Journal of Tianjin Agricultural University ›› 2017, Vol. 24 ›› Issue (1): 12-14.

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Introduction and Cultivation of Bramley’Seedling Apple in Tianjin

LUO Jian-xia1, ZHANG Ting2, JIANG Wen3, YANG Xiao-wen3, ZHENG Xin1, ZENG Li-rong1, ZHANG Zhi-xiao1, WANG Yan1   

  1. 1.College of Horticulture and Landscape,Tianjin Agricultural University,Tianjin 300384,China;
    2. Xuzhou Institute of Agricultural Science in Xuhuai Area of Jiangsu, Xuzhou 221000, Jiangsu Province, China;
    3.Tianjin Cherry Valley Agricultural Technological Development Co.Ltd., Tianjin 301908, China
  • Received:2016-05-11 Online:2017-03-31 Published:2019-10-15

Abstract: Bramley’Seedling apple was introduced from Tongchuan Shaanxi province to Tianjin area in 2009 and cultivated. The results obtained by observation and determination for years showed that the cultivar sprouted in late March, bloomed around 15th of April, achieved fruit ripening in late August and defoliated in early December, with average fruit weight of 177.52 g, fruit shape index of 0.747, fruit firmness of 11.532 kg/cm2, titratable acid content of 1.166%, soluble sugar content of 8.740%, soluble solid content of 12.71% and juice yield of 89%. Malus robusta, M.prunifolia and M.prunifolia var.Ringo could be used as suitable rootstocks for Bramley’Seedling. Apple cultivars ‘Mollie’s Delicious’, ‘Dahongrong’ and ‘Redchief Delicious’ were appropriate pollination trees. Bramley’Seedling apple grew and developed well in Tianjin, with high fruit processing quality and a broad prospect in commercial culture.

Key words: Bramley’Seedling, introduction, Tianjin city, phenology period, fruit, rootstock, pollination cultivar

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