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Preliminary Phylogeny Of The Thrips Parasitoids Of Turkey Based On Some Morphological Scales And 28s D2 Rdna, With Description Of A New Species, Oguzhan Doğanlar, Mi̇kdat Doğanlar, Anne Frary
Preliminary Phylogeny Of The Thrips Parasitoids Of Turkey Based On Some Morphological Scales And 28s D2 Rdna, With Description Of A New Species, Oguzhan Doğanlar, Mi̇kdat Doğanlar, Anne Frary
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Species of the Ceranisus thrips-attacking genus are difficult to distinguish morphologically. The phylogenetic relationships within the Ceranisus species were explored using nucleotide sequences of the 28S D2 expansion region of the rDNA gene. Bayesian, maximum likelihood, and parsimony inference methods were employed to construct the phylogenetic relationships. Principal component analysis on the Turkish species of Ceranisus, namely antalyacus, menes, bozovaensis, hirsutus, planitianus (a new record for Turkey), pacuvius, and a new species, provided supporting evidence. All known data concerning hosts and geographical distribution are presented. A new species, C. onuri O. Doganlar, sp.n., was described from Turkey.
A New Species And New Records Of Hydrophilidae (Coleoptera) From Turkey, Abdullah Mart, Ümi̇t İncekara, Hani̇fi̇ Karaca
A New Species And New Records Of Hydrophilidae (Coleoptera) From Turkey, Abdullah Mart, Ümi̇t İncekara, Hani̇fi̇ Karaca
Turkish Journal of Zoology
A new species belonging to the genus Helochares Mulsant, 1844 (Coleoptera: Hydrophilidae) is described on the basis of a single male specimen collected in Ordu province, Turkey. The species is described and an identification key to the species of the Helochares lividus group is provided. In addition, Helochares pallens MacLeay, 1825 and Hydrobius convexus Brullé, 1835 are recorded in Turkey for the first time.
A New Species Of The Mygalomorph Spider Genus Raveniola Zonstein, 1987 (Araneae; Nemesiidae) From Turkey, Kadi̇r Buğaç Kunt, Ersen Aydin Yağmur
A New Species Of The Mygalomorph Spider Genus Raveniola Zonstein, 1987 (Araneae; Nemesiidae) From Turkey, Kadi̇r Buğaç Kunt, Ersen Aydin Yağmur
Turkish Journal of Zoology
A new Raveniola Zonstein, 1987 (Araneae; Nemesiidae) species, Raveniola arthuri n. sp., is described. The diagnostic characters of the new species are given.
A New Species Of Acherontacarus (Acari, Hydrachnidia) From The Taurus Mountains (Southern Turkey):Acherontacarus Anatolicus N. Sp., Yunus Ömer Boyaci, Muhli̇s Özkan, Hakan Di̇di̇nen
A New Species Of Acherontacarus (Acari, Hydrachnidia) From The Taurus Mountains (Southern Turkey):Acherontacarus Anatolicus N. Sp., Yunus Ömer Boyaci, Muhli̇s Özkan, Hakan Di̇di̇nen
Turkish Journal of Zoology
A new species of Acherontacarus (Acari, Hydrachnidia), Acherontacarus anatolicus n.sp., is described from a small stream in Isparta province (southern Turkey). This is the first record of the genus from Turkey; distributional data of the known species are discussed.
Helminth Parasites Of The Eastern Spadefoot Toad,Pelobates Syriacus (Pelobatidae), From Turkey, Hi̇kmet S. Yildirimhan, Charles R. Bursey
Helminth Parasites Of The Eastern Spadefoot Toad,Pelobates Syriacus (Pelobatidae), From Turkey, Hi̇kmet S. Yildirimhan, Charles R. Bursey
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Ninety-one eastern spadefoot toads, Pelobates syriacus, were collected from 3 localities in Turkey between 1993 and 2003 and examined for helminths. One species of Monogenea (Polystoma sp.) and 3 species of Nematoda (Aplectana brumpti, Oxysomatium brevicaudatum, Skrjabinelazia taurica) were found. Pelobates syriacus represents a new host record for Polystoma sp. and S. taurica.
