Determination of Phenological Properties and Effective Heat Summation Requirements of Some Apples Varieties in Ankara (Kalecik) Conditions

In this study, the phenological characteristics of some apple varieties grown in the Kalecik district of Ankara province, the number of days between effective heat summation requirements, and phenological phases were determined. The research was conducted on Royal Gala, Granny Smith, Jersey Mac, Spur Golden and Red Chief apple varieties. The threshold temperature of +10°C was accepted as the temperature value for the determination of the heat summation requirements of the varieties. The effective heat summation above +10°C during the growing season of varieties was determined as 819.1-1986.3°C days in 2015 and 865.1-2031.2°C days in 2016. The number of days from full bloom to harvest was 85-75 days in 2015 and 132-219 days in 2016

Molecular characterization of ancient olive genotypes from Hatay Province in Turkey

WOS: 000386907000014Turkey's average share of world olive production is between 7% and 10% and the country is the fourth biggest table olive and olive oil producer in the world. More than fifty olive cultivars have been commercialized in Turkey and there are numerous olive genotypes in different olive-growing regions in Turkey that differ from each other in terms of leaf, flower, and fruit characteristics. The aim of the present study was to identify the 40 most widely grown olive genotypes in Hatay Province in Turkey using microsatellite or simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers. Ten SSR loci were selected and used to identify olive genotypes/cultivars. The number of alleles per locus was found to be between 4 (UDO4 and DCA13) and 16 (DCA9), indicating high polymorphism among olive germplasms. We did not determine identical cultivars in SSR analysis. Samandag2 and Dortyol7 (0.85), Samandag7 and Saurani (0.75), Payas kalesi and Sari ulak (0.75), and Yayladag4 and Samandag3 (0.70) genotype pairs showed higher similarity while Yayladag1 and Samandag8 (0.15), Reyhanli1 and Yayladag6 (0.15), and Samandag8 and Hassa5 (0.15) were found to be the most genetically divergent genotypes

PRE–SELECTION OF KOCAELI PROVINCE WALNUTS (Juglans regia L.)

Kocaeli yöresinde tohumdan yetişen ceviz ağaçlarının oluşturduğu populasyon içerisinden üstün özellikli tipleri seçmek amacıyla ön seleksiyon çalışması gerçekleştirilmiştir. Bu amaçla ceviz potansiyeli bakımından önemli yerleşim birimleri gezilmiş, yetiştiricinin verdiği ön bilgiler ve seleksiyon kriterleri gözönünde bulundurularak 148 ağaçtan meyve örnekleri alınmıştır. Tiplerde önemli meyve özellikleri incelenmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda incelenen tiplerde meyve ağırlığı 16.96-6.33 g, iç ağırlığı 9.02-2.03 g, iç oranı %67.41-%29.93, kabuk kalınlığı 2.30-1.19 mm arasında belirlenmiştir. Tipler dolu ve sağlam iç oranı yönünden iyi durumda bulunmuş olup 129 tip %100 oranında dolu ve sağlam iç vermiş, 19 tipte boş meyveye rastlanılmıştırPRE–SELECTION OF KOCAELI PROVINCE WALNUTS (Juglans regia L.) Pre–selection studies have been carried out in Kocaeli region in order to select superior types from the populations of walnut trees grown from seeds. For this purpose, important settlement units of walnut were visited and 148 fruit trees were taken in consideration of the preliminary information given by the breeder and selection criteria. Important fruit characteristics were examined in the plates. As a result of the research, fruit weight was determined as 16.96–6.33 g, internal weight was 9.02–2.03 g, internal ratio was 67.41%–29.93% and crustal thickness was 2.30–1.19 mm. Tipler was found to be in good condition due to its full and solid ratio. 129 types were found to be 100% full and sturdy and 19 types of empty frui

Expression of Concern: Genetic Diversity Among Historical Olive (Olea europaea L.) Genotypes from Southern Anatolia Based on SSR Markers

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Genetic Diversity Among Historical Olive (Olea europaea L.) Genotypes from Southern Anatolia Based on SSR Markers

