Cornicabra Download sheet Fruit Denomination and synonyms I. Trujillo, D. Barranco, P. Morello Cabrilla Cabrilla Común Común Cornal Cornal Cornatillo Cornatillo Corneja Corneja Cornetilla Cornetilla Cornezuelo Cornezuelo Cornicabra Basta Cornicabra Basta Cornicabra Negra Cornicabra Negra Corniche Corniche Corniche Menudo Corniche Menudo Cornita Cornita Corriente Corriente Corval Corval Cuernecillo Cuernecillo de Aceite de Aceite del Piquillo del Piquillo del Terreno del Terreno Longar Longar Longuera Longuera Ornal Ornal Osnal Osnal Origin and diffusion It is the second Spanish variety in terms of cultivated area. It currently occupies more than 270,000 ha in the provinces of Ciudad Real, Toledo, Madrid, Bájoz and Cáceres. in the provinces of Ciudad Real, Toledo, Madrid, Badajoz and Cáceres. D. Barranco & L. Rallo 2005 Purpose Oil Morphological characterisation Tree Vigour Medium Growth habit Upright Canopy density Medium to dense Fruit Weight Medium Radio length/width in position A Very elongated Over colour at full maturity Medium violet Symmetry in position A Strongly asymmetric Shape of apex in position A Acute Nipple Absent or weak Shape of base in position A Truncate Leaf Length Medium Width Narrow to medium Radio length/width Moderately elongated Curvature of longitudinal axis Straight Stone Radio length/width Very elongated Weight Medium Shape of apex in position A Acute Symmetry in position A Strongly asymmetric Symmetry in position B Weakly asymmetric Shape of base in position A Acute Number of grooves on basal end Between 7 and 10 Distribution of grooves on basal end Evenly distributed Mucron Absent Rugosity of surface Medium Molecular characterisation (SSRs) UDO-43 DCA3 DCA9 DCA16 GAPU-101 172/212 237/247 182/192 122/124 191/199 Agronomic characterisation and commercial considerations The flowering period of this variety is late and, although it tends to have a high ovarian abortion, it ensures sufficient fruit set, even with self-pollination, although its pollen has low germinability. It is easy to propagate by seedling cuttings. Late entry into production, high productivity and alternating production. The fruit ripens late and is highly resistant to detachment, which makes mechanised harvesting difficult. It is appreciated for its high fat yield and for the quality of its oil, with excellent organoleptic characteristics and high stability. It is also used for dressing due to the quality of its pulp. Variety of great adaptation to poor soils and dry and cold areas. It is especially sensitive to tuberculosis, verticillium and repilo. It is also sensitive to fly attacks. D. Barranco & L. Rallo 2005