Spotted Ash Looper, Abraxas Pantaria (L.) (Lepidoptera: Geometridae), A New Ash Pest In Turkey, Hi̇kmet Özbek, Önder Çalmaşur
Spotted Ash Looper, Abraxas Pantaria (L.) (Lepidoptera: Geometridae), A New Ash Pest In Turkey, Hi̇kmet Özbek, Önder Çalmaşur
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Abraxas pantaria (L.) (Lepidoptera: Geometridae), the spotted ash looper (Light Magpie), is recognized as a new pest of common ash, Fraxinus excelsior (L.) in the eastern part of Turkey. Description of different developmental stages of A. pantaria is given. Its development, biology, damage, and parasitoids were studied in the field (Aras Valley, Karakurt, Sarıkamış, Kars Province) and partly in the laboratory during 2004-2006. In the field adults started to appear at the end of June and were seen until the middle of August. The eggs were laid mostly on the lower sides of leaves adjacent to the midrib in single …
Review Of The Family Damaeolidae Grandjean, 1965 (Acari, Oribatida) With Two New Records From Turkey, Şule Baran, Nusret Ayyildiz, Luis S. Subias
Review Of The Family Damaeolidae Grandjean, 1965 (Acari, Oribatida) With Two New Records From Turkey, Şule Baran, Nusret Ayyildiz, Luis S. Subias
Turkish Journal of Zoology
A short review of the family Damaeolidae Grandjean, 1965 is provided with the first records of Damaeolus asperatus (Berlese, 1904) and Damaeolus ornatissimus Csiszár, 1962 from Turkey. Identification key to 11 known species of the family is given. Scanning electron microscopy photographs of the newly recorded species are also provided.
New Records Of Aphid Species (Hemiptera: Aphidoidea) For The Turkish Fauna From Samsun Province, Başak Akyürek, Ünal Zeybekoğlu, Gazi̇ Görür
New Records Of Aphid Species (Hemiptera: Aphidoidea) For The Turkish Fauna From Samsun Province, Başak Akyürek, Ünal Zeybekoğlu, Gazi̇ Görür
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Nine aphid species from the Ondokuz Mayıs University Kurupelit campus in Samsun province, Turkey, were determined as new records for the Turkish fauna. These species were Aphis helianthi Monell in Riley & Monell, 1879; Macrosiphum impatientis (Williams, 1911); Macrosiphum mordvilkoi Miyazaki, 1968; Macrosiphum pallidum (Oestlunt, 1887); Uroleucon pseudoambrosiae (Olive, 1963); Cinara maghrebica Mimeur, 1934; Cinara wahluca Hottes, 1952; Stomaphis cupressi (Pintera, 1965); and Maculolachnus submacula (Walker, 1848).
The First Record Of The Family Prodidomidae (Arachnida: Araneae) In Turkey, Aydin Topçu, Tuncay Türkeş
The First Record Of The Family Prodidomidae (Arachnida: Araneae) In Turkey, Aydin Topçu, Tuncay Türkeş
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Prodidomus amaranthinus (Lucas, 1846) is the first record of the family Prodidomidae in Turkey. Its characteristic features, drawings of its genitalia, and general habitats of both sexes and descriptions are presented. Data on the collection and distribution of the species all over the world are also given.
Species Composition And Diversity Of Epipelic Algae In Balık Lake (Şavşat-Artvin, Turkey), Bülent Şahi̇n, Bülent Akar, İmran Bahçeci̇
Species Composition And Diversity Of Epipelic Algae In Balık Lake (Şavşat-Artvin, Turkey), Bülent Şahi̇n, Bülent Akar, İmran Bahçeci̇
Turkish Journal of Botany
The species composition and diversity of the epipelic algae of Balık Lake were investigated between May and October 2008. A total of 39 taxa were determined, and Cyclotella meneghiniana, Craticula cuspidata, Closterium strigosum, Cocconeis placentula var. euglypta, and Amphora ovalis were the most conspicuous algae, regarding frequency of occurrence and relative abundance in the epipelic algal flora. While the highest total cell number of the epipelic community was 26,214 cells/cm^2 in October, the lowest was 23,644 cells/cm^2 in July. The highest species diversity index (H^{'}) value was 2.26, in June.
