Abstract
Within a breeding programme started by CReSO - a Regional Research Consortium - in order to diversify the range of apricot cultivars suitable to be grown in the Piemonte Region, progenies were obtained in 1999 between Tonda di Costigliole (T) (male parent) and either Goldrich (G) or Laycot (L). Tonda di Costigliole was expected to confer good environmental adaptability, aroma and taste; Goldrich and Laycot were chosen for the large size of fruits, the good flesh firmness, and the intense skin colour. Following a preliminary evaluation, 5 selections were chosen and tested for tree and fruit traits in the environment of Piemonte. In 2006 and 2007, apricot samples were analysed for soluble solid content, titratable acidity, pH, fruit firmness, skin colour and sensory characteristics. This two-year study showed that 2 selections are very promising for their good qualitative traits: L×T P14 that maintained or improved several characteristics of Tonda di Costigliole and L×T P8 that was appreciated for overcolour and aroma.
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