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Dehydrins: An Overview Of Current Approaches And Advancement, Nesli̇han Saruhan Güler, Rabi̇ye Terzi̇
Dehydrins: An Overview Of Current Approaches And Advancement, Nesli̇han Saruhan Güler, Rabi̇ye Terzi̇
Turkish Journal of Botany
Since plants are exposed to diverse environmental stresses in their natural area, numerous reviews have demonstrated many aspects of dehydrins (DHNs), including structural and functional dynamics, and multiple roles such as membrane protection, cryoprotection of enzymes, chaperone feature, and protection from reactive oxygen species. In this review, we have focused on new information, and other promising and emerging topics of DHNs in plants. This review outlines particularly the potential regulatory mechanisms of DHNs associated with stress tolerance and the role of DHNs in morphological responses of the plants exposed to environmental stresses. Besides the discussion of the signaling pathways involved …
Relation Between Soil Salinity And Species Composition Of Halophytic Plant Communities: A Baseline Data Inventory For Wetland Monitoring, Kemal Tulühan Yilmaz, Erhan Akça, Hali̇l Çakan, Yüksel Ünlükaplan, Seli̇m Kapur
Relation Between Soil Salinity And Species Composition Of Halophytic Plant Communities: A Baseline Data Inventory For Wetland Monitoring, Kemal Tulühan Yilmaz, Erhan Akça, Hali̇l Çakan, Yüksel Ünlükaplan, Seli̇m Kapur
Turkish Journal of Botany
Our study sets forth the outcomes of an interdisciplinary project conducted in order to fill the information gap on the management of a wetland ecosystem, in the case of a protected area on the south-eastern coast of Turkey. The hypothesis of the study is that the pattern of species composition reflects soil salinity level and some species can act as relevant indicators. The study aimed to discover a relationship between soil salinity and vegetation composition and establish some indicators useful for monitoring. For this aim, the temporal and spatial changes of soil salinity were monitored and the distribution of coastal …
Ultrastructural Response Of Wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.) Lines To Potential Allelopathy Of Alstonia Scholaris (L.) R. Br. Leaf Extract, Mansoor Hameed, Sana Fatima, Syed Mohsan Raza Shah, Farooq Ahmad, Muhammad Ashraf, Maryam Ghulam-Nabi, Muhammad Sajid Aqeel Ahmad, Iftikhar Ahmad, Ummar Iqbal
Ultrastructural Response Of Wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.) Lines To Potential Allelopathy Of Alstonia Scholaris (L.) R. Br. Leaf Extract, Mansoor Hameed, Sana Fatima, Syed Mohsan Raza Shah, Farooq Ahmad, Muhammad Ashraf, Maryam Ghulam-Nabi, Muhammad Sajid Aqeel Ahmad, Iftikhar Ahmad, Ummar Iqbal
Turkish Journal of Botany
An investigation was carried out to evaluate the impact of the allelopathic effect of Alstonia scholaris leaf extract on morphoanatomical and physiological characteristics of 5 wheat lines. Three extract dilutions were prepared, viz. 0 (control), 15 and 30% of the aqueous extract and sprayed on wheat lines (3094, 5066, M5082, 7076 and A2011) at 15-day intervals until maturity from November 2017 to May 2018. All wheat lines responded differently to an allelochemical extract of A. scholaris. Disintegration of root parenchyma and transformation of stem chlorenchyma to sclerenchyma in stems were noted in Line 3094. Increased sclerification in the root cortex …
Spatio-Temporal Dynamic Of Submerged Aquatic Macrophytes In Lake Sapanca, Sezgi̇ Ersoy Yildiz, Aysu Güreşen, Yelda Aktan Turan
Spatio-Temporal Dynamic Of Submerged Aquatic Macrophytes In Lake Sapanca, Sezgi̇ Ersoy Yildiz, Aysu Güreşen, Yelda Aktan Turan
Turkish Journal of Botany
