Brazil: First seed propagated guarana cultivar will be released in Amazonas

Published Nov 30, 2021

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Embrapa Western Amazon has developed a new guarana cultivar, BRS Noçoquém, which can be reproduced through seeds, potentially increasing annual productivity sevenfold and providing disease resistance. This could attract more producers and expand cultivation areas in Amazonas. The cultivar's high genetic variability also reduces the risk of loss from diseases and biological factors. The development of this cultivar is part of Embrapa's Guaranazeiro Genetic Improvement Program, which has led to the release of 18 clonal cultivars over four decades in response to anthracnose outbreaks.
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Embrapa Western Amazon (AM) presents the first guarana cultivar that can be reproduced by seeds: BRS Noçoquém. In addition to increasing annual productivity by more than seven times - reaching 2.3 kg/plant while 0.3 kg/plant is the average for the state of Amazonas - the cultivar has resistance to the main disease that affects the guaraná plant, anthracnose. Another important differential is that BRS Noçoquém represents an alternative to the cultivation of guarana using clonal seedlings. With this cultivar propagated by seed, it is expected to increase the number of producers dedicated to this culture and expand the planted area in the state of Amazonas. With clonal varieties, it is necessary to accredit nurseries for the production of seedlings, since the cutting technique needs more care and increases the cost for the producer. “The form of reproduction using seeds allows the producer to make his own seedlings to expand his crops, after receiving a batch of basic seeds for the ...
Source: Embrapa

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