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Flora Of The Region Between Zeytinbahçe And Akarçay (Birecik, Şanlıurfa, Turkey), Mehmet Maruf Balos, Hasan Akan Jan 2008

Flora Of The Region Between Zeytinbahçe And Akarçay (Birecik, Şanlıurfa, Turkey), Mehmet Maruf Balos, Hasan Akan

Turkish Journal of Botany

This research was carried out from 2004 to 2006 in order to determine the flora of the region between Zeytinbahçe and Akarçay, Birecik district. The research area is situated in Şanlıurfa province and within C7 of the grid system. In the area, 442 taxa belonging to 62 families and 253 genera were determined. Of all the collected specimens, 30 taxa are new records for the C7 square, 16 (3.59%) taxa are endemic for Turkey, 2 taxa belong to Cryptogamae, and 440 taxa belong to Phanerogamae. In the distribution of the taxa according to floristic regions, Irano-Turanian elements ranked first, with …


Physicochemical Properties And Fungitoxicity Of The Essential Oil Of Citrus Medica L. Against Groundnut Storage Fungi, Emmanuel Peter Essien, Joseph Peter Essien, Basil Nse Ita, Godwin Asukwo Ebong Jan 2008

Physicochemical Properties And Fungitoxicity Of The Essential Oil Of Citrus Medica L. Against Groundnut Storage Fungi, Emmanuel Peter Essien, Joseph Peter Essien, Basil Nse Ita, Godwin Asukwo Ebong

Turkish Journal of Botany

The in vitro antifungal effect of the essential oil of Citrus medica L. on storage fungi of Arachis hypogea L. stored for 6 months was evaluated using the disc diffusion agar method. The oil exhibited a wide spectrum of fungitoxicity, inhibiting all 14 fungus species tested. Thus, the oil can be exploited as a fumigant against storage fungi for the preservation of stored legume seeds due to its wide range of activity, non-phytotoxicity, and long-term persistence of fungitoxicity.


Theodor Von Heldreich (1822-1902) And His Turkish Collections, Asuman Baytop, Kit Tan Jan 2008

Theodor Von Heldreich (1822-1902) And His Turkish Collections, Asuman Baytop, Kit Tan

Turkish Journal of Botany

The distinguished German botanist Theodor von Heldreich (1822-1902) visited Anatolia on at least 6 separate occasions as documented by specimens cited in Flora of Turkey and Flora Orientalis. His first visit was in 1845 and his last, to İzmir, in 1852. Within this period of less than seven years he collected c. 3000 sets of specimens. They included the types of nearly 200 new taxa and, if including syntypes and lectotypes, the figure is 207. The majority stem from the first expedition of 1845. The non-type specimens cited in the Flora are 280. It is difficult to trace Heldreich´s itinerary …


Three New Macrofungi Records From Turkey, Hakan Alli, Azi̇z Türkoğlu, Mustafa Işiloğlu Jan 2008

Three New Macrofungi Records From Turkey, Hakan Alli, Azi̇z Türkoğlu, Mustafa Işiloğlu

Turkish Journal of Botany

This study is based on macrofungal specimens collected from Buldan district (Denizli) in 2006. As a result of field and laboratory studies, 3 new records of macrofungi species were determined for Turkey. These are Otidea bufonia (Pers.) Boud., Hebeloma cavipes Huijsman, and Russula nauseosa (Pers.) Fr.


