Arif ATAK

Prof. Dr. Arif ATAK

Bursa Uludag University, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Horticulture, Bursa, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Biography

(Full) Professor Arif ATAK Prof. Atak works at Bursa Uludağ University, Agriculture Faculty, Department of Horticulture, in Bursa, Türkiye. He studies mainly with table grapes, kiwifruit, and some berry fruits. He was a project coordinator for international projects, especially the development of new grape varieties with superior characteristics. He developed and registered new table grape varieties. Also, give lectures on viticulture (including smart and organic viticulture), some berry fruits, and kiwifruit growing at the University. He also participated in kiwifruit breeding projects and played an essential role in commercialising and internationally selling a fruit species (kiwifruit) first developed in Türkiye. It also cooperates with growers and foreign companies to grow new grape and kiwifruit varieties in Türkiye that have been developed by various foreign breeding organizations. He also studies physiological parameters related to the effects of climate change on grapevine (Vitis spp.) and kiwifruit (Actinidia spp.) plants. In addition, he is the special issue editor for several international journals. Also, He is the Editorial Board Member of the Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry (Q1). He also served as a guest editor for several MDPI journals topics.

Affiliations

Bursa Uludag University, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Horticulture

Bursa, Turkey (Türkiye)

Bursa Uludag University Faculty of Agriculture

Bursa, Turkey (Türkiye)

Department of Horticulture

Honors and Awards

honor

Vice president

International Society of Horticulture Science (ISHS)

Vine and Berry Fruit Division

Experience

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