REVIEW OF THE PEACH GERMPLASM RESOURCES AND BREEDING IN CHINA

Peach origins, germplasm resources, breeding and distribution in China are briefly reviewed.
Peach, is one of the oldest species for economic cultivation with a long history of over 3,000 years in China.
It originated from the Yellow River basin and the Loess Plateau in northwestern China.
Peach can be cultivated in the northern latitudes from 23 to 45°N. Breeding targets for peach have evolved over time in China.
Recent breeding research has placed high importance on developing low chilling peach, both for ornamental and edible uses and distant hybridization.
Based on a better understanding of different climates and consumer habits and needs different breeding goals have developed.
A range of cultivars of different types for different uses have been selected, which not only enriches the cultivar resources of peaches in China, but also better meets the needs of the people.

XXVIII International Horticultural Congress on Science and Horticulture for People (IHC2010): International Symposium on the Challenge for a Sustainable Production, Protection and Consumption of Mediterranean Fruits and Nuts

L. Liu, Y. He, B. Dong, F. Han, Y.X. Wu, J.B. Tian

peach, germplasm resources, breeding

https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2012.940.24