A Multivariate Analysis Of The Vegetation Of Cedrus Deodara Forests In Hindu Kush And Himalayan Ranges Of Pakistan: Evaluating The Structure And Dynamics, Moinuddin Ahmed, Syed Shahid Shaukat, Muhammad Faheem Siddiqui
Turkish Journal of Botany
This investigation focuses on the multivariate analysis of the vegetation of the Hindu Kush and Himalayan ranges of Pakistan, concentrating on the dynamics of Cedrus deodara (Roxb. ex D.Don) G.Don. The study includes 47 stands from 23 different locations in the Himalayan region of Pakistan. The point-centred quarter method and 1.5-m radius circular plots were used for the sampling of tree and understorey vegetation, respectively. The size, age structure, and growth rates of Cedrus deodara were also examined in order to trace its dynamics, and an attempt was made to determine the relationships between environmental factors and vegetation. The quantitative …
Can Resource-Use Traits Predict Native Vs. Exotic Plant Success In Carbon Amended Soils?,
2011
University of California - Riverside
Can Resource-Use Traits Predict Native Vs. Exotic Plant Success In Carbon Amended Soils?, Robert J. Steers, Jennifer L. Funk, Edith B. Allen
Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences Faculty Articles and Research
Productivity in desert ecosystems is primarily limited by water followed by nitrogen availability. In the deserts of southern California, nitrogen additions have increased invasive annual plant abundance. Similar findings from other ecosystems have led to a general acceptance that invasive plants, especially annual grasses, are nitrophilous. Consequently, reductions of soil nitrogen via carbon amendments have been conducted by many researchers in a variety of ecosystems in order to disproportionately lower invasive species abundance, but with mixed success. Recent studies suggest that resource-use traits may predict the efficacy of such resource manipulations; however, this theory remains largely untested. We report findings …
Vegetation Analysis And Soil Characteristics Of Five Common Desert Climbing Plants In Egypt,
2011
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Vegetation Analysis And Soil Characteristics Of Five Common Desert Climbing Plants In Egypt, Monier Abd El-Ghani, Mahmoud Abo El-Kheir, Mahmoud Abdel-Dayem, Mohamed Abd El-Hamid
Turkish Journal of Botany
This study aimed to characterise Egyptian desert vine flora and compare it with that of deserts in other continents, such as Australia and North America. Specifically, 5 common climbing desert plants (Citrullus colocynthis, Cocculus pendulus, Cucumis prophetarum, Pergularia tomentosa, and Periploca angustifolia) were selected for this study. The floristic composition, vegetation heterogeneity, and chorological affinities of the associated species of the studied climbing plants were quantitatively analysed. In general, Leguminosae, Convolvulaceae, Cucurbitaceae, and Asclepiadaceae are the most species-rich families of the climbing plants in Egypt. The comparison of all desert climbing plants in Egypt to those found in the deserts …
0784: L. D. Fowler Papers, 1900-1920,
2011
Marshall University
0784: L. D. Fowler Papers, 1900-1920, Marshall University Special Collections
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The papers in this collection are both the professional and personal records of L.D. Fowler from 1900-1920 while working out of Durbin, WV. As an employee of the Pocahontas Tanning Company, L.D. Fowler’s business papers relate primarily to timber and the acquisition of bark associated with the tanning process. Among the type of materials included in the collection are correspondences (i.e. letters, telegraphs, and postcards), well-documented business transactions with a wide range of business partners, business cards, diaries, maps, popular culture items (calendars, etc.), and materials related to legal issues and political affiliations. This collection is divided into two overarching …
Analysis Of Airborne Pollen Grains In Kırklareli,
2011
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Analysis Of Airborne Pollen Grains In Kırklareli, Peri̇han Erkan, Adem Biçakci, Mehmet Aybeke, Hulusi̇ Malyer
Turkish Journal of Botany
A continuous aeropalynological survey of the atmosphere of Kırklareli was carried out from January 2002 to December 2003 by means of the gravimetric method using Durham apparatus. Weekly pollen grains in per cm^2 were calculated. During these 2 years, a total of 11,758 pollen grains were recorded. Pollen fall in the years 2002-2003 comprised grains belonging 46 taxa. Of these taxa, 26 belonged to arboreal and 20 taxa non-arboreal plants. In 2002, 6011 pollen grains and, in 2003, 5747 pollen grains were recorded. Total pollen grains consisted of 71.02% grains from arboreal plants, 28.93% grains from non-arboreal plants, and 0.05% …
Seasonal Changes In Phytoplankton Community Structure In Relation To Physico-Chemical Factors In Bukan Dam Reservoir (Northwest Iran), Ali Mohsenpour Azari, Fereidun Mohebbi, Alireza Asem
Turkish Journal of Botany
This study examines the relationship between phytoplankton population and some important physicochemical variables in the Bukan Dam Reservoir. The sampling was performed monthly from 8 sampling sites from April 2008 to February 2009. Phytoplankton counts were made by inverted microscope. Totally, 55 phytoplankton taxa were identified and included Chlorophyta, Bacillariophyta, Dinophyta, Cyanobacteria, Euglenophyta, Chrysophyta and Cryptophyta. Correlations between some important physicochemical factors and total phytoplankton number were calculated. Results indicated that phytoplankton total number positively correlated with NH_3 (R^2 = 0.845) and negatively correlated with Secchi disc depth (R^2 = -0.613).
