The article highlights the robust passion fruit cultivation in the Marília region of São Paulo, renowned for its suitability for the fruit's growth due to the tropical climate. Despite facing challenges from hotter weather, the region has managed to produce a good crop, with a resident's 1,200 plant feet teeming with the fruit. However, the overall area dedicated to passion fruit cultivation in the Center-West of São Paulo saw a 20% reduction in 2021 compared to the previous year, totaling 316 hectares. Despite this setback, the region still contributed 22% to São Paulo's total passion fruit production, providing vital income for small rural communities. The article also mentions that the production could have been better without rainfall challenges.