New varieties of small fruit crops for the Central Region of Russia

Abstract

The prerequisites for effective cultivation of small fruit crops in the Central region of Russia and possibilities of expansion of their plantings have been substantiated. The economic and biologicalcharacteristic of perspective varieties of small fruit crops breeding of the Kokino Base Station of All- Russian Horticultural Institute for Breeding, Agrotechnology and Nursery, included in 2017 in the state register of breeding achievements has been given. The variety Kupchikha (obtained as a result of crossing of garden strawberry and strawberry) has been zoned for the first time. It is characterized by reliable winter hardiness and drought-resistance, high field resistance to fungal diseases and strawberry mite, forms tasty fruit with a strong muscat aroma. The primocane raspberry Podarok Kashinu variety is characterized by record crop yield (up to 23 t/ha), large-fruited (average weight of 5,0-5,7 g, maximum up to 10 g) and prolonged period of maturation. The primocane raspberry Poklon Kazakovu variety combines the high productivity (2,0-2,5 kg/bush) with large-fruited (5,0-5,5g),dessert taste of fruits with “raspberry” aroma, their good transportability. The black currant Barmaley variety is characterized by high winter hardiness, late-term of ripening of berries. Its yield is 11.5-12.5 t/ha. The variety is suitable for machine harvesting; the berries are dense, with dry separation. The variety is resistant to the basic diseases and pests.