INFLUENCE OF CLIMATIC CONDITIONS ON WINTER RESISTANCE AND PRODUCTIVITY OF INTRODUCED VARIETIES PEAR UNDER THE CONDITIONS OF SOUTH URAL
Objective. To distinguish promising ones with high adaptability and increased potential from among introduced pear varieties based on a comparative analysis of their biological characteristics in the conditions of the Southern Urals. Materials and methods. The studies were performed on the basis of the "Orenburg Experimental Station for Gardening and Nursery VSTISP" in the period from 2013 to 2017. in the soil and climatic conditions of the steppe zone of the Southern Urals in accordance with generally accepted methodological recommendations. Object of research: genetic collection of pear varieties of domestic selection. Results. The productivity of pear varieties largely depends on adaptability to growing conditions. Based on the analysis of the collection of varieties of this culture from various regions of Russia, their winter hardiness and yield were studied for five years in the conditions of the Southern Urals. Conclusion. From the studied collection of pear varieties, Lel and Povislaya varieties are distinguished, characterized by high winter hardiness and productivity.