Assaying Of Diversity Among Soybean (Glycin Max (L.) Merr.) And Peanut (Arachis Hypogaea L.) Genotypes At Dna Level, Faheem Shehzad Baloch, Cemal Kurt, Hali̇l Hali̇s Arioğlu, Hakan Özkan
Assaying Of Diversity Among Soybean (Glycin Max (L.) Merr.) And Peanut (Arachis Hypogaea L.) Genotypes At Dna Level, Faheem Shehzad Baloch, Cemal Kurt, Hali̇l Hali̇s Arioğlu, Hakan Özkan
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
Developing successful strategies to ensure future increase in yield of soybean and peanut crops hinges in part, on improving the genetic basis of the cultivars. Knowledge of genetic relationships in crop breeding programs provides valuable information that can be used by plant breeders as a parental line selection tool. So far, a thorough analysis of genetic diversity among the soybean and peanut genotypes grown in Turkey had not been attempted at DNA level. In this study, inter-simple sequence repeats (ISSR) and sequence-related amplified polymorphism (SRAP) markers were used to evaluate the genetic diversity between 21 soybean and 32 peanut cultivars …
Length-Weight Relationships Of Marine Fishes Off Yumurtalık Coast (İskenderun Bay), Turkey, Gökhan Gökçe, Mustafa Çeki̇ç, Hali̇t Fi̇li̇z
Length-Weight Relationships Of Marine Fishes Off Yumurtalık Coast (İskenderun Bay), Turkey, Gökhan Gökçe, Mustafa Çeki̇ç, Hali̇t Fi̇li̇z
Turkish Journal of Zoology
In this study, length and weight data are presented for 33 fish species inhabiting littoral habitats off the Yumurtalık coast. Samples were collected with combined gill and trammel nets. Parameters of the length-weight relationships were estimated for 14 species. The b values ranged between 2.35 and 3.53. For remained 19 species, the parameter a was estimated by setting b = 3.0.
Lophanthus (Lamiaceae) In Turkey: A New Generic Record And A New Species, Tuncay Di̇rmenci̇, Bayram Yildiz, Ian C. Hedge, Mehmet Firat
Lophanthus (Lamiaceae) In Turkey: A New Generic Record And A New Species, Tuncay Di̇rmenci̇, Bayram Yildiz, Ian C. Hedge, Mehmet Firat
Turkish Journal of Botany
The genus Lophanthus Adans. is recorded for the first time from Turkey. Specimens collected from Van province, east Anatolia, are described here as the new species Lophanthus turcicus Dirmenci, Yıldız & Hedge. Diagnostic characteristics that distinguish it from allied species are presented; a description, distribution map, and taxonomic comments are given.
Seed Morphology Of Ebenus L. Species Endemic To Turkey, Fatma Bayrakdar, Zeki̇ Aytaç, Zeki̇ye Suludere, Selami̇ Candan
Seed Morphology Of Ebenus L. Species Endemic To Turkey, Fatma Bayrakdar, Zeki̇ Aytaç, Zeki̇ye Suludere, Selami̇ Candan
Turkish Journal of Botany
In the present study, seed surface morphology of species of the genus Ebenus L. in Turkey, all of which are endemic, was studied. E. plumosa var. speciosa has the biggest and E. laguroides var. laguroides has the smallest seeds. The seed shapes are spheroid in E. reesei, orbiculate in E. pisidica, and oblong-spheroid in others. Ornamentation is striate in E. macrophylla, rugose in E. haussknechtii, and reticulate or multi-reticulate in others. Microphylle is subterminal in all Turkish Ebenus species.
A Contribution To The Genus Allium L. (Sect. Codonoprasum) In Turkey, Mi̇ne Koçyi̇ği̇t, Fatma Neri̇man Özhatay
A Contribution To The Genus Allium L. (Sect. Codonoprasum) In Turkey, Mi̇ne Koçyi̇ği̇t, Fatma Neri̇man Özhatay
Turkish Journal of Botany
Allium dentiferum Webb & Berthel and Allium dodecanesii Karavokyrou & Tzanoudak were collected during a floristic study of South Anatolia. A. dodecanesii is reported as a new record for the flora of Turkey. Although collected earlier by Aznavour, Bothmer, and Brullo, specimens of A. dentiferum were misinterpreted and the species was thus not recorded for the flora of Turkey. We provide drawings and photographs of the species, and maps of their distribution in Turkey.
A Common Tortoise Tick, Hyalomma Aegyptium Linne 1758 (Acari: Ixodidae), Identified On Eastern Hedgehog (Erinaceus Concolor Martin 1838) In Central Anatolia, Serkal Gazyağci, Nursel Aşan, Yasi̇n Demi̇rbaş
A Common Tortoise Tick, Hyalomma Aegyptium Linne 1758 (Acari: Ixodidae), Identified On Eastern Hedgehog (Erinaceus Concolor Martin 1838) In Central Anatolia, Serkal Gazyağci, Nursel Aşan, Yasi̇n Demi̇rbaş
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Ticks are obligate blood sucker arthropods that infect animals and humans. A common tortoise tick, Hyalomma aegyptium, was collected from a young and an adult male hedgehog, Erinaceus concolor, from Central Anatolia in July 2008. More ticks were determined on the young one. This is the second record of tortoise tick that parasitizes a hedgehog.
