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Neocucurbitaria rhamnicola Jaklitsch & Voglmayr is reported for the first time from Türkiye, based on the identification of the specimens collected from the Hakkâri province. A brief description of the presented species is provided, together with the photographs illustrating its macro- and micro morphologies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The genus Mucronella was reported from Türkiye for the first time, based on the collection and identification of Mucronella calva, a distinct fungus with tiny spine-shaped and pendent basidiocarps without a subiculum, from İstanbul province. A brief description of the identified collection is provided together with the photographs, related to its macro and micromorphorphologies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Gymnopus aquosus (Bull.) Antonin & Noordel and Inocybe subporospora Kuyper were recorded for the first time in Türkiye, among the fungal specimens collected during field studies in Kütahya. The specimens were identified based on morphological, microscopic features and analysis of ITS gene sequences. The habitats and characteristic features of the species are briefly explained and relevant photographs are presented. GenBank accession numbers were assigned to the samples in this study and phylogenetic trees were constructed to compare them with similar taxa. Gymnopus aquosus is mainly characterized by and distinguishes it from related species; have an almost to the center translucently striate, pileus center pale yellow to ochre, pallescent to almost white towards to margin and a distinctly bulbous base with pinkishchromic rhizomorphs. Inocybe subporospora; have spores with an indistinct germ-pore, redbrown stipe and dark grayish brown pileus with rimulose margin is a very characteristic species that can be distinguished from its close species with its features. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This study examines the relationship between Brutian pine productivity and plant species diversity, focusing on its potential as a valuable resource. Data was collected from 101 natural Brutian pine stands in Muğla and Antalya through inventory studies. Age and height values were recorded for three selected Brutian pine trees in each plot, along with plant species diversity using the Braun-Blanquet scale. Site index values were used to assign productivity scores between 1 and 5 for each plot. Diversity values were adjusted to a scale of 1 to 9 according to Westhoff and Maarel (1973) to calculate alpha diversity indices (Shannon and Simpson) using BİÇEB software. Environmental variables such as elevation, slope, radiation index, annual mean temperature, and annual precipitation were also collected for further analysis. The Kolmogorov-Smirnov normality test was first applied to the data matrix. Since it was determined that the normality assumption was not met (p

Thrips are polyphagous, and some species cause serious damage to citrus fruits worldwide including Türkiye. This study was conducted to determine thrips species on different lemon varieties in the Eastern Mediterranean Region in Türkiye. Surveys were conducted on lemon orchards in 2017, 2018 and 2019. Thrips species and damage on lemon varieties in the Eastern Mediterranean Region is not fully examined therefore this study helped to understand the biodiversity and damage of thrips species on lemon orchards in this region. Eight thrips species were determined. Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande) (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) was found to be the most common species on Kütdiken, Interdonate and Mayer lemon varieties in Adana and Hatay. Thrips hawaiiensis (Morgan) (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) was detected as the most common thrips species in Mersin on Kütdiken and Interdonate. T. hawaiensis was first detected in Türkiye in 2015, and it has become the dominant species in lemon orchards in Mersin province. Moreover, the Shannon-Wiener values (H=0,99525, EH=0,478614), and the Simpson Biodiversity values (D=0,44972, Sd=0,5502) were calculated to determine thrips species diversity in the Eastern Mediterranean Region in this study. During the late flowering period, Thrips hawaiiensis had a higher population density in Kütdiken, Interdonate and Mayer varieties. This resulted severe damage to fruit. It is important to note that F. occidentalis does not cause any damage to lemon fruits. In this study, the distribution and biodiversity of thrips species based on lemon varieties were studied in Türkiye, with a focus on their distribution across provinces. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The bryophilic heterobasidiomycete fungus Eocronartium muscicola (Pers.) Fitzp., belonging to the family Eocronartiaceae, is reported as a new record for Turkish mycobiota based on the identification of the sample collected from İstanbul province. This is the first finding of a species belonging to the Eocronartiaceae family in Türkiye. A brief description of the identified collection is provided together with the photographs, related to its macromorphology and basidiospores. