POMOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF SELECTED WALNUT GENOTYPES FROM THE NATURAL POPULATION

Abstract

The pomological characteristics of selected walnut genotypes from the natural population in the municipality of Leposavić were examined. The study included 33 walnut genotypes from the natural population in the valley of the river Ibar. Due to the permanent generative reproduction, the walnut population is very heterogeneous. The main goal of the research is to find and describe promising genotypes that can be used in breeding work or for establishing new plantations.Obtained results showed that inthe natural population of walnuts, the genotypes of poorer traits predominate, but several genotypes of exceptional characteristics weresingled out, which are interesting for further research.