Brazilian researchers develop 'self-pollinating' dragon fruit
After 30 years of research, the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa) presents new varieties that should boost dragon fruit production. In the Midwest, in the Federal District, the number of farmers investing in the crop has doubled in the last 3 years: from 22 to 55.
The researchers sought to develop varieties that self-pollinate, that is, that do not need help to
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