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Improvements In The Phylogeny Of Epilobium And Chamaenerion Inferred From Nrdna And Cpdna Data Focusing On Türkiye, Suzan Kundakçi, Serdar Makbul, Mutlu Gültepe, Murat Erdem Güzel, Seda Okur, Kami̇l Coşkunçelebi̇
Improvements In The Phylogeny Of Epilobium And Chamaenerion Inferred From Nrdna And Cpdna Data Focusing On Türkiye, Suzan Kundakçi, Serdar Makbul, Mutlu Gültepe, Murat Erdem Güzel, Seda Okur, Kami̇l Coşkunçelebi̇
Turkish Journal of Botany
Epilobium and Chamaenerion included 165 and 8 species over the world, respectively. The members of the genera are distributed particularly in moist habitats from subpolar to tropical regions.This paper aims to provide improvements in the phylogeny of the genera Epilobium and Chamaenerion using Internal Transcribed Spacer (ITS) of nuclear DNA and matK gene sequence data evaluation with maximum parsimony, maximum likelihood, and Bayesian inference criterations. A total of 188 individual accessions belonging to 28 taxa were newly generated and 110 sequences imported from GenBank (NCBI) were analysed. The nrDNA and plastid DNA gene trees supported to treat Epilobium and Chamaenerion …
A New Achillea (Asteraceae) Species From Southwestern Turkey, Gürkan Semi̇z, Tuna Uysal, Meryem Bozkurt, Batikan Günal
A New Achillea (Asteraceae) Species From Southwestern Turkey, Gürkan Semi̇z, Tuna Uysal, Meryem Bozkurt, Batikan Günal
Turkish Journal of Botany
Achillea alimeana Semiz & Uysal sp. nov. of sect. Santolinoidea DC. (Asteraceae), was described, diagnosed and illustrated as a new species. It was collected from Akdağ Mountains in Denizli Province. In this paper, the diagnostic characters of A. alimeana and its similar species were discussed in the morphological, palynological and molecular findings. As regards the new species, some notes on the ecology, conservation status, and distribution were submitted. A diagnostic key was given for related taxa.
Molecular Phylogeny And Phylogeography Reveal Recent Divergence In The Iberis Simplex Dc. (Brassicaceae) Species Complex, Emre Çi̇lden, Bariş Özüdoğru
Molecular Phylogeny And Phylogeography Reveal Recent Divergence In The Iberis Simplex Dc. (Brassicaceae) Species Complex, Emre Çi̇lden, Bariş Özüdoğru
Turkish Journal of Botany
According to the current taxonomic delimitation, the Mediterranean genus Iberis comprises about 30 species. Among them, the taxonomy and species delimitation of Iberis simplex and its morphologically close relatives (I. attica, I. carica, I. gypsicola, I. halophila, and I. spruneri), described here as the I. simplex species complex, are controversial and several different names are used for the members of this complex. Past phylogenetic studies did not include the members of this complex and here we present the first comprehensive phylogenetic and phylogeographic study based on nuclear ITS and chloroplast trnL-F regions to …
A New Asperula L. (Rubiaceae) Species From Gypsum Steppes Of Çankırı Province In Turkey, Bi̇lal Şahi̇n, Mehmet Sağiroğlu, Bi̇rol Başer
A New Asperula L. (Rubiaceae) Species From Gypsum Steppes Of Çankırı Province In Turkey, Bi̇lal Şahi̇n, Mehmet Sağiroğlu, Bi̇rol Başer
Turkish Journal of Botany
Asperula cankiriense B.Şahin & Sağıroğlu, a new species discovered in the central Anatolian region of Turkey (Çankırı), is described herein. A. cankiriense is similar to Asperula bornmuelleri Velen. However, A. cankiriense differs mainly in its habitus, stem, leaves, and inflorescence features. In this study, the diagnostic morphological features, distribution, habitat and ecology, etymology, conservation status, and taxonomic features of the new species are discussed. Additionally, pollen micromorphological characteristics of A. cankiriense and A. bornmuelleri are examined and compared using light microscopy (LM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analyses. The pollen grains are subprolate, aperture type 6?7 or rarely 8 zonocolpate …
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) …
Karyotypic Phylogeny And Polyploidy Variations Of Paronychia (Caryophyllaceae) Taxa In Turkey, Hali̇l Erhan Eroğlu, Derya Altay, Ümi̇t Budak, Esra Marti̇n
Karyotypic Phylogeny And Polyploidy Variations Of Paronychia (Caryophyllaceae) Taxa In Turkey, Hali̇l Erhan Eroğlu, Derya Altay, Ümi̇t Budak, Esra Marti̇n
Turkish Journal of Botany
