Promising varieties of apples (Malus domestica) for Georgian bio (organic) production.
2023
The article presents the results of an agrobiological study and a pomological description of several apple varieties introduced in Georgia: Topaz, Rubinola, Sansa and Fujioni, with the aim of updating the assortment of apples and improving diversification opportunities for local farmers. Comprehensive, field and laboratory studies of varieties has been carried out in collection orchard located in Shida Kartli (vil. Jighaura, Saguramo Mtskheta municipality) and belonging to LEPL Scientific-Research Center of Agriculture (SRCA) in 2017-2022. The research included the implementation of the following scientific works: pomological description of varieties, determination of calendar dates of phenological phases, study of biological-economic characteristics (harvest, pest-disease resistance, and mechanical and biochemical indicators of fruits). As a result of the analysis of the data, it was determined that the varieties Topaz, Rubinola, Sansa and Fujioni are characterized by high yield, outstanding commodity-tasting qualities and it is possible to recommend them in the leading fruit-growing regions of Georgia for the purpose of bio (organic) apple production. Tab. 1, Ref. 27.
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Publisher Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences
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