Researchers from both the public and private sectors have achieved key advances in plant genetic improvement. From new varieties of blueberries with high export potential to a barley for beer with better yield and cold tolerance.
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Argentine genetics is once again showing its potential in the agro-industrial scene with the development of new varieties that combine productivity, quality, and adaptation to market demands. In both regional economies and extensive cultivations, national genetic improvement is advancing with concrete results that reinforce the country's competitiveness. One of the most recent cases is linked to the cultivation of blueberries, where a joint program between the Faculty of Agronomy of the UBA (FAUBA) and the company Early Crop has managed to generate new varieties capable of responding to the demands of international trade. These are materials that improve key attributes such as size, flavor, post-harvest life, and resistance to pests and diseases. Since 2009, the research team has been working on the selection of genetics adapted to local productive conditions and global quality standards. On this path, four varieties have already been registered: Naike, Tafí, Slender, and the most ...