Primary Reports of Research on the Germplasm Resources of Gardenia jasminoides in Jiangxi Xingan

Objective To ascertain the germplasm resources of Gardenia jasminoids in Jiangxi Xingang.Methods To compare its main characteristics and the concentrations of its main chemical components.Results Gardenia jasminoids in Jiangxi Xingang could be divided into nine basic types.The single fruit weights of Xingan No.4,No.5 and No.9 were respectively 2.78,2.42 and 2.84 g,and the corresponding geniposide concentrations were respectively 20.04,28.98 and 38.50/mg/g.Conclusion The types of Gardenia jasminoids in Jiangxi Xingang are abundant.No.4,No.5 and 9 hao are good types and can be widely cultivated.