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Journal of Agriculture ›› 2018, Vol. 8 ›› Issue (5): 25-30.doi: 10.11923/j.issn.2095-4050.cjas17120012

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Safflowers in Yunnan: Research Progress

  

  • Received:2017-12-14 Revised:2017-12-20 Accepted:2018-01-12 Online:2018-05-18 Published:2018-05-18

Abstract: The current development situation of safflower in Yunnan Province is reviewed. The main distribution of safflower, the types of germplasm resources and the status quo of its collection, conservation and utilization were briefed. We summarized the description specification and data standard, the identification and evaluation of germplasm resources, the present situation of excellent safflower germplasm resources, the breeding and cultivation technologies, the comprehensive utilization, and the research achievements, etc. The analysis showed that safflower production in Yunnan still had the problems of low overall level, lack of indepth research and insufficient technical innovation. We propose that basic research, hybrid breeding and medicinal safflower research should be strengthened, to provide variety and technical support for promoting the sustainable development of safflower industry in Yunnan Province as well as the whole country.