Assessment of newly introduced apple varieties in Western Kosovo

Session

Agriculture, Food Science and Technology

Description

The introduction of new plant species to new cultivation areas presents challenges related to their compatibility with new agroecological conditions. Researching the adaptability of these species, including their cultivars and varieties, benefits both science and business communities. Our three-year study in Western Kosovo, specifically in Deçan and Istog, analyzed 16 apple varieties. This article presents results for Fuji Fubrax, Bramly Clone 20, Braeburn Hillvell, Winston, and Amorosa. Research on other varieties must continue due to adverse natural conditions over two consecutive seasons, which likely affected the final results. Data collected from the experiment were processed and compared with UPOV 2013 descriptors. The findings indicate the suitability of the tested varieties in the assessed areas. STTA and sugar levels in Fuji Fubrax, Braeburn, and Amorosa were higher, though statistically unconfirmed. The Fuji variety exhibited irregular fruit shapes in some cases, attributed to insufficient pollination. Bramley Clone 20 produced intensely red-colored fruits with brown stripes, differing significantly from the original plant’s green fruits. Other fruit parameters for all varieties matched the UPOV characteristics, demonstrating high suitability in the agroecological conditions of the research areas

Keywords:

apple varieties, adaptability, UPOV descriptor

Proceedings Editor

Edmond Hajrizi

ISBN

978-9951-982-15-3

Location

UBT Kampus, Lipjan

Start Date

25-10-2024 9:00 AM

End Date

27-10-2024 6:00 PM

DOI

10.33107/ubt-ic.2024.277

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Assessment of newly introduced apple varieties in Western Kosovo

UBT Kampus, Lipjan

The introduction of new plant species to new cultivation areas presents challenges related to their compatibility with new agroecological conditions. Researching the adaptability of these species, including their cultivars and varieties, benefits both science and business communities. Our three-year study in Western Kosovo, specifically in Deçan and Istog, analyzed 16 apple varieties. This article presents results for Fuji Fubrax, Bramly Clone 20, Braeburn Hillvell, Winston, and Amorosa. Research on other varieties must continue due to adverse natural conditions over two consecutive seasons, which likely affected the final results. Data collected from the experiment were processed and compared with UPOV 2013 descriptors. The findings indicate the suitability of the tested varieties in the assessed areas. STTA and sugar levels in Fuji Fubrax, Braeburn, and Amorosa were higher, though statistically unconfirmed. The Fuji variety exhibited irregular fruit shapes in some cases, attributed to insufficient pollination. Bramley Clone 20 produced intensely red-colored fruits with brown stripes, differing significantly from the original plant’s green fruits. Other fruit parameters for all varieties matched the UPOV characteristics, demonstrating high suitability in the agroecological conditions of the research areas