Contents



Preface

This book discusses breeding, germplasm, fruit tree physiology, pruning, production, and nutritional studies of the *Prunus* species. *Prunus* is one of the most important genera of fruit. It includes peaches, plums, cherries, apricots, and other stone fruits. The main species include *Prunus persica* L., *Prunus domestica* L., *Prunus armeniaca* L., and *Prunus avium* L., all of which are discussed in this

The wide adaptability of *Prunus* allows it to be grown in many parts of the world. The peach (*Prunus persica* L. Batsch) is native to China. However, it is widely produced in different parts of the world in various ecologies for fresh and fruit

Plum (*Prunus domestica* L.) is another stone fruit species that has spread and adapted to different climatic regions of the world with a high number of species

Sweet cherry (*Prunus avium* L.) originated in South Caucasus, the Caspian Sea, and Northeast Anatolia. These gene centers spread to the east and west covering a wide area of the world. Sweet cherry is abundantly found in the wild areas of

Apricot (*Prunus armeniaca* L.) is a stone fruit originating from Central Asia, Western China, and Iran-Caucasus. It is economically cultivated in many countries in the world, especially in the Mediterranean countries. Adaptation of apricot to

This book includes two sections: "Molecular and Breeding Studies and Germplasm Diversity in Prunus Species" and "Physiological and Nutritional Studies on Prunus

The first section includes the following chapters: "Genetic Diversity in Almond (*Prunus dulcis*) "; "Varietal Wealth of *Prunus* Species"; "Expansion in Cultivating Almond Trees in Egypt"; "Advances in Breeding of Peach, Plum and Apricot"; and "Gene Editing in *Prunus* Spp.: The Challenge of Adapting Regular Gene Transfer

The second section includes the following chapters: "Stock Influence on Growth, Morphological and Biochemical Leaf Parameters *Prunus domestica* L."; "Recent Techniques and Developments on Cherry Growing in Turkey"; "Logistics Chain and Cost Assessment of Pruning-to-Energy Value Chains: Application of Life Cycle

juice consumption. It is grown at 25-45 north and south latitudes.

North Anatolia and the Taurus Mountains in Turkey.

different climatic conditions is weaker than that of the peach.

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and cultivars.

Species."

Procedures for Precision Breeding."
