Effect of Some Quince Rootstocks on Inflorescence Properties, Flowering and Fruit Set in Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica Lindl.)

The present investigation was conducted to determine the effect of different quince clone rootstocks on phenological characteristics, flowering and fruit set ratios Hafif Çukurgöbek (HCG) loquat variety. ‘HCG’ variety budded Quince-A, Quince-C BA-29 were planted at 1.0 m × 0.5 inter intra-row spacing, respectively, used for study. experiment arranged as a completely randomized design with 5 replications 6 plants in each replicate. effects observations such periods inflorescence characteristics recorded. HÇG cultivar which are grafted all three completed between 11 December 31 January. first recorded earliest BA-29, latest Quince-C. Fruit ripening occurred rootstock (May 11), followed by 18) Quince-A 19). number flower buds flowers cluster, final found significant. In terms features, higher values obtained rootstock. yielded lowest value ratio harvested both years, gave close other. As result, Quince C performed better than