Aquatic macrophytes are one of the key components of freshwater ecosystems and contribute to ecosystem functioning and environmental sustainability. They are assumed to be an ideal biomonitoring tool in long-term monitoring programs implemented by the EU Water Framework Directive due to their sensitivity to environmental factors. Therefore, this study focuses on the evaluation of the ecological status in Lake Sapanca using macrophyte composition and abundance in order to make future predictions on the health of aquatic ecosystems and to form effective management. Submerged macrophyte assemblages related to environmental parameters were investigated from February to November of 2017. A total of …
Macro And Micromorphological Studies And Numerical Analysis On The Nutlet Of Some Cyperoideae-Cyperaceae Taxa From Egypt And Their Taxonomic Significances, Ahmed Elkordy, Monier Abd El-Ghani, Ahmed Faried
Macro And Micromorphological Studies And Numerical Analysis On The Nutlet Of Some Cyperoideae-Cyperaceae Taxa From Egypt And Their Taxonomic Significances, Ahmed Elkordy, Monier Abd El-Ghani, Ahmed Faried
Turkish Journal of Botany
Nutlets of 13 taxa of subfamily Cyperoideae (Cyperaceae) from Egypt were investigated using light and scanning electron microscopes to ascertain the taxonomic utility of the nutlet in corroborating and elaborating on distinctions between closely related genera and species. The studied taxa included representatives of tribes Fuireneae, Cypereae, Cariceae, Abildgaardieae and Schoeneae. Nutlet shape, size, color, surface, epidermal cell shape, anticlinal boundaries, outer periclinal cell wall and relief of outer cell walls were provided. It was found that the epidermis has useful microscopic characters to help in the taxonomic assessment of Cyperoideae. Seven different types of anticlinal cell wall boundaries were …
Genome Size Confirms The Presence Of Artemisia Verlotiorum (Asteraceae) In Lebanon, Filip Verloove, Attila Mesterházy, Marc El Beyrouthy, Ben Zonneveld
Genome Size Confirms The Presence Of Artemisia Verlotiorum (Asteraceae) In Lebanon, Filip Verloove, Attila Mesterházy, Marc El Beyrouthy, Ben Zonneveld
Turkish Journal of Botany
The Far Eastern weed Artemisia verlotiorum was formerly reported from Lebanon. However, for a number of reasons this record was questionable. In 2019, the genuine presence of this species was confirmed based on macromorphology and strengthened by assessing the somatic nuclear DNA content (genome size or 2C-value) of the Lebanese populations.
Phylogenetic And Biogeographical History Confirm The Anatolian Origin Of Bornmuellera (Brassicaceae) And Clade Divergence Between Anatolia And The Balkans In The Plio-Pleistocene Transition, Bariş Özüdoğru, Klaus Mummenhoff
Phylogenetic And Biogeographical History Confirm The Anatolian Origin Of Bornmuellera (Brassicaceae) And Clade Divergence Between Anatolia And The Balkans In The Plio-Pleistocene Transition, Bariş Özüdoğru, Klaus Mummenhoff
Turkish Journal of Botany
Understanding disjunct distribution patterns in the Balkan Peninsula and Anatolia is important in order to reconstruct robust biogeographical hypotheses. This is instrumental in understanding the recolonization patterns of Europe during the Quaternary glaciation/interglaciation periods and the potential role of Anatolia as a refugium. Unfortunately, only a few studies have been conducted to uncover such processes. Here, we used all eight species of the genus Bornmuellera (Brassicaceae) with a scattered distribution in the Balkans and Anatolia to reconstruct its biogeographic history. We applied nuclear internal transcribed spacer (ITS) and plastid trnL-F regions and showed that 1) Bornmuellera is monophyletic and, 2) …
Effect Of Fungicide Pretreatment On Lipid Peroxidation, Antioxidant Enzyme Systems And Proline Accumulation In Tomato (Lycopersicon Esculentum Mill.) Leaves Under High Temperature Stress, Eli̇f Yüzbaşioğlu