Induction Of Embryogenic Tissue From Immature Zygotic Embryos In Pinus Nigra J.F.Arnold Subsp. Nigra Var. Caramanica (Loudon) Businsky, Zeynep Özkurt, Tolga Yildirim, Sertaç Önde, Zeki̇ Kaya Jan 2008

Induction Of Embryogenic Tissue From Immature Zygotic Embryos In Pinus Nigra J.F.Arnold Subsp. Nigra Var. Caramanica (Loudon) Businsky, Zeynep Özkurt, Tolga Yildirim, Sertaç Önde, Zeki̇ Kaya

Turkish Journal of Botany

Embryogenic cultures (EC) of Anatolian black pine (Pinus nigra J.F.Arnold subsp. nigra var. caramanica (Loudon) Businsky) were initiated from immature pre-cotyledonary zygotic embryos sampled weekly from 16 different trees in 2 consecutive years. Douglas-fir cotyledon revised (DCR) medium supplemented with 13.6 µM of 2,4-D and 2.2 µM of BAP was used for initiation and maintenance of EC. Overall initiation frequencies of EC in the study were 0.92% in 2004 and 1.96% in 2005; tree values ranged from 0.0% to 7.32%. Overall, 0.38% and 0.62% of the initial explants were converted into established cell lines in 2004 and 2005, respectively.


Plant Health In Private Urban Gardens, Stephan Helfer Jan 2008

Plant Health In Private Urban Gardens, Stephan Helfer

Turkish Journal of Botany

Private garden plots present a vast area for growing plants for food or enjoyment. The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh provides a plant identification and advisory service to the public. This includes a service to advise on plant health problems, which is not advertised. In the past 17 years a moderate number of individuals made use of this service, with an average of 67 enquiries and some 100 specimens per year. Relevant data from the enquiries were entered into a database and analysed. The majority of enquiries concerned tree problems, followed by ornamental and fruit plant problems. Fungi ranked highest, with …


Desert Rocks – A Habitat Which Supports Many Species That Were New To Science In The Last 40 Years, Avinoam Danin Jan 2008

Desert Rocks – A Habitat Which Supports Many Species That Were New To Science In The Last 40 Years, Avinoam Danin

Turkish Journal of Botany

Hard limestone, dolomite, sandstone, and granite constitute, under certain conditions, smooth-faced outcrops in desert areas of SW Asia. This habitat supports the most rare plant species in the desert including most of the desert endemics of Israel, Sinai, and Jordan. The smooth-faced outcrops efficiently contribute runoff water to the rock crevices and events when water is available for plant utilisation take place at a higher frequency than in the other habitats in the desert. In many sites plants are isolated and protected by impermeable rocks from competition from other plants. The rare and special plants found in this habitat include …


Genetic Differentiation Of Abies Equi-Trojani (Asch. & Sint. Ex Boiss) Mattf. Populations From Kazdağı, Turkey And The Genetic Relationship Between Turkish Firs Belonging To The Abies Nordmanniana Spach Complex, Zeki̇ Kaya, A. Skaggs, D. B. Neale Jan 2008

Genetic Differentiation Of Abies Equi-Trojani (Asch. & Sint. Ex Boiss) Mattf. Populations From Kazdağı, Turkey And The Genetic Relationship Between Turkish Firs Belonging To The Abies Nordmanniana Spach Complex, Zeki̇ Kaya, A. Skaggs, D. B. Neale

Turkish Journal of Botany

The present study aimed to test the utility of RAPD (randomly amplified polymorphic DNA) and cpSSR (simple sequence repeats) markers for in situ gene conservation programs for fir species, as well as for determining the genetic similarities between the Abies nordmanniana Spach species complex (A. nordmanniana, A. bornmuelleriana Matff., A. equi-trojani (Asch. & Sint. ex Boiss) Mattf.) and between populations of A. equi-trojani, which is a narrow-endemic to Turkey. For this purpose, DNA was extracted and pooled from 15 seed megagametophytes (megs) of the Ortaköy population of A. nordmanniana and the Muratdere population of A. bornmuelleriana species, and from two …


A New Species Of Silene L. (Caryophyllaceae) From South Anatolia, Turkey, Yavuz Bağci Jan 2008

A New Species Of Silene L. (Caryophyllaceae) From South Anatolia, Turkey, Yavuz Bağci

