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On The Border Of Extinction And Speciation, Polygala Seyfegoluensis (Polygalaceae), A New Species From Marshy Habitat, Central Türkiye: Under The Threat Of Climate Change, Water Retreat, And Subsequent Degradation, Ali̇ Aslan Dönmez, Zübeyde Uğurlu Aydin, İbrahi̇m Sirri Yüzbaşioğlu Jan 2024

On The Border Of Extinction And Speciation, Polygala Seyfegoluensis (Polygalaceae), A New Species From Marshy Habitat, Central Türkiye: Under The Threat Of Climate Change, Water Retreat, And Subsequent Degradation, Ali̇ Aslan Dönmez, Zübeyde Uğurlu Aydin, İbrahi̇m Sirri Yüzbaşioğlu

Turkish Journal of Botany

Polygala seyfegoluensis Dönmez, Uğurlu & Yüzb. (Polygalaceae) is herein described and illustrated as a new species from Kırşehir Province around Seyfe Lake in Central Türkiye. This new species is similar to P. pruinosa and P. supina is distinctly characterized by its prostrate habit, nearly glabrous and smaller flower parts, and an unwinged capsule. A phylogenetic analysis was conducted to show the placement of the new species within selected Polygala taxa using the trnL-F and rbcL markers. Based on the field observation, an evolutionary scenario is proposed for the new species under the driving forces of climate change, the shrinking of …


A New Species From Türkiye, Centaurea Turhanii (Cardueae, Asteraceae), Tuna Uysal, Meryem Bozkurt, Ergi̇n Hamzaoğlu Jan 2024

A New Species From Türkiye, Centaurea Turhanii (Cardueae, Asteraceae), Tuna Uysal, Meryem Bozkurt, Ergi̇n Hamzaoğlu

Turkish Journal of Botany

In this article, a new cornflower, Centaurea turhanii Uysal & Hamzaoğlu (Asteraceae) from Türkiye was described and reported. Morphological, karyological, and molecular analyses were used to reveal the taxonomic status of the new species with the species thought to be related to taxa. A modified determination key was submitted and its ecology and phenology were given.


Determination Of The Genetic Diversity, Population Structure, And Some Ecological Preferences Of The Endemic Muscari Adilii, Ali̇ Murat Keser, Ahmet Emre Yaprak, Gül Ni̇lhan Tuğ Sep 2023

Determination Of The Genetic Diversity, Population Structure, And Some Ecological Preferences Of The Endemic Muscari Adilii, Ali̇ Murat Keser, Ahmet Emre Yaprak, Gül Ni̇lhan Tuğ

Turkish Journal of Botany

The population structure and genetic diversity of M. adilii and some edaphic and climatic preferences of the species were investigated. Although the chemical characteristics such as pH, EC, and gypsum were similar for the three subpopulations, the physical qualities and lime content of the soil were different from each other. In terms of bioclimate, the Nallıhan station (Nallıhan Bird Sanctuary) has a lower annual average temperature and precipitation value, and monthly average values during the germination and flowering periods, than the Beypazarı station (Hırkatepe and Çoban Ahmet Fountain). Amplification with 16 ISSR markers produced 377 bands from 84 individuals belonging …


A New Annual Satureja (Lamiaceae) Species From Turkey With Molecular Evidence, And Lectotypification Of Two Species, Hayri̇ Duman, Tuncay Di̇rmenci̇, Taner Özcan Jan 2023

A New Annual Satureja (Lamiaceae) Species From Turkey With Molecular Evidence, And Lectotypification Of Two Species, Hayri̇ Duman, Tuncay Di̇rmenci̇, Taner Özcan

