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Comparison Of The Effects Of Intradialytic Parenteral Nutrition Alone And Combined With Anabolic Steroid In Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis Therapy, Abdi̇ Meti̇n Sarikaya, Funda Sari, Ramazan Çeti̇nkaya Jan 2012

Comparison Of The Effects Of Intradialytic Parenteral Nutrition Alone And Combined With Anabolic Steroid In Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis Therapy, Abdi̇ Meti̇n Sarikaya, Funda Sari, Ramazan Çeti̇nkaya

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

It has been shown that androgen anabolic steroids and intradialytic parenteral nutrition (IDPN) may have advantages in malnourished hemodialysis patients. We aimed to compare the effects of IDPN and IDPN with added anabolic steroid. Materials and methods: Twenty hemodialysis patients who had albumin of


Determination Of Optimum Temperature And Photoperiod For Mass Production Of Oxya Hyla Hyla (Serville), Mousumi Das, Arijit Ganguly, Parimalendu Haldar Jan 2012

Determination Of Optimum Temperature And Photoperiod For Mass Production Of Oxya Hyla Hyla (Serville), Mousumi Das, Arijit Ganguly, Parimalendu Haldar

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Insects are natural food for many vertebrates. Being nutritionally rich, acridids can be used to produce high quality feed for livestock industries. For a sustainable supply for the feed manufacturing companies, a huge acridid biomass must be obtained on a regular basis. Therefore, for successful acridid farming, a laboratory rearing system in semi-controlled conditions is proposed to produce a huge acridid biomass. Experiments were conducted to determine a favorable temperature and photoperiod for rearing the chosen multivoltine species, i.e. Oxya hyla hyla. For this purpose nymphal mortality, growth rate, fecundity, fertility, and adult dry weight were determined. The results revealed …


Distribution Of Soft-Bottom Mollusks (Mollusca) In Mersin Bay (Eastern Mediterranean Sea), Erhan Mutlu, Mehmet Beti̇l Ergev Jan 2012

Distribution Of Soft-Bottom Mollusks (Mollusca) In Mersin Bay (Eastern Mediterranean Sea), Erhan Mutlu, Mehmet Beti̇l Ergev

Turkish Journal of Zoology

A total of 44 molluscan species belonging to 5 classes were identified in 3 transects (including depths of 10, 25, 50, 75, 100 and 200 m) located in Kumkuyu, Limonlu, and Erdemli. Overall, no significant difference in community parameters such as diversity index, evenness index, and species richness was found among transects. The species abundance showed seasonal and depth-wise variations. The highest species richness (6-16 species) was encountered between depths of 10 and 100 m in winter and spring, whereas the molluscan population increased in warm seasons due to the high abundance of Corbula gibba and Nucula nitidosa. Bivalves and …


Growth Performance And Body Composition Of Kutum Fingerlings, Rutilus Frisii Kutum (Kamenskii 1901),In Response To Dietary Protein Levels, Ghaffar Ebrahimi, Hossein Ouraji Jan 2012

Growth Performance And Body Composition Of Kutum Fingerlings, Rutilus Frisii Kutum (Kamenskii 1901),In Response To Dietary Protein Levels, Ghaffar Ebrahimi, Hossein Ouraji

Turkish Journal of Zoology

A feeding trial was conducted to determine the optimal dietary crude protein requirement for Rutilus frisii kutum fingerlings. Five isoenergetic experimental diets were formulated to contain graded levels of protein (32%, 37%, 42%, 47%, and 52%). Triplicate groups of 80 kutum (average weight 0.5 g) were stocked in 250-L tanks and fed to apparent satiation 3 times a day for 8 weeks. The results indicate that the growth performance and feed utilization of kutum were significantly (P < 0.05) affected by dietary protein level. The second polynomial regression of weight gain against protein level yielded an estimated optimal dietary protein requirement of 41.6%. Weight gain, specific growth rate, and feed efficiency increased with increasing the dietary protein level from 32% to 42%, but decreased significantly (P < 0.05) with further increases in dietary protein. The protein efficiency ratio was inversely correlated with dietary protein level. Feed intake was not affected (P > 0.05) by dietary protein level. No significant difference was found in the whole-body protein, lipid, moisture, or ash contents of fish fed the …


