ISHS Acta Horticulturae 475: VII International Symposium on Pear Growing
QUINCE SELECTIONS BEHAVIOR AS PEAR ROOTSTOCKS FOR ABATE FETEL AND CONFERENCE PEAR CULTIVARS IN RIO NEGRO, ARGENTINA COMMUNICATION |
| Authors: | R.O. Rodríguez, H.R. Castro |
| Keywords: | incompatibility, Pyrus communis, high-density orchards, precocity |
| Abstract:
Non traditional pear cultivars, such as Abate Fetel and Conference, are of interest for Argentine growers. For high-density orchards it is a must to reduce their vigor and increase precocity. From 1991 these cultivars were studied when grafted on three virus free quince selections (BA 29, Provence and MA), using Pyrus communis as check. Results show that quince combinations have reduced vegetative growth and increased precocity, as well as increased fruiting point density. Abate Fetel grafted on BA 29 quince has a greater fruiting capacity compared to the others. Along these years no incompatibility problems were observed. | |
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