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Bellevalia Behcetii Sp Nov (Asparagaceae): a New Species From South Eastern Anatolia, Turkey
(Magnolia Press, 2016) Pinar, Suleyman Mesut; Eroglu, Huseyin; Fidan, Mehmet
Bellevalia behcetii (Asparagaceae) is described and illustrated as a new species from Sirnak province in South Eastern Anatolia (Turkey). It is morphologically similar to B. paradoxa but easily differs in several morphological characters. Diagnostic morphological characters, a full description and detailed illustrations of the new species are provided. A quantitative morphometric analysis was carried out to check the diagnostic characters of Bellevalia behcetii with respect to morphologically related species. The somatic chromosome number was determined as 2n = 2x = 8 in B. behcetii. In addition, the ecology and phenology of the new species, as well as its etymology and the pollen characteristics, are presented and discussed. The conservation status of B. behcetii was assessed according to IUCN protocol. A distribution map of B. behcetii and related species is also presented.
Bellevalia Turcica Sp. Nov. (Asparagaceae): a New Species From South Anatolia, Turkey
(Springer, 2019) Pinar, Suleyman Mesut; Eroglu, Huseyin
Bellevalia turcica was described as a new species in the Pozant district, Adana province in the south of Turkey. The palynological, ecological, and phenological characteristics were determined. Bellevalia turcica is similar to Bellevalia fominii Woronow, but can easily be distinguished from the differences in the flower and leaf trait characteristics. Full description and detailed photographs of this new species were provided. The somatic chromosome number of B. turcica was determined to be 2n=2x=8. B. turcica was attributed into the "Vulnerable" category after assessment based on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Categories. The distribution patterns of B. turcica and other related Bellevalia species were also presented.
Determination of Morphological and Quality Characteristics of Naturally Growing Thymus Kotschyanus Boiss. & Hohen. Var. Kotschyanus Populations Around of Van/Türkiye
(Mdpi, 2025) Nohutcu, Lutfi; Tuncturk, Murat; Tuncturk, Rueveyde; Selem, Ezelhan; Eroglu, Huseyin
In this study, morphological and quality characteristics (nutritional value, EO ratio and content, TPC, TFC, and TAA) of 12 different naturally growing populations (T1 to T12) of Thymus kotschyanus var. kotschyanus were investigated. In the case of macro and micro nutrients, all the populations have a rich ingredient, and for heavy metal content, all population results are within limits. The percentage of essential oils in the population varied between 0.43% to 4.66% (v/w). Thymol was the most abundant compound in the whole population and the percentage of thymol ranged from 4.07% to 81.15%. In the study, eight populations had more than 50% thymol content and the maximum percentage was recorded from the T1 population (81.15%). The total phenolic compound ranged from 152.81 to 195.23 mg GAE/g of dry extract and total flavonoid content ranged from 145.24 to 382.74 mg QE/100 g. Total antioxidant activity varies between 78.43 and 228.55 mu mol TE/g and the highest value was obtained from population T7. PCA analysis was carried out to determine the morphological and quality parameters of the populations. Four populations were superior to others for morphological analysis and two populations were superior to others for quality analysis. According to the result of the study, the T10 population has higher yield and quality compared to other populations.
The Effects of Asphodel (Asphodelus Aestivus Brot.) Rhizome Extract Administration in the Treatment of Thermally Induced Wound in Rats
(Assoc Pharmaceutical Teachers india, 2021) Arihan, Okan; Akgul, Omer; Oto, Gokhan; Yildirim, Serkan; Eroglu, Huseyin; Bora, Gulhan
Background: Burn wound is an important health problem worldwide. Serious outcomes related with burn occur and treatments focus on healing of the wounded area with dermal preparations containing chemicals avoiding growth of pathogenic organisms. Plants are important sources for both modern pharmacy to find new molecules used in modern medication as well as in traditional medicinal practices. Many plants are used for treatment of burn wounds. Asphodel (Asphodelus aestivus Brot.) is a naturally found plant in the Mediterranean flora. It is also used in traditional medicinal practices in Turkey. Aim: In this study it was aimed to test wound healing effect of Asphodel. Materials and Methods: An ointment prepared with a 5% methanolic extract of Asphodel was used. 4 groups were formed as control, wound, wound+asphodel and wound+standard drug (oxytetracyclin hydrochloride) (n = 8 in each group). Burn wound was established with a thermal induction. Biochemical, microbiological and histopathological evaluations were performed. Results: Biochemical results (Alt, Ast, Glucose, Ldh) obtained from blood samples showed no adverse effect of this administration. Microbiological results showed a protective effect of Asphodel similar with standard drug. Histopathological evaluation also presented an ameliorating effect as standard drug. Conclusion: Results of this study states that traditional use of this plant for the treatment of burn/wound/ulcer in traditional medicine applications is valid.
