Data di Pubblicazione:
2002
Citazione:
Genetic interactions of pillar (columnar), compact, and dwarf peach tree genotypes / R. Scorza, D. Bassi, A. Liverani. - In: JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE. - ISSN 0003-1062. - 127:2(2002 Mar), pp. 254-261.
Abstract:
A study was conducted to determine genetic control of the columnar or pillar (PI) growth habit, and to evaluate
the effects of interactions of various genes that influence peach [Prunus persica (L.) Batsch (Peach Group)] growth habit.
The PI habit (brbr) examined in this study was inherited as a monogenic trait expressing incomplete dominance. The
heterozygous Brbr derived from crosses between standard (ST) and PI genotypes wasrecognized as an upright (UP) tree
with narrower branch angles than ST trees but wider than PI trees. The combination of brbr and brachytic dwarf (DW)
(dwdw) produced dwarf-pillar (DWPI) trees. The effects of the heterozygous Brbr in combination with dw and/or compact
(CT) (Ct) could not be recognized by visual observation. Compact pillar (CTPI) trees resulted from the expression of Ct_
brbr. These trees were distinguished from globe-shaped (GL) trees (Ct_Brbr) by the more upright growth habit of the
CTPI trees. This genetic study highlights the genetic “plasticity” of tree growth habit in peach. The investigation of novel
growth habits extends our concept of the peach tree. Some growth habits such as PI may have commercial potential for
high-density peach production systems. Others, such as PIDW and CTPI may have potential as ornamentals.
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Keywords:
Prunus persica; growth habit; weeping; peach breeding
Elenco autori:
R. Scorza, D. Bassi, A. Liverani
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