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  • Kitap BölümüAçık Erişim2024
    Pollen Morphology and Anatomy with Botanical Preferences Made by Bees: An Introduction Data

    Canlı, Deniz; Bayram, Nesrin Ecem

    Pollen is a microspore containing vegetative and generative cells prepared for pollination in seed plants. Because pollen grains show highly variable characteristics, these structures are used to evaluate kinship relationships and similarity levels in plants. However, plant sources of honey, which is consumed as an important food source and functional food, can also be determined by identifying the pollen grains included in the honey by bees. In this study, the characteristic parameters used for the identification of pollen grains in plants and the plant sources frequently visited by bees were mentioned. As a result, variables such as size, polarity and symmetry, shape, exine sculpturing, intine properties and apertures are the main characteristics used to describe pollen grains. Considering these variables, it can contribute to the identification of plant taxa. In addition, the plants that honey bees visit to collect nectar and the botanical origin/source of honey (monofloral-multifloral) can also be determined by identifying the pollen grains included in the honey.

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  • MakaleYayıncıda açık erişim2024Scopus SJRQ1
    Enzyme Inhibitory, Physicochemical, and Phytochemical Properties and Botanical Sources of Honey, Bee Pollen, Bee Bread, and Propolis Obtained from the Same Apiary

    Gercek, Yusuf Can; Dagsuyu, Eda; Basturk, Fatma Nur; Kırkıncı, Seran; Yıldırım, Nazlıcan; Kıskanç, Gamze; Özmener, Bahar; Unlu, Yigit Sabri; Kalkan, Seda Nur; Boztaş, Kadir

    Bee products are an important source of nutrients and bioactive phytochemicals. This study aimed to determine the chemical composition (proximate composition, general phytochemical composition, sugar, and phenolic profiles) of four different products (honey, bee pollen, bee bread, and propolis), obtained from the same apiary, as well as to assess their biological activity through antioxidant and enzyme inhibition assays (α-amylase, α-glucosidase, lipase, AchE, neuraminidase, angiotensin-converting enzyme, urease, trypsin, tyrosinase, carbonic anhydrase, thioredoxin reductase, adenosine deaminase). Clear differences were observed among the samples in terms of both chemical composition and biological activity. The analysis revealed that bee pollen exhibited the highest carbohydrate content (87.9%), while propolis was identified as the richest source of phenolic compounds (14,858.9 mg/kg) among the analyzed samples. Propolis exhibited the highest biological activity in all applied antioxidant assays (CUPRAC, DPPH•, and ABTS•+) and in most enzyme inhibition assays. Notably, the α-glucosidase inhibition activity of propolis was comparable to that of the reference standard. In addition, honey exhibited remarkable trypsin inhibition, also comparable to the applied standard. These findings highlight the diverse bioactivities of hive products, which could play a key role in promoting health and preventing diseases.

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  • EditoryalYalnız künye2024
    Preface

    Bayram, Nesrin Ecem; Kostic, Aleksandar Ž.; Gercek, Yusuf Can

  • MakaleAçık Erişim2024Scopus SJRQ1
    Evaluation of lavender essential oils and by-products using microwave hydrodistillation and conventional hydrodistillation

    Kırkıncı, Seran; Gercek, Yusuf Can; Baştürk, Fatma Nur; Yıldırım, Nazlıcan; Gıdık, Betül; Bayram, Nesrin Ecem

    This study investigated the impact of two extraction methods, traditional hydrodistillation (TDH) and microwave-assisted hydrodistillation (MAH), on the essential oil yield and chemical profile of Lavandula angustifolia L., as well as the bioactive potential of the resulting wastewater. Essential oil composition was analyzed via GC–MS, revealing similar qualitative and quantitative profiles for both methods, with α-terpinolene and (–)borneol as major constituents. Wastewater analysis via LC–MS/MS and spectrophotometric assays demonstrated the presence of significant total phenolic content (3.29–1.78 mg GAE/g) and 32 individual phenolics (463.1 µg/kg for TDH; 479.33 µg/kg for MAH). These findings suggest that both essential oil and wastewater obtained by either method possess considerable bioactive potential, with the MAH method potentially offering advantages over TDH for essential oil extraction. Further exploration of wastewater applications in various industrial sectors is warranted.

