A Review of the Stress Resistance, Molecular Breeding, Health Benefits, Potential Food Products, and Ecological Value of <i>Castanea mollissima</i>
2022
Yanpeng Wang | Cuiyu Liu | Zhou Fang | Qiang Wu | Yang Xu | Bangchu Gong | Xibing Jiang | Junsheng Lai | Jingen Fan
Chestnut (<i>Castanea</i> spp., <i>Fagaceae</i> family) is an economically and ecologically valuable species. The main goals of chestnut production vary among species and countries and depend on the ecological characteristics of orchards, agronomic management, and the architecture of chestnut trees. Here, we review recent research on chestnut trees, including the effects of fungal diseases (<i>Cryphonectria parasitica</i> and <i>Phytophthora cinnamomi</i>) and insect pests (<i>Dryocosmus kuriphilus</i> Yasumatsu), molecular markers for breeding, ecological effects, endophytic fungi, and extracts with human health benefits. We also review research on chestnut in the food science field, technological improvements, the soil and fertilizer used for chestnut production, and the postharvest biology of chestnut. We noted differences in the factors affecting chestnut production among regions, including China, the Americas, and Europe, especially in the causal agents of disease and pests. For example, there is a major difference in the resistance of chestnut to <i>C. parasitica</i> in Asian, European, and American countries. Our review provides new insights into the integrated disease and pest management of chestnut trees in China. We hope that this review will foster collaboration among regions and help to clarify differences in the direction of breeding efforts among countries.
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