Exploring the Ameliorative Effects of Hypericum Scabrum L. on a Surgically-Induced Endometriosis Rat Model and Its Phytochemical Lc-ms/Ms- Profile
(Soc Stiinte Farmaceutice Romania, 2023) Ilhan, Mert; Battal, Abdulhamit; Kaptaner, Burak; Dogan, Abdulahad; Donmez, Fatih; Yilmaz, Mustafa abdullah; Eroglu, Huseyin
Endometriosis is described as the existence and expansion of functional endometrial-like tissues in another part of the uterine cavity. It affects not only postmenopausal women but also teenagers after menarche, causing subfertility, dysmenorrhea and severe pelvic pain. Since no specific treatment is acknowledged for this disease, the present study aimed to investigate the efficacy of H. scabrum in a surgically-induced endometriosis rat model. In order to test the efficacy of H. scabrum on endometriosis, n-hexane, ethyl acetate (EtOAc), methanol (MeOH) and aqueous extracts were prepared from the aerial parts of H. scabrum. The cytokine levels, antioxidant enzyme activities, the contents of malondialdehyde (MDA) and glutathione (GSH) and histopathological analyses were evaluated. In order to reveal the potential active compounds, liquid chromatography-mass/mass spectroscopy (LC-MS/MS) analysis was performed on the MeOH extract who presentedthe highest activity. The MeOH extract significantly decreased the adhesion scores, endometriotic implant volumes, cytokine levels and the antioxidant parameters. Furthermore, histological procedures supported those findings. According to LC-MS/MS analysis of the MeOH extract, the major compounds were mostly phenolic acids and flavonoids. We concluded that the MeOH extract from H. scabrum aerial parts could be used for the treatment of endometriosis, and its activity could be attributed to the chlorogenic acid and quercetin, detected in the highest amounts.
Hypericum Celikaensis (Hypericaceae), a New Species From Southeastern Anatolia (adiyaman-Turkey)
(Conservatoire Et Jardin Botaniques Ville Geneve, 2023) Firat, Mehmet; Eroglu, Huseyin
A new species, Hypericum celikaensis Firat & Eroglu, belonging to section Arthrophyllum Jaub. & Spach, is described and illustrated from Celikhan/Adiyaman Province, Turkey. The species is similar to H. rupestre Jaub. & Spach and H. cardiophyllum Boiss. However, it is easily distinguished from H. rupestre by its two-lined stem and the free sepals (at base) with fewer black glands. It differs from H. cardiophyllum in having sessile black glands on sepals and asymmetrically retuse petals. In addition, the pollen and the seeds of both H. celikaensis and H. rupestre are characterized. An amended identification key to the species of Hypericum sect. Arthrophyllum in Turkey is provided, as well as detailed pictures of living plants.
