The Effects of Elevation on the Morpho-Anatomical and Ecological Traits in Cyclamen coum subsp. coum Mill. Populations in the Central Black Sea Region of Turkey in Contrasting Habitats

摘要: The differences in morpho-anatomical, ecological and biochemical traits of Cyclamen coum subsp. coum, threatened plant listed CITES (Convention on International Trade Endangered Species Wild Fauna & Flora) have been investigated the central Black Sea region Turkey context its distribution at different altitudes. We found that shoot length, bulb width, leaf width number branches flowers were significantly along elevation gradient, whereas length tubers, living dead leaves, nodes, specific area (SLA) mass (LMA) values, did not differ significantly, PCA analysis revealed branches, soil organic matter content available potassium concentration N concentrations above belowground parts reproductive effort (RE3) played significant role differentiation studied populations, while several other factor significant. individuals from sea level was higher. suggest may indicate ecotypic among populations.