Common Pomology

The aim of the course is to introduce the students to the regional and perspective Bulgarian and foreign fruit varieties breeded for the establishment of new orchards in our country. Students learn about the specific pomological signs of fruits.

For some fruit varieties, a great attention is paid to their biological features, soil and climatic conditions, resistance to economicaly important diseases and pests. To meet the needs of the market for qualitive fresh and processed production, the comercial qualities of the fruits also are studied.