Turkish Journal of Botany

A new species, Satureja hasturkii, is described using morphological characters and molecular studies in this study. The new species is closely related to S. hortensis but differs from it by very lax thyrsoid inflorescence, longer pedicels, shorter calyx, upper and lower calyx teeth, and corolla. In order to support the morphological data, molecular studies are also done using nrITS and cptrnL-F gene regions. nrITS data gives better results in phylogenetic analysis. It is pointed out that the closest relatives of S. hasturkii are S. hortensis and S. laxiflora. The fact that having annual life forms of …


Revision Of The Genus Nepeta L. (Lamiaceae) In Iraq, Tuncay Di̇rmenci̇, Ali̇ Haloob, Ferhat Celep, Shahina A. Ghazanfar Jan 2023

Revision Of The Genus Nepeta L. (Lamiaceae) In Iraq, Tuncay Di̇rmenci̇, Ali̇ Haloob, Ferhat Celep, Shahina A. Ghazanfar

Turkish Journal of Botany

This paper revises the genus Nepeta for the family Lamiaceae for the Flora of Iraq project. We describe a new species, Nepeta iraqensis, and four new records Nepeta congesta subsp. cryptantha, N. stricta, N. lamiifolia and N. iodantha for Iraq. Lectotypes for six taxa are selected and comments on complex species are given. In addition, two new synonyms are given here for the first time. In all, we describe with identification keys, 19 taxa, three of which are endemic to Iraq.


The Assessment Of Genetic Diversity And Population Structure Of Endemic Scutellaria Yildirimlii (Lamiaceae) For Conservation Purposes, Merve Yildirim, Gül Ni̇lhan Tuğ, Ahmet Emre Yaprak Jan 2023

The Assessment Of Genetic Diversity And Population Structure Of Endemic Scutellaria Yildirimlii (Lamiaceae) For Conservation Purposes, Merve Yildirim, Gül Ni̇lhan Tuğ, Ahmet Emre Yaprak

Turkish Journal of Botany

Scutellaria yildirimlii is an endangered perennial endemic species from Turkey and belongs to the family Lamiaceae, which has a high number of medicinal and aromatic plants. It is crucial to determine genetic diversity and population structure of this species for its conservation measures; therefore, 111 individuals from five natural populations of S. yildirimlii were investigated by using 15 inter simple sequence repeats (ISSR) primers. The percentage of polymorphic loci (PPL), Nei?s gene diversity (H), and Shannon?s information index (I) at the species and population-level were determined as 93.9%, 0.183, 0.292 and 56.5%, 0.158, 0.242, respectively. The analysis of molecular variance …


The Chromosomal Evolution And Analyses Of Turkish Cousinia Species, Tuna Uysal, Osman Tugay, Kuddi̇si̇ Ertuğrul, Meryem Bozkurt, Deni̇z Ulukuş, Hakki Demi̇relma Jan 2022

The Chromosomal Evolution And Analyses Of Turkish Cousinia Species, Tuna Uysal, Osman Tugay, Kuddi̇si̇ Ertuğrul, Meryem Bozkurt, Deni̇z Ulukuş, Hakki Demi̇relma

Turkish Journal of Botany

In this study, Turkish Cousinia species were examined in point of chromosome number and morphology. To our knowledge, this work is the first comprehensive chromosomal study regarding Turkish Cousinia as a whole, especially for endemics. As consistent with previous reports, the chromosome numbers are mostly 2n = 26 and have been determined also as 2n = 24 for only the members of Cynaroideae and Sphaerocephalae sections. An interesting result of this paper is that there is not any polyploid species in this taxonomic group and all of them are diploids. Concerning the chromosome evolution of the Cousinia species, we concluded …


Stachys Istanbulensis (Lamiaceae) A New Species From Turkey: Evidence From Morphological, Micromorphological And Molecular Analysis, Özal Güner Jan 2022

Stachys Istanbulensis (Lamiaceae) A New Species From Turkey: Evidence From Morphological, Micromorphological And Molecular Analysis, Özal Güner

