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Effects Of Environmental Heterogeneity And Temporal Variation On Ecological Relationships Of Vegetation In A Seasonally Dry Tropical Forest In Brazil, Alisson Borges Miranda Santos, Nathalle Cristine Alencar Fagundes, Cleber Rodrigo Souza, Vinicius Andrade Maia, Wilder Bento Da Silva, Gabriela Gomes Pires De Paula, Felipe De Carvalho Araujo, Polyanne Coelho, Natália Aguiar-Campos, Diego Teixeira Girardelli, Jean Daniel Morel, Rubens Manoel Dos Santos
Effects Of Environmental Heterogeneity And Temporal Variation On Ecological Relationships Of Vegetation In A Seasonally Dry Tropical Forest In Brazil, Alisson Borges Miranda Santos, Nathalle Cristine Alencar Fagundes, Cleber Rodrigo Souza, Vinicius Andrade Maia, Wilder Bento Da Silva, Gabriela Gomes Pires De Paula, Felipe De Carvalho Araujo, Polyanne Coelho, Natália Aguiar-Campos, Diego Teixeira Girardelli, Jean Daniel Morel, Rubens Manoel Dos Santos
Turkish Journal of Botany
Species distribution patterns, community structure, and dynamics are determined on a small scale by soil and habitat heterogeneity. The aim of this work is to evaluate the temporal changes in composition and structure of a tree community, revealing the ecological drivers of the observed vegetation patterns. For 16 years (2000, 2005, 2010, and 2016) we monitored the temporal variations in structure and floristic composition of a semideciduous seasonal forest through 20 × 20 m2 (400 m2) plots, totaling 2.08 ha of sampled area encompassing Cambisol (0.4 ha), Oxysol (1.12 ha), and Nitosol (0.56 ha) soil classes. These tree communities were …
Tragopogon Abbreviatus (Asteraceae): A Little-Known Species Inferred From Morphological And Molecular Analysis, Kami̇l Çoşkunçelebi̇, Mutlu Gültepe, Murat Erdem Güzel, Serdar Makbul
Tragopogon Abbreviatus (Asteraceae): A Little-Known Species Inferred From Morphological And Molecular Analysis, Kami̇l Çoşkunçelebi̇, Mutlu Gültepe, Murat Erdem Güzel, Serdar Makbul
Turkish Journal of Botany
Tragopogon porrifolius occurs in Turkey with 3 taxonomically confused subspecies: T. porrifolius subsp. eriospermus, T. porrifolius subsp. longirostris, and T. porrifolius subsp. abbreviatus. In the present paper, T. porrifolius subsp. abbreviatus endemic to Turkey is raised at specific level based on morphological and molecular analysis. After detailed assessment of original herbarium specimens and literature studies, we found that this name is not typified yet. Thus, a lectotype is provided together with an emended diagnosis; synonym, distribution map, and conservation status for the first time. Additionally, a preliminary phylogenetic position of this little-known taxon is given on several newly sequenced data.
