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Morphology, Germination, And Storage Behaviour In Seeds Of Tuscan Populations Of Fritillaria Montana (Liliaceae), A Rare Perennial Geophyte In Italy, Elisa Mancuso, Gianni Bedini, Lorenzo Peruzzi Jan 2012

Morphology, Germination, And Storage Behaviour In Seeds Of Tuscan Populations Of Fritillaria Montana (Liliaceae), A Rare Perennial Geophyte In Italy, Elisa Mancuso, Gianni Bedini, Lorenzo Peruzzi

Turkish Journal of Botany

Fritillaria montana Hoppe ex W.D.J.Koch (Liliaceae) is a rare perennial geophyte growing in south-eastern Europe. Although it occurs in most of the Italian territory, it is very rare and is included in the Red List of threatened plant species of most of the regions in which it grows; in Tuscany (central Italy), it is listed as Critically Endangered. The aim of our study was to investigate the seed size, weight, and morphology; the seed moisture and oil contents; the seed germination conditions; and the effect of different storage treatments on final germination success in F. montana. Seeds were collected from …


Five New Records Of The Genus Echinops (Asteraceae) From Turkey, Cem Vural, Handan Şapci Jan 2012

Five New Records Of The Genus Echinops (Asteraceae) From Turkey, Cem Vural, Handan Şapci

Turkish Journal of Botany

Echinops ritrodes Bunge, E. gaillardotii Boiss., E. adenocaulos Boiss., E. chardinii Boiss. & Buhse, and E. tenuisectus Rech.f. were recorded for the first time in Turkey. The taxa are described and illustrated. Geographical distributions of the taxa are also mapped, and IUCN threat categories of the populations are discussed.


A Simple Technique For Cross-Sectioning Gymnosperm Needle Leaves Using Microtome, Jukyeong Eo Jan 2012

A Simple Technique For Cross-Sectioning Gymnosperm Needle Leaves Using Microtome, Jukyeong Eo

Turkish Journal of Botany

If a staining-permanent slide is not needed, this simple and faster microtome technique is very useful for cross-sectioning gymnosperm needle leaves. The technique employs 2× polyvinyl alcohol-lactic acid-glycerol (PVLG) without the steps of fixation, dehydration, clearing, embedding, deparaffinisation, and hydration. Conveniently, this technique can also be applied to thick leaves and other organs of angiosperms. The procedure is very simple and is suggested for use in plant anatomy research.


Diversity And Ecology Of Diatoms From Felent Creek (Sakarya River Basin), Turkey, Cüneyd Nadi̇r Solak, Sophia Barinova, Eva Acs, Hayri̇ Dayioğlu Jan 2012

Diversity And Ecology Of Diatoms From Felent Creek (Sakarya River Basin), Turkey, Cüneyd Nadi̇r Solak, Sophia Barinova, Eva Acs, Hayri̇ Dayioğlu

Turkish Journal of Botany

Diatoms are an important group of aquatic ecosystems. To date, there have been many important algological studies in different river basins in Turkey. However, the use of diatoms in biomonitoring (according to diatom indices, Watanabe's or Van Dam's systems) is relatively new in Turkey. In the present study, 41 samples of epilithic diatoms were collected from 5 stations along Felent creek between June 2006 and February 2007 and a total of 117 diatom taxa were identified. The bio-indication (autoecology and abundance scores in the communities) of Felent creek was investigated and, as a result, the organic pollution indicators of Watanabe's …


Taxonomical Notes On Stachys Sect. Eriostomum (Lamiaceae) In Turkey, Ekrem Akçi̇çek, Tuncay Di̇rmenci̇, Ekrem Dündar Jan 2012

Taxonomical Notes On Stachys Sect. Eriostomum (Lamiaceae) In Turkey, Ekrem Akçi̇çek, Tuncay Di̇rmenci̇, Ekrem Dündar

