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Development Of A Mobile Robot-Based Combined Sensor Platform To Determine The Corre-Lation Between Soil Penetration Resistance And Electrical Conductivity, İlker Ünal, Mehmet Topakci, Murad Çanakci, Davut Karayel, Erdem Yilmaz, Önder Kabaş
Development Of A Mobile Robot-Based Combined Sensor Platform To Determine The Corre-Lation Between Soil Penetration Resistance And Electrical Conductivity, İlker Ünal, Mehmet Topakci, Murad Çanakci, Davut Karayel, Erdem Yilmaz, Önder Kabaş
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
Open-field farming involves successive major processes such as preparation of soil, planting the seed, adding pesticides and fertilizers, irrigation, cultivation, and harvest. The main aim of all processes is to achieve maximum yield out of the available agricul-tural landscape. It is necessary to collect geo-referenced descriptive data on soil characteristics, such as soil penetration resistance and electrical conductivity before starting all these processes. In this context, agricultural robots offer highly promising technologies provid-ing valuable soil data, lower production costs, reduced manual labour, and maximum crop efficiency. The aim of this study is to design and develop a combined sensor platform …
Selected Properties Of Briquettes Made From Blends Of Bamboo And Beech Biomass, Aurel Lunguleasa, Nadi̇r Ayrilmiş, Daniela Sova, Cosmin Spirchez
Selected Properties Of Briquettes Made From Blends Of Bamboo And Beech Biomass, Aurel Lunguleasa, Nadi̇r Ayrilmiş, Daniela Sova, Cosmin Spirchez
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
This study reported the experimental analysis on wood briquettes manufactured from Moso bamboo (Phyllostachys pubescens) and beech wood (Fagus sylvatica), regarded as an economically valuable fuel source. The following properties of briquettes: physical properties (density and moisture content); chemical properties (heating value, namely calorific value, and ash content); thermal properties (thermal conductivity and specific heat); and mechanical properties (breaking strength). These properties allowed the assessment of the efficiency of two species for using them in briquette manufacturing. The briquettes with higher fractions of bamboo wood showed enhanced characteristics as compared to the briquettes made of beech. This can be explained …
Physiological And Biochemical Responses Of Almond Rootstocks To Drought Stress, Adnan Nurhan Yildirim, Beki̇r Şan, Fatma Yildirim, Ci̇van Çeli̇k, Berna Bayar, Yaşar Karakurt
Physiological And Biochemical Responses Of Almond Rootstocks To Drought Stress, Adnan Nurhan Yildirim, Beki̇r Şan, Fatma Yildirim, Ci̇van Çeli̇k, Berna Bayar, Yaşar Karakurt
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
Water availability is a very important factor for the growth and development of plants, which limits the plant production capacity. Rootstocks are widely utilized to improve plants tolerance to various biotic and abiotic stresses. In this study, physiological and biochemical responses of fifteen almond rootstock candidates to drought stress were investigated under in vitro conditions. The shoot tips from fifteen almond rootstock candidates were cultured in MS medium containing 1.0 mg/L BAP, 0.01 mg/L IBA, 30 g/L sucrose and 7 g/L agar. Plantlets were exposed to 0%, 1% and 2% polyethyleneglycol (PEG) as drought stress levels during four weeks. At …
The Effect Of Different Drying Methods On Nutritional Composition And Antioxidantactivity Of Purslane (Portulaca Oleracea), Hali̇l İbrahi̇m Bi̇ni̇ci̇, İhsan Güngör Şat, Eyad Aoudeh
The Effect Of Different Drying Methods On Nutritional Composition And Antioxidantactivity Of Purslane (Portulaca Oleracea), Hali̇l İbrahi̇m Bi̇ni̇ci̇, İhsan Güngör Şat, Eyad Aoudeh
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