Turkish Journal of Botany
The aim of the present study was to determine the effect of high temperature stress (HT) and to evaluate the protective role of fungicide pretreatment against HT stress in tomato leaves. The oxidative stress was triggered under HT stress through an increase in the content of malondialdehyde (MDA) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). Also, it caused a decline in photosynthetic pigments and enhanced the proline in tomato. However, the activities of catalase (CAT; EC 1.11.1.6), peroxidase (POX; EC 1.11.1.7), and glutathione S-transferase (GST; EC.2.5.1.18), as well as ascorbate-glutathione cycle enzymes (APX, EC 1.11.1.11, DHAR, EC 1.8.5.1, MDHAR EC 1.6.5.4, GR; EC …
Seed Morphology And Testa Ultrastructure In Allium Stipitatum Complex (Amaryllidaceae; Allioideae) And Their Systematic Significance, Mina Khorasani, Shahryar Saeidi Mehrvarz, Shahin Zarre
Seed Morphology And Testa Ultrastructure In Allium Stipitatum Complex (Amaryllidaceae; Allioideae) And Their Systematic Significance, Mina Khorasani, Shahryar Saeidi Mehrvarz, Shahin Zarre
Turkish Journal of Botany
Characteristic features of seed and testa cells in 13 species of Allium, representing its five recognized sections, Compactoprason, Megaloprason, Procerallium, Decipientia and Pseudoprason were studied using both stereomicroscope and scanning electron microscope. The identified characters, such as seed shape, alignment and shape of testa cells, features of outer cell walls, verruca type, density of verrucae and granules, seed size as well as cell wall undulations were evaluated statistically. The our findings indicated the significance level of P ? 0.01 for examined characters using the Kruskal-Wallis and ANOVA analyses.Two principal components of factor analysis revealed the following traits to be most …
Two New Hybrid Species Of Salvia (S. × Karamanensis And S. × Doganii) From Turkey: Evidence From Molecular And Morphological Studies, Ferhat Celep, Emma Raders, Bryan Drew
Two New Hybrid Species Of Salvia (S. × Karamanensis And S. × Doganii) From Turkey: Evidence From Molecular And Morphological Studies, Ferhat Celep, Emma Raders, Bryan Drew
Turkish Journal of Botany
Salvia L. is an ideal exemplar to demonstrate prezygotic isolation mechanisms in sympatric populations due to their wellknown staminal lever mechanism. Mechanical, phenological, and ethological isolation mechanisms have been reported among sympatric species of Salvia. However, it has been shown that if closely related species are sympatric and flower at the same time, they can potentially hybridize. In this study, we describe two new hybrid species of Salvia (S. × karamanensis Celep & B.T.Drew, and S. × doganii Celep & B.T.Drew) from Turkey based on morphological and molecular evidence. Salvia × karamanensis (S. aucheri Benth. subsp. canescens (Boiss. & Heldr.) …
Astragalus Aybarsii A New Species Of Sect. Onobrychoidei Dc. (Fabaceae) From Turkey, Hayri̇ Duman, Zeki̇ Aytaç, Funda Özbek
Astragalus Aybarsii A New Species Of Sect. Onobrychoidei Dc. (Fabaceae) From Turkey, Hayri̇ Duman, Zeki̇ Aytaç, Funda Özbek
Turkish Journal of Botany
Astragalus aybarsii H. Duman & Aytaç (Fabaceae) is described and illustrated as a new species from Kastamonu province (Turkey). The new species grows in open areas of Pinus brutia Ten. forests. Diagnostic and morphological charactersof the new species are compared with its close relatives, A. setulosus Boiss. & Balansa and A. eubrychioides Boiss. Also, some notes on the ecology, biogeography, conservation status and the pollen morphological and leaflet micromorphological features of the new species are presented. The geographical distribution of this new species and its allied species is mapped.