Ecological Aspects Of The Arid And Semi-Arid Truffle In Turkey: Evaluation Of Soil Characteristics, Morphology, Distribution, And Mycorrhizal Relationships, Mehmet Akyüz, Sevda Kirbağ, Murat Kurşat Jan 2012

Ecological Aspects Of The Arid And Semi-Arid Truffle In Turkey: Evaluation Of Soil Characteristics, Morphology, Distribution, And Mycorrhizal Relationships, Mehmet Akyüz, Sevda Kirbağ, Murat Kurşat

Turkish Journal of Botany

We undertook an evaluation of the physical and chemical quality of soil characteristics, micro- and macroscopic features of morphology, distribution, and mycorrhizal relationships of Terfezia boudieri Chatin. The topsoil was found to be 54.73% sand, 21.97% clay, 23.30% dust, 45.27% dust-clay, 0.126% nitrogen, 1.848% organic matter, and 3.78% total lime. Investigations revealed that the soil contained 40.92 ppm P_2O_5, 613.0 ppm K_2O, 28.82 ppm Na, and 0.164 mmhos/cm salt. It had a pH of 7.12 and the soil type was determined to be sand-clay-slimy. Various characteristics were recorded including ascocarp features (hypogeous, like tubers) and colour (peridium, glebe red tones), …


The Perfect Food For Perfect Health And Pleasure?, Cem Ekmekçi̇oğlu Jan 2012

The Perfect Food For Perfect Health And Pleasure?, Cem Ekmekçi̇oğlu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

How perfect a food or meal is depends on hedonic and nutritional factors. The hedonic component is influenced by all of our 5 senses. In addition, social, environmental, and cognitive/experiential factors may have an effect on our attitude towards a food. On the other hand, nutrient composition and content, as well as bioavailability, determine how nutritionally perfect a food is. So, does the perfect food exist? What makes a food or a meal perfect? This paper will try to answer these questions by briefly discussing the most important variables.


The Effect Of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation On Plasma Orexin A, Plasma Fatty Acids, And Anthropometric Measurements In Patients With Narcolepsy, Makbule Gezmen Karadağ, Meral Aksoy Jan 2012

The Effect Of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation On Plasma Orexin A, Plasma Fatty Acids, And Anthropometric Measurements In Patients With Narcolepsy, Makbule Gezmen Karadağ, Meral Aksoy

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To determine the effect of omega-3 (n-3) fatty acid supplementation on plasma orexin A, plasma fatty acids, and anthropometric measurements in patients with narcolepsy. Materials and methods: The study was performed on 17 males with narcolepsy and 14 healthy males between the ages of 21-55. An n-3 fatty acid supplement of 1.4 g/day was administered to the groups for 2 months. The anthropometric measurements of the individuals were taken at the onset and the end of trial, and orexin, fatty acids, and other biochemical parameters in the plasma were analyzed. Results: While there was no statistically significant change in anthropometric …


Determination Of Changes In The Basal Metabolic Rate And Body Composition Of Patients With Chronic Active And Inactive Hepatitis B Infection Using Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis*, Gökhan Unutmaz, Süda Teki̇n Koruk, Cemi̇l Sert Jan 2012

Determination Of Changes In The Basal Metabolic Rate And Body Composition Of Patients With Chronic Active And Inactive Hepatitis B Infection Using Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis*, Gökhan Unutmaz, Süda Teki̇n Koruk, Cemi̇l Sert

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To examine changes in the basal metabolic rate and body composition of patients with chronic inactive and active hepatitis B (HBV) infection as measured using single frequency bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) and to investigate the convenience of this method for follow-up with these patients. Materials and methods: Twenty patients with chronic inactive HBV infection, 22 with chronic active HBV infection, and 43 healthy subjects were enrolled in the study. Using single frequency BIA and basal metabolic rate (BMR), the resistance and body composition of all participants were measured. Results: A total of 85 subjects (31 female and 54 male) with …


Oxidative Stress Status Of Individuals Involved In Traffic Accidents*, Bora Özdemi̇r, Atilhan Kaya, Özgür Söğüt, Hali̇l Kaya, Mehmet Tahi̇r Gökdemi̇r, Osman Celbi̇ş Jan 2012

