Horticultural Studies (HortiS) 2002, Vol 19, Num, 2     (Pages: 9-15)

JOJOBA GROWING STATUS AND INVESTIGATION OF DEVELOPING OPPORTUNITIES IN TURKEY

Özgür AKDEŞİR 1 , Salih ÜLGER 2

Viewed : 1443 - Downloaded : 1081 Jojoba, originated from Americas, was introduced to Europe and other countries during 1970`s. Demand to the jojoba oil as rapidly increased upon recognition of its cosmetic use. This also enhanced jojoba production and its oil marketing throughout the world. Although jojoba is a desert plant, it can also grow in sub-tropical regions. In the present paper, jojoba growing status and investigation of developing opportunities in Turkey were discussed. Keywords :