The Synopsis Of The Genus Trigonella L. (Fabaceae) In Turkey, Hasan Akan, Murat Eki̇ci̇, Zeki̇ Aytaç
The Synopsis Of The Genus Trigonella L. (Fabaceae) In Turkey, Hasan Akan, Murat Eki̇ci̇, Zeki̇ Aytaç
Turkish Journal of Botany
In this study, the synopsis of the taxa of the genus Trigonella in Turkey is presented. It is represented with 34 taxa in Turkey. The name of Trigonella coelesyriaca was misspelled to Flora of Turkey and the correct name of this species, Trigonella caelesyriaca, was given in this study. The endemic Trigonella raphanina has been reduced to synonym of T. cassia and T. balansae is reduced to synonym of T. corniculata. In addition, T. spruneriana var. sibthorpii is reevaluated as a distinct species. Lectotypification was designated for T. capitata, T. spruneriana and T. velutina. Neotypification was decided for T. cylindracea …
Plant Response To Salinity: An Analysis Of Ros Formation, Signaling, And Antioxidant Defense, Turgut Yi̇gi̇t Akyol, Oğuzhan Yilmaz, Bariş Uzi̇lday, Rengi̇n Özgür Uzi̇lday, İsmai̇l Türkan
Plant Response To Salinity: An Analysis Of Ros Formation, Signaling, And Antioxidant Defense, Turgut Yi̇gi̇t Akyol, Oğuzhan Yilmaz, Bariş Uzi̇lday, Rengi̇n Özgür Uzi̇lday, İsmai̇l Türkan
Turkish Journal of Botany
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are byproducts of normal plant metabolism and their production is elevated under environmental stresses such as drought, extreme temperature, and salinity. Among these, salinity is a worldwide problem that impacts the fertility of arable lands and sustainability of food security, which is getting more attention due to climate change. Halophytes can survive and reproduce in soils containing high concentrations of salt and have developed adaptation mechanisms at physiological, biochemical, and molecular levels including maintenance of ROS metabolism. In this review, we aim to summarize findings related to ROS production, signaling, scavenging, and especially ROS avoidance mechanisms …
Mitochondrial Genome Sequencing And Phylogenetic Analysis Of Cynodon Dactylon × Cynodon Transvaalensis, Shilian Huang, Yancai Shi, Miao Chen
Mitochondrial Genome Sequencing And Phylogenetic Analysis Of Cynodon Dactylon × Cynodon Transvaalensis, Shilian Huang, Yancai Shi, Miao Chen
Turkish Journal of Botany
Cynodon dactylon × Cynodon transvaalensis is one of the most important turfgrasses. Sequencing the C. dactylon × C. transvaalensis mitochondrial genome can help us learn more about its genomic composition and allow further study of the population genetics, taxonomy, and evolutionary biology of Poaceae plants and other related species. Here the C. dactylon × C. transvaalensis mitochondrial genome was sequenced using Illumina HiSeq combined with PacBio sequencing technology, and the map of the mitochondrial genome was constructed after de novo assembly and annotation. The C. dactylon × C. transvaalensis mitochondrial genome has 366,612 bp and contains 53 genes, including 31 …
Assessment Of Antioxidant System And Enzyme/Nonenzyme Regulation Related To Ascorbate-Glutathione Cycle In Ferulic Acid-Treated Triticum Aestivum L. Roots Under Boron Toxicity, Ceyda Özfi̇dan Konakçi, Evren Yildiztugay, Fevzi̇ Elbasan, Ayşegül Yildiztugay, Mustafa Küçüködük
Assessment Of Antioxidant System And Enzyme/Nonenzyme Regulation Related To Ascorbate-Glutathione Cycle In Ferulic Acid-Treated Triticum Aestivum L. Roots Under Boron Toxicity, Ceyda Özfi̇dan Konakçi, Evren Yildiztugay, Fevzi̇ Elbasan, Ayşegül Yildiztugay, Mustafa Küçüködük
Turkish Journal of Botany
Ferulic acid (FA; 3-methoxy-4-hydroxycinnamic acid) can eliminate stress-induced damage because of its ability to induce antioxidant activity under stress. The aim of this study was to identify the effects of FA on water status, antioxidant system, and lipid peroxidation in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) roots exposed to boron (B) stress. Plants were grown in hydroponic culture containing the combination or alone form of 25-75 µM FA and 4-8 mM B. Stress significantly decreased growth (RGR), water content (RWC), proline content (Pro), and osmotic potential (YP). However, FA alleviated the decrease in RGR, RWC, and Pro content. Compared to the control …
