Emmer (Triticum dicoccon) Production and Market Potential in Marginal Mountainous Areas of Turkey
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13907618 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Alessandra Giuliani (0000-0003-1462-5231, Alliance Bioversity International - CIAT, corresponding author), Alptekin Karagöz (0000-0002-8034-9688, Aksaray University), Nüsret Zencirci (0000-0003-3460-7575, Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University) |
| Year | 2009 |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 220-229 |
| Publication date | 2009-08-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Mountain Research and Development (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0276-4741 • E-ISSN: 1994-7151 |
| Publisher | International Mountain Society (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.1659/mrd.00016 |
| OpenAlex | W2060906958 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 9 |
Underutilized plant species play a fundamental role in the livelihoods of poor communities living in harsh environments such as mountain areas, although they only have a small share in production and trade. Emmer (Triticum dicoccon) is a typical example of an underutilized species suitable for development in mountain areas; it is important for food security and cultural value and has a very limited market share. This paper investigates the state of the market for emmer in mountainous areas in Turkey, where it is still produced. As is the case for many underutilized species, emmer is disappearing due to low yield compared to modern cereal varieties. Emmer is still grown in Turkey's mountains because of its hardiness and place in local food traditions; however, its competitiveness and persistence may be at risk because of changes in taste and the increased impact of global and regional We examine the role of emmer production on mountain community livelihoods in Turkey and review potential market opportunities that may enhance the competitiveness of this underutilized crop, as happened, for example, in Italy. We surveyed market chain actors in Kastamonu and Sinop provinces in the Black Sea region, where few other crops are profitable because of poor soils. In Sinop province, emmer is less used and not marketed; in Kastamonu province, it is marketed and appreciated in local food traditions. Difficulties in processing, limited marketing, and lack of consumer demand are key factors in the decline of emmer cultivation. Despite emmer's adaptability to poor soils and its low input requirements, lack of market opportunities is a key factor restraining its revival and maintenance. However, there is a new market potential associated with emmer's nutritional and health properties; with growing appreciation by niche consumers, opportunities to maintain this valuable species are emerging
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| Citations per year | 0.33 |
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| Citation span | 2011 - 2020 (10) |
| Highly cited | No |