Chromosomal data can provide very valuable information about karyotypic phylogeny and speciation. This is the first study on karyotype phylogeny and polyploidy variations of the genus Paronychia. In this context, the results are these: (1) in 14 taxa, the first report on chromosomes numbers; (2) in 2 taxa, equal chromosome numbers as in the previous report; (3) in all taxa, the first report of detailed karyotype analyses; (4) karyotype asymmetry data and generally symmetrical karyotypes; (5) karyotypic variations by mechanisms of dysploidy and polyploidy; and (6) phylogenetic relationships in Paronychia. The data indicate that Anatolia is an important area for …
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 …
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 …
Onopordum Nezaketianum Sp. Nov. (Asteraceae: Cardueae):A New Species From Central Anatolia, Turkey, Süleyman Mesut Pinar, Hüseyi̇n Eroğlu
Onopordum Nezaketianum Sp. Nov. (Asteraceae: Cardueae):A New Species From Central Anatolia, Turkey, Süleyman Mesut Pinar, Hüseyi̇n Eroğlu
Turkish Journal of Botany
Onopordum nezaketianum sp. nov. (Asteraceae: Cardueae) from the Central Anatolia region of Turkey is described based on morphological and palynological features. The new species is morphologically related to O. davisii Rech. f. and O. turcicum Danin, and is characterized by its capitula solitary or 2?4 on leafy 2?20 cm long peduncles, phyllaries 5?6 seriate, outer phyllaries sparsely arachnoid pubescent, ovate?lanceolate, flat or nearly reflexed; median phyllaries sparsely arachnoid pubescent, narrowly ovate?lanceolate, reflexed; inner phyllaries glabrous, linear?lanceolate, erect, flowers 20?25 mm; 4 corolla lobes equal, 4?5 mm long, and 5th lobe 6?7 mm long, pappus barbellate. Achenes 4.0?5.1 x 2.0?2.5 mm, …
Syntaxonomical Analysis Of The Riparian Vegetation Of The Porsuk River (Eskişehir-Kütahya/Turkey), Ebru Özdeni̇z, Lati̇f Kurt, Erwin Bergmeier
Syntaxonomical Analysis Of The Riparian Vegetation Of The Porsuk River (Eskişehir-Kütahya/Turkey), Ebru Özdeni̇z, Lati̇f Kurt, Erwin Bergmeier
Turkish Journal of Botany
This study is about the classification and syntaxonomic allocation of the riparian vegetation of the Porsuk River (Eskişehir-Kütahya, western part of Central Anatolia). The Porsuk is part of the Sakarya River basin and is the longest tributary of the Sakarya River. The data were collected using the phytosociological method of Braun-Blanquet and analyzed using TWINSPAN classification and NMDS ordination. Ten syntaxa were identified, all of which are more or less widespread in the nemoral and meridional zone. The woody alluvial vegetation of the study area comprises the associations Salicetum albae, Populetum albae, and Elymo-Rubetum caesii. The riparian reed bed vegetation …
Two New Achillea L. (Asteraceae) Species From Turkey, Zeki̇ Aytaç, Hayri̇ Duman, Murat Eki̇ci̇
Two New Achillea L. (Asteraceae) Species From Turkey, Zeki̇ Aytaç, Hayri̇ Duman, Murat Eki̇ci̇
Turkish Journal of Botany
Two new Achillea species, Achillea adenii Aytaç & M.Ekici and Achillea baltai H.Duman & Aytaç sp. nov. of sect. Santolinoidea DC. (Asteraceae), are described and illustrated as new species. A. adenii grows at Babadağ in Muğla Province (southwestern Anatolia), while A. baltai grows at Aladağlar in Niğde Province. Diagnostic morphological characters, which are useful in discriminating the two new species from their close relatives, A. sintenisii Hub.-Mor., A. sipikorensis Hausskn. & Bornm., and A. armenorum Boiss. & Hausskn., are presented. Some notes on the ecology, pollen and seed morphology, conservation status, and distributions of the new species and a key …
Taxonomic Revision Of Astragalus L. Section Onobrychoidei Dc. (Fabaceae) In Turkey, Murat Eki̇ci̇, Hasan Akan, Zeki̇ Aytaç
Taxonomic Revision Of Astragalus L. Section Onobrychoidei Dc. (Fabaceae) In Turkey, Murat Eki̇ci̇, Hasan Akan, Zeki̇ Aytaç
Turkish Journal of Botany
This study concerned the taxonomic revision of Astragalus L. Section Onobrychoidei DC in Turkey. The morphological, cytological, and phenological characteristics of 29 species in this section are discussed. Moreover, 11 names at specific levels are reduced to synonymy: Astragalus eskishehiricus, A. Hololeucoides, A. Sakaryaensis, A. Phanothrix, A. Canescens, A. Robertianus, A. Rausianus, A. Tunceliensis, A. Pseudovegetus, A. Bingoellensis, and A. Bithynicus. The conservation statuses based on the IUCN Red List categories are mentioned for endemic taxa.
