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Boron Toxicity and Pgpr Phytoremediation Effects on Physiological and Biochemical Parameters of Medical Sage (Salvia Officinalis L.)
(Polish Society Magnesium Research, 2022) Yolci, Muhammed Said; Tuncturk, Ruveyde; Eryigit, Tamer; Tuncturk, Murat
In this study, the effects of boron doses (0=control, 5, 10, 20 mM) and some beneficial rhizobacteria (Azospirillum lipoferum, Bacillus megaterium, Frateuria aurentia) on the physiological and biochemical parameters of medicinal sage (Salvia officinalis L.) were investigated. The study was carried out in factorial order in a completely randomized experimental design with four replications in a controlled climate chamber. In the study, chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, total chlorophyll, total carotenoid, total anthocyanin, nitrogen balance index, MDA, relative water in leaf tissues, ion leakage, membrane durability, total phenolic substance, total flavonoid substance, and total antioxidant activity parameters were investigated. Depending on the applied boron doses, increases were observed in total phenolic, total flavonoid, total carotenoid, ion leakage, and MDA values. In contrast, decreases in the nitrogen balance index and membrane durability were observed. It has been determined that PGPR applications effectively reduce the damage of boron by increasing the total anthocyanin, total flavonoid, chlorophyll b, total chlorophyll amounts, and
Chemical Composition, Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Properties of Schinus Molle L. Essential Oil From Turkey
(Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2017) Eryigit, Tamer; Yildirim, Bunyamin; Ekici, Kamil; Cirka, Mustafa
In traditional medicine, Schinus molle was used in treating a variety of wounds and infections due to its antibacterial and antiseptic properties. Based on this, the chemical constituents, antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of Schinus molle fruit essential oils were investigated. The hydro-distillation was used for the essential oil extraction of Schinus molle fruits and the chemical composition of extracted essential oils were identified by GC-MS. Antibacterial activities were evaluated by the agar disc diffusion method. Antioxidant properties were determined according to the TEAC method. The major components were identified as alpha-phellandrene (31.74%), limonene (16.82%), beta-phellandrene (16.49%) and p-cymene (11.36%), respectively. The results showed that essential oils of the fruits had weak biological effects against five of eight tested bacterial and yeast species. The essential oil extract prepared from S. molle fruits had weak antioxidant activity with 4.7 +/- 1.2 mM Trolox values which monitored slightly good radical scavenging activities.
Chemical Composition, Antioxidant and Antibacterial Properties of Juniperus Excelsa M. Bieb. Leaves From Turk?ye
(Univ Life Sciences Lublin, 2023) Eryigit, Tamer; Yildirim, Bunyamin; Ekici, Kamil
Juniper species are especially used in traditional medicine due to their analgesic, diuretic, antibacterial, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, and liver-protective effects. The goal of the present study was to investigate the chemical compounds, antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of essential oil ofJuniperus excelsa M. Bieb., a species of juniper with a large spread area in Turkey. Essential oils were extracted by the hydro-distillation method. The components of the hydro distilled oil samples were analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spec-trometry (GC-MS). In the study, the essential oil was evaluated for its antibacterial activity against six bacte-rial strains consisting of two Gram (+) and four Gram (-) by the agar disc diffusion method. Additionally, the antioxidant properties of the oil were determined by TEAC/ABTS+ free radical scavenging assay. As a result, there were 27 compounds in the essential oil of J. excelsa. Of the 27 essential oil components identified, alpha-pinene (40.59%), alpha-cedrol (18.15%), beta-myrcene (4.53%), and limonene (3.84%) were determined as the main components in total 91.54% of the essential oil. As a result, it was observed that the examined juniper essential oil showed a weak but effective antibacterial activity against all bacterial strains compared to the control agents, and also, the examined oil had low but valuable antioxidant activity.
