ISHS Acta Horticulturae 256: V International Symposium on Pear Growing
FIRST INFORMATION ABOUT TWO ASIAN PEAR COLLECTIONS IN FRANCE |
| Authors: | B. Thibault, A. Masseron, A. Belouin, E. Dalle |
| Abstract:
A collection of 23 Asian pear varieties was established during the 83/84 winter in two sites in France : Angers and Bergerac. The trees had been budded on seedlings of Pyrus serotina and Pyrus calleryana. The pedo-climatic situations, the first results on the behaviour of the trees, vigour and first bearing are provided. Observations carried on blooming period, thinning, picking date, number and weight of fruits. A description of the aspect and quality is given as storage capacity. | |
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