Determination of leaf breaking strength in some clover genotypes collected from Antalya natural flora

The study was conducted to determine whether there is a difference in leaf breaking resistance between genotypes in order to minimize leaf breaks which cause large loss in alfalfa forage production. The experiment was carried out in the Batı Akdeniz Agricultural Research Institute, at the Department of Field Crops in 2016. It was established by randomized complete block design. Breaking resistance of the leaves was measured using a universal testing machine on the main stem belonging to alfalfa genotypes which were collected from 40 different locations at the fourth-end leaves. In addition, thickness of leaf stalk, rupture energy of green and dry samples and rupture stress of green and dry samples were calculated. As a result of the experiment; in dry sample, Demre-1, Döşemealtı-2 and Konyaaltı-2, genotypes were determined to have the highest breaking resistance and Alanya-1, Alanya-2, Finike-1, Finike-2, Manavgat-1 Manavgat-2 and Gazipaşa-2 genotypes were determined to have the lowest breaking resistance. In the dry sample, while the highest breaking resistance value was measured at 1.0419 N, the lowest breaking resistance value was measured at 1.0022 N. A wide variation among genotypes was determined in terms of the characteristics examined and it can be said that the rupture resistance can be used as a selection criterion

Quality Charecteristics of Sorghum and Some Plants Silages Mixed at Different Rates

Bu çalışma sorgumun (Sorghum bicolor L.) değişik yem bitkileri ile karışımlarından hazırlanan silajların ham besin maddesi içeriklerini ve kalite özelliklerini belirlemek amacıyla yürütülmüştür. Bu amaçla sorguma soya (Glycine max L.), kapari (Capparis spp.), Leucenea leucocephala L. ve çayır düğmesi (Sanguisorba minor Scop) bitkileri %0 (kontrol), %20, %40, %60 oranında karıştırılarak silolanmıştır. Silajlarda yapılan analizler sonucunda, en yüksek ham protein (HP) %16.50 ile %40 sorgum+%60 L. leucocephala (S40+L60) silajından elde edilirken, en düşük HP (%3.71) %100 sorgum (S100) silajından elde edilmiştir. Bununla beraber, sorgum ile bazı yem bitkilerinin karıştırılarak silolanmasıyla kuru madde (KM; %25.45 ile 39.85), ham yağ (HY; %2.10 ile 4.07 arasında), ham kül (HK; %1.77 ile 4.48 arasında), suda çözünebilir karbonhidrat (SÇK; %1.08 ile 2.09 arasında), kalsiyum (Ca; %0.40 ile 2.56 arasında) ve fosfor (P; %0.11 ile 0.43 arasında) içeriklerinde önemli artışlar; ham selüloz (HS; %18.18 ile 23.81 arasında), nötr deterjan lif (NDF; %30.52 ile 43.35 arasında) ve asit deterjan lif (ADF; %17.42 ile 22.23 arasında) içeriklerinde ise önemli azalmalar tespit edilmiştir (P<0.01). Sonuç olarak, sorgum bu 4 bitki ile karıştırılarak silolandığında başta protein içeriği olmak üzere besin maddeleri yönünden daha kaliteli silajlar elde edilebileceği ve bu bitkilerinde silaj yapılarak değerlendirilebileceği görülmüştür.This study was conducted to determine the crude nutrient contents and quality characteristics of silages prepared from sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) (S100) and the mixture of sorghum and soybean (Glycine max L.), Capparis spp., lesser burnet (Sanguisorba minor Scop), Leucenea leucocephala L. at the rates of 20%, 40%, 60% respectively. As a result of this experiment, among all silages, while highest crude protein (16.50%) were determined from 40% sorghum + 60% L. leucocephala (S40+L60) silage, the least crude protein (3.71%) determined from 100% sorghum (S100) silage. In addition, in legume mixed sorghum silages, dry matter (between 25.45% with 39.85), crude fat (between 2.10% with 4.07), crude ash (between 1.77% with 4.48), water soluable carbohydrate (between 1.08% with 2.09), calcium (between 0.40% with 2.56) and phosphor (between 0.11% with 0.43) showed significant increase, however; crude cellulose (between 18.18% with 23.81), notr detegent fiber (between 30.52% with 43.35) and acid detergent fiber (between 17.42% with 22.23) decreased significantly (P<0.01). As a result of this study, on mixing sorghum with these 4 crops could possibly result in a high quality silages notably for protein, and these crops could be evaluated for silage