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  • Kitap BölümüAçık Erişim2024
    Phenolic Acids in Pollen

    Kostić, Aleksandar Ž.; Gercek, Yusuf Can; Bayram, Nesrin Ecem

    Determination of phenolic composition of pollen has been one of the most popular topics over the past decade. Although most research studies focused on bee-collected pollen samples, it was also observed that phenolics, in particular, phenolic acids, are very important as protecting compounds in floral pollen grain, attached to sporopollenin. Based on the collected data a pronounced diversity of phenolic acids and derivatives was observed in pollen samples with different botanical/geographical origin. In total, 23 phenolic acids were identified/quantified in the samples with great predominance of the following ones: caffeic acid (0.04–450 μg/g), ferulic acid (0.27–450 μg/g) and p-coumaric acid (0.14–410 μg/g). However, the highest content was observed for vanillic acid (4985.5 μg/g) in the rape bee-collected pollen (China). In addition, several different derivatives, such as ethers, esters or amides, were also identified in pollen.

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  • KitapYalnız künye2024
    Pollen Chemistry & Biotechnology

    Bayram, Nesrin Ecem; Kostic, Aleksandar Ž.; Gercek, Yusuf Can

    Pollen is made up of many chemical constituents such as proteins, sugars, lipids, minerals and phytochemicals. These components make pollen products an excellent source of nutrients and antioxidants for consumers. However, mycotoxigenic fungi are also common in pollen, creating contamination from generated mycotoxins. With adequate monitoring, sampling, processing and storage of pollen the development of mycotoxins can be significantly prevented. Since pollen grain has strong membranes which can limit the bioavailability of some nutrients and phytochemicals, novel methods and pretreatments are required with special emphasis on microbiological pretreatment methodologies. Pollen Chemistry & Biotechnology summarizes current knowledge of the chemical composition of pollen, its importance as a functional food ingredient and its health promoting properties. As Introduction part a short elaborate about botanical characteristics and data, including morphology and anatomy of pollen and bee preferences, is given. Important factors such as the botanical and geographical origin, best practices for preservation of nutritional composition, bioactivity and safety of pollen are covered in full. The nutritional profile of pollen based on data for minerals, lipids and nutrients is presented. A detailed phytochemical profile of pollen based on data for phenolics, flavonoids, carotenoids, vitamins, bioactive compounds is also covered. Areas for the improvement of the bioavailability of different nutrients and bioactive compounds of pollen via applied pretreatments are presented, as are best practices for adequate pollen collection, procession and storage in order to obtain safe products. At the end, an overview about pollen bioactivity as reason to use it as source of pharmaceuticals is made.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2023Scopus SJRQ2
    The Effect of Different Drying Methods on Bioactive and Nutrition Contents of Bee Bread and Mathematical Modeling of Drying Characteristics

    Kutlu, Naciye; Gercek, Yusuf Can; Bayram, Nesrin Ecem

    In this study, the aim was to determine the effect of different drying methods (with microwave and hot air) on the color, nutrient and bioactive contents of fresh bee bread. Drying characteristics were also investigated. Microwave and hot air drying were applied at different microwave powers and temperatures, respectively. Lower moisture ratios and highest effective diffusion coefficients were obtained with microwave drying in a shorter time. The Midilli model was found to be the most suitable thin-layer drying model for both methods. Regardless of the drying conditions, moisture, ash, protein, carbohydrate, and lipid proportions were observed to vary in the ranges of 4.9–8.2 %, 1.61–2.67 %, 17.47–32.54 %, 39.92–60.84 %, and 7.10–8.89 %, respectively. The lowest color difference was obtained for the sample dried at 210 W. As a result, it was determined that microwave drying is more suitable for preserving the nutritional and bioactive content of bee bread during drying.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2023Scopus SJRQ2
    Extraction of Functional Compounds from Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus L.) by Deep Eutectic Solvents at Different Properties

    Can Gerçek, Yusuf; Kutlu, Naciye; Çelik, Saffet; Gıdık, Betül; Bayram, Sinan; Bayram, Nesrin Ecem

