Purpose. To determine morphological and morphometric features of vegetative and generative organs of Persica species and varieties under the conditions of the Forest-Steppe zone of Ukraine for further use in breeding. Methods. Biological (morphological analysis) and statistical (processing of morphometric parameters) ones. Results. It was found that except ternate multiple buds, in peach hybrid ‘Suputnyk’collateral buds were prevalent which was not common to other tested varieties and species. Buds of each species and variety have a certain number of scales. The most scales were observed in ‘Suputnyk’. Pubescence of abaxial side of the leaf in P. davіdiana and ‘Suputnyk’ plants was not revealed. Species of P. vulgaris (‘Pecherskyi’, ‘Antotsianovyi’, ‘Poleskyi’) was characterized by increase in size of leaf blades, flowers and fruits. The distinctive features of P. davidiana and ‘Suputnyk’ are that stamens were accumulated in their flowers while in P. vulgaris they are branched. Raphe of a P. vulgaris stone protrudes above the edges of the bordering creases and consists of a number of narrow plates. Conclusions. For the breeding purposes, plants have an advantage for some basic criteria: the most flower buds that is common to interspecies hybrid ‘Suputnyk’; increase in photosynthetic productivity of the leaf apparatus to be typical for the variety ‘Pecherskyi’; large fruits that ‘Pecherskyi’ variety is noted for; intense red color of fruits that is inherent feature of ‘Antocianovyi’ variety.

Abstract One of the most promising aquaculture species is the Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) with high market value; disease control is crucial to prevent and reduce mortality and monetary losses. Microsporidia (Fungi) are a potential source of damage to bluefin tuna aquaculture. A new microsporidian species is described from farmed bluefin tunas from the Spanish Mediterranean. This new pathogen is described in a juvenile associated with a highly severe pathology of the visceral cavity. Whitish xenomas from this microsporidian species were mostly located at the caecal mass and ranged from 0.2 to 7.5 mm. Light and transmission electron microscopy of the spores revealed mature spores with an average size of 2.2 × 3.9 μm in size and a polar filament with 13–14 coils arranged in one single layer. Phylogenetic analysis clustered this species with the Glugea spp. clade. The morphological characteristics and molecular comparison confirm that this is a novel microsporidian species, Glugea thunni. The direct life-cycle and the severe pathologies observed makes this parasite a hard risk for bluefin tuna cultures.

Purpose. Improvement of a range of strawberry varie­ties based on comprehensive study and introduction of new Ukrainian and West European cultivars. Methods. Cultivars and elite forms were studied using the methods of primary variety studying and state variety testing at three-year strawberry plantations of the Institute of Horticulture of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (the city of Kyiv) and its variety testing stations. Results. It was found that more frequent spring and summer droughts as well as black frosts in winter adversely affected the strawberry productivity. The best varieties were selected among new ones for the complex of traits, they included ‘Elegance’ from the Great Britain, ‘Gercules’ from Ukraine (both are dessert grapes), ‘Elsanta’ from Holland (for universal use), ‘Alba’ from Italia (as raw material). The highly adaptive and productive ‘Istochnik’ and ‘Festyvalna romashka’ varieties (as raw material) are recommended for the north regions. Conclusions. In the context of profound climatic change, high-profitable cultivation of mid-ripening varieties and a strawberry as such in the Northern Forest-Steppe zone is expedient under controlled conditions – in high film tunnels, in hot-houses and under perennial irrigation that already has become the European tendency.

Purpose. Improvement of a range of strawberry varie­ties based on comprehensive study and introduction of new Ukrainian and West European cultivars. Methods. Cultivars and elite forms were studied using the methods of primary variety studying and state variety testing at three-year strawberry plantations of the Institute of Horticulture of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (the city of Kyiv) and its variety testing stations. Results. It was found that more frequent spring and summer droughts as well as black frosts in winter adversely affected the strawberry productivity. The best varieties were selected among new ones for the complex of traits, they included ‘Elegance’ from the Great Britain, ‘Gercules’ from Ukraine (both are dessert grapes), ‘Elsanta’ from Holland (for universal use), ‘Alba’ from Italia (as raw material). The highly adaptive and productive ‘Istochnik’ and ‘Festyvalna romashka’ varieties (as raw material) are recommended for the north regions. Conclusions. In the context of profound climatic change, high-profitable cultivation of mid-ripening varieties and a strawberry as such in the Northern Forest-Steppe zone is expedient under controlled conditions – in high film tunnels, in hot-houses and under perennial irrigation that already has become the European tendency.