The aim of this study was to determine the effect of different drying methods on the nutritional content and antioxidant activity of purslane. Two different purslane samples have been dried using four different methods (sun, vacuum, hot air, and freeze drying). Dried and fresh samples were analyzed for their dry matter, β-carotene content, chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b contents, total flavonoid content, total flavonol content, total phenolic content, %DPPH radical scavenge activity, metal chelating activity, and color. The dry matter content of fresh purslane was 3.86%-5.28%. The β-carotene, chlorophyll a and b amounts varied from 61.31 to 67.08 mg/100 g, …
The First Report About Genetic Diversity Analysis Among Endemic Wild Rhubarb(Rheum Ribes L.) Populations Through Ipbs Markers, Çeknas Erdi̇nç, Ayteki̇n Eki̇nci̇alp, Si̇bel Turan, Meti̇n Koçak, Faheem Shahzad Baloch, Suat Şensoy
The First Report About Genetic Diversity Analysis Among Endemic Wild Rhubarb(Rheum Ribes L.) Populations Through Ipbs Markers, Çeknas Erdi̇nç, Ayteki̇n Eki̇nci̇alp, Si̇bel Turan, Meti̇n Koçak, Faheem Shahzad Baloch, Suat Şensoy
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
Approximately 30% of plant species of Turkey, which is among the richest countries in terms of biodiversity, has been endemic. Wild rhubarb (Rheum ribes L.) is a wild vegetable grows especially in the eastern region of Turkey and is an endemic species. In this study, genetic relationships among 80 wild rhubarb genotypes collected from some regions of Lake Van Basin, which are in the distribution area, were tried to be determined by iPBS marker system. At the same time, a commercial variety of R. rhabarbarum, which is a cultivated species, was used as control. PCR studies were conducted with 23 …
Evaluation Of Bioaccessibility And Functional Properties Of Kombucha Beverages Fortified With Different Medicinal Plant Extracts, Canan Ece Tamer, Şehi̇me Gülsün Temel, Senem Suna, Azi̇me Özkan Karabacak, Tülay Özcan, Lütfi̇ye Yilmaz Ersan, Berra Türkol Kaya, Ömer Utku Çopur
Evaluation Of Bioaccessibility And Functional Properties Of Kombucha Beverages Fortified With Different Medicinal Plant Extracts, Canan Ece Tamer, Şehi̇me Gülsün Temel, Senem Suna, Azi̇me Özkan Karabacak, Tülay Özcan, Lütfi̇ye Yilmaz Ersan, Berra Türkol Kaya, Ömer Utku Çopur
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
In this study, sweetened black and green tea were utilized as substrate for kombucha fermentation. Linden, lemon balm, sage, echinacea, mint, and cinnamon infusions were added to kombucha to design a novel beverage with improved functional and organoleptic characteristics. After fermentation, the antioxidant capacity (AC) of the kombucha increased by 13.96% 2,2-diphenyl-1- picryl-hydrazyl-hydrate (DPPH), 48.90% ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), and 55.54% cupric reducing AC (CUPRAC). On days 0 and 9 of storage, the bioaccessibility of the total phenolics and AC (FRAP and CUPRAC) in all of the samples showed a significant increase after gastric and intestinal digestion when compared …
Comparative Characteristics Of The Amino Acid Composition In Amaranth Accessions From The Vir Collection, Diana Sokolova, Tatyana Shelenga, Olga Zvereva, Alla Solovieva
Comparative Characteristics Of The Amino Acid Composition In Amaranth Accessions From The Vir Collection, Diana Sokolova, Tatyana Shelenga, Olga Zvereva, Alla Solovieva
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
The development of products that fully meet the criteria for a healthy diet is one of the main trends in nutrition quality improvement worldwide. Amaranth, a leader in protein quality, has significant potential. A comparative study of the protein complex in leaf biomass has been conducted for the first time for Amaranthus spp. grown for various uses. The aim of the study was to analyze the characteristics of the amino acid composition and identify the relationships among its components in the amaranth leaf biomass. For this purpose, gas-liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry was employed. Based on the data of …
Growth And Nutrient Responses Of Betula Platyphylla, Larix Kaempferi, And Chamaecyparis Obtusa To Different Application Methods Of Solid Compound Fertilizer, Jeong Min Seo, Huong Thi Thuy Dao, Byung Bae Park
