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

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none

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