Picual Download sheet This is Spain Fruit Denomination and synonyms I. Trujillo, D. Barranco, P. Morello Andaluza Andaluza Blanca Blanca Corriente Corriente de Aceite de Aceite de Calidad de Calidad Fina Fina Grosal Grosal Jabata Jabata Lopereño Lopereño Marteño Marteño Morcona Morcona Nevadillo Nevadillo Nevadillo Blanco Nevadillo Blanco Nevado Nevado Picúa Picúa Redondilla Redondilla Salgar Salgar Sevillano Sevillano Temprana Temprana I.Trujillo Test example Test example Origin and diffusion It is the most important variety in Spain. It currently occupies more than 850,000 ha in Andalusia, dominating in the provinces of Jaén (97 %), Córdoba (38 %) and Granada (40 %). It is the basis for new plantations throughout the country. Large diffusion in all the producer countries in the world: Argentina…… D. Barranco & L. Rallo 2005 Purpose Oil Morphological characterisation Tree Vigour Medium Growth habit Spreading Canopy density Dense Fruit Weight Medium Radio length/width in position A Moderately elongated Over colour at full maturity Black Symmetry in position A Strongly asymmetric Shape of apex in position A Rounded Nipple Absent or weak Shape of base in position A Truncate Leaf Length Medium Width Medium Radio length/width Moderately elongated Curvature of longitudinal axis Incurved Stone Radio length/width Moderately elongated Weight High Shape of apex in position A Acute Symmetry in position A Strongly asymmetric Symmetry in position B Symmetric 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 Absent Rugosity of surface Strong Molecular characterisation (SSRs) UDO-43 DCA3 DCA9 DCA16 GAPU-101 208/212 237/247 182/190 124/152 191/217 Agronomic characterisation and commercial considerations Variety of easy vegetative propagation by cuttings and by seedling staking. High sprouting capacity after severe pruning. The entry into production is early and its productivity is high and constant. It has a medium flowering period and is considered to be self-fertile. The fruit ripens early and has a low resistance to detachment, which facilitates its mechanised harvesting. It is highly appreciated for its high fat yield and ease of cultivation. The appreciation of its oil is average, although it stands out for its high stability index, which implies a high resistance to rancidity, and a high resistance to rancidity. resistance to rancidity, and a very high oleic acid percentage. It is a rustic variety due to its adaptation to different climate and soil conditions; in particular, it is considered tolerant to cold, salinity and excess of humidity in the soil. However, it is sensitive to drought and limestone soils. It is tolerant to tuberculosis and leprosy but is very susceptible to leaf spot and verticillium. It is also susceptible to the olive fly. D. Barranco & L. Rallo 2005