Comparative Anatomical Studies In Relation To Taxonomy Of Sedum S.L. (Crassulaceae) In Iran, Maryam Mohammadi Shahrestani, Marzieh Beygom Faghir, Mostafa Assadi
Comparative Anatomical Studies In Relation To Taxonomy Of Sedum S.L. (Crassulaceae) In Iran, Maryam Mohammadi Shahrestani, Marzieh Beygom Faghir, Mostafa Assadi
Turkish Journal of Botany
This study aimed to characterize the stem, peduncle, and leaf anatomy of 22 species of Sedum senso lato distributed in Iran. The results showed that the presence of tanniniferous storage cells in stems and leaves, distinct xylem vessels in stems, and the shape of peduncle cross sections, were taxonomically informative evidence, and isolated Phedimus from the other studied taxa of Sedum s.l. , whereas hairy leaves and peduncles containing starch storage cells were identified as Prometheum and Hylotelephium respectively. In addition, the current anatomical evidence confirmed the alliance of 2 sections of Sedum and Epeteium within Sedum sensu stricto. The …
Structural Characterization Of Its2 And Cbc Species Concept Applications In The Tribe Coluteocarpeae (Brassicaceae), Kurtuluş Özgi̇şi̇
Structural Characterization Of Its2 And Cbc Species Concept Applications In The Tribe Coluteocarpeae (Brassicaceae), Kurtuluş Özgi̇şi̇
Turkish Journal of Botany
The taxonomic utility of internal transcribed spacer 2 (ITS2) secondary structures in different plant groups, as well as in Brassicaceae, has been addressed by many studies. Although characterization and applications of ITS2 secondary structures for the members of main Brassicaceae lineages (Lineages I, II, III, and expanded Lineage II) have been studied, the utility of compensatory base change (CBC) species concept has not been the subject of any studies thus far. In the current study, the ITS2 secondary structures of 49 Coluteocarpeae (expanded Lineage II) specimens were investigated to determine relationships among the species. In addition to the utility of …
An Ethnobotanical Survey Of Medicinal Plants In Ballakayati (Erbil, North Iraq), Awara Mohammed A.M.A. Kawarty, Lütfi̇ Behçet, Uğur Çakilcioğlu
An Ethnobotanical Survey Of Medicinal Plants In Ballakayati (Erbil, North Iraq), Awara Mohammed A.M.A. Kawarty, Lütfi̇ Behçet, Uğur Çakilcioğlu
Turkish Journal of Botany
This study aims to identify wild plants used for medical purposes by local people of the Ballakayati district of Erbil in North Iraq, and to determine the local names and uses of those plants. The study was carried out for approximately 3 years between 2016 and 2018. During this period of time, 85 plant specimens were collected. Demographic characteristics of the participants, names of the local plants, used parts of these plants and their preparation methods were investigated and recorded. In the literature analysis of the plants used in this study, 85 plants were found to be used for medicinal …
Enhanced Stress Tolerance In Transformed Ajuga Bracteosa Wall. Ex Benth. Regenerants By Upregulated Gene Expression Of Metabolic Pathways, Samina Rubnawaz, Waqas Kayani, Rashid Mahmood, Bushra Mirza
Enhanced Stress Tolerance In Transformed Ajuga Bracteosa Wall. Ex Benth. Regenerants By Upregulated Gene Expression Of Metabolic Pathways, Samina Rubnawaz, Waqas Kayani, Rashid Mahmood, Bushra Mirza
Turkish Journal of Botany
The rol oncogenes of Agrobacterium rhizogenes enhance the production of medicinally important compounds in plants and provide a first barrier against the overproduction of reactive oxygen species during biotic and abiotic stress. This study was designed to evaluate the expression of genes involved in biosynthetic pathways and their impact on metabolic contents and environmental stress tolerance in regenerated Ajuga bracteosa Wall. ex Benth. After successful transformation, real-time quantitative PCR confirmed the increased expression (1.94-6.59-fold) of HMGR, HDS, FDS, PAL, and TTG1 genes in transgenic lines. Furthermore, GC-MS coupled with principal component analysis revealed diverse concentrations of 97 metabolites in A. …
Will Ferulago Glareosa Kandemir And Hedge (Apiaceae) Be Extinct In The Near Future?, İdri̇s Sari, Ali̇ Kandemi̇r
Will Ferulago Glareosa Kandemir And Hedge (Apiaceae) Be Extinct In The Near Future?, İdri̇s Sari, Ali̇ Kandemi̇r
Turkish Journal of Botany
