ISHS Acta Horticulturae 436: I International Persimmon Symposium
SELECTION OF ECONOMIC POLLINIZERS FOR FUYU SWEET PERSIMMON (DIOSPYROS KAKI) |
| Authors: | J. Kim, Y. Chae, S. Kang |
| Keywords: | Diospyros kaki, flowering time, persimmon, pollen, stamen |
| Abstract:
Along with the recommended cultivars of a Korean Johongsi (JHS) and Japanese Nishimurawase (NW) and Senjimaru (SM), six local strains (LS) of persimmon, designated as A through F, were evaluated in 1992 for their potential value as a pollinizer for Fuyu persimmon (Diospyros kaki). As to the blooming period, all the pollinizers except NW and JHS were considered acceptable for Fuyu. SM, LS-A, LS-C, LS-E and LS-F had more stamens and the pollens. Stamens of LS-A, LS-B and NW were heavier but contained fewer pollens. Evaluation of fruit characteristics of the pollinizers revealed that a sweet LS-A and an astringent LS-B were considered the most economic. The commercial value of LS-C was considered high because of its complete non-astringent and early maturity. Seasonal growth pattern and the characteristics of Fuyu fruits were not affected by the pollen sources. Based on blooming period, the abundance of pollens and fruit characteristics, it was concluded that three LSs of A, B and C were more economic pollinizers for Fuyu than JHS, NW and SM. | |
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