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ROOTSTOCKS
We use DIRECT SOWING of rootstock seeds into the final
container where the plants are produced, avoiding the use of small
containers followed by transplanting. Two to 3 seeds are sown per container
and the best plant, true-to-type and free of defects is allowed to develop.
Direct sowing prevents crowding at the root collar, lateral root
encircling, and main root branching and curling which are caused by the
conventional methods of transplanting and using polybags. As a result, root
system quality is excellent. The main root is strong and vigorous. Lateral
roots are not spiraled. The trees are more vigorous and more resistant to
the wind and to drought.
BUDWOOD
Originates from Certified Budwood
Blocks at Citrolima, inspected by the Agricultural Secretariat. They
represent the best clones available of all commercial
varieties, shoot-tip grafted to clean systemic diseases and pre-immunized
against the Tristeza virus. Productivity and fruit quality are monitored by
planting representative plants from each lot in our clonal arboretum.
Only material that originates uniform, vigorous and productive plants with
good quality fruit and no genetic variations are kept as budwood blocks. In
addition, we constantly develop new varieties through 3 methods: breeding,
selection of seedlings, and clone rejuvenation. We have several new
varieties being tested at the moment with good potential for commercial
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