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More than 400 Vaccinium species are found worldwide. The majority of these species are endemic to tropical or subtropical regions, with less than 100 species occurring in the temperate or boreal climates of Japan, Africa, Europe, North America, and South America (Van der Kloet 1988). Many of the species produce edible berries that are locally harvested, but only a few have found commercial success in fruit production. Other species are grown commercially for landscaping and ornamental purposes. Among the cultivated Vaccinium species, blueberries, cranberries, and lingonberries are the three most utilized (Luby et al. 1990).
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Serres, R.A., McCown, B.H. (1995). Genetic Transformation in Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait. (Cranberry). In: Bajaj, Y.P.S. (eds) Plant Protoplasts and Genetic Engineering VI. Biotechnology in Agriculture and Forestry, vol 34. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-57840-3_27
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