A group of Brazilian cultivars from Icatu x Catuaí crosses, combining Icatu's rust resistance with Catuaí's compact habit.
Catucaí is a group of Brazilian cultivars derived from crosses between Icatu and Catuaí. The name blends the two parents. Breeders aimed to pair Icatu's disease resistance and vigour with Catuaí's compact growth and productivity. Several Catucaí selections have been released in Brazil and are widely planted.
Family tree
Catucaí is a cross of Icatu and Catuai.
Grown in
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