Turkish Journal of Botany

Silene duralii Y. Bağcı sp. nov. from Ermenek-Kazancı (C4: Karaman province) is described and illustrated. It is closely related to S. capillipes Boiss. & Heldr., from which it differs mainly in its hairiness, leaves, and floral features. Diagnostic morphological characters are discussed and the diagnostic key for related Silene L. species, which are widespread in Turkey, is reorganized. The geographical distribution of the new species and other related species were mapped. Notes are also presented on its ecology, and biogeographical and conservation status. Chromosome count for S. duralii was 2n = 24. In addition, the seed coat surface of S. …


Mycorrhiza Between Kobresia Bellardii (All.) Degel And Terfezia Boudieri Chatin, Ali Ammarellou, Hossein Saremi Jan 2008

Mycorrhiza Between Kobresia Bellardii (All.) Degel And Terfezia Boudieri Chatin, Ali Ammarellou, Hossein Saremi

Turkish Journal of Botany

Desert truffles collected from the Tarom region in Iran were investigated in the laboratory. According to microscopic and macroscopic studies, the species was identified as Terfezia boudieri Chatin. Field and laboratory studies showed that Kobresia bellardii (All.) Degel has ectomycorrhizal associations with Terfezia boudieri in the study area.


The Effects Of Ultraviolet Radiation On The Contents Of Chlorophyll, Flavonoid, Anthocyanin And Proline In Capsicum Annuum L., Kobra Mahdavian, M. Ghorbanli, Khosrow Manochehri Kalantari Jan 2008

The Effects Of Ultraviolet Radiation On The Contents Of Chlorophyll, Flavonoid, Anthocyanin And Proline In Capsicum Annuum L., Kobra Mahdavian, M. Ghorbanli, Khosrow Manochehri Kalantari

Turkish Journal of Botany

Although ultraviolet radiation is potentially harmful, it is an important component of terrestrial radiation to which plants have been exposed since invading land. Since then, plants have evolved mechanisms to avoid and repair UV radiation damage. Therefore, it is not surprising that photomorphogenic responses to UV-B and UV-C are often assumed to be adaptations to harmful radiation. Most of the compounds accumulated are directly involved in UV-B and UV-C protection: they are either efficient in filtering excess radiation or in scavenging radicals. In this study plants were grown for 5 weeks in controlled environment room. The plants were grown in …


The Structure And Ultra Structure Of Anther Epidermis And Pollen In Lagerstroemia Indica L. (Lythraceae) In Response To Air Pollution, Farkhondeh Rezanejad Jan 2008

The Structure And Ultra Structure Of Anther Epidermis And Pollen In Lagerstroemia Indica L. (Lythraceae) In Response To Air Pollution, Farkhondeh Rezanejad

Turkish Journal of Botany

The structure of the anthers and pollen of Lagerstroemia indica L. (crepe myrtles) (Lythraceae) in samples collected from clean and polluted areas was studied by OM, SEM, and TEM. The epidermal cells of the anthers enlarged during anther development. Their cuticle content increased and became thick and folded. The cytoplasm of epidermal cells was peripheral and degenerated in mature anthers. At this time, their major content was phenolic compounds. The epidermal cells in the anthers collected from polluted areas were shrunken, fragile, and burned at the tip, compared to those collected from non-polluted areas. Flavonoid stainability was greater in the …


Flora Of The Camili Biosphere Reserve Area (Borçka, Artvin, Turkey), Özgür Emi̇nağaoğlu, Hamdi̇ Güray Kutbay, Zafer Cemal Özkan, Arzu Ergül Jan 2008

Flora Of The Camili Biosphere Reserve Area (Borçka, Artvin, Turkey), Özgür Emi̇nağaoğlu, Hamdi̇ Güray Kutbay, Zafer Cemal Özkan, Arzu Ergül

Turkish Journal of Botany

The vascular flora of the Camili Biosphere Reserve Area (Borçka, Artvin) was studied between 2002 and 2005. In the area under review, 990 taxa belonging to 432 genera and 110 families were identified. Of the 990 taxa, 37 Pteridophytes and 953 Spermatophytes were detected. Spermatophytes also contained 7 Gymnospermae and 946 Angiospermae taxa. The richest 3 families are Compositae with 114 taxa (11.5%), Gramineae with 69 taxa (7.0%), and Leguminosae with 59 taxa (6.0%). The richest genera are Veronica L. and Campanula L. (15 taxa), followed by Geranium L. (13 taxa). The rates of taxa included in certain phytogeographical regions …