Growth And Nutrient Responses Of Betula Platyphylla, Larix Kaempferi, And Chamaecyparis Obtusa To Different Application Methods Of Solid Compound Fertilizer, Jeong Min Seo, Huong Thi Thuy Dao, Byung Bae Park
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
We investigated the effects of different placement methods of applying slow-release fertilizer on the growth and foliar nutrients of three contrasting tree species (i.e., fast-growing Betula platyphylla and Larix kaempferi and slow-growing Chamaecyparis obtusa) to provide implications for increasing their growth and survival in marginal forest lands. We applied 84 g pot-1 of solid compound fertilizer (SCF) at different positions: no fertilization (CON), subsurface placement (SCFs), and bottom placement [35-cm depth (SCFb)] in a greenhouse condition. Results revealed that the height and RCD (root collar diameter) of the three species had the highest growth under SCFs. Total biomass across SCFs, …
Phosphorus Sorption By Gyttja And Its Effect On The Ph Value And Phosphorus In Acidic Soils, Kadir Saltali, Ahmet Nedi̇rli̇
Phosphorus Sorption By Gyttja And Its Effect On The Ph Value And Phosphorus In Acidic Soils, Kadir Saltali, Ahmet Nedi̇rli̇
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
Tea and hazelnut cultivated soils are mainly distributed in Black Sea region of Turkey. Low pH value is a primary problem for those soils; therefore, farmers apply lime once every 3-4 years to raise the pH value of soil. Gyttja is highly rich in organic matter (40.59%) and lime (45.67%), and it is a low cost and considerably abundant in Afşin-Elbistan Coal Basin (estimated reserve is around 4.8 billion tons). The aim of this study was to determine the phosphorus (P) sorption characteristics of gyttja, and its efficiency on P availability and soil's pH value. Optimum P sorption conditions (pH, …
Nutritional And Biologically Active Compounds In Russian (Vir) Brassicaceae Vegetablecrops Collection, Alla Evgenievna Solovyeva, Tatyana Vasilevna Shelenga, Alexey Vasilievich Konarev, Anastasia Borisovna Kurina, Dmitry Lvovich Kornyukhin, Dmitry Andreevich Fateev, Anna Mayevna Artemyeva
Nutritional And Biologically Active Compounds In Russian (Vir) Brassicaceae Vegetablecrops Collection, Alla Evgenievna Solovyeva, Tatyana Vasilevna Shelenga, Alexey Vasilievich Konarev, Anastasia Borisovna Kurina, Dmitry Lvovich Kornyukhin, Dmitry Andreevich Fateev, Anna Mayevna Artemyeva
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
The article presents the results of studying the biochemical composition of the large worldwide vegetable crops collection of the Brassicaceae family, stored at the N. I. Vavilov All-Russian Institute Institute of Plant Genetic Resources (VIR), St. Petersburg, Russia, consisting of 7303 accessions of different status (approximately 50% unique accessions) from 98 countries. Studied vegetable brassicas collection includes representatives of all botanical varieties, agroecological groups and cultivar types of the species cole crops Brassica oleracea L. and related wild Mediterranean species, leafy and root vegetable crops B. rapa L., leafy and root vegetable accessions of Indian mustard B. juncea Czern. subsp. …
Qtl Mapping Of Seedling Root Traits In Synthetic W7984 × Opata M85 Bread Wheat(Triticum Aestivum L.) Mapping Population, Harun Bektaş
Qtl Mapping Of Seedling Root Traits In Synthetic W7984 × Opata M85 Bread Wheat(Triticum Aestivum L.) Mapping Population, Harun Bektaş
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
Root system architecture, as a complex trait, has gained attention due to climate change and abiotic stress pressure on crops. The incorporation of root traits in breeding objectives may enable new advances in climate-resilient crops. Here, the genetics of the seedling root system architecture in the Synthetic W7984 × Opata M85 Doubled Haploid mapping population was investigated. Three traits at the seedling stage and mature stage root and shoot biomass traits were mapped for quantitative trait loci (QTL) identification. A total of five different loci on chromosomes 1B, 5A, and 7D with major effects were identified for total root length, …
