Certified Propagation Material by ELGO-DIMITRA

Certified Propagation Material

“Ensuring quality and traceability for olive, apple, pear, and cherry varieties”

ELGO-DIMITRA, through its Institute of Olive Tree, Subtropical Plants and Viticulture (Chania) and the Institute of Plant Breeding and Genetic Resources (Naoussa), now provides certified pre-basic propagation material for olive, apple, pear, and cherry varieties. 

The certification, granted by the Hellenic Ministry of Rural Development and Food, ensures high phytosanitary standards and varietal identity, strengthening the quality and traceability of propagation material in Greece. 

Specifically, ELGO-DIMITRA now offers certified pre-basic material for: 

  • Apple: varieties Querina and Red Chief 

  • Pear: variety Kontoula Lechaiou 

  • Cherry: variety Van 

  • Olive: 15 varieties, including Adramitini, Amfissis, Kalamon, Koroneiki, Tsunati, Chondrolia Chalkidikis, and Picual. 

This initiative significantly contributes to the modernization of Greek fruit cultivation, enhances the competitiveness of nurseries, and reduces the risk of introducing new pathogens into the country. 

Read the full Press Release from the Ministry of Rural Development and Food here: 
https://www.minagric.gr/2013-04-05-10-13-09/ministry-example/ypaat-grafeio-typou/deltiatypou/18524-dt111125