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This study was conduted to determine the adaptability of four blackberry varieties (Jumbo, Chester, Arphe, Boata) to the ecological conditions of Konya province in 2017-2018. For this purpose, phenological, pomological, chemical and plant properties of blackberry varietes were investigated. According to the research results; The first flowering took place on May 20 (Jumbo), 23 May (Chester), June 3 (Arphe), June 15 (Boata). The first harvest dates was July 5 (Jumbo and Chester), July 15 (Boata), July 22 (Arphe) and the last harvest dates are July 26 (Boata), 17 August (Arphe), 10 September (Jumbo), 16 September (Chester). On the other hand, after September 16 new fruits were produced by the Chester cultivar but could not be harvested owing to the fact that they did not mature. In terms of fruit weight, the highest values was determined in Jumbo (3.60 g) followed by Chester (2.82 g), Arphe (1.19 g), Boata (0.72 g) cultivars, respectively. According to the research results, it can be said that Chester and Jumbo varieties are superior to other varieties and can be recommended for the Konya ecology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study was carried out between 2010 and 2013 in three districts (Akşehir, Beyşehir, and Hüyük) of Konya. During survey study, about 2500 walnut genotypes were observed for different walnut pomological characteristics such as shelled nut weight (g) and percentage of the kernel (%). The promising genotypes were selected among these walnut populations. In 2010 and 2012, 300 walnut genotypes were selected and these selected walnut genotypes number were decreased from 300 to 8 genotypes in 2013. Eight genotypes were found promising due to features of shelled nut and kernel. The shelled fruit weight ranged from 8.70 to 14.34 g. The percentage of kernel rates were determined between 40.15 and 63.21%. Genotype "BE-14" had the highest oil content (65.72%). Selected walnut genotypes were compared with Turkish and foreign walnuts cultivars by ISSR DNA marker system for genetic similarity. The highest similarity was found between "AK2" and "AK3" (89.10%) while the lowest similarity was found between 'Franquette' and 'Chandler' (49.10%). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]