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Atmospheric Concentrations Of Cladosporium Link And Alternaria Nées Spores In Ankara And The Effects Of Meteorological Factors, Nazmi̇ye Şakiyan, Özden İnceoğlu
Atmospheric Concentrations Of Cladosporium Link And Alternaria Nées Spores In Ankara And The Effects Of Meteorological Factors, Nazmi̇ye Şakiyan, Özden İnceoğlu
Turkish Journal of Botany
Cladosporium Link and Alternaria Nées known as the most allergenic spores, were first collected by means of a Burkard seven-day recording volumetric trap from the Ankara atmosphere from January 1990 to January 1991. The daily, monthly and annual variations in spores/m^3 of Cladosporium and Alternaria were recorded. The effects of some climatological factors such as rainfall, temperature, relative humidity and wind speed on variations in spore concentrations have been investigated.
Macrofungi Of Samsun Province, Aysun Pekşen, Gürsel Karaca
Macrofungi Of Samsun Province, Aysun Pekşen, Gürsel Karaca
Turkish Journal of Botany
A total of 169 species of macrofungi were determined in Samsun province between 1997 and 2001, of which 19 belonged to the Ascomycota, 149 to the Basidiomycota and one to the Myxomycota. Among these, 51 species were edible, 67 inedible, 28 edible but not worthwhile or best avoided because of possible confusion with poisonous species, and 12 species were poisonous. The edibility of 11 species was unknown.
Pioneering Biotechnological Works On Hordeum Vulgare L. Cvs Performed In Collaboration With The İstanbul University Biology Department And The Tübi̇tak Research Institute For Genetic Engineering And Biotechnology, Nermi̇n Gözükirmizi
Turkish Journal of Botany
Hordeum vulgare L. (barley) is an important cereal crop and is also an excellent model organism for biochemists, physiologists, geneticists and molecular biologists. H. vulgare cvs. have been used as a model system for almost 30 years at the Biology Department of İstanbul University, İstanbul-Turkey. The first studies on experimental mutagenesis were followed by tissue culture, gene transfers, DNA marker applications and finally DNA arrays which, progressed further after the 1990 when collaboration was established with the Plant Biotechnology group at the TÜBİTAK Research Institute for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology in Gebze, Kocaeli-Turkey. This review article outlines the results of …
Macrofungi Of Erzurum Province, Kenan Demi̇rel, Abdullah Kaya, Yusuf Uzun
Macrofungi Of Erzurum Province, Kenan Demi̇rel, Abdullah Kaya, Yusuf Uzun
Turkish Journal of Botany
This study was conducted on macrofungi specimens collected from Erzurum province between 1997 and 2000. As a result, 114 macrofungi species belonging to 29 families and two classes were identified. Two of them, Melanoleuca humilis (Pers.: Fr.) Sing. and Tricholoma lascivum (Fr.) Gill. (Tricholomataceae), are new records for the macrofungi flora of Turkey.
Germination, Growth And Biomass Accumulation As Influenced By Seed Size In Mesua Ferrea L., A. Arunachalam, M. L. Khan, N. D. Singh
Germination, Growth And Biomass Accumulation As Influenced By Seed Size In Mesua Ferrea L., A. Arunachalam, M. L. Khan, N. D. Singh
Turkish Journal of Botany
Mesua ferrea L. was evaluated for its germination, seedling growth and biomass across four seed size classes. The production of two- and three-seeded fruits was high. The viability of the seeds was 58-81%. Germination was positively correlated with seed weight. Heavier seeds showed early and rapid germination. The contribution of leaves to total biomass yield was 27-60 % in 1-month old seedlings. Carbon content was also related with plant length and weight in the seedlings. The study concludes that the variations in seed size have a substantial influence on growth and biomass accumulation in Mesua ferrea. Such variation also helps …
The Presence Of Campanula Radula Fischer In Turkey, Lütfi̇ Behçet, Osman Karabacak
The Presence Of Campanula Radula Fischer In Turkey, Lütfi̇ Behçet, Osman Karabacak
Turkish Journal of Botany
Campanula radula Fisch. has been added to the Flora of Turkey with a collection of specimens from rocky places within grid square B9 Muradiye (Van).
