Morphological and Pallinological Researches on Corylus Colurna L.(Balkan Hazelnut)Spreading Naturally in Turkey

Abstract

Hazelnut tree grows prevalently in Anatolia, especially in Black Sea region. İn places close to sea cultural hazelnuts; in forest areas natural hazelnuts are generally seen. People of Blacksea region establish hazelnut gardens by usually opening the areas from forest. Hazelnut, walnut and olive are among nourishing sources of Anatolian people. These three fruit trees are also common to the Mediterranean countries. Likewise, hazelnut is one of the most important export products of Turkey.