Russula Shanglaensis Sp. Nov. (Basidiomycota: Russulales), A New Species From The Mixed Coniferous Forests In District Shangla, Pakistan, Sadiq Ullah, Andrew William Wilson, Muhammad Fiaz, Shah Hussain, Gregory M. Mueller, Abdul Nasir Khalid
Russula Shanglaensis Sp. Nov. (Basidiomycota: Russulales), A New Species From The Mixed Coniferous Forests In District Shangla, Pakistan, Sadiq Ullah, Andrew William Wilson, Muhammad Fiaz, Shah Hussain, Gregory M. Mueller, Abdul Nasir Khalid
Turkish Journal of Botany
A new species in the genus Russula from the mixed coniferous forest of District Shangla, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan is described and illustrated. Phylogenetic data derived from DNA sequences of nuclear ribosomal internal transcribed spacer (ITS), along with morphological characterizations, indicate the species is novel.Russula shanglaensis sp. nov. is distinct from other known species in subsect. Virescentinae. It is characterized by the convex to slightly depressed grayish pilei that often reflect rusty brown to light purplish spots, with very lightly striated to tuberculate striated margins. The occurrence of subglobose to ellipsoidal basidiospores (6.5-8 × 6-7 µm) with irregular incomplete reticulation is …
Notes On The Genus Sauvetrea (Orchidaceae, Maxillariinae), With A Description Of A New Species, Dariusz L. Szlachetko, Natalia Oledrzynska, Monika M. Lipinska
Notes On The Genus Sauvetrea (Orchidaceae, Maxillariinae), With A Description Of A New Species, Dariusz L. Szlachetko, Natalia Oledrzynska, Monika M. Lipinska
Turkish Journal of Botany
The genus Sauvetrea Szlach. (Orchidaceae) was segregated from Maxillaria sensu lato in 2007. It embraces a group of from 10 to nearly 20 species, all initially defined as Maxillaria sect. Trigonae. Sauvetrea can be easily distinguished from closely related Rhetinantha M.A.Blanco by the lip callus. During the revision of the materials stored in AMES we came across specimens collected by Vargas in Peru, which were initially identified by Schweinfurth as Maxillaria brachypetala Schltr. We compared Vargas's discovery with the protologue of the latter species and other Sauvetrea, but it does not fit the description of any genus representatives known so …
Botanical Characteristics, Potential Uses, And Cultivation Possibilities Of Mustards In Turkey: A Review, Fatma Kayaçeti̇n
Botanical Characteristics, Potential Uses, And Cultivation Possibilities Of Mustards In Turkey: A Review, Fatma Kayaçeti̇n
Turkish Journal of Botany
The mustard species [(Brassica juncea (brown mustard),B. nigra (black mustard),B. rapa syn. B. campestris (field mustard or turnip), and Sinapis alba (white mustard or yellow mustard)] constitute important genetic resources and sources of raw materials to large number of agrobased industries in Turkey and elsewhere. S. alba is usually used as a condiment in dry form. B. nigra is used as a condiment and as vegetable with dietary fibre, vitamin C, and other anticancer compounds. B. juncea is used for oil and as spice. B. rapa is popularly used for biofuel raw material. However, there is poor focus on their …
Genetic Diversity Of The Critically Endangered Ferula Sinkiangensis K.M.Shen (Apiaceae) And The Implications For Conservation, Wenjun Li, Zhihao Su, Lei Yang, Qiumei Cao, Ying Feng
Genetic Diversity Of The Critically Endangered Ferula Sinkiangensis K.M.Shen (Apiaceae) And The Implications For Conservation, Wenjun Li, Zhihao Su, Lei Yang, Qiumei Cao, Ying Feng
Turkish Journal of Botany
