Variety testing
Smart evaluation of new fruit varieties.
New varieties, mutants or rootstocks are evaluated via a 4 stage stagegate process to evaluate their properties and optimize plant management practices like fertilisation, crop protection, thinning/fruit set and pruning. An economic evaluation of selected cropping systems can be reported.
Is a new variety in development? We assess the following aspects:
- Yield and fruit quality at harvest, after storage and during shelf life
- Flavour and appearance
- Susceptibility to diseases
- Vegetative growth and development
- Phenology
- Frost susceptibility
- Virus status and health of the plant material
In addition, an economic evaluation of selected cultivation systems can be carried out.
Contact
Han Palmers
Head of the Pome and Stone Fruit Trial Orchard
Ann Gomand
Anne Cortleven
Head of the Strawberry and Soft Fruit Trial Orchard
Ruben Claes
