Title:	The blackberry breeding program of "Embrapa Clima Temperado": an update.
Authors:	RASEIRA, M. do C. B. FRANZON, R. C. NARDINO, M. CARPENEDO, S. CORRÊA, E. R.
Affiliation:	MARIA DO CARMO BASSOLS RASEIRA, CPACT; RODRIGO CEZAR FRANZON, CPACT; M. NARDINO, UFV; SILVIA CARPENEDO; E. R. CORRÊA.
Date Issued:	2021
Citation:	Tropical and Subtropical Agroecosystems, v. 25, n. 1, Jan./Apr. 2022.
Description:	In terms of breeding perennial plants, the Embrapa's blackberry breeding program is relatively recent. It started between the end of the 1970s and beginning of the 1980s with a very limited number of cultivars plus a fairly good number of seeds from hybridizations made at the University of Arkansas, USA. Objective: this paper aim to present, in a summarized way, the current stage and recent achievements regarding the top priorities of the breeding program Methodology: Controlled hybridizations is the main method used and adaptation to mild winters conditions besides a higher ratio (sugar/acid contents) are among the main objectives. Results: Other objectives include high productivity, large size and firm fruits, good post-harvest conservation, erect, thornless canes and harvest period at different time of ?Tupy,? the most important one, in Brazil. Implications: It is believed that in the coming years, the Brazilian market will learn to like fresh blackberry, mainly considering the release of ?BRS Cainguá? and others that hopefully will follow. Conclusion: The present status of the program and achievements related to the main goals are discussed. Advanced selections with potential to become a future cultivar are briefly described, emphasizing next probable releases.
Thesagro:	Melhoramento Genético Vegetal Melhoramento Vegetal Amora Preta Pesquisa Pesquisa Agrícola
NAL Thesaurus:	Rubus
Keywords:	Hibridização BRS Cainguá
ISSN:	1870-0462
Notes:	Título em espanhol: El programa de mejora de blackberry de "Embrapa Clima Temperado": una actualización.
Type of Material:	Artigo de periódico
Access:	openAccess
Appears in Collections:	Boletim de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento (CPACT)