An Examination Of Relationships Between Vegetation And Rainfall Using Maximum Value Composite Avhrr-Ndvi Data, Murat Karabulut
An Examination Of Relationships Between Vegetation And Rainfall Using Maximum Value Composite Avhrr-Ndvi Data, Murat Karabulut
Turkish Journal of Botany
Global vegetation monitoring with remotely sensed data has the potential of improving our knowledge about the characteristics and spatial distribution of the earth's land cover. The purpose of this study was to assess vegetation response to different rainfall regimes using bi-weekly MVC (Maximum Value Composite) AVHRR (Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer) data. The results from this research showed that the NDVI (Normalised Difference Vegetation Index) has the potential for evaluating vegetation state, which is related to seasonal variations in climatic conditions. Extreme climatic events such as droughts and abundant moisture conditions can have a strong impact on vegetation development and …
A Chemotaxonomic Approach To The Fatty Acid And Tocochromanol Content Of Cannabis Sativa L. (Cannabaceae), Eyüp Bağci, Ludger Bruehl, Kurt Aitzetmuller, Yasi̇n Altan
A Chemotaxonomic Approach To The Fatty Acid And Tocochromanol Content Of Cannabis Sativa L. (Cannabaceae), Eyüp Bağci, Ludger Bruehl, Kurt Aitzetmuller, Yasi̇n Altan
Turkish Journal of Botany
In this study, the fatty acid, tocopherol and tocotrienol composition in the seed oil of Cannabis sativa L., which is traded under the common name hemp seed oil, were determined by using GLC and HPLC techniques. While \alpha- linolenic, linoleic, oleic and palmitic acid were the main fatty acid components, \gamma - linolenic (18:3 n-6) and stearidonic acid (18:4 n-3) were found as unusual minor fatty acids in the seed oil. \gamma - linolenic acid is an important fatty acid used both as a healthy nutrient and as a therapeutic agent. The occurrence of this fatty acid in some plant …
On The Presence Of Heterocapsa Pygmaea A.R.Loebl. (Peridiniales, Dinophyceae) In The Northern Levantine Basin (Eastern Mediterranean), Zahi̇t Uysal, Mitsunori Iwataki, Tufan Koray
On The Presence Of Heterocapsa Pygmaea A.R.Loebl. (Peridiniales, Dinophyceae) In The Northern Levantine Basin (Eastern Mediterranean), Zahi̇t Uysal, Mitsunori Iwataki, Tufan Koray
Turkish Journal of Botany
The presence of the dinoflagellate Heterocapsa pygmaea A.R.Loebl. in bloom quantity is reported for the first time from Mersin Bay (northern Levantine basin, eastern Mediterranean). Further, it is the only species of the family Heterocapsaceae reported from Turkish seas (southern Black Sea, the Sea of Marmara, Aegean Sea, and north-eastern Mediterranean). Our observations on the fine structure of the body scale of the specimen suggested that the scale morphology is identical to that of H. pygmaea.
A New Record For Turkey: Euclidium Tenuissimum (Pall.) B.Fedtsch. (Brassicaceae), Murat Ünal, Lütfi̇ Behçet
A New Record For Turkey: Euclidium Tenuissimum (Pall.) B.Fedtsch. (Brassicaceae), Murat Ünal, Lütfi̇ Behçet
Turkish Journal of Botany
Euclidium tenuissimum (Pall.) B.Fedtsch. (Brassicacecae) is recorded for the first time (B9 Van) for the flora of Turkey. Some variations of the species bearing differences from its known description are given.
Two New Varieties Of Ctenidium Molluscum (Hedw.) Mitt. (Hypnaceae, Musci) For The Moss Flora Of Turkey, Güray Uyar
Two New Varieties Of Ctenidium Molluscum (Hedw.) Mitt. (Hypnaceae, Musci) For The Moss Flora Of Turkey, Güray Uyar
Turkish Journal of Botany
Two new varieties, Ctenidium molluscum (Hedw.) Mitt. var. condensatum (Schimp.) Britt. and Ctenidium molluscum (Hedw.) Mitt. var. robustum Boul. collected from the western Black Sea region were determined to be new records for the moss flora of Turkey.
