Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) analysis of Pistacia vera L. was used to distinguishing sex type in progeny plants. Varied genotypes of the pistachio were analyzed by PCR amplification of a ten base primer previously found to be linked to the expression of a 945bp amplification band in female trees and its absence in males. Results revealed that genetic material from cultivar samples am...

Pistachio as a strategic product has a particular position among Iranian productions and is one of the most important non-oil exports after carpet. In this study, after primary processing such as dehulling, washing, drying and roasting, pistachio nuts were packed in four different atmospheres including N2, CO2, vacuum and ambient air. Storage temperatures were 20 C and 40 C for a 12 month perio...

introduction pistachio (pistacia vera l.) is one of the most important export crops of iran which has an important role in non-petroleum exports and has over $800 million benefit per year. however, production of this crop faces many problems in main production centers, especially in energy efficiency and productivity. the pistachio is a native crop of iran and syria. the major producers of pist...