Sericultural Research Institute

‘Fengyuan No. 1’: A High-Protein, Stress-Tolerant Forage Mulberry Variety from Northern China

The shortage of high-quality forage and the need for alternative protein sources are critical challenges for livestock production in northern China, where cold winters and saline–alkaline soils limit crop options. Mulberry (Morusalba L.) is a promising high-protein forage, yet fe...

First Report of Leaf Rot on Chinese Chive ( Allium tuberosum Rottler ex Spreng.) Caused by Phytophthora heterospora in Yunnan Province, China

Chinese chives (Allium tuberosum Rottler ex Spreng.), an economically important aromatic vegetable, are widely cultivated worldwide. In May 2025, a severe leaf rot disease was observed on Chinese chives in Mile (24.45°N, 103.4°E), Yunnan Province, China. Following consecutive day...