Morphological characteristics of best Cornelian cherry (Cornus mas L.) genotypes selected in Serbia

On the territory of Serbia, the Cornelian cherry (Cornus mas L.) populations grow at different locations and on a variety of geological substrates and they represent a large and important genetic potential for use in breeding programs of this fruit species. Collection and study of Cornelian cherry g...

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Published in:Genetic resources and crop evolution 2011-06, Vol.58 (5), p.689-695
Main Authors: Bijelic, Sandra, Golosin, Branislava, Todorovic, Jelena Ninic, Cerovic, Slobodan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agriculture
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Breeding
Cornus
Cornus mas
developmental stages
Fruits
Gene pool
genes
Genetic variability
genetic variation
genotype
Genotypes
Life Sciences
Morphology
Organic chemistry
Physical characteristics
Plant Genetics and Genomics
Plant Physiology
Plant Sciences
Plant Systematics/Taxonomy/Biogeography
Preservation
Prunus
Research Article
Substrates
Territory
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Summary:On the territory of Serbia, the Cornelian cherry (Cornus mas L.) populations grow at different locations and on a variety of geological substrates and they represent a large and important genetic potential for use in breeding programs of this fruit species. Collection and study of Cornelian cherry genotypes, introduction of best selections in commercial production, and preservation of genetic variability are activities that could improve the existing fruit gene pool. In the Vojvodina Province, over 200 Cornelian cherry genotypes have been monitored at all stages of growth and development. Large variability has been observed in all morphological and chemical characteristics under study. This paper deals with 10 Cornelian cherry genotypes, which showed best morphological characteristics in a three-year study (2007–2009), which will be used for the development of standard Cornelian cherry varieties in Serbia.
ISSN:0925-9864
1573-5109
DOI:10.1007/s10722-010-9612-2