Maedi-Visna Virus In Turkish Sheep: A Preliminary Serological Survey Using Elisa Tests, Silvia Preziuso, Mehmet Erman Or, Monica Giammarioli, Abdullah Kayar, Francesco Feliziani, Remzi̇ Gönül, Silvana Farneti, Cağla Parkan Yaramiş, Carlo Valente, Vincenzo Cuteri
Maedi-Visna Virus In Turkish Sheep: A Preliminary Serological Survey Using Elisa Tests, Silvia Preziuso, Mehmet Erman Or, Monica Giammarioli, Abdullah Kayar, Francesco Feliziani, Remzi̇ Gönül, Silvana Farneti, Cağla Parkan Yaramiş, Carlo Valente, Vincenzo Cuteri
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The maedi-visna virus (MVV) is distributed worldwide and, to date, no epidemiological surveys have been carried out using ELISA testing in Turkey. The aims of this study were as follows: i) to verify the diagnostic performance of a home-made ELISA test (HM-ELISA) using Turkish ovine sera in comparison with other commercially available ELISA tests, and ii) to perform a preliminary epidemiological survey in İstanbul province. The MVV seroprevalence in İstanbul province was 15.3%. Older sheep were 5 times more likely to be positive than younger animals, ewes were 3 times more likely to be positive than rams, and all the …
A New Record For The Flora Of Turkey: Scorzonera Ketzkhovelii Grossh. (Asteraceae), Ergi̇n Hamzaoğlu, Ahmet Aksoy, Esra Marti̇n, Münevver Pinar, Hati̇ce Çölgeçen
A New Record For The Flora Of Turkey: Scorzonera Ketzkhovelii Grossh. (Asteraceae), Ergi̇n Hamzaoğlu, Ahmet Aksoy, Esra Marti̇n, Münevver Pinar, Hati̇ce Çölgeçen
Turkish Journal of Botany
Scorzonera ketzkhovelii Grossh. (Asteraceae) was recently collected from Yusufeli, Artvin (north-east Anatolia) and it has been reported as a new species record for the flora of Turkey. It is described and illustrated. In addition, its karyological features and pollen morphology are given.
Taxonomy Of Campanula Tomentosa Lam. And C. Vardariana Bocquet From Turkey, Emi̇ne Alçitepe, Kemal Yildiz
Taxonomy Of Campanula Tomentosa Lam. And C. Vardariana Bocquet From Turkey, Emi̇ne Alçitepe, Kemal Yildiz
Turkish Journal of Botany
The taxonomical status of Campanula tomentosa Lam. and C. vardariana Bocquet, belonging to the section Quinqueloculares (Boiss.) Phitos, which have important taxonomical problems, was reviewed in this study. Furthermore, morphological, anatomical leaf surface, and palynological features of these 2 species were examined in detail. Habit, shape of leaves, calyx, corolla, stamen, pistil, and seed micromorphological features as morphological characters; and pollen diameter, pore diameter, spinule length, and number, ornamentation, etc. as palynological characters, were examined and discussed. An identification key for the species is presented according to the results obtained. Following this extensive study, the mentioned problems of C. tomentosa …
Comparison Of The Epiphytic Lichen Communities Growing On Various Tree Species On Mt. Uludağ (Bursa, Turkey), Şule Öztürk, Şaban Güvenç
Comparison Of The Epiphytic Lichen Communities Growing On Various Tree Species On Mt. Uludağ (Bursa, Turkey), Şule Öztürk, Şaban Güvenç
Turkish Journal of Botany
A total of 48 epiphytic lichen species were found on the various tree species (Abies nordmanniana (Stev.) Spach subsp. bornmuelleriana (Mattf.) Coode & Cullen, Fagus orientalis Lipsky, and Pinus nigra Arnold. subsp. pallasiana (Lamb.) Holmboe) that formed communities on the north-west, extending from 1300 to 1600 m altitudes, of Mt. Uludağ in Bursa. Twenty-five epiphytic lichen species that occur on more than 4 sample trees were statistically analysed. The most frequent species were Pseudevernia furfuracea L. (Zopf.), Hypogymnia tubulosa (Schaer.) Hav., Parmelia sulcata Taylor, Lecanora chlarotera Nyl., and Evernia prunastri (L.) Ach., in descending order. Indicator species for Fagus orientalis …
Internal Transcribed Spacer (Its) Polymorphism In The Wild Primula (Primulaceae) Taxa Of Turkey, Mutlu Gültepe, Uğur Uzuner, Kami̇l Coşkunçelebi̇, Ali̇ Osman Beldüz, Sali̇h Terzi̇oğlu