Karyomorphological Analysis of Eight Allium L. (Amaryllidaceae) Species From Turkey
(Univ Tokyo Cytologia, 2022) Kiran, Yasar; Arikboga, Gulsah; Dogan, Gulden; Eroglu, Huseyin; Pinar, Suleyman Mesut
The chromosome numbers and karyotypes of eight species of the genus Allium distributed in Turkey were analyzed. These taxa are A. armerioides Boiss., A. orientale Boiss., A. stamineum Boiss., A. tuncelianum (Kollmann) Ozhatay, B.Mathew & Siraneci, A. subakaka Razyfard & Zarre, A. muratozelii Armagan, A. duma-nii Koyuncu & Kocyigit and A. colchicifolium Boiss. Four of them (A. armerioides, A. tuncelianum, A. mura-tozelii and A. dumanii) are endemic in Turkey. The chromosome numbers of all studied taxa were determined as 2n=2x=16, while A. dumanii had the chromosome number 2n=2x=16+2B. A basic number of x=8 was confirmed for all investigated species. Haploid chromosome lengths varied from 91.48 mu m (A. armerioides) to 176.16 mu m (A. colchicifolium) among species. Karyotype analysis indicated that Allium taxa generally are sym-metrical, consisting of metacentric and submetacentric chromosome pairs. Only A. stamineum has subtelocentric chromosomes. Satellites were observed in three species; A. tuncelianum, A. subakaka, and A. armerioides. The karyotypes of A. muratozelii and A. armerioides were determined for the first time in this study.
Karyomorphological Investigation of the Eight Species of the Muscari Genus Botryanthus Subgenus Growing in Turkey
(Univ Tokyo Cytologia, 2023) Kiran, Yasar; Yildirim, Leyla; Dogan, Gulden; Eroglu, Huseyin; Pinar, Suleyman Mesut
The chromosome numbers and karyotypes of eight species, the subgenus Botryanthus of the genus Muscari distributed in Turkey were analyzed. These taxa are M. adilii M.B. Guner & H. Duman, M. anatolicum Cowley & Ozhatay, M. bourgaei Baker, M. latifolium, J. Krik, M. inconstrictum Rech. f. M. microstomum P.H. Davis & D.C. Staurt, M. parviflorum Desf. and M. sandrasicum Karlen. Five of them (M. adilii, M. anatolicum, M. bourgaei, M. latifolium, M. sandrasicum) are endemic in Turkey. While the chromosome number of the examined taxa was generally determined as 2n= 2x= 18, the somatic chromosome number was determined as 2n= 4x= 36 in M. anatolicum and M. parviflorum. Haploid chromosome lengths varied from 26.00 mu m (M. adilii) to 101.74 mu m (M. parviflorum) among species. Karyotype analysis indicated that Muscari taxa generally have median point (M), median (m), submedian (sm), and subterminal (st) chromosomes. In addition, satellites were observed in two species, M. adilii and M. latifolium.
A Karyomorphological Study on the Genus Muscari Miller Growing in Turkey
(Univ Tokyo Cytologia, 2020) Kiran, Yasar; Pinar, Suleyman Mesut; Dogan, Gulden; Eroglu, Huseyin
The chromosome numbers and karyotypes of eight species of the genus Muscari distributed in Turkey were analyzed. These taxa are M. macrocarpum Sweet, M. racemosum Mill., M. aucheri (Boiss.) Baker, M. armeniacum Leichtlin ex Baker, M. sivrihisardaghlarensis Yildirimli & B. Selvi, M. discolor Boiss. & Hausskn, M. botryoides (L.) Mill. and M. neglectum Guss. Five of them (M. racemosum, M. aucheri, M. sivrihisardaghlarensis, M. discolor, and M. botryoides) are endemic in Turkey. The chromosome number of all studied taxa were determined as 2n=2x=18, while M. neglectum had the chromosome number of 2n=4x=36. Haploid chromosome lengths varied 24.94 mu m (M. armeniacum) to 119.85 mu m (M. racemosum) among species. Karyotype analysis indicated that Muscari taxa generally have a median point (M), median (m), and submedian (sm) chromosomes. In addition, only M. racemosum has one subterminal (st) chromosome pair. Satellites were observed in M. racemosum and M. botryoides. The karyotypes of M. sivrihisardaghlarensis was determined for the first time in this study.
