Characteristics of 'UPLB Red' lychee (Litchi chinensis Sonn.)
Issue Date
9-2005
Abstract
'UPLB Red' lychee was developed from a seedling tree that originated from Thailand. It is being considered for registration with the National Seed Industry Council (NSIC) of the Department of Agriculture. The tree of 'UPLB Red' lychee is highly vigorous and has a spreading growth habit. It flowers in December or January and its fruits ripen from April to early May. Its yield in Los Baños, Laguna ranged from 20 to 40 kg per tree for the 7-yr-old and 12-yr-old trees, respectively. In Tagaytay City, the yield of the 4- to 5-yr-old grafted trees was about 6 kg. The fruits of 'UPLB Red' are clustered. Each fruit weighs 14 g; its shape is ovate to almost round and its skin is rough and turns dark red when the fruit is fully ripe. The aril (flesh) is creamy white and constitutes 61% of the total fruit weight. It is sweet, has a mild aroma and total soluble solids of 20 °Brix. 'UPLB Red' responds very well to both marcotting and cleft grafting. Grafted trees start fruiting 3 to 4 yr after field planting.
Source or Periodical Title
Philippine Agricultural Scientist
ISSN
317454
Volume
88
Issue
3
Page
356-358
Document Type
Article
Language
English
Subject
Fruit characteristics, Litchi, Litchi chinensis Sonn., Lychee
Recommended Citation
Namuco, L.O.. (2005). Characteristics of 'UPLB Red' Lychee (Litchi chinensis Sonn.). The Philippine agriculturist. 88(3) ; pp. 356-358.
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