Some morphological and biochemical properties of crataegus l. taxa of western mediterranean region

Yaygın olarak ‘alıçlar’ ismiyle bilinen Crataegus L. cinsi, Rosaceae Juss. familyasının bir üyesi olup, yaprak döken dikenli ağaç ve çalılardan oluşmaktadır. Cinse ait türler meyve ağacı, peyzaj bitkisi ve tıbbi bitki olarak değerlendirilmektedir. Bu çalışmada Antalya, Isparta ve Burdur illerinde doğal yayılış gösteren Crataegus taksonlarının genel dağılımı, bazı morfolojik ve biyokimyasal özelikleri incelenmiştir. Morfolojik özellikler olarak; çiçek çapı (mm) ve kümedeki sayısı (adet),yaprak eni (mm), boyu (mm) ve rengi (L, a, b, c, H°), meyvede tohum sayısı (adet) ve tohum ağırlığı (g), meyve eni (mm), boyu (mm), rengi (L, a, b, c, H°), ağırlığı (g) belirlenmiştir. Biyokimyasal özellikler olarak ise suda çözünen kuru madde (SÇKM %), pH, toplam asitlik (%), nem (%) ve kül (%) değerleri belirlenmiştir. Bölgede doğada bolluk bakımından C. monogyna var. monogyna Jacq ve C. orentalis Pall. Ex M. Bieb. subsp. orientalis(Sarı meyveli), gençleşme bakımından ise C. azarolus L. taksonları ön plana çıkmıştır. Ölçüm ve analizlerde taksonlar/ genotipler bazında değişen sonuçlar alınmıştır ve veriler bölgede cins üzerine yapılacak çalışmalar için temel oluşturacaktır. Tanımlanan Crataegus taksonlarının farklı alanlarda değerlendirilmesi ve sürdürülebilir şekilde korunması gerektiği düşünülmektedir.Crataegus is a member of Rosaceae family. They are deciduous trees or shrubs usually with thorns. The taxa of the genus are used for medical purposes, fruit tree and landscaping. In this study, were determined Crataegus taxa, which are naturally distributed in the Isparta, Burdur and Antalya provinces, and also were determined that general distribution properties, some morphological and biochemical properties. Morphological features; flower diameter (mm) and number in the cluster (pcs), leaf width (mm), length (mm) and color (L, a, b, c, H °), number of seeds in fruit (pcs) and seed weight (g), fruit width (mm), length (mm), color (L, a, b, c, H °), weight (g) were determined. Biochemical properties; water soluble dry matter (%), pH, total acidity (%), moisture (%) and ash (%) were determined. C. monogyna var. monogyna Jacq and C. orentalis subsp. orientalis Pall. Ex M. Bieb. (Yellow fruit) in abundance in nature and C. azarolus taxa in terms of rejuvenation were prominent. Changing results were taken on the basis of taxa/ genotypes in the measurements and analysis. The data obtained will form the basis to be held studies for the genus in region. It is thought that the defined Crataegus taxa should be evaluated in different areas and protected in a sustainable way

A Multivariate Analysis in Relation to Edaphic and Environmental Factors of Rangelands Vegetation of Mugla Province