Chemical Contents of Some Species of Teucrium Genus Distributed in Van Flora
(Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam Univ, 2019) Tuncturk, Ruveyde; Tuncturk, Murat; Eryigit, Tamer
Lamiaceae family, including the Teucrium genus, is Turkey's third richest family. Albeit Teucrium's gene center is the Mediterranean Territory, they grow in almost every habitat and altitude of the world. In this study, objective of this study was to determine the nutrient and mineral contents of two species (Teucrium polium L. and Teucrium chamaedrys L. subsp. chamaedrys) belonging to Teucrium genus distributed naturally in Van province in Eastern Anatolia Region. In the plant samples, total ash, crude protein, pH, crude fiber and some mineral including N, Na, Mg, K, Ca, P, S, Fe, Zn, Mn, Cu, Cr, Cd, Co, Pb contents were observed. When the data obtained were examined, it was determined that the chemical composition differs based on species. Teucrium polium and T. chamaedrys species sustained a content ratio of 1.76-0.77%, 11.0-4.81%, 6.33-5.03%, 6.07-6.07%, and 36.83-37.15% for total nitrogen, protein, pH, total ash, and fiber, respectively. In addition, it was determined that Teucrium species sustained different potassium (7.51-4.34 g kg(-1)), phosphorus (4.41-1.37 g kg(-1)), magnesium (3.57-1.81 g kg(-1)), sulfur (2.22-1.27 g kg(-1)), manganese (34.71-50.78 mg kg(-1)), zinc (28.41-26.22 mg kg(-1)) and iron (255.35-221.22 mg kg(-1)) ratios, respectively. In terms of heavy metal content, the highest values were obtained from T. chamaedrys subsp. chamaedrys.
Determination of Some Growth Parameters and Chemical Contents of Glycine Max L. Under Lead Stress Condition
(Hard, 2022) Eryigit, Tamer; Kulaz, Haluk; Tuncturk, Ruveyde; Tuncturk, Murat
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of lead on some growth parameters and chemical contents of soybean (Glycine max L.) seedlings. The study was conducted according to the factorial trial in a completely randomized experimental design with six replications. To investigate lead effects on nutrient uptake and metabolism, two soybean varieties were grown under aeroponic conditions and stressed with lead sulphate (PbSO4) at five concentrations in a fully controlled aeroponic climatic cabin. According to the results, Fe, Cu, and Pb contents of the roots and leaves were increased in direct proportions with increasing lead concentrations, and the highest increase was seen in the groups exposed to the highest level of lead. By contrast, total amounts and concentrations of Na in the root, and accumulation of P, Ca, Na, Cd, and Ni in the leaves were reduced. Lead, which was accumulated in a dose-dependent manner in both soybean varieties, reduce the growth of the plant and cause lower uptake of some mineral by plant organs.
Determination of Some Seed Characteristics of False Flax (Camelina Sativa L. Crantz) Genotypes Grown Under Semi-Temperate Conditions
(Univ Philippines Los Banos, 2022) Subasi, Ilhan; Arslan, Yusuf; Eryigit, Tamer; Ciftci, Vahdettin; Camlica, Mahmut
Camelina is an alternative low-input oil plant grown in marginal areas in Turkey. This study aimed to determine some quality characteristics of 39 camellia genotypes in ecological conditions in Bolu, Turkey. The field experiments were carried out in an augmented design with randomized blocks. In this work, some important properties such as thousand seed weight, oil content, fatty acid composition, and protein ratio were investigated. Results showed that mean data for thousand seed weight, oil ratio, and protein ratio were 0.63 - 1.5 g, 26.69 - 39.17%, and 21.81 - 29.81%, respectively. Considering the oil content of the genotypes used in the study, the PI 650158 genotype had the highest oil ratio, while the PI 650164 genotype had the highest seed protein ratio. In conclusion, the PI 311735 and PI 650158 genotypes were found to be within acceptable limits in terms of both oil and protein ratios in places with semi-temperate conditions.
Determination of the Nutritional and Chemical Composition of Some Edible Wild Plants Used in Herby Cheese
(Polish Society Magnesium Research, 2020) Eryigit, Tamer; Tuncturk, Murat; Tuncturk, Ruveyde
Same as in many parts of the world, many edible weeds belonging to different families that have not been cultured in Turkey are traditionally used in the making of many foods. In this study, minerals and nutrients of six edible wild plant species belonging to the Liliaceae family, which are currently used in the production of herby cheese in the Eastern Anatolia region of Turkey, were determined. The determination of these macro-and micro-minerals was performed on ICP-AES and UV-Visible spectrophotometers. As a result of the study, major differences were discovered between these plant species in terms of the mineral content (Na, Mg, K, s, Ca, P, Fr, Mn, Cu, Zn, Cr, and Co) and nutrient properties (total ash, crude fibre, pH, N, and crude protein). Except for the Allium schoenoprasum species, all plant samples were found to be rich in many important minerals, such as Fe, Cu, Ca, K, Mn, and Zn, which are known to be vital for human health. The concentrations of these minerals and a few heavy metals in plant samples were found in the following ranges: 17.25 -25.47 mg kg(-1) for copper, 18.45 -34.14 mg kg(-1) for zinc, 33.42 -98.42 mg kg-1 for manganese, 0.12 -0.54 mg kg(-1) for chromium, 0.31 -1.61 mg kg(-1) cobalt. Many significant correlations were found among the parameters analysed. The study presents essential results on the availability of some vital minerals that could be useful or harmful to consumers, in order to provide dietary information for designing value-added foods.
