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Production of news selections of loquat tree

The yield of the loquat tree selections (Eriobotrya japonica) IAC 263-49, IAC 363-27, IAC 264-54, IAC 464-9, IAC 165-9, IAC 265-66, IAC 966-23, IAC 167-1, IAC 677-13, IAC 967-5, IAC 1367-43, IAC 1367-46, IAC 1467-12, IAC 1467-25, IAC 1467-170, IAC 1467-177, IAC 1467-296, IAC 1467-301, IAC NE-3, IAC KM-6 and 'Mizuho' were evaluated, in Jundiaí city, SP, Brazil. The seedlings growing on cultivar 'Mizumo' rootstocks were planted at field in a randomized blocks design. From the third to seventh year after planting the fruits number and fresh weight, the total yield per plant and the productivity were evaluated, besides the calculation of the average of the quadriennium. The IAC 165-9, IAC 265-66 and IAC 677-13 selections showed the highest productions and they are promising for the diversification of the loquat tree cultivation.

Eriobotrya japonica Lindl.; loquat; fruit quality


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