‘Divina’: A New Almond Cultivar Characterized by High Nutritional Value, Self-fertility, Late Blooming, and High Productivity

Abstract

Divina is a new almond [Prunus dulcis (Mill) D.A. Webb] cultivar from the almond breeding program of Institut de Recerca i Tecnologia Agroaliment aries (IRTA; Catalonia, Spain). This cultivar is characterized by its hard-shelled nut, late blooming time, and high productivity. ‘Divina’ is selffertile and exhibits excellent horticultural performance and chemical composition. Its kernel is attractive with a medium size (1.2 g), comparable to ‘Marcona’ and ‘Nonpareil’. Additionally, ‘Divina’ stands out for its high fat content, oil stability, and kernel firmness.