ISHS Acta Horticulturae 708: V International Strawberry Symposium
PROGRESS IN STRAWBERRY BREEDING IN ITALY |
| Authors: | W. Faedi, G. Baruzzi, L. Ballini, G. Baroni, G. Capriolo, P. Lucchi, M.L. Maltoni, G. Martelli, C. Mennone, F. Zenti |
| Keywords: | Fragaria × ananassa, quality, cultivar description |
| Abstract:
The Italian public strawberry breeding program commenced 35 years ago and has released a total of 21 cultivars. Breeding objectives reflect current strawberry industry trends and they are specific for each growing area, but improvement of fruit quality is a common objective in all areas. Good fruit quality includes good taste, a good balance of sweetness and acidity, firmness, large berry size with long conical regular shape, a light red skin colour, uniformity between berries, and good shelf-life. In the last ten years, one major aim of the Italian breeding program has been to extend the production season using both short-day and day-neutral types, especially in relation to the fall culture in northern areas i.e. a double (autumn-spring) cropping system from a single planting. Two advanced selections adapted to the northern areas and 3 for the south are described. | |
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