Macrofungi Of Karcı Mountain (Denizli, Turkey), Kudret Gezer, Fatma Taşkin Eki̇ci̇, Azi̇z Türkoğlu Jan 2008

Macrofungi Of Karcı Mountain (Denizli, Turkey), Kudret Gezer, Fatma Taşkin Eki̇ci̇, Azi̇z Türkoğlu

Turkish Journal of Botany

This study is based on macrofungi collected from Karcı Mountain (Denizli) between 2000 and 2002. As a result of field and laboratory studies, 66 taxa belonging to 2 classes (Ascomycetes and Basidiomycetes) and 25 families are reported. Leucopaxillus tricolor (Peck) Kühner was added to the Turkish mycoflora as a new record.


Studies On The Rhizosphere Mycoflora Of Mangroves, Marium Tariq, Shahnaz Dawar, Fatima S. Mehdi Jan 2008

Studies On The Rhizosphere Mycoflora Of Mangroves, Marium Tariq, Shahnaz Dawar, Fatima S. Mehdi

Turkish Journal of Botany

Rhizosphere soil of mangrove plants (Avicennia marina, Rhizophora mucronata, Aegiceras corniculatum, and Ceriops tagal) was collected from coastal areas. Almost all samples showed a sandy to sandy loam texture. pH of the soil samples ranged from 7 to 10 and water content ranged from 8% to 9%. In all, 18 species of fungi belonging to 11 genera were isolated from the rhizosphere soil of all the mangrove species by direct plating method, whereas 20 fungal species belonging to 11 genera were isolated by serial dilution. Results showed that the greatest number of fungi was isolated by serial dilution. The maximum …


Nutlet Surface Micromorphology Of The Genus Nepeta L. (Lamiaceae) In Turkey, Ayla Kaya, Tuncay Di̇rmenci̇ Jan 2008

Nutlet Surface Micromorphology Of The Genus Nepeta L. (Lamiaceae) In Turkey, Ayla Kaya, Tuncay Di̇rmenci̇

Turkish Journal of Botany

Nutlet characters within the genus Nepeta L. are of taxonomic significance. In this study, the nutlet morphology of 39 taxa of Turkish Nepeta species was examined using both stereoscopic and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). According to surface ornamentations, 3 main types, smooth, partly smooth, and sculptured, and 7 subtypes, undulate-ridged, cellular, reticulate, protuberance, papillate, verrucate, and tuberculate, were defined and illustrated. In addition, the unknown nutlet features of N. conferta Hedge & Lamond, N. crinita Montbret & Aucher ex Bentham, and N. viscida Boiss. are given for the first time here in detail. It is clear that external nutlet characters, …


Comparative Morphological, Anatomical, And Palynological Studies On The Genus Stachys L. Sect. Ambleia Bentham (Lamiaceae) Species In Turkey, Muhi̇tti̇n Di̇nç, Meryem Öztürk Jan 2008

Comparative Morphological, Anatomical, And Palynological Studies On The Genus Stachys L. Sect. Ambleia Bentham (Lamiaceae) Species In Turkey, Muhi̇tti̇n Di̇nç, Meryem Öztürk

Turkish Journal of Botany

In this study, comparative morphological, anatomical and palynological studies of Stachys L. sect. Ambleia Bentham species (Lamiaceae) in Turkey are carried out on the plants collected from their type localities. These species are Stachys cydni Kotschy ex Gemici & Leblebici and S. yildirimlii M. Dinç, which are highly local endemics. Morphologically, micromorphological features of the trichomes are studied. Trichome morphology appears to have a taxonomic value with respect to the results. The anatomical studies on cross-sections of stems, leaves, and surface sections of leaves are presented. According to the anatomical comparison between the 2 species, the pith structure of the …


