Evaluation of Red-Currant Cultivars’ Technological Effectiveness for Mechanized Harvesting
نویسندگان
1 Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Technologies, European University of Lefke, Gemikonagi, via Mersin 10, Ankara 99780, Northern Cyprus, Turkiye.
2 Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Eskisehir 26160, Turkiye.
3 Russian Research Institute of Fruit Crop Breeding (VNIISPK), Zhilina, Orel District, Orel Region 302530, Russia.
4 Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Technologies, European University of Lefke, Gemikonagi, via Mersin 10, Ankara 99780, Northern Cyprus, Turkiye.
5 Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Technologies, European University of Lefke, Gemikonagi, via Mersin 10, Ankara 99780, Northern Cyprus, Turkiye.
6 Ural State Agrarian University, ul. Karl Liebknecht, 42, Yekaterinburg 620075, Russia.
7 Russian Research Institute of Fruit Crop Breeding (VNIISPK), Zhilina, Orel District, Orel Region 302530, Russia.
8 Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.
9 Russian Research Institute of Fruit Crop Breeding (VNIISPK), Zhilina, Orel District, Orel Region 302530, Russia.
10 Agricultural Research Institute. INIA Carillanca, P. O. Box: 929, Temuco, Chile. School of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universidad Mayor, Temuco, Chile.
11 Russian Research Institute of Fruit Crop Breeding (VNIISPK), Zhilina, Orel District, Orel Region 302530, Russia.
12 Department of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Environment, University of La Frontera, Temuco, Chile.
13 Ural State Agrarian University, ul. Karl Liebknecht, 42, Yekaterinburg 620075, Russia.
doi
10.48311/jast.2026.24097چکیده
This study aimed to identify the optimal redcurrant cultivars for mechanized harvesting by evaluating the bush's morphological structure and the berries' mechanical parameters. Fourteen red currant cultivars were assessed during the 2021-2022 season, and their berry quality indicators and mechanical parameters, including separation Force (Fs) and crushing Force (Fc), were measured. The results showed that the cultivar plays an important role on the bush's morphological structure, while the berries' mechanical parameters impact the efficiency of harvesting process. The high correlation between Fs and Fc allowed for predicting the optimal harvesting periods of the cultivars. Among the cultivars, 'Rolan', 'Jonkheer Van Tets', 'Rovada', 'Red Lake', 'Asya', 'Vika', and 'Niva' were considered as technological cultivars and suitable for mechanized harvesting. This study emphasizes the importance of considering genetic and morphological factors when selecting redcurrant cultivars for mechanized harvesting and provides valuable insights for breeding and developing new cultivars adapted to mechanized harvesting.
