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Öğe ABSORPTION OF FOLIAR-APPLIED LEAD (PB) IN RICE (ORYZA SATIVA L.): A HYDROPONIC EXPERIMENT(Parlar Scientific Publications (P S P), 2018) Sardar, Muhammad Fahad; Ahmad, Hamaad Raza; Zia-Ur-Rehman; Ozturk, Munir; Altay, VolkanMetallic particulate matter has been released into the environment that can be deposited on aerial parts of vegetation in terrestrial ecosystems. Foliar transfer of metals and their fate in plant leaves is still unclear although it is contributor to the transfer of metals into plant body. The study was conducted with the objective of investigating the possible effects of various concentration levels (0, 10, 20, and 30 mg L-1) of foliar-applied Pb on rice (Oryza sativa L.) grown in half strength Johnson's nutrient solution. The results showed that increasing levels of lead application decreased fresh and dry weights of rice compared with control. Lead concentrations in roots increased with increasing rate of application. The overall results indicated bioaccumulation of foliar applied lead in rice plants.Öğe Absorption of foliar-applied lead (Pb) in rice (Oryza sativa L.): A hydroponic experiment(Parlar Scientific Publications, 2018) Sardar, Muhammad Fahad; Ahmad, Hamaad Raza; Zia-Ur-Rehman; Ozturk, Munir; Altay, VolkanMetallic particulate matter has been released into the environment that can be deposited on aerial parts of vegetation in terrestrial ecosystems. Foliar transfer of metals and their fate in plant leaves is still unclear although it is contributor to the transfer of metals into plant body. The study was conducted with the objective of investigating the possible effects of various concentration levels (0, 10, 20, and 30 mg L-1) of foliar-applied Pb on rice (Oryza sativa L.) grown in half strength Johnson's nutrient solution. The results showed that increasing levels of lead application decreased fresh and dry weights of rice compared with control. Lead concentrations in roots increased with increasing rate of application. The overall results indicated bioaccumulation of foliar applied lead in rice plants. © by PSP.Öğe Advancements in plant transgenomics approach for the biopharmaceutics and vaccines production(Elsevier, 2020) Khan, Faria; Szmigielski, Rafal; Gul, Alvina; Altay, Volkan; Ozturk, MunirPlant transgenomics deals with the branch of omics whereby foreign gene insertion inside a plant genome can allow for the corresponding protein translation. The phenomena are now being widely employed in pharmaceuticals, drugs, and vaccine development by utilizing a plant gene construct and expression system. The current chapter highlights how the molecular farming strategy is employed at present to construct transgenic plants with a potential to express proteins with biopharmaceutical properties for drugs, antibodies, and vaccine production. It is also discussed how biopharmaceuticals and drug development can be revolutionized via plant transgenomics in the future. Plant transgenomics in biopharmaceuticals is already emerging as an independent field. Antibodies, therapeutic proteins, and bioactive products derived from transgenic plants are being researched at an extensive level. Vaccines derived from plants, particularly edible vaccines hold a great potential in mass-scale immunization programs. However, despite the progress in the field of plant transgenomics for drug development, a lot of research is imminent for efficacy, safety, and commercialization. Public acceptability for such biopharmaceutical products has to be taken into account before this developing field can ground its roots in the commercial settings. © 2020 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Öğe AEGEAN GRASSLANDS AS ENDANGERED ECOSYSTEMS IN TURKEY(Pakistan Botanical Soc, 2012) Ozturk, Munir; Altay, Volkan; Gucel, Salih; Aksoy, AhmetIn all 86 grasslands were investigated in the Aegean region of Turkey. Out of these 10 are found among the red-pine, black-pine, beech-fir, oak-pine and degraded oak-maqui forests. A total of 699 taxa of plants belonging to 68 families are distriburted in these grasslands. Out of these taxa only 104 are of good fodder value, 66 taxa belonging to the family Fabaceae and 38 to Poaceae. Aboveground biomass production in Aydin (139.18 g), Balikesir (122.68 g) and Canakkale (103.78 g) was maximum in Spring, whereas belowground values for Aydin (80 g) and Canakkale (80 g) were highest during spring and for Balikesir (80 g) during winter. In the provinces of Izmir (1144 g), Kutahya (400 g), Usak (800 g), and Manisa (1312 g) aboveground biomass production was highest during Autumn, whereas belowground production was maximum during winter at Usak (600 g), Izmir (1360 g), and Kutahya (910 g). In Denizli aboveground biomass production was higher in summer (400 g) and belowground in autumn (350 g). The biomass production