New Citrus from Uruguay
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Uruguay launches it’s new citrus varieties. After more than 30 years of research and development, Uruguay has launched its new mandarin, orange, and lemon varieties
Cross-section of the new F2P3 mandarin variety
Por INIA
The varieties have been tested from the agronomic and consumer point of view, selecting a range that covers a wide marketing window, carefully attending to current consumption requirements“This is the fruit of intense work, we are really happy with the result obtained”
“This is the fruit of intense work, of a great team, with a systemic, interdisciplinary approach, which involves the joint work of several institutions, and the producers' commitment; we are really happy with the result obtained,” stated Fernando Rivas, the director of the Citriculture Program at INIA.
F2P3 vs Murcott
3-year-old orange tree canopy change
“This careful selection of varieties has had a very good acceptance”
"This new genetics strengthens our product quality, marketing windows, and ability to reach the most demanding markets; thus improving our competitiveness at an international level," said Alejandro Buratovich, the president of UPEFRUY (the Union of Uruguay's Fruit Producers and Exporters).
You can learn more about the new varieties here.
Mais informações:
INIA
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Avda. Italia 6201
Montevideo (Uruguay)
Tel.: +598 2605 6021
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