Authors: Cerović Slobodan, Korać Milovan, Ninić Todorović Jelena, Gološin Branislava, Sekulić Radosav, Vajgand Dragan, Roversi Alessandro, Bijelić Sandra

The monograph "LESKA" is written in an easy and understandable style, so it can be used equally by those who acquire the first knowledge about production, biodiversity, sustainable and economically viable cultivation of this fruit species, and those who want to complement their knowledge with current achievements in agricultural science and profession. The authors have invested great effort in this important work, which will contribute to the improvement of the production of this economically important and very deficient fruit species. The monograph "LESKA" is an original synthesis of modern scientific achievements in the world and the author's own results. A special quality of this monographic work is its multidisciplinary approach and a strong connection with the practical and modern aspects of their application in modern hazelnut production. The abundance of data, originality and clear writing style make this monograph exceptional, so it can be recommended to a wide range of readers - students, professors, people of the profession and science, but also to all who see fruit growing as a measure of a country's wealth.

(From the review of PhD Professor Vladislav Ognjanov)