ISHS Acta Horticulturae 359: V International Symposium on Plum and Prune Genetic, Breeding and Pomology
PLUM BREEDING AT WÄDENSWIL |
| Authors: | M. Kellerhals, P. Rusterholz |
| Abstract:
In 1984/85 we started a program aimed at breeding new early and late maturing high-quality European plums for fresh consumption. The following parents were used: Auerbacher, Belle de Paris (Bonne de Bry), Chrudimer, Cacanska rana, German Prune 'Rinklin', Opal, Ortenauer, President, French Prune (Prune d'Agen, Prune d'Ente), Richards Early Italian, Ruth Gerstetter, Schwabs, Zimmers, and FAW 1/41 (Zimmers x Italian Prune). The highest proportion of promising selections resulted from the following combinations:
In 1993 we conducted a study on pollen compatibility and fruit set of promising new varieties and selections from abroad. This study being the basis of a new breeding program which is planned for 1994/95. The aim of our breeding efforts is the continuity of supply for high quality fresh European plums from late July to early October. | |
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