Abstract
Hazelnut is an economically important tree nut whose production is mostly destined to the confectionery industry with a demand that currently exceeds supply. Its cultivation remains substantially based on named selections from local, wild vegetation. Public breeding programs were not initiated until the 1960s and only two, both in the USA, are in operation today that are relatively large. Oregon State University has produced new cultivars with Gasaway resistance to the fungus Anisogramma anomala, causal agent of eastern filbert blight (EFB), a major disease in North America; these cultivars are being widely planted. In China, cold-hardy hybrid cultivars from Corylus heterophylla and C. avellana were recently released and are planted in northeastern China. In the past 25 years, molecular markers have facilitated a much better understanding of genetic diversity in the genus Corylus, aided the construction of linkage maps and allowed for marker-assisted selection for disease resistance. The genome of C. avellana was sequenced and assembled, and DNA markers identified from the transcriptome, providing the basis for the isolation of important genes, including those related to nut quality and adaptive and phenological traits. Many new genotypes expressing eastern filbert blight (EFB) resistance have been identified in the germplasm, and subsequent linked DNA markers developed, allowing new approaches to breeding for durable resistance. Micropropagation is routinely used in the USA, Chile and Italy for multiplication, but work with other in vitro techniques is less advanced. Genetic engineering has not been developed in hazelnut due to regeneration difficulties from somatic tissues but recent advances have established a protocol for organogenesis. More research is being carried out to assemble a high-quality hazelnut genome and achieve somatic embryogenesis. The results from this research will provide knowledge and tools enabling the isolation of genes and molecular markers, and the application of genome editing techniques to hazelnut.
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1.1 Appendix 1: Major Hazelnut Germplasm Collections
Site | Institution | No. of accessions | Species |
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Corvallis, OR, USA | United States Dept. of Agriculture – Agricultural Research Service | 607 | C. avellana cultivars (187), C. avellana selections (164), C. americana (42), C. californica (40), C. chinensis (15), C. colurna (17), C. cornuta (14), C. fargesii (6), C. ferox (1), C. heterophylla (25), C. jacquemontii (4), C. sieboldiana (34), C. yunnanensis (2), interspecific hybrids (62) |
Corvallis, OR, USA | Oregon State University | 418 | C. avellana cultivars (80), C. avellana selections (166 from nuts collected in 7 countries), C. americana (45), C. californica (1), C. chinensis (29), C. colurna (38), C. cornuta (28), C. fargesii (1), C. ferox (1), C. heterophylla (22), C. jacquemontii (7), C. sieboldiana (1) |
Giresun, Turkey | Hazelnut Research Institute | 390 | C. avellana |
Beijing | China Research Institute of Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry | 378 | C. heterophylla × C. avellana (43), C. heterophylla (220), C. avellana (35), C. mandshurica (18), C. kweichowensis (62) |
Constantí, Tarragona, Spain | IRTA | 253 (139 Spanish, 114 foreign) | C. avellana, C. colurna, C. heterophylla, C. ferox var. tibetica |
Chieri (TO), Italy | University of Torino | 86 | C. avellana |
Le Cese, Caprarola (VT), Italy | ARSIAL, Tuscia University | 58 | C. avellana |
1.2 Appendix 2: Main Hazelnut Cultivars and Their Important Traits and Cultivation Locations
Cultivar | Country of Origin | Cultivation area(s) | Description of important traits |
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Allahverdi | Turkey | Not widespread yet | For kernel market. Released recently as a selection, small nut (1.8 g) with round shape, high percent kernel (49%) and pellicle removal (90%), early maturity (early August), late leafing, productive, yield variation is low between years |
Barcelona (Fertile de Coutard, Castanyera) | Spain | USA (Oregon, Willamette Valley), Chile | For in-shell market. Large nut (3.8 g) with round shape (RI = 0.91), 43% kernel, half of pellicle removed by blanching. Vigorous tree, moderately productive, late maturity (early October in Oregon). Resistant to bud mites. Some tolerance to EFB; infected trees remain productive for several years. Incompatibility alleles S1 S2. The cv. Barcelona grown in Chile is similar but probably not genetically identical to the original |
Çakıldak | Turkey | Ordu | For kernel market. Small nut (2.0 g) with round shape (RI = 1.1), high percent kernel (50–54%) and pellicle removal (85–87%), planted mostly at higher elevations, maturity mid-late August, late leafing, prone to alternate bearing, low flavor |
Camponica | Italy, South | Italy, South | For in-shell market. Large nut (3.4–3.7 g) with round shape (RI = 0.92), 46–48% kernel, 70–80% of pellicle removed by blanching. Early mid-season maturity (August in Italy). Quantitative resistance to EFB. Incompatibility alleles S1 S2 |