Turkish Journal of Botany

As a part of a revisional study of Stachys L. sect. Eriostomum (Hoffmanns. & Link) Dumort. (Lamiaceae), 4 taxa [S. tymphaea Hausskn., S. thracica Davidov, S. cretica L. subsp. cretica, and S. cretica L. subsp. salviifolia (Ten.) Rech.f.] were recorded for the first time from Turkey. S. cretica subsp. trapezuntica Rech.f., which was described based on 3 syntypes [Bourgeau 695; Sintenis 3432 (designated here as the lectotype); Handel-Mazzetti 324] near Trabzon, had not been collected again since 1907. It was found in 2 syntype localities from Trabzon in 2010 during this study, for the first time in 103 years. For …


Chromosome Counts And Karyomorphology Of Some Species Of Artemisia (Asteraceae) From Turkey, Selma Tabur, Şemsetti̇n Ci̇velek, Si̇ğnem Öney, Şadi̇ye Betül Yilmaz Ergün, Murat Kurşat, İsmai̇l Türkoğlu Jan 2012

Chromosome Counts And Karyomorphology Of Some Species Of Artemisia (Asteraceae) From Turkey, Selma Tabur, Şemsetti̇n Ci̇velek, Si̇ğnem Öney, Şadi̇ye Betül Yilmaz Ergün, Murat Kurşat, İsmai̇l Türkoğlu

Turkish Journal of Botany

Chromosome numbers and karyotypes of some species belonging to the genus Artemisia L. (Asteraceae) were investigated, and chromosome counts of 12 species, 1 of which was counted for the first time, are presented with a thorough compilation of previously published data. All of the species studied belong to the subgenus Artemisia Chromosome numbers of 6 taxa confirmed the previous data. Additionally, karyotypes of 8 species were reported. Karyotype analyses of 6 Artemisia species are reported here for the first time. The basic chromosome numbers in the species studied were x = 8 and x = 9, with ploidy levels ranging …


Cytotoxicity Of Aloe Vera Gel Extracts On Allium Cepa Root Tip Cells, Ali̇ İrfan İlbaş, Umut Gönen, Semi̇h Yilmaz, Mehmet Yaşar Dadandi Jan 2012

Cytotoxicity Of Aloe Vera Gel Extracts On Allium Cepa Root Tip Cells, Ali̇ İrfan İlbaş, Umut Gönen, Semi̇h Yilmaz, Mehmet Yaşar Dadandi

Turkish Journal of Botany

Aloe vera L. is a valuable medicinal plant and is currently used in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food industries worldwide. In the present study, the effect of various concentrations of Aloe vera leaf gel extracts was investigated on mitotic and phase indexes of Allium cepa L. root tip cells for 24 and 48 h durations. The EC_{50} value of gel extracts was found to be 20% and was used to determine the experimental concentrations. The results indicated that the mitotic index and root growth rate of A. cepa were considerably decreased in comparison to the control. We found that the cytotoxic …


Comparative Studies On The Competence Of Axillary Shoot Regeneration On Unsliced And Longitudinally Sliced Cotyledon Nodes Of Vigna Unguiculata, Muhammad Aasim, Sancar Fati̇h Özcan, Khalid Mahmood Khawar, Sebahatti̇n Özcan Jan 2012

Comparative Studies On The Competence Of Axillary Shoot Regeneration On Unsliced And Longitudinally Sliced Cotyledon Nodes Of Vigna Unguiculata, Muhammad Aasim, Sancar Fati̇h Özcan, Khalid Mahmood Khawar, Sebahatti̇n Özcan

Turkish Journal of Botany

Vigna unguiculata is an important food legume crop in the semiarid tropics. It suffers from a host of agricultural constraints including damage due to diseases and pests. Judicious application of biotechnological methods can lead to considerable improvement in this important crop. Shoot regeneration from unsliced and longitudinally sliced cotyledon node explants obtained from 3-day-old to 5-day-old seedlings grown in vitro was achieved on Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium containing 1.11, 2.22, 3.33, and 4.44 \muM benzylaminopurine (BA) supplemented with 1.0 mg/L polyvinylpyrrolidone and 500 mg/L bacteriostatic Augmentin. Callus induction was recorded in all culture media on both explants. The shoot …


