Hojiblanca Download sheet Fruit Denomination and synonyms I. Trujillo, D. Barranco, P. Morello Casta de Lucena Casta de Lucena Lucentino Lucentino Origin and diffusion It is the third Spanish variety in terms of cultivated area. It currently occupies more than 265,000 ha in the provinces of Cordoba (43 %), Malaga (30 %), Seville (17 %) and Granada (10 %). D. Barranco & L. Rallo 2005 Purpose Oil Table olives Morphological characterisation Tree Vigour Medium Growth habit Upright Canopy density Medium Fruit Weight High Radio length/width in position A Moderately elongated Over colour at full maturity Dark violet Symmetry in position A Symmetric Shape of apex in position A Rounded Nipple Absent or weak Shape of base in position A Truncate Leaf Length Long Width Medium Radio length/width Very elongated Curvature of longitudinal axis Straight Stone Radio length/width Moderately elongated Weight High Shape of apex in position A Rounded Symmetry in position A Weakly asymmetric Symmetry in position B Strongly asymmetric Shape of base in position A Rounded Number of grooves on basal end Between 7 and 10 Distribution of grooves on basal end Evenly distributed Mucron Present Rugosity of surface Medium Molecular characterisation (SSRs) UDO-43 DCA3 DCA9 DCA16 GAPU-101 208/216 237/247 192/204 124/152 197/199 Agronomic characterisation and commercial considerations The precocity of entry into production of this variety is medium and its productivity is high and alternating. The flowering period is medium to late and it is self-compatible and with medium quality pollen. Its rooting capacity is considered average. Ripening is late and its fruits are highly resistant to detachment, which makes mechanised harvesting difficult. They have a double aptitude and are considered to be very suitable for "Californian" type black dressing due to the firm texture of their flesh. Their oil content is low but highly prized for its quality, although their stability is low. It is difficult to separate the pulp from the stone. Variety resistant to chalky soils, drought and tolerant to winter cold. It is considered susceptible to repilo, tuberculosis and verticillium. It does not stand out for its resistance to fly and leprosy. D. Barranco & L. Rallo 2005