guava

Pineapple guava

guava

Terra incognita : exploring Acca sellowiana genome

Acca sellowiana (Myrtaceae), known as feijoa or pineapple guava, is a diploid, (2n=2x=22) outcrossing fruit tree species native to Uruguay and Brazil. The species stands out for its highly aromatic fruits, with nutraceutical and therapeutic value.  Despite a short history of (documented) domestication/breeding, feijoa  is cultivated as a promising crop in several countries worldwide.


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