The Effects of Site and Seasonal Conditions on Nut Yield and Kernel Quality of Hazelnut Genotypes Grown in Australia

Performance of Hazelnut Cultivars from Oregon, Italy, and Spain, in Northeastern Spain

“…Referring to kernel defects, few significant differences between cultivars were observed. In trials on hazelnut cultivar performance, Tonda di Giffoni has been showed to have the widest adaptability of the genotypes evaluated in southeastern Australia (Baldwin, 2009;Baldwin et al, 2005) and the southeastern region of Slovenia (Solar and Stampar, 1997). Adaptability of this Italian cultivar in our conditions was also good.…”

“…Hazelnut characteristics vary between cultivars and also according to the environment. Trials assessing cultivars from around the world, in specific climates and soil conditions, have been carried out in different countries: Australia (Baldwin, 2009;Baldwin et al, 2001Baldwin et al, , 2005, Croatia (Miljkovic, 1994), Chile (Ellena et al, 2014;Grau and Bastias, 2005;Grau et al, 2001), Italy (Baratta et al, 1994;Cristofori et al, 2014), The Netherlands (Wertheim, 1994), Portugal (Santos et al, 1994), Romania (Turcu and Botu, 1997), Slovenia Stampar, 1997, 2009), the U.S. (McCluskey et al, , 2005, and Serbia (Miletic et al, 1997). These trials are useful to know the behavior and adaptability of the cultivars in different areas of hazelnut production.…”

Characterisation of selected hazelnut cultivars: phenology, growing and yielding capacity, market quality and nutraceutical value

“…The absence of irrigation may be an important reason for the lower yield observed in our case, as several reports deal with a significant impact of regular irrigation24–26 or at least supplemental water supply3 on the quantity and quality of the crop.…”

“…The former grew very well in France12 and Oregon (USA)22 and also preserved this character in the southern hemisphere, i.e. Australia3 and Chile 4. Taking into account the height/width ratio, the cultivars Corabel, T. Romana, Butler, F. Coutard and Pauetet showed an upright growth habit, whereas the cultivars ID and Nocchione developed much wider bushes and expressed a spreading growth habit.…”

“…Presently, the principal hazelnut‐producing countries are Turkey, Italy, the USA, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Spain, France, China, Iran and Russia 2. As reported recently, hazelnut is also being introduced to Australia3 and Chile4 in the southern hemisphere.…”