Recently added articles from Journal of the American Pomological Society:
Fruiting and Kernel Production Characteristics of Ten Mediterranean Carob Cultivars Grown in Northeastern Spain
Oct 01, 2008; ... Abstract The carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.) is a leguminous fruit tree commonly grown in Mediterranean coastal areas. Carob bean gum is extracted from the pod seed and is a valuable stabilizer and thickener for the food industry. The identification of carob cultivars that produce high seed ...
Effect of the Shank Length of Pyrus betulaefolia Rootstock on the Photosynthesis and the Sodium and Chloride Distribution of Japanese Pear Saplings under Saline Conditions
Oct 01, 2008; ... Abstract In this study, 'Kousui' pear (Pyrus pyrifolia Nakai) was grafted onto P. betulaefolia (Bunge), a salt-tolerant rootstock for the Japanese pear, using different shank lengths. Following this, the salt tolerance of the plants was compared. Potted one-year-old plants were subjected ...
Modification of Branching Behavior in Apical-Dominant Apple Trees With Plant Growth Regulators and Their Residual Effects on Tree Growth After Transplanting
Oct 01, 2008; ... Abstract Nursery trees of apple hybrids NY73334-35, NY75413-30 and NY75414-1 were treated once or twice with the plant growth regulator (PGR) Accel or Promalin, alone or in combination, to induce branching. Regardless of the PGR used, or the rate and frequency of application, treated ...
Pollen Ultrastructure Characterization in Californian and Australian Almond Cultivars
Oct 01, 2008; ... Abstract Pollen morphology can be used for distinguishing species and cultivars of tree fruit species including almond [Prunus dulcís (Mill.) D.A. Webb]. In this study, pollen morphology and ultrastructure of several Californian and Australian almond cultivars has been studied using ...
Response of Seven Red Raspberry Cultivars to the Environmental Conditions of Northern Serbia
Oct 01, 2008; ... Abstract The vegetative and reproductive potential of six red raspberry (Rubus idaeus L.) cultivars developed at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre (PARC) at Agassiz, British Columbia, Canada ('Chilcotin', 'Chilliwack', 'Comox', 'Haida', ...
U. P. Hedrick Student Paper Award 2008 Major Flavor Components in Some Commercial Cultivars of Japanese Plum
Oct 01, 2008; ... Abstract Consumer acceptance of plum (Prunus salicina Lindell) depends mainly upon flavor, which is governed by the sugar-acid blend. We investigated changes in the concentrations of individual sugars and organic acids of three cultivars of Japanese plum, 'Blackamber', 'Amber Jewel', and ...
RESEARCH NOTE: Seasonal Patterns in Above Ground Growth and Nut Abortion in Young Eastern Black Walnut Trees
Oct 01, 2008; ... Abstract Eastern black walnut (Juglans nigra L.) is an excellent choice for agroforestry practices in the eastern United States because of its value for nuts and timber. A better understanding of the seasonal growth pattern of black walnut may provide insights that will lead to improved ...
Flowering and Fruiting Characteristics of Eight Pawpaw [Asimina triloba (L.) Dunal] Selections in Kentucky
Jul 01, 2008; ... Abstract The North American pawpaw [Asimina triloba (L.) Dunal] is in the initial stages of commercialization; however, little information has been published concerning flowering and ripening periods of commercially available cultivars. Cultivars with late flowering or extended bloom ...
Performance of 'Gala' Apple Trees on Supporter 4, P. 14, and Different Strains of B.9, M.9 and M.26 Rootstocks: A Five-Year Report on the 2002 NC-140 Apple Rootstock Trial
Jul 01, 2008; ... Abstract In 2002, an orchard trial of apple rootstocks was established at nine locations in Canada, Mexico, and the United States using 'Buckeye Gala' as the scion cultivar. Rootstocks included B.9 (North American or Treco strain), B.9 (European strain), M.26 NAKB, M.26 EMLA, M.9 Burgmer ...
Classifying Criteria for Major Fruit Traits in Prunus persica and Correlation Analyses Among the Traits
Jul 01, 2008; ... Abstract To develop classification criteria for major fruit traits of peaches and nectarines (P. persica [L.] Batsch.), fruits from more than 800 accessions and 700 cultivars were analyzed for several quantitative fruit traits. Each trait was then converted to five categories spanning ...
Effect of Dwarf Apple Rootstocks on Average 'Gala' Fruit Weight at Six Locations over Three Seasons
Jul 01, 2008; ... Abstract The influence of rootstock on average fruit weight of 'Gala' apple [Malus X sylvestris (L) var. domestica (Borkh.) Mansf] was evaluated for a subset of data from the 1994 multi-location NC-140 apple rootstock trial. Data for 10 dwarfing rootstocks (M.9 EMLA, M.26 EMLA, M.9 RN29, ...
Pomological Properties and Proximate Analysis of Native Chestnut (Castanea sativa Mill.) Germplasm from Isparta, Turkey
Jul 01, 2008; ... Abstract There are some natural stands of chestnut in lsparta (Turkey) with a great number of different genotypes. Our purpose was to select suitable genotypes combining general quality, large nut size and suitability for chestnut paste. In 2002, native chestnut populations were surveyed ...
Release of Hairless Kiwifruit 'Eldorado' and 'Nugget', and 'Early Bird' Pollinizer for Further Evaluation
Jul 01, 2008; ... The Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, UC-Davis, is releasing two relatively hairless kiwifruit (Actinidia chinensis Planch.) cultivars, 'Eldorado' and 'Nugget', and an early blooming male pollinizer, 'Early Bird'. The seedlings originated from a mixture of seeds collected from a ...