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The origin history of loquat
A recent CCTV report explained that loquat is a kind of fruit from China and is called "loquat" in many languages? Japanese hawthorn? Or? Japanese plums? . Loquat, called Lu Ju in ancient times, matured in late spring and early summer. It has remarkable effects of moistening lung and strengthening spleen, relieving cough and asthma, nourishing yin and strengthening yang, strengthening body constitution and beautifying face, and prolonging life. Good fruit treasure? . Loquat originated in southeastern China, so it is named after its leaves are shaped like pipa. Its good edible value and medicinal value promote its extensive cultivation in China. According to records, loquat originated in China and was introduced to Japan by Japanese envoys in the Tang Dynasty. At present, loquat is mainly distributed in Gansu, Shaanxi, Henan, Jiangsu, Anhui, Sichuan, Hunan, Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangdong and other provinces.

Professor Lin Shunquan, aged 66, is from Shufeng, Xianyou, Fujian. He liked loquat since he was a child and engaged in loquat research all his life. 1988 When Lin Shunquan was sent to study in Japan, he found that the international scientific name of loquat was unified as? Japanese hawthorn? People believe that loquat originated in Japan. 1989 After returning to China, I decided to correct the mistake that China loquat was wrongly called Japanese loquat. Unexpectedly, he has been doing research all his life, writing papers and changing his name. Lin Shunquan said that loquat growers are mostly elderly people, and young people are reluctant to take over because loquat cultivation is difficult and labor costs are high.

According to Professor Lin, loquat growers are mostly elderly people, and young people are reluctant to take over because loquat planting is difficult and labor costs are high. From 2004 to 20 15 and 10, China's loquat planting area decreased by a quarter, and the national loquat planting area decreased by 400,000-500,000 mu. With the increase of e-commerce platforms, the income of loquat growers has increased, and more and more young people have returned home to get rich by loquat. Shufeng township, once poor, is now a famous loquat producing area in China.

Loquat is a beautiful ornamental tree and fruit tree. The meat is soft and juicy, delicious, mature in early summer and deeply loved by consumers. Besides fresh food, it can also be made into canned food, preserved fruit, fruit paste, fruit wine and other drinks, which have the effects of moistening lung, relieving cough, nourishing stomach and clearing heat. Dry leaves, used as medicine, have the functions of resolving phlegm and relieving cough, regulating stomach and regulating qi. At the same time, the trees are beautiful, the flowers are gorgeous and the fruits are colorful. It is an excellent green tree species and honey source plant. The wood of this loquat is reddish brown and can be used as the handle of combs, walking sticks and agricultural tools. Loquat is suitable for warm and humid climate. Loquat growth needs higher temperature. The annual average temperature 12- 15℃, not less than -5℃ in winter, and not less than 0℃ in flowering and young fruit period.