in general was highest in the fenced as compared to open areas. The calorific values of the species in the fenced areas too were higher (107.2 cal.) as compared to the open areas (99.40 cal.). Borulceagac and Maltepe were the best areas from the point of view of calorific values. The grasslands of Isikeli, Pamucak, Karateke, Halitpasa, Urganli, and Gullucam were observed to be the best as regards the biomass production. However, nomadic activities like summer grazing, trampling and summer tourism are exerting a great pressure on these, leading towards a degradation and ultimately a loss of eco-diversity in the grassland ecosystems of the region. This paper enlightens the general plant composition and biomass potential of Aegean grasslands.Öğe Aegean grasslands as endangered ecosystems in Turkey(2012) Munir, Ozturk; Altay, Volkan; Gucel, Salih; Aksoy, AhmetIn all 86 grasslands were investigated in the Aegean region of Turkey. Out of these 10 are found among the red-pine, black-pine, beech-fir, oak-pine and degraded oak-maqui forests. A total of 699 taxa of plants belonging to 68 families are distriburted in these grasslands. Out of these taxa only 104 are of good fodder value, 66 taxa belonging to the family Fabaceae and 38 to Poaceae. Aboveground biomass production in Aydin (139.18 g), Balikesir (122.68 g) and Canakkale (103.78 g) was maximum in Spring, whereas belowground values for Aydin (80 g) and Canakkale (80 g) were highest during spring and for Balikesir (80 g) during winter. In the provinces of Izmir (1144 g), Kutahya (400 g), Usak (800 g), and Manisa (1312 g) aboveground biomass production was highest during Autumn, whereas belowground production was maximum during winter at Usak (600 g), Izmir (1360 g), and Kutahya (910 g). In Denizli aboveground biomass production was higher in summer (400 g) and belowground in autumn (350 g). The biomass production in general was highest in the fenced as compared to open areas. The calorific values of the species in the fenced areas too were higher (107.2 cal.) as compared to the open areas (99.40 cal.). Borulceagac and Maltepe were the best areas from the point of view of calorific values. The grasslands of Isikeli, Pamucak, Karateke, Halitpasa, Urganli, and Gullucam were observed to be the best as regards the biomass production. However,nomadic activities like summer grazing, trampling and summer tourism are exerting a great pressure on these, leading towards a degradation and ultimately a loss of eco-diversity in the grassland ecosystems of the region. This paper enlightens the general plant composition and biomass potential of Aegean grasslands.Öğe Alleviation of Salinity Stress in Maize Using Silicon Nutrition(Univ Agr Sci & Veterinary Med Cluj-Napoca, 2019) Raza, Muhammad Mohsin; Ullah, Sami; Aziz, Tariq; Abbas, Tanveer; Yousaf, Malik Muhammad; Altay, Volkan; Ozturk, MunirImproving salinity tolerance through mineral nutrition in plants is emerging strategy for sustainable agriculture under limited resources. Silicon (Si) is considered as silver bullet to mitigate biotic and abiotic stresses. Present study was conducted to understand the new mechanisms of Si nutrition against salinity stress in two different maize (Zea mays L.) cultivars ('Syngenta-8441' and 'Pearl'). Three different levels of NaCl (0.67, 8 and 13 dSm(-1)) were used with and without addition of silicic acid (2 mM). Distilled water was used for irrigation purposes and crop was harvested after 40 days of post germination. Results indicated that plant biomass reduced under saline condition while Si application increased growth parameters. Data regarding chemical analysis showed that Si nutrition reduced Na+ concentration and enhanced K+ levels in root, shoot, new and old leaves of 'Sygenta 8441' compared to 'Pearl' maize variety. Si application improved both chlorophyll a and b in both maize cultivars compared to NaCl-treated plants. The current findings indicate that Si nutrition can alleviate salinity stress in maize without decreasing growth attributes of crop and 'Sygenta 8441' is a salt resistant variety whereas 'Pearl' is a salt sensitive variety.Öğe Alliums, an Underutilized Genetic Resource in the East Mediterranean(Int Soc Horticultural Science, 2012) Ozturk, M.; Gucel, S.; Altay, Volkan; Altundag, E.The east mediterranean is the ecoregion overlapped by the fertile crescent, which is regarded as among one of the specific and vulnerable ecosystems. The region is also known as the cradle of civilizations and possesses a rich biodiversity. It has served as a land-bridge for the present day distribution of old world flora and fauna. One of the taxa represented widely in its flora is the genus Allium. The taxa distributed in the east mediterranean are; 27 in Syria; 32 in Lebanon; 8 in Jordan; 25 in Lebanon and Syria; 2 endemics from Lebanon and Palestine; one endemic from Syria, Lebanon