Research Article

Evaluation of Pomological Properties And Multivariate Analysis of Cornelian Cherry (Cornus Mas L.) Genotypes

Volume: 10 Number: 1 June 15, 2026

Evaluation of Pomological Properties And Multivariate Analysis of Cornelian Cherry (Cornus Mas L.) Genotypes

Abstract

Cornelian cherry (Cornus mas L.) is a nutritionally valuable fruit-bearing shrub widely distributed in Turkey and Europe. In the present study, phenotypic variation and fruit quality parameters of 10 native cornelian cherry genotypes (AKS01–AKS10) collected from Aksu Village (Kestel/Bursa), Marmara Region of Turkey, were investigated to identify superior accessions for breeding and conservation. Physical-pomological parameters (fruit width, length, weight, seed dimensions, flesh weight) and chemical parameters (SSC, titratable acidity, pH) were evaluated over two harvest seasons (2021–2022). Pearson correlation analysis and principal component analysis (PCA) were applied to reveal trait inter-relationships and genotype clustering patterns. Among the genotypes, AKS03 exhibited the greatest fruit width (17.22 mm), fruit length (23.28 mm), and SSC (18.66%), while AKS01 had the highest flesh weight (4.81 g) and AKS05 the greatest fruit weight (5.28 g). Fruit width showed a very strong positive correlation with titratable acidity (r = 0.949, p < 0.01), and fruit length with flesh weight (r = 0.996, p < 0.01) and seed weight (r = 1.000, p < 0.01). PCA revealed that the first two principal components explained 71.68% of total variance, with PC1 (55.71%) representing a general size-quality axis. Genotypes separated clearly into three groups in biplot space. These findings contribute to the characterization of native cornelian cherry genetic resources in Turkey and provide a basis for future breeding programs.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Horticultural Production (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

June 15, 2026

Submission Date

May 5, 2026

Acceptance Date

May 20, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 10 Number: 1

APA
Kalkan, P. (2026). Evaluation of Pomological Properties And Multivariate Analysis of Cornelian Cherry (Cornus Mas L.) Genotypes. International Journal of Agriculture Forestry and Life Sciences, 10(1), 64-69. https://doi.org/10.66598/ijafls.1945279
AMA
1.Kalkan P. Evaluation of Pomological Properties And Multivariate Analysis of Cornelian Cherry (Cornus Mas L.) Genotypes. Int J Agric For Life Sci. 2026;10(1):64-69. doi:10.66598/ijafls.1945279
Chicago
Kalkan, Pınar. 2026. “Evaluation of Pomological Properties And Multivariate Analysis of Cornelian Cherry (Cornus Mas L.) Genotypes”. International Journal of Agriculture Forestry and Life Sciences 10 (1): 64-69. https://doi.org/10.66598/ijafls.1945279.
EndNote
Kalkan P (June 1, 2026) Evaluation of Pomological Properties And Multivariate Analysis of Cornelian Cherry (Cornus Mas L.) Genotypes. International Journal of Agriculture Forestry and Life Sciences 10 1 64–69.
IEEE
[1]P. Kalkan, “Evaluation of Pomological Properties And Multivariate Analysis of Cornelian Cherry (Cornus Mas L.) Genotypes”, Int J Agric For Life Sci, vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 64–69, June 2026, doi: 10.66598/ijafls.1945279.
ISNAD
Kalkan, Pınar. “Evaluation of Pomological Properties And Multivariate Analysis of Cornelian Cherry (Cornus Mas L.) Genotypes”. International Journal of Agriculture Forestry and Life Sciences 10/1 (June 1, 2026): 64-69. https://doi.org/10.66598/ijafls.1945279.
JAMA
1.Kalkan P. Evaluation of Pomological Properties And Multivariate Analysis of Cornelian Cherry (Cornus Mas L.) Genotypes. Int J Agric For Life Sci. 2026;10:64–69.
MLA
Kalkan, Pınar. “Evaluation of Pomological Properties And Multivariate Analysis of Cornelian Cherry (Cornus Mas L.) Genotypes”. International Journal of Agriculture Forestry and Life Sciences, vol. 10, no. 1, June 2026, pp. 64-69, doi:10.66598/ijafls.1945279.
Vancouver
1.Pınar Kalkan. Evaluation of Pomological Properties And Multivariate Analysis of Cornelian Cherry (Cornus Mas L.) Genotypes. Int J Agric For Life Sci. 2026 Jun. 1;10(1):64-9. doi:10.66598/ijafls.1945279

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