University of Isfahan Taxonomy and Biosystematics 3115-9001 12 42 2020 05 21 42 شناسنامه علمی شماره 42 25384 10.22108/tbj.2020.25384 EN Journal Article 2021 01 20 https://tbj.ui.ac.ir/article_25384_13825ae6cb4b64784a2d50b6d4e62e98.pdf

University of Isfahan Taxonomy and Biosystematics 3115-9001 12 42 2020 05 21 Distribution and Habitats of the Lorestan Newt, Neurergus kaiseri (Schmidt, 1952) (Amphibia: Salamandridae) in Lorestan and Khuzestan Provinces مطالعۀ پراکنش و زیستگاههای سمندر لرستانی Neurergus kaiseri (Schmidt,1952) (دوزیستان: سالاماندریده) در استان‌‌های لرستان و خوزستان 1 10 25242 10.22108/tbj.2020.114167.1079 EN Fatemeh Mahdipour M. S. Graduated of Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran Nasrallah Rastegar-Pouyani Professor of Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran Journal Article 2019 07 27 Abstract This research evaluates the conservation status of Lorestan newt to find new habitats and offers solutions for its protection. In this study, first by studying past researches and inquiring from local people and specialists, and then field visits and collecting information about the fauna and flora of the region and photographing, information about previous habitats as well as new habitats were obtained. Due to the dependence of Lorestan newt on rainfall, humidity, and temperature, changes in precipitation during a year and changes in temperature and humidity were studied, which could help explain the reason for the decline of Lorestan newt. Among the reasons for the decline of this species can be: a) natural threats such as floods, drought, prey, diseases, parasites, b) human threats such as financial abuse, decoration, illegal trade, unscientific research activities, tourists and mountaineers by creating noise pollution and habitat destruction, and adding detergents to water, and c) lack of applied research projects. In this study, 29 habitats were identified and surveyed. The area where the Lorestan newt is found starts from Tang Haft (Lorestan province) to Shahzade Ahmad (Khuzestan province). Habitats of Lorestan province include Tafo, Darreh Gol, Dolshali, Ab Anbar, Nargeseh or Zalazel, Kolchep Waterfall, Abkash, Choobeh, Ashk Ab, Lisaneh, Dol Nisar, Kresar, Moor Dastan, and Vejan Ab Waterfall. Habitats of Khuzestan province include Sargach, Leopard Valley, Karam Ab, Labsefid, Cheshmeh Zayd, Abshare Bozorg, Ab Zaleh, Ab Sardeh, Chenar Mengereh, Deh Sorkheh, Shahzade Ahmad, Haji Barikab, Kol Saad, and Tale Zang or Abshar Shui. A new habitat has been identified in Haft Cheshmeh village of Poldakhtar city of Lorestan province, called Chalkel, which is located 5 km from Balmak wetland. Unlike waterfall habitats, this habitat has hot dry weather conditions.

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University of Isfahan Taxonomy and Biosystematics 3115-9001 12 42 2020 05 21 A Floristic Study of Shabliz and Shoorom in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer Ahmad Province بررسی فلوریستیک منطقۀ شبلیز و شورم در استان کهگیلویه و بویراحمد 11 38 25065 10.22108/tbj.2020.102579.1014 EN Mehri Rastgoo Sisakht MSc Student of Plant Ecology and Systematic, Yasouj University, Kohgiluyeh and BoyerAhmad, Iran Azizollah Jafari Kukhdan Assistant Professor Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Yasouj University, Kohgiluyeh and BoyerAhmad, Iran Saverz Agricultural and Environmental Recerch Center, Yasouj, Iran Journal Article 2017 02 18 Abstract This research focuses on the Flora of Shabliz and Shoorom, an area with approximately 12000 hectares and an altitude range between 1300-3100 m above the sea level located in the eastern longitude 50°48' to 51°13' and the northern latitude of 30°59' to 31°16, 87 km west of Yasuoj City in Kohgiloyeh and Boyer Ahmad province. This Transect survey was performed during 1394 and 1395 AH (2015 and 2016). It showed that in this region, 409 species belonged to 270 genera and 73 families. The largest groups in the area were Asteraceae, Fabaceae, Brassicaceae, Lamiaceae, and Poaceae with 59, 40, 37, 30, and 26 species, respectively. In addition, Therophytes with 163 species (%40), Hemicryptophytes with 142 species (%34.7), Geophytes with 44 species (%10.7), Phanerophytes with 30 species (%7.3), and Chamephytes with 22 species (%5.3) were the largest biological types in the region. In terms of the geographical distribution, Irano-Turanian vegetative elements with 232 species (%60) and Irano-Turanian-Mediterranean elements with 39 species (%10) were the most important vegetative elements in the region. Out of 409 identified species, 56 species (13.6%) were endemic to Iran, 112 species (27.3%) were medicinal, and 88 species (21.5%) were toxic.