A New Subspecies Record For The Flora Of Turkey: Artemisia Santonicum L. Subsp. Patens (Neilr.) K.M.Perss. (Asteraceae),
2011
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A New Subspecies Record For The Flora Of Turkey: Artemisia Santonicum L. Subsp. Patens (Neilr.) K.M.Perss. (Asteraceae), Murat Kurşat, İsmai̇l Türkoğlu, Şemsetti̇n Ci̇velek, Selma Tabur
Turkish Journal of Botany
No abstract provided.
Pollen Morphology Of Six Achillea L. Sect. Achillea (Asteraceae) Species In Turkey,
2011
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Pollen Morphology Of Six Achillea L. Sect. Achillea (Asteraceae) Species In Turkey, Hani̇fe Akyalçin, Turan Arabaci, Bayram Yildiz
Turkish Journal of Botany
The pollen morphology of 48 specimens of 6 species (9 taxa) of the genus Achillea L. sect. Achillea (Asteraceae), A. nobilis L. subsp. neilreichii (A.Kern.) Formánek, A. nobilis subsp. densissima (O.Schwarz ex Bässler) Hub.-Mor., A. nobilis subsp. sipylea (O.Schwarz) Bässler, A. nobilis subsp. kurdica Hub.-Mor., A. filipendulina Lam., A. clypeolata Sm., A. coarctata Poir., A. biebersteinii Afan., and A. cappadocica Hausskn. & Bornm. distributed in Turkey were investigated using light (LM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The pollen grains were oblate-spheroidal, prolate-spheroidal, subprolate and generally tricolporate, though at times tetracolporate or even pentacolporate. The size of the grains varied, ranging …
Evaluation Of The Horticultural Traits Of Genus Alstroemeria And Genus Bomarea (Alstroemeriaceae),
2011
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Evaluation Of The Horticultural Traits Of Genus Alstroemeria And Genus Bomarea (Alstroemeriaceae), Yukiko Kashihara, Koichi Shinoda, Naho Murata, Hajime Araki, Yoichiro Hoshino
Turkish Journal of Botany
We investigated the flower characteristics of 7 Alstroemeriaceae plants - 5 Alstroemeria L. species and 2 Bomarea Mirb. species. The flower and tepal sizes, and tepal colours were compared. The flower shape in Alstroemeria psittacina Lehm. was found to be similar to that in Bomarea coccinea (Ruiz & Pav.) Baker. The length/width ratio of B. salsilla (L.) Mirb. was intermediate compared with that of the other species. These preliminary data will be useful in selecting wild species in order to examine interspecific or intergeneric hybridisations in the breeding of Alstroemeriaceae plants.
Entoloma Mushroom Poisonings In Mediterranean Turkey,
2011
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Entoloma Mushroom Poisonings In Mediterranean Turkey, Mustafa Işiloğlu, Hayrüni̇sa Baş Sermenli̇, Altuğ Şenol, Mehmet İşler
Turkish Journal of Botany
In this study, 4 cases of poisoning by wild mushrooms collected from Burdur province are reported. The specimens have been identified as Entoloma clypeatum (L.) P.Kumm. by examination of their morphology and spores. A description of the taxon and poisoning cases are presented.