Effect of Different Boron Concentrations and Rhizobacteria Applications on Physiological and Biochemical Properties of Purple Basil (Ocimumbasilicum) Plant
(Polish Society Magnesium Research, 2022) Yolci, Muhammed Said; Tuncturk, Ruveyde; Tuncturk, Murat; Eryigit, Tamer
It is known that applications of boron, which is known to play an essential role in nutrient transport by plant membranes, can affect the accumulation and use of other plant nutrients as a regulator or an inhibitor. Thus, in this study, the effects of boron doses (0-control, 5, 10, 20 mM) and some beneficial rhizobacteria (Azospirillum lipoferum, Bacillus megaterium, and Frateuria aurentia) on seedling growth, physiological, and biochemical parameters of purple basil (Ocimum basilicum) were investigated. The study was carried out in as a factorial experi-ment in a completely randomized design with four replications in a controlled climate chamber. In the study, plant root, seedling length, root and seedling fresh-dry weight, total chlorophyll, carotenoid, anthocyanin, flavonol, nitrogen balance index, MDA, relative water in leaf tissues, ion leakage, and membrane stability parameters were investigated. It was observed that all growth parameters were negatively affected by increasing boron doses. In contrast, while ion leakage, total flavonol, carotenoid, anthocyanin, and MDA contents increased, membrane stabil- ity, total chlorophyll content, and nitrogen balance index contents decreased. Rhizobacteria applications were found to be effective in reducing toxic boron damage in root length and seed-ling fresh weight, increasing total chlorophyll, and anthocyanin contents, and decreasing boron toxicity by reducing lipid peroxidation compared to control.
Effects of Heavy Metal (Pb) Stress on Some Growth Parameters and Chemical Changes in the Soybean Plant (Glycine Max L.)
(Polish Society Magnesium Research, 2021) Kulaz, Haluk; Eryigit, Tamer; Tuncturk, Ruveyde; Tuncturk, Murat
Heavy metals are very important abiotic stress factors that can induce different response mechanisms in plant bodies. These response mechanisms include modifying membrane compositions, generating small molecules and free radicals, and altering antioxidant enzyme activities. In this study, we aimed to determine the effect of lead (Pb), an important heavy metal, on some growth parameters and some important enzyme levels. This study was launched to determine the effects of lead (0, 25, 50, 75, 100 mg L-1) on soybean (Glycine max L.) growth parameters and biochemical responses in a fully controlled aeroponic climate chamber. Growth and biochemical enzyme activity parameters of soybean plants changed under heavy metal stress. The lead content of soybeans increased with high concentrations of the metal in the environment. Lead stress negatively affected plant growth, photosynthetic activity, and chlorophyll content. The negative effect of the heavy metal was greater with increasing Pb doses. Lead application significantly increased antioxidant enzyme activities. In addition, more malondialdehyde (MDA), ascorbate peroxidase (APX), and proline were observed in plants experiencing lead stress compared to control plants. In this study, conditions of tolerance of this species to lead were determined and enzyme activity values were determined.
Effects of Lead on Seed Germination and Seedling Growth in Different Sesame (Sesamum Indicum) Genotypes
(Parlar Scientific Publications (p S P), 2019) Kaya, Ali Rahmi; Eryigit, Tamer; Uslu, Omer Suha; Gedik, Osman; Tuncturk, Murat
Lead is considered as an essential potent environmental contaminant. Various ecological, environmental and evolutionary processes in the microsphere are disrupted because of lead toxicity to the microbial community. Based on this important perspective, the effects of increasing doses (control, 100, 200 and 400 mg L-1) of Lead Nitrate (Pb(NO3)(2)) as heavy metal on seed germination and seedling growth of 11 different sesame genotypes were investigated. The research was carried out according to the Completely Randomized Experimental Design (CRD) with three replications at 25 degrees C (+/- 2) in the Department of Field Crops laboratory, Faculty of Agriculture, Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University in 2016. In the experiment, 25 seeds of each genotype were placed to germinate for 14 days, and then, some basic germination and seedling growth determining parameters such as germination percentage, radicle length, plumula length, seedling length, seedling fresh weight, seedling dry weight and vigor index were observed. Lead treatments have a strong negative influence on the growth of sesame by reducing significantly all the above parameters. The growth of the plants grown with increasing lead levels were reduced in compared to control plants. As a result, the effects of increasing levels of lead nitrate on the seeds germination percentages of sesame genotypes varied among the genotypes. The most tolerant genotype to the increasing levels of lead nitrate was Muganh-57. The highest values of the other features examined were found to be obtained from the control applications of the genotypes.