Internal Transcribed Spacer (Its) Polymorphism In The Wild Primula (Primulaceae) Taxa Of Turkey, Mutlu Gültepe, Uğur Uzuner, Kami̇l Coşkunçelebi̇, Ali̇ Osman Beldüz, Sali̇h Terzi̇oğlu
Turkish Journal of Botany
Twenty-three populations belonging to 10 wild Primula L. (Primulaceae) taxa of Turkey, some of which are morphologically quite similar, were investigated based on nrDNA ITS regions. The plant materials were collected from different geographical areas of Anatolia in vegetation periods of 2005 and 2006. Total genomic DNAs were isolated from the healthy leaves of each population. The entire ITS regions of the populations were amplified by universal primers with the aid of a polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and then the PCR products were sequenced. Neighbour-Joining (NJ) and Maximum Parsimony (MP) trees were constructed in order to identify the relationships among …
A Taxonomic Revision Of Salvia Euphratica Sensu Lato And Its Closely Related Species (Sect. Hymenosphace, Lamiaceae) Using Multivariate Analysis, Ahmet Kahraman, Ferhat Celep, Musa Doğan, Safi Bagherpour
A Taxonomic Revision Of Salvia Euphratica Sensu Lato And Its Closely Related Species (Sect. Hymenosphace, Lamiaceae) Using Multivariate Analysis, Ahmet Kahraman, Ferhat Celep, Musa Doğan, Safi Bagherpour
Turkish Journal of Botany
As an initial part of a revisional study based on the genus Salvia L. (Lamiaceae), extensive field studies, herbarium and literature surveys, and multivariate analysis have been conducted on the basis of the Salvia euphratica sensu lato (S. cerino-pruinosa, S. euphratica, S. leiocalycina, and S. pseudeuphratica) and its closely related species (S. kronenburgii and S. sericeo-tomentosa) in order to understand their taxonomic status. For the multivariate analysis, 35 OTUs (Operational Taxonomic Units) representing 24 populations of the species were investigated and scored on the basis of 25 character states by means of MVSP software. Principle coordinate analysis (PCO) utilizing the …
Three Coprinoid Macrofungi Taxa, New To Turkey, Abdullah Kaya, Yusuf Uzun, Ali̇ Keleş, Kenan Demi̇rel
Three Coprinoid Macrofungi Taxa, New To Turkey, Abdullah Kaya, Yusuf Uzun, Ali̇ Keleş, Kenan Demi̇rel
Turkish Journal of Botany
Three coprinoid macrofungi taxa, Coprinus xerophilus Bogart (Agaricaceae), Coprinellus heterothrix (Kühner) Redhead, Vilgalys & Moncalvo, and Coprinopsis stercorea (Fr.) Redhead, Vilgalys & Moncalvo (Psathyrellaceae), are given as new records for Turkey.
Elymus Sosnowskyi (Hackel) Melderis (Poaceae), A Rare Endemic Species In Turkey, Evren Cabi̇, Musa Doğan, Özlem Mavi̇, Ersi̇n Karabacak, Bi̇rol Başer
Elymus Sosnowskyi (Hackel) Melderis (Poaceae), A Rare Endemic Species In Turkey, Evren Cabi̇, Musa Doğan, Özlem Mavi̇, Ersi̇n Karabacak, Bi̇rol Başer
Turkish Journal of Botany
Elymus sosnowskyi, a rare endemic species known from East Anatolia, Turkey, was first collected by D. Sosnowsky in 1912. After that it has been collected only one other time, by F. Sorger in 1981. During the "Taxonomic revision of tribe Triticeae in Turkey" project, which was supported by TÜBİTAK, E. sosnowskyi was recollected from 3 populations in Oltu and Narman (A8 Erzurum, Turkey) in 2007 and 2008. The present study aimed to provide detailed diagnostic characters of this rare endemic species, including its morphological, anatomical, and palynological features. Moreover, the amended and expanded description, distribution, phenology, and ecology of this …
Reseda Globulosa (Resedaceae): A New Record For The Flora Of Turkey, Zeki̇ Aytaç, Hayri̇ Duman
Reseda Globulosa (Resedaceae): A New Record For The Flora Of Turkey, Zeki̇ Aytaç, Hayri̇ Duman
Turkish Journal of Botany
Reseda globulosa Fisch. & C.A.Mey. (Resedaceae) is reported as a new record for Turkish flora. It was identified using the collected specimens and Flora Palaestina. The description, illustration, and distribution of the species are given.
