Morphological and Molecular Characterization of Terfezia claveryi and its Distribution in Türkiye

Ilgaz Akata; Eda Kumru; Gülce Ediş; Beste Gizem Özbey; İsmail Acar; Ergin Sahin

doi:10.18016/ksutarimdoga.vi.1622161

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Morphological and Molecular Characterization of Terfezia claveryi and its Distribution in Türkiye

Abstract

The samples were collected from Ankara, Gaziantep, Konya, Niğde, and Şanlıurfa (Türkiye), between 2020 and 2023. Morphological analyses and nrITS rDNA sequence-based phylogenetic methods were used to examine the samples. Twenty-one specimens displayed morphological features consistent with Terfezia claveryi Chatin at both macro and micro levels. Genetic analysis revealed over 99% sequence similarity with this species. Detailed documentation included habitat descriptions, geographical coordinates, collection dates, and photographic records of macroscopic and microscopic structures. These findings contribute valuable insights into the distribution and taxonomy of T. claveryi in Türkiye.

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Ankara Üniversitesi BAP projesi, Proje no:FBA-2022-2383

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Ilgaz Akata ^*
0000-0002-1731-1302
Türkiye

Eda Kumru
0009-0000-7417-6197
Türkiye

Gülce Ediş
0000-0001-7038-9865
Türkiye

Beste Gizem Özbey
0000-0002-9777-6598
Türkiye

İsmail Acar
0000-0002-6049-4896
Türkiye

Ergin Sahin
0000-0003-1711-738X
Türkiye

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June 9, 2025

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January 17, 2025

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March 6, 2025

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Year 2025 Volume: 28 Number: 3

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Akata, I., Kumru, E., Ediş, G., Özbey, B. G., Acar, İ., & Sahin, E. (2025). Morphological and Molecular Characterization of Terfezia claveryi and its Distribution in Türkiye. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Tarım Ve Doğa Dergisi, 28(3), 843-854. https://doi.org/10.18016/ksutarimdoga.vi.1622161

Morphological and Molecular Characterization of Terfezia claveryi and its Distribution in Türkiye

Terfezia claveryi'nin Morfolojik ve Moleküler Karakterizasyonu ve Türkiye'deki Dağılımı

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Morphological and Molecular Characterization of Terfezia claveryi and its Distribution in Türkiye

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