Conservation and ecological interactions of Astragalus bozakmanii Podlech (Fabaceae)

ABSTRACT Astragalus bozakmanii Podlech, an endemic plant species to Turkey, was investigated provide understanding the conservation status of this and fill gap in knowledge habitat species. Field studies were carried out randomly by sampling 2 × m sizes, 10 quadrats from each region. The number individuals estimated calculating average individual numbers small extrapolating result for approximate population area. Reproductive success evaluated using mean seeds per fruit ovules flower. A. prefers saltless soils whose pH values range 7.48 8.33. seed set 45.8% ovules. In study, we observed that flowers visited Oxythyrea cinctella feed on their reproductive parts, thus rendering them infertile. Considering all these findings, global national assessed as Endangered (EN) B1ab (i, ii, iii) + 2ab according new IUCN Red List criteria. conclusion, appropriate actions need be developed so natural enemies agricultural pests can re-enter habitats.