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The Effect Of Trinexapac-Ethyl And Seeding Rate On Rice Milling Yields, İsmai̇l Sezer, Rasi̇m Ünan, Mevlüt Şahi̇n, Michael Orrin Way Jan 2016

The Effect Of Trinexapac-Ethyl And Seeding Rate On Rice Milling Yields, İsmai̇l Sezer, Rasi̇m Ünan, Mevlüt Şahi̇n, Michael Orrin Way

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The effects of the plant growth regulator trinexapac-ethyl (TE), conjoined with different seeding rates of rice (Oryza sativa L.) milling yields, were evaluated in Turkey between 2009 and 2010. Two rice cultivars (Osmancık-97 and Karadeniz), three seeding rates (400, 500, and 600 seeds m-2), and four doses of TE (0, 100, 200, and 300 g ai ha-1) were compared. The experiments were designed in a randomized block in factorial ordering with 3 replicates. Quality factors including head, cargo, and total rice milling yields, 1000 grain weight, and lodging score were evaluated. Head rice milling yield was affected significantly; however, no …


Evaluation Of Bread Wheat Genotypes For Early Drought Resistance Via Germinationunder Osmotic Stress, Cell Membrane Damage, And Paraquat Tolerance, Ali̇ Öztürk, Bi̇lgi̇ Taşkesenli̇gi̇l, Kami̇l Hali̇loğlu, Murat Aydin, Özcan Çağlar Jan 2016

Evaluation Of Bread Wheat Genotypes For Early Drought Resistance Via Germinationunder Osmotic Stress, Cell Membrane Damage, And Paraquat Tolerance, Ali̇ Öztürk, Bi̇lgi̇ Taşkesenli̇gi̇l, Kami̇l Hali̇loğlu, Murat Aydin, Özcan Çağlar

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

In order to develop genotypes with stable, higher yields in dry farming conditions, it is necessary to characterize genetic resources based on drought adaptation, determine suitable genotypes, and then use them in breeding programs. This study was carried out at the laboratories of the Field Crops Department of Atatürk University Agricultural Faculty. A total of 64 certified and local bread wheat genotypes were used to test germination characters under osmotic stress, cell membrane damage, and paraquat tolerance. There were significant differences among genotypes with respect to the selection parameters in this study. Average germination percentages in osmotic environment treatments ranged …


Fatty Acid Composition, Oxidative Stability, And Antioxidant Properties Of Some Hungarian And Other Persian Walnut Cultivars, Geza Bujdoso, Éva Kónya, Mária Berki, Magdolna Nagy-Gasztonyi, Krisztina Bartha-Szügyi, Balázs Marton, Ferenc Izsépi, Nóra Adányi Jan 2016

Fatty Acid Composition, Oxidative Stability, And Antioxidant Properties Of Some Hungarian And Other Persian Walnut Cultivars, Geza Bujdoso, Éva Kónya, Mária Berki, Magdolna Nagy-Gasztonyi, Krisztina Bartha-Szügyi, Balázs Marton, Ferenc Izsépi, Nóra Adányi

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Ten different Persian walnut cultivars were examined for their compositional data, including eight Hungarian and two introduced varieties. Oil content and fatty acid composition were determined, as well as oxidative stability (indicated by induction time). Antioxidative capacity, total polyphenol measurements, and individual phenolic compounds were also determined. Not only dry samples but fresh and stored samples were included in this study. Large differences were found among the varieties within these parameters, for example in oxidative stability, which contributes to antioxidative capacity. In conclusion, the nutritional value of Hungarian walnut cultivars was the same or even higher than those of foreign …


Virulence And Horizontal Transmission Of Beauveria Pseudobassiana S.A. Rehner & Humber In Ips Sexdentatus And Ips Typographus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), Seda Kocaçevi̇k, Ali̇ Sevi̇m, Mahmut Eroğlu, Zi̇hni̇ Demi̇rbağ, İsmai̇l Demi̇r Jan 2016

