The Status of Fortunello Genetic Resources in China
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https://doi.org/10.71318/apom.1985.39.2.17Abstract
The genus Fortunellahas been cultivated in China for at least 1700 years and apparently, reached an advanced stage in the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and Song Dynasty (960-1279). According to early Chinese references about Fortunella, it was distributed in 6 provinces. The use of trifoliate orange as a rootstock for kumquat propagation was recorded in the 13th cenutry. There are many cultivars and clones of 6 known species which originated in China. The kumquat is utilized for fresh fruits, candied fruits and potted ornamental plants. It was found that Fortunella hindsiivar. chin-touis a promising dwarf rootstock for citrus.
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