Arabis Mollis Steven (Brassicaceae): A New Record For Turkey, Bi̇rol Mutlu, Ali̇ Arslan Dönmez
Arabis Mollis Steven (Brassicaceae): A New Record For Turkey, Bi̇rol Mutlu, Ali̇ Arslan Dönmez
Turkish Journal of Botany
A number of specimens of Arabis mollis Steven have been collected from Van. The species is a new record for the flora of Turkey. A description, photograph and distribution map of the species are given and an identification key is supplied for its close relatives. The nomenclatural problems between the species and its synonym, A. christiani N.Busch, are discussed.
Isoenzyme Variation Of Esterase And Acid Phosphatase And Genetic Affinities Among Dasypyrum Villosum (L.) P.Candargy, Elytrigia Repens (L.) Nevski And Elymus Caninus (L.) L., Georgi Borisov Angelov
Isoenzyme Variation Of Esterase And Acid Phosphatase And Genetic Affinities Among Dasypyrum Villosum (L.) P.Candargy, Elytrigia Repens (L.) Nevski And Elymus Caninus (L.) L., Georgi Borisov Angelov
Turkish Journal of Botany
Polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis was employed to study the isoenzyme variation of esterase and acid phosphatase in natural populations of Dasypyrum villosum (L.) P.Candargy, Elytrigia repens (L.) Nevski and Elymus caninus (L.) L. Four similarity indices (SI, S, D, I_h) were calculated in an attempt to evaluate quantitatively genetic affinities among the species examined. Considering index D, the species D. villosum proved to be equally distant (D = 0.17 in both cases) from the species pair Et. repens and El. caninus. The nearly twice lower value of D for the comparison between Et. repens and El. caninus is an indication of …
A Study On The Ground Layer Species Composition In Rocky, Roadside And Forest Habitats In Trabzon Province, Cengi̇z Acar
A Study On The Ground Layer Species Composition In Rocky, Roadside And Forest Habitats In Trabzon Province, Cengi̇z Acar
Turkish Journal of Botany
In this study, the ground layer species growing in altitudinal zones from sea level to high mountains were investigated according to their distribution, floristic composition and some habitat characteristics in the province of Trabzon in the north-eastern Black Sea region. Surveyed over four growing seasons (1994-1997), 285 taxa from 44 families were recorded in the Değirmendere and Solaklı Çayı river basins in Trabzon. The floristic composition based on species occurrence and cover, together with environmental data, was assessed in rocky, roadside and forest habitats along three altitudinal zones. As a result of the floristic analysis, 213 species in rocky, 141 …
A Study On The Occurrence Of Merismopedia Meyen (Cyanobacteria) Populations On The Littoral Sediments Of İzmit Bay (Turkey), Yelda Aktan, Güler Aykulu
A Study On The Occurrence Of Merismopedia Meyen (Cyanobacteria) Populations On The Littoral Sediments Of İzmit Bay (Turkey), Yelda Aktan, Güler Aykulu
Turkish Journal of Botany
In a previous study of epipelic diatoms on the littoral sediments of İzmit Bay (Marmara Sea, Turkey), which was carried out from March 1999 to September 2000, it was found that two Merismopedia Meyen species (Cyanobacteria) occurred frequently. In the present study, the seasonal variations of density and biomass of the Merismopedia species, which were dominant at certain times in the epipelic algal flora on the littoral sediments of İzmit Bay, were investigated. In addition, some physical and chemical parameters were measured. One of the species, Merismopedia glauca (Ehrenb.) Nägeli, was dominant in terms of cell numbers and frequency while …
Planktonic Diatom (Bacillariophyceae) Flora Of Sultan Sazlığı Marshes (Kayseri), Aydin Akbulut
Planktonic Diatom (Bacillariophyceae) Flora Of Sultan Sazlığı Marshes (Kayseri), Aydin Akbulut
Turkish Journal of Botany
This paper describes the planktonic diatom flora of the Sultan Sazlığı marshes, Kayseri. Samples were collected systematically from the marshes over a period of 1.5 years from three stations. The diatom flora of Sultan Sazlığı is rich in terms of species and varieties, which are similar to those from many parts of Turkey. A total of 75 taxa of diatoms were identified. The diversity of species at freshwater stations was higher, than that of the brackish water station. Genera such as Fragilaria Lyngb., Navicula, Gomphonema Ehrenb., Nitzschia Hassall, Epithemia Bréb. ex Kütz. were dominant in species numbers.