A Karyomorphological Study on the Subgenus Leopoldia of the Genus Muscari Growing in Turkey
(Univ Tokyo Cytologia, 2020) Kiran, Yasar; Pinar, Suleyman Mesut; Dogan, Gulden; Eroglu, Huseyin
The chromosome numbers and karyotypes of 11 species the subgenus Leopoldia of the genus Muscari distributed in Turkey were analyzed. These taxa are M. comosum (L.) Miller, M. weissii Freyn, M. caucasicum (Griseb.) Baker, M. tenzeorum Tausch, M. babachii Eker & Koyuncu, M. erdalii Ozhatay & Demirci, M. longipes Boiss., M. massayanum Grunert, M. mirum Speta, M. elmasii Yildirim, and M. haradjiani Briq. ex Rech., and six of them (M. babachii, M. erdalii, M. massayanum, M. mirum, M. elmasii, M. haradjiani) are endemic species in Turkey. The somatic chromosome number of all studied taxa were determeined as 2n=2x=18. Haploid chromosome lengths varied 44.06 (M. massayanum) to 67.50 mu m (M. babachii) among species. Karyotype analysis indicated that Muscari taxa generally have median (m), submedian (sm) and subterminal (st) chromosomes. In addition, only M. comosum has one terminal (t) chromosome. Satellites were observed in five species, M. tenuiflorum, M. erdalii, M. longipes, M. mirum and M. haradjianii. This study is the first in terms of revealing the karyotypes of all taxa of subgenus Leopoldia on the genus Muscari.
Karyotype Analysis of Five Bellevalia Lapeyr. Species (Asparagaceae) From Turkey
(Univ Tokyo Cytologia, 2022) Eroglu, Huseyin; Pinar, Suleyman Mesut; Dogan, Gulden; Paksoy, M. Yavuz; Kiran, Yasar
The chromosome numbers and karyotypes of five species of the genus Bellevalia distributed in Turkey were analyzed. These taxa are B. anatolica B. Mathew & Ozhatay, B. fominii Woronow, B. kurdistanica Feinbrun, B. rixii Wendelbo, B. turcica Pinar & Eroglu. Three of them (B. anatolica, B. rixii and B. turcica) are endemic in Turkey. The chromosome numbers of all studied taxa were determeined as 2n=2x= 8. Haploid chromosome lengths varied from 57.78 mu m (B. fominii) to 68.17 mu m (B. anatolica) among species. Karyotype analysis showed that Bellevalia taxa generally have median (m), submedian (sm), and subterminal (st) chromo-somes, but not subterminal chromosomes in B. fominii species.
Karyotype Analysis of Five Endemic Bellevalia Species From Turkey
(Univ Tokyo Cytologia, 2024) Dogan, Gulden; Kiran, Yasar; Eroglu, Huseyin; Fidan, Mehmet; Pinar, Sueleyman Mesut
This study aimed to investigate the somatic chromosome numbers and morphometric properties of chromosomes in five endemic species of the genus Bellevalia Lapeyr. (Asparagaceae) from Turkey. The examined taxa are B. behcetii Pinar, Ero & gbreve;lu & Fidan, B. koyuncui Karabacak & Yildirim, B. pseudolongipes Karabacak & Yildirim, B. sasonii Fidan, and B. vuralii B.& Scedil;ahin & Aslan. Karyological techniques were employed to assess the chromosome number and morphology of the species. The genus Bellevalia is by a basic chromosome number x = 4. Chromosome numbers of the species were determined B. behcetii , B. koyuncui , B. pseudolongipes , and B. sasonii 2 n =2 x = 8, while B. vuralii 2 n =4 x = 16, was determined. Satellites were observed in two species; B. behcetii and B. vuralii . Using the Stebbins classification system, species were categorized as class 3A. Additionally, various parameters such as chromosome number, total chromosome length, relative length, arm ratio, centromere index, and centromere states, karyotype asymmetry values, and karyotype formula were determined. Notably, this study marks the first time that chromosome numbers of B. sasonii have been defined, contributing valuable new data to the systematics of these species.
