CHECKING THE BEHAVIOR OF SOME STRAWBERRY VARIETIES IN THE WESTERN AREA OF OLTENIA

Abstract

The importance of strawberries, determined by the food value of the fruits, the possibilities of industrialization and fresh consumption, in a period when many fruits are lacking, to which are added the precocity, productivity and ecological plasticity, led to the expansion of this species. Regarding the ripening of the varieties, the earliest proved to be the Joly variety, followed by the Giusy variety with a semi-late precocity and the Monterey variety ripens later. The elements that are taken into account in assessing the quality of the varieties for fresh consumption, led to a small differentiation between the varieties. Following the accumulated score, all the researched varieties Joly, Giusy and the Monterey variety, stood out for their special qualities. Through this experience, we aim to improve the existing assortment, with the most valuable varieties in terms of productivity, quality and resistance to diseases and pests.