Resources of Punica granatum Linn.and Its Exploitation and Utilization in Xinjiang

As one species of green food resources in Xinjiang,Punica granatum Linn.has attracted extensive attention in both domestic and foreign markets,and its planting areas are continuously enlarged year by year.In this paper,the biological natures,species and varieties of Punica granatum Linn.as well as the exploitation and utilization of the resources of Punica granatum Linn.in Xinjiang are lucubrated,and the advantages of developing the industry of Punica granatum Linn.in Xinjiang are discussed.Some suggestions are put forward for developing the industry of Punica granatum Linn.in Xinjiang based on analyzing the actuality and existing problems in developing the industry of Punica granatum Linn.The suggestions are to research and breed new varieties with high quality and high yield,rationally enlarge the planting area of Punica granatum Linn.,develop the deeply-processed products of Punica granatum Linn.based on the consideration of ethnobotany,pay great attention to the study and application of advanced cultivation techniques and management measures,and develop the technological system of the products so as to form the industrial predominance of Punica granatum Linn.in Xinjiang.