The Last Missing Species Born of a Confusing Puzzle: Leopoldia Nigdeensis (Asparagaceae, Scilloideae), a New Species From Türkiye
(Magnolia Press, 2024) Eker, Ismail; Eroglu, Huseyin
The concept of Muscari massayanum (=Leopoldia massayana), previously treated by Davis & Stuart in the Flora of Turkey, was found to be a mixed species assemblage and included the species Muscari erdalii (=Leopoldia erdalii) and Muscari erzincanicum (=Leopoldia erzincanica), which arose from this confusion. However, in the latest evaluations by the authors of this article, the last missing piece of the confusing puzzle has been put forward in this study. Thus, a new species Leopoldia nigdeensis from Anatolia is described in this study. The new species is morphologically partly similar to Leopoldia massayana, L. erzincanica, L. oztasii, L. tenuiflora and L. erdalii, but differs from all of them with clear features in flower, fruit and seed characteristics.
Molecular Phylogeny of Muscari (Asparagaceae) Inferred From Cpdna Sequences
(Springer, 2019) Dizkirici, Ayten; Yigit, Oktay; Pinar, Mesut; Eroglu, Huseyin
In this study, we tried to figure out phylogenetic relationships and taxonomical positions of closely related Muscari species. Four different cpDNA regions including both coding and non-coding ones, namely, matK, trnT((UGU))-trnL((UAA)) intergenic spacer (IGS), trnL((UAA)) intron and trnL((UAA))-F-(GAA) IGS, were employed to determine the exact circumscription of three subgenera, Muscari, Leopoldia and Botryanthus. Seventy Muscari accessions representing 31 Muscari species and different number of previously published sequences retrieved from NCBI database were analyzed. The concatenated and matK data alone were observed to be informative while none of the used non-coding regions was suitable to determine phylogeny of Muscari. Concatenated alignment gave almost the same tree topology with matK sequence. Muscari azureum and M. coeleste phylogenetically separated from all other species of Botryanthus and four main clades were observed in both of the trees even though three subgenera are accepted by Flora of Turkey. After discussing the phylogenetic positions and morphological characters in detail, moving of these two species from Botryanthus to Pseudomuscari subgenus was suggested. Thus, this study proposes that the number of Muscari subgenera should be increased from three to four in Flora of Turkey. The position of M. mirum was also remarkable; it always located distantly to its relatives of Leopoldia. Although this species may also be distinguished based on morphological features such as quite shorter plant length, one or sometimes two relatively wider leaves, and a larger fruit, it needs further studies to resolve its position reliably. Interesting positions of other species were also discussed in detail based on morphological characters in the text.
Morphological, Anatomical, Palynological and Ecological Data on the Local Endemic Dianthus Vanensis (Caryophyllaceae) From Turkey
(Magnolia Press, 2019) Karaismailoglu, Mehmet Cengiz; Erez, Mehmet Emre; Pinar, Suleyman Mesut; Fidan, Mehmet; Eroglu, Huseyin
A first detailed taxonomical, palynological, and ecological study of the Turkish endemic Dianthus vanensis is shown based on field data collected at locus classicus. A revised morphological description, including data of seed and pollen by using Scanning Electron Microscope, is provided. Seed surface displays elongated cells, which are lobate with 14-28 teeth, I, S shaped or irregular, and papillate. Pollen grains are radially symmetric, apolar, pantoporate and spheroidal shape (size: 40.38 +/- 0.64 x 37.98 +/- 0.36 mu m), with scabrate ornamentation, and 9-12 pores elliptical (different margin), and operculate (size: 6.17 +/- 0.23 x 4.17 +/- 0.39 mu m). The anatomy of root, stem and leaf are also investigated. On the outer surface of the root is placed a multi-layered periderm. The cortex consists of multi-layered parenchymatic cells under periderm, and its thickness is 176.49 +/- 7.85 mu m. In the stem cross-sections, it is noticed one epidermis layer, comprising of flat cells in outermost. Its thickness ranged between 28.13 and 35.29 mu m. The type of vascular bundle is hadrocentric. In the abaxial and adaxial surfaces of the leaf are located 1-layer epidermis cells, comprising of the flat or rectangular cells. The leaf is equifacial. Leaves have collateral vascular type. IUCN category of the taxon is assessed CR (Critical Endangered) based on criterion B2a,b(iii).
