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A Comparison Of Hair And Serum Trace Elements In Patients With Alzheimer Disease And Healthy Participants, Emi̇ne Rabi̇a Koç, Ati̇lla İlhan, Zübeyde Aytürk, Burcu Acar, Mukaddes Gürler, Aynur Altuntaş, Mustafa Karapi̇rli̇, Abdurrahman Sai̇d Bodur Jan 2015

A Comparison Of Hair And Serum Trace Elements In Patients With Alzheimer Disease And Healthy Participants, Emi̇ne Rabi̇a Koç, Ati̇lla İlhan, Zübeyde Aytürk, Burcu Acar, Mukaddes Gürler, Aynur Altuntaş, Mustafa Karapi̇rli̇, Abdurrahman Sai̇d Bodur

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: To determine whether there was a difference between serum and hair trace elements' concentrations in patients with Alzheimer disease (AD) and healthy participants. Materials and methods: Hair and serum copper, selenium, zinc, magnesium, manganese, and iron levels were measured by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry in patients with AD and healthy participants, and the obtained results were statistically compared. Results: The mean hair selenium and zinc levels of patients with AD were significantly lower than the levels found for control participants (P < 0.05). Patients with AD had significantly higher mean hair copper and manganese levels than the controls. There were no significant differences between AD patients and controls with respect to the hair iron and magnesium levels (P > 0.05). Hair and serum trace element (copper, selenium, zinc, magnesium, manganese, and iron) levels in patients with AD …


Vitamin D Status And Its Association With Gradual Decline In Cognitive Function, Yusuf Yeşi̇l, Mehmet Emi̇n Kuyumcu, Özgür Kara, Burçi̇n Halaçli, Sezgi̇n Etgül, Muhammet Cemal Kizilarslanoğlu, Burcu Balam Yavuz, Münevver Özcan, Meltem Gülhan Hali̇l, Eylem Şahi̇n Cankurtaran, Mustafa Cankurtaran, Servet Arioğul Jan 2015

Vitamin D Status And Its Association With Gradual Decline In Cognitive Function, Yusuf Yeşi̇l, Mehmet Emi̇n Kuyumcu, Özgür Kara, Burçi̇n Halaçli, Sezgi̇n Etgül, Muhammet Cemal Kizilarslanoğlu, Burcu Balam Yavuz, Münevver Özcan, Meltem Gülhan Hali̇l, Eylem Şahi̇n Cankurtaran, Mustafa Cankurtaran, Servet Arioğul

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: To compare plasma vitamin D concentrations among patients with normal cognitive function (control group), mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and Alzheimer disease (AD). Materials and methods: In total, 158 patients with AD, 228 patients with MCI, and 603 control subjects were included. Plasma levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D were measured after comprehensive geriatric assessment and compared among groups. SPSS 15.0 was used for statistical analysis. Results: Mean levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D were significantly different among the 3 groups of AD patients, MCI patients, and controls (P < 0.001). Post hoc analysis revealed that the levels were significantly lower in the MCI group than the control group (P = 0.002) and significantly lower in the AD group than the control group (P = 0.003). Multivariate analysis showed that age (OR: 1.070, 95% CI: 1.025-1.116, P = 0.002), instrumental activities of daily living score (OR: 0.920, 95% CI: 0.850-0.995, P = 0.037), 25-hydroxyvitamin D level (OR: 0.959, 95% CI: 0.932-0.987, P = 0.004), and diabetes mellitus (OR: 2.476, 95% CI: 1.153-5.319, P = 0.020) were factors independently associated with AD. Conclusion: This study demonstrated that there is a correlation between plasma 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels and cognitive functions.