WOS: 000387577500008PubMed: 27424255Olive (Olea europaea) is an ancient and important crop in both olive oil production and table use. It is important to identify the genetic diversity of olive genetic resources for cultivar development and evaluation of olive germplasm. In the study, 14 microsatellite markers (UDO4, UDO8, UDO9, UDO11, UDO12, UDO22, UDO24, UDO26, UDO28, DCA9, DCA11, DCA13, DCA15, and DCA18) were used to assess the genetic variation on 76 olive (Olea europaea L.) genotypes from Mardin province together with 6 well-known Turkish and 4 well-known foreign reference cultivars. All microsatellite markers showed polymorphism and the number of alleles varied between 9 and 22, with an average of 14.57. The most informative loci were DCA 11 (22 alleles) and DCA 9 (21 alleles). Dendrogram based on genetic distances was constructed for the 86 olive genotypes/cultivars, which revealed the existence of different clusters. The high genetic similarity was evident between Bakirkire2 and Zinnar5 (0.74) genotypes, while the most genetically divergent genotypes were Gurmese5 and Yedikardes, ler2 (0.19). It was concluded that there was abundant SSR polymorphism in olive germplasm in southern Anatolia in Turkey and could be important for future breeding activities

Morphological and Pomological Properties and Fatty Acid Composition of Olive Genetic Resources in Şırnak Province

Ülkemiz Güneydoğu Anadolu Bölgesi'nde yer alan Şırnak ilindeki zeytin gen kaynaklarının oluşturduğu populasyon içerisinden üstün nitelikli olanları belirlemek amacıyla gerçekleştirilen çalışmada, 34 genotipten sürgün, yaprak ve meyve örnekleri alınmıştır. Belirlenen genotiplerde ağaç, meyve ve yaprak özellikleri ile toplam yağ ve yağ asitleri kompozisyonları incelenmiştir. Şırnak ili genotiplerinin çoğunlukla dik ve yarı dik taç yapısında ve tiplerin çoğunluğunun eliptik uzun şekilli yaprağa sahip oldukları görülmüştür. İncelenen tiplerde meyve ağırlığı 0.70 g (Deran5)-4.20 g (Serekani) ve meyve şekli tiplerin çoğunluğunda eliptik olarak belirlenmiştir. Toplam yağ oranı % 2.0 ile % 8.8 arasında bulunmuştur. Yağ asitleri miktarları, palmitik asit %12.57 (Karkamış3)-%19.82 (Oğuzeli1), stearik asit %2.31 (Islahiye1)%4.23 (Araban2), oleik asit %58.68 (Oğuzeli3)-%72.86 (Karkamış3), linoleik asit %5.10 (Araban1)-%21.06 (Oğuzeli3) ve linolenik asit %0.73 (Oğuzeli1)-%1.71 (Nizip9, Nizip10) olarak belirlenmiştirThe aim of this study to identify superior olive genotypes within the population in the olive genetic resources located in the Southeast of the province of Sirnak and for his reasonshoot, leaf and fruit samples were taken from 34 genotypes. Tree, fruit and leaf characteristics with total fat and fatty acid composition were analyzed in 34 genotypes. Genotypes in Sirnak province, mostly has erector semierect crown and majority have a longelliptical-shaped leaves. Fruit weight ranged from 0.70 g (Deran5) to 4.20 g (Serekani) and fruit shape in general were elliptical. Total fatratios were between 2.0-8.8%. Palmitic, stearic, oleic, linoleic and linolenic acid content were found between 12.57% (Karkamış3)19.82% (Oğuzeli1), 2.31% (Islahiye1)- 4.23% (Araban2), 58.68% (Oğuzeli3)- 72.86% (Karkamış3), 5.10% (Araban1)- 21.06% (Oğuzeli3) and 0.73% (Oğuzeli1)-1.71% (Nizip9, Nizip10), respectivel

Are the physical activity habits of Turkish physiotherapists associated with their physical activity promotion and counseling?