Research on the genetic diversity and structures of endangered plant species with small population sizes is a prerequisite for developing reasonable conservation strategies. Ferula sinkiangensis K.M.Shen is a critically endangered herbaceous perennial and monocarpic medical plant growing in semiarid steppe ecosystems with a small population size within the Yili Valley in Xinjiang, China. Unfortunately, the lack of genetic information has limited our ability to initiate effective conservation strategies for the species. In this study, 14 polymorphic microsatellite primers of F. sinkiangensis were developed and characterized using Illumina HiSeq paired-end reads from genomic DNA. Primers were used to assess the genetic …
Trichome Micromorphology And Its Significance In The Systematics Of Convolvulus L. (Convolvulaceae), Elham Roudi, Hamed Khodayari, Valiollah Mozaffarian, Shahin Zarre
Trichome Micromorphology And Its Significance In The Systematics Of Convolvulus L. (Convolvulaceae), Elham Roudi, Hamed Khodayari, Valiollah Mozaffarian, Shahin Zarre
Turkish Journal of Botany
Trichomes of 35 species of the genus Convolovulus and one species of the genus Calystegia (C. sepium) were investigated using light and scanning electron microscopy. The trichomes show a great variation, which provides valuable data for sections and species delimitation in Convolvulus. Trichomes of Convolvulus are nonglandular, simple, and basifixed or rarely asymmetrically medifixed. Characters of taxonomic interest were the degree of curviness (straight to spiral), orientation relative to the epidermal surface (appressed to erect), and presence of papillae on trichome surface. The trichomes are divided into two basic types: cylindrical and flattened ribbon-like. Our data provide the additional evidence …
Critical Notes On Draconanthes Aberrans (Orchidaceae, Pleurothallidinae) With Description Of New Species, Marta Kolanowska, Slawomir Nowak, Dariusz Szlachetko
Critical Notes On Draconanthes Aberrans (Orchidaceae, Pleurothallidinae) With Description Of New Species, Marta Kolanowska, Slawomir Nowak, Dariusz Szlachetko
Turkish Journal of Botany
The actual variation and specific diversity of Neotropical Draconanthes aberrans is evaluated based on morphological data. As recognized in this paper D.aberrans complex includes a total of 6 species, 3 of which are described here. New combinations are proposed for Lepanthes prionota and L. trachysepala. Two species, including D. aberrans, are lectotypified. The previous incorrect typifications are discussed. Each of 6 species is morphologically characterized. The perianth segments of all discussed taxa are illustrated. The key to identification of species belonging to the Draconanthes aberrans complex is presented together with the comparative morphology of studied taxa.
Biochemical And Morphological Responses To Cadmium-Induced Oxidative Stress In Cladophora Glomerata, Abuzer Çelekli̇, Hi̇lal Bulut
Biochemical And Morphological Responses To Cadmium-Induced Oxidative Stress In Cladophora Glomerata, Abuzer Çelekli̇, Hi̇lal Bulut
Turkish Journal of Botany
This study aimed to assess the effect of cadmium (Cd2+) concentrations on biovolume, pigments, malondialdehyde (MDA), hydrogen peroxide, proline, total phenolic compounds, total protein, and total carbohydrate contents of Cladophora glomerata . Cultivations of the alga (8.0 ± 0.1 g as fresh weight) were exposed to 7.5, 15, 30, and 60 mg/L of Cd2+ ions in 500 mL flasks containing 400 mL of the medium on a shaker at 120 rpm for 7 days. Results of Fourier transform infrared analyses indicated that the amide, anionic, and amino groups had significant rolesin the binding of Cd2+ on C. glomerata. The detrimental …
Karyotype Evolution And New Chromosomal Data In Erodium: Chromosome Alteration, Polyploidy, Dysploidy, And Symmetrical Karyotypes, Esra Marti̇n, Ahmet Kahraman, Tuncay Di̇rmenci̇, Havva Bozkurt, Hali̇l Erhan Eroğlu
Karyotype Evolution And New Chromosomal Data In Erodium: Chromosome Alteration, Polyploidy, Dysploidy, And Symmetrical Karyotypes, Esra Marti̇n, Ahmet Kahraman, Tuncay Di̇rmenci̇, Havva Bozkurt, Hali̇l Erhan Eroğlu
Turkish Journal of Botany
