Research Status and Development Prospects of Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) Resources in China
Duozhuoga Mei, Xiaojie Ma, Fangfang Fu, Fuliang Cao
Abstract
Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.), as an economically and ecologically valuable plant with rich nutritional and bioactive compounds, has garnered significant interest. The demand for Sea buckthorn has explosive growth, highlighting the urgent need for the cultivation of fast-growing, high-quality Sea buckthorn seedlings. However, there are still some controversies in Sea buckthorn germplasm resource research. This review provides a comprehensive summary of the recent research findings on Sea buckthorn plants, encompassing their classification, distribution, propagation methods, medical functions, and valorization. It aims to offer strong support for the industrial utilization of the Sea buckthorn and explores the prospects for molecular breeding in Sea buckthorn.