Morphological Diversity of Pyrus elaeagrifolia Pall. Ecotypes in Eastern Anatolia Region
Journal: Uluslararası Tarım ve Yaban Hayatı Bilimleri Dergisi
Year: 2021

One of the wild fruit species that has been in demand in the markets in Turkey in recent years is oleaster-leafed pear (Pyrus elaeagrifolia). This species, which is widespread especially in arid areas in Turkey, is represented by a wide morphological diversity. It is found in general rural areas and its fruits collected and valued by rural people. In this study it was determined phenological (including ripening period) and some important morphological parameters of eight pre-selected promising o