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Manipulating Genome Of Diploid Potato Inbred Line Solanum Chacoense M6 Using Selectable Marker Gene, Sarbesh Das Dangol, İlknur Yel, Mehmet Emi̇n Çalişkan, Allah Bakhsh
Manipulating Genome Of Diploid Potato Inbred Line Solanum Chacoense M6 Using Selectable Marker Gene, Sarbesh Das Dangol, İlknur Yel, Mehmet Emi̇n Çalişkan, Allah Bakhsh
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
The development of transgenic potatoes is imperative to investigate various gene functions as well as to develop robust potato varieties resistant to different biotic and abiotic stresses. Directing a potato breeding program from cultivated tetraploids to self-compatible diploid lines will be highly helpful for potato breeders. However, diploid potatoes are considered recalcitrant to regeneration. We aimed to develop a protocol for the transformation of diploid Solanum chacoense M6 potatoes using leaf, internodes, and microtubers as the explants. Agrobacterium tumefaciens strain GV2260 harboring pBIN19 expression vector containing gusA gene (interrupted by an intron to induce expression from eukaryotic cells) was used …
Preparation, Structure Elucidation, And Antioxidant Activity Of New Bis(Thiosemicarbazone) Derivatives, Hasan Yakan
Preparation, Structure Elucidation, And Antioxidant Activity Of New Bis(Thiosemicarbazone) Derivatives, Hasan Yakan
Turkish Journal of Chemistry
Schiff-base-bearing new bis(thiosemicarbazone) derivatives were prepared from terephthalaldehyde and various thiosemicarbazides. FT--IR,$^{\, 1}$H NMR, $^{13}$C NMR, and UV--Vis spectroscopic methods and elemental analysis were used to elucidate the identification of the synthesized molecules. The in vitro antioxidant activity of the synthesized compounds was analysed with the 1,1-diphenyl-2-picryl hydrazyl free-radical-trapping process. The synthesized compounds exhibited lower antioxidant activity than the standard ascorbic acid. IC$_{50}$ values of the synthesized molecules measured from 3.81 $\pm $ 0.01 to 29.05 $\pm $ 0.11 $\mu$M. Among the synthesized compounds, compound 3 had the best antioxidant activity. Moreover, this study explained the structure--activity relationship of the …
Phase Separation Behavior Of Whey Protein Isolate Particle Dispersions In The Presence Ofxanthan, Alev Emi̇ne İnce Coşkun
Phase Separation Behavior Of Whey Protein Isolate Particle Dispersions In The Presence Ofxanthan, Alev Emi̇ne İnce Coşkun
Turkish Journal of Chemistry
In this study, phase separation of colloidal whey protein isolate (WPI) particle dispersions was studied using a rod-like polysaccharide xanthan. Effects of different xanthan concentration, particle volume fraction, and temperature were analyzed by visual observations, turbidity measurements, and particle mobility tracking method. Particle mobility was determined using a diffusing wave spectroscopy (DWS) set up. Xanthan concentration was kept low in order not to increase the viscosity of dispersions, so that the phase separation could be observed easily. Visual observations showed that there was a minimum concentration of xanthan to induce phase separation at a constant particle volume fraction, and xanthan …
Artificial Intelligence-Based Models For The Qualitative And Quantitative Prediction Of Aphytochemical Compound Using Hplc Method, Abdullahi Garba Usman, Seli̇n Işik, Sani Isah Abba, Fi̇li̇z Meri̇çli̇
Artificial Intelligence-Based Models For The Qualitative And Quantitative Prediction Of Aphytochemical Compound Using Hplc Method, Abdullahi Garba Usman, Seli̇n Işik, Sani Isah Abba, Fi̇li̇z Meri̇çli̇
Turkish Journal of Chemistry