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University of Isfahan Taxonomy and Biosystematics 3115-9001 12 42 2020 05 21 A Karyological Study of F1 Hybrids between Female Asp and Male Kutum (Leusiscus Aspius × Rutilus Kutum) مطالعۀ کاریولوژیک نسل F1 حاصل از آمیخته‌‌گری ماهیان ماش ماده و سفید نر (Leusiscus aspius × Rutilus kutum) 39 50 25304 10.22108/tbj.2020.123313.1116 EN Samaneh Poursaeid Ph. D, Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Marine Science, Tarbiat Modares University, Noor, Iran Mohammadreza Kalbassi Professor, Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Marine Science, Tarbiat Modares University, Noor, Iran Bahram Falahatkar Professor, Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Natural resources, University of Guilan, Someasara, Iran Mahdi Rahmati Ph. D, Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Natural resources, University of Guilan, Someasara, Iran Iraj Efatpanah Ms. Dr. Yousefpour Marine Fishes Restocking and Genetic Conservation Center, Siahkal, Guilan, Iran Bahman Meknatkhah Ms. Dr. Yousefpour Marine Fishes Restocking and Genetic Conservation Center, Siahkal, Guilan, Iran Journal Article 2020 08 10 Abstract In this study, cytogenetic characteristics of F1 progeny produced by crossbreeding of female Asp and male Kutum (Leusiscus aspius × Rutilus frisii) were determined using the tissue-squashing method of kidney and giemsa staining. Nucleolus organizer regions were also localized using AgNO3. Chromosome number was determined from a total of 85 metaphases plates achieved from 20 hybrid specimens with an average weight of 49.7 ± 2.5 g (S.E). Karyogram and ideogram were arranged from the best metaphase plates. Different characteristics of karyotype including the number of chromosome arms, the length of short and long arms, the centromic index, the arm ratio, and the relative and total length of chromosomes were calculated. The number of diploid chromosomes and chromosome arms was 2n=50 and NF=80, respectively. The karyotypes consisted of 10 pairs of metacentric, 5 pairs of submetacentric, and 10 pairs of acrocentric to sub-telocentric (10 m+5 sm+10 a-t). The ranges of centromic index, arm ratio, and relative length were 0-0.443, 1.266-∞ and 2.265-6.554 μm, respectively. The total length of chromosomes in the haploid series was 29.98 μm. The longest and shortest chromosomes were a pair of submetacentric and telocentric chromosomes, respectively. Nucleolus organizer regions were localized on the ends of long arms of the longest pair of acro-centric. These findings confirmed that F1 hybrids inherited the number and type of chromosomes from their parents.

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University of Isfahan Taxonomy and Biosystematics 3115-9001 12 42 2020 05 21 A Floristic Study of Afus Area (Buin va Miandasht, Isfahan Province) بررسی فلوریستیک منطقۀ افوس (شهرستان بوئین میان‌‌دشت، استان اصفهان) 51 68 25328 10.22108/tbj.2020.125435.1130 EN Fatemeh Shirvani Shahenayati MSc Graduate of Plant Systematic, Faculty of Biological Science and Technology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran Saeed Afsharzadeh Associate Professor, Department of Plant and Animal Biology, Faculty of Biological Science and Technology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran Shabnam Abbasi Ph. D. Graduate of Plant Systematic, Faculty of Biological Science and Technology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran Journal Article 2020 10 18 Abstract The Afus region with 1146 hectares area is located at 10 Km to Buin Miandasht region (Isfahan province) between the northern latitudes of 33° 05΄ and 33° 58΄ and the eastern longitudes 50° 02΄ and 50° 09΄. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the flora of the region. So, the plant species were collected from different places using the survey sampling method during spring, summer, and autumn 2017-2018 and were identified using valid resources. In this study, a complete list of the flora, life forms, chorotypes of plant elements, and endemic plants was prepared. The identified vascular plants in the region were mostly flowering with 184 species belonging to 37 families and 132 genera. Asteraceae (24 genera, 32 species), Apiaceae (12 genera, 12 species), Poaceae (11 genera, 13 species), and lamiaceae (9 genera, 13 species) were the most important families in this region, respectively. The largest genera were Astragalus (12 species), Euphorbia (5 species), Silene and Stachys (4 species), Cousinia, Fritillaria and Scorzonera (3 species) and Centaurea (2 species), respectively. The largest geographic floral element of the region was related to Irano-Turanian region with 136 species (73/9%). Hemicryptophytes (107 species, 58/15%), geophytes (25 species, 13/59 %), theophytes (24 species, 13/04%), chamaephytes (17 species, 9/24%), phanerophytes (7 species, 3/80%), and cryptophytes (4 species, 2/17%) made up the most important life forms, respectively.