Oxidative Stress Status Of Individuals Involved In Traffic Accidents*, Bora Özdemi̇r, Atilhan Kaya, Özgür Söğüt, Hali̇l Kaya, Mehmet Tahi̇r Gökdemi̇r, Osman Celbi̇ş

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To investigate the role of the oxidative stress status of drivers involved in traffic accidents as a risk factor. Materials and methods: Twenty-six drivers and 28 passengers involved in traffic accidents and 31 healthy control drivers and 30 healthy control pedestrians were enrolled in the present study. The total antioxidant status (TAS) and total oxidant status (TOS) were measured in blood samples. Results: The mean value of the TOS level in drivers involved in traffic accidents was significantly higher than that of the control pedestrians (P =< 0.05). The mean value of the TAS level in passengers involved in traffic accidents was significantly lower than that of the control drivers and pedestrians (P =< 0.001 and P =< 0.01, respectively). Conclusion: This is the first study assessing the oxidative markers of individuals involved in a traffic accident compared with a control group. The results reveal that involvement in a traffic accident has an effect on oxidative markers. However, further studies are required in order to use the oxidative stress status of drivers involved in traffic accidents as a marker for estimating the accident risk.


Associated Organ Injuries In Pancreatic Injuries, Morbidity, And Mortality, Akin Önder, Metehan Gümüş, Murat Kapan, Abdullah Böyük, Zülfü Arikanoğlu, Sadullah Gi̇rgi̇n Jan 2012

Associated Organ Injuries In Pancreatic Injuries, Morbidity, And Mortality, Akin Önder, Metehan Gümüş, Murat Kapan, Abdullah Böyük, Zülfü Arikanoğlu, Sadullah Gi̇rgi̇n

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Aim: Pancreatic injuries are rarely seen due to the retroperitoneal location of the organ. Associated organ and vascular structures usually accompany injury. In this study, the effect of ductal injury and associated organ injuries on morbidity and mortality was investigated. Materials and methods: Between January 2004 and October 2010, 26 patients with abdominal trauma who developed pancreatic injury and underwent surgery at the Dicle University General Surgery Department were evaluated retrospectively. Results: Of the 26 patients, 20 were males (76.9%) and 6 (23.1%) were females. The mean age of the patients was 24.96 ± 9.4 (14-56) years. Of the injuries, …


Oral Findings In Children With Celiac Disease, Vi̇ldan Erteki̇n, Muhammed Aki̇f Sümbüllü, Mahya Sultan Tosun, Mukadder Ayşe Seli̇moğlu, Mustafa Kara, Ni̇hat Kiliç Jan 2012

Oral Findings In Children With Celiac Disease, Vi̇ldan Erteki̇n, Muhammed Aki̇f Sümbüllü, Mahya Sultan Tosun, Mukadder Ayşe Seli̇moğlu, Mustafa Kara, Ni̇hat Kiliç

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Aim: To investigate whether Turkish children with celiac disease (CD) show dental enamel defects (DEDs), recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS), teeth missing, and xerostomia, and to compare the results with age- and sex-matched healthy children. Materials and methods: The oral cavity was explored in 81 patients with CD (mean age 8.7 ± 3.7 years; age range 2.5 to 17 years) and in 20 healthy controls. Enamel defects, teeth missing, RAS, and xerostomia were established. Results: Forty-three (53.1%) celiac patients and 5 (25%) control subjects had enamel defects. Enamel defects occurred more frequently in patients (P = 0.025) compared to controls. Regarding …


Investigation Of Serum Paraoxonase-1 Activity And Lipid Levels In Patients With Hyperthyroidism, Gülden Başkol, Kiymet Dolbun Seçki̇n, Fahri̇ Bayram, Fati̇h Tanriverdi̇ Jan 2012

Investigation Of Serum Paraoxonase-1 Activity And Lipid Levels In Patients With Hyperthyroidism, Gülden Başkol, Kiymet Dolbun Seçki̇n, Fahri̇ Bayram, Fati̇h Tanriverdi̇

