Fruit scientific research in New China in the past 70 years:Peach

Abstract: China is the world center of peach and its wild relatives. In the last 70 years,investigation and collection on the natural resources have been carried out,three national peach germplasm repositories in Zhengzhou,Nanjing and Beijing have been established,and 623 new varieties have been bred.The research has been developed on cultivation mode,pruning,fertilization,flower and fruit management,protected cultivation,integrated control of pests and diseases,post-harvest storage and processing. Remarkable progress were achieved,which promoted the rapid development of peach industry in China and provided guarantee for prolonging fresh fruit supply period,enriching fruit types and improving the quality of peach. Future research will focus on mining and mapping of key regulatory gene,innovation of breeding technology,breeding new varieties for resistance,low chilling,labor-saving and mechanical operation,and research on efficient cultivation techniques and postharvest technology,to provide technical support for the sustainable development of peach industry.