Virulence And Horizontal Transmission Of Beauveria Pseudobassiana S.A. Rehner & Humber In Ips Sexdentatus And Ips Typographus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), Seda Kocaçevi̇k, Ali̇ Sevi̇m, Mahmut Eroğlu, Zi̇hni̇ Demi̇rbağ, İsmai̇l Demi̇r

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Ips sexdentatus (Boerner) and I. Typographus (Linnaeus) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) are considered to be important destructive pests of coniferous forests in Europe and Asia. In this study, the efficacy of Beauveria pseudobassiana strain ARSEF 9271 isolated from Dendroctonus micans (Kugelann) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) was evaluated against I. Sexdentatus and I. Typographus adults. Insects were treated with different conidial concentrations of the fungus to determine the virulence. A conidial suspension of 1 × 108 conidia mL-1 caused 100% mortality in both I. Sexdentatus and I. Typographus within 5 and 7 days, respectively. Additionally, 100% mycosis was obtained in the concentration-response experiments for both …


Analysis Of Growth, Oil Yield, And Carvacrol In Thymbra Spicata L.After Slow-Growth Conservation, Reham Tahtamouni, Rida Shibli, Ayed Al-Abdallat, Tamara Al-Qudah Jan 2016

Analysis Of Growth, Oil Yield, And Carvacrol In Thymbra Spicata L.After Slow-Growth Conservation, Reham Tahtamouni, Rida Shibli, Ayed Al-Abdallat, Tamara Al-Qudah

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Growth, oil yield, and carvacrol content in Thymbra spicata L. Var. Spicata microshoots were analyzed after 12 weeks of storage in MS media supplemented with elevated levels (0.0, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, and 0.4 M) of three osmotic agents (sucrose, sorbitol, and mannitol) or ABA (0.0, 3.8, 7.6, and 11.4 μM). The obtained results revealed that using 0.2 M sucrose in the storage media yielded the best results in terms of growth reduction during conservation as well as maintenance of microshoot recovery at full capacity (100%) after conservation. Meanwhile, 0.1 M sorbitol or mannitol in addition to 3.8 μM ABA were …


Band-Application Of Phosphorus With Farm Manure Improves Phosphorus Use Efficiency, Productivity, And Net Returns Of Wheat On Sandy Clay Loam Soil, Abdur Rehim, Mubshar Hussain, Sajjad Hussain, Sibgha Noreen, Hülya Doğan, Muhammad Zia-Ul-Haq, Shakeel Ahmad Jan 2016

Band-Application Of Phosphorus With Farm Manure Improves Phosphorus Use Efficiency, Productivity, And Net Returns Of Wheat On Sandy Clay Loam Soil, Abdur Rehim, Mubshar Hussain, Sajjad Hussain, Sibgha Noreen, Hülya Doğan, Muhammad Zia-Ul-Haq, Shakeel Ahmad

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Phosphorus use efficiency (PUE) is very low in alkaline calcareous soils; however, it can be improved by using suitable application methods along with farm manure (FM). The present field study was conducted to optimize phosphorus (P) levels and application methods in order to maximize wheat yield, PUE, and net returns on calcareous soils with and without FM application. Five P soil solution levels, i.e. 0.00, 0.05, 0.10, 0.20, and 0.30 mg P L-1, were maintained according to the Freundlich model through the application of 0, 36, 61, 104, and 142 kg P2O5 ha-1, respectively. The calculated P (0, 36, 61, …


Use Of Black Locust/Poplar Wood As Filler In Thermoplastic Composites, Seyyed Khalil Hosseinihashemi, Sina Karimi, Ahmad Jahan Latibari, Abbas Tamjidi, Nadi̇r Ayrilmiş Jan 2016

Use Of Black Locust/Poplar Wood As Filler In Thermoplastic Composites, Seyyed Khalil Hosseinihashemi, Sina Karimi, Ahmad Jahan Latibari, Abbas Tamjidi, Nadi̇r Ayrilmiş

