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Kenger gum is a natural, viscous, and aromatic resin obtained from the plant Gundelia tournefortii L., which belongs to the Asteraceae (Aster family). It is also known locally as dağ sakızı. The plant is a perennial herb with spiny stems that grows naturally in the steppe ecosystems of eastern and southeastern Türkiye, particularly on calcareous soils and mountainous terrain. The kenger plant is not only a source of resin but also a multifaceted economic resource, as its stems, seeds, and roots