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Ecological characteristics of Caracal (Caracal caracal) in Türkiye: An isolated Feline population

2023-09-13T10:31:07Z

Ecological characteristics of Caracal (Caracal caracal) in Türkiye: An isolated Feline population İlemin, Yasin; Koç, Hasan; Yenisey Kaynaş, Burçin Caracal is an adaptive and generalist predator with high ecological tolerance on the other hand it has an isolated population in Türkiye. We investigated the ecological characteristics of caracal (Caracal caracal) in the Mediterranean ecosystems of Southwestern Anatolia (Türkiye) where its population is isolated from other Asian populations. We used field observations and camera trap methodology across a landscape covering 750 km2 to determine the population status, morphology, behavioural characteristics, the status of species in the community, diet and habitat preference of caracal in the region. Caracal density was estimated to be 0,18 caracals/km2. The female home range was estimated to be between 4,1 km2 and 25 km2 whereas the male home range was estimated to be between 5 km2 and 50 km2 or more. Species’ daily activity was determined as cathemeral. Annual activity patterns as well as home range sizes decreased during the dry season. During the wet season, caracal activity as well as home range sizes increased. Vegetation cover was found to be the most important factor affecting habitat use by caracal. A strong negative correlation of 0.7 between caracal occurrence and forest cover indicated that forest cover was the most important factor affecting habitat use by a caracal. Caracal occurrence was also positively correlated with 3 mammal species in the study area, wild boar, European hare and wild goat. Caracal was determined as the dominant carnivore species in the ecosystem. Wild herbivore populations in the study area seem to be influenced by caracal thus resulting in a conspicuous effect on grazing pressures. We conclude that caracal is a keystone species in our ecosystem and plays a vital role in maintaining their integrity. Thus, the conservation of the caracal population is crucial for the conservation of the whole Mediterranean ecosystem.

Analysing daytime summer thermal comfort conditions for Turkey's third largest tourism destination

2023-03-24T12:50:34Z

Analysing daytime summer thermal comfort conditions for Turkey's third largest tourism destination Çınar, İsmail; Karkakuş, Nihat; Toy, Süleyman Tourism is one of the most vulnerable sectors to climate change since outdoor leisure activities are only possible in appropriate climate conditions for them. Among several climate or weather-related factors effective on tourist satisfaction, the concept of outdoor thermal comfort conditions gains importance with climate change because it is the combined effect of all atmospheric conditions on human body. Therefore, tourism-climate indices to reflect the favourability of destinations begin to include this parameter as a component. Mediterranean basin harbours world famous summer and cultural tourism destinations among others and climate change is expected to impact the region which covers the third largest primary destination of Turkey. The aim of this study is to analyse human thermal comfort conditions in the southwest part of Turkey, world-famous summer tourism region using Physiologically Equivalent Temperature (PET) and Mean Radiant Temperature (Tmrt) values and Geographic Information System (GIS) as a tool to show their spatial distribution as a component of tourism climate indices. As the result of the study, the most influential factors on human thermal comfort conditions in the region are mean radiant temperature, moisture content, air movement and increasing dense urbanisation in 12 districts, where meteorological measurements were taken. As the result of the study, suggestions were proposed to reduce the effect of higher PET and Tmrt values on tourists in the study.

Geleneksel ve Analize Dayalı Kimyevi Gübre Uygulamasının Mısır Verimi ve Yaprakta Bitki Besin Elementleri İçeriğine Etkisi

2023-03-09T08:16:07Z

Geleneksel ve Analize Dayalı Kimyevi Gübre Uygulamasının Mısır Verimi ve Yaprakta Bitki Besin Elementleri İçeriğine Etkisi Nureddin Öner; Öner, Filiz This study is conducted in Muğla Dalaman Agricultural Management Directorate (TİGEM) in 72MAY80 grain and silage maize in the trial area according to purely random trial the randomized complete block design in 3 replications in 2016. The amount of fertilizer is obtained by substracting elements determined by soil analysis from the amount of plant nutrients required for corn yield in -1 in 950 kg. (-1 in 41.5 kg urea). The aim of this research is to determine whether fertilizer application at 4 different rates including the reduction of fertilizer application required for corn yield -1 in 950 kg. by 40% (-1 in 24.95 kg urea) and increasing it by 40% (-1 in 58.1 kg urea) and manufacturer application (-1 in 60 kg urea, -1 in 32,3 kg, 15-15-15 and -1 in 14 kg. KNO3) has an effect on the yield of corn plant and the element content of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), sulfur (S), iron (Fe), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), manganese (Mn), boron (B) and molybdenum (Mo) in the leaf. The urea applied to the soil from the base, 15-15-15, fertilizers are given to the band with the sowing seeder. The urea fertilizer used as a top fertilizer in trial plots and KNO3 fertilizer has been applied with drip irrigation system at 3 different times. According to the research results, the effect of applying fertilizer to the soil according to -1 in 950 kg. corn yield, 40% reductions and 40% increases in fertilizer application, and manufacturer application on the yield of corn and the concentration rate of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), sulfur (S), iron (Fe), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), manganese (Mn), boron (B) and molybdenum (Mo) elements in the leaf is found to be statistically significant (p<0.01). The highest yield in corn plant is achieved in the application of manufacturer (-1 in 1.367,0 kg) and the application of increasing the amount of fertilizer by 40% (-1 in 1357.0 kg), fertilizer application according to -1 in 950 kg corn yield (-1 in 1225.3 kg), respectively, whereas, the lowest yield is achieved in the application of reducing the amount of fertilizer by 40% (-1 in 991.0 kg). Moreover, the total amount of fertilizer used in trial plots is calculated according to the fertilizer costs in 2016 and the price spent on fertilizer is determined in Turkish Liras (TL) and this price is divided by the 2016 corn kg price and subtracting the amount of corn obtained from the yield, and net yield is obtained excluding the fertilizer cost.

Manisa Memeli Faunası Üzerine Bir Araştırma

2022-11-30T12:04:47Z

Manisa Memeli Faunası Üzerine Bir Araştırma İlemin, Yasin This study aimed to identify the mammalian fauna in Manisa and the threats on these species. Field studies were carried out for a total of 45 days in 2018 and 2019. As a result of the survey, 36 different terrestrial and inland water mammal species were identified. Among the existing species, it was determined that especially large mammal and carnivorous species such as Golden jackal (Canis aureus), Wolf (Canis lupus), Brown bear (Ursus arctos), Caracal (Caracal caracal), Wild cat (Felis silvestris), Reed cat (Felis chaus), Striped Hyena (Hyaena hyaena), Roe Deer (Capreolus capreolus), and Indian crested porcupine (Hystrix indica) are under threat. Bat species belonging to the families Rhinolophidae and Vespertilionidae were also found to be under threat. The location and degree of these threats were given and suggestions were proposed to take necessary precautions.