and Turkey and 42 in Israil. There are two edible taxa in Cyprus namely Allium neopolitanum and A. ampleoprasum both consumed in large quantities and evaluted as medicinal plants too. It is one of the largest genera of Turkey with 188 taxa, 3 being cultivated and 73 are endemic. Latter include Irano-Turanian (47), mediterranean (72-49 east mediterranean), Euro-Siberian (17) phytogeographical elements, with nearly 61 taxa in danger of extinction. In spite of this rich diversity the genus is an underutilized genetic resource in the region. An attempt will be made here to present some general features of the wild Alliums in the region in order to put forward stratagies for the development of a germplasm centre for Alliums, which can serve as a basis for more productive new introduction studies.Öğe An alternative potential natural genetic resource: Sea Buckthorn [Elaeagnus rhamnoides (syn.: Hippophae rhamnoides)](Springer International Publishing, 2018) Letchamo, Wudeneh; Ozturk, Munir; Altay, Volkan; Musayev, Mirza; Mamedov, Nazim A.; Hakeem, Khalid Rehman[No abstract available]Öğe Aluminum Toxicity: A Case Study on Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.)(Tech Science Press, 2023) Ozturk, Munir; Metin, Mert; Altay, Volkan; Kawano, Tomonori; Gul, Alvina; Unal, Bengu Turkyilmaz; Unal, DilekAluminum is an abundant metal in the earth's crust that turns out to be toxic in acidic environments. Many plants are affected by the presence of aluminum at the whole plant level, at the organ level, and at the cellular level. Tobacco as a cash crop (Nicotiana tabacum L.) is a widely cultivated plant worldwide and is also a good model organism for research. Although there are many articles on Al-phytotoxicity in the literature, reviews on a single species that are economically and scientifically important are limited. In this article, we not only provide the biology associated with tobacco Al-toxicity, but also some essential information regarding the effects of this metal on other plant species (even animals). This review provides information on aluminum localization and uptake process by different staining techniques, as well as the effects of its toxicity at different compartment levels and the physiological consequences derived from them. In addition, molecular studies in recent years have reported specific responses to Al toxicity, such as overexpression of various protective proteins. Besides, this review discusses data on various organelle-based responses, cell death, and other mechanisms, data on tobacco plants and other kingdoms relevant to these studies.Öğe Anadolu geleneksel tıbbında güneş çarpması ve güneş yanığı tedavisinde kullanılan tıbbi bitkiler(2017) Altay, Volkan; Karahan, FarukUltraviyole radyasyon (200-400 nm), güneşten yaklaşık % 5 radyasyonu oluşturur. Ultraviyole radyasyon içeriği, mevsim, tropik, gün uzunluğu, rakım ve belirli atmosferik koşullar gibi bazı faktörlere bağlıdır. Uzun süreli güneş ışığına (UV ışınlarına) maruz kalmanın, güneş çarpması, güneş yanığı ve cilt kanseri gelişimi ile ilişkili olduğu bilinmektedir. UV ışınlarının emilmesi, yansıması ve dağılımı için yaygın olarak kullanılan birçok sentetik ürün vardır, ancak kimyasal ilaçlar insan vücudunda irritan kontakt dermatit, fototoksisite ve fotoalerji gibi bazı yan etkilere neden olur. Bitkisel ilaçlar, birçok halk sağlığının tedavisinde veya önlenmesinde popülerlik kazanmıştır. Bu çalışma, zararlı UV ışınlarından kaynaklanan güneş çarpması ve güneş yanığı hastalıklarının tedavisinde ve önlenmesinde önemli çeşitli tıbbi ve aromatik bitkilere genel bir bakış sunmaktadır. Bu bitkilerin bilimsel isimleri ve kullanılan kısımları detaylı olarak listelenmiş ve 29 farklı bitki taksonu belirlenmiştir. En sık olarak kullanılan bitkiler şu şekildedir: Juglans regia, Teucrium polium, Arctium minus ve Cornus mas'dır. Son olarak, elde edilen bulgular, geleneksel tıbba ilişkin daha sonraki çalışmalara ve Türkiye'deki allopatik tıbba katkısı için bir temel olarak kullanılabilir.Öğe Aquatic ecosystems and health threats: Case study on the nickel pollution in Gölbaşi Lake in Hatay - Turkiye(wiley, 2023) Altay, Volkan; Kara, Büşra; Yalcin, Ibrahim E.; Ozturk, MunirPollutants occur in aquatic ecosystems in dissolved or suspended forms. The polluting particles can move to the bottom as particles, or get spread over wide areas on the surface. The distance traveled by the pollutants in aquatic ecosystems depends on the stability of the chemicals involved as well as their physical state. Lately, human-based activities such as irrigation using wastewater, sludge applications, and mixing of industrial wastewater with agricultural soils are leading to severe pollution of agricultural soils in terms of heavy metals, which, in turn, adversely affects food safety. It is, therefore, necessary to take some precautionary measures to minimize the