Author(s): RASEIRA, M. do C. B.; FRANZON, R. C.; NARDINO, M.; CARPENEDO, S.; CORRÊA, E. R.

Summary: In terms of breeding perennial plants, the Embrapa's blackberry breeding program is relatively recent. It started between the end of the 1970s and beginning of the 1980s with a very limited number of cultivars plus a fairly good number of seeds from hybridizations made at the University of Arkansas, USA. Objective: this paper aim to present, in a summarized way, the current stage and recent achievements regarding the top priorities of the breeding program Methodology: Controlled hybridizations is the main method used and adaptation to mild winters conditions besides a higher ratio (sugar/acid contents) are among the main objectives. Results: Other objectives include high productivity, large size and firm fruits, good post-harvest conservation, erect, thornless canes and harvest period at different time of ?Tupy,? the most important one, in Brazil. Implications: It is believed that in the coming years, the Brazilian market will learn to like fresh blackberry, mainly considering the release of ?BRS Cainguá? and others that hopefully will follow. Conclusion: The present status of the program and achievements related to the main goals are discussed. Advanced selections with potential to become a future cultivar are briefly described, emphasizing next probable releases.

Publication year: 2021

Types of publication: Journal article

Unit: Embrapa Temperate Agriculture

Keywords: Amora Preta, BRS Cainguá, Hibridização, Melhoramento Genético Vegetal, Melhoramento Vegetal, Pesquisa, Pesquisa Agrícola, Rubus