A New Onosma (Boraginaceae) Species From Southern Anatolia, Turkey,
2011
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A New Onosma (Boraginaceae) Species From Southern Anatolia, Turkey, Zeki̇ Aytaç, Zafer Türkmen
Turkish Journal of Botany
Onosma aksoyii Aytaç & Türkmen sp. nova (Sect. Haplotricha H.Riedl, Boraginaceae) is described and illustrated as a new species. It grows in a Pinus nigra forest on serpentine rocks in Southern Anatolia (Konya province). Diagnostic characters of related species are compared and discussed. The characteristic features of pollen, stomata structure, and hairs were studied using a scanning electron microscope. The distribution map of this new species is presented.
A New Species Of Minuartia (Caryophyllaceae) From Northwestern Anatolia, Turkey,
2011
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A New Species Of Minuartia (Caryophyllaceae) From Northwestern Anatolia, Turkey, Murat Koç, Ahmet Aksoy, Ergi̇n Hamzaoğlu
Turkish Journal of Botany
Minuartia turcica M.Koç (Caryophyllaceae) is described as a new species of sect. Minuartia. The specimens were collected from the village of Yukarıçiftlik in the district of Safranbolu (Karabük Province, Turkey). The new species is similar to Minuartia leucocephaloides, but the differences between the 2 species are discussed in this paper. Descriptions and illustrations are given, as is information on the distribution and conservation status of the new species.
Changes In Anatomical And Physiological Parameters Of Soybean Under Drought Stress,
2011
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Changes In Anatomical And Physiological Parameters Of Soybean Under Drought Stress, Serdar Makbul, Nesli̇han Saruhan Güler, Nuran Durmuş, Seher Güven
Turkish Journal of Botany
Anatomical changes in the root, stem, and leaf of soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr. cv. Nazlıcan) plants under drought stress were studied by light microscope and their significance was evaluated by numerical analysis. Some anatomical features related to parenchymatous cells, diameter of tracheas belonging to the root, stem, and leaf; stomata index; and size and average number of stomata and epidermal cells were found to be important characters varying in soybean plants under stress. These characters were also statistically significant. Leaf water potential (\Psileaf), root:shoot ratio, total chlorophyll content, and stomatal conductance were measured. \Psileaf, total chlorophyll content, and stomatal …
Proteomic Changes During Boron Tolerance In Barley(Hordeum Vulgare) And The Role Of Vacuolar Proton-Translocating Atpase Subunit E, Ahmet Emi̇n Ati̇k, Gönensi̇n Ozan Bozdağ, Ersi̇n Akinci, Alaatti̇n Kaya, Ahmet Koç, Talat Yalçin, Hüseyi̇n Çağlar Karakaya
Turkish Journal of Botany
Boron is an essential micronutrient for plants and animals; however, it can be toxic when present at high concentrations. The purpose of this study was to understand the mechanisms of boron tolerance in the Turkish barley (Hordeum vulgare) Anadolu cultivar. For this purpose, 2-dimensional electrophoresis (2-DE) was used to screen differentially expressed proteins for both control and boron-stressed Anadolu barley genotypes. Seven proteins were revealed by 2-DE: 1) ribulose 1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase (RuBisCo large chain), 2) TLP5, a thaumatin-like protein, 3) PR5, a basic pathogenesis-related protein, 4) a RNase S-like protein, 5) a PSI type III chlorophyll a/b-binding protein, 6) a …
Ultrastructural Changes In The Root Tip And Leaf Cells Of Lens Culinaris Treated With Fluazifop-P-Butyl,
2011
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Ultrastructural Changes In The Root Tip And Leaf Cells Of Lens Culinaris Treated With Fluazifop-P-Butyl, Özlem Aksoy, Feruzan Dane
Turkish Journal of Botany
In this study, ultrastructural changes in root tip cells and leaf cells of lentil plants treated with 4 different concentrations (0.25%, 0.5%, 1%, and 1.5%) of the herbicide fluazifop-p-butyl (FPB) were determined. The experiments were performed with light and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and the chlorophyll content of the leaves was determined using spectrophotometric methods. The effect of FPB included alterations in cell walls, nuclei, plastids, cuticle, and epidermis. The obtained results indicate that the herbicide FPB has the ability to cause different kinds of abnormalities in various cell organelles, especially the cell walls in root tips. The effect of …
A New Genus, Turanecio, Of The Asteraceae (Tribe Senecioneae),
2011
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A New Genus, Turanecio, Of The Asteraceae (Tribe Senecioneae), Ergi̇n Hamzaoğlu, Ümi̇t Budak, Ahmet Aksoy
Turkish Journal of Botany
Turanecio Hamzaoğlu, a new genus of the Asteraceae, is described. Ten species are included, previously referred to Senecio L., Cineraria L., or Iranecio B.Nord. This genus belongs to the "Quadridentate Group" of the subtribe Senecioninae, because of the 4-lobed disc florets. The new genus closely resembles Dolichorrhiza (Pojark.) Galushko, but differs by the thickish rhizome, the short-sagittate anther bases, the style branches with papillate lower surface, and in possessing a persistent pappus. Turanecio is centred in Turkey, with species in the Caucasus, Iran, and Iraq.
