TABLE FIG (Ficus carica L.) SELECTION IN MIDYAT DISTRICT OF MARDIN PROVINCE

Abstract

Turkey has great variations in distributions of both wild fig forms and as fig cultivars. Although Midtat district has a special importance in respect to the fig genetic resources, no studies have been made about selection of them in the location by researchers up to now. Therefore, this study was very important with respct to the table fig genotypes. This research was carried out during 2006–2007 in Midyat location of Mardin province.  Four different fig genotypes which had higher scores were selected in this study. According to the results of analysis in the weighted ranked method, 47-MİD-3 and 47-MİD-4 genotypes which had the highest scores in all the fig types were determined to be best table fig types. Average fruit weight and TSS content ranged from 54.82 g to 33.55 g and from 24.05 % to 20.47%, respectively. The objectives of this study were select, preserve and disseminate the productions of the fig types of good quality for fresh consumption.