Nomenclature of genus Vaccinium considered, as well as the application of names for indigenous and introduced species and denomination of fruit crops as derived from those species. System of binary species names for Vaccinium s.l. has been proposed as based on the Ukrainian generic name ‘lokhina’ that best complies with the principles for establishing generic names.

Nomenclature of genus Vaccinium considered, as well as the application of names for indigenous and introduced species and denomination of fruit crops as derived from those species. System of binary species names for Vaccinium s.l. has been proposed as based on the Ukrainian generic name ‘lokhina’ that best complies with the principles for establishing generic names.

The paper highlights results of 60 years of apple breeding activity at the All-Russian Research Institute for Fruit Crop Breeding of RAAS (former Orel Zonal Fruit-Berry Experimental Station). Major selection effort has been applied to apple breeding for higher contents of ascorbic acid and P-active substances in fruit. A pattern of the inheritance of biologically active substances in apple fruits is shown. First time in Russia a large-scale selection has taken place for the purpose of developing domestic scab immune apple varieties (Vf). 20 scab immune varieties have been created and included into the State Register. First time in Russia and in the world a range of triploid apple varieties have been developed through directed diverse chromosome crossings 2x x 4x and 4x x 2x.

The paper highlights results of 60 years of apple breeding activity at the All-Russian Research Institute for Fruit Crop Breeding of RAAS (former Orel Zonal Fruit-Berry Experimental Station). Major selection effort has been applied to apple breeding for higher contents of ascorbic acid and P-active substances in fruit. A pattern of the inheritance of biologically active substances in apple fruits is shown. First time in Russia a large-scale selection has taken place for the purpose of developing domestic scab immune apple varieties (Vf ). 20 scab immune varieties have been created and included into the State Register. First time in Russia and in the world a range of triploid apple varieties have been developed through directed diverse chromosome crossings 2x x 4x and 4x x 2x.

The article presents the estimation of economic and biological characteristics of indeterminant tomato hyb­ rids (Raisa F1, Macarena F1, Emotion F1, Anabel F1, Mariachi F1) under conditions of winter hydroponic. The earliest emergence of fruits is established for Macarena F1 tomato hydrid. The total number of brushes, flo­ ers and w fruits formed on the plant during the vegetation period, is determined. The degree of fruit inception, yield per plant and average weight of the plant are measured. The monthly dynamics of hybrid tomato crops is presented. The largest harvest was collected through May to July. Marketable and non-marketable portions of the harvest and commercial quality of tomato fruits are determined. A close correlation between fruit weight and fruit yield is established. The Macarena F1 hybrid is distinguished as the most precocious and high-yielding variety.

