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Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D. A. Webb Almond · Fruit crops

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is a Sicilian landrace, historically cultivated in the provinces of Syracuse and Ragusa. Trees are characterized by an early flowering type, which limits their cultivation to warm coastal areas, and by self-incompatibility, requiring the presence of pollinator varieties.

The fruits have a very hard and thick shell, which provides natural protection against pests. The trees are notable for their hardiness and are capable of developing without supplementary irrigation. Kernels are characterized by a large size with an average weight of about 1.8 g and an elliptical or elongated shape.

The variety is widely used in the confectionery industry for the production of marzipan, nougat, and almond milk. Studies show a high concentration of biologically active components, such as triterpenoids and hydroxycinnamic acids, in the pericarp of the crop.

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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.

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

Parties

Maintainer: INIA-RAMOS CARMONA 37 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

ES Spain Application submitted

№ 20140162

Application

13 June 2014

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
ES Spain	20140162	13 June 2014	—	—	Application submitted

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