If the CFTR gene is defective, it results in a build-up of thick, sticky mucus in the body's tubes and passageways. These blockages damage the lungs, digestive system and other organs, resulting in the symptoms of cystic fibrosis.f the CFTR gene is defective, it results in a build-up of thick, sticky mucus in the body's tubes and passageways. These blockages damage the lungs, digestive system and other organs, resulting in the symptoms of cystic fibrosis.
Persimmon fruit is a golden yellow, round or oval, flavorful, smooth textured delicacy from far East Asian origin. Its sweet, delicious flesh is packed with several health promoting nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and anti-oxidants vital for optimum health.
The Sharon Fruit or better known in South Africa, Persimmon Fruit, will grow and flourish in most of the fruit producing areas of the Western Cape. There are very few persimmons produced in the Southern Hemisphere and South Africa is the largest and most advanced Southern Hemisphere producer of Sharon Fruit.he Sharon Fruit or better known in South Africa, Persimmon Fruit, will grow and flourish in most of the fruit producing areas of the Western Cape. There are very few persimmons produced in the Southern Hemisphere and South Africa is the largest and most advanced Southern Hemisphere producer of Sharon Fruit.