Hakan Kır
Summary
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hakan Kır is an academic specializing in pasture management, forage crops, and sustainable agriculture. His research primarily focuses on improving forage production in arid and semi-arid regions by enhancing the genetic and agronomic traits of forage crops. He has a particular interest in plant adaptation to environmental stress conditions and the development of sustainable agricultural practices.
Dr. Kır’s work also investigates the effects of alternative sowing methods—such as cross-sowing—on the yield and quality of forage crops. His research includes studies on mixture and intercropping systems involving cereals and legumes, aiming to improve forage productivity, quality, and sustainability.
He has conducted extensive studies on cereal forage crops, particularly triticale and rye, with the aim of optimizing both their productivity and quality potential. Furthermore, he contributes to the advancement of agricultural practices that promote efficient water use and address the challenges of farming in water-limited environments.