ISHS Acta Horticulturae 685: III International Symposium on Persimmon
SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY OF PERSIMMON IN THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA |
| Authors: | W.D. Song, Y.D. Choo, T.C. Kim, S.M. Kang |
| Keywords: | Diospyros kaki, breeding, cultural practice, fruit quality, postharvest physiology |
| Abstract:
Production of fruits in general and persimmon in particular are introduced, along with the recent changes in socioeconomic circumstances in Korea. Fruit growing area has increased almost two-fold in the past 20 years, persimmon being the most widely grown fruit crop at present. Most recently, however, fruit growing area is either not obviously changing or even decreasing for some fruit crops. Health-conscious consumers demand, and are willing to pay more, for safe and high quality fruits; growers understand their survival would depend on how successfully they can answer to this demand. On the other hand, aging populations in farming communities have been uneasy by the global free-trade policy and the reductions in their income in the past several years. There is a nation-wide consensus to help improve the infrastructure of fruit industry. For example, fruit handling centers, equipped with up-to-date facilities and equipment, are being established to handle the fruits produced in large areas. There are two research institutions in Korea that specialize in persimmon. Important areas of research include the breeding of new cultivars, stable production of high quality fruits, environment-friendly pest control, efficient storage of fresh and processed fruits, and fruit marketing as well. Some of recent findings are highlighted. | |
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