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Evaluation Of A Method For The Reassessment Of Air Quality By Lichen Mapping In The City Of İzmir, Turkey, Maja Sommerfeldt, Volker John
Evaluation Of A Method For The Reassessment Of Air Quality By Lichen Mapping In The City Of İzmir, Turkey, Maja Sommerfeldt, Volker John
Turkish Journal of Botany
The occurrence of lichens and air pollution in the city of İzmir were investigated according to VDI-Guideline 3799 Part 1. In all, 45 epiphytic lichen species were found in 1092 releves. Different distribution patterns discriminated in the study area were used to evaluate air quality. A predominant part of the city area is heavily polluted; this pollution decreases in green spaces and in the outer zone of the study area. The best air quality values were determined in the southern and western parts of the city zone. A value of 7.3 for the width of the air quality classes shows …
The Flora Of Kelkit Valley, Fergan Karaer, Mahmut Kilinç
The Flora Of Kelkit Valley, Fergan Karaer, Mahmut Kilinç
Turkish Journal of Botany
The flora of Kelkit Valley was investigated between 1990 and 1993. In the vegetation period, a total of 2800 plant specimens were collected. At the end of the study, 1316 species and subspecies and 519 genera belonging to 105 families were established. Of these, 132 taxa are endemic to Turkey and the ratio is 10.03%. The rates of taxa which are included in certain phytogeographical regions are as follows: Irano-Turanian 14.75%, Euro-Siberian 12.69% and Mediterranean 11.40%.
Three New Records For The Marine Algal Flora Of Turkey, Ergün Taşkin, Mehmet Öztürk, Oğuz Kurt, Veysel Aysel
Three New Records For The Marine Algal Flora Of Turkey, Ergün Taşkin, Mehmet Öztürk, Oğuz Kurt, Veysel Aysel
Turkish Journal of Botany
In this study, three Cyanophyceae species new for Turkey are reported. These specimens are Oscillatoria bonnemaisonii (P.Crouan & H.Crouan) P.Crouan & H.Crouan, Microcoleus chthonoplastes Thuret (Oscillatoriales) and Dichothrix spiralis Fritsch (Nostocales). They were determined to be epiphytic on the other algae which were found at the upper-infralittoral zone of the bay of İskenderun (Mediterranean Sea, Turkey).
The Flora Of The Mount Kısır (Kars And Ardahan) And Nearest Environs, Hayretti̇n Ocakverdi̇
The Flora Of The Mount Kısır (Kars And Ardahan) And Nearest Environs, Hayretti̇n Ocakverdi̇
Turkish Journal of Botany
Mount Kısır constitutes the study area; the northern and western parts are within the boundary of the Çıldır district (Ardahan), the southwestern part is within the boundary of Susuz and the eastern and southeastern parts are within the boundary of Arpacay (Kars). This place is the highest part of Northeastern Anatolia (3150 m) and lies within square A9. On Mount Kısır and in its environs, a continental climate prevails. In accordance with the climate, basaltic and chestnut brown soil prevails in the region. The study was carried out in the region in suitable periods between 1996 and 1999. During the …
A New Record For The Moss Flora Of Turkey: Tortella Inflexa (Bruch) Brot., Turan Özdemi̇r
A New Record For The Moss Flora Of Turkey: Tortella Inflexa (Bruch) Brot., Turan Özdemi̇r
Turkish Journal of Botany
Tortella inflexa (Bruch) Brot. is recorded from Turkey for the first time. The specimen is collected from Giresun Province.
A New Record From Turkey: Ranunculus Bulbilliferus Boiss. Et Hoh., Lütfi̇ Behçet
A New Record From Turkey: Ranunculus Bulbilliferus Boiss. Et Hoh., Lütfi̇ Behçet
Turkish Journal of Botany
Ranunculus bulbilliferus Boiss. & Hoh. (Ranunculaceae) is recorded for the first time (B9 Van) for the flora of Turkey.
Flora Of Mount Musa (Hatay-Turkey), Atabay Düzenli̇, Hali̇l Çakan
Flora Of Mount Musa (Hatay-Turkey), Atabay Düzenli̇, Hali̇l Çakan
Turkish Journal of Botany
The field studies have been carried out to determine the flora of Mount Musa between 1994-1996. Nearly, 1000 plant specimens were collected. After identification of these specimens, total flora has been determinated as 522 taxa at specific and subspecific ranks belonging to 287 genera and 87 families. The largest three families are Fabaceae (67 species), Asteraceae (55 species) and Lamiaceae (45 species). The largest genus is Trifolium L. (14 species) and the second is Vicia L. (11 species). Mount Musa is take part in the Mediterranean phytogeographical region. The phytogeographical spectrums of species are as follows: Mediterranean elements, 213 species …
A New Species Of Ribes L. (Grossulariaceae) From East Anatolia, Turkey, Lütfi̇ Behçet
A New Species Of Ribes L. (Grossulariaceae) From East Anatolia, Turkey, Lütfi̇ Behçet
Turkish Journal of Botany
Ribes anatolica Behçet is described and illustrated as a new species (Grossulariaceae) from East Anatolia, Turkey.