Phenological and Pomological Characteristics of Some Asian Pear Cultivars in Eregli-Konya.

This study was carried out on the four Asian pear varieties grown in Ereğli district of Konya province between 2017- 2018. Within the scope of this work, some phenological and pomological characteristics of Hosiu, Kosiu, Hakko and Shinseiki cultivars were examined. 122.00 -206.00 g fruit weight, 58.97- 72,78 mm fruit width, 47.85-70,01 mm fruit size, 2.80- 5.48 kg cm-2 fruit firmness, 11.83- 16.90 % total soluble solids and 1.02- 5.66 % titratable acidity ratio were found as research results. As a result of this work on Asian Pear cultivars, in 2017, swollen bud term was carried out as 02-04 April, beginning of flowering 18- 19 April, full bloom 23-25 April, harvest date 05-09 August and the period from blooming to harvest date is determined between 133- 137 days. For 2018, swollen bud term was observed on 05- 07 March, beginning of flowering was on 23- 27 March, the full bloom was on 26- 29 March, harvest date 14- 16 August and the period from blooming to harvest date is determined between 141- 143 days. As a result of this study, four Asian Pear cultivars' phenological and pomological characteristics were determined in Ereğli district. The obtained result is thought to be important for regional-based and country-based for fruit growing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]