Selva  Bilir, 
    Commercial Importance of Oil Rose (<I>Rosa damascena </I>Mill.) in Isparta Province, Turkey,
    Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences,
    Volume 9,Issue 6,
    2012,
    Pages 302-305,
    ISSN 1683-8831,
    pjssci.2012.302.305,
    (https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=pjssci.2012.302.305)
    Abstract: Oil rose (<I>Rosa damascena</I> Mill.) is one of the most important commercial plant species, producing valuable oil which used medicine, food and cosmetic industries and also export products for national economy. For instance, Turkey exported 9.4 million USD rose oil which is totally 19 million USD export essential oil products in 2007. Besides, it has also important role for local economy of Isparta province from establishment of rose lands to harvest. Commercial importance of oil rose for the province and national was studied in this study. Results of the study were also discussed based on early researches to contribute future studies on the species.
    Keywords: Oil rose;Rosa damascena;economy;farming;Turkey