Status of natural Turkish hazel (Corylus colurna L.) populations in Turkey
Location and climate information of 18 natural Turkish hazel populations in Turkey is reported. Populations are small (mean area = 206 ha) and are found at 700 m to 1600 m above sea level. Mean annual temperature is 8.83 °C and (range: 6.9 − 11 °C) and mean annual precipitation is 654.28 mm (range:...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Artvin Çoruh Üniversitesi
2017-04-01
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| Series: | Artvin Çoruh Üniversitesi Orman Fakültesi Dergisi |
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| Online Access: | http://ofd.artvin.edu.tr/issue/25618/270346 |
| Summary: | Location and climate information of 18 natural Turkish hazel populations in Turkey is reported. Populations are small (mean area = 206 ha) and are found at 700 m to 1600 m above sea level. Mean annual temperature is 8.83 °C and (range: 6.9 − 11 °C) and mean annual precipitation is 654.28 mm (range: 477 − 952 mm) at population locations. The species is of interest in Turkey for plantation in arid and semi-arid regions but only three of the 18 population locations are classified as semi-arid. The rest of the populations are located in more humid environments. The genetic structure of these populations should be determined and a comprehensive gene conservation program should be put in place. A through genetic testing (provenance and/or progeny tests) should be conducted to determine suitable seed sources and families for plantation in semi-arid environments. |
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| ISSN: | 2146-698X 2146-698X |