Is Alzheimer Disease Related To Age-Related Macular Degeneration?, Seden Demi̇rci̇, Ali̇me Güneş, Kadi̇r Demi̇rci̇, Serpi̇l Demi̇rci̇, Levent Tök, Özlem Tök Jan 2015

Is Alzheimer Disease Related To Age-Related Macular Degeneration?, Seden Demi̇rci̇, Ali̇me Güneş, Kadi̇r Demi̇rci̇, Serpi̇l Demi̇rci̇, Levent Tök, Özlem Tök

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: To compare the cognitive functions and define the frequency of Alzheimer disease (AD) between participants with and without age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Materials and methods: Fifty-nine patients with late-stage AMD (74.3 ± 7.3 years) and 49 age-, sex-, and education-matched control subjects were compared for the presence of AD according to the guidelines of the National Institute of Neurological and Communicative Disorders and Stroke and the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association (NINCDS-ADRDA). Detailed neuropsychological tests were performed for all subjects. Results: Neuropsychiatric tests scores were lower in the AMD group than the control group. The frequency of AD …


Effect Of Capparis Spinosa L. On Cognitive Impairment Induced By D-Galactosein Mice Via Inhibition Of Oxidative Stress, Nergi̇z Hacer Turgut, Haki̇ Kara, Emre Arslanbaş, Derya Güli̇z Mert, Bektaş Tepe, Hüseyi̇n Güngör Jan 2015

Effect Of Capparis Spinosa L. On Cognitive Impairment Induced By D-Galactosein Mice Via Inhibition Of Oxidative Stress, Nergi̇z Hacer Turgut, Haki̇ Kara, Emre Arslanbaş, Derya Güli̇z Mert, Bektaş Tepe, Hüseyi̇n Güngör

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: To determine the phenolic acid levels and DNA damage protection potential of Capparis spinosa L. seed extract and to investigate the effect of the extract on cognitive impairment and oxidative stress in an Alzheimer disease mice model. Materials and methods: Thirty BALB/c mice divided into 5 groups (control??, D-galactose, D-galactose + C. spinosa 50, D-galactose + C. spinosa 100, D-galactose + C. spinosa 200) were used. Mice were administered an injection of D-galactose (100 mg/kg, subcutaneous) and orally administered C. spinosa (50, 100, or 200 mg/kg) daily for 8 weeks. Results: Syringic acid was detected and the total amount …


Molecular Docking And Ex Vivo And In Vitro Anticholinesterase Activity Studies Ofsalvia Sp. And Highlighted Rosmarinic Acid, Lütfi̇ye Ömür Demi̇rezer, Peri̇han Gürbüz, Emi̇ne Peli̇n Keli̇cen Uğur, Mi̇ne Bodur, Nadi̇re Özenver, Ayşe Uz, Zühal Güvenalp Jan 2015

Molecular Docking And Ex Vivo And In Vitro Anticholinesterase Activity Studies Ofsalvia Sp. And Highlighted Rosmarinic Acid, Lütfi̇ye Ömür Demi̇rezer, Peri̇han Gürbüz, Emi̇ne Peli̇n Keli̇cen Uğur, Mi̇ne Bodur, Nadi̇re Özenver, Ayşe Uz, Zühal Güvenalp

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: To evaluate acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitory activity and antioxidant capacity of the major molecule from Salvia sp., rosmarinic acid, as a drug candidate molecule for treatment of Alzheimer disease (AD). Materials and methods: The AChE inhibitory activity of different extracts from Salvia trichoclada, Salvia verticillata, and Salvia fruticosa was determined by the Ellman and isolated guinea pig ileum methods, and the antioxidant capacity was determined with DPPH. The AChE inhibitory activity of the major molecule rosmarinic acid was determined by in silico docking and isolated guinea pig ileum methods. Results: The methanol extract of Salvia trichoclada showed the highest inhibition …


Mirna-Mediated Regulation Of Heat Shock Proteins In Human Ejaculated Spermatozoa, Tang Wenhao, Liu De-Feng, Hong Kai, Zhao Lian-Ming, Mao Jia-Ming, Zhuang Xin-Jie, Ma Lu-Lin, Jiang Hui Jan 2015