Carbon Mineralization Of Ceratonia Siliqua L. Soils Under Different Temperature And Humidity Conditions, Emel Zengi̇n, Hüsni̇ye Aka Sağliker, Cengi̇z Darici Jan 2008

Carbon Mineralization Of Ceratonia Siliqua L. Soils Under Different Temperature And Humidity Conditions, Emel Zengi̇n, Hüsni̇ye Aka Sağliker, Cengi̇z Darici

Turkish Journal of Botany

The aim of this study was to determine how carbon (C) mineralization of carob (Ceratonia siliqua L., Fabaceae) soils are affected by different temperatures (23 °C and 28 °C) and humidity [field capacity (FC), 80% and 60% of their field capacity] conditions in the laboratory. The carob soils were taken from Çukurova University campus in the eastern Mediterranean region of Turkey. C mineralization of all soils was determined using CO_{2} respiration method. The microbial activity increased together with temperature increases. The microbial activity in the soils humidified at the field capacity and 60% of it was statistically lower compared to …


The Effects Of Ultraviolet Radiation On Some Antioxidant Compounds And Enzymes In Capsicum Annuum L., Kobra Mahdavian, M. Ghorbanli, Khosrow Manochehri Kalantari Jan 2008

The Effects Of Ultraviolet Radiation On Some Antioxidant Compounds And Enzymes In Capsicum Annuum L., Kobra Mahdavian, M. Ghorbanli, Khosrow Manochehri Kalantari

Turkish Journal of Botany

Plants have evolved mechanisms to avoid and repair UV radiation damage; it is not surprising that photomorphogenic responses to UV-B and UV-C are often assumed to be adaptations to harmful radiation. Free radicals generated by UV are likely to be involved in the induction of antioxidant defence system. In this study plants were grown for 5 weeks in controlled conditions. Plants were grown in vermiculite medium before applying the UV treatments, and irrigated daily by Hoagland solution for 5 weeks. After 5 weeks, plants were exposed to UV-A (320-390 nm), UV-B (312 nm), and UV-C (254 nm) irradiation with a …


Vascular Flora Of Forest Vegetation In Altındere Valley (Maçka-Trabzon), Alper Uzun, Sali̇h Terzi̇oğlu Jan 2008

Vascular Flora Of Forest Vegetation In Altındere Valley (Maçka-Trabzon), Alper Uzun, Sali̇h Terzi̇oğlu

Turkish Journal of Botany

The vascular flora of forest vegetation in Altındere Valley (Maçka-Trabzon) was investigated. The study was conducted between 2001 and 2002, during which time 1200 plant samples were collected. In all, 383 vascular taxa belonging to 246 genera and 84 families were identified. The richest family was Asteraceae (35, 9.1%), followed by Lamiaceae (27, 7.0%) and Fabaceae (23, 6.0%). Additionally, the richest genus was Campanula L. (7, 1.82%), followed by Trifolium L. (6, 1.56%) and Acer L. (6, 1.56%). The phytogeographical regions of 209 (54.56%) taxa were determined. The distribution of taxa within the phytogeographical regions was as follows: Euro-Siberian elements …


Heavy Metal Pollution In The Boatin Reserve (Bulgaria), Georgi Borisov Angelov Jan 2008

Heavy Metal Pollution In The Boatin Reserve (Bulgaria), Georgi Borisov Angelov

Turkish Journal of Botany

Background concentrations of the heavy metals Mn, Ni, Cd, Co, Zn, Cu, and Pb in the soils and plant monitors of the Boatin Reserve were determined by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES). Surface soil layers of the Boatin Reserve were polluted with Cu, as its concentration exceeded both the national legal standards and the content of Cu in non-polluted areas. Analysis of heavy metals accumulation in all studied plant monitors indicated that the content of Cu, Pb, and Zn exceeded their concentration in non-polluted areas. It may be concluded that the heavy metals Cu, Pb, and Zn are …


