Evaluation of pomological and phenological traits of blueberries for breeding and cultivation practices
The result's identifiers
Result code in IS VaVaI
<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F25271121%3A_____%2F25%3AN0000103" target="_blank" >RIV/25271121:_____/25:N0000103 - isvavai.cz</a>
Result on the web
<a href="https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/20/11158" target="_blank" >https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/20/11158</a>
DOI - Digital Object Identifier
<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app152011158" target="_blank" >10.3390/app152011158</a>
Alternative languages
Result language
angličtina
Original language name
Evaluation of pomological and phenological traits of blueberries for breeding and cultivation practices
Original language description
The highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) is a promising fruit species due to its high nutritional value and health benefits. This study, conducted between 2020 and 2024, monitored the phenological and pomological characteristics of 32 different blueberry cultivars grown in the Czech Republic. The evaluation was carried out according to Czech Republic standardized methodologies, BBCH (Biologische Bundesanstalt, Bundessortenamt und Chemische Industrie) and GRIN (Genetic Resources Information Network), and included parameters such as fruit size, flavor, aroma, firmness, color, and soluble solids content (SSC in ◦Brix). The correlation between individual traits was assessed, along with their phenotypic stability. The results showed that all cultivars exhibited high pomological values, making them suitable for breeding programs. The cultivars ‘Collins’ and ‘Patriot’ received the highest flavor ratings. Firmness, aroma, and color traits were found to be correlated with consumer preferences. The interannual coefficient of variation (CV) obtained for the evaluated blueberry cultivars differed for both pomological and phenological traits, allowing the identification of genotypes with high stability (CV ≤ 10%) and their potential use in targeted breeding programs and industrial production. The ‘Pink Lemonade’ blueberry cultivar, in particular, combines unique color characteristics with a strong aroma. Overall, this study provides valuable insights for future breeding efforts aimed at improving blueberry quality and cultivar adaptability under different cultivation conditions.
Czech name
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Czech description
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Classification
Type
J<sub>imp</sub> - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the Web of Science database
CEP classification
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OECD FORD branch
40106 - Agronomy, plant breeding and plant protection; (Agricultural biotechnology to be 4.4)
Result continuities
Project
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Continuities
V - Vyzkumna aktivita podporovana z jinych verejnych zdroju
Others
Publication year
2025
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
Data specific for result type
Name of the periodical
Applied sciences
ISSN
2076-3417
e-ISSN
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Volume of the periodical
15
Issue of the periodical within the volume
20
Country of publishing house
CH - SWITZERLAND
Number of pages
20
Pages from-to
11158
UT code for WoS article
001602523400001
EID of the result in the Scopus database
2-s2.0-105020239323