This study systematically reviews 146 publications on the socio-economic importance of
natural and planted walnut forests in the 15 countries of the Silk Road in order to …

Persian walnut (Juglans regia L.) is one of the main nut crops in Iran. Walnut together with
pistachio and almond have covered more than 800,000 ha (28.5%) of Iran's orchards. After …

Persian walnut is a drought-sensitive species with considerable genetic variation in the
photosynthesis and water use efficiency of its populations, which is largely unexplored …

Fresh walnut kernels (FWKs) are appreciated because of their unique flavor; however,
maintenance of FWKs is still restricted because of their short storability, and there is little …

Walnut production is limited by late-spring frost in many countries. The current research was
carried out to evaluate chilling and heat requirement of catkin and terminal buds break on …

Spraying with kaolin is becoming a feasible and cheap treatment to alleviate the destructive
effects of light and heat stresses. Here, the effects of spraying with kaolin were investigated …

In Iran, walnuts can be found in 28 of 31 provinces. The Persian walnut, as a tree species,
has been conserved traditionally for centuries in gardens and orchards throughout …

Huge genetic diversity of Persian walnut in Iran provides a great opportunity for walnut
breeders to use it for introducing varieties with desirable traits. In this regard, evaluating the …

Juglans regia L. is a crucial species as a forest tree and for its nutritional and medicinal
values. It is also included in the list of endangered species in Albania and thus, there is a …

Climate change significantly impacts tree growth in the Himalayas, however, there is little
information on how broadleaved tree species in Himalayan regions respond to climate …