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University of Isfahan Taxonomy and Biosystematics 3115-9001 12 42 2020 05 21 Mite Fauna in Dried Fruits and Nuts in West Azerbaijan Province فون کنه‌های میوه‌های خشک و خشکبار در استان‌آذربایجان غربی 69 82 25258 10.22108/tbj.2020.124699.1122 EN Fariba Ardeshir Agricultural Zoology Research Department, Iranian Research Institute of Plant Protection, Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Tehran, Iran 0000-0001-5978-1663 Hossein Ranji Assistant Professor, Department of Plant Protection, Agricultural and Natural Resource Research Center of West Azerbaijan, Uremia, Iran Ome-Kolsoum Obeidi Ome-Kolsoum Obeidi MSc, Department of Plant Protection, Agricultural and Natural Resource Research Center of West Azerbaijan, Uremia, Iran Journal Article 2020 09 06 Abstract The production of dried fruits and nuts that are free of any pests increases their economic value. In the present study, mite fauna of dried fruits and nuts were investigated in West Azerbaijan province and 135 samples were collected from 12 types of products of dried fruits and nuts, namely pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, hazelnut, almond, apricot, plum, walnut, currant, dried berries, raisin, tonic, and cherry from stores located in nine cities. Hoyer’s medium was used for microscope fixed slide and the specimens were then identified. A total of 17 species, 16 genera, and 11 families of the three orders of Sarcoptiformes, Trombidiformes, and Mesostigmata was identified. The number of mites per kilo of the sample ranged from zero to 302 and in 85% of samples, this number was less than 52 per kilo. The highest abundance of pest and predatory mites was recorded for Lepidoglyphus destructor (40.41%) and Blattisocius tarsalis (30.81%). About 63% of dried fruit and nut samples were contaminated with mites and the highest number of mites was found in pumpkin and sunflower seeds. In the following list, genus and species marked with * are new registrations for the mite fauna of West Azerbaijan Province: Sarcoptiformes, Acaridae: Acarus siro; Aleuroglyphus ovatus; Caloglyphus berlesei*; Tyrophagus putrescentiae; Rhizoglyphus echinopus*;Glycyphagidae, Lepidoglyphus destructor; Trombidiformes, Cheyletidae: Acaropsellina sollers; Cheyletus malaccensis;Stigmaeidae: Agistemus sp. Erythraeidae: Erythraeus (Erythraeus) garmsaricus*; Erythraeus (Zaracarus) rajabii*; Smarididae: Smaris sp*. Tydeidae: Tydeus sp.*,Pyemotidae: Pyemotes herfsi *(Oudemans, 1936) Mesostigmata, Laelapidae: Androlaelaps casalis casalis*; Blattisociidae: Blattisocius tarsalis*; Ameroseiidae: Kleemannia plumosa*.

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University of Isfahan Taxonomy and Biosystematics 3115-9001 12 42 2020 05 21 A Survey of Diversity and Frequency of Oak Thrips during Different Seasons in Eyvan County (Ilam Province) بررسی تنوع و فراوانی گونه‌ای تریپس‌‌های جنگل بلوط طی فصول مختلف در شهرستان ایوان (استان ایلام) 83 92 25281 10.22108/tbj.2021.126226.1139 EN Majid Mirab-balou Associate Professor, Department of Plant Protection, College of Agriculture, Ilam University, Ilam, Iran Behzad Miri Ph. D. Student of Entomology, Department of Plant Protection, Campus of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Razi University of Kermanshah, Kermanshah, Iran Journal Article 2020 11 28 Abstract In order to investigate the diversity and frequency of thrips species on oak trees, weekly sampling was done during different seasons in Kalan region (Eyvan county), as a part of oak forests of Ilam province (western Iran), in 2018. In this relation, 10 oak trees and 20 leaves were selected from each tree. Thrips were collected by shaking the leaves on a white plastic tray. The species diversity indices were calculated using the number of species and their relative abundance. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to determine the statistical differences between species diversity indices in different sampling months. Out of the 841 collected thrips specimens, 14 thrips species were identified, which belonged to six genera and four families. Amongst them, Thrips tabaci Lindeman was the Eudominant species accounting for 47.65% of the abundance. In addition, among the collected thrips, Aeolothrips gloriosus, A. intermedius, A. melaleucus, Haplothrips globiceps, H. longipes, and H. subtilissimus were predators, and the rest were phytophagous. The highest abundance for predatory species with 13.32% was related to A. intermedius. The population peak of thrips was observed in May. The results of this study also showed that there was a statistically significant difference between species diversity indices in different months of the year (P≤0.05). The highest and lowest biodiversity indices (i.e. Shannon-Wiener diversity, Pielou, Margalef, and Simpson’s evenness) were 3.55 and 0.92 (for June and December), 0.76 and 0.28 (for September and December), 2.84 and 1.26 (for June and December), and 0.77 and 0.28 (for June and December) respectively.

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