Published in Scientific Papers. Series B, Horticulture, Vol. LXVIV, Issue 1
Written by Ana-Maria STOENESCU, Florin STĂNICĂ
This work aimed to analyse the main morphological characteristics of jujube fruits (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.) produced in a small orchard in Southern Oltenia, Romania. Ten genotypes were evaluated for fruit key morphological traits (height, diameter, weight, and shape index). Fruit height varied from 22.37 mm (R5) to 41.79 mm ('Lang' cv.), while fruit diameter ranged from 17.77 mm (S1) to 35.74 mm ('Lizao' cv.). Total fruit weight ranged from 4.13 g (Jurilovca) to 22.52 g ('Lizao' cv.), and the shape index varied between 0.96 ('Fengmiguan' cv.) and 1.82 (S1). The analysis revealed a high coefficient of variability in total fruit weight, ranging from 15.73% (Fellini selection) to 35.25% (R5), indicating significant morphological diversity among the genotypes. The observed variability can be attributed mainly to the genetic characteristics of the genotypes, with additional influences from pedoclimatic conditions and applied orchard management practices. These results highlight the morphological diversity of jujube fruits in Southern Romania and underscore the role of genetic and environmental factors in fruit development.
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