ISHS Acta Horticulturae 567: IV International Strawberry Symposium
'L' AUTHENTIQUE ORLEANS': A NEW STRAWBERRY CULTIVAR WITH HIGH LEVELS OF ANTIOXIDANTS |
| Authors: | S. Khanizadeh, J. Cousineau, L. Gauthier, D. Buszard, C. Hébert |
| Keywords: | Fragaria x ananassa, fruit breeding, storage, shelf-life, red stele |
| Abstract:
In 1996 a new project established between Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Les Fraises de l' Île d'Orleans Inc. and McGill University to develop a new firm strawberry cultivars with long shelf life suitable for transportation. Five selections (FIO-9623-55, FIO-9524-74, FIO-968-1, FIO-9624-11, FIO-9623-40) were retained and entered into the advanced trials. FIO-9623-55 were reselected under the name ‘L’Authentique Orléans’ for its good shelf life, high yield and firm large fruit. | |
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