Turkey is one of the most important temperate countries on Earth in terms of plant diversity. There is a growing interest in understanding habitat suitability and future distributions of species in the scientific world. Because climate change has impacted ecosystems with major consequences, species are shifting and declining much faster than in the past. Some global climate models used for predicting climate in the future better represent and have higher reliability for some climate types.Ferulago glareosa , which lives in Turkey, is a rare endemic plant species. In this study, we investigated current and future distributions of the species determined …
Contribution To The Flora Of Asian And European Countries: New National And Regional Vascular Plant Records, 9, Marcin Nobis, Jolanta Marciniuk, Pawel Marciniuk, Mateusz Wolanin, Gergely Király, Arkadiusz Nowak, Beata Paszko, Ewelina Klichowska, Gonzalo Moreno-Moral, Renata Piwowarczyk, Óscar Sánchez-Pedraja, Anna Wróbel, Irina N. Egorova, Pavol Elia? Jun., Denis A. Krivenko
Contribution To The Flora Of Asian And European Countries: New National And Regional Vascular Plant Records, 9, Marcin Nobis, Jolanta Marciniuk, Pawel Marciniuk, Mateusz Wolanin, Gergely Király, Arkadiusz Nowak, Beata Paszko, Ewelina Klichowska, Gonzalo Moreno-Moral, Renata Piwowarczyk, Óscar Sánchez-Pedraja, Anna Wróbel, Irina N. Egorova, Pavol Elia? Jun., Denis A. Krivenko
Turkish Journal of Botany
The paper presents new records for 39 vascular plant species from eight Eurasian countries. Aniselytron treutleri (Poaceae), Hackelochloa granularis (Poaceae), Melica kozlovii (Poaceae) and Melica nutans (Poaceae) are reported from China; Dichondra micrantha (Convolvulaceae) from Hungary; Orobanche serbica (Orobanchaceae) and Viscum album subsp. austriacum (Santalaceae) from Italy; Petrorhagia prolifera (Caryophyllaceae), Puccinellia schischkinii and Stipa pulcherrima (Poaceae) from Kyrgyzstan; Megadenia speluncarum (Brassicaceae), Phelipanche lavandulacea (Orobanchaceae), Solanum physalifolium (Solanaceae), Thymus lenensis (Lamiaceae) from Russia; Rubus phoenicolasius (Rosaceae) from Slovakia; Atraphaxis karataviensis (Polygonaceae) from Tajikistan; as well as Rubus austroslovacus and R. crispomarginatus (Rosaceae) in addition to Taraxacum acervatulum, T. aequilobum, T. amplum, …
Genome Size Confirms The Presence Of Artemisia Verlotiorum (Asteraceae) In Lebanon, Filip Verloove, Attila Mesterházy, Marc El Beyrouthy, Ben Zonneveld
Genome Size Confirms The Presence Of Artemisia Verlotiorum (Asteraceae) In Lebanon, Filip Verloove, Attila Mesterházy, Marc El Beyrouthy, Ben Zonneveld
Turkish Journal of Botany
The Far Eastern weed Artemisia verlotiorum was formerly reported from Lebanon. However, for a number of reasons this record was questionable. In 2019, the genuine presence of this species was confirmed based on macromorphology and strengthened by assessing the somatic nuclear DNA content (genome size or 2C-value) of the Lebanese populations.
Driving Factors Affecting The Phytoplankton Functional Groups In A Deep Alkaline Lake, Ayça Oğuz, Reyhan Akçaalan Albay, Lati̇fe Köker, Cenk Gürevi̇n, Zeynep Dorak, Meri̇ç Albay
Driving Factors Affecting The Phytoplankton Functional Groups In A Deep Alkaline Lake, Ayça Oğuz, Reyhan Akçaalan Albay, Lati̇fe Köker, Cenk Gürevi̇n, Zeynep Dorak, Meri̇ç Albay
Turkish Journal of Botany
This study evaluated the phytoplankton communities based on functional groups to obtain information about the water quality of Lake İznik, Turkey. The phytoplankton consisted of 103 taxa, classified in 12 phytoplankton functional groups (PFGs), with dominancy of 5 species, Chrysosporum ovalisporum, Dolichospermum mendotae, Planktothrix rubescens, Fragilaria capucina and Mougeotia sp. The Shannon-Wiener diversity index (H') was calculated and results ranged between 0.41 and 2.47. The redundancy analysis (RDA) and Spearman's correlation analysis were used to assess the relationships between the PFGs and environmental variables. According to the multiple comparisons of the data, the main efficient factors that determined the seasonal …
Two New Hybrid Species Of Salvia (S. × Karamanensis And S. × Doganii) From Turkey: Evidence From Molecular And Morphological Studies, Ferhat Celep, Emma Raders, Bryan Drew
Two New Hybrid Species Of Salvia (S. × Karamanensis And S. × Doganii) From Turkey: Evidence From Molecular And Morphological Studies, Ferhat Celep, Emma Raders, Bryan Drew
