Variation in Fruit and Seed Morphology of Selected Biotypes and Cultivars of Elaeagnus multiflora Thunb. in North-Eastern Europe

Anna Bieniek (), Arkadiusz Bieniek and Natalia Bielska
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Anna Bieniek: Department of Agroecosystems and Horticulture, University of Warmia and Mazury (UWM), Prawocheńskiego Str. 21, 10-720 Olsztyn, Poland
Arkadiusz Bieniek: Department of Soil Science and Microbiology, University of Warmia and Mazury (UWM), pl. Łódzki 3, 10-727 Olsztyn, Poland
Natalia Bielska: Department of Agroecosystems and Horticulture, University of Warmia and Mazury (UWM), Prawocheńskiego Str. 21, 10-720 Olsztyn, Poland

Agriculture, 2023, vol. 13, issue 2, 1-19

Abstract: Elaeagnus multiflora Thunb., also known as “cherry silverberry”, “cherry elaeagnus”, and “goumi” has been used for a long time in traditional Chinese medicine as a phytosterol-rich plant. Today, the fruits of this species are also becoming more popular as a “superfood” in Europe, but the cultivation of these plants is not yet carried out on a large commercial scale. The aim of this study was to evaluate the yield and morphological quality of the fruit of nine E. multiflora biotypes and two cultivars, ‘Jahidka’ and ‘Sweet Scarlet’, to determine their suitability for cultivation in the climatic conditions of Poland. The lowest yields (an average of 0.49 kg per bush) were recorded in 2021. In this year, the fruits of the biotypes and cultivars were distinguished by the highest mean fruit weight, fruit-to-seed weight ratio, and total soluble solids content. Our research shows that due to the greatest weight of fruits, cultivar ‘Jahidka’ and the biotype B11 can be recommended for cultivation in north-eastern Poland. Biotype B11 was distinguished by the highest yield (an average of 4.02 kg per bush). The smallest share of stone in relation to the weight of the fruit was shown for the cultivars ‘Jahidka’, and biotype B4.

Keywords: cherry silverberry; climate; goumi; morphological characteristics; TSS; yield (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q1 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13 Q14 Q15 Q16 Q17 Q18 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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