Pomological Descriptions of Bulgarian Cultivars and Forms of Cornelian Cherry (Cornus mas L.)

摘要

Original scientific paperIn the present pomological survey are included five local forms, bearing temporary names according to their geographical origins - 'Vratsa-Kastel', 'Tsarigradski zhalt', 'Shandryan', 'Atkov dryan' and 'Yaltenski', as well as four of the Bulgarian cultivars - 'Kazanlashki krushoviden', 'Pancharevski tsilindrichen', 'Shumenski prodalgovat' and 'Zhalt Hadzhiyski'. Up-to-date pomological descriptions have been developed based on new observations and data. The pomology descriptions of the five large-fruitedforms are presented in this study for the first time. The results of the pomological studies showed that the fruits of the f. 'Vratsa-Kastel' are the largest, with an average weight of 9.46g, with individual fruits reaching 14g.The fruits of 'Shumenski prodalgovat' -8.78g and 'Yaltenski' - 8.79g are also very large. Smallest are the fruits of cv. 'Zhalt Hadzhiyski' - 3.64g. Such is the averagemass of the fruits of the major part of the widespread wild forest forms.The purpose of the present study is to examine the pomological characteristics of the new large-fruited forms compared to those of established and wide-spread Bulgarian cultivars and to recommend some of the new forms for breeding, official registrationas new cultivars and their introduction into future tree orchards.