ISHS Acta Horticulturae 815: International Workshop on Chestnut Management in Mediterranean Countries - Problems and Prospects
GENETIC RESOURCES OF CHESTNUTS IN KASHMIR VALLEY |
| Authors: | A.H. Pandit, A. Kour, M.S. Wani, M.A. Mir |
| Keywords: | Castanea sativa Mill., genetic diversity, catkins, Himalayan Region |
| Abstract:
North-western Himalayan region supports highly diverse and rich genetic diversity of many economic temperate fruit plants. Among the commonly grown fruit crops, apple, walnut, almond, pear and cherry occupy the major portion of land. Chestnut (Castanea sativa Mill.), though popular for its productivity, ease of harvesting, simplicity of preparation for eating, low fat content and diversity of uses, has a poor genetic diversity. In Kashmir valley, 150 chestnut selections/genotypes have been identified falling in the age group of 80-100 years with an average nut yield of 50-60 kg/tree. A distinct flowering pattern with staminate catkins appearing by the end of April and pistillate flowers arising exactly one month latter has been observed in almost all the selections. Variability in fruiting characteristics of the trees, nut size, shape, maturity, taste have been observed. | |
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