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Chinese jujube: a nutritious fruit from China to Europe
Article number
1438_34
Pages
283 – 288
Language
English
Abstract
Chinese jujube (Ziziphus jujuba), deciduous tree species belonging to the Rhamnus family, Ziziphus genus, is priced for its sweet and nutritious fruit.
Origin from China, the jujube has a cultivation and utilization history of more than 7000 years.
In China, jujube is a common fruit crop, a traditional herb medicine, also a cultural symbol.
Jujube trees have been introduced from China to Europe since 2000 years ago.
This article gives a brief review about the history of jujube cultivation in China, and the introduction from China to Europe.
Worldwide situation and future development of jujube cultivation are also discussed.
Origin from China, the jujube has a cultivation and utilization history of more than 7000 years.
In China, jujube is a common fruit crop, a traditional herb medicine, also a cultural symbol.
Jujube trees have been introduced from China to Europe since 2000 years ago.
This article gives a brief review about the history of jujube cultivation in China, and the introduction from China to Europe.
Worldwide situation and future development of jujube cultivation are also discussed.
Authors
J. Yao, D. Cao, W. Zhao, J. Li
Keywords
Ziziphus, introduction, history, use
Groups involved
- Division Ornamental Plants
- Division Temperate Tree Fruits
- Division Temperate Tree Nuts
- Division Tropical and Subtropical Fruit and Nuts
- Division Vine and Berry Fruits
- Division Vegetables, Roots and Tubers
- Division Horticulture for Development
- Division Horticulture for Human Health
- Division Landscape and Urban Horticulture
- Division Plant-Environment Interactions in Field Systems
- Division Plant Genetic Resources, Breeding and Biotechnology
- Division Postharvest and Quality Assurance
- Division Precision Horticulture and Engineering
- Division Greenhouse and Indoor Production Horticulture
- Commission Agroecology and Organic Farming Systems
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