Mirna-Mediated Regulation Of Heat Shock Proteins In Human Ejaculated Spermatozoa, Tang Wenhao, Liu De-Feng, Hong Kai, Zhao Lian-Ming, Mao Jia-Ming, Zhuang Xin-Jie, Ma Lu-Lin, Jiang Hui

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Heat shock proteins (HSPs) are expressed in human spermatozoa and play a role in sperm function. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) regulate gene expression, and the possible involvement of miRNAs in the regulation of HSP gene expression in sperm was investigated in this study. Materials and methods: miRNAs differentially expressed in 8 copies of an oligoasthenozoospermic semen group (OA) were identified by comparison with a normal male semen control group (NC) using microarray technology. Potential targets of HSP proteins among the differentially expressed miRNAs were further investigated. Results: HSP40, HSP60, HSP70, and HSP90 were all found to be expressed in human ejaculated …


Spontaneous Withdrawal In Intermittent Morphine Administration In Rats And Mice: Effect Of Clonidine Coadministration And Sex-Related Differences, Oruc Allahverdi̇yev, Asli Zengi̇n Türkmen, Asi̇ye Nurten, İclal Şehi̇rli̇, Nurhan Engi̇nar Jan 2015

Spontaneous Withdrawal In Intermittent Morphine Administration In Rats And Mice: Effect Of Clonidine Coadministration And Sex-Related Differences, Oruc Allahverdi̇yev, Asli Zengi̇n Türkmen, Asi̇ye Nurten, İclal Şehi̇rli̇, Nurhan Engi̇nar

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Treating animals repeatedly with intermittent and increasing morphine doses has been suggested to allow some withdrawal during each dosing interval, which causes repeated stress. The present study aimed to test this hypothesis and assess sex-related differences in withdrawal signs and their suppression by clonidine. Materials and methods: Male and female rats and mice were administered with increasing doses of morphine twice daily at different dosing intervals. Rats were given clonidine in drinking water (5 μg/mL). Spontaneous and naloxone-precipitated withdrawal signs and novelty-induced grooming were evaluated. Results: Male rats and male and female rats displayed manifestations of morphine withdrawal at …


Investigation Of The Protective Effect Of Erdosteine Against Cyclosporine-Inducedinjury In Rat Liver With Histological And Biochemical Methods, Ahmet Nacar, İhsan Karaboğa, Hamza Mali̇k Okuyan, Nebi̇hat Kaplan Sefi̇l, Emel Nacar, Sedat Motor, Seçki̇n Akküçük, Orhan Veli̇ Özkan Jan 2015

Investigation Of The Protective Effect Of Erdosteine Against Cyclosporine-Inducedinjury In Rat Liver With Histological And Biochemical Methods, Ahmet Nacar, İhsan Karaboğa, Hamza Mali̇k Okuyan, Nebi̇hat Kaplan Sefi̇l, Emel Nacar, Sedat Motor, Seçki̇n Akküçük, Orhan Veli̇ Özkan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: In the present study, the protective effect of erdosteine against cyclosporine-induced injury in rat liver was investigated with histological and biochemical methods. Materials and methods: Thirty-two Wistar albino male rats were randomly divided into 4 groups: control (n = 8), cyclosporine (n = 8, 20 mg kg-1 day-1 i.p.), cyclosporine + erdosteine (n = 8, erdosteine 12 mg kg-1 day-1 orally), and erdosteine (n = 8). At the end of day 12, liver tissues were removed for histological and biochemical analysis. After liver tissues were fixed in 10% buffered neutral formalin, routine histological processes were applied and tissue sections …


Y Chromosome Genetic Diversity And Breed Relationships In Native Polish Cattle Assessed By Microsatellite Markers, Beata Prusak, Wioletta Sawicka-Zugaj, Agnieszka Korwin-Kossakowska, Tomasz Grzybowski Jan 2015

