Articles
LOQUAT PRODUCTION IN THE WEST MEDITERRANEAN REGION OF TURKEY
Article number
887_20
Pages
127 – 129
Language
English
Abstract
The Mediterranean Region of Turkey has the most suitable ecological conditions for growing loquat (Eriobotrya japonica Lindl.) and is particularly suitable for early production.
In recent years, loquat production is carried out under covers in Antalya province since early fruits command a very high price.
Approximately 58.2% of Turkeys loquat production in the West Mediterranean region, with most production in the province of Antalya.
In 2008, there were 157,190 loquat trees, 132,960 of which were bearing, in the Western Mediterranean region with production was 7347 tonnes.
In recent years, loquat production is carried out under covers in Antalya province since early fruits command a very high price.
Approximately 58.2% of Turkeys loquat production in the West Mediterranean region, with most production in the province of Antalya.
In 2008, there were 157,190 loquat trees, 132,960 of which were bearing, in the Western Mediterranean region with production was 7347 tonnes.
Publication
Authors
M.A. Çelikyurt, B. Sayın, S. Tepe
Keywords
Eriobotrya japonica, production statistics, breeding
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