Isoquercitrin is a flavonoid chemical compound that can be extracted from different plant species such as Mangifera indica (mango), Rheum nobile, Annona squamosal, Camellia sinensis (tea), and coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.). It possesses various biological activities such as the prevention of thromboembolism and has anticancer, antiinflammatory, and antifatigue activities. Therefore, there is a critical need to elucidate and predict the qualitative and quantitative properties of this phytochemical compound using the high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) technique. In this paper, three different nonlinear models including artificial neural network (ANN), adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS), and support vector machine (SVM),in addition to …
Biosynthesis Of Silver Nanoparticles Using Onosma Sericeum Willd. And Evaluation Oftheir Catalytic Properties And Antibacterial And Cytotoxic Activity, Selda Doğan Çalhan, Mustafa Gündoğan
Biosynthesis Of Silver Nanoparticles Using Onosma Sericeum Willd. And Evaluation Oftheir Catalytic Properties And Antibacterial And Cytotoxic Activity, Selda Doğan Çalhan, Mustafa Gündoğan
Turkish Journal of Chemistry
In this study, silver nanoparticle (AgNP) synthesis was carried out using Onosma sericeum Willd. aqueous extract for the first time, with a simple, economical, and green method without the need for any other organic solvent or external reducing or stabilizing agent. A variety of AgNPs, all of different particle sizes, were synthesized by controlling the silver ion concentration, extract volume, temperature, and pH. It was determined that the optimum conditions for AgNP synthesis were 1 mM AgNO3, pH 8, 25 °C, 20 g/200 mL extract, silver nitrate, and extract ratio 5:1 (v/v). The AgNPs were defined using UV-Vis spectroscopy, field …
Synthesis And Pharmacological Effects Of Novel Benzenesulfonamides Carryingbenzamide Moiety As Carbonic Anhydrase And Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors, Mehtap Tuğrak, Hali̇se İnci̇ Gül, Bariş Anil, İlhami̇ Gülçi̇n
Synthesis And Pharmacological Effects Of Novel Benzenesulfonamides Carryingbenzamide Moiety As Carbonic Anhydrase And Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors, Mehtap Tuğrak, Hali̇se İnci̇ Gül, Bariş Anil, İlhami̇ Gülçi̇n
Turkish Journal of Chemistry
N-(1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-3-oxo-3-((4-(N-(substituted)sulfamoyl)phenyl)amino)prop-1-en-1-yl)benzamides 3a - g were designed since sulfonamide and benzamide pharmacophores draw great attention in novel drug design due to their wide range of bioactivities including acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and human carbonic anhydrase I and II (hCA I and hCA II) inhibitory potencies. Structure elucidation of the compounds was carried out by 1H NMR, 13C NMR, and HRMS spectra. In vitro enzyme assays showed that the compounds had significant inhibitory potential against hCA I, hCA II, and AChE enzymes at nanomolar levels. Ki values were in the range of 4.07 ± 0.38 - 29.70 ± 3.18 nM for hCA I and …
Design, Synthesis, Cytotoxic Activity, And Apoptosis Inducing Effects Of 4- And N-Substituted Benzoyltaurinamide Derivatives, Özlem Akgül, Mümi̇n Alper Erdoğan, Dervi̇ş Bi̇ri̇m, Çağla Kayabaşi, Cumhur Gündüz, Güli̇z Armagan
Design, Synthesis, Cytotoxic Activity, And Apoptosis Inducing Effects Of 4- And N-Substituted Benzoyltaurinamide Derivatives, Özlem Akgül, Mümi̇n Alper Erdoğan, Dervi̇ş Bi̇ri̇m, Çağla Kayabaşi, Cumhur Gündüz, Güli̇z Armagan
Turkish Journal of Chemistry
In this study, a group of 4-substituted benzoyltaurinamide derivatives were designed, synthesized, and investigated for their anticancer activity against three cancer cell lines and one nontumorigenic cell line by MTT assay. Among the final compounds, methoxyphenyl derivatives 14, 15, 16 were found to be effective against all the tested cancerous cell lines with promising selectivity. The most active compounds were further evaluated to determine the molecular mechanism of their anticancer activity by using western blot assay and the Annexin V-FITC/PI test. Compound 14 (in SH-SY5Y and MDA-MB-231 cell lines) and 15 (in SH-SY5Y cell line) were found to induce intrinsic …