Y Chromosome Genetic Diversity And Breed Relationships In Native Polish Cattle Assessed By Microsatellite Markers, Beata Prusak, Wioletta Sawicka-Zugaj, Agnieszka Korwin-Kossakowska, Tomasz Grzybowski

Turkish Journal of Biology

Cattle provide a wide range of products and services to humans; thus the significance of conservation of livestock genetic resources is evident. We analyzed the genetic variability of five Y-chromosomal microsatellites in 395 bulls representing six cattle breeds (Polish Red, Polish Whitebacks, Polish Red-and-White, Polish Black-and-White, Polish Holstein Friesian, and Simmental). We identified three haplotypes in the paternal gene pool of analyzed populations. Haplotype diversity was low and frequencies ranged from 9.87% to 100%. In Polish autochthonous breeds (Polish Red, Polish Whitebacks), we detected two and three haplotypes. The network analysis revealed that tested bulls of both breeds were distributed …


A Real-Time American Sign Language Word Recognition System Based On Neural Networks And A Probabilistic Model, Neelesh Sarawate, Ming Chan. Leu, Cemi̇l Öz Jan 2015

A Real-Time American Sign Language Word Recognition System Based On Neural Networks And A Probabilistic Model, Neelesh Sarawate, Ming Chan. Leu, Cemi̇l Öz

Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences

The development of an American Sign Language (ASL) word recognition system based on neural networks and a probabilistic model is presented. We use a CyberGlove and a Flock of Birds motion tracker to extract the gesture data. The finger joint angle data obtained from the sensory glove defines the handshape while the data from the motion tracker describes the trajectory of the hand movement. The four gesture features, namely handshape, hand position, hand orientation, and hand movement, are recognized using different functions that include backpropagation neural networks. The sequence of these features is used to generate a specific sign or …


Cover And Contents Jan 2015

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Turkish Journal of Biology

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Seed Priming With Cacl2 And Ridge Planting For Improved Drought Resistance In Maize, Muhammad Bismillah Khan, Mubshar Hussain, Abid Raza, Shahid Farooq, Khawar Jabran Jan 2015

Seed Priming With Cacl2 And Ridge Planting For Improved Drought Resistance In Maize, Muhammad Bismillah Khan, Mubshar Hussain, Abid Raza, Shahid Farooq, Khawar Jabran

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Drought-induced losses in crop output have forced the scientific community to develop efficient management strategies to cope with the adversities of drought stress. This field trial was done to assess the role of seed priming techniques and planting methods for improving drought resistance in Pakistani hybrid maize in 2011. Maize seeds were soaked in an aerated solution of CaCl2 (osmopriming; $\Psi$s -1.25 MPa) and distilled water (hydropriming), while untreated dry seeds were taken as controls. Primed and untreated seeds were sown on either ridges or a flat seedbed and were subjected to drought at vegetative and tasseling stages. Drought was …


Moth Bean Germplasm Screening Against Yellow Mosaic Virus, Ii. Developmentof Moth Bean High-Yielding Seed And Fodder Cultivars, Muhammad Yaqoob, Naqib Ullah Khan, Muhammad Mansoor, Samrin Gul, Ibni Amin Khalil, Khilwat Afridi Jan 2015

Moth Bean Germplasm Screening Against Yellow Mosaic Virus, Ii. Developmentof Moth Bean High-Yielding Seed And Fodder Cultivars, Muhammad Yaqoob, Naqib Ullah Khan, Muhammad Mansoor, Samrin Gul, Ibni Amin Khalil, Khilwat Afridi

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Moth bean [Vigna aconitifolia (Jacq.) Marechal] susceptibility to yellow mosaic virus (YMV) purged the crop from the farming system. Therefore, genotype-by-environment interaction (GEI) and biplot studies were undertaken to develop YMV-resistant moth bean cultivars from the germplasm. The germplasm was acquired from the National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC), Islamabad and from the farm fields in two provinces, Punjab and Sindh, Pakistan. Two different groups of moth bean genotypes were screened for YMV versus seed yield (11 genotypes) and YMV versus fodder yield (10 genotypes) over three years (2006-2008) in three locations in Pakistan [D.I.Khan Agriculture Research Station (ARS), Serai Naurang …


