Czech J. Genet. Plant Breed., 2010, 46(10):S65-S69 | DOI: 10.17221/2669-CJGPB
On-farm orchards of fruit trees
- 1 Research and Breeding Institute of Pomology Holovousy, Ltd., Holovousy, 508 01 Hořice v Podkrkonoší, Czech Republic
- 2 Department of Gene Bank, Crop Research Institute, 161 06 Prague-Ruzyně, Czech Republic, e-mail: fp@vsuo.cz
Four on-farm plantations (KRNAP Vrchlabí, the Orchard of Reconciliation in Neratov, Podyjí National Park, and Šumava National Park) were successfully established in a traditional form, with large orchard trees on seedling rootstocks. Certain accessions (cultivars) for on-farm conservation in the given locality were selected, according to the incidence and presentation of genotypes in these particular areas. This information was obtained by localization of fruit trees in situ and the determination of certain cultivars. Nursery stock production for onfarm plantations is described. Because of the longevity of the plantation, seedling rootstocks were used for the production of planting materials for the on-farm plantations. Techniques of on-farm plantation establishment and orchard management are stated within the paper. Four established on-farm plantations have ensured the long-term preservation of landraces in their original areas.
Keywords: apples; pears; plums; sour cherries; sweet cherries
Published: December 31, 2010 Show citation
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