Variety traits
Self-fertility is the ability of a cultivar to form fruit when pollinated with its own pollen. This trait ensures yield stability regardless of weather conditions and the activity of pollinating insects.
Mentioned in descriptions 11 044 varieties reference book.
Self-fertility characterizes a plant's ability to set fruit when pollinated by its own pollen without the involvement of other cultivars. It manifests in yield stability, as such plants are less dependent on weather conditions during flowering, such as cold or rain, and the lack of insect flight. In practice, cultivars with this trait allow for the establishment of monoculture plantings without the need to select cross-pollinators.
This trait is not absolute and often exhibits instability, depending significantly on the climatic zone, the site's microclimate, and the specific weather conditions of the year. In agronomic practice, cultivars are classified by their fruit set percentage: cultivars with 20% or more are considered self-fertile, those from 10% to 20% are partially self-fertile, and those with less than 5% are self-incompatible.
During variety testing, self-fertility is evaluated in field trials by comparing the proportion of fruit formed on branches with artificial self-pollination, branches without access to insects, and control branches under free pollination. The obtained data are an important criterion for selecting a cultivar for a commercial orchard; however, experts recommend analyzing the advisability of planting pollinators even for self-fertile cultivars to realize their full biological potential.
Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.
Corylus avellana L. · Common hazel
Shawn A. Mehlenbacher, Rebecca L. McCuskey, David C. Smnit
Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
Stat Exp of Vineland (CA)
Prunus domestica L. · European plum
Universitaet Hohenheim
Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
The State University of New Jersey - Rutgers (US)
Prunus domestica L. · European plum
Zea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL
Juglans regia L. · Persian walnut
Zhadan Viktor Markiyanovich, Larionova Tat`yana Petrovna, Mayatskaya Aleksandra Dmitrievna, Mayatskij Ivan Nikiforovich
Prunus salicina Lindl. · Japanese plum
WICKSON (US)
Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry
USDA, USA
Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
Nevis Fruit Company LTD
Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry
Obstbau, D
Prunus domestica L. · European plum
Walter Hartmann
Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
United State Department of Agriculture - Georgie (US)
Prunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry
Sagaplant AS, N-3812 Akkerhaugen
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Pepinieres et Roseraies Georges Delbard| FR
Prunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry
Újfehértói Gyümölcstermesztési Kutató és Szaktanácsadó Közhasznú Társaság
Prunus domestica L. · European plum
Universitat Hohenheim, D
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Rustica Prograin Genetique SA (FR)
Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
Marie-Laure Etève-Lambertin, Marie-Josèphe Lambertin
Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
PSB produccion vegetal S.L. (ES)
Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry
Robert Gabriel
Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
Pépinières de Saxon Christian de Régibus
Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
Zaiger's Inc. Genetics
Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
Pépinières de Saxon Christian de Régibus