ISHS Acta Horticulturae 750: II International Symposium on Loquat
'PIERA': A NEW EVERFLOWERING LOQUAT VARIETY |
| Authors: | C. Reig, M. Agustí |
| Keywords: | mutation, flowering, fruit development, fruit characteristics |
| Abstract:
Loquat cv. ‘Piera’ is a spontaneous bud mutation of ‘Algerie’, which flowers, sets and ripens repeatedly throughout the year. Up to 13 different flowering flushes and subsequent fruit set, included mainly in 3 groups, have been identified in this variety. ‘Piera’ flowers from flower and mixed buds indistinctly. Fruit growth and development takes place in three distinct periods. Only fruits developed in summer become lower in size and are not commercially acceptable. Consequently, three harvest dates have been identified throughout the year. | |
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