Highly Sensitive Fluorometric Method Based On Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Dotclusters For Tartrazine Determination In Cookies Samples, Abi̇di̇n Gümrükçüoğlu, Aysel Başoğlu, Sevgi̇ Kolayli, Sali̇ha Di̇nç, Meryem Kara, Mi̇raç Ocak, Ümmühan Ocak
Highly Sensitive Fluorometric Method Based On Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Dotclusters For Tartrazine Determination In Cookies Samples, Abi̇di̇n Gümrükçüoğlu, Aysel Başoğlu, Sevgi̇ Kolayli, Sali̇ha Di̇nç, Meryem Kara, Mi̇raç Ocak, Ümmühan Ocak
Turkish Journal of Chemistry
Nitrogen-doped carbon nanodots (CDs) were prepared via the solvothermal method, using urea and triethylene glycol as the starting materials. The as-prepared CDs had individual diameters of approximately 100 nm and were in clusters of different sizes. The surface composition and optical properties of the as-prepared CDs were characterized. They exhibited multicolor emission properties in the visible range when excited with a wide wavelength range. The aqueous solution of the CDs was used in highly sensitive tartrazine determination. The fluorescence quenching of the CDs was in a linear relationship with the concentrations of tartrazine in the range of 0.5-30.0 μM. The …
Choline Derivatives Immobilized On Silica To Catalyze Transesterification Reaction For Production Of Glycerophosphocholine, Longhui Wei, Binglin Li, Xiaoli Zhang, Kai Tang, Wenwen Zheng, Dan Chen, Binxia Zhao
Choline Derivatives Immobilized On Silica To Catalyze Transesterification Reaction For Production Of Glycerophosphocholine, Longhui Wei, Binglin Li, Xiaoli Zhang, Kai Tang, Wenwen Zheng, Dan Chen, Binxia Zhao
Turkish Journal of Chemistry
Choline derivatives were covalently immobilized on the surface of γ -aminated silica. The obtained immobilized choline derivative was then successfully used for a transesterification reaction to produce glycerophosphocholine (GPC). Fourier transform infrared analysis and thermogravimetric analysis/differential thermal gravimetry indicated that the surface of the γ -aminated silica was covered by choline derivatives and the highest immobilization amount reached 1.1 mmol/g under optimal conditions. More importantly, the highest yield of GPC reached 97.9% during transesterification. With regard to GPC in food or medicine for human use, the immobilization technology can avoid catalyst contamination of the product and increase the safety of …
Thiamine-Induced Nitric Oxide Improves Tolerance To Boron Toxicity In Pepper Plants By Enhancing Antioxidants, Cengi̇z Kaya, Mustafa Aslan, Ferhat Uğurlar, Muhammad Ashraf
Thiamine-Induced Nitric Oxide Improves Tolerance To Boron Toxicity In Pepper Plants By Enhancing Antioxidants, Cengi̇z Kaya, Mustafa Aslan, Ferhat Uğurlar, Muhammad Ashraf
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
The role of thiamine (THI)-induced nitric oxide (NO) synthesis in the improvement of tolerance to boron (B) toxicity in pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) was studied. A solution of THI (50 or 100 mg L-1) was sprayed to the foliage of pepper plants exposed to high B regime (2.0 mM H3BO3) once a week for 4 weeks. A scavenger of NO (0.1 mM), cPTIO, along with THI was sprayed once a week to ascertain whether or not endogenous NO played a role in the alleviation of B stress in pepper plants by THI. There were significant reductions in plant dry weight, …
Context-Aware System For Glycemic Control In Diabetic Patients Using Neural Networks, Owais Bhat, Dawood A. Khan
Context-Aware System For Glycemic Control In Diabetic Patients Using Neural Networks, Owais Bhat, Dawood A. Khan
Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences
Diabetic patients are quite hesitant in engaging in normal physiological activities due to difficulties associated with diabetes management. Over the last few decades, there have been advancements in the computational power of embedded systems and glucose sensing technologies. These advancements have attracted the attention of researchers around the globe developing automatic insulin delivery systems. In this paper, a method of closed-loop control of diabetes based on neural networks is proposed. These neural networks are used for making predictions based on the clinical data of a patient. A neural network feedback controller is also designed to provide a glycemic response by …
Model Prediction Of A Kunitz-Type Trypsin Inhibitor Protein From Seeds Of Acacia Nilotica L. With Strong Antimicrobial And Insecticidal Activity, Sohaib Mehmood, Muhammad Imran, Arslan Ali, Aisha Munawar, Binish Khaliq, Farzeen Anwar, Qamar Saeed, Friedrich Buck, Saber Hussain, Ahsan Saeed, Muhammad Yasin Ashraf, Ahmed Akrem
Model Prediction Of A Kunitz-Type Trypsin Inhibitor Protein From Seeds Of Acacia Nilotica L. With Strong Antimicrobial And Insecticidal Activity, Sohaib Mehmood, Muhammad Imran, Arslan Ali, Aisha Munawar, Binish Khaliq, Farzeen Anwar, Qamar Saeed, Friedrich Buck, Saber Hussain, Ahsan Saeed, Muhammad Yasin Ashraf, Ahmed Akrem
Turkish Journal of Biology
A Kunitz-type trypsin inhibitor protein has been purified and characterized from seeds of Acacia nilotica L. LC-MS/MS analysis of Acacia nilotica trypsin inhibitor (AnTI) provided the N-terminal fragment of 11 amino acids which yielded 100% identity with already reported Kunitz-type trypsin inhibitor protein of Acacia confusa (AcTI) in UniProtKB database search. SDS-PAGE showed a single band of ~21 kDa under nonreduced condition and appearance of a daughter band (17 kDa) in the presence of ß-mercaptoethanol indicating the presence of interchain disulfide linkage typical for Kunitz-type trypsin inhibitors. AnTI was purified from seed extract by using a combination of anion exchange …
Assessment Of Antioxidant System And Enzyme/Nonenzyme Regulation Related To Ascorbate-Glutathione Cycle In Ferulic Acid-Treated Triticum Aestivum L. Roots Under Boron Toxicity, Ceyda Özfi̇dan Konakçi, Evren Yildiztugay, Fevzi̇ Elbasan, Ayşegül Yildiztugay, Mustafa Küçüködük
Assessment Of Antioxidant System And Enzyme/Nonenzyme Regulation Related To Ascorbate-Glutathione Cycle In Ferulic Acid-Treated Triticum Aestivum L. Roots Under Boron Toxicity, Ceyda Özfi̇dan Konakçi, Evren Yildiztugay, Fevzi̇ Elbasan, Ayşegül Yildiztugay, Mustafa Küçüködük
Turkish Journal of Botany
Ferulic acid (FA; 3-methoxy-4-hydroxycinnamic acid) can eliminate stress-induced damage because of its ability to induce antioxidant activity under stress. The aim of this study was to identify the effects of FA on water status, antioxidant system, and lipid peroxidation in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) roots exposed to boron (B) stress. Plants were grown in hydroponic culture containing the combination or alone form of 25-75 µM FA and 4-8 mM B. Stress significantly decreased growth (RGR), water content (RWC), proline content (Pro), and osmotic potential (YP). However, FA alleviated the decrease in RGR, RWC, and Pro content. Compared to the control …
Acquisition Of Boron Tolerance By Salt Pretreatment In Two Sunflower Cultivars, Yasemi̇n Ekmekçi̇, Şeküre Çulha Erdal, Ayşe Suna Balkan Nalçai̇yi̇, Nuran Çi̇çek
Acquisition Of Boron Tolerance By Salt Pretreatment In Two Sunflower Cultivars, Yasemi̇n Ekmekçi̇, Şeküre Çulha Erdal, Ayşe Suna Balkan Nalçai̇yi̇, Nuran Çi̇çek
Turkish Journal of Botany
