Pomological properties of introduced raspberry cultivars grown in West Serbia

Abstract

West Serbia is renowned for excellent conditions for raspberry production, with high quality fruit and yield. 'Willamette' is the most widely planted cultivar in commercial raspberry production in Serbia (about 95%). Beside 'Willamette', 'Gradina' (selected in Research Institute lt lt Serbia >>, Fruit growing and viticulture center, Cacak) was studied. Investigations included eight introduced floricane raspberry cultivars: Elida, Lucana (Resa), Marla, Meeker, Glen Ample, Niniane (Rubaca), Tulameen and Wei-Rula. Fruit weight showed large differences between cultivars, ranging from 3.55 g ('Niniane') to 7.32 g ('Glen Ample'). 'Tulameen' had the highest fruit soluble solids content (11.1%) and 'Elida' had the lowest (6.0%).