    In this study, it was aimed to examine the capacity of deep eutectic solvents (DESs) with different contents to extract bioactive compounds from tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus L.) plant. For this reason, the total phenolic-flavonoid content, total proanthocyanidin content and antioxidant/antimicrobial activities of the prepared DES extracts were investigated, as well as the individual phenolic and individual amino acid profiles. According to the results, DES10 had the highest efficiency in terms of its capacity to extract individual phenolics (approximately 59 mg/100 g) and individual amino acids (approximately 2500 mg/kg), and also gave a higher yield compared to ethanol (approximately 44 mg/100 g for individual phenolics and about 19810 mg/kg for individual amino acids) and methanol (approximately 58 mg/100 g for individual phenolics and approximately 21430 mg/kg for individual amino acids). However, the total phenolic content, total flavonoid content and antioxidant activity values of DES extracts were determined between 59.09–77.50 mg GAE/100 g, 28.68–45.55 mg GAE/100 g and 42.96–146.86 mg TE/100 g, respectively. Therefore, it can be recommended to use these green solvents, which are known as environmentally friendly, as an alternative to organic solvents in the process of preparing extracts of this important medicinal plant in different areas.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2022Scopus SJRQ2
    Characterization of Essential Oil and Wastewater from Thymus nummularius M. Bieb. and Micromorphological Examination of Glandular Trichomes

    Gerçek, Yusuf Can; Bayram, Sinan; Çelik, Saffet; Canlı, Deniz; Mavaldi, Muhammed Halid; Boztas, Kadir; Bastürk, Fatma Nur; Kırkıncı, Seran; Yesil, Yeter; Kösesakal, Taylan

    This study aimed to determine the volatile profile by GC-MS and antimicrobial activity of the essential oil isolated from Thymus nummularius using the microwave-assisted hydrodistillation method and morphologically characterize the glandular trichomes in leaf samples. Obtained essential oil, as well as wastewater obtained during essential oil isolation, were chemically (polyphenolic compounds, organic acids, total phenolic content, total flavonoid content and antioxidant activity) characterized. As a result of GC-MS analysis of the essential oil, different ratios of essential oil components were identified, predominantly thymol (38.91%), linalool (13.12%) and geraniol (6.51%). The antimicrobial activity results showed that T. nummularius essential oil has a broad-spectrum inhibitory effect against all target microorganisms (bacteria and yeast-like fungi). Screening of 32 polyphenolic compounds and 52 organic acids in the wastewater was performed by LC-MS/MS and the major polyphenolic compound and organic acid were determined as caffeic acid (97316.85 µg/kg) and malic acid (6898.88 mg/kg), respectively. While the total phenolic and flavonoid content of the wastewater were 35.91 mg GA/g and 34.91 mg QE/g, respectively, the antioxidant activity results were obtained using the CUPRAC, CERAC and ABTS tests were 86.28 mg TE/g, 72.85 mg TE/g and 47.88 mg TE/g. These results support that the T. nummularius, an important production area in Turkey, can be used in different industrial areas due to its rich bioactive content. In addition, it can be said that wastewater is also considered a valuable source of bioactive substances.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2022Scopus SJRQ1
    Optimization of Ultrasonic Extraction of Nutraceutical and Pharmaceutical Compounds from Bee Pollen with Deep Eutectic Solvents Using Response Surface Methodology

    Çelik, Saffet; Kutlu, Naciye; Gerçek, Yusuf Can; Bayram, Sinan; Pandiselvam, Ravi; Bayram, Nesrin Ecem

    In recent years, there has been increasing interest in green extraction methods and green solvents due to their many advantages. In this study, the effects of an ultrasonic extraction method and deep eutectic solvents (DESs) on the extraction of different bioactive substances from bee pollen were investigated. In this regard, the effects of process variables such as the molar ratio of the DES (1, 1.5, and 2), sonication time (15, 30, and 45 min), and ultrasonic power (90, 135 and 180 W) on total individual amino acids, total individual organic acids, and total individual phenolic compounds were investigated by response surface methodology (RSM). The optimal conditions were found to be a molar ratio of 2, sonication time of 45 min, and ultrasonic power of 180 W (R2 = 0.84). Extracts obtained via the maceration method using ethanol as a solvent were evaluated as the control group. Compared with the control group, the total individual amino acid and total individual organic acid values were higher using DESs. In addition, compounds such as myricetin, kaempferol, and quercetin were extracted at higher concentrations using DESs compared to controls. The results obtained in antimicrobial activity tests showed that the DES groups had broad-spectrum antibacterial effects against all bacterial samples, without exception. However, in yeast-like fungus samples, this inhibition effect was negligibly low. This study is the first to evaluate the impact of DESs on the extraction of bioactive substances from bee pollen. The obtained results show that this innovative and green extraction technique/solvent (ultrasonic extraction/DES) can be used successfully to obtain important bioactive compounds from bee pollen.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2021Scopus SJRQ2
    Characterization of physicochemical and antioxidant properties of Bayburt honey from the North-east part of Turkey

