The Appearance Quality Difference Analysis on Nut of Xinjiang Walnut Seedlings
In order to provide a reference basis for walnuts breeding, the appearance quality of nuts was explored in walnut varieties from offspring in Xinjiang. Ten walnut varieties were taken as the materials. Based on the total weight, skin thick-ness, fruit shape index and shell thickness of nuts, kernel, the exterior quality, the differences of different varieties of wal-nut health offspring appearance between groups were analyzed. Results showed that in different from offspring of walnut vari-eties, Zha343 has the biggest average plunge and the biggest average fruit weight; Wen185 has the largest kernel weight, the highest kernel percent, and the least fruit shape index, the smallest sutures height, and the most thin shell; Wen417 has the thinnest fold thickness; Wen179 has the highest water content, and the least shell hardness; Xincuifeng has the least shell seal grade. Through the comprehensive analysis of various indicators appearance, it was sure that Wen185 can be determined from offspring of walnut for good comprehensive quality and worth promoting.