Meyve Bilimi
Yazarlar: Aydin UZUN
Konular:-
Anahtar Kelimeler:Rootstock,Citrus sinensis,Fruit quality
Özet: Citrus is one of the most important fruit groups for Turkey for production and export quantity. Orange is first species in Citrus with high level of production. ‘Valencia’ orange produced in large area for late maturing, fresh and industrial uses. Rootstocks effects in citrus production on yield, fruit quality and also resistance to environmental conditions is well known. In present study, effects on ‘Valencia Late’ orange fruit quality of eight citrus rootstocks were investigated. This study was carried out in experimental orchard with 7 X 7 m spacing in Alata Horticultural Research Station. According to results significantly effect of rootstocks was determined on some fruit quality parameters. Common sour orange mostly used as rootstock in Turkey showed increasing effect on fruit size and juice content.