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

The present study was designed to investigate the relationship among the serum paraoxonase-1 (PON-1) activity, lipid levels, and thyroid hormone status in patients with hyperthyroidism. Materials and methods: The study group comprised 30 patients with primary hyperthyroidism and 18 normal healthy controls who were matched for age and sex. Serum PON-1 activity was determined by spectrophotometric methods. Results: Serum PON-1 activity was found to be lower in patients compared to controls (P < 0.05). Free triiodothyronine (T3) and free thyroxine (T4) levels were significantly higher in the patient group compared to the control group (P < 0.001 and P < 0.001 respectively). Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and total cholesterol values were found to be lower in patients than in the controls (P < 0.001 and P < 0.001 respectively). Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels were found to be decreased in patients compared to controls (P < 0.005). Triglyceride and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels were not significantly different between the 2 groups (P > 0.05). Serum PON-1 activity was found to be negatively correlated with free T4 levels (r = -0.324, P < 0.05) and positively correlated with total cholesterol (r = 0.330, P < 0.05) and TSH levels (r = 0.577, P < 0.001). Conclusion: Our PON-1 results show that there is decreased antioxidant defense in patients with hyperthyroidism. Therefore, we think that effective antioxidant therapy to increase PON-1 activity may be a therapeutic option in patients with hyperthyroidism.


Seed Priming With Iron And Boron Enhances Germination And Yield Of Dill (Anethum Graveolens), Bahram Mirshekari Jan 2012

Seed Priming With Iron And Boron Enhances Germination And Yield Of Dill (Anethum Graveolens), Bahram Mirshekari

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

To study the effects of seed priming with solutions of Fe and B, each at concentrations of 0.5%, 1%, 1.5%, and 2%, and 1.5% Fe + 1% B, on the germination and yield of dill (Anethum graveolens), 2 separate laboratory and field experiments were conducted. The results of the laboratory experiments indicated that the effect of the studied treatments on the final germination percentage was significant. The seedling vigor index of dill was restricted when the Fe and B concentrations increased beyond 1.5% and 1%, respectively. The highest seed yield was recorded for the concentration of 1.5% Fe + 1% …


Irrigation Intervals Affect Physicochemical Quality Attributes And Skin Cracking In Litchi Fruit, Abdur Rab, Ihsan-Ul Haq Jan 2012

Irrigation Intervals Affect Physicochemical Quality Attributes And Skin Cracking In Litchi Fruit, Abdur Rab, Ihsan-Ul Haq

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The influence of irrigation intervals on the physicochemical quality attributes and fruit cracking of litchi cultivars was investigated by irrigating 4 litchi cultivars at intervals of 3, 6, and 9 days. It was found that cultivars Gola and Bedana had the highest and lowest fruit weight (21.90 g and 14.31 g), pulp weight (16.478 g and 10.85 g), total soluble solids (22.16% and 16.37%), total sugars (21.22% and 15.28%), and fruit cracking (41.60% and 10.40%). While cultivar Gola also had the highest reducing sugars (18.01%) but the lowest nonreducing sugars (3.80%), cultivar Bedana had the lowest reducing sugars (5.68%) and …


Effect Of Irrigation On Processing Tomato Yield And Antioxidant Components, Lajos Helyes, Andrea Lugasi, Zoltán Pék Jan 2012

Effect Of Irrigation On Processing Tomato Yield And Antioxidant Components, Lajos Helyes, Andrea Lugasi, Zoltán Pék

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

A 2-year (2007 and 2008) open-field experiment was conducted to study the effects of irrigation on the yield parameters and main antioxidant components (lycopene, phenolic compounds, and ascorbic acid) of processing tomato. Two different treatments were applied: some plants were regularly irrigated, and some had their irrigation cut off 30 days before harvest. Both groups were compared with a rainfed control. Daily irrigation volume was calculated from the average daily temperature to reach optimum water supply. Fruits were harvested at the red-ripe maturity stage. The irrigated plants gave a significantly higher yield, and rainfed plants showed a yield loss. Irrigation …


Iodine Deficiency In Pregnancy And In Women Of Reproductive Age In Erzurum, Turkey, Kadi̇r Çeti̇nkaya, Meti̇n İngeç, Semra Çeti̇nkaya, İbrahi̇m Kaplan Jan 2012

