ISHS Acta Horticulturae 587: International Symposium on Asian Pears, Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Nijisseiki Pear
BREEDING OF THE NEW EARLY SEASON PEAR CULTIVAR SHINCHEON |
| Authors: | H.-S. Hwang, I.-S. Shin, W.-C. Kim, H.-M. Cho, Y.-U. Shin, J.-H. Hwang |
| Abstract:
Shincheon pear (Pyrus pyrifolia Nakai) originated as a cross between Niitaka (non-patented, released in 1929) and Chuwhangbae (patented, released in 1985). In 1998, Shincheon was released as a high quality, early-season pear for the fresh market by the National Horticultural Research Institute (NHRI) in Suwon. This cultivar was first selected in 1996, and its regional adaptability was checked out as Wonkyo Na-29 at 10 sites for 3 years from 1997. In 1999, it was finally selected for its high fruit quality and large fruit size ripening in mid August. Shincheon is vigorous in tree growth and upright in tree habit, and resistant to black spot caused by Alternaria kikuchiana. It blooms 1~2 days earlier than Chouju and Shinsui cultivars. Harvest time is Aug. 15 in Suwon, the same as Shinsui and 45 days earlier than Niitaka. The fruit is oblate and its skin color is bright yellow brown. The fruit weighs 300~400g and has 12~13 °Brix of soluble solids. The flesh is soft, very juicy with light grit. | |
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