Possible cause of low fruit set in the sweet cherry cultivar 0900 Ziraat

Mert C., Soylu A.

CANADIAN JOURNAL OF PLANT SCIENCE, vol.87, no.3, pp.593-594, 2007 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 87 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2007
  • Doi Number: 10.4141/p06-033
  • Journal Name: CANADIAN JOURNAL OF PLANT SCIENCE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.593-594
  • Keywords: fruit set, incompatibility, ovule, pollination, sweet cherry
  • Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The possible cause of low fruit set in 0900 Ziraat sweet cherry (Prunus avium L.) was investigated. Pollination conditions, ovule development, incompatibility, and fruit set were evaluated under natural conditions. Results indicated that pollen transfer to the stigmas was sufficient, and pollen tube growth was normal. Ovule development in most pistils examined was not normal, and this was likely the cause of the low set in this cultivar.