Fruit growing
and viticulture of South Russia
Genetic Resources, Cultivar, selection
SYRIAN HIBISCUS ADAPTIVE CAPACITY AT ITS INTRODUCTION IN THE CENTRAL SUBZONE OF THE KRASNODAR REGION
We consider the adaptive response of Syrian hibiscus to the arid conditions in the central subzone of Krasnodar region. A preliminary assessment of adaptive capacity of introduced varieties of hibiscus is given, cultivars ranging according to the degree of drought resistance is conducted.
The results of long-term work on the selection of the apple rootstocks adapted to the conditions of Southern horticulture are presented. The morphological description and the main economicallyvaluble characteristics of apple rootstocks series SK (North Caucasus) SK 2U, SK 3, SK 4, SK 5, SK 7 are given.
The results of research concerning creating of true-bred seedlings of a sweet cherry for industrial orchards of Krasnodar region are presented. The basic approbational features of individual elements of seedlings in the nursery are established.
The analysis of research on selection of the best varicties for pear pollination is presented. Cross-pollination study between varuties has shown existence of selectivity of varieties fertilisation. Pollination of the same variety by pollen of various varieties results in different outcomes. The best varieties for pollination of different kinds of pear are revealed.
The ecological plasticity of plum varieties various on an ekologo-geographical origin is studied in the different fruit zones of Krasnodar region. Differences of varieties are established and the grades with high ecological plasticity and productivity are selected