ISHS Acta Horticulturae 712: IV International Conference on Managing Quality in Chains - The Integrated View on Fruits and Vegetables Quality
HYBRIDS OF EUROPEAN AND NASHI PEARS: A NEW FRUIT FOR EUROPE? |
| Authors: | E. Kaim, H. Jacob, E. Krüger |
| Keywords: | fruit quality, Pyrus communis, Pyrus pyrifolia, interspecific hybrids, sensory evaluation, consumer acceptance |
| Abstract:
In the attempt to combine the positive characteristics of European pears (P. communis) and Asian pears (P. pyrifolia), crossings were made in 1993 and 1994 to create a new pear type for the fresh fruit market in Europe. Approximately 10 hybrids of the crossing P. communis ‘Harrow Sweet’ × P. pyrifolia ‘Nijisseiki’ show promising characteristics worth further investigation. Five of these interspecific hybrids are described in respect to external and internal fruit quality parameters. In addition, a sensory evaluation was carried out between the fruit of European pears, Nashis and the interspecific hybrids. This first study shows a higher consumer acceptance of the hybrids in terms of aroma, acidity and general popularity in comparison to the two other species. These first results indicate a potential for market diversification. The requirements for producing, trading and marketing of the new fruit will be discussed. | |
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