This study was carried out to investigate the ameliorative effects of salt pretreatment against B toxicity in two sunflower cultivars (Helianthus annuus L. `Sanbro? and `Tarsan-1018?) differing in salt tolerance. Seedlings were grown in perlite with modified half-strength Hoagland?s solution for 15 days and then they were divided into two groups: salt-pretreated (75 mM NaCl for 5 days) and B-treated (control, 2, 4, and 8 mM B for 10 days). In both cultivars, the biomass of root and shoot decreased depending on B accumulation, especially at 8 mM. The translocation factor values indicated that B uptaken by roots of the …
Nomenclatural And Taxonomic Notes On Some Centaurea Taxa (Asteraceae) From Southern Italy, Emanuele Del Guacchio, Duilio Iamonico, Paola Cennamo, Paolo Caputo
Nomenclatural And Taxonomic Notes On Some Centaurea Taxa (Asteraceae) From Southern Italy, Emanuele Del Guacchio, Duilio Iamonico, Paola Cennamo, Paolo Caputo
Turkish Journal of Botany
We studied the application of the neglected name Centaurea leucolepis DC., concluding, by examination of the literature and original material, that the associated taxon is C. corensis Vals. et Filig., endemic to Campania region (southern Italy) and introduced into Sardinia. The name by Candolle is legitimate and it is here lectotypified by a specimen kept at G. In addition, after field surveys and herbarium searches, we suggest that this taxon should be considered as a subspecies of C. deusta Ten., a very polymorphic species of south-eastern Europe, proposing a new combination and providing a detailed description. In addition, we provide …
Macro And Micromorphological Studies And Numerical Analysis On The Nutlet Of Some Cyperoideae-Cyperaceae Taxa From Egypt And Their Taxonomic Significances, Ahmed Elkordy, Monier Abd El-Ghani, Ahmed Faried
Macro And Micromorphological Studies And Numerical Analysis On The Nutlet Of Some Cyperoideae-Cyperaceae Taxa From Egypt And Their Taxonomic Significances, Ahmed Elkordy, Monier Abd El-Ghani, Ahmed Faried
Turkish Journal of Botany
Nutlets of 13 taxa of subfamily Cyperoideae (Cyperaceae) from Egypt were investigated using light and scanning electron microscopes to ascertain the taxonomic utility of the nutlet in corroborating and elaborating on distinctions between closely related genera and species. The studied taxa included representatives of tribes Fuireneae, Cypereae, Cariceae, Abildgaardieae and Schoeneae. Nutlet shape, size, color, surface, epidermal cell shape, anticlinal boundaries, outer periclinal cell wall and relief of outer cell walls were provided. It was found that the epidermis has useful microscopic characters to help in the taxonomic assessment of Cyperoideae. Seven different types of anticlinal cell wall boundaries were …
The Cyst Nematode Heterodera Latipons Franklin, 1969 (Nemata: Heteroderidae): Hatching Behavior And Development On Wheat In Arid And Semiarid Regions In Turkey, Mustafa İmren
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
The cyst nematode Heterodera latipons Franklin, 1969 (Nemata: Heteroderidae) is an economically important sedentary plant-parasitic nematode which limits the production of cereal crops around the world. It is an important pest on wheat and can be found globally in different growing areas, especially in the Mediterranean region. Developing an understanding of its physiological behavior (senescence, quiescence, and cryptobiosis), development [second-stage juveniles (J2) and immature and mature females], and population dynamics under field conditions is needed to create an appropriate control strategy. The experiments were conducted at Karaisalı, a semiarid region in Adana Province, and at Derik, an arid region in …
Elevated In-Soil Co2 Affects Physiology And Growth Of Pinus Densiflora And Quercus Variabilis Seedlings Under An Artificial Co2 Release Experiment, Hyunjun Kim, Seung Hyun Han, Seongjun Kim, Hanna Chang, Yowhan Son