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Wood plastic composites (WPCs) were produced from different mixtures (up to 45% by weight) of poplar (Populus alba L.) and pruning branches of black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) wood flours, polypropylene (53 wt.%), and maleic anhydride-grafted polypropylene (2 wt.%). Weight loss, flexural strength (MOR), flexural modulus (MOE), notched impact strength (IS), water absorption (WA), and thickness swelling (TS) of WPCs after 24 h of immersion in distilled water were determined before and after incubation with white-rot fungus (Trametes versicolor) for 7 weeks. The MOR and MOE increased with an increase in poplar wood in the WPC. The notched IS decreased with …


Evaluation Of Effects Of Water-Saving Superabsorbent Polymer On Corn (Zea Mays L.)Yield And Phosphorus Fertilizer Efficiency, Adem Güneş, Nurgül Kitir, Meti̇n Turan, Erdal Elkoca, Ertan Yildirim, Nazmi̇ye Avci Jan 2016

Evaluation Of Effects Of Water-Saving Superabsorbent Polymer On Corn (Zea Mays L.)Yield And Phosphorus Fertilizer Efficiency, Adem Güneş, Nurgül Kitir, Meti̇n Turan, Erdal Elkoca, Ertan Yildirim, Nazmi̇ye Avci

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

There is growing interest in using a reduced rate of mineral fertilizer along with water-saving superabsorbent polymer (WSAP) for field crop production in arid and semiarid regions of the world. The overall objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of hydrogel applications on the phosphorus fertilizer efficiency parameter, yield, and selected physiological properties of corn (Zea mays L.) grown at different levels of water deficiency in greenhouse conditions. The experimental design consisted of 3 completely randomized blocks in a factorial arrangement, with 9 hydrogel doses (0%, 0.01%, 0.02%, 0.04%, 0.08%, 0.12%, 0.2%, 0.4%, and 0.6%), 4 phosphorus fertilizer …


Needle Characteristics Of Lebanon Cedar (Cedrus Libani A.Rich.): Degradation Of Epicuticular Waxes And Decrease Of Photosynthetic Rates With Increasing Needle Age, Ayli̇n Güney, Reiner Zimmermann, Anna Krupp, Klaus Haas Jan 2016

Needle Characteristics Of Lebanon Cedar (Cedrus Libani A.Rich.): Degradation Of Epicuticular Waxes And Decrease Of Photosynthetic Rates With Increasing Needle Age, Ayli̇n Güney, Reiner Zimmermann, Anna Krupp, Klaus Haas

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The evergreen conifer Cedrus libani A.Rich. İs frost- and drought-tolerant and of economic and ecological importance. It has valuable timber and thus has promising potential for cultivation within and outside its natural distribution. Our aim was to determine the morphological and physiological characteristics of C. Libani needle leaves with respect to epicuticular waxes, photosynthetic assimilation rates, and needle age. The study was conducted in the Cedar Research Forest near Elmalı, Antalya (SW Turkey) at 1650 m a.s.l. An equation to calculate needle surface area from needle length was created (R2 = 0.96) for adult cedar needles. The form factor for …


Molecular Markers To Evaluate Genetic Diversity Among Venturia Inaequalis Isolates Obtained From Apple Plantations In Isparta Province, Suat Kaymak, Nuh Boyraz, Jon Daniels Jan 2016

Molecular Markers To Evaluate Genetic Diversity Among Venturia Inaequalis Isolates Obtained From Apple Plantations In Isparta Province, Suat Kaymak, Nuh Boyraz, Jon Daniels

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Turkey, the third leading apple producer in world, produces approximately 2.6 million tons of apples per year. Venturia inaequalis, the causal agent of apple scab, is a major fungal disease among apples varieties. This study was conducted in accordance with the plant protection method for isolates collected from the apple production areas in Isparta Province. The purpose of this study was to determine genetic differences among V. inequalis isolates causing apple scab, and to discriminate the effects of varieties and geographical origins on genetic diversity. For this purpose, a total of 83 samples from the leaves and fruits of infected …


The Effects Of Sulfur, Cattle, And Poultry Manure Addition On Soil Phosphorus, Osman Sönmez, Veysel Turan, Cengi̇z Kaya Jan 2016

The Effects Of Sulfur, Cattle, And Poultry Manure Addition On Soil Phosphorus, Osman Sönmez, Veysel Turan, Cengi̇z Kaya