Muscari Sabihapinari Sp. Nov. (Asparagaceae) From Anatolia, Turkey
(Wiley, 2019) Eroglu, Huseyin; Pinar, Sueleyman Mesut; Fidan, Mehmet
We describe Muscari sabihapinari (Asparagaceae: Scilloideae) as a new species from the Adana and Sivas provinces in South Anatolia, Turkey. It grows in rocky-stony steppe habitats. Muscari sabihapinari shows general aspect similar to that of M. anatolicum, M. atillae and M. discolor but is easily distinguished from them by its bulb, leaf and flower characteristics. A complete morphological description, identification key, pollen characteristics, detailed photographs, comparative photographs and comparison table with the closely related species are presented.
A New Leopoldia (Asparagaceae, Scilloideae) Species From South Anatolia-Türkiye: Leopoldia Oztasii
(Magnolia Press, 2024) Eroglu, Huseyin; Pinar, Suleyman Mesut; Eker, Ismail
Leopoldia oztasii sp. nov. (Asparagaceae, Scilloideae) is described as a new species in this study. It spreads on the stony slopes of Konya province in the south of Turkiye. Leopoldia oztasii is similar to L. tenuiflora, but it is easily distinguished from it, by having larger bulbs, falcate leaves, shorter scape, conical inflorescence, longer pedicels, and larger capsules. In this study, the morphology, seed surface characteristics and ecology of L. oztasii were studied. A detailed description of the new species, a comparison table between the two species, and detailed photographs showing their differences are provided. The distribution areas of L. oztasii and L. tenuiflora in Turkiye are also presented on the map.
A New Record for the Flora of Türkiye: Cousinia Mazu-Shirinensis Rech.f
(Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam Univ Rektorlugu, 2024) Fidan, Mehmet; Pinar, Suleyman Mesut; Eroglu, Huseyin; Armagan, Metin
Cousinia mazu-shirinensis taxon was recorded for the first time in the Flora of T & uuml;rkiye from & Scedil;& imath;rnak province, located in the southeast of T & uuml;rkiye. The morphological characteristics of the C. mazu-shirinensis, the map of the distribution area, and the photographs of its natural habitat are also presented in the study.
A New Species of Gladiolus From Southeastern Turkiye, Gladiolus Siirtensis (Iridaceae, Crocoideae)
(Magnolia Press, 2023) Pinar, Suleyman Mesut; Eroglu, Huseyin; Fidan, Mehmet
Gladiolus siirtensis (Iridaceae) is described as a new species from the Pervari district, Siirt province in the southeast of Turkiye. Gladiolus siirtensis is similar to G. humilis, but it is easily distinguished by its shorter stem, oblong or oblanceolate first leaves, dense spike with secund flower arrangement, absence of fusiform blotch on the lower segments of perigone, shorter anthers, style and stigma lobes and obovoid capsule. A detailed morphological study, including pollen and seed surface characteristics was undertaken for the new species. A complete morphological and palynological description is provided, including distribution data of the new species and related ones.
Onopordum Nezaketianum Sp. Nov. (Asteraceae: Cardueae): a New Species From Central Anatolia, Turkey
(Tubitak Scientific & Technological Research Council Turkey, 2019) Pinar, Suleyman Mesut; Eroglu, Huseyin
Onopordum nezaketianum sp. nov. (Asteraceae: Cardueae) from the Central Anatolia region of Turkey is described based on morphological and palynological features. The new species is morphologically related to O. davisii Rech. f. and O. turcicum Danin, and is characterized by its capitula solitary or 2-4 on leafy 2-20 cm long peduncles, phyllaries 5-6 seriate, outer phyllaries sparsely arachnoid pubescent, ovate-lanceolate, flat or nearly reflexed; median phyllaries sparsely arachnoid pubescent, narrowly ovate-lanceolate, reflexed; inner phyllaries glabrous, linear-lanceolate, erect, flowers 20-25 mm; 4 corolla lobes equal, 4-5 mm long, and 5th lobe 6-7 mm long, pappus barbellate. Achenes 4.0-5.1 x 2.0-2.5 mm, grayish, obovate, deeply transverse rugose, with finely and irregularly undulate surface. Pollen grains of O. nezaketianum are trizonocolporate, oblate-spheroidal, and ornamentation microreticulate.