In situ landraces: best practice evidence-based database
A tool for promoting landrace conservation

Market - existing and novel:

The 'De Penjar' landrace is commercialized as trusses, as well as in different formats and types of containers. Between the 90 and 95% of the Valencian 'De Penjar' tomato production goes to the market of Catalonia and the Balearic Islands. Currently there is an upward trend of the growing surface, and the cultivation in greenhouses is starting in Alcalà de Xivert to allow provide the product to Catalonia during all the year.

Others (e.g. commercial/geographical brands or special traits):

From the mid-20th century to the present, the cultivation of tomato 'De Penjar' has been acquiring a traditional character that, together with the artisanal care of the growers and the geological and climatological peculiarities of the Valencian growing areas, has managed to differentiate substantially this tomato from those that are produced in our country. This raised the interest of the consumers and marketers of Catalonia from the second half of the 80s, reaching nowadays to absorb the Catalan market almost the total production of tomato 'De Penjar' produced in Valencia.

The ‘Associació de Productors i Comercialitzadors de Tomata de Penjar d’Alcalà de Xivert’ was established in 2007 with the aim of revalorizing this tomato landrace. In its effort to preserve the traditional farming, create a brand and thus open new markets, this association got in 2008 the Quality Mark CV (Valencian Community) for the ‘Tomata de Penjar d’Alcalà de Xivert’. This mark, granted by the local Valencian Government, contributed to the valorization of this product. In addition, the uniqueness of this tomato is recognized and its quality is authenticated, as well as its traditional production and its ecological value (Escrivá et al., 2010). This Association (https://tomatadepenjar.com/es) carry out several activities for the promotion, mainly through agro-food fairs and the organization of a specific fair on ‘Tomata De Penjar d’Alcalà de Xivert’. Also, through this Association, some collaborations with the Universitat Politècnica de València have been established to undertake breeding programs and design new agro-food products (Figás et al., 2018; Pereira et al., 2018).

Precocity or lateness High storability Local market Geographical designation External support

Market - existing and novel:

Local and, possibly, regional. Marketed under the trademark Green heritage®.

Others (e.g. commercial/geographical brands or special traits):

Chefs have indicated a pronounced interest in swede ‘Klint karin’ due to its storage and gastronomic qualities.

‘Klint karin’ was registered 28 November 2018 on the Swedish official list of varieties as a conservation variety.

Special food preparation Special taste High storability Local market Commercial brand Listed in a register

Market - existing and novel:

The market of ‘Kremmydi Thespion’ is mostly local and national. The landrace is commercialised as row product (i.e. sets, bulbs and onions). They use it for the preparation of typical greek dishes, such as ‘Stifado’. The main concern of the farmers now is to find ways to increase the attention of the other European and non-European markets. Most of the farmers sell the products using distributors (personal communication with Panagiotis Dritsas, representative of the Agricultural Cooperative of Thespies and farmer).

Each summer, the ‘Onion Festival’ is the most important cultural event. All actors are involved and the participation of people is wide. The traditional onion-based dishes (‘stifatho’, pies, etc.) are served to everyone’.

Others (e.g. commercial/geographical brands or special traits):

In 2016, an application was made from the Agricultural Cooperative of Thespies to the Variety Research Institute of the Cultivated Plants of the Ministry of Rural Development and Food for the registration of the onion in the Catalogue of Conservation Varieties according to the EC Recommendation 2008/62/EU of the 20^th June 2008 (L 162)’. Recently it was accepted and it resulted as the first Greek registered landrace in the Catalogue.

Special food preparation Special taste High storability National market External support Listed in a register

Market - existing and novel:

Local and, possibly, regional. Marketed under the trademark Green heritage®.

Others (e.g. commercial/geographical brands or special traits):

Chefs have indicated a pronounced interest in potato onion ‘Leksand’ due to its storage and gastronomic qualities.

‘Leksand’ was registered on December 2017 on the Swedish official list of varieties as an amateur variety. Registration is effective until December the 31^st 2027.

Abiotic stress tolerance Special taste High storability Local market Commercial brand Listed in a register

Market - existing and novel:

Currently, no local or national market exists as the production of ‘Mela Conventina’ is carried out by few farmers/gardeners, conserving few individuals. By the way, in the next few years the market of ‘Mela Conventina’ will have the possibility to grow as a local apple producer recently planted an orchard using this landrace.

Others (e.g. commercial/geographical brands or special traits):

In 2013 ‘Mela Conventina’ was included into the Regional Register of Landraces (Umbria Region, Italy), implementing the Umbria Region Law concerning the protection of local genetic resources (n. 25, 2001). Fruits of Mela Conventina are characterised by good storability.

Historical interest High storability External support Listed in a register

Market - existing and novel:

This apple is still appreciated by local consumers for its particular taste that remembers apples of the past. Nowadays the potential of the market is increasing because of a renewed general interest on old varieties and landraces. Very high level of antioxidants is another element that brings new attention to Rosa Romana from consumers.

Others (e.g. commercial/geographical brands or special traits):

In 2015 Rosa Romana was included into the regional register of local genetic resources of Emilia Romagna. In 2018, Rosa Romana was also included into the list of ‘regional typical products.

Biotic stress tolerance Historical interest Special taste High storability Nutritional value Local market External support Listed in a register

Market - existing and novel:

ND.

Others (e.g. commercial/geographical brands or special traits):

The high oil content improves the storability of this garlic landrace and might have an impact on the nutritional value as well (not investigated).

Special taste High storability