Primula × Uzungolensis (Primulaceae): A New Natural Hybrid From Ne Anatolia,
2012
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Primula × Uzungolensis (Primulaceae): A New Natural Hybrid From Ne Anatolia, Sali̇h Terzi̇oğlu, Kami̇l Çoşkunçelebi̇, Mutlu Gültepe
Turkish Journal of Botany
Primula × uzungolensis Terzioğlu & Coşkunçelebi, a natural hybrid from north-eastern Anatolia, is described and illustrated with its parents. Based on its morphology and molecular characteristics, we conclude that P. × uzungolensis is a new natural hybrid between P. acaulis (L.) Hill subsp. rubra (Sm.) Greuter & Burdet and P. veris L. subsp. columnae (Ten.) Maire & Petitmengin. Maximum parsimony (MP) analysis based on nuclear ribosomal DNA (nrDNA) and chloroplast DNA (cpDNA) shows that P. veris subsp. columnae is the maternal parent of the putative hybrid, and the hybridisation between P. veris subsp. columnae and P. acaulis subsp. rubra is …
Lectotypification, Description, And Distribution Of Arabis Deflexa (Cruciferae),
2012
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Lectotypification, Description, And Distribution Of Arabis Deflexa (Cruciferae), Bi̇rol Mutlu, Sadik Eri̇k
Turkish Journal of Botany
In this paper, a lectotype for Arabis deflexa Boiss. is designated, and detailed morphological properties and differences between related taxa and a distribution map are given. Furthermore, an IUCN threat category is proposed.
Effects Of N Fertilisation, Organic Matter, And Biofertilisers On The Growth And Yield Of Chilli In Relation To Management Of Plant-Parasitic Nematodes, Zehra Khan, Sartaj Ali Tiyagi, Irshad Mahmood, Rose Rizvi
Turkish Journal of Botany
An experiment was conducted at the University Agricultural Research Farm to study the effect of inoculation with biological nitrogen fixers on growth and yield of chilli (Capsicum annum L.) cv. "Pusa Jawala" in relation to disease incidence caused by plant-parasitic nematodes. The growth, yield, and quality parameters of chilli increased significantly with the inoculation of biological nitrogen fixers using Azospirillum and Azotobacter. Performance of Azospirillum was found better as compared to Azotobacter. Simultaneous inoculation with biofertilisers (100% recommended dose of N-fertiliser 100 kg N per ha and farmyard manure 15 t per ha) resulted the maximum growth, yield, and quality …
Four New Records For Physarales From Turkey,
2012
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Four New Records For Physarales From Turkey, Gönül Demi̇rel, Giyasetti̇n Kaşik
Turkish Journal of Botany
Physarum didermoides (Pers.) Rostaf., Physarum gyrosum Rostaf., Didymium karstensii Nann.-Bremek., and Didymium trachysporum G.Lister, taxa grown by moist chamber culture method, are 4 new records from Turkey.
A New Species Of Gypsophila And A New Name For Silene (Caryophyllaceae) From Turkey,
2012
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A New Species Of Gypsophila And A New Name For Silene (Caryophyllaceae) From Turkey, Ergi̇n Hamzaoğlu
Turkish Journal of Botany
Gypsophila turcica Hamzaoğlu is described as a new species. The specimen was collected from gypsaceous hills, at an altitude between 1755 and 1835 m from Zara District (Sivas Province). The new species is similar to Gypsophila festucifolia Hub.-Mor. The differences between these 2 taxa are discussed. Moreover, Silene choruhensis Hamzaoğlu nom. nova should replace S. ispirensis A.P.Khokhr. 1997, which is an illegitimate name as a younger homonym of S. ispirensis Boiss. 1856.
