Welcome to IHSMSubtropicals Fruits Database

The Institute of Subtropical and Mediterranean Horticulture (IHSM) "La Mayora" is a research center with more than 60 years of history and with a Research station of 50 Ha. Located in the province of Malaga, in southern Spain, it host a collection of varieties of subtropical species adapted to grow in the local environmental conditions (Mediterranean climate), outside of the tropics. The IHSM germplasm collection has the largest number of cherimoya acccessions of the world, and counts with more than 100 accessions of avocado and more than 80 of mango, among other species.
This site provides bioinformatics tools and genomics data of subtropical species maintained and studied at the IHSM.

Please, when using the cherimoya genome data, cite us using the reference:

Talavera A, Fernández-Pozo N, Matas AJ, Hormaza JI, Bombarely A (2023). Genomics in neglected and underutilized fruit crops: A chromosome-scale genome sequence of cherimoya (Annona cherimola)
Plants, People, Planet. DOI: 10.1002/ppp3.10366

Our group's activity revolves around the sustainable utilization of genetic resources in subtropical fruit trees, considering both current conditions and future climate change projections. This initiative stands as a unique endeavor within the CSIC. We collect detailed knowledge of plant materials, advanced cultivation techniques, and the utilization of genomic tools to pursue the following specific objectives:

Study, conservation, and utilization of plant genetic resources.
Exploration of reproductive biology implications in fruit setting.
Development of innovative cultural technologies to enhance productivity and quality.
Selection of plant materials for incorporation into improvement programs via classical and biotechnological methods.

Our commitment lies in exploring the intricate dynamics between genetics, agriculture, and environmental sustainability. By integrating cutting-edge genomic approaches with traditional agricultural practices, we strive to pave the way towards a more resilient and fruitful future for subtropical fruit cultivation.