Promising Nakhichevan varieties of winter pears

The article presents the distribution zones of promising varieties and forms of winter pears, their names, synonyms and pomological features cultivated in the Nakhichevan territory. The article provides information about the weight, shape and color of the fruits of each variety, the yield from each tree and hectare. Apart indicated the chemical composition and evaluation of the tasting of fruits of each class. Also noted are the terms of ripening and storage of fruits of promising varieties and forms of pears. The tasting assessment of the Letseniri variety is 4.7 points, the ripening period is 110-120 days; the taste rating of Mikhei is 4.8 points and the ripening period is 200-210 days. In contrast, the score of Dash Armoud tastes low, but the shelf life is long. These varieties are recommended to farmers and individual farms for planting and cultivation in large areas.