Мета. Встановити філогенетичні зв’язки між лініями кукурудзи звичайної за результатами морфологічного опису (ВОС-тест) та SSR маркерами. Методи. Польові (описова морфологія рослин), молекулярні (ПЛР, капілярний електрофорез), статистичні (кореляційний аналіз, ієрархічна кластеризація). Результати. Внаслідок польових досліджень 57 ліній кукурудзи за морфологічними ознаками встановлено коди прояву якісних і кількісних ознак, що дало змогу визначити три групи досліджуваних ліній відповідно до ступеня їхньої подібності: відмінні, подібні та дуже подібні. На основі коефіцієнтів подібності за Пірсоном розраховано фенотипові дистанції між лініями й одержано п’ять кластерних груп та сім окремих кластерів, сформованих окремими лініями. Найбільш подібними за кодами прояву морфологічних ознак виявилися лінії кукурудзи з коефіцієнтом подібності 0,997, які за результатами експертизи на відмінність, однорідність та стабільність (ВОС) належать до групи подібних. Коефіцієнти подібності між лініями, що зараховують до групи дуже подібних, були достатньо високими: від 0,890 до 0,990. Однак між двома лініями з цієї групи коефіцієнт подібності становив 0,771. На основі молекулярних дистанцій за Роджером для дев’яти SSR маркерів як найподібніші визначено лінії з коефіцієнтом подібності 0,16, хоча за результатами експертизи на ВОС ця пара належить до відмінних. Найбільш відмінною за SSR маркерами виявилася пара ліній із коефіцієнтом подібності 0,42. Внаслідок розрахунку кореляційної залежності між матрицями фенотипових і молекулярних дистанцій встановлено дуже слабку обернену кореляцію (r = −0,1). Висновки. З’ясовано, що розрахунок фенотипових і молекулярних дистанцій відображає рівень подібності досліджуваних генотипів за морфологічними ознаками та SSR маркерами. Продемонстровано, що ступінь подібності між досліджуваними лініями кукурудзи різниться залежно від застосованого підходу оцінювання. На це вказує експертна оцінка ліній кукурудзи за результатами експертизи на ВОС.

In the component composition of volatile solutions determining fragrance of the flowers in apricot and cherry-plum varieties and Prunus brigantiaca Vill. x Armeniaca vulgaris Lam. hybrids there are 36 highest hydrocarbons and benzaldehyde that prevail. There are fewer amounts of the solutions which scare bees (benzaldehyde) in the fragrance of cherry-plum varieties as compared to the flowers of apricot and hybrids. At the same time, the content of tricosane, pentacosane, docosane, heneycosane, eicosane, nonadecan that probably attract bees is higher in the cherry-plum flowers than in the fragrance of apricot and hybrid flowers. The average three years yield of cherry-plum plants (Nikitska Zhovta 10,7 and Salgirskaya Rumjanaya 28,5 t/ ha) is higher than for apricot (Recolte de Schatene 0,3; Rodnik 2,9; Ananasniy Tsurupinsky 7,4 t/ha) and hybrids (8110 – 5,2; 8098 – 6,4 t/ha) that could be explained with better pollination of flowers and better fruit formation. Prevailing components of flower aroma of these plants and their possible link with yield of the objects in questions have been analyzed.

In the component composition of volatile solutions determining fragrance of the flowers in apricot and cherry-plum varieties and Prunus brigantiaca Vill. x Armeniaca vulgaris Lam. hybrids there are 36 highest hydrocarbons and benzaldehyde that prevail. There are fewer amounts of the solutions which scare bees (benzaldehyde) in the fragrance of cherry-plum varieties as compared to the flowers of apricot and hybrids. At the same time, the content of tricosane, pentacosane, docosane, heneycosane, eicosane, nonadecan that probably attract bees is higher in the cherry-plum flowers than in the fragrance of apricot and hybrid flowers. The average three years yield of cherry-plum plants (Nikitska Zhovta 10,7 and Salgirskaya Rumjanaya 28,5 t/ ha) is higher than for apricot (Recolte de Schatene 0,3; Rodnik 2,9; Ananasniy Tsurupinsky 7,4 t/ha) and hybrids (8110 – 5,2; 8098 – 6,4 t/ha) that could be explained with better pollination of flowers and better fruit formation. Prevailing components of flower aroma of these plants    and their possible link with yield of the objects in questions have been analyzed.

The main reasons hindering expansion of assortment of horticultural crops and negatively affecting the provision of Ukraine’s population with horticultural production were discussed. The trend towards global unification of genotypes with parallel reduction of potential to andropoadaptability of chief horticultural crops is recognized as one of the main causes for instability in domestic horticulture crops production. Appropriate measures are proposed, including intensification of zonal specialization and intensification of the state protectionism over both domestic fruit farming and research developments, first of all in breeding and genetics, aimed at the ability to meet various requirements of producers, processors and consumers of fruits and berries to new cultivars.

