Pecan production in China

•History of pecan introduction, adaptation, production, pest and disease of pecan in China.•Chinese researchers are devoted to developing pecan culture system that best suits the actual conditions of China.•Precociousness is a key to attract growers.•Long-term evaluation of pecan cultivars in differ...

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Published in:Scientia horticulturae 2015-12, Vol.197, p.719-727
Main Authors: Zhang, Rui, Peng, Fangren, Li, Yongrong
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Carya illinoinensis
China
Disease
History
Pests
Processing
Production
Propagation
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Summary:•History of pecan introduction, adaptation, production, pest and disease of pecan in China.•Chinese researchers are devoted to developing pecan culture system that best suits the actual conditions of China.•Precociousness is a key to attract growers.•Long-term evaluation of pecan cultivars in different growing regions is needed.•High-density planting is typical in Chinese pecan orchards. China is the world’s largest market for pecans and imports more than a third of the U.S. pecan crop to meet its needs. Since 2008, pecan cultivation in China has been a rapidly growing industry. This paper summarizes the history of pecan importation and cultivation in China, the suitability of various cultivars for different regions, propagation techniques, major pests and diseases, pecan processing, and relevant research conducted in China. We also discuss current issues with pecan production in China and possible solutions to these challenges.
ISSN:0304-4238
1879-1018
DOI:10.1016/j.scienta.2015.10.035