Samet, HalilÇıkılı, Yakup2020-04-302020-04-3020151712-8277https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12684/3302Samet, Halil/0000-0003-2376-7944; CIKILI, Yakup/0000-0002-0393-6248WOS: 000384920200005In terms of biodiversity, Turkey is one of the richest countries in the world and over 10,000 plant species and ferns grow naturally. Moreover, Turkey is a major fruit and vegetable producer and exporter and agriculture is still very important. It represented about 7.4% of GDP and 21% of employment in 2014. In Turkey, 500 plant species used for medicinal purpose of which 200 have export potential. The world oregano trade volume is roughly 12-15 thousand tons and Turkey provides 80% of this amount. Similarly, some export-oriented plants (peppermint, salvia, lavender, laurel, fennel, etc.) are supported by governments and provide and income to people living in rural areas. In this review, the main aim is to show the importance of medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) in rural development as an alternative crop.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessagriculturerural developmentoreganoroselaurelpeppermintanisecuminArticle1047584N/A