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Scientia Silvae Sinicae ›› 2010, Vol. 46 ›› Issue (8): 182-182.doi: 10.11707/j.1001-7488.20100829

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An Elite Variety for Samara Use: Eucommia ulmoides ‘Huazhong No.6’

Du Hongyan;Li Fangdong;Du Lanying;Yang Shaobin;Fu Jianmin;Li Fuhai;Duan Jinghua   

  1. Non-Timber Forest Research and Development Center of Chinese Academy of Forestry Zhengzhou 450003
  • Received:2010-02-08 Revised:1900-01-01 Online:2010-08-25 Published:2010-08-25

Abstract:

The new clone of Eucommia ulmoides ‘Huazhong No.6’ female plant was selected through selective breeding of superior tree, survey and evaluation of afforestation and regionalization trail. It had characteristics of strong adaptability and early fructification, high and stable yield with high gutta-percha content. It was optimal for establishment of Eucommia orchard for samara harvest and gutta-percha and linolenic acid producing.

Key words: Eucommia ulmoides, samara, gutta-percha, Eucommia oil, elite variety