Riscada

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Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. Apple · Fruit crops

also searched as: рискада

Variety description

10 August 2026

Riscada is a traditional local apple variety that developed through folk selection in specific regions of Portugal. The variety is included in the National Register of Fruit Crops as part of the Portuguese genetic pool, but it is not a product of modern industrial breeding.

The name of the variety is descriptive and translates from Portuguese as "striped", which reflects the external characteristics of the fruits. There are no standardized agronomic data on the plant's characteristics in the literature, as the variety is considered primarily in the context of preserving local biodiversity.

There is a risk of confusion, as the term "Riscada" is widely used in Portugal to designate striped fruits of various crops, including pears and vegetable plants.

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Applicant: Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária e Veterinária, Instituto Público Submitted the application to the register

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