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Agaricus brunneofibrillosus Kerrigan is reported as a new record from Türkiye, based on the identification of the samples collected from Çamlıdere (Ankara) district. A brief description of the species is provided together with the photographs, related to the macroscopy and microscopy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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In the study, it is aimed to examine the behavioral economics of climate change. Behavioral economics deals with behaviorbased approaches to climate change. Being under the influence of numerous factors, economic life is extremely complex. The most important issue concerning the economic policies to be followed in this complexity is to make accurate predictions through advanced analysis methods. Currently, climate change is among the key factors that affect economic life. Climate change is generally associated first with the human-induced temperature changes since the industrial revolution; however, rapid temperature changes on Earth have been observed to occur in particular periods and to be cyclic. Climate studies on past societies are still limited. However, the social and economic problems encountered in both the natural process of nature and the anthropogenic climate change are fundamentally similar. Today, when climate change and its impact is being rapidly felt, the direction of economic policies will be more effective through the analysis of the past. The study scrutinizes the social and economic effects of rapid temperature changes within the Holocene period on former societies and the impact of biodiversity loss due to anthropogenic climate change on human health, wealth, and economy. In the study, it is tried to benefit from the comparative historical method. It is observed that the problems faced by societies in the historical process and the search for solutions are similar. The study aims to contribute to the interdisciplinary studies in these days when climate change is a race against the clock. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A new species of the monotypic genus Troglophonte Huys & Lee, 2000 (Harpacticoida, Laophontidae) was discovered among the interstitial samples collected from the Kumada Coast in the Sea of Marmara. The new species can be distinguished from the type species T. spelaea (Chappuis, 1938) by the following characters: (i) female 6-segmented antennule, (ii) P3 exp terminal segment with 7 setae, (iii) female P5 exopodal lobe with 5 setae, (iv) female P5 baseoendopod with 3 setae on endopodal lobe, (v) surface ornamentation of swimming legs, (vi) male P5 baseoendopod distal seta ornamentation, and (vii) male P5 exopod setal ornamentation. The type material of T. spelaea does no longer exist and its diagnosis is concise. Therefore, the generic diagnosis has been updated to include the characters displayed by the new species. Additionally, a phylogenetic analysis including other genera related to the Troglophonte was conducted using parsimony. The results obtained from the phylogenetic analysis were generally consistent with the previous studies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Türkiye is in the homeland of the sweet cherries, and especially the northeastern Anatolia region is very rich in terms of wild sweet cherry genotypes. There are numerous wild sweet cherry trees with different morphological characteristics in the region and contribute significantly to biological diversity. In this study, a total of 12 wild sweet cherry genotypes found in the Bağbaşı district of Erzurum province in Northeastern Türkiye were investigated in terms of some important fruit and tree characteristics. In morphological characterization, trees and fruits of the 12 genotypes were used for tree (tree vigor, tree habit, branching habit), fruit (taste, fruit skin color, fruit weight, soluble solid content, vitamin C, total phenolic, total flavonoid, total anthocyanin content), and antioxidant capacity (2,2-diphenyl-1-picryl-hydrazyl-hydrate and ferric reducing antioxidant powerassays). Results indicated high differences among genotypes for most of the tree, fruit, and antioxidant characteristics. In general, genotypes had medium tree vigor and semi-upright growth habit. Blackish, dark red, red, light red, and yellow fruit skin color are evident. The genotypes showed fruit weight between 1.19 and 2.06 g, soluble solid content between 19.23% and 22.10%, and total phenolic content between 135 and 249 mg gallic acid equivalent/100 g fresh weight base. Total anthocyanin and vitamin C content were found between 3.10 and 113.81 mg/100 g and 15.86 and 20.67 mg/100 g fresh weight base. Results showed that wild sweet cherry genotypes evaluated in this study have shown to be potential sources of bioactive compounds. Fruits have the potential to be explored in the scientific and technological scope, due to their high amounts of phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity.

