Fruit Village: Sweet opportunity for seed breeders in Indonesia

TABLOIDSINARTANI.COM, Jakarta---The development of a horticultural village, especially fruit, definitely requires the support of superior seeds. This large enough need is an open opportunity for seed producers and breeders. Even the government has intended to cooperate with seed breeders. According to data from the Directorate General of Horticulture, in 2021 862 fruit villages have been formed with an area of 8,105 ha. Meanwhile, in 2022 there will be 766 fruit villages and an area of 8,085 ha. Types of fruit, mango, mangosteen, longan, orange, banana, avocado and durian. With the increasing number of seeds needed to fulfill fruit villages and the limited number of seeds that can be produced by the Horticultural Seed Center, the Directorate General of Horticulture has expanded cooperation in seed production with research institutions and seed producers. "As for the needs of fruit villages whose seeds cannot be met from seed production, it is carried out through seed procurement ...