A New Scorzonera (Asteraceae) Species From South Anatolia, Turkey, And Its Taxonomic Position Based On Molecular Data, Kami̇l Çoşkunçelebi̇, Serdar Makbul, Mutlu Gültepe, Deni̇z Onat, Murat Erdem Güzel, Seda Okur Jan 2012

A New Scorzonera (Asteraceae) Species From South Anatolia, Turkey, And Its Taxonomic Position Based On Molecular Data, Kami̇l Çoşkunçelebi̇, Serdar Makbul, Mutlu Gültepe, Deni̇z Onat, Murat Erdem Güzel, Seda Okur

Turkish Journal of Botany

Scorzonera zorkunensis Coskuncelebi & S.Makbul (Asteraceae) is described and illustrated from Turkey. It grows on serpentine in alpine steppe vegetation together with several endemic Scorzonera L. species in southern Anatolia at altitudes of 2075-2100 m. It is morphologically similar to S. pisidica Hub.-Mor., but it differs in its habit and stem and leaf pubescence. Additionally, the size and micromorphological characters of the achenes and some anatomical traits of the leaves, stems, and roots are helpful in distinguishing these closely related taxa. The phylogenetic analyses based on nrDNA ITS sequence data indicate that S. pisidica is a sister species of the …


Two New Species Of Cephalaria (Caprifoliaceae) From Turkey, Ramazan Süleyman Göktürk, Hüseyi̇n Sümbül, Ayten Çelebi̇, Leyla Açik Jan 2012

Two New Species Of Cephalaria (Caprifoliaceae) From Turkey, Ramazan Süleyman Göktürk, Hüseyi̇n Sümbül, Ayten Çelebi̇, Leyla Açik

Turkish Journal of Botany

Two new Cephalaria Schrad. ex Roem. et Schult. species (Caprifoliaceae) from Turkey, Cephalaria davisiana Göktürk & Sümbül and Cephalaria sumbuliana Göktürk, are described and illustrated. A map showing their distribution and other related taxa is given. The morphological differences of the 2 new species are discussed and comparisons are made with the similar Cephalaria speciosa Boiss. & Kotschy and Cephalaria elmaliensis Hub.-Mor. & V.A.Matthews. In addition to morphological observations, C. davisiana, C. sumbuliana, C. elmaliensis, and C. speciosa were analysed by applying RAPD-PCR techniques. RAPD methods clearly distinguished between the new species and the 2 species that they resemble.


Verbascum Hasbenlii (Scrophulariaceae), A New Species From Turkey, Zeki̇ Aytaç, Hayri̇ Duman Jan 2012

Verbascum Hasbenlii (Scrophulariaceae), A New Species From Turkey, Zeki̇ Aytaç, Hayri̇ Duman

Turkish Journal of Botany

Verbascum hasbenlii Aytaç & H.Duman sp. nov. (sect. Bothrosperma Murb.) is described and illustrated from Turkey. This new species was collected in B1 Çan (Çanakkale Province) area. V. hasbenlii appears to be closely allied to V. luciliae (Boiss.) O.Kuntze and V. haraldi-adnani Parolly & Eren. Its affinities with this and other related species are discussed. The characteristic features of pollen, seed, stomata structure, and hairs are studied using a scanning electron microscope and the distribution of the new species in Turkey is given.


