Production researchNew blush pears are being investigated
A pear research orchard featuring the new blush pear cultivars has been developed at Agriculture Victoria, Tatura, investigating modern orchard production & management systems that aim to significantly reduce the production time of new plantings and maximise fruit yield and quality.
Cultivars:
- ANP-0131 (marketed as Ricō®, previously known as Deliza®),
- ANP-0118 (marketed as Lanya®), and
- ANP-0534.
Research focused on Production, Harvest, Post-harvest and Markets
Agriculture Victoria, Tatura, as part of the Australian National Pear Breeding Program (ANPBP), has developed new blush pear cultivars with the potential to capture new markets for fresh pears. The blush pears are commercialised by Apple and Pear Australia Limited (APAL).
Orchard ManagementOrchard management and demonstrations
Orchard management techniques and demonstrations from the Blush pear research orchard at Tatura.
Intensive pear production
Irrigation budgeting and seasonal planning tool for pear growers
Fruit Bud Development
Blush development in pears. Part 1 - light & temperature
Blush development in pears. Part 2 - orchard practices
Pear cordon tree training demonstrations
Pear tree training & pruning techniques
Intergrated Pest and Disease Management
This project, AP12002 Profitable Pears: Maximising productivity and quality of new pear varieties, is funded by the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources with co-investment from Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited using the apple and pear levy and funds from the Australian Government
Post harvest
EconomicsBlush pear economic feasibility
Comparison of red-blushed pear cultivars, grown in 'modern' orchard management systems, against European style pear varieties, grown on tradition low density systems.
In collaboration with Goulburn Valley pear growers, Agriculture Victoria researchers conducted economic assessments of the new red-blushed pear ANP-0131 (marketed as Ricō®, previously known as Deliza®) to help growers determine how to grow it most profitably.
Market researchConsumer Preference research
Appeal of ANP-0131 (marketed as Ricō®, previously known as Deliza®) and ANP-0118 (Lanya®) Pears, current and future usage, and purchase behaviour of pears.
Understanding consumer preferences that will influence pre and post-harvest decisions that produce fruit for markets and consumers across Asia
Researchers and events
Blush Pear grower events
A series of seasonal learning and discussion events for producers highlighting research from the Blush Pear research orchard in Tatura and research from Agribiosciences, Bundoora.
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