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Morphological Characteristics of Naturally Growing Carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.) Genotypes in Serik District (Antalya/Türkiye)

Serik (Antalya/Türkiye) İlçesinde Doğal Yetişen Keçiboynuzu (Ceratonia siliqua L.) Genotiplerinin Ağaç Morfolojik Özellikleri

Ayşe Vildan Pepe(ISPARTA UYGULAMALI BİLİMLER ÜNİVERSİTESİ ZİRAAT FAKÜLTESİ)0000-0002-4565-8602
Fatma Yıldırım(ISPARTA UYGULAMALI BİLİMLER ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0001-7304-9647
Pages
52–59
Publication Date
2026-06-29
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In conclusion, significant variation was observed among the genotypes in terms of the examined characteristics.

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Objective & Hypothesis:In this study, the tree morphological characteristics of 45 genotypes of carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.), selected from a naturally occurring population in Serik district of Antalya (Turkey) between 2022 and 2024, were examined.
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Key Findings & Data:The tree trunk circumference, leaflet length, leaflet width, and leaf SPAD values of the genotypes wereranged from 45-268 cm, 37.52-75.36 mm, 24.23-54.63 mm, and 31.24-54.86 mm, respectively.
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Conclusion & Impact:In conclusion, significant variation was observed among the genotypes in terms of the examined characteristics.
🔬Design:Araştırma Makalesi
📍Scope:2022 Verileri
⚙️Variables:Keçiboynuzu · Genetik Kaynaklar · Genotip

Abstract

In this study, the tree morphological characteristics of 45 genotypes of carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.), selected from a naturally occurring population in Serik district of Antalya (Turkey) between 2022 and 2024, were examined. Tree habit, number of trunks, trunk color, branch color, trunk circumference, leaflet length, leaflet width, and leaf chlorophyll density (SPAD value) were determined. The tree trunk circumference, leaflet length, leaflet width, and leaf SPAD values of the genotypes wereranged from 45-268 cm, 37.52-75.36 mm, 24.23-54.63 mm, and 31.24-54.86 mm, respectively. The majority of genotypes were found to have an upright habit (60%) and were multi-trunked (60%). In conclusion, significant variation was observed among the genotypes in terms of the examined characteristics.

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Bu çalışmada, 2022-2024 yılları arasında, Antalya (Türkiye) ili Serik ilçesinde doğal yayılış gösteren keçiboynuzu (Ceratonia siliqua L.) popülasyonundan incelemeye alınan 45 adet genotipin ağaç morfolojik özellikleri incelenmiştir. Çalışmada, ağaç habitüsü, gövde sayısı, gövde rengi, dal rengi, gövde çevresi, yaprakçık uzunluğu, yaprakçık genişliği ve yaprak klorofil yoğunluğu (SPAD değeri) belirlenmiştir. Genotiplerin ağaç gövde çevresi, yaprakçık uzunluğu, yaprakçık genişliği ve yaprak SPAD değerleri sırasıyla 45-268 cm, 37.52-75.36 mm, 24.23-54.63 mm ve 31.24-54.86 arasında değişmiştir. Genotiplerin büyük çoğunluğu dik habitüslü (%60) ve çok gövdeli (%60) olarak bulunmuştur. Sonuçta, incelenen özellikler bakımından genotipler arasında önemli düzeyde varyasyon olduğu görülmüştür.

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Pepe, A. V., Yıldırım, F. (2026). Morphological Characteristics of Naturally Growing Carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.) Genotypes in Serik District (Antalya/Türkiye). Türk Bilim ve Mühendislik Dergisi, Cilt: 8 Sayı: 1, 52–59. https://doi.org/10.55979/tjse.1956615

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