is on the main highways linking Turkey and Europe (road numbers: toll-free D100 and toll-road/motorway O-3/E80). A drive takes no more than two hours from Istanbul (224 km away) to Edirne on the motorway, even less if you drive very fast. The main EuropeanTurkish border post Kapikule/Kapitan Andreevo (between Turkey and Bulgaria, SE of Svilengrad) is about 15-20 km away from the city, while less significant Pazarkule border post (between Turkey and Greece, north of Orestiada) is even nearer. Useful Information Visas All participants are advised to check with the Turkish Consular Missions (where available) for visa requirements. Please check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website about visa requirements details. (www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa) For registered participants, a letter of invitation will be issued by the Congress Secretariat to participants requiring a visa. Medical Facilities In addition to the special precautions taken by the host authorities, medical facilities available at the Hotel will be at the disposal of the participants. In case of need, please contact the relevant information Desks. Local Time Local time in Istanbul is GMT + 2 hours. Working Hours Banks are open weekdays from 08.30 until noon (or 12.30), depending on the bank, and from 13.30 until 17.00. However, there are some banks which continue to serve during lunch breaks. Museums are generally open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9.30 until 17.00 (or 17.30) and closed on Monday. Shops and bazaars are normally open from Monday to Saturday from 9.30 to 22.00 and closed all day on Sundays. But shopping malls and stores on crowded streets are open seven days a week, including lunch breaks. You can find restaurants or cafes open virtually at any time of the day or night. Weekend Holidays In Turkey, Saturday and Sunday are weekend holiday. Therefore, official institutions and banks are closed. Currency and Exchange As of 01 March 2014, the monetary unit in Turkey was changed to the Turkish Lira (TL), which comes in bank notes of 5 TL; 10 TL; 20 TL; 50 TL; 100 TL and 200 TL. Smaller denominations will come in coins of 1 TL; 50 Kr; 25 Kr; 10 Kr; 5 Kr; and 1 Kr." Kr. stands for "Kuruş". 100 Kuruş is worth 1 Turkish Lira. Exchange rate is around 1 USD=3,8 TL and 1 EURO=4,5 TL. The most recent exchange rate values may be accessed at the website of the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (www.tcmb.gov.tr/yeni/eng). Convertible foreign currency can be exchanged at the airport, hotels and exchange offices as well as at all banks in accordance with the daily announced exchange rates at that time. In Turkey, travel checks are rarely accepted. We recommend that you cash your travelers' checks at the banks. ATMs can be found in even the smallest Turkish towns. Most accept international credit cards or bank cards (a strip of logos is usually displayed above the ATM). Almost all ATMs have a language key to enable you to read the instructions in English. VAT & Service Charges Value - Added Tax (VAT), in Turkey called KDV, is 18%. VAT is usually included in quoted prices. Certain shops are authorized to refund the tax. Credit Cards International credit cards are widely used in Turkey almost in every shops. Major credit cards (American Express, Visa, Diner's Club, MasterCard, Access, JCB, Eurocard, etc.) are accepted in most establishments. Most ATMs accept international credit/bank cards. Electricity Supply The electrical current in Turkey is 220 volts, 50 cycles alternating current (AC). Wall outlets take Continental - style plugs with two round prongs. Communication Turkey has a highly sophisticated communication system. In addition to the usual postal and telephone services, GSM telephones can be used through international roaming agreements. Please contact your GSM Operator for more information. It is possible to use most cellular phones in Turkey. Public telephones have two different systems. Some of them work with cards while others work with tokens. They are both sold in post offices and tobacco shops. For international calls it is advisable to purchase cards. All over Turkey, phone numbers consists of two sections: area code with three digits and the number itself with 7 digits. Same area/city calls just the 7 - digit number From area to area 0 + area code - 7 - digit number International calls 0 + 0 + country code + area code + number. Hotels and Accommodations Hotel name Margi Hotel 5* Web site Contact details http://www.margiotel.com/ D100 Karayolu Üzeri, Sanayi Karşısı /EDIRNE Tel: +90 (284) 236 62 36 Citroen & Subaru Plaza on E-5 http://ramadahotelsuitesedirne.co Highway 8.Km / EDIRNE, P: +090 (284) 226 10 10 m 4* info@ramadahotelsuitesedirne.com RYS Hotel www.ryshotel.com 1. Murat Mah. Talatpaşa Cad. No.82 Merkez/EDIRNE 4* Tel: +90 (284) 213 07 97 Kıyık Cd. No: 254, 22030 Hasanağa / Hilly Hotel www.hillyhotel.com Merkez/Edirne 4* Tel: +90 (284) 214 45 59 Trakya Üniversitesi Tıp Fak. Karşısı, Hotel Şimşek www.hotelsimsekedirne.com D100 Karayolu Üzeri /EDIRNE 3* Tel: +90 (284) 236 60 00 Ramada Hotel City Hotels: Hotel name Contact details https://www.tasodalar.com/ Meydan Mahallesi Taşodalar Sokak No: 03 EDİRNE Taşodalar Hotel tasodalarhotel@gmail.com Tel: +90 (284) 212 35 29 Taşodalar Hotel is located in city center and is 8 km far to congress center. Sabuni Mah. Vavlı Camii Sk. N:4 Merkez /EDİRNE www.hoteledirnepalace.com/ Hotel Edirne Palace Tel: +90 (284) 214 74 74 info@hoteledirnepalace.com Hotel Edirne Palace is located in city center and is 8 km far to congress center. http://www.trakyacityhotel.com/ Sabuni Mahallesi Mehmet Ağa Sokak No:21 - Edirne City Hotel Tel: 0284 214 65 75 Email: info@trakyacityhotel.com City Hotel is located in city center and is 8 km far to congress center. Government Guesthouses and Hotels Guesthouse / Hotel name Trakya University Hotel Contact details Trakya University Armağan Dönertaş Guesthouse Trakya University Balkan Campus / EDIRNE Edirne Special Provincial Administration Guesthouse DSİ Guesthouse Trakya Üniversitesi Balkan Yerleşkesi/ EDIRNE www.uygulamaoteli.trakya.edu.tr İl Özel İdaresi Misafirhanesi, Migros karşısı EDIRNE Tel: +90 (284) 235 64 67 Eski Terminal Yanı, Erasta İnşaat Karşısı EDIRNE Tel: +90 (284) 214 81 85 *All steps of reservations and payments should be carried out by the participants themselves. Payment information OUR BANK ACCOUNT INFORMATION (Turkish Lira): BANK NAME: Turk Ekonomi Bankasi BANK ADRESS: TEB Trakya Universitesi Branch Koca Sinan Mah. E-5 Karayolu Cad.. No: 76 D: 13, 22030 Edirne Merkez, TURKEY ACCOUNT NAME: ISOA Turkey Conference SWIFT CODE : TEBUTRIS IBAN # : TR980003200000000058568406 OUR BANK ACCOUNT INFORMATION (Euro): BANK NAME: Turk Ekonomi Bankasi BANK ADRESS: TEB Trakya Universitesi Branch Koca Sinan Mah. E-5 Karayolu Cad.. No: 76 D: 13, 22030 Edirne Merkez, TURKEY ACCOUNT NAME: ISOA Turkey Conference SWIFT CODE : TEBUTRIS IBAN # : TR270003200000000058527198