Research Article

Fruit Characteristics of Promising Almond (Prunus amygdalus L.) Genotypes Selected from Yeşilli (Mardin) District

Volume: 11 Number: 2 August 29, 2025
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Fruit Characteristics of Promising Almond (Prunus amygdalus L.) Genotypes Selected from Yeşilli (Mardin) District

Abstract

In this study, which was conducted between 2021 and 2022 in Yeşilli district of Mardin, 56 almond genotypes were identified from the naturally grown almond population in the region and some fruit characteristics and flowering observations of these genotypes were evaluated over two years. Based on the analyses and weighted rating results, 12 genotypes were selected as promising. The full flowering dates of these genotypes were recorded between March 5–31 in 2021 and February 17–March 2 in 2022. For the selected genotypes, average nut weight ranged from 2.09 to 5.10 g, nut width from 15.77 to 23.72 mm, nut length from 23.93 to 36.37 mm, nut thickness from 12.69 to 16.05 mm, kernel weight from 0.74 to 1.12 g, kernel percentage from 15.76% to 36.82%, and double kernel percentage from 0% to 35%. In addition, the overall weighted scores for flowering and quality traits were determined to be between 586–654 and 580–649 respectively. As a result, it was found that the natural almond genotypes in the Yeşilli region have significant genetic variation and are valuable resources for almond breeding programs.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Pomology and Treatment

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

August 28, 2025

Publication Date

August 29, 2025

Submission Date

April 15, 2025

Acceptance Date

June 4, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 11 Number: 2

APA
Gülsoy, E., Geçer, M. K., & Şimşek, M. (2025). Fruit Characteristics of Promising Almond (Prunus amygdalus L.) Genotypes Selected from Yeşilli (Mardin) District. Uluslararası Tarım Ve Yaban Hayatı Bilimleri Dergisi, 11(2), 141-150. https://doi.org/10.24180/ijaws.1676664

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