Effect Of Ditylenchus Dipsaci Kühn, 1857 (Tylenchida: Anguinidae) On Onionyield In Karaman Province, Turkey, Eli̇f Yavuzaslanoğlu, Abdullah Di̇ki̇ci̇, İbrahi̇m Hali̇l Elekci̇oğlu Jan 2015

Effect Of Ditylenchus Dipsaci Kühn, 1857 (Tylenchida: Anguinidae) On Onionyield In Karaman Province, Turkey, Eli̇f Yavuzaslanoğlu, Abdullah Di̇ki̇ci̇, İbrahi̇m Hali̇l Elekci̇oğlu

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

This study was conducted to investigate the effect of the stem and bulb nematode Ditylenchus dipsaci Kühn (Tylenchida: Anguinidae) on yield parameters of some onion varieties in Karaman Province, Turkey. Experiments were established in a naturally infested onion field during two consecutive years (2012-2013). Nematode population development was followed at the beginning and end of the experiment. The reproduction rate was also calculated. Onion yield and the representative average diameter and length of the onion cultivar bulbs were determined. Yield parameters of six onion varieties were compared on nematicide-treated and untreated control plots in the experiments. Nematode populations significantly decreased …


Insect-Resistant Transgenic Crops: Retrospect And Challenges, Allah Bakhsh, Saber Delpasand Khabbazi, Faheem Shahzad Baloch, Ufuk Demi̇rel, Mehmet Emi̇n Çalişkan, Rüştü Hati̇poğlu, Sebahatti̇n Özcan, Hakan Özkan Jan 2015

Insect-Resistant Transgenic Crops: Retrospect And Challenges, Allah Bakhsh, Saber Delpasand Khabbazi, Faheem Shahzad Baloch, Ufuk Demi̇rel, Mehmet Emi̇n Çalişkan, Rüştü Hati̇poğlu, Sebahatti̇n Özcan, Hakan Özkan

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The advent of genetic engineering has revolutionized agriculture remarkably with the development of superior insect-resistantcrop varieties harboring resistance against insect pests.Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) has been used as a main source for insect-resistantgenes. In addition to Bt endotoxins, various plant lectins and other non-Bt genes from different sources have also been introduced incrop plants of economic importance. The insect-resistant crops have made a huge economic impact worldwide since their commercialrelease. The cultivation of insect-resistant cultivars has resulted both in increased crop productivity and in decreased environmentalpollution. Although insect-resistant crops have been allowed to be commercialized following proper biosafety guidelines and procedures,still …


Apomixis: New Horizons In Plant Breeding, Nejdet Kandemi̇r, İbrahi̇m Saygili Jan 2015

Apomixis: New Horizons In Plant Breeding, Nejdet Kandemi̇r, İbrahi̇m Saygili

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Apomixis is seed formation without fertilization, commonly observed in wild plant species. It has the advantages of clonal reproduction and propagation by seeds. Although it has a complex inheritance, genes controlling apomictic reproduction are being identified. Transfer of apomixis to crop species through wide crosses has not been successful so far, but transgenic technology offers a more powerful way to introgress apomixis into crop species. When crop species acquire this trait, superior genotypes, including hybrids, will be fixed and seeds will be multiplied without segregation of superior gene combinations. In addition, it will make hybrid production possible in all crops, …


Investigation Of Root-Knot Nematode (Meloidogyne Spp.) Resistance In Almond Rootstocks With Dna Markers, Sultan Bay Türkoğlu, Nergi̇z Çoban, Ali̇ Özkan, Hali̇t Seyfetti̇n Atli, Canan Can Jan 2015