In Vitro Plant Regeneration Via Petiole Callus Of Viola Patrinii And Genetic Fidelity Assessment Using Rapd Markers, Gururaj Chalageri, Uddagiri Venkanna Babu Jan 2012

In Vitro Plant Regeneration Via Petiole Callus Of Viola Patrinii And Genetic Fidelity Assessment Using Rapd Markers, Gururaj Chalageri, Uddagiri Venkanna Babu

Turkish Journal of Botany

Viola patrinii DC. (Violaceae) petiole explants were used for inducing calli. Significant callus proliferation was observed on MS medium supplemented with 16.12 \muM NAA and 13.33 \muM BA. Shoot regeneration was achieved upon transferring the green friable calli to MS medium with a 2-fold dilution of potassium dihydrogen phosphate supplemented with 23.25 \muM Kn and 2.68 \muM NAA. Maximum shoot regeneration was achieved in 4 weeks. Multiple shoots were separated and further cultured in half-strength MS medium supplemented with 9.85 \muM IBA with 2% sucrose. Profuse root development was observed after 20-25 days of culturing. Regenerated plants were successfully transferred …


New Ascomycete Records For Turkish Macromycota, Ilgaz Akata, Abdullah Kaya, Yasi̇n Uzun Jan 2012

New Ascomycete Records For Turkish Macromycota, Ilgaz Akata, Abdullah Kaya, Yasi̇n Uzun

Turkish Journal of Botany

Ascobolus stercorarius (Bull.) J.Schröt. (Ascobolaceae), Cheilymenia fimicola (De Not. & Bagl.) Dennis (Pyronemataceae), Plectania melastoma (Sowerby) Fuckel, and P. rhytidia (Berk.) Nannf. & Korf (Sarcosomataceae) are given as new records at the genus level for the macromycota of Turkey.


A New Record For The Flora Of Turkey: Lathyrus Atropatanus (Leguminosae), Fatma Güneş, Ali̇ Hi̇kmet Çirpici Jan 2012

A New Record For The Flora Of Turkey: Lathyrus Atropatanus (Leguminosae), Fatma Güneş, Ali̇ Hi̇kmet Çirpici

Turkish Journal of Botany

No abstract provided.


Allium Shirnakiense, Sect. Melanocrommyum (Liliaceae), A New Species From South-Eastern Turkey, Lütfi̇ Behçet, Mustafa Rüstemoğlu Jan 2012

Allium Shirnakiense, Sect. Melanocrommyum (Liliaceae), A New Species From South-Eastern Turkey, Lütfi̇ Behçet, Mustafa Rüstemoğlu

Turkish Journal of Botany

Allium shirnakiense L.Behçet & Rüstemoğlu sp. nova (sect. Melanocrommyum Webb & Berth.) is described as a species new to science on the basis of material collected from Şırnak Province. Morphologically, it is related to A. rhetoreanum Nab., which is an species endemic to South-eastern Turkey. A diagnosis, a taxonomic description, and some illustrations are given.


Contributions To The Description And Molecular Properties Of Erodium Hendrikii Alpınar (Geraniaceae), Endemic To Turkey, Kami̇l Çoşkunçelebi̇, Sali̇h Terzi̇oğlu, Mustafa Karaköse, Murat Erdem Güzel Jan 2012

Contributions To The Description And Molecular Properties Of Erodium Hendrikii Alpınar (Geraniaceae), Endemic To Turkey, Kami̇l Çoşkunçelebi̇, Sali̇h Terzi̇oğlu, Mustafa Karaköse, Murat Erdem Güzel

Turkish Journal of Botany

A Turkish endemic, Erodium hendrikii Alpınar, was firstly described from NE Anatolia in 1994 based on insufficient specimens. In the present study, the description of this poorly known taxon was emended by adding several macro- and micromorphological traits of its leaf and fruit observed under LM and SEM. Furthermore, it was compared with the closely related species E. malacoides (L.) L'Her based on both morphological and molecular data and a modified identification key for the Flora of Turkey was prepared. The conservation status was also re-assessed according to the IUCN threat criteria.


