Effects of Branch Number on Quality Traits and Yield Properties of European Hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.)

Despite being the world leader in production of hazelnuts, Turkey’s nut yield per hectare is quite behind other producer countries. The main reasons for low are completion economic life hazelnut orchards and lack pruning following technique. Hazelnuts grown with ‘ocak’ system Turkey. ocak a bush-like growing technique that does not contain trunk but consists shoots instead. It necessary to maintain optimum number increase quality this system. effects different branch numbers on fruit parameters ‘Tombul’ ‘Palaz’ cultivars were investigated Ordu ecological conditions. had highest 8 branches (1460.19 g), while 5 branched (2170.47 g). weights 4 4–6 branches, respectively. oil ratio was observed branches. kernel determined 6 ‘Tombul’, ocaks mostly expressed higher values, it foreseen should exceed reduce competition obtain good products.