The variety, named "Egypt 25," was
registered by the Horticulture Research Institute of the Agricultural Research
Center. According to Dr. Ahmed Helmy, Director of the Horticulture Research
Institute, registration procedures for "Egypt 25" (Citrus aurantium)
have now been completed. The variety
produces seedless fruit, while the absence of thorns on the trees could
facilitate harvesting and reduce crop losses. Its growth habit also makes it
suitable for intensive growing systems, potentially allowing a higher number of
trees per unit of land when managed according to technical
recommendations. According to the
institute, registration of the variety forms part of efforts to develop and
preserve Egyptian plant varieties and increase the use of agricultural resources.
Dr. Walid Abu Batta, head of the research program, said the registration of
"Egypt Lemon 25" is also linked to agricultural research and the
preservation of plant varieties.
Seedless lemons can be used for fresh juice and
food processing without requiring seed removal. However, compared with
conventional seeded lemons, cultivation of seedless varieties may remain more
limited, potentially resulting in lower crop volumes and less varietal
diversity.