North American apple-tree species: sources of useful agronomic traits for breeding
2021 ◽
Vol 182
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pp. 86-90
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The results of studying the collection of North American apple-tree species are presented. Forms with a whole set of traits interesting for breeding are highlighted, including such features as late flowering schedule, disease resistance, long shelf life of fruits, etc. In addition, the small-fruited ornamental apple-tree (crab apple) accessions obtained from North American species are briefly described, and the most valuable of them are recommended for practical uses.
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1963 ◽
Vol 56
(3)
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pp. 324-330
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