pollution in aquatic ecosystems in order to protect human health. In this chapter, the threats which cause global water pollution are discussed in detail; especially nickel has been dealt with because its toxic effects and threats have been examined by us. The Gölbaşi Lake in the Hatay province of Turkiye has been chosen as the pilot study area. The water samples were taken from different locations of the lake along with the sediments and total nickel content determined in the rhizome, petiole, and leaves of Nymphaea alba and Nuphar lutea plants, the extent of heavy metal pollution using these plants as bioindicators have been enlightened. The results have revealed that if precautionary measures are not adopted, current pollution will have serious consequences for the Gölbaşi aquatic ecosystem. It can lead to serious adverse consequences for human health. © 2024 John Wiley & Sons Ltd. All rights reserved.Öğe Arsenic and Human Health: Genotoxicity, Epigenomic Effects, and Cancer Signaling(Springernature, 2022) Ozturk, Munir; Metin, Mert; Altay, Volkan; Bhat, Rouf Ahmad; Ejaz, Mahnoor; Gul, Alvina; Unal, Bengu TurkyilmazArsenic is a well-known element because of its toxicity. Humans as well as plants and animals are negatively affected by its exposure. Some countries suffer from high levels of arsenic in their tap water and soils, which is considered a primary arsenic-linked risk factor for living beings. Humans generally get exposed to arsenic by contaminated drinking waters, resulting in many health problems, ranging from cancer to skin diseases. On the other hand, the FDA-certified drug arsenic trioxide provides solutions for various diseases, including several types of cancers. This issue emphasizes the importance of speciation of the metalloid elements in terms of impacts on health. When species get exposed to arsenic, it affects the cells altering their involvement. It can lead to abnormalities in inflammatory mechanisms and the immune system which contribute to the negative impacts generated on the body. The poisoning originating from arsenic gives rise to various biological signs on the body which can be useful for the diagnosis. It is important to find true biomarkers for the detection of arsenic poisoning. In view of its application in medicine and biology, studies on understanding the biological activity of arsenic have increased. In this review, we aim at summarizing the current state of knowledge of arsenic and the mechanism behind its toxicity including genotoxicity, oxidative insults, epigenomic changes, and alterations in cellular signaling.Öğe Assessment of genetic diversity among hybrid pea lines (Pisum sativum L.) as revealed by random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) markers(Parlar Scientific Publications, 2018) Iqbal, Ajmal; Razzaq, Abdul; Hadi, Fazal; Nisar, Mohammad; Ozturk, Munir; Altay, VolkanInformation about genetic diversity among pea genotypes of Pakistan is limited. Molecular marker analysis is an important technique in analyzing the genetic diversity among pea providing useful information to broaden the genetic base of pea lines. The objective of this study was to evaluate the genetic diversity among 24 hybrid pea lines using random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) technique. A total of 69 DNA fragments were generated by 20 RAPD markers, with an average of 3.45 cleanly detectable alleles per primer. Of these, 67 fragments (97.10%) were polymorphic among the total pea lines. Molecular weights of alleles ranging from 250 bp to 2000 bp. The minimum alleles (1) were amplified by the primer OPA 17. Whereas, maximum alleles (6) were amplified by primers OPA-13, OPA-19, OPA-20, OPB-11 and OPB-14 each. The average alleles/locus primer-1 was 3.45 and overall polymorphism was 97.10% that gave a promising indication to broaden the research horizon for investigation of genetic diversity in pea and only 2.9% bands showed monomorphic behaviour. The similarity indices based on all possible pairs of lines ranged from 0.43 to 0.92. The minimum similarity value of 0.43 was observed between PL-6 and PL-22 Similarity, closer to unity was observed between PL-11 and PL-15 (0.92). The results of the present investigation using RAPD markers have successfully revealed an informative DNA polymorphism among pea lines, which could be included into marker-assisted selection and breeding programs aspiring at genetic improvement of this nutritionally important crop species. © by PSP.