The EUFRUIT Knowledge Platform is part of a European thematic network of 21 partners including research institutes, universities and industrial partners who represent keyparts of the fruit supply chain from 12 countries.

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The European Fruit Network (EUFRUIT) - Knowledge Platform

EUFRUIT Knowledge Platform is an international open access database of electronic documents related to productivity, sustainability and quality of fruit in the European fruit sector. New knowledge on fruit research and best practice approaches at a European level are available in the database. It is possible to search for information in a specific language.

Focuses are on four thematic areas of critical importance to competitiveness and innovation potential of the European fruit sector:

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LRCAF-WP2-A4

What does a orchard mean to a Lithuanian?

Publication of newsletter - Performance of new fruit varieties

In the article mention about scientific activities of Institute of Horticulture, LRCAF. The key research objectives and directions: biotechnological approach for improvement of resistance to biotic and abiotic factors in horticultural plants, identification of specific genes, development of molecular markers, development of novel, safe to environment, organic and competitive plant…

LRCAF-WP2-A3

Testing of apple cultivars

Participation in other stakeholder meeting - Performance of new fruit varieties

At Institute of Horticulture, LRCAF was presented a new apple cultivars and production of fruits.

LRCAF-WP2-A2

How to choose fruit trees?

Publication of newsletter - Performance of new fruit varieties

New pome, stone and small fruit cultivars, modern growing technologies and tendencies in nursery and orchard were presented in the article.

LRCAF-WP2-A5

Breeding of horticultural plants in Lithuania: an overview.

Participation in scientific conference - Performance of new fruit varieties

Research is focused on improving cold hardiness, resistance to diseases and insects, and yield as well as shipping and shelf life qualities; as well as on fruit quality, plant development and biotechnology applications. The preservation of genetic resources is also the primary goal. More than 60 species are grown in the collection of rare vegetable and spice plants.

LRCAF-WP2-A6

EU Fruit network – a new HORIZON 2020 project.

Participation in scientific conference - Performance of new fruit varieties

The European Fruit Network (EUFRUIT) includes 12 countries focussed on 4 thematic areas of critical for the competiveness and innovation potential of the European Fruit sector: a) new cultivar development and evaluation; b) minimise residues on fruit and the environment;c) optimising storage and fruit quality; d) sustainable production systems. EUFRUIT will coordinate and support…

LRCAF-WP2-A7

Meeting with apple growers association

Organising/holding open demonstration day - Performance of new fruit varieties

Meeting with apple growers association was organized at 21-06-2016 at Institute of Horticulture, LRCAF. The aim of the meeting was presented actualities and new growing technologies in horticultural sector.

LRCAF-WP2-A12

Orchard

Publication of audio/video content - Performance of new fruit varieties

At LRT radio program "Sodai" (01-04-2016, 12:10 p.m.) was discussed about new orchard plant cultivars, health plant material and growing technologies. Link: http://www.lrt.lt/mediateka/irasai#/program/1015815/limit/60

LRCAF-WP2-A23

Blackcurrant production in Lithuania

Participation in scientific conference - Performance of new fruit varieties

From 14th to 16th June 2016, Ashford, United Kingdom, has been the place to be for every blackcurrant professional. At international scientific conference were presented activities of Lithuanian blackcurrant association, berry production, prices and growing technologies.

LRCAF-WP2-A21

Productivity and fruit quality of new and commercially important raspberry cultivars

Participation in scientific conference - Performance of new fruit varieties

New Lithuanian and commercially important raspberry cultivars are presented in the abstract.

LRCAF-WP2-A22

Evaluation of new strawberry varieties anf growing technologies

Organising/holding seminar/lecture-based workshop - Performance of new fruit varieties

New strawberry varieties anf growing technologies were presented at the workshop.

The EUFRUIT thematic network has received funding from the
European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme
under grant agreement No 696337.