ISSN 2167-0447
International Journal of Agricultural Sciences ISSN: 2167-0447 Vol. 2 (6), pp.204-206, June, 2012. © International Scholars Journals
Short Communication
Brazilian peach cultivars growing on the site of origin and in Spain: a comparative study
Raseira. M. do C. B,1 Legua Murcia P2 and Hernandoz Garcia F3.
1Fruit Breeder, Bolsista CNPq, Embrapa Clima Temperado, Rodovia BR 392, km 78.
Caixa Postal 403 - Pelotas, RS - Brasil
2Plant Science and Microbiology Department, Universitas Miguel Hernández. Ctra
Beniel 3.2, 03312 Orihuela, Alicante, Spain.
3Plant Science and Microbiology Department, Universitas Miguel Hernández. Ctra
Beniel 3.2, 03312 Orihuela, Alicante, Spain.
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail:[email protected]
Received February 01, 2012; Accepted June 02, 2012
Abstract
The expression of a character is a function of the genotype in interaction with the environment. Some traits are more influenced by environmental factors than others. The present paper discusses some characteristics of four peach cultivars (BRS Libra; Bonão; BRS Kampai and Rubimel) comparing results obtained in Southern Brazil and South of Spain. There were some differences among fruits produced on one side or the other being fruit shape the most noticeable one. Fruits produced in Southeast of Spain, generally, tend to have an oblate shape and did not have a pronounced apex (tip).
Key words: sugar content; size; fruit shape, skin color.