Elevated In-Soil Co2 Affects Physiology And Growth Of Pinus Densiflora And Quercus Variabilis Seedlings Under An Artificial Co2 Release Experiment, Hyunjun Kim, Seung Hyun Han, Seongjun Kim, Hanna Chang, Yowhan Son
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
It is important to understand how woody species are affected by elevated in-soil CO2 for carbon capture and storage (CCS). A study was conducted to analyze the effects of artificially released in-soil CO2 on the physiology and growth of 4-year-old Pinus densiflora and 3-year-old Quercus variabilis seedlings. Approximately 7.9 kg CO2 plot-1 d-1 was released at a depth of 0.5 m over the period from 20 June to 20 July 2017. For both species, chlorophyll fluorescence and content, photosynthetic rate, and leaf size significantly decreased after the CO2 release. However, stomatal behavior varied between these species under the elevated in-soil …
Chemical Composition And Antimicrobial And Antioxidant Activity Of Helichrysum Italicum (Roth) G.Don Subspecies Essential Oils, Silviya Mollova, Hafize Fidan, Daniela Antonova, Dimitar Bozhilov, Stanko Stanev, Iliana Kostova, Albena Stoyanova
Chemical Composition And Antimicrobial And Antioxidant Activity Of Helichrysum Italicum (Roth) G.Don Subspecies Essential Oils, Silviya Mollova, Hafize Fidan, Daniela Antonova, Dimitar Bozhilov, Stanko Stanev, Iliana Kostova, Albena Stoyanova
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
The chemical composition and the antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of essential oils from two Helichrysum italicum (Roth) G.Don subspecies grown in Bulgaria were investigated. As a result, 95 compounds with concentrations above 0.05% were detected by GC/MS and 46 of them, mainly mono- and sesquiterpenes, representing 79.81% and 85.51% of the total content of the samples, were identified. The main constituents of the essential oil from Helichrysum italicum subsp. microphyllum (plant origin from Bosnia) were monoterpene α-pinene (20.84%) and sesquiterpene γ-curcumene (16.53%), followed by β-selinene (5.59%), ar-curcumene (4.39%), trans-caryophyllene (4.35%), β-diketone italidione I (4.32%), α-selinene (4.28%), and neryl acetate (3.81%). …
Changes Of Some Horticultural Characteristics In Jujube (Ziziphus Jujube Mill.) Fruit At Different Ripening Stages, Hakan Keles
Changes Of Some Horticultural Characteristics In Jujube (Ziziphus Jujube Mill.) Fruit At Different Ripening Stages, Hakan Keles
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
In this study, changes in some horticultural characteristics of jujube fruits at two ripening stages were investigated. The ripening stages were determined by reference degree (%) of the red zone on the surface of the fruit: white ripening stage (WR), 5-15%; red ripening stage (RR), 95-100%. Fruit weight, length, width, color, and firmness were examined as morphological characteristics; phenolics, organic acids, fatty acids, and sugars were evaluated as biochemical characteristics. Fruit weight was 22.63 g in the WR stage and 28.42 g in the RR stage. The dominant phenolic acid was p-hydroxybenzoic acid in both ripening stages (623 mg 100 …
Preparation, Characterization, And Binding Profile Of Imprinted Semi-Ipn Cryogel Composite For Aluminum, Shahnila Shah, Huma Shaikh, Najma Memon, Muhammad Igbal Bhanger, Tahira Qureshi, Humaira Khan, Adi̇l Deni̇zli̇
Preparation, Characterization, And Binding Profile Of Imprinted Semi-Ipn Cryogel Composite For Aluminum, Shahnila Shah, Huma Shaikh, Najma Memon, Muhammad Igbal Bhanger, Tahira Qureshi, Humaira Khan, Adi̇l Deni̇zli̇
Turkish Journal of Chemistry
