Seven pear cultivars viz., Baggugosha, LeConte, Patharnakh, Punjab Beauty, Punjab Gold, Punjab Nectar and Smith having relatively low chilling requirement were evaluated in the arid - irrigated region of Punjab at Regional Station, Abohar during the years 2002–2004. The maximum fruit weight (221.0 g/fruit), and yield (122.50 kg/tree) was recorded in cv. Patharnakh, the maximum fruit size (8.20 x 7.20 cm) was in Punjab Nectar, whereas the minimum fruit weight (108.20 g/fruit) and yield (51.50 kg/tree) were recorded in LeConte. The TSS: acid ratio ranged between 25.49 (Patharnakh) to 38.48 (Punjab Beauty), and the reducing sugar content was found to be maximum in cv. Punjab Beauty and Punjab Gold.
Cultivar evaluation, Pear, Quality parameters, Yield
