Stone Fruit Production and Breeding in Korea
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https://doi.org/10.71318/apom.1998.52.4.184Abstract
Peach production in Korea dates back almost 2000 years. The current production area is about 10,000 hectares with annual yields of 127,500 metric tons. Kyongbuk province is the main area of production. Most peaches are white-fleshed and have low-acid flavor. Major varieties are 'Kurakatawase,' 'Okubo,' 'Yumyeong' and 'Hakuto.' Since controlled hybridizations of peach began in 1957, 3 peaches and a nectarine have been released by the National Horticultural Research Institute. In recent years breeding programs to improve plums and apricots have been started, but no varieties have been released, and the production areas for these crops remain limited.
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