    Bayram, Nesrin Ecem; Kara, Hasan Hüseyin; Can, Aslı Muslu; Bozkurt, Fatih; Akman, Perihan Kübra; Vardar, Sevgi Umay; Çebi, Nur; Yılmaz, Mustafa Tahsin; Sağdıç, Osman; Dertli, Enes

    The aim of this study was to determine the physicochemical properties, bioactive substance content, and microbiological quality of sixty different honey samples collected from twelve different regions of Bayburt, Turkey. The samples were analyzed for their sugar, moisture, total phenolic, total flavonoid contents, and water activity, conductivity, pH values and colour, antiradical activity, and DSC properties. As a result of physicochemical analyses, it was determined that the samples examined complied with the standard values defined in the Turkish Food Codex in terms of the parameters examined. The results of the study showed that the total phenolic content (219.43-768.82 mg GAE kg−1), total flavonoid content (31.29-118.7 mg CAE kg−1) and DPPH (12.98%-94.79%) parameters differ widely among the honey samples. A principal component analysis (PCA) was applied to correlate the characteristics of honey with honey samples collected from different regions. This is the first comprehensive and original report about the physicochemical properties of honey produced in Bayburt, a region close to the Anzer region where the most expensive honey, Anzer honey, is produced.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2021Scopus SJRQ1
    Phenolic and free amino acid profiles of bee bread and bee pollen with the same botanical origin - similarities and differences

    Bayram, Nesrin Ecem; Gercek, Yusuf Can; Çelik, Saffet; Mayda, Nazli; Kostic, Aleksandar Z.; Dramicanin, Aleksandra M.; Özkök, Asli

    In this study, the chemical profile of bee pollen (BP) and bee bread (BB) samples collected from the same beehive were analyzed by LC-MS/MS (liquid chromatography technique coupled with tandem mass spectrometry), providing the identification of 23 phenolic compounds and 42 free amino acids (FAAs). Rutin was the phenolic compound with the highest rate of occurrence in both BP and BB samples. However, concentrations of protocatechuic acid, 2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid and kaempferol compounds were significantly higher in BB samples than in BP samples from the same hive probably as result of microbial activity and glycosides degradation. The obtained data revealed that the phenolic profiles of the samples differ not only by the type of a product but also by region. Among FAAs proline was the predominant compound in all the analyzed BP and BB samples followed by L-asparagine (BP samples) and L-aspartic acid (BP and BB samples). A high content of proline can be used as a parameter of sample freshness. Also, Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Cluster analysis proved the possibility of using phlorizin as a chemotaxonomic marker for Rosaceae (Malus or Prunus genus) pollen presence in BP1 sample. In addition, amino acid profile had higher impact on BP and BB sample differentiation due to lower FAAs content in BB samples probably caused by microbial activity. To the best of our knowledge, this study is the first to compare the individual phenolic compounds and free amino acids of bee pollen and bee bread samples with the same botanical origin (predominantly originated from plants belonging to the following families: Asteraceae, Fabaceae, Plantaginaceae and Rosaceae). (C) 2021 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier B.V. on behalf of King Saud University.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2020Scopus SJRQ3
    Macronutrient and micronutrient levels and phenolic compound characteristics of monofloral honey samples

    Bayram, Nesrin Ecem; Canli, Deniz; Gercek, Yusuf Can; Bayram, Sinan; Çelik, Saffet; Güzel, Fatma; Morgil, Hande; Oz, Gul Cevahir

    This study aimed to obtain data on specific properties of various monofloral honey samples. Palynological, phenolic component, macroelemental and microelemental analyses were conducted and antimicrobial activities of honey samples were determined. In addition, protocatechuic acid for pine, lavender (from Isparta), heather (from Mugla) and cedar honey; gallic acid for carob, oak, lavender (from Antalya), chestnut, sandalwood and heather (from Antalya) honey; caffeic acid for linden, astragalus, chaste honey; syringic acid for rhododendron honey and the quercetin compound for cornelian cherry-citrus honey were observed to be dominant. As a result of the elemental analyses performed with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry, it was determined that elemental profiles of all of the honey samples differed, and the total ratio of macrominerals sodium, potassium, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium was the highest in the oak honey and the lowest in the cornelian cherry-citrus honey. According to antibacterial activity test results, Gram-negative bacteria were found to be more resistant to the honey samples compared to Gram-positive bacteria. In conclusion, the results of this study confirmed that the origin (blossom or honeydew) and plant source of the honey samples had an effect on their elemental content, phenolic component and antimicrobial activity.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2020Scopus SJRQ4
    Screening for antioxidant capacity, pollen types and phytochemical profile by GC/MS and UHPLC from propolis