Turkish Journal of Botany
Salvia L. is an ideal exemplar to demonstrate prezygotic isolation mechanisms in sympatric populations due to their wellknown staminal lever mechanism. Mechanical, phenological, and ethological isolation mechanisms have been reported among sympatric species of Salvia. However, it has been shown that if closely related species are sympatric and flower at the same time, they can potentially hybridize. In this study, we describe two new hybrid species of Salvia (S. × karamanensis Celep & B.T.Drew, and S. × doganii Celep & B.T.Drew) from Turkey based on morphological and molecular evidence. Salvia × karamanensis (S. aucheri Benth. subsp. canescens (Boiss. & Heldr.) …
Astragalus Aybarsii A New Species Of Sect. Onobrychoidei Dc. (Fabaceae) From Turkey, Hayri̇ Duman, Zeki̇ Aytaç, Funda Özbek
Astragalus Aybarsii A New Species Of Sect. Onobrychoidei Dc. (Fabaceae) From Turkey, Hayri̇ Duman, Zeki̇ Aytaç, Funda Özbek
Turkish Journal of Botany
Astragalus aybarsii H. Duman & Aytaç (Fabaceae) is described and illustrated as a new species from Kastamonu province (Turkey). The new species grows in open areas of Pinus brutia Ten. forests. Diagnostic and morphological charactersof the new species are compared with its close relatives, A. setulosus Boiss. & Balansa and A. eubrychioides Boiss. Also, some notes on the ecology, biogeography, conservation status and the pollen morphological and leaflet micromorphological features of the new species are presented. The geographical distribution of this new species and its allied species is mapped.
The Synopsis Of The Genus Trigonella L. (Fabaceae) In Turkey, Hasan Akan, Murat Eki̇ci̇, Zeki̇ Aytaç
The Synopsis Of The Genus Trigonella L. (Fabaceae) In Turkey, Hasan Akan, Murat Eki̇ci̇, Zeki̇ Aytaç
Turkish Journal of Botany
In this study, the synopsis of the taxa of the genus Trigonella in Turkey is presented. It is represented with 34 taxa in Turkey. The name of Trigonella coelesyriaca was misspelled to Flora of Turkey and the correct name of this species, Trigonella caelesyriaca, was given in this study. The endemic Trigonella raphanina has been reduced to synonym of T. cassia and T. balansae is reduced to synonym of T. corniculata. In addition, T. spruneriana var. sibthorpii is reevaluated as a distinct species. Lectotypification was designated for T. capitata, T. spruneriana and T. velutina. Neotypification was decided for T. cylindracea …
Genetic Diversity, Phylogeography And Population Gene Flow Of Tunisian Pistacia Vera L., Sarra Choulak, Zined Marzouk, Khaled Chatti̇, Soumaya Rhouma-Chatti̇, Rim Ouni̇, Noureddine Chatti
Genetic Diversity, Phylogeography And Population Gene Flow Of Tunisian Pistacia Vera L., Sarra Choulak, Zined Marzouk, Khaled Chatti̇, Soumaya Rhouma-Chatti̇, Rim Ouni̇, Noureddine Chatti
Turkish Journal of Botany
The aim of this paper was to determine how the pistachio trees evolve, and the evolving factors that influence pistachio population establishment. For that, we investigated pistachio genetic structure from some regions of Tunisia, by sequencing two noncoding chloroplastic regions (trnL (UAA) and trnL-trnF intergenic spacer). We found strong genetic diversity among groups, with the absence of high differentiation between population pairs. A deep phylogeographical break separated two major clusters: "El-Guetar and "Gafsa/Sidi-Bouzid. This conclusion is proved by the haplotype networks, the phylogenetic trees, and the molecular variance analysis. Different interpretations were proposed to explain this cytoplasm dimorphism, based on …
A Descriptive Study Of Some Trifolium L. (Clover) Taxa Grown In Bolu Province, Emel Uslu, Mehmet Teki̇n Babaç
A Descriptive Study Of Some Trifolium L. (Clover) Taxa Grown In Bolu Province, Emel Uslu, Mehmet Teki̇n Babaç
Turkish Journal of Botany
Micromorphological characteristics of 13 Trifolium species, which are grown in the province of Bolu, were examined using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). The morphological characteristics determined from the study were subjected to morphometric analyses and their variation spectrums were defined. Tricolporate pollen grains showed two pollen shapes, prolate and subprolate, according to equatorial view. The smallest size of polar axis length (18.00 μm) was found in T. micranthum Viv. from section Chronosemium Ser.; the largest (88.95 μm) was found in T. hirtum All. from section Trifolium L.. Statistically, the smallest seeds were found in T. resupinatum L. from the section …