Turkish Journal of Botany

Stachys species show high morphological diversity and their main diagnostic characteristics are calyx and corolla length, ratio of tooth to calyx, and verticillaster arrangement. This manuscript describes and provides detailed morphological, micromorphological and molecular information about a new species, Stachys istanbulensis Ö. Güner, and its close relatives. The new species resembles S. recta complex, but is distinguished by its procumbent flowering stems, shorter calyx and teeth, congested verticillasters, creamy yellow corolla and oblong-obovoid nutlets. Moreover, the periclinal surfaces of S. istanbulensis nutlets are usually wrinkled, while those of S. recta are smooth. In addition, nrITS DNA region sequences were used …


Screening Of Cytotoxicity And Dna Topoisomerase Iia Inhibitory Activity Of Turkish Onosma Species, Özge Güzel, Seda Duman, Si̇nem Yilmaz, Çi̇ğdem Karakoyun, Demet Kul, Ademi̇ Fahri̇ Pi̇rhan, Erdal Bedi̇r Jan 2021

Screening Of Cytotoxicity And Dna Topoisomerase Iia Inhibitory Activity Of Turkish Onosma Species, Özge Güzel, Seda Duman, Si̇nem Yilmaz, Çi̇ğdem Karakoyun, Demet Kul, Ademi̇ Fahri̇ Pi̇rhan, Erdal Bedi̇r

Turkish Journal of Botany

Onosma L., the largest genus of Boraginaceae, is represented by 105 species in Turkey with an endemism rate of 52%. Phytochemical studies indicate that Boraginaceae plants mainly comprise naphthoquinones with a wide range of biological activities including anticancer, antiinflammatory, wound healing, and antioxidant effects. However, few taxa of the genus Onosma have been investigated in detail for their bioactivities. Considering the high rate of endemism and an inadequate number of bioactivity screening studies in literature, we aimed to evaluate the cytotoxic effects and topoisomerase inhibitory activities of some Onosma species growing in southwestern Turkey. Here, we describe a comprehensive cytotoxic …


Anthemis Ekicii (Asteraceae), A New Species From Turkey, Mehmet Ufuk Özbek, Hayri̇ Duman, Funda Özbek, Zeki̇ Aytaç Jan 2021

Anthemis Ekicii (Asteraceae), A New Species From Turkey, Mehmet Ufuk Özbek, Hayri̇ Duman, Funda Özbek, Zeki̇ Aytaç

Turkish Journal of Botany

Anthemis ekicii (Asteraceae) is described and illustrated as a new species from Tuz Lake in Aksaray Province in Central Anatolia. The new species belongs to the section Anthemis, and it is closely related to A. pauciloba var. pauciloba, from which it differs in stem, leaves, and capitulum features. Diagnostic characters, description, detailed illustrations, ecology, IUCN conservation status, and pollen and seed morphology are presented in this study.


Hybridization Among Three Cirsium (Asteraceae) Species And Important Evidence For Three New Hybrids From Turkey, Tuncay Di̇rmenci̇, Taner Özcan, Turan Arabaci, Sevcan Çelenk, Gülnar İsmayi̇lova, Bayram Yildiz Jan 2019

Hybridization Among Three Cirsium (Asteraceae) Species And Important Evidence For Three New Hybrids From Turkey, Tuncay Di̇rmenci̇, Taner Özcan, Turan Arabaci, Sevcan Çelenk, Gülnar İsmayi̇lova, Bayram Yildiz

Turkish Journal of Botany

In this study, three new hybrids from the genus Cirsium are described for the first time. Cirsium ×nezaketiae Yıldız, Dirmenci & Arabacı, C. ×kelkitensis Yıldız, Arabacı & Dirmenci, and C. ×erzincanicum Yıldız, Dirmenci & Arabacı are investigated in detail morphologically, palynologically, and molecularly. The hybrid individuals were detected on field trips due to their intermediate morphological characters. Their morphological properties were analyzed to compare with their parents. The pollen grain morphologies of the hybrids and their allies were investigated using light and a scanning electron microscope. The pollen grains were radially symmetrical, isopolar, trizonocolporate, and with echinate or scabrate sculpturing. …


