Distribution of Persea schiedeana in Mexico and Potential for the Production of Fruits with High-quality Oil

Abstract

<jats:p>The fruit of <jats:italic>Persea schiedeana</jats:italic> is consumed in various rural regions of Mexico and Central America and is mainly sold in local markets. Information regarding the ecological conditions where it grows and the potential for its distribution in Mexico has been little studied. The States of Chiapas, Hidalgo, Oaxaca, Puebla, Tabasco, and Veracruz in Mexico were explored to locate <jats:italic>P. schiedeana</jats:italic> trees. The ecological conditions of the places where <jats:italic>P. schiedeana</jats:italic> was found were characterized using thematic cartography and by evaluating the ecological niches to identify potential areas for its distribution. The trees were found in wide physiographic, geological, and edaphic conditions, but they were primarily located in semiwarm humid and warm humid climates. <jats:italic>Persea schiedeana</jats:italic> trees grow from almost sea level to 2000 m in altitude. Zones with the best developmental conditions for <jats:italic>P. schiedeana</jats:italic> were in the region of the high mountains in the center of Veracruz and the highland zone of northern Oaxaca. The oil obtained from the fruit of <jats:italic>P. schiedeana</jats:italic> trees growing at 1300 m had high oleic acid content. This wild fruit has the potential for obtaining new products for cosmetic and alimentary industries.</jats:p>

Risk assessment of Hass avocado and Mexican Lauraceae for attack by redbay ambrosia beetle (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae)

“…Commonly called ‘chinene’ or ‘chinin’ (Ángel‐Restrepo et al, 2022), P. schiedeana is regarded as an attractive ornamental and shade tree (Bost, 2013; Del Angel‐Coronel et al, 2010), and its fruit are harvested and sold as a popular fresh market commodity (Ibarra‐Manríquez et al, 1997). The tree is distributed across the states of Oaxaca, Veracruz, Puebla, Chiapas, and Hidalgo (Cruz‐Castillo et al, 2017). The widespread distributions of P. schiedeana and O. heribertoi vel aff.…”

Waste from Persea schiedeana Fruits as Potential Alternative for Biodiesel Production

“…The plant material was completely covered with hexane and allowed to stand during 48 h. At the end, the solvent was removed at a rotary evaporator (Büchi Rotovapor, Büchi Labortechnik AG, Flawil, Switzerland) applying vacuum and in a steam bath at 40 • C. To optimize oil extraction, the extraction process was repeated two more times. The oil obtained was weighed and placed in an amber flask until analysis and the percentage of oil obtained was calculated according to Equation (1).…”

“…There is currently a growing interest in researching wild fruits to find their possible uses and health benefits and to promote their consumption and production. Persea schiedeana Nees is a fruit tree distributed from central and southern Mexico to Panama on a variety of soil types in forests and tropical lands from 90 to 2000 m of altitude [1,2]. P. schiedeana has a recognized value as a consumer fruit with the opportunity to increase its production to stimulate local economies through fresh sales as well as its agro-industrial use with the extraction of oil from the pulp [3], using technologies such as centrifugation [1,4].…”

“…Persea schiedeana Nees is a fruit tree distributed from central and southern Mexico to Panama on a variety of soil types in forests and tropical lands from 90 to 2000 m of altitude [1,2]. P. schiedeana has a recognized value as a consumer fruit with the opportunity to increase its production to stimulate local economies through fresh sales as well as its agro-industrial use with the extraction of oil from the pulp [3], using technologies such as centrifugation [1,4]. However, the fruits are attacked by the borer Heilipus lauri from the first days after set, causing the abortion of the fruits; in addition, the plague attacks during the whole cycle of fruit development cause considerable losses [5].…”

Avocado (Persea americana Mill.) production in Huatusco, Veracruz, Mexico

“…Two producers used non-certified plants from Veracruz and Puebla. Native avocados and avocado-like species, such as Persea schiedeana (Cruz-Castillo et al, 2017), are not produced in commercial orchards in the study region. In Temascaltepec and Coatepec de Harinas, State of Mexico, Hass avocado production predominates (97%), while native avocado is cultivated to a lesser extent (3%) (Sangerman-Jarquín et al, 2014).…”