Genetic Characterization Of Orobanche Cumana Populations From The Thrace Region Of Turkey Using Microsatellite Markers, Behi̇ye Banu Bi̇lgen, Ahmet Kubi̇lay Barut, Sefer Demi̇rbaş
Genetic Characterization Of Orobanche Cumana Populations From The Thrace Region Of Turkey Using Microsatellite Markers, Behi̇ye Banu Bi̇lgen, Ahmet Kubi̇lay Barut, Sefer Demi̇rbaş
Turkish Journal of Botany
Orobanche cumana is a parasitic plant that can lead to advanced losses in yield of agricultural lands cultivating sunflower, depending on the sunflower varieties and the level of contamination. In our study, genetic diversity of six O. cumana populations from the Thrace region of Turkey was determined with the help of eight SSR (microsatellite) loci. All SSR loci were polymorphic. A total of 23 alleles were determined for the analyzed 120 samples. Allele number of each SSR locus ranged from two to six. Mean number of alleles (Na = 2.271), effective allele number (Ne = 1.667), Shannon?s information index (I …
Effect Of Some Immunomodulators And Zeatin On Susceptibility Of Wheat To Powdery Mildew, Alexander Babosha
Effect Of Some Immunomodulators And Zeatin On Susceptibility Of Wheat To Powdery Mildew, Alexander Babosha
Turkish Journal of Botany
The effects of zeatin, salicylic acid, and plant oligoadenylates on susceptibility of wheat seedlings to powdery mildew and the shape of dose-response curves for immunomodulation were studied. Salicylic acid and zeatin produced complex dose-responses with upregulation or downregulation of plant susceptibility. Under different experimental conditions, the dose-response curve for zeatin varied in shape from a curve with a maximum to a curve with a minimum of susceptibility to powdery mildew. More complicated curves with a resistance region framed with regions of increased susceptibility were also found. Plant oligoadenylates inhibited the development of powdery mildew at optimal concentrations. The increasing concentrations …
Phylogenetic Placement, Floral Anatomy, And Morphological Characterization Of The North African Pastoral Halophyte Atriplex Mollis Desf. (Amaranthaceae), Abderrazak Tlili, Imed Sbissi, Faycal Boughalleb, Hassen Gouja, Teresa Garnatje, Joan Vallès, Mohamed Neffati
Phylogenetic Placement, Floral Anatomy, And Morphological Characterization Of The North African Pastoral Halophyte Atriplex Mollis Desf. (Amaranthaceae), Abderrazak Tlili, Imed Sbissi, Faycal Boughalleb, Hassen Gouja, Teresa Garnatje, Joan Vallès, Mohamed Neffati
Turkish Journal of Botany
Atriplex mollis Desf. (Amaranthaceae), a North African endemic halophytic species, is further described in this study. Phylogenetic analysis based on a combined dataset of ITS and ETS rDNA and atpB-rbcL and trnK cpDNA showed that A. mollis is closely related to the Malta- and Gozo-endemic Cremnophyton lanfrancoi Brullo & Pavone. Given this close phylogenetic relationship, A. mollis is also considered among the oldest species of Atriplex, together with C. lanfrancoi. Molecular data also suggest that A. mollis in North Africa, C. lanfrancoi on Malta Island, and Atriplex cana Ledeb.in Eurasian semideserts constitute a separate clade within the tribe Atripliceae. As …
Contributions To The Hypericum L. Section Oligostema (Boiss.) Stef. (Hypericaceae), And Hypericum Turcicum Sp. Nov. As A New Species From Turkey, Mehmet Ufuk Özbek, Murat Koç, Ergi̇n Hamzaoğlu
Contributions To The Hypericum L. Section Oligostema (Boiss.) Stef. (Hypericaceae), And Hypericum Turcicum Sp. Nov. As A New Species From Turkey, Mehmet Ufuk Özbek, Murat Koç, Ergi̇n Hamzaoğlu
Turkish Journal of Botany
Hypericum turcicum (Hypericaceae) is described and illustrated as a new species from Beypazarı in Ankara Province in Northwest Anatolia, Turkey. The new species belongs to the section Oligostema, and it is closely related to H. aucheri. Diagnostic characters, description, detailed illustrations, ecology, and pollen and seed morphology are presented in this study. In addition, this study evaluates H. kazdaghense, which was previously accepted as a synonym of H. aucheri, as a distinct species and discusses the similarities and differences between H. turcicum and H. aucheri.