Developing New Hyperspectral Vegetation Indexes Sensitive To Yield Andevapotranspiration Of Dry Beans, Eyüp Seli̇m Köksal, Cengi̇z Erdem, Mehmet Taşan, Kadi̇r Ersi̇n Temi̇zel
Developing New Hyperspectral Vegetation Indexes Sensitive To Yield Andevapotranspiration Of Dry Beans, Eyüp Seli̇m Köksal, Cengi̇z Erdem, Mehmet Taşan, Kadi̇r Ersi̇n Temi̇zel
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
Dry bean (phaseolus vulgaris L.) field experiment was carried out under the subhumid climatic conditions of Bafra, Turkey, to evaluate the possibilities of using hyperspectral reflectance data for estimating yield and water consumption. Three irrigation management treatments that depend on monitoring soil water content and one rain-fed treatment were subjected to dry beans arranged in a randomized complete block design with three replications. In addition to soil water measurements, hyperspectral reflectance observations were made throughout the dry beans? growing season. Actual crop evapotranspiration values were calculated by using a detailed soil water balance approach. After smoothing the hyperspectral reflectance data, …
Presowing Seed Treatment With Glycine Betaine Confers Nacl Tolerance In Quinoa Bymodulating Some Physiological Processes And Antioxidant Machinery, Muhammad Faisal Maqsood, Muhammad Shahbaz, Muhammad Arfan, Shahzad Maqsood Ahmed Basra
Presowing Seed Treatment With Glycine Betaine Confers Nacl Tolerance In Quinoa Bymodulating Some Physiological Processes And Antioxidant Machinery, Muhammad Faisal Maqsood, Muhammad Shahbaz, Muhammad Arfan, Shahzad Maqsood Ahmed Basra
Turkish Journal of Botany
Soil salinity threatens the yield and food security worldwide and use of halophytes might be a valid option to cope with devastating salinity effects. The present investigation was accomplished to evaluate the role of glycine betaine (GB) as presowing seed treatment on growth parameters, photosynthetic pigments, gas exchange attributes, enzymatic antioxidants, lipid peroxidation (MDA), hydrogen peroxide (H2 O2 ), endogenous GB, total soluble proteins (TSP), and yield in quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) under saline conditions. Ames-13737 (Q7) and PI-634919 (Q9) quinoa accessions were used for this trial. The plants were applied with two salt stress treatments (Control and 450 mM NaCl) …
Usefulness Of Palynomorphological Characteristics For The Identification Of Speciescyanus Mill. (Asteraceae) In Turkey: A Taxonomic Approach, Burcu Yilmaz Çitak, Emrah Şi̇ri̇n, Hüseyi̇n Dural, Kuddi̇si̇ Ertuğrul
Usefulness Of Palynomorphological Characteristics For The Identification Of Speciescyanus Mill. (Asteraceae) In Turkey: A Taxonomic Approach, Burcu Yilmaz Çitak, Emrah Şi̇ri̇n, Hüseyi̇n Dural, Kuddi̇si̇ Ertuğrul
Turkish Journal of Botany
Palynological characters of 20 taxa belonging to the Turkish subgenus Cyanus were studied in details using light and scanning electron microscopy. Pollen grains of the subgenus Cyanus were tricolporate or syncolporate, subprolate or prolate-spheroidal, 26.15 to 53 µm in polar size, 22.84 to 46.86 µm in equatorial size, isopolar, and radially symmetrical. The only type of pollen grain ornamentation observed was scabrate-perforate. Principal component analysis and cluster analysis were performed to investigate the relationships of the studied Cyanus taxa. As a result of the phenetic analyses, the polar axis, equatorial axis, colpus length, and apocolpium were found to be significant …
Anthemis Ekicii (Asteraceae), A New Species From Turkey, Mehmet Ufuk Özbek, Hayri̇ Duman, Funda Özbek, Zeki̇ Aytaç
Anthemis Ekicii (Asteraceae), A New Species From Turkey, Mehmet Ufuk Özbek, Hayri̇ Duman, Funda Özbek, Zeki̇ Aytaç
Turkish Journal of Botany
Anthemis ekicii (Asteraceae) is described and illustrated as a new species from Tuz Lake in Aksaray Province in Central Anatolia. The new species belongs to the section Anthemis, and it is closely related to A. pauciloba var. pauciloba, from which it differs in stem, leaves, and capitulum features. Diagnostic characters, description, detailed illustrations, ecology, IUCN conservation status, and pollen and seed morphology are presented in this study.