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Use of organic manures for soil amendment has gained renewed attention with growing concerns about sustaining soil productivity. A greenhouse study was carried out to determine the influence of different soil amendments, namely poultry manure (PM), cattle manure (CM), and sulfur (S), on soil P status. The application rates were 0, 4, and 8 t ha-1 for PM; 0, 20, and 40 t ha-1 for CM; and 0, 0.75, and 1.5 t ha-1 for S treatments. Individual additions of PM and CM unlike S significantly affected phosphorus (P) concentrations in soils. The highest Olsen P and total P (TP) were …


Variations In Floral Characteristics And Scent Composition And The Breeding Potential In Seed-Derived Oil-Bearing Roses (Rosa Damascena Mill.), Hasan Baydar, Sabri̇ Erbaş, Soner Kazaz Jan 2016

Variations In Floral Characteristics And Scent Composition And The Breeding Potential In Seed-Derived Oil-Bearing Roses (Rosa Damascena Mill.), Hasan Baydar, Sabri̇ Erbaş, Soner Kazaz

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Oil-bearing rose (Rosa damascena Mill.) is one of the most strongly scented rose species used in the perfumery and cosmetics industries. This research ultimately aimed to reveal the variation in and evaluate the breeding potential of plants whose seeds were derived from R. damascena, which has only been propagated vegetatively for centuries. The seeds extracted from the mature fruits of open-pollinated plants were stratified at 4 °C for 3 months and sown into vials. Seedlings in pots were grown under greenhouse conditions, and a total of 83 seed-derived plants were finally planted in the experimental field. The 3-year-old progenies were …


Effect Of Different Irradiation Sources And Doses On Haploid Embryoinduction In Altinbas (Cucumis Melo L. Var. Inodorus) Melons, Bariş Dal, Nebahat Sari, İlknur Solmaz Jan 2016

Effect Of Different Irradiation Sources And Doses On Haploid Embryoinduction In Altinbas (Cucumis Melo L. Var. Inodorus) Melons, Bariş Dal, Nebahat Sari, İlknur Solmaz

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

In vivo induction of parthenogenesis using an irradiated pollen technique provides successful results in melon and accelerates breeding by shortening the time for obtaining 100% homozygous lines. Gamma rays (cobalt-60) are usually used for the pollen irradiation, although it is difficult to find a suitable source for irradiation. Haploid technology is widely used in melon breeding programs, so there is a need to find alternative sources for pollen irradiation. This study was performed to compare the efficiency of different irradiation sources to induce haploid embryos. One dose of cobalt-60 (300 Gy), two different doses (200 Gy and 300 Gy) of …


Genetic Variation Within The Purple Carrot Population Grown In Ereğli District In Turkey, Ahmet İpek, Önder Türkmen, Sali̇ Fi̇dan, Meryem İpek, Harun Karci Jan 2016

Genetic Variation Within The Purple Carrot Population Grown In Ereğli District In Turkey, Ahmet İpek, Önder Türkmen, Sali̇ Fi̇dan, Meryem İpek, Harun Karci

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Although the majority of carrots grown in Turkey and around the world are orange, the production of anthocyanin-containing purple carrots has recently increased in Turkey due to the extraction of anthocyanin from these carrots for use as a natural food colorant. Purple carrot production for this purpose is concentrated in Ereğli District in Konya Province, and open-pollinated local purple carrot cultivars or landraces have been used for this production. Genetic variation within the local purple carrot populations in this region is of interest to plant breeders worldwide for the development of new purple carrot cultivars. Therefore, in this study, genetic …


Inheritance Of Fuzz And Lint Fiber Initiation Of Cotton (Gossypium Hirsutum L.), Adem Bardak, Yüksel Bölek Jan 2016

Inheritance Of Fuzz And Lint Fiber Initiation Of Cotton (Gossypium Hirsutum L.), Adem Bardak, Yüksel Bölek