Effects Of Nitrogen Fertilisation On Nitrate Reductase Activity, Protein, And Oil Yields Of Nigella Sativa L. As Affected By Foliar Ga_{3} Application, Shoukat Hussain Shah Jan 2008

Effects Of Nitrogen Fertilisation On Nitrate Reductase Activity, Protein, And Oil Yields Of Nigella Sativa L. As Affected By Foliar Ga_{3} Application, Shoukat Hussain Shah

Turkish Journal of Botany

The influence of foliar GA_{3} application (0, 10^{-4}, 10^{-5}, or 10^{-6} M) on the responses of Nigella sativa L. to various levels of N fertilisation (0, 176, 264, 352, or 442 mg N pot^{-1}) was analysed through 2 pot experiments conducted at the Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India. The N fed plants showed a significant enhancement of capsule number and seed yield plant^{-1}, and nitrate reductase activity, as well as protein and oil yields plant^{-1}, especially upon application of 352 mg N pot^{-1}. Moreover, the effect of basal N was further potentiated following an additional treatment with …


Paris Quadrifolia L. (Liliaceae): A New Record For The Flora Of Turkey, Sali̇h Terzi̇oğlu, Kami̇l Coşkunçelebi̇, Emi̇n Zeki̇ Başkent Jan 2008

Paris Quadrifolia L. (Liliaceae): A New Record For The Flora Of Turkey, Sali̇h Terzi̇oğlu, Kami̇l Coşkunçelebi̇, Emi̇n Zeki̇ Başkent

Turkish Journal of Botany

Paris quadrifolia L. (Liliaceae) was collected from Northeast Anatolia (A9 Ardahan). It is reported for the first time from Turkey. Line drawings, diagnostic characters and a distribution map of Paris L. species of Turkey are presented.


Floristic Diversity, Conservation Status And Economic Value Of Miniature Sacred Groves In Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu, Southern Peninsular India, Selvamony Sukumaran, Solomon Jeeva, Appavoo Deva Sobhana Raj, Doraipandian Kannan Jan 2008

Floristic Diversity, Conservation Status And Economic Value Of Miniature Sacred Groves In Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu, Southern Peninsular India, Selvamony Sukumaran, Solomon Jeeva, Appavoo Deva Sobhana Raj, Doraipandian Kannan

Turkish Journal of Botany

The plant diversity of southern peninsular India has recently been reduced to a great extent due to anthropogenic disturbance and environmental degradation. Disturbance was the major factor responsible for fragmentation of forest vegetation; as a result of this, there is a preponderance of small patches, some of them still preserved as sacred groves because of strong religious beliefs held by the indigenous people of this region. It is thought that one of the prime utilities of sacred groves is the protection and occasional supply of medicinal plants on a sustainable basis. Most of the medicinal plants were confined to these …


The Flora Of Balıkdamı Wetland And Its Surroundings (Sivrihisar, Eskişehir - Turkey), Onur Koyuncu, Ebru Ataşlar, Süleyman Tokur, Meltem Erdi̇r Erten, Murat Ardiç Jan 2008

The Flora Of Balıkdamı Wetland And Its Surroundings (Sivrihisar, Eskişehir - Turkey), Onur Koyuncu, Ebru Ataşlar, Süleyman Tokur, Meltem Erdi̇r Erten, Murat Ardiç

Turkish Journal of Botany

The present study involves the flora of Balıkdamı Wetland and its surroundings in Sivrihisar, Eskişehir, Turkey. This 2-year study (2002-2003) examined the plant samples collected in this region and determined that there are 51 families, as well as 250 taxa belonging to 173 genera (247 species, 1 subspecies, and 2 varieties). All of these taxa belong to the Angiosperms (201 Dicotyledons, 49 Monocotyledons) subdivision. The largest families are Brassicaceae (31), Poaceae (29), and Fabaceae (25) in terms of the number of species and subspecies included. Genera represented by the highest number of species are Alyssum L. (5), Centaurea L. (5), …