Investigation Of Root-Knot Nematode (Meloidogyne Spp.) Resistance In Almond Rootstocks With Dna Markers, Sultan Bay Türkoğlu, Nergi̇z Çoban, Ali̇ Özkan, Hali̇t Seyfetti̇n Atli, Canan Can

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Seven almond varieties, Ferragnes, Nemaguard, AB3 (Amygdalus orientalis Mill.), GN22, GF677, Myrobalan(Prunus cerasifera),and Pissardi nigra, and F1 crossbreed almonds, Ferragnes × Pissardi nigra, Ferragnes × Myrobalan, Ferragnes × GN22, Nemaguard × GF677, Myrobalan × AB3 (Prunus dulcis Mill.), Myrobalan × Ferragnes, Pissardi nigra × AB3, and GF677 × Myrobalan, were used to determine resistance against root-knot nematode (RKN) (Meloidogyne spp.) using DNA markers. Parental lines and 316 F1 plants were tested with SSR (plgms8, plgms9, and plgms19) and STS (STS-OPS14a, STS-834b) markers. It was found that plgms19 exhibited 76%, 77.01%, 73.13%, and 86.6% inheritance of resistance in the Ferragnes × …


Climatic Preferences And Distribution Of 6 Evolutionary Lineages Oftyphlops Vermicularis Merrem, 1820 In Turkey Using Ecological Niche Modeling, Serkan Gül, Yusuf Kumlutaş, Çeti̇n Ilgaz Jan 2015

Climatic Preferences And Distribution Of 6 Evolutionary Lineages Oftyphlops Vermicularis Merrem, 1820 In Turkey Using Ecological Niche Modeling, Serkan Gül, Yusuf Kumlutaş, Çeti̇n Ilgaz

Turkish Journal of Zoology

According to evolutionary biologists, ecology is a very important factor in speciation. Ecology may be effective at driving adaptive divergence between lineages in different environments and climatic conditions. Because Anatolia has major mountain belts, paleogeographic characteristics, and unique climatic traits, it plays an important role in speciation and shows a barrier effect for many terrestrial species. In this study, we investigated the climatic preferences of 6 isolated evolutionary lineages of Typhlops vermicularis in Anatolia using ecological niche modeling. Our results revealed that both glacial (Last Glacial Maximum) and interglacial (Last Interglacial) modeling, as well as current modeling, showed the most …


Two New Flat Mite Species Of Aegyptobia And Pentamerismus(Acari: Tenuipalpidae) From Saudi Arabia, Fahad Jaber Alatawi, Muhammad Kamran Jan 2015

Two New Flat Mite Species Of Aegyptobia And Pentamerismus(Acari: Tenuipalpidae) From Saudi Arabia, Fahad Jaber Alatawi, Muhammad Kamran

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Two flat mite genera, Aegyptobia Sayed and Pentamerismus McGregor (Acari: Tenuipalpidae), are reported for the first time from Saudi Arabia based on 2 new species, Aegyptobia arabica sp. nov. and Pentamerismus bahaensis sp. nov. Specimens of A. arabica and P. bahaensis were collected from Hammada sp. (Amaranthaceae) and Thuja occidentalis L. (Cupressaceae), respectively. In addition, Aegyptobia tragardhi Sayed is recorded from Saudi Arabia for the first time.


Distribution Of Hard Tick Species In Ankara, Turkey, Olcay Heki̇moğlu, Ayşe Nurdan Özer Jan 2015

Distribution Of Hard Tick Species In Ankara, Turkey, Olcay Heki̇moğlu, Ayşe Nurdan Özer

Turkish Journal of Zoology

A systematic study has been carried out on hard ticks from Ankara Province, Turkey. Between April 2010 and July 2012, 1800 tick specimens belonging to 9 species were identified at 31 locations in 9 districts. Tick species are listed as follows: Rhipicephalus sanguineus group (43.44%), Rhipicephalus bursa (36.67%), Hyalomma marginatum (8.83%), Haemaphysalis parva (6%), Hyalomma aegyptium (2.39%), Hyalomma excavatum (1.33%), Dermacentor marginatus (1.06%), Haemaphysalis punctata (0.22%), and Hyalomma detritum (0.06%). Ticks were collected from host animals and from vegetation via the flagging method. The species of the genus Rhipicephalus were present in most of the study areas, the most common …