Clark | USA, Oregon | USA, Oregon | For kernel market. Small to medium nut (2.4 g) with round shape, 51% kernel, good pellicle removal by blanching. Small tree (TCA 60% of cv. Barcelona), very high yield efficiency. Moderate susceptibility to big bud mite, less susceptible to eastern filbert blight than Barcelona. Female receptivity late. Incompatibility alleles S3 S8 |
Corabel® Fercoril | France, Southwest | France, Southwest | For in-shell market. Very large nut (3.7–4.5 g) with round shape, 44–47% kernel, easy pellicle removal, low fiber. Very vigorous tree, productive, late nut maturity (late-September to early October in France). Very late female receptivity. Incompatibility alleles S1 S3 |
Dorris | USA, Oregon | USA, Oregon | For kernel and in-shell markets. Medium to large nut (3.3 g) with round shape, 43% kernel, good pellicle removal by blanching, excellent aroma. Small tree (TCA 59% of cv. Barcelona) with high yield efficiency. High resistance to big bud mite, high resistance to EFB from Gasaway. Incompatibility alleles S1 S12 |
Ennis | USA, Oregon | USA (Oregon, Willamette Valley); France, Southwest | For in-shell market. Very large nut (3.8–4.7 g), slightly long shape. Pellicle not removed by blanching. Moderately vigorous tree, productive, late nut maturity (early October in Oregon). Susceptible to big bud mite, highly susceptible to EFB. Very late female receptivity. Incompatibility alleles S1 S11 |
Foşa | Turkey | Trabzon, Akcakoca | For kernel and in-shell market. Small nut (1.7 g) with round shape (1.1), high percent kernel (50%) and pellicle removal (85%), early maturity (mid-August), good flavor, kernel cavity size of 2.2 mm |
Giresun Melezi | Turkey | Not widespread yet | For kernel market. Recently released cultivar, small to medium nut (2.4 g) with round shape, high percent kernel (52%) and pellicle removal (90%), early maturity (mid-August), late leafing |
Hall’s Giant (Merveille de Bollwiller) | Germany/France (Alsace) | France, Southwest | Used as pollinizer. Large nut (3.5–4.2 g) with conical shape, 36–41% kernel, easy pellicle removal, low fiber, suitable for in-shell market. Vigorous tree, not productive. Late nut maturity (late September–early October in France). Quantitative resistance to EFB. Incompatibility alleles S5 S15 |
Jefferson | USA, Oregon | USA, Oregon | For in-shell market. Large nut (3.7 g) with round shape, 45% kernel, 70% of pellicle removed by blanching. Moderately vigorous tree (TCA 70% of cv. Barcelona) with upright growth. Nut maturity 3 days after Barcelona. Highly resistant to big bud mite, high resistance to EFB from Gasaway. Very late female receptivity. Incompatibility alleles S1 S3 |
Lewis | USA, Oregon | USA, Oregon | For kernel market. Medium nut (2.9 g), 48% kernel, good pellicle removal by blanching, good aroma, midseason nut maturity. Medium tree (TCA 78% of cv. Barcelona) with high yield efficiency. Moderate resistance to big bud mite, quantitative resistance to EFB. Occasional problem with kernel mold in cool, wet environments. Incompatibility alleles S3 S8 |
McDonald | USA, Oregon | USA, Oregon | For kernel market. Medium to small nut (2.5 g), 52% kernel, very good pellicle removal by blanching, excellent aroma. Nut maturity 2 weeks before Barcelona. Medium tree (TCA 70% of Barcelona) with high yield efficiency. Resistance to big bud mite, high resistance to EFB from Gasaway. Incompatibility alleles S2 S15 |
Mortarella | Italy, South | Italy, South | For kernel market. Medium to small nut (2.0–2.5 g) with long shape (RI = 0.80), 46–48% kernel, 70–80% of pellicle removed by blanching, excellent flavor (used for chopped kernels and industrial paste). Low vigor tree with high yield (2.5–2.8 t/ha). Early nut maturity (August in Italy). Often infected with apple mosaic virus. Incompatibility alleles S2 S17 |
Negret | Spain, Catalunya | Spain, Catalunya | For kernel market. Small nut (2.0 g) with ovoid shape (RI = 0.75), 48–50% kernel, very easy pellicle removal (90%), good flavor. Moderate tree vigor, high yield, mid-season to late nut maturity. Susceptible to EFB. Often infected with apple mosaic virus. Incompatibility alleles S10 S22 |
Nocchione | Italy | Italy, Center and South | For pollinizer and kernel market. Medium to large nut (3.0–3.2 g) with round shape (RI = 0.92), 38–40% kernel, 80% of pellicle removed by blanching. Early to mid-season nut maturity. Moderate tree vigor and spreading growth habit, high yield. It is grown under many names as the main cultivar in Sicily and as the main pollinizer of cv. Tonda Romana in Latium. Incompatibility alleles S1 S2 |
Okay28 | Turkey | Not widespread yet | For kernel market. Recently released cultivar, medium nut (2.85 g) with round shape, high percent kernel (54%) and pellicle removal (92%), early maturity (mid-August), late leafing |
