Dr. Deniz Çaplık is a plant bacteriologist specializing in the detection, identification, and biological control of phytopathogenic bacteria. His research primarily focuses on the isolation and molecular characterization of bacterial pathogens affecting economically important crops, as well as the development and evaluation of environmentally friendly biocontrol strategies. With extensive experience in both field surveys and laboratory diagnostics, Dr. Çaplık aims to contribute to sustainable plant disease management through innovative, microbiome-based approaches.