Background: Physiotherapists (PTs) must be role models and convincing promoters of physical activity (PA). Objective: This cross-sectional study aimed to determine whether Turkish PTs' PA promotion and counseling practices are associated with their own PA habits. Method: An open-access survey was distributed to 2,619 PTs via e-mail to collect information about the PTs' PA habits; their knowledge, role perception, confidence, perceived barriers and feasibility in PA promotion; and their counseling practices. During the year that the survey was online, 421 (16.1%) PTs responded. The PTs were divided into two groups: physically active PTs (engaged in at least one type of PA) and inactive PTs. Chi-square test of independence was used for data analysis. Results: Knowledge of PA did not differ between the groups (p>0.05). Physically active PTs had higher role perception (except in one item) and greater confidence in PA promotion than inactive PTs (p0.05). Significantly more physically active PTs suggested PA to 10 or more patients/month [25.2% (n=40), vs. 13.5% (n=26); p=0.005] and suggested at least one type of PA [78.7% (n=137) vs. 59.2% (n=141); p=0.000]. PTs who engaged in vigorous-intensity PA and strength training were significantly more likely to suggest these types of PA than PTs who did not [44.1% (n=15) vs. 10.4% (20); p=0.000 and 91.1% (n=113) vs. 83.2% (n=154); p=0.047, respectively]. Conclusion: This study demonstrated that physically active PTs had higher role perception and confidence, and more actively promoted PA in their counseling practice

Energy efficiency in lighting: Yalova University Engineering Faculty case study

Ülkemizde ve Dünyada enerji ihtiyacı ve kullanımı gün geçtikçe artmaktadır. Türkiye’de tüketilen toplam elektrik enerjisinin %20’si aydınlatma için kullanılmaktadır. Bu durum göz önüne alındığında aydınlatmada yapılan tasarrufun ülke ekonomisine önemli ölçüde katkı sağlayacağı değerlendirilmektedir. Aydınlatmada enerji verimliliği, aydınlatma kalitesini düşürmeden daha az enerji harcayarak sağlanması demektir. Bu çalışmanın birinci bölümünde, enerji tasarrufu ve aydınlatmada enerji verimliliğinin önemi üzerinde durularak, aydınlatmada yapılacak enerji tasarrufunun sağlayacağı katkılardan bahsedilmiştir. Ayrıca doğru ve verimli bir aydınlatma için önemli noktalar belirtilmiş, doğal aydınlatma ve yapay aydınlatma tanımı yapılarak bu iki çeşit aydınlatmanın verimlilik üzerindeki etkileri ve yapay aydınlatma armatür çeşitlerinin verim, ömür ve maliyet kıyaslamaları geniş bir literatür taraması ile aktarılmıştır. Çalışmada LED teknolojisine değinilmiş ve incelenen vaka analizinde LED kullanılmasıyla sağlanabilecek tasarruf, sayısal olarak ortaya konmuştur. Çalışmanın son bölümünde ise, Yalova Üniversitesi vaka analizinde LED’li armatürlerin mevcut armatürlerle değiştirilmesiyle kullanım ömrü boyunca yaklaşık 1,95 milyon ₺ tasarruf edilebileceği hesaplanmıştır.Energy needs and usage are increasing every day. 20% of the total electricity consumption of Turkey is used for lighting. Considering this situation, savings from lighting energy will contribute significantly to the national economy. Lighting energy efficiency means achieving the same lighting comfort by using less energy, without decreasing the lighting quality. In this study, first part consists of a comprehensive review on lighting, the importance of energy efficiency in lighting and the contributions of energy saving in lighting. In addition, important points for a correct and efficient lighting have been specified. Natural lighting is defined and artificial lighting, the effects of these two types of lighting on efficiency and the comparisons of artificial luminaire types in terms of efficiency, lifetime and cost have been conveyed through a large literature review. In the second part, a case study on the lighting of Yalova University Engineering Faculty Building is given. In the study, LED technology has been mentioned and the savings that can be achieved by using LEDs are given with in the case study. The case study revealed that by replacing the luminaires with LEDs, would lead to save approximately 1.95 million ₺ during lifetime