Review

Ruderal Plants of Akdeniz University Campus

Volume: 9 Number: 2 December 29, 2025
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Ruderal Plants of Akdeniz University Campus

Abstract

This study aimed to identify ruderal plants growing naturally on the Akdeniz University campus and to evaluate their potential therapeutic and ecological roles. A twelve-month field survey conducted in 2023 identified 161 ruderal taxa, including 18 subspecies and 6 varieties. Literature screening revealed that 74 species have been studied for anticancer properties, 64 for anti-inflammatory activities, and 97 for antioxidant capacity, while 49 species have not yet been examined for any of these biological effects. Ruderal plants exhibit remarkable tolerance to anthropogenic stress and heavy metal pollution, suggesting their potential in phytoremediation and biomonitoring. In addition, several taxa possess ethnobotanical and medicinal importance. The findings highlight the ecological adaptability and bioactive potential of ruderal vegetation under urban pressure. The study contributes to understanding how these resilient species may support sustainable urban ecosystems and provide valuable phytochemical resources for future pharmacological research.

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Ethical Statement

This research did not involve human participants or animals. Therefore, no ethical approval was required.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Medicinal and Aromatic Plants

Journal Section

Review

Publication Date

December 29, 2025

Submission Date

October 6, 2025

Acceptance Date

November 28, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 9 Number: 2

APA
Ünal, O., Sayınhan, B., & Gökoğlu, M. (2025). Ruderal Plants of Akdeniz University Campus. International Journal of Chemistry and Technology, 9(2), 353-377. https://doi.org/10.32571/ijct.1797670
AMA
1.Ünal O, Sayınhan B, Gökoğlu M. Ruderal Plants of Akdeniz University Campus. Int. J. Chem. Technol. 2025;9(2):353-377. doi:10.32571/ijct.1797670
Chicago
Ünal, Orhan, Beril Sayınhan, and Meryem Gökoğlu. 2025. “Ruderal Plants of Akdeniz University Campus”. International Journal of Chemistry and Technology 9 (2): 353-77. https://doi.org/10.32571/ijct.1797670.
EndNote
Ünal O, Sayınhan B, Gökoğlu M (December 1, 2025) Ruderal Plants of Akdeniz University Campus. International Journal of Chemistry and Technology 9 2 353–377.
IEEE
[1]O. Ünal, B. Sayınhan, and M. Gökoğlu, “Ruderal Plants of Akdeniz University Campus”, Int. J. Chem. Technol., vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 353–377, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.32571/ijct.1797670.
ISNAD
Ünal, Orhan - Sayınhan, Beril - Gökoğlu, Meryem. “Ruderal Plants of Akdeniz University Campus”. International Journal of Chemistry and Technology 9/2 (December 1, 2025): 353-377. https://doi.org/10.32571/ijct.1797670.
JAMA
1.Ünal O, Sayınhan B, Gökoğlu M. Ruderal Plants of Akdeniz University Campus. Int. J. Chem. Technol. 2025;9:353–377.
MLA
Ünal, Orhan, et al. “Ruderal Plants of Akdeniz University Campus”. International Journal of Chemistry and Technology, vol. 9, no. 2, Dec. 2025, pp. 353-77, doi:10.32571/ijct.1797670.
Vancouver
1.Orhan Ünal, Beril Sayınhan, Meryem Gökoğlu. Ruderal Plants of Akdeniz University Campus. Int. J. Chem. Technol. 2025 Dec. 1;9(2):353-77. doi:10.32571/ijct.1797670