Mehras Country: Jordan (Jo) Purpose: Oil Distribution: Jordan Synonyms: --- Agronomic and commercial considerations: The historical olive cultivar ‘Mehras’, from ‘Maysar’ area in Al-Hashemiya town of Ajloun, is considered one of the oldest genetic olive genotypes in the Mediterranean region. The phylogenetic analysis showed that ‘Mehras’ was genetically the...

CHEMLALI Country: Tunisia Purpose: Oil Distribution: north-east, central coast, south and extreme south of Tunisia, covering approximately 60% of the olive-growing area Synonyms: “Beldi”, “Chaibi”, “Tounsia”, “Zaiati” Agronomic and commercial considerations: Cultivar of very ancient origin. It makes up the forest of 'Sfax', an area characterised by an average...

ZUTICA Country: Montenegro Purpose: Dual-purpose (table and oil) Distribution: Littoral of Montenegro where it covers about 65% of the olive-growing area. Synonyms: “Bjelica”; “Bjeliza”; “Zutiza” Agronomic and commercial considerations: A very old variety, its presence in the Montenegrin littoral dates to ancient times. It is a vigorous and productive...