Embryological And Cytological Features Of Gagea Bohemica (Liliaceae), Fi̇li̇z Vardar, Işil İsmai̇loğlu, Meral Ünal Jan 2012

Embryological And Cytological Features Of Gagea Bohemica (Liliaceae), Fi̇li̇z Vardar, Işil İsmai̇loğlu, Meral Ünal

Turkish Journal of Botany

The present study describes the developmental features of the embryo sac and ovular structures, particularly the obturator, during development in Gagea bohemica (Zauschn.) Schult. & Schult. f. The nucellar epidermis is poorly developed and composed of 1-2 layers of cuboidal cells. The tissue at the chalazal end of the nucellus differentiates into a hypostase. The micropyle is formed by the inner integument and composed of 4-5 cell layers that include starch grains. The functional megaspore results in an 8-nucleated embryo sac and conforms to a tetrasporic, Fritillaria L. type. Cytoplasmic nucleoloids consisting of protein and RNA are obvious during megasporogenesis. …


Anatomical Analysis Of Red Juniper Leaf (Juniperus Oxycedrus) Taken From Kopaonik Mountain, Serbia, Predrag Spasoje Vasic, Darko Vlajko Dubak Jan 2012

Anatomical Analysis Of Red Juniper Leaf (Juniperus Oxycedrus) Taken From Kopaonik Mountain, Serbia, Predrag Spasoje Vasic, Darko Vlajko Dubak

Turkish Journal of Botany

In this study, the anatomical characteristics of Juniperus oxycedrus (Cupressaceae) leaves from Kopaonik Mountain (Serbia) are analysed. The level of distinction between leaves taken from various altitudes (420-1420 m) was determined by analysing anatomical characters. The clear correlation between increase in altitude and change in anatomical characters of the leaves was not established by descriptive analysis. The leaves collected from plants growing at 620 m had the most prominent xeromorphic characteristics (thick cuticles and thick epidermis walls). The discriminant canonical analysis also showed a clear distinction between red common juniper from 420 m and the samples taken from different altitudes.


Germination Response Of Five Eastern Mediterranean Woody Species To Smoke Solutions Derived From Various Plants, Şükrü Serter Çatav, İsmai̇l Bekar, Büşra Seda Ateş, Gökhan Ergan, Funda Oymak, Eli̇f Deni̇z Ülker, Çağatay Tavşanoğlu Jan 2012

Germination Response Of Five Eastern Mediterranean Woody Species To Smoke Solutions Derived From Various Plants, Şükrü Serter Çatav, İsmai̇l Bekar, Büşra Seda Ateş, Gökhan Ergan, Funda Oymak, Eli̇f Deni̇z Ülker, Çağatay Tavşanoğlu

Turkish Journal of Botany

The role of smoke as a fire-related germination cue is well known in many parts of the world, including Mediterranean-type ecosystems; however, it has been neglected in the Mediterranean Basin (MB). We studied the germination response of 5 woody species found in the eastern MB (south-western Turkey) to smoke solutions derived from different plant species. Of the 5 species examined, 2 [Sarcopoterium spinosum (L.) Spach and Satureja thymbra L.] showed significant increments in germination percentage after smoke treatments compared to the control, while the remaining 3 [Calicotome villosa (Poir.) Link, Cistus salviifolius L., and Lavandula stoechas L.] did not. However, …


Induction Of Phytochelatin And Responses Of Antioxidants Under Cadmium Stress In Safflower (Carthamus Tinctorius) Seedlings, Shahram Namdjoyan, Shahrokh Namdjoyan, Hossein Kermanian Jan 2012

Induction Of Phytochelatin And Responses Of Antioxidants Under Cadmium Stress In Safflower (Carthamus Tinctorius) Seedlings, Shahram Namdjoyan, Shahrokh Namdjoyan, Hossein Kermanian