Onopordum Nezaketianum Sp. Nov. (Asteraceae: Cardueae):A New Species From Central Anatolia, Turkey, Süleyman Mesut Pinar, Hüseyi̇n Eroğlu Jan 2019

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, …


Karyomorphological Features Of Turkish Centaurea (Subgenus Cyanus, Asteraceae) Species And Its Taxonomic Importance, Emrah Şi̇ri̇n, Meryem Bozkurt, Tuna Uysal, Kuddi̇si̇ Ertuğrul Jan 2019

Karyomorphological Features Of Turkish Centaurea (Subgenus Cyanus, Asteraceae) Species And Its Taxonomic Importance, Emrah Şi̇ri̇n, Meryem Bozkurt, Tuna Uysal, Kuddi̇si̇ Ertuğrul

Turkish Journal of Botany

In this study, the karyomorphology of 20 Turkish Centaurea (subgenus Cyanus) taxa was examined. The number of chromosomes of 11 taxa belonging to the subgenus Cyanus was determined for the first time. As a result of the karyomorphological studies, the number of basic chromosomes was determined to be x = 8, 10, and 12 in annuals and x = 10 and 11 in perennials. The populations are tetraploid in the seven perennial taxa and polyploidy is not rare for this group. On the other hand, all annual taxa are diploid. Considering the asymmetry indices, we can conclude that most taxa …


A New Subspecies Of Saxifraga Artvinensis V.A.Matthews (Saxifragaceae) From Northeastern Anatolia, Sali̇h Terzi̇oğlu, Kami̇l Çoşkunçelebi̇, Murat Erdem Güzel Jan 2019

A New Subspecies Of Saxifraga Artvinensis V.A.Matthews (Saxifragaceae) From Northeastern Anatolia, Sali̇h Terzi̇oğlu, Kami̇l Çoşkunçelebi̇, Murat Erdem Güzel

Turkish Journal of Botany

Saxifraga artvinensis V.A.Matthews, which is endemic to Turkey, was discovered on Tiryal Mountain (A8 Artvin, northeastern Turkey). Approximately 175 km from its type locality, a new population of the species was discovered, in the Picea orientalis forest in the Altındere Valley National Park, in A7 Trabzon (northeastern Turkey). A comparison with the known population of S. artvinensis confirmed that this new population represented a new taxon and is described as S. artvinensis subsp. meryemii Terzioğlu & Coşkunç. An identification key and comparison with closely related taxa, based on both morphological and molecular properties, are also provided. The studied samples, belonging …


Centaurea Uysalii (Cyanus/Asteraceae), A New Species From Turkey, Emrah Şi̇ri̇n, Ömer Çeçen, Meryem Bozkurt, Kuddi̇si̇ Ertuğrul Jan 2019

Centaurea Uysalii (Cyanus/Asteraceae), A New Species From Turkey, Emrah Şi̇ri̇n, Ömer Çeçen, Meryem Bozkurt, Kuddi̇si̇ Ertuğrul

Turkish Journal of Botany

Centaurea uysalii Şirin & Çeçen, a new Asteraceae species from the province of Karaman, in Turkey, is described and illustrated herein. It is morphologically similar to C. bourgaei Boiss. (Subgen. Cyanus), but it mainly differs from its relative in terms of the involucre and achene lengths. The achene micromorphological features and karyomorphology of C. uysalii and C. bourgaei were examined in this study. The IUCN conservation status is the Critically Endangered [CR B2 a b (i, iii)] category.


