Volume 51 Number 3 Article 24
Year 1997 Month 7
Title: ´Marion` Trailing Blackberry
Authors: C. Finn, B. Strik, and F.J. Lawrence
Abstract:
'Marion' is the most widely planted
blackberry cultivar in the world.
In Oregon, which leads the world in production
of blackberries, 'Marion,' often called
"marionberry" by consumers and marketers, has been the dominant cultivar
since the early 1980's when it replaced
'Thornless Evergreen' as the most widely
planted cultivar (15). In 1995, 'Marion'
was harvested from 1,420 hectares within
Oregon.
Approximately 200 ha was in the
"off-year" of alternate year production
(16) in 1995.
About 95% of the Pacific Northwest
blackberry crop is processed (16). 'Marion' and 'Thornless Evergreen' account for
approximately 70% and 20% of the hectarage,
respectively (15). 'Marion' is regarded as a berry with a premium quality
and is usually sold under the 'Marion'
name, whereas 'Thornless Evergreen' and
other blackberries are sold under a generic, "blackberry" label.
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