ISHS Acta Horticulturae 256: V International Symposium on Pear Growing
EVOLUTION OF PEAR GROWING IN THE LOIRE VALLEY (FRANCE) |
| Author: | Y. Guiheneuf |
| Abstract:
The Loire Valley, situated in the Center-West of France, produces - 15 % of the national pear crop. The total acreage of pear trees and the number of cultivars are decreasing, but the relative importance of 3 cultivars: 'Williams', 'Conference' and 'Doyenné du Comice', is increasing. The cultivar 'Passe-crassane', very susceptible to fire-blight, is decreasing rapidly. | |
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