Regulation Of Boron Toxicity Responses Via Glutathione-Dependent Detoxification Pathways At Biochemical And Molecular Levels In Arabidopsis Thaliana, Doğa Seli̇n Kayihan, Ceyhun Kayihan, Yelda Özden Çi̇ftçi̇
Regulation Of Boron Toxicity Responses Via Glutathione-Dependent Detoxification Pathways At Biochemical And Molecular Levels In Arabidopsis Thaliana, Doğa Seli̇n Kayihan, Ceyhun Kayihan, Yelda Özden Çi̇ftçi̇
Turkish Journal of Botany
The fine-tuned regulation of the Halliwell-Asada cycle (ascorbate-glutathione pathway) in Arabidopsis thaliana under boron (B) toxicity was shown in our previous report. In this study, we investigated the expression levels of some members of the glutathione S-transferase (GST) superfamily, such as phi (GSTF2, GSTF6, GSTF7, and GSTF8), tau (GSTU19), and zeta (GSTZ1) classes in Arabidopsis thaliana that were exposed to 1 mM boric acid (1B) and 3 mM boric acid (3B). Additionally, the expression levels of genes for glutathione (GSH) and phytochelatin biosynthesis as well as miR169 and miR156 were evaluated in Arabidopsis thaliana exposed to 1B and 3B. Moreover, …
Improvement Of Biomass Production In Transgenic Melia Azedarach L. Plants By Theexpression Of A Ga20-Oxidase Gene, Thao Phuong Bui, Linh Khanh Ly, Phat Tien Do, Nhung Hong Nguyen, Phong Van Nguyen, Quang Ho Tran, Ngoc Bich Pham, Ha Hoang Chu
Improvement Of Biomass Production In Transgenic Melia Azedarach L. Plants By Theexpression Of A Ga20-Oxidase Gene, Thao Phuong Bui, Linh Khanh Ly, Phat Tien Do, Nhung Hong Nguyen, Phong Van Nguyen, Quang Ho Tran, Ngoc Bich Pham, Ha Hoang Chu
Turkish Journal of Botany
Melia azedarach L. is a multipurpose timber tree that is important in forestry plantations. Genetic modification to improve the growth rate and wood quality is important to produce new cultivars of M. azedarach. In this study, the effects of AtGA20ox gene expression on plant growth, wood formation, and biomass production in transgenic M. azedarach plants were investigated. AtGA20ox was inserted into the binary vector pBI101 under the control of the xylem specific promoter CAD4 and transferred to M. azedarach via Agrobacterium-mediated method. The integration and expression of the transgenes were confirmed using PCR, RT-PCR, and Southern blotting. The specificity of …
A New Subspecies Of Saxifraga Artvinensis V.A.Matthews (Saxifragaceae) From Northeastern Anatolia, Sali̇h Terzi̇oğlu, Kami̇l Çoşkunçelebi̇, Murat Erdem Güzel
A New Subspecies Of Saxifraga Artvinensis V.A.Matthews (Saxifragaceae) From Northeastern Anatolia, Sali̇h Terzi̇oğlu, Kami̇l Çoşkunçelebi̇, Murat Erdem Güzel
Turkish Journal of Botany
Saxifraga artvinensis V.A.Matthews, which is endemic to Turkey, was discovered on Tiryal Mountain (A8 Artvin, northeastern Turkey). Approximately 175 km from its type locality, a new population of the species was discovered, in the Picea orientalis forest in the Altındere Valley National Park, in A7 Trabzon (northeastern Turkey). A comparison with the known population of S. artvinensis confirmed that this new population represented a new taxon and is described as S. artvinensis subsp. meryemii Terzioğlu & Coşkunç. An identification key and comparison with closely related taxa, based on both morphological and molecular properties, are also provided. The studied samples, belonging …
