Characteristics of new Japanese pear [Pyrus pyrifolia] cultivar 'Houri'
2008
Kawata, S.(Oita-ken. Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Research Center, Kunisaki (Japan). Fruit Tree Research Inst.) | Kaku, Y. | Nakao, S. | Shibata, N. | Yamaguchi, R. | Hirose, M. | Ueyama, M. | Seko, M. | Koide, K. | Kitazaki, Y. | Yoshida, T. | Miyazaki, E.
1. 'Houri' is a new cultivar of late maturing Japanese pear released in 2007 by the Oita Prefectural Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Research Center and Fruit Tree Research Institute. It originated from crossing 'Atago' and 'Shinkou' in 1987. The first fruition was in 1991, and it was selected as a promising tree in 1996. It's fruit character had been researched from 2001, and the research of the next generation tree was started in 2003. As a result, we named the cultivar 'Houri' since it has excellent quality and taste. In 2005, application for registration of the cultivar under the Seeds and Seedlings Law of Japan was submitted; and was finally registered on March 23, 2007. 2. The tree has medium vigor. It exhibits abundant auxiliary flower buds and fruit spurs. It has many new shoots and the sprouting time is early April. 3. The blossom time is early April; the flower has significant pollen. It does not have self compatibility, but is cross compatible with 'Kousui', 'Housui' and 'Niitaka'. 4. The fruit is large, and the shape is broad ovate. It has high sugar content and moderate acidity, so it has a strong taste. The fruit does not have glassiness of flesh, and the storage time is long. 5. It does not express necrotic spots, and is resistant to black spots., however it is sensitive to anthracnose (leaf anthracnose).
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