Spain: Ailimpo promotes measures to improve information on new varieties

The Interprofessional Lemon and Grapefruit Association of Spain (Ailimpo), within the framework of the actions related to producers contemplated in its 2023 Action Plan, is carrying out a series of actions to improve transparency in the vegetable material sector. citrus fruits and avoid the problems that can be caused by the lack of truthful and verified information. Varietal improvement is one of the most important advances in agricultural activity and innovation in this area is essential for the development of a sector as important in Spain as citrus fruits. But the new varieties must guarantee that they are better than those currently grown in aspects such as adaptation to climate change, greater resistance to pests and diseases, lower water needs, productivity, fruit quality and differential characteristics, among others. The choice of the variety to plant is a decision that affects producers throughout the useful life of a new plantation. On occasions, not knowing the ...