The Hedwigia Ciliata (Hedw.) Ehr. Ex P.Beauv. Complex In Turkey, With A New Record, H. Ciliata Var. Leucophaea Bruch & Schimp. (Hedwigiaceae, Bryopsida), Adnan Erdağ, Mesut Kirmaci, Harald Kürschner
The Hedwigia Ciliata (Hedw.) Ehr. Ex P.Beauv. Complex In Turkey, With A New Record, H. Ciliata Var. Leucophaea Bruch & Schimp. (Hedwigiaceae, Bryopsida), Adnan Erdağ, Mesut Kirmaci, Harald Kürschner
Turkish Journal of Botany
Hedwigia ciliata (Hedw.) Ehrh. ex P.Beauv. var. leucophaea Bruch & Schimp. is recorded as a new taxon for the bryophyte flora of Turkey. It belongs to the H. ciliata complex sensu lata that consists of three different taxa: H. stellata, H. ciliata var. ciliata, and H. ciliata var. leucophaea. As all three taxa occur in Turkey, a key to the species, descriptions, illustrations of the diagnostic characters, as well as their distribution in Turkey are presented.
Flora Of Kumalar Mountain (Afyon), Ekrem Akçi̇çek
Flora Of Kumalar Mountain (Afyon), Ekrem Akçi̇çek
Turkish Journal of Botany
This study was carried out to determine the flora of Kumalar Mountain (Afyon) which is located in the transition zone between the Aegean and Central Anatolia. After the evaluation of 2204 plant specimens collected from the research area between 1996 and 2001, 89 families, 388 genera and 898 taxa were identified. Thirty-two taxa are cultivated and the rest are native. The number of endemic taxa is 122 (14.1%). The phytogeographic elements represented in the study area are as follows: Irano-Turanian 133 (15.4%), Mediterranean 99 (11.4%) and Euro-Siberian 73 (8.4%). The remaining 561 (64.8%) taxa belong to a few phytogeographic regions …
The Relationship Between Phytoplanktonic Organisms And Chlorophyll A In Sultan Sazlığı, Aydin Akbulut
The Relationship Between Phytoplanktonic Organisms And Chlorophyll A In Sultan Sazlığı, Aydin Akbulut
Turkish Journal of Botany
This study examines the variations and relationship between phytoplanktonic organisms and chlorophyll a in Sultan Sazlığı marshes. During the sampling period, the density of phytoplankton and the value of chlorophyll a were examined, and it was found that the correlation between them was high. Given the variations between these two parameters in accordance with the seasons, the relationships with other studies are also discussed.
Taxonomy And Conservation Status Of Acantholimon Laxiflorum Boiss. Ex Bunge (Plumbaginaceae), Musa Doğan, Hayri̇ Duman, Gali̇p Akaydin
Taxonomy And Conservation Status Of Acantholimon Laxiflorum Boiss. Ex Bunge (Plumbaginaceae), Musa Doğan, Hayri̇ Duman, Gali̇p Akaydin
Turkish Journal of Botany
Acantholimon laxiflorum Boiss. ex Bunge (Plumbaginaceae), a local endemic species in Turkey, was subjected to taxonomic analysis in order to clarify its taxonomic status, because this species seems to have been wrongly treated and overlooked since it was first described by Boissier. The species is restricted to the east of Arsuz (C5 Hatay, Turkey) along dry riverbank, where it grows in rocky places on serpentine rocks. A full description and an illustration of the species are given, along with some additional information dealing with its ecology, phytogeography and conservation status.
