SFAX

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Pistacia vera L. Pistachio · Fruit crops

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The name Sfax refers to a group of local pistachio trees that have been cultivated in the Sfax region for a long time. This ecotype is not the result of a classic breeding program but is classified as a local resource of interest for the conservation of genetic diversity.

The fruits are characterized by the presence of rather large and dense clusters, and the kernels are distinguished by a high-quality fatty acid composition and high chlorophyll content. In terms of fruit size, yield, and shell splitting percentage, the variety is often inferior to the Mateur variety common in Tunisia.

The plant is adapted to semi-arid conditions and demonstrates high resistance to moisture deficiency, which allows it to be used for plantings on low-productivity arid lands.

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Countries of admission

2 jurisdictions

Green indicates countries where the variety is listed in the national catalogue and its seeds are authorized for sale. Expired registrations are marked separately: the variety was previously admitted, but sale is no longer permitted.

IS FI NO SE EE IE GB DK LV LT NL DE PL BY PT ES FR BE CZ SK UA RU LU CH AT HU MD IT SI HR RS RO MT GR BG CY

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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

ES Spain Active

№ 20140360

Application

27 November 2014

Registration

21 July 2022

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
ES Spain	20140360	27 November 2014	21 July 2022	—	Active

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