Apricots (Prunus armeniaca L.) of trans-Himalayan Ladakh: Potential candidate for fruit quality breeding programs
Abstract
65 apricot genotypes of trans-Himalaya were studied for fruit quality characteristics. Fruit with white seed coat phenotype is unique to Ladakh region. White seed coat phenotype is associated with sweet kernel, brightly coloured fruit with high TSS. The apricots bloom significantly late between 21 April to 24 May. The genotypes are late maturing and harvested between August and early September.
- Publication:
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Scientia Horticulturae
- Pub Date:
- April 2017
- DOI:
- 10.1016/j.scienta.2017.02.032
- Bibcode:
- 2017ScHor.218..187A
- Keywords:
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- Crop improvement;
- Fruit maturity;
- Kernel;
- Seed coat;
- TSS