Leaf Anatomy Of Agropyron Gaertn. (Gramineae) In Turkey,
2011
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Leaf Anatomy Of Agropyron Gaertn. (Gramineae) In Turkey, Dudu Özlem Mavi̇, Musa Doğan, Evren Cabi̇
Turkish Journal of Botany
Agropyron cristatum (L.) Gaertn. is represented by 2 subspecies in Turkey, namely subsp. incanum (Nabelek) Melderis and subsp. pectinatum (M.Bieb.) Tzvelev. This study examines the taxonomic significance of the leaf properties of the taxa of Agropyron Gaertn., comprising diagnostic anatomical features obtained from leaf transverse sections as well as leaf surface micromorphology. Results of the study show that most of the characters, such as the shape of the leaf blades; the size and number of stomata; the density, arrangement, and length of macro hairs; and the presence or absence of midrib and bulliform cells are different in the studied samples …
Check-List Of Additional Taxa To The Supplement Flora Of Turkey V,
2011
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Check-List Of Additional Taxa To The Supplement Flora Of Turkey V, Fatma Neri̇man Özhatay, Şükran Kültür, Münevver Bahar Gürdal
Turkish Journal of Botany
The fifth check-list of the series entitled "Additional taxa to the Flora of Turkey" comprises a total of 249 taxa based on data given in 167 papers, which have been published up until the end of 2010. It provides details of taxa which have not been recorded either in the 11 volumes of Flora of Turkey and the East Aegean Islands or in the 4 previously published supplementary check-lists.
Pollen Morphology Of Sections Siphonomorpha And Lasiostemones Of The Genus Silene From Turkey,
2011
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Pollen Morphology Of Sections Siphonomorpha And Lasiostemones Of The Genus Silene From Turkey, Kemal Yildiz, Mehmet Yaşar Dadandi, Ersi̇n Mi̇nareci̇, Ali̇ Hi̇kmet Çirpici
Turkish Journal of Botany
The pollen morphology of 16 taxa belonging to the sections Siphonomorpha Otth and Lasiostemones Boiss. from the genus Silene L. (Caryophyllaceae) was examined via scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Pollen types among all of the examined taxa were spheroidal; ornamentations were generally microechinate-microperforate (punctate), but perforate in Silene viridiflora L.; structures were mostly tectate but were observed to be semitectate only in S. viridiflora; the highest pore numbers were found in S. fruticosa L. and S. viridiflora; the lowest pore numbers were those of S. gigantea L. subsp. rhodopea (Janka) Greuter and S. marschallii C.A.Mey.; and interpore distance was greatest in …
The Classification And Assessment Of Vegetation For Monitoring Coastal Sand Dune Succession: The Case Of Tuzla In Adana, Turkey, Hali̇l Çakan, Kemal Tulühan Yilmaz, Hakan Alphan, Yüksel Ünlükaplan
Turkish Journal of Botany
This study aimed to provide an assessment of coastal sand dune vegetation through a number of analyses meant to provide a better understanding of the structure of plant communities and the successional stages of coastal sand dunes in a human-induced coastal landscape, the Seyhan Delta in southern Turkey. Therefore, as a baseline data inventory for monitoring, succession and the community-based classification of sand dune vegetation and human impacts were the major concerns of this study. The zonation of coastal sand dune vegetation was also determined within this scope, providing a contemporary assessment of different successional stages. A total of 96 …
