| ISHS Acta Horticulturae 690: I International Rose Hip Conference
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| Authors: | J.P. Joublan, D. Rios |
| Keywords: | biodiversity, export, fruit characteristics, market, Rosa, rose-hip, trade |
| DOI: | 10.17660/ActaHortic.2005.690.8 |
| Abstract:
A number of Rosa species have been introduced to Chile from Southern Europe and North Africa by Spanish colonizers. These species are now widely distributed in Chile, from Santiago (33°S) to Aisen (45°S), and from sea level to an altitude of 2000 m above sea level. Rose hips are collected in the countryside by peasants and their families in Chile. Following transport to the processing factory, they are dehydrated and then exported mostly to European countries (mainly Germany), with an annual average amount of 6800 tons. Rosa mosqueta is the common name used for at least three species, namely R. moschata, R. rubiginosa (syn. R. eglanteria) and R. canina. Differences in morphology and quality of rose hips are evident in the wild material in Chile. In our study, the content of ascorbic acid varied from 1000 to 6700 mg/100 g. Industrial pulp yields varied between 2.7 and 5.3 kg (measured as kg of fresh fruit to produce 1 kg of dry pulp). The average price fell in the year 2003 due to international competition and changes in exchange rates. | |
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