Articles
STATUS OF THE PEAR INDUSTRY IN SOUTH AMERICA
Article number
671_3
Pages
41 – 44
Language
English
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 Williams, 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.
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 Williams, 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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Authors
E.E. Sánchez
Keywords
Pyrus spp., production, trade, cultivars
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