Öğe ASSESSMENT OF GENETIC DIVERSITY AMONG HYBRID PEA LINES (PISUM SATIVUM L.) AS REVEALED BY RANDOM AMPLIFIED POLYMORPHIC DNA (RAPD) MARKERS(Parlar Scientific Publications (P S P), 2018) Iqbal, Ajmal; Razzaq, Abdul; Hadi, Fazal; Nisar, Mohammad; Ozturk, Munir; Altay, VolkanInformation about genetic diversity among pea genotypes of Pakistan is limited. Molecular marker analysis is an important technique in analyzing the genetic diversity among pea providing useful information to broaden the genetic base of pea lines. The objective of this study was to evaluate the genetic diversity among 24 hybrid pea lines using random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) technique. A total of 69 DNA fragments were generated by 20 RAPD markers, with an average of 3.45 cleanly detectable alleles per primer. Of these, 67 fragments (97.10%) were polymorphic among the total pea lines. Molecular weights of alleles ranging from 250 bp to 2000 bp. The minimum alleles (1) were amplified by the primer OPA 17. Whereas, maximum alleles (6) were amplified by primers OPA-13, OPA-19, OPA-20, OPB-11 and OPB-14 each. The average alleles/locus primer-1 was 3.45 and overall polymorphism was 97.10% that gave a promising indication to broaden the research horizon for investigation of genetic diversity in pea and only 2.9% bands showed monomorphic behaviour. The similarity indices based on all possible pairs of lines ranged from 0.43 to 0.92. The minimum similarity value of 0.43 was observed between PL-6 and PL-22 Similarity, closer to unity was observed between PL-11 and PL-15 (0.92). The results of the present investigation using RAPD markers have successfully revealed an informative DNA polymorphism among pea lines, which could be included into marker-assisted selection and breeding programs aspiring at genetic improvement of this nutritionally important crop species.Öğe Autecological characteristics of Centaurea hermannii F. Herm an endemic species from Turkey(National Centre for Agrarian Sciences, 2014) Eroglu, H.K.; Ozyigit, I.I.; Altay, Volkan; Yarci, C.This study was performed on Centaurea hermannii F. Herm to acquire information about some characteristics (bioclimatic, edaphic, topographic, biotic etc.) of its habitat and distribution in Istanbul-Turkey. Plant and soil samples were collected between Subaşı and Akalan Villages, in Catalca District of Istanbul. Soil texture, structure and other physical and chemical measurements such as pH, electrical conductivity (EC), saturation, salinity, organic matter, CaCO3 content were determined by using various analyses. The result showed that the soils where plants grow on consist of 34% sand, 34% silt and 32% clay. In the plants, the average contents of some elements (%) were measured as 1.05, 1.05, 2.93 for N, 0.015, 0.02 and 0.034 for P, 0.026, 0.025 and 0.029 for Na, 1.46, 2.58 and 1.90 for K, 1.70, 0.48 and 1.70% for Ca in roots, stems and leaves, respectively. The values above were compared with the values of other Centaurea species in different regions of Turkey. © 2014, National Centre for Agrarian Sciences. All rights reserved.Öğe Biodiversity, conservation and sustainability in Asia: Volume 1: Prospects and challenges in West Asia and caucasus(Springer International Publishing, 2021) Öztürk, Münir; Altay, Volkan; Efe, RecepOf the world's seven continents, Asia is the largest. Its physical landscapes, political units, and ethnic groups are both wide-ranging and many. Southwest, South and Middle Asia are highly populated regions which, as a whole, cover an extremely large area of varied geography. In total, this domain is unique in its plant diversity and large vegetation zones with different communities and biomes. It is rich in endemics, with specific and intraspecific diversity of fruit trees and medicinal plants, including a number of rare, high value, species. At the same time, much of the land in the region is too dry or too rugged, with many geographical extremes. Overgrazing, oil and mineral extraction, and poaching are the major threats in the area. This two-volume project focuses on the dynamic biodiversity of the region with in-depth analysis on phytosociology, plants, animals and agroecology. There are also chapters that explore new applications as well as approaches to overcome problems associated with climate change. Much of the research and analysis are presented here for the first time. We believe this work is a valuable resource for professionals and researchers working in the fields of plant diversity and vegetation, animal diversity and animal populations, and geo-diversity and sustainable land use, among others. The first volume guides our readers to West Asia and the Caucasus region, while volume two focuses on issues unique to South and Middle Asia. © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021. All rights reserved.