Evaluation of some safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) cultivars for morpho-agronomic characters under Hatay ecological conditions

ÇALISKAN M. E., Mert A., MERT M., İşler N.

Turkish Journal of Field Crops, vol.3, no.2, pp.51-54, 1998 (Peer-Reviewed Journal) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 3 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 1998
  • Journal Name: Turkish Journal of Field Crops
  • Journal Indexes: TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.51-54
  • Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Some morphological and agronomical characteristics of seven safflower cvs. (Oleicleed, Yerli CK, 308, 5-154, Yenice, Dincer and 416-5) were investigated at autumn sowing under Hatay ecological conditions in 1995-96 and 1996-97 growing seasons. The safflower cultivars differed significantly for all characters studied; but, especially the cultivars Dincer and 5-154 resulted in high seed and oil yield. Based on the results of two years, it was concluded that safflower crop had a growing potential in non-irrigated areas of Hatay region with autumn sowing.