Chromosomal data are valuable and very useful for revealing evolution and speciation processes. Due to its wide distribution throughout the world, morphological differences, and chromosomal alterations, Erodium L?Hér. is an important genus for investigating the relationship between chromosomal alterations and karyotype evolution. In the present study, the chromosome records of 15 taxa are provided; three are reported here for the first time (E.birandianum, E. gaillardotii, and E.hendrikii), seven present new chromosome numbers, and five are in agreement with previous reports. Karyotype evolution is summarized in the light of this data, and four different genomes are presented in the genus. Millions …
Comparative Anatomical Studies In Relation To Taxonomy Of Sedum S.L. (Crassulaceae) In Iran, Maryam Mohammadi Shahrestani, Marzieh Beygom Faghir, Mostafa Assadi
Comparative Anatomical Studies In Relation To Taxonomy Of Sedum S.L. (Crassulaceae) In Iran, Maryam Mohammadi Shahrestani, Marzieh Beygom Faghir, Mostafa Assadi
Turkish Journal of Botany
This study aimed to characterize the stem, peduncle, and leaf anatomy of 22 species of Sedum senso lato distributed in Iran. The results showed that the presence of tanniniferous storage cells in stems and leaves, distinct xylem vessels in stems, and the shape of peduncle cross sections, were taxonomically informative evidence, and isolated Phedimus from the other studied taxa of Sedum s.l. , whereas hairy leaves and peduncles containing starch storage cells were identified as Prometheum and Hylotelephium respectively. In addition, the current anatomical evidence confirmed the alliance of 2 sections of Sedum and Epeteium within Sedum sensu stricto. The …
A Phylogenetic Analysis And Biogeographical Distribution Of Teucrium Sect. Teucrium (Lamiaceae) And Taxonomic Notes For A New Species From Southwest Turkey, Ahmet Aksoy, Taner Özcan, Hüseyi̇n Gi̇ri̇şken, Jale Çeli̇k, Tuncay Di̇rmenci̇
A Phylogenetic Analysis And Biogeographical Distribution Of Teucrium Sect. Teucrium (Lamiaceae) And Taxonomic Notes For A New Species From Southwest Turkey, Ahmet Aksoy, Taner Özcan, Hüseyi̇n Gi̇ri̇şken, Jale Çeli̇k, Tuncay Di̇rmenci̇
Turkish Journal of Botany
Teucrium L. is a well-known and cosmopolitan genus of the Lamiaceae family. In Turkey, the genus is represented by 36 species (48 taxa). Teucrium Sect. Teucrium that this study focuses on comprises around 30 species worldwide and is mainly distributed in countries of the Mediterranean Basin. With 11 species (14 taxa), it is the second-largest section of the genus Teucrium in Turkey. In this study, morphological and molecular findings were evaluated and the phylogeny and biogeographical distribution of Sect. Teucrium were analyzed. Also, five endemic taxa belonging to Sect. Teucrium and which play an informative role in the subsectional classification …
Tragopogon Abbreviatus (Asteraceae): A Little-Known Species Inferred From Morphological And Molecular Analysis, Kami̇l Çoşkunçelebi̇, Mutlu Gültepe, Murat Erdem Güzel, Serdar Makbul
Tragopogon Abbreviatus (Asteraceae): A Little-Known Species Inferred From Morphological And Molecular Analysis, Kami̇l Çoşkunçelebi̇, Mutlu Gültepe, Murat Erdem Güzel, Serdar Makbul
Turkish Journal of Botany
Tragopogon porrifolius occurs in Turkey with 3 taxonomically confused subspecies: T. porrifolius subsp. eriospermus, T. porrifolius subsp. longirostris, and T. porrifolius subsp. abbreviatus. In the present paper, T. porrifolius subsp. abbreviatus endemic to Turkey is raised at specific level based on morphological and molecular analysis. After detailed assessment of original herbarium specimens and literature studies, we found that this name is not typified yet. Thus, a lectotype is provided together with an emended diagnosis; synonym, distribution map, and conservation status for the first time. Additionally, a preliminary phylogenetic position of this little-known taxon is given on several newly sequenced data.
