Abstract: | In order to improve the practicability of apricot DUS test guideline of China, the variation and distribution type of 10 quantitative characteristics including length of leaf, width of leaf, length of petiole, length of leaf/width of leaf, length of leaf/length of petiole, height of fruit, lateral width of fruit, ventral width of fruit, height of fruit/ventral width of fruit, lateral width of fruit/ventral width of fruit were studied. Based on the results, classification criteria for these quantitative characteristics was discussed and recommended. This will provide a valuable basis for compiling apricot DUS test guideline of our country. |