Aethionema turcica and Astragalus beypazaricus are rare endemic plant species restricted to marly-gypsaceous soils from Ankara, Turkey. In a study in 2000, Ae.turcica and A.beypazaricus were classified under the “Least Concern” and “Critically Endangered” threat categories, respectively. This study aimed to reassess the global conservation status of these species according to the IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria by using the recent findings based on their population sizes, distribution areas, and the main threats. Field research was conducted between 2016 and 2018. Additionally, physical-chemical soil tests were run, and the climatic data were utilized to draw bioclimatic conclusions. In Ankara, there are two populations of Ae.turcica, with 359 mature individuals covering 12 km2 AOO and 23.5 km2 EOO areas. A.beypazaricus has only one fragmented population with a total of 5700 mature individuals in Beypazarı, and both AOO and EOO were discovered to be 4 km2. Both species are on the verge of extinction due to habitat fragmentation and loss formed by intense anthropogenic activity. According to the findings, the IUCN threat categories for Ae.turcica and A.beypazaricus were suggested to be reclassified as CR based on the criteria B1ab(ii, iii) and B1ab(ii, iii)+2ab(ii, iii), respectively.
Aethionema turcica H.Duman&Aytaç Astragalus beypazaricus Podlech&Aytaç Plant Conservation IUCN
Ankara University Research Fund
18L0430010
This research was supported by Ankara University Research Fund (Project no:18L0430010) and the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Ninth Regional Directorate of Nature Protection and Natural Parks (Species Action Plan and Monitoring Project). Special thanks to Mecit Vural, Selçuk Tuğrul Körüklü, İsa Başköse, Batıkan Günal and Vildan Toprak for their significant contributions to this research.
18L0430010
Primary Language | English |
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Subjects | Engineering |
Journal Section | Research Article |
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Project Number | 18L0430010 |
Publication Date | April 1, 2024 |
Acceptance Date | December 13, 2023 |
Published in Issue | Year 2024 Volume: 52 Issue: 2 |
HACETTEPE JOURNAL OF BIOLOGY AND CHEMİSTRY
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