AI-supported statistical analysis of livestock biodiversity trends in Türkiye using ecological diversity indices (1991-2024) Türkiye’de hayvancılık biyoçeşitliliği eğilimlerinin ekolojik çeşitlilik indeksleri kullanılarak yapay zekâ destekli istatistiksel analizi (1991-2024)
Journal of Agriculture Faculty of Ege University, cilt.63, sa.1, ss.113-129, 2026 (Scopus, TRDizin)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 63 Sayı: 1
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.20289/zfdergi.1705688
- Dergi Adı: Journal of Agriculture Faculty of Ege University
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.113-129
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Artificial intelligence, Biodiversity indices, Pielou’s evenness index, Shannon diversity index, Simpson diversity index
- Açık Arşiv Koleksiyonu: AVESİS Açık Erişim Koleksiyonu
- Van Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Objective: This study investigates long-term trends (1991–2024) in the population dynamics of 13 major livestock species in Türkiye by examining changes in species abundance, breed composition and biodiversity structure, with emphasis on the impacts of intensive breeding practices on local genetic resources. Materials and Methods: Annual livestock statistics from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK) were used to analyse species and breed trends. Biodiversity was assessed using ecological indices including Shannon, Simpson, Pielou’s Evenness, Berger–Parker and Margalef. Multivariate analyses (PCA and hierarchical clustering) and visualizations (heat maps, radar charts and dendrograms) were conducted in Python 3.11. Data were normalized to ensure comparability among species. Results: Commercial cattle and broiler chicken populations increased markedly, whereas native sheep and goat breeds declined. Biodiversity indices showed reductions in species richness and evenness after 2000. Bray–Curtis analyses revealed significant differences in species composition across five-year periods (F = 8.06, p<0.001). Conclusion: The decline of local breeds threatens genetic sustainability and highlights the need for balanced livestock policies.