Argentina: The Fruit Culture section of the Obispo Colombres Agroindustrial Experimental Station made phenological maps of the region for Tucuman and Northwest pecan nut producers

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Published Mar 5, 2024

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The Obispo Colombres Agroindustrial Experimental Station in Argentina has released a report on the growth and characteristics of pecan cultivars in the Tucumán province. The study, conducted in Las Talitas, aims to understand the adaptability of different pecan cultivars to local production systems, driven by the nut's high nutritional value and global demand. The ultimate goal is to create phenological charts specific to the region.

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Technicians and researchers from the Fruit Culture section of the Obispo Colombres Agroindustrial Experimental Station (Eeaoc) presented a report that highlights the phenological study of the main pecan cultivars used in the province of Tucumán. During recent years, the pecan - recognized for its high nutritional value, growing global demand and its profitability - experienced significant growth in Argentina. Especially in the NEA region. "Although the NOA was historically associated with citrus farming, during the last decade producers with vision and experience led the development of pecan farming in Tucumán, through the continuous expansion of the area dedicated to cultivation and through the adaptation of management techniques. to the local productive environment,” said Dardo Figueroa. The pecan nut began to be cultivated in our province thanks to the decision of producers who have been betting on this nut with great nutritional value for a decade. Due to its great ...

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