Turkish Journal of Botany

We investigated the role of antioxidant compounds (e.g.,\alpha-tocopherol, phytochelatins, glutathione, and other non-protein thiols) in the cadmium (Cd) tolerance of safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L. cv. Arak2811) seedlings exposed to different concentrations of Cd (0-100 \muM) for a week. A concentration- and tissue- dependent response to Cd was observed. Increasing Cd supply markedly reduced the dry weight of roots. Plants accumulated a substantial amount of Cd, especially in the roots. Levels of \alpha-tocopherol showed a significant increase with an increase in the concentration of Cd in leaves. Upon Cd exposure, \alpha-tocopherol levels followed a similar pattern in the root tissue with …


Trace Metal Contents Of Some Wild-Growing Mushrooms In Bigadiç (Balıkesir), Turkey, İsmai̇l Şen, Hakan Alli, Beki̇r Çöl, Mustafa Çeli̇kkollu, Ahmet Balci Jan 2012

Trace Metal Contents Of Some Wild-Growing Mushrooms In Bigadiç (Balıkesir), Turkey, İsmai̇l Şen, Hakan Alli, Beki̇r Çöl, Mustafa Çeli̇kkollu, Ahmet Balci

Turkish Journal of Botany

In this study, heavy metal (Cd, Cr, Cu, Mn, and Zn) contents of wild-growing mushrooms and soil samples collected from Bigadiç (Balıkesir) were determined. A total of 38 fungal taxa were found in the study area. Among the mushroom samples analysed, minimum and maximum metal contents were 0.11-2.58 mg kg^-1 for Cd, 1.01-19.55 mg kg^-1 for Cr, 2.61-72.44 mg kg^-1 for Cu, 1.38-47.52 mg kg^-1 for Mn, and 5.75-97.55 mg kg^-1 for Zn. For all elements, values are within the acceptable levels as reported by several researchers. Hohenbuehelia petaloides (Bull.) Schulzer had the lowest elemental composition for all elements. Metal …


The Taxonomic Revision Of Alcea And Althaea (Malvaceae) In Turkey, Mehmet Erkan Uzunhi̇sarcikli, Meci̇t Vural Jan 2012

The Taxonomic Revision Of Alcea And Althaea (Malvaceae) In Turkey, Mehmet Erkan Uzunhi̇sarcikli, Meci̇t Vural

Turkish Journal of Botany

Alcea L. is represented by 18 species and Althaea L. by 4 species in the Flora of Turkey. Seventeen species of Alcea and all species of Althaea were collected. One new cultivated record of Alcea was added. Contrary to the Flora of Turkey, the endemicity of Alcea apterocarpa (Fenzl) Boiss., Alcea calvertii (Boiss.) Boiss., and Alcea fasciculiflora Zohary has not been proved. The threat category of Alcea fasciculiflora and Alcea pisidica Hub.-Mor. has been changed to CR, while they were placed in DD according to the Red Data Book of Turkish Plants. As a result of this study, determination keys, …


The Autecological Characteristics Of Desmostachya Bipinnata In Hyper-Arid Regions, Akbar Fakhireh, Majid Ajorlo, Alireza Shahryari, Shahram Mansouri, Soheila Nouri, Ahmad Pahlavanravi Jan 2012

The Autecological Characteristics Of Desmostachya Bipinnata In Hyper-Arid Regions, Akbar Fakhireh, Majid Ajorlo, Alireza Shahryari, Shahram Mansouri, Soheila Nouri, Ahmad Pahlavanravi

Turkish Journal of Botany

This study aimed to investigate the main autecological characteristics of Desmostachya bipinnata L. (Poaceae) in a hyper-arid region. The study was carried out on Sistan plain, south-eastern Iran. The habitats of D. bipinnata were identified and then the climatic and edaphic characteristics of habitats were determined. Phenological stages, reproduction, root system, and nutritive and preference values of D. bipinnata were also studied. One single habitat of D. bipinnata was identified on Sistan plain. Average annual rainfall and temperature of the habitat were 60 mm and 21.8 °C, respectively. Loamy and loamy sand soils of the habitat had EC and pH …


