Besides MS88, what other premium durian varieties has Mardi developed?

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Mardi has developed MDUR78 and MDUR79 alongside MS88
Besides MS88, Mardi has developed two other premium durian varieties: MDUR78 and MDUR79. Mardi’s director-general Datuk Dr Mohamad Zabawi Abdul Ghani said these were developed since the early 2000s and that MDUR78 and MDUR79 remain popular among durian enthusiasts.
The other two premium varieties named by Mardi
Mardi’s three premium durian varieties are MS88, MDUR78, and MDUR79. When speaking to reporters, the director-general specifically grouped MDUR78 and MDUR79 with MS88 as the other two premium types.
Developed since the early 2000s and still popular
The director-general said MS88 is one of three premium durian varieties developed by Mardi since the early 2000s. He added that MDUR78 and MDUR79 continue to be popular among durian enthusiasts.
Context from Mardi’s durian programme in Kuala Kangsar
The comments were made after the Duriotourism Mardi Kuala Kangsar programme held at the Mardi Agrotechnology Park in Kuala Kangsar. The event setting was used to discuss Mardi’s premium durian varieties, including MS88 and the two others.
What is being evaluated for future premium release
In addition to existing premium varieties, Mardi is selecting three new hybrid durian varieties with potential to be introduced as premium types. These candidates are being evaluated for fruit quality, consumer acceptance, and suitability for cultivation by farmers, but their names were not disclosed at the time.

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