柿是河南省主要栽培的果树之一,年产鲜柿2.3亿斤,据1980年统计居全国第二位。我国柿品种多为涩柿类,成熟期一般较晚,多集中在10月份前后。为了发掘优良的柿树种质资源,延长柿子供应期,我们从1983年起就在省内调查收集极早熟柿和甜柿 Persimmon is one of the main cultivated fruit trees in Henan Province, annual output of fresh persimmon 2.3 million kg, according to the statistics of 1980 ranks second in the country. Persimmon varieties in China are mostly astringent persimmon, mature late, generally concentrated in October before and after. In order to explore good persimmon germplasm resources and extend the supply period of persimmon, we have collected very early ripe persimmon and persimmon in the province since 1983