Trace Elements in the Environment: Contamination Cleanup to Phytoproducts REFRESHER COURSE June 11-17, 2010 Istanbul-Turkey

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1 Organisers Istanbul University, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gulriz Baycu Assist. Prof. Dr. Ergul Cetin Dr. Hakan Ozden Dr. Nihal Goren-Saglam Erciyes University, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology: Prof. Dr. Ahmet Aksoy Scope of the course The 1 st Refresher Course on Trace Elements in the Environment: will be held in Istanbul, Turkey in TEE2010 course offers an outstanding opportunity for transboundary contacts and exchange of knowledge, experiences and good practices in trace elements, phytoremediation, phytomonitoring and phytoproducts for the young researchers, MSc and PhD students and teachers (35 or under 35) interested in trace metal cleanup and developing sustainable economies. Registration deadline and payment: 17 May 2010 Notification of the acceptances and TUBITAK grants: 03 May 2010 Please visit: Contacts: Tel: / 26804, Fax: teecourse2010@gmail.com Istanbul University Faculty of Science, Academic Board Room, Vezneciler-Istanbul Note: Efforts generated only partial funding from TUBITAK. For this reason, 100 TL from MSc + PhD students and 200 TL from postdocs + researchers + teachers will be asked as a registration fee (Includes lunches, coffee breaks, course bag, scientific field trip, and all of the printed material. Bosphorus trip and dinner are extra). Bank name: Is Bankasi Laleli Subesi, Istanbul Account no: Biyologlar Dernegi Istanbul Subesi IBAN no: TR Main Sponsor

Ahmet Aksoy Scope of the course The 1 st Refresher Course on Trace Elements in the Environment: will be held in Istanbul, Turkey in 2010.

2 List of topics Introduction, scope and terminology Trace elements in the environment and human health Trace elements as contaminants and nutrients Biofortification of essential trace elements that of nutritional significance Trace elements in medicinal and aromatic plants Medical geology or geomedicine Minerals and Bhasmas (ash) as combothereapeutics Phytoproducts and sustainable development Ecotoxicology Cadmium, lead Phytotechnologies for sustainable development Introduction to phytoremediation Phytoremediation of air Phytoremediation of water Phytoremediation of soil Model plants for trace metals phytoremediation research: Lemna, Eichhornia, Phragmites, Typha, Salix, Populus, Sorghum, Helianthus, Brassica, Thlaspi, Silene, Tobacco Enzymes, proteins and genes involved in trace metal tolerance and in phytoremediation Glutathione and phytochelatin synthesis, induction, metabolism, role in metal tolerance Mechanisms of salinity tolerance in plants Halophytic plants and their potential in the phytoremediation Potential utilization of salt tolerant plants from deserts Trace element removal from water using biological material Microbe assisted phytoremediation Biodiversity and biotechnological interventions in phytoremediation Engineered Vegetative Covers Definition and principles for biomonitoring Phytomonitoring The use of higher plants as biomonitors/ indicators Role of ruderal plants on the biomonitoring of trace elements Lichens and air pollution Wetland plants for monitoring of trace elements Constructed wetlands Case studies in the World and in Turkey

Ecotoxicology Cadmium, lead Phytotechnologies for sustainable development Introduction to phytoremediation Phytoremediation of air Phytoremediation of water Phytoremediation of soil Model plants for

3 Updated Program: 11 June 2010, Friday 9:00-10:30 Registration and inauguration Prof. Dr. Baki Akkus (Dean of the Istanbul University Faculty of Science) Prof. Dr. Muammer Unal (Head of the Istanbul University Faculty of Science Biology Department) Prof. Dr. Ahmet Aksoy (Erciyes University Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Biology Department) Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gulriz Baycu (Istanbul University Faculty of Science Biology Department) Prof. Dr. I Cakmak (Sabanci University, Turkey) Introduction, scope and terminology Trace elements in the environment and human health Trace elements as contaminants and nutrients Biofortification of essential trace elements that of nutritional significance Trace elements in medicinal and aromatic plants Medical geology or geomedicine Minerals and Bhasmas (ash) as combothereapeutics Phytoproducts and sustainable development 15:00-16:30 Lectures Ecotoxicology Cadmium Lead 16:30-18:00 Brainstorming session

Gulriz Baycu (Istanbul University Faculty of Science Biology Department) Prof. Dr.

4 12 June 2010, Saturday : Phytotechnologies for sustainable development Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gulriz Baycu (Istanbul University, Turkey) Introduction to phytoremediation Model plants for trace metals phytoremediation research: Lemna, Eichhornia, Phragmites, Typha, Salix, Populus, Sorghum, Helianthus, Brassica, Thlaspi, Silene, Tobacco 15:00-16:30 Lectures Phytoremediation of air 16:30- Laboratory visit (Demonstration of ICP-OES and AAS analysis important in trace metal investigations)

phytoremediation research: Lemna, Eichhornia, Phragmites, Typha, Salix, Populus, Sorghum, Helianthus, Brassica, Thlaspi,

5 13 June 2010, Sunday Prof. Dr. Ahmet Aksoy (Erciyes University, Turkey) Phytoremediation of water I Prof. Dr. M Ozturk (Ege University, Turkey) Prof. Dr. Ahmet Aksoy (Erciyes University, Turkey) Phytoremediation of water II Prof. Dr. M Ozturk (Ege University, Turkey) Microbe assisted phytoremediation Trace element removal from water using biological material 15:00-16:30 Lectures Role of microorganisms around roots in trace metal uptake by higher plants Microbial uptake and tolerance to trace metals, biochemical mechanisms 16:30-18:00 Brainstorming session