The Response Of The Xerophytic Plant Gypsophila Aucheri To Salt And Drought Stresses: The Role Of The Antioxidant Defence System, Aşkim Hedi̇ye Sekmen Esen, Rengi̇n Özgür, Bariş Uzi̇lday, Zehra Özgecan Tanyolaç, Ahmet Di̇nç Jan 2012

The Response Of The Xerophytic Plant Gypsophila Aucheri To Salt And Drought Stresses: The Role Of The Antioxidant Defence System, Aşkim Hedi̇ye Sekmen Esen, Rengi̇n Özgür, Bariş Uzi̇lday, Zehra Özgecan Tanyolaç, Ahmet Di̇nç

Turkish Journal of Botany

The aim of the present study was to determine the antioxidant system responses of a xerophytic plant to salinity and drought, which were not elucidated before. Physiological and antioxidant responses of the xerophytic plant Gypsophila aucheri Boiss. were investigated under salinity (100 and 300 mM NaCl) and drought (withholding watering) treatment for 2 weeks in a controlled growth chamber. Besides growth responses (relative growth rate (RGR)), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), peroxidase (POX), ascorbate peroxidase (APX), and glutathione reductase (GR) activities, and SOD and CAT isoenzymes activities were determined under stress conditions. Moreover, the level of lipid peroxidation was determined …


Seasonal Variations In Phytoplankton Communities In Zayandeh-Rood Dam Lake (Isfahan, Iran), Masoumeh Shams, Saeed Afsharzadeh, Tahi̇r Atici Jan 2012

Seasonal Variations In Phytoplankton Communities In Zayandeh-Rood Dam Lake (Isfahan, Iran), Masoumeh Shams, Saeed Afsharzadeh, Tahi̇r Atici

Turkish Journal of Botany

Variations in the phytoplankton of Zayandeh-Rood Dam Lake were studied seasonally from September 2005 to August 2006 at 4 different stations. A total of 112 species and 53 genera belonging to 6 divisions were identified. The species belonging to Bacillariophyta, Chlorophyta, Cyanophyta, Euglenophyta, and Dinophyta were found frequently. Chrysophyta species were found in low numbers. Cyclotella meneghinina Kütz., a centric diatom, was the dominant species at all stations. The density of the phytoplankton was between 470 and 150,470 cells/cm^3. According to the Shannon-Weaver Index, the highest and the lowest diversities were determined in November and May, respectively. Regarding physico-chemical analysis …


The Seasonal Succession Of Diatoms In Phytoplankton Of A Soda Lake (Lake Hazar, Turkey), Mehmet Ali̇ Turan Koçer, Bülent Şen Jan 2012

The Seasonal Succession Of Diatoms In Phytoplankton Of A Soda Lake (Lake Hazar, Turkey), Mehmet Ali̇ Turan Koçer, Bülent Şen

Turkish Journal of Botany

Some physicochemical variables and climatic effects on the succession of a diatom community in the plankton of the pelagic zone of Lake Hazar, an alkaline soda lake, were investigated. Monthly diatom samples were collected from the surface water at western, central, and eastern pelagic areas of the ellipsoid-shaped lake using a plankton net from November 2004 to October 2005. When high temperature and pH levels prevailed in May and September, Epithemia, Rhopalodia, Cocconeis, and Cyclotella were dominant. Cymbella was dominant in early spring and late autumn, but was not significantly correlated with temperature or pH. The species of Gomphonema, Fragilaria, …


New Records For The Freshwater Algae Of Turkey (Tigris Basin), Tülay Özer, İlkay Açikgöz Erkaya, Abel Udo Udoh, Aydin Akbulut, Kazim Yildiz, Bülent Şen Jan 2012

New Records For The Freshwater Algae Of Turkey (Tigris Basin), Tülay Özer, İlkay Açikgöz Erkaya, Abel Udo Udoh, Aydin Akbulut, Kazim Yildiz, Bülent Şen

Turkish Journal of Botany

Samples were collected from different habitats (plankton, epipelon, epiphyton, and epilithon) at 20 stations situated on rivers and dam systems in the Tigris Basin between December 2004 and November 2005. Twenty-five new records were identified for the Turkish freshwater algae. They belong to the following divisions: 3 to Cyanobacteria, 1 to Rhodophya, 1 to Euglenozoa, 2 to Myzozoa, 1 to Ochrophyta, 9 to Chlorophyta, and 8 to Charophyta.


