Argentina presents a new variety of high-quality plum

The South American country presented Silvana INTA, developed by the San Pedro Agricultural Experimental Station (EEA). The National Institute of Agricultural Technology of Argentina, explained that this is a Japanese-type plum tree, which was selected from the free pollination of the Letizia cultivar. The INTA specialist in charge of the development of the crop, Gabriel Valentini, explained that “this variety has spherical fruits with an average weight of 110 grams, with a two-tone skin that combines a yellow background and a bright red overcolor that covers 80% of the surface.” He explained that the fruit's pulp, pale yellow in color, is sweet and slightly acidic, which makes it a very attractive option for fresh consumption. “Every year, the station organizes field trips with producers and professionals, during which the cultivars in development are evaluated. In one of these visits in 2022, Silvana INTA aroused special interest, which motivated the progress in its ...