FORMATION, STUDY, AND UTILIZATION OF CORNELIAN CHERRY (CORNUS MAS L.) COLLECTION

Article language

українська

Print date

11.09.25

Date posted online

11.11.2025

Institution

L. P. Symyrenko Mliiv Research Station of Pomology of Institute of Horticulture, NAAS

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Section

COLLECTION FORMATION AND USE

Abstract

Aim. Comprehensive study of cornelian cherry (Cornus mas L.) collection samples in the conditions of the Right-Bank Forest-Steppe of Ukraine to identify valuable economic traits, select reference samples, and form a trait collection.

Results and Discussion. Our research identified and classified valuable economic traits in collected Cornelian cherry samples. We distinguished high-yielding samples - Svіtlіachok, Obіlny, Elegantny, Semen, large-fruited varieties – Radіst, Svіtlіachok, Volodymyrskyi, and those with high pulp content (>90%) – Svіtlіachok, Obіlnyi, Radіst, Vyshhorodskyi, Mykhailivskyi, form 2-03-05. A crucial step was registering five valuable Cornelian cherry accessions – Lukianivskyi, Mykolka, Vydubetskyi, Yevheniia, Vavilovets at National Center for Plant Genetic Resources of Ukraine. These registered accessions offer high yields, large fruit size, excellent quality, and biotic stress resistance, making them vital genetic material for breeding. We also identified 19 reference samples with stable, distinct traits like growth vigor, habit, leaf size, fruit characteristics, stone parameters, phenology, and vitamin C content. Generalizing our genetic diversity research led to a trait collection of 50 samples from three countries. This collection shows broad genetic diversity across 19 traits and 72 expression levels. It serves as invaluable source material for developing new, high-yielding Cornelian cherry varieties adapted to various conditions, meeting current market demands and fostering industry growth.

Conclusions. The generalization and systematization of research on the genetic diversity of Cornelian cherry resulted in the formation of a trait collection. This collection includes 50 samples from three countries worldwide and reflects their diversity across 19 traits and 72 levels of expression. This established trait collection is a valuable source material for creating new, highly productive Cornelian cherry varieties that are adapted to various growing conditions and will meet the demands of the modern market. 

Keywords

genetic resources, introduction, adaptation, collection specimen, sources of valuable traits, standard, yield