High variability in populations of Cornelian cherry ( Cornus mas L.) from spontaneous flora is an important genetic source for propagation and breeding programs. This study aimed to provide information on the state of genetic resources in C. mas in Romania and on physical–chemical characteristics of fruits in selected genotypes. Over 2 years of study, significant differences in morphometric characteristics were observed. Notably, fruit weight and pulp percentage varied between 1.0 and 2.67 g and between 66.71 and 90.02%, respectively, and a high variability in chemical composition of fruit pulp among population was also observed. The relationships between different morphometric characteristics of fruits confirmed the influence of fruit size on the fruit weight and pulp percentage. Selection and study of C. mas L. genotypes in Oltenia region’s spontaneous flora was shown to be useful for introducing the most valuable selections in commercial exploitation.

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罗马尼亚 Oltenia 地区自发植物群的山茱萸樱桃果实 (Cornus mas L.) 理化特性的变异性和气候条件的作用

来自自发植物群的山茱萸 (Cornus mas L.) 种群的高变异性是繁殖和育种计划的重要遗传来源。本研究旨在提供有关罗马尼亚 C. mas 遗传资源状况和选定基因型水果理化特性的信息。经过 2 年的研究，观察到形态特征的显着差异。值得注意的是，果实重量和果肉百分比分别在 1.0 和 2.67 克之间以及 66.71 和 90.02% 之间变化，并且还观察到不同人群果肉化学成分的高度可变性。果实不同形态特征之间的关系证实了果实大小对果实重量和果肉百分比的影响。C. mas L 的选择和研究。