In Argentina, they are studying how to optimize the cultivation of dragon fruit

Published 2024년 11월 25일

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Argentina is pursuing efforts to enhance the production of pitahaya, or dragon fruit, in an aim to diversify its crop portfolio. The National Institute of Agricultural Technology of Yuto (INTA Yuto) is conducting studies on different pitahaya varieties to improve their production and adaptability to the region. The institute is exploring three species of pitahaya, including the white, red, and yellow, and has identified 12 accessions that offer a variety of fruit colors. However, the crop faces challenges with pollination due to its nocturnal flowering pattern. Researchers are also looking into the use of LED lights to extend the flowering period. This research is supported by the Argentine Fund for International Cooperation for Argentine-Vietnamese cooperation in tropical fruit growing and involves collaboration with the South Vietnam Horticulture Institute. The initiative is expected to bring significant development to Argentina's agricultural sector.

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In the search to diversify their crops, Argentina is working to optimize the production of pitahaya, also known as 'dragon fruit'. The National Institute of Agricultural Technology of Yuto (INTA Yuto) is studying different varieties of pitahaya to boost its production and adaptability to the region. INTA Yuto highlighted that with its striking and colorful fruits, both the plant and its fruits are positioning themselves in the Argentine market. In addition, its nocturnal flowering and the characteristics of its fruits - scaly skin, colorful pulp and rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants - make it a fascinating plant. Thanks to the growing interest of producers and consumers, specialists from the Experimental Station of Tropical Crops of INTA in Yuto, are working with three species of pitahaya: the white (Hylocereus undatus), the red (Hylocereus monocanthus) and the yellow (Hylocereus megalanthus). "Producers in the northwest of Argentina are seeing the pitahaya as an ...

Source: MXfruit