Further evaluation of selected Sarilop (Calimyrna) clones

Turkey is the major producer of dried figs. All the production comes from plantations of the Sanlop (=Calimyrna) variety in the western Aegean Region. Although this variety is known to possess a superior dried fruit quality, it is susceptible to ostiole-end cracks, sunscald and has a wide opening which permits the entrance of insects. In order to overcome the quality related problems, a study was started during the period, 1975-1978 to select high performing Sanlop clones in the region (Eroglu, 1982). In 1982, nursery trees of 86 clones were propagated and planted at the Fig Research Institute. Through a project carried out in 1991-1994, 86 clones were evaluated and 10 clones were determined to rank at higher positions and accepted as promising. These clones were further evaluated in 1994-1996 in terms of dried fruit quality, yield and ripening season. Data obtained for three seasons was subjected to a statistical analysis. High deforming clones will be recommended for further studies.