In this study, plant species diversity in Black pine, Red pine, Crimean juniper and oak forests in Dursunbey (Balıkesir) district was associated with some environmental variables and stand characteristics. Diversity calculations were performed at alpha, beta and gamma levels by using alternative indices (Shannon-Wiener, Simpson, Whittaker) and numerical transformations. According to the results of linear correlations and modeling analysis, alpha plant diversity was found to be higher in the forests where black pine (Pinus nigra), red pine (Pinus brutia), and juniper (Juniperus excelsa) species are dominant compared to oaks. In addition, the valley or canyon landforms contributed significantly to the alpha species diversity in these forests. Alternative scales used in the study caused significant differences in beta diversity. In the calculations made according to the data of 4 sub-samples of 20x20m, beta diversity was found to be the highest in oak forests, whereas in the data obtained from the main sample areas of 100x100m, on the contrary, the lowest beta diversity was calculated in oak forests and the highest in black pine forests. The degree of the canopy of the stands made a significant difference in beta diversity. Beta diversity is highest in discontinuous stands (1-10%), and the lowest in full canopy stands (71-100%). The most significant environmental variable for beta diversity was elevation. Changing climatic conditions and geomorphological heterogeneity due to the increase in elevation in the forests of the district have led to an increase in beta diversity. No statistically significant relationship was found between environmental variables and gamma diversity.

Leucoglossum leucosporum (Benkert & Hardtke) Arauzo is reported as a new record from Türkiye, based on the identification of the samples collected from Pazar district of Rize province. It is the first member of the genus Leucoglossum S. Imai determined in Türkiye. A brief description of the species is provided together with the photographs, related to the macroscopy and microscopy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Plant genetic resources consist of local-wild varieties, wild plant species, improved cultivars, and seed diversity. Plant genetic resources are one of the most important biological heritages of countries, and Türkiye is particularly rich in terms of plant genetic diversity due to its geographical location, climate, and being situated along migration routes. These valuable resources are increasingly important as gene reserves for breeding programs and resilience against stress factors such as drought. However, due to many reasons such as rapid industrialization, urbanization, population growth, environmental and soil pollution, global warming, erosion and fire, these valuable resources have gradually decreased and some of them are in danger of extinction. The fundamental goal of preserving genetic resources is to ensure sustainable agriculture both in the present and in the future. This review provides an overview of fundamental information on plant genetic resources, including the historical development of collection efforts, the reasons for their endangerment, their areas of utilization, and their conservation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Sciuro-hypnum glaciale (Brachytheciaceae, Bryophyta) is an important moss species that should be protected in terms of Türkiye's biodiversity. In the Flora of Türkiye, this species was only known in the Eastern Black Sea Region, from the Ordu province. With this study, a new locality record of this rare taxon in Türkiye was given from the Cappadocia Region, and contributed to the Flora of Türkiye. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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A specimen of bull ray Aetomylaeus bovinus was captured dead by a diver around a tuna sea cage farm. It was female, measured 2310 mm in total length (TL) and 1460 mm in disc width (DW) with body weight estimated as about 20 kg. This case was reported from a tuna farm for the first time. The bull ray entered the sea cage about three months ago, but no attack occurred to the tuna in the cage. It was grazing on fouling organisms that attached to the nets. However, the cage nets were replaced with clean ones four days ago before the capture, and the bull ray did not find enough fouling organisms or uneaten fish feed and was starved to death. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this research is to examine the thesis studies on wetlands in the context of education and training in Turkey. In the research, the document analysis method, one of the qualitative research designs, was used. The National Thesis Center database of the Council of Higher Education was used to determine the thesis studies on wetlands to be included in the research. Thesis studies on wetlands were reached on January 5, 2023. Three thesis studies, which were reached by writing the word "wetland" in the thesis scanning area and the word "education and training" in the subject area, were included in the sample. In the examination of thesis studies; The year it was published, the type of thesis, the university and institute where it was published, the research topic, the research method and the study group were taken as basis. According to the results of the research, the number of thesis studies on wetlands in the context of education and training in Turkey is low, the theses published are prepared by Gazi, Hacettepe and Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, the thesis studies are mostly prepared by educational sciences institutes, and the thesis studies are mostly quantitative researches. It was concluded that the study group of the theses consisted of secondary and high school students, wetland studies and 2018 science curriculum. In addition, it has been determined that the thesis study topics are related to the problem solving method in protecting wetlands, the factors affecting the tendency to protect wetlands, academic studies including wetland destruction and its importance in terms of environmental education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The continuous increase in the population and the demand for woody raw materials increases the pressure on forest resources in Turkey. Establishing short-rotation plantations with fast growing tree species on appropriate sites is seen as a possible solution. In this context, General Directorate of Forestry has initiated some activities within the framework of an action plan. However, there are serious concerns about the success of these activities. In this study, a survey was conducted to determine the point of view of the forest engineers and the private company representatives working in Burdur-Bucak region. Forest engineers who participated in the survey stated that industrial plantations are not a priority activity in this region and there are many problems in implementation. While the idea of establishing afforestation on open fields for industrial purposes was supported, the idea of converting existing natural forests into plantations was opposed. Company representatives, on the other hand, support the industrial plantations in the region, especially indicating the potential benefits in terms of employment and supply of raw material. In order to reach more comprehensive results on industrial plantations, these activities should be followed up in the coming years and their positive and negative aspects should be examined.

In this study, the bryophyte flora of the Tamdere, Eğribel, Bektaş and Kulakkaya High Plateaus and their surroundings (Dereli district, Giresun province) were investigated. As a result of identification, a total of 208 bryophytes taxa were determined from 19 different localities. Of these, 33 taxa liverworts and 175 taxa mosses. Among them Jungermannia eucordifolia Schljakov was reported for the second time from Turkey, In addition, Buxbaumia viridis Moug. ex Lam. & DC.) Brid. ex Moug.& Nestl. and Ceratodon conicus (Hampe) Lindb. are new to the A4 grid-square. Furthermore, 10 taxa are new for Giresun province and 20 taxa are new for Dereli district. For every each taxon, the habitat pattern and distribution data are given. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this study, the moss flora of the Çaykara district of Trabzon was investigated in detail. As a result of the identification of bryophyte specimens collected from 14 different localities in May and July 2018, and October 2019 in the study area, 175 bryophyte taxa belonging to 51 families and 96 genera were identified. Of these taxa, 28 are liverwort (13 families and 17 genera), and 147 are mosses (38 families and 79 genera). Within the determined taxa, Cephaloziella rubella (Nees) Warnst is new to the A4 grid square, Philonotis rigida Brid. and Schistidium dupretii (Thér.) W.A.Weber are new record for Trabzon province. In addition, 172 bryophyte taxa determined from the study area are new records for the Çaykara district. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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66 insect samples from three localities where vicinity of the Murgul copper mine were collected between June to September 2020 to investigate water beetle (Coleoptera) entomofauna of Murgul (Artvin). Totally twelve species, all of which belong to Dytiscidae and Hydrophilidae determined and reported here. Nine of them as Hydrophilidae (6 Laccobius, 1 Enochrus, 1 Hydrobius, 1 Coelostoma), and of which three as Dytiscidae (1 Agabus, 1 Deronectes, 1 Hydroglyphus) were determined. In addition, Hydroglyphus pusillus, Laccobius (Dimorpholaccobius) sculptus and Laccobius (Dimorpholaccobius) sulcatulus were recorded from Artvin for the first time. Laccobius, with six species, identified in the study area, is conspicuous compared to the other two genera. The study highlights that the mine affected habitats should be evaluated and monitored in terms of heavy metal concentration of biotic and abiotic environments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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One of the main problems in the cities, urban infrastructure gradually replaces natural habitats, is biodiversity loss. In this study, it was aimed to focus on design with some natural plants and reveal the local plant species can be preferred in studies to support biodiversity by balancing the pollinator population especially in Ankara. By examining the species in the natural vegetation of Kalecik and its surroundings, plant species that can be used in landscape designs, were determined. Among these species, plants preferred in pollination gardens abroad were listed. As a result of the study, 16 plant species belonging to 10 genera, stand out with their positive contribution to pollination and can be preferred in urban landscape designs, were determined. Features which are prominent in landscape designs, such as flower (color, flowering period, etc.), leaves, life form and size, were examined.