Human body is greatly exposed to aluminum due to its high abundance in the environment. This nonessential metal is a threat to the patients of chronic renal disorders, as it is easily retained in their plasma and quickly accumulates in different tissues. Thus, there is great need to remove it from the aqueous environment. In this study, Al$^{3+}$ imprinted semiinterpenetrating polymer network (semi-IPN)-based cryogel composite was prepared and applied for the purification of environmental and drinking water samples from aluminum. Poly (2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) (pHEMA) discs were produced via cryogenic treatment and imprinted semi-IPN was introduced to the 3-(trimethoxysilyl) propyl acrylate-modified …
Chemical Composition, Antimicrobial, And Lipase Enzyme Activity Of Essential Oil And Solvent Extracts From Serapias Orientalis Subsp. Orientalis, İshak Eri̇k, Gözde Kiliç, Eli̇f Öztürk, Şengül Alpay Karaoğlu, Nuretti̇n Yayli
Chemical Composition, Antimicrobial, And Lipase Enzyme Activity Of Essential Oil And Solvent Extracts From Serapias Orientalis Subsp. Orientalis, İshak Eri̇k, Gözde Kiliç, Eli̇f Öztürk, Şengül Alpay Karaoğlu, Nuretti̇n Yayli
Turkish Journal of Chemistry
The volatile components of essential oil (EO), SPME, and SPME of solvent extracts (n-hexane, methanol, and water) obtained from fresh Serapias orientalis subsp. orientalis(Soo) were analyzed by GC-FID/MS. EO of Soo gave 11 compounds in the percentage of 99.97%; capronaldehyde (37.01%), 2-(E)-hexenal (23.19%), and n-nonanal (19.05%) were found to be major constituents. SPME GC-FID/MS analyses of fresh plant and solvent extracts of Soo revealed 7, 12, 7, and 4 compounds within the range of 99.7% to 99.9%. Limonene (76.5%, 41.7%, and 61.3%) was the major compound in SPMEs of the n-hexane and methanol extracts. α-Methoxy-p-cresol (52.9%) was the main component …
Plant Response To Salinity: An Analysis Of Ros Formation, Signaling, And Antioxidant Defense, Turgut Yi̇gi̇t Akyol, Oğuzhan Yilmaz, Bariş Uzi̇lday, Rengi̇n Özgür Uzi̇lday, İsmai̇l Türkan
Plant Response To Salinity: An Analysis Of Ros Formation, Signaling, And Antioxidant Defense, Turgut Yi̇gi̇t Akyol, Oğuzhan Yilmaz, Bariş Uzi̇lday, Rengi̇n Özgür Uzi̇lday, İsmai̇l Türkan
Turkish Journal of Botany
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are byproducts of normal plant metabolism and their production is elevated under environmental stresses such as drought, extreme temperature, and salinity. Among these, salinity is a worldwide problem that impacts the fertility of arable lands and sustainability of food security, which is getting more attention due to climate change. Halophytes can survive and reproduce in soils containing high concentrations of salt and have developed adaptation mechanisms at physiological, biochemical, and molecular levels including maintenance of ROS metabolism. In this review, we aim to summarize findings related to ROS production, signaling, scavenging, and especially ROS avoidance mechanisms …
Botanical Characteristics, Potential Uses, And Cultivation Possibilities Of Mustards In Turkey: A Review, Fatma Kayaçeti̇n
Botanical Characteristics, Potential Uses, And Cultivation Possibilities Of Mustards In Turkey: A Review, Fatma Kayaçeti̇n
Turkish Journal of Botany
The mustard species [(Brassica juncea (brown mustard),B. nigra (black mustard),B. rapa syn. B. campestris (field mustard or turnip), and Sinapis alba (white mustard or yellow mustard)] constitute important genetic resources and sources of raw materials to large number of agrobased industries in Turkey and elsewhere. S. alba is usually used as a condiment in dry form. B. nigra is used as a condiment and as vegetable with dietary fibre, vitamin C, and other anticancer compounds. B. juncea is used for oil and as spice. B. rapa is popularly used for biofuel raw material. However, there is poor focus on their …
Biochemical And Morphological Responses To Cadmium-Induced Oxidative Stress In Cladophora Glomerata, Abuzer Çelekli̇, Hi̇lal Bulut
Biochemical And Morphological Responses To Cadmium-Induced Oxidative Stress In Cladophora Glomerata, Abuzer Çelekli̇, Hi̇lal Bulut