An Ethnobotanical Survey Of Medicinal Plants In Ballakayati (Erbil, North Iraq), Awara Mohammed A.M.A. Kawarty, Lütfi̇ Behçet, Uğur Çakilcioğlu
An Ethnobotanical Survey Of Medicinal Plants In Ballakayati (Erbil, North Iraq), Awara Mohammed A.M.A. Kawarty, Lütfi̇ Behçet, Uğur Çakilcioğlu
Turkish Journal of Botany
This study aims to identify wild plants used for medical purposes by local people of the Ballakayati district of Erbil in North Iraq, and to determine the local names and uses of those plants. The study was carried out for approximately 3 years between 2016 and 2018. During this period of time, 85 plant specimens were collected. Demographic characteristics of the participants, names of the local plants, used parts of these plants and their preparation methods were investigated and recorded. In the literature analysis of the plants used in this study, 85 plants were found to be used for medicinal …
Defensive Manoeuvres Of Nhx1 And Sos1 Co/Overexpression In Plant Salt Tolerance, Necla Pehli̇van Gedi̇k, Li Sun, Neelam Mishra
Defensive Manoeuvres Of Nhx1 And Sos1 Co/Overexpression In Plant Salt Tolerance, Necla Pehli̇van Gedi̇k, Li Sun, Neelam Mishra
Turkish Journal of Botany
Excessive accumulation of salts is one of the most important factors affecting the production quality of plants. The difficulty to develop salt stress tolerant crops has prevented the security of the global food system. The classical crop breeding approach that uses random mutagenesis/recombination is time-consuming in the face of an ever-increasing human population and extreme weather pattern shifts. Today, technologies introducing foreign genetic material into plants have the best potential to assist in crop breeding improvement due to its high efficiency, accuracy, low risk of off-target effects, and minimal labour compared to classical methods. The notion of Na+/H+ antiporters in …
Molecular Cloning And Enzymatic Characteristics Of Chalcone Isomerase From Rheum Palmatum, Xiaowei Huo, Gang Zhang, Mengmeng Liu
Molecular Cloning And Enzymatic Characteristics Of Chalcone Isomerase From Rheum Palmatum, Xiaowei Huo, Gang Zhang, Mengmeng Liu
Turkish Journal of Botany
Rheum palmatum has been widely developed in traditional Chinese medicine. One of the major active compounds in R. palmatum is flavonoids. Until now, few genes involved in flavonoid biosynthesis have been isolated from this medicinal plant. In this study, a new chalcone isomerase gene (RpCHI) was cloned from an RNA-seq library of R. palmatum. The 714bp RpCHI cDNA was cloned and sequenced. The RpCHI recombinant protein was successfully overexpressed in a prokaryotic expression system and purified to homogeneity by a nickel-nitrilotriacetic acid (Ni-NTA) prepacked column, and the enzymatic activity was investigated. The results have clarified that RpCHI was assembled into …
Enhanced Stress Tolerance In Transformed Ajuga Bracteosa Wall. Ex Benth. Regenerants By Upregulated Gene Expression Of Metabolic Pathways, Samina Rubnawaz, Waqas Kayani, Rashid Mahmood, Bushra Mirza
Enhanced Stress Tolerance In Transformed Ajuga Bracteosa Wall. Ex Benth. Regenerants By Upregulated Gene Expression Of Metabolic Pathways, Samina Rubnawaz, Waqas Kayani, Rashid Mahmood, Bushra Mirza
Turkish Journal of Botany
The rol oncogenes of Agrobacterium rhizogenes enhance the production of medicinally important compounds in plants and provide a first barrier against the overproduction of reactive oxygen species during biotic and abiotic stress. This study was designed to evaluate the expression of genes involved in biosynthetic pathways and their impact on metabolic contents and environmental stress tolerance in regenerated Ajuga bracteosa Wall. ex Benth. After successful transformation, real-time quantitative PCR confirmed the increased expression (1.94-6.59-fold) of HMGR, HDS, FDS, PAL, and TTG1 genes in transgenic lines. Furthermore, GC-MS coupled with principal component analysis revealed diverse concentrations of 97 metabolites in A. …