Мета. Установити господарсько-економічну доцільність вирощування підщеп волоського горіха. Методи. Сіянці волоського горіха, перспективні як підщепи в Україні, досліджували в розсадниках ФОП Затоковий В. Ю. (с. Слобода Комарівці, Сторожинецький р-н, Чернівецька обл.) упродовж 2018–2020 рр. Господарсько-економічну ефективність вирощування підщеп культури визначали за Методикою економічної та енергетичної оцінки типів плодоягідних насаджень, помологічних сортів і результатів технологічних досліджень у садівництві (2002). Результати. Для визначення економічної ефективності вирощування сіянців аналізували технологічну карту вирощування сіянців волоського горіха. Найбільша частка в структурі затрат припадала на оплату праці – 86,7%. Причиною цього було використання ручної праці, яка становила 96,5% від загальних затрат на технологію вирощування сіянців. Частка рівня механізації вирощування не перевищувала 3,5%. Загальні витрати пального на 1 га становили 120,7 л, або 2957,20 грн у грошо­вому еквіваленті. Таким чином, затрати на паливо займали незначну частку – 0,4% в собівартості одного сіянця. Один гектар площі забезпечував вихід 65 тис. шт. сіянців волоського горіха, що становило 1625 тис. грн за умови вартості їх реалізації 25 грн/шт. Матеріальні витрати при цьому становили 46,16 тис. грн/га (загальні витрати – 712,43 тис. грн). Тому показник собівартості був гранично низьким, а рівень рентабельності – гранично високим. Висновки. Вирощування сіянців волоського горіха сортів ‘Слава України’, ‘Пам’яті Затокового’, ‘Лисичанський’ є економічно доцільним. Це зумовлено досить низькою собівартістю одного сіянця (10,82 грн) та високою рентабельність виробництва вихідного селекційного матеріалу для щеплення та закладання промислових насаджень культури.

The results of 39-year large-scale work on apple breeding for the improvement of fruit biochemical composition are discussed. The character of the inheritance of the content of sugar, titrate acids, ascorbic acid and P-active substances in fruit is shown. The brief descriptions of the new varieties with good flavor and harmonic combination of sugar and acidity are given. The prospects of the trend are shown.

The results of 39-year large-scale work on apple breeding for the improvement of fruit biochemical composition are discussed. The character of the inheritance of the content of sugar, titrate acids, ascorbic acid and P-active substances in fruit is shown. The brief descriptions of the new varieties with good flavor and harmonic combination of sugar and acidity are given. The prospects of the trend are shown.

Organizing measures in the scope of Ukraine are given, that provide the procedure of the state registration and their rights for fruit, berry, nuciferous species and vine. The expediency of the state registration of fruit and berry crops is grounded as a whole in Ukraine on the basis of the experience of the leading world’s countries. Powers of the State Service on Right Protection for Plant Varieties, Ukrainian Institute of Pant Variety Examination and Applicant were determined in the procedure of the registration of plant varieties and their rights for fruit, berry, nuciferous crops and vine.

Purpose. Analysis of species and varietal diversity of the genus Salvia L. cultivated flora of the world, including Ukraine; prognostic assessment and determination of the directions of ornamental representatives of the genus introduction to the conditions of the Forest-steppe of Ukraine. Methods. Analysis and synthesis, comparison and generalization of information data, introduction forecast. Results. The modern assortment of the genus Salvia is presented in quantitative, taxonomic, arealogical and ecological-cenotic terms. Belonging of the species of the genus to 6 main centers of origin of cultivated plants was determined, and a significant diversity of life forms (nanophanerophytes, microphanerophytes, hamephites, hemicryptophytes, theophytes), naturally formed under the influence of factors determined by different geographical and ecological-phytocenotic conditions of plant growth was reflected. Species assortment of the genus Salvia from the collection fund of the M. M. Gryshko National Botanical Garden of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine was analyzed in comparison with the collections of other Ukrainian botanical gardens. The list of decorative species of the collection, found in the natural flora of Ukraine, was given. Three groups of species have been identified by origin, what determines the conditions for plant cultivation in the Forest-Steppe of Ukraine. In terms of taxonomic structure, introduced sage species belong to eight (according to Bentham, 1833) out of twelve sections, which represent biomorphological diversity and confirm the high introduction potential of these plants.  The species and interspecific hybrids most fully used in breeding work and represented by a significant varietal diversity were distinguished, as well as the sage assortment of the collection of ornamental plants of the NBG was presented. Conclusions. It has been revealed that the species and varietal diversity of the genus Salvia of the world cultivated flora has a significant introduction potential for the Forest-Steppe zone of Ukraine. It was determined that the main base for the introduction of the ornamental species of the genus Salvia in Ukraine is the collection of the M. M. Gryshko National Botanical Garden of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. The main directions of further introduction and breeding work with representatives of the genus Salvia in the Forest-Steppe conditions of Ukraine were highlighted.

