Korla fragrant pear(Pyrus sinkiangensis Yu)is an important native and famous fruit representing an espe-cial variety of Xinjiang,which with strong regional characteristics and is also a precious pear cultivar breeding re-source.Based on the previous research results,this research summarizes the production profile,variety origin and classification,variety selection and breeding of Korla fragrant pear,and the molecule regulatory mechanism of ap-pearance quality of Korla fragrant pear was outlined in order to provide reference for further research and utiliza-tion of Korla fragrant pear.