Evaluation of Chemical Composition and Antimicrobial Activity of Vitex Agnus Castus L. Fruits' Essential Oils From West Anatolia, Turkey
(Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2015) Eryigit, Tamer; Cig, Arzu; Okut, Nese; Yildirim, Bunyamin; Ekici, Kamil
This study deals with the chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of essential oils of Vitex agnus castus L. The main constituents of the essential oils were characterized by GC-MS which resulted in the identification of 26 components, representing 100 % of the oil. The dominant compounds in the oil of fruits were trans-caryophyllene (19.17 %), sabinene (18.05 %) and 1,8-cineole (16.13 %), alpha-terpinyl acetate (6.91 %) and dihydroselarene (6.73 %). Antimicrobial activity was tested using the disc diffusion method. According to the inhibition zones, the essential oils were active against all of the tested microorganisms. The essential oils showed the susceptible inhibition zones, but they were less effective against bacterial strains compared to ampicillin and ofloxacin. The organisms most susceptible to these essential oils were Enterococcus faecalis ATCC 29212. However, further studies must be performed to confirm the safety of these oils for use as an antimicrobial agent.
Impacts of Various Calcium Concentrations on the Biochemical Characteristics of Corn (Zea Mays L.) Seedlings in Drought Conditions
(Taylor & Francis inc, 2024) Kabay, Turgay; Oral, Erol; Eryigit, Tamer; Altuner, Fevzi
In recent years, there has been a significant decrease in corn production and quality due to drought. Ca applications are thought to be effective in eliminating this negative effect of drought. The research was conducted in a climatic chamber using a completely randomized experimental design. Four Ca doses were used in this study as research factors. In the study, increases in malondialdehyde, catalase activity, and superoxide dismutase levels, as well as leaf proportional water content, membrane damage index, Ca, and potassium contents, were examined. As a result of the research; leaf proportional water content was 55.633-72.103%, membrane damage index 44.540-71.643%, K content 1.967-2.733%, Ca content 0.243-0.497%, malondialdehyde activity 0.090-0.114 nmol g(-1) FW, catalase activity 0.015-0.043 nmol g(-1) FW and superoxide dismutase varied between 0.011 and 0.027 unit g(-1) FW. Drought stress has negative effects on yield and quality properties in crop production. It has been determined that these negative impacts vary depending on the genetic structure of the plants as well as the presence of regulatory elements such as Ca. In this research, it was determined that Ca fertilization under drought stress caused a decrease in K content and some enzymatic activities such as MDI, MDA, CAT, and SOD, and an increase in LWC and Ca contents in corn seedlings. As a result, it is concluded that the applied Ca doses reduced the negative effects of drought. In conclusion, the 400 mg L-1 Ca application is recommended for reducing the negative effects of drought stress.
Influence of Ems Applications on Fatty Acids Composition in Safflower
(Elsevier, 2023) Subasi, Ilhan; Basalma, Dilek; Arslan, Yusuf; Eryigit, Tamer
Safflower is a valuable oil plant with 13-46% seed oil content rich in fatty acids, especially linoleic acid. In latest years, the safflower varieties with excessive oleic acid content have been started to be grown due to their high storage stability and suitability for frying. The research aimed to determine the influence of Ethyl Methane Sulfonate (EMS), which is the most commonly used chemical mutagen in experimental genetics, on the fatty acids' composition of safflower oil. In this study, seven different EMS rates were applied to 20 seeds harvested in August. As a result of the study, the primary fatty acids of the oil of the control plot plants were identified as 73% linoleic, 12% oleic, 5.8% palmitic, and 2.2% stearic acid. Compared to the control, the highest reduction among fatty acids was observed as 8.40% in oleic acid with 2 h of 0.64% EMS treatment. However, there were increases in oleic acid, stearic acid, and linoleic acid contents in some applications. In addition, lauric acid, which was not detected in the control treatments, was detected in most of the other applications, where the highest lauric acid ratio of 14.945% was determined under EMS treatment of 0.64% for 2 h. The results showed that the influence of EMS mutagenesis on safflower fatty acid composition might be affected differently by different mutation levels. Therefore, there is a need to evaluate the impact of EMS mutagenesis on fatty acids across successive generations to confirm the results of this study.