An ecosystem diversity index was proposed by the present study. The proposed index (H_wd ) considers not only the species compositions of the meta communities and their land cover areas but also heterogeneities of their geographical distributions. H_wd is therefore includes fractal dimension (w_j ) as well as Shannon-like expression of average conflict (H_d ). Estimation of ecosystem evenness was also given in the present study. With regard to ecosystem evenness (E_wd ), the proposed equation is H_wd⁄(2 ln⁡K ) since maximum fractal dimension value of a meta community equals to 2 (w_maxj=2). The purpose of the ecosystem diversity and evenness indices give the information as numerical data about the general conditions of the ecosystems. Both of the indices may therefore be employed for monitoring and comparing the ecosystems.

During the field and monitoring studies carried out in 352 different localities between 2013 and 2014, a total of 25 species were recorded by direct and indirect observation techniques in Van province in the East Anatolian Turkey. Of these, following one species (Oryctolagus cuniculus) is endangered, two species (Capra aegagrus and Ursus arctos) are vulnerable, two species (Spermophilus xanthoprymnus and Lutra lutra) are near threatened and others are least concern category according to IUCN. As a result of the findings, it was determined that rodents and carnivores have the highest rate of species in the study area and special efforts should be spent to protect important mammals in the priority areas, especially in Saray-Keçikayası, Çatak-Sak, Çatak-Dalbastı, and Gürpınar-Çepkenli villages. This dataset provides reliable records that contribute to increasing knowledge on the distribution of mammal species in Van. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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In this study, the plant taxa that spread within the provincial borders of Siirt were determined by scanning the existing literature and as a results of the 2-year (2018-2019) field study. In the literature review, the existence of 786 taxa within the borders of Siirt province was determined. As a result of the field studies, 447 of these taxa were collected and recorded. In addition, with this study, it was determined that 89 new taxa are distributed in Siirt province. According to the results, it was determined that a total of 875 taxa are distributed within the provincial borders of Siirt and 71 of these 875 taxa are endemic (endemism rate 8.11%). Out of 95 taxa that are not endemic or endemic and are considered endangered are evaluated in categories as follows: 6 taxa "CR" Critical, 10 taxa are "EN" Endangered, 33 taxa are "VU" Vulnerable, 18 taxa are in "NT" Near Threatened, 23 taxa are in "LC" Least Concern, and 5 taxa are in "DD" Data Deficient. Of the detected taxa, 329 are Iran-Turan elements, 90 are Mediterranean elements, 35 are European-Siberian elements, and 4 are Euxine elements while 417 belong to a phytogeographical region or multi-regions. As a result of the study, the first five families with the most taxa are, respectively, Poaceae (115 taxa), Fabaceae (109 taxa), Asteraceae (95 taxa), Apiaceae (56 taxa), and Lamiaceae (53 taxa). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Land use types and seasonal conditions are effective factors on soil properties and soil quality. One of the criteria of soil quality is biological indicators. The effects of different land use types and seasonal changes on soil biological quality have been investigated with biological indicators. For this purpose, the amount and biodiversity of Collembola in the soil and the QBS-c index (Soil Biological Quality Index based on Collembolans) were used. For this purpose, three replications samplings were carried out for 4 seasons from the area representing 4 different land use types, consisting of afforested area, bush area, natural meadow area and tillage area in the Kılavuzlar village, Karabuk. Soil samples were taken with 5x5 cm cylinders and extracted. Collembolans in the examples are classified at the family level. Collembolans were evaluated in terms of amount and biodiversity as well as the QBS-c index depending on their ecological morphological properties and statistical analyzes were performed. As a result of the research, an annual average of 12853 individuals/m² Collembola was found in the study area. Different land use types did not affect amount and biodiversity of Collembola. The average amount of Collembola is the highest in spring and autumn (20,500 individuals/m²) and the lowest in summer (2761 individuals/m²) and is significantly different. Although the QBS-c index value is similar among land use types, it was found to be seasonally different. In this study, the QBS-c index value and the quantity and biodiversity values of Collembolans gave similar results as soil quality indicators and are interchangeable. Since the QBS-c index is an easier method that does not require counting all individuals in the sample, it can be recommended for practical applications.

