Performance of Brazilian stonefruit varieties in a temperate region of Australia

Nineteen peach [Prunus persica (L.) Batsch] and two nectarine varieties from Brazil were evaluated at the Applethorpe Research Station, Stanthorpe, Queensland in 1996-1997. Within this group there was variation in flesh acidity, flesh colour (white and yellow) and flesh texture (melting and non-melt...

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Published inActa horticulturae no. 5921; pp. 149 - 155
Main Authors Russel, D.M, Topp, B.L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published International Society for Horticultural Science 2002
Subjects
acidity
color
flavor
fresh market
Lotus
markets
peaches
Prunus persica
temperate zones
texture
total soluble solids
Brazil
Queensland
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Summary:Nineteen peach [Prunus persica (L.) Batsch] and two nectarine varieties from Brazil were evaluated at the Applethorpe Research Station, Stanthorpe, Queensland in 1996-1997. Within this group there was variation in flesh acidity, flesh colour (white and yellow) and flesh texture (melting and non-melting). The peach varieties BR-2, BR-4, BR-6, Diamante, Esmeralda, Jade, Magno and Safira were yellow fleshed, non-melting types with no red blush. Eldorado, a non-melting flesh peach, had a 25% blush but was considered unattractive for fresh market use. The peach varieties BR-1, BR-3, Chula, Coral, Escarlate, Pilcha and Premier were all subacid (Honey) types. Lotus, a small and unattractive nectarine, had a total soluble solids content of 24% and a flavour rating of 5 (most desirable).
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ISSN:0567-7572