The second volume of «Pomology»

Abstract

Information is provided about the new book of the second volume of «Pomology», prepared at VNIISPK with the participation of breeders and cultivars of leading horticultural institutions in Russia. The book was published under the general editorship of Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences E.N. Sedov and Doctor of Agricultural Sciences E.A. Dolmatov, republished with additions at the end of 2022 at the expense of the Russian Academy of Sciences. In the updated volume of «Pomology» «Pear. Quince» additionally introduced 75 new pear varieties included in the State Register of Breeding Achievements approved for use by the Russian Federation over the past 15 years, and the best promising varieties of this crop undergoing state testing. About 70 varieties of pears are excluded from the State Register and the book (for various reasons). During this time, 8 new varieties of quince were created and included in the book, 12 were excluded. In total, the volume contains descriptions of 195 varieties of pears, 21 varieties of quinces and 7 clonal rootstocks (quinces) for pears.

The structure of the second volume of «Pomology» is described, in which there is an introductory part consisting of several sections and reporting on the importance of pear and quince culture for the national economy, the centers of origin and classification of the genus Pyrus L., the initial types and assortment of pears, the peculiarities of individual development of fruit plants, pomological terminology used in the description of pear varieties and quinces, the economic and biological characteristics of these crops.

Descriptions of varieties are built according to a single scheme, providing a detailed description of all morphological parts of plants, biochemical composition, taste and commodity qualities of fruits, indication of the most important economic advantages and disadvantages of cultivars. All descriptions of cultivars are accompanied by author’s color photos of the fruits. The Volume contains 387 pages. The book can be used as a reference by anyone interested in horticulture, including scientists, undergraduates and graduate students, as well as gardeners. Edition — 300 copies.