China Fruit Gazette · Apricot Volume

Author: Zhang Jiayan, Zhang Zhao, Editors
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Publish Date: 2003-12-01
Features: Apricot is an ancient fruit tree native to China, with a long history of cultivation. Over the course of its evolution, it has developed into a variety of species, cultivars, and types. The China Fruit Tree Gazetteer: Apricot Volume is a monumental work with approximately 1 million words and over 300 illustrations. It represents a comprehensive summary of the development of apricot cultivation in China. The book fully outlines the historical evolution, regional distribution, ecological environment, population classification, and production experiences of apricot cultivation in China. It categorically records the morphological characteristics and economic traits of 1,463 varieties, compiling the genetic resources of apricots in China. The publication of The China Fruit Tree Gazetteer: Apricot Volume will not only have a profound impact on the apricot industry in China but also serve widely in production, research, and education. Moreover, it represents a significant contribution to the global fruit tree community. It will help the international fruit tree community better understand China's apricot resources, thereby promoting international exchange and cooperation and advancing the development of the world's apricot industry.