Öğe Biodiversity, Conservation and Sustainability in Asia: Volume 2: Prospects and Challenges in South and Middle Asia(Springer International Publishing, 2022) Öztürk, Münir; Khan, Shujaul Mulk; Altay, Volkan; Efe, Recep; Egamberdieva, Dilfuza; Khassanov, Furkat O.Of the world’s seven continents, Asia is the largest. Its physical landscapes, political units, and ethnic groups are both wide-ranging and many. Southwest, South and Middle Asia are highly populated regions which, as a whole, cover an extremely large area of varied geography. In total, this domain is unique in its plant diversity and large vegetation zones with different communities and biomes. It is rich in endemics, with specific and intraspecific diversity of fruit trees and medicinal plants, including a number of rare, high value, species. At the same time, much of the land in the region is too dry or too rugged, with many geographical extremes. Overgrazing, oil and mineral extraction, and poaching are the major threats in the area. This two-volume project focuses on the dynamic biodiversity of the region with in-depth analysis on phytosociology, plants, animals and agroecology. There are also chapters that explore new applications as well as approaches to overcome problems associated with climate change. Much of the research and analysis are presented here for the first time. We believe this work is a valuable resource for professionals and researchers working in the fields of plant diversity and vegetation, animal diversity and animal populations, and geo-diversity and sustainable land use, among others. The first volume guides our readers to West Asia and the Caucasus region, while volume two focuses on issues unique to South and Middle Asia. © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022.Öğe Biomass and bioenergy: An overview of the development potential in Turkey and Malaysia(Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd, 2017) Ozturk, Munir; Saba, Naheed; Altay, Volkan; Iqbal, Rizwan; Hakeem, Khalid Rehman; Jawaid, Mohammad; Ibrahim, Faridah HanumAmong renewable energy sources, the share of biomass in total energy consumption in Turkey is increasing. Fuelwood and animal waste biomass are extensively used for heating and cooking in urban and rural areas. It has been estimated that Turkey has recoverable energy potential mainly originating from agricultural, livestock breeding, wood and forest processing, and municipality wastes. Annual production of wastes in the country amounts to 30 million tons. Turkey also produces 1.5 million tons of biodiesel, 3 million tons of bioethanol and 2.5-4.0 billion m(3) of biogas per year. In Turkey, total biomass production is expected to reach a level of 52.5 Mtoe by 2030. Malaysia produces annually approximately 168 million tons of biomass, including timber, oil palm waste, rice husks, coconut trunk fibers, municipal and sugarcane wastes. Every year, nearly 58 million tons of palm oil mill effluent are produced in Malaysia. It has been estimated that the country has the potential to generate around 15 billion m3 of biogas annually. Estimates also show that Malaysia can produce more than 2400 MW of biomass and 410 MW of biogas, however, only 773 MW of the total potential was harnessed until 2011. The National Biomass Strategy 2020 proposes a scenario according to which an additional 20 million tonnes of oil palm biomass could be utilized by the year 2020 for higher value uses, which could significantly contribute to improving Malaysia's economy. Both countries have good potential to use biomass resources, but political backing and sustainable planning are necessary. In this review article, we try to compare future energy scenarios, renewable energy and biomass potentials of Turkey and Malaysia, while providing an insight into data on different biomass availability and its probable contribution to both nations' economies.Öğe Botanicals from the Himalayas with anticancer potential: An emphasis on the Kashmir Himalayas(Elsevier, 2020) Masoodi, Khalid Z.; Amin, Insha; Mansoor, Sheikh; Ahmed, Nazeer; Altay, Volkan; Ozturk, MunirThe Himalayan region harbors a rich diversity of medicinal plants and fruits which are used as traditional medicines for a variety of diseases and complications. The Himalayas has rich biodiversity of plants and the majority of these plants have medicinal properties, especially anticancer potential, that have been used in traditional health care systems for thousands of years. These have been used since the ancient past in traditional health care systems and diverse cultures around the world still depend on medicinal plants for their primary health care. With the recent advancements and technological developments in plant sciences, the people of the Himalayan region have learned and practiced the medicinal use of plants for centuries. Through the ages, this ancient prized wisdom has been transmitted from generation to generation as part of oral traditions. So the current study throws light on medicinal plant diversity and the plant parts used, and an emphasis was laid preferably on the anticancer potential of different medicinal plants, fruits, and vegetables that are found in the Himalayan regions. © 2020 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
