title: BIOLOGICAL AND ECONOMICAL PECULIARITIES OF INTRODUCED PEAR (PYRUS COMMUNIS L.) VARIETIES IN THE STEPPE CRIMEA
abstract: The purpose of this study was to identify the adaptive possibilities of introduced pear varieties in the conditions of the Steppe Crimea. The object of study served 250 varieties and forms of different origin. The features of sorts belonging to the different ecology-geographical groups are marked. 17 perspective varieties for use in breeding programs as starting material have been selected. The specimens with stable and high productivity, good fruit taste, late blossom, resistance to drought and
journal: POMICULTURE & SMALL FRUITS CULTURE IN RUSSIA