JOURNAL OF NANJING FORESTRY UNIVERSITY ›› 2025, Vol. 49 ›› Issue (2): 38-44.doi: 10.12302/j.issn.1000-2006.202312020

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Evaluation of medicinal asexual strains of Xanthoceras sorbifolium

QI Ya1(), WANG Gaiping1,*(), XUANYUAN Xintong1, PENG Daqing2, LI Shuomin2, LI Shouke3, CAO Fuliang1   

  1. 1. Co-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
    2. Jiangsu Yancheng Forest Farm, Yancheng 224049, China
    3. Shandong Woqi Agricultural Development Co. Ltd., Weifang 261000,China
  • Received:2023-12-20 Accepted:2024-03-25 Online:2025-03-30 Published:2025-03-28
  • Contact: WANG Gaiping E-mail:1579700192@qq.com;905181635@qq.com

Abstract:

【Objective】 This study aimed to evaluate the variation in phenotypic traits, leaf nutrient content, and enzyme activities among 23 clonal lines of Xanthoceras sorbifolium, and to examine their interrelations. The findings aim to provide a scientific foundation for the targeted cultivation, introduction and promotion of superior clonal lines of leaf-use X. sorbifolium. 【Method】 Twenty-three clonal lines of X. sorbifolia, introduced to Yancheng Forest Farm in Jiangsu Province, were used as research subjects. Variation was assessed by analyzing the coefficient of variation across 15 key indicators. Pearson correlation coefficients were calculated to determine the relationships between phenotypic traits, leaf nutrients and enzyme activities. Principal component analysis and hierarchical clustering were applied to comprehensively evaluate and classify the clonal lines. 【Result】 The 15 indicators exhibited varying degrees of variation, with coefficients ranging from 6.17% to 43.00%. Significant correlations were identified: nine pairs of indicators showed extremely significant correlations (P<0.01), while five pairs demonstrated significant correlations (P<0.05).【 Conclusion】 Leaf traits among the clonal lines of X. sorbifolium display substantial variation, indicating strong potential for selective improvement. The superior clonal lines identified were 50, Y8 and Y11, which are recommended for further cultivation and introduction in the Yancheng region.

Key words: Xanthoceras sorbifolium, clone, phenotypic character, active ingredient, comprehensive evaluation

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