Articles
Comparative study on the productivity and quality of the sweet cherry fruits depending on the cultivar and growing conditions in the Republic of Moldova
Article number
1457_35
Pages
275 – 282
Language
English
Abstract
World sweet cherry production experienced a notable acceleration in the 1990s, a period marked by the adoption of new cultivars grafted on low- and medium-vigor vegetative rootstocks by fruit producers.
The integration of these cultivars, coupled with advancements in tree management and pruning systems, contributed to a substantial increase in the number of cherry trees within plantations.
This resulted in orchards that were both more productive and profitable, significantly reducing the workload, particularly in fruit harvesting.
The traditional practice of harvesting fruit from trees taller than 4 m using ladders became obsolete.
Instead, innovative tree management systems emerged, enabling cherry harvesting from ground level without the need for ladders.
This shift not only enhanced efficiency but also marked a fundamental change in the approach to cherry cultivation, emphasizing greater accessibility and easier harvesting.
Sweet cherry cultivation in the Republic of Moldova adopted modern technologies in the early 21st century, incorporating small and medium-vigor rootstocks from the Maxma and Gisela groups, along with a diverse array of approved cultivars.
This strategic approach aligned Moldovan sweet cherry plantations with the methodologies employed in the most modern orchards found in countries with well-developed fruit cultivation practices.
Introducing a broader assortment of sweet cherry cultivars positively impacted fruit producers by extending the harvest season and aligning products with current market demands.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the growth and fruiting parameters of the new sweet cherry cultivars cultivated in the pedo-climatic conditions of the central fruit-growing area of the Republic of Moldova.
For the analysis of the growth and fruiting characteristics of the new sweet cherry cultivars under the conditions of the Republic of Moldova, 6 sweet cherry cultivars were selected for study in the central pedo-climatic zone: ‘Sweet Aryana’®, ‘Sweet Lorenz’®, ‘Sweet Gabriel’®, ‘Carmen’, ‘Grace Star’®, ‘Sweet Valina’®, and, as a control option, the cultivar ‘Kordia’. The study’s findings recommend that fruit producers in the central region of the Republic of Moldova use highly productive ‘Sweet’ group cultivars, namely ‘Sweet Lorenz’ and ‘Sweet Gabriel’, which demonstrated early and high-quality yields, leading to increased market value.
The use of these cultivars is advised to achieve a high level of profitability in sweet cherry production within the region.
The integration of these cultivars, coupled with advancements in tree management and pruning systems, contributed to a substantial increase in the number of cherry trees within plantations.
This resulted in orchards that were both more productive and profitable, significantly reducing the workload, particularly in fruit harvesting.
The traditional practice of harvesting fruit from trees taller than 4 m using ladders became obsolete.
Instead, innovative tree management systems emerged, enabling cherry harvesting from ground level without the need for ladders.
This shift not only enhanced efficiency but also marked a fundamental change in the approach to cherry cultivation, emphasizing greater accessibility and easier harvesting.
Sweet cherry cultivation in the Republic of Moldova adopted modern technologies in the early 21st century, incorporating small and medium-vigor rootstocks from the Maxma and Gisela groups, along with a diverse array of approved cultivars.
This strategic approach aligned Moldovan sweet cherry plantations with the methodologies employed in the most modern orchards found in countries with well-developed fruit cultivation practices.
Introducing a broader assortment of sweet cherry cultivars positively impacted fruit producers by extending the harvest season and aligning products with current market demands.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the growth and fruiting parameters of the new sweet cherry cultivars cultivated in the pedo-climatic conditions of the central fruit-growing area of the Republic of Moldova.
For the analysis of the growth and fruiting characteristics of the new sweet cherry cultivars under the conditions of the Republic of Moldova, 6 sweet cherry cultivars were selected for study in the central pedo-climatic zone: ‘Sweet Aryana’®, ‘Sweet Lorenz’®, ‘Sweet Gabriel’®, ‘Carmen’, ‘Grace Star’®, ‘Sweet Valina’®, and, as a control option, the cultivar ‘Kordia’. The study’s findings recommend that fruit producers in the central region of the Republic of Moldova use highly productive ‘Sweet’ group cultivars, namely ‘Sweet Lorenz’ and ‘Sweet Gabriel’, which demonstrated early and high-quality yields, leading to increased market value.
The use of these cultivars is advised to achieve a high level of profitability in sweet cherry production within the region.
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Authors
S. Popa, V. Manziuc, I. Ribintev, A. Macari, N. Putuntean
Keywords
sweet cherry, rootstock, crown shape, climatic conditions, productivity, quality, economic efficiency
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