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IDENTIFICATION, COLLECTION, CONSERVATION, CHARACTERIZATION AND EVALUATION OF OLIVE GENETIC RESOURCES IN CYPRUS
Article number
773_21
Pages
153 – 157
Language
English
Abstract
In Cyprus the main cultivated variety is the Local or Ladoelia and is consisted of different clones.
The aim of this work was to identify, describe and preserve the genetic variability of the local variety distributed in many areas of the island and select clones with desirable characteristics for commercial cultivation.
During the exploration and identification phase 31 clones were selected with desirable fruit and cropping characteristics and have been established in a collection at Zyghi Experimental Station (Gene Bank) for evaluation.
Taking into consideration of the parameters yield, weight of fruit, percentage of fruit flesh, oil content, and resistance to abiotic and biotic factors, the clones Klirou 2 and Κ. Drys seem to be very promising mainly because these clones have fruits with 6-7 g mean weight and 20% oil content for oil production, and can be used for processing as green and black table olives.
On the other hand, the clones Flasou and Lythrodontas have smaller fruits (3-4 g), but have higher oil content (26-27%) and more suitable for oil production.
The aim of this work was to identify, describe and preserve the genetic variability of the local variety distributed in many areas of the island and select clones with desirable characteristics for commercial cultivation.
During the exploration and identification phase 31 clones were selected with desirable fruit and cropping characteristics and have been established in a collection at Zyghi Experimental Station (Gene Bank) for evaluation.
Taking into consideration of the parameters yield, weight of fruit, percentage of fruit flesh, oil content, and resistance to abiotic and biotic factors, the clones Klirou 2 and Κ. Drys seem to be very promising mainly because these clones have fruits with 6-7 g mean weight and 20% oil content for oil production, and can be used for processing as green and black table olives.
On the other hand, the clones Flasou and Lythrodontas have smaller fruits (3-4 g), but have higher oil content (26-27%) and more suitable for oil production.
Authors
C. Gregoriou
Keywords
clonal selection, yield, fruit quality, oil content, Olea europae
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