'Chulli'—A Wild Apricot From Himalayan Cold Desert Region

Abstract

‘Chulli’ is a wild apricot found growing in cold desert regions of the Himalayas, adjoining Tibet. This wild fruit possesses some unique traits not found in the cultivated types. The fruits are borne in clusters and not sparsely arranged like the cultivated types. This fruit grows under very harsh climate and on poor soils, the fruits are late ripening, maturing after about three weeks than the commercial cultivars in the same region.