A New Species Of Cymbocarpum (Apiaceae) From The Central Anatoliaregion Of Turkey And Its Phylogenetic Position Within Tordylieae, Yusuf Menemen, Burçi̇n Çingay, Aşkin Öykü Çi̇men, Şeref Ertaş Jan 2018

A New Species Of Cymbocarpum (Apiaceae) From The Central Anatoliaregion Of Turkey And Its Phylogenetic Position Within Tordylieae, Yusuf Menemen, Burçi̇n Çingay, Aşkin Öykü Çi̇men, Şeref Ertaş

Turkish Journal of Botany

A new species, Cymbocarpum alinihatii, is described from the Central Anatolia Region of Turkey. Diagnostic and morphological characteristics that distinguish it from allied species C. anethoides, C. wiedemannii, C. amanum, C. erythraeum, and C. marginatum and an identification key for all Cymbocarpum species are provided. To assess its phylogenetic placement, a maximum parsimony analysis of nrDNA ITS sequences from representative members of tribe Tordylieae was carried out. It shows that the new species nests within a well-supported clade comprising members of Cymbocarpum with strong bootstrap value, but it is distinguished from its most closely related species, C. anethoides and C. …


Plastid Dna Variation Of The Endemic Species Oxytropis Glandulosa Turcz. (Fabaceae), Alla Kholina, Marina Kozyrenko, Elena Artyukova, Denis Sandanov, Inessa Selyutina, Daba Chimitov Jan 2018

Plastid Dna Variation Of The Endemic Species Oxytropis Glandulosa Turcz. (Fabaceae), Alla Kholina, Marina Kozyrenko, Elena Artyukova, Denis Sandanov, Inessa Selyutina, Daba Chimitov

Turkish Journal of Botany

Oxytropis glandulosa Turcz. (Fabaceae) is a rare perennial plant endemic to Buryatia (Russia). We sequenced three intergenic spacers (the psbA−trnH, trnL−trnF, and trnS−trnG) of chloroplast DNA (cpDNA) in specimens of four populations from two geographic regions (Barguzin and Yeravna depressions) within this species range. The levels of haplotype and nucleotide diversity varied in the range of 0.133−0.911 and 0.0002−0.0059, respectively. The highest values of these parameters are characteristic of populations located in the Barguzin depression. Variable sites detected within the intergenic spacers allowed the identification of eleven haplotypes; nine of them were found in the populations from the Barguzin depression …


A New Species And A New Natural Hybrid Of Origanum L. (Lamiaceae) From The West Of Turkey, Tuncay Di̇rmenci̇, Türker Yazici, Taner Özcan, Sevcan Çelenk, Esra Marti̇n Jan 2018

A New Species And A New Natural Hybrid Of Origanum L. (Lamiaceae) From The West Of Turkey, Tuncay Di̇rmenci̇, Türker Yazici, Taner Özcan, Sevcan Çelenk, Esra Marti̇n

Turkish Journal of Botany

Origanum ayliniae Dirmenci & Yazıcı, which differs significantly from O. dictamnus L., is described for the first time in this paper. In addition, a new hybrid, O. x adae Dirmenci & Yazıcı, between O. ayliniae and O. sipyleum L., is described and investigated in detail. The general morphology, pollen structure, chromosome features, and nuclear (ITS) and chloroplast (rpl32) genomes of collected specimens were studied. O. x adae was determined to have some intermediate properties morphologically and palynologically that place it between the parents. Pollen size and shape were important features in the diagnosis of the hybrid and its parents in …


A New Species Of Cirsium Sect. Epitrachys (Asteraceae: Cardueae)From The South Of Turkey, Hayri̇ Duman, Osman Tugay, Tuncay Di̇rmenci̇, Kuddi̇si̇ Ertuğrul Jan 2017

A New Species Of Cirsium Sect. Epitrachys (Asteraceae: Cardueae)From The South Of Turkey, Hayri̇ Duman, Osman Tugay, Tuncay Di̇rmenci̇, Kuddi̇si̇ Ertuğrul

Turkish Journal of Botany

A new species, Cirsium bozkirensis H.Duman, Dirmenci & Tugay (Asteraceae), Cirsium sect. Epitrachys DC, is described from Konya Province, South Anatolia, Turkey. Diagnostic and morphological characteristics that distinguish it from allied species C. cephalotes Boiss. and C. pugnax Sommier & Levier. are provided. A description, distribution map, and taxonomic comments on the new species and allied species are given. SEM photograph about setae, stem indumentum, and achene of new and allied species are obtained and characters are discussed.