Purpose. To determine the content of biochemical compounds in fruits of M. domestica Borkh. varietal samples, select the most promising ones for use in further breeding, and recommend for use in various directions, given the biochemical complex of signs, taste and marketability of the fruit. Methods. We used generally accepted methods for determining the biochemical composition of fruits (soluble so­lids (SSR) according to GOST (State Standard System) 29030-91, total sugars according to GOST 8756-13.87; polyphenol composition according to the method of L. I. Vigorov (1968), vitamin C according to the method of A I. Ermakov (1972); tit­rated acids – according to GOST 25555.0-82). Results. Nine cultivars of apple trees were analyzed for the biochemical composition of fruits, namely the apple tree cultivar ‘Vydubytska Plakucha’ (‘V. p.’) and various hybrids created on its basis from the collection of the fruit plant acclimatization department of the M. M. Hryshko National Botanical Gardens of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. Selected forms are sources of 1–5 important biochemical characteristics (solids content, glucose, sugars, ascorbic acid, titratable acid) and promising for use in breeding. According to the dry matter content – the lowest rate was found in hybrid ‘V. p.’ × ‘Renet Symyrenko’ (16.68%), the highest in the hybrid – ‘V. p.’ × ‘Renet Oranzhevyi Coksa’ (22.87%), rates of ascorbic acid content varied within (6.0–12.25 mg%), total sugars (10.37–18.23), acids (0.74–1,67 respectively). The most interesting for introduction and breeding are hybrids with a high content of biochemical parameters, namely: ‘V. p.’ × ‘Renet Oranzhevyi Coksa’, ‘V. p.’ × ‘Golden Delicious’ and ‘V. p.’ × ‘Parmen Zymovyi Zolotyi’. Conclusions. The content of the biochemical composition of the fruits, taste and marketability were characterized, and varietal samples of hybrids of the apple tree ‘Vydubytska Plakucha’ were distributed in the directions of use in order to improve the quality of life of the population. According to the biochemical indicators of the cluster analysis of the studied apple hybrids, close relationships were found between the three groups necessary in the future for breeding when selecting parental forms for an improved biochemical composition of the fruit (including hybrids ‘V. p.’ × ‘Renet Oranzhevyi Coksa’, ‘V. p.’ × ‘Golden Delicious’ and ‘V. p.’ × ‘Parmen Zymovyi Zolotyi’, titrated acid hybrids ‘V. p.’ × ‘Starkrimson’, ‘V. p.’ × ‘Parmen Zymovyi Zolotyi’ and ‘V. p.’ × ‘Renet Symyrenko’, tannins hybrids ‘V. p.’ × ‘Slava Peremozhtsiam’ and ‘V. p.’ × ‘Starkrimson’); and to expand the assortment of apple trees according to the planned commercial signs. Hybrids of the apple-tree cultivar ‘Vydubytska Plakucha’, created in the NBG using old and valuable modern apple-tree cultivars, indicate the promise of producing high-yielding, large-fruited varieties with a high content of biologically active substances