The Influence of Nitrogen Doses on Yield and Yield Properties of Safflower (Carthamus Tinctorius) Varieties Under Micro-Climate Conditions of Igdir Plain - Turkey
(Taylor & Francis inc, 2021) Eryigit, Tamer; Aldemir, Resit; Kaya, Ali Rahmi; Tuncturk, Murat; Yildirim, Bunyamin
The growth and development of safflower are affected by several factors such as genotype, agronomic practices, and environmental conditions. One of the most important agronomic practices is fertilization. As a fertilizer, nitrogen is a basic element required for successful plant growth. In the study, it was aimed to determine the effects of different nitrogen doses (0, 100, 150, and 200 kg ha(-1)) on yield and yield properties of three safflower varieties (Remzibey-05, Dincer, and Yenice) under micro-climate conditions in the Igdir University Agricultural Research fields, Turkey during 2012 - 2013 according to the split-plot experimental design in randomized blocks with three replications. The investigation denoted that the differences among the varieties were found significant for all attributes except seed number per head. And also, the effect of differences between observation years and the effects of nitrogen rates were determined to be significant for all observed properties. Increasing the nitrogen rate increased all observed attributes. Seed oil content increased with nitrogen applications up to 100 kg ha(-1) but reduced again in higher nitrogen rates. In the study, the interactions of both factors had no significant effects on all observed attributes. The results of two years study show that the Yenice safflower cultivar as an alternative oil plant and the most economical nitrogen dose of 150 kg ha(-1) can be suggested for the maximum yield in the unit area where the experiment is carried out and in other regions with similar climatic conditions.
Influence of Temperature and Salinity Stress on Seed Germination and Seedling Growth of Soybean (Glycine Max L.)
(Agricultural Research Communication Centre, 2021) Cirka, Mustafa; Kaya, Ali Rahmi; Eryigit, Tamer
Background: The high salt level of a germinating environment can lead to reduced, delayed, and even complete inhibition of germination and seeding growth due to osmotic action and/or ion toxicity. Based on this viewpoint, the aim of this study was to investigate germination temperature and salinity effects on germination and early seedling growth of soybean, which can be sown as first and second crops. Methods: Soybean seeds were subjected to NaCl induced saline germinating media prepared in petri dishes under two different germination temperatures (20 +/- 2 and 25 +/- 2 degrees C). Thirty sterilized seeds per petri dish were sown in ten salt treatments (0, 100, 150, 250, 750, 1000, 2250, 5000, 7500 and 10000 ppm NaCl L-1). The study was carried out according to the completely randomized design with four replications. Result: Lower temperature promoted seed germination, while the high temperature significantly inhibited the seed germination at all NaCl doses tested. As a result, 25 degrees C temperatures, which can only be measured at the time of the second sowing, have been found to negatively affect germination and also increase the negative effects of salt. Due to the moderate tolerance of soybeans to salt stress, the germination rate was positively affected up to 750 ppm NaCl L-1 dose and resulted in severe reductions in subsequent doses. Also, the tolerance of soybean was negatively influenced by the interaction of temperature and NaCl concentration.
Investigation of Some Chemical Characteristics of Wild Edible Cephalaria Schrader Ex Roemer & Schultes Gc Setosa Boiss & Hohen Grooving in East Anatolia
(Assoc Pharmaceutical Teachers india, 2017) Tuncturk, Ruveyde; Tuncturk, Murat; Eryigit, Tamer; Ozgokce, Fevzi
Nutritional value and mineral compositions of wild edible plants have been investigated for food security and human health. It is though that wild edible plants gathered from nature are cheaper food and important for human health. They are also special ingredients for distinguished taste and aroma of traditional cousins. Thus, in the present study the nutritional value and mineral composition of used parts of Cephalaria schrader was investigated. In laboratory analysis, dry matter, total ash, % N, crude protein, crude fiber and pH were examined as nutritional value. Useful minerals (Ca, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Na, P, S and Zn) and heavy metals (Cd, Co, Cr and Pb) that hazardous elements for livings were also determined by Atomic Absorption spectrometry (AAS). The Dry matter, pH, ash and total nitrogen content of the plants identified as 8.22%, 6.33%, 6.3% and 1.77%, respectively. Mineral analysis showed that the wild plants' samples contained considerably high amounts of potassium (12.31 g kg(-1)), phosphorus (1.14 g kg(-1)), calcium (9.67 g kg(-1)), magnesium (1.97 g kg(-1)), iron (146.23 mg kg(-1)), manganese (24.25 mg kg(-1)) and zinc (18.70 mg kg(-1)). This work contributed to the nutritional properties of some wild plants, and the results may be useful for the evaluation of dietary information.
