Fig (Ficus carica L.) Selection Study for Fresh Market in Western Turkey

The research project was started in 1980’s with the aim of developing fig production through selecting varieties suitable for fresh consumption. 272 edible fig cultigens were selected and evaluated in respect to maturation period, fruit quality, need for caprification and yield. As a result of a thr...

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Published inActa horticulturae no. 605; pp. 197 - 203
Main Authors Aksoy, U, Can, H.Z, Misirli, A, Kara, S, Seferoglu, G, Sahin, N
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published International Society for Horticultural Science 01.01.2003
Subjects
Ficus carica
figs
fresh market
fruit quality
markets
Turkey (country)
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Summary:The research project was started in 1980’s with the aim of developing fig production through selecting varieties suitable for fresh consumption. 272 edible fig cultigens were selected and evaluated in respect to maturation period, fruit quality, need for caprification and yield. As a result of a three-years evaluation, promising fresh varieties were selected. Quality was evaluated according to the weighted-rankit method, and 31 varieties were determined as promising due to their high scores. Among the evaluated fresh fig varieties, early season (Breba crop), early-mid season, mid season and late season varieties were recommended. Especially, few late ripening ones seem to be outstanding.
Bibliography:http://www.actahort.org/books/605/
ISSN:0567-7572
DOI:10.17660/ActaHortic.2003.605.29