Tricholoma (Fr.) Staude In The Aegean Region Of Turkey, İsmai̇l Şen, Hakan Alli
Tricholoma (Fr.) Staude In The Aegean Region Of Turkey, İsmai̇l Şen, Hakan Alli
Turkish Journal of Botany
The Tricholoma biodiversity of the Aegean region of Turkey has been determined and reported in this study. As a consequence of field and laboratory studies, 31 Tricholoma species have been identified, and five of them (T. filamentosum, T. frondosae, T. quercetorum, T. rufenum, and T. sudum) have been reported for the first time from Turkey. The identification key of the determined taxa is given with this study.
The Application Of Hemp (Cannabis Sativa L.) For A Green Economy: A Review, Tahseen Karche, Manager Rajdeo Singh
The Application Of Hemp (Cannabis Sativa L.) For A Green Economy: A Review, Tahseen Karche, Manager Rajdeo Singh
Turkish Journal of Botany
The concern for the issues related to the growing needs of human civilization like resource depletion, pollution, climate changes, and health risk has led to a search for eco-friendly alternatives to environmental problems. Recently, hemp started gaining popularity for its medicinal, nontoxic, greenhouse negative, and biodegradable properties. Originating from the steppes of Central Asia, Cannabis sativa L. (hemp) is one of the oldest domesticated plants known to humans. Since 5000-4000 BC, different parts of the plant were used for spinning, weaving, papermaking, the seed for human feed, animal feeds, medicinal, and health purposes. Reports also suggest the use of hemp …
Retracted Article: Exogenous Trehalose Alleviates The Adverse Effects Of Salinity Stress In Wheat, Mamdouh Nemat Alla, Enas Badran, Fozia Mohammed
Retracted Article: Exogenous Trehalose Alleviates The Adverse Effects Of Salinity Stress In Wheat, Mamdouh Nemat Alla, Enas Badran, Fozia Mohammed
Turkish Journal of Botany
No abstract provided.
New Additions To Turkish Pezizales From The Eastern Black Sea Region, Yasi̇n Uzun, Abdullah Kaya
New Additions To Turkish Pezizales From The Eastern Black Sea Region, Yasi̇n Uzun, Abdullah Kaya
Turkish Journal of Botany
Ten members of the order Pezizales J.Schröt., namely Pachyella clypeata (Schwein.) Le Gal, Terfezia cistophila Ant. Rodr., Bordallo, Kaounas & A.Morte (Pezizaceae), Genea hispidula Berk. ex Tul. & C.Tul., Lamprospora campylopodis W.D.Buckley, Lamprospora tuberculatella Seaver, Octospora grimmiae Dennis & Itzerott, Octospora lilacina (Seaver) Svr?ek & Kubi?ka, Pulvinula convexella (P.Karst.) Pfister, Ramsbottomia crechqueraultii (P.Crouan & H.Crouan) Benkert & T.Schumach., and Trichophaea gregaria (Rehm) Boud. (Pyronemataceae), are recorded for the first time from Turkey. Brief descriptions and photographs of the taxa are provided.
