Critical beeding breakthrough welcome news for lovers of purple passionfruit
Researchers at the University of Queensland have developed nine new purple-skinned passionfruit varieties, marking the first significant breeding breakthrough in over two decades. The development aims to save Australia's passionfruit industry after traditional hybrids Sweetheart and Misty Gem failed farmers with declining yields and disease susceptibility. The UQP1 variety shows particular promise, producing fruit throughout 75 percent.
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Published 20 Jul 2026, 20:02 UTC · Updated 20 Jul 2026, 20:10 UTC
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