MORPHOLOGICAL STRUCTURE OF GENERATIVE ORGANS OF THE NEWLY DEVELOPED APRICOT VARIETY “SALOVAT – PRUNUS ARMENIACA L.”

Аннотация

In this study, the morphological structure of the generative organs of the newly developed apricot variety “Salovat” (Prunus armeniaca L.) was investigated. The research examined the main biometric indicators of the flower and fruit organs, including flower diameter, the ratio of hypanthium to stamens, petal shape, fruit size and form, as well as fruit height. According to the results, the “Salovat” variety is characterized by a medium flower diameter (index 5), a moderate hypanthium–stamen ratio (index 2), and a rounded flower shape. The fruits are of medium size (index 5), rounded laterally and elliptical on the ventral side (index 4), exhibiting attractive appearance and commercial advantages. The fruit height was relatively high (index 7), which positively influenced fruit quality and mass. The findings indicate that the “Salovat” variety possesses balanced structural features of flower and fruit organs, exhibits strong reproductive activity, and represents a promising breeding material.