Investigation and analysis of ancient tree resources of pomegranate in Lintong, Shaanxi province

Abstract: 【Objective】The quantity, distribution and production status of Lintong pomegranate trees wereinvestigated in 2 years.【Methods】To consult historical literature, civil visits, seminars, field investiga⁃tion and other measures, through the methods of GPS positioning, elevation, tree circumference, treeheight, crown size determination and so on. Investigation, one by one to take pictures.【Results】Basicidentification of the current Lintong pomegranate ancient trees, the existing number of 712 strains, includ⁃ing pomegranate ancient trees group 19, of which more than 20 groups of ancient trees group 12, there is acompletely wild pomegranate ancient trees; poor living conditions, most of the existing pomegranate oldtrees living environment is poor, laissez-faire management, poor production capacity or poor; Distribution:longitude 109°11′37″-109°14′53″, latitude 34°20′51″-34°22′22″, 446-702 meters above sea level; ancient trees existing traditional varieties of resources 6. Based on the results of this survey, the first Lintongpomegranate archaeological archives.【Conclusion】This paper analyzes the existing problems such aslack of understanding of Lintong pomegranate ancient tree resources protection, can not be managed, landsale, predatory production and laissez-faire management, and puts forward some suggestions on strengthening publicity, improving legal system, listing protection, increasing capital investment and dynamic supervision.