Alopecurus Goekyigitiana (Poaceae, Subtribe Alopecurinae Sensu Stricto),A New Species From Turkey Based On Morphological And Molecular Investigation, Evren Cabi̇, Robert J. Soreng, Lynn Gillespie, Ekaterina Boudko Jan 2017

Alopecurus Goekyigitiana (Poaceae, Subtribe Alopecurinae Sensu Stricto),A New Species From Turkey Based On Morphological And Molecular Investigation, Evren Cabi̇, Robert J. Soreng, Lynn Gillespie, Ekaterina Boudko

Turkish Journal of Botany

Alopecurus goekyigitiana, a new species from the Taurus Mountains of Turkey, is described and illustrated. Phylogenetic analyses of DNA sequence data support its relationship within Alopecurus sect. Colobachne with A. gerardi (plastid), or with the complex of A. davisii, A. lanatus, and A. vaginatus (nuclear ribosomal spacers). The new species differs from the above taxa by various combinations of characters, in having slender rhizomes and a mat-forming habit, indumentum of lower sheaths sparsely sericeous, glabrescent, culm leaf blades absent or vestigial, basal blades filiform, a dorsal awn on the lemma that is vestigial or up to 2 mm long, erect …


Proteomic Analysis Of Flowers At Two Developmental Stages In Thermopsis Turcica (Fabaceae), Mustafa Yildiz, Emre Pehli̇van, Hakan Terzi̇ Jan 2017

Proteomic Analysis Of Flowers At Two Developmental Stages In Thermopsis Turcica (Fabaceae), Mustafa Yildiz, Emre Pehli̇van, Hakan Terzi̇

Turkish Journal of Botany

Flower development is a complex physiological phenomenon that is affected by environmental stimuli and endogenous signals. Several molecular approaches have provided a comprehensive view of the physiological processes associated with flower development, but little is known about proteomic changes. Therefore, we investigated the proteomic alterations during flower development in endemic Thermopsis turcica (Vuralia turcica), an unusual legume species with 3-4 free carpels in a single flower. A comparative proteomic analysis to identify proteins involved in flower development was carried out in T. turcica. Alterations in proteomes of the flower buds and fully opened flowers were studied by two-dimensional gel electrophoresis. …


The Examinations Of Achene Ultrastructural Features Of Section Acrolophus(Centaurea, Asteraceae) Via Scanning Electron Microscopy, Feyza Candan, Tuna Uysal, Osman Tugay, Meryem Bozkurt, Kuddi̇si̇ Ertuğrul, Hakki Demi̇relma Jan 2016

The Examinations Of Achene Ultrastructural Features Of Section Acrolophus(Centaurea, Asteraceae) Via Scanning Electron Microscopy, Feyza Candan, Tuna Uysal, Osman Tugay, Meryem Bozkurt, Kuddi̇si̇ Ertuğrul, Hakki Demi̇relma

Turkish Journal of Botany

In this study, the achene surfaces of 31 taxa belonging to the genus Centaurea L. Were examined in detail by means of electron microscopy. The main aim of this study was to characterize the microsculpture of the achene surface of the Turkish species of Centaurea sect. Acrolophus (Cass.) DC. (Asteraceae). Detailed descriptions of the achene surface were given for each taxon and a fruitful dendrogram was established by numerical analyses derived from the determined micromorphological features. The relationships among the taxa studied were briefly assessed using this generated dendrogram. The results indicated that the examined taxa had very high variations …


