ISHS Acta Horticulturae 795: V International Cherry Symposium
EVALUATION OF SWEET CHERRY CULTIVARS AND ADVANCED SELECTIONS ADAPTED TO THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST USA |
| Authors: | L.E. Long, R. Núñez-Elisea, H. Cahn |
| Keywords: | Prunus avium, fruit quality, fruit size, harvest timing, fruit firmness, fruit cracking, productivity |
| Abstract:
The Pacific Northwest region of the United States, consisting of the states of Oregon and Washington, is the most important sweet cherry (Prunus avium L.) production region in North America. However, as recently as the early 1990s, fresh cherry production consisted primarily of one cultivar, ‘Bing’. In recent years, there has been increased interest in planting new cultivars by Northwest growers. Cultivars and advanced selections from around the world currently are being tested in a trial near The Dalles, Oregon. Selections are being evaluated for harvest timing, fruit size, productivity, firmness, resistance to rain-induced cracking and flavor. The most promising cultivars/selections include ‘Kordia’, ‘Lapins’, ‘Skeena’, ‘Regina’, ‘Sweetheart’, ‘Staccato’ and 13S-21-01. | |
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