Debatemne: Thai-Dk Din debat side :: Thai farmers sell new durian breed

Oprettet af Thaihans d. 11-06-2017 04:40
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Rare breeds of durians are diminishing as many farmers are only planting those that are popular with consumers or exporters.
Hence, a government plant research centre in Chantaburi, Thailand is preserving and promoting these rare breeds of the King of Fruits to the Thai public through various initiatives.

The research centre recently organised a durian tasting event which ended on May 14.
It saw numerous durians with unusual names available for the public to sample.

According to the research centre’s director, Thailand has the highest number of durian breeds in the world, both in terms of variety and rarity.
The centre is working towards preserving and promoting these varieties by studying and growing new breeds through grafting and other horticultural techniques.

Among the new breeds “invented” include Chanthaburi 1, 2 and 3, all named after the province.


Redigeret af Thaihans d. 11-06-2017 04:41