A New Species Of Onosma L. (Boraginaceae) From Anatolia, Riza Bi̇nzet Jan 2016

A New Species Of Onosma L. (Boraginaceae) From Anatolia, Riza Bi̇nzet

Turkish Journal of Botany

Onosma malatyana Binzet is described and illustrated as a new species from Malatya and Tunceli provinces in eastern Anatolia, Turkey. The new species belongs to sect. Onosma L. Subsect. Asterotricha (Boiss.) Gürke. And is closely similar to O. Auriculata DC. And O. Gigantea Lam. Diagnostic morphological and palynological characters of these species are compared and discussed. The new species distinctly differs from the similar two species by its patent setose and short hair of stem indumentum; 60-85 × 20-40 mm, oblanceolate-obovate basal leaves; hairy corolla; and having 4.5 × 4 mm, obtuse-acuminate nutlets with ventral keel and horizontally incurved beak. …


A Taxonomic Revision Of The Genus Cirsium Mill. Sect. Cirsium(Asteraceae: Cardueae) In Turkey, Bayram Yildiz, Turan Arabaci, Tuncay Di̇rmenci̇, Serkan Köstekci̇ Jan 2016

A Taxonomic Revision Of The Genus Cirsium Mill. Sect. Cirsium(Asteraceae: Cardueae) In Turkey, Bayram Yildiz, Turan Arabaci, Tuncay Di̇rmenci̇, Serkan Köstekci̇

Turkish Journal of Botany

In this study, the members of the genus Cirsium Mill. sect. Cirsium (Asteraceae: Cardueae) in Turkey are revised. The species C. eliasianum Kit Tan & Sorger is regarded as a synonym of C. frickii Fisch. & C.A.Mey. The name C. alatum subsp. alatum was misapplied for C. elodes M.Bieb. and C. elodes was misapplied in Turkey for C. subinerme Fisch. & C.A.Mey. In addition, two new hybrids, C. × prativagum Petr. and C. × woronowii Petr., are newly recorded for the flora of Turkey. The lectotype of C. pseudopersonata Boiss. & Balansa ex Boiss. subsp. kusnezowianum (Sommier & Levier) Petr. …


Lectotypification Of Three Indian Endemic Taxa Of Pittosporum (Pittosporaceae), Rajeev Kumar Singh Jan 2016

Lectotypification Of Three Indian Endemic Taxa Of Pittosporum (Pittosporaceae), Rajeev Kumar Singh

Turkish Journal of Botany

Three recognized Indian endemic taxa of Pittosporum Banks. ex Gaertn. are lectotypified, namely Pittosporum dasycaulon Miq., P. humile Hook. f. & Thomson, and P. neelgherrense Wight & Arn.


A New Species Of Subgenus Seriphidium Of Artemisia L. (Asteraceae) From Turkey, Murat Kurşat, Şemsetti̇n Ci̇velek, İsmai̇l Türkoğlu, Selma Tabur, Nazmi̇ Gür Jan 2015

A New Species Of Subgenus Seriphidium Of Artemisia L. (Asteraceae) From Turkey, Murat Kurşat, Şemsetti̇n Ci̇velek, İsmai̇l Türkoğlu, Selma Tabur, Nazmi̇ Gür

Turkish Journal of Botany

Artemisia bashkalensis Kurşat & Civelek sp. nov. from Hakkari Province in East Anatolia, Turkey, has been described. The differences between Artemisia bashkalensis and the related species Artemisia stenocephala Krash. ex Poljak. and Artemisia khorassanica Podl. are reported. The diagnosis, description, distribution map, and taxonomic comments on the new species are provided.


