ISHS Acta Horticulturae 671: IX International Pear Symposium
STATUS OF THE PEAR INDUSTRY IN SOUTH AMERICA |
| Author: | E.E. Sánchez |
| Keywords: | Pyrus spp., production, trade, cultivars |
| Abstract:
South America is overall a net exporter of pears due to the large contributions of Argentina and Chile. Brazil, on the other hand, is a big pear importer. The leading pear producing country is Argentina with 24 200 ha, followed by Chile with 10 300 ha. The main varieties are ‘William’s’, ‘Packham´s Triumph’ and ‘Beurre D´Anjou’ in Argentina, and ‘Packham´s Triumph’ and ‘Beurre Bosc’ in Chile. Low production costs in South America currently make the industry profitable. | |
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