The results / products obtained are the two new apple varieties (01.18.15 and 06.8.3), two pear ones (94-33-100-264 and 6-7-117-87), two strawberry (FC 10.240. 08 and FC 12.025.01) and a new asparagus hybrid (AM916).

The new apple and pear varieties, in more or less short times, will be directly grown by the farms belonging to the POs involved (Apofruit Italia, ApoConerpo and Orogel Fresco), significantly affecting the regional production sector. It is estimated that the farms interested in their cultivation are able to invest approximately 1,000 hectares of land over the course of a decade.

For the two new varieties of strawberries, it is estimated that the farms interested in their cultivation and development are able to invest around 30 ha each year.

In terms of environmental protection, the advantages deriving from the cultivation of the new apple varieties with genetic resistance to scabs are highlighted. To be cultivated, these require a very reduced number of chemical treatments compared to standard varieties, thus reducing their impact on the environment. Savings are estimated in terms of a lower quantity of synthetic chemical pesticides released into the environment of 17,500 kg per year.

The farms interested in the cultivation and development of the new asparagus hybrid are able to invest about 100 ha in the next ten years with this new hybrid.

Finally, it must be considered that a renewed competitiveness of farms interested in the cultivation of new selections / varieties can contribute to the protection of the employment of workers in the sector.

At least 2 apple selections to release as new varieties.

At least 2 pear selections to release as new varieties.

At least 2 Strawberry selections to release as new varieties.

3-4 superior hybrids, one of which is to be included into the National Register of varieties

Main project benefits/opportunities for the end-user:

Increasing the competitiveness of agricultural companies - The expected results would cause  firstly the  increase in competitiveness of the farms belonging to the OPs (Apofruit Italia, Apoconerpo and Orogel Fresco) involved in the Operational Group, established for the cultivation of new varieties of apple, pear, strawberry and new hybrids of asparagus.

Decrease in costs of production and increase in productivity. The availability of new apple, pear and strawberry cultivars genetically resistant to biotic and abiotic stresses and suitable for regional cultural areas, could reduce the production costs thanks to the lower  amount of chemical treatments as well as the supply of water, fertilizers, thinning, etc .. Similarly, a compact plant growth habit may facilitate pruning and harvesting operations with positive effects on the costs of such operations.