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Fibers of cultivated cotton are classified into two types, lint and fuzz. Fuzzless seeds are cotton seeds lacking fuzz on almost the whole surface of the seed except for small amounts of fuzz at the micropylar or chalazal regions. Fuzzless seeds provide a number of advantages such as avoiding delintation processes and increasing the quality of feed rations. Therefore, it is important to develop varieties having seeds without fuzz but with high fiber ratios. This study, in which three different F2 populations have been developed by using three distinct genotypes as parents, was conducted to investigate the quantitative inheritance of …


Short-Term Effects Of Warming Treatment And Precipitation Manipulation On The Ecophysiological Responses Of Pinus Densiflora Seedlings, Soon Jin Yun, Saerom Han, Seung Hyun Han, Seongjun Kim, Guanlin Li, Minji Park, Yowhan Son Jan 2016

Short-Term Effects Of Warming Treatment And Precipitation Manipulation On The Ecophysiological Responses Of Pinus Densiflora Seedlings, Soon Jin Yun, Saerom Han, Seung Hyun Han, Seongjun Kim, Guanlin Li, Minji Park, Yowhan Son

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The aim of this study was to investigate the short-term effects of warming treatment and precipitation manipulation on the growth, photosynthetic rate, and chlorophyll content of Pinus densiflora seedlings based on a climate change scenario in Korea. Two-year-old P. densiflora seedlings were planted in a nursery in April 2013. The air temperature of warmed plots (W) was set to increase by 3 °C compared to control plots (C) using an infrared heater in May 2013. The three precipitation manipulations consisted of decreased precipitation using transparent panels (-30%; P-), increased precipitation using pumps and drip irrigation (+30%; P+), and a control …


Quality Traits Of Green Plums (Prunus Cerasifera Ehrh.) At Different Maturity Stages, Mehmet Ali̇ Saridaş, Nesi̇be Ebru Kafkas, Mozgan Zarifikhosroshahi, Onur Bozhaydar, Sevgi̇ Paydaş Kargi Jan 2016

Quality Traits Of Green Plums (Prunus Cerasifera Ehrh.) At Different Maturity Stages, Mehmet Ali̇ Saridaş, Nesi̇be Ebru Kafkas, Mozgan Zarifikhosroshahi, Onur Bozhaydar, Sevgi̇ Paydaş Kargi

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Fruits of 2 different plum cultivars (Prunus cerasifera Ehrh.) were collected in 2015 from 15-year-old trees in Hatay Province, Turkey. The 2 plum cultivars (Can and Gül) were on their own roots. Fruits were picked 5 times (both Can and Gül) at 12-day intervals (12 April [t1], 24 April [t2], 6 May [t3], 18 May [t4], and 30 May [t5]) during maturation in 2015. Higher levels of health-promoting components with the capacity to prevent several diseases, such as phenolic compounds with antioxidant activity, were found in the Can fruits, whereas the Gül fruits were characterized by lower values. The amounts …


The Pyrolysis Characteristics Of Wood Waste Containing Different Types Of Varnishes, Günay Özbay, Ayhan Özçi̇fçi̇, Erkan Sami̇ Kökten Jan 2016

The Pyrolysis Characteristics Of Wood Waste Containing Different Types Of Varnishes, Günay Özbay, Ayhan Özçi̇fçi̇, Erkan Sami̇ Kökten

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The wood industry produces large amounts of wood waste. This waste usually contains a number of nonwood materials, such as paints or varnishes. In this study, the pyrolysis characteristics of wood waste containing synthetic, polyurethane, and polyester varnishes were investigated for conversion into renewable liquid fuels. The elemental analysis and higher heating values of the bio-oils were determined. The chemical compounds present in the bio-oils obtained at an optimum temperature were identified by gas chromatography/mass spectroscopy analysis. The product yields and compositions were affected by the types of varnishes. The maximum bio-oil yield of 46.7% was obtained from pyrolysis of …


Moisture Content Effect On Sound Wave Velocity And Acoustic Tomograms In Agarwood Trees (Aquilaria Malaccensis Lamk.), Lina Karlinasari, Nadya Putri, Maman Turjaman, Imam Wahyudi, Dodi Nandika Jan 2016

