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- Title
Prospects and Significance of Chinese Jujube (Ziziphus jujuba) in New Mexico: A Review.
- Authors
Sapkota, Sundar; Sapkota, Sanjib; Sen Wang; Zhiming Liu
- Abstract
This is a review paper on the jujube plant. The jujube (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.) is a medium-sized tree indigenous to northern China. It is cultivated mainly for its nutritious fruits. The tree adapts well to subtropical and temperate climates and can be easily cultivated where peaches and apples grow. Prospects of jujube as a future crop are increasing in the United States, including New Mexico. However, there are only a few studies relating to jujubes reported from New Mexico. The lack of planting materials and research information are a few factors limiting its cultivation. Researchers should focus on improving propagation techniques to ensure proper supply and availability of jujube planting materials. Although New Mexico has a suitable climate for jujube, many farmers are unfamiliar with the crop due to the lack of proper extension and promotion approaches. Therefore, participatory research projects with farmers' involvement are necessary to identify and address several challenges relating to crop establishment, growth, production, post-harvest, and marketing phases. These findings could help establish jujube orchards and industries in New Mexico. Here, we review the characteristics, significance, and potential of jujube in New Mexico, USA.
- Subjects
NEW Mexico; JUJUBE (Plant); TEMPERATE climate; PARTICIPANT observation; PEACH; APPLES; CROPS; ZIZIPHUS
- Publication
New Mexico Journal of Science, 2020, Vol 54, Issue 1, p21
- ISSN
0270-3017
- Publication type
Article