Ampelographic Description of Local Grape Varieties Grown in Adıyaman Province

Abstract

In order to determine the ampelographic characters of grape cultivars grown in Adıyaman province, this research was carried out during 2014 and 2015. Ampelographic characters of varieties were identified according to “Grape Descriptors” of IBPGR (International Board for Plant Genetic Resources). In the 19 grape varieties grown in Adıyaman province belonging to species of Vitis vinifera L., berry skin colour was identified as ‘green yellow’ in 12 varieties, ‘dark red-black’ in 5 varieties, and ‘red’ in Kırmızı Sofralık and Sorik variety. The varieties had averagely 118.6-291.78 cm² bunch size, 123.09-710.91 g bunch weight, 2.05-6.21 g berry weight, 4.10-7.84 kg yield per vine, 10.5-26.0% soluble solids content and 3.29-4.46 g L-1 titretable acidity. In addition, flower type was ‘hermaphrodite’ in 16 varieties, ‘female with reflexed stamens’ in Zerik, Hönüsü and Bozgolik varieties. © 2017, Centenary University. All rights reserved.