Moisture Content Effect On Sound Wave Velocity And Acoustic Tomograms In Agarwood Trees (Aquilaria Malaccensis Lamk.), Lina Karlinasari, Nadya Putri, Maman Turjaman, Imam Wahyudi, Dodi Nandika

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Gaharu or agarwood or oudh is a fragrant and highly valuable nontimber forest product obtained from several species of trees that produce it in response to wounding or fungal attack. The aims of the study were to evaluate the sound wave velocity change from green to dry conditions in agarwood and tomographic images associated with changes in the moisture content. A total of 10 trees were selected for this study; five trees were artificially inoculated and the other five were left untreated. After in situ measurement of standing trees stem using nondestructive testing (PiCUS sonic tomography), air-dried disk samples from …


Strain Identification And Sequence Variability Of Plum Pox Virus In Turkey, Kahraman Gürcan, Ahmet Ceylan Jan 2016

Strain Identification And Sequence Variability Of Plum Pox Virus In Turkey, Kahraman Gürcan, Ahmet Ceylan

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Plum pox virus (PPV) is the causal agent of sharka disease of stone fruit trees. Since the late 1960s, PPV infection has been reported in different regions of Turkey. In this study, we aim to discover PPV strains in infected regions and determine its genetic variability in Turkey. For this reason, 612 samples were collected from distant locations, where PPV was previously detected in most cases. First, PPV presence in the samples was tested with serological and molecular methods to confirm the disease. Then 314 positive samples were sequence analyzed at a 664-nucleotide length, including the P3-6K1 gene region, one …


Characterization Of Phenotypic And Nutritional Properties Ofvaluable Amaranthus Cruentus L. Mutants, Andrea Hricova, Jozef Fejer, Gabriela Libiakova, Monika Szabova, Jan Gazo, Alena Gajdosova Jan 2016

Characterization Of Phenotypic And Nutritional Properties Ofvaluable Amaranthus Cruentus L. Mutants, Andrea Hricova, Jozef Fejer, Gabriela Libiakova, Monika Szabova, Jan Gazo, Alena Gajdosova

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Two selected mutant lines, C26 and C82, with highly significant 1000-seed weight and generated through irradiation treatment of Amaranthus cruentus L. 'Ficha', were evaluated and compared to an original nontreated control and reference variety Aztec. The phenotypic traits and biochemical properties of the amaranth seeds were studied. Comparable values for crude protein content, albumins, and globulins fractions and overall coefficients of nutritional quality were found in the evaluated samples. However, C26 showed significantly lower concentrations of celiac-related prolamins and glutelins in comparison with the control sample. Both of the mutagenesis-derived lines showed consistently superior performance of 1000-seed weight across two …


Bread Wheat Responds Salt Stress Better Than Einkorn Wheat Does During Germination, Di̇dem Aslan, Nusret Zenci̇rci̇, Murat Etöz, Bülent Ordu, Sara Bataw Jan 2016

Bread Wheat Responds Salt Stress Better Than Einkorn Wheat Does During Germination, Di̇dem Aslan, Nusret Zenci̇rci̇, Murat Etöz, Bülent Ordu, Sara Bataw

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Salt stress during germination degenerates crop establishment and declines yield in wheat (Triticum subsp.). Against salt (NaCl) stress, we investigated 12 bread (Triticum aestivum L.) and 10 einkorn wheat (T. monococcum subsp. monococcum) entries for germination rate, germinating power, coleoptile length, shoot length, root length, shoot/root length ratio, root fresh weight, root dry weight, and root fresh/dry weigh ratio. An effective blocking in variance analysis improved statistical significance and differentiation between germination stages and wheat entries. Salt total and salt ranking tolerance indices grouped the wheat entries into tolerant (Bayraktar 2000, Gerek 79, İkizce 96, Gün 91, Demir 2000, and …


Characterization Of Pomegranate (Punica Granatum L.) Hybridsand Their Potential Use In Further Breeding, Kezi̇ban Yazici, Alpaslan Şahi̇n Jan 2016

Characterization Of Pomegranate (Punica Granatum L.) Hybridsand Their Potential Use In Further Breeding, Kezi̇ban Yazici, Alpaslan Şahi̇n

