1. EUFRIN-FruitBreedomics Lleida Feb. 2013 Dr. Rolf Stehr
Testing of new Apple and Pear
Varieties in Europe
Kanzi Diwa/Junami
Rubens
Wellant
Braeburn Mariri Red

2. EUFRIN-FruitBreedomics Lleida Feb. 2013 Dr. Rolf Stehr
What is EUFRIN
EUropean Fruit Research Institutes Network
• founded in 1993 in Bonn (Germany)
• European research institutes from 22 countries with
significant fruit research activities
• informal voluntary organisation
• structured in working groups:
genetics & biotechnology, crop load regulation, crop
protection, quality and post harvest, variety testing,
rootstocks, organic fruit production, stone fruit …
• more: www.eufrin.org

3. EUFRIN-FruitBreedomics Lleida Feb. 2013 Dr. Rolf Stehr
EUFRIN
European
Fruit
Research
Institutes
Network
EUFRIN Apple and Pear variety evaluation
at many different sites in Europe
Randwijk
Ahrweiler
Velm
Weinsberg
Wädenswil
Frick
Bavendorf
INRA/Angers
CTIFL
Masbadia
Cuneo Bologna
Lubljana
Haidegg
Verona
Laimburg
East Malling
Jork
Ullensvang
Kaunas
Skierniewice
Holovousy
Aarslev
Dobele
Working Group:
Apple and Pear variety evaluation

4. EUFRIN-FruitBreedomics Lleida Feb. 2013 Dr. Rolf Stehr
EUFRIN
European
Fruit
Research
Institutes
Network
EUFRIN Apple and Pear variety evaluation
at many different sites in Europe
Randwijk
Ahrweiler
Velm
Weinsberg
Wädenswil
Frick
Bavendorf
INRA/Angers
CTIFL
Masbadia
Cuneo Bologna
Lubljana
Haidegg
Verona
Laimburg
East Malling
Jork
Ullensvang
Kaunas
Skierniewice
Holovousy
Aarslev
Dobele
Main Goals:
exchange of information and
experience about new apple and
pear varieties
Working Group:
Apple and Pear variety evaluation

5. EUFRIN-FruitBreedomics Lleida Feb. 2013 Dr. Rolf Stehr
History
• earlier roots = EUROFRU Project
• First meeting: Aarslev, Denmark
October, 27 – 29, 1996
(17 participants – 10 countries)
„…it was agreed to arrange a workshop/meeting
every second year and to produce an annual newsletter.“

6. EUFRIN-FruitBreedomics Lleida Feb. 2013 Dr. Rolf Stehr
EUFRIN Working Group Variety Evaluation
First Work:
Development of a
proven descriptor list
for apple and pear
varieties

7. EUFRIN-FruitBreedomics Lleida Feb. 2013 Dr. Rolf Stehr
Past and future working group meetings
Year Place Chairman Secretary
1996 Aarslev, DK Jorgen Grauslund Hanne Lindhard
1999 Paris, F Jean-Marc Jourdain
Yves Lespinasse, F
2001 Wädenswil, CH Jean-Marc Jourdain, F Jef Vercammen, B
2002 Weinsberg, D Jean-Marc Jourdain, F Jef Vercammen, B
2003 Bologna, I Markus Kellerhals, CH Jef Vercammen, B
2005 Laimburg, I Rolf Stehr, D Jef Vercammen, B
2007 Balandran, F Rolf Stehr, D Jef Vercammen, B
2009 Skierniewice, P Rolf Stehr, D Jef Vercammen, B
2011 Manta, I Rolf Stehr, D Jef Vercammen, B
2013 Lleida, E Rolf Stehr, D Jef Vercammen, B

8. EUFRIN-FruitBreedomics Lleida Feb. 2013 Dr. Rolf Stehr
EUFRIN Working Group Variety Evaluation
Group Meeting at Laimburg/Italy 2005