This study was carried out in order to compare in 20 different rangeland sample areas that determined in order to environmental variables, vegetation and soil properties by multivariate ordination analysis in Mugla province. Cluster analysis was made to determine the similarity and species compositions of sample areas, and as a result of this analysis, three different groups have occurred. Additionally, detrended correspondence analysis (DCA) was made after the indicator species analysis. The interaction between environmental and soil-borne factors as altitude, distance to village, soil depth, pH in saturated soil with water, lime and surface stoniness were found to be significant and this significance was expressed by graphs. Moreover, it was indicated that relationship with species in the vegetation of the variables that were determined as significant by tables and figures. The relationship with the species in the vegetation of the variables that were determined as significant was also indicated. The result of the study showed that environmental variables as soil depth, soil pH saturated with water, stony surface, altitude and distance to villages had a significant effect on the species diversity and distribution in the samples areas

Batı Akdeniz Sahil Kuşağından Toplanan Yonca (<i>Medicago sativa</i> L.) Populasyonlarının Moleküler Karakterizasyonu

Medicago tür ve populasyonlarında moleküler markırlar kullanılarak genotipik varyasyon seviyesini belirlemek yaygın olarak kullanılmaktadır. Bu çalışmada; Batı Akdeniz sahil kuşağında yer alan, Antalya iline ait 13 ilçede, 26 farklı lokasyonda, doğal vejetasyondan toplanan üstün yonca genotipleri klon yöntemi ile çoğaltılmıştır. Elde edilen 26 genotip ve 2 standart çeşidin aralarındaki benzerlikler, Basit Tekrarlı Sekanslar (SSR) moleküler analiz tekniğiyle, 15 adet primer kullanılarak belirlenmiştir. SSR primerlerinin % 99,7’si polimorfik bant vermiştir. Araştırma sonucunda; kümeleme analizi sonucu oluşan dendograma göre yonca genotipleri 2 ana ve 4 alt gruba ayrılmıştır. Birinci ana grup % 60, ikinci ana grup ise % 65 seviyesinde kendi içerisinde iki alt gruba ayrılmıştır. Benzerlik katsayıları 0.58-0.88 değerleri arasında değişim göstermiştir. En yakın genetik benzerlik Kaş-2 ve Çeşit-1 arasında bulunurken, en uzak ise Gazipaşa-1-Kumluca-2 genotipleri arasında bulunmuştur. Elde edilen bu sonuca göre Batı Akdeniz sahil kuşağından toplanan yonca genotipleri arasında genetik olarak önemli bir varyasyonun olduğu tespit edilmiştir.</p

Determination of Variation Between Some Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) Genotypes by Principal Component and Clustering Analysis

The aim of this study is to evaluate 26 alfalfa population in terms of 21 characters and to determine morphology of kinship degrees by using NTSYS 2.1 statistical software based correlation matrix and unweigted pair group method arithmetic average (UPGMA). The study carried in trial area of Batı Akdeniz Agricultural Research Institute in 2013-2014. As a result of the clustering analysis; correlation coefficients among pairs ranged from 50% to 98%. The average similarity coefficient of the genotypes was r= 0.50 and five subgroup were detected under the two main groups. Six basic component axes were obtained that defining 84.33% of the total variation of genotypes

Collection and characterization of alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) in West Mediterranean coastal zone

