The flavor of plums.

摘要: For fresh and dry consumption, or for use as a flavoring, beverage, condiment to accompany other foods, plums are widely grown throughout the temperate regions of world. Of pome stone fruit crops, second only apples in terms orchard area, with over 2.1 million hectares planted worldwide (Table 22.1). The diversity habitats where plum species grow naturally have probably assisted breeding development new varieties adapted specific localities environmental conditions. Hence, now cultivated zones both northern southern hemispheres. Worldwide production has increased dramatically during last decade, majority increase coming from Asian orchards. Specifically, China is current world's leader responsible nearly half harvested tonnage. total area orchards approximately 60% since 1996, while maintaining same yield efficiency 22.2). Harvested ton per hectare similarly remained constant African time period, increasing by 20%. European decreased significantly 1996; however, level risen sharply (5.51MT/ha 1996 vs. 7.85MT/ha 2006). Romania Serbia rank third world 2006 harvests 598,753 556,227 MT, respectively. Throughout world, there 13 nations producing 100,000 MT annually. highest overall yields achieved North South American orchards, but these declined decade. Plums vary their flavor aroma characteristics, many been developed be used purposes. Large volumes Central Eastern Europe popular "slivovitz"