Lead Nitrate (Pb (No3)2) Impact on Seed Germination and Seedling Growth of Different Soybean (Glycine Max L.) Varieties
(Pakistan Botanical Soc, 2021) Kaya, Ali Rahmi; Eryigit, Tamer
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of increasing doses (control, 100, 200, and 400 mg L-1) of lead nitrate (Pb(NO3))2 on seed germination and seedling development of 12 different soybean varieties in the Department of Field Crops laboratory, Faculty of Agriculture, Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University in May 2017. It was carried out according to the Completely randomized block design with three replications. In the experiment, some basic germination and seedling growth determining parameters such as germination percentage, germination index, radicle length, plumule length, seedling length, radicle fresh weight, plumule fresh weight, seedling fresh weight, radicle dry weight, plumule dry weight, seedling dry weight, vigor index, and germinated seed number were observed. Based on the characteristics studied in the trial, it was observed that cultivars reacted differently to lead concentrations due to their genotypic structure. Therefore, not only Pb doses were found to have negative effects on some characteristics of varieties, but also, they were also found to have positive effects on some properties of the varieties. These different responses to lead, a heavy metal, show that some kinds of soybeans can be used to resist said heavy metal doses.
Lead Phytoremediation Potential of Hydroponically Cultivated Crop Plants
(Friends Science Publ, 2017) Celebi, Seyda Zorer; Ekin, Zehra; Eryigit, Tamer
Some plants can be used for phytoextraction in order to remediate lead (Pb) heavy metal-contaminated soils. This study was conducted to investigate the Pb phytoextraction and biomass production potentials of Meric (sunflower), Trailblazer (switchgrass) and Remzibey-05 (safflower) varieties in hydroponic cultures. Three different plant varieties were tested in Hoagland solution supplemented by 0, 25, 50, 100, 150 mg/kg Pb concentrations. The obtained results showed that these plants could phytoextract Pb heavy metal, the ability of accumulation differed with varieties and concentrations of heavy metal. Meric's and Remzibey-05's root and shoot biomass were less affected from increasing Pb concentrations than those of Trailblazer's were. When compared to other varieties however, Trailblazer absorbed Pb through its roots more effectively. BCF (bioconcentration factor) and TF (translocation factor) values that were important in accumulation and translocation of heavy metals showed differences among varieties. While high BCF values were recorded for Trailblazer, higher TF values were recorded for Meric and Remzibey-05 than they were for Trailblazer. These results led that Meric and Remzibey-05 varieties are good candidates for phytoextraction, because of their high biomass and TF values. Trailblazer might be also utilized for the purpose of phytostabilization because it has both high root Pb content and low TF value. (C) 2017 Friends Science Publishers
Nutritional Properties, Minerals, and Selected Heavy Metal Contents in Herby Cheese Plants of Lamiaceae
(Korean Soc Applied Biological Chemistry, 2017) Tuncturk, Murat; Eryigit, Tamer; Kaya, Ali Rahmi
Ten of the most popular and well-known edible plant species from the Lamiaceae which are used in the production of herby cheese were examined to evaluate their nutritional properties, mineral, and heavy metal content. This study has revealed significant variations in the contents of minerals among the studied plant species. The most of plant samples were rich in some of the vital minerals such as Fe, Cu, Ca, K, Mn, and Zn, which are known to be important in health maintenance. Ziziphora capitata plant materials had the highest concentration of toxic heavy metals, including chromium (1.72 mg kg(-1)), where Mentha longifolia had the highest cobalt (1.14 mg kg(-1)). The results of this study suggest that the use of these plant species in herby cheese will not contribute to heavy metal toxicity, but may be useful in treating micronutrient deficiency.