Cryptinae (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae) Fauna Of Isfahan Province Of Central Iran, Hossein Barahoei, Elham Nader, Ehsan Rakhshani Jan 2015

Cryptinae (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae) Fauna Of Isfahan Province Of Central Iran, Hossein Barahoei, Elham Nader, Ehsan Rakhshani

Turkish Journal of Zoology

A survey on the fauna of the Cryptinae of Isfahan Province was carried out in the summer of 2012. Specimens were collected using Malaise traps and sweeping nets. Nine species belonging to 9 genera of Cryptinae occurring in Isfahan Province were collected and identified. Among them, 7 species have been recorded from Iran previously. These species are Cryptus inculcator (Linnaeus, 1758); Dichrogaster saharator (Aubert, 1964); Gelis areator (Panzer, 1804); Lysibia nana (Gravenhorst, 1829); Mesostenus transfuga Gravenhorst, 1829; Stilpnus gagates (Gravenhorst, 1807); and Trychosis priesneri Rossem, 1971. Mesoleptus laevigatus (Gravenhorst, 1820) and Zoophthorus plumbeus (Thomson, 1884) are new records for the …


First Larval Description Of The Genus Mirabilithrombium Gabry?, 1999(Acari, Microtrombidiidae) From Turkey, Sevgi̇ Sevsay, Sezai̇ Adi̇l Jan 2015

First Larval Description Of The Genus Mirabilithrombium Gabry?, 1999(Acari, Microtrombidiidae) From Turkey, Sevgi̇ Sevsay, Sezai̇ Adi̇l

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Mirabilithrombium turcicum sp. nov. is described based on both active postlarval forms and larvae. Larvae of Mirabilithrombium Gabrys, 1999 were obtained by experimental rearing from a field-collected female and are described for the first time. This is the third species described in the genus; a key to the active postlarval forms is provided. Data on the habitat specificity for the species are provided.


First Record And A New Species Description Of Dudgeodes (Ephemeroptera: Teloganodidae) From South India, Sankarappan Anbalagan, Chellapandian Balachandran, Mani Kannan, Sundaram Dinakaran, Muthukalingan Krishnan Jan 2015

First Record And A New Species Description Of Dudgeodes (Ephemeroptera: Teloganodidae) From South India, Sankarappan Anbalagan, Chellapandian Balachandran, Mani Kannan, Sundaram Dinakaran, Muthukalingan Krishnan

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Dudgeodes bharathidasani sp. nov. is described from the Western Ghats of South India. The nymphs of this species were found in the seepage areas of a stream, and they were associated with the nets constructed by trichopteran larvae (Hydropsychidae: Hydropsyche).


New Data On Distribution, Ecology, And Taxonomy Of Turkish Nitidulidae (Coleoptera), Saki̇ne Serap Avgin, Gloria Antonini, Andrzej Lason, Nicklas Jansson, Tuba Öncül Abacigi̇l, Saki̇n Vural Varli, Alessio De Biase, Paolo Audisio Jan 2015

New Data On Distribution, Ecology, And Taxonomy Of Turkish Nitidulidae (Coleoptera), Saki̇ne Serap Avgin, Gloria Antonini, Andrzej Lason, Nicklas Jansson, Tuba Öncül Abacigi̇l, Saki̇n Vural Varli, Alessio De Biase, Paolo Audisio