Isatis L. (Brassicaceae) In Iran: A New Record And A New Synonym, Hamid Moazzeni, Shahin Zarre, Hosein Maroofi Jan 2008

Isatis L. (Brassicaceae) In Iran: A New Record And A New Synonym, Hamid Moazzeni, Shahin Zarre, Hosein Maroofi

Turkish Journal of Botany

Isatis takhtajanii Avestisian is reported as a new record from western Iran. It is close to I. tinctoria L.; a list of diagnostic differences is provided. A more complete description of I. takhtajanii and a distribution map are given. Isatis koeiei Rech.f. is reduced to a synonym of I. raphanifolia Boiss. Iranian records of I. spectabilis Davis and I. tinctoria subsp. tomentella (Boiss.) Davis are considered to be misidentifications of I. kotschyana Boiss. & Hohen.


Two New Records From Wetland Habitats Of The Central Alborz Mountains, Iran, Alireza Naqinezhad, Adel Jalili, Farideh Attar, Ahmad Ghahreman, Aliasghar Maasoumi Jan 2008

Two New Records From Wetland Habitats Of The Central Alborz Mountains, Iran, Alireza Naqinezhad, Adel Jalili, Farideh Attar, Ahmad Ghahreman, Aliasghar Maasoumi

Turkish Journal of Botany

Oxytropis glabra (Lam.) DC. (Papilionaceae) and Carex pycnostachya Kar. & Kir. (Cyperaceae) are reported as new records for the flora of Iran. These species occur in wetland habitats sharply embedded in steppic vegetation in the Alborz Mts., N Iran. A morphological comparison between these new records and related species is presented. Habitat features of each species are described. Newly found localities for these 2 species in Iran indicate westward extension of the distribution of these species.


Cynoglossum Vanense Sutor´Y (Boraginaceae): New For The Flora Of Iraq, Karel Sutory Jan 2008

Cynoglossum Vanense Sutor´Y (Boraginaceae): New For The Flora Of Iraq, Karel Sutory

Turkish Journal of Botany

The first record of Cynoglossum vanense Sutor´y outside the territory of Turkey (in north-east Iraq) is reported.


A New Species Of Gagea Salisb. (Liliaceae) From Sivas (Central Anatolia, Turkey), Ergi̇n Hamzaoğlu, Ümi̇t Budak, Ahmet Aksoy Jan 2008

A New Species Of Gagea Salisb. (Liliaceae) From Sivas (Central Anatolia, Turkey), Ergi̇n Hamzaoğlu, Ümi̇t Budak, Ahmet Aksoy

Turkish Journal of Botany

Gagea sivasica Hamzaoğlu (Liliaceae) is described as a new species from Sivas province (Central Anatolia, Turkey). A Latin diagnosis, a taxonomic description, an illustration of the new species, and some comments on geographical distribution and its affinity to Gagea chlorantha Schult.f. are given.


The Flora Of Üzümlü-Sakaltutan (Erzincan-Gümüşhane), Ali̇ Kandemi̇r, Zafer Türkmen Jan 2008

The Flora Of Üzümlü-Sakaltutan (Erzincan-Gümüşhane), Ali̇ Kandemi̇r, Zafer Türkmen

Turkish Journal of Botany

This study was carried out to determine the flora of the area between Üzümlü and Sakaltutan (Erzincan-Gümüşhane). In this research, conducted between 2001 and 2006, 5210 plant specimens were collected from the research area, and 960 taxa (at specific and intraspecific ranks) belonging to 344 genera and 73 families were reported. The large families are Asteraceae (152 taxa), Brassicaceae (78 taxa), Fabaceae (73 taxa), Caryophyllaceae (64 taxa), and Lamiaceae (62 taxa). The large genera are Astragalus L. (30), Silene L. (27), Allium L. (18), Tanacetum L. (14), Centaurea L. (13), and Alchemilla L. (13). The number of endemic taxa is …