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Kiwi

  

 

 
Research Fungal resistance, increased root formation
Field trials Italy 3
Approval None
Perspectives No commercial utilisation of GM-kiwi is expected for a long while.

 

Cultivation

Cultivation of kiwi plants is restricted to regions with subtropical climates. For many years, the leading producers have been Italy, New Zealand, Chile, France, Greece, Japan and the USA. In 2005, around 1.15 million tons of kiwis were produced on approximately 68000 hectares.

 

Utilisation

Kiwis are one of the most vitamin-rich fruits with 100 g fruit containing ca. 80 mg vitamin C. In addition, kiwi seeds are rich in omega fatty acids, valued for their health-promoting effects.

The fruit is mostly consumed raw or can be processed to:

 

Gene technology: aims of research and development

Agronomic traits

Resistance against pathogens

Plant development

  • Modified root system

 

Field trials with GM-kiwi

EU
Applications 3
Country Italy
Period 1998
Traits Fungal resistance, increased root formation

 
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