Purpose. To determine the content of biochemical compounds in fruits of M. domestica Borkh. varietal samples, select the most promising ones for use in further breeding, and recommend for use in various directions, given the biochemical complex of signs, taste and marketability of the fruit.Methods. We used generally accepted methods for determining the biochemical composition of fruits (soluble so­lids (SSR) according to GOST (State Standard System) 29030-91, total sugars according to GOST 8756-13.87; polyphenol composition according to the method of L. I. Vigorov (1968), vitamin C according to the method of A I. Ermakov (1972); tit­rated acids – according to GOST 25555.0-82).Results. Nine cultivars of apple trees were analyzed for the biochemical composition of fruits, namely the apple tree cultivar ‘Vydubytska Plakucha’ (‘V. p.’) and various hybrids created on its basis from the collection of the fruit plant acclimatization department of the M. M. Hryshko National Botanical Gardens of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. Selected forms are sources of 1–5 important biochemical characteristics (solids content, glucose, sugars, ascorbic acid, titratable acid) and promising for use in breeding. According to the dry matter content – the lowest rate was found in hybrid ‘V. p.’ × ‘Renet Symyrenko’ (16.68%), the highest in the hybrid – ‘V. p.’ × ‘Renet Oranzhevyi Coksa’ (22.87%), rates of ascorbic acid content varied within (6.0–12.25 mg%), total sugars (10.37–18.23), acids (0.74–1,67 respectively). The most interesting for introduction and breeding are hybrids with a high content of biochemical parameters, namely: ‘V. p.’ × ‘Renet Oranzhevyi Coksa’, ‘V. p.’ × ‘Golden Delicious’ and ‘V. p.’ × ‘Parmen Zymovyi Zolotyi’.Conclusions. The content of the biochemical composition of the fruits, taste and marketability were characterized, and varietal samples of hybrids of the apple tree ‘Vydubytska Plakucha’ were distributed in the directions of use in order to improve the quality of life of the population. According to the biochemical indicators of the cluster analysis of the studied apple hybrids, close relationships were found between the three groups necessary in the future for breeding when selecting parental forms for an improved biochemical composition of the fruit (including hybrids ‘V. p.’ × ‘Renet Oranzhevyi Coksa’, ‘V. p.’ × ‘Golden Delicious’ and ‘V. p.’ × ‘Parmen Zymovyi Zolotyi’, titrated acid hybrids ‘V. p.’ × ‘Starkrimson’, ‘V. p.’ × ‘Parmen Zymovyi Zolotyi’ and ‘V. p.’ × ‘Renet Symyrenko’, tannins hybrids ‘V. p.’ × ‘Slava Peremozhtsiam’ and ‘V. p.’ × ‘Starkrimson’); and to expand the assortment of apple trees according to the planned commercial signs. Hybrids of the apple-tree cultivar ‘Vydubytska Plakucha’, created in the NBG using old and valuable modern apple-tree cultivars, indicate the promise of producing high-yielding, large-fruited varieties with a high content of biologically active substances | Мета. Визначити вміст біохімічних сполук у плодах сорто-зразків M. domestica Borkh., відібрати найперспективніші для використання у подальшій селекції та рекомендувати для застосування у різних напрямках, враховуючи комплекс біохімічних ознак, смакові і товарні якості плодів.Методи. Використовували загальноприйняті методики визначення біохімічного складу плодів: розчинні сухі речовини – за ГОСТ 29030-91; загальні цукри – за ГОСТ 8756-13.87; поліфенольний склад – за методикою Л. И. Вигорова (1968); вітамін С – за методикою А. И. Ермакова та ін. (1972); титровані кислоти – за ГОСТ 25555.0-82.Результати. Було проаналізовано дев’ять сортозразків яблуні за біохімічним складом плодів, а саме сорт яблуні ‘Видубицька плакуча’ (‘В. п.’) та створені на її основі різні гібриди із колекції відділу акліматизації плодових рослин Національного ботанічного саду (НБС) імені М. М. Гришка НАН України. Плоди збирали за їхньої комерційної зрілості. Добрані форми є джерелами 1–5 важливих біохімічних ознак (вміст сухих речовин, глюкози, цукрів, аскорбінової кислоти, титрованої кислоти) і перспективні для використання у селекції. За вмістом сухої речовини найнижчий показник було виявлено у гібрида ‘В. п.’ × ‘Ренет Симиренка’ (16,68%), найвищий – у гібрида ‘В. п. ’ × ‘Ренет оранжевий Кокса’ (22,87%), показники вмісту аскорбінової кислоти варіювали в межах 6,0–12,25 мг%, загальні цукри – 10,37–18,23, кислоти – 0,74–1,67, відповідно. Найцікавішими для інтродукції та селекції були гібриди із найвищим комплексом вмісту біохімічних показників, а саме: ‘В. п. ’ × ‘Ренет оранжевий Кокса’, ‘В. п.’ × ‘Голден Делішес’ та ‘В. п.’ × ‘Пармен зимовий золотий’.Висновки. Охарактеризовано вміст біохімічного складу плодів, їхні смакові і товарні якості і розподілено сортозразки гібридів яблуні ‘Видубицька плакуча’ за напрямами використання для покращення якості життя населення. За біохімічними показниками у результаті кластерного аналізу досліджених гібридів яблуні було виявлено щільні взаємозв’язки, які необхідні у майбутньому для селекції під час відбору батьківських форм на поліпшений біохімічний склад плодів (зокрема, за високим умістом сухої речовини виділено гібриди ‘В. п.’ × ‘Ренет оранжевий Кокса’, ‘В. п.’ × ‘Голден Делішес’ та ‘В. п.’ × ‘Пармен зимовий золотий’; за вмістом титрованих кислот – гібриди ‘В. п.’ × ‘Старкримсон’, ‘В. п.’ × ‘Пармен зимовий золотий’ та ‘В. п.’ × ‘Ренет Симиренка’; за вмістом дубильних речовин – гібриди ‘В. п.’ × ‘Слава Переможцям’ та ‘В. п.’ × ‘Старкримсон’) та для розширення сор­тименту яблунь за запланованими комерційними ознаками. Створені у НБС гібриди сорту яблуні ‘Видубицька плакуча’ з використанням старих та цінних сучасних сортів яблуні свідчать про перспективність отримання високоврожайних, великоплідних сортів з високим умістом біологічно активних речовин. | Цель. Определить содержание биохимических соединений в плодах сортообразцов M. domestica Borkh., отоб­рать наиболее перспективные с целью использования в дальнейшей селекции и рекомендовать для применения в различных направлениях, учитывая биохимический комплекс признаков, вкусовые и товарные качества плодов. Методы. Использовали общепринятые методики определения биохимического состава плодов (растворимые сухие вещества (ССР) – по ГОСТ 29030-91; общие сахара – по ГОСТ 8756-13.87; полифенольный состав – по методике Л. И. Вигорова (1968), витамин С – по методике А. И. Ермакова (1972); титрованные кислоты – по ГОСТ 25555.0-82). Результаты. Были проанализированы девять сортообразцов яблони по биохимическому составу плодов, а именно сорт яблони ‘Видубицька плакуча’ и созданные на ее основе различные гибриды из коллекции отдела акклиматизации плодовых растений Национального ботанического сада (НБС) имени Н. Н. Гришко НАН Украины. Отборные формы являются источниками 1–5 важных биохимических признаков (содержание сухих веществ, глюкозы, сахаров, аскорбиновой кислоты, титруемой кислоты) и перспективные для использования в селекции. По содержанию сухого вещества самый низкий показатель обнаружен у гибрида ‘В. п.’ × ‘Ренет Симиренко’ (16,68%), самый высокий – у гибрида ‘В. п.’ × ‘Ренет оранжевый Кокса’ (22,87%), показатели содержания аскорбиновой кислоты варьировали в пределах 6,0–12,25 мг%, общие сахара – 10,37–18,23, кислоты – 0,74–1,67, соответственно). Наибольший интерес для интродукции и селекции составляли гибриды с высоким комплексом содержания биохимических показателей, а именно: ‘В. п.’ × ‘Ренет оранжевый Кокса’, ‘В. п.’ × ‘Голден Делишес’ и ‘В. п.’ × ‘Пармен зимний золотой’. Выводы. Охарактеризованы содержание биохимического состава плодов, вкусовые и товарные качества и распределены сортообразцы гибридов яблони ‘Видубицька плакуча’ по направлениям использования для улучшения качества жизни населения. По биохимическим показателям в результате кластерного анализа исследованных гибридов яблони обнаружены плотные взаимосвязи трех групп, необходимых в будущем для селекции при отборе родительских форм на улучшенный биохимический состав плодов (в частности, по высокому содержанию сухого вещества выделено гибриды ‘В. п.’ × ‘Ренет оранжевый Кокса’, ‘В. п.’ × ‘Голден Делишес’ и ‘В. п.’ × ‘Пармен зимний золотой’, по содержанию тит­руемых кислот – гибриды ‘В. п.’ × ‘Старкримсон’, ‘В. п.’ × ‘Пармен зимний золотой’ и ‘В. п.’ × ‘Ренет Симиренко’ по содержанию дубильных веществ – гибриды ‘В. п.’ × ‘Слава Победителям’ и ‘В. п.’ × ‘Старкримсон’) и для расширения сортимента яблонь по запланированным коммерческим признакам. Созданные в НБС гибриды сорта яблони ‘Видубицька плакуча’ с использованием старых и ценных современных сортов яблони свидетельствуют о перспективности получения высокоурожайных, крупноплодных сортов с высоким содержанием биологически активных веществ.

