Perspective varieties of cherry (Cerasus avium Moench.) in Uzbekistan

Abstract

Uzbekistan annually produces more than 100 thousand tons of cherries and increases the export of cherries to the countries of the world, according to this indicator, the Republic ranks 5th in the world. The article presents data on the production and biological characteristics of sweet cherry varieties. The highest rates for the average weight of one fruit were obtained when growing varieties Melitopolskaya Chernaya (7.8 g), Bakhor (8.2 g) and Russkaya (8.4 g). According to a complex of production and biological characteristics, early fruiting, average fruit weight, yield, promising varieties of sweet cherries Melitopol early (119.3 c/ha) and Russian (112.6 c/ha). When growing these varieties, a high yield of cherry fruits with high quality indicators is ensured.