Among angiosperms, Rosaceae consists of approximately 100 genera and 3000 species including several types of fruits with economic importance and health benefits. Rosaceae is divided into 4 subfamilies with basic chromosome numbers of x = 7 (Rosoideae), 8 (Prunoideae) and 9
(Spiraeoideae), x = 17 (Maloideae). The taxonomy of the genus Prunus is controversial because of the polymorphism and wide ecological tolerance of the species, as well as the presence of numerous cultivars. Prunus is the largest genus within the subfamily Prunoideae, with 430 both wild and cultivated species (Selvaraj, 2014, Ali et al., 2015, Wen et al., 2008, Gilani et al., 2011 and Nmez and Yildirimli, 2000). Prunus have characteristics of a solitary carpel with a terminal …show more content…
Within
Prunus genus under subgenus Prunophora, plums are the most diverse taxonomically and are the most tolerant of all stone fruits with respect to heavy soils and waterlogging and are adapted to a wide range of climatic conditions (Druart, 1992, Hartmann and Neumuller, 2009 and Topp et al.,
2012).
Plum are used for their fruit, ornament and some are used as rootstocks for almost all other Prunus species except cherries. Plums are a diverse group of plants with many botanical species with over
6000 cultivars and 20 to 40 species distributed in different parts of the world, and it is the largest diversity of subgenus of prunus. Plums have a greater range of flavor, aroma, texture colour, form and size, the qualities that gratify the senses and make fruits desirable, than any other of orchard fruits and require a cold winter to break dormancy and produce fruit on a yearly basis. Plums have a groove running down one side, smooth skin, and stone pits (Ilgin et al., 2009, Ramming …show more content…
European plum and Japanese plum are related but they are different in several aspects (Druart, 1992, Topp et al.,
2012 and Ali et al., 2015). Prunus domestica (2n = 6 = 48) have a more northern adaptation , mostly it is important plum in Europe, but it is also grown in other continents which is primarily cultivated in cooler regions with many different names, shapes, colors, and attributes. Cold hardiness is excellent for European plums and have chilling requirements greater than 1000 hours.
Japanese plum (2n = 2 = 16) was used for P. Salicina but nowadays it includes plums developed by the hybridization of various diploid species with P. salicina as well. Japanese do better in southern areas of the temperate zone or in Mediterranean climates, Commercially, Japanese plums and prunes are grown where rainfall during the growing season is minimal, and humidity low to prevent diseases. The specie s is primarily cultivated in warmer regions because of its lower chilling requirements and its sensitivity to winter and spring frost. Its chilling requirements ranging from 550-800 hours. Only few of these Japanese plums are pure P. salicina; most of them
(Spiraeoideae), x = 17 (Maloideae). The taxonomy of the genus Prunus is controversial because of the polymorphism and wide ecological tolerance of the species, as well as the presence of numerous cultivars. Prunus is the largest genus within the subfamily Prunoideae, with 430 both wild and cultivated species (Selvaraj, 2014, Ali et al., 2015, Wen et al., 2008, Gilani et al., 2011 and Nmez and Yildirimli, 2000). Prunus have characteristics of a solitary carpel with a terminal …show more content…
Within
Prunus genus under subgenus Prunophora, plums are the most diverse taxonomically and are the most tolerant of all stone fruits with respect to heavy soils and waterlogging and are adapted to a wide range of climatic conditions (Druart, 1992, Hartmann and Neumuller, 2009 and Topp et al.,
2012).
Plum are used for their fruit, ornament and some are used as rootstocks for almost all other Prunus species except cherries. Plums are a diverse group of plants with many botanical species with over
6000 cultivars and 20 to 40 species distributed in different parts of the world, and it is the largest diversity of subgenus of prunus. Plums have a greater range of flavor, aroma, texture colour, form and size, the qualities that gratify the senses and make fruits desirable, than any other of orchard fruits and require a cold winter to break dormancy and produce fruit on a yearly basis. Plums have a groove running down one side, smooth skin, and stone pits (Ilgin et al., 2009, Ramming …show more content…
European plum and Japanese plum are related but they are different in several aspects (Druart, 1992, Topp et al.,
2012 and Ali et al., 2015). Prunus domestica (2n = 6 = 48) have a more northern adaptation , mostly it is important plum in Europe, but it is also grown in other continents which is primarily cultivated in cooler regions with many different names, shapes, colors, and attributes. Cold hardiness is excellent for European plums and have chilling requirements greater than 1000 hours.
Japanese plum (2n = 2 = 16) was used for P. Salicina but nowadays it includes plums developed by the hybridization of various diploid species with P. salicina as well. Japanese do better in southern areas of the temperate zone or in Mediterranean climates, Commercially, Japanese plums and prunes are grown where rainfall during the growing season is minimal, and humidity low to prevent diseases. The specie s is primarily cultivated in warmer regions because of its lower chilling requirements and its sensitivity to winter and spring frost. Its chilling requirements ranging from 550-800 hours. Only few of these Japanese plums are pure P. salicina; most of them