Saturday, 29 August 2026, 03:29:17 PM
Egypt registers seedless lemon variety with thornless trees
Egypt has registered a new lemon variety featuring seedless fruit and thornless trees, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation.

Egypt registers seedless lemon variety with thornless trees

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.

Search Sagar Sandesh