Arenaria Microcalyx (Caryophyllaceae), A New Species From Turkey, Murat Koç, Ergi̇n Hamzaoğlu, Fatma Neri̇man Özhatay
Arenaria Microcalyx (Caryophyllaceae), A New Species From Turkey, Murat Koç, Ergi̇n Hamzaoğlu, Fatma Neri̇man Özhatay
Turkish Journal of Botany
Arenaria microcalyx M.Koç & Hamzaoğlu (Caryophyllaceae) is described as a new species of subgen. Arenaria L. in Turkey. The specimens were collected from Kaş (Antalya). The new species is related to Arenaria leptoclados (Rchb.) Guss. and is an endemic species that has a distribution in the Mediterranean region. The differences between the species are discussed. Description, distribution, illustration, and conservation status of the new species are given. Seeds structures were examined by scanning electron microscopy.
Mapping And Analysing The Diversity Of The Genus Acantholimon Taxa In Turkey By Geographic Information Systems (Gis), Hakan Mete Doğan, Musa Doğan, Gali̇p Akaydin, Ferhat Celep
Mapping And Analysing The Diversity Of The Genus Acantholimon Taxa In Turkey By Geographic Information Systems (Gis), Hakan Mete Doğan, Musa Doğan, Gali̇p Akaydin, Ferhat Celep
Turkish Journal of Botany
We describe the spatial distribution of the genus Acantholimon Boiss. (Plumbaginaceae) taxa in Turkey, and assess the role that environmental variables may be playing on this distribution. We collected a large number of specimens from 418 geo-referenced sampling sites between 2000 and 2004, and established a point database using geographic information systems (GIS) software. As a result, we identified and mapped 67 taxa; 43 of the determined taxa appear to be endemic. We re-evaluated the current conservation status of the taxa at a national level using recent IUCN Red List categories. In addition, we extracted the corresponding environmental variables of …
A New Record For The Flora Of Turkey: Tephroseris Cladobotrys (Ledeb.) Griseb. & Schenk (Senecioneae, Asteraceae), Ümi̇t Budak, Ergi̇n Hamzaoğlu, Ahmet Aksoy
A New Record For The Flora Of Turkey: Tephroseris Cladobotrys (Ledeb.) Griseb. & Schenk (Senecioneae, Asteraceae), Ümi̇t Budak, Ergi̇n Hamzaoğlu, Ahmet Aksoy
Turkish Journal of Botany
Tephroseris cladobotrys (Ledeb.) Griseb. & Schenk (Senecioneae, Asteraceae), recently collected from Ardahan (North-east Anatolia), is reported as a new species record for the Flora of Turkey. It is described and illustrated.
Ferula Parva Freyn & Bornm. (Apiaceae): A Contribution To An Enigmatic Species From Turkey, Mehmet Sağiroğlu, Hayri̇ Duman
Ferula Parva Freyn & Bornm. (Apiaceae): A Contribution To An Enigmatic Species From Turkey, Mehmet Sağiroğlu, Hayri̇ Duman
Turkish Journal of Botany
Ferula parva Freyn & Bornm. was first collected from Central Anatolia (Turkey B5 Kayseri-Yozgat in declivibus apricis inter Kayseri et Yozgat, 1890) by Bornmüller. No specimens belonging to this species have been collected since the type and Andrasovszky specimens. When the Flora of Turkey was being prepared, Dr. H. Peşmen considered this species imperfectly known; therefore, it was not included in the keys. In the present paper, diagnostic morphological characters are discussed. In addition, its ecology, conservation status, SEM photographs of the surface of mericarps, and chromosome numbers are presented.
Additional Records Of Hieracium L. And Pilosella Hill (Compositae: Lactuceae) For The Flora Of Turkey, Kami̇l Coşkunçelebi̇, Osman Beyazoğlu
Additional Records Of Hieracium L. And Pilosella Hill (Compositae: Lactuceae) For The Flora Of Turkey, Kami̇l Coşkunçelebi̇, Osman Beyazoğlu
Turkish Journal of Botany
A further collection of Hieracium L. and Pilosella Hill (Compositae) from NE Anatolia is presented here. In addition to the 32 second records, 7 new records of the genus Hieracium (H. pseudosvaneticum Peter s.l., H. biebersteinii Litw. & Zahn, H. callichlorum Litw. & Zahn, H. camkorijense Zahn s.l.) and Pilosella (P. brachiata (Bertol. & DC.) F.W.Schultz & Sch. Bip, P. fennica (Norrl.) Norrl. em. Soják, P. procera (Fr.) F.W.Schultz & Sch. Bip.) are established for Anatolia in this study.
The Origin Of The 'Wild Orchards' Of Central Anatolia, Henk Woldring, Rene Cappers
The Origin Of The 'Wild Orchards' Of Central Anatolia, Henk Woldring, Rene Cappers
Turkish Journal of Botany
Palynological investigations have revealed that the deforestation of Central Anatolia started c. 4000 BP. At present, most of the land is cultivated and only small patches of woodland occur in remote mountain areas. These woodlands are dominated by deciduous oaks ( Quercus L. spp.) or locally by junipers ( Juniperus L. spp.). A pattern of scattered fruit trees, the so-called wild orchards, characterizes the cultivated fields. Another type of arboreal vegetation is found on isolated rock outcrops in the fields. Surveys of the vegetation types show that oaks are uncommon among the fields and on the rock outcrops. By contrast, …