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Pomegranate is an important fruit species, with increasing consumption and production in recent years throughout the world. In Turkey, Hicaznar, which was originally developed through selective breeding, is the most highly produced and exported cultivar. To isolate lines with improved productivity and quality, Hicaznar was selfed, open-pollinated, or crossed with the sweet pomegranate cultivars Ernar and Fellahyemez. Arising from the crosses, 3118 lines were developed, and 67 were considered for important traits. These 67 pomegranate genotypes, from different crosses, were compared with their parents, which are commercially important pomegranate genotypes regarding tree and fruit traits. Twenty-one morphological characteristics were evaluated …


Phylogeographical Studies Of Glycine Soja: Implicating The Refugium During The Quaternary Glacial Period And Large-Scale Expansion After The Last Glacial Maximum, Yunsheng Wang, Muhammad Qasim Shahid, Faheem Shahzad Baloch Jan 2016

Phylogeographical Studies Of Glycine Soja: Implicating The Refugium During The Quaternary Glacial Period And Large-Scale Expansion After The Last Glacial Maximum, Yunsheng Wang, Muhammad Qasim Shahid, Faheem Shahzad Baloch

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Wild soybean (Glycine soja Sieb. & Zucc.), the progenitor of cultivated soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.), is widely distributed in the Sino-Japanese Floristic Region (SJFR). Therefore, it is an excellent model organism to study the effect of Quaternary climatic changes on the distribution and migration of plant taxa in the SJFR. To investigate the phylogeography of G. soja, a total of 632 individuals representing 52 populations throughout the species distribution range were genotyped by using the sequencing data of a nuclear locus, AF105221, and a chloroplast locus, trnQ-rps16. We detected a total of 23 haplotypes from two loci, including five …


The Effects Of Different Nitrogen And Phosphorus Doses On Essentialoil Components Of Some Mentha Genotypes, Meryem Yeşi̇l, Kemaletti̇n Kara Jan 2016

The Effects Of Different Nitrogen And Phosphorus Doses On Essentialoil Components Of Some Mentha Genotypes, Meryem Yeşi̇l, Kemaletti̇n Kara

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The present study was conducted in Erzurum during the years 2010 and 2011 to determine the effects of different nitrogen and phosphorus doses on essential oil components of spearmint genotypes (Mentha spicata L. and Mentha villoso-nervata Opiz.). Two genotypes of Mentha spicata (genotypes 2 and 6) and one genotype of Mentha villoso-nervata (genotype 4) were tested under three nitrogen and phosphorus doses (0, 50, and 100 kg/ha) in a randomized complete block design with three replications. Essential oil components of the genotypes were determined and subjected to variance analysis. Effects of experimental year and nitrogen and phosphorus doses on investigated …


Effects Of High Temperature Stress On Enzymatic And Nonenzymaticantioxidants And Proteins In Strawberry Plants, Sergül Ergi̇n, Hati̇ce Gülen, Müge Kesi̇ci̇, Ece Turhan, Ahmet İpek, Nezi̇he Köksal Jan 2016

Effects Of High Temperature Stress On Enzymatic And Nonenzymaticantioxidants And Proteins In Strawberry Plants, Sergül Ergi̇n, Hati̇ce Gülen, Müge Kesi̇ci̇, Ece Turhan, Ahmet İpek, Nezi̇he Köksal

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The mechanism of tolerance to high temperatures was investigated in two strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa Duch) cultivars, 'Redlands Hope' ('R. Hope', heat tolerant) and 'Cal. Giant 3' ('CG3', heat sensitive). Leaves were collected from plants that were exposed to gradual heat stress and heat-shock stress separately. The contents of nonenzymatic antioxidants such as ascorbic acid (AsA) and glutathione (GSH) and the activities of enzymatic antioxidants such as ascorbate peroxidase (APX) (EC 1.11.1.11), catalase (CAT) (EC 1.11.1.6), and glutathione reductase (GR) (EC. 1.6.4.2) were measured followed by heat treatments. Additionally, proline content was determined, and heat shock proteins (HSPs) were analyzed …