A New Record For Turkey: Michauxia Nuda A.Dc. (Campanulaceae), Serdar Aslan, Meci̇t Vural, Bi̇lal Şahi̇n, Esra Ergi̇n, Ömer Faruk Kaya
A New Record For Turkey: Michauxia Nuda A.Dc. (Campanulaceae), Serdar Aslan, Meci̇t Vural, Bi̇lal Şahi̇n, Esra Ergi̇n, Ömer Faruk Kaya
Turkish Journal of Botany
Michauxia nuda A.DC. (Campanulaceae) is recorded for the first time (C8 Siirt province) from Turkey. The diagnostic characters of M. nuda are described and its habitat and conservation status are indicated. Besides, it is illustrated, and a distribution map is presented. Notes on collecting number of type specimen of this species are provided.
New Additions To The Turkish Macromycota From Bingöl Province (Turkey), Yusuf Uzun, Abdullah Kaya, Mustafa Emre Akçay, Kenan Demi̇rel
New Additions To The Turkish Macromycota From Bingöl Province (Turkey), Yusuf Uzun, Abdullah Kaya, Mustafa Emre Akçay, Kenan Demi̇rel
Turkish Journal of Botany
Hymenoscyphus scutula (Pers.) W. Phillips, Crepidotus vulgaris Hesler & A.H. Sm., Psilocybe merdicola Huijsman, and Tricholoma inamoenum (Fr.) Gillet are recorded for the first time from Turkey. Short descriptions and photographs of the taxa are given.
New Morphological Characters For Some Erysimum (Brassicaceae) Species, Bi̇rol Mutlu
New Morphological Characters For Some Erysimum (Brassicaceae) Species, Bi̇rol Mutlu
Turkish Journal of Botany
Trichome shapes were investigated on the outer and inner surfaces of fruit valves of 43 species of Erysimum L., 20 of which are endemic to Turkey, by light microscopy (LM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Five species, Erysimum sorgerae Polatschek., E. huber-morathii Polatschek, E. cheiri (L.) Crantz, E. repandum L. and E. vuralii Yild. were identified, in which there are trichomes on the inner surface of fruit valves, which was determined for the first time in these species. Two morphological distinct types of trichomes were observed on the inner surfaces of the fruit valves of E. huber-morathii and E. repandum, …
A New Subspecies Of Stachys Cretica (Section Eriostomum, Lamiaceae) From Turkey, Ekrem Akçi̇çek
A New Subspecies Of Stachys Cretica (Section Eriostomum, Lamiaceae) From Turkey, Ekrem Akçi̇çek
Turkish Journal of Botany
Stachys cretica L. subsp. kutahyensis Akçiçek subsp. nova is described as a new subspecies from West Anatolia, Turkey. It is related to Stachys cretica L. subsp. vacillans Rech. f. and Stachys cretica L. subsp. anatolica Rech. f., from which it differs in stem, leaf, and flower characters. Diagnostic characters, description, detailed illustrations, and taxonomic comments of the new subspecies are given. The geographical distribution of the subspecies is mapped. IUCN threat category and observations on the population are noted.
Re-Evaluated Conservation Status Of Salvia (Sage) In Turkey I: The Mediterranean And The Aegean Geographic Regions, Ferhat Celep, Musa Doğan, Ahmet Kahraman
Re-Evaluated Conservation Status Of Salvia (Sage) In Turkey I: The Mediterranean And The Aegean Geographic Regions, Ferhat Celep, Musa Doğan, Ahmet Kahraman
Turkish Journal of Botany
The precise evaluation of the conservation status of endemic and rare species is necessary in order to prevent their extinction. According to our current taxonomic revision of Turkish Salvia L., the Mediterranean and Aegean geographic regions of Turkey have 60 taxa, 32 of which are endemic (mainly local endemics), 5 of which are non-endemic rare, and the remaining 23 taxa are widely distributed. The rate of endemism is 53% in the area. The destruction of habitat through human encroachment such as urbanisation, land clearing, overgrazing, pollution, and road and dam constructions is the principal threat in the study area. Based …