Flora Of Kızıldağ Mountain (Isparta) And Environs, Bi̇rol Mutlu, Sadik Eri̇k
Flora Of Kızıldağ Mountain (Isparta) And Environs, Bi̇rol Mutlu, Sadik Eri̇k
Turkish Journal of Botany
This paper describes a floristic study of Kızıldağ (Isparta/Turkey) and its environs. The study was carried out during 1993-1996 and 1515 vascular plant samples were collected. After the identification of the specimens, the total flora has been determined as 786 taxa belonging to 770 species, 371 genera and 84 families. The endemism rate of the area is 15.5% for the 122 taxa. The largest 3 families are Asteraceae (89 species), Fabaceae (65 species) and Poaceae (62 species). The largest genera are Ranunculus L. (13 species), Allium L. (13 species) and Veronica L. (12 species). The phytogeographical spectrum of the species …
Polyphenol Oxidase Activity During Rooting In Cuttings Of Grape (Vitis Vinifera L.) Varieties, Hayrullah Yilmaz, Tuncer Taşkin, Bi̇rol Otludi̇l
Polyphenol Oxidase Activity During Rooting In Cuttings Of Grape (Vitis Vinifera L.) Varieties, Hayrullah Yilmaz, Tuncer Taşkin, Bi̇rol Otludi̇l
Turkish Journal of Botany
Polyphenol oxidase (PPO) activity was investigated during rooting in cuttings from three different grape cultivars (Vitis vinifera L. cvs. Muscat, Cardinal and Perlelte), and the enzyme activity and rooting ability were compared. Rooting was observed on the Muscat and Perlelte cuttings, but not on the Cardinal cuttings. PPO activity started to increase in the early stage of the experiment, and decreased after root emergence in the Muscat and Perlelte cuttings. However, enzyme activity started to increase in the early stages and continued throughout the experiment in the Cardinal cuttings. No apparent correlation was found between PPO activity and rooting ability …
In Vitro Pollen Germination And Pollen Tube Characteristics In Tetraploid Red Clover (Trifolium Pratense L., H. Nurhan Büyükkartal
In Vitro Pollen Germination And Pollen Tube Characteristics In Tetraploid Red Clover (Trifolium Pratense L., H. Nurhan Büyükkartal
Turkish Journal of Botany
The morphological characteristics, fertility and in vitro germination of natural tetraploid red clover (Trifolium pratense L.) pollen were examined as well as the characteristics of pollen tubes and callose formation. Pollen grains of red clover are tricolporate and usually the germination of pollen is monosphonic. Among the pollen tubes that were formed under in vitro conditions, in addition to those that went through the normal growth process, poorly or non-grown pollen tubes were also observed. In addition, some abnormalities in the form of callose deposition were observed in the pollen tubes.
Plantlet Regeneration In Abies Cilicica Carr. And Abies Cilicica X Abies Nordmanniana Hybrid Via Somatic Embryogenesis, Bozena Vookova, Andrej Kormutak
Plantlet Regeneration In Abies Cilicica Carr. And Abies Cilicica X Abies Nordmanniana Hybrid Via Somatic Embryogenesis, Bozena Vookova, Andrej Kormutak
Turkish Journal of Botany
Somatic embryogenesis was initiated from immature zygotic embryos of Abies cilicica Carr. and its hybrid A. cilicica x A. nordmanniana. Schenk and Hildebrandt medium (SH) supplemented with 5 µM benzylaminopurine was used as the initiation medium. In A. cilicica, the initiation of embryonal suspensor mass (ESM) frequency ranged from 5.4 to 63.5%, and 28.6% of these cell lines formed mature somatic embryos. In A. cilicica x A. nordmanniana, from 3 to 27.6% of zygotic embryos formed ESM, and maturation of somatic embryos was observed in 34.8% lines. For somatic embryo maturation, Murashige, Skoog and SH media supplemented with 4% maltose …
Two New Records For The Mycoflora Of Turkey, Sevda Kirbağ
Two New Records For The Mycoflora Of Turkey, Sevda Kirbağ
Turkish Journal of Botany
Ustilago heufleri Fuckel, a parasitic species on Tulipa aleppensis Boiss., and Anthracoidea subinclusa (Koern.) Bref., on Carex stenophylla Wahlenb. subsp. stenophylloides (V.Krecz.) Egorova, are recorded for the first time from Turkey.