Iodine Deficiency In Pregnancy And In Women Of Reproductive Age In Erzurum, Turkey, Kadi̇r Çeti̇nkaya, Meti̇n İngeç, Semra Çeti̇nkaya, İbrahi̇m Kaplan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Aim: Iodine deficiency (ID) is an important public health problem and the most common cause of preventable mental retardation. The aims of this study were to determine the urinary iodine concentration (UIC) of pregnant women living in Erzurum, to assess the ID rate, and to find out whether iodine supplementation is necessary in pregnancy. Materials and methods: Spot urine was obtained from pregnant and nonpregnant women with no functional or organic thyroid disease. The UIC was studied using the Sandell-Kolthoff method. Results: The median UIC values of pregnant women in the first, second, and third trimesters and of the nonpregnant …


Effect Of Dietary Β-Sitosterol On Fecal Bacterial And Colonic Biotransformation Enzymes In 1,2-Dimethylhydrazine–Induced Colon Carcinogenesis, Albert Baskar Arul, Khalid Al Numair, Mohammed Al Saif, Ignacimuthu Savarimuthu Jan 2012

Effect Of Dietary Β-Sitosterol On Fecal Bacterial And Colonic Biotransformation Enzymes In 1,2-Dimethylhydrazine–Induced Colon Carcinogenesis, Albert Baskar Arul, Khalid Al Numair, Mohammed Al Saif, Ignacimuthu Savarimuthu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

The present study was designed to investigate the modulatory effect of \beta-sitosterol administration on 1,2-dimethylhydrazine (DMH)-induced fecal bacterial and colonic biotransformation enzyme activities. Materials and methods: The chemopreventive potential of \beta-sitosterol in colon carcinogenesis was assessed by injecting DMH (20 mg/kg body weight) subcutaneously into male Wistar rats and supplementing with \beta-sitosterol throughout the experimental period of 16 weeks at 3 different doses (5, 10, and 20 mg/kg body weight). Results: Amplified activities of fecal bacterial (\beta-glucuronidase, \beta-glucosidase, \beta-galactosidase, nitroreductase, hyaluronate lyase, and sulfatase) and colonic biotransformation (\beta-glucuronidase, \beta-glucosidase, \beta-galactosidase, and nitroreductase) enzymes were considered hallmarks of colon carcinogenesis. DMH-induced …


Effects Of Long-Acting Beta-2 Agonist Treatment On Daily Energy Balance And Body Composition In Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Abdurrahman Genç, Kağan Üçok, Ersi̇n Günay, Yücel Gönül, Hati̇ce Karabacak, Ümi̇t Şener, Serkan Nural, Mehmet Ünlü Jan 2012

Effects Of Long-Acting Beta-2 Agonist Treatment On Daily Energy Balance And Body Composition In Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Abdurrahman Genç, Kağan Üçok, Ersi̇n Günay, Yücel Gönül, Hati̇ce Karabacak, Ümi̇t Şener, Serkan Nural, Mehmet Ünlü

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of long-acting beta-2 agonist (formoterol) treatment on the resting metabolic rate (RMR), daily physical activity, body composition and anthropometry, nutritional status, and quality of life of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Materials and methods: A total of 30 male patients who were diagnosed with COPD participated in the study. The RMR was determined using an indirect calorimeter, daily physical activity was measured with an accelerometer, and body composition was established by bioelectric impedance analysis. Body circumference and skinfold thickness measurements were carried out. Pulmonary function tests were performed …


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Turkish Journal of Biology

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Bioactive Compounds From Discarded Mushroom Beds, Svsssl Hima Bindu Nidadavolu, Ram Prasad Metuku, Samatha Burra, Rajitha Byram, Singara Charya Maringanti Jan 2012

Bioactive Compounds From Discarded Mushroom Beds, Svsssl Hima Bindu Nidadavolu, Ram Prasad Metuku, Samatha Burra, Rajitha Byram, Singara Charya Maringanti

Turkish Journal of Biology

Discarded dried button, dried oyster, and fresh button mushroom beds were examined for their bioactive compounds and industrial enzymes. Levels of reducing sugars and total sugars were high in all mushroom beds. Carboxymethyl cellulase activity was higher (920 µg/mL) in the dried oyster mushroom bed extract. Schizophyllum commune, Fomitopsis feei, Trametes gibbosa, and Trametes elegans were grown on direct mushroom bed extract, 0.2% glucose-containing mushroom bed extract, and common production medium for determination of growth and lignolytic activities. Since lignolytic activities were high with the direct mushroom bed extract, this medium was further diluted to 1:1 and 1:2 ratios and …