Bioassessment Of Water Quality Of Surface Waters Using Diatom Metrics, Abuzer Çelekli̇, Haciömer Lekesi̇z, Mehmet Yavuzatmaca
Bioassessment Of Water Quality Of Surface Waters Using Diatom Metrics, Abuzer Çelekli̇, Haciömer Lekesi̇z, Mehmet Yavuzatmaca
Turkish Journal of Botany
Bioassessment of surface waters is one of the most important approaches to predict the deterioration of ecosystems and achieve environmental sustainability according to the application of the European Water Framework Directive. The present review emphasizes the importance of the bioassessment of freshwater quality especially running waters based on diatom metrics. Nutrient enrichment and hydromorphological alternation driven by human activities are the main factors for the ecological compromise of freshwater ecosystems. Currently, the bioassessment of the ecological condition of inland water bodies is adopted worldwide. Bioassessment is complementary to physicochemical and hydromorphological data for evaluating the ecological conditions of rivers; however, …
Proteomic Analysis Reveals Different Responses To Drought Between The Cleome Spinosa (C3) And Cleome Gynandra (C4), Mustafa Yildiz, Fadi̇mana Kaya, Hakan Terzi̇
Proteomic Analysis Reveals Different Responses To Drought Between The Cleome Spinosa (C3) And Cleome Gynandra (C4), Mustafa Yildiz, Fadi̇mana Kaya, Hakan Terzi̇
Turkish Journal of Botany
The global emergence of low water availability causes extensive damage to crops in many regions. Although the responses of plants to drought stress have been extensively investigated, molecular studies on plants with different carboxylation pathways are limited. Therefore, we aimed to identify quantitative differences in proteins functioning in differential drought tolerance of C3 (Cleome spinosa) and C4 (C. gynandra) species. Proteomic analysis functionally characterized 33 differentially accumulated proteins in C. spinosa and 15 proteins in C. gynandra leaves. The identified proteins were involved in multiple aspects of leaf metabolism such as photosynthesis, energy metabolism, protein metabolism, and stress defense. The …
Fine Root Biomass And Production Regarding Root Diameter In Pinus Densiflora And Quercus Serrata Forests: Soil Depth Effects And The Relationship With Net Primary Production, Seung Hyun Han, Seongjun Kim, Hanna Chang, Hyunjun Kim, Jiae An, Yowhan Son
Fine Root Biomass And Production Regarding Root Diameter In Pinus Densiflora And Quercus Serrata Forests: Soil Depth Effects And The Relationship With Net Primary Production, Seung Hyun Han, Seongjun Kim, Hanna Chang, Hyunjun Kim, Jiae An, Yowhan Son
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
This study aimed to examine the effects of soil depth on fine root biomass (FRB) and production (FRP), and determine the relationship between FRP and net primary production (NPP) across two root diameter classes (
Gene Expression Profiles Of Hsp Family Members In Different Poplar Taxa Under Cadmium Stress, Esra Nurten Yer Çeli̇k, Mehmet Cengi̇z Baloğlu, Sezgi̇n Ayan
Gene Expression Profiles Of Hsp Family Members In Different Poplar Taxa Under Cadmium Stress, Esra Nurten Yer Çeli̇k, Mehmet Cengi̇z Baloğlu, Sezgi̇n Ayan
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
Heat shock proteins (Hsps), also known as stress proteins, are expressed by living organisms. Hsp genes play key roles in the regulation of change in response to various abiotic stresses (e.g., salinity, drought, heavy metal, and extreme temperatures). In our previous studies, all Hsp family gene members were determined and named using bioinformatics approaches. We also examined their expression profiles under different stress conditions. In this study, the aim was to indicate the expression pattern of Hsp family genes under cadmium (Cd) stress in different poplar taxa which are resistant to various stresses. Firstly, transcriptome data including RNA-seq and microarray …
Identification Of Differentially Expressed Micrornas In Primary Esophageal Achalasia By Next-Generation Sequencing, Mahin Gholipour, Javad Mikaeli, Seyed Javad Mowla, Mohammad Reza Bakhtiarzadeh, Marie Saghaeian Jazi, Naeme Javid, Narges Fazlollahi, Masoud Khoshnia, Naser Behnampour, Abdolvahab Moradi
