Review

Conservation and development of agricultural biological diversity, the example of Eskişehir Transitional Zone Agricultural Research Institute

Volume: 19 Number: 1 February 16, 2026
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Conservation and development of agricultural biological diversity, the example of Eskişehir Transitional Zone Agricultural Research Institute

Abstract

Purpose: In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the study and research outputs intented at the protection and development of agricultural biological diversity carried out at the Eskişehir Transitional Zone Agricultural Research Institute from its establishment (1925) until today. Method: In the preparation of this article, annual research reports and literature information regularly published by the Institute every year were taken as basis. Findings: Eskişehir Transitional Zone Agricultural Research Institute; Its works for the protection and development of agricultural biological diversity started on December 13, 1925 and it still continues its activities in a total area of 646 hectares in 3 separate campuses, including the Central Campus in Eskişehir Karagözler neighboorhood Karabayır Bağları location. The study area of the institute is a basin (region) research institute and covers a total of 12 provinces, including Eskişehir, Kütahya, Afyonkarahisar, Uşak, Burdur, Isparta, Denizli, Bilecik, Bursa, Kocaeli, Sakarya and Yalova. As a result of the studies carried out at the institute, 181 plant varieties and Türkiye's first broiler chicken breed, "Anadolu T", were registered. Seeds of high-yielding varieties developed through breeding studies were produced and delivered to seed producers. In addition, the Institute has completed many projects on the collection, preservation and use of genetic resources as genetic resources in breeding studies. Since our institute was founded, cool climate grains, edible legumes, oilseed plants, medicinal and aromatic plants, meadow-pasture and forage plants, biodiversity and genetic resources, vegetable growing, soil and water resources, Türkiye’s brood broiler chicken breeding project II. It continues its activities in the fields of meat brood breeding, education and extension activities. Conclusion: As a result, Eskişehir Transitional Zone Agricultural Research Institute continues its efforts to ensure the sustainable use of agricultural biodiversity and food security, and to produce solutions to nutritional problems in the country and around the world, with its studies.

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Ethical Statement

Acknowledgement: We would like to thank the researchers and all employees who have contributed to the studies and research carried out since 25.01.1925, the date the Institute was founded, and all the people who contributed to the establishment and development of the Institute, supported its activities, and enabled us to create this study directly or indirectly. We would like to thank Agricultural Engineer Celâlettin AYGÜN for sharing the information about the projects on meadows, pastures and forage plants. Conflicts of interest: No conflict of interest Funding: No funding received Ethical statement: This study does not require ethical approval. Author contributions: Authors contributed to the study conception and design. Authors read and approved the final manuscript. All authors give final approval of the version to be published.

Thanks

Acknowledgement: We would like to thank the researchers and all employees who have contributed to the studies and research carried out since 25.01.1925, the date the Institute was founded, and all the people who contributed to the establishment and development of the Institute, supported its activities, and enabled us to create this study directly or indirectly. We would like to thank Agricultural Engineer Celâlettin AYGÜN for sharing the information about the projects on meadows, pastures and forage plants.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Field Crops and Pasture Production (Other)

Journal Section

Review

Publication Date

February 16, 2026

Submission Date

May 23, 2024

Acceptance Date

December 16, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 19 Number: 1

APA
Tunca, Z. Ş., & Yücel, E. (2026). Conservation and development of agricultural biological diversity, the example of Eskişehir Transitional Zone Agricultural Research Institute. Biological Diversity and Conservation, 19(1), 87-98. https://doi.org/10.46309/biodicon.2025.1478001
AMA
1.Tunca ZŞ, Yücel E. Conservation and development of agricultural biological diversity, the example of Eskişehir Transitional Zone Agricultural Research Institute. BioDiCon. 2026;19(1):87-98. doi:10.46309/biodicon.2025.1478001
Chicago
Tunca, Zafer Şaban, and Ersin Yücel. 2026. “Conservation and Development of Agricultural Biological Diversity, the Example of Eskişehir Transitional Zone Agricultural Research Institute”. Biological Diversity and Conservation 19 (1): 87-98. https://doi.org/10.46309/biodicon.2025.1478001.
EndNote
Tunca ZŞ, Yücel E (February 1, 2026) Conservation and development of agricultural biological diversity, the example of Eskişehir Transitional Zone Agricultural Research Institute. Biological Diversity and Conservation 19 1 87–98.
IEEE
[1]Z. Ş. Tunca and E. Yücel, “Conservation and development of agricultural biological diversity, the example of Eskişehir Transitional Zone Agricultural Research Institute”, BioDiCon, vol. 19, no. 1, pp. 87–98, Feb. 2026, doi: 10.46309/biodicon.2025.1478001.
ISNAD
Tunca, Zafer Şaban - Yücel, Ersin. “Conservation and Development of Agricultural Biological Diversity, the Example of Eskişehir Transitional Zone Agricultural Research Institute”. Biological Diversity and Conservation 19/1 (February 1, 2026): 87-98. https://doi.org/10.46309/biodicon.2025.1478001.
JAMA
1.Tunca ZŞ, Yücel E. Conservation and development of agricultural biological diversity, the example of Eskişehir Transitional Zone Agricultural Research Institute. BioDiCon. 2026;19:87–98.
MLA
Tunca, Zafer Şaban, and Ersin Yücel. “Conservation and Development of Agricultural Biological Diversity, the Example of Eskişehir Transitional Zone Agricultural Research Institute”. Biological Diversity and Conservation, vol. 19, no. 1, Feb. 2026, pp. 87-98, doi:10.46309/biodicon.2025.1478001.
Vancouver
1.Zafer Şaban Tunca, Ersin Yücel. Conservation and development of agricultural biological diversity, the example of Eskişehir Transitional Zone Agricultural Research Institute. BioDiCon. 2026 Feb. 1;19(1):87-98. doi:10.46309/biodicon.2025.1478001

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