ISHS Acta Horticulturae 818: I International Symposium on Pomegranate and Minor Mediterranean Fruits
POMOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF CHERRY LAUREL (PRUNUS LAUROCERASUS L.) GROWN IN RIZE |
| Authors: | A. Islam, E. Vardal |
| Keywords: | Laurocerasus officinalis L., laurel cherry, local fruit, Turkey |
| Abstract:
This study was carried out in the years 2005-2006, in Rize (Pazar). The aim of the study was to select the best quality types and local cultivars. The colours of the selected clones varied from yellowish purple to black, fruit weight was between 2.63 g and 5.65 g, total soluble solids were between 15.7% and 23.1%, fruit number per cluster was between 7 and 16. The fruits are mainly used fresh, dried or processed as jam and pickle. | |
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