    Bayram, Nesrin Ecem; Gerçek, Yusuf Can; Öz, Gül Cevahir

    Propolis is a resinous mixture collected by honeybees from different parts of plants such as poplars, birches, alders, conifers, pines, palms and willows. This study aims to determine pollen types (by light microscope), chemical compound profile (by GC-MS), fatty acid composition (by GC-MS), total phenolic content (by the Folin-Ciocalteu method), total flavonoid content (by the aluminium chloride method) and antioxidant capacity (by the CUPRAC, ABTS and CERAC methods) of a propolis sample from the western part of Istanbul, Turkey. As a result of microscopic analysis of the sample, pollen types of taxa belonging to 27 plant families were diagnosed. The GC-MS analysis of propolis revealed the presence of 38 phytochemical constituents that may contribute to its quality. Of these compounds, rates of "4H-1-benzopyran-4-one, 2,3-dihydro-5,7-dihydroxy- 2-phenyl-,(S)"were highest. In addition, the concentrations of naringenin, pinocembrin and galangin were determined to be 2.45, 9.92 and 7.06 mg/ml by UHPLC analysis. The extract had significant antioxidant activity in all assays, with values of 282.8±9 mg TE /g in the CUPRAC, 425.7±18 mg TE/g in the CERAC and 186.4±8 mg TE/g in the ABTS assays. Antioxidant capacity of the propolis extract was positively associated with the total phenolic and flavonoid contents of the extract. Moreover, the major fatty acids were C20:1n9 (cis- 11-eicosenoic acid), C22:1 (erucic acid) and C24:1 (nervonic acid). The results show that the propolis used in our study has important potential as an alternative food supplement and for cosmetic and therapeutic medicine and it can be used as an active agent in these areas.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2019Scopus SJRQ4
    Quality evaluation and pollen profile of honey samples from different locations

    Bayram, Nesrin Ecem

    In this study, it is aimed to determine some physicochemical properties and pollen types of honey samples collected from different regions. Pollen profile, moisture content, HMF, proline, frutose/glucose and electrical conductivity were the parameters analysed in each honey sample. According to the results obtained, all honey samples obtained from different geographic origins were found to be consistent, in terms of the parameters analyzed, with the values given in the Turkish Food Codex Honey Communiqué (2012). It was found that only one honey sample did not comply with the values given in the codex in terms of frutose/glucose ratio. As a result of the melissopalynological experiment, three honey samples were found to be unifloral (two Castanea sativa and one Astragalus spp.) and the others were found to be polyfloral honey. The results obtained indicate that physicochemical properties of the honey samples produced at different points in Turkey differ greatly in accordance with the diversity of the flora of the region.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2018
    Monofloral ve Multifloral Bal Numunelerinin Bazı Kalite Kriterlerinin Belirlenmesi

    Bayram, Nesrin Ecem; Demirkol, Esra

    Bu çalışmada özellikle balın saflığını ve orijinlerini ayırt etme noktasında kullanılan iki önemli yöntem ile farklı orijinlerden bal örneklerinin incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Bu amaçla Türkiye’nin dört farklı bölgesinden (Erzurum, Giresun, Hakkari, Rize) elde edilen bal örneklerinin prolin analizi ve melissopalinolojik analizleri gerçekleştirilmiştir. Örneklerin melissopalinolojik analizleri ışık mikroskobu aracılığıyla yapılmıştır. Prolin analizleri ise, spektrofometrik yöntem kullanılarak yürütülmüştür. Melissopalinolojik analizler sonucunda monofloral ve multifloral çiçek balı örneklerine rastlanılmıştır. Bal örneklerinin prolin oranları 503.46 mg/kg-696.09 mg/ kg arasında değişkenlik göstermiştir. Sonuç olarak, melissopalinolojik analizler neticesinde kestane balı olduğu tespit edilen bal örneklerinin prolin içeriğinin genellikle daha düşük olduğu tespit edilmiştir.

