Technical Regulations for Production of Organic Malus × micromalus in Fugu County,Shaanxi Province
As the demand for organic food continues to rise,this study integrates national organic food pro-duction standards with local production experience to develop technical regulations for the production of organic Malus × micromalus.Focusing on the unique Malus × micromalus tree species in the region,the regulations cover 15 aspects of cultivation management,including garden establishment,selection of rootstocks and scion seedlings,planting,grass covering,irrigation,soil management,fertilization,shaping and pruning,flower and fruit management,pest and disease control,harvesting,storage,transportation,sales,and the use of certifica-tion certificates and marks.Strict management across these areas ensures the authenticity of organic products from production to consumer,thereby producing high-quality organic Malus × micromalus.