Purple star apple in Vietnam certified as Original Ortet

Purple star apple in Vietnam has been certified as an Original ortet (the best plant in the population of a plant variety). When certified, the plant becomes a national property and will be carefully managed by the government. The purple star apple is crispier and sweeter than normal apple varieties. This apple variety has been exported in large quantities to the US market. Being certified as an Original ortet will present opportunities for Vietnamese exporters to penetrate other markets.