Identification Of Differentially Expressed Micrornas In Primary Esophageal Achalasia By Next-Generation Sequencing, Mahin Gholipour, Javad Mikaeli, Seyed Javad Mowla, Mohammad Reza Bakhtiarzadeh, Marie Saghaeian Jazi, Naeme Javid, Narges Fazlollahi, Masoud Khoshnia, Naser Behnampour, Abdolvahab Moradi
Turkish Journal of Biology
Molecular knowledge regarding the primary esophageal achalasia is essential for the early diagnosis and treatment of this neurodegenerative motility disorder. Therefore, there is a need to find the main microRNAs (miRNAs) contributing to the mechanisms of achalasia. This study was conducted to determine some patterns of deregulated miRNAs in achalasia. This case-control study was performed on 52 patients with achalasia and 50 nonachalasia controls. The miRNA expression profiling was conducted on the esophageal tissue samples using the next-generation sequencing (NGS). Differential expression of miRNAs was analyzed by the edgeR software. The selected dysregulated miRNAs were additionally confirmed using the quantitative …
Genetic Diversity Analysis Reveals Weak Population Structure In Invasive Trianthema Portulacastrum L. At Fayoum Depression, Egypt, Faten Ellmouni, Dirk Albach, Mai Sayed Fouad, Marwa Fakhr
Genetic Diversity Analysis Reveals Weak Population Structure In Invasive Trianthema Portulacastrum L. At Fayoum Depression, Egypt, Faten Ellmouni, Dirk Albach, Mai Sayed Fouad, Marwa Fakhr
Turkish Journal of Botany
Trianthema portulacastrum L. (Aizoaceae) is a common weed associated with cultivated crops. It is an exotic weed that originated in South Africa and is spreading all over the world. Thirty-five accessions were collected from six populations at Fayoum depression (FD), Egypt. Molecular analyses of start codon targeted (SCoT) markers were performed to identify genotypic variation among collected populations. The effectiveness of employing SCoT markers was demonstrated by the high percentage of polymorphisms. These markers revealed high genetic diversity, as well as high levels of genetic differentiation (GST), elevated gene flow (Nm) (0.195 and 2.052, respectively), high variation among a population …
Effect Of Zinc On Phytoremediation Potential And Carbonic Anhydrase And Polyphenoloxidase Activities Of Lythrum Salicaria L., Nüket Akanil Bi̇ngöl, Betül Akin, İsmai̇l Kocaçalişkan, Barbaros Nalbantoğlu, Onur Meşeli̇
Effect Of Zinc On Phytoremediation Potential And Carbonic Anhydrase And Polyphenoloxidase Activities Of Lythrum Salicaria L., Nüket Akanil Bi̇ngöl, Betül Akin, İsmai̇l Kocaçalişkan, Barbaros Nalbantoğlu, Onur Meşeli̇
Turkish Journal of Botany
In this study, Lythrum salicaria plant was tested in hydroponic culture to demonstrate its zinc accumulating capacity and tolerance to different zinc levels. Lythrum salicaria seedlings were grown in 10% Hoagland solution containing 0, 5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 75, and 100 mg/L zinc, and 30 mg/L zinc with different pH levels (5, 6, and 7). Following this, the seedlings were harvested after 1st, 2nd, 4th and 7th days. Zinc caused significant decreases in the relative values of the mean root-shoot length and fresh weight of the plant (92 to 75%; 100 to 92%; 64.2 to 41.2%, respectively), and …
Synergism And Antagonism In Plant Acclimation To Abiotic Stress Combinations, Karl-Josef Dietz
Synergism And Antagonism In Plant Acclimation To Abiotic Stress Combinations, Karl-Josef Dietz
Turkish Journal of Botany
Acclimation of plants to their environment involves mechanisms at all molecular levels and only the complete temporal and spatial pattern adequately describes the acclimation state. The diversity of physiological states realized in plants increases by the essentially infinite combinations of abiotic and biotic stresses, considering duration, impact order, and strength. The interference between stressors involves phenomena of synergism, antagonism, and indifference. This review exemplarily sketches principles of interference considering posttranslational modifications, the formation of molecular assemblies in regulosomes, the regulation of gene expression, and the vast number of other posttranscriptional controls e.g., in RNA processing and recruitment to ribosomes. Small …
