ISHS Acta Horticulturae 795: V International Cherry Symposium
THE ITALIAN SWEET CHERRY EVALUATION PROJECT |
| Author: | A. Godini |
| Keywords: | Prunus avium, cultivar performance, selection |
| Abstract:
To support and co-ordinate the regular development of national horticulture, in 1993 the Italian Ministero delle Politiche Agricole e Forestali launched and funded a national project for evaluating the performance of new and old cultivars of strawberry (Fragaria × spp.), pome and stone fruits, including sweet cherries (Prunus avium L.). Eighty-three selected old and new cherry cultivars have been progressively included into the Project and are now under observation in evaluation orchards. Only cultivars with large fruits (>7 to 8 g), red skin and semi-firm to firm flesh have been considered. Several self-compatible cultivars have been included as well as some suited for mechanical harvesting. (This paper was presented at the 4th International Cherry Symposium held 24–29 June 2001 in the USA). | |
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