JIZAN: The National Research and Development Center for Sustainable Agriculture is conducting scientific research on mango varieties in its research fields in the Jazan region as part of efforts to enhance plant diversity and support the economic value of crops.
The research by the center, which is also known as Estidamah, includes more than 60 mango varieties and uses approved scientific methods to monitor vegetable growth, flowering stages, and fruit set, as well as to measure productive performance under local environmental conditions, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Among these are the Royal Special and Nam Dok Mai varieties, which are distinguished by their ability to produce in winter and summer seasons, ensuring continuity of product availability and supporting the efficiency of agricultural supply chains.
This research is part of the center’s efforts to highlight the economic value of agricultural varieties and expand investment opportunities in crops with strong production feasibility, thus contributing to the development of the agricultural sector and improving its efficiency.
The center said these efforts fall within its ongoing endeavors to develop agricultural practices, improve the efficiency of resource utilization, and enhance the sustainability of agricultural production in various regions of the Kingdom.
