Yecheng walnut
| Yecheng walnut | |
|---|---|
| Genus | Juglans |
| Species | Juglans regia |
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Yecheng walnut[1] (Chinese: 叶城核桃)[2] is a Chinese variety native to Yecheng County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.[3] Under the nourishment of the Yarkant River, the plant's heritage has flourished for thousands of years.[4]
This plant has large fruit, thin shell and smooth peel. The appearance of the nut is light and smooth. The shell is 0.86-1.23 mm thin. The average single fruit is more than 10 grams. It is easy to take the whole kernels, its kernels are full and the color is yellow and white.[5]
Walnut processing has recently become a minor industry in Yecheng County, and has created income for many struggling families. Since 2020, the price for a kilogram has increased by 0.5 yuan.[citation needed]
References[edit]
- ^ "Analysis of Genetic Diversity of Eight Natural Walnut Populations by Using SSR Marker in Xinjiang,China". China National Knowledge Infrastructure. 2012-12-07.
- ^ "新疆喀什七对新人千年核桃树下办集体婚礼（图）". China News Service. 2011-09-08.
- ^ "新疆叶城核桃变成农民脱贫的"金蛋蛋"". Xinhuanet.com. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
- ^ "核桃产业链上的脱贫路——新疆叶城县产业扶贫侧记". Xinhuanet.com. 2019-05-31.[dead link]
- ^ "叶城核桃" (PDF). Ministry of Commerce. Apr 20, 2020.