International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies
Volume 5, Issue 1, 2025
Evaluation of Advanced Selections Obtained in the Berries Breeding Program
Author(s): Oana Hera, Monica Sturzeanu, Loredana Elena Vijan
DOI: https://doi.org/10.62225/2583049X.2025.5.1.3657
Abstract:
The berry breeding program aims to improve the quality, yield, and disease resistance of berry crops through systematic selection and hybridization. This evaluation focuses on advanced selections developed in recent breeding cycles, assessing their performance in key traits such as fruit size, flavor, texture, and overall resilience to environmental stressors. By analyzing these traits, the program seeks to identify the most promising candidates for commercialization, ultimately contributing to the advancement of berry cultivation and providing growers with superior varieties that meet consumer demands. The analysis of the hybrid progeny from 'Azur' × 'Duke' revealed interesting trends in biometric characteristics. The parental variety 'Elsanta' demonstrated the highest yield at 789.33 g, indicating its potential for maximizing harvests. In contrast, hybrid 17-4-150 exhibited a significantly larger average fruit weight of 22.97 g, highlighting its promise for quality production. The objective is to evaluate fruit quality and weight traits of various advanced selections of strawberries and blueberries, with the aim of identifying new genotypes for subsequent breeding stages. This assessment will focus on traits such as size, weight, flavor, texture, and biochemical compounds, ensuring that selected genotypes not only meet market preferences but also contribute to improved yield and disease resistance in future breeding programs. The evaluation of these strawberry hybrids indicates significant potential for improving both physical and chemical characteristics. Continuous selection and breeding efforts can yield cultivars that are not only high-yielding but also of superior quality and consumer appeal. The variability observed in traits such as sweetness, firmness, and color offers a strategic foundation for future breeding programs aimed at meeting market demands.
Keywords: Hybrids, Fruit Quality, Genetic Variatios
Pages: 327-333
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