Palaz | Turkey | Ordu | For kernel market. Small nut (2.1 g) with round shape (RI = 0.9), high percent kernel (51%) and pellicle removal (92–94%), early maturity (early August), prone to alternate bearing, good flavor, large kernel cavity (3.25 mm) |
Pauetet | Spain, Catalunia | Spain (Catalunya), France (Southwest) | For kernel market. Small nut (2.0 g) with ovoid shape (RI = 0.75), 48–50% kernel, 60–70% of pellicle removed by blanching, good flavor. Tree more vigorous and tolerant of high soil pH than cv. Negret. High yield, mid-season to late nut maturity (September). Incompatibility alleles S18 S22 |
Sacajawea | USA, Oregon | USA, Oregon | For kernel market. Medium nut (2.8 g), 52% kernel, very good pellicle removal by blanching, excellent aroma. Nut maturity 10 days before cv. Barcelona. Medium to vigorous tree (TCA 86% of Barcelona) with moderately high yield efficiency. High resistance to big bud mite, high quantitative resistance to EFB. Incompatibility alleles S1 S22 |
San Giovanni | Italy, South | Italy, South | For chopped kernel and industrial paste market. Medium nut (2.5–2.8 g) with long shape (RI = 0.80), 47–48% kernel, 70–80% of pellicle removed by blanching, good flavor. High yield (2.5–3.0 mt/ha) and early nut maturity (August in Italy). Incompatibility alleles S2 S8 |
Segorbe (Comun Aleva) | Spain, Catalunya | France, Southwest | For kernel market and pollinizer. Medium to large nut (2.6–3.2 g) with round shape (RI = 0.86), 40–45% kernel, half of pellicle removed by blanching. Vigorous tree, late nut maturity (September–October). Tolerant of adverse conditions. Incompatibility alleles S9 S23 |
Tombul | Turkey | Giresun | Best Turkish cultivar for kernel market. Small nut (1.8 g) with round shape (RI = 1.1), high percent kernel (54%), high pellicle removal (94%), early maturity (Early August), excellent flavor, small kernel cavity (1.5 mm), medium productivity (1.5 mt/ha) |
Tonda di Giffoni | Italy, South | Italy (Center and South), Spain, Chile and others | For kernel market. Medium nut (2.5–2.8 g) with round shape (RI = 0.90), 46–48% kernel, 80–90% of pellicle removed by blanching, excellent flavor. Mid-season to late nut maturity (September in Italy). Good quantitative resistance to EFB. High yield (2.5 mt/ha) and high adaptation to different environments. Problems with kernel mold in cool, wet environments. Incompatibility alleles S2 S23 |
Tonda Francescana® | Italy, Central | Not widespread yet | For kernel market. Small to medium nut (2.4 g) with round shape (RI = 0.94), 45–48% kernel, good pellicle removal by blanching, good flavor. Very early nut maturity (August in Italy), low susceptible to big bud mite. High productivity (3.0 mt/ha). Incompatibility alleles S2 S20 |
Tonda Gentile delle Langhe | Italy, Northwest | Italy, Northwest | For kernel market. Small to medium nut (2.2–2.4 g) with triangular-round shape (RI = 0.90), 46–48% kernel, 80–90% of pellicle removed by blanching, excellent flavor. Very early nut maturity (August in Italy). Susceptible to big bud mite, highly susceptible to EFB. Moderate productivity (1.8–2.0 mt/ha) in northwestern Italy but low in most other locations. Incompatibility alleles S2 S7 |
Tonda Pacifica | USA, Oregon | Chile, to be commercialized | For kernel market. Small nut (2.2 g), 47% kernel, excellent pellicle removal by blanching, excellent aroma. Nut maturity 8 days before Barcelona. Moderately vigorous tree (TCA 77% of Barcelona), moderately high yield efficiency. Moderate resistance to big bud mite, highly susceptible to EFB. Incompatibility alleles S1 S2 |
Tonda Romana | Italy, Central | Italy, Central | For kernel market. Medium nut (2.5–2.7 g) with round shape (RI = 0.95), 45–47% kernel, 50% of pellicle removed by blanching, very good aroma. Nut maturity mid-season to late (September in Italy). Resistant to big bud mite, highly susceptible to EFB. High yield (2.0–2.5 mt/ha). Incompatibility alleles S10 S20 |
Wepster | USA, Oregon | USA, Oregon | For kernel market. Small nut (2.3 g), 46% kernel, very good pellicle removal by blanching, very good aroma. Nut maturity 10 days before cv. Barcelona. Vigorous tree (TCA 90% of Barcelona), high yield efficiency. High resistance to big bud mite, high resistance to EFB from Gasaway. Incompatibility alleles S1 S2 |
Yamhill | USA, Oregon | USA (Oregon), Chile | For kernel market. Small nut (2.3 g), 49% kernel, 50% of pellicle removed by blanching, little fiber on pellicle. Nut maturity 10 days before cv. Barcelona. Low vigor tree (TCA 60% of Barcelona) with spreading growth habit, very high yield efficiency. High resistance to big bud mite, high resistance to EFB from Gasaway. Incompatibility alleles S8 S26 |
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Botta, R., Molnar, T.J., Erdogan, V., Valentini, N., Torello Marinoni, D., Mehlenbacher, S.A. (2019). Hazelnut (Corylus spp.) Breeding. In: Al-Khayri, J., Jain, S., Johnson, D. (eds) Advances in Plant Breeding Strategies: Nut and Beverage Crops. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-23112-5_6
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