A New Species Of Teucrium Sect. Stachyobotrys (Lamiaceae) From The South Of Turkey, Meci̇t Vural, Hayri̇ Duman, Tuncay Di̇rmenci̇, Taner Özcan Jan 2015

A New Species Of Teucrium Sect. Stachyobotrys (Lamiaceae) From The South Of Turkey, Meci̇t Vural, Hayri̇ Duman, Tuncay Di̇rmenci̇, Taner Özcan

Turkish Journal of Botany

A new species of Teucrium L., Teucrium aladagense Vural & H.Duman, is described from Aladağ mountain, located in Adana, Kayseri, and Niğde provinces in Turkey. The species belongs to Teucrium L. sect. Stachyobotrys Benth. A description, distribution map, habitat, information on trichome morphology, and the threatened category of the species are provided. The differences between the new species and its allies T. lamiifolium d'Urv s.l. and T. hircanicum L. are discussed, and an identification key is provided for the identification of similar taxa.


Gladiolus Osmaniyensis (Iridaceae), A New Species From South Anatolia, Turkey, Mehmet Sağiroğlu, Gençay Akgül Jan 2014

Gladiolus Osmaniyensis (Iridaceae), A New Species From South Anatolia, Turkey, Mehmet Sağiroğlu, Gençay Akgül

Turkish Journal of Botany

A new species, Gladiolus osmaniyensis Sağıroğlu (Iridaceae), is described and illustrated from South Anatolia, Turkey. G. osmaniyensis is morphologically close to G. attilae and G. atroviolaceus. The ecology and phenology of the new species as well as its etymology, conservation status, and diagnostic morphological features are discussed. In addition, the seed surfaces of the G. osmaniyensis, G. attilae, and G. atroviolaceus are examined by SEM. The geographical distribution of the new species and the morphologically related species are mapped as well.


Micropropagation Of Erodium Sibthorpianum Subsp. Sibthorpianum, An Endemic Threatened Species Of Uludağ Mountain (Bursa-Turkey), Betül Akin, İsmai̇l Kocaçalişkan, Gürcan Güleryüz Jan 2014

Micropropagation Of Erodium Sibthorpianum Subsp. Sibthorpianum, An Endemic Threatened Species Of Uludağ Mountain (Bursa-Turkey), Betül Akin, İsmai̇l Kocaçalişkan, Gürcan Güleryüz

Turkish Journal of Botany

Uludağ Mountain is one of the Important Plant Areas of Turkey. Its native plant species are threatened by various human and environmental factors. In this study, 2 different micropropagation techniques, with Murashige Skoog (MS) and modified MS (ModMS) media, were used for Erodium sibthorpianum Boiss. subsp. sibthorpianum. Mineral composition was developed according to the plant requirements. Shoot tips were cultured on these media. Seedlings, obtained from in vitro germinated seeds, were used as explant sources in micropropagation studies. The highest percentage of shoot induction (11.33 shoots/explant) was determined in 1 ppm 6-benzyl amino purine and plant growth regulator-free MS medium …


A Contribution To Taxonomy Of Centaurea Including Psephellus (Asteraceae) Based On Anatomical And Molecular Data, Özhan Aydi̇n, Kami̇l Çoşkunçelebi̇, Mutlu Gültepe, Murat Erdem Güzel Jan 2013

A Contribution To Taxonomy Of Centaurea Including Psephellus (Asteraceae) Based On Anatomical And Molecular Data, Özhan Aydi̇n, Kami̇l Çoşkunçelebi̇, Mutlu Gültepe, Murat Erdem Güzel

Turkish Journal of Botany

Seven Centaurea L. s.l (Asteraceae) taxa endemic to Turkey were examined in terms of anatomical and molecular aspects to contribute to their taxonomic positions. Numerical analysis of the 13 anatomical traits showed that average row number of collenchyma and the arrangements of the vascular bundles in the stem, leaf type, and abaxial surface of leaf epidermal tissue were important to determine the investigated taxa. It was also found that the 7 investigated taxa were grouped into 2 distinct clusters based on anatomical traits and combined nrDNAITS/cpDNA data.