Deletion Of Polyphosphate Kinase Gene (Ppk)Has A Stimulatory Effect On Actinorhodin Production By Streptomyces Coelicolor A3(2), İrem Yalim Camci, Tuğrul Doruk, Ümmehan Avi̇can, Sedef Tunca Gedi̇k Jan 2012

Deletion Of Polyphosphate Kinase Gene (Ppk)Has A Stimulatory Effect On Actinorhodin Production By Streptomyces Coelicolor A3(2), İrem Yalim Camci, Tuğrul Doruk, Ümmehan Avi̇can, Sedef Tunca Gedi̇k

Turkish Journal of Biology

Polyphosphate, which is synthesized by the enzyme polyP kinase (PPK), is an important energy and phosphate storage polymer that plays a crucial role in the regulation of adaptive responses of cells to physical and chemical stresses. In this work, the polyphosphate kinase gene (ppk) of Streptomyces coelicolor was deleted, and the effect of this mutation on actinorhodin and undecylprodigiosin biosynthesis was investigated. Deletion of the ppk gene had a stimulatory effect on actinorhodin production; the mutant strain produced about 5 times more antibiotic compared to the wild type strain at 120 h of growth. There was no difference in undecylprodigiosin …


Cover And Contents Jan 2012

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Turkish Journal of Biology

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A Comparative Study On The Fatty Acid Composition Of The Oils From Five Bupleurum Species Collected From Turkey, Hati̇ce Taner Saraçoğlu, Gökhan Zengi̇n, Mehtap Akin, Apdurahman Aktümsek Jan 2012

A Comparative Study On The Fatty Acid Composition Of The Oils From Five Bupleurum Species Collected From Turkey, Hati̇ce Taner Saraçoğlu, Gökhan Zengi̇n, Mehtap Akin, Apdurahman Aktümsek

Turkish Journal of Biology

The oil content and fatty acid compositions of 5 Bupleurum species (B. intermedium, B. lancifolium, B. croceum, B. rotundifolium, and B. cappadocicum) were determined. Their oil contents ranged from 2.87% to 4.20%. Gas chromatography (GC) was used for the fatty acid composition. Twenty-one fatty acids were identified and quantified by GC. Oleic acid (C18:1) accounted for more than 50% of the total fatty acids in 3 of the Bupleurum species (B. intermedium, B. lancifolium, and B. rotundifolium). The total unsaturated fatty acid contents varied from 67.28% in B. cappadocicum to 87.06% in B. rotundifolium. The total saturated fatty acids represent …


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Turkish Journal of Biology

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Effect Of Exogenous Application Of Ascorbic Acid On Antioxidant Enzyme Activities, Proline Contents, And Growth Parameters Of Saccharum Spp. Hybrid Cv. Hsf-240 Under Salt Stress, Batool Ejaz, Zahoor Ahmad Sajid, Faheem Aftab Jan 2012

Effect Of Exogenous Application Of Ascorbic Acid On Antioxidant Enzyme Activities, Proline Contents, And Growth Parameters Of Saccharum Spp. Hybrid Cv. Hsf-240 Under Salt Stress, Batool Ejaz, Zahoor Ahmad Sajid, Faheem Aftab

Turkish Journal of Biology

The present study was undertaken to examine the effects of exogenous application of ascorbic acid (AA) through different modes on growth and associated biochemical parameters in Saccharum spp. hybrid cv. HSF-240, under salt stress. In a pot experiment, AA was applied through irrigation or foliar-spray at the concentrations of 0.1, 0.5, and 1 mM with or without 100 mM NaCl concentration. Vegetative growth measurements, antioxidant enzyme activities (POD and SOD), and protein and proline contents of plants were recorded to study the effects of these treatments. The presence of salt reduced the growth of sugarcane plants. The AA application not …


Dipeptidyl Peptidase Iv Production By Solid State Fermentation Using Alternative Fungal Sources, Gaye Öngen, Sayit Sargin, Özlem Üstün, Ceren Kutlu, Mesut Yücel Jan 2012

Dipeptidyl Peptidase Iv Production By Solid State Fermentation Using Alternative Fungal Sources, Gaye Öngen, Sayit Sargin, Özlem Üstün, Ceren Kutlu, Mesut Yücel

