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Agronomic Performance of European Pear Cultivars in Different Training Systems in the Highland Region of Southern Brazil

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  • Alex Felix Dias

    (Crop Production Graduate Program, Santa Catarina State University (UDESC), Avenida Luis de Camões, 2090, Lages 88520-000, SC, Brazil)

  • Sabrina Baldissera

    (Crop Production Graduate Program, Santa Catarina State University (UDESC), Avenida Luis de Camões, 2090, Lages 88520-000, SC, Brazil)

  • Alberto Ramos Luz

    (Horticulture Development Department, Teagasc, Oak Park, R93 XE12 Carlow, Ireland)

  • Augusto Schütz Ferreira

    (Crop Production Graduate Program, Santa Catarina State University (UDESC), Avenida Luis de Camões, 2090, Lages 88520-000, SC, Brazil)

  • Bruno Dalazen Machado

    (Federal Institute of Santa Catarina—IFSC, Rua Heitor Vila Lobos, 225—Bairro São Francisco, Lages 88506-400, SC, Brazil)

  • Bruno Pirolli

    (Crop Production Graduate Program, Santa Catarina State University (UDESC), Avenida Luis de Camões, 2090, Lages 88520-000, SC, Brazil)

  • Renaldo Borges de Andrade Júnior

    (Crop Production Graduate Program, Santa Catarina State University (UDESC), Avenida Luis de Camões, 2090, Lages 88520-000, SC, Brazil)

  • Joel de Castro Ribeiro

    (Crop Production Graduate Program, Santa Catarina State University (UDESC), Avenida Luis de Camões, 2090, Lages 88520-000, SC, Brazil)

  • Daiana Petry Rufato

    (Crop Production Graduate Program, Santa Catarina State University (UDESC), Avenida Luis de Camões, 2090, Lages 88520-000, SC, Brazil)

  • Aike Anneliese Kretzschmar

    (Crop Production Graduate Program, Santa Catarina State University (UDESC), Avenida Luis de Camões, 2090, Lages 88520-000, SC, Brazil)

  • Amauri Bogo

    (Crop Production Graduate Program, Santa Catarina State University (UDESC), Avenida Luis de Camões, 2090, Lages 88520-000, SC, Brazil)

  • Leo Rufato

    (Crop Production Graduate Program, Santa Catarina State University (UDESC), Avenida Luis de Camões, 2090, Lages 88520-000, SC, Brazil)

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the vegetative, productive, and fruit quality parameters of the European pear cultivars ‘Rocha’ and ‘Santa Maria’ under the training systems of Tall Spindle, with branches bent at an angle of 45° (Tall Spindle—45°) and 90° (Tall Spindle—90°) to the leader, and Bi-axis. The evaluation was conducted over the 2016/2017 to 2022/2023 growing seasons in the highland region of southern Brazil. Both Tall Spindle systems significantly improved the yield and productive efficiency compared to the Bi-axis system, with ‘Santa Maria’ showing superior performance under Tall Spindle—90°. While ‘Rocha’ exhibited no significant differences between Tall Spindle systems, it benefited from better vigor control and reduced biennial bearing when trained under the Bi-axis system. Fruit quality parameters were consistent across training systems, indicating Tall Spindle—90° as an optimal choice for productivity and stability in ‘Santa Maria’. These results emphasize the adaptability and efficiency of training systems for pear orchard management.

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  • Alex Felix Dias & Sabrina Baldissera & Alberto Ramos Luz & Augusto Schütz Ferreira & Bruno Dalazen Machado & Bruno Pirolli & Renaldo Borges de Andrade Júnior & Joel de Castro Ribeiro & Daiana Petry Ru, 2025. "Agronomic Performance of European Pear Cultivars in Different Training Systems in the Highland Region of Southern Brazil," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 15(2), pages 1-13, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jagris:v:15:y:2025:i:2:p:194-:d:1568889
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