EVALUATION OF PRODUCTIVE AND QUALITY PERFORMANCES AT SOME APPLE VARIETIES CULTIVATED IN A HIGH DENSITY SYSTEM IN THE DAMBOVITA FRUIT BASIN

Abstract

The research conducted within the Research Station for Fruit Growing Voinesti during 2019-2021 highlight the performance traits of some apple varieties grown in a high-density system which is widely extended at the private producers in the Dambovita fruit growing area. The extension and moreover the generalization of this high-density system for apple with the following abroad varieties: 'Gala', 'Red Gala', 'Pinova', 'Braeburne', 'Granny Smith', 'Jonaprince', 'Goden Delicious' grafted on 'M9' rootstock, remarked by high productivity and quality of fruits. The regular annual yields of 35-40 t/ha match the producer’s expectations and consumers too. In the same time, there are emphasized new and old apple breds from Voinesti Research Station which proved a great scab resistance and has a big potential for the high-density growing system. The option for genetic resistance of apple varieties is steadily increasing in the high density orchards due to the economic efficiency and possibility to produce ecological fruits.