Effect of pollinators on production of hybrid apple seed

Abstract

Apple is an open pollinated entomofilic fruit species. For successful fruiting, it is necessary to provide two or more varieties which are good pollinators, in addition to being compatible with the main cultivar. The situation is similar with the artificial pollination of apples with the aim of obtaining hybrid seeds, the only difference is that for this kind of pollination insects do not have to be provided. In order to create new varieties of apples, we selected the varity Ajdared as the recipient of pollen (mother) and Topaz, Rubies and Pink Lady, as pollinators varieties for which we do not have data how they act as pollinators or what kind of impact they have on the production of hybrid seed. Based on the obtained data, we concluded that the varieties pollinators in all combinations have a high impact on the production of hybrid apple seeds.

Keywords

• variety
• pollen
• fertilization
• hybridization