Ac459.011* Dulcis® is a new variety of green kiwifruit obtained from controlled crossbreeding as part of a selection program involving the Universities of Udine and Bologna and the New Plant producers' consortium.
| Variety denomination | Ac459.011* |
|---|---|
| Thematic area | Plant varieties |
| Ownership | ALMA MATER STUDIORUM - UNIVERSITA' DI BOLOGNA, NEW PLANT SOCIETA' CONSORTILE AGRICOLA A R.L., UNIVERSITA' DEGLI STUDI DI UDINE |
| Breeders | Guglielmo Costa, TESTOLIN, CIPRIANI |
| Protection | Europe; Chile |
| Licensing status | Exclusive multiplication rights licensed in Europe, Chile. |
| Species | Actinidia chinensis Planch. |
Ac459.011* Dulcis® is a new variety of green kiwifruit obtained from controlled crossbreeding as part of a selection program involving the Universities of Udine and Bologna and the New Plant producers' consortium.
Early flowering and ripening compared to Hayward; elliptical fruit with medium-large fruit size; bright green flesh color.
Ac459.011* Dulcis® variety is grown in the following regions: Friuli Venezia Giulia, Veneto, Lazio, Emilia Romagna, Calabria, and Basilicata. Harvesting is slightly earlier than for Hayward kiwis.
Medium-late variety; fruits with high sugar content.