Physiological, Biochemical, And Metabolic Responses Of Abiotic Plant Stress: Salinity And Drought, Kiarash Jamshidi Goharrizi, Michael R. Hamblin, Soraya Karami, Maryam Nazari
Physiological, Biochemical, And Metabolic Responses Of Abiotic Plant Stress: Salinity And Drought, Kiarash Jamshidi Goharrizi, Michael R. Hamblin, Soraya Karami, Maryam Nazari
Turkish Journal of Botany
The most important types of abiotic stress that affect agricultural crops throughout the world are drought and salinity. These stresses will continue to worsen as the current climate crisis progresses. Plants have evolved a complex set of mechanisms in order to protect themselves from salt and drought. At the macrobiological level, these include alterations in growth rate, water balance, antioxidant defenses, and photosynthesis. Altered metabolites include proline, carbohydrates, glycine betaine, gamma-aminobutyric acid, and polyamines. It is not surprising, thus, that one of the most important research areas of plant biology is the study of plant responses to abiotic stress and …
The Trade-Off Between Uvb Sensitivity And Tolerance Against Other Stresses In African Ricespecies, Gideon Sadikiel Mmbando, Jun Hidema
The Trade-Off Between Uvb Sensitivity And Tolerance Against Other Stresses In African Ricespecies, Gideon Sadikiel Mmbando, Jun Hidema
Turkish Journal of Botany
Climate change and ozone depletion have caused increased ultraviolet B (UVB; 280-315nm) radiation levels on earth, which has been predicted to cause decreased growth and yield of various crops, including rice, the most important staple food worldwide. UVB radiation sensitivity varies extensively in Asian rice (Oryza sativa L.) and African rice (Oryza glaberrima Steud. and Oryza barthii A. Chev.) cultivars, and the activity of cyclobutane pyrimidine dimer (CPD) photolyase that repairs UVB-induced CPD is an essential factor underlying UVB sensitivity in rice. Unlike Asian varieties, African rice possesses different origins, and it is cultivated in the African continent under environmental …
Evaluation Of The Effects Of Temperature, Light, And Uv-C Radiation On Hsp70aexpression In Chlamydomonas Reinhardtii, Tuba Sevgi̇, Eli̇f Demi̇rkan
Evaluation Of The Effects Of Temperature, Light, And Uv-C Radiation On Hsp70aexpression In Chlamydomonas Reinhardtii, Tuba Sevgi̇, Eli̇f Demi̇rkan
Turkish Journal of Botany
In this study, various physical parameters (temperature, light intensity and UV-C radiation) which could be effective in heat shock response on C.reinhardtii by using molecular tools were investigated. In total, 256 transformants were obtained, among them, 160 transformants had continuous expression while 96 of them had heat-inducible expression. In these transformants, arylsulfatase activities were detected qualitatively and quantitatively. The best two transformants were selected and used in studies. To determine the effect of temperature, the cells were shifted from 23 °C to 35 °C, 37 °C, 40 °C and 42 °C. The heat shock response was induced at all temperatures. …
Altered Water Relations, Selective Nutrient Uptake, And Reduced Na+ Flux Makehalopeplis Perfoliata An Obligate Halophyte, Sarwat Ghulam Rasool, Muhammad Zaheer Ahmed, Abdul Hameed, Bilquees Gul
Altered Water Relations, Selective Nutrient Uptake, And Reduced Na+ Flux Makehalopeplis Perfoliata An Obligate Halophyte, Sarwat Ghulam Rasool, Muhammad Zaheer Ahmed, Abdul Hameed, Bilquees Gul
Turkish Journal of Botany
Halopeplis perfoliata, a succulent halophyte of coastal marshy habitats, was grown in a greenhouse to study its adaptive responses in terms of growth, osmoregulation, and N-metabolism following one-month exposure to salinity (0, 150, 300, and 600 mmol L-1 NaCl). Biomass was optimal in 150 mmol L-1 NaCl with unaltered malondialdehyde (MDA) levels. On the other hand, biomass remained comparable to non-saline control with some increase in MDA in 300 and 600 mmol L-1 NaCl. Osmotic potential (?S ) was maintained up to 300 mmol L-1 NaCl that correlated with an increase in succulence (SC) and lower water deficit (WD), whereas …