M Ozturk (Ege University, Turkey) Microbe assisted phytoremediation Trace element removal from water using biological material 15:00-16:30

6 14 June 2010, Monday Phytoremediation of soil II Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gulriz Baycu (Istanbul University, Turkey) Phytoremediation of soil II Prof. Dr. I Turkan (Ege University, Turkey) Enzymes, proteins and genes involved in trace metal tolerance and in phytoremediation 15:00-16:30 Lectures Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gulriz Baycu (Istanbul University, Turkey) Glutathione and phytochelatin synthesis, induction, metabolism, role in metal tolerance 16:30- Bosphorus boat trip

I Turkan (Ege University, Turkey) Enzymes, proteins and genes involved in trace metal tolerance and in

7 15 June 2010, Tuesday Prof. Dr. M Ashraf (University of Agriculture, Pakistan): Potential utilization of some salt tolerant forage grasses from Cholistan desert of Pakistan Prof. Dr. I Turkan (Ege University, Turkey): Halophytic plants and their potential in the phytoremediation of saline soils Biodiversity and biotechnological interventions in phytoremediation Engineered vegetative covers 15:00-16:30 Lectures Prof. Dr. Ahmet Aksoy (Erciyes University, Turkey) Definition and principles for biomonitoring The use of higher plants as biomonitors/ indicators Phytomonitoring 16:30-18:00 Participant presentation

I Turkan (Ege University, Turkey): Halophytic plants and their potential in the phytoremediation of saline soils Biodiversity and biotechnological

8 16 June 2010, Wednesday Role of ruderal plants in biomonitoring of trace elements I The concept and the reason of field damaging Soil conditions of the damaged areas Role of ruderal plants in biomonitoring of trace elements II Ruderal fields and plant populations Natural colonization and succession Ecological significance of the species Nitrate binding capacity and heavy metal accumulation in ruderal plants 15: Field visit (Polluted aquatic or terrestrial ecosystems close to Istanbul) Prof. Dr. M Ashraf (University of Agriculture, Pakistan) Prof. Dr. M Ozturk (Ege University, Turkey) Prof. Dr. I Turkan (Ege University, Turkey) Prof. Dr. Ahmet Aksoy (Erciyes University, Turkey) Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gulriz Baycu (Istanbul University, Turkey)

metal accumulation in ruderal plants 15:00-20.00 Field visit (Polluted aquatic or terrestrial ecosystems close to Istanbul) Prof. Dr. M Ashraf (University of Agriculture, Pakistan) Prof.

9 17 June 2010, Thursday Prof. Dr. Ahmet Aksoy (Erciyes University, Turkey Lichens and air pollution Wetland plants for monitoring of trace elements Constructed Wetlands Prof. Dr. M Ashraf (University of Agriculture, Pakistan) Prof. Dr. M Ozturk (Ege University, Turkey) Prof. Dr. I Turkan (Ege University, Turkey) Prof. Dr. Ahmet Aksoy (Erciyes University, Turkey) Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gulriz Baycu (Istanbul University, Turkey) Case studies in the World and in Turkey 15:00- Feedback, closing ceremony, dinner

Wetlands Prof. Dr. M Ashraf (University of Agriculture, Pakistan) Prof. Dr. M Ozturk (Ege University, Turkey) Prof. Dr. I Turkan (Ege University, Turkey) Prof.

10 JUNE FRI Registration Inauguration Brainstorming session 12 SAT 13 SUN 14 MON 15 TUE Lectures MNVP, SER, MA, MMI, IT, AA, GG, FD, GB, HA, MO, IC Lectures MNVP, SER, MA, MMI, IT, AA, GG, FD, GB, HA, MO, IC Lunch break Lectures MNVP, SER, MA, MMI, IT, AA, GG, FD, GB, HA, MO, IC Lectures MNVP, SER, MA, MMI, IT, AA, GG, FD, GB, HA, MO, IC Laboratory visit Brainstorming session Bosphorus boat trip Participant presentations 16 WED Field visit 17 THU Feedback Closing ceremony Dinner MNVP: MNV Prasad (Hyderabad University, India) MO: M Ozturk (Ege University, Turkey IT: I Turkan (Ege University, Turkey) SER: SE Rognes (Oslo University, Norway) GB: G Baycu (Istanbul University, Turkey) AA: A Aksoy (Erciyes University, Turkey MA: M Ashraf (University of Agriculture, Pakistan ) GG: G Guleryuz (Uludag University, Turkey) HA: H Arslan (Uludag University, Turkey) MMI: MM Ibrahim (King Saud University, S. Arabia) IC: I Cakmak (Sabanci University, Turkey) FD: F Duman (Erciyes University, Turkey) Program: 44 hrs lectures (including 5 hrs field trip)

MO, IC Lunch break Lectures MNVP, SER, MA, MMI, IT, AA, GG, FD, GB, HA, MO, IC Lectures MNVP, SER, MA, MMI, IT, AA, GG, FD, GB, HA, MO, IC Laboratory visit Brainstorming session Bosphorus boat trip

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