Rugaspermum Minuta - A New Species Of The Seed Genus Rugaspermum From The Triassic Of Nidpur, India,
2012
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Rugaspermum Minuta - A New Species Of The Seed Genus Rugaspermum From The Triassic Of Nidpur, India, Nupur Bhowmik, Shabnam Parveen
Turkish Journal of Botany
This paper provides a description of a new species of Rugaspermum D.D.Pant & Basu, R. minuta Bhowmik & Parveen, from the Nidpur Triassic beds. The dispersed seeds were recovered after macerating large chunks of shale in hydrofluoric acid. The structurally preserved compressed seed is platyspermic, orthotropus, and oval- to barrel-shaped with a short beak-like micropyle. The surfaces of the seeds are wrinkled and there is a wide lateral ridge running from the apex to the base on both the obverse and reverse sides. Upon maceration, the seed yielded 4 membranes: outer, inner, nucellar, and megaspore membranes. The outer cuticle of …
Epiphytic Lichen Diversity On Quercus Cerris And Q. Frainetto In The Marmara Region (Turkey),
2012
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Epiphytic Lichen Diversity On Quercus Cerris And Q. Frainetto In The Marmara Region (Turkey), Seyhan Oran, Şule Öztürk
Turkish Journal of Botany
The epiphytic diversity of lichens associated with Quercus cerris L. and Quercus frainetto Ten. were investigated in 21 localities of the Marmara region. A total of 106 taxa belonging to 49 genera were reported on Q. cerris and Q. frainetto, and 16 of those taxa were recorded for the first time in the Marmara region. The number of lichen species found on Q. cerris was 83, while 85 taxa were found on Q. frainetto. Several differences regarding the lichen taxa were found in these 2 oaks species even though they were growing in the same habitat and in the same …
A New Species Of Vinca (Apocynaceae) From Eastern Anatolia, Turkey,
2012
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A New Species Of Vinca (Apocynaceae) From Eastern Anatolia, Turkey, Mehmet Koyuncu
Turkish Journal of Botany
Vinca soneri Koyuncu sp. nova (Apocynaceae) is described and illustrated as a new species from eastern Anatolia in Turkey. Diagnostic morphological characters of this new species from the related species V. herbacea Waldst. & Kit. are discussed.
The Leaf Anatomy Of Some Erica Taxa Native To Turkey,
2012
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The Leaf Anatomy Of Some Erica Taxa Native To Turkey, Ayşegül Köroğlu, Gülsen Kendi̇r
Turkish Journal of Botany
There are 5 taxa of Erica L. growing in Turkey, 1 of which is endemic. These taxa are Erica arborea, E. manipuliflora, E. bocquetii, E. sicula subsp. libanotica and E. spiculifolia. In this study, microscopic characteristics of the leaves of 4 taxa native to Turkey are reported. Microscopic views of the transverse and surface sections of the leaves of each species were photographed and are described in detail. The leaves are channelled beneath or strongly revolute. The long, simple, and unicellular eglandular trichomes are located along the channel part of the lower surface of leaves. There are simple, unicellular, and …
Cytotoxicity Of Aloe Vera Gel Extracts On Allium Cepa Root Tip Cells,
2012
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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 …
Nickel Hyperaccumulation By Natural Plants In Turkish Serpentine Soils,
2012
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Nickel Hyperaccumulation By Natural Plants In Turkish Serpentine Soils, Haşi̇m Altinözlü, Alpteki̇n Karagöz, Turgay Polat, İlhami̇ Ünver
Turkish Journal of Botany
Natural plants in Turkish serpentine soils were surveyed to determine their Ni accumulation capability. Geographic distribution and diethylene triamine pentaacetic acid (DTPA)-extractable nickel contents of the western Anatolian serpentine soils and their vegetative contents were studied to find the possible relationships between the phytoavailable Ni amount in the soil and the Ni content of potential accumulator plants. Over half of the surface area of Turkey was targeted in the study. Aboveground parts of 413 herbaceous plants and the surface soil (0-15 cm) of 192 serpentine samples were collected. A digital elevation model and ANUSPLIN and ArcGIS 8.1 software packages were …
Verbascum Hasbenlii (Scrophulariaceae), A New Species From Turkey,
2012
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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.