Wrinkled Surface On Helical Cell Wall Thickening Of Vessel Elements In Flower Style, Ming Xing, Jian You, Xia Chen
Wrinkled Surface On Helical Cell Wall Thickening Of Vessel Elements In Flower Style, Ming Xing, Jian You, Xia Chen
Turkish Journal of Botany
In the present study, wrinkled surfaces were discovered on the cell wall thickenings of helical vessels in the lilac style for the first time. The structure of the wrinkles was formed by cellulose microfibrils, with convex ridges composed of crystalline cellulose and concave grooves composed of amorphous cellulose. The cellulose microfibrils were oriented with the helical cell wall thickenings. The wrinkle morphology was due to the aligned crystalline region of the microfibrils. The wrinkle structure in the flower style might be related to the faster growth rate of style tissues during helix cell wall thickening development. Discovery of the wrinkled …
Hybridization Among Three Cirsium (Asteraceae) Species And Important Evidence For Three New Hybrids From Turkey, Tuncay Di̇rmenci̇, Taner Özcan, Turan Arabaci, Sevcan Çelenk, Gülnar İsmayi̇lova, Bayram Yildiz
Hybridization Among Three Cirsium (Asteraceae) Species And Important Evidence For Three New Hybrids From Turkey, Tuncay Di̇rmenci̇, Taner Özcan, Turan Arabaci, Sevcan Çelenk, Gülnar İsmayi̇lova, Bayram Yildiz
Turkish Journal of Botany
In this study, three new hybrids from the genus Cirsium are described for the first time. Cirsium ×nezaketiae Yıldız, Dirmenci & Arabacı, C. ×kelkitensis Yıldız, Arabacı & Dirmenci, and C. ×erzincanicum Yıldız, Dirmenci & Arabacı are investigated in detail morphologically, palynologically, and molecularly. The hybrid individuals were detected on field trips due to their intermediate morphological characters. Their morphological properties were analyzed to compare with their parents. The pollen grain morphologies of the hybrids and their allies were investigated using light and a scanning electron microscope. The pollen grains were radially symmetrical, isopolar, trizonocolporate, and with echinate or scabrate sculpturing. …
Fruit And Seed Macro- And Micromorphologies Of The Genus Matthiola (Brassicaceae) In Turkey And Their Taxonomic Value, Ayla Kaya, Murat Ünal, Abdurrahman Sefali, Esra Marti̇n
Fruit And Seed Macro- And Micromorphologies Of The Genus Matthiola (Brassicaceae) In Turkey And Their Taxonomic Value, Ayla Kaya, Murat Ünal, Abdurrahman Sefali, Esra Marti̇n
Turkish Journal of Botany
Macro- and micromorphological features of fruit and seeds belonging to 12 taxa genera of Matthiola W.T.Aiton were studied via stereomicroscope and scanning electron microscope. In macromorphological studies, the following variables were investigated: the shape, size, and color of fruit and seeds; the length of fruiting pedicel; the structure of the median vein; stigma (horns); and trichome properties and density in fruit. In micromorphological studies, the presence or absence of seed wings, seed coat pattern in disc and wing, and epidermal cell shape in disc and wing were determined. According to our findings, all characters of fruit and seeds are extremely …
Estimation Of Genomic Instability And Dna Methylation Due To Aluminum (Al) Stress In Wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.) Using Ipbs And Cred-Ipbs Analyses, Arash Hossein Pour, Güller Özkan, Özge Nalci, Kami̇l Hali̇loğlu
Estimation Of Genomic Instability And Dna Methylation Due To Aluminum (Al) Stress In Wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.) Using Ipbs And Cred-Ipbs Analyses, Arash Hossein Pour, Güller Özkan, Özge Nalci, Kami̇l Hali̇loğlu
Turkish Journal of Botany
Aluminum (Al) toxicity is a serious factor restricting crop productivity in acid soil, and Al is the major cause of phytotoxicity. However, the role of Al toxicity in interprimer binding site (iPBS) polymorphism, genomic instability, and DNA methylation has not been fully investigated. In the current study, the effects of different Al concentrations on iPBS polymorphism, genomic instability, and DNA methylation were investigated in seedlings of three wheat cultivars: Haymana 79, Kılçıksız, and Bezostaja 1. A higher aluminum concentration increased the polymorphism rate of the iPBS profile, but decreased genomic template stability in all cultivars . A higher Al concentration …