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Morphometric and phytochemical characterization of chaura fruits (Gaultheria pumila): a native Chilean berry with commercial potential.
Biological research - 9 Jun 2014
Villagra Evelyn, Campos-Hernandez Carola, Cáceres Pablo, Cabrera Gustavo, Bernardo Yamilé, Arencibia Ariel, Carrasco Basilio, Caligari Peter D S, Pico José, García-Gonzales Rolando
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BACKGROUND: For the first time, a morphometric characterization of chaura (Gaultheria pumila) fruits has been conducted between natural populations growing in the Villarrica National Park, Araucania Region, Chile. Chaura is a native Ericaceae from Chile that produces aromatic and tasty fruits which could be of agricultural interest. RESULTS: To influence the decision for a further domestication of G. pumila, both...
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