Memecik Download sheet Fruit Denomination and synonyms I. Trujillo, D. Barranco, P. Morello Aşı Yeli Aşı Yeli Gülümbe Gülümbe Şehir Şehir Tekir Tekir Taşarası Taşarası Yağlık Yağlık Origin and diffusion Origin is Muğla province. It is one of the most important varieties of the Aegean Region and found extensively in olive plantations in the south of the region. It constitutes approximately 19% of all olive trees in Turkiye (Sector Report 2016). Hülya Kaya, Melek Gurbuz Purpose Oil Table olives Morphological characterisation Tree Vigour Strong Growth habit Spreading Canopy density Dense Fruit Weight High Radio length/width in position A Moderately elongated Over colour at full maturity Dark violet Symmetry in position A Weakly asymmetric Shape of apex in position A Rounded Nipple Strong Shape of base in position A Rounded Leaf Length Medium Width Medium Radio length/width Moderately elongated Curvature of longitudinal axis Incurved Stone Radio length/width Moderately elongated Weight High Shape of apex in position A Rounded Symmetry in position A Weakly asymmetric Symmetry in position B Symmetric Shape of base in position A Rounded Number of grooves on basal end Between 7 and 10 Distribution of grooves on basal end Weakly agruped around suture Mucron Present Rugosity of surface Strong Molecular characterisation (SSRs) UDO-43 DCA3 DCA9 DCA16 GAPU-101 104/214 243/247 192/192 122/173 205/217 Agronomic characterisation and commercial considerations The variety can be easily distinguished by the typical formation of a nipple on the fruit apex. Fruits mature between mid-November and mid-December. It is highly resistant to drought (Uluçay, 2020). For this reason, it is recommended in the areas where irrigation is not available. It is moderately resistant to cold. It grows strongly under good care conditions. Although it shows periodicity, its yield is satisfactory. Rooting ability of cuttings is at medium level. It is partially self-fertile. Full flower rate is at medium level. Its pollinators are Ayvalık, Izmir Sofralık, Çakır, Gemlik, Erkence and Memeli (Çavuşoğlu, 1980). Since it has a high oil content (22%<), it is primarily used for oil production, however it is consumed as green and black table olive as well. Total phenolic content changes between 296-407 mgCAE/kg depending on the maturation stage (Köseoğlu et al.2016) and the level of α-tokoferol is determined between 219-324 mg/kg (Sevim, 2021). The oil is of a balanced profile of fruity, bitter and pungency attributes in addition to the long shelf life.The number of fruits per kg is approximately 220, the flesh/pit ratio is 6.7 (Kaya et al, 2015). Hülya Kaya, Melek Gurbuz