Abstract:
Through the survey on the distribution of native walnuts in towns of the Chaotian district of Guangyuan City,three species of walnuts(
Juglans regia L.), Sigillate walnut(
J. sigillata Dode.) and wild walnuts(
J. cathayensis Dode.) were identified. Among them, Shuoxing、Xiazao and Shuchao no.2 were the main varieties. And the germplasm resources with high breeding value mainly included six categories such as Thin-skinned walnut, Spicates walnut, Dark seed walnut, Triangular walnut, Red-flesh walnut and Giant walnut. The utilization status of walnut germplasm resources was analyzed in Chaotian District, and the countermeasures and suggestions were put forward for developing walnut germplasm resources in the next step.