The Flora Of Hatila Valley National Park And Its Close Environs (Artvin), Özgür Emi̇nağaoğlu, Rahi̇m Anşi̇n
The Flora Of Hatila Valley National Park And Its Close Environs (Artvin), Özgür Emi̇nağaoğlu, Rahi̇m Anşi̇n
Turkish Journal of Botany
This investigation was carried out between 1994 and 1997 in order to contribute to knowledge on Artvin's flora. The Artvin area reflects the eastern part of the Black Sea region's rich floristic composition. The research area under review is in the Colchic province of the Euro-Siberian floristic area in the Holarctic region and is found in the A8 square according to grid system of Davis. In the studied area, 769 taxa belonging to 374 genera and 95 families were determined. Of the 769 taxa, 26 Pteridophytes and 743 Spermatophytes were detected. Spermatophytes also contained 10 Gymnospermae and 733 Angiospermae taxa. …
Heavy Metal Levels In Some Macrofungi, Fadi̇me Yilmaz, Mustafa Işiloğlu, Melek Merdi̇van
Heavy Metal Levels In Some Macrofungi, Fadi̇me Yilmaz, Mustafa Işiloğlu, Melek Merdi̇van
Turkish Journal of Botany
This study was done on edible, inedible and poisonous macrofungi collected around the Balıkesir-Manisa highway from two different areas (roadside and background area) in 1998-1999. Cu, Zn, Fe, Mn, Co, Cd, Ni and Pb contents were determined by atomic absorption spectrophotometer in 256 samples belonging to 24 macrofungi species. The habitat, edibility and distribution of the taxa in the families were listed. According to mean dry weight (DW), Mn, Co and Cd contents were high in Omphalotus olearius (DC.: Fr.) Fr., which is a poisonous macrofungus species compared to the others; however, Fe levels were also extremely high. The lowest …
The Anatomical And Palynological Properties Of Alyssum Obtusifolium Steven Ex Dc. (Brassicaceae), Nermi̇n Orcan, Riza Bi̇nzet
The Anatomical And Palynological Properties Of Alyssum Obtusifolium Steven Ex Dc. (Brassicaceae), Nermi̇n Orcan, Riza Bi̇nzet
Turkish Journal of Botany
Alyssum obtusifolium Steven ex DC. was explored in terms of its anatomical and palynological aspects. The root is perennial and it has alternating concentric zones of xylem with large and small vessels respectively. The number of vascular bundles is 13-15 in the stem. The leaves are isolateral and have stomata cells which are anisocytic. Both surfaces of the leaves are covered with stellate hairs. The pollen type of the specimens is tricolpate.
Two New Records For The Lichen Flora Of Turkey, Ayşen Özdemi̇r Türk
Two New Records For The Lichen Flora Of Turkey, Ayşen Özdemi̇r Türk
Turkish Journal of Botany
Two species of lichenized Ascomycotina, Cyphelium notarisii (Tul.) Blomb. & Forss. and Strangospora moriformis (Ach.) Stein are newly reported for Turkey. Both species were collected from Pinus nigra subsp. pallasiana in Eskişehir province.
The Flora Of Agricultural Areas And Their Environs In Çanakkale (Lapseki-Ezine), İsmet Uysal, Ersi̇n Karabacak, Özcan Seçmen, Sevi̇l Oldacay
The Flora Of Agricultural Areas And Their Environs In Çanakkale (Lapseki-Ezine), İsmet Uysal, Ersi̇n Karabacak, Özcan Seçmen, Sevi̇l Oldacay
Turkish Journal of Botany
This work was carried out in the agricultural areas of Çanakkale (Lapseki-Ezine) and environs between 1999 and 2001. The study area is suitable for plant species richness because of its microclimate, soil and intensive agricultural activities. A total taxa of 267 were identified belonging to Pteridophyta (one taxon), Gymnospermae (four taxa) and Angiospermae (262 taxa). Of these, 205 taxa of Angiospermae are in Magnoliopsida and 57 taxa of Liliopsida. The phytogeographical spectrums of taxa are as follows: Mediterranean elements, 61 taxa (22.8%); East-Mediterranean elements, 20 taxa (7.5%); Euro-Siberian elements, 15 taxa (5.6%); and Irano-Turanian elements, five taxa (1.9%). The results …