Turkish Journal of Biology

The present work was carried out for the production of dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP IV; EC 3.4.14.5) using Aspergillus, Penicillium, and Rhizopus strains under solid state fermentation conditions. Response surface methodology was applied for the optimization of the selected operational variables (corn flour, initial moisture content, and cultivation time) for DPP IV activity as the response. The optimal parameters of DPP IV activity for the independent variables, namely the amount of corn flour (% w/w), initial moisture content (% w/w), and cultivation time (days), were evaluated to be 2.44%, 60.85%, and 4.69 days, respectively, using Aspergillus awamori T116. The response …


Spatial And Temporal Variation Of Echinoderm Assemblages From Soft Bottoms Of The Çanakkale Strait (Turkish Strait System) With A Taxonomic Key Of The Genus Amphiura (Echinodermata: Ophiuroidea), Herdem Aslan Ci̇hangi̇r, Maria Antonietta Pancucci-Papadopoulou Jan 2012

Spatial And Temporal Variation Of Echinoderm Assemblages From Soft Bottoms Of The Çanakkale Strait (Turkish Strait System) With A Taxonomic Key Of The Genus Amphiura (Echinodermata: Ophiuroidea), Herdem Aslan Ci̇hangi̇r, Maria Antonietta Pancucci-Papadopoulou

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This study deals with the structure of echinoderm assemblages and their relationships with the biotic and abiotic conditions in the Çanakkale Strait in 2006 and 2007. A total of 25 echinoderm species were found, 4 species of which [Amphiura securigera (Düben & Koren, 1846); Amphiura lacazei Guille, 1976; Amphiura cherbonnieri Guille, 1972; and Thyone fusus (O.F. Müller, 1776)] were new records for Turkish fauna; 1 species [Ophiopsila annulosa (M. Sars, 1859)] was new for the Turkish Strait System; and 22 species were first reports for the Çanakkale Strait. Echinocyamus pusillus (O.F. Müller, 1776), Amphipholis squamata (Delle Chiaje, 1829), and Ophiothrix …


Effect Of Food Plants On Nutritional Ecology Of Two Acridids (Orthoptera: Acrididae) To Provide Alternative Protein Supplement For Poultry, Mousumi Das, Arijit Ganguly, Parimalendu Haldar Jan 2012

Effect Of Food Plants On Nutritional Ecology Of Two Acridids (Orthoptera: Acrididae) To Provide Alternative Protein Supplement For Poultry, Mousumi Das, Arijit Ganguly, Parimalendu Haldar

Turkish Journal of Zoology

A large annual acridid biomass should be produced on acridid farms to manufacture high-quality, low-cost feed for the poultry industry. A laboratory experiment was conducted to measure the nymphal mortality, nymphal developmental period, growth indices, and adult life span of 2 common acridids (Oxya hyla hyla and Spathosternum prasiniferum prasiniferum) on 3 food plants (Dactyloctenium aegyptium, Cynodon dactylon, and Brachiaria mutica). Among the 3 food plants, D. aegyptium was suitable only for 1st and 2nd instars of O. hyla hyla, and B. mutica was suitable for the remaining instars and the adult stages of O. hyla hyla and for all …


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Turkish Journal of Biology

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Accumulation Of Poly (3-Hydroxybutyrate) By Microbacterium Barkeri Dsm 20145, Srividya Shivakumar Jan 2012

Accumulation Of Poly (3-Hydroxybutyrate) By Microbacterium Barkeri Dsm 20145, Srividya Shivakumar

Turkish Journal of Biology

A gram-positive bacterium that accumulated poly(3-hydroxybutyric) acid (PHB) was isolated from petrol bunk soil. From its morphological and physiological properties and the nucleotide sequence (about 1.5 kb) of its 16S rDNA, it was identified as Microbacterium barkeri DSM 20145. Based on the available literature, this is the first report of PHB accumulation by Microbacterium sp. The isolate accumulated 0.6 g/L, or 29.7%, of PHB under growth conditions in a nitrogen-deficient medium containing glucose and yeast extract (4:1 ratio), with maximum production by 48 h. The capacity of the isolate to produce PHB under different carbon and nitrogen sources was also …