Chile: A unique species of strawberry is on the verge of extinction

Chile's white strawberry, which grows in the southern regions of the country, contains the genetic roots of the modern garden variety. Unfortunately, the local unique variety of garden berries are on the verge of extinction. This was reported by fruit-inform.com, writes agronews.ua. From year to year the sown area under the berry of unusual color is reduced. Fewer and fewer farmers have knowledge of local pale strawberry cultivation. Harvesting takes five weeks. During this period, a festival is held in Chile. During the holiday, Chileans prepare a variety of berry dishes - desserts, jams and even a low-alcohol beverage called clergy. "White strawberries are a kind of connection to our past," said Christian Monsalve, director of economic development for the municipality of Puren, which has the largest number of local berry fields in Chile. Currently, strawberries are grown in only two regions and are on the verge of extinction. White strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis, subspecies. ...