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PROSPECTS AND PROBLEMS OF BLUEBERRY GROWING IN CHINA

Article number
810_3
Pages
61 – 64
Language
English
Abstract
In China, there are four major regions for blueberries (Vaccinium L.) production: the Northeast, Shandong Province, the Southeast and the Southwest.
In 2007, the total area was > 1300 ha, with a yield > 400 tons.
South China has a vast territory of favorable conditions for blueberry growing, including acidic soils with appropriate air temperature and water availability.
The major problems include: 1) selection of an inappropriate growing site, 2) insufficient planting material, 3) limited availability cultivar choices, 4) grower’s unfamiliarity with blueberry cultural practices, and 5) grower’s lack of experience with fruit harvest and processing.
The establishment of demonstration plantations could be a practical and effective way to guide the development of blueberry growing in China.

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Authors
Shanan He, Hong Yu, Yin Gu
Keywords
Vaccinium corymbosum, Vaccinium ashei, Vaccinium uliginosum, Vaccinium angustifolium, germplasm, growing region, ecological conditions, cultivation problems
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