Pollen Grains In The Atmosphere Of Konya (Turkey) And Their Relationship With Meteorological Factors, In 2008,
2012
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Pollen Grains In The Atmosphere Of Konya (Turkey) And Their Relationship With Meteorological Factors, In 2008, İlgi̇nç Kizilpinar Temi̇zer, Cahi̇t Doğan, Hasi̇be Artaç, İsmai̇l Rei̇sli̇, Sevgi̇ Pekcan
Turkish Journal of Botany
Atmospheric pollen was collected by a Burkard Volumetric 7-Day spore trap in Konya, Turkey, in 2008. In the present study, the pollen concentration is presented in relation to meteorological parameters (mean temperature, relative humidity, rainfall, and wind speed). Pollen grains of 35 taxa were identified. Of these, 18 taxa were arboreal plants, while the others were non-arboreal plants. The distribution of the total pollen grains was as follows: arboreal plants, 61.29%; Poaceae, 16.09%; non-arboreal plants, 20.25%; and undetermined, 2.37%. Arboreal taxa pollen were represented by Pinaceae, Cupressaceae/Taxaceae, Fabaceae, Betulaceae, Quercus L., Juglandaceae, and Aesculus L., while non-arboreal taxa pollen were …
Revision Of Boletus Section Appendiculati (Boletaceae) In Bulgaria With A Key To The Balkan Species,
2012
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Revision Of Boletus Section Appendiculati (Boletaceae) In Bulgaria With A Key To The Balkan Species, Boris Assyov
Turkish Journal of Botany
The paper presents the results from the taxonomic revision of Boletus section Appendiculati in Bulgaria. Descriptions are provided based on Bulgarian specimens for the 5 species of the section: Boletus appendiculatus, B. fechtneri, B. fuscoroseus, B. regius, and B. subappendiculatus. The priority of the name B. fuscoroseus against B. pseudoregius is briefly discussed. A dichotomous key for the determination of members is also included.
New Ascomycete Records For Turkish Macromycota,
2012
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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.
Floristic Lichen Records From Kemaliye District (Erzincan) And Van Province,
2012
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Floristic Lichen Records From Kemaliye District (Erzincan) And Van Province, Yalçin Karagöz, Ali̇ Aslan
Turkish Journal of Botany
Numerous lichen specimens from 32 locations in Kemaliye District of Erzincan Province and 4 locations in Van Province were examined. In total 144 lichens, including 5 varieties, 2 subspecies and 4 forms, in 47 genera were identified. Acarospora lavicola J.Steiner, Adelolecia kolaensis (Nyl.) Hertel & Rambold, and Arthonia apotheciorum (A. Massal.) Almq. were found to be new for Turkey. All identified taxa, excluding the ones mentioned above, are new for Kemaliye and 101 taxa are new for Erzincan Province.
Growth And Photochemical Responses Of Three Crop Species Treated With Textile Azo Dyes,
2012
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Growth And Photochemical Responses Of Three Crop Species Treated With Textile Azo Dyes, Nuran Çi̇çek, Banu Efeoğlu, Deni̇z Tanyolaç, Yasemi̇n Ekmekçi̇, Reto Jörg Strasser
Turkish Journal of Botany
The present study was conducted to investigate the impact of textile dye on the early seedling stage of 3 crops: barley, maize, and wheat. Seeds were imbibed in different concentrations of textile dye for 12 h and were then grown in a controlled growth room for 8 days with a related dye solution. Some growth and polyphasic chlorophyll fluorescence parameters were measured and analysed to appraise the effect of textile dye on the 3 crops. Although different crop species showed differences in response to different concentrations, textile dye generally affected almost all radicle growth parameters more adversely than coleoptile growth …
Trace Metal Contents Of Some Wild-Growing Mushrooms In Bigadiç (Balıkesir), Turkey,
2012
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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 …
Biogeochemical Interrelations Between The Çayırhan Oil Shales And Some Plants Growing On Them (Turkey),
2012
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Biogeochemical Interrelations Between The Çayırhan Oil Shales And Some Plants Growing On Them (Turkey), Berna Yavuz Pehli̇vanli, Şükrü Koç, Esra Ergi̇n, Ali̇ Sari, Leyla Açik, Meci̇t Vural
Turkish Journal of Botany
Oil shales are exposed in wide areas around the town of Çayırhan (Beypazarı-Ankara). It is known that some elements are enriched in oil shales and similar organic-material rich rocks. The purpose of this study was to understand the possible relations between the element abundances found at the Çayırhan oil shales (ÇOS) and those of some plant types growing on these rocks. The results of chemical analysis of selected plants (8 species) were compared with each other and with element abundances from the ÇOS. The plant types examined were divided into 2 groups with respect to enrichment factors. The first group …
Contributions To The Description And Molecular Properties Of Erodium Hendrikii Alpınar (Geraniaceae), Endemic To Turkey,
2012
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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.