Purpose. To determine the content of biochemical compounds in fruits of M. domestica Borkh. varietal samples, select the most promising ones for use in further breeding, and recommend for use in various directions, given the biochemical complex of signs, taste and marketability of the fruit. Methods. We used generally accepted methods for determining the biochemical composition of fruits (soluble so­lids (SSR) according to GOST (State Standard System) 29030-91, total sugars according to GOST 8756-13.87; polyphenol composition according to the method of L. I. Vigorov (1968), vitamin C according to the method of A I. Ermakov (1972); tit­rated acids – according to GOST 25555.0-82). Results. Nine cultivars of apple trees were analyzed for the biochemical composition of fruits, namely the apple tree cultivar ‘Vydubytska Plakucha’ (‘V. p.’) and various hybrids created on its basis from the collection of the fruit plant acclimatization department of the M. M. Hryshko National Botanical Gardens of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. Selected forms are sources of 1–5 important biochemical characteristics (solids content, glucose, sugars, ascorbic acid, titratable acid) and promising for use in breeding. According to the dry matter content – the lowest rate was found in hybrid ‘V. p.’ × ‘Renet Symyrenko’ (16.68%), the highest in the hybrid – ‘V. p.’ × ‘Renet Oranzhevyi Coksa’ (22.87%), rates of ascorbic acid content varied within (6.0–12.25 mg%), total sugars (10.37–18.23), acids (0.74–1,67 respectively). The most interesting for introduction and breeding are hybrids with a high content of biochemical parameters, namely: ‘V. p.’ × ‘Renet Oranzhevyi Coksa’, ‘V. p.’ × ‘Golden Delicious’ and ‘V. p.’ × ‘Parmen Zymovyi Zolotyi’. Conclusions. The content of the biochemical composition of the fruits, taste and marketability were characterized, and varietal samples of hybrids of the apple tree ‘Vydubytska Plakucha’ were distributed in the directions of use in order to improve the quality of life of the population. According to the biochemical indicators of the cluster analysis of the studied apple hybrids, close relationships were found between the three groups necessary in the future for breeding when selecting parental forms for an improved biochemical composition of the fruit (including hybrids ‘V. p.’ × ‘Renet Oranzhevyi Coksa’, ‘V. p.’ × ‘Golden Delicious’ and ‘V. p.’ × ‘Parmen Zymovyi Zolotyi’, titrated acid hybrids ‘V. p.’ × ‘Starkrimson’, ‘V. p.’ × ‘Parmen Zymovyi Zolotyi’ and ‘V. p.’ × ‘Renet Symyrenko’, tannins hybrids ‘V. p.’ × ‘Slava Peremozhtsiam’ and ‘V. p.’ × ‘Starkrimson’); and to expand the assortment of apple trees according to the planned commercial signs. Hybrids of the apple-tree cultivar ‘Vydubytska Plakucha’, created in the NBG using old and valuable modern apple-tree cultivars, indicate the promise of producing high-yielding, large-fruited varieties with a high content of biologically active substances