Storage Behavior And Cryopreservation Studies In Indian Rough Lemon (Citrus Jambhiri): A Promising Rootstock For Long-Term Conservation, Mony Radhika Rohini, Surendra Kumar Malik, Ravish Choudhary, Sukhdeep Kaur, Ajit Uchoi, Rekha Chaudhury Jan 2016

Storage Behavior And Cryopreservation Studies In Indian Rough Lemon (Citrus Jambhiri): A Promising Rootstock For Long-Term Conservation, Mony Radhika Rohini, Surendra Kumar Malik, Ravish Choudhary, Sukhdeep Kaur, Ajit Uchoi, Rekha Chaudhury

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The study of the seed storage behavior and cryopreservation of embryonic axes was attempted in Citrus jambhiri genotypes using air desiccation-freezing, vitrification, and encapsulation-dehydration methods. Seeds of this species revealed nonorthodox seed storage behavior with moderate seed longevity and sensitivity to desiccation and freezing. Successful cryopreservation was achieved with all three methods using embryonic axes; however, the recovery growth percentage significantly differed among these methods. Cryopreservation was efficient for the embryonic axes desiccated to 13%-15% moisture content. Freezing of embryonic axes at this moisture content in liquid nitrogen showed a good recovery rate of 40%-50%. In the vitrification method, embryonic …


The Effect Of Growth Conditions In Specific Areas Of Croatia And The Czech Republic On The Physical And Mechanical Properties Of Black Alder Wood (Alnus Glutinosa Gaertn.), Jaromir Milch, Hanus Vavrcik, Jan Tippner, Martin Brabec Jan 2016

The Effect Of Growth Conditions In Specific Areas Of Croatia And The Czech Republic On The Physical And Mechanical Properties Of Black Alder Wood (Alnus Glutinosa Gaertn.), Jaromir Milch, Hanus Vavrcik, Jan Tippner, Martin Brabec

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

In this paper, static bending (modulus of rupture, MOR, and modulus of elasticity, MOE) and compression strength parallel to grain (Σc??) of black alder wood (Alnus glutinosa Gaertn.) were investigated. For experimental testing, we used black alder wood from two different areas: Crni Jarci, Croatia, and Malá Byst?ice, Czech Republic. Experimental tests were carried out according to the Czech national standards: ?SN 49 0115 and ?SN 49 0116 for static bending and ?SN 49 0110 for compression strength. The samples from Malá Byst?ice showed lower values of MOR (~14%), MOE (~30%), and Σc?? (~4%), when compared to the samples from …


Genetic Basis Of Variation For Within-Boll Yield Components In Cotton, Imtiaz Ali, Amir Shakeel, Asif Ali, Bushra Sadia Jan 2016

Genetic Basis Of Variation For Within-Boll Yield Components In Cotton, Imtiaz Ali, Amir Shakeel, Asif Ali, Bushra Sadia

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Cotton productivity on a per-hectare basis is low in Pakistan. As boll is the basis for seed cotton yield, within-boll yield components can potentially serve as the most basic determinants of cotton productivity on a per unit land area basis. Before attempting the improvement of any trait, it is necessary to know the genetic mechanism lying behind its inheritance. The current study aimed to estimate the genetic basis of within-boll yield components in cotton. The research trials were conducted at the research area of the Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan. Epistasis was found to …


The Influence Of Strainer Types On The Flow And Droplet Velocity Characteristicsof Ceramic Flat-Fan Nozzles, Bahadir Sayinci Jan 2016

The Influence Of Strainer Types On The Flow And Droplet Velocity Characteristicsof Ceramic Flat-Fan Nozzles, Bahadir Sayinci

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

This study focused on determining the effect of various strainer types and their usage without strainer on the flow and droplet velocity characteristics of ceramic flat-fan nozzles. The nozzle types discussed are the standard (APE), low pressure drift reduction (ADI), and wide pressure range (AXI). The results of this study show that the orifice coefficient (k) of the ADI nozzle with a preorifice was lower than those of the API and AXI nozzles. The ball check strainers had a limiting effect on the nozzle's flow rate. The pressure exponent coefficients (n) were 0.57 for the API nozzle and 0.62 for …