Myxomycetes Of Mustafa Kemal University Campus And Environs (Turkey), Hayri̇ Baba Jan 2012

Myxomycetes Of Mustafa Kemal University Campus And Environs (Turkey), Hayri̇ Baba

Turkish Journal of Botany

In this taxonomic study, myxomycetes of Tayfur Sökmen Campus (Hatay) were collected during 2010-2011. As a result of field and laboratory studies we reported 44 species of protosteliomycetes and myxomycetes. Three of these species (Diderma deplanatum Fr., Didymium megalosporum Berk & M.A.Curtis, and Lamproderma atrosporum Meyl.) are recorded for the first time from Turkey. Lamproderma atrosporum was treated with the moist chamber cultures method in the laboratory but Didymium megalosporum and Diderma deplanatum were determined naturally. The distribution, habitat, and collection numbers of the identified species are given.


Synthesis And Characterization Of Transition Metal Coordination Polymers Derived From 1,4-Benzenedicarboxylate And Certain Azoles, Aref A. M. Aly, Mahmoud Ghandour, Maged S. Alfakeh Jan 2012

Synthesis And Characterization Of Transition Metal Coordination Polymers Derived From 1,4-Benzenedicarboxylate And Certain Azoles, Aref A. M. Aly, Mahmoud Ghandour, Maged S. Alfakeh

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

A series of coordination polymers of the general formula {[M(BDC)(azoles)(H_2O)_m].xH_2O}_n (where M = Co(II), Ni(II), and Cu(II); BDC = 1,4-benzenedicarboxylate; azoles = 2-aminobenzothiazole, 2-aminothiazole, and 2-amino-4-methyl-thiazole; m = 0 or 1; and x = 1 or 2) were prepared and characterized. The complexes were characterized based on elemental analysis, infrared and electronic spectral studies, magnetic measurements, molar conductance, thermal analysis, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and biological activity. Thermogravimetry, derivative thermogravimetry, and differential thermal analysis were used to study the thermal decomposition of the complexes. The kinetic parameters were calculated making use of the Coats-Redfern and Horowitz-Metzger equations.


Four-Component Synthesis Of 1,3,4-Oxadiazole Derivatives From N-Isocyaniminotriphenylphosphorane, Aromatic Carboxylic Acids, Aromatic Bis-Aldehydes, And Secondary Amines, Ali Ramazani, Zahra Karimi, Ali Souldozi, Yavar Ahmadi Jan 2012

Four-Component Synthesis Of 1,3,4-Oxadiazole Derivatives From N-Isocyaniminotriphenylphosphorane, Aromatic Carboxylic Acids, Aromatic Bis-Aldehydes, And Secondary Amines, Ali Ramazani, Zahra Karimi, Ali Souldozi, Yavar Ahmadi

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

The 1:1 iminium intermediate generated by the addition of a secondary amine to aromatic bis-aldehydes (isophthalaldehyde and terphthalaldehyde) is trapped by the N-isocyaniminotriphenylphosphorane in the presence of a aromatic carboxylic acid derivative, which leads to the formation of corresponding iminophosphorane intermediate. Then disubstituted 1,3,4-oxadiazole derivatives are formed via intramolecular aza-Wittig reaction of the iminophosphorane intermediates. The reactions were completed in neutral conditions at room temperature and the corresponding disubstituted 1,3,4-oxadiazole derivatives were produced in excellent yields.