Dr. Ahu Cinar, BATEM
Dr. Hafiz Muminjanov, FAO-SEC
Regional Roundtable on the Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
3-5 April 2012, Budapest, Hungary
Intersection of the three climate zones:
 Mediterranean
 Iran-Turan and
 Siberia
 Flora of Turkey contains:
 173 families,
 1244 genera,
 9150 species and
 over 12.000 generic taxa.
 The endemism rate is 34,5%
 each year about 20 new species or
taxa are recorded.
 Despite abundance of natural
resources, flora affected by
degradation, particularly soil
erosion.
Galanthus peschmeni
Map of Endemic Plants of Turkey
Number of endemic plants
Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of Turkey
 The flora possess about 3000
aromatic plant taxa
 1000 species are used variously for
medicinal purposes
 200 of MAP have export potential
 70-100 plants taxa are exported
Origanum hypericifolium
Salvia fruticosa
Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of Turkey
Cultivation practices for commercial
production are common for:
 Poppy
 Anis
 Rose
 Fennel
 Cummin
 Coriander
 Dill, ect. but…
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Thymus sipyleus subsp. sipyleus var. davisianus
cultivation practices for MAP are not
common
majority of exported herbs are
harvested from wild sources
Sideritis lycia
• Foodstuffs: fresh (Crocus, Rheum, Rumex,
etc) or cooked (Malvae, Urtica, Gundelia,
Apium etc) herbs or flavoring properties
(Allium, Menthae, Thymus, Origanum, etc.)
• Cosmetics: essential oil, perfumes and
colognes, deodorants, hair products, beauty
and skin treatment (Rose, Lavandula, Aloe
vera, Rosmarinus officinalis, Calendula
officinalis, Urtica dioica, etc. )
Crocus mathewi
• Dyestuffs: Carpet and fabric dying
(Rubia and Gallae)
• Drugs: Naturally growing or cultivated
plants, usage of oils (Ophiognomonia
rosae, O. thymi), aquas (Aqua menthae,
A. melissa) and parts of the plants
(Semen pegani, Terebenthina, Radix
liquiritae, Folia lauroceraci, Valonea)
Ophrys climacis
• Researchers of the Batı Akdeniz
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Agriculture Research Institute
(BATEM) and other institutes of
MFAL
Farmers, especially women
farmers, dealing with MAP
collection, characterization,
cultivation and utilization.
Farmer organizations,
Industrialists,
Traders who export or import
MAP products
Salvia fruticosa
Origanum vulgare subsp.
hirtum
Project Justification
 Most MAP collected from wild.
 Continued commercial exploitation resulted in
receding the population.
 Conservation, efficient utilization and cultivation is
urgently needed.
 In situ and Ex-situ conservation cannot meet
demand of industry.
 Develop cultural practices and propagate in suitable
conditions.
Impact
The overall development goal of the project is to
contribute to food security and poverty alleviation by
increasing production of aromatic and medicinal
plant products through the preservation, evaluation
and utilization of the species that are adapted to
local physical and climatic conditions, stresses and
farming systems.
Outcome and Outputs
The project’s outcome is to increase capacity of
researchers and farmers including women
farmers dealing with MAP to enhance the
preservation, cultivation and use of MAP
species achieved through trainings, transfer of
modern and conventional approaches as well
as networking.
Output 1
Researchers and PGR specialists trained in
evaluation and characterization of MAP’ activities
 Discuss the project objectives with a wide group of
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stakeholders in inception workshop.
Assess the needs for trainings and develop training materials.
Organize of a study tour in Europe on preservation and
utilization of MAP.
Training course on evaluation and characterization of MAP
species.
Participate in the international scientific forums.
Conduct a National Conference on evaluation,
characterization and protection of MAP
Output 2
Collection of endangered species of MAP, transformation
for in situ and ex situ conservation and use improved
 A two-day training on collection and preservation of
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endangered species of MAP.
Collect sample seeds and vegetative parts of MAP for further
preservation ex-situ and cultivation in-situ.
Study on domestication of endangered MAP species.
Study of the reproductive biology of the plants and analyses of
the ecotypes.
Study on sustainable and efficient agronomic practices.
Pilot site for demonstration of domestication and cultivation
of MAP.
Reliable mechanism for production of high quality and
genetically pure seeds and planting material of MAP.
Output 3
Awareness raised on endangered MAP species
 Conduct three awareness raising training workshops (one in
each pilot area – Antalya, Isparta and Burdur) for farmers
communities on protection, sustainable collection,
cultivation and utilization of MAP
 Development and publication of leaflets, posters and
booklets on MAP conservation and utilization for
beneficiaries.
Output 4
A National Network on MAP establishment and
hosted by the BATEM
 Conduct the stakeholders meeting to review the Terms of
Reference for the Network and activities.
 Establishment of the National Network under BATEM web
site to attract regional and international attention. The
network will play an important catalytic role in establishing
linkages and cooperation.
 Provid additional expertise and facilities to expand the
Network activities.
 Develop a national strategy to prescribe the action plans for
the conservation and use of MAP in the country.
Output 5
Capacities on cultivation of MAP and quality
evaluation of raw material for industry improved
 Conduct biochemical assays of the active ingredients
including comparisons of the properties of wild and
“domesticated” progeny and to ascertain the genetic
diversity of the accessions.
 Conduct training for trainers on quality evaluation of raw
material.
 Conduct training on quality evaluation of raw material by
local trainers for lab workers.
Implementation and management
arrangements
 Project budget – USD180,000
 Implemented by FAO-SEC in close collaboration with MFAL
and BATEM.
 Backstopping provided by FAO-AGP
 International Consultants:
 MAP Evaluation & Characterization – two missions for 7 days each,
including travel
 MAP Quality Evaluation – one mission for 7 days including travel
 National Consultants:
 MAP Evaluation, Characterization and product Quality Control - Team
Leader – 6 months on WAE basis
 MAP Collection and Cultivation - 8 months on WAE basis
Project Team
Prof. Dr. Hafiz MUMINJANOV (FAO- SEC)
Dr. Ahu ÇINAR (BATEM)
Researchers
• 6 PhD
• 7 Agricultural Engineers
• 5 PhD Students
• 4 Biologists
• 5 MSc
• 2 Chemists
• 1 Technician
• 1 IT Specialist
Infrastructure
Greenhouse and field
 0.5 hectar greenhouse
 > 2 hectar field
Infrastructure
Collection
Garden
More then 400 taxa
 Lamiaceae
 Asteraceae
 Rubiaceae
 Boraginaceae, ect
Infrastructure
Laboratory
 Chemical analysis
 Physical analysis
GC-MS
LC-MS/MS
 Instrumental analysis
 Microbiological analysis
Infrastructure
Projects on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
 1 GEF Nutrition Project
 1 Regional Development Agency Project
 15 National Project
Topics:
 Protection, adaptation, cultivation, harvesting,
processing, storage and etc.
Thank you