Medicinal Plants Of Pakistan And Their Xanthine Oxidase Inhibition Activity To Treat Gout:A Systematic Review, Kanwal Ashiq, Khalid Hussain, Muhammad Islam, Naureen Shehzadi, Ejaz Ali, Sana Ashiq
Medicinal Plants Of Pakistan And Their Xanthine Oxidase Inhibition Activity To Treat Gout:A Systematic Review, Kanwal Ashiq, Khalid Hussain, Muhammad Islam, Naureen Shehzadi, Ejaz Ali, Sana Ashiq
Turkish Journal of Botany
Gout is the most prevalent form of arthritis that arises due to hyperuricemia. Xanthine oxidase inhibitors (XOI) are usually prescribed to treat gout. Although treatment options are available, these therapies are associated with side effects, and natural remedies may be proven helpful in this regard. This systematic review aims to present consolidated information on the xanthine oxidase inhibition potential of the plants located in Pakistan. An extensive literature review reveals that no such study that systematically summarizes existing data is currently available. The present study is registered with PROSPERO (ID: CRD42021247416) and performed according to PRISMA guidelines. Several databases were …
Design Of Microemulsion Formulations Loaded Scutellaria Salviifolia Benth, Sideritis Libanotica Labill. Subsp. Linearis (Bentham) Bornm, And Ziziphora Clinopodioides Lam.Extracts From Turkey And In Vitro Evaluation Of Their Biological Activities, Umay Merve Güven, Serpi̇l Demi̇rci̇ Kayiran, Abdurrahman Aygül, Merve Nenni̇, Sali̇ha Kirici
Design Of Microemulsion Formulations Loaded Scutellaria Salviifolia Benth, Sideritis Libanotica Labill. Subsp. Linearis (Bentham) Bornm, And Ziziphora Clinopodioides Lam.Extracts From Turkey And In Vitro Evaluation Of Their Biological Activities, Umay Merve Güven, Serpi̇l Demi̇rci̇ Kayiran, Abdurrahman Aygül, Merve Nenni̇, Sali̇ha Kirici
Turkish Journal of Botany
The species belonging to the Lamiaceae family have been useful tools for many years as a folk remedy. In the present study, a microemulsion system was developed with extract of Scutellaria salviifolia Benth (endemic), Sideritis libanotica Labill. subsp. linearis (Bentham) Bornm (endemic), and Ziziphora clinopodioides Lam. Both and related microemulsion formulations were also investigated for their potential biological activities. Pseudo-ternary phase diagrams of formulations were constructed consisting of oil/ mixed surfactant/water emulsion system and a quaternary component. Antioxidant activity was determined by using 1,1-diphenyl-2- picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical scavenging method. For antimicrobial activity determination, on the other hand, microdilution method …
Anti-Mycobacterial Activity And Chemical Composition Of Essential Oils And Phenolicextracts Of The Balsam Of Liquidambar Orientalis Mill. (Altingiaceae), Tüli̇n Aşkun, Mi̇ne Kürkçüoğlu, Pinar Güner
Anti-Mycobacterial Activity And Chemical Composition Of Essential Oils And Phenolicextracts Of The Balsam Of Liquidambar Orientalis Mill. (Altingiaceae), Tüli̇n Aşkun, Mi̇ne Kürkçüoğlu, Pinar Güner
Turkish Journal of Botany
Liquidambar orientalis Mill. (Altingiaceae) is known in Turkish as 'sığla' or ,'günlük' due to its gum-like exudate. Its exudate, `balsam of Liquidambar? (BL), is of great commercial importance because it has pharmaceutical properties and is rich in essential oils and phenolics. In this study, we investigated the phenolic profile of L. orientalis. using HPLC, and 5 compounds from BL-1, (juglone, naringenin, rosmarinic acid, vanillic acid, echinacoside) and 4 compounds from BL-2 (juglone, apigenin-7-glucoside, naringenin, vanillic acid) were reported for the first time. A total of six new flavonoids (juglone, naringenin, rosmarinic acid, echinacoside, vanillic acid, and apigenin-7-glucoside) were identified from …