Turkish Journal of Botany
This study aimed to assess the effect of cadmium (Cd2+) concentrations on biovolume, pigments, malondialdehyde (MDA), hydrogen peroxide, proline, total phenolic compounds, total protein, and total carbohydrate contents of Cladophora glomerata . Cultivations of the alga (8.0 ± 0.1 g as fresh weight) were exposed to 7.5, 15, 30, and 60 mg/L of Cd2+ ions in 500 mL flasks containing 400 mL of the medium on a shaker at 120 rpm for 7 days. Results of Fourier transform infrared analyses indicated that the amide, anionic, and amino groups had significant rolesin the binding of Cd2+ on C. glomerata. The detrimental …
Karyotypic Phylogeny And Polyploidy Variations Of Paronychia (Caryophyllaceae) Taxa In Turkey, Hali̇l Erhan Eroğlu, Derya Altay, Ümi̇t Budak, Esra Marti̇n
Karyotypic Phylogeny And Polyploidy Variations Of Paronychia (Caryophyllaceae) Taxa In Turkey, Hali̇l Erhan Eroğlu, Derya Altay, Ümi̇t Budak, Esra Marti̇n
Turkish Journal of Botany
Chromosomal data can provide very valuable information about karyotypic phylogeny and speciation. This is the first study on karyotype phylogeny and polyploidy variations of the genus Paronychia. In this context, the results are these: (1) in 14 taxa, the first report on chromosomes numbers; (2) in 2 taxa, equal chromosome numbers as in the previous report; (3) in all taxa, the first report of detailed karyotype analyses; (4) karyotype asymmetry data and generally symmetrical karyotypes; (5) karyotypic variations by mechanisms of dysploidy and polyploidy; and (6) phylogenetic relationships in Paronychia. The data indicate that Anatolia is an important area for …
An Integrated Approach To The Study Of Hypericum Occurring In Sicily, Antonio Giovino, Alessandra Carrubba, Silvia Lazzara, Edoardo Napoli, Gianniantonio Domina
An Integrated Approach To The Study Of Hypericum Occurring In Sicily, Antonio Giovino, Alessandra Carrubba, Silvia Lazzara, Edoardo Napoli, Gianniantonio Domina
Turkish Journal of Botany
An integrated approach to the study of taxa of the genus Hypericum occurring in Sicily is proposed. The results of morphological, biochemical, and molecular analyses are combined to better assess the relationships between the species investigated and test the suitability of DNA barcoding technique in the discrimination of these taxa. For the name Hypericum aegypticum subsp. webbii (Spach) N. Robson a lectotype is designated. For Hypericum triquetrifolium Turra a lectotype and a supporting epitype are designated. The presence of Hypericum perforatum L. subsp. perforatum is excluded from Sicily and the previous reports have to be referred to H. perforatum subsp. …
An Attempt To Solve The Taxonomic Confusion Of Thlaspiceras F.K.Mey. Complex (Noccaea Moench-Brassicaceae) With Issrs, Kurtuluş Özgi̇şi̇, Ati̇la Ocak, Burcu Tarikahya Hacioğlu
An Attempt To Solve The Taxonomic Confusion Of Thlaspiceras F.K.Mey. Complex (Noccaea Moench-Brassicaceae) With Issrs, Kurtuluş Özgi̇şi̇, Ati̇la Ocak, Burcu Tarikahya Hacioğlu
Turkish Journal of Botany
Meyer separated Thlaspi into 12 genera, specifically using the seed-coat anatomy. Currently, only 4 species have been retained in Thlaspi s.str and all of the other species were divided into other genera, one of which was Thlaspiceras F.K.Mey.. Based on recent molecular studies and morphological features, Al-Shehbaz (2014) suggested recognizing all of Meyer?s segregates under Noccaea and Thlaspi s.str. All of Meyer?s Thlaspiceras species, namely Th. dolichocarpum (Zohary) F.K.Mey.,Th. eigii (Zohary) F.K.Mey., Th. crassifolium A.Huber-Morath andF.K.Mey., Th. bovis F.K.Mey., Th. oxyceras (Boiss.) F.K.Mey., Th. capricornutum F.K.Mey., Th. hubermorathii F.K.Mey., Th. cappadocicum (Boiss. and Balansa) F.K.Mey., Th. triangulare F.K.Mey., Th. rechingeri …