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This paper updates our present knowledge on the geographical distribution and host plant relationships of Turkish species of the sap- and pollen-beetle family Nitidulidae. Pria zenobia Jelínek, 1997 from eastern Mediterranean areas is synonymized with Pria angustula Cooper, 1982, from South Africa (syn. nov.). The unknown ovipositor of Xerogethes osellai Audisio & Jelínek, 2000, a species endemic to central Turkey, is described, and the first information on its biology is reported. Glischrochilus quadripunctatus (Linnaeus, 1758) (Tunceli Province) and Pityophagus quercus Reitter, 1877 (Balikesir Province) are first recorded for the Turkish fauna. The distributions of Glischrochilus hortensis (Geoffroy in Fourcroy, 1785), …


New Records Of Tenuipalpid Mites (Acari: Tenuipalpidae) For The Georgian And Caucasus Fauna, Tea Arabuli, Sultan Çobanoğlu, Eristo Kvavadze Jan 2015

New Records Of Tenuipalpid Mites (Acari: Tenuipalpidae) For The Georgian And Caucasus Fauna, Tea Arabuli, Sultan Çobanoğlu, Eristo Kvavadze

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Three flat mite species-Brevipalpus cuneatus (Canestrini & Fanzago, 1876), Aegyptobia tragardhi Sayed, 1950, and Aegyptobia beglarovi Livschitz & Mitrofanov, 1967-were registered for the first time for the Georgian fauna, of which B. cuneatus and A. tragardhi are new records in the Caucasus. Consequently, in adding these new records, the total number of tenuipalpid mites in Georgia is increased to 31 species.


Cover And Contents Jan 2015

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Turkish Journal of Biology

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Cover And Contents Jan 2015

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Turkish Journal of Biology

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Incidence Of Microbial Infections Revealed By Assessing Nodulation Infield-Collected Insects From Adana Province, Hasan Tunaz, Mehmet Kubi̇lay Er, Ali̇ Arda Işikber Jan 2015

Incidence Of Microbial Infections Revealed By Assessing Nodulation Infield-Collected Insects From Adana Province, Hasan Tunaz, Mehmet Kubi̇lay Er, Ali̇ Arda Işikber

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Results of a field study designed to assess the extent of natural microbial infections in insects collected from agrarian fields surrounding Adana, Turkey, are reported. We identified and dissected specimens to assess the numbers of nodules. Formation of darkened melanotic nodules is the predominant cellular immune reaction to microbial and parasitic infection, and once formed, the nodules are permanently attached to internal surfaces. At least some nodules were found in 99% of 1200 examined specimens that were healthy in appearance. The number of nodules ranged approximately from 1 nodule/individual to >120 nodules/individual. We inferred that insects are regularly challenged by …


Barley Molybdenum Cofactor Sulfurase (Mcsu): Sequencing, Modeling, And Its Comparison To Other Higher Plants, Ertuğrul Fi̇li̇z, Assaf Distelfeld, Tzion Fahima, Özge Karakaş Meti̇n, Eviatar Nevo, Song Weining, Ahu Altinkut Uncuoğlu Jan 2015

Barley Molybdenum Cofactor Sulfurase (Mcsu): Sequencing, Modeling, And Its Comparison To Other Higher Plants, Ertuğrul Fi̇li̇z, Assaf Distelfeld, Tzion Fahima, Özge Karakaş Meti̇n, Eviatar Nevo, Song Weining, Ahu Altinkut Uncuoğlu

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Molybdenum cofactor sulfurases (MCSUs) are important enzymes for plant development and response to environmental queues, including processes such as nitrogen metabolism and regulation of the abscisic acid levels in plant tissues. We cloned and sequenced MCSU gene from barley and performed in silico comparison with rice, tomato, and Arabidopsis. Physico-chemical properties and subcellular predictions were found to be similar in different plant species. All MCSUs had three critical domains: aminotransferase class-V (Pfam: PF00266), MOSC N-terminal beta barrel (Pfam: PF03476), and MOSC (Pfam: PF03473). Secondary structure analysis revealed that random coils were the most abundant, followed by α-helices and extended strands. …


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Turkish Journal of Biology

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