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  • BildiriAçık Erişim2018Scopus SJRQ1
    Fabrication of propolis loaded electrosprayed nanoparticles

    Özmen, Duygu; Karakas, Canan Yagmur; Yilmaz, Azime; Dertli, Enes; Bayram, Nesrin Ecem; Yilmaz, Mustafa Tahsin

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2018Scopus SJRQ3
    Melissopalynological analysis for geographical marking of Kars honey; [Kars balının coğrafi İşaretlemesi İçin melissopalinolojik analiz]

    Çelemli, Ömür Gençay; Özenirler, Çiğdem; Bayram, Nesrin Ecem; Zare, Golshan; Sorkun, Kadriye

    In this research, the melissopalynological analysis of honey samples collected from Kars city located in the East Anatolian Region of Turkey was conducted for geographical marking. Within this context, melissopalynological analyses of 100 honey samples determined by sampling method were collected from eight districts of Kars in Eastern Anatolia Region of Turkey were done, to determine the nectarous source plants of Kars honey. As a result of melisopalynological analyses carried out in 100 honey samples; pollens of the taxa belonging to Apiaceae, Asteraceae, Berberidaceae, Betulaceae, Brassicaceae, Boraginaceae, Campanulaceae, Caryophyllaceae, Chenopodiaceae, Cistaceae, Cyperaceae, Dipsacaceae, Ericaceae, Fabaceae, Iridaceae, Lamiaceae, Liliaceae, Malvaceae, Onagraceae, Papaveraceae, Plantaginaceae, Poaceae, Polygonaceae, Ranunculaceae, Rhamnaceae, Rosaceae, Rubiaceae, Rutaceae, Salicaceae and Scrophulariaceae families were detected at different rates. Almost in all of the honey samples, Lotus corniculatus (in 99 samples), Onobrychis radiata (in 99 samples), Trifolium nigrescens (in 88 samples) from Fabaceae family and pollens of Echium vulgaris (81 samples) and Myosotis lithoospermifolia (15 samples) taxa from the Boraginaceae family, were found in honey samples. Onobrychis radiata pollen was the most intensely observed one among these samples (in dominant, secondary, minor, trace amounts). The total number of pollens (TPN-10) in 10 grams of honey were also detected during the melissopalynological analyses. TPN-10 values minimum: 226, maximum: 481157 and mean: 31678 were detected and the pollen abundance of the honeys are classified as good category. Kars is an important province for beekeeping with floral variety. As a result of this study, the first step of the geographical marking studies of Kars’ honey was completed.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2018Scopus SJRQ2
    Chemical characterization of 64 propolis samples from hakkari, Turkey

    Bayram, Nesrin Ecem; Sorkun, Kadriye; Öz, Gül Cevahir; Salih, Bekir; Topçu, Gülaçtı

    Propolis is a resinous substance produced by honey bees from various plants they visit. Sixty-four propolis samples were collected from different localities of four districts (Merkez, Yüksekova, Şemdinli, and Çukurca) in Hakkari territory. Ethanol extracts of the propolis samples were prepared, and their chemical contents were determined by gas chromatography–mass spectroscopy (GC–MS). Flavonoids were generally found in a high concentration in Şemdinli samples of Turkey. Twenty-seven coumarins were identified in the 28 propolis samples among studied 64 ones. Except suberosin, the coumarins were never reported before in any propolis sample with Turkish origin. The propolis samples belonging to Yüksekova were found to be richer in coumarins than the others, and the most richest one among the Yüksekova apiaries, was found to be Akocak sample (Y2) with 41.99% total yield, followed by Akçalı sample (Y5) (30.86%). This is a first comprehensive and original report about the chemical profile of propolis samples from Hakkari. The propolis samples from Hakkari exhibited a chemical content rich in flavonoids including coumarins and furocoumarins.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2017
    Farklı Propolis Örneklerinin Ana Bileşenleri

    Bayram, Nesrin Ecem; Gerçek, Yusuf Can

    Propolis bal arıları tarafından bitkilerden toplanan reçinemsi bir maddedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı Hakkari (Türkiye)’den toplanan propolisin kimyasal içeriğini incelemektir. Bu amaçla farklı coğrafik özelliklere sahip yerlerden toplanan sekiz propolis örneğinin ilk olarak etanol özütleri hazırlandı ve daha sonra kimyasal bileşenlerinin yoğunluğu gaz kromatografisi ve kütle spektrometresi (GC-MS) aracılığıyla belirlendi. Sonuç olarak, hidrokarbonlar, alifatik asit ve esterleri, karboksilik asit ve esterleri, sinnamik asit ve esterleri, flavonoidler, alkoller ve terpenler propolis örneklerinde tespit edildi. Propolis 6’nın total flavonoid içeriği diğer örneklere kıyasla daha yüksek oranda bulundu. Ayrıca ‘Etil oleat’ bileşiği bütün propolis örneklerinde farklı miktarlarda saptandı.

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