Alfaalfa which is the one of the most quality roughages used in the animal nutrition and also utilized as the concentrate feed is grown in wide cultivation sites in the numerous countries of the world. However, this forage crop, a native plant of Turkey, has not been given in our country as much importance as in other countries and has not been able to provide an adequate development across the country. Alfaalfa agriculture is done with the native populations on a large scale in our country and improved alfaalfa species are limited. The purpose of this study was to collect superior alfaalfa species chosen from the natural vegetation in the West Mediterranean Coast Zone, 13 counties of Antalya, propagate vegetatively the clones and transplant the clones to the field, evaluate the phenological and morphological observations and transfer the materials to the breeding programme. The features of alfaalfa genotypes differed significantly. The growth rate after harvest of some genotypes were high. Natural plant height of alfaalfa genotypes were measured as 57.86-89.03 cm, the main stem lengths were measured as 67.45-101.28 cm. The significant differences between the number of branches in the root corolla were determined. The highest number of branches in the root corolla were determined as 71.00 pcs in Gazipaşa-1 population and 69.66 pcs in Kemer-1 population. Alanya-1 population had the earliest flowering day number with the 192.50 days between the alfaalfa genotypes, the other populations flowering day numbers were between the 193.00-205.33 days. The highest total dry matter yield was determined as 949.50 g in Gazipaşa-1 population, the total dry matter yields of the other populations differed between 331.40-763.46 g. the highest crude protein rates were estimated between 17.52-16.27 % in the Gazipaşa-1, Alanya-1, Aksu-1, Aksu-2, Kepez-1, Döşemealtı-1, Konyalatı-1, Kemer-1, Kumluca-2, Finike-1, Finike-2, Demre-1, Demre-2 and Kaş-1 genotypes, the lowest crude protein rate was estimated as the 12.75 % in Kaş-2 population. As a result of the research, Gazipaşa-1, Alanya-1, Aksu-1, Aksu-2, Kepez-1, Döşemealtı-1, Kemer-1, Finike-2, Demre-1 and Kaş-1 populations were chosen for using purpose of breeding

Collection and determination of morphological traits of sainfoin (Onobrychis sativa L.) populations from Antalya natural flora

One of the most important and prior subjects in forage breeding programmes is to cultivate the wild forms of plants. In the present study; the seeds of sainfoin wild forms which are available within Antalya natural flora were collected between 2008-2011. Collected seeds were sown and between 2012-2013 years morphological traits were recorded. According to the data results of 25 populations of the sainfoin species that collected from different sites; number of days to the flowering varied between 153-159 and the number of days to the physiological maturity were 165-192 days. The color of flower was observed as purple and pink. Plant height was found as 29-98 cm. One thousand seeds weight were determined as 20-29 g. The number of flowers in the raceme changed between 12-38 while, the number of seed in the fruit changed between 2-3. It can be said that there was a wide genetic variation in terms of morphological traits. The collected genetic material can be evaluated to develop sainfoin varieties in the future breeding studies

Determination of characters associated with seed yield and hay yield by path and correlation analysis in grass pea (Lathyrus sativus L.)

The aim of this study was to determine characters that affect seed and hay yield, using simple correlation coefficients and path analysis. The study was conducted in Batı Akdeniz Agricultural Research Institute (BAARI), during 2014-2015 winter growing seasons for two years. The experiments were established in a randomized complete block design with three replications and half of plots for fresh forage and the other half for seeds were harvested. In the study, days to 50% flowering, plant height, fresh yield, hay yield, straw yield, biological yield, harvest index, number of pods per plant, number of seeds per pod, seed yield and 1000-seed weight were observed. According to results of the correlation analysis; a highly significant and positive correlations (P<0.01) were determined between fresh yield, hay yield, biological yield and seed yield. According to the results of the path analysis, the highest direct effect on the hay yield was obtained from fresh yield and straw yield. As a result of the research, to increase the hay yield; straw and fresh yield, and to increase the seed yield; biological yield and harvest index can be suggested as main selection criteria on grass pea breeding studies

Influence of locations under same climatic zone on some common vetch lines (Vicia sativa L.)

Two experiments each following randomized complete block design with three replications were conducted simultaneously in Antalya and Adana locations in 2015-2016 growing season with 9 different common vetch lines and 3 cultivars to compare their yield and quality performance with respect to 17 different characters and also to find the relationships between them. The results revealed that interlocational difference of mean values for the characters were more pronounced than those within location. From yield and quality parameters investigated in this study significant differences could be noticed for the morphological characters at large and a for a few of the quality characters. Although no line could be identified to be superior for a good number of characters, line 2 has been recognized to be superior