Biology:Splendour (apple)
| 'Splendour' apple | |
|---|---|
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| Genus | Malus |
| Species | M. domestica |
| Hybrid parentage | unknown |
| Origin |  New Zealand, 1948[1] |
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Splendour, Splendor or Starksplendor is a modern cultivar of domesticated apple which was developed in New Zealand, and is regarded there as a popular commercial dessert apple.[2] It has been said to be a cross between 'Red Dougherty' and 'Golden Delicious',[3] but genetic analysis has not definitely characterized either of the parent cultivars,[4] and records do not indicate known or suspected parents.[5]
The fruit is ribbed and conical shaped,[6] medium-large. The thin skin[7] has a light green background with a faint pink blush and green lenticels. Flesh is crisp and juicy; white with a green tinge. The flavour is very pleasant for eating,[6] sweet with little acidity.[8][7][1] The fruit keeps well in storage but bruises easily.[3][5] It is late ripening and hangs well on the tree.[8] The tree is a reliable heavy[7] tip and spur bearer.[8]
The Splendour apple is an ancestor for the Sciros apple and for the Aurora Golden Gala.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Splendour", National Fruit Collection, http://www.nationalfruitcollection.org.uk/full2.php?id=5950&&fruit=apple, retrieved 7 November 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Splendour at Orange Pippin
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Recipe Tips
- ↑ Chagné, David et al. (2012). "Genome-Wide SNP Detection, Validation, and Development of an 8K SNP Array for Apple". PLOS ONE 7 (2): e37415. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0031745. PMID 22363718. Bibcode: 2012PLoSO...731745C.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Wratt, G.S.; Smith, H.C. (1983). Plant Breeding in New Zealand. Wellington, New Zealand: Butterworths of New Zealand. p. 90. ISBN 0-409-70137-8. https://books.google.com/books?id=bafYBAAAQBAJ.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Adam' Apples
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Cooks Info
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Waimea Nursries
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