9. EUFRIN-FruitBreedomics Lleida Feb. 2013 Dr. Rolf Stehr
EUFRIN Working Group Variety Evaluation
Group Meeting at Balandran/France 2007
Group Meeting at Laimburg/Italy 2005

10. EUFRIN-FruitBreedomics Lleida Feb. 2013 Dr. Rolf Stehr
EUFRIN Working Group Variety Evaluation
Group Meeting at Balandran/France 2007Group Meeting at Laimburg/Italy 2005
Group Meeting at Skierniewice/Poland 2009

11. EUFRIN-FruitBreedomics Lleida Feb. 2013 Dr. Rolf Stehr
EUFRIN Working Group Variety Evaluation
Group Meeting at Balandran/France 2007Group Meeting at Laimburg/Italy 2005
Group Meeting at Skierniewice/Poland 2009 Group Meeting at Manta/Italy 2011

12. EUFRIN-FruitBreedomics Lleida Feb. 2013 Dr. Rolf Stehr
EUFRIN Working Group Variety Evaluation
Recent Work:
1) Standard Experimental Contract
for Variety Testing Purposes
(since 2012: bilingual versions
English/French + English/German)
2) Corporate Profile:
Flyer EUFRIN Working Group

13. EUFRIN-FruitBreedomics Lleida Feb. 2013 Dr. Rolf Stehr
European Standard-Testing-Agreement
for Fruit Plant Material
• 2001 – 2007: Phase of development
• March 2007: Final approvement - Template shall be used obligatory
since then 3 documents available:
Final EUFRIN Testing Agreement
EUFRIN-Institutes Agreement
EUFRIN-Agreement Explanations
• 2007 - ??? Phase of dissemination
Principles of EUFRIN Testing Agreement (EXTRACT)
• evaluation of horticultural merits of new varieties
• transmission of testing results and information
- after defined rules for confidence and publication
(testing institute never shall endanger any PVR-application at any country)
• information exchange possible within the EUFRIN-network
– separate frame contract

14. EUFRIN-FruitBreedomics Lleida Feb. 2013 Dr. Rolf Stehr
Final remarks
• EUFRIN Testing contract is still in the phase of
disemmination …. „soft diplomatic strategy?“
• EUFRIN Working group is always open for arguments
• Testing contract could be shorter …?
or more detailed …..?
• We think, our contract is fair and balanced
• Testing Institutes never shall endanger any PVR-
application at any country
• European Institutes want to sign one proofed
contract version, only!

15. EUFRIN-FruitBreedomics Lleida Feb. 2013 Dr. Rolf Stehr
Andera Opal ACW 3851
AW 106/Sapora PRI 133 Carmen
Collina Radogast Celina
Crimson Crisp Rozala Elliot
Dalinbel/Antares Rubinstep HW 623
Fragrance Scilate/Envy® P3264
Gaia Shinano Gold
Gemini Sirius
Gold Milenium Solaris
Goldchief® Sweetango®
Gradiyel/Goldkiss® Sweetie®
Merkur Teremok
Karneval
Presented new apple and pear varieties
at Manta/Italy 2011

16. EUFRIN-FruitBreedomics Lleida Feb. 2013 Dr. Rolf Stehr
Breeders and Licensholders Presentations
at Manta Meeting 2011

17. EUFRIN-FruitBreedomics Lleida Feb. 2013 Dr. Rolf Stehr

18. EUFRIN-FruitBreedomics Lleida Feb. 2013 Dr. Rolf Stehr
Main Goals:
exchange of information
and experience about new
apple and pear varieties

19. EUFRIN-FruitBreedomics Lleida Feb. 2013 Dr. Rolf Stehr
Main Goals:
exchange of information and
experience about new apple
and pear varieties
Advantages for the fruit industry:
Better Information
- quick
- transparent
- serious

20. EUFRIN-FruitBreedomics Lleida Feb. 2013 Dr. Rolf StehrIFTA-Conference Potsdam 20
Thank You for Your attention!