E3 Journal of Agricultural Research and Development
E3 Journal of Agricultural Research and Development Vol. 2 (3) pp. 080-085, October 2012; © E3 Journals; ISSN 2276-9897
Breeding studies and new table grapes in Turkey
Arif ATAK1 * , Kemal A.KAHRAMAN11 Atatürk Horticultural Central Research Institute, Yalova, TURKEY
*Corresponding Author E-mail: atak@yalovabahce.gov.tr
Accepted 9 August 2012
Abstract
The wide biodiversity of grapevine germplasm provides valuable resources to breeders. In Turkey, most of the table grape cultivars are local and quality is not enough compare with several cultivars grown world-wide. The cultivars grown in Turkey are characterised by a narrow harvesting period. Also fungal diseases are really a big problem for most of the table grape growing regions in Turkey. For these a multi-purposes breeding program began in the 1970s at the Ataturk Horticultural Central Research Institute (AHCRI). In our breeding program we focused to obtain new cultivars with late ripening time, large berry size and relatively resistant to fungal diseases. Also priority objective of the project is the production of high-quality cultivars for competitive market conditions. In this study, twelve cultivar candidates were analysed with some morphologic and quality characteristics. As a result of this study, particularly outstanding three hybrids (Atak 77, Pembe 77, and Ä°smetbey were registered) have been registered.
Keywords: Table grapes, breeding, morphology, quality characteristics
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