Bu çalışma, Trabzon ve kısmen Erzurum Orman Bölge Müdürlüğü alanlarında gerçekleştirilmiştir. Bitkisel verilerin sağlandığı alanlar Avrupa-Sibirya ve İran-Turan bitki coğrafyası bölgelerinde ve Doğu Karadeniz Bölümü (2c) içerisinde yer almaktadır. Bu çalışmada, Pteridophyta ve Spermatophyta bölümlerine dâhil 69 familya, 221 cinse ait toplam 331 vasküler bitki taksonu tespit edilmiştir. Pteridophyta bölümüne ait 6 adet, Spermatophyta bölümünün Gymnospermae ve Angiospermae alt bölümlerine ait sırasıyla 7 ve 318 adet takson saptanmış; bunlar APGIII’e göre sistematik liste halinde sunulmuştur. Listelenen 173 (% 52,27) taksonun bitki coğrafyası bölgesi belirtilmiştir. Bu bitkilerden Avrupa-Sibirya, İran-Turan ve Akdeniz elementi sayısı sırasıyla 115 (% 34,74), 45 (% 13,60) ve 13 (% 3,93)’tür. Ayrıca 1 (% 0,30) adet kozmopolit, 2 (% 0,60) adet egzotik takson tespit edilmiştir. Bu çalışmaya konu taksonların 35 adeti endemik ve 7 adeti de endemik olmayan nadir taksondur. Ayrıca saptanan bu taksonların IUCN tehlike kategorileri de belirtilmiştir. Saptanan bitki çeşitliliği ve odun dışı orman ürünlerine ait veriler Orman Genel Müdürlüğü’nün BİYOD veri tabanına girilmiştir.

Forest area of Turkey is 22.6 million hectares, which constitutes 28.8% of the overall land area. 47% of the forests is coniferous, 32% is broad-leaved tree species and 21% mixed species. The Scale insects (Hemiptera: Coccomorpha) are cryptic and mostly invisible insects which are mostly small less than 5 mm long. Many scale insects are economically important pests of agriculture, horticulture, and forestry. Around 400 scale insect species are known in Turkey, totally 119 Coccoidea species are fed on forest trees and shrubs; among 45 species of them on conifers and 74 species on broad-leaves trees and shrubs. Marchalina hellenica Gennadius (Marchalinidae) is a famous and economically important species that resourced honeydew honey called “pine honey”. This study examines scale insects, their distribution, host plants, natural enemies, damages, and role of forest biodiversity in Turkey.

As a result of bryological researches in the Kümbet High Plateau of Giresun province (Turkey), a total of 289 bryophyte taxa belonging to 131 genera and 64 families, of which are 50 liverworts and 239 mosses, were determined from 40 different